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Allied World opens new regional office in DIFC
2nd June 2026
Allied World, a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions, has opened a new regional office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), marking a significant milestone in the firm's global growth strategy and strengthening its access to brokers and clients across the Middle East. His Excellency Arif Amiri, Chief Executive ... Read the full article
DAC Beachcroft expands into Middle East with new office in DIFC
11th May 2026
DAC Beachcroft has announced plans to expand into the Middle East by opening a new office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) this summer, marking the firm’s first in the region. The new branch will be located in the landmark new DIFC Square development within the DIFC, strengthening the firm’s ... Read the full article
AI12 appoints Joseph Barness as Head of Marine Lines
17th April 2026
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) headquartered specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, AI12 Limited, has named Joseph Barness as Head of Marine, expanding its global specialty practice. In his new role, Barness will lead the broker’s marine lines unit across hull & machinery, marine cargo, protection & indemnity (P&I) and associated marine ... Read the full article
Rokstone Dubai launches international casualty binder with capacity of $25m
8th April 2026
Rokstone, the international specialty re/insurance managing general agent (MGA), has launched a new International Casualty binder from its Dubai office, providing up to $25 million of capacity on a lead or follow primary basis, backed by A-rated Lloyd’s syndicates and led by Munich Re Syndicate Ltd. The binder is now live ... Read the full article
John Hatton appointed as Lockton’s COO – DIFC
28th January 2026
Lockton, an independent insurance broker, has appointed John Hatton as Chief Operating Officer of its Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) branch. In his new role, Hatton will lead the execution of our specialty and wholesale strategy, driving profitable growth and operational excellence. “His appointment reflects our commitment to building a connected, client-focused ... Read the full article
OnRe & Rhodium Re in $150m partnership to expand ONyc underwriting distribution
14th January 2026
Global property and specialty reinsurer tokenized with ONyc, OnRe, has collaborated with Dubai-based managing general agent, Rhodium Re, to combine its capital base with Rhodium's underwriting presence, providing OnRe with direct access to underwriting expertise, established carrier relationships, and a scalable distribution presence. OnRe is a full licensed, collateralized reinsurer and ... Read the full article
Sun Life opens office in Dubai International Financial Centre
30th December 2025
Sun Life, an international financial services company that offers a broad range of insurance, wealth, and asset management solutions, has received authorisation from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to establish an office in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The new DIFC office is to be led by Senior Executive Officer, Sameera ... Read the full article
Ranji Sinha to lead newly launched BMS (DIFC) as broker strengthens commitment to the region
16th December 2025
Global insurance and reinsurance broker BMS Group Ltd has officially launched BMS (DIFC) Ltd after the receipt of all necessary Licence and Regulatory Approval. The specialist re/insurance broker launched its Middle East operation with the acquisition of United Arab Emirates (UAE) insurance broker, Berns Brett Masaood (now BMS Masaood), back ... Read the full article
Pinnacle Underwriting joins DIFC to expand regional presence
9th December 2025
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the global financial hub for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), has announced that Pinnacle Underwriting Pty Ltd has joined DIFC to expand its regional presence and strengthen its reinsurance and risk management capabilities. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Sydney, with offices ... Read the full article
Reinsurance broker Atrea Risk Solutions launches from the DIFC
22nd August 2025
A new, Dubai-based reinsurance broker, Atrea Risk Solutions DIFC Ltd, has chosen the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) as its strategic base to serve clients across the Middle East, Africa, and Southern Asia (MEASA) region. Atrea Risk specialising in delivering tailored risk transfer and reinsurance solutions to insurers, captives, and corporate ... Read the full article
Howden Re secures full reinsurance license to operate from Dubai International Financial Centre
6th August 2025
Howden Re, the global reinsurance broking arm of Howden Group, has received a full reinsurance license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to operate from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), with Julian Samengo-Turner and Attilio Tornetta to co-lead the firm's Dubai operations. This new Dubai license strengthens Howden Re’s ... Read the full article
Re/insurance broker AI12 receives DFSA authorisation and establishes presence in DIFC
4th August 2025
AI12 Ltd., a global specialist insurance and reinsurance brokerage, has received authorisation from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and is now officially established as a regulated entity within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). AI12 is recognised for its deep expertise in the aviation sector and its commitment to delivering ... Read the full article
Dubai’s DIFC record growth strengthened by insurance-related firms
28th July 2025
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), has announced its best-ever performance for the first half of a year, with the insurance sector taking a prominent lead. DIFC saw a record 1,081 new active registered companies join the Centre ... Read the full article
Advantage Re joins DIFC’s growing community
30th June 2025
Managing general agent Advantage Re has joined the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a financial hub for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA). This strategic move brings Advantage Re’s specialised expertise in insurance, reinsurance and risk management solutions to the region and global markets, further solidifying DIFC's position as a prominent ... Read the full article
Rokstone gains DFSA approval for Dubai expansion
14th March 2025
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has granted Rokstone Underwriting, a specialty re/insurance managing general agent (MGA), a regulatory license to operate in the DIFC. The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), governed by private laws and an independent judicial system, is a top financial hub for the Middle East, South Asia, ... Read the full article
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