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7.The terms of use shall be governed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, U.S.A., excluding its conflict of law provisions. We reserve the right to add, delete, or modify any or all terms of use at any time with or without notice.
The TRUE web site may contain other proprietary notices and copyright information, which should be observed. TRUE trademarks including, but not limited to:
- True Property Insurance
Notice and Procedure for making claims of copyright infringement:
Pursuant to Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(c)(2), notifications of claimed copyright infringement should be sent to Service Provider’s Designated Agent. Written notification must be submitted to the following Designated Agent:
Trusted Resource Underwriters Exchange
Attn: Legal
PO Box 5325
Binghamton NY 13902-5325
To be effective, the Notification must include the following:
- A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed;
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works at that site;
- Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to locate the material;
- Information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to contact the Complaining Party, such as an address, telephone number, and if available, an electronic mail address at which the complaining party may be contacted;
- A statement that the Complaining Party has a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law;
- A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the Complaining Party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
Acceptance Of These Terms
By using this site, you signify your consent to TRUE’s on-line Terms and Condition of Use. If you do not agree to these policies, please do not use this site. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to update, change, modify, add, or remove portions of this policy from time to time. Your continued use of this site and others that may be owned by TRUE following the posting of changes to these terms will mean you accept those changes. Any changes to this policy will be promptly disclosed in this area.
TRUE Claims Texting Terms and Conditions
Additional terms and conditions may apply.
Last Modified On: November 5, 2022
Electronic Claims Consent
Enrolling in Electronic Claims Communication means that you voluntarily consent to allowing Trusted Resource Underwriters Exchange (“TRUE”) to electronically deliver claims documents to you via email and have not withdrawn consent. You are responsible for accessing and reading the documents received as the electronic documents have the same legal effect as if printed. You can withdraw your consent at any time or request a mailed copy of a particular document, or documents, free of charge, by contacting our claims department at 833-414-TRUE. If you withdraw your consent, there shall be no fee imposed as a condition or consequence of such withdrawal. These Terms and Conditions are applicable specifically to claims correspondence and documents. By confirming consent electronically, this is confirmation that demonstrates you can access information in the electronic form that will be used for notices or documents delivered by electronic means.
Your documents will be electronically delivered to the email address you provide. It is your responsibility to notify us of any changes to your email address. You will need a computer, tablet or mobile phone capable of accessing your email to receive these documents. You will be able to view, print, or save the documents in Adobe Portable Document format (.pdf). If you do not have a program to view the documents in Abode .pdf format, you can download Adobe Acrobat Reader free of charge at www.adobe.com. If you have trouble accessing your documents, please notify us of the problem at 833-414-TRUE. Note, upon a change in hardware or software necessary to access the documents provided electronically, we will provide notice of such revision and you can withdraw your consent without condition or consequence.
If an email sent to you is returned as undeliverable, you will be disenrolled and will resume receiving your claims documents by mail. It is your responsibility to update any changes to your email address with TRUE. TRUE is not responsible for an inactive or out-of-date email address you provide to us. You may change your email address and if necessary, re-enroll for email communication by contacting us at 833-414-TRUE. TRUE may amend the terms of this agreement at any time by providing notice of the amended Terms & Conditions to you. If you do not agree with the amended terms, you may withdraw your consent from email communication.
By enrolling in this program, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to these Terms & Conditions and consent to receive claims documents in electronic format. This agreement is effective immediately when TRUE receives consent to these Terms and Conditions. Any such withdrawal from these Terms and Conditions shall take effect immediately.
Last Modified On: October 20, 2020
Privacy Policy
This Internet Privacy Policy applies to Trusted Resource Underwriters Exchange.
Your Rights
Use of Consumer Reports
We use information from consumer reporting agencies such as your credit, claims, and insurance history. This helps us to fairly determine eligibility for our programs and ensure accurate rates for all policies.
Insurance Claims History
We obtain information about insurance claims history from LexisNexis C.L.U.E. (Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange). For information or to dispute any report regarding your insurance claims history, contact LexisNexis at 866-312-8076. Additional information is available at http://consumer.risk.lexisnexis.com.
Insurance Credit Score
All states (excluding California and Maryland)
We obtain information from LexisNexis to determine your insurance credit score. LexisNexis is a reseller for Experian and Equifax; LexisNexis does not have access to the consumer’s actual credit file and is unable to change any data contained therein. However, once a copy of the credit report is obtained by the consumer, the consumer should contact the LexisNexis Consumer Center to question or dispute any information contained in the credit file. LexisNexis will file a dispute with the credit bureau on behalf of the consumer. The LexisNexis Consumer Center may be contacted by phone at 1-800-456-6004 or via mail at:
LexisNexis Risk Solutions Consumer Center
P.O. Box 105108
Atlanta, GA 30348-5108
Additional information is available at http://consumer.risk.lexisnexis.com
Extraordinary circumstances (FL) – Applicable to Homeowners policies only:
If your credit information has been adversely impacted by an extraordinary life circumstance that has occurred within the last 3 years, you may request in writing that we consider this when using your credit information. These extraordinary life circumstances include:
- Catastrophic event, as declared by the federal or any state government or the Commissioner of Insurance
- Serious or catastrophic illness or injury to the consumer or the consumer’s immediate family
- Death of a spouse, child or parent of the consumer
- Divorce or dissolution of marriage
- Identity theft
- Involuntary interruption of legally owed alimony or support payments
- Temporary loss of employment for a period of three or more consecutive months
- Military deployment overseas
If you believe any of these apply to you and has impacted your credit, you may request in writing that this be taken into consideration. We will require you to provide specific documentation of this circumstance and demonstrate how it has negatively affected your credit. The request must be made no more than 60 days from the date of the application for insurance or the policy renewal. Please submit your written request and all supporting documentation to Trusted Resource Underwriters Exchange, ATTN: Underwriting Department, PO Box 5325, Binghamton, NY 13902-5325.
Information We Collect from Third Parties
We collect information from affiliated and nonaffiliated third parties, including but not necessarily limited to insurance support organizations and consumer reporting agencies. It may include information about a home, property or homeowner from third party sources or public information. The information may be used to make underwriting and/or business decisions based on the data collected.
Use of Personal Information
We use information from many sources to fairly determine eligibility for our programs and ensure accurate rates for all policies. How we may collect, use and disclose this information is regulated by law. Following is a description of the kinds of information we may collect, how we may collect it, and what is done with the information once it has been collected. We also describe how you can find out what information we have about you in our records or files, and how you can correct inaccurate information. We follow these practices with your information whether you are a policyholder, claimant, former policyholder, or just an inquiring customer.
What kind of information do we collect about you?
We collect some information from you when you call us, complete an application, make a policy change or report a claim. This information includes identifying information such as name, address, date of birth, and social security number, as well as information regarding your home, business, and/or claims history.
We may also obtain information such as credit reports, claims history, and investigative reports from other sources including an inspection of your property. The information we obtain about you may come from other insurance companies, insurance support organizations, credit bureaus, property data collection services, or other sources.
What do we do with the information collected about you?
We may, as permitted by law, disclose your identifying information in our records or files such as name, address, type of house, and claims history. Without your prior permission, we may disclose this information to certain persons or organizations including:
- Other insurance institutions, financial institutions, agents, or insurance support organizations.
- Persons who perform a business, professional, or insurance function for us.
- Businesses that conduct actuarial or research studies.
- Insurance regulatory authorities.
- Law enforcement or other governmental authorities.
- Our affiliated companies who assist our insurance business activities.
Your information may be provided to others in the following circumstances, as permitted by law, for them to:
- Perform a business, professional, or insurance function for us.
- Provide information to us in order to
- Determine your eligibility for an insurance benefit or payment, or
- Detect or prevent criminal activity, fraud, material misrepresentation or material nondisclosure in connection with an insurance transaction
- Perform a function in connection with an insurance transaction involving you.
- Conduct an audit of our operations or services.
- Conduct a joint marketing program with us pursuant to a joint marketing agreement.
The information we obtain about you from a report prepared by an insurance support organization may be retained by the insurance support organization and disclosed to other sources.
How confidential and secure is the information we have about you?
We protect the confidentiality of the information that we have about you by restricting access to those employees who need to know that information to provide our products and services to you. We maintain physical electronic and procedural safeguards that comply with federal and state regulations to guard your information.
How can you find out what information we have about you?
You have the right to know what information we have about you in our insurance records or files. To obtain this information, provide to us in writing an identification of yourself and a reasonable explanation of the information you desire. If the information can be reasonably located and obtained, we will inform you of its nature and substance within 30 business days from the day we receive the request. You may personally see and obtain the information, or if you prefer, we will mail the information to you. We will also inform you who has received the information within the last 2 years, or, if not recorded, to whom such information is normally disclosed.
What can you do if you disagree with the information we have about you?
You have the right to make a written request that we correct, delete, or change any recorded information we have about you in our records or files. Send all written requests to:
Trusted Resource Underwriters Exchange
ATTN: Consumer Information
P.O. Box 5325
Binghamton, NY 13902-5325
If we agree to comply with your request, we will notify you within 30 business days of receiving your request. We will then furnish the amended information to any person you designate, who may have received the information within the past 2 years, as well as to any person or organization who either supplied us with the information or to whom we disclosed it.
