Colonial Claims Appoints Cerasuolo as Chief Executive Officer

Colonial Claims, an independent insurance claims service company, has appointed John Cerasuolo as its new chief executive officer.

Cerasuolo will work on Colonial’s executive management team, and will serve alongside founder Doug Branham, who will continue his involvement as chairman. As CEO, Cerasuolo will lead Colonial into its next phase of growth.

Cerasuolo was previously CEO of ADS Security, a U.S. electronic security business. At ADS, he restructured the company, secured revenue growth, increased customer retention, and made multiple acquisitions.

According to Cerasuolo, he will work to introduce and incorporate technology into operations, invest in human capital, and broaden professional capabilities.

Colonial Claims was founded by Doug Branham and Felicia Rivas in 1982. Colonial contracts with more than 10,000 adjuster offering claims services nationwide and is based in Dunedin, Fla. and Lexington, Ky.