IAUA upcoming events

IAUA Appraisal Conference - Dallas (April 21, 2026)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

IAUA Appraisal Conference

Marriott Dallas Las Colinas

Day 1 - Tuesday April 21

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?
- Be the Appraiser / Umpire that You Would Hire - Chip Merlin

Evening

Reception (follows discussion)

Day 2 - Wednesday April 22

Morning

Check-in & Breakfast (provided): 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
Certification Class - addresses Appraiser and Umpire

Late Morning

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 Apr 10
Regular open Apr 11 - Apr 17
Walk-up registration after April 17

Cancellation Policy

More than 30 days: Full refund or transfer to another event.
30 to 8 days: Refund minus $100 processing fee or full IAUA event credit.
7 to 3 days: $100 credit for a future event.
2 days or less: No refund or credit.

As a nonprofit, we make financial commitments for venue, catering, and event logistics based on registrations. Because of these costs, we are unable to offer full refunds close to the event.

Dress Code

Dress code for all IAUA events is "Smart Casual" unless a stricter dress code is required by our host location. Please dress like a professional - no shorts or t-shirts with large graphics on them.

Accommodations

Link for lodging coming soon, or call Marriott Las Colinas 972-831-0000

IAUA Appraisal Conference - Denver (May 12, 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

IAUA Appraisal Conference

Denver

Tuesday May 12

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, CO Focus:
- Zelle Law and Merlin Attorneys
will discuss legal considerations in appraisal
RMAPIA event Wed - Thur discussion will continue

Lunch (provided)

Afternoon Sessions

Changes to Polices - Roof Schedule, Cosmetic Damage, etc
Certification Class - Interactive Presentation
Certification Exams (proctored): 5:00 - 5:30 PM
- (Requires device operable on battery for 60 minutes)

Evening

Reception (follows exams)

Registration (subject to availability)

Early Bird open thru April 10
Regular open Apr 11 - May 8
Walk-up registration after May 8

Cancellation Policy

As a nonprofit, we make financial commitments for venue, catering, and event logistics based on registrations. Because of these costs, we are unable to offer full refunds close to the event.

Dress Code

Dress code for all IAUA events is "Smart Casual" unless a stricter dress code is required by our host location. Please dress like a professional - no shorts or t-shirts with large graphics on them.

Accommodations

Call the hotel (303) 779-1234 and mention the IAUA Conference for the group rate. Link coming soon

IAUA Appraisal Conference - Atlantic City (May 18, 2026)

Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

IAUA Appraisal Conference

Atlantic City

Monday May 18

Check-in Registration : 11:30 AM - 12:00
Welcome & Introductions
Amount of Loss, Disputes and Potential Means of Resolution
IAUA Founding, Mission, History

Legal Issues in Appraisal - local market Appraisal trends

Frank P. Winston, Esq. will share his expertise

Certification Class - addresses Appraiser and Umpire

Certification Exams (proctored): 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
(Requires device operable on battery for 60 minutes)

Networking Social 6p to 8p

Registration Options (subject to availability)

IAUA 1-day conference - $200

Dress Code

Dress code for all IAUA events is "Smart Casual" unless a stricter dress code is required by our host location. Please dress like a professional - no shorts or t-shirts with large graphics on them.

Accommodations

There are a limited number of rooms available at the conference rate. CLICK Here for lodging or call Borgata 609-317-1000

IAUA at NY Assoc in JFK (October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

IAUA Appraisal Training

Appraiser and Umpire Certification

JFK Airport, TWA Hotel, NY

October 8 - date to be confirmed

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 - Link coming soon

Founded in 2009, IAUA is a non-profit educational assciation, 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