WHO WE ARE
The Society of Claim Law Associates (SCLA), formed in 1992, is an organization of insurance claims people whose purpose is to promote claims professionalism through education. Membership in the SCLA has grown to over 1,500 members in the short time since it was founded. The society is a not-for-profit corporation governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees who are elected by the general membership every two years.
Click on any of the below text links for more information about the SCLA. including
- a Membership Directory;
- a Claims Law Guide; and
- a Reading Room.
Who can join the SCLA?
A claim law designation from American Educational Institute (AEI) is required for membership in the Society of Claim Law Associates (SCLA). AEI is the premier provider of claims law and coverage courses to the insurance industry through college level, work-related, independent study courses. Professional designations are earned after completing claims law and coverage programs from AEI. Click here for more information.
AEI Professional Designations and Awards
Upon the completion of AEI's claims and coverage programs, students recieve designations and awards that are widely recognized in the insurance industry as a mark of professional achievement. Click here for more information.
Annual Dues and Member Benefits
Dues are $60 per year. Upon joining, you will receive a membership packet that includes a receipt of payment, a membership certificate, the SCLA website address, a member I.D. number that allows you access into the "Member Services" section of the website, a one year subscription to Claims magazine, and SCLA NEWS, the official newsletter of the Society, published as an insert in Claims magazine three times a year.
The Member Services section of the website is available only to dues-paid members of the Society and includes:
Click here for more information.
Join Now (Membership Application)
Joining the SCLA is easy. Simply download and print the Membership Application, complete it, and return it with your credit card information (Fax to 908-766-9710) or mail it (SCLA - P.O. Box 82 - Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-0082) with your check ($60) made payable to the SCLA. Click here for more information.
Code of Ethics
The SCLA encourages its members to maintain a high level of competence and adhere to high ethical standards. In support of this goal the Society adopted a Code of Ethics. Click here for the SCLA Code of Ethics.