We provide commercial After the Event (ATE) insurance cover against the costs incurred in bringing or defending legal or arbitration proceedings.
We work with law firms, litigation funders, specialist brokers and corporates to help mitigate the financial risks of litigation and arbitration whether pursuing or defending a claim.
Expert underwriters
Our expert underwriters simplify the process of obtaining ATE insurance for you or your clients.
Why Harbour Underwriting is the right partner for you
Insurance for claimants and defendants
Limits of indemnity up to £20m +
Cover for all forms of commercial dispute
Flexible premium payment options
Robust products and transparent policy wordings
Accessible, expert underwriting team
A-rated capacity
Cover available at any stage during the litigation process
Our underwriters are seasoned commercial litigators with a wealth of experience.
Meet everyone
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
We have successfully worked with Harbour Underwriting on a number of cases and find them very easy to deal with.
— Martin Scott, Partner, Walker Morris LLP
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
