IADA (Independent Automotive Damage Appraisers Association)

IADA is a national nonprofit trade association for automotive damage appraisers. Since our founding in 1947 we carry on a legacy of excellence going back almost a hundred years.IADA's mission is to promote the highest levels of skill, accuracy, quality, and general excellence in our field. In addition, we support and sustain the success of our members and the wider Independent Appraiser profession through educational programs.IADA members are the best of the best in our profession, and receive a wide array of membership benefits to support their business, including group pricing on auto estimating software, specialized estimating software such Heavy Truck and RV, CarFax reports, NADA on-line valuations, and more.Other membership benefits including being featured on our exclusive membership directory, networking and conferring with highly skilled colleagues across the nation, our E&O insurance package, access to exclusive educational seminars and other events, and more!IADA is an important part of the wider collision and claims industry, and as part of the community we make it our duty to give back by hosting educational events and promoting education throughout the industry. IADA believes that the end customers - vehicle owners - deserve the best service at every step along the way in the claims/appraisal/repair process. To learn more about IADA, visit www.iada.org.