Underwriting Technician

Porch Group is a leading vertical software and insurance platform and is positioned to be the best partner to help homebuyers move, maintain, and fully protect their homes. We offer differentiated products and services, with homeowners insurance at the center of this relationship. We differentiate and look to win in the massive and growing homeowners insurance opportunity by 1) providing the best services for homebuyers, 2) led by advantaged underwriting in insurance, 3) to protect the whole home. As a leader in the home services software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) space, we’ve built deep relationships with approximately 30 thousand companies that are key to the home-buying transaction, such as home inspectors, mortgage companies, and title companies. In 2020, Porch Group rang the Nasdaq bell and began trading under the ticker symbol PRCH. We are looking to build a truly great company and are JUST GETTING STARTED. Job Title: Underwriter Technician Location: United States Workplace Type: Remote Job Summary The future is bright for the Porch Group, and we’d love for you to be a part of it as our Underwriter Technician An Underwriting Technician provides high‑level support to the underwriting team. Under general supervision, they are responsible for the timely and accurate processing of low‑complexity quotes, endorsements, inspections, renewals, reinstatements, cancellations, underwriting claim referrals and agent/insured correspondence. They are responsible for making decisions that adhere to the company’s underwriting criteria and support organizational growth and profit objectives . In addition, they build strong agency relationships, make timely and appropriate decisions, and provide excellent service to all customers. What You Will Do As A Underwriter Technician: Perform a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines ; these are both routine and non-routine tasks W hile this person will work with guidance, they will have the ability to work w ithin designated authority and following established procedures, routinely select and evaluate the least complex risks. - Maintain an understanding of state guidelines and state ‑specific forms. Upon request from underwriters, may review underwriting requirements and recommend acceptance or denial u tilizing standardized procedures. Provide assistance and/or training to other Underwriting Technicians. Use research and analysis to develop practical underwriting solutions consistent with organizational objectives . Evaluate basic risk characteristics and analyze historical and potential account performance to make sound decisions. Maintain a basic understanding of personal lines products, coverages, and eligibility. Assist Underwriters by communicating with agencies on routine matters. Assist in supporting carrier book rolls. Identify and analyze accounts and make sound underwriting decisions within assigned authority. Make efficient and accurate decisions to meet department service standards. Execute policies and procedures within the assigned authority level. Consistently demonstrate our customer experience standards by responding promptly, maintaining a positive attitude, building rapport, showing empathy, and representing Porch Values. Recommend solutions to assigned Underwriters for risks outside authority level Perform special projects and other duties as assigned. What You Will Bring as an Underwriting Technician: 3+ years' work experience, including some experience in Insurance A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience . Knowledge of policy processing procedures and documentation. Basic knowledge of applicable insurance products. Proven team member with strong collaboration skills. Demonstrated experience in exceeding co-worker or customer experience standards, including prompt responses, positive attitude, rapport building, empathy and representation of Porch values. Demonstrated competenc y in performing non-routine tasks while following established procedures and guidelines. Ability to multitask and solve problems effectively. Strong oral and written communication skills . Effective time‑management skills. Self‑motivated with a desire to succeed. Ability to adapt quickly and positively to changes. Ability to work autonomously with minimal oversight. Understanding and adherence to compliance and regulatory requirements. Willingness to perform special projects and other duties as assigned. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Preferred 6 + months of underwriting experience Basic understanding of personal lines products, coverages, and eligibility requirements. Knowledge of underwriting requirements and some experience in making recommendations for Underwriters to make acceptance or denial using standardized procedures. Experience supporting carrier book rolls The application window for this position is anticipated to close in 2 weeks (10 business days) from May 18th, 2026 . Please know this may change based on business and interviewing needs. At this time, Porch Group does not consider applicants from the following states or jurisdictions for Remote positions: Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia. What You Will Get As A Porch Group Team Member Pay Range*: $25.97 - $34.62 Hourly *Please know your actual pay at Porch will reflect a number of factors among which are your work experience and skillsets, job-related knowledge, alignment with market and our Porch employees, as well as your geographic location. Our benefits package will provide you with comprehensive coverage for your health, financial wellness and wellbeing. Our health care benefits include medical, dental and vision programs with healthcare savings account (HSA) and healthcare flexible spending account (FSA) options. Our life and disability benefits include company-provided and voluntary life and AD&D insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance. Our financial wellness programs include a 401(k) retirement savings plan and dependent care flexible spending account (DC FSA) and transportation savings account options. Our wellness programs include paid vacation of 10 days per year accrued on an hourly basis, company-paid holidays of typically nine per year, paid sick time, paid parental leave, an employee assistance program (EAP), identity theft program, travel assistance, will preparation, and fitness and other discounts programs. #LI-ED1 #LI-Remote What’s next? Submit your application and our Porch Group Talent Acquisition team will be reviewing your application shortly! If your resume gets us intrigued, we will look to connect with you for a chat to learn more about your background, and then possibly invite you to have virtual interviews. What's important to call out is that we want to make sure not only that you're the right person for us, but also that we're the right next step for you, so come prepared with all the questions you have! Porch is committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Porch is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Porch Group is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows an employer to determine an employee's eligibility to work in the US using information reported on an employee's Form I-9. The E-Verify system confirms eligibility with both the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). For more information, please go to the USCIS E-Verify website .