Episode 8: Ross Diedrich, Founder & CEO at Covered Insurance

In this episode of Mortgage Tech Intelligence, Ed Furbee interviews Ross Diedrich, CEO of Covered Insurance, about the integration of homeowners insurance into the mortgage origination process. Ross shares his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges faced in the insurance industry, and how Covered simplifies the insurance shopping experience for borrowers. The conversation also covers the importance of automation, the partnership with Blue Sage and Prime Lending, and the future of embedded insurance in financial services.

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction to Covered Insurance and Its Mission
• 3:20 Ross Dietrich's Entrepreneurial Journey
• 6:03 The Role of Insurance in Mortgage Origination
• 9:02 Transforming Borrower Experience Through Automation
• 12:05 Integration with Blue Sage and Prime Lending
• 15:02 The Future of Embedded Insurance
• 18:07 Innovations and Roadmap for Covered Insurance
• 20:59 Conclusion and Contact Information
• 22:44 MTI Outro