We are seeking experienced New York attorneys! Contribute your expertise and make a meaningful impact in the insurance dispute resolution process by becoming a SUM/UM Arbitrator for the New York State Insurance Program.
The American Arbitration Association (AAA) is the designated organization administering the New York State Insurance Program for the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS). According to 11 NYCRR 60-2.0 (Insurance Regulation No. 35-D), SUM/UM (Supplementary Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists) insurance arbitrations are conducted by arbitrators appointed by and serving at the pleasure of DFS. On behalf of DFS, the Program is seeking SUM/UM Arbitrator candidates. Arbitrator compensation is defined as an independent contractor agreement approved by DFS and executed by the AAA.
Pursuant to 11 NYCRR 60-2.0 (Insurance Regulation No. 35-D), SUM/UM Arbitrators are expected to meet the following qualifications and requirements:
Licensed to practice law in New York State with at least ten (10) years of experience, which the SUM Screening Committee determines qualifies such attorney to review and resolve issues in SUM insurance disputes;
Will disclose to the Superintendent any circumstance likely to create an appearance of bias or which might disqualify such person as an arbitrator;
During the period of appointment, will refrain from any practice or professional connection with any firm or insurer involved with automobile insurance or negligence law;
Must meet any additional qualifications for appointment established by the SUM Arbitrator Screening Committee, subject to the approval of the Superintendent of DFS; and
No individual shall serve as an arbitrator in any arbitration where such individual has any financial or personal interest or bias.
Interested candidates may apply for appointment as a SUM/UM Arbitrator by submitting a resume, letter of interest, and any supporting documents to ArbitratorContractApplications@adr.org.
The not-for-profit American Arbitration Association® (AAA®)-International Centre for Dispute Resolution® (ICDR®) is the largest private global provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services in the world.
With that comes enormous responsibility, which the AAA-ICDR® embraces. Its work lessens the load of a tremendously overburdened court system. Its efforts ease the financial hardships of those shattered by natural disasters. The foundation it established supports access to justice for all.
The AAA-ICDR has a core dedication to service and particularly to education. It would be gratifying to focus on teaching people to stay out of disputes; however, since that is not a realistic objective in today’s world, the AAA-ICDR provides fair, rational, faster, and less adversarial means to handle the disputes that inevitably arise.
Contrary to a common misperception, arbitration is confidential—not secretive. Parties are free to talk about their cases; it is the AAA-ICDR and the arbitrators who are bound to keeping parties’ confidences, similar to a judge and jury.
