Founded by the insurance industry in 1943, Arbitration Forums (AF) is a membership-driven, not-for-profit organization that exists to effectively and efficiently serve its over 5,400 members' recovery and resolution needs. AF is the nation's largest arbitration and subrogation services provider.
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Often, rules and awards are also available via the arbitral bodies' website. Westlaw's International Arbitration Materials provides access to cases, awards, rules, conventions, legislation, model laws, and more for practicing U.S. lawyers.
Rule 3-9 allows AF to amend or void a decision for certain coverage defenses (no liability policy in effect on loss date, coverage denied, policy limits, etc.). Rule 2-12 allows a party to appeal a decision (Property and Special forums only).
For the fourteenth consecutive year, NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) has been ranked as the #1 Alternative Dispute Resolution Provider in the 2024 New York Law Journal “Best Of” survey.
During the arbitration hearing, each side lays out their points and presents the evidence they have. But unlike the typical courtroom setting, the procedures are different, and the arbitration proceedings stay confidential.