NEW YORK, July 22, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) announced today that it will release 2009 second quarter earnings following the close of the market on Wednesday, August 5, 2009.

On Thursday, August 6 at 10:00 a.m. ET, the company will hold a conference call that can be accessed as follows:

   Toll-free Dial-in:                     888.634.7543
   Toll Dial-in (International Callers):  719.457.2677
   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 12:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, August 6, 2009 through Thursday, August 13, 2009 by dialing toll-free 888.203.1112 or toll 719.457.0820. The passcode for the replay is 7984928.

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.
          Hilly Gross, VP Investor Relations
          212.220.7120 ext. 7023
          917.692.5101
          hgross@amtrustgroup.com