Services
Services Offered
On-Site Investigation
On-site investigation and assessment as and when required.
Formulation
Formulation of a proper test plan.
Hazard & Risk
Hazard and risk identification.
Scientific Interpretation
Scientific interpretation of data and formal reporting of results.
Loss Recommendation
Pre-loss and loss recommendations can be aloss-adjusting tool for assessors and claims investigators.
Training Courses
Training courses for assessors and claims investigators.
KEY BENEFITS OF CHOOSING LORCA CONSULTING AS A PARTNER
- We understand the needs of the insurance industry.
- We apply the correct scientific approach in the investigation and analysis of each claim.
- We contract vetted specialists from various fields to ensure verifiable facts.
- We use the latest equipment and techniques to deliver accurate and reliable results.
KEY BENEFITS OF CHOOSING LORCA CONSULTING AS A PARTNER
- We understand the needs of the insurance industry.
- We apply the correct scientific approach in the investigation and analysis of each claim.
- We contract vetted specialists from various fields to ensure verifiable facts.
- We use the latest equipment and techniques to deliver accurate and reliable results.
TYPICAL INSURANCE CLAIM SCENARIOS
Lorca Consulting performs analysis on the following damages:
Fire Damage
Fire damage that occurs without criminal intent.
Smoke & Water
Smoke and Water Damage to property.
Power Surge
Power Surge Analysis (lightning vs surge).
Battery & Solar System
Battery and Solar System failure analysis.
Product Failure
Product Failure and Root Cause Analysis.
You may be an insurer that wants to determine if a claim is factual, you may be a brokerage that wants fair compensation
for your client, or you may be a claimant that feels that your claim was inadequately assessed.
Lorca Consulting is ready to assist.
Possible Types of Analysis
Several types of analysis may be undertaken that fall within the broader framework of failure analysis. Below are a few types of analyses that may be conducted depending on the context of a given failure:
- Physical observation with noted deviation
- Microscopy (stereo)
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
- Analysis of hydrocarbons
- Dry smoke effects on substances
- Analysis of char, ash and soot
- Oil analysis
- Metal analysis
- Polymer and plastics
- Cement chemistry
- Groundwater incursions (contaminants)
- Water damage and ingress
- Battery Chemistry
- Electrical components
Possible Types of Analysis
Several types of analysis may be undertaken that fall within the broader framework of failure analysis.
Below are a few types of analyses that may be conducted depending on the context of a given failure:
- Physical observation with noted deviation
- Microscopy (stereo)
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
- Analysis of hydrocarbons
- Dry smoke effects on substances
- Analysis of char, ash and soot
- Oil analysis
- Metal analysis
- Polymer and plastics
- Cement chemistry
- Groundwater incursions (contaminants)
- Water damage and ingress
- Battery Chemistry
- Electrical components
Failure Analysis
Failure analysis is a systematic investigative procedure using the scientific method to identify the causes of a failure.
The Failure Analysis Society is the newest affiliate society from ASM International. Founded in 2016, this society is dedicated to advancing failure analysis’s vital role in the materials science industry.
ASM methodology is applied to conduct failure analysis where appropriate.
The Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) Process is followed. The FMEA methodology is based on a hierarchical, inductive approach to analysis.
Typical testing methods available
Note: Testing methods may be destructive or non-destructive (context-dependent)
• Physical investigation [X-ray fluorescence – XRF], X-ray diffraction [XRD], RAMAN spectroscopy
• Chemical analysis (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy [FTIR], inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy [ICP-MS], total organic carbon [TOC], gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy [GC-MS]
• Wet chemical analysis (pH, ion identification, density)
• Thermal imaging
• UV analysis
• Microscopy (stereo) and scanning electron microscopy [SEM]
• Electronic testing