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- AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. is a multinational property and casualty insurance company headquartered in New York City, founded in 1998. The company specializes in providing commercial insurance products and services primarily targeting small to mid-sized businesses. Its core offerings include workers’ compensation insurance; general liability; business owners policies (BOP); cyber liability; employment practices liability (EPLI); commercial auto liability; excess surplus lines insurance; specialty risk insurance; and extended warranty programs including accidental damage and payment protection plans. AmTrust operates through three main business segments: Small Commercial Business Insurance, Specialty Risk and Extended Warranty, and Specialty Middle-Market Property and Casualty Program Insurance, serving clients across North America, the United Kingdom, and continental Europe.
Recently, AmTrust announced a major strategic partnership and spin-off agreement with Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI), involving the separation of certain Managing General Agencies (MGAs) and fee businesses into a new independent company, enhancing focus and growth opportunities in the U.S., UK, and Europe. Additionally, in 2025, AmTrust has expanded its Excess and Surplus (E&S) division by introducing new product lines in property, environmental, and builders risk insurance, and appointed senior industry leaders to bolster this business segment. These changes reflect AmTrust’s ongoing commitment to broaden its specialty insurance offerings and to deepen its foothold in the primary and excess commercial insurance markets. AmTrust remains rated “A−” (Excellent) by A.M. Best and continues to operate with approximately 6,000 employees globally. The company leverages its niche expertise to provide customized insurance and risk management solutions to small and mid-sized businesses across diverse industries.