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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.
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CIAA News

06/11/2025 CLA presented to Bruce Olie, BBA, FCIP, CLA, Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc.

CLA presented to Bruce Olie, BBA, FCIP, CLA, Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc. CIAA is pleased to announce Bruce Olie, BBA,... [Full Story]

04/15/2025 CIAA CICMA CDL 9TH ANNUAL JOINT SEMINAR MAY 7TH – REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

CIAA CICMA CDL 9th Annual Joint Seminar Registration and Agenda – May 7 2025... [Full Story]

03/26/2025 CIAA CICMA Atlantic Canada Joint Conference June 11 – 13, 2025 – REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

CIAA CICMA Atlantic Canada Joint Conference 2025 – Registration Form... [Full Story]

Industry News

07/15/2025 25% of Canadians report being affected by extreme weather in last year: poll

Almost one in four Canadians were directly affected by extreme weather events over the past year, a new poll suggests

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07/15/2025 Are brokers legally responsible if AI spits out bad information to clients?

Regulatory guidance doesn't say it, but non-insurance-related caselaw points in that direction, Dentons counsel cautions

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07/15/2025 Auto theft claims costs rising in Atlantic Canada

Auto theft claims costs jumped 275% in Atlantic Canada in the past decade

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Group of Young CIAA Members