Dubai: Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd (Allied World), a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions, has opened a new regional office in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This local presence will allow Allied World to offer its insurance expertise directly to clients across the Middle East.

According to Emirates News Agency, establishing a regional office in Dubai marks a key milestone in Allied World's global growth strategy, providing greater access to brokers and clients throughout the region. Ed Moresco, President of Global Markets, emphasized that with their international experience and strong technical capabilities, Allied World is well-positioned to support the evolving needs of businesses in this market.

As Allied World expands its global footprint, it joins one of the world's fastest-growing insurance centers. DIFC has strengthened its position as a leading global insurance hub, with gross written premiums exceeding US$4.2 billion in 2025, a 20 percent increase year-on-year, more than doubling the volumes recorded in 2022.

Premiums brokered from DIFC also crossed $3.4 billion, an increase of 14 percent in 2025, reflecting the growing scale and relevance of the center as the region's primary platform for risk transfer and insurance solutions. Arif Amiri, CEO of DIFC Authority, noted that Allied World's presence strengthens DIFC's insurance ecosystem, supporting the risk management needs of clients across the region.

The expansion of DIFC's insurance ecosystem is supported by a community of more than 135 firms involved in underwriting, reinsurance, and specialist risk-transfer activities. In 2025 and early 2026, 28 new insurance-related firms were authorized at the center, reinforcing DIFC's role as a preferred base for global institutions seeking regulatory certainty and a stable environment for scaling operations.