The leading public adjusting firm in North America with offices throughout the United States and Canada.

Skip to Content
Joel Appelbaum headshot

Joel Appelbaum

Regional Vice President

jappelbaum@sill.com Email https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-appelbaum-72234066/ LinkedIn

Prior to joining Sill as a licensed public adjuster in our Washington DC office, Joel was a public adjuster with American Claims Management Services (ACMS), a well-known public adjusting firm located in the Baltimore and Washington DC area.

Before becoming a public adjuster seven years ago, Joel was a retail business owner that had leveraged the services of a local public adjuster following a loss to a commercial property.

As an active member in the Washington DC business community, Joel is a member and involved in the Amity Club of Washington DC and Bethesda Chamber of Commerce.

As a native to the Washington DC Metro area, Joel grew up and has lived in the area as well as graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park.

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.

Return to Bios

Latest News

VIDEO: Sill Adjusting Group explains how public adjusters help property owners

Public adjusters represent property owners and their best interests when they are facing an insurance claim. Many property owners are unaware that they have the right to bring in an expert who can advocate for them and handle every aspect of an insurance claim.

Is it good or bad to hire a public adjuster?

If you are wondering whether it is good or bad to hire a public adjuster after property damage, you are not alone. This guide explains what public adjusters do, why Sill offers a major advantage in complex or high-value claims, and how hiring a public adjuster can significantly increase your settlement and reduce your stress.

When to Call a Public Adjuster: Hidden Signs Your Insurance Claim Needs Help

Nearly 40% of all insurance claims are denied or underpaid, leaving policyholders frustrated and undercompensated. Sill Public Adjusters, founded in 1928, helps homeowners and businesses nationwide fight back. Learn the eight warning signs that it’s time to hire a public adjuster — and how Sill’s experts maximize insurance settlements and reduce stress after major property damage.