Property Damage Claims
Seamus O'Leary, Senior Loss Assessor
If you are dealing with a fire, flood or storm damage claim, Seamus O’Leary acts for you, not your insurance company. Seamus holds a Degree in Quantity Surveying, is a Member of the Insurance Institute of Ireland and has 22+ years’ experience in loss assessing, leading OMC’s Technical Claims Team. Seamus helps homeowners, farmers and businesses across Cork and Munster prepare, present and negotiate their insurance claims to secure the settlement they are entitled to.
About Seamus
Background and experience
Seamus O’Leary is a Senior Loss Assessor with OMC Claims, based in Cork and covering the wider Munster region. He has more than 26 years of experience in insurance, 22 of them acting for policyholders on property claims.
Before he moved into loss assessing, Seamus worked as a Quantity Surveyor with Bowen Construction. From 2000 he spent years loss adjusting with Sedgwick, assessing claims on behalf of insurers. That time on the insurer’s side of the table now works in your favour.
He holds a degree in Quantity Surveying and is a member of the Insurance Institute of Ireland. As leader of OMC Claims’ Technical Claims Team, he manages complex and high-value property claims from first inspection through to final settlement.
At a glance:
- Degree in Quantity Surveying
- Member of the Insurance Institute of Ireland
- 26 years in insurance, 22 acting for policyholders
- Former insurer-side loss adjuster with Sedgwick
- Leads OMC Claims’ Technical Claims Team
Loss Assessor Experience
Insurance Industry Experience
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Why Seamus
Insurer-side experience, working for you
Most loss assessors have only ever worked for policyholders. Seamus spent years adjusting claims for insurers before moving across to represent claimants. He knows how insurers assess a claim, where they challenge figures, and where settlement offers fall short of what a policyholder is entitled to.
His Quantity Surveying background means he can value reinstatement and repair costs with precision, which matters when a figure is being negotiated with a loss adjuster acting for the insurer. For you, that means your claim is prepared and argued by someone who understands exactly how the other side will approach it.
Expertise
The claims Seamus handles
Where Seamus works
Loss assessor support across Munster
Seamus is based in Cork and works across Munster, covering Cork city and county, Kerry, 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
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
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 Seamus, 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 only for policyholders, never for insurers. That has been our position from the start and it shapes how every claim is handled. Behind Seamus 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 Seamus cover my area?
Seamus is based in Cork and covers Cork and the wider Munster region, including Kerry, Limerick, Clare, Tipperary and Waterford. OMC Claims also provides loss assessor support nationwide.
What types of claims does Seamus handle?
Seamus handles residential and commercial property claims, including fire, flood, storm and water damage, subsidence, and major or complex commercial losses.
What is the difference between Seamus and the insurer's loss adjuster?
A loss adjuster is appointed by the insurer and acts in its interest. Seamus, 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. Seamus 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 Seamus?
Call Seamus directly on 087 2533 852, 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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