Mauritian Eagle Insurance Company Limited (MEI) was incorporated in December 1973 and started its operations in January 1974.

MEI started as a joint venture between Ireland Blyth Limited (holding 80% of the issued share capital) and South African Eagle Insurance Company Limited, presently a member of the Zurich Financial Services Group, holding the rest.

MEI was listed on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius in 1993 and the shareholding profile changed to 60% of the equity for IBL Ltd, 15% held by Zurich Insurance Company South Africa Limited and the remaining 25% by the public. On the 1st July 2016, MEI became the first insurance company to be admitted to the SEMSI (Stock Exchange of Mauritius Sustainability Index).

MEI holds a 20% stake in H Savy Insurance Company Limited which is incorporated in the Seychelles.

MEI operates in both domestic and commercial markets and is engaged in a short-term insurance business comprising Accident, Health, Engineering, Property, Motor and Transportation insurance.

MEI is ISO 9001:2000 (Quality Management System) and ISO 27001:200S5 (Information Security Management) certified, thus ensuring operational continuity and data protection.