Articles

Part Identification: Tracing Their Origins, Even with Limited Clues

Each year, CEP Forensic analyzes hundreds of parts from across Canada. In most cases, these parts are easily identifiable thanks to markings, engravings, or labels applied by the manufacturer or distributor. However, a significant proportion of the parts received contain little to no information that would make it possible to trace their origin. In the context of subrogation claims, identifying the manufacturer or distributor represents a critical strategic issue.

Spotting the Red Flags: Fraudulent Auto Claims in Canada

Fraudulent auto insurance claims are a growing concern across Canada, impacting insurers, repair facilities, and honest policyholders. According to an article published by Canadian Underwriter in March 2025, fraud has cost Canadians over $1 billion in added insurance premiums. One insurance company reported a 76% rise in their fraud investigations in 2024, with nearly 67% of those investigations related to auto accident claims.

Humidity or Air Quality: Must We Choose One?

In this start of the new year, nothing is more customary than wishing a bill of good health to others. A simple parameter can influence our comfort and our respiratory vulnerability at once: relative humidity. Some tools, such as humidifiers, exist to control this parameter but understanding how they work and their potential effects on human health is imperative.

Understanding Vibration Damage

This article will give you some basic insights as to how buildings shake, why humans aren’t great at discerning the severity of shaking buildings, and what information to look for in the early stages of a vibration-related claim.

 

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