Allied World, the global holding company for insurance and reinsurance solutions, has announced the opening of a new regional office at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The move will enable the company to offer its specialized insurance services directly to clients across various markets in the Middle East.

The expansion comes as part of the company’s global growth strategy, allowing Allied World to strengthen its proximity to brokers and clients in the region, while broadening the reach of its solutions in insurance, reinsurance, and risk transfer.

Ed Moresco, President of Global Markets at Allied World, said the opening of a regional office in Dubai marks an important milestone in the company’s journey. He noted that the move supports Allied World’s international expansion plans and gives the company greater access to clients and brokers across the region.

The choice of DIFC as the location for the new office reflects the center’s growing position in the insurance and reinsurance sector. DIFC has continued to strengthen its role as a specialized global platform, with total gross written premiums exceeding $4.2 billion in 2025, representing annual growth of 20%.

Underwriting volumes at the center have also more than doubled compared with 2022. Meanwhile, insurance premiums arranged through brokerage firms at DIFC surpassed $3.4 billion in 2025, recording year-over-year growth of 14%. These figures highlight the expanding role of DIFC in risk transfer, underwriting, and specialized insurance solutions.

Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer of the DIFC Authority, said the addition of Allied World brings specialized international expertise to the center’s insurance and reinsurance ecosystem. He added that this strengthens DIFC’s ability to meet the evolving needs of clients in managing and transferring risk across the region.

Amiri also noted that Allied World’s presence at DIFC once again confirms the center’s role as a trusted platform attracting leading global companies that aim to serve Middle Eastern and international markets from Dubai.

The insurance and reinsurance sector at DIFC continues to grow, supported by a diverse community of more than 135 companies operating across underwriting, reinsurance, brokerage, captive insurance, and specialized risk transfer activities.

During 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, DIFC licensed 28 new companies linked to insurance activities. This further reinforces its position as a preferred destination for global institutions seeking to expand their international operations within a stable environment that offers clear regulatory frameworks and effective access to regional markets.