Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)
The Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) is a national professional organization dedicated to advancing the expertise of claims and litigation management professionals. Founded in 2007 and affiliated with The Institutes, CLM provides education, certification, and networking opportunities for more than 50,000 members across insurance, legal, and corporate risk sectors.
CLM’s certification programs elevate standards in claims resolution, litigation efficiency, and ethical conduct. Through online coursework, live events, and peer collaboration, CLM helps professionals stay current with legal trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risk management strategies.
📜 Designations Offered
- CCP – Certified Claims Professional — Recognizes advanced expertise in claims handling, litigation management, and dispute resolution.
- CLMP – Claims Litigation Management Professional — Focuses on litigation strategy, cost control, and collaboration between claims professionals and legal counsel.
- ACP – Advanced Claims Professional — Designed for experienced professionals or CCP holders; signals mastery in high‑stakes claims environments.
🧭 Overview
CLM’s curriculum blends legal insight, claims best practices, and real‑world case analysis. Its programs emphasize dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, ethical conduct, and collaboration between claims professionals and legal counsel. CLM’s affiliation with The Institutes strengthens its academic rigor and industry recognition.
🤝 Community & Support
CLM supports a nationwide community through conferences, webinars, certification cohorts, and regional chapters. Members gain access to peer networking, legal trend analysis, and specialized training that enhances claims efficiency and litigation outcomes. CLM also hosts the annual CLM Conference, one of the largest gatherings of claims and litigation professionals in the United States.
📌 Quick Facts
- Founded: 2007
- Headquarters: Malvern, PA, United States (via The Institutes)
- Phone: 800‑336‑3659
- Website: theclm.org
- Credential Focus: Claims handling, litigation management, legal collaboration, ethics
- Flagship Designations: CCP, CLMP
🏛 Sector Assignment
- Primary Sector: Claims, Litigation & Loss Control
- Secondary Sector: Property & Casualty
🗂 Category Assignment
- Claims Handling & Investigation
- Litigation Management
- Legal Collaboration & Compliance
- Ethical Standards in Claims Practice
🔗 Related Providers
- The Institutes
- Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS)
- Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS)
- International Risk Management Institute (IRMI)
- International Association of Special Investigation Units (IASIU)
🎓 Related Designations
- ARM – Associate in Risk Management (The Institutes)
- CPCU – Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (The Institutes)
- CRIS – Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (IRMI)
- MLIS – Management Liability Insurance Specialist (IRMI)
