FUNDS WITHHELD COINSURANCE AND MODIFIED COINSURANCE AGREEMENT between Rocky Range, Inc. and Voya Insurance and Annuity Company effective as of June 1, 2018 Treaty Number: RRVIAC-060118
Exhibit 99 (g)
Execution Version
FUNDS WITHHELD COINSURANCE AND MODIFIED COINSURANCE
between
Rocky Range, Inc.
and
Voya Insurance and Annuity Company
effective as of June 1, 2018
Treaty Number: RRVIAC-060118
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ARTICLE I GENERAL PROVISIONS .....................................................................................1
Section 1.01 Defined Terms ...........................................................................................................1
Section 1.02 Other Definitional Provisions ...................................................................................6
ARTICLE II COVERAGE .........................................................................................................6
Section 2.01 Scope and Basis of Reinsurance ..............................................................................6
Section 2.02 Separate Accounts ...................................................................................................7
Section 2.03 General Account Reserve ........................................................................................7
Section 2.04 Policy Changes.........................................................................................................7
Section 2.05 Reinstatement of Surrendered Policies ....................................................................7
Section 2.06 Misstatement of Fact ................................................................................................8
ARTICLE III INITIAL TRANSFER; PREMIUMS; EXPENSES ........................................8
Section 3.01 Initial Transfer ..........................................................................................................8
Section 3.02 Reinsurance Premiums .............................................................................................8
Section 3.03 Expenses ...................................................................................................................8
ARTICLE IV SETTLEMENTS AND REPORTS ...................................................................9
Section 4.01 Weekly Net Settlement ............................................................................................9
Section 4.02 Quarterly Net Settlement .........................................................................................9
Section 4.03 Payments ..................................................................................................................9
ARTICLE V FUNDS WITHHELD ACCOUNT .....................................................................10
Section 5.01 Funds Withheld Account .........................................................................................10
Section 5.02 Credit for Reinsurance .............................................................................................11
Section 5.03 Adjustment to Funds Withheld Account..................................................................11
Section 5.04 Withdrawal of Funds Withheld Account Assets .....................................................11
Section 5.05 Investment Management .........................................................................................11
ARTICLE VI LETTER OF CREDIT AND REINSURANCE TRUST ...............................12
Section 6.01 Letter of Credit .......................................................................................................12
Section 6.02 Reinsurance Trust ...................................................................................................13
Section 6.03 Drawings on Letter of Credit or Trust Account .....................................................14
ARTICLE VII CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ..............................................................................15
Section 7.01 Claims Settlement ..................................................................................................15
Section 7.02 Recoveries...............................................................................................................15
ARTICLE VIII ADMINISTRATION ...................................................................................15
Section 8.01 Policy Administration ............................................................................................15
Section 8.02 Record Keeping .....................................................................................................15
ARTICLE IX TERM; TERMINATION; RECAPTURE.....................................................16
Section 9.01 Duration of Agreement ..........................................................................................16
Section 9.02 Recapture ...............................................................................................................16
Section 9.03 Terminal Settlement................................................................................................17
Section 9.04 Survival ..................................................................................................................17
ARTICLE X DISPUTE RESOLUTION ................................................................................18
Section 10.01 Negotiation...........................................................................................................18
Section 10.02 Arbitration; Waiver of Jury Trial .........................................................................18
ARTICLE XI INSOLVENCY .................................................................................................19
Section 11.01 Insolvency ............................................................................................................19
Section 11.02 Insolvency of the Ceding Company......................................................................20
ARTICLE XII TAXES .............................................................................................................20
Section 12.01 DAC Tax Section 1.848-2(G)(8) Election ...........................................................20
ARTICLE XIII
