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COVERED

with Francois Jacquemin

Leadership, risk, and the business of protection.

COVERED is the podcast, blog, and executive newsletter of Francois Jacquemin, global CEO and thought leader in international insurance and reinsurance.

From long-form conversations with top executives to sharp, focused insights on market trends, leadership dilemmas, and the future of insurance, COVERED offers a calm, informed perspective on what matters.

It’s built for leaders who value depth over drama, precision over posturing, and who know that the most challenging part isn’t strategy, but execution.

Looking for perspective? I’ve got you COVERED.

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EP 11 - Business and cocktails with Mike Chopra

A reflective conversation between Francois Jacquemin and Mike Chopra on the future of protection: trust, cross-border complexity, empathy at scale, and technology’s promise in global insurance delivery.

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EP 10 - AI as a Partner in Insurance: Innovation Anchored by Regulation

Francois Jacquemin explains how AI can evolve insurance through integration rather than disruption. This episode highlights how technology, anchored by regulation, strengthens trust and closes coverage gaps.

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EP 09 - Charisma, Discipline, and Trust

Francois Jacquemin and Neil Wirasinha compare the film and insurance industries, revealing shared lessons in risk, product development, consumer emotion, and trust in the age of AI.

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EP 08 - AI in Insurance: A Symbiosis of Mutual Growth

Francois Jacquemin explains how AI will reshape insurance through integration, not disruption. This episode explores the partnership between technology and insurers to close gaps and build client trust.

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EP07 - From Overprotection to Strategic Leadership

Francois Jacquemin reflects on how overprotecting executive teams can quietly block their growth. He shares how distributing pressure builds strategic maturity.

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EP06 - How I Begin Leading When I Take Over as CEO

Francois shares how he begins leading when taking over as CEO. A method grounded in presence, trust, and strategic observation, built to align teams and move organisations forward.

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EP05 - Who Am I ?

Francois Jacquemin reflects on his personal and professional journey. From shoemakers to boardrooms, curiosity and culture have shaped his leadership.

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EP04 - Going the Extra Mile: Emotional Intelligence in Sales

Francois Jacquemin shares how emotional intelligence shapes strategic outcomes, boardroom dynamics, and leadership communication.

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EP03 - The Concept of Heavy Lifting

In leadership, the real heavy lifting lies in aligning diverse teams to move in the same direction and execute change that lasts. Listen to the Latest Episode of Francois Jacquemin

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EP02 - What I Learned from Julius Caesar

Francois Jacquemin shares a leadership lesson inspired by Julius Caesar and reflects on how presence and courage shape real executive action.

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EP01 - Core Principles of Purpose-Driven Growth

In this episode, Francois Jacquemin shares reflections on clarity, alignment, and sustainable leadership in complex organisations. A calm and precise take on growth, purpose, and strategic execution.