Policy advisor Single Market & Social Affairs

Insurance Europe is the European insurance and reinsurance federation. Through its 34 member bodies  —the national  insurance  associations  — Insurance  Europe  represents  all  types  of  insurance  and  reinsurance undertakings, eg pan-European companies, monoliners, mutuals and SMEs. 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 generate premium income of over €1 100bn, employ nearly one million  people and invest almost €8 600bn in the economy.

For our Single Market and Social Affairs department, we are looking for a (m/f)
Policy advisor Single Market & Social Affairs

Function

• Identifies, monitors and analyses EU/ international initiatives relevant for the European insurance industry on a wide range of legal and consumer-related issues covering a variety of insurance business lines, with a focus on distribution and competition issues, and insurance guarantee schemes;
• Synthesises  Insurance  Europe's  members  feedback,  develop  common  positions  reflecting  the  European industry  views  on  a  range  of  legal  and  consumer-related  issues,  and  convey  these  views  to  EU/international institutions and stakeholders;
• Provides  thorough  analysis  of  developments  and  EU/  international  initiatives,  as  well  as  their  impact  on the industry and the position of Insurance Europe. Advises the management and members about actions to undertake;
• Supports  and  reports  to  Insurance  Europe  taskforces  and  committees,  in  particular  the  Internal  and
• Consumer Affairs Committee, and coordinates with other relevant departments and internal and external bodies;
• Provides  services  to  Insurance  Europe's  members,  e.g.  is  a  point  of  contact  for  members,  informs members about legislative developments and the sector's position;
• Provides content to Insurance Europe's internal and external publications. Contributes to studies in order to help formulate proposals for regulation or legislation;
• Organises  and  assumes  responsibility  for  contacts  and  coordination  with  external  stakeholders,  e.g.  the relevant EU authorities as well as other public or private organisations;
• Represents and promotes the policy messages of the European insurance industry at seminars, workshops and conferences;
• Coordinates closely with and reports directly to the Head of Single Market and Social Affairs.

Profile

Essential

• Education  in  European  law  and  ideally  insurance  law;  Good  knowledge  of  the  European  decision  making process;
• Legal experience of five years in the financial services sector;
• Ability to work independently and in team;
• Very good analytical skills and proven ability to synthesise feedback;
• Excellent  communication  skills  both  verbally  and  in  writing,  i.e.  excellent  presentation  skills  and  drafting skills in English;
• Competent and persuasive in his/her area of expertise, excellent interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Experience in building defendable 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 Montoyer 51, 1000  Brussels for the attention of Koen Ameye (e-mail: hr@insuranceeurope.eu).