Fortitude Re has donated $100,000 to an educational charity focused on students’ skills and teacher development.

The reinsurer said it is reaffirming its commitment to education and literacy by selecting the Bermuda Education Network as the beneficiary of its charitable donation for the second time.

Amanda Stewart, the head of employee experience at Fortitude Re and newly appointed BEN board member, said: “Supporting education is an investment in the future of both our community and our company.

“By actively supporting our local students, we can help shape the next generation of talent, fostering a well-educated workforce that will drive innovation and growth in Bermuda.”

As a Fortitude Re community partner, BEN has received $100,000 from the company to support programmes the non-profit organisation provides to students and teachers in the community.

In addition to the funding, Fortitude Re employees volunteer as story readers at the BEN Book Club, a monthly event for young children and their families.

Anna Masters, of Fortitude Re, said: “This significant donation in Bermuda highlights our vision to support local causes where we live and work.

“Fortitude Re recognises the profound difference that additional literacy programmes can make, not only for those who are struggling with reading but for children at every stage.”

Becky Ausenda, the founder of BEN, said the donation will help the organisation to expand its reach and provide crucial reading support to children who need it most.

She added: “Fortitude Re’s remarkable contribution this year is a game changer for our literacy programmes.

“We are truly grateful for their financial support and for Amanda’s leadership as a board member.

“Her contributions will be instrumental in building our human resources strategy and sustaining donor relationships.”

Ms Stewart said: “BEN’s reading programmes and their vision of a professional learning community that can collaborate and share expertise, ultimately helping more children, was a mission our employees wanted to support.

“I am excited to have the opportunity to get more involved and share what I learn about BEN’s mission with others in our industry.”