The Continental Reinsurance Plc Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards 2027 are now open for entries. The deadline is 31 January 2027. This contest recognises excellence in reporting on insurance, reinsurance, risk, and resilience across Africa.
Journalists working in print, online, broadcast, and social media can apply. In addition, entries may be submitted in English, French, or Arabic.
Key Details:
Application Deadline: 31st January 2027
Eligible Countries: All African countries
Contest Type: Journalism awards contest
About the Contest
Continental Reinsurance Plc is inviting entries for its 2027 Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards. The awards focus on journalism that covers insurance, reinsurance, risk, and resilience in Africa.
According to the provided information, the contest accepts work from across the continent. Moreover, eligible entries can come from print, online, broadcast, and social media platforms.
The awards ceremony is scheduled for April 2027. However, the venue has not yet been announced.
Participation Instructions
- Submission can be either a published entry – print, online or broadcast (radio/television clip) in English, French or Arabic.
- Only one entry 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 for Award Recipients
- 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 cost of travel and hotel accommodation will be borne by Continental Re.
- 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.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should prepare and submit the required entry materials within the application window. Before you apply, make sure your submission includes all requested details.
- Entry (published article, broadcast piece, online piece, or social media entry)
- Name of entrant
- Media organisation
- Publishing or broadcasting date
- Brief profile of 50–100 words with details on experience
- Photo
You can submit your entry through the application page provided by the organiser. For complete rules, submission guidance, and updates, check the official contest page.
👉 Visit the official contest page for details
