The new marine entity will operate as a Marine Specialty Branch under GrECo Specialty GmbH.
GrECo Group, the leading independent risk consultant and insurance broker in Central and Eastern Europe, is delighted to announce the opening of a new GrECo Specialty branch office, dedicated to marine insurance, in Poreč, Croatia. This step is part of GrECo’s ongoing specialisation strategy and marks the arrival of Marijan Dželalija and his team of experienced experts, starting December 2025.
The new marine entity will operate as a Marine Specialty Branch under GrECo Specialty GmbH. It will provide tailored insurance solutions for pleasure yachts, ports, freight handlers, cargo ships, and other specialised marine risks. GrECo Marine will serve clients across Europe.
Marijan Dželalija, General Manager of the new branch, said: “We are excited to join GrECo Group and launch a dedicated marine entity in Croatia. Our team brings deep expertise in yacht insurance and a strong track record across the Mediterranean. Together with GrECo, we will deliver innovative solutions and set new standards for marine insurance in Europe.”
Ante Banovac, COO of GrECo Group, added: “Opening this branch advances our specialisation strategy and reinforces our leadership in CEE marine insurance, setting the stage for sustainable growth in this dynamic market.”
The European yacht insurance market is growing rapidly. GrECo diverse portfolio in Marine is supported by a team of marine insurance specialists with extensive industry experience, in addition to our Logistics & Transportation Cluster specialists under GrECo Specialty. Their expertise covers underwriting, claims handling, and client management across European markets.
About GrECo Group
The GrECo Group, an independent and owner-managed company, is the leading risk consultant & insurance broker for corporations, associations and authorities in CEE. Currently, 69 subsidiaries and approx. 1400 employees in 21 countries, are managed from the company’s headquarters in Vienna. In 2024 the Group placed a premium volume of 1.5 billion EUR and generated total consolidated revenues of 170 million EUR. A decentralised location policy and the associated personal proximity to the clients are essential elements of the comprehensive service. Through its global network of insurance specialists, GrECo nova, GrECo is also represented internationally in 150 countries worldwide.
Ante Banovac
Executive Board Member/COO
T +43 5 04 04 372
Marijan Dželalija
General Manager
GrECo Marine Specialty
T +385 91 7348799
