Prior to founding Colonial Adjustment, Inc., he was for eight years an adjuster and eventually Branch Casualty Supervisor for a national independent adjusting firm. In that position, he gained significant experience in the independent adjustment of all physical damage and casualty claims.

Mr. Kidder is a graduate of Fryeburg Academy and Husson College. He is a past president of the Southern Maine Claims Association. Additionally, he is an associate member of the Loss Executives Association. He recently completed a two year term as Eastern Regional Vice President for the National Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters and a one year term as Secretary/Treasurer. He is currently the President of the National Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters.