Exceptional Service Award Given
At Colonial, we recognize that it is our exceptional and dedicated staff that set us apart, and deliver on our client promise each day. This year at our Annual Meeting we acknowledged one of those exceptional team members, Senior Property Adjuster, Brandon Robertson.
Brandon joined Colonial in 2014, having previously worked for a large insurance company as a property adjuster, as well as a large construction firm where he was responsible for sales and estimating, and completing insurance loss estimates. In his time with Colonial, Brandon has skillfully managed covering claims for an enormous territory, and ascended the Colonial ladder very quickly due to his superior work ethic and commitment to doing his very best every day.
Brandon has been recognized throughout his career for providing detailed investigations and exceptional customer service. Brandon is energetic and has effectively managed multiple high priority projects, and large, complex losses. He is always … Read More
General Adjuster Announces Retirement
It is always difficult to say farewell to a member of our Colonial family. So it is with mixed feelings we announce that General Adjuster, Duane Fricke, is retiring effective in June.
Company founder, John T. Kidder III, who brought Duane to the company originally, was on hand at our Annual Meeting to give his well-wishes to Duane.
Duane has had an impressive career with 45 years under his belt in adjusting, claims management roles, and running CAT operations throughout the Northeast.
He began his insurance career in 1974 with a national independent adjustment company, learning the ropes in property adjusting and quickly advancing his career to claims management roles. Prior to joining Colonial Adjustment in 2006, he worked for a major carrier as a General Adjuster in northern New England, responsible for large commercial and personal lines property claims.
His work with Colonial has included traveling the expanse of … Read More
Colonial Adjusters Receive Promotions
We celebrated several key promotions at our Annual Meeting in March, in both our property and casualty departments. Please help us congratulate the following individuals for their advancing expertise as they assume their new levels of adjustment designation:
Ryan Coffin
Ryan joined Colonial in 2013, and has consistently worked to expand his knowledge and grow as an insurance professional, earning his AIC designation in 2016. He is one of our most versatile adjusters, and demonstrates his dedication to the needs of our clients by consistently volunteering to work GLPD and other casualty claims on top of his demanding property claim workload. Ryan seeks out exposure to larger losses, and he has effectively handled a number of major commercial and residential losses.
Ryan was selected as a member of Colonial’s Efficiency Committee, and participated in a field-study in the use of mobile devices to prepare estimates in the field. Additionally, he … Read More
Combining Fun and Fundraising at Summer Employee Appreciation Event
We value the hard work of our staff, and believe it is important for us all to relax and have some fun together once in a while! Our Headquarters affords us some great outdoor space, and this past week we enjoyed some downtime together at what has become an annual beanbag toss event. Serving as our summer Employee Appreciation Event, we took advantage of the last of Maine’s summer weather for some friendly competition during this 3rd Annual Tournament and BBQ. 
This year’s event was made more special with an employee-driven fundraising effort throughout the day for Wesley’s Way Foundation. Colonial will be making a matching company gift as well for this important cause that helps so many in need.
A big thank you to Sandra Fogg for organizing the event for us! Congratulations to this year’s champions – Matt Peck … Read More
Colonial Supports Maine Young Agents Golf Outing
Recently, Colonial sponsored a hole at the Maine Insurance Agents Association’s Young Agent Annual Golf Tournament to support their Scholarship Fund. Supporting community and families is an essential part of our values here at Colonial, and as a family-owned business it was fitting that our CEO/President Scott Kidder was joined by his son, Jack. We are always happy to support such a great event and have the chance to get some fresh air out on the golf course during a beautiful Maine summer day!
Company CEO, Scott Kidder (left) was joined by his son, Jack, and friend Aiden Smith.
Property Supervisor, Peter Dube (left), along with Colonial adjusters Michael Riesbeck, Clayton King and James Provost enjoyed playing a round of golf while catching up with clients and friends during this great event!
Several Adjusters Receive Promotions
We celebrated several key promotions at our Annual Meeting in May, in both our property and casualty areas. Please help us congratulate the following individuals for their advancing expertise as they assume their new levels of adjustment qualification:
Jon Hamm, General Adjuster
Jon started working at Colonial Adjustment in January 2010. For the past several years, he has assumed the role of practicing General Adjuster for vast northeast region of Maine, and he has continually expanded his knowledge and expertise to meet this challenge. Jon has effectively handled numerous large losses in excess of $500,000, and has handled multiple high-profile claims, and some of our largest clients have come to request Jon specifically. He has assisted in training new employees, and frequently visits agents throughout his territory to promote Colonial. Jon’s work ethic, professionalism and initiative reflect his considerable character. Please join us in congratulating Jon as he is promoted … Read More
Colonial Announces Promotion on Leadership Team
Ellen Bois, CPCU, AIC
Colonial Announces Promotion on Leadership Team
At Colonial, we depend on our dedicated staff to uphold our values and deliver on our client promise each day, and we are delighted to acknowledge a member of the Leadership Team assumimg new levels of responsibility.
Anne Latendresse