The plan involves the US DFC providing insurance to help maintain energy and trade movement through the Strait of Hormuz.
A GlobalData poll highlights cyber insurance growth expectations as the Middle East conflict heightens geopolitical and digital risk concerns.
Annual revenue increased marginally by 0.5% to $50.5bn, while net premiums written fell by 3.1% to $43.6bn.
Alan Wise, president of Trinity Risk, will head the practice as a managing director.