CONTINENTAL Reinsurance Plc has unveiled the eminent judging panel for the upcoming ninth Pan-African (Re)Insurance Journalism Awards with the submission window closing on February 14, 2024.
Led by Michael Wilson, the group of experts is poised to recognise outstanding journalism in the insurance industry at the awards ceremony scheduled for April 12, in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
The judging panel comprised seasoned professionals from diverse backgrounds who are dedicated to ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of entries, highlighting excellence in reporting across various categories.
A renowned business and finance Journalist, Michael Wilson is heading the esteemed judging panel as the chairman and his extensive experience and unwavering commitment to journalistic excellence will guide the thorough evaluation of entries.
Joining Michael Wilson on the panel are: Nadia Mensah-Acogny, journalist, Forbes Afrique; Kenneth Igbomor, Market News Editor (West Africa), CNBC Africa; Gareth Stokes, founder, Stokes Media Group; Shiamdass Appannah, Lloyd’s General Representative in Mauritius; Chakib Abouzaid, GAIF Secretary-General; Samia Heeda, former Managing Director, Willis Towers Watson Re (Egypt); Sr. Professor Agnes Lucy Lando, Professor of Communication and Media Studies at Daystar University and Liz Booth, Managing Editor, AfricaAhead.
The call for entries stipulates that the submission window is opened but closing soon as entries are required to be submitted by the deadline on February 14 and the evaluation process will take place from February 22 while the list of finalists will be made known on March 25 at the awards ceremony.
The grand finale of the awards ceremony is scheduled for April 12 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Business reporters from across the African continent are encouraged to submit their entries showcasing excellence in insurance reporting in the categories including online, print and broadcast, available in both English, French and Arabic.
