CRU GROUP Welcomes Authentik into Its Expanding Operations

TORONTO, ON, OCTOBER 28, 2025/insPRESS/ – David Repinski, CEO of CRU GROUP, today announced that the Company has acquired a majority stake in Authentik, a Montreal-based loss adjusting firm, with an agreement in place to complete the purchase of the remaining shares on November 2, 2025. This share purchase transaction supports CRU GROUP’s commitment to growth and demonstrates the respect it has for the business that Authentik has built.

With a team of more than 25 professionals, Authentik will continue to operate under the same leadership and staff while maintaining its client relationships. The firm will now be supported by CRU GROUP’s broader resources and infrastructure, focusing on Quebec, New Brunswick and the Maritime provinces.

“We are so happy to welcome the Authentik Family to our CRU GROUP Family,” said Repinski. “This merging of two great companies enables both to better serve their respective clients.”

“This partnership is a natural next step for Authentik,” said Jonathan Fradet, President of Authentik. “Joining a values-aligned group lets us scale while preserving the Authentik, personalized service our clients trust.”

“Our partnership with CRU GROUP allows us to combine the best of both worlds: Authentik’s recognized local expertise and CRU GROUP’s national reach. Our commitment to our clients, our corporate culture, and our amazing team remain unchanged,” adds Suzie Godmer, Vice President of Authentik.

Authentik will retain its name and brand, transitioning to trade as “Authentik, a CRU GROUP Company,” with its leadership taking on expanded roles within CRU GROUP.

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About Authentik

Founded in Quebec in 1976 (formerly Gouin, Perreault, Cloutier & Ass. Inc.), Authentik is an independent loss adjusting firm providing claims management services to insurers across the province. The firm’s expertise spans personal and commercial property, automobile, agricultural/farm, major losses, and liability. Authentik is Quebec-founded, owned and led, and now operates as “Authentik, a CRU GROUP Company.”

About CRU GROUP 

Founded in 2004, CRU GROUP provides loss adjusting, claims management and staffing solutions for the Property and Casualty industries across the United States and Canada. Through its Maltman International division, CRU GROUP delivers specialized third-party administration (TPA) and complex claims services and is a member of the Context International global adjusting network.  CRU GROUP also offers insurance education and accredited continuing education courses through its Academy of Insurance Adjusting (AIA). The Group’s Head Office is in Toronto, Canada, with its U.S. Head Office located in Dallas, Texas.

For more information, please contact:

Suzanne Dionisio | Marketing Director
Phone: 416-492-4411 x 1256
Email: sdionisio@cruadjusters.com