Stanbic IBTC Insurance Limited has been named the overall winner of the CRe Momentum Award at the inaugural CRe Insurance Awards for Africa 2026, announced during the Continental Reinsurance (CRe) CEO Summit held in Kigali, Rwanda on April 17, 2026.
The company was recognised for its consistent commercial performance, disciplined execution, and a highly effective bancassurance model, which the judges described as among the most effective on the African continent, with a clear strategic focus on life insurance growth.
In the same category, Cornerstone Insurance (Nigeria) came second; while La Générale des Assurances (Benin) placed third.
In the Emerging Champions category, Agrails Ltd (Kenya) won, while Britam Connect (Kenya) came second.
Continental Reinsurance Plc also announced winners of the 11th Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards, with journalists across Africa recognised for excellence in reporting the insurance and reinsurance sector. 184 entries from Anglophone and Francophone countries were reviewed.
Uganda’s Isaac Khisa of The Independent Publications emerged Overall Winner. He also won the English Print Category for his article titled ‘Keeping it home: Africa’s reinsurers in quiet bid to reclaim market’’. In the same category, Nigeria’s Josephine Ogundeji of Punch Newspaper was named first runner-up, while Ojeme Sunday of New Telegraph finished as second runner-up.
The English Online Category saw Henry Uche of Daily Sun (Nigeria) emerge winner with his article, ‘Reinsurance: Nigeria’s capacity question and propensity for expansion’. Isaac Khisa (Uganda) secured another podium finish as first runner-up, while Zimbabwe’s Tendai Makaripe of 263 Chat was second runner-up.
In the English Broadcast Category, Blessing Ifechukwude of Voice of Nigeria won the top prize with her story ‘From Policy to Practice: Mandatory Health Insurance and Its Impact on Healthcare for Nigerians’. She was followed by Mercy Tyra Murengu of Media Max Network (Kenya) as first runner-up, and Samuel Nana Effah Obeng of GN Media (Ghana) as second runner-up.
In the English Social Media Category, Taurai Museka was named winner.
For the French (Broadcast/Print/Online) Category, Burkina Faso’s SEDGO Adama of Les Editions emerged winner, while KONKOBO Estelle of C’Finance (Burkina Faso) was first runner-up and BIRBA Fleur of Sidwaya (Burkina Faso) came second runner-up.
In the Arabic Category, Egypt’s Zahraa Mustafa Al-Saeed Abdul Amid (Egypt) of Amwal Al Ghad magazine won the top prize. Eslam Abdelhameed Abdelmutlib Farhat of Amwalalghad (Egypt) was first runner-up, while Elshazly Gomaa Ahmed Ali of Al-Mal Newspaper (Egypt) finished second.
Additionally, Josephine Ogundeji clinched the Dr Femi Oyetunji Future Talent Award, while Mercy Tyra Murengu received Special Recognition.
Congratulating the winners and all entrants, Group CEO of Continental Reinsurance Holdings, Lawrence Nazare noted, “The inclusion of 10 new participating countries reflects the growing reach and impact of the awards across the continent.”
Chief Judge, Michael Wilson commented: “The entries continue to improve with each edition, making the judging process increasingly challenging.”
Winners 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.
