Are you interested in becoming a member of the New England Association of Arbitrators (NEAA)?

In order to become a member of the New England Association of Arbitrators (NEAA), you must:

• Be a licensed auto damage appraiser in the state(s) in which you operate, if applicable.
• Have at least two (2) years of relevant experience in auto damage appraisal and/or arbitration.
• Be committed to ethical, impartial, and professional conduct, including recusing yourself from any case in which a conflict of interest may exist or arise.
• Be dedicated to ongoing professional development, staying informed of industry trends and standards, relevant statutes, and OEM repair procedures.
  • To be demonstrated by recent and related certifications, successful course completions, and/or other experiential learning opportunities, etc..
  • For example, but not limited to:
    • Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR)
    • Bureau of Certified Auto Appraisers (BOCAA)
    • American Society of Certified Auto Appraisers (ASCAA)
    • National Automotive Appraisers Association (NAAA)
    • Insurance Appraisal & Umpire Association (IAUA)
• Commit to immediately notifying NEAA of any lapse, suspension, or revocation of your appraiser license.

If you meet the above, please fill out the form below to apply for membership with the New England Association of Arbitrators.

We will be in touch within seven (7) business days to provide our decision and advise on any next steps, including the payment of the annual NEAA membership dues.

Application does not guarantee membership. New England Association of Arbitrators reserves the right to deny membership to any applicant for any reason.

Any questions, send us an email!

A copy of the membership agreement can be found here: NEAA Membership Agreement.

Benefits of Membership

• Exposure: Being on the list gives you exposure to consumers who use it to find an umpire. As well as to the body shops we communicate with, so they can assist their customers when needed.
• Growth: As the landscape changes and legislation is introduced to manage it, being on a list like this may end up being the only way you can be chosen as an umpire on any right to appraisal case.
• Networking: Being on this list gives you access to a network of other appraisers in New England.
• Opportunity: As this new organization grows and adjusts, we aim to expand our educational and networking opportunities for our members.