Home, Farm & Business Claims

Mervyn Owens, Senior Loss Assessor

If you are dealing with a home, farm or business insurance claim, Mervyn Owens acts for you, not your insurance company. Mervyn holds a Degree in Quantity Surveying and the Certified Diploma in Loss Adjusting, with 14+ years’ experience in loss assessing and a specialism in Value at Risk surveys. Mervyn helps homeowners, farmers and businesses across Munster from OMC’s Mallow office prepare, present and negotiate their insurance claims to secure the settlement they are entitled to.

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About Mervyn

Background and experience

Mervyn Owens is a Senior Assessor with OMC Claims and manages the firm’s North Cork office in Mallow. He has 14 years’ experience in insurance, all of them acting for policyholders as a Loss Assessor.

His background in Quantity Surveying and Construction Science gives clients real insight into insurance reinstatement projects.

Mervyn negotiates and settles domestic, agricultural and commercial claims, and also carries out Value at Risk surveys, advising policyholders on the right level of cover for their constructed assets.

At a glance:

14 years in insurance
14 years acting for policyholders as a Loss Assessor
Associate Degree in Applied Science in Construction; Certified Diploma in Loss Adjusting
Manager, OMC Claims Mallow office
Degree in Quantity Surveying

1414+ Yrs

Loss Assessor Experience

1414+ Yrs

Insurance Industry Experience

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Consultation is FREE

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Policyholder Support

Why Mervyn

Local knowledge, Construction Science expertise

Mervyn’s construction background means he can speak to reinstatement projects with real technical grounding, not just insurance theory.

As Mallow office manager, he’s also a genuinely local point of contact for North Cork policyholders and farmers, with the full backing of OMC Claims’ wider technical team behind him.

Expertise

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.

Fire Damage Claims

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.

Water Damage Claims

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.

Oil Leak Claims

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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.

Flood Damage Claims

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.

Smoke Damage Claims

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.

Storm Damage Claims

Subsidence Claim

Subsidence claims need careful investigation and technical evidence. We manage the process from inspection and reporting through to insurer negotiation and settlement.

Subsidence Claims

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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.

Business Interruption Claims

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.

Major and Complex Loss Claims

Where Mervyn works

Loss assessor support across Munster

Mervyn is based at OMC Claims’ Mallow office and covers Munster. He assesses the damage at your property in person, so you have a senior assessor on site and acting for you from the start.

Select your county for local support:

Locations

Our offices across Munster

Mallow office

4 Park West, Chapel Lane, Mallow, Co. Cork, P51 P383

Tel: 022 211 40

Cork Office

2nd Floor, Lawley House, Monahan Road, Cork, T12 N6PY

Tel: 021 432 3768

Kerry office (head office)

Library Place, Town Centre, Killorglin, Co. Kerry, V93 XVE2

Tel: 066 979 6060

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 Mervyn, 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 Mervyn 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

What our clients say

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does Mervyn cover my area?

Mervyn is based at our Mallow office and covers Munster. OMC Claims also provides loss assessor support nationwide.

What types of claims does Mervyn handle?

Mervyn handles domestic, agricultural and commercial claims, including fire, flood, storm and water damage, oil leak and subsidence.

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

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

Call Mervyn directly on 086 8365 665, 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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