Home & Business Insurance Claims
Brian Monaghan, Senior Loss Assessor
If you are dealing with a home or business insurance claim, Brian Monaghan is a Senior Assessor acting for policyholders. Brian brings 35+ years’ experience across underwriting, loss adjusting and loss assessing, including 19+ years as an assessor. Brian helps homeowners, farmers and businesses across Kerry and Munster prepare, present and negotiate their insurance claims to secure the settlement they are entitled to.
About Brian
Background and experience
Brian Monaghan is a Senior Assessor with OMC Claims, based in Kerry and covering the wider Munster region. He has more than 35 years of experience across underwriting, loss adjusting and loss assessing.
Before joining OMC Claims in 2007, Brian worked with Hibernian Insurance and later as a Branch Manager with Thornton & Partners. That breadth of experience across both sides of the industry means he understands exactly how insurers assess a claim before it reaches negotiation.
Brian guides policyholders through complex household and commercial claims, advising on loss prevention, policy coverage, liability, negotiation and settlement.
At a glance:
- 35+ years in insurance
- 19 years acting for policyholders as a Loss Assessor
- Former Branch Manager, Thornton & Partners
- With OMC Claims since 2007
Loss Assessor Experience
Insurance Industry Experience
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Why Brian
Three decades of insurance expertise, working for you
Brian’s career spans underwriting, loss adjusting and loss assessing, a rare, complete view of how a claim moves from policy to settlement. Few assessors have sat on as many sides of the claims process.
That experience means Brian can anticipate how an insurer will approach your claim, where queries are likely to arise, and how to prepare a case that holds up to scrutiny from the outset.
Expertise
The claims Brian handles
Where Brian works
Loss assessor support across Munster
Brian is based in Kerry and works across Munster, covering Kerry, Cork, Limerick, Clare, Tipperary and Waterford. He assesses the damage at your property in person, so wherever you are in the region you have a senior assessor on site and acting for you from the start.
Select your county for local support:
Our offices across Munster
Kerry office (head office)
Library Place, Town Centre, Killorglin, Co. Kerry, V93 XVE2
Tel: 066 979 6060
Cork Office
2nd Floor, Lawley House, Monahan Road, Cork, T12 N6PY
Tel: 021 432 3768
Mallow office
4 Park West, Chapel Lane, Mallow, Co. Cork, P51 P383
Tel: 022 211 40
Tipperary office
Merton Hall, Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary, E45 E084
Tel: 1800 29 39 40
Backed by OMC Claims
You are backed by a regulated firm, not just one assessor
When you work with Brian, you have the full weight of OMC Claims behind you. We are one of Ireland’s longest established firms of loss assessors, regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland and part of the Fexco group.
We act for policyholders, never for insurers. That has been our position from the start and it shapes how every claim is handled. Behind Brian sits a technical team and 24/7 nationwide support, so whatever the size or complexity of your claim, the right expertise is there when you need it.
OMC Claims at a glance:
- Regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland
- Part of the Fexco group
- Acting only for policyholders
- 24/7 nationwide support
Trusted by homeowners and businesses across Ireland
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a question that isn't covered here, call us on 1800 29 39 40.Does Brian cover my area?
Brian is based in Kerry and covers Kerry and the wider Munster region, including Cork, Limerick, Clare, Tipperary and Waterford. OMC Claims also provides loss assessor support nationwide.
What types of claims does Brian handle?
Brian handles residential and commercial property claims, including fire, flood, storm and water damage, oil leak and subsidence, advising on policy coverage, liability, negotiation and settlement.
What is the difference between Brian and the insurer's loss adjuster?
A loss adjuster is appointed by the insurer and acts in its interest. Brian, as a loss assessor, acts only for you, the policyholder, preparing and negotiating your claim to secure your full entitlement.
Is the first consultation free?
Yes. Brian offers a free initial consultation with no obligation. Call 1800 29 39 40 or request a consultation through the contact form.
How do I get in touch with Brian?
Call Brian directly on 086 0443 366, email [email protected], or request a free consultation through the contact form. The first conversation is free and there is no obligation to proceed.
Is OMC Claims regulated?
Yes. OMC Claims is the trading name of Owens McCarthy Ltd, regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland under registration number C-46734, and part of the Fexco group.
If the FAQs do not cover a topic you wish to query, then please do not hesitate to contact us
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