Donna Ouzman
About Donna Ouzman
Donna Ouzman is a Technical Underwriting Manager with extensive experience in assessing high-value commercial litigation cases for funding and legal expenses insurance. She has worked in various roles in the insurance sector since 1998 and has a strong educational background in law.
Work at Burford Capital
Donna Ouzman serves as the Technical Underwriting Manager at Burford Capital, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she is responsible for training and developing both underwriters and senior underwriters. She focuses on ensuring maximum profitability from the After The Event legal expenses business, which involves assessing high-value commercial litigation cases for funding and legal expenses insurance.
Previous Experience in Underwriting
Before her current role, Donna Ouzman worked as a Senior Technical Underwriter for ten years from 2006 to 2016. During this time, she was based in London, United Kingdom, where she assessed the merits of high-value commercial litigation cases. Her career in underwriting began earlier when she served as a Senior Claims Negotiator from 1998 to 2001 and as a Section Head from 2001 to 2006, both roles based in Sutton, United Kingdom.
Education and Expertise
Donna Ouzman studied Law at London South Bank University, where she earned her LLB Hons from 1994 to 1997. She furthered her legal education at the College of Law in London, completing the Legal Practice Course (LPC) from 1997 to 1998. This educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in her roles within the legal and underwriting sectors.
Background
Donna Ouzman's educational journey began at Sydenham Girls, where she studied from 1987 to 1994. Her career in the legal field spans over two decades, with significant experience in underwriting and claims negotiation. Her roles have included responsibilities that require a deep understanding of legal processes and financial assessments related to litigation.