Dubai, UAE – 15 April 2026
Global trade credit insurer Atradius has launched operations in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), marking a key step in its Middle East expansion strategy.
The move is expected to enhance Atradius’ ability to support insurance partners across the MENA region, offering expanded access to trade credit insurance and risk management solutions. Operating within DIFC’s established financial ecosystem and under the regulatory oversight of the Dubai Financial Services Authority, the company aims to strengthen its regional service offering through its partner network.
Roeland Punt, Senior Executive Officer at Atradius Trade Credit (Re)Insurance (DIFC) Ltd., said the new hub would enable closer collaboration with regional partners while helping businesses manage risk and trade with greater confidence.
Salmaan Jaffery, Chief Business Development Officer at DIFC Authority, said the addition of Atradius reinforces DIFC’s role in attracting leading global financial institutions. He noted that the new hub would support businesses across the MENA region with solutions designed to manage risk, facilitate secure expansion and drive growth.
Atradius has been active in the region since 1999, working with partners including Orient Insurance in the UAE and Tawuniya in Saudi Arabia. Through these partnerships, the company provides reinsurance support alongside services such as claims handling and debt collection.
With more than a century of experience, a strong financial rating from Moody’s, and a global presence spanning over 50 countries, Atradius continues to focus on helping businesses mitigate risk and expand sustainably across international markets.
