We’re looking for a Policy Manager to join our General Insurance (GI) team. Working alongside the Head of GI Policy, you’ll help set the strategic direction for GI retail policy, shape and deliver high-profile projects, and support a market in which providers can grow, compete and innovate while delivering good outcomes for consumers. You’ll also play an important leadership role within the team and across the ABI, with scope to take on a broader policy areas over time.

Why work here?

When meeting us, you’ll quickly discover that the best thing about the ABI is the people. We’re hugely proud that 98% feel the ABI cares about their wellbeing and we are empowered to bring our whole self to work without fear of judgment. We work at the forefront of policy development - helping to get things right before they are implemented and ironing out bumps where they are identified in existing rules.

Our team is made up of people who are new to insurance, those who are highly experienced, and everyone in-between, so we welcome people from all industry backgrounds.

What’s the job?

• Help lead and shape GI retail policy, covering areas such as motor, property, travel, liability insurance and civil justice.

• Lead, motivate and develop a talented team, while providing direction on key projects and priorities.

• Work with colleagues to shape and advance policy positions and provide technical expertise to support cross organisational queries and requests for views on policy issues.

• Influence policy and regulation, representing the UK general insurance market with Government, regulators, the media and other senior stakeholders.

• Represent the GI retail team at various ABI member committee meetings, taking responsibility for managing committee papers in liaison with the Assistant Director and Policy Advisers. Lead discussion and facilitate policy debates at these groups to develop and advance credible positions.

• Build strong relationships with our members and stakeholders, using their insight to develop credible policy positions that work for the industry and consumers.

• Represent the interests of the UK GI market in meetings with key senior stakeholders (e.g. in Government, regulators etc), in the media, and by undertaking speaking engagements.

What skills do you need?

• Policy knowledge – you understand how the policy and regulatory environment impacts on GI markets, or wider financial services sector. An understanding of the UK’s GI market and the consumer, political and regulatory environment in which it operates is also desirable.

• Line management – you can line manage, develop, motivate and effectively delegate to a team, as well as lead and take ownership of a broad and varied remit of your own work.

• Galvanising support for policy positions – you can help and challenge member thinking, and steer discussions to gain consensus. 

• Lobbying skills – ability to win support of senior people in member firms, government, regulators and elsewhere, and to argue persuasively for the industry’s interests. 

• Relationship management – ability to work proactively with colleagues to get positive results, as well as build credibility with C-suite and other senior stakeholders. 

We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t have all the skills above right now.

Throughout the interview and assessment process, we will be looking for you to demonstrate our values; We are Brave; We take Ownership; We are Appreciative; We are Human and We are Curious.

How do I apply for this job?

Follow the application link and you’ll be taken to our simple online form. You’ll be asked for your CV and to answer some short application questions.

The interview process will typically be two stages with at least one in person at our amazing offices.

Do we offer flexible/hybrid working?

Yes - we are open to flexible, part time and/or job share working – please let us know if this would be your preference.

We work in a hybrid way with at least 40% of our time in the office.

Inclusion matters to us

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and we run our application process in a way that removes bias as much as possible and allows everyone equal opportunity to demonstrate their suitability.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to making adjustments to help you perform at your best in our recruitment process. Additionally, where practicable, we offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirements for a role. To discuss, please contact careers@abi.org.uk

To find out more

You can find lots more information on our careers page, including details of our generous benefits package and who we are as an organisation.