Continental Reinsurance Journalism Awards 2022

Now in its 7th successful year, English, French, and, for the first time, Arabic entries are to be received between November 1st, 2021, and January 31st, 2022.

The awards recognize the outstanding work of journalists who report on developments within the insurance sector across Africa. Successful candidates must demonstrate how their articles have raised awareness and understanding of developments in the (re)insurance sector.

Sponsored by Continental Reinsurance, the Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards recognise the outstanding work of journalists on re/insurance from across the continent. Successful candidates have to demonstrate how their articles have raised awareness and understanding of the re/insurance sector in Africa.

The awards are an extension of Continental Reinsurance’s continued commitment to the advancement of excellence in the industry. The Pan-African Re/Insurance Awards were launched in April 2015.

The categories in the 2022 awards are:

1. Best Re/Insurance Print Article [English]
2. Best Re/Insurance Online Article [English]
3. Best Re/Insurance Broadcast Article [English]
4. Best Re/Insurance French Entry  [Print, Broadcast or Online]

• Table of Content
• About Continental Reinsurance
• Journalism Awards
• Requirements for Journalism Awards Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Journalism Awards
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Continental Reinsurance

With a history spanning more than 30 years, we have developed an extensive network across Africa in order to serve our clients. Everything we do is underpinned by the translation of our pan-African track record and commitment into local value. It is our mission to provide credible reinsurance security and services to our clients and sustainable value to our shareholders and other stakeholders.

Journalism Awards

Requirements for Journalism Awards Qualification

Submission can be either a published article (print or online)or a broadcasted radio/television clip in English or French. The review period is the 12 months leading up to the submission deadline date. Entrants have to be based in an African country. Only 1 article can be entered for each category.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Journalism Awards

The judging panel will evaluate all submitted material according to the quality of information and how it contributes to raising awareness of the insurance and reinsurance sector in Africa.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Explanatory Brief: A 100-words motivation note explaining the reason for creating the article/clip.
• Personal: Include your name, media organisation, the publishing/broadcasting date, a brief profile and a photo.
• Award Categories: Submission can be either a published article or (print or online),a broadcasted radio/television clip in English or French. The review period is the 12 months leading up to the submission deadline date. Entrants have to be based in an African country.

For more details, visit Continental Reinsurance website.