If we are unable to comply with your request, we will notify you within 30 business days of receiving your written request with the reasons for our decision. If you disagree with the reasons for our decision, you have the right to file a concise statement of what you think is correct, relevant or fair information. Your statement will be filed with the disputed information and will be furnished to any person, insurance institution, agent or insurance support organization who either supplied us with information or to whom we disclosed it. Your statement will also be furnished to anyone reviewing the disputed information.
Your California Privacy Rights
Effective January 1, 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act grants California residents (consumers) various rights with respect to personal information relating to that consumer that is held by a business. These rights include:
- The right to request the deletion of personal information about the consumer that has been collected from the consumer.
- The right to request a company’s disclosures about the collection of personal information.
- The right to request that a business that collects personal information disclose the following to a consumer:
- The categories of personal information that is has collected about the customer;
- The categories of sources from which the personal information is collected;
- The business or commercial purpose for collecting or selling personal information;
- The categories of third parties with whom the business shares personal information; and
- The specific pieces of personal information it has collected about the consumer.
- The right not to face discrimination for exercising any rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act
- The right to opt out of the sale of personal information.
- The right to opt-in to the sale of personal information for consumers under 16 years of age.
California consumers may submit a request for disclosure or deletion of personal information by calling us at 772-237-8824. You will be required to verify your identity and status as a California resident. Upon verification, we will process your request within 45 days.
Categories of Personal Information that we may have collected in the preceding 12 months, as of January 1, 2020:
- Identifying Information – name, address, date of birth, email address, phone numbers, bank account number, credit/debit card number
- Consumer report information, including claims history
- Names of family members or other residents of your household
- Information you provide about your dwelling as part of an application for insurance
- Information that you may have provided during the resolution of an insurance claim
We do not “sell” the personal information of our applicants, insureds, employees, or other individuals whose personal information we have obtained. We do disclose personal information to third parties and service providers, including:
- Other insurance institutions, financial institutions, agents, or insurance support organizations.
- Persons who perform a business, professional, or insurance function for us.
- Businesses that conduct actuarial or research studies.
- Insurance regulatory authorities.
- Law enforcement or other governmental authorities.
- Our affiliated companies who assist our insurance business activities.
California Civil Code Section §1798.83 permits our website users who are California residents to request certain information regarding our disclosure of personal information to third parties. To make such a request, please write us at Trusted Resource Underwriters Exchange, ATTN: Consumer Information, P.O. Box 5325, Binghamton, NY 13902-5325.
Notification of Changes
We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy from time to time, and such changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this web site. Your continued use of this web site after we make changes is deemed to be acceptance of those changes, so please check the policy periodically for updates. The date the Privacy Policy was last revised is identified at the bottom of the document. Under certain circumstances, we may also elect to notify you of changes or updates to our Privacy Policy, or to request your consent for such changes, by additional means, such as posting a notice on the front of our web site and sending you an email.
Non TRUE Web Sites
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of any other websites on the internet that may be linked to our website. Please note that when you click on links to websites outside of www.trueins.com, you are transferred to another website that may not be under our control. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of these linked sites as their privacy policy may differ from ours.
Web Cookie Policy
We may place an electronic “cookie” in the browser files of a guest’s computer. Cookies are pieces of information that a web site transfers to your browser, which can then be stored on an individual’s computer hard drive for record-keeping purposes or to provide you with tailored information. Cookies do not enable us to access any personal information about our visitors. Cookies allow us to analyze how visitors use our site. This helps us better understand which areas of our site are most useful, so we can plan improvements and updates accordingly.
We do not use cookies to retrieve information from a visitor’s computer that was not originally sent in a cookie. We will never save passwords, credit card or other sensitive information in cookies. You may set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie, giving you the opportunity to decide whether or not to accept it. For more information on cookies and their use, please refer to the online Help available through your browser.
Fraud Warning
Any person who, with intent to defraud or knowing that he is facilitating a fraud against an insurer, submits an application or files a claim containing a false or deceptive statement is guilty of insurance fraud.
Florida Only
Any person who knowingly and with intent to injure, defraud, or deceive any insurer files a statement of claim or an application containing any false, incomplete, or misleading information is guilty of a felony of the third degree.
Flood Coverage Disclosure Notice
All homeowner insurance policyholders are cautioned that:
Your policy excludes coverage for damage caused by flooding of all types. This exclusion may exclude any and all damages resulting from storm surge from a hurricane, surface water, flash floods, waves, tidal water, tidal waves, wind driven rain or water, or any other overflow of water, and spray from any of these events. For further details, please see the language of your policy. The language of your policy will control the obligations of the parties.
You are further advised that to be covered for such a loss, you will have to obtain a separate flood insurance policy by applying to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Your need for flood coverage can be confirmed with the NFIP or your mortgage lender. If available in your location, the NFIP can provide both structure and contents coverage. A claim under a flood insurance policy may be adjusted and paid on a different basis than a claim under a homeowners policy.
You can contact the National Flood Insurance Program for information at:
National Flood Insurance Program
P.O. Box 619
Lanham, MD 20706
https://www.floodsmart.gov
Statement of Additional Optional Coverages
Not included in the Standard Homeowners Insurance Policy
Your standard homeowners insurance policy does not cover all risks. You may need to obtain additional insurance to cover loss or damage to your home, property, and the contents of your home to cover the risks related to business or personal activities on your property. We offer the following additional coverages that you may choose to purchase. We urge you to review optional endorsements and credits with your agent.
Extended Replacement Cost on Dwelling This endorsement can be used to increase Coverage A (dwelling) by either 25% or 50% to better accommodate a customer’s needs.
Earthquake This covers against a direct physical loss caused by an earthquake or earth movement. You may add this additional coverage for an additional premium. It is subject to a percentage of Coverage A deductible.
Increase Deductibles By increasing the deductible, the policyholder may lower the cost of annual insurance premium. For instance increasing a $500 deductible to a $1000, 1% or 2% may decrease the annual premium significantly.
Increase Limits on Other Structures Provides additional limits for Coverage B if needed. Only structures on the insured premises apply. You may increase up to double the original Coverage B amount.
Water Back up and Sump Overflow Provides coverage for direct physical loss due to water backing up through sewers or drains and water which overflows from a sump. This is not a flood coverage, which requires a separate policy.
Replacement Cost on Personal Property This endorsement protects the customer from receiving the depreciated value for their personal property. Instead contents will be replaced with new items of like kind and quality.
Increased Limits on Personal Property This endorsement offers the insured the ability to increase certain personal property coverages from the standard homeowners limit. For instance, the basic homeowners policy insures jewelry for up to $1000 for the named perils; a customer may choose to increase that coverage to $5000.
Increased Limits on Business Property For additional premium, this endorsement may increase the coverage for “business” property on the “residence premises”.
Scheduled Personal Property For additional premium, we offer open perils coverage for items such as jewelry, furs, cameras, musical instruments, silverware, fine arts and golfer’s equipment. Not subject to a deductible, these items would be covered for the appraised value.
Special Computer Coverage For additional premium, this would broaden the coverage for your computer due to direct physical loss. For example, if the policyholder drops a glass of water on the computer, this would be covered. This endorsement is subject to the policy deductible.
Identity Theft This endorsement covers up to $15,000 for expenses incurred by the insured as a direct result from identity theft. The deductible would only be $250.
Loss Assessment Coverage Specially designed for condominium owners, this coverage provides protection for assessments made by the condominium association resulting from loss to the property. The policyholder can choose the limit of coverage they wish up to $25,000 if the loss is caused by an insured peril.
Watercraft This endorsement extends the limit of liability on your homeowners policy to your watercraft. This does not cover for the physical loss of the watercraft.
Personal Injury With this endorsement, you can extend the limit of liability on your homeowners policy to cover you against libel, slander, and invasion of privacy.
Home Day Care Coverage Registered family day care providers can purchase liability coverage in the amount of at least $300,000 to protect you against claims of bodily injury, property damage, or personal injury arising out of your activities as a day care provider.
***Additional endorsements and credits are subject to availability and qualification.
Last Modified On: October 20, 2020
TRUSTED RESOURCE UNDERWRITERS EXCHANGE (AZ (Program I), FL, GA, SC, TX) Documents
Subscribers' Advisory Committee Charter
SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED
SUBSCRIBERS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHARTER
The Subscribers’ Advisory Committee (the “SAC”) of Trusted Resource Underwriters Exchange
(“Reciprocal”), a Florida reciprocal insurer, is a committee established to serve on behalf of the
subscribers of the Reciprocal (“Subscribers”) as the contractual counterparty to Trusted Resource
Underwriters, LLC (“TRU”), the attorney-in-fact for the Reciprocal, on matters of interest to the
Subscribers, and pursuant to section 629.201, Florida Statutes. This amended and restated charter
of the SAC (this “Charter”) sets forth the terms and conditions upon which the SAC shall operate.
1. Powers of the SAC. The SAC shall be authorized to:
(a) Supervise the finances of the Reciprocal by reviewing the Reciprocal’s financial
reports and other financial information provided by or on behalf of the Reciprocal to the Florida
Office of Insurance Regulation (“FLOIR”);
(b) Supervise the Reciprocal’s operations to the extent necessary to assure conformity
with the Reciprocal’s Amended and Restated Subscriber’s Agreement and Power of Attorney (the
“Subscriber’s Agreement”);
(c) Procure the audit of the accounts and records of the Reciprocal and of TRU at the
expense of the Reciprocal;
(d) Adopt certain governance, election, voting or other rules, as the SAC determines,
to accomplish the foregoing purposes provided that such rules are consistent with the Subscriber’s
Agreement, the Attorney-in-Fact Agreement with TRU (the “Attorney-in-Fact Agreement”) and
this Charter; and
(e) Sign the Attorney-in-Fact Agreement on behalf of the Reciprocal, perform such
duties as may be required of the SAC and exercise the rights of the Reciprocal thereunder
(including with respect to the acceptance of notices and initiation and resolution of disputes, in
each case, on behalf of the Reciprocal).
