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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Encircle

    Score9.2 out of 10
    N/AEncircle is a field documentation solution for restoration contractors, used to capture photos, videos, notes, floor plans, moisture readings, drying logs, contents inventories, and e-signatures. With a mobile app designed to be used in the field under any conditions, restorers can quickly capture the facts to tell the story of a property loss. Encircle also features real-time sync between the web and mobile applications, so users can watch as the job file is populated with information…

    $250

    per month

    Guidewire ClaimCenter

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/AGuideWire Software in California offers ClaimCenter as an end-to-end insurance claims management system for personal, commercial or workers compensation, with automation designed to eliminate the need to perform low level tasks associated to managing claims.N/A
    Pricing
    EncircleGuidewire ClaimCenter
    Editions & Modules
    Small Shop
    $250
    per month
    Medium Shop
    $425
    per month
    Large Shop
    $625
    per month
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    EncircleGuidewire ClaimCenter
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsMonthly Encircle subscription fee includes unlimited users, unlimited data storage, and mobile & web application access. Optional subscription add-ons or pay-as-you-go pricing available for Encircle Floor Plan & Xactimate Sketch Integration. Encircle subscription includes all features, access to Encircle Floor Plan, a dedicated Customer Success Manager, personalized training & onboarding, access to EncircleU (15+ hours of IICRC and RIA CE credits), unlimited technical support, and digitization of standard business forms.—
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    User Ratings
    EncircleGuidewire ClaimCenter
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.2
    (3 ratings)
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    EncircleGuidewire ClaimCenter
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Encircle Inc.
    Encircle is the best field software we have ever used. The designer must have worked in the field because every challenge we face has been addressed in the software. The ability to provide our Customers so many types of reporting in real time helps keep our company in the forefront of our Industry.
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    Guidewire Software
    ClaimCenter is well suited for any size insurance company, as it is easy to use, is intuitive in navigating through the screens, and helps keep adjusters and managers on top of respective claims inventories via the ability to create and assign "activities".
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    Pros
    Encircle Inc.
    • Real time reporting from the job site.
    • Very detailed drying reports for all of our water losses
    • Interactive reports for our customers including photos and videos.
    • Excellent content listing and photography options.
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    Guidewire Software
    • Creates an efficient workflow
    • Intuitive interface simplifies training and mitigates some mistakes
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    Cons
    Encircle Inc.
    • Sometimes it takes a long time to load the job at the site.
    • As long as the internet signal is strong the software works beautifully. You can work offline in those cases where the signal is not good or not there at all.
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    Guidewire Software
    • Challenging and complex integration with other systems
    • Anticipating more support from core implementation for a seamless end-to-end flow
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    Support Rating
    Encircle Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Guidewire Software
    Most interactions with support have been very helpful and led to the resolution of the issues. They were more than willing to help resolve issues and were knowledgeable. Also, the time to get an actual representative was much lower than many other vendors. Getting to additional tiers of support was a hassle at times, but once there the issues got resolved.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Encircle Inc.
    They fail to have the same features and customer service
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    Guidewire Software
    We have been very happy users of ClaimCenter (currently on version 9) for over 15 years and have not had any reason to review other competitor claims management platforms.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Encircle Inc.
    • Increase in Average Job Size
    • Major Increase in the QUALITY of our documentation
    • The technician say it takes longer to do the handwritten paperwork, but I would argue that they weren’t doing it the correct way before and if they were, it’s actually faster using Encircle.
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    Guidewire Software
    • ROI is still under assessment
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    ScreenShots

    Encircle Screenshots

    Screenshot of the Encircle Claim Home Screen: Job documentation is captured in the app, which was designed to be used in the field.Screenshot of an Encircle Floor Plan: Used to captures and view 2D property floor plans directly from a smart phone.Screenshot of Encircle Reports: Detailed, organized, and professional reports can be created from any location.Screenshot of Encircle Hydro: Digital drying logs, moisture mapping, and an S500 compliant mitigation checklist for water damage restoration.Screenshot of Encircle Contents: Inventory contents are displayed and all the needed details are captured.