About the opportunity
Sponsored by Continental Reinsurance, the Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards recognise the outstanding work of journalists reporting on insurance and reinsurance from across the African continent. The awards honour journalists who are shaping conversations around insurance and risk, with categories spanning print, online, broadcast, social media, and specific language groups including English, French, and Arabic. An international judging panel of industry experts and journalism academics evaluates submissions based on quality of information and contribution to public understanding of the benefits of insurance.
Funding and benefits
- Recognition through Africa's leading platform celebrating excellence in insurance, risk, and resilience reporting
- Visibility across multiple media categories including print, online, broadcast, and social media entries
- Evaluation by an international judging panel comprising industry experts and communications academics
Who can apply?
- Open to journalists reporting on insurance and reinsurance from across the African continent
- Entries accepted from print, online, broadcast, and social media journalists
- Published work must be in English, French, or Arabic
Required documents
- Name
- Media organisation
- Publishing or broadcasting date
- Brief profile and details on experience (50 to 100 words)
- Photo
When to apply
- Submissions open on 29th October 2026
- Submission deadline is 31st January 2027
- Awards Ceremony takes place in April 2027
How to apply
- Prepare personal details, media organisation information, publishing date, biography, and photograph
- Submit entry through the online submission portal on the official Continental Reinsurance website
Additional information
- New from 2026 is the Best Re/Insurance Social Media Entry category recognising digital creators using social platforms to make insurance stories more accessible and engaging.
- Categories for the 2027 awards include Best Re/Insurance Arabic Entry, Best Re/Insurance Broadcast Entry, Best Re/Insurance Social Media Entry, Best Re/Insurance Print Entry (English), Best Re/Insurance Online Entry (English), and Best Re/Insurance French Entry (Print, Broadcast, or Online).
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Journalists and digital content creators actively covering insurance, risk management, and financial resilience across Africa
- Writers and broadcasters producing work in English, French, or Arabic
- Media professionals seeking international recognition from an expert jury of industry leaders and academics
What should you think carefully about?
- Entries must strictly align with the designated categories and language requirements
- Submissions must be finalized and uploaded well before the January deadline
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This competition offers an excellent platform to elevate the profile of specialized financial reporting, enhance public understanding of risk mitigation, and gain pan-African recognition for journalistic excellence.
Our take
Journalists and digital creators reporting on the African insurance and reinsurance sector should seriously consider submitting their work before the January 2027 deadline.
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