The Certified Subrogation Recovery Professional (CSRP)®   designation is the professional designation for subrogation professionals. It is a statement that those possessing the designation have met stringent, academic and experience requirements and have agreed to be bound by the Code of Professional Ethics of Certified Subrogation Recovery Professionals.

Industry developments wait for no man or woman, so plan this year to learn all there is to learn in our field and demonstrate that mastery to your colleagues. If you don’t, how will you contribute to your team, your department and your company in a way that will set you above the rest?

In its debut year of 2004, 118 subrogation professionals received the CSRP designation. Already 394 individuals have studied, passed the exam and are now CSRP designees. Won’t you join them?

The course text, Subrogation Recovery: Principles and Practices , is the most comprehensive work on subrogation available and is only available through NASP's CSRP program. Matriculate now, receive your Course Text and Study Guide and prepare to take the exam. 

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CSRP DESIGNATION REQUIREMENTS & INFORMATION

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS (Course Text & Study Guide)

All candidates must pass a comprehensive examination on a variety of subrogation related topics that are covered in the course text, Subrogation Recovery: Principles and Practices. The course text is a compilation of knowledge of many subrogation professionals who have worked long and hard to create the most complete text on subrogation available. The exam covers 14 topics, including:

  • Subrogation and the Insurance Industry
  • Legal Liability
  • Products Liability
  • Investigation and Evidence
  • Collision Subrogation
  • Property Subrogation
  • Workers’ Compensation Subrogation
  • No Fault and Medical Payments Subrogation 
  • Healthcare Subrogation
  • Miscellaneous Forms of Subrogation
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Subrogation Management
  • Information Technology
  • Recovery Service Providers

ABOUT THE EXAM, DATES AND DEADLINES

In an effort to continue to enhance NASP’s Certified Subrogation Recovery Professional (CSRP)® program, we are pleased to announce that in addition to offering regional testing sites in 2008, the CSRP exam will also be given at the Subrogation Litigation Skills and Annual Conferences. You can now choose from three dates to take your exam!

  • Thursday, March 27, 2008 – Subrogation Litigation Skills Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada. Schedule your exam while enjoying all that this conference has to offer!
  • Wednesday, May 14, 2008 – Regionally.
    As in the past, exams will be scheduled at a location that is local and convenient for you. Details will be provided upon enrollment.
  • Saturday, November 1, 2008 – NASP Annual Conference, Hollywood, Florida.
    Subro goes Hollywood! Enroll for this exam and earn your CSRP while attending this educational conference. The exam scores will be available immediately, and if you pass you will be able to participate in the Conferment Ceremony.

The CSRP exam is a multiple-choice examination consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions. Those accepted into the program must register for the exam using the EXAM ENROLLMENT FORM . See below for exam dates.  Exam sites are located throughout the country. More detail on exam sites will be provided to those matriculating. 

To pass the exam, candidates must receive a score of at least 70% however, depending on compiled exam results, a grading curve may be utilized by NASP. If a candidate takes the exam and does not pass, the exam may be retaken provided an exam retake fee of $175 is paid (RETAKE APPLICATION ). All exams will be graded on a pass/fail basis and no exams will be returned to any candidates. Exam pass/fail notices will be mailed to candidates within 30 days of taking the exam.

APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR THE 2008 EXAMS

EXAM DATE* ENROLL BY
March 27, 2008 February 1, 2008
May 14, 2008 March 19, 2008
November 1, 2008 September 5, 2008

* Exams are being given based on the 2nd Edition Materials.

MATRICULATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

All CSRP candidates must matriculate into the program. To be accepted into the program a candidate must verify that he/she has five years of experience working for an insurance company or, in the case of subrogation service providers, serving the needs of insurance companies. Of the five years experience, three years must be devoted primarily to subrogation related work.

In addition, all candidates must agree to be bound by the Code of Professional Ethics of Certified Subrogation Professionals. The seven canons of the Code appear on the CSRP matriculation form.

Upon successful matriculation candidates will receive their copy of the course text and study guide, Subrogation Recovery: Principles & Practices.

CE & CLE CREDIT

CE and CLE credits have been approved by the following states for the successful completion of the CSRP program (maximum credits allowed are noted below):

Continuing Education Credits for Adjusters:

     Delaware – 12 Hours
     Georgia – 26 Hours
     Mississippi – 12 Hours
     Montana – 22 Hours
     New Hampshire – 15 Hours
     Oklahoma – 6 Hours
     Texas – 15 Hours
     Utah – 12 Hours

Continuing Legal Education for Attorneys:

     California – 3 Hours
     Colorado – 45 Hours
     Florida – 30 Hours
     Maine – 52 Hours
     Missouri – 6 Hours
     North Dakota – 15 Hours
     Vermont – 10 Hours

Please note the CSRP program is a self-study program and the hours approved are based on each state’s rules for self-study programs.

If you have passed the CSRP exam and would like to receive CE or CLE credit please complete the CE/CLE APPLICATION FORM   and return to NASP.

FEES

The matriculation fee of $475 covers the cost of the course text and course study guide, exam administration in the NASP regions and grading fee, and for those passing the exam, conferment of the CSRP designation.  The fee also includes one exam retake if examinee does not pass the first time.

DESIGNATION CONFERMENT

Designations are conferred at NASP’s annual conference held every year in November. Conferees are not required to attend the conference to receive conferment of the designation.

MATERIALS PURCHASE

Are you interested in obtaining the materials but not take the test?  The CSRP materials are available for purchase.  See the attached FORM for additional information. 

QUESTIONS?
Contact Erin Holte at NASP:  800.574.9961 or 952.835.8700 or erin@subrogation.org .