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TruStage recognized with MeridianLink Customer Choice Award

Discover how this 2026 recognition highlights the impact of embedded payment protection solutions for credit unions and their members.
June 30, 2026
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Madison, Wis. (June 30, 2026– TruStage®, a financially strong insurance and financial services provider, announced it has been named a recipient of the 2026 MeridianLink® Customer Choice Award, recognizing standout partners delivering meaningful value through the MeridianLink® platform.

The award underscores the strength of the ongoing partnership between TruStage and MeridianLink®, which helps credit unions and lenders offer embedded payment protection insurance solutions directly within the digital loan application experience.

Through this integration, borrowers are presented with personalized protection options — including credit insurance, debt protection and guaranteed asset protection (GAP) — with real-time pricing and eligibility, helping simplify decision-making at a critical moment in the lending process.

“We're honored to be recognized by MeridianLink® and, more importantly, by the customers who use the platform every day,” said Lisa Pavelski, Director of Digital Capabilities, TruStage Lending. “This award reflects our shared commitment to helping credit unions deliver seamless, digital-first experiences that support their members' financial well-being.”

The collaboration between TruStage and MeridianLink® is designed to reduce friction for both lenders and borrowers by embedding protection options directly into loan workflows — minimizing manual processes while increasing awareness and accessibility of coverage.

This recognition further reinforces TruStage's focus on innovation in digital lending and its commitment to supporting credit unions as they evolve their member experience and deliver financial protection at scale.

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