Wilton Re Supports Several Bermuda Charities
Wilton Reinsurance Bermuda Limited reaffirmed its commitment to local causes through its employee-directed giving program, supporting a diverse range of Bermuda charities while also engaging in hands-on community service initiatives across the island.
A spokesperson said, “Wilton Reinsurance Bermuda Limited continues its commitment to supporting Bermuda charities through its employee-directed giving program. This approach empowers staff members to direct financial support to the causes they care about most. Beyond these financial contributions, Wilton Re demonstrates its community commitment through various volunteer initiatives and hands-on projects throughout the island, reinforcing the company’s comprehensive approach to corporate citizenship in Bermuda.”
“Our team remains fully committed to supporting Bermuda’s community through our employee-directed giving program,” said Sylvia Oliveira, CEO of Wilton Re Bermuda. “This approach allows us to honor what matters most to our staff. Beyond our financial contributions, our employees volunteer their time in the community – through mentoring, career fairs, food kitchens, school garden construction [with BEN], Bermuda Railway Trail maintenance, and various charity board roles.”
A spokesperson added, “Donations were made to the following Bermuda charities and groups, which encompass a broad range of mandates including education, the arts, health, sports, the environment, women’s services, and anti-crime:
- Women’s Resource Centre of Bermuda [WRC]
- Lady Cubitt Compassionate Association [LCCA]
- Knowledge Quest
- The Menuhin Foundation of Bermuda
- Crime Stoppers Bermuda
- Bermuda Foundation for Insurance Studies [BFIS]
- Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI]
- Bermuda Piano Festival
- West End Primary PTA
- Devonshire Colts Football Club
- Bermuda Education Network
- New Loyal Hill Playground
Juanae Crockwell, Executive Director of the Women’s Resource Centre offered heartfelt thanks to Wilton Re for their generosity and added, “Wilton Re’s contribution plays a vital role in supporting our operational costs, allowing us to continue offering critical services to women across Bermuda – including counselling, therapeutic programmes, community education, and advocacy.
“These services provide a lifeline for women on their journey to healing, recovery, and renewed purpose. We are truly grateful for their belief in our mission and for their commitment to standing with the women we serve. With their support, we move closer to our vision of a community where every woman has access to the resources, opportunities, and care she needs to live safely and fully.”
Marisa Nearon Howard, Executive Director of the LCCA said, “Wilton Re’s support means a lot, especially when so many organizations are competing for charitable funds.”
The Executive Team at Knowledge Quest also expressed their thanks to Wilton Re and said, “We are most grateful for Wilton Re’s investment in a positive future for those in need of the opportunity to earn relevant, respected college/university degrees. This year we received a record 160 applications, interviewed 70 students, and awarded 14 new scholarships for a total of 35 current 2024/25 KQ Scholarship Recipients. 100% of Wilton Re’s donation will be spent on scholarship funding for deserving students and a brighter future for Bermuda.”
BFIS added their appreciation, “We are delighted to receive this support which helps us to educate students intent on careers in the insurance industry. It goes without saying that none of these programmes would be possible without the wonderful support of our donors.”
Traci Burgess, CEO of BUEI, said, “We are grateful for Wilton Re’s commitment to local philanthropy and community outreach. Their support of BUEI is helping to develop future generations of ocean advocates and environmental stewards who will uphold BUEI’s vision where the ocean is widely understood, appreciated and protected.”
Brendan Kemp, CFO of Wilton Re said, “These charities, as individually selected by our Wilton Re Bermuda staff, are undertaking yeoman’s work during particularly challenging economic times for our community, and it is our honour to be able to offer them support in order to continue their vital work.”