The SAC shall have no power or authority to bind the Reciprocal to any insurance policy,
to enter into any other contractual obligation on behalf of the Reciprocal or TRU, or to otherwise
conduct business on behalf of or in the name of the Reciprocal or TRU. The SAC shall be permitted
to establish an audit committee as may be necessary and appropriate to carrying out its duties as
set forth herein and complying with applicable law.
2. Membership and Terms.
(a) The SAC shall consist of not less than six (6) nor more than twelve (12) members.
The SAC members will be selected by TRU at inception and on an annual basis in compliance
with Section 629.201, Florida Statutes.. At least two-thirds (2/3) of the SAC members shall be
Subscribers and shall be independent from and have no financial interest in TRU. All members of
the SAC shall be subject to FLOIR’s background requirements.
(b) The number of members of the SAC may be changed by a majority vote of the
SAC; provided, that in no event shall the number of members of the SAC be reduced below six
(6) or increased above twelve (12).
(c) The SAC members shall serve one (1) year terms, without limit.
(d) Secretary shall be appointed by TRU.
The SAC shall include a Chairperson and a Secretary. The Chairperson and
3. Compensation. Each SAC member shall (a) be paid ten thousand dollars ($10,000)
per annum for his or her service on the SAC. The fees payable to members of the SAC shall be
subject to adjustment from time to time by TRU but shall in no event exceed twenty-five thousand
dollars ($25,000) per annum. Each SAC member shall be reimbursed for reasonable and
documented travel, lodging and other incidental, out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection
with attendance at SAC meetings.
4. Appointment. Members of the SAC shall be appointed by TRU on an annual basis,
including their annual renewal. The guidelines for identifying and appointing members for the
SAC shall be as follows:
(a) the SAC shall identify needs for new SAC members due to a resignation,
geographic expansion or another reason; and
(b) when due diligence has been completed (background check, evaluation of potential
conflicts, interviews, and any other review deemed reasonable), TRU shall appoint the SAC
members in compliance with Section 629.201, Florida Statutes.
5. Vacancies, Resignation and Removal.
(a) SAC members may resign at any time upon delivery of his or her resignation in
writing to the Chairperson of the SAC. Any such resignation shall be effective at the date set forth
in the notice of resignation, and if there is none, then upon receipt.
(b) with TRU.
SAC members may be removed at any time for cause by the SAC in consultation
(c) 6. Role of the SAC.
(a) The SAC understands and agrees that TRU is responsible for the preparation of the
Reciprocal’s financial statements and the retention of independent auditors, that the independent
auditors are responsible for auditing the financial statements and that TRU is responsible for the
hiring and retention of, and determining compensation for, TRU’s management and employees. In
addition, the SAC understands and agrees that TRU’s management has more time, more
knowledge and more detailed information regarding the Reciprocal than does the SAC and that
the management of TRU has more time and more knowledge for the evaluation of TRU’s
management and employees (or candidates to serve as such). Accordingly, in carrying out its
responsibilities, the SAC shall not be deemed to provide any expert or special assurance as to (i)
the Reciprocal’s financial statements, (ii) any professional certification as to the independent
auditor’s work or (iii) the quality or trustworthiness of the managers and/or employees of TRU
(including candidates to serve as managers or employees of TRU).
(b) The SAC is empowered to investigate any matter brought to its attention with full
access to all books, records, facilities and personnel of the Reciprocal and TRU. If a majority of
the members of the SAC agree, with the consent of the Chief Executive Officer of TRU, which
consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, the SAC may retain outside
counsel, auditors and/or other experts to advise the SAC at the expense of the Reciprocal.
7. Meetings of the SAC & Quorum.
(a) The SAC shall meet regularly, and in no event less frequently than quarterly. In
person meetings shall be held at locations designated by the Chairperson; provided, that members
shall be entitled to participate by conference telephone or electronic facilities by means of which
all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other, and such participation in a meeting
shall constitute presence in person at a meeting. The SAC may also act by written consent signed
by all SAC members in lieu of a meeting on any matter requiring a meeting and such written
consent shall be filed with the minutes of the SAC. SAC members may be asked to participate in
calls or to review materials from time to time between formal meetings or at special meeting. The
SAC shall review the annual and quarterly financial statements of the Reciprocal and such other
matters as the members of the SAC shall determine (subject to the authority of the SAC as set forth
in Section 1 hereof). At least annually, the SAC shall meet to review the finances and operations
of the Reciprocal and select the Reciprocal’s independent auditors. The Chairperson shall provide
at least five (5) business days’ prior notice of the meetings to each SAC member. Notice of each
meeting shall be given by (i) express mail or courier, (ii) personal delivery, (iii) email transmission
or (iv) facsimile (with confirmation of transmission). SAC members attending a meeting in person
or by teleconference shall be deemed to have waived any defect in notice of that meeting. The
Chairperson, in his or her sole discretion, may designate employees of TRU to attend the meetings
of the SAC.
(b) A majority of the members of the SAC shall constitute a quorum for the transaction
of business and the acts of a majority of the members present and voting at a meeting at which a
quorum is present shall be the acts of the SAC.
(c) Any SAC member who misses three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the SAC
without a reasonable excuse approved by the SAC shall be deemed to have vacated his or her SAC
membership and the vacancy shall be filled as set forth in this Charter.
8. Indemnification of SAC Members.
(a) To the maximum extent permitted by or not inconsistent with applicable law and
the Subscriber’s Agreement, a member of the SAC shall not be personally liable to the Reciprocal
or to the Subscribers for monetary damages.
(b) The Reciprocal shall indemnify any SAC member who was or is a party to, or is
threatened to be made a party to, or who is called as a witness in connection with, any threatened,
pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or
investigative, including an action by or in the right of the Reciprocal, by reason of the fact that the
member is or was a member of the SAC. This indemnification shall include expenses, including
attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement, actually and reasonably incurred
by the SAC member in connection with an action, suit or proceeding, unless the act or failure to
act giving rise to the claim for indemnification is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction
to have constituted fraud, bad faith or willful misconduct by such SAC member.
(c) The Reciprocal shall pay expenses incurred by an SAC member in defending an
action or proceeding referred to herein in advance of the final disposition of such action or
proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such person to repay such amount if
it shall ultimately be determined that he or she is not entitled to be indemnified by the Reciprocal.
(d) The indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by or granted pursuant
to this Charter shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which those seeking
indemnification or advancement of expenses may be entitled under any agreement, contract or
otherwise, both as to action in his or her official capacity and as to action in another capacity while
holding such office; provided, that the indemnification pursuant to Sections 8(a)-(c) and the D&O
Policy (as defined in Section 8(f), below) shall be the first recourse for any indemnification and/or
advancement of expenses sought by an SAC member.
(e) The indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by or granted pursuant
to this Charter shall, unless otherwise provided when authorized or ratified, continue as to a person
who has ceased to be a SAC member and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and
administrators of such person.
(f) TRU will procure and maintain (at the expense of the Reciprocal), for the benefit
of the SAC and its members, Directors & Officers insurance from a highly-rated insurance
company at limits that are deemed appropriate by the SAC and consistent with limits carried by
comparable insurance companies and reciprocal insurers (the “D&O Policy”).
9. Amendments. Any provision contained in this Charter may be amended by TRU,
subject to the approval of the FLOIR and any applicable provisions of the Subscriber’s Agreement,
except that the indemnification provided pursuant to Section 8 herein shall only be reduced
prospectively.
Subscribers Agreement
TRUSTED RESOURCE UNDERWRITERS EXCHANGE
AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBSCRIBER’S AGREEMENT SUMMARY AND
SIGNATURE PAGE
Trusted Resource Underwriters Exchange (the “Reciprocal”) is a Florida reciprocal insurer and,
as such, is an unincorporated association of subscribers operating through the contractual
arrangements set forth in an Amended and Restated Subscriber’s Agreement, including the power
of attorney contained therein (the “Subscriber’s Agreement”) that all subscribers must sign.
Under Florida law and pursuant to the Subscriber’s Agreement, the Reciprocal and its subscribers
appoint a third party, known as an attorney-in-fact, to manage and administer the Reciprocal’s
operations and affairs on behalf of all of the subscribers.
The attached Subscriber’s Agreement provides the terms of your relationship with the Reciprocal
and appoints Trusted Resource Underwriters, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
(“TRU”), as the Reciprocal’s attorney-in-fact. Please review the attached Subscriber’s Agreement
and sign below to acknowledge your intention to be legally bound by the terms and conditions of
the Subscriber’s Agreement.
A summary of certain key business provisions of the Subscriber’s Agreement is set forth below:
Non-Assessable Policies: The Reciprocal will only issue non-assessable policies consistent with
all applicable state statutes. Your liability as a subscriber of the Reciprocal is limited to the costs
of your insurance policies, including premiums and surplus contributions (described below) for
your policies.
