The company said Karkowsky will continue to also serve in the role of chief financial officer of AmTrust, until his successor joins the company in the first quarter of 2020.

Karkowsky joined the company in March 2011, serving as executive vice president, Strategic Development and Mergers & Acquisitions, and has been AmTrust’s CFO since June 2017. Previously, Karkowsky worked in various finance and strategy roles in the private equity and insurance industries, including as vice president, Mergers & Acquisitions Insurance Group, at American International Group. Karkowsky began his career as a corporate associate at the law firm of Katten Muchin Rosenman.

In his new role, Karkowsky will focus on leading the entire organization and further developing relationships with agents, brokers, partners and clients.

AmTrust offers specialty property/casualty insurance products, including workers’ compensation, business owner’s policy, general liability and extended service and warranty coverage.