[Hiring] Claims Examiner @Porch Group

Role Description

The Claims Examiner is responsible for handling complex homeowners property damage claims including fire and water losses, appraisals and disputed damage claims, special investigations, and litigation. The Claims Examiner must establish rapport with the insureds and maintain relationships with agents, underwriters, contractors, restoration vendors, and experts working in a team environment with other Claims Examiners, Claims Adjusters and Claims Associates. Examiner will review policies, claims, property damage estimates, photos, police reports, inspection reports and other related reports to evaluate damage and coverage to determine amounts owed under the applicable insurance policy. Claims Examiners are responsible for requesting payments, documenting files, and preparing and issuing claim payment letters or denial letters when appropriate.

What You Will Do As A Claims Examiner

• Provides excellent customer service
• Investigates, evaluates, and resolves claims, applying technical knowledge and human relations skills to affect fair and prompt resolution of claims
• Adjusts reserves and/or provides reserve recommendations
• Handles all types of claims, including homeowners, dwelling fire, tenant, condo, personal property
• Ensures proper guidelines were followed during claims process
• Reviews claims to determine if costs were reasonable
• Consults policies files to verify coverage
• Evaluates damages to ascertain compensation amount
• Enters claims payments and maintains clean, concise file documentation
• Confers with legal counsel on claims involving coverage, legal or complex matters
• Consults with policy and/or hospital records
• Examines photographs and statements
• Listens to and/or watches audio or video surveillance
• Records data and statements in reports
• Evaluates all information to determine how claims should be handled
• Negotiates with insured and/or claimant to resolve claim
• Works with attorneys, public adjusters, roofers, plumbers, and other types of contractors
• Requests payment and manages correspondence with various parties involved in the claim

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Five + years of relevant residential property & casualty work experience and/or training handling property and/or liability claims
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Works with integrity and ethics
• Ability to read, write and interpret routine correspondence and reports
• Ability to use Claims systems (PTS and Image Right)
• Experience using Xactimate and Xactanalysis
• Has TX adjusters license, other appropriate state adjuster licenses, and commitment to maintaining continuing education credits
• Completes claims in a timely manner
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to use a personal computer and standard office equipment
• Follows policies and procedures
• Maintains confidentiality
• Communicates effectively
• Works independently, with the ability to assess workload and plan accordingly to meet competing deadlines
• Effectively manages difficult or emotional customer situations
• Writes and communicates clearly and informatively
• Cultivates environment of teamwork and collaboration

Requirements

• The application window for this position is anticipated to close in 2 weeks (10 business days) from 8/26/2026.
• At this time, Porch Group does not consider applicants from the following states or jurisdictions for Remote positions: Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, Nebraska, Montana, New Hampshire, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $68,300 - $95,600 Annually
• Comprehensive coverage for health, life, and financial wellbeing
• Three (3) Medical plan options, two (2) Dental plan options, and a Vision plan
• Voluntary Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident plans
• Pre-tax savings options including a partially employer funded Health Savings Account and employee Flexible Savings Accounts
• Company paid Basic Life and AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability benefits
• Voluntary Life and AD&D plans
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with discretionary employer match
• Supportlinc for wellbeing program access
• LifeBalance resource for year-round discounts
• Wellness programs including flexible paid vacation, company-paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, identity theft program, travel assistance, and fitness discounts