Thank you for your interest in our Arbitrator Certification process. You must be an intercompany arbitrator to participate in Arbitration Forums' certification program. If you are not currently a volunteer arbitrator and interested in becoming one, go to http://www.arbfile.org and read How Do I Become an Arbitrator under the Arbitrators dropdown menu.

There are three components to all of AF's certification programs:

1. Forum Test - 25 multiple-choice questions on the applicable forum's Agreement and Rules. Successful completion of this portion requires a score of 80 or better.

2. Claims Knowledge Test - 25 multiple-choice questions on general claims principles related to the selected forum or track. Successful completion of this portion requires a score of 70 or better.

3. Hearing Simulations - 3 cases that you will review and render decisions. Successful completion of this portion requires a score of 70 or better.

Certification is required for all arbitrators who hear Special, Property, and/or Uninsured Motorists Arbitration cases. All other certification programs are voluntary.

Following your successful completion of the above three components in your chosen certification track*, you will receive the following designation:

· Auto Forum = Certified Auto Subrogation Arbitrator (CASA)

· Property Forum = Certified Property Subrogation Arbitrator (CPSA)

· Special AL = Certified Special Arbitrator Auto Liability (CSAA)

· Special GL = Certified Special Arbitrator General Liability (CSAG)

· Med Pay = Certified Medical Payments Subrogation Arbitrator (CMSA)

· PIP = Certified PIP Subrogation Arbitrator (CISA)

* UM = Certified Uninsured Motorist Arbitrator (CUMA)

· Certified Master Inter-Company Arbitrator (CMIA) designation received when certification attained in ALL forums.

*If you successfully complete certification in one forum using the Auto Liability Claims Knowledge Test, you will only have to take the Forum Rules Test in any other forum to become certified in it as well (except the Special Arbitration General Liability certification track). You need only pass the Auto Liability Claims Knowledge Test once.

You should print and follow the instructions in the applicable 9 to 12 page Certification User Guide under the Main Menu on this page to begin your certification process.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please email certification@arbfile.org.  

Thank you and Good Luck.