Management of Insurer: You are appointing and designating TRU, a for-profit entity, to be the
attorney-in-fact for the Reciprocal. As attorney-in-fact, TRU will manage all insurance operations
for you and other subscribers to the Reciprocal pursuant to the Attorney-in-Fact Agreement
between TRU and the Reciprocal (the “AIF Agreement”), available at
http://www.trueins.com/legal. The members of TRU are providing additional funding for the
Reciprocal through an acquisition of surplus notes issued by the Reciprocal.
Subscribers’ Advisory Committee: A Subscribers’ Advisory Committee (the “SAC”) has been
established for the Reciprocal. The SAC will: (a) supervise the finances of the Reciprocal; (b)
supervise the Reciprocal’s operations to such extent as necessary to assure conformity with the
Subscriber’s Agreement; (c) procure the audit of the accounts and records of the Reciprocal and
of TRU at the expense of the Reciprocal; (d) sign the AIF Agreement with TRU on behalf of the
Reciprocal, preform such duties as may be required of the SAC and exercise the rights of the
Reciprocal thereunder (including with respect to the acceptance of notices and initiation and
resolution of disputes, in each case, on behalf of the Reciprocal); and (e) exercise such other
powers as provided in the Subscriber’s Agreement and the Subscribers’ Advisory Committee
Charter referenced therein and Florida law. Certain members of the SAC will be subject to annual
appointment by TRU. The Reciprocal will indemnify SAC members for, and you will agree not to
sue them in connection with, their service on the SAC. You can learn more about the powers,
duties and composition of the SAC by visiting http://www.trueins.com/legal.
Management Compensation: In exchange for services rendered, the Reciprocal will compensate
TRU a fee of 17% of the quarterly gross written premiums of the Reciprocal in respect of
underwriting services. The percentage set forth with respect to TRU’s compensation may be
adjusted at any time as agreed to by TRU and the SAC, on behalf of the Reciprocal, subject to the
written approval of the FLOIR; provided, that the aggregate amount of such fees shall in no event
exceed 20% of quarterly gross written premiums. Any changes to the percentage will be disclosed,
in advance, to the subscribers. TRU is also authorized to utilize the Reciprocal’s funds to pay the
Reciprocal’s expenses, including the cost of any director and officer liability insurance coverages
for TRU and members of the SAC. These compensation and expense arrangements are governed
by the AIF Agreement. In addition, the Reciprocal will pay fees to affiliates of TRU in respect of
business sourcing services pursuant to producer agreements between the Reciprocal and such TRU
affiliates.
Surplus Contributions: Each subscriber shall make surplus contributions during membership as
a subscriber to the Reciprocal and those contributions reduce the cost of the Reciprocal’s capital.
Surplus contributions are set at 10% of annual policy premiums. Surplus contributions are billed
and collected with your premium. Subscribers should not expect a return of surplus contributions
other than on a pro rata basis for policies cancelled mid-term and should not consider surplus
contributions to be an investment in or purchase of a security from the Reciprocal. Any return of
surplus contributions is subject to the approval of TRU and the Florida Office of Insurance
Regulation (“FLOIR”).
Subscriber Savings Accounts: The Reciprocal shall establish Subscriber Savings Accounts
(“SSAs”) for each active subscriber of the Reciprocal. SSAs are notional accounts held for active
subscribers. Funds allocated to SSAs remain assets of the Reciprocal that are fully available to it
to pay claims and expenses. To the extent that the Reciprocal determines to return to its subscribers
any underwriting profits or any surplus growth in years without underwriting profit, such amounts
will be allocated to subscribers’ SSAs. Funds may be allocated to SSAs subject to the prior written
approval of the FLOIR. Unlike surplus contributions, the Reciprocal’s subscribers should expect
a return of their ending SSA balance following their full withdrawal from membership in the
Reciprocal. [For more information, visit http://www.trueins.com/legal.] However, any such
distributions will be subject to the Reciprocal’s ability to pay claims and its overall financial
strength.
For federal income tax purposes, if your premiums paid to the Reciprocal were treated as
deductible business expenses (e.g., for a business you conduct), that deduction would be reduced
by the amount credited to your SSA even though you have not yet received any distribution from
your SSA. The later distribution of such amounts following your full withdrawal from membership
would not have further federal income tax consequence. You should consult your tax advisor for
further information regarding the tax treatment of premiums and surplus contributions paid to or
returned by the Reciprocal. If your premiums paid to the Reciprocal are not treated as deductible
expenses (e.g., personal auto or homeowners coverage), amounts allocated to or distributed from
the SSA have no federal income tax consequences to you.
Amendments: The Subscriber’s Agreement, including the power of attorney contained therein,
may only be amended by agreement of the SAC and TRU; provided, that any such amendments
shall be subject to the prior written approval of the FLOIR and shall be effective as to all
subscribers immediately. Amendments will be disclosed in a subscriber communication and
continuation of any of your policies after disclosure of the amendment will constitute your
agreement to be legally bound by the amendment.
The above is only a summary of certain of the provisions of the Subscriber’s Agreement and does
not purport to describe all of the terms of the Subscriber’s Agreement. The summary is qualified
in its entirety by reference to the complete text of the Subscriber’s Agreement, which is attached
hereto. You are urged to read the Subscriber’s Agreement in its entirety because it is the primary
legal document that governs your contractual relationship with the Reciprocal. In the event of any
inconsistency between this summary and the Subscriber’s Agreement, the Subscriber’s Agreement
shall govern.
By signing below, you agree to become a subscriber of the Reciprocal, to appoint TRU as the
Reciprocal’s attorney-in-fact and to be legally bound by the terms and conditions of the
Subscriber’s Agreement. Your insurance policy cannot become effective without a signed
Subscriber’s Agreement. If you fail to sign, the Reciprocal reserves the right to terminate your
coverage.
By:
Name:
Date:
Receipt Acknowledged:
Trusted Resource Underwriters Exchange
Anthony Scavongelli
By: Trusted Resource Underwriters, LLC,
Attorney-in-Fact
SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBSCRIBER’S AGREEMENT
The signing Subscriber (the “Subscriber”) to Trusted Resource Underwriters Exchange (the
“Reciprocal”), a Florida reciprocal insurer, agrees, together with all other subscribers to the
Reciprocal, and with Trusted Resource Underwriters, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
(“TRU”), as the attorney-in-fact for the Reciprocal, pursuant to this Amended and Restated
Subscriber’s Agreement (this “Agreement”), as follows:
1. Power of Attorney. The Subscriber hereby appoints TRU as the attorney-in-fact
for the Reciprocal with the express power, authority and permission to effectuate and conduct the
lawful business affairs of the Reciprocal. This authority includes, without limitation, the ability to
carry out all customary functions of a reciprocal insurer, including, without limitation, the
following responsibilities: (a) exchange, with other subscribers to the Reciprocal, any and all kinds
of reciprocal insurance contracts which the Reciprocal is authorized by law to write; (b) issue,
exchange, renew, non-renew, cancel or modify insurance policies; (c) act as intermediary to obtain
reinsurance; (d) appear for, compromise, prosecute, adjust, settle, defend, litigate, appeal, and pay
claims or losses under the insurance policies of subscribers; (e) accept service of process on behalf
of the Reciprocal in actions against the Reciprocal upon contracts exchanged; (f) open accounts
and borrow money in the name of the Reciprocal; (g) hire or engage and compensate personnel,
contractors and agents; (h) collect premiums and invest and reinvest funds; (i) receive notices and
proof of loss; (j) administer subscriber accounts, including their respective Subscriber Savings
Accounts (“SSAs”) if applicable, including allocations thereto and distributions therefrom; and (k)
to conduct the business and affairs of the Reciprocal as set forth herein and in the Attorney-in-Fact
Agreement, dated as of September 14, 2020, by and between the Reciprocal and TRU, as may be
amended from time to time (the “AIF Agreement”).
This power of attorney is limited to the purposes described in this Agreement.
TRU’s offices will be the same as the Reciprocal’s principal administrative office located at One
Federal Street, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02111. The principal offices of TRU and the Reciprocal may
be changed in compliance with the requirements of the State of Florida and the Subscriber will be
notified of any such change in office location and when such change shall be effective. The
arrangement between the Reciprocal and TRU is further outlined in the AIF Agreement, available
to any Subscriber at http://www.trueins.com/legal.
2. Compensation of the Attorney-in-Fact. In consideration for the services provided
to the Reciprocal (as described in more detail in the AIF Agreement), TRU shall be entitled to
retain 17% of quarterly gross written premiums of the Reciprocal in respect of underwriting
services.
The percentage set forth with respect to TRU’s compensation may be adjusted at any time as
agreed to by TRU and the Reciprocal, subject to the written approval of the FLOIR; provided, that
the aggregate amount of such fees shall in no event exceed 20% of quarterly gross written
premiums. Any changes to the percentage will be disclosed, in advance, to the Subscriber.
