Insurance Claims & Litigation

Tara Eastwood Lyons, Senior Loss Assessor

If you are dealing with a contested insurance claim, Tara Eastwood Lyons acts for you, not your insurance company. Tara is a qualified solicitor and Certified Insurance Practitioner (CIP) with an MSc in Quantity Surveying and a background in commercial and insurance litigation. Tara helps homeowners, farmers and businesses across Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo and Leitrim prepare, present and negotiate their insurance claims to secure the settlement they are entitled to.

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About Tara

Background and experience

Tara Eastwood Lyons is a Senior Assessor with OMC Claims, covering the West and Midlands. She began her career as a qualified solicitor in commercial litigation, including litigation matters in insurance.

She later completed an MSc in Quantity Surveying and her insurance exams to qualify as a Certified Insurance Practitioner (CIP), then worked as an insurance loss assessor in Dublin for four years.

Tara combines her legal background with insurance knowledge, giving policyholders an assessor who understands both the technical and legal sides of a claim.

At a glance:

7 years in insurance
7 years acting for policyholders as a Loss Assessor
Qualified solicitor; MSc Quantity Surveying; Certified Insurance Practitioner (CIP)

77+ Yrs

Loss Assessor Experience

77+ Yrs

Insurance Industry Experience

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Why Tara

Legal and insurance expertise, working for you

Tara’s background in commercial litigation gives her an understanding of how disputed claims can escalate, and how to prepare a case that avoids that outcome in the first place.

Combined with her Quantity Surveying and insurance qualifications, that means your claim is handled by someone who reads both the policy wording and the figures with equal rigour.

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 Tara works

Loss assessor support across the West and Midlands

Tara covers the West and Midlands. She 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.

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Backed by OMC Claims

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

When you work with Tara, 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 Tara 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 Tara cover my area?

Tara covers the West and Midlands. Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Roscommon, Donegal and Cavan. OMC Claims also provides loss assessor support nationwide.

What types of claims does Tara handle?

Tara handles residential and commercial property claims, including fire, flood, storm and water damage, oil leak and subsidence.

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

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

Call Tara directly on 087 7754 563, 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.

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