MISCELLANEOUS......................................................................................21
Section 13.01 Currency...............................................................................................................21
Section 13.02 Interest..................................................................................................................22
Section 13.03 Right of Setoff and Recoupment..........................................................................22
Section 13.04 No Third Party Beneficiaries ...............................................................................22
Section 13.05 Amendment...........................................................................................................22
Section 13.06 Notices .................................................................................................................22
Section 13.07 Consent to Jurisdiction.........................................................................................23
Section 13.08 Service of Process ................................................................................................23
Section 13.09 Confidentiality .....................................................................................................23
Section 13.10 Successors ............................................................................................................23
Section 13.11 Errors and Omissions ...........................................................................................23
Section 13.12 Entire Agreement .................................................................................................24
Section 13.13 Severability ..........................................................................................................24
Section 13.14 Construction .........................................................................................................24
Section 13.15 Non-Waiver..........................................................................................................24
Section 13.16 Further Assurances...............................................................................................24
Section 13.17 Governing Law ....................................................................................................24
Section 13.18 Counterparts .........................................................................................................24
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Schedules
Schedule A β Reinsured Policies
Schedule B β Separate Accounts
Schedule C β Net Settlement
Schedule D β Expense Allowance
Schedule E β Weekly Accounting Period Reports
Schedule F β Quarterly Accounting Period Reports
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FUNDS WITHHELD COINSURANCE AND MODIFIED COINSURANCE
This FUNDS WITHHELD COINSURANCE AND MODIFIED COINSURANCE AGREEMENT (the βAgreementβ), effective as of June 1, 2018 (the βEffective Dateβ), is made by and
between Voya Insurance and Annuity Company, a life insurance company domiciled in the State of Iowa (the βCeding Companyβ), and Rocky Range, Inc., a captive insurance company domiciled in the State of Arizona (the βReinsurerβ).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Ceding Company desires to cede, on a funds withheld coinsurance and modified coinsurance basis, and the Reinsurer desires to accept, liabilities
under the Reinsured Policies (as defined below), subject to the terms, conditions and limitations contained herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements contained herein, the Ceding Company and the Reinsurer hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1.01Β Defined Terms. As used in this
Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
βAADEβ shall mean Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx & Life
Assurance Company, a reinsurance company organized under the Laws of the State of Delaware.
βAccount Valueβ shall mean the aggregate amount
of all premiums, deposits and other amounts received by the Ceding Company from a contractholder with respect to a Reinsured Policy, together with any interest thereon or other amounts credited thereto, net of withdrawals, surrenders, policy loans and
any other reductions.
βALReβ shall mean Athene Life Re Ltd., a
reinsurance company organized under the Laws of Bermuda.
βAffiliateβ shall mean, with respect to any
Person, any other Person that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by or is under common control with such specified Person; provided, that βcontrolβ (including, with correlative meanings, βcontrolled byβ
and βunder common control withβ), as used with respect to any Person, means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of voting
securities, by agreement or otherwise.
βAgreementβ shall have the meaning specified in
the Preamble hereto.
βArizona Directorβ shall have the meaning
specified in Section 8.02(b).
βAuthorized Representativeβ shall have the
meaning specified in Section 11.01(a)(i).
βAssumption Consent Agreementβ shall mean that
certain Assumption Consent Agreement, dated as of June 1, 2018, by and between the Ceding Company, Reinsurer, ALRe and AADE.
βBooks and Recordsβ shall have the meaning
specified in Section 8.02(a).
βBusiness Dayβ shall mean any day other than a
Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which banking institutions are authorized or required by law or executive order to close in the State of Iowa or the State of New York.
βCeding Companyβ shall have the meaning
specified in the Preamble hereto.
βCodeβ shall have the meaning specified in
Section 12.01(b).
βEffective Dateβ shall have the meaning
specified in the Preamble hereto.
βExcluded Liabilitiesβ shall mean
Extra-Contractual Obligations and any ex gratia payments made by the Ceding Company (i.e., payments the Ceding Company is not required to make under the terms of the Reinsured Policies).
βExisting Payout Annuitiesβ shall mean any
supplementary contracts issued by the Ceding Company upon the annuitization of any such variable annuity contracts prior to the Effective Date, or any such variable annuity contracts that have been the subject of an annuitization prior to the Effective
Date.
βExpense Allowanceβ shall have the meaning
specified in Section 3.03.
