Common use of Remuneration and fees Clause in Contracts

Remuneration and fees. In most cases we are paid a commission from the insurer, however in some cases we may charge you a fee instead, or a combination of both. If we charge a fee instead of commission or a fee and commission, we will confirm this to you in writing at the time of incepting or renewing your policy. Where we charge you a fee this is not liable for insurance premium tax or value added tax (insurance is a VAT exempt industry). There may be occasions when we need to charge an additional fee, for example any changes to the risk that require significant further advice, arrangement of additional cover or substantial assistance provided in any large or complex claims. We will provide you with information on the nature and amount of the fees we charge before placing, or renewing, your policy, and will also on request provide details of the commission we earn for that placement or renewal. We may also charge you an administration fee for making a change to, or for cancelling, your insurance policy. The amount of such fee will be confirmed in writing to you prior to the change to your policy being made or cancellation of your policy. Where the amount of the refunded premium is less than £10 (per policy) we will retain such amount, but where a mid-term adjustment or cancellation charge is made, we will set it off against such charge. This paragraph does not otherwise affect any cancellation/refund rights which you may have. In addition to your fee and/or insurer commission some insurers may make additional payments to us reflecting the size and/or profitability of our account with them and/or in respect of work we undertake on their behalf. You are entitled, at any time, to request information regarding any commission which we may have received when placing your insurance business.

Remuneration and fees. In most cases we are paid a commission from the insurer, however in some cases we may charge you a fee instead, or a combination of both. If we charge a fee instead of commission or a fee and commission, we will confirm this to you in writing at the time of incepting or renewing your policy. Where we charge you a fee this is not liable for insurance premium tax or value added tax (insurance is a VAT exempt industry). There may be occasions when we need to charge an additional fee, for example any changes to the risk that require significant further advice, arrangement of additional cover or substantial assistance provided in any large or complex claims. We will provide you with information on the nature and amount of the fees we charge before placing, or renewing, your policy, and will also on request provide details of the commission we earn for that placement or renewal. We may also charge you an administration fee for making a change to, or for cancelling, your insurance policy. The amount of such fee will be confirmed in writing to you prior to the change to your policy being made or cancellation of your policy. Where the amount of the refunded premium is less than £10 (per policy) we will retain such amount, but where a mid-term adjustment or cancellation charge is made, we will set it off against such charge. This paragraph does not otherwise affect any cancellation/refund rights which you may have. In addition to your fee and/or insurer commission some insurers may make additional payments to us reflecting the size and/or profitability of our account with them and/or in respect of work we undertake on their behalf. You are entitled, at any time, to request information regarding any commission which we may have received when placing your insurance business. Duty to Disclose Accurate and Full Information It is your responsibility to take reasonable care and, when asked, to answer all questions fully and accurately to insurers and us prior to and when you purchase an insurance policy, throughout the life of the policy and when you renew that policy. Failure on your part to immediately disclose accurate information when asked or provide misleading information could result in your insurer imposing different terms on the policy, charging a higher premium, or in some circumstances may avoid the policy from inception and any claims would not be paid. All statements and material facts disclosed on proposal forms, statements of fact, claims forms and other documents should be full, true and accurate. Material facts are those that would influence an insurer in deciding whether or not to accept a risk and the terms and conditions that would apply. Where forms are completed or partially completed on your behalf, you should check them for accuracy before signing. If you are in any doubt as to whether a fact is relevant, you should disclose it and then ask for guidance.

Remuneration and fees. In most cases we are paid a by commission from the insurer, however but in some cases circumstances, we may charge you a fee instead, or a combination of both. If we charge a fee instead of commission or a fee and commissioncombination of both, we in which case this will confirm this be confirmed to you in writing at the time of incepting or renewing your policy. Where we charge you a fee fee, this is will not be liable for insurance premium tax or value added tax (insurance is a VAT exempt industry). There may be occasions when we need to charge an additional feefee is sought, for example any changes to the risk that require significant further advice, arrangement advice and placement of additional cover coverage or substantial assistance provided involvement in any large large, difficult or complex claims. We will provide you with information on the nature and amount of the fees we charge before placing, or renewing, your policy, and will also on request provide details of the commission we earn for that placement or renewal. We may also charge you an administration fee for making a change to, or for cancelling, your insurance policy. The amount of such fee will be confirmed in writing to you prior to the change to your policy being made or cancellation of your policy. Where the amount of the refunded premium is less than £10 (per policy) we will retain such amount, but where a mid-term adjustment or cancellation charge is made, we will set it off against such charge. This paragraph does not otherwise affect any cancellation/refund rights which you may have. In addition to your fee and/or insurer commission some insurers may make additional payments to us reflecting the size and/or profitability of our account with them and/or in respect of work we undertake on their behalf. You are entitled, at any time, to request information regarding any commission which we may have received when as a result of placing your insurance business.