Business and financial journalists from across the African continent are being called upon to submit their work for the 12th Pan African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards, a competition that carries a top cash prize of $2,000, roughly equivalent to sh8m. The deadline for entries is January 31, 2027.

A Platform for Financial Storytelling

The awards are sponsored by Continental Reinsurance and are designed to honour reporting that deepens public understanding of insurance and reinsurance, and how these sectors contribute to economic growth, financial inclusion and sustainable development. Journalists working in English, French and Arabic-speaking African countries are all eligible to take part.

To qualify, submitted works must have been published or broadcast between February 1, 2026, and January 31, 2027. This window gives reporters ample time to produce and submit rigorous, well-researched pieces on a subject that is often overlooked in everyday news coverage.

Leadership Voices Support

Lawrence Nazare, group chief executive officer of Continental Reinsurance, explained that the initiative exists to shine a light on journalists who make complex insurance matters accessible to a wider audience.

He noted that the awards continue to serve as a valuable platform for recognising reporters who draw insurance and reinsurance topics closer to businesses, policymakers and the general public. Such storytelling, he suggested, helps communities grasp how risk protection underpins economic stability.

Why It Matters

Insurance and reinsurance rarely dominate headlines, yet they shape how societies recover from disasters, manage financial risk and plan for the future. By rewarding journalism that explains these mechanisms, the competition aims to bridge a knowledge gap that affects consumers, entrepreneurs and decision-makers alike.

For financial reporters looking to make their mark, the awards represent both a recognition opportunity and a chance to elevate a sector that quietly holds economies together. Journalists are encouraged to prepare their entries well ahead of the closing date.