βExtra-Contractual Obligationsβ shall mean any
liabilities or obligations not arising under the express terms and conditions of, or in excess of the applicable policy limits of, the Reinsured Policies, including liabilities or obligations for fines, penalties, taxes, fees, forfeitures, compensatory
damages, and punitive, special, treble, bad faith, tort, exemplary or other forms of extra-contractual damages awarded against or paid by the Ceding Company, which liabilities or obligations arise from any act, error or omission committed by the Ceding
Company, whether or not intentional, negligent, in bad faith or otherwise relating to (a) the form, marketing, sale, underwriting, production, issuance, cancellation or administration of the Reinsured Policies, (b) the investigation, defense, trial,
settlement or handling of claims, benefits or payments under the Reinsured Policies, (c) the failure to pay, the delay in payment, or errors in calculating or administering the payment of benefits, claims or any other amounts due or alleged to be due
under or in connection with the Reinsured Policies, (d) escheat or unclaimed property liabilities arising under or relating to the Reinsured Policies, or (e) the failure of the Reinsured Policies to qualify for their intended tax status.
βFunds Withheld Accountβ shall have the meaning
specified in Section 5.01(a).
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βFunds Withheld Account Assetsβ shall have the
meaning specified in Section 5.01(a).
βFunds Withheld Amountβ shall mean either (a)
the Required Amount or (b) any lesser amount mutually agreed upon by the parties in accordance with Section 5.01(b).
βFunds Withheld Trust Agreementβ shall mean the
a trust agreement between the Ceding Company, the Reinsurer and the Trustee (as defined therein) pursuant to which the Funds Withheld Account Assets will be held in trust by the Trustee.
βGeneral Account Liabilitiesβ shall mean, with
respect to the Reinsured Policies, the following: (a) the liabilities for claims, benefits, unearned premium, interest on claims or unearned premiums, interest on policy funds, withdrawals, amounts payable for returns or refunds of premium, surrender
amounts and any other amounts payable under the express terms and conditions of the Reinsured Policies to the extent such liabilities are not Separate Account Liabilities; provided, that General Account Liabilities with respect to the annuitization of
any Reinsured Policy which has a MGIB rider shall be equal to the Statutory Reserve for the amount of the annuitization payment calculated under the Reinsured Policy (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any applicable riders) as of the time of the
annuitization; provided, further, that General Account Liabilities with respect to a Reinsured Policy at MGWB Payout shall be equal to the Statutory Reserve for the payment calculated under the MGWB rider for such Reinsured Policy as of the time of
MGWB Payout; (b) all liabilities arising out of changes to the terms and conditions of the Reinsured Policies consented to by the Reinsurer in accordance with Section 2.04(a), mandated by applicable law or initiated by a contractholder, claimant or
beneficiary pursuant to the terms of the applicable Reinsured Policies but excluding in all cases, Excluded Liabilities; and (c) any general account fixed options under Reinsured Policies.
βGeneral Account Reserveβ shall mean the
statutory reserves with respect to General Account Liabilities, calculated consistent with the reserve requirements, statutory accounting rules and actuarial principles applicable to the Ceding Company under applicable law. For the avoidance of doubt,
βGeneral Account Reservesβ do not include the Account Values in the Separate Account.
βInitial Paymentβ shall mean $425,000,000.
βInvestment Management Agreementβ shall have
the meaning specified in Section 5.05.
βInvestment Managerβ shall have the meaning
specified in Section 5.05.
βLetter of Creditβ shall have the meaning
specified in Section 5.02.
βMGIBβ shall mean a minimum guaranteed income
benefit under a variable annuity policy rider.
βMGWBβ shall mean the minimum guaranteed
withdrawal benefit under a variable annuity policy rider.
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βMGWBLβ shall mean a minimum guaranteed
withdrawal benefit for life under a variable annuity policy rider.
βMGWB Payoutβ shall mean, with respect to a
Reinsured Policy with a MGWB rider or MGWBL rider, the time at which the Account Value of such Reinsured Policy equals zero (0) dollars at maturity of the MGWB rider.
βNon-Public Personal Informationβ shall have
the meaning specified in Section 13.09.
βPermitted Assetsβ shall mean cash, any
securities qualifying as admitted assets of the Ceding Company under the applicable laws of the state of domicile of the Ceding Company, and any other form of security acceptable to the Iowa Insurance Commissioner.
