About us Avencia Consulting are partnered with a leading Insurer based in the City who are looking to hire a Space Underwriter to join. The role Reporting to the Head of Space, this role will play a key part in developing a space book of business. We welcome those who are currently working in insurance within a Space team or someone who has an engineering background and keen to enter the sector. Key accountabilities Participate in the underwriting process, evaluation, and presentation of submissions, analysing and interpreting exposures, determining coverage and contract languageAssist and work with risk modeling and pricing toolsOriginate, leverage, build and maintain broker and client relationshipsMonitor market developments and remain current regarding knowledge of all relevant classes of business, and legislated and regulatory changes / requirementsEnsure accuracy and integrity of underwriting data in group underwriting systemsPrepare and issue quotes on an accurate and timely basisSupervising and/or mentoring junior members of the teamEnsure compliance with internal and external underwriting regulations, liaising as appropriate with external bodies such as brokers, clients, auditors, and regulators as requiredAssist with strategic initiatives as needed to promote business growth Skills and experience Minimum of 3 years'' experience in a broking, underwriting or currently working in the space and defence sectorEstablished networks and strong existing relationships ..... full job details .....