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Eric Spencer is president and CEO of Arbitration Forums, Inc. (AF), the nation's largest arbitration services provider. He joined AF in May 2024 after five years with American Family Insurance, where he was vice president of auto adjusting services.
International arbitration is the preferred method of resolving cross-border disputes, with London, Singapore, Hong Kong, Paris and Geneva topping the list as the most preferred seats for arbitration. ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, LCIA and CIETAC were named as the top five arbitral institutions.
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What is the monetary limit for the Special Arbitration Forum? Compulsory arbitration is applicable to a maximum of $250,000 contribution sought per claim. Claims for separate parties arising out of the same accident, occurrence, or event are considered separate claims.
Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators typically need at least a bachelor's degree and related experience to enter the occupation. They learn their skills through a combination of education, training, and work experience.
People who can enter into arbitration agreement include those with age of majority, sound minds and those who are not disqualified by law. All parties must willingly express consent through their signatures, ensuring a fair and legally compliant alternative to court dispute resolution.
Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators typically need at least a bachelor's degree and related experience to enter the occupation. They learn their skills through a combination of education, training, and work experience.
To become a Chartered Arbitrator or Chartered Adjudicator, you must first become a Fellow and then pass a Panel interview. Our competence frameworks define the level of competence required for each membership grade.