Welcome to the CIAA Website

The Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association is a globally recognized membership organization for Independent property and casualty claims adjusting companies. CIAA provides leadership for Canada’s Independent Insurance Adjusters by:

  • Setting Standards for professional and ethical claims handling
  • Advancing Expertise through continuing professional development opportunities
  • Raising Professional Status through the only designations exclusively distinguishing independent loss adjusters. CLA/FCLA/FCIAA are nationally recognized benchmarks defining competency, knowledge, skills and experience distinct from the already demanding requirements mandatory in attaining a full independent adjusters’ license
  • Sharing Knowledge through a community of over 1500 individual members
  • Representing & Promoting common business interests of licensed independent insurance adjusters in Canada to government, industry and the public on a provincial, regional and national level.
Events Calendar
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CIAA News

02/13/2024 2024 CICMA CIAA Atlantic Joint Conference – SAVE THE DATE!

The CICMA/CIAA Atlantic Joint Conference is being held May 29th – May 31st, 2024 at Digby Pines. Please see attached... [Full Story]

02/07/2024 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2023 WINNER OF THE CIAA WESTERN REGION AWARD – RUNNER-UP GRADUATE ACIP PROGRAM

The award was presented to recipient Trevor Grieve (left) by Michelle Short (right), CIAA Western Region member at the Insurance... [Full Story]

12/07/2023 IN MEMORIAM – STEWART PONTON

It is with heavy hearts, the Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association (CIAA) announces the passing of A. Stewart Ponton, CIP, CLA,... [Full Story]

Industry News

03/28/2024 Desjardins president on why the direct writer expanded into the broker channel

Desjardins’ acquisition of The Insurance Company of Prince Edward Island (ICPEI) will enable the direct writer to diversify its distribution... [Full Story]

03/28/2024 Register for IBAA’s 2024 Convention ASAP

Time is running out: registration for IBAA’s 2024 Convention closes April 5th EDMONTON, AB, MARCH 28, 2024/insPRESS/ – It’s time... [Full Story]

03/28/2024 Regulators suspend broker over fraudulent auto claim

A former Alberta broker who was suspended for a year last July for submitting a fraudulent auto insurance claim has... [Full Story]

Group of Young CIAA Members