βPersonβ shall mean and include an individual,
a corporation, a partnership, an association, a trust, an unincorporated organization or a government or political subdivision thereof.
βPolicy Premiumβ shall mean all rider fees,
mortality and expense fees, and other amounts charged to or deducted from a contractholderβs account in respect of a Reinsured Policy and all revenue sharing payments and other amounts received from funds by the Ceding Company in respect of a Reinsured
Policy.
βQualifying Assetsβ shall have the meaning
specified in Section 6.02(c).
βQuarterly Accounting Periodβ shall mean (a) a
calendar quarter or, in the event of a termination of this Agreement in accordance with Article IX, such shorter period as may end on the termination effective date or (b) any shorter period to which the parties may agree; provided, that the first
Accounting Period shall commence on the Effective Date and end on the last day of the calendar quarter during which the Effective Date occurs.
βQuarterly Net Settlementβ shall have the
meaning specified in Section 4.02(b).
βReinsurance Premiumβ shall have the meaning
specified in Section 3.02.
βReinsured Liabilitiesβ shall have the meaning
specified in Section 2.01(c).
βReinsured Policiesβ shall mean all variable
annuity contracts described on Schedule A hereto, including any amendments, riders or endorsements attached thereto; provided, that this definition shall not include (a) Existing Payout Annuities or (b) any payout annuity to the extent that liabilities
of the Reinsurer have been assumed by ALRe or AADE pursuant to the Assumption Consent Agreement.
βReinsurerβ shall have the meaning specified in
the Preamble hereto.
βRequired Amountβ shall mean, with respect to
any date of determination, an amount equal to the General Account Reserves as of such date.
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βRequired Trust Account Amountβ shall have the
meaning specified in Section 6.02(a).
βSAPβ shall mean the statutory accounting
principles prescribed or permitted by the insurance regulatory authorities in the State of Iowa or other applicable jurisdictions.
βSeparate Accountβ shall mean all variable
annuity separate accounts maintained by the Ceding Company with respect to the Reinsured Policies and described on Schedule B hereto.
βSeparate Account Liabilitiesβ shall mean those
liabilities that are payable from the assets of the Separate Account in respect of the Reinsured Polices but excluding any Excluded Liabilities.
βSeparate Account Reservesβ shall mean the
aggregate amount of reserves and deposits of the Ceding Company attributable to the Separate Account Liabilities, calculated consistent with the reserve requirements, statutory accounting rules and actuarial principles applicable to the Ceding Company
under applicable law.
βStatutory Reserveβ shall mean the statutory
reserves calculated consistent with the reserve requirements, statutory accounting rules, valuation laws, regulations and actuarial principles applicable to the Ceding Company.
βStatutory Valueβ shall mean, with respect to
any assets, the statutory admitted value of the assets as reflected on the Ceding Companyβs statutory books and records.
βTerminal Settlementβ shall have the meaning
specified in Section 9.03(a).
βTransferred Assetsβ shall mean Permitted
Assets with a fair market value equal to the Funds Withheld Amount as of the Effective Date.
βTrustβ shall have the meaning specified in Section 5.02.
βTrust Accountβ shall have the meaning
specified in Section 6.02(a).
βTrust Agreementβ shall have the meaning
specified in Section 6.02(a).
βTrust Assetsβ shall have the meaning specified
in Section 6.02(e).
βVIAC Segregated Accountβ shall have the
meaning specified in Section 6.01(b).
βVIMβ shall have the meaning specified in Section 5.05.
βWeekly Accounting Periodβ shall have the
meaning specified in Section 4.01(a).
βWeekly Net Settlementβ shall have the meaning
specified in Section 4.01(a).
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Section 1.02Β Other Definitional Provisions.
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For purposes of this Agreement, the words βhereof,β βherein,β βherebyβ and other words of similar import refer to this
Agreement as a whole, including all schedules, unless otherwise indicated.
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(2)
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Whenever the singular is used herein, the same shall include the plural, and whenever the plural is used herein, the same
shall include the singular, where appropriate.
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(3)
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The term βincludingβ means βincluding but not limited to.β
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(4)
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Whenever used in this Agreement, the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neutral genders and vice versa.
