FGI Worldwide, a global company in the commercial finance industry, hired Sara Bell as director of FGI Risk. Based in Los Angeles, Bell will focus on developing relationships and new business opportunities on the West Coast for FGI’s credit insurance brokerage and risk advisory division.

“We are excited to have Sara join our growing team,” Sami Altaher, president of FGI Risk, said. “Her experience in trade credit insurance and finance will be instrumental to FGI Risk’s efforts as we continue our commitment to building best-in-class risk mitigation programs for businesses and lenders.”

Bell joins FGI team members in the region, Ronnie Bloom, managing director, FGI Finance, and Christabelle Calderon, associate director, FGI Risk, in helping clients meet their goals through financing, risk mitigation and data management.

“FGI Risk is an innovative leader in the trade credit insurance industry,” Bell said. “I am thrilled to join this talented and forward-thinking team in structuring strategic, tailored coverage solutions to empower business growth.”

Prior to joining FGI, Bell focused on minimizing corporate financial risks through B2B trade receivable protection and credit management solutions as a senior sales agent at Allianz Trade. She was previously a territory sales manager and vice president of treasury management electronic receivables at Wells Fargo Bank.