AmTrust Financial Services (AFSI) in Focus: Stock Moves 5.4% Higher

by Zacks Equity Research Published on November 29,2018

AmTrust Financial Services (AFSI) saw a big move last session, as its shares jumped more than 5% on the day, amid huge volumes.

• AFSI Quick QuoteAFSIPositive Net Change
• MCY Quick QuoteMCYNegative Net Change

AmTrust Financial (AFSI) Q3 Earnings Miss, Revenues Down Y/Y

by Zacks Equity Research Published on November 15,2018

AmTrust Financial's (AFSI) Q3 reflects lower operating revenues and increase in expenses weighing on the bottom line.

• RDN Quick QuoteRDNPositive Net Change
• MTG Quick QuoteMTGPositive Net Change
• CNO Quick QuoteCNONegative Net Change
• AFSI Quick QuoteAFSIPositive Net Change

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AmTrust's Ratings Downgraded by A.M. Best, Outlook Stable

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 04,2018

Rating giant A.M. Best downgrades the ratings for AmTrust Financial (AFSI) with the outlook remaining stable. The ratings denote the company's sturdy balance sheet and its sustained operating efficiency.

• PGR Quick QuotePGRNegative Net Change
• AFSI Quick QuoteAFSIPositive Net Change
• NAVG Quick QuoteNAVGPositive Net Change
• ARGO Quick QuoteARGONegative Net Change

AmTrust Shares Rise After Evergreen Parent Sweetens Bid

by Zacks Equity Research Published on June 08,2018

AmTrust Financial's (AFSI) new offer price of $14.75 per share in cash represents 9.3% increase over previous offer and 45% premium to the closing price on Jan 9, 2018.

• BRO Quick QuoteBRONegative Net Change
• AJG Quick QuoteAJGNegative Net Change
• AFSI Quick QuoteAFSIPositive Net Change

Fidelity to Buy Stewart Information in a Cash-Stock Deal

by Zacks Equity Research Published on March 20,2018

Fidelity National's (FNF) pending acquisition of Stewart Information Services is in line with the company's strategy to regulate multiple title insurance brands under one roof.

• XL Quick QuoteXLPositive Net Change
• STC Quick QuoteSTCPositive Net Change
• AFSI Quick QuoteAFSIPositive Net Change

Argo Group Expands Presence in Italy With Ariscom Buyout

by Zacks Equity Research Published on March 14,2018

Argo Group's (AGII) acquisition of Ariscom will help it expand footprint in continental Europe and leverage the company's proven digital solutions to enhance its value.

• AGO Quick QuoteAGONegative Net Change
• XL Quick QuoteXLPositive Net Change
• AFSI Quick QuoteAFSIPositive Net Change
• AGII Quick QuoteAGIIPositive Net Change

Arthur J. Gallagher Expands Canadian Operations With Buyout

by Zacks Equity Research Published on March 13,2018

Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG) continues to ramp up its inorganic growth profile with Palmer Atlantic buyout.

• BRO Quick QuoteBRONegative Net Change
• AJG Quick QuoteAJGNegative Net Change
• AFSI Quick QuoteAFSIPositive Net Change

Karfunkel-Zyskind Family to Buy AmTrust for $2.7B in Cash

by Zacks Equity Research Published on March 06,2018

AmTrust's (AFSI) transition into a private entity will likely deepen the company's focus on long-term growth plans rather than zeroing in on short-term results.

• BRO Quick QuoteBRONegative Net Change
• AGO Quick QuoteAGONegative Net Change
• AFSI Quick QuoteAFSIPositive Net Change

AmTrust Financial (AFSI) Soars: Stock Adds 9.2% in Session

by Zacks Equity Research Published on March 02,2018

AmTrust Financial (AFSI) saw a big move last session, as its shares jumped more than 9% on the day, amid huge volumes.

• AFSI Quick QuoteAFSIPositive Net Change
• AFG Quick QuoteAFGNegative Net Change

Why Earnings Season Could Be Great for AmTrust Financial (AFSI)

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 22,2018

AmTrust Financial is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity as of late, which is generally a precursor to an earnings beat.

• AFSI Quick QuoteAFSIPositive Net Change

Why Is AmTrust Financial (AFSI) Down 17.7% Since the Last Earnings Report?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 11,2017

AmTrust Financial (AFSI) reported earnings more than 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

• AFSI Quick QuoteAFSIPositive Net Change

AmTrust Financial's Exposure to Cat Loss Raises Concern

by Zacks Equity Research Published on November 21,2017

AmTrust Financial's (AFSI) exposure to cat loss along with rising expenses continues to bother the stock.

• RDN Quick QuoteRDNPositive Net Change
• PRU Quick QuotePRUNegative Net Change
• AFSI Quick QuoteAFSIPositive Net Change
• NMIH Quick QuoteNMIHNegative Net Change

Should You Get Rid of AmTrust Financial Services (AFSI) Now?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on November 16,2017

It seems to be a wise decision for investors to drop AmTrust Financial Services (AFSI) stock considering its negative estimate revision, price depreciation as well as unfavorable Zacks rank.

