BUSINESS, financial and media journalists across Africa are invited to submit their work for the 12th edition of the Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards, organised by Continental Reinsurance.
The annual awards recognise outstanding journalism that improves public understanding of insurance and reinsurance and highlights their contributions to economic resilience, financial inclusion and sustainable development across Africa.
The awards are open to journalists from English, French and Arabic-speaking African countries, working in print, broadcast, online and social media platforms.
The 2027 awards feature six categories: Best Re/Insurance Broadcast Entry (English); Best Re/Insurance Print Entry (English); and Best Re/Insurance Online Entry (English)
Others are Best Re/Insurance Social Media Entry (English); Best Re/Insurance Entry – Broadcast, Print, Online and Social Media (French); and Best Re/Insurance Entry – Broadcast, Print, Online and Social Media (Arabic)
Entries must be published or broadcast between February 1, 2026, and January 31, 2027.
Journalists are encouraged to submit stories covering insurance, risk management, financial inclusion, climate resilience, health insurance, regulatory developments, digital transformation and emerging trends shaping Africa’s insurance industry.
Winners will also receive certificates and trophies in recognition of their contributions to insurance and reinsurance journalism.
Award recipients will be invited to the awards ceremony in April 2027. Continental Reinsurance will cover their travel and hotel accommodation, subject to applicable restrictions.
Interested journalists should submit their entries through the official Continental Reinsurance awards portal.
Application deadline is January 31, 2027. Interested applicants can apply here.
Blessing Otoibhi is a Multimedia Journalist and Anchor host for the News in 60 seconds at The International Center For Investigative Reporting. You can shoot her a mail via Botoibhi@icirnigeria.org or connect on Twitter @B_otoibhi