3. Payment of Expenses of the Reciprocal. Without duplication of the fees to which
TRU is entitled pursuant to Section 2, TRU, on behalf of the Reciprocal, is authorized to utilize
the funds of the Reciprocal, or utilize its own funds and be reimbursed by the Reciprocal, to pay
the expenses of the Reciprocal, including, without limitation, losses, investment expenses, legal
expenses, reinsurance premiums and costs, commissions to agents and brokers, reinsurance
brokerage costs, court costs, taxes, assessments, license fees, membership fees, governmental fines
and penalties, the establishment and maintenance of loss, loss adjustment expense, unearned
premium and other reserves and surplus, audit fees, guaranty fund assessments, costs and expenses
of third-party service providers, costs and expenses associated with the preparation of mailings,
advertisements, newsletters and other promotions and general marketing materials, all allocated
loss adjustment expenses with respect to claims (including, for the avoidance of doubt, fees and
costs associated with any legal or administrative proceeding) and all other costs necessary for the
proper and efficient operation of the Reciprocal, including fees related to the structuring,
establishment and formation of the Reciprocal. Additionally, TRU will procure, at the expense of
the Reciprocal, directors and officers liability insurance coverages for TRU and the members of
the Subscribers’ Advisory Committee (the “SAC”) established for the Reciprocal to perform the
duties and powers set forth in the Subscribers’ Advisory Committee Charter (the “SAC Charter”)
adopted by the Subscribers through the Subscriber’s Agreement and created pursuant to applicable
law.
4. Payments to Producers. The Reciprocal will enter into a distribution agreement
with Homesite Insurance Agency, Inc. (“Homesite”) pursuant to which the Reciprocal will pay
referral fees in respect of referrals to Homesite in the amount of 2.5% of gross written premium
on new and renewal business sourced through Homesite’s panel of existing distribution partners.
5. Exchange of Policies. The Subscriber hereby offers and agrees to exchange
policies with the other subscribers to the Reciprocal. The Subscriber understands and agrees that
the reciprocal insurance contracts to be exchanged hereunder are non-assessable consistent with
section 629.261, Florida Statutes, thereby limiting the liability of the Subscriber to the Reciprocal
to costs associated with the policies of insurance only.
6. Subscribers’ Advisory Committee.
(a) Formation and Role of SAC. The Subscriber understands that the Reciprocal and
TRU have established the SAC pursuant to section 629.201, Florida Statutes, to exercise any rights
reserved to subscribers and assist TRU in supervising the finances and operations of the
Reciprocal. The duties and powers of the SAC, which are available for review at
http://www.trueins.com/legal, are contained within the SAC Charter. The Subscriber understands
and agrees that the powers of the SAC are limited to those enumerated in the SAC Charter. As set
forth in the SAC Charter, members of the SAC are appointed annually by TRU. The Subscriber
understands and agrees that the SAC shall (i) have only the enumerated powers and responsibilities
specifically assigned to it, (ii) exercise the rights of the subscribers (solely in such capacity) to the
Reciprocal pursuant to, and in accordance with, the Subscriber Agreement and the SAC Charter
and (iii) have membership consisting of at least two-thirds (2/3) current insured subscribers to the
Reciprocal who are independent of the attorney-in-fact for the Reciprocal. The Subscriber
understands and agrees that the Subscriber is not entitled to directly participate in the management
of the Reciprocal unless such Subscriber is a member of the SAC. The Subscriber hereby adopts
the SAC Charter and agrees that the appointment of members of the SAC shall be in accordance
with the SAC Charter.
(b) Supervisory Powers of SAC. The Subscriber agrees that the SAC will ( i ) supervise
the finances of the Reciprocal, (ii) supervise the operations of the Reciprocal to the extent
necessary to assure conformity with the AIF Agreement and (iii) procure, at the expense of the
Reciprocal, an audit of the accounts and records of the Reciprocal and TRU.
(c) Indemnification of SAC Members. SAC Members shall be entitled to
indemnification as set forth in Section 8 of the SAC Charter. The Subscriber also agrees that such
Subscriber will not sue or name in any action or affirmative defense any SAC member or the SAC
for actions arising in connection with such member’s participation on the SAC.
7. Surplus Contributions.
(a) Surplus Contribution. The Subscriber agrees to pay its policy premium and agrees
to make, in addition to policy premiums, a surplus contribution to the Reciprocal (“Surplus
Contribution”). The amount of the Surplus Contributions required from the Subscriber will be
10% of the Subscriber’s annual policy premiums. The Surplus Contribution is payable to the
Reciprocal on or prior to the initial effective date of coverage and within thirty (30) days of the
effective date of all endorsements generating an additional premium. The Surplus Contribution
will be made during the Subscriber’s membership as a subscriber to the Reciprocal. The possibility
of future Surplus Contributions, if any, will be determined by the SAC. In the event the SAC
determines that additional Surplus Contributions will be required of subscribers, the Reciprocal
will notify the Subscriber in advance and such additional Surplus Contributions will only be due
for policies that the Subscriber elects to renew following the date of such notice.
(b) Purpose of Surplus Contribution. The Subscriber understands and agrees that the
amounts paid as Surplus Contributions will be credited as policyholder surplus for the benefit and
protection of all of the subscribers to the Reciprocal and that Surplus Contributions made to the
Reciprocal are not premiums for insurance. The Subscriber understands and agrees that the ability
of the Reciprocal to return Surplus Contributions to its subscribers is subject to provisions of this
Section 7 and Section 9 and is limited by law.
(c) Return of Surplus Contribution. Upon the issuance of an insurance policy, or other
confirmation of coverage by the Reciprocal, except as set forth in the immediately following
sentence, the return of Surplus Contributions can occur only with the approval of TRU and the
FLOIR, and as set forth in this Agreement. In the event of a mid-term policy cancellation, TRU
will return any Surplus Contributions (without interest) applicable to the cancelled policy term,
pro-rated based on the fraction of the policy term that has elapsed and subject to the restrictions
set forth in Section 9 hereof and any applicable law. All other Surplus Contributions, including
those made for previous policy terms, will be retained by the Reciprocal for the benefit of all
remaining subscribers. The Subscriber understands and agrees that any other return of Surplus
Contributions will be subject to the approval of TRU, the FLOIR and the restrictions set forth in
Section 9 hereof.
8. Subscriber Savings Accounts.
(a) TRU will maintain separate individual SSAs for each subscriber. TRU, in its sole
and absolute discretion, may credit the Subscriber’s SSA with a portion of the amount of the
Reciprocal’s growth in surplus for a fiscal year. The Subscriber understands and agrees that (a)
any contributions made to the Subscriber’s SSA shall be based on the Reciprocal’s overall results,
not the results of any individual subscriber and (b) any and all such funds allocated to the
Subscriber will be considered part of the Reciprocal’s, and not the Subscriber’s, assets and TRU
would be authorized to use any and all such funds to satisfy any obligations of the Reciprocal,
including, without limitation, by establishing reserves for and paying losses, operating and
acquisition expenses, borrowing and other financing costs. As set forth in this Agreement, the
Subscriber may be eligible for a distribution from its SSA (i) at such time when the Subscriber is
no longer insured by the Reciprocal or (ii) at such other times, as determined by TRU in its
discretion. In order to avoid any impairment to the surplus of the Reciprocal, TRU retains the right
to limit the distribution from the SSAs to subscribers whose coverage has been terminated.
(b) For federal income tax purposes, if the Subscriber’s premiums paid to the
Reciprocal were treated as deductible business expenses (e.g., for a business conducted by the
Reciprocal), that deduction would be reduced by the amount credited to the Subscriber’s SSA even
though the Subscriber has not yet received any distribution from the SSA. The later distribution of
such amounts following the Subscriber’s full withdrawal from membership would not have further
federal income tax consequence. Each Subscriber should consult its tax advisor for further
information regarding the tax treatment of premiums and surplus contributions paid to or returned
by the Reciprocal. If the Subscriber’s premiums paid to the Reciprocal are not treated as deductible
expenses (e.g., personal auto or homeowners coverage), amounts allocated to or distributed from
the SSA have no federal income tax consequences to the Subscriber.
9. Limitations on Distributions of Surplus Contributions and Subscriber Savings
Accounts. No payment of a returned Surplus Contribution or a distribution of SSA funds (any
such payment or distribution, a “Surplus Distribution”) will be made if such payment or
distribution could risk the financial impairment of the Reciprocal or is otherwise restricted by
applicable law. If payment to any subscriber would be delayed pursuant to the requirements set
forth in this Section 9, the total amount which may be paid to all subscribers will be paid to each
such subscriber who meets the conditions to receive a Surplus Distribution on an equitable basis
as determined by TRU in its discretion and as allowed by applicable law. Any payments delayed
pursuant to the requirements set forth in this Section 9 will be paid as soon as possible when
payment can be made in compliance with this Section 9 and the requirements of the FLOIR. If this
Section 9 is found to conflict with other terms of this Agreement, this Section 9 supersedes all
other terms and conditions of this Agreement.
10. Return of Surplus upon Liquidation. The Subscriber understands and agrees that
in accordance with section 629.281, Florida Statutes, upon the liquidation of the Reciprocal, its
assets will be distributed to its subscribers who were such within the twelve (12) months prior to
the termination of its certificate of authority, subject to regulatory approval. The assets of the
Reciprocal to be distributed upon regulatory approval are those remaining after the discharge of
its indebtedness and policy obligations, the return of any surplus note or other contributions made
to surplus and the return of any unused premium, savings or credits in subscribers’ SSAs.
11. Rejection of Coverage. The Subscriber understands and agrees that the Reciprocal
has an obligation to its subscribers to maintain strict eligibility and underwriting requirements. The
Reciprocal has the right to reject any application for insurance, including this Agreement and the
offer of payment of premium and Surplus Contribution. If such a rejection of coverage occurs after
receipt of the Surplus Contribution by the Reciprocal, the Surplus Contribution will be returned to
the prospective subscriber, without payment of interest. An existing Subscriber applying for
additional lines of coverage is not guaranteed acceptance for those new lines of coverage. In
addition, the Reciprocal has the right to cancel or nonrenew any policy of insurance issued to the
Subscriber in accordance with applicable law.
12. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated at any time by the Subscriber or
TRU by cancelling, nonrenewing or otherwise terminating all insurance policies issued to the
Subscriber, subject to policy provisions and the laws of the State of Florida. Upon the termination
of all insurance policies of the Subscriber, subject to the approval of the FLOIR and as set forth in
this Agreement, the balance remaining in the Subscriber’s SSA and any eligible Surplus
Contribution resulting from any mid-term cancellation, after allocation of expenses and claims,
will be returned to the Subscriber within six (6) months or such later date as required by applicable
law or as needed to obtain approval of the FLOIR. In the event that that the Subscriber should
cease to maintain insurance with the Reciprocal, regardless of whether such insurance is cancelled,
rescinded or non-renewed for any reason, the Subscriber will lose all rights as a subscriber to the
Reciprocal.
13. Collateralization of Assets. No assets or future distributions of the Reciprocal,
included any assets notionally allocated to any SSA, may be pledged or collateralized on behalf of
any subscriber for any purpose.
14. Notices. All notices, requests, demands, claims, and other communications to the
Reciprocal concerning the content and purpose of this Agreement shall be sent in writing by
personal delivery, fax or by mail, registered or certified, postage pre-paid to the address below:
Trusted Resource Underwriters Exchange
Subscribers’ Advisory Committee
360 Central Ave., Suite 800St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Attention: Chair
15. Miscellaneous.
(a) Documents. The Subscriber hereby acknowledges receiving and reviewing the AIF
Agreement and the SAC Charter prior to executing this Agreement. This Agreement will be
accepted by TRU only when signed by the Subscriber. Subscriber agrees that this Agreement,
including the power of attorney set forth in Section 1 herein, will apply to all insurance policies
for which the Subscriber has applied or will apply at the Reciprocal. The Subscriber understands
and agrees that the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the AIF Agreement and the SAC
Charter will be valid and binding upon TRU and the Subscriber and their respective personal
representatives, administrators, successors, and assigns, as indicated by the Subscriber’s signature.
(b) Amendments. This Agreement, including the power of attorney contained herein,
may only be amended by written agreement of the SAC and TRU; provided, that any such
amendments shall be subject to the prior written approval of the FLOIR and shall be effective as
to all subscribers immediately. Amendments will be disclosed in a subscriber communication and
continuation of any of your policies after disclosure of the amendment will constitute your
agreement to be legally bound by the amendment.
(c) Complete Agreement. This Agreement (including the Annex hereto) constitutes the
complete agreement between the Reciprocal and the Subscriber, and supersedes all prior
understandings, statements and agreements with respect to the subject matter hereof.
(d) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of separate
counterparts, each of which shall collectively and separately constitute one agreement. Delivery
of such an executed counterpart electronically (including by email or facsimile) shall be an
original, with the same effect as delivery of such an executed counterpart in person.
(e) Successors and Assigns; Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement shall be
binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and
permitted assigns. The terms and provisions of this Agreement are for the purpose of defining the
relative rights and obligations of the parties hereto with respect to the transactions contemplated
hereby and no person shall be a third party beneficiary of any of the terms and provisions of this
Agreement.
(f) Headings. The descriptive headings contained in this Agreement are and shall be
without substantive meaning or content of any kind whatsoever and are not a part of the agreement
between the parties hereto.
(g) Severability. Wherever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be
interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision
of this Agreement shall be prohibited by or be invalid under applicable law, such provision shall
be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of
such provision or the remaining provisions of this Agreement.
(h) No Waiver. The failure of either party hereto, at any time or times, to require strict
performance by the other party hereto of any provision of this Agreement shall not waive, affect
or diminish any right of such party hereto thereafter to demand strict compliance and performance
herewith. Any suspension or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall not suspend, waive
or affect any other provision of this Agreement whether the same is prior or subsequent thereto.
None of the undertakings, agreements and covenants of any party hereto contained in or
contemplated by any other provision of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been suspended
or waived by any other party hereto, unless such waiver or suspension is in writing and signed by
each party hereto.
(i) Limitation of Actions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, absent a finding
of criminal or willful misconduct or recklessness and except for legal actions that may arise
directly from the Subscriber’s insurance policy(ies) or legal actions to enforce this contract, the
Subscriber agrees that the Reciprocal will not be sued or named in any action or affirmative defense
by the Subscriber.
16. GOVERNING LAW. IN ALL RESPECTS, INCLUDING ALL MATTERS OF
CONSTRUCTION, VALIDITY AND PERFORMANCE, THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE
GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE
SUBSTANTIVE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO
THE PRINCIPLES OF THE CONFLICT OF LAWS OR THE RULES THEREOF THAT MIGHT
REQUIRE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANOTHER JURISDICTION.
TRUSTED RESOURCE UNDERWRITERS EXCHANGE OF OHIO: AZ (Program II), OH, NY Documents
Subscribers Agreement
TRUSTED RESOURCE UNDERWRITERS EXCHANGE OF OHIO
SUBSCRIBER’S AGREEMENT SUMMARY
Trusted Resource Underwriters Exchange of Ohio (the “Reciprocal”) is an Ohio reciprocal insurance exchange and, as such, is an unincorporated association of subscribers operating through the contractual arrangements set forth in an Amended and Restated Subscriber’s Agreement, including the power of attorney contained therein (the “Subscriber’s Agreement”) that all subscribers must sign. Under Ohio law and pursuant to the Subscriber’s Agreement, the Reciprocal and its subscribers appoint a third party, known as an attorney-in-fact, to manage and administer the Reciprocal’s operations and affairs on behalf of all of the subscribers.
The attached Subscriber’s Agreement provides the terms of your relationship with the Reciprocal and appoints Trusted Resource Underwriters, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“TRU”), as the Reciprocal’s attorney-in-fact. Please review the attached Subscriber’s Agreement and sign below to acknowledge your intention to be legally bound by the terms and conditions of the Subscriber’s Agreement.
A summary of certain key business provisions of the Subscriber’s Agreement is set forth below: Non-Assessable Policies: The Reciprocal will only issue non-assessable policies consistent with all applicable state statutes. Your liability as a subscriber of the Reciprocal is limited to the costs of your insurance policies, including premiums and surplus contributions (described below) for your policies.
Management of Insurance Exchange: You are appointing and designating TRU, a for-profit entity, to be the attorney-in-fact for the Reciprocal. As attorney-in-fact, TRU will manage all insurance operations for you and other subscribers to the Reciprocal pursuant to the Attorney-in-Fact Agreement between TRU and the Reciprocal (the “AIF Agreement”). The members of TRU are providing additional funding for the Reciprocal through an acquisition of surplus notes issued
by the Reciprocal.
Subscribers’ Advisory Committee: A Subscribers’ Advisory Committee (the “SAC”) has been established for the Reciprocal. The SAC will: (a) supervise the finances of the Reciprocal; (b) supervise the Reciprocal’s operations to such extent as necessary to assure conformity with the Subscriber’s Agreement; (c) procure the audit of the accounts and records of the Reciprocal and of TRU at the expense of the Reciprocal; (d) sign the AIF Agreement with TRU on behalf of the Reciprocal, perform such duties as may be required of the SAC and exercise the rights of the Reciprocal thereunder (including with respect to the acceptance of notices and initiation and resolution of disputes, in each case, on behalf of the Reciprocal); and (e) exercise such other powers as provided in the Subscriber’s Agreement. The members of the SAC will be subject to appointment by TRU. The Reciprocal may indemnify SAC members for, and you will agree not to sue them in connection with, their service on the SAC.
Management Compensation: In exchange for services rendered, the Reciprocal will compensate TRU a fee of 17% of the quarterly direct written premiums, net of cancellations, of the Reciprocal in respect of underwriting services. The Reciprocal will also compensate TRU a fee of 3% of the monthly assumed written premium, which shall be subject to an additional fifty percent (50%) profit share. The percentage set forth with respect to TRU’s compensation shall be reviewed no later than every five years and may be adjusted, subject to the written approval of the Ohio Department of Insurance (“ODI”). Any changes to the percentage will be disclosed to the subscribers. TRU is also authorized to utilize the Reciprocal’s funds to pay the Reciprocal’s expenses, including the cost of any director and officer liability insurance coverages for TRU and members of the SAC. These compensation and expense arrangements are governed by the AIF Agreement.
Surplus Contributions: Each subscriber shall make surplus contributions during membership as a subscriber to the Reciprocal and those contributions reduce the cost of the Reciprocal’s capital. Surplus contributions are set at 10% of annual policy premiums. Surplus contributions are billed and collected with your premium. Subscribers should not expect a return of surplus contributions other than on a pro rata basis for policies cancelled mid-term and should not consider surplus contributions to be an investment in or purchase of a security from the Reciprocal. Any return of surplus contributions is subject to the approval of TRU and the ODI.
