NEW YORK, July 29, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- AmTrust Financial Services Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI), today announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share of common stock, which represents a 25% increase in the quarterly dividend rate. The dividend is payable on October 13, 2008 to shareholders of record as of October 2, 2008.
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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