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PolicyMe partners with Wave. March 31, 2026 New collaboration brings life and critical illness insurance to small business owners. PolicyMe and Wave have partnered to give small business owners access to affordable life insurance and critical illness coverage. Together, they're helping protect entrepreneurs and self-employed Canadians protect their families and their businesses from unexpected financial challenges. How can small business owners get life insurance? For small business owners, securing life insurance has traditionally been complicated and time-consuming. Unlike employees who often have access to group insurance benefits through their workplace, small business owners typically need to navigate the insurance market on their own. Many put it off entirely, leaving both their families and their businesses vulnerable. This partnership changes that. Through Wave Perks, small business owners can now access PolicyMe's life and critical illness insurance products with a fully digital application process that takes just minutes to apply. PolicyMe's online process removes the need for in-person meetings, making it easier for busy entrepreneurs to secure coverage quickly and affordably. "At Wave, we've always believed small businesses deserve the same financial tools and protections as large enterprises. By partnering with PolicyMe, we're giving entrepreneurs access to insurance coverage that protects what they've worked so hard to build." - Adnan Glavas, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Wave Do small business owners need life and critical illness insurance? Running a small business comes with unique financial risks. Many entrepreneurs personally guarantee business loans, leases, and credit lines. Without life insurance for small business owners or critical illness coverage, these obligations could fall on their families in the event of serious illness or unexpected death. Unlike traditional employees with employer-sponsored benefits, self-employed individuals and small business owners need to proactively secure their own safety net. Life insurance and critical illness insurance provide that protection - ensuring personal assets are safeguarded and businesses can continue operating during difficult times. "Small business owners shouldn't have to choose between growing their business and protecting their family. Our referral partnership with Wave brings affordable, modern insurance to small business owners through a platform they already trust and use." - Andrew Ostro, CEO of PolicyMe Benefits of life & critical illness insurance for small business owners The new offering through Wave Perks is designed to help small business owners: * Protect personal assets: Ensure families aren't burdened by business debts or personal financial obligations in the event of illness or death. * Maintain business continuity: Access lump-sum payouts that can cover operational costs, payroll, or outstanding loans - keeping the business running during challenging times. What insurance options are available? Life insurance PolicyMe offers life insurance with flexible coverage amounts and terms ranging from 10 to 30 years, giving small business owners the ability to tailor coverage to their needs and budget. Coverage provides a tax-free payout to beneficiaries and can help cover debts, replace income, or support business continuity. Critical illness insurance Critical illness insurance provides a lump-sum, tax-free payment if you're diagnosed with a covered condition. These funds can be used however you need - whether for medical expenses, living costs, or keeping your business running. Wave supports entrepreneurs at every stage This partnership reflects Wave's ongoing commitment to championing small businesses throughout their journey, from starting to thriving. More than 300,000 small businesses rely on Wave for invoicing, payments, and accounting. Now, those same entrepreneurs can access critical financial protection with life and critical illness insurance through Wave Perks, alongside the tools they already use. Wave continues to evolve alongside the needs of the small business community, ensuring they have the resources to build sustainable, resilient businesses. Through this partnership, PolicyMe extends that support by providing accessible, modern insurance designed for small business owners. Together, PolicyMe and Wave are helping entrepreneurs build stronger, more resilient businesses. Small business owners can explore PolicyMe's life and critical illness insurance offerings, as well as many other offerings, through Wave Perks. Learn more.

Loop ends broken banking data for businesses with Canada's first Direct API infrastructure for accounting. Feb 24, 2026, 08:30 ET As Canada moves toward formal Open Banking policies, Loop becomes the first business banking platform to deliver dedicated API connectivity for QuickBooks, Xero, and Wave, replacing outdated "screen scraping" technology for sharing businesses' financial data. TORONTO, Feb. 24, 2026 /CNW/ - Loop, the leading global financial platform for Canadian businesses, today launched Direct API Connectivity for QuickBooks Online, Xero, and Wave. Loop is the first business banking provider in Canada to build dedicated infrastructure for these platforms. By replacing legacy "screen scraping" with high-fidelity API infrastructure, Loop provides Canadian SMEs a stable, secure, and precise way to sync global banking data into their accounting tools. Previously, Canadian businesses relied on systems that "scraped" banking data by simulating human logins to connect to accounting platforms. These connections are fragile-frequently breaking when banking interfaces change and requiring constant re-authentication. Loop's new direct integration solves this pain, creating a secure, permanent digital bridge that syncs transaction data with higher precision and security. "Financial data is the lifeblood of any growing company, yet for too long, Canadian founders have been forced to rely on technology that belongs in the early 2000s," said Cato Pastoll, CEO of Loop. "When a bank feed breaks, it doesn't just create an error message; it halts month-end closes, creates blind spots in cash flow analysis, and forces finance teams to waste hours on manual data entry. We built this direct infrastructure because our customers deserve a financial operating system that works as hard as they do-without interruption." Key Benefits of Loop's Direct API Connectivity: * Zero Downtime: By removing screen scraping, the connection remains stable regardless of website updates. * Enhanced Security: Direct APIs use tokenized authentication, meaning users never share banking credentials with third parties. * Clean Data: The direct link eliminates duplicate transactions and missing entries, reducing reconciliation time. * Multi-Currency Support: Designed for Loop's global user base, the integration seamlessly handles multi-currency transactions. While the broader Canadian financial industry remains in a decade-long holding pattern waiting for formal Open Banking to arrive, Loop is delivering on the promise of data portability today. Rather than keeping customer data siloed until regulators force a change, Loop is taking a proactive stance, recognizing that business owners have a fundamental right to move their financial data seamlessly into the tools they rely on. By voluntarily building this direct infrastructure now, Loop is moving ahead of the regulatory curve and setting a new standard for transparency. This move proves that financial providers don't need to wait for government mandates to empower businesses with true data sovereignty and the operational efficiency that comes with it. "We are treating accounting connectivity as a core product feature, not an afterthought," added Pastoll. "This launch is another step in our mission to automate the administrative burden of running a business, so founders can focus on growth." The new Direct API integrations are available immediately to all Loop customers at no additional cost. Users can activate the connection directly from their Loop dashboard settings. About Loop Loop is a modern financial platform built for Canadian businesses that operate globally, backed by leading fintech investors including Luge Capital and Mistral Venture Partners. By combining multi-currency corporate cards, local global accounts, and FX management into a single platform, Loop enables companies to send, receive, and spend money around the world without hidden fees or friction. SOURCE Loop Financial Inc. For further information: James Rutledge, Head of Growth, [email protected]