• AFSI Quick QuoteAFSIPositive Net Change
• NMIH Quick QuoteNMIHNegative Net Change

AmTrust Financial (AFSI) Loss Narrower Than Expected in Q3

by Zacks Equity Research Published on November 09,2017

Higher net catastrophe loss as well as rise in expenses hurt AmTrust Financial's (AFSI) results in Q3.

• RLI Quick QuoteRLINegative Net Change
• TRV Quick QuoteTRVNegative Net Change
• PGR Quick QuotePGRNegative Net Change
• AFSI Quick QuoteAFSIPositive Net Change

AmTrust to Transfer Majority of U.S.-Based Fee Businesses

by Zacks Equity Research Published on November 08,2017

AmTrust Financial's (AFSI) transfer of majority of its U.S.-based fee business stake to Madison Dearborn Partners might strengthen its balance sheet that in turn will support growth initiatives.

• CNA Quick QuoteCNANegative Net Change
• FAF Quick QuoteFAFNegative Net Change
• AFSI Quick QuoteAFSIPositive Net Change
• NMIH Quick QuoteNMIHNegative Net Change

AmTrust Financial (AFSI) Projects Q3 Cat Loss Estimates

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 06,2017

AmTrust Financial's (AFSI) third-quarter catastrophe loss estimates between $40 million and $65 million are likely to hurt the insurer's underwriting profitability.

• CB Quick QuoteCBNegative Net Change
• AFSI Quick QuoteAFSIPositive Net Change
• HCI Quick QuoteHCINegative Net Change

AmTrust (AFSI) to Sell Policy Management System for $200M

by Zacks Equity Research Published on September 15,2017

AmTrust's (AFSI) decision to sell its policy management system to National General holds promise to improve the overall performance of the P&C insurer.

• CNO Quick QuoteCNONegative Net Change
• FFG Quick QuoteFFGPositive Net Change
• AFSI Quick QuoteAFSIPositive Net Change
• NGHC Quick QuoteNGHCPositive Net Change

Implied Volatility Surging for AmTrust Financial Services (AFSI) Stock Options

by Zacks Equity Research Published on September 11,2017

Investors in AmTrust Financial Services (AFSI) need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately.

• AFSI Quick QuoteAFSIPositive Net Change

What Makes AmTrust Financial (AFSI) a Strong Sell?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on August 17,2017

AmTrust Financial (AFSI) has witnessed a significant price decline in the past four weeks, and is seeing negative earnings estimate revisions as well.

• MKL Quick QuoteMKLNegative Net Change
• AFSI Quick QuoteAFSIPositive Net Change

AmTrust Financial (AFSI) Q2 Earnings Miss, Revenues Beat

by Zacks Equity Research Published on August 09,2017

AmTrust Financial (AFSI) Q2 earnings miss estimates despite higher premiums. Catastrophe losses play spoilsport.

• RLI Quick QuoteRLINegative Net Change
• TRV Quick QuoteTRVNegative Net Change
• PGR Quick QuotePGRNegative Net Change
• AFSI Quick QuoteAFSIPositive Net Change

Insurance Stocks Q2 Earnings Due on Aug 8: AFSI, PRI, STFC

by Zacks Equity Research Published on August 07,2017

Core business growth, higher premiums and an improving rate environment are likely to benefit the insurers. However, volatile underwriting due to catastrophe losses is a headwind.

• PRI Quick QuotePRINegative Net Change
• AFSI Quick QuoteAFSIPositive Net Change
• STFC Quick QuoteSTFCPositive Net Change

Bear of the Day: Federated National Holding (FNHC)

by Brian Bolan Published on July 25,2017

This stock has held a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) for the longest of any current stock. Another P&C stock has also held the same Rank for a long time as well.

• AFSI Quick QuoteAFSIPositive Net Change
• FNHC Quick QuoteFNHCPositive Net Change

AmTrust Financial Services (AFSI) Up 3.7% Since Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on June 13,2017

AmTrust Financial Services (AFSI) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

• AFSI Quick QuoteAFSIPositive Net Change

Options Traders Expect Huge Moves in AmTrust Financial (AFSI) Stock

by Zacks Equity Research Published on May 22,2017

Investors in AmTrust Financial (AFSI) need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately.

• AFSI Quick QuoteAFSIPositive Net Change

Falling Earnings Estimates Signal Weakness Ahead for AmTrust Financial Services (AFSI)

by Zacks Equity Research Published on May 15,2017

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (AFSI) has witnessed a significant price decline in the past four weeks and it has seen negative earnings estimate revisions for the current quarter and the current year.

• AFSI Quick QuoteAFSIPositive Net Change