LOGIN Management | Meet The Leaders AmTrust has earned a reputation as an innovative, technology-driven provider of insurance products. Now learn about the individuals who help lead the company's success. Barry Zyskind Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Prior to being named one of Forbes’ 20 most successful CEOs under 40 in 2012, Barry Zyskind graduated from the New York University – Leonard N. Stern School of Business. He then started the first leg of his career as an investment banker at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC in New York. From there, Mr. Zyskind was involved in the founding of AmTrust Financial, at which he held multiple senior management positions, and where today he serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer. He also stands as the Officer and Director of many of AmTrust’s wholly-owned subsidiaries. Mr. Zyskind most notably serves as the non-executive Chairman of the Board of the insurance... READ MORE Adam Karkowsky President Adam Karkowsky joined the Company in March 2011 and became President in December 2019. He has been a member of the Board of Directors of AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. since January 2019. Prior to his current role, Mr. Karkowsky held the position of Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Strategic Development and Mergers & Acquisitions. He also serves as an officer and director of several AmTrust subsidiaries. Mr. Karkowsky has served in various finance and strategy roles in the private equity and insurance industries, including Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions Insurance Group at AIG. He began his career as a corporate associate at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP following his graduation from Georgetown University Law Center in 1999. Chaya Cooperberg EVP, Chief People and Communications Officer Chaya M. Cooperberg, EVP, Chief People and Communications Officer, joined the company in July 2016. She oversees the company’s people, corporate communications, and marketing ... READ MORE Peter Dewey EVP, Head of International Peter Dewey, EVP and Head of International, joined the Company in 2003. He began his career at the Company serving in various underwriting roles with increasing responsibilit ... READ MORE Jeff Fenster EVP, Head of North American Specialty Risk Jeff Fenster, EVP and Head of North American Specialty Risk, joined the Company in 2014. Prior to joining the company, he was Executive Director of the New York Workers’ Comp ... READ MORE Chris Foy EVP, Head of North American Commercial P&C Christopher Foy, Head of North American P&C, joined the Company in June 2016 as President of AmTrust Underwriters Inc., a Company subsidiary, overseeing the Company’s Special ... READ MORE Ariel Gorelik EVP, Global Technology and Operations Ariel Gorelik, EVP, Global Technology and Operations, joined the Company in 2014 as Senior Vice President AmTrust North America operations, and in January 2016 was promoted t ... READ MORE Todd Jaeger EVP, Chief Investment Officer Todd A. Jaeger joined AmTrust in 2015 and is Chief Investment Officer responsible for the firm's overall investment portfolio strategy and portfolio risk management. He was p ... READ MORE Andrew Morgan EVP, Chief Claims Officer Andrew Morgan, Chief Claims Officer, joined the company in August 2017 to oversee claims for AmTrust’s operations in North America. Prior to joining AmTrust, he held a number ... READ MORE Daniel Pacicco EVP, Chief Financial Officer Daniel Pacicco, EVP and Chief Financial Officer, joined the Company in March 2020, overseeing the finance and accounting functions. Prior to joining AmTrust, Mr. Pacicco serv ... READ MORE David H. Saks EVP, Chief Legal Officer David H. Saks, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, joined the Company in May 2009. From April 1999 to May 2009, Mr. Saks held a number of positions at American ... READ MORE Home > About Us SMALL COMMERCIAL Businessowners Policy Workers' Compensation Commercial Package Cyber Insurance EPLI General Liability Commercial Property DIVISIONS AmTrust EXEC AmTrust International AmTrust Title Excess & Surplus Specialty Programs Specialty Risk AGENTS & POLICYHOLDERS Insurance Agents Small Business Owners INDUSTRIES Transportation Financial Institutions Nonprofit Restaurants RESOURCES Agent Marketing Library PolicyWire Blog Resource Center SERVICES Payments Premium Audit VIP Program ABOUT AMTRUST About Us Contact Us Insurance Carriers Locations Management News Suppliers CAREERS Benefits Departments Hiring Process Life at AmTrust Search & Apply LEGAL Corporate Governance Form 8937 Legal Disclaimer Privacy Policy Customer Service 877-528-7878 Claims 888-239-3909 Payments 877-528-7878 AmTrust Financial | Copyright 2021