About Us
Discovering the Truth by Determining the Facts
Origin and Cause provides cross-disciplinary forensic expertise to insurance companies, law firms, independent adjusters, manufacturers and corporate risk managers. We have been a trusted leader for over 25 years, helping our clients discover the truth by determining the facts through expert investigation. Our team has completed over 30,000 cases, so you know you are working with highly trained, extremely skilled professionals with years of hands-on experience.
Our reputation is built on our integrity and commitment to the facts. We guarantee unbiased opinions based on factual evidence determined through scientific methodology, examination and laboratory testing. Every investigation is led by a forensic expert with an average of 25 years’ experience.
Leadership Team

Mazen Habash
President & Consulting Forensic Engineer

Shauna Hall
Branch Manager

Mario Delorme
Vice President Eastern Canada and Fire & Explosion Investigator

Ken Swan
Vice President Western Canada and Fire & Explosion Investigator

George Costandi
Business Development & Marketing Manager

Vladimir Chlistovsky
Forensic Engineer and Mississauga Operations Manager

Art Beleda
Fire & Explosion Investigator and Branch Manager

Peter Hamilton
Fire & Explosion Investigator and Atlantic Canada Manager

Steve Klimpel
Fire & Explosion Investigator and Branch Manager

Matthew Obach
Forensic Engineer and Branch Manager

Yasser Korany
Structural Forensics Practice Lead & Consulting Engineer
“I’ve had the opportunity to work with many of the members of the Origin & Cause Engineering team and have been consistently impressed with the professionalism and knowledge they bring to even the most complex loss scenes. From investigation to trial their experience and integrity have been critical components to many successful claim investigations.”
CRAIG B
SENIOR CLAIMS ADJUSTER
"I have relied on Origin & Cause Inc. since their inception and I continue to do so because they deliver timely, professional and accurate results. Everyone I’ve dealt with there has been reliable, thorough and knowledgeable."
TIM C
SENIOR GENERAL ADJUSTER, GLOBAL TECHNICAL SERVICES
"I have utilized Origin & Cause since their inception for a multitude of tasks ranging from fire investigations to product failures to structural issues. The list goes on with their expertise. They have always done an exemplary job. They have the right people for the right claim situation. Their findings have not only helped conclude first party and liability claims, but also assisted with subrogation. I would recommend them to anyone."
TOM C
CLIENT
"I have been using Origin and Cause for many years. Their expertise and knowledge is well known in the industry not only for their professionalism, but for their sensitivity in how they deal with all parties involved. Origin and Cause are more than helpful during their investigations and are very well connected which assists us in receiving information for the further handling of our file. The reports that we receive from Origin and Cause are timely and an excellent product always provided to us. We are pleased to endorse the work of Origin and Cause here in Winnipeg and we look forward to working with them for many years to come."
DOUG F
PROPERTY DIVISION MANAGER
"Origin and Cause offers the expertise I require frequently. I can depend on Mazen, Richard, Dinu, Michelle and the others for rapid response on short notice. Their knowledge and experience has been realized time and time again. I can rely on their thorough investigations and honest opinions."
DAVID C
GENERAL ADJUSTER
"I am very pleased with Origin and Cause's past and ongoing assistance on claims investigations to finding cause of the loss. I have to note that Origin and Cause investigators are very efficient with response time, very knowledgeable and provide a great experience with thorough investigation and competitive pricing. I would recommend using Origin and Cause in future."
ANITA G
ADJUSTER
"As an insurance adjuster dealing with several complicated claims, it is imperative I have credible expertise to rely upon in a timely and professional manner. I can always count on Origin and Cause to provide quick, knowledgeable and thorough service. Having worked with Mazen and his team for several years, they have the experience and integrity to get the job done in today’s demanding industry."
KYLE M
SENIOR FIELD CLAIMS REPRESENTATIVE
"I have been dealing with John Coull at Origin and Cause for over 5 years now. As an independent adjuster I need vendors to be prompt, efficient and thorough in the task assigned to them. Over the years, John (& Origin and Cause) have continuously impressed me with his expertise, vast knowledge and excellent service. His reports are concise and easy to read and makes it so that there’s just one less thing for me to worry about."
CHRISTINE D
CLIENT
Operations Team

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George Costandi
Business Development and Marketing Manager

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Shauna Hall
Ancaster Branch Manager

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Tony Thibaudeau
Western Canada Sales Director
Jackie Maric
Accounts Manager
Kathy Smith
Accounts Manager
Desirae Stewart
Administrative Assistant
Pat Moos
Administrative Assistant
Steve Skedden
Evidence Coordinator
Viola Healey
Administrative Assistant
Lynda Jones (Lockhart)
Administrative Assistant
Carolyn Albornoz
Administrative Assistant
Jennifer Wiens
Administrative Assistant
Sandra Alteen
Administrative Assistant
Kajal Briah
Administrative Assistant
Gayle Swan
Administrative Assistant