POSTPONED: Windstorm Insurance Network Appraiser AND Umpire Certification Workshops

We are postponing the Appraiser and Umpire Certification Workshops that were scheduled for October 6 & 7 in Kansas City. We recognize the affect that Hurricane Ian will have on our attendees; many will be actively working in response to the impact of the storm.

The Windstorm Insurance Network and Greater Kansas City Claims Association are committed to the education of our industry professionals, but right now there is a bigger need for their focus on disaster response. We hope everyone in the storm path, or heading there to assist, is vigilant in their safety.

These workshop are being held in conjunction with the Greater Kansas City Claims Association. This registration is for TWO workshops:

Thursday, October 6, 1:00-5:00pm CT, Certified Appraiser Workshop

Friday, October 7, 9:00 am-1:00pm CT, Certified Umpire Workshop

Attendees of these workshops will receive a complimentary one-year membership in WIND. Continued membership is required to be an active Certified Appraiser and/or Certified Umpire.

Click here to learn about the WIND Umpire Certification Program®.

Click here to learn about the WIND Appraiser Certification Program®.

BECOME A WIND CERTIFIED APPRAISER 

The first step is taking the course! The next step requirements are:

• Payment of a $250 application fee (for a three-year certification)
• Maintain current WIND membership
• Complete a security/background check from one of the following: FDLE (Florida residents only), GoodHire, or ClearChecks.

Application links will be sent to those who attend the Certified Appraiser workshop.

Become a WIND Certified Umpire

The first step is taking the course! The next step requirements are:

• Payment of a $400 application fee (for a three-year certification)
• Must have participated in at least 10 appraisals that resulted in an executed award, having served in at least 5 of those as the umpire. WIND must be provided a list of those appraisals (including only the parties involved and dates; no proprietary or confidential information should be provided).
• Involved in the insurance claims industry for 10 years (legal, adjusting, contracting, estimating, and appraisal).
• Maintain current WIND Membership. To remain current in the WIND Certified Umpire Directory, be sure to keep your WIND membership current.
• Read and agreed to the WIND Umpire Ethical Rules and the WIND Certified Umpire Terms and Conditions.
• Complete a security/background check from one of the following: FDLE (Florida residents only), GoodHire, or ClearChecks.

Once these qualifications are met and completed, you will be listed in the WIND Certified Umpire Directory, receive a WIND Certified Umpire certificate, and emailed a logo to use in your marketing materials.

Application links will be sent to those who attend the Certified Umpire workshop.