Subscriber Savings Accounts: The Reciprocal shall establish Subscriber Savings Accounts (“SSAs”) for each active subscriber of the Reciprocal. SSAs are notional accounts held for active subscribers. Funds allocated to SSAs remain assets of the Reciprocal that are fully available to it to pay claims and expenses. To the extent that the Reciprocal determines to return to its subscribers any underwriting profits or any surplus growth in years without underwriting profit, such amounts will be allocated to subscribers’ SSAs. Funds may be allocated to SSAs subject to the prior written approval of the ODI. Unlike surplus contributions, the Reciprocal’s subscribers should expect a return of their ending SSA balance following their full withdrawal from membership in the Reciprocal. However, any such distributions will be subject to the Reciprocal’s ability to pay
claims and its overall financial strength.
For federal income tax purposes, if your premiums paid to the Reciprocal were treated as deductible business expenses (e.g., for a business you conduct), that deduction would be reduced by the amount credited to your SSA even though you have not yet received any distribution from your SSA. The later distribution of such amounts following your full withdrawal from membership would not have further federal income tax consequence. You should consult your tax advisor for further information regarding the tax treatment of premiums and surplus contributions paid to or returned by the Reciprocal. If your premiums paid to the Reciprocal are not treated as deductible expenses (e.g., personal auto or homeowners coverage), amounts allocated to or distributed from the SSA have no federal income tax consequences to you.
Amendments: The Subscriber’s Agreement, including the power of attorney contained therein, may be amended by TRU; provided, that any such amendments shall be subject to the prior written approval of the ODI and shall be effective as to all subscribers immediately.
The above is only a summary of certain of the provisions of the Subscriber’s Agreement and does not purport to describe all of the terms of the Subscriber’s Agreement. The summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of the Subscriber’s Agreement, which is attached hereto. You are urged to read the Subscriber’s Agreement in its entirety because it is the primary legal document that governs your contractual relationship with the Reciprocal. In the event of any
inconsistency between this summary and the Subscriber’s Agreement, the Subscriber’s Agreement shall govern.
By signing below, you agree to become a subscriber of the Reciprocal, to appoint TRU as the Reciprocal’s attorney-in-fact and to be legally bound by the terms and conditions of the Subscriber’s Agreement. Your insurance policy cannot become effective without a signed Subscriber’s Agreement. If you fail to sign, the Reciprocal reserves the right to terminate your coverage.
TRUSTED RESOURCE UNDERWRITERS EXCHANGE OF OHIO
SUBSCRIBER’S AGREEMENT
The signing Subscriber (the “Subscriber”) to Trusted Resource Underwriters Exchange of Ohio (the “Reciprocal”), an Ohio reciprocal insurance exchange, agrees, together with all other subscribers to the Reciprocal, and with Trusted Resource Underwriters, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“TRU”), as the attorney-in-fact for the Reciprocal, pursuant to this Amended and Restated Subscriber’s Agreement (this “Agreement”), as follows:
1. Power of Attorney. The Subscriber hereby appoints TRU as the attorney-in-fact for the Reciprocal with the express power, authority and permission to effectuate and conduct the lawful business affairs of the Reciprocal. This authority includes, without limitation, the ability to carry out all customary functions of a reciprocal insurance exchange, including, without limitation, the following responsibilities: (a) exchange, with other subscribers to the Reciprocal, any and all kinds of reciprocal insurance contracts which the Reciprocal is authorized by law to write; (b) issue, exchange, renew, non-renew, cancel or modify insurance policies; (c) act as intermediary to obtain reinsurance; (d) appear for, compromise, prosecute, adjust, settle, defend, litigate, appeal, and pay claims or losses under the insurance policies of subscribers; (e) accept service of process on behalf of the Reciprocal in actions against the Reciprocal upon contracts exchanged; (f) open accounts and borrow money in the name of the Reciprocal; (g) hire or engage and compensate personnel, contractors and agents; (h) collect premiums and invest and reinvest funds; (i) receive notices and proof of loss; (j) administer subscriber accounts, including their respective Subscriber Savings Accounts (“SSAs”) if applicable, including allocations thereto and distributions therefrom; and (k) to conduct the business and affairs of the Reciprocal as set forth herein and in the Attorney-in-Fact Agreement, dated as of [date], by and between the Reciprocal and TRU, as may be amended from time to time (the “AIF Agreement”).
This power of attorney is limited to the purposes described in this Agreement. TRU’s offices will be the same as the Reciprocal’s principal administrative office located at75 State Street, Suite 100 #2037, Boston, MA 02109. The principal offices of TRU and the Reciprocal may be changed in compliance with the requirements of the State of Ohio and the Subscriber will be notified of any such change in office location and when such change shall be effective. The arrangement between the Reciprocal and TRU is further outlined in the AIF Agreement.
2. Compensation of the Attorney-in-Fact. In consideration for the services provided to the Reciprocal (as described in more detail in the AIF Agreement), TRU shall be entitled to retain 17% of monthly direct written premiums, net of cancellations, of the Reciprocal in respect of underwriting services. TRU shall be entitled to retain 3% of monthly assumed written premium, which shall be subject to an additional fifty percent (50%) profit share. The percentage set forth with respect to TRU’s compensation shall be reviewed no later than every five years and may be adjusted, subject to the written approval of the Ohio Department of Insurance (“ODI”). The compensation to be paid to TRU will be determined no less frequently than on a quarterly basis. Payment of all compensation will be paid to TRU no less frequently than on a quarterly basis. Any changes to the percentage will be disclosed to the Subscriber.
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, if the risk based capital ratio (“RBC Ratio”) of the Reciprocal falls below 300% at any time, the management fee paid from the Reciprocal to the Attorney-in-Fact will be reduced to the Attorney-in-Fact’s actual costs until such time as the RBC Ratio of the Reciprocal is 300% or higher.
3. Payment of Expenses of the Reciprocal. Without duplication of the fees to which TRU is entitled pursuant to Section 2, TRU, on behalf of the Reciprocal, is authorized to utilize the funds of the Reciprocal, or utilize its own funds and be reimbursed by the Reciprocal, to pay the expenses of the Reciprocal, including, without limitation, losses, investment expenses, legal expenses, reinsurance premiums and costs, commissions to agents and brokers, reinsurance brokerage costs, court costs, taxes, assessments, license fees, membership fees, governmental fines and penalties, the establishment and maintenance of loss, loss adjustment expense, unearned premium and other reserves and surplus, audit fees, guaranty fund assessments, costs and expenses of third-party service providers, costs and expenses associated with the preparation of mailings, advertisements, newsletters and other promotions and general marketing materials, all allocated loss adjustment expenses with respect to claims (including, for the avoidance of doubt, fees and costs associated with any legal or administrative proceeding) and all other costs necessary for the proper and efficient operation of the Reciprocal, including fees related to the structuring, establishment and formation of the Reciprocal. Additionally, TRU will procure, at the expense of the Reciprocal, directors and officers liability insurance coverages for TRU and the members of the Subscriber’s Advisory Committee (the “SAC”).
4. Exchange of Policies. The Subscriber hereby offers and agrees to exchange policies with the other subscribers to the Reciprocal. The Subscriber understands and agrees that the reciprocal insurance contracts to be exchanged hereunder are non-assessable consistent with Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3931, thereby limiting the liability of the Subscriber to the Reciprocal to costs associated with the policies of insurance only.
5. Subscribers’ Advisory Committee.
(a) Formation and Role of SAC. The Subscriber understands that the Reciprocal and TRU have established the SAC to exercise any rights reserved to subscribers and assist TRU in supervising the finances and operations of the Reciprocal. The Subscriber understands and agrees that the powers of the SAC are limited to those enumerated in this Subscriber Agreement and other governing documents. Members of the SAC are appointed by TRU. The Subscriber understands and agrees that the SAC shall (i) have only the enumerated powers and responsibilities specifically assigned to it, (ii) exercise the rights of the subscribers (solely in such capacity) to the Reciprocal pursuant to, and in accordance with, the Subscriber Agreement and other governing documents. The Subscriber understands and agrees that the Subscriber is not entitled to directly participate in the management of the Reciprocal unless such Subscriber is a member of the SAC.
(b) Supervisory Powers of SAC. The Subscriber agrees that the SAC will ( i ) supervise the finances of the Reciprocal, (ii) supervise the operations of the Reciprocal to the extent necessary to assure conformity with the AIF Agreement and (iii) procure, at the expense of the Reciprocal, an audit of the accounts and records of the Reciprocal and TRU.
(c) Indemnification of SAC Members. SAC Members shall be entitled to indemnification. The Subscriber also agrees that such Subscriber will not sue or name in any action or affirmative defense any SAC member or the SAC for actions arising in connection with such member’s participation on the SAC.
6. Surplus Contributions.
(a) Surplus Contribution. The Subscriber agrees to pay its policy premium and agrees to make, in addition to policy premiums, a surplus contribution to the Reciprocal (“Surplus Contribution”). The amount of the Surplus Contributions required from the Subscriber will be 10% of the Subscriber’s annual policy premiums. The Surplus Contribution is payable to the Reciprocal on or prior to the initial effective date of coverage and within thirty (30) days of the effective date of all endorsements generating an additional premium. The Surplus Contribution will be made during the Subscriber’s membership as a subscriber to the Reciprocal. The possibility of future Surplus Contributions, if any, will be determined by the Attorney-in-Fact (“AIF”). In the event the AIF determines that additional Surplus Contributions will be required of subscribers, the Reciprocal will notify the Subscriber in advance and such additional Surplus Contributions will only be due for policies that the Subscriber elects to renew following the date of such notice.
