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Roya Palmer

Vice President, Claim Legal at AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.

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Overview

Roya Palmer holds the position of Vice President, Claim Legal at AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.[1] Palmer is a legal executive with experience leading teams through operational transition and using technology and analytics to assess and improve process efficiency, with extensive litigation experience in strategic planning and litigation management initiatives.[2] Palmer's career includes roles as Associate Vice President of Resolution Operations and Litigation Management at United Educators from November 2022 to September 2025[4] and multiple positions at CNA Insurance spanning from March 1995 to March 2022, including Assistant Vice President roles in Legal Services and Claim Legal, and earlier work as Managing Trial Attorney and Trial Attorney.[5][6][7][8] Palmer holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Richmond School of Law, earned between 1990 and 1993[9] and a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from the University of Virginia, completed between 1986 and 1990.[10]

Profile introduction
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Legal Executive with experience leading teams through operational transition and using technology and analytics to assess and improve process efficiency. Extensive litigation experience known for enhancing ability to drive strategic planning and implement litigation management initiatives to deliver value. Recognized for ability to collaborate with key stakeholders to execute and sustain change.

Career history

  1. Vice President, Claim LegalSep 2025 to presentAmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
  2. Associate Vice President of Resolution Operations and Litigation ManagementNov 2022 to Sep 2025United Educators
  3. Assistant Vice President, Legal ServicesJun 2016 to Mar 2022CNA Insurance
  4. Assistant Vice President, Claim LegalOct 2012 to Jun 2016CNA Insurance
  5. Managing Trial Attorney1998 to Oct 2012CNA Insurance
  6. Trial AttorneyMar 1995 to 1998CNA Insurance

Education

  1. Doctor of Law (JD)1990 - 1993University of Richmond School of Law
  2. Bachelor's degree, Philosophy1986 - 1990University of Virginia

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