RAISING THE BAR
RAISE Underwriting is an independently owned, Canadian Managing General Agent (MGA), dedicated to being an industry-leading supplier of risk insurance and surety products through transparency, honesty, and integrity.
As an Underwriting Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting our underwriting operations, bond administration processes, and client service activities. You will work closely with underwriters, brokers, clients, and internal teams to ensure the efficient management of bond transactions and underwriting workflows.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as a primary contact for bond servicing inquiries from brokers, clients, and business partners.
- Support underwriting reviews by gathering documentation, ordering third-party reports, and preparing account information.
- Manage bond issuance, endorsements, cancellations, renewals, and related documentation.
- Coordinate annual financial statement collection and monitor outstanding underwriting requirements.
- Process billing, reconcile payments, and maintain accurate operational records.
- Prepare reports, maintain tracking tools, and support portfolio administration.
- Assist with portal testing, system enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate underwriting files and documented procedures.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-2 years of experience in an administrative, underwriting support, insurance, financial services, or related role.
- Post-secondary education in Business, Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Insurance, or a related field is preferred.
- Prior experience with Applied/EPIC is an asset.
- Must be technologically savvy and data-driven, including proficiency in Excel.
- Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development including insurance courses and certifications.
JOB PERKS
- Competitive compensation package
- Paid vacation and personal time
- Health benefits
- Ongoing professional development and training
APPLICATIONS
We appreciate your interest in working with us, please forward your resume to hr@raiseuw.com
This posting is for a replacement position at RAISE. The salary range for this position is $50,000 – $57,000.
While we may use artificial intelligence to help review and assess applications, every stage of our hiring process is guided by personal interaction and the trust we build with each candidate.
