Amtrust Financial (AFSI) 26.22 $AFSI
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. to Present at the William Blair Annual Growth Stock Conference on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 2:40 PM CT
GlobeNewswire - Wed Jun 01, 3:05PM CDT
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) ("the Company"
announced today that it will present at the William Blair Annual Growth Stock Conference to be held in Chicago on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Ronald Pipoly, AmTrust Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present at 3:40 PM ET/ 2:40 PM CT.
AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. to Present at the Morgan Stanley Financials Conference on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 9:25 AM ET
GlobeNewswire - Wed Jun 01, 12:00PM CDT
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) ("the Company" announced today that it will present at the Morgan Stanley Financials Conference to be held in New York City on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. Ronald Pipoly, AmTrust Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present at 9:25 AM ET.
AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
AmTrust Financial Expands Base with Nationale Borg Buyout
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 01, 8:54AM CDT
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (AFSI) closed the acquisition of N.V, Nationale Borg-Maatschappij and its affiliates ("Nationale Borg" from Egeria and HAL Investments.
CINF: 70.50 (-0.24), AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07), NMIH: 5.91 (+0.02), MKL: 935.01 (-13.17)
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Announces Completion of Purchase of N.V. Nationale Borg-Maatschappij
GlobeNewswire - Tue May 31, 3:05PM CDT
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) (the "Company" or "AmTrust" today announced that it has completed the purchase of N.V, Nationale Borg-Maatschappij and its affiliates ("Nationale Borg" from Egeria and HAL Investments for EUR161 million in cash. Nationale Borg is a 120 year old, Amsterdam-based international direct writer and reinsurer of surety and trade credit insurance in over 70 countries. In the past 12 months ending March 31, 2016, Nationale Borg generated premiums of EUR94 million.
AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Acquires First Nationwide Title Agency, LLC
GlobeNewswire - Fri May 20, 8:15AM CDT
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) (the "Company" or "AmTrust" today announced that it has completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares of First Nationwide Title Agency, LLC and its subsidiaries ("First Nationwide" for cash. First Nationwide and its majority shareholder, Steven Napolitano will be part of AmTrust Title, AmTrust's expanding title insurance operation. During 2015, First Nationwide generated approximately $50 million in premium, ranking it among the largest title insurance agencies in the New York metropolitan area.
AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
A.M. Best Removes From Under Review and Upgrades Ratings of Republic Underwriters Insurance Company and Affiliates
BusinessWire - Fri May 13, 2:05PM CDT
A.M. Best has removed from under review with positive implications and upgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating (ICR) to "a" from "a-" of Republic Underwriters Insurance Company (RUIC) (Dallas, TX) and its subsidiaries and controlled affiliates (collectively referred to as Republic). The outlook assigned to each rating is stable. See below for a complete list of companies.
AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Board Approves Increase of $150.0 million to its Common Share Repurchase Program
GlobeNewswire - Wed May 11, 5:45PM CDT
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) ("the Company" announced today that, in connection with the Company's amendment to its credit facility, the Company's Board of Directors approved the repurchase of an additional $150 million of the Company's outstanding common stock. This authorization augments the Company's existing stock repurchase authorization approved by the Company's Board of Directors in December 2013. The number, price, structure and timing of the repurchases, if any, will be at the Company's sole discretion and repurchases will be evaluated by the Company depending on market conditions, liquidity needs and other factors. Further, the purchases will be subject to applicable securities laws and regulations, including Rule 10b5-1 and Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Board of Directors may suspend, modify or terminate the repurchase program at any time without prior notice. Under this repurchase program, the Company is not obligated to repurchase any particular number of shares.
AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Completes Purchase of Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Ltd.
GlobeNewswire - Mon May 09, 3:17PM CDT
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) (the "Company" or "AmTrust" today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Ltd. ("GFMI" from Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE:GNW), for approximately $55 million in cash. As of December 31, 2015, GFMI's tangible book value was approximately $150 million. Based in the U.K., GFMI is a well-known organization in the European mortgage insurance market, currently providing products in the U.K., Finland, Italy and Germany.
AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07), GNW: 3.39 (-0.09)
Genworth Announces Completion Of European Mortgage Insurance Business Sale
PR Newswire - Mon May 09, 3:15PM CDT
Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE:GNW) announced that Genworth Mortgage Insurance Corporation (GMICO), a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of the company, has completed the sale of its European mortgage insurance business to AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Net proceeds of approximately $50 million will provide additional capital to GMICO. This transaction represents another action toward simplifying Genworth's businesses.
AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07), GNW: 3.39 (-0.09)
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividends on Preferred Stock
GlobeNewswire - Tue May 03, 12:45PM CDT
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) today announced that its Board of Directors approved a cash dividend per share on the following series of non-cumulative preferred stock:
AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Stock
GlobeNewswire - Tue May 03, 12:33PM CDT
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) today announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share. The dividend will be payable July 15, 2016 to stockholders of record on July 1, 2016.
AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
CORRECTING and REPLACING - AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2016 Operating Earnings Per Diluted Share(1)(2) of $0.77 and Net Income Per Diluted Share(2) of $0.56
GlobeNewswire - Tue May 03, 8:04AM CDT
Book Value Per Common Share of $14.35, Up 20% Since March 31, 2015
AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2016 Operating Earnings Per Diluted Share(1)(2) of $0.77 and Net Income Per Diluted Share(2) of $0.56
GlobeNewswire - Tue May 03, 6:00AM CDT
Book Value Per Common Share of $14.35, Up 20% Since March 31, 2015
AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Appoints Andrew Gibbs as Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of AmTrust International Insurance, Ltd.
GlobeNewswire - Thu Apr 28, 3:09PM CDT
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) ("AmTrust" or the "Company" today announced that Andrew Gibbs will join the Company as Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of AmTrust International Insurance, Ltd., a subsidiary of AmTrust. Mr. Gibbs was previously the Director of Insurance Supervision at the Bermuda Monetary Authority ("BMA". Effective September 6, 2016, he will assume responsibilities for AmTrust International Insurance, Ltd.'s operations in Bermuda and also serve as a senior executive, providing strategic advice, for the Company's European subsidiaries.
AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Announces the Passing of Founder and Chairman Michael Karfunkel
GlobeNewswire - Wed Apr 27, 10:55PM CDT
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) ("AmTrust" or the "Company" today is deeply saddened to announce the passing of the Company's founder and Chairman, Michael Karfunkel.
AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
Watch for Amtrust Financial Services to Potentially Rebound After Falling 3.90% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Apr 25, 3:52PM CDT
Amtrust Financial Services (NASDAQ:AFSI) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $24.51 to a high of $25.18. Yesterday, the shares fell 3.9%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $25.00 on volume of 1.0 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
A.M. Best Maintains Under Review Status of Republic Underwriters Insurance Company and Affiliates Following Acquisition by AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
BusinessWire - Tue Apr 19, 1:50PM CDT
A.M. Best has maintained the under review with positive implications status of the financial strength rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "a-"of Republic Underwriters Insurance Company (Dallas, TX) and its subsidiaries and controlled affiliates (collectively referred to as the Republic Group) following the acquisition of the companies by AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (AmTrust) [NASDAQ:AFSI]. See below for a detailed listing of the companies.
AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07), RGC: 19.92 (-0.20)
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Completes Purchase of Republic Companies, Inc.
GlobeNewswire - Mon Apr 18, 3:11PM CDT
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) (the "Company" or "AmTrust" today announced that it has completed the purchase of Republic Companies, Inc. and its affiliates ("Republic" from Delek Group Ltd. (TASE
LEKG), and Republic Insurance Holdings, LLC., for $233 million. The purchase price was a combination of $113 million in cash at closing, approximately $15 million of deferred payments to the sellers of the minority interests and a $105 million, four year, 5.75% annual interest note issued by AmTrust to Delek Group Ltd as well as cash payments to be made over five years.
AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. to Announce First Quarter Results on Tuesday, May 3, 2016
GlobeNewswire - Thu Apr 14, 3:00PM CDT
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI), announced today that it plans to release its first quarter 2016 results before the market opens on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. At 10:00 a.m. ET, CEO and President Barry Zyskind and CFO Ron Pipoly will review results and discuss business conditions via a conference call and webcast that may be accessed as follows:
AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
Amtrust Financial Services Has Returned 18.3% Since SmarTrend Recommendation (AFSI)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Apr 05, 1:44PM CDT
SmarTrend identified a Downtrend for Amtrust Financial Services (NASDAQ:AFSI) on November 11th, 2015 at $30.95. In approximately 5 months, Amtrust Financial Services has returned 18.31% as of today's recent price of $25.28.
AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. to Present at the William Blair Annual Growth Stock Conference on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 2:40 PM CT
GlobeNewswire - Wed Jun 01, 3:05PM CDT
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) ("the Company"
announced today that it will present at the William Blair Annual Growth Stock Conference to be held in Chicago on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Ronald Pipoly, AmTrust Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present at 3:40 PM ET/ 2:40 PM CT. AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. to Present at the Morgan Stanley Financials Conference on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 9:25 AM ET
GlobeNewswire - Wed Jun 01, 12:00PM CDT
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) ("the Company"
announced today that it will present at the Morgan Stanley Financials Conference to be held in New York City on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. Ronald Pipoly, AmTrust Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present at 9:25 AM ET. AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
AmTrust Financial Expands Base with Nationale Borg Buyout
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 01, 8:54AM CDT
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (AFSI) closed the acquisition of N.V, Nationale Borg-Maatschappij and its affiliates ("Nationale Borg"
from Egeria and HAL Investments. CINF: 70.50 (-0.24), AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07), NMIH: 5.91 (+0.02), MKL: 935.01 (-13.17)
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Announces Completion of Purchase of N.V. Nationale Borg-Maatschappij
GlobeNewswire - Tue May 31, 3:05PM CDT
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) (the "Company" or "AmTrust"
today announced that it has completed the purchase of N.V, Nationale Borg-Maatschappij and its affiliates ("Nationale Borg" from Egeria and HAL Investments for EUR161 million in cash. Nationale Borg is a 120 year old, Amsterdam-based international direct writer and reinsurer of surety and trade credit insurance in over 70 countries. In the past 12 months ending March 31, 2016, Nationale Borg generated premiums of EUR94 million. AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Acquires First Nationwide Title Agency, LLC
GlobeNewswire - Fri May 20, 8:15AM CDT
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) (the "Company" or "AmTrust"
today announced that it has completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares of First Nationwide Title Agency, LLC and its subsidiaries ("First Nationwide" for cash. First Nationwide and its majority shareholder, Steven Napolitano will be part of AmTrust Title, AmTrust's expanding title insurance operation. During 2015, First Nationwide generated approximately $50 million in premium, ranking it among the largest title insurance agencies in the New York metropolitan area. AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
A.M. Best Removes From Under Review and Upgrades Ratings of Republic Underwriters Insurance Company and Affiliates
BusinessWire - Fri May 13, 2:05PM CDT
A.M. Best has removed from under review with positive implications and upgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating (ICR) to "a" from "a-" of Republic Underwriters Insurance Company (RUIC) (Dallas, TX) and its subsidiaries and controlled affiliates (collectively referred to as Republic). The outlook assigned to each rating is stable. See below for a complete list of companies.
AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Board Approves Increase of $150.0 million to its Common Share Repurchase Program
GlobeNewswire - Wed May 11, 5:45PM CDT
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) ("the Company"
announced today that, in connection with the Company's amendment to its credit facility, the Company's Board of Directors approved the repurchase of an additional $150 million of the Company's outstanding common stock. This authorization augments the Company's existing stock repurchase authorization approved by the Company's Board of Directors in December 2013. The number, price, structure and timing of the repurchases, if any, will be at the Company's sole discretion and repurchases will be evaluated by the Company depending on market conditions, liquidity needs and other factors. Further, the purchases will be subject to applicable securities laws and regulations, including Rule 10b5-1 and Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Board of Directors may suspend, modify or terminate the repurchase program at any time without prior notice. Under this repurchase program, the Company is not obligated to repurchase any particular number of shares. AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Completes Purchase of Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Ltd.
GlobeNewswire - Mon May 09, 3:17PM CDT
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) (the "Company" or "AmTrust"
today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Ltd. ("GFMI" from Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE:GNW), for approximately $55 million in cash. As of December 31, 2015, GFMI's tangible book value was approximately $150 million. Based in the U.K., GFMI is a well-known organization in the European mortgage insurance market, currently providing products in the U.K., Finland, Italy and Germany. AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07), GNW: 3.39 (-0.09)
Genworth Announces Completion Of European Mortgage Insurance Business Sale
PR Newswire - Mon May 09, 3:15PM CDT
Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE:GNW) announced that Genworth Mortgage Insurance Corporation (GMICO), a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of the company, has completed the sale of its European mortgage insurance business to AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Net proceeds of approximately $50 million will provide additional capital to GMICO. This transaction represents another action toward simplifying Genworth's businesses.
AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07), GNW: 3.39 (-0.09)
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividends on Preferred Stock
GlobeNewswire - Tue May 03, 12:45PM CDT
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) today announced that its Board of Directors approved a cash dividend per share on the following series of non-cumulative preferred stock:
AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Stock
GlobeNewswire - Tue May 03, 12:33PM CDT
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) today announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share. The dividend will be payable July 15, 2016 to stockholders of record on July 1, 2016.
AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
CORRECTING and REPLACING - AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2016 Operating Earnings Per Diluted Share(1)(2) of $0.77 and Net Income Per Diluted Share(2) of $0.56
GlobeNewswire - Tue May 03, 8:04AM CDT
Book Value Per Common Share of $14.35, Up 20% Since March 31, 2015
AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2016 Operating Earnings Per Diluted Share(1)(2) of $0.77 and Net Income Per Diluted Share(2) of $0.56
GlobeNewswire - Tue May 03, 6:00AM CDT
Book Value Per Common Share of $14.35, Up 20% Since March 31, 2015
AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Appoints Andrew Gibbs as Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of AmTrust International Insurance, Ltd.
GlobeNewswire - Thu Apr 28, 3:09PM CDT
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) ("AmTrust" or the "Company"
today announced that Andrew Gibbs will join the Company as Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of AmTrust International Insurance, Ltd., a subsidiary of AmTrust. Mr. Gibbs was previously the Director of Insurance Supervision at the Bermuda Monetary Authority ("BMA". Effective September 6, 2016, he will assume responsibilities for AmTrust International Insurance, Ltd.'s operations in Bermuda and also serve as a senior executive, providing strategic advice, for the Company's European subsidiaries. AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Announces the Passing of Founder and Chairman Michael Karfunkel
GlobeNewswire - Wed Apr 27, 10:55PM CDT
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) ("AmTrust" or the "Company"
today is deeply saddened to announce the passing of the Company's founder and Chairman, Michael Karfunkel. AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
Watch for Amtrust Financial Services to Potentially Rebound After Falling 3.90% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Apr 25, 3:52PM CDT
Amtrust Financial Services (NASDAQ:AFSI) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $24.51 to a high of $25.18. Yesterday, the shares fell 3.9%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $25.00 on volume of 1.0 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
A.M. Best Maintains Under Review Status of Republic Underwriters Insurance Company and Affiliates Following Acquisition by AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
BusinessWire - Tue Apr 19, 1:50PM CDT
A.M. Best has maintained the under review with positive implications status of the financial strength rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "a-"of Republic Underwriters Insurance Company (Dallas, TX) and its subsidiaries and controlled affiliates (collectively referred to as the Republic Group) following the acquisition of the companies by AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (AmTrust) [NASDAQ:AFSI]. See below for a detailed listing of the companies.
AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07), RGC: 19.92 (-0.20)
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Completes Purchase of Republic Companies, Inc.
GlobeNewswire - Mon Apr 18, 3:11PM CDT
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI) (the "Company" or "AmTrust"
today announced that it has completed the purchase of Republic Companies, Inc. and its affiliates ("Republic" from Delek Group Ltd. (TASELEKG), and Republic Insurance Holdings, LLC., for $233 million. The purchase price was a combination of $113 million in cash at closing, approximately $15 million of deferred payments to the sellers of the minority interests and a $105 million, four year, 5.75% annual interest note issued by AmTrust to Delek Group Ltd as well as cash payments to be made over five years. AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. to Announce First Quarter Results on Tuesday, May 3, 2016
GlobeNewswire - Thu Apr 14, 3:00PM CDT
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFSI), announced today that it plans to release its first quarter 2016 results before the market opens on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. At 10:00 a.m. ET, CEO and President Barry Zyskind and CFO Ron Pipoly will review results and discuss business conditions via a conference call and webcast that may be accessed as follows:
AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
Amtrust Financial Services Has Returned 18.3% Since SmarTrend Recommendation (AFSI)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Apr 05, 1:44PM CDT
SmarTrend identified a Downtrend for Amtrust Financial Services (NASDAQ:AFSI) on November 11th, 2015 at $30.95. In approximately 5 months, Amtrust Financial Services has returned 18.31% as of today's recent price of $25.28.
AFSI: 26.22 (-0.07)
