Builders, a leading commercial insurance company announced a contribution of 40,000 dollars to the National African-American Insurance Association (NAAIA) of Florida, US through the company’s newly established scholarship fund known as Built Strong. This contribution is going to be providing he in-state and merit-based Florida scholarships to the African American college students, who are having some strong leadership abilities and are demonstrating interest in the insurance and risk management careers.
With the new Built Strong Scholarship Fund, the company is hoping to inspire more black students for the purpose of pursuing the professional careers in the insurance and risk management through this contribution.
Antonio Barner, chief operating officer and senior vice president of strategy of Builders, is going to present the donation for scholarship. Todd Campbell, CEO and President of Builders said, they are very proud for partnering with the National African-American Insurance Association of Florida on the inaugural donation of the Built Strong Scholarship Fund.
He also said that, as being a medium-sized company with a legacy of excellence for 30-years, they are now committed to the diversification and inclusion in their organization and in the in insurance industry as well. This scholarship fund has just been a part of the work, which they are continuing to do with the Black/African American Community and the NAAIA.
Jerald Tillman, founder of NAAIA said, this contribution from Builders is going to be making a significant impact on the lives of the talented and deserving students that are pursuing their careers in the risk management and insurance.
