Call for Entries: 10th Pan African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards

The longest-running award program dedicated to excellence in re/insurance journalism across Africa is now open for entries. These prestigious awards celebrate the critical efforts of journalists who highlight key issues and developments in the insurance industry across the continent.

Award Categories

• Entries will be accepted in the following categories:
  • English Print
  • English Broadcast
  • English Online
  • French (Print/Broadcast/Online)
  • Arabic (Print/Broadcast/Online)

Benefits

• This year’s edition marks a decade of honoring journalistic excellence, cementing its place as the premier platform recognizing talent in the industry. By participating, journalists have the opportunity to:
  • Gain Pan-African recognition.
  • Win attractive cash prizes.
  • Showcase their work to a wider audience across diverse platforms.
  • Overall winners will network in-person with leaders in the re/insurance sector at the awards ceremony.

Funding Information

• Winners will receive certificates, cash prizes, trophies, and recognition for their exceptional work in bringing critical insurance-related issues to the forefront.
• The cost of travel and hotel accommodation will be borne by Continental Re.

Eligibility Criteria

• The awards are open to print, online and broadcast journalists from across Africa who have published articles or features related to insurance and reinsurance in English, French, and Arabic languages.
• Only one article can be entered for each category.
• Entrants must be journalists based in any African country.
• The review period of the entries is 12 months leading up to the submission deadline date.

Guidelines

• Award recipients are recognised at the Awards Ceremony to be held alongside an industry event and will receive a complimentary invitation to the event (health and government restrictions permitting).
• The names and photos of the award recipients and the awards that they have won will be published in Continental Re’s literature and online channels to celebrate the achievements of the award winners.
• Recipients may use their award titles for their own professional development.
• Entries should focus on any insurance or reinsurance topic, with preference given to pieces that provide in-depth analysis, uncover new trends, or explore innovative solutions in the industry.

For more information, visit Continental Reinsurance.