(b) Purpose of Surplus Contribution. The Subscriber understands and agrees that the amounts paid as Surplus Contributions will be credited as policyholder surplus for the benefit and protection of all of the subscribers to the Reciprocal and that Surplus Contributions made to the Reciprocal are not premiums for insurance. The Subscriber understands and agrees that the ability of the Reciprocal to return Surplus Contributions to its subscribers is subject to provisions of this Section 7 and Section 9 and is limited by law.
(c) Return of Surplus Contribution. Upon the issuance of an insurance policy, or other confirmation of coverage by the Reciprocal, except as set forth in the immediately following sentence, the return of Surplus Contributions can occur only with the approval of TRU and the ODI, and as set forth in this Agreement. In the event of a mid-term policy cancellation, TRU will return any Surplus Contributions (without interest) applicable to the cancelled policy term, pro-rated based on the fraction of the policy term that has elapsed and subject to the restrictions set forth in Section 9 hereof and any applicable law. All other Surplus Contributions, including those made for previous policy terms, will be retained by the Reciprocal for the benefit of all remaining subscribers. The Subscriber understands and agrees that any other return of Surplus Contributions will be subject to the approval of TRU, the ODI and the restrictions set forth in Section 9 hereof.
7. Subscriber Savings Accounts.
(a) TRU will maintain separate notional SSAs for each subscriber. TRU, in its sole and absolute discretion, may credit the Subscriber’s SSA with a portion of the amount of the Reciprocal’s growth in surplus for a fiscal year. The Subscriber understands and agrees that (a) any contributions made to the Subscriber’s SSA shall be based on the Reciprocal’s overall results, not the results of any individual subscriber and (b) any and all such funds allocated to the Subscriber will be considered part of the Reciprocal’s, and not the Subscriber’s, assets and TRU would be authorized to use any and all such funds to satisfy any obligations of the Reciprocal, including, without limitation, by establishing reserves for and paying losses, operating and acquisition expenses, borrowing and other financing costs. As set forth in this Agreement, the Subscriber may be eligible for a distribution from its SSA (i) at such time when the Subscriber is no longer insured by the Reciprocal or (ii) at such other times, as determined by TRU in its discretion. In order to avoid any impairment to the surplus of the Reciprocal, TRU retains the right to limit the distribution from the SSAs to subscribers whose coverage has been terminated.
(b) For federal income tax purposes, if the Subscriber’s premiums paid to the Reciprocal were treated as deductible business expenses (e.g., for a business conducted by the Reciprocal), that deduction would be reduced by the amount credited to the Subscriber’s SSA even though the Subscriber has not yet received any distribution from the SSA. The later distribution of such amounts following the Subscriber’s full withdrawal from membership would not have further federal income tax consequence. Each Subscriber should consult its tax advisor for further information regarding the tax treatment of premiums and surplus contributions paid to or returned by the Reciprocal. If the Subscriber’s premiums paid to the Reciprocal are not treated as deductible expenses (e.g., personal auto or homeowners coverage), amounts allocated to or distributed from the SSA have no federal income tax consequences to the Subscriber.
8. Limitations on Distributions of Surplus Contributions and Subscriber Savings Accounts. No payment of a returned Surplus Contribution or a distribution of SSA funds (any such payment or distribution, a “Surplus Distribution”) will be made if such payment or distribution could risk the financial impairment of the Reciprocal or is otherwise restricted by applicable law. If payment to any subscriber would be delayed pursuant to the requirements set forth in this Section 9, the total amount which may be paid to all subscribers will be paid to each such subscriber who meets the conditions to receive a Surplus Distribution on an equitable basis as determined by TRU in its discretion and as allowed by applicable law. Any payments delayed pursuant to the requirements set forth in this Section 9 will be paid as soon as possible when payment can be made in compliance with this Section 9 and the requirements of the ODI. If this Section 9 is found to conflict with other terms of this Agreement, this Section 9 supersedes all other terms and conditions of this Agreement.
9. Return of Surplus upon Liquidation. The Subscriber understands and agrees that in accordance with section 629.281, Florida Statutes, upon the liquidation of the Reciprocal, its assets will be distributed to its subscribers who were such within the twelve (12) months prior to the termination of its certificate of authority, subject to regulatory approval. The assets of the Reciprocal to be distributed upon regulatory approval are those remaining after the discharge of its indebtedness and policy obligations, the return of any surplus note or other contributions made to surplus and the return of any unused premium, savings or credits in subscribers’ SSAs.
10. Rejection of Coverage. The Subscriber understands and agrees that the Reciprocal has an obligation to its subscribers to maintain strict eligibility and underwriting requirements. The Reciprocal has the right to reject any application for insurance, including this Agreement and the offer of payment of premium and Surplus Contribution. If such a rejection of coverage occurs after receipt of the Surplus Contribution by the Reciprocal, the Surplus Contribution will be returned to the prospective subscriber, without payment of interest. An existing Subscriber applying for additional lines of coverage is not guaranteed acceptance for those new lines of coverage. In addition, the Reciprocal has the right to cancel or nonrenew any policy of insurance issued to the Subscriber in accordance with applicable law.
11. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated at any time by the Subscriber or TRU by cancelling, nonrenewing or otherwise terminating all insurance policies issued to the Subscriber, subject to policy provisions and the laws of the State of Ohio. Upon the termination of all insurance policies of the Subscriber, subject to the approval of the ODI and as set forth in this Agreement, the balance remaining in the Subscriber’s SSA and any eligible Surplus Contribution resulting from any mid-term cancellation, after allocation of expenses and claims, will be returned to the Subscriber within six (6) months or such later date as required by applicable law or as needed to obtain approval of the ODI. In the event that that the Subscriber should cease to maintain insurance with the Reciprocal, regardless of whether such insurance is cancelled, rescinded or non-renewed for any reason, the Subscriber will lose all rights as a subscriber to the Reciprocal.
12. Collateralization of Assets. No assets or future distributions of the Reciprocal, included any assets notionally allocated to any SSA, may be pledged or collateralized on behalf of any subscriber for any purpose.
13. Notices. All notices, requests, demands, claims, and other communications to the Reciprocal concerning the content and purpose of this Agreement shall be sent in writing by personal delivery, fax or by mail, registered or certified, postage pre-paid to the address below:
Trusted Resource Underwriters Exchange of Ohio
c/o Trusted Resource Underwriters LLC
75 State Street, Suite 100, #2037
Boston, MA 02109
Attention: General Counsel
14. Miscellaneous.
(a) Documents. The Subscriber hereby acknowledges receiving and reviewing the AIF Agreement prior to executing this Agreement. This Agreement will be accepted by TRU only when signed by the Subscriber. Subscriber agrees that this Agreement, including the power of attorney set forth in Section 1 herein, will apply to all insurance policies for which the Subscriber has applied or will apply at the Reciprocal. The Subscriber understands and agrees that the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the AIF Agreement will be valid and binding upon TRU and the Subscriber and their respective personal representatives, administrators, successors, and assigns, as indicated by the Subscriber’s signature.
(b) Amendments. This Agreement, including the power of attorney contained herein, may only be amended by written agreement; provided, that any such amendments shall be subject to the prior written approval of the ODI and shall be effective as to all subscribers immediately. Amendments will be disclosed in a subscriber communication upon policy renewal and continuation of any of your policies after disclosure of the amendment will constitute your agreement to be legally bound by the amendment.
(c) Complete Agreement. This Agreement (including the Annex hereto) constitutes the complete agreement between the Reciprocal and the Subscriber, and supersedes all prior understandings, statements and agreements with respect to the subject matter hereof.
(d) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of separate counterparts, each of which shall collectively and separately constitute one agreement. Delivery of such an executed counterpart electronically (including by email or facsimile) shall be an original, with the same effect as delivery of such an executed counterpart in person.
(e) Successors and Assigns; Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement shall be binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. The terms and provisions of this Agreement are for the purpose of defining the relative rights and obligations of the parties hereto with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby and no person shall be a third party beneficiary of any of the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
(f) Headings. The descriptive headings contained in this Agreement are and shall be without substantive meaning or content of any kind whatsoever and are not a part of the agreement between the parties hereto.
(g) Severability. Wherever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement shall be prohibited by or be invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provision or the remaining provisions of this Agreement.
(h) No Waiver. The failure of either party hereto, at any time or times, to require strict performance by the other party hereto of any provision of this Agreement shall not waive, affect or diminish any right of such party hereto thereafter to demand strict compliance and performance herewith. Any suspension or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall not suspend, waive or affect any other provision of this Agreement whether the same is prior or subsequent thereto.
None of the undertakings, agreements and covenants of any party hereto contained in or contemplated by any other provision of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been suspended or waived by any other party hereto, unless such waiver or suspension is in writing and signed by
each party hereto.
(i) Limitation of Actions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, absent a finding of criminal or willful misconduct or recklessness and except for legal actions that may arise directly from the Subscriber’s insurance policy(ies) or legal actions to enforce this contract, the Subscriber agrees that the Reciprocal will not be sued or named in any action or affirmative defense by the Subscriber.
15. GOVERNING LAW. IN ALL RESPECTS, INCLUDING ALL MATTERS OF CONSTRUCTION, VALIDITY AND PERFORMANCE, THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE SUBSTANTIVE LAWS OF THE STATE OF OHIO, WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO THE PRINCIPLES OF THE CONFLICT OF LAWS OR THE RULES THEREOF THAT MIGHT REQUIRE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANOTHER JURISDICTION.