Who attends
IAUA is the only national association focused solely on property insurance appraisal as an ADR mechanism, and it certifies CPIA/CPIU/CPAU appraisers and umpires. Attendees are senior appraisers, umpires, public adjusters and both policyholder and carrier attorneys - exactly the people who resolve disputed first-party claims. Small rooms (40-60 seats) but unusually high seniority per attendee.
Planning notes
Runs on the opening day of FPCC 2026 (December 7-9). Bring a battery-powered device for the proctored exam.
Directory notes
Co-located with the First Party Claims Conference, so attendees are already the FPCC PA/policyholder-attorney audience. Registration through IAUA (https://www.iaua.us/event-5159781), separate from FPCC registration. Cancellation policy: full refund/transfer more than 30 days out; 30-8 days refund minus $100 or full credit; 7-3 days $100 credit; 2 days or less no refund. Certification must be renewed by re-attending at least once every three years; non-members may attend and sit the exam but must join within six months to receive certification; Certified Appraiser status must be held six months before sitting the Umpire exam.