NEW YORK, May 1, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (AFSI) today announced that its Board of Directors approved an 11.1% increase in the common stock quarterly cash dividend, raising it from $0.09 to $0.10 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on July 16, 2012 to shareholders of record as of July 2, 2012.

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 www.amtrustgroup.com , or call AmTrust toll-free at 866.203.3037.

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CONTACT: AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
         Investor Relations
         Elizabeth Malone CFA
         Hilly Gross
         (646) 458-7924
         beth.malone@amtrustgroup.com
  

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