Professional education and standards

Setting the Standard for Property Insurance Appraisal & Alternative Dispute Resolution

NADRI is dedicated to educating, certifying, and equipping property insurance professionals through practical training, ethical leadership, and professional standards.

Educate. Elevate. Resolve.
Why NADRI?

A stronger appraisal profession begins with clear standards.

The National Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute is dedicated to advancing professionalism within the property insurance appraisal process through education, certification, ethical leadership, and practical training.

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Education

Comprehensive education taught by experienced professionals through online learning, hands-on training, and real-world instruction.

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Certification

Professional certifications focused on the roles, responsibilities, and competency of appraisers and umpires.

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Standards

Practical expectations for ethics, documentation, communication, transparency, and professional conduct.

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Professionalism

A balanced national community committed to credibility, competency, and confidence in the appraisal process.

Credentialing framework

Certifications and designations serve different purposes.

Certifications identify a professional’s primary role. Designations recognize specialized competency in specific loss categories.

Certifications

Residential Appraiser

Professional certification for residential property insurance appraisal.

Residential Umpire

Professional certification for neutral evaluation and resolution of residential appraisal disputes.

Commercial Appraiser

Professional certification for commercial property insurance appraisal.

Commercial Umpire

Professional certification for neutral evaluation and resolution of commercial appraisal disputes.

Designations

Water & Mold

Specialized designation focused on water damage and mold-related scope and valuation.

Fire & Smoke

Specialized designation focused on fire, smoke, soot, odor, and related property damage.

Wind & Hail

Specialized designation focused on wind and hail damage evaluation.

Hurricane

Specialized designation focused on hurricane-related property losses and complex damage conditions.

Membership

Join a national organization built around competency and credibility.

NADRI membership connects professionals to education, certification, standards, and a future verified professional directory.

✓Professional education and certification pathways
✓Continuing education and ethical standards
✓National professional network and directory development
✓Conference, technical instruction, and industry resources
Annual conference

Education that moves beyond the classroom.

The NADRI annual conference is planned to bring together certification instruction, technical education, standards discussions, hands-on learning, and an Industry Partners & Innovation Expo.

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Use the form to express interest in membership, certification, education, conference participation, sponsorship, or advisory involvement.

Questions? Contact info@nadri.org.