‎Stanbic IBTC Insurance Limited has emerged as the overall winner of the CRe Momentum Award at the maiden Continental Reinsurance (CRe) Insurance Awards for Africa 2026, held during the CRe CEO Summit in Kigali, Rwanda.
‎
The insurer was honoured for its strong commercial performance, disciplined execution and a robust bancassurance strategy, which judges described as one of the most effective across the continent. The company’s clear strategic focus on life insurance growth also contributed to its emergence as the top performer.
‎
In the same category, Cornerstone Insurance Plc (Nigeria) placed second, while La Générale des Assurances (Benin Republic) came third.
‎
In the Emerging Champions category, Agrails Ltd (Kenya) clinched the top prize, followed by Britam Connect (Kenya) in second place.
‎
The event also featured the 11th edition of the Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards, where journalists from across the continent were recognised for outstanding reporting in the insurance and reinsurance sector. A total of 184 entries from Anglophone and Francophone countries were assessed.
‎
Uganda’s Isaac Khisa of The Independent Publications emerged overall winner. He also won the English Print category with his article, “Keeping it home: Africa’s reinsurers in quiet bid to reclaim market.” Nigeria’s Josephine Ogundeji of Punch Newspaper was named first runner-up, while Ojeme Sunday of New Telegraph came second runner-up.
‎
In the English Online category, Henry Uche of Daily Sun (Nigeria) won with his report titled “Reinsurance: Nigeria’s capacity question and propensity for expansion.” Khisa secured another podium finish as first runner-up, while Zimbabwe’s Tendai Makaripe came second.
‎
The English Broadcast category saw Blessing Ifechukwude of Voice of Nigeria clinch the top prize with her report, “From Policy to Practice: Mandatory Health Insurance and Its Impact on Healthcare for Nigerians.”
‎
She was followed by Mercy Tyra Murengu of Kenya and Samuel Nana Effah Obeng of Ghana as first and second runners-up respectively.
‎
Taurai Museka won the English Social Media category, while in the French category, Burkina Faso’s Sedgo Adama emerged winner. Konkobo Estelle and Birba Fleur finished as first and second runners-up respectively.
‎
In the Arabic category, Egypt’s Zahraa Mustafa Al-Saeed Abdul Amid won the top prize, followed by Eslam Abdelhameed Abdelmutlib Farhat and Elshazly Gomaa Ahmed Ali.
‎
Additionally, Ogundeji clinched the Dr Femi Oyetunji Future Talent Award, while Murengu received special recognition.
‎
Group Chief Executive Officer of Continental Reinsurance Holdings, Lawrence Nazare, said the growing participation in the awards reflects its expanding influence across Africa.
‎
“The inclusion of 10 new participating countries reflects the growing reach and impact of the awards across the continent,” he noted.
‎
Chief Judge, Michael Wilson, added that the quality of entries continues to improve, making the judging process more competitive each year.
‎
Winners across categories received certificates, trophies and cash prizes, with the overall winner earning $2,000, category winners receiving $1,500, first runners-up $1,000 and second runners-up $500