Litigation Insurance Underwriters
USA - Nationwide
2 years ranked
INDIVIDUAL PROFILE
Nicole Silver
Litigation Support 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Ignite Specialty Risk Ltd
Litigation Support
Career
Lead Underwriter and Head of US Operations - US
Nicole has a 20-year track record of success litigating complex disputes. She has worked at Winston & Strawn and Greenberg Traurig and has appeared before numerous courts and tribunals including before the US Supreme Court, various appellate and district courts, the ICDR, ICC, ICSID, UNCITRAL, and the USTR. Nicole's experience in litigation finance includes her work at Validity Finance, where she supervised and advised on litigation matters including performing due diligence and underwriting portfolios of cases. As a funder, she worked with all aspects of litigation insurance, including ATE, judgment protection, contingency risk insurance, and capital protection insurance.
Chambers Review
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Professional Advisers: Litigation Support
Litigation Insurance Underwriters - USA - Nationwide
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Nicole Silver is Ignite's lead underwriter and head of US operations. Silver is a former litigation attorney with experience at large defendant-side law firms, and she also has experience as an investment manager at a litigation funder.
Strengths
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Nicole Silver is a leader in this field. She is at the heart of an industry that looks to her for guidance.
Litigation Insurance UnderwritersProfessional Advisers: Litigation SupportNicole Silver is whip-smart, commercially-minded and doesn't miss a thing.
Litigation Insurance UnderwritersProfessional Advisers: Litigation SupportNicole Silver is an absolute delight to work with and has quickly become indispensable in this space.
Litigation Insurance UnderwritersProfessional Advisers: Litigation SupportI routinely work with Nicole and she offers the great combination of practical insight with deep subject matter understanding.
Litigation Insurance UnderwritersProfessional Advisers: Litigation SupportNicole Silver is an excellent underwriter, combining technical expertise with commercial and industry experience.
Litigation Insurance UnderwritersProfessional Advisers: Litigation Support
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