Harbour Underwriting has been ranked in Tier 1 in the Legal 500 Disputes Services guide 2026 for Litigation Insurance: Underwriters.
In its editorial commentary, the Legal 500 describes Harbour Underwriting as “a leading provider of dispute insurance, both in the UK and internationally”, highlighting the firm’s “personal service, efficiency and industry knowledge”.
The guide mentions Harbour Underwriting’s ability to support both claimants and defendants across a wide range of disputes, as well as its experience underwriting risks for litigation funders and law firms.
Managing Director and Underwriting Director Rocco Pirozzolo is individually recognised in the rankings, with the Legal 500 describing him as “extremely skilled” and “a pleasure to work with”. Underwriting Manager Macella Wan is also recommended in the guide.
Testimonials received for Harbour Underwriting include:
- “Harbour Underwriting are simply a joy to work with. No ego or ulterior motive – they just want to get deals done and will be as commercial as they can be in order to do so.”
- “Rocco is the consummate professional. He knows the market backwards, does not overpromise, and is a delight to work with throughout the case.”
- “Rocco has great knowledge of insurance generally which marks him out above other underwriters in the market. Rocco is a very smart underwriter. He always asks good underwriting questions. He’s really honest and transparent. I thoroughly enjoy working with Rocco.”
- “Rocco is very well supported by the team at Harbour Underwriting, with particular mention of Macella Wan who, like Rocco, is excellent and always on top of the detail.”
Commenting on the ranking, Rocco said:
“We are delighted to have been ranked Tier 1 in The Legal 500’s inaugural Disputes Services guide.
“This recognition reflects the quality of our team and the trust placed in us by law firms, brokers, funders and clients across the market.
“We are particularly pleased that the feedback recognises the strength of our team, our industry knowledge and the personal service we provide.”
The full rankings can be viewed here: Legal 500 Disputes Services rankings.
