MAICO Insurance: Anguilla's Homegrown Coverage Since 1978
The island insurer where your premiums stay on the rock.
Why Go
Most visitors never think about insurance until a fender-bender on a coral-lined back road or a hurricane forecast turns a beach day into a scramble. MAICO ΓÇö short for Malliouhana-Anico Insurance Company ΓÇö has been Anguilla's answer to those what-if moments since 1978, and it's the go-to name for anyone renting a car long-term, buying property, or setting up a life on the island.
The Experience
Walk into the Cosley Drive office in The Valley and it feels less like a corporate branch and more like a neighborhood bank from another era: familiar faces behind the counter, papers moved around the old-fashioned way, and staff who genuinely know the roads you're driving and the roofs you're insuring. The company sponsors community safety campaigns (including a memorable speeding-awareness partnership with Anguillian Olympic sprinter Zharnel Hughes), so their presence extends well beyond the front desk into the island's civic fabric. Their pitch ΓÇö 'Your premiums stay here' ΓÇö isn't marketing fluff; it's a real reflection of how locally rooted the business is.
What to Try
Ask about the one-stop bundle: motor, property, travel, and life under a single umbrella policy. If you're a long-stay visitor or new resident, the auto policy for imported vehicles is the most common entry point, and their claims-assistance walkthrough (what to do at the roadside, who to call, what to photograph) is genuinely useful before you ever need it. Homeowners renovating or building should ask specifically about hurricane and 'catastrophe' riders ΓÇö these are the details that separate a smooth claim from a headache.
Insider Tip
Come in person rather than emailing. Anguillian business runs on face-to-face relationships, and a ten-minute visit to the Cosley Drive office almost always yields a better quote and faster turnaround than a week of back-and-forth online. Bring your passport, driver's license, and vehicle documents in one folder ΓÇö you'll walk out with coverage the same day.
The Practical Stuff
Located on Cosley Drive in The Valley, Anguilla's small capital, just a short drive from most points on the island. Phone: +1 (264) 497-3712. Email: info@maicoanguilla.com. Website: maicoanguilla.com. Standard Anguillian business hours apply (typically weekday mornings through mid-afternoon); call ahead to confirm before you drive over. Parking is straightforward on-site.
Pair It With
- ABC Supplies — Once your car or home is insured, ABC Supplies nearby is the standard stop for the hardware, tools, and household bits you'll inevitably need to settle into island life.
- 12th Avenue Entertainment — Reward yourself after tackling paperwork with a browse through this local retail spot ΓÇö a small taste of everyday Anguillian shopping beyond the resort strips.