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Markel Acquires Meco Group

On April 16, 2025, Markel acquired insurance company Meco Group

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Markel’s 10th transaction in the Insurance sector.
  • This is Markel’s 2nd transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2025-04-16
Target Meco Group
Sector Insurance
Buyer(s) Markel
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Meco Group

London, United Kingdom
Meco Group is a specialist marine insurance MGA that offers clients the first-rate insurance security, backed by an experienced and knowledgeable team of specialists that is professional, dedicated and trusted. Meco Group was formed in 1974 and is based in London.

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Buyer

Markel

Glen Allen, Virginia, United States
Category Company
Founded 1930
Sector Insurance
Employees22,000
Revenue 16.8B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Markel is a diverse financial holding company serving a variety of niche markets through underwrites specialty insurance products. Markel was founded in 1930 and is based in Glen Allen, Virginia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 15 of 15
Sector: Insurance M&A 10 of 10
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 15 of 15
Country: United Kingdom M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
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