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Harbour Underwriting

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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.

Our approach 

Our underwriting team 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. 

We have an appetite for risk and will consider every proposal put to us.

Our products include: 

  • Adverse cost cover 
  • Disbursements cover 
  • Solicitor’s fees cover 
  • Anti-avoidance endorsements and deeds of indemnity to provide security for costs 
  • Appeals insurance 
  • Damages-based agreement (DBA) and conditional fee agreement (CFA) insurance 
  • Cross-undertaking in damages insurance. 

We can write limits up to £20m. 

We cover all types of commercial disputes and arbitration claims.

We insure disputes in the UK and also cases brought in other jurisdictions, including Australia, Hong Kong, the UAE, the USA, Ontario and in the EU. 

Industries (4)

  • Insurance
  • Law
  • Underwriting
  • Litigation

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Litigation Insurance Underwriters - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For
Harbour Underwriting provides ATE insurance for both claimants and defendants. The firm acts for brokers, law firms, funders and corporates. It is based in the UK but writes policies for cases around the world.
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Strengths

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  • Harbour have a long-established presence in our industry. Their ability to think through problems collaboratively makes them a key market.

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  • Harbour is a highly respected insurer with many years of experience in the market. From my dealings with them, I know they are able to handle complex and sophisticated matters.

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  • Harbour Underwriting are very flexible with their structuring and have an excellent grasp of the cases presented to them which allows them to effectively structure policies to cater for complex risks.

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  • Harbour are commercial and flexible, typically quite quick to respond and act as a sensible and pragmatic stakeholder post-placement. The team has great expertise.

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  • It quickly became evident that Harbour Underwriting were skilled in the areas of international arbitration, security for costs and after the event insurance matters. Harbour Underwriting were highly responsive and engaged throughout the process.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Rocco Pirozzolo
    Rocco Pirozzolo

    Rocco Pirozzolo

    Rocco Pirozzolo is a seasoned underwriter who has been the underwriting director of Harbour Underwriting since its incorporation in 2016.

    • Rocco is one of the most experienced insurance underwriters in the UK and his knowledge and expertise developed over many years.

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    • Rocco was a pleasure to deal with. He's highly knowledgeable and commercially-focused. He was an asset to our firm and our client during a challenging arbitral process.

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    • Rocco is well known in the market for his expertise, particularly on costs and insurance/funding regulatory matters. He is also great to work with, very commercially-minded and can be flexible when needed, but also sure to let you know early when something isn't possible, which is appreciated.

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    • Rocco has a deep understanding of the insurance industry and his thorough knowledge of the market has been a great asset to our case. His advice has also been helpful not only in relation to insurance-related matters, but also on the wider litigation strategy. Rocco is very responsive and has been a real pleasure to work with.

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  • Macella Wan
    Macella Wan

    Macella Wan

    Macella is a solicitor with broad litigation experience, including complex contract breaches, banking disputes, and professional indemnity claims. She reviews proposals, manages insurance applications and oversees policies through to dispute resolution.

    • Macella is highly professional and great to work with.

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    • Macella has always been a pleasure to work with.

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    • Macella is great: responsive, personable and pragmatic.

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    • Macella is responsive, engaging and good to deal with.

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