Association of British Insurers
Philippa Handyside is a highly regarded executive in the legal and insurance sector, boasting 30 years of experience. Currently serving as Director and General Counsel at The ABI since May 2012, Philippa collaborates with a senior board of CEOs to define strategy and develop business planning. Prior to this role, Philippa was General Counsel at Pinsent Masons from 1996 to 2012, where responsibilities included providing regulatory advice and handling professional negligence litigation. Philippa's career began as an Assistant Solicitor at Kennedys and as a Barrister at 1 Paper Buildings, where the focus was on professional indemnity and personal injury litigation. Philippa holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Bristol and has completed a legal conversion course and Bar Finals at esteemed institutions.
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Association of British Insurers
The ABI is the voice of the UK’s world-leading insurance and long-term savings industry, which is the largest sector in Europe and the third largest in the world. We represent more than 300 firms within our membership, including most household names and specialist providers, providing peace of mind to customers across the UK. We are a purpose-led organisation: Together, driving change to protect and build a thriving society. On behalf of our members, we work closely with the UK’s governments, HM Treasury, regulators, consumer organisations and NGOs, to help ensure that our industry is trusted by customers, is invested in people and planet, and can drive growth and innovation through an effective market. A productive and inclusive sector, our industry supports towns and cities in building a balanced and innovative economy, employing over 300,000 individuals in high-skilled, lifelong careers, two-thirds of whom are outside of London. Our members manage investments of £1.5 trillion, pay over £17.2 billion in taxes to the Government and support the UK's communities and businesses. The ABI’s role is to: • Be the voice of the UK insurance industry, leading debate and speaking up for insurers. • Represent the UK insurance industry to government, regulators and policy makers in the UK, EU and internationally, driving effective public policy and regulation. • Advocate high standards of customer service within the industry and provide useful information to the public about insurance. • Promote the benefits of insurance to the government, regulators, policy makers and the public.