IAUA Appraisal Conference

Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel

Day 1 - Thursday August 8

Morning

• Check-in & Breakfast (provided): 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
• Welcome & Introductions
• Amount of Loss, Disputes and Potential Means of Resolution
• IAUA Founding, Mission, History
• Legal Issues in Appraisal - Global Perspective: 
• • Melissa M. Sims, Esq. and William F. "Chip" Merlin, Jr., Esq. discuss legal considerations in appraisal, fireworks may be launched.

• Lunch (provided)

Afternoon Sessions

• Florida Legal Update 
• • Illon R. Kantro, Esq. and William F. "Chip" Merlin, Jr., Esq. discuss recent noteworthy FL cases
• Who May Serve as Appraiser, Who Should?
• Repair vs Replace, is Causation Coverage?
• Rendering an Effective Appraisal Award - some PR takeaway

Evening

• Reception (follows discussion)

Day 2 - Friday August 9

Morning

• Check-in & Breakfast (provided): 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
• Certification Class - addresses Appraiser and Umpire

• Certification Exams (proctored): 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  (Requires device operable on battery for 60 minutes)

Registration Options (subject to availability)

Early Bird open thru July 22

Regular open Jul 23 - Aug 5

Walk-up registration after August 5

Accommodations

There are a limited number of rooms available at the conference rate of $119 per night. Book your group rate for IAUA Conference or call (954) 626-1700 and mention the IAUA Conference for the group rate.

Rate Availability
Start Date: Monday, August 5, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Last Day to Book: Thursday, August 1, 2024

IAUA Appraisal Conference

Marriott Dallas Las Colinas

Day 1 - Monday September 9

Morning

• Check-in & Breakfast (provided): 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
• Welcome & Introductions
• Amount of Loss, Disputes and Potential Means of Resolution
• IAUA Founding, Mission, History
• Legal Issues in Appraisal - Global Perspective: 
• • Steven J. Badger, Esq. and William F. "Chip" Merlin, Jr., Esq. discuss legal considerations in appraisal during the ongoing "Battle of Merlin vs Badger."

• Lunch (provided)

Afternoon Sessions

• Who May Serve as Appraiser, Who Should?
• Unique Elements of Loss in Appraisal
• Repair vs Replace, is Causation Coverage?
• Rendering an Effective Appraisal Award - some PR takeaway

Evening

• Reception (follows discussion)

Day 2 - Tuesday September 10

Morning

• Check-in & Breakfast (provided): 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
• Certification Class - addresses Appraiser and Umpire

• Certification Exams (proctored): 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  (Requires device operable on battery for 60 minutes)

Registration Options (subject to availability)

Early Bird open thru August 8

Regular open Aug 9 - Sep 6

Walk-up registration after September 6

Accommodations

There are a limited number of rooms available at the conference rate of $289 per night. Book your group rate for IAUA Certification Training or call (972) 831-0000 and mention the IAUA Conference for the group rate. The pricing is available for September 8th -10th. 

Last day to book the discounted rate is August 21st.

IAUA Appraisal Training

Appraiser and Umpire Certification

JFK Airport, TWA Hotel, NY

September 12

• Check in 1145-12
• Certification Prep 2 hour
• • Jonathan Wilkofsky and Robert Norton

• Umpire and Appraiser Certification Class 3 hours
• Appraiser and Umpire exams, 1 hour

For registration and event details - CLICK HERE

The IAUA training will be concluded on 9/12; the NYPAA Program continues on 9/13.

Founded in 2009, IAUA is a non-profit educational association, the only association focused solely on Appraisal, providing Certification of Umpires and Appraisers and education of stakeholders in the Appraisal Process.  IAUA has certified hundreds of Appraisers and Umpires through IAUA seminars as well as IAUA classes presented at many nationally recognized organizations.

Non-members may attend the IAUA class and sit for the Appraiser or Umpire exam, and receive their results.  IAUA members agree to abide by the Bylaws and Code of Ethics.  Certification is conferred only to IAUA members in good standing, that have passed the exam to be certified as:

CPIA, Certified Property Insurance Appraiser

CPIU, Certified Property Insurance Umpire

CPIA, Certified Property Appraiser and Umpire

IAUA Appraisal Conference

Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

Day 1 - Wednesday October 2

Morning

• Check-in & Breakfast (provided): 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
• Welcome & Introductions
• Amount of Loss, Disputes and Potential Means of Resolution
• IAUA Founding, Mission, History
• Legal Issues in Appraisal - Global Perspective: 
• • TBA Defense Counsel and William F. "Chip" Merlin, Jr., Esq. discuss legal considerations in appraisal during the ongoing "Battle of Merlin vs Badger."

• Lunch (provided)

Afternoon Sessions

• • Who May Serve as Appraiser, Who Should?
  • Unique Elements of Loss in Appraisal
  • Repair vs Replace, is Causation Coverage?
  • Rendering an Effective Appraisal Award - some PR takeaway

Evening

• Reception (follows discussion)

Day 2 - Thursday October 3

Morning

• Check-in & Breakfast (provided): 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
• Certification Class - addresses Appraiser and Umpire

• Certification Exams (proctored): 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  (Requires device operable on battery for 60 minutes)

Registration Options (subject to availability)

Early Bird open thru September 2

Regular open Sep 3 - Sep 29

Walk-up registration after September 29

Accommodations

There are a limited number of rooms available at the conference rate. Link coming soon to book your hotel room at the conference rate of $ per night, or call (712) 239-1600 and mention the IAUA Conference for the group rate.

IAUA Appraisal Conference

New Orleans

Louisiana's New Appraisal Law

Day 1 - Wednesday January 15

Morning

• Check-in & Breakfast (provided): 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
• Welcome & Introductions
• Amount of Loss, Disputes and Potential Means of Resolution
• IAUA Founding, Mission, History
• Legal Issues in Appraisal - Global Perspective: 
• • Steven J. Badger, Esq. and William F. "Chip" Merlin, Jr., Esq. discuss legal considerations in appraisal during the ongoing "Battle of Merlin vs Badger."
• Lunch (provided)

Afternoon Sessions

• Expert Investigation - Building Envelope
• • John Minor of TeamComplete
• Repair vs Replace, is Causation Coverage?
• • Rendering an Effective Appraisal Award - some PR takeaway
• Louisiana's New Law on Appraisal
• • Matthew D. Monson, Esq. will present the new law and discuss its implications for Appraisal, under policies effective 1/1/2025 and beyond

Evening

• Reception (follows discussion)

Day 2 - Thursday January 16

Morning

• Check-in & Breakfast (provided): 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
• Certification Class - addresses Appraiser and Umpire

• Certification Exams (proctored): 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  (Requires device operable on battery for 60 minutes)

Registration Options (all subject to availability)

Early Bird open thru December 15

Regular open Dec 16 - Jan 12

Walk-up registration after January 12

Accommodations

There are a limited number of rooms available at the conference rate. Lodging coming soon and mention the IAUA Conference (code) for group rates.