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
- 9-12 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
Learn claim handling skills for common property insurance policies with the following courses:
- AIC 304: Successfully Evaluating Property Claims
- AINS 101: Increasing Your Insurance IQ
- SPPA 30: Claim Principles and Practices for Public Adjusters
Ethical Decision Making in Risk and Insurance is a free course that’s required for all designations, including SPPA.
By completing the SPPA 30 exam, you will also earn the Certificate in Professional Public Adjuster (CPPA™).
- Apply the claims handling process to a property claim so you can negotiate effectively.
- 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.
- 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.
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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Who should take SPPA?
- Public adjusters
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Does earning this designation give me credit towards others?
Completing this program may earn you credit toward:
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Are there public classes available for this designation?
For select designations and courses, instructor-led classes are available both in-person and online. Find out if this designation has classes available near you.
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My Courses
When you're working toward your educational goals, it's important to stay focused and create a schedule that works for you.
That’s why you can quickly and easily access your online courses online, anytime, so you can get what you need to develop the skills your role requires.
Within your online course you will have access to:
- Course assignments
- Glossary of key terms
- Practice exams and more
Is a Designation Worth It?
If you have questions about whether to pursue a designation versus an MBA, why our students choose The Institutes Designations programs, or where to begin, we’ve got the answers! Download our guide, “Take Your Career to the Next Level,” to learn why a designation is worth the investment.
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