The MECO Group

The MECO Group is a United Kingdom-based specialist marine insurance managing general agent founded in 1974 and headquartered at 65 Leadenhall Street in London, England. The company provides marine insurance products and maritime consultancy services focused on delivering financial security to the global shipping and logistics market, with over fiv... e decades of experience in the marine insurance sector. The MECO Group operates through multiple branded products including Transmarine, The Charterers P&I Club, Aurora P&I, and MECO Marine, offering specialized insurance solutions for charterers, shipowners, small ship owners, yacht owners, and those involved in maritime operations, global supply chain, forwarding, and the import or export of cargo. The company's product portfolio includes transmarine insurance, charterers protection and indemnity insurance, fixed premium P&I insurance for small ships, trade disruption insurance for shipowners and charterers against unexpected delays and losses, marine trade disruption insurance, cargo shippers and receivers liability, freight at risk, bunkers, shipowners liability, terminal operators liability, and freight, demurrage and defense coverage. The MECO Group provides comprehensive services including underwriting, claims handling, loss prevention, trading certificates, and dispute resolution assistance in maritime trade and transport. The company operates internationally with an international team of marine insurance specialists and has offices in London, Dubai, and Shanghai, with the Dubai office servicing clients in the Middle East and Indian subcontinent and the Shanghai office servicing clients in China and the Far East. Policies are issued through Michael Else and Company Limited, which is regulated and authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority, and through The MECO Group EEA GmbH for risks domiciled in European Economic Area countries. In April 2025, The MECO Group was acquired by Markel Corporation, with the acquisition completed in June 2025, making it part ...Read More