FGI Worldwide has hired Rick Perea as Director, FGI Risk. Based out of the Boca Raton office, Perea is responsible for originating new business opportunities for FGI’s credit insurance brokerage and risk advisory division by cultivating relationships throughout the Southeast marketplace.

“Rick’s depth of experience in finance, credit insurance, and technology solutions is valuable and unique,” said Sami Altaher, President. “His knowledge is an asset to FGI Risk’s focus on supporting businesses and their partnering lenders in maximizing the benefits of trade credit insurance. We are thrilled to expand our efforts in the Southeast with Rick’s talent and expertise.”

Perea will focus on originating transactions that ensure clients receive the coverage needed to protect their businesses by providing them with tailored solutions and the highest quality credit insurance products on the market.

“I am excited to be a part of the FGI team,” said Perea.  “It’s a privilege to offer unparalleled credit insurance solutions with cutting-edge technology and provide timely financial solutions to businesses.  I look forward to championing this message.”
 
Perea joins FGI from Allianz Trade where he was a Sr. Risk Management Consultant, providing businesses with trade credit insurance to help them mitigate risk and drive safe sales growth, in addition to managing his portfolio and the training of new sales agents. He holds a degree in Business Administration and Management from California State University, Fresno.