Southern California Association of Insurance Appraisers Auto Damage Appraisers




Frequently Asked Questions







Q. I am not an appraiser but would like to start a career as an appraiser. May I join SCAIA?

A. YES. SCAIA provides its members with excellent networking events, which greatly help members find new employment opportunities; and members can take advantage of the PLUS+ training program to gain the skills necessary to write professional estimates.



Q. I work as an estimator for a body shop. Does SCAIA provide its benefits to body shop employees?

A. YES. Because your primary role as a body shop estimator is to write auto damage repair estimates that will be submitted to insurance companies, you are as much an insurance appraiser as a staff appraiser working directly for an insurance company.



Q. Can I volunteer to help host SCAIA events?

A. YES. SCAIA members are very active in helping plan events and we always welcome their support.




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