NationalGeneral Holdings Corp. announced the death of Michael Karfunkel,founder, chairman and CEO, on April 27.

The company's board has appointed President Barry Karfunkel toserve as CEO. Barry Karfunkel has been part of the management team sinceNational General's founding, according to a news release.

In a separate news release, alsoannounced Michael Karfunkel's death. He co-founded AmTrust with his brother,George Karfunkel, and had served as the company's chairman.