Policy advisor general insurance

Insurance Europe is the European insurance and reinsurance federation. Through its 36 member bodies — the  national insurance associations — it represents all types and sizes of insurance and reinsurance undertakings.  Insurance Europe, which is based in Brussels, represents undertakings that account for around 95% of total  European premium income. Insurance makes a major contribution to Europe’s economic growth and  development. European insurers pay out almost €1 000bn annually — or €2.7bn a day — in claims, directly  employ nearly 920 000 people and invest over €10.6trn in the economy. 

For our personal and general insurance department, we are looking for a 

Policy advisor general insurance 

Function 

• Identifies, monitors, analyses and advises on EU initiatives relevant for the European insurance  industry on topics related to general insurance (eg motor, liability-related issues, cyber insurance,  sustainability issues including climate change and natural catastrophes, health).
• Synthesizes Insurance Europe’s members’ feedback, negotiates and drafts common positions reflecting  the European industry views, coordinates and conveys these views to EU institutions and stakeholders.
• Provides thorough analysis of developments and their impact on the industry and the position of  Insurance Europe.
• Advises, supports and reports to Insurance Europe’s project groups and committees, in particular the general insurance committee, and coordinates with other relevant groups and committees.
• Coordinates positions and actions with Insurance Europe’s members and provides them with services,  for example is a point of contact for the members, informs about legislative developments and the  sector’s positions.
• Contributes to the development of Insurance Europe’s publications, such as position papers, briefings or newsletters. Contributes to studies in areas linked to policy developments.
• Contributes to the development of Insurance Europe’s advocacy strategy. Organises and assumes responsibility for contacts and coordination with external stakeholders, eg the relevant EU institutions  and authorities, as well as other public or private organisations.
• Represents and promotes the policy messages of the European insurance industry at seminars,  conferences and working groups across Europe.

Profile 

• A relevant university degree with a first experience or knowledge about general insurance-related  issues.
• Very good analytical skills and proven ability to synthesise feedback.
• Highly developed team spirit, sense of responsibility, ability to take initiatives and be proactive. Excellent inter-personal skills.
• Excellent organisation skills, ability to plan and meet deadlines, capacity to identify key issues and  prioritise.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with ability to tailor messages to different audiences and  to speak in public.
• Experience in building consensus views amongst stakeholders.
• Experience within an international and multi-cultural environment is advantageous.

Offer 

We offer you a challenging and exciting position (permanent contract). You will work in a stimulating  international environment, with numerous opportunities for personal development. You will have the possibility  to participate in projects that will influence the European insurance industry in the coming years. 

Contact 

Please address application letters and curriculum vitae to Insurance Europe, Rue du Champ de Mars 23, B 1050 Brussels for the attention of Koen Ameye (e-mail: hr@insuranceeurope.eu). 

Insurance Europe is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and  support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. Applications from  disabled candidates are encouraged.