In a powerful celebration of journalistic excellence, Continental Reinsurance Plc, a leading Pan-African reinsurer, marked the 10th anniversary of the Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards, spotlighting the vital role of African journalists in reshaping public perception and understanding of insurance across the continent. The milestone event coincided with the company’s 10th CEO Summit, reinforcing its decade-long commitment to thought leadership and impactful communication in the insurance sector.
This landmark edition recorded over 150 entries from 19 African countries, representing a 29% increase from the previous year and cutting across Anglophone, Francophone, and Arabic-speaking regions. Journalists submitted stories that tackled urgent and complex issues like climate change, health coverage, cyber threats, and road safety—underscoring the role of storytelling in demystifying insurance for African communities.
Kenya’s Patrick Alushula, a journalist with the Nation Media Group, emerged as the Overall Winner and clinched the English Print Category for his compelling feature on the surge in cyber insurance uptake in Kenya. His piece expertly analyzed how rising data breach penalties are prompting businesses to turn to insurance as a strategic safeguard.
Lawrence Nazare, Group CEO of Continental Re Holdings, commended the winners and participants:
“This 10-year journey reflects our enduring belief in the power of journalism to drive awareness, transparency, and trust in the insurance industry. These stories are shaping a more informed African society.”
Category Winners Included:
- English Broadcast
Winner: Blessing Ifechukwude (Voice of Nigeria) – Impact of Fuel Subsidy Removal on Health Insurance in Oyo State
1st Runner-Up: Destiny Onyemihia (Voice of Nigeria) – Life Insurance for Seafarers
2nd Runner-Up: Ridwan Dini-Osman (EIB Network, Ghana) – Kantamanto Market Fire and Ghana’s Insurance Gaps - English Print
Winner: Patrick Alushula (Nation Media Group, Kenya) – Cyber Insurance Uptake in Kenya
1st Runner-Up: Isaac Khisa (The Independent, Uganda) – Climate Change and Insurance
2nd Runner-Up: Nanjinia Wamuswa (The Standard Group, Kenya) – Post-Flood Insurance Recovery - English Online
Winner: Okello Jesus Ojala (TND News, Uganda) – Road Safety Crisis and Insurance Role
1st Runner-Up: Nelson Mandela Muhoozi (New Vision, Uganda) – Gaps in Workman’s Compensation Insurance
2nd Runner-Up: Etornam Agbemor (Pent Media Centre, Ghana) – Inside Africa’s Insurance Industry
- Francophone Category
Winner: Rabo Oumarou (Les Editions Sidwaya, Burkina Faso) – Neglected Motorcycle Insurance in Ouagadougou
1st Runner-Up: Ghassan Waïl El Karmouni (Medias24, Morocco) – Mandatory Home Insurance: Burden or Necessity?
2nd Runner-Up: Bahwa Ferdinand (Le Journal.Africa, Burundi) – Challenges of Insurance for Lake Tanganyika Fishermen - Arabic Category
Winner: Eslam Sherif (Almal, Egypt) – Climate Change & Insurance Resilience
1st Runner-Up: Ibraheem Issa (Almal, Egypt) – AI and Human Innovation in Insurance
2nd Runner-Up: Mohamed Tawfik (Alborsa Newspaper, Egypt) – Reviving Local Reinsurance Institutions
Future Talent Recognition: The Dr Femi Oyetunji Future Talent Award went to Ayele Addis Ambelu of Africa News Channel (Ethiopia) for his deep dive into the evolution of Ethiopia’s insurance sector and the untapped potential of reinsurance in underserved rural areas. Judges recommended continued mentorship to nurture his promising talent.
Prize Awards:
- Overall Winner: $2,000
- Category Winners: $1,500
- 1st Runners-Up: $1,000
- 2nd Runners-Up: $500
- Future Talent Award: $1,500
Chief Judge Michael Wilson praised the innovation and breadth of the entries: “From ESG to insuretech, this year’s submissions prove that African journalism is not only keeping pace with global insurance trends but also leading crucial conversations in local contexts.”
As Africa’s longest-running journalism award program in the insurance sector, the Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards continues to champion credible storytelling and industry accountability. Sponsored by Continental Reinsurance Plc, the initiative remains a beacon for empowering journalists to shape a resilient, insurance-literate Africa.
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