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(5)
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The schedules hereto are hereby incorporated by reference into the body of this Agreement.
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(6)
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All references herein to articles, sections, subsections, schedules shall be deemed references to articles and sections and
subsections of, and schedules to, this Agreement unless the context shall otherwise require.
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(7)
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All terms defined in this Agreement shall have the defined meaning when used in any schedule, certificate, report or other
documents attached hereto or made or delivered pursuant hereto unless otherwise defined therein.
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ARTICLE II
COVERAGE
Section 2.01Β Scope and Basis of Reinsurance.
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(a)
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This Agreement shall be effective as of 12:00:01 A.M. on the Effective
Date.
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(b)Β This Agreement is an agreement for funds withheld coinsurance and modified coinsurance made
solely between the Ceding Company and the Reinsurer.
(c)Β Subject to the terms, conditions and
limits of this Agreement (including the exclusion from coverage of Excluded Liabilities), the Ceding Company hereby cedes to the Reinsurer, and the Reinsurer hereby agrees to indemnify the Ceding Company (i) on a funds withheld coinsurance basis,
for one hundred percent (100%) of the General Account Liabilities of the Ceding Company under the Reinsured Policies and (ii) on a modified coinsurance basis, for one hundred percent (100%) of the Separate Account Liabilities of the Ceding Company
under the Reinsured Policies, in each case, payable by the Ceding Company (the βReinsuredΒ Liabilitiesβ).
(d)Β Subject to the terms, conditions and limits of this Agreement (including the exclusion from coverage of Excluded
Liabilities), the Reinsurer shall follow the fortunes of
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the Ceding Company, and to that end the Reinsurerβs liability for the Reinsured Policies shall be identical to that of
the Ceding Company and shall be subject to the same risks, terms, conditions, interpretations, waivers, modifications, alterations and cancellations as the respective insurances of the Ceding Company.
Section 2.02Β Separate Accounts.
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For each Reinsured Policy, the amounts to be invested on a variable basis in accordance with the terms of such Reinsured Policy
shall be held by the Ceding Company in a Separate Account, and all premiums, deposits and other amounts collected with respect to the Reinsured Policy shall be deposited in the Separate Account to the extent required to be deposited therein
by such Reinsured Policy. The Ceding Company shall retain, control and own all assets contained in the Separate Account and shall hold Separate Account Reserves with respect to the Reinsured Policies that are funded, in whole or in part, by
the Separate Account and such Separate Account Reserves shall be reported by the Ceding Company on its Separate Account balance sheets, consistent with SAP.
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(b)
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For each of the Separate Accounts applicable to the Reinsured Policies, the amount to be paid with respect to surrenders,
loans, annuitizations, withdrawal benefits, death benefits or any other amounts payable under such Reinsured Policy shall be paid out of the Separate Accounts to the extent required by such Reinsured Policy. For purposes hereof, the Reinsured
Liabilities attributable to the Reinsured Policies shall be apportioned between the General Account Liabilities and the Separate Account Liabilities in a manner consistent with the terms and conditions of the applicable Reinsured Policies.
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Section 2.03Β
General Account Reserve. The Reinsurer shall establish and maintain the General Account Reserve for the General Account Liabilities in connection with Reinsured Policies. The General Account Reserve is calculated with respect to the
General Account Liabilities in accordance with applicable valuation laws, regulations and actuarial guidelines to which the Ceding Company is subject.
Section 2.04Β Policy Changes.
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(a)
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Except as set forth in Section 2.04(b),
if a change is made to the terms and conditions of a Reinsured Policy that increases or reduces the contractual liability of the Ceding Company, such change shall be reflected in the reinsurance of the Reinsured Policy only upon agreement of
the Reinsurer.
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(b)
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Any reduction or termination to the reinsurance of a Reinsured Policy is permitted only when the underlying contractholder
directs such a reduction or termination of the Reinsured Policy that is in-force at the time that the reduction or termination takes place.
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Section 2.05Β
Reinstatement of Surrendered Policies. If a Reinsured Policy that is terminated, lapsed or surrendered is subsequently reinstated according to its terms and the Ