FLAGSHIP Live on Zoom
Appraisal 101
Elite training for claims professionals: the foundation of how appraisal works, taught live by Dr. Chris Young.
For: Carriers and defense counsel
Appraisal & litigation support for P&C carriers and defense counsel — nationwide
AMPION ACADEMY
Where the Gold Standard is taught.
Training for Ampion's national network of appraisers, and curated programs for the carriers and defense counsel who rely on appraisal to resolve disputed losses.
PEOPLE·PROCESS·KNOWLEDGE
THE GOLD STANDARD OF APPRAISAL
WHO WE TRAIN
One academy. Three audiences. One standard.
The appraisers who work our files, the carriers who assign them, and the counsel who defend them all benefit from speaking the same language about appraisal.
Next open session: October 14, 2026 · 1:00 PM CT
FLAGSHIP PROGRAM
Appraisal 101
Elite training for claims professionals
The foundation of how appraisal works, taught live by Dr. Chris Young. Open sessions are offered to the industry, and carriers and law firms can host a private session for their own teams.
FormatLive on Zoom
InstructorDr. Chris Young, Executive Director
Built forAdjusters, claims leaders, and defense counsel
Length60-minute session
CreditCE credit certificate provided upon completion
HOW WE TEACH
Four ideas behind every session.
Whether it's a first look at appraisal or a specialty deep-dive, every Academy program is built on the same foundation.
01
People
Great outcomes start with well-prepared professionals on both sides of the file.
02
Process
A consistent way of working, taught the same way to everyone who works with us.
03
Knowledge
From appraisal fundamentals to specialty losses like earthquake.
04
Better Outcomes
Fair, reasonable, defensible resolutions — the point of all of it.
PROGRAMS
Start with the foundation. Go deep where your losses are.
SPECIALTY By request
Earthquake Specialty
A focused program on earthquake losses and the appraisal questions they raise, mapping complex damage assessments.
For: Carriers, defense counsel, and network appraisers
SPECIALTY By request
Custom Specialty Training
Tell us the loss types your team sees most, and we’ll build a specialty session around them.
For: Carriers and defense counsel
NETWORK ONLY In the portal
Network Training Modules
Self-paced modules for Ampion network appraisers, with credit recorded as each one is completed.
For: Active Ampion network appraisers
APPRAISAL NETWORK PORTAL
Your training, and your credit, in one place.
Members of Ampion's national appraisal network sign in to complete training modules and receive credit for the work they finish.
1
Sign in with your network credentials
The portal is open to active members of the Ampion Appraisal Network.
2
Complete your training modules
Work through assigned and elective modules at your own pace.
3
Receive credit on your training record
Credits are automatically logged upon module completion and count toward premium carrier tier assignments.
MEET THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dr. Chris Young
Executive Director, Ampion Academy
Dr. Young leads Ampion Academy, bringing an esteemed background in coaching, education, and instructional leadership to every program. Under his direction, the academy establishes a single, unified standard of excellence from basic appraisal processes to specialized losses.
Through live instructional webinars and interactive regional clinics, Dr. Young guides professionals on both sides of the file to a clear, defensible path for claim resolution.
HOST A PROGRAM
Bring the Academy to your team.
Carriers and law firms can host Appraisal 101 or a specialty program built around the losses they see most. Tell us about your team and we'll shape the session with you.
Your request is in.
In the Ampion network?
Sign in to complete your modules and log your credit.