Canadian parents are facing a planning paradox. They want to protect their families and save for their children’s education, yet these decisions are often made in isolation — leading to underinsurance on one side and underfunded RESPs on the other. [Read more…] about PolicyMe and Embark Unite for Family Planning
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Fintech Duo Links RESPs With Life Insurance
Toronto-based PolicyMe and Embark are partnering to link education savings with digital life insurance, a move the companies say reflects shifting expectations around holistic financial planning for Canadian families. [Read more…] about Fintech Duo Links RESPs With Life Insurance
PolicyMe Secures $30M to Expand Digital Insurance Offerings and Fuel National Growth
Toronto’s PolicyMe has secured $30 million in new funding to accelerate the growth of its digital insurance platform and expand its presence across Canada. [Read more…] about PolicyMe Secures $30M to Expand Digital Insurance Offerings and Fuel National Growth
Five Freshly Funded Fintechs Innovating in Canada
Recent global turbulence has triggered an uncertain market, and some businesses have suffered as a result.
In extreme cases, Canadian startups such as Victoria fintech Billi Labs can simply run out of money and shut down. Others lay off significant portions of staff, battering morale.
But despite the darkness, many Canadian fintechs are able to find some light. [Read more…] about Five Freshly Funded Fintechs Innovating in Canada
PolicyMe Builds on Capital Raise with ‘Ambitious Vision’ to Disrupt Insurance in Canada
Canada’s technology sector saw significant highs and lows last year, from the growth of exciting new industries to hybrid work and the stability of tech giants being flipped with abrupt mass layoffs. [Read more…] about PolicyMe Builds on Capital Raise with ‘Ambitious Vision’ to Disrupt Insurance in Canada
PolicyMe Launches Most Complete Critical Illness Insurance Offering
Toronto-based Insurtech PolicyMe has launched a new Critical Illness Insurance product that they claim offers the most complete coverage in Canada. [Read more…] about PolicyMe Launches Most Complete Critical Illness Insurance Offering
Q+A With PolicyMe CEO On Insurtech and Innovation in the Canadian Insurance Industry
Almost 1-in-4 (23%) Canadians do not consider themselves knowledgeable about life insurance despite the fact that it is a key avenue for Canadian families to protect themselves should the unthinkable happen. [Read more…] about Q+A With PolicyMe CEO On Insurtech and Innovation in the Canadian Insurance Industry
Digital-first Insurance Provider PolicyMe Raises $18 Million To Expand Offerings
Toronto based digital-first insurance provider PolicyMe is on a mission to deliver simple and affordable insurance for Canadian families.
Today they announced the raise of a $18 million Series A funding round that will allow the fintech to expand their product offerings for Canadian families. [Read more…] about Digital-first Insurance Provider PolicyMe Raises $18 Million To Expand Offerings
Fintech Cadence Launches Latest Cohort of Innovate Financial Health Lab
Montreal’s Fintech Cadence recently debuted the third cohort of Innovate Financial Health Lab, which assists fintech startups using technology to help improve the financial lives of underserved Canadians by making financial products and services more affordable. [Read more…] about Fintech Cadence Launches Latest Cohort of Innovate Financial Health Lab