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Duane Hyer

Contents Appraiser

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Prior to joining Sill as a contents appraiser, Duane was a contents appraiser for American Claims Management Services (ACMS), a well-known public adjusting firm located in the Baltimore and Washington DC area.

Duane has over 18 years of experience in the insurance industry and has been a licensed adjuster for seven years. He has extensive end-to-end experience in inventory pricing and claim preparation for both residential and commercial claims.

Sill is the leading public adjusting firm in North America because we have the ability to handle every aspect of an insurance claim. When you work with Sill we can settle your claim faster than you would be able to do on your own.

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