Origin specializes in post-loss forensic investigations. Our teams specialize in fire, electrical engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, materials, metallurgy and chemistry. Our engineers, chemists and technologists analyze loss scenes to establish the origin, determine the technical causes and identify failures in equipment, structures or materials.
We work closely with claims adjusters, lawyers, fire departments, police authorities and policyholders to gather the technical and factual information the analysis requires.
Origin supports its clients throughout the investigation process. From examining the loss scene to writing the expert report, our goals stay the same: establishing the facts, understanding the failure mechanisms and producing objective conclusions that support decision-making. Our reports stand out for their rigour, their precision and the quality of their analysis. They are written to meet the requirements of technical, insurance and legal contexts.
Our multidisciplinary team works across four areas of expertise:
Analysis and determination of the causes of fires, explosions and electrical system failures.
Analysis of structural failures, water infiltration and building deterioration, in line with recognized standards and practices.
Analysis and determination of the causes of failure in any type of equipment. Whether motorized or recreational equipment, building mechanical systems, technical components or industrial equipment, our experts identify failure mechanisms precisely.
Metallurgical analyses, contamination studies and specialized laboratory testing to determine the mechanisms of fracture, corrosion or material degradation.
Our experts bring together technical expertise, scientific rigour and critical thinking to pinpoint the origin and cause of a loss.
Origin relies on highly specialized facilities in Montréal and at its Québec City head office to carry out technical investigations. Our teams also have access to specialized laboratories and vehicle inspection areas suited to complex technical analyses.
This combination of human skills and advanced technical resources produces reliable, precise and defensible findings that effectively support our clients’ decisions.
At Origin, our methods evolve continuously to incorporate best practices in forensic expertise. One thing stays constant: our commitment to acting with integrity, rigour and transparency in the service of our clients.
Origin offers free professional training, offered online or in person. This training is accredited by the Chambre de l’assurance de dommages du Québec and may also be recognized by the Barreau du Québec. Designed and delivered by our forensic investigation experts, it allows insurance professionals to build their skills while meeting the continuing education requirements of their sector.
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