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ASSOCIATION OF AVERAGE ADJUSTERS OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA INC

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY · EIN 452767917 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE S41 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · averageadjustersusca.org
revenue
$14K
expenses
$15K
net assets
$49K
employees
mission · from form 990

TO MAINTAIN THE HONOR AND DIGNITY OF THE PROFESSION OF AVERAGE ADJUSTING

profile · synthesized from sources

Professional association for average adjusters in the United States and Canada, established in 1879. The organization maintains standards and professional integrity in marine insurance claims adjustment. It offers membership categories including Full, Life, Associate, and Specialist Members, and administers examinations and rules of practice for the profession.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Dispute Resolution
Board provides advisory opinions on principles and practices in average adjustment upon submission by members or interested parties
Full Membership Examination
Annual examination for candidates seeking Full Member status, held in September, with nominations due by May 31
Marine Hull Claims Professional Examination
Examination for Marine Hull Claims Professional Member status, held in September, with nominations due by May 31
Rules of Practice
Establishes and maintains standardized customs and practices for adjusting marine insurance claims
Subject Specialist Examination - American Institute Hull Clauses
Specialized examination in American Institute Hull Clauses, first offered in 2025, held in early September
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Insurance Industry Trade Association 2 activities
    • Advocacy for professional standards in marine hull claim adjustment
      Works to uphold professional standards and integrity in the field of average adjusting, promoting correct principles in the adjustment of marine hull claims and uniformity of practice among Average Adjusters.
    • Capacity building through organizational consolidation and historical continuity
      Formed in 2011 through the consolidation of the Association of Average Adjusters of the United States (founded 1879) and the Association of Average Adjusters of Canada (founded 1967), maintaining institutional lineage and historical records.
  • Insurance & Risk Management Professional Development 1 activity
    • Maintenance of specialized library resources
      Maintains a book collection at St John's University School of Risk Management focused on marine insurance, risk management, and actuarial science.
  • Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
    • Organization of annual meeting presentations
      Organizes and presents annual chairpersons' addresses at its annual meeting.
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Standards & Accreditation 1 activity
    • Provision of free dispute resolution and advisory services
      Provides free dispute resolution and advisory services on principles and practices in the adjustment of averages to members and other interested parties.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Administration of professional examinations
      Administered the first examination for Subject Specialist Membership in the American Institute Hull Clauses in September 2025.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$14K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue$1K7%
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$15K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$6K
Grants paid out$3K
balance sheet
Total assets$49K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$49K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
EILLEN FELLIN SECRETARY (THRU 10/2020) 3 $3K
KRISTEN TEATOM SECRETARY (FROM 10/2020) 3 $2K
board members · 7
  • ANTHONY BRAIN FROM 102020 — CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
  • GREG O'BRIEN — DIRECTOR
  • JAMES MCDONALD — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN KUZNIEWSKI — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN MILKUS — DIRECTOR
  • KEVIN KEARNEY — DIRECTOR (THRU 10/2020)
  • STEPHEN WONG — DIRECTOR
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • American Institute of Marine Underwriters Partner — Industry organization linked by the Association of Average Adjusters of the United States and Canada
  • Association Mondiale de Dispacheurs Partner — Industry organization linked by the Association of Average Adjusters of the United States and Canada
  • Association of Average Adjusters Partner — Industry organization linked by the Association of Average Adjusters of the United States and Canada
  • Association of Average Adjusters of Canada Network — Predecessor organization formed in 1967, integrated into the current Association.
  • Association of Average Adjusters of Canada Partner — Predecessor organization founded in 1967, merged into the current Association.
  • Association of Average Adjusters of the United States Network — Predecessor organization formed in 1879, integrated into the current Association.
  • Association of Average Adjusters of the United States Partner — Predecessor organization founded in 1879, merged into the current Association.
  • Canadian Board of Marine Underwriters Partner — Industry organization linked by the Association of Average Adjusters of the United States and Canada
  • Canadian Maritime Law Association Partner — Industry organization linked by the Association of Average Adjusters of the United States and Canada
  • International Group of P&I Associations Partner — Industry organization linked by the Association of Average Adjusters of the United States and Canada
  • International Union of Marine Underwriters Partner — Industry organization linked by the Association of Average Adjusters of the United States and Canada
  • Maritime Law Association of the United States Partner — Industry organization linked by the Association of Average Adjusters of the United States and Canada
  • St John's University School of Risk Management Partner — Hosts the Association's library collection at its campus library.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Codification of Industry Practices
    methodology: codification of industry practices
    By documenting and codifying established customs and practices through its Rules of Practice, the Association promotes contract certainty and reduces disputes in claims adjustment, creating a more predictable and fair system for all stakeholders.
  • Professional Standards and Uniformity
    methodology: professional-standards-uniformity
    By establishing and maintaining professional standards in marine hull claim adjustment, the Association ensures consistency, integrity, and ethical practice across the profession, thereby enhancing trust and reliability in claims outcomes.
  • Specialized Competency Recognition
    methodology: specialized-competency-recognition
    By offering specialized membership categories, the Association incentivizes and formally recognizes advanced competence in defined areas of practice, which promotes continuous professional development and strengthens public confidence in the field.