Markel expands mea’s agentic AI platform to Canada to accelerate underwriter insights

BERMUDA, 27th May 2025 – Following the successful deployment of mea Platform’s generative AI (GenAI) solution within Markel’s London Wholesale operations, mea, the rapidly scaling AI solution transforming insurance transactions and operations, and Markel are pleased to announce the expansion of their strategic partnership to include Markel’s Canadian business.

This next phase will see mea’s platform applied across Markel Canada’s underwriting operations to automate the extraction of unstructured data from submission-related documents. By utilizing mea’s agentic AI extraction tools and its mixture of expert architecture, this data will be transformed into structured, analyzable formats, enhancing operational efficiency and underwriter productivity while enabling faster, more informed decision-making.

Maureen Tomlinson, Senior Vice President of Operations at Markel Canada, commented:

“We are excited to bring mea’s GenAI capabilities to our Canadian operations. This technology will allow us to streamline our submission processes, reduce manual workloads, and provide our underwriters with timely, actionable insights. It’s a significant step forward in our commitment to operational excellence and delivering superior service to our clients and brokers.”

Martin Henley, CEO of mea Platform, added: “Expanding our partnership with Markel into the Canadian market is a testament to the success we’ve achieved together in London. We look forward to continuing to support Markel’s innovation journey by delivering transformative AI solutions that drive efficiency and value.”

This expansion underscores both companies’ dedication to leveraging advanced technologies to enhance insurance operations and client service.

About mea Platform:

mea Platform is transforming how insurance organizations manage the flow of critical information. Built by insurance veterans, mea solves the persistent problem of exchanging data trapped in proprietary formats and legacy systems. Leveraging proprietary and mass-market AI models, including GenAI and Agentic AI, mea enables rapid deployment, immediate operational impact, and scalable growth. For more information about mea platform, please visit meaplatform.com.

About Markel

We are Markel, a leading global specialty insurer with a truly people-first approach. As the insurance operations within the Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), we operate the Markel Specialty, Markel International, and Markel Global Reinsurance divisions, as well as State National, our portfolio protection and program services operations, and Nephila, our insurance-linked securities operations. Our broad array of capabilities and expertise allow us to create intelligent solutions for the most complex risk management needs. However, it is our people—and the deep, valued relationships they develop with colleagues, brokers and clients—that differentiates us worldwide. Media contact: Haggie Partners, +44 (0)2075624444, mea@haggiepartners.com