Major Loss & Business Interruption

Diarmuid McNulty, Major & Complex Loss Assessor

If you are dealing with a major loss or business interruption claim, Diarmuid McNulty acts for you, not your insurance company. Diarmuid is a member of the Institute of Public Loss Assessors and the Insurance Institute of Dublin with 40+ years’ experience in loss assessing, disaster recovery and business interruption. Diarmuid helps homeowners, farmers and businesses across Dublin and Leinster prepare, present and negotiate their insurance claims to secure the settlement they are entitled to.

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About Diarmuid

Background and experience

Diarmuid McNulty is a Private Client and Major & Complex Loss Assessor with OMC Claims, based in Dublin and covering the Leinster region. He joined OMC in 2023 and is recognised as an industry leader with 40+ years’ experience in loss assessing.

Diarmuid is an expert in major and complex commercial claims, with extensive technical knowledge of disaster recovery, business interruption and the financial management involved where additional expenditure and increased cost of working are key.

He was appointed a director of Balcombes Claims Management in 1992, until the business was sold in 2022, underlining the depth of his standing in the industry.

At a glance:

  • 40+ years in loss assessing
  • Appointed Director, Balcombes Claims Management, 1992
  • With OMC Claims since 2023
  • Member of the Institute of Public Loss Assessors.
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Why Diarmuid

Major loss expertise, working for you

Diarmuid’s decades focused on major and complex loss mean he’s negotiated some of the most technically demanding claims in the Irish market, including business interruption cases where increased cost of working is central to the settlement.

For a business facing a major loss, that depth of experience is the difference between a claim that’s adequately prepared and one that’s fully defended.

Expertise

The claims Diarmuid handles

Extensive fire damage in home.
Fire Damage Claim
Fire damage often extends beyond the visible burn area. We assess structural, contents and smoke-related damage, prepare your claim and negotiate with your insurer to help secure a full settlement.
Water Damage Claim
From burst pipes to escape of water, we identify the full extent of the damage, document the loss and manage your claim through to settlement.
Oil leak from pipes
Oil Leak Claim
Oil leaks can create complex contamination and remediation issues. We arrange the right evidence, manage the claim process and negotiate with your insurer on your behalf.
Flooding with sand bags in front of door.
Flood Damage Claim
Flood claims often involve drying, strip-out, reinstatement and hidden damage. We assess the full impact and make sure your claim reflects the true cost of recovery.
Extensive fire damage exterior walls with smoke damage and missing windows due to fire.
Smoke Damage Claim
Smoke and soot can spread throughout a property. We assess affected rooms, contents and surfaces, then prepare and negotiate your smoke damage claim with your insurer.
Roof damage from stormy weather.
Storm Damage Claim
Storm damage can affect roofs, windows, drainage and external structures. We inspect the damage, gather the evidence and present your claim clearly to your insurer.
Creak in exterior brick work wall
Subsidence Claim
Subsidence claims need careful investigation and technical evidence. We manage the process from inspection and reporting through to insurer negotiation and settlement.
Business closed - store sign saying "Sorry we're closed"
Business Interruption Claim
When property damage disrupts trading, we help quantify lost income, fixed costs and additional expenses so your business interruption claim reflects the true financial impact.
major loss claim
Major and Complex Loss Claims
For high-value or disputed property claims, we provide senior loss assessor support, technical evidence and detailed negotiation from first instruction through to final settlement.

Where Diarmuid works

Loss assessor support across Dublin and Leinster

Diarmuid is based in Dublin and covers the Leinster region. 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:

Locations

Our offices across Leinster

Dublin office

14 Ely Pl, Dublin, D02 CK74

Tel: 1800 29 39 40

Dublin north office

Unit 3-4, Block B, Broomfield Business Park, Malahide, Co. Dublin, K36 F434

Tel: 1800 29 39 40

Backed by OMC Claims

You are backed by a regulated firm, not just one assessor

When you work with Diarmuid, 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 Diarmuid 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a question that isn't covered here, call us on 1800 29 39 40.

Does Diarmuid cover my area?

Diarmuid is based in Dublin and covers the Leinster region. OMC Claims also provides loss assessor support nationwide.

What types of claims does Diarmuid handle?

Diarmuid specialises in major and complex commercial claims, including business interruption, disaster recovery and high-value property losses.

What is the difference between Diarmuid and the insurer's loss adjuster?

A loss adjuster is appointed by the insurer and acts in its interest. Diarmuid, 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. Diarmuid 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 Diarmuid?

Call Diarmuid directly on 087 4521 196, 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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