Harbour Underwriting Limited is one of the leading providers of commercial dispute insurance for both claimants and defendants.

We provide dispute insurance cover against the costs incurred in bringing or defending court or arbitration proceedings in commercial disputes.

We work with law firms, insurance brokers and advisors to help their clients mitigate the risk of litigation and arbitration.

Harbour Underwriting Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 939803) and underwrites on behalf of A-rated insurers.

Who we insure

The parties to the dispute

– whether these are individuals, SMEs, listed companies or class actions

Stakeholders in the dispute

– whether these are litigation funders or law firms seeking an insurance solution in respect of their risk exposure.

Our approach

Experience

Our underwriting team, which includes three practising solicitors, has over 50 years’ experience insuring a wide variety of disputes. The team is led by our underwriting director and managing director, Rocco Pirozzolo, who has been a leading figure in the sector for more than 24 years.

Expertise

We are renowned for our expertise, knowledge and experience, which enables us to make quick and clear decisions and consider complex cases other underwriters may decline.

Risk

We have an appetite for risk and will consider every proposal put to us. We provide prompt responses and work closely with clients, their lawyers, brokers and litigation funders to meet their needs and enable cases to be brought.

Expert underwriters

Our team of expert underwriters simplify the process of obtaining commercial dispute insurance for you or your clients.

Harbour Underwriting is one of the leading providers of commercial dispute insurance for both claimants and defendants.

Harbour Underwriting are highly professional and expert at what they do. We value the strong working relationship we have with them and the speed with which they deal with our case needs. Their team is responsive, approachable and communicates clearly at every stage. Overall, they are commercial, have excellent staff and are supported by good systems. Rocco, in particular, is a delight to work with.

— Kimi Nishimura, Maurice Blackburn (a leading Australian class action law firm)

Their experience, quick turnaround of cases and excellent service sets a gold standard for the industry as a whole – I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.

— Martin Scott, Partner, Walker Morris LLP

We’ve always received excellent service from Harbour Underwriting: they are responsive, pay promptly and make decisions quickly.  I am always happy to work with them.

— Adrian Chopin, Managing Director, Benchwalk Advisors LLC

Thank you for your patience and flexibility in helping us to get this case over the line. Not everyone works like that, and it has been very refreshing and helpful.

— John Evans, Partner, Fladgate LLP

We used Harbour Underwriting for a particularly sensitive case where a number of unexpected and challenging issues arose. At each point, Harbour provided a solution in a very user-friendly and efficient way.

— Simon Bennett, Partner, Fox Williams LLP

They are brilliant. They are a really good team and they are incredibly responsive. They are a fantastic team and they are top players in the market. They are very clever, accurate and detailed.

— Chambers and Partners

Harbour’s team understand well the pressures of dispute resolution and are always accommodating and responsive.

— Richard Bamforth, Partner, Head of Arbitration Group, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP

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