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.
EP40 - Trust Is Not a Payment Strategy
In this episode of COVERED, Francois Jacquemin explores how trust in insurance claims is built by paying the right amount, quickly, and with clear explanations. A calm perspective on balancing client protection, claim cost, and transparency without losing credibility.
EP39 - Leading in Uncertainty: Clarity, Competence, and the Human Factor
François Jacquemin and Rada Rodriguez discuss leading through uncertainty with clarity, competence, and a human focus. Lessons on international leadership, change execution, avoiding reorg fatigue, and why AI and governance strengthen performance.
EP38 - The Power Shift in Distribution
Francois Jacquemin explains how insurance distribution is shifting as brokers and platforms gain power. Clients arrive through life events and need protection fast. Insurers win by industrialising processes, simplifying the value chain, and earning trust over time.
EP37 - AI in Insurance Is No Longer a Technology Question. It Is a Governance One
AI in insurance has moved beyond technology. Francois Jacquemin explains why governance, regulation, and board-level clarity are now the real enablers of sustainable AI adoption across insurers and reinsurers.
EP36 - Why the Most Regulated Industries Demand the Most Creativity
Creativity in insurance is not about disruption but about leadership, culture, and execution. Francois Jacquemin reflects on how regulated environments still require creative systems that deliver lasting value to clients.