UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
| Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) | May 18, 2009 (May 18, 2009) | |
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-33143 | 04-3106389 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | IRS Employer Identification No.) |
59 Maiden Lane, 6th Floor, New York, New York | 10038 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code | (212) 220-7120 | |
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On May 18, 2009, Isaac M. Neuberger resigned from the Board of Directors of AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. due to other business and professional commitments. It is anticipated that Jay J. Miller will take Mr. Neuberger’s place on the Audit Committee, and that Abraham Gulkowitz will take Mr. Neuberger’s place on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The Board has six members following Mr. Neuberger’s resignation, and the Company intends to seek a replacement with expertise in the insurance industry.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. | |||
| (Registrant) | |||
| Date May 18, 2009 | By: | /s/ Stephen B. Ungar | |
| Stephen B. Ungar | |||
| Secretary | |||