About this opportunity
Continental Reinsurance Plc has opened entries for the 12th edition of the Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards (2027), Africa's leading platform celebrating excellence in insurance, risk and resilience reporting. The awards honour journalists shaping conversations around insurance and reinsurance across the continent.
Print, online, broadcast and social media journalists whose work was published or broadcast between 1 February 2026 and 31 January 2027 can enter in English, French or Arabic. New for this cycle is the Best Re/Insurance Social Media Entry category, recognising digital creators who make insurance stories more accessible and engaging.
An independent panel of judges from the media, business and insurance sectors evaluates every submission. Winners receive certificates, trophies and cash prizes and are celebrated at the awards ceremony in April 2027, while the Dr. Femi Oyetunji Future Talent Award spotlights one emerging journalist chosen by the panel.
What you receive
- Overall Winner prize of USD 2,000
- Category winners receive USD 1,500 each
- First runners up receive USD 1,000 each and second runners up USD 500 each
- Femi Oyetunji Future Talent Award of USD 1,500 for an emerging journalist
- Certificates and trophies for outstanding reporting
- Complimentary invitation to the awards ceremony, with travel and hotel costs borne by Continental Re
Who can apply
- Entrants must be journalists based in any African country
- Work must have been published or broadcast between 1 February 2026 and 31 January 2027
- Entries accepted in English, French or Arabic
- Print, online, broadcast (radio or television) and social media work all qualify
- The review period is the 12 months leading up to the submission deadline
Who should not apply
- Only one entry can be entered for each category
- The Femi Oyetunji Future Talent Award is selected by the judges and is not open for entry
Documents to prepare
- Personal information completed in the submission form
- Submission details including category, language and publication information
- Your published entry files, or a WeTransfer link for larger broadcast media
- Passport photograph
How to apply
- Read the detailed submission guidelines and entry requirements on the Continental Re Awards page
- Open the 2027 submissions form on the Continental Reinsurance website
- Work through the welcome, personal info and submission info steps of the form
- Upload your entry files or attach a WeTransfer link, along with your passport photograph
- Accept the data privacy statement and submit before the deadline of 31 January 2027
Selection process
- An independent panel of judges from the media, business and insurance sectors evaluates all submissions against the set criteria
- Winners are recognised at the awards ceremony held alongside an industry event in April 2027, venue to be announced
Sources and verification
Related opportunities
- IJP Southern African Journalists' Fellowship Programme 2027
A two month work exchange in Germany for up to five young journalists from Southern Africa, with a fixed bursary of EUR 3,500, offered through the Horst Köhler named programme of the International Journalists’ Programmes.
Questions applicants ask
Who can enter?
Journalists based in any African country whose insurance or reinsurance work was published within the 12 month review period before the deadline.
Which languages qualify?
English, French and Arabic entries are accepted across the broadcast, print, online and social media categories.
Can I submit more than one entry per category?
No, only one entry can be entered for each category.
Who covers travel to the ceremony?
Award recipients receive a complimentary invitation and Continental Re bears the cost of travel and hotel accommodation.
Who handles data questions?
The awards team on Journalismawards@continental-re.com.
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