Covered Insurance and Blue Sage Partner to Simplify Homeowners Insurance

PrimeLending leveraging the solution to streamline insurance selection during point of sale and accelerate closings.

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DENVER, CO – October 23rd, 2025 — Covered Insurance Solutions (Covered), a premier provider of embedded insurance technology, and Covered Insurance Solutions (Covered), a premier provider of embedded insurance technology, and  announced its partnership today with , a leading provider of cloud-based digital lending technology. Together, the companies are transforming the homeowners insurance process for lenders and borrowers through a seamless, automated experience that is now accessible directly from Blue Sage’s Loan Origination System (LOS) and LION Consumer Point-of-Sale (POS).

‍PrimeLending, a top national lender and mutual client, is streamlining insurance selection for borrowers and eliminating manual steps for loan teams through the partnership. HilltopSecurities Insurance, a Hilltop Holdings Inc. subsidiary, played a pivotal role in identifying Covered as the optimal insurance platform for this initiative.
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“Offering Covered directly from our Blue Sage workflow has been a win-win,” said Brian McKinney, EVP, Growth & Strategic Development at PrimeLending. “Our borrowers save time and money by instantly comparing homeowners insurance options from top-rated carriers, while our loan teams gain valuable time back through automation. It’s a powerful example of technology improving affordability and the borrower experience at the same time.”
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Using Blue Sage’s LION POS, PrimeLending borrowers are able to instantly shop and compare homeowners insurance from more than 50 top-rated carriers nationwide. Once a policy is selected, Evidence of Insurance automatically syncs to the loan file, eliminating manual back-and-forth and reducing time to close.
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“Blue Sage is committed to delivering faster, more transparent lending,” said Joey McDuffee, Blue Sage SVP, Sales and Marketing. “Our partnership with Covered Insurance aligns perfectly with that mission, delivering a seamless digital insurance experience that enhances both lender workflows and borrower satisfaction.”
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This integration is driving measurable impact for Covered partners by streamlining closings, minimizing loan fallout, reducing time spent on insurance tasks and helping borrowers identify opportunities to lower monthly costs by reducing their insurance premiums.
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“We’re thrilled to partner with Blue Sage to make homeowners insurance a seamless part of the mortgage experience,” said Nick Lepore, Head of Partnerships at Covered Insurance. “Together, we’re removing one of the last analog steps in origination.”
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About Covered Insurance Solutions
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Covered Insurance Solutions (Covered) is a leading provider of embedded insurance technology that connects consumers with real-time, personalized insurance options from over 50 top-rated carriers across all 50 states. Through partnerships with mortgage lenders, servicers, and technology platforms, Covered simplifies the insurance experience, saves borrowers money, and increases lender efficiency.
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Visit www.itscovered.com to learn more.
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About Blue Sage Solutions
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Blue Sage Solutions delivers a comprehensive, cloud-based digital lending platform that unifies the origination process across retail, wholesale, and correspondent channels. Built on a modern architecture, Blue Sage empowers lenders to originate and close loans faster, with greater accuracy and lower cost.
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Learn more at www.bluesageusa.com.
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About HilltopSecurities Insurance
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PrimeLending and Hilltop Securities Insurance are both wholly owned subsidiaries of Hilltop Holdings Inc.
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HilltopSecurities Insurance, an affiliate of Hilltop Securities Inc., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hilltop Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HTH), provides a broad set of insurance solutions to its clients.
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Learn more at www.htsinsure.com/
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About PrimeLending^®
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PrimeLending is a national home lender known for making the mortgage process simple, convenient. and rewarding. Whether buying, refinancing, renovating or building, PrimeLending helps borrowers achieve their homeownership goals with a personalized, high-touch approach supported by innovative digital tools. With nearly 40 years of mortgage experience and a 96% customer satisfaction rating¹, PrimeLending has built a reputation for delivering expert guidance, a wide-range of competitive loan options, and a best-in-class customer experience².
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Learn more at www.primelending.com

¹Survey administered and managed by an independent third party following loan closing. 96% satisfaction rating refers to the rating our customers give our loan officers. PrimeLending received an overall 96% Customer Satisfaction Rating for the period 1/1/24-12/31/24.

²Named 2024 Best-In-Class lender by MortgageCX for Loan Originator, Online Tools, Mobile Tools, Pre-Closing (Preparedness) and Closing Timeframe.
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All loans subject to credit approval. Rates and fees subject to change. ©2025 PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company (PrimeLending). (NMLS: 13649) Equal Housing L

PrimeLending is not affiliated with Covered Insurance Solutions or Blue Sage Solutions.

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