Dubai – 02 June 2026
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd. (Allied World), a leading global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions, has opened a new regional office in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), reinforcing Dubai’s growing importance as a gateway for international insurers serving the Middle East and wider region.
The new office will enable Allied World to deliver its specialist insurance expertise directly to clients across the Middle East, while expanding access to brokers and businesses operating in one of the world’s most dynamic markets.
Ed Moresco, President, Global Markets at Allied World, said: “Establishing a regional office in Dubai marks a key milestone in our global growth strategy, giving us greater access to brokers and clients throughout the region. With our international experience and strong technical capabilities, Allied World is well-positioned to support the evolving needs of businesses in this dynamic market.”
The move further enhances DIFC’s rapidly expanding (re)insurance ecosystem, which has emerged as a leading hub for underwriting, broking, reinsurance and specialist risk-transfer activities. Gross written premiums in DIFC surpassed USD 4.2 billion in 2025, representing a 20 per cent year-on-year increase and more than double the volumes recorded in 2022. Premiums brokered through the Centre also exceeded USD 3.4 billion, highlighting DIFC’s growing scale and global relevance as the region’s premier destination for risk management and insurance solutions.
Commenting on the announcement, His Excellency Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer of DIFC Authority, said: “Allied World’s decision to establish a regional presence in DIFC reflects the growing attractiveness of Dubai as a strategic base for leading global insurers and reinsurers. The company’s international expertise and specialist capabilities will contribute to the continued development of our reinsurance ecosystem while supporting the evolving risk management needs of businesses across the Middle East. Their arrival further reinforces DIFC’s position as the region’s leading hub for insurance and reinsurance services and a preferred platform for global firms seeking access to regional and international markets.”
Allied World joins a thriving community of more than 135 insurance-related firms operating from DIFC, spanning underwriting, broking, reinsurance, captives and specialist risk-transfer services. The Centre continues to attract international institutions, with 28 new insurance-related firms authorised during 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, underscoring DIFC’s appeal as a stable, well-regulated jurisdiction from which firms can scale their regional and global operations.
