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.

The Underwriting Assistant, Developer Surety plays a key role in supporting the Developer Surety team by coordinating and administering project security, maintaining underwriting documentation, and ensuring the timely execution of surety-related transactions. This position requires robust attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

- Invoice all fees, bonds/policies and endorsements in accounting system
- Follow up on accounts receivable with clients to ensure prompt payment of invoices
- Update logs and reconcile underwriting files for transactions, billing, cancellations, and endorsements.
- Prepare and process project security documentation, including Tarion bonds, Deposit Protection Insurance, and other surety products accurately and within established timelines.
- Review cost consultant reports and enter draw information accurately into internal systems.
- Prepare bonds, draw letters, correspondence, certificates, and other underwriting documentation.
- Maintain complete and organized underwriting files, ensuring all documentation is current, accurate, and properly stored.
- Monitor active accounts and follow up on outstanding information to ensure underwriting and security requirements remain up to date.
- Assist with data collection, reporting, and analysis to support underwriting activities and management reporting.




- Support the underwriting team with administrative, operational, and client service-related activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and data quality.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS

- Minimum two (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.
- Knowledge of Tarion warranty programs, developer surety products, and construction lending practices is an asset.
- Experience working with Applied EPIC or similar brokerage management systems is preferred.
- Advanced attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and service standards.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
- Technologically proficient with strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
- Analytical and data-driven mindset with the ability to review information critically and identify discrepancies.

APPLICATIONS

We appreciate your interest in working with us, please forward your resume to [email protected]

This posting is for a replacement position at RAISE. The salary range for this position is $55,000 – $65,000.

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.

📌 Underwriting Assistant, Developer Surety (Toronto)
🏢 RAISE Underwriting
📍 Toronto