FGI Worldwide hired Paul Bower as director of FGI Technology. Based in London, Bower will be responsible for expanding FGI’s proprietary credit insurance monitoring software, T.R.U.S.T, throughout the UK and Europe. Prior to joining FGI, Bower was the global commercial director at Lendscape.

“Paul joining FGI, and specifically as part of the UK team, is an exciting advancement for FGI T.R.U.S.T.” Sami Altaher, president of FGI Worldwide, said. “His impressive expertise as a lender and technology supplier will be valuable as we introduce T.R.U.S.T. to new markets and continue our growth as the leading provider of credit insurance monitoring technology. We are thrilled to have Paul on the FGI team.”

Bower has more than 25 years of experience in asset-based lending and commercial finance across Europe and Australia. In his new role, he will be responsible for business development activity around T.R.U.S.T. to support policy holders, brokers, banks and financial institutions in monitoring and optimizing their credit insurance policies.

“I am really pleased to have joined FGI,” Bower said. “FGI is a special business with a unique perspective on asset-based lending, credit insurance and technology born of first-hand practical experience. Their expertise and creativity in the business is second to none. I look forward to getting out into the market to share what we do and how our solutions can help lenders overcome real challenges.”