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)  June 8, 2007
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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 8.01 Other Information

On June 8, 2007, AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. issued a press announcing that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $.025 per share of common stock, which represents a 25% increase in the quarterly dividend rate.  The dividend is payable on July 16, 2007 to shareholders of record as of July 2, 2007.

Item 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

Number     Description
99.1
Press Release

 
 
 
 

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 June 8, 2007  
   
 
/s/ Stephen Ungar
 
Stephen Ungar
Secretary