Pan-African reinsurer, Continental Reinsurance Plc, has announced the launch of the 10th edition of the Pan African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards.
In a statement made available to our correspondent, the company said the awards celebrate the efforts of journalists who highlight key issues and developments in the insurance industry across the continent.
This is the longest-running award programme dedicated to excellence in re/insurance journalism across Africa.
The statement said, “The awards are open to print, online, and broadcast journalists from across Africa who have published articles or features related to insurance and reinsurance in English, French, and Arabic languages.
“Entries will be accepted in the following categories: English print; English broadcast; English online; French (Print/Broadcast/Online); Arabic (Print/Broadcast/Online).”
By participating, journalists have the opportunity to gain Pan-African recognition, win attractive cash prizes, and showcase their work to a wider audience across diverse platforms, and overall winners will network in person with leaders in the re/insurance sector at the awards ceremony.
The statement said winners will receive certificates, cash prizes, trophies, and recognition for their exceptional work in bringing critical insurance-related issues to the forefront.
It added, “The deadline for submission of entries is January 31, 2025. Submissions must be original, published works from February 15, 2024, to January 31, 2025. Entries should focus on any insurance or reinsurance topic, with preference given to pieces that provide in-depth analysis, uncover new trends, or explore innovative solutions in the industry.”
