EGI Financial Holdings Inc. announced the appointment of Alvin Sharma as Chief Financial Officer of the company, effective September 24, 2012. Mr. Sharma brings extensive international and Canadian insurance financial experience to the company through his previous roles at RBC Capital Markets, American Life Insurance Company (ALICO) and Sun Life Financial. He has deep expertise in the areas of investor relations, regulatory and rating agency management, capital markets, investments, mergers & acquisitions, capital management and insurance accounting.