AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Announces 2008 Second Quarter Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Information

NEW YORK, July 18, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. announced today that it will release 2008 second quarter earnings following the close of the market on Tuesday, July 29, 2008.

On Wednesday, July 30 at 10:00 a.m. ET, the company will hold a conference call that can be accessed as follows:

 Toll-free Dial-in:                     877.419.6600
 Toll Dial-in (International Callers):  719.325.4900
 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 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 through Wednesday, August 6, 2008 by dialing toll-free 888.203.1112 or toll 719.457.0820. The passcode for the replay is 6038430.

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
          Devora Goldenberg
          212.220.7120 ext. 7041 
          IR@amtrustgroup.com