Philippa Handyside
General Counsel, ABI
Philippa supports the ABI board and executive team. As General Counsel she manages the legal risk of the activities of the organisation. She is responsible for managing the competition risk of being a trade association, advising on the legal aspects of policy work and managing external legal resources.
Philippa joined the ABI in May 2012 from law firm, Pinsent Masons, where she worked as a Senior Associate in the insurance group.
Philippa began her career as a Litigator acting in a variety of insurance and reinsurance disputes. She moved to specialise in commercial insurance reviewing policy, treaty and market wordings, drafting distribution agreements, and advising on regulatory compliance. Philippa has been seconded to a number of UK insurance firms including as acting General Counsel.