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AmTrust Financial Securities Settlement
Court case: In re AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Securities Litigation, Civil Action No. 1:17-cv-01545-LAK
If you bought AmTrust common stock in 2015 or AmTrust Series F preferred stock in 2016 and lost money, you may be able to share in a $19 million settlement fund.
You may be eligible if you purchased AmTrust common stock issued in or traceable to AmTrust's $320,000,000 public offering conducted on or about November 11, 2015, and/or AmTrust 6.95% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series F, issued in or traceable to its $287,500,000 public offering conducted on or about September 27, 2016, and were damaged thereby. Payout: $19 million cash settlement fund; individual recovery amounts are not fixed per share and will be calculated on a pro rata basis once claims are processed. Proof of purchase is required to file. Claim deadline: October 7, 2026. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on July 6, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
You may be eligible if you purchased AmTrust common stock traceable to its November 2015 public offering, or AmTrust 6.95% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series F, traceable to its September 2016 public offering, and were financially harmed.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
You may be eligible if you purchased AmTrust common stock issued in or traceable to AmTrust's $320,000,000 public offering conducted on or about November 11, 2015, and/or AmTrust 6.95% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series F, issued in or traceable to its $287,500,000 public offering conducted on or about September 27, 2016, and were damaged thereby.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Yes.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
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- The dates and deadlines on the site are subject to change, so re-check before filing.
- Questions go to Lead Counsel or the Claims Administrator, not the court.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
File directly with Verita via the official claim form before October 7, 2026.
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1Pull your brokerage records for the AmTrust purchases and sales in the class period.
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2Submit the Proof of Claim form so it is postmarked or submitted by the deadline.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open You are here
- Court approval
- Payments sent
- Distribution complete
Claims are still being accepted. Class-action payouts typically begin only after the claim deadline, final court approval, and any appeals.
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Common questions
Is the AmTrust Financial Securities settlement legitimate?
Yes — the AmTrust Financial Securities settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Verita. File only through the official settlement website (www.amtrustsecuritieslitigation.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on July 6, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
You may be eligible if you purchased AmTrust common stock issued in or traceable to AmTrust's $320,000,000 public offering conducted on or about November 11, 2015, and/or AmTrust 6.95% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series F, issued in or traceable to its $287,500,000 public offering conducted on or about September 27, 2016, and were damaged thereby.
How much can I get from the AmTrust Financial Securities settlement?
$19 million cash settlement fund; individual recovery amounts are not fixed per share and will be calculated on a pro rata basis once claims are processed. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is October 7, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Yes. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
When will AmTrust Financial Securities Settlement pay out?
No payment stage is reported for this record yet. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official AmTrust Financial Securities Settlement claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, Verita. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
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Disclaimer
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