International Membership
International Membership
As part of our commitment to supporting loss adjusters throughout their professional journey, CILA offers access to two international membership pathways. These opportunities allow our members to gain recognition beyond the UK, connect with a global network of professionals, and demonstrate their expertise on an international stage.
Through our partnerships with FUEDI (the European Federation of Loss Adjusting Experts) and IFAA (the International Federation of Adjusting Associations), eligible CILA members can apply for additional professional titles that reflect their experience, qualifications, and standing within the industry. These affiliations promote shared standards of professionalism and help strengthen the voice of loss adjusters across Europe and worldwide.
Below, you’ll find more information about each organisation, the qualifications they offer, and how CILA members can apply.
FUEDI
Who are FUEDI?
FUEDI is the European Federation of Loss Adjusting Experts, an organisation comprising fifteen national loss adjusting associations, each representing loss adjusting experts in their own countries. These loss adjusting experts who are qualified in their own country are recognised as FUEDI-ELAE or FUEDI-NLAE depending on their level of qualification.
FUEDI is recognised by the European Commission as the representative body for all professional loss adjusters in Europe.
FUEDI member associations meet twice a year to exchange views and guide the secretariat which comprises an Executive Director, Marketing/Communication Director and an Education Director.
What are the Qualifications?
The FUEDI grants two levels of qualifications both predicated on National Associations’ qualification frameworks.
All requests for qualification recognition should be made to National Associations.
CILA currently only offers members the highest title, FUEDI-ELAE
The Fuedi Education Directive states:
Loss adjusting experts who have a university degree, such as Construction Engineer, Accountant or Lawyer, automatically meet the specific educational standards set for the level 1 examinations leading to the « FUEDI ELAE » title used for specialist loss adjusting experts.
For CILA members, this means that you must have achieved Chartered Status in order to apply for FUEDI-ELAE
CILA and FUEDI Dual Membership
Members of the Institute can apply for membership of FUEDI at the appropriate level of CILA qualification. There is a one-off certification fee of £25, payable to CILA. The CILA will then arrange for membership and your Annual Fee will be covered by the Institute. If you would like to join FUEDI, you can contact us at info@cila.co.uk
IFAA
Who are IFAA?
IFAA is the International Federation of Adjusting Associations, a worldwide organisation established to promote the role of Loss Adjusters, Loss Adjusting Associations and their members. Their qualified members are recognised as AIFAA or FIFAA, respective of their qualifications.
What are the qualifications?
IFAA grants two levels of qualifications:
AIFAA (Associate of the International Federation of Adjusting Associations)
•The requirements include over 3 years’ experience and qualified to a level that would allow you to commence examinations within your own Institute or Association.
•This qualification should be equivalent to a first degree from a University, or the Cert-CILA qualification of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters.
•£15 annual fee made payable to IFAA.
FIFAA (Fellow of the International Federation of Adjusting Associations)
•The requirements include over 10 years’ experience and qualified to the highest standard within your own Institute or Association.
•This qualification should be the equivalent to Associate of CILA.
•£25 annual fee made payable to IFAA.
All Fellows and Associates are required to adhere to the IFAA Code of Conduct.
For further information and to apply for IFAA membership, please contact sec@theifaa.net