When meeting us, you’ll quickly discover that the best thing about the Association of British Insurers is the people. We’re hugely proud that 98% of our people think individual differences are respected 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. If that sounds like your sort of culture, read on to find out how you can join us.

We’re looking for a Policy Adviser, General Insurance to work on the development of ABI policy on domestic and commercial property insurance issues. You’ll identify key policy outcomes and work with colleagues, government, the UK insurance industry and other stakeholders to achieve them. This is a fixed term contract until 31 March 2026.

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 time in the office.

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?

• Lead on the ABI’s work on improving fire safety, ensuring the industry’s position is well understood by wider stakeholders.

• Promote the ABI as an informed and influential voice on the development of building regulations and fire safety across the UK.

• Develop and promote the ABI’s long-term position on flooding in the context of climate change and Flood Re.

• Examine the implications of Net Zero and wider climate change targets on property insurance.

• Work with wider stakeholders to drive improved information on new housing developments including improved understanding of the insurance implications of modern methods of construction and the implications of building in flood risk areas.

• Lead and coordinate the insurance industry’s response to major events such as floods, storms, freezes, terrorist attacks and riots.

• Work closely with the ABI’s conduct regulation team to provide policy input to a range of FCA Thematic Reviews and market studies that impact upon property insurance. 

• Represent the ABI and the insurance industry by undertaking speaking engagements and media appearances (with coaching from our press office team)

What skills are we looking for?

• Experience dealing with complex policy issues – you can get up to speed quickly with the technical detail.

• An analytical mind – you use evidence to back up your decisions.

• Excellent communication and relationship management skills – you know how to approach stakeholders of all levels and backgrounds.

• Demonstrable lobbying skills – you can influence and persuade senior people in member firms, Government, regulators and elsewhere.

• Effective presentation skills – you know how to tailor you message to your audience.

• 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.

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. As well as asking for a CV, we’ll ask application questions which are relevant to the role and the skills we need to ensure everyone has 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

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