NEW YORK CITY—The merger, which will result in at least one staff change, is expected to enhance AmTrust's fee and underwriting revenue.

IRVINE, CA—Fifteen-year industry veteran will become a shareholder, and serve as SVP of the Irvine office.

NEW YORK CITY—RICS, the American Society of Appraisers and the American Institution of Certified Public Accountants have collaborated on devising a professional qualification for fair value assessments, in response to a call from the Securities and Exchange Commission.