RB Jones Global has expanded its international specialist underwriting offering with the launch of RB Jones DIFC in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
The new MGA will provide underwriting solutions across property and construction, and renewables and power generation, for clients throughout the Middle East and South Asia.
Focused on large and complex risks, the business combines local market presence with specialist underwriting expertise to support brokers and clients across the region. Initial capacity is provided by a panel led by the Lloyd’s Syndicate of Munich Re Specialty, with participation from Atain, a fellow H.W. Kaufman Group company.
RB Jones DIFC is led by Zafar Vokhidov, CEO & SEO, RB Jones DIFC. With more than 27 years of international insurance experience, Zafar joined RB Jones Global in 2025, having previously served as Head of Specialty Lines for AIG Canada.
Delivering Specialist Solutions to Clients
Commenting on the launch, Zafar Vokhidov said:
“RB Jones’ establishment in the DIFC reflects a broader shift in how reinsurance is being accessed in the region. Where programmes were once routinely placed through London or Europe, brokers are increasingly looking to place meaningful portions of their clients’ risks locally – provided they have access to reliable, high-quality underwriting authority.
“In the DIFC, the RB Jones team is empowered to make decisions locally, sit across the table from brokers and cedants, visit sites and engage directly with regulators and advisers. That fundamentally changes the quality and the speed of the underwriting we can provide.”
Expanding RB Jones Global
Ed Kelly, Managing Director, RB Jones Global, added:
“We are pleased to announce RB Jones DIFC is live, following the recent launch of RB Jones Credit in London and the establishment of RB Jones Aviation Finance earlier in the year.
“At RB Jones Global, we are focused on delivering highly specialised services to clients across niche and underserved areas of the market, and the response has been encouraging so far. We look forward to growing our offering to clients into 2027 and beyond.”
The launch of RB Jones DIFC strengthens RB Jones Global’s presence in a key international market and enhances its ability to support clients with tailored risks solutions.