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.
EP 15 - From Hollywood to the Boardroom: What High-Stakes Rooms Teach Us About Leadership
Francois Jacquemin and Neil Wirasinha discuss lessons from Hollywood studios and corporate boardrooms. This episode explores clarity, ego management, and presence in high-stakes leadership moments.
EP 14 - Insurance as an Enabler: Why Services Matter as Much as Coverage
Francois Jacquemin explores why insurance must evolve from pure coverage to services that enable trust and value. This episode shows how prevention, integration, and client support define the future.
EP 13 - Tom Leads Like a CEO
Francois Jacquemin reflects on Tom Cruise as more than an actor: a disciplined leader and custodian of his brand. This episode explores charisma, execution, and the balance of ego in leadership.
EP 12 - From Social Media to AI: How Generational Change Reshapes Insurance
Francois Jacquemin explores how generational change and AI are reshaping insurance. He explains how shifting expectations, speed, and digital habits will transform client relationships.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
EP05 - Who Am I ?
Francois Jacquemin reflects on his personal and professional journey. From shoemakers to boardrooms, curiosity and culture have shaped his leadership.
EP04 - Going the Extra Mile: Emotional Intelligence in Sales
Francois Jacquemin shares how emotional intelligence shapes strategic outcomes, boardroom dynamics, and leadership communication.
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
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.
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.