NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (NasdaqGS:AFSI - News) announced today that it will release 2008 third quarter earnings following the close of the market on Thursday, November 6, 2008.

On Friday, November 7 at 10:00 a.m. ET, the company will hold a conference call that can be accessed as follows:

  Toll-free Dial-in:                      877.681.3376
  Toll Dial-in (International Callers):   719.325.4775
  Webcast:                                http://ir.amtrustgroup.com

In order to participate in the conference call, you must register at http://ir.amtrustgroup.com.

A replay of the conference call will be available starting at 1:00 p.m. ET on Friday, November 7, 2008 through Friday, November 14, 2008 by dialing toll-free 888.203.1112 or toll 719.457.0820. The passcode for the replay is 9144933.

About AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., headquartered in New York City, is a multinational insurance holding company, which, through its insurance carriers, offers specialty property and casualty insurance products, including workers' compensation, commercial automobile and general liability; extended service and warranty coverage. For more information about AmTrust, visit http://www.amtrustgroup.com, or call AmTrust toll-free at 866.203.3037.

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          AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
          Investor Relations
          Devora Goldenberg
          212.220.7120 ext. 7041 
          IR@amtrustgroup.com