Policy Advisor Single Market and Social Affairs Function Insurance Europe | Brussels

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 €7 500bn in the economy.

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

Function

• Identifies, monitors and analyses EU 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 particular focus on European (insurance) contract law;
• 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 institutions and stakeholders;
• Provides thorough analysis of developments and 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 working groups and committees, in particular the Single Market
• Committee, and coordinates with other relevant Committees;
• Provides services to Insurance Europe’s, e.g. is a point of contact for the members, informs about legislative developments and the sector position;
• Provides content to Insurance Europe 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, conferences and working groups;
• 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;
• A first successful job experience 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. 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. Fixed-term contract for one year with possibility for renewal.

Contact
Please address application letters and curriculum vitae to Insurance Europe, Rue Montoyer 51, 1000 Bruxelles for the attention of Koen Ameye (e-mail: hr@insuranceeurope.eu).