Senior Account Associate, Surety

Calgary, AB, CA, Canada

Job Description

PLATFORM is a national, privately owned Canadian brokerage specializing in insurance, surety, sub-default insurance and benefit solutions. We are driven by industry at the heart of everything we do. Our team blends sophisticated expertise with strategic thinking, ensuring that our tailored solutions meet and exceed client expectations.

Position Summary:



We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Surety Account Associate to join our team. This role is responsible for supporting the issuance, administration, and servicing of all types of surety bonds, including contract, commercial, and specialty bonds. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of surety principles, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Your Impact at PLATFORM




The successful candidate will assist our Surety departments with a variety of tasks. We are looking for professionals who want to join an exciting, fast paced environment with a strong learning culture and a focus on overall development.

Prepare and issue surety bonds across all categories (contract, commercial, subdivision, license & permit, etc.) as requested by clients Review bond request for completeness and accuracy Serve as a point of contact for clients regarding bond inquiries, renewals and modifications Ensure all activated, documents and correspondence are correct and filed into EPIC & Erlon, including full underwriting information, contact information, Client Executive and Service Team Assist Account Manager in onboarding packages Invoice bonds in EPIC concurrent with the issuance of the bond consistent with PLATFORM's rules and procedures Use Surety Company portals and internal systems (EPIC/Erlon) effectively Ensure and verify all pertinent documents and correspondence are correct, retained and input into Erlon/EPIC as per PLATFORM's procedures Coordinate with Account Manager/Client Executive to set up clients on e-bonding portals (ie. Xenex Signature Master) and upload bonds to e-bonding portals Prepare courier or mail packages for client documents Proactively manage workload and escalate to management when necessary Assist Account Managers in accounts receivable follow-ups, including preparing Statement of Accounts/Invoices for submittal to the client as a reminder of outstanding premiums due Own and be responsible for meeting or exceeding client expectations of PLATFORM

Process Improvement & Collaboration



Contribute to the development and refinement of internal processes and workflows Collaborate with other departments to support cross-functional initiatives Stay current with surety industry trends, regulatory changes, and market developments

Education, Experience, Qualifications & Skills



ACSB (Associateship of Canadian Surety Bonding) Designation or working towards Knowledge of Applied Systems EPIC Broker Management system is preferred Proficient in Microsoft Office bond management systems Strong written and verbal communication skills Possess excellent organizational skills and attention to details Strong organizational and communication skills Basic understanding of surety principles Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks Work quickly and efficiently Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What We Can Offer




PLATFORM offers competitive salaries and benefit plans. As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity in the workplace. PLATFORM was acknowledged as one of the insurance industry's top workplaces in 2020 by Insurance Business Magazine. PLATFORM has ranked among the fastest growing companies across all industries in Canada for the past 3 years.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2774239
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Calgary, AB, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned