diff --git a/src/transport/middle_proxy/pool_writer.rs b/src/transport/middle_proxy/pool_writer.rs
index 0c31ecb..fae68b9 100644
--- a/src/transport/middle_proxy/pool_writer.rs
+++ b/src/transport/middle_proxy/pool_writer.rs
@@ -171,6 +171,9 @@ async fn rpc_proxy_req_signal_loop(
     rpc_proxy_req_every_secs: u64,
 ) {
     if rpc_proxy_req_every_secs == 0 {
+        // Disabled service signal loop must stay parked until writer cancellation.
+        // Returning immediately here would complete `select!` and tear down writer lifecycle.
+        cancel_signal.cancelled().await;
         return;
     }
 
diff --git a/src/transport/middle_proxy/tests/pool_writer_security_tests.rs b/src/transport/middle_proxy/tests/pool_writer_security_tests.rs
index d6ab8d6..e287624 100644
--- a/src/transport/middle_proxy/tests/pool_writer_security_tests.rs
+++ b/src/transport/middle_proxy/tests/pool_writer_security_tests.rs
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ async fn make_pool() -> Arc<MePool> {
         NetworkDecision::default(),
         None,
         Arc::new(SecureRandom::new()),
-        Arc::new(Stats::default()),
+        Arc::new(Stats::new()),
         general.me_keepalive_enabled,
         general.me_keepalive_interval_secs,
         general.me_keepalive_jitter_secs,