RPA Designation Criteria

Qualification criteria for attaining the RPA Designation are:

TO BECOME A CANDIDATE:

1. Meet all requirements for regular membership listed in the Society's bylaws.
2. Have a minimum of 2 years' experience adjusting claims.
3. Have successfully completed AIC, SCLA Designation, or similar.

TO BECOME A RPA:

1. Meet all requirements for membership listed in the Society's bylaws.
2. Have a minimum of 5 years' experience in one of the occupational categories acceptable for membership (i.e. Claims Adjuster, Supervisor/Manager/Educator of Adjusters), and an AIC, SCLA, or similar designation; OR have a minimum of 10 years' experience in once of the occupational categories acceptable for membership.
3. Pass the RPA Designation Exam.

The RPA Credentials Committee reviews all applications - a process that takes 45 to 60 days. Applications are reviewed only when the required documentation has been submitted along with the completed application and matriculation fee.