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AmTrust International Specialty bolsters Claims unit

9th December 2019 - Author: Luke Gallin -

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AmTrust International has named Tom Maloney as Head of Claims for AmTrust International Specialty and Chief Claims Officer for AmTrust Europe Limited, based in London and reporting to Angel Mas, Specialty Business Unit Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AmTrust Europe Limited.

amtrustAmTrust International is the UK and International division of AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.

In his new role, Maloney will also serve as a member of the International Specialty Executive team.

Maloney joined the firm in 2016 and has played an important role in the development of the company’s Group Claims Technical and Operation Framework, which successfully integrated the Lloyd’s and company claims platform. He brings more than two decades of insurance industry experience to the role, and prior to AmTrust, held roles with CNA Hardy and Aon.

AmTrust International has also revealed that Michael Walsh has joined from the Corporation of Lloyd’s as Delegated Claims Manager for AmTrust International Specialty. He is expected to join the firm in the first-quarter of 2020 and will report to Maloney.

Mas commented: “Tom’s appointment reflects the talent and depth of expertise that we’re able to draw on within AmTrust International. In his time here, he has played a fundamental role in shaping our claims management strategy and has implemented many of the initiatives that have helped us establish a claims function widely recognised as one of the best in the specialty insurance industry.

“His appointment forms a crucial part of our strategic development. Tom will be responsible for creating a claims centre of excellence, with focus on strong technical expertise and driving a customer centric culture.

“Michael brings with him a strong operational and claims background and comes with a wealth of experience within delegated claims. We are looking forward to him joining the team and continuing to drive AmTrust International Specialty Claims forward.”