Global insurance and reinsurance solutions provider Allied World has opened a new regional office in the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), marking an important milestone in the company’s global growth strategy and strengthening its ties with brokers and clients across the Middle East.
His Excellency Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer of the DIFC Authority, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Allied World to DIFC as they expand their global footprint and establish their regional presence in Dubai.
“Allied World brings deep international expertise and specialist insurance and reinsurance capabilities that will directly support the evolving risk management and risk transfer needs of clients in the region.
“Allied World’s presence further strengthens DIFC’s (re)insurance ecosystem and underlines our role as a trusted platform for Tier 1 companies looking to serve the Middle East and beyond from Dubai.”
Ed Moresco, President of Global Markets at Allied World, added: “The establishment of a regional office in Dubai marks an important milestone in our global growth strategy, allowing us to better reach brokers and clients across 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.”
DIFC noted that the expansion of its insurance and reinsurance ecosystem is underpinned by a diverse community of more than 135 companies spanning underwriting, reinsurance, brokerage, captive and professional risk transfer activities.
In 2025 and the first quarter of 2026 alone, 28 new insurance-related companies were authorized by the Centre, reportedly strengthening the DIFC’s role as the preferred long-term base for global institutions seeking regulatory certainty, access to regional markets and a stable environment to expand international operations.