FGI Worldwide, a provider within the commercial finance industry, hired Greg McBride as director of FGI Risk. Based out of the Chicago office, McBride will focus on originating new business opportunities for FGI’s credit insurance brokerage and risk advisory division by developing relationships throughout the Midwest.

“We are thrilled to welcome Greg to FGI,” Sami Altaher, president of FGI, said. “His knowledge, experience and perspective are valuable to our team and will be assets to our clients as they implement credit insurance as part of their risk mitigation strategies.”

McBride will join Tessa Payne and Kasey Fagan, FGI Finance team members in the Midwest, in supporting enterprises with tailored solutions for growth.

“It is exciting to embark on this new journey as a part of the FGI team,” McBride said. “I look forward to helping FGI continue its growth and to further establish our position as an industry leader.”

McBride has more than 25 years of professional sales experience, including eight years with Allianz/Euler Hermes, most recently as regional vice president of the Midwest.