NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (NasdaqGS:AFSI - News) today announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on January 15, 2009 to shareholders of record as of January 1, 2009.

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