The AIDA Reinsurance and Insurance Arbitration Society, ARIAS·U.S., is a not-for-profit corporation that promotes improvement of the insurance and reinsurance arbitration process for the international and domestic markets.
The grey navigation buttons at the left will allow you to learn more about ARIAS·U.S. and its programs to improve insurance and reinsurance arbitration. They will also enable you to perform the following tasks:
- Learn the latest information about upcoming conferences, workshops, and seminars (Calendar).
- Select a certified arbitrator based on specific experience criteria (Search for Arbitrators).
- Search the ARIAS·U.S. Quarterly archives by keyword, author, or title.
- Review summaries of court cases and regulations involving arbitration and reinsurance-related issues (Law Committee Reports).
- Utilize the random Umpire Selection Procedure to appoint an umpire.
- Follow the Neutral Selection Procedure to appoint a full panel.
- Post available job openings or check for opportunities.
Anyone wishing to become more involved with reinsurance arbitration is invited to apply for membership. Current members who qualify are invited to apply for certification. All of the information and forms are easily accessible here, within the website.
The biographies of ARIAS·U.S. Certified Arbitrators provide basic credentials, work experience, and contact information. Also indicated is the nature and extent of their past involvement in insurance, reinsurance and arbitrations.
If you are interested in finding arbitrators with specific areas of expertise or who have been involved with insurance or reinsurance in certain industries, the search system accessed through the "Search for Arbitrators" link in the navigation panel at the left will provide a list of arbitrators based on the keywords you select. Each name on the list will link to that person's biographical profile.
Current News
(last updated Friday June 26, 2009)ARIAS Administrative Office Closed for Vacation • September Workshop Registration on July 15 • Certification Deadline Delayed • Board Certifies Nine Previous Arbitrators under New Requirements • Seven ARIAS-U.S. Umpires are Certified • Board Approves Jason Katz as Mediator • Old Search System to be Terminated on July 1 • Planning Committee Provides Ethics Status and Invites Comments
News and Notices - Second Quarter 2009 Quarterly
First ARIAS.U.S. Umpires are Certified • Board Approves Cynthia Lamar and Michael Walsh as Mediators • Board of Directors Certifies Four New Arbitrators • Board of Directors Certifies 23 Previous Arbitrators under New Requirements • New Area of Website Provides Member Services Committee Offers • New Arbitrator Profiles Now Include vCards
