Enter the Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards 2027 - the 12th edition of Africa’s leading platform celebrating excellence in insurance, risk, and resilience reporting, sponsored by Continental Reinsurance.
The Awards honour journalists and digital creators whose work improves public understanding of (re)insurance across Africa. Entries are welcome in English, French, or Arabic across print, online, broadcast, and social media.
Submissions open: 29 October 2026. Deadline: 31 January 2027. Awards Ceremony: April 2027 (venue TBA). This Opportunity Station guide is original copy based on official Continental Re materials. It is not a reprint of any third-party blog.
Quick Facts - Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards 2027
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Awards | 12th Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards (Continental Reinsurance) |
| Host Landmark | Lekki - Ikoyi Link Bridge / Lagos Lagoon, Nigeria 🇳🇬 |
| Entry window | 29 October 2026 - 31 January 2027 |
| Eligible work period | Published/broadcast between 1 February 2026 and 31 January 2027 |
| Languages | English, French, Arabic |
| Ceremony | April 2027 (alongside an industry event; venue TBA) |
| Prizes | Certificates, trophies, cash prizes + travel/hotel for ceremony (borne by Continental Re) |
| Official Gateway | Continental Re Awards page |
2027 Categories
- Best Re/Insurance Print Entry (English)
- Best Re/Insurance Online Entry (English)
- Best Re/Insurance Broadcast Entry (English)
- Best Re/Insurance Social Media Entry (English) - digital creators on platforms such as LinkedIn, X, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok
- Best Re/Insurance French Entry (print / broadcast / online / social)
- Best Re/Insurance Arabic Entry (print / broadcast / online / social)
Only one entry per category.
Benefits
- Certificates, trophies, and cash prizes for winners
- Complimentary invitation to the Awards Ceremony; travel and hotel costs covered by Continental Re (subject to health/government restrictions)
- Recognition across Continental Re literature and online channels
- Professional title you may use for career development
- Judging by an international panel of industry experts and journalism academics
Eligibility
- Journalists / content creators reporting on insurance and reinsurance across Africa
- Print, online, broadcast, or social media formats
- Work published in English, French, or Arabic
- Submitted piece published or broadcast within the eligible dates above
How to Enter
- Review guidelines on the Continental Re Awards page.
- Prepare: name, media organisation, publishing/broadcast date, brief profile (50 - 100 words), photo, and your published entry (article, link, or radio/TV clip).
- Submit via the official awards portal by 31 January 2027 - one entry per category.
Questions: info@continental-re.com.
Official Links
Continental Re Awards - Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards
Contact: info@continental-re.com
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the submission deadline?
31 January 2027 (entries opened 29 October 2026).
What work is eligible?
Published or broadcast pieces from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027 on (re)insurance / risk / resilience themes.
Can social media creators enter?
Yes - there is a dedicated Best Re/Insurance Social Media Entry category.
Who pays for the ceremony trip?
Continental Re covers travel and hotel for award recipients invited to the April 2027 ceremony (restrictions permitting).
