International team
Origins
Markel purchased the MECO Group in 2025 and took over the management of the MECO brands that can trace their history back to 1974 when the company was set up my Michael Else, the MECO founder. Over 50 years the MECO management and staff created and operated four successful brands that continue to thrive under the Markel stewardship.
London
Dubai
Shanghai
Hamburg
OPERATIONS
The MECO Group is an insurance Managing General Agent (‘MGA’) approved and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority, BaFin in Germany and DIFC in the UAE. It owns and manages the Group’s four marine insurance brands as an Underwriting Agent and in 2024 will be celebrating its 5th decade in the marine insurance sector.
All clients benefit from innovative insurances with first-rate security and the commitment of a highly experienced team focused on helping them to identify and manage risk more effectively. We have a dedicated team of professionals in Claims, Underwriting, Finance, IT and Compliance.
Policy Documentation
Worldwide other than EEA
Policies are issued on behalf of Markel International Insurance Company Limited or Markel Syndicate 3000 at Lloyd’s headquartered in London.
EEA Risks
Policies are issued on behalf of Markel Insurance SE, headquartered in Munich.
