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UPDATED: Senior Professional Public Adjuster (SPPA®)

Strengthen your practical claims handling skills for common property losses with The Institutes Designations’ SPPA.

3 Core Courses
Gain practical claim handling skills
Ethics
Apply ethical frameworks to your day-to-day job
Congrats!
Stand out with your SPPA designation

SPPA at a Glance


Gain on-the-job skills you can use right away with the SPPA designation.

Program details include:

  • 3 courses, plus ethics
  • 6-9 month completion time
  • Virtual exams for all courses
  • Mailed diploma upon completion

Ready-Made Career Skills:

  • Claims Handling
  • Professional Communication
  • Insurance Fraud Prevention
  • Negotiation
  • Claim Investigation
  • Property Claims
  • Insurance Operations

Improve your overall claims handling and negotiation skills with the following courses:

Ethical Decision Making in Risk and Insurance is a free course that’s required for all designations, including SPPA.

By completing the SPPA 300 exam, you will also earn the Certificate in Professional Public Adjusting (CPPA™).

  • Understand commercial and personal property policies so you can apply them to a claim.
  • Quickly navigate an insurance policy and determine whether the insurer is responsible for covering a loss.
  • Apply the claims handling process to a property claim so you can negotiate effectively.
  • Communicate effectively to resolve claims quickly and minimize errors.
  • Recognize indicators of potential fraud so you can flag suspicious claims and ensure fair claims settlement.

Try a 30–45 minute sample course that includes content from AIC 304, a core course in the SPPA designation. It’s a great way to familiarize yourself with the course format and content before you get started.

Currently Enrolled in SPPA 30?

Purchase the expiring SPPA 30 exam now. Students enrolled in the expiring SPPA 30 course have until September 15, 2025 to test on their material. 

SPPA Designation

Total Requirements: 4 Average Course: 4-6 Weeks Program Completion: 6-9 Months

Still Wondering if SPPA is Right for You?

Here are some final facts to help you decide if this is the right designation for your role as well as your future career goals.

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