Pan African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards 2027 for African Journalists

Applications are open for the Pan African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards 2027, an annual initiative recognising outstanding journalism on insurance and reinsurance across Africa. Sponsored by Continental Reinsurance, the awards celebrate journalists whose reporting helps businesses, policymakers and the public better understand the role of insurance in managing risk, supporting economic growth and building resilient communities.

The 2027 edition is the 12th edition of the awards programme, which has become an established platform for recognising excellence in African insurance journalism. It welcomes submissions from journalists working in print, online, broadcast and social media, with entries accepted in English, French and Arabic.

Winners will receive certificates, trophies and cash prizes. The overall winner will receive US$2,000, while category winners and runners up will also receive financial awards. An additional Dr. Femi Oyetunji Future Talent Award will recognise an emerging journalist.

About the Pan African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards

The Pan African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards are sponsored by Continental Reinsurance, a pan African reinsurance company. The programme recognises the contribution of journalists who report on the insurance and reinsurance industries and help audiences understand their importance to African economies and societies.

Insurance plays an important role in helping individuals, businesses and institutions manage financial risks. Reinsurance also supports the capacity of insurance companies to manage large or complex risks. However, these industries can be difficult for the general public to understand without accessible and informative reporting.

The awards seek to encourage journalism that makes these issues clearer and demonstrates how insurance can contribute to financial inclusion, economic resilience and sustainable development.

For the 2027 edition, journalists are encouraged to submit stories covering emerging trends, innovation, regulatory developments, financial inclusion, climate resilience, health insurance, digital transformation and other issues shaping the future of insurance in Africa.

Award Categories

The 2027 competition features six categories covering different media formats and languages.

1. Best Re/Insurance Broadcast Entry in English

This category recognises outstanding English language reporting produced for radio or television. Entries should demonstrate strong reporting and help audiences understand relevant insurance and reinsurance issues.

2. Best Re/Insurance Print Entry in English

This category is for English language articles published in newspapers, magazines and other print publications. Journalists can submit work that explains important developments in the insurance industry and their implications for African communities.

3. Best Re/Insurance Online Entry in English

This category recognises digital journalism published through online news platforms and other eligible digital publications.

4. Best Re/Insurance Social Media Entry in English

The social media category recognises digital creators and journalists who use social platforms to make insurance stories more accessible, engaging and understandable.

5. Best Re/Insurance Arabic Entry

This category recognises eligible Arabic language reporting on insurance and reinsurance. Submissions may be produced in print, broadcast, online or social media formats.

6. Best Re/Insurance French Entry

This category recognises French language journalism across print, broadcast and online formats.

Applicants should select the category that best matches the format and language of their submitted work.

Awards and Cash Prizes

Winners will receive formal recognition through certificates and trophies, alongside cash prizes.

The published prize structure is:

• Overall Winner: US$2,000
• Category Winners: US$1,500 each
• First Runners Up: US$1,000 each
• Second Runners Up: US$500 each
• Dr. Femi Oyetunji Future Talent Award: US$1,500

The Dr. Femi Oyetunji Future Talent Award recognises an emerging journalist with strong potential in the field. Unlike the other categories, this award is selected directly by the judges and is not open for separate entries.

The awards also provide professional recognition and visibility for journalists whose work contributes to stronger public understanding of the insurance and reinsurance sectors.

Who Can Apply?

The awards are open to journalists reporting on insurance and reinsurance from across Africa.

Eligible applicants include journalists working in:

• Print media, including newspapers and magazines.
• Online media and digital publications.
• Broadcast media, including radio and television.
• Social media platforms.

Application Requirements

Applicants should prepare the published or broadcast work they wish to enter and provide the required personal and professional information.

The official awards page asks applicants to include:

• Full name.
• Name of media organisation.
• Date the work was published or broadcast.
• A brief professional profile of between 50 and 100 words, including relevant experience.
• A photograph.

How to Apply

Interested journalists can submit their work through the official Continental Reinsurance awards website.

1. Select your work: Identify a published article, broadcast report or social media entry about insurance or reinsurance that demonstrates strong journalistic quality.
2. Check the publication date: Confirm that the work was published or broadcast between 1 February 2026 and 31 January 2027.
3. Choose an award category: Select the appropriate category based on the language and format of your work.
4. Prepare your personal information: Gather your full name, media organisation, publication or broadcast date, professional profile of 50 to 100 words and photograph.
5. Visit the official awards page: Open the Continental Reinsurance Journalism Awards website and select the submission link for your chosen category.
6. Complete the submission: Provide the requested information and upload or link to your journalistic work as instructed by the online form.
7. Review and submit: Check that all details are accurate, that your work meets the eligibility period and that the correct category has been selected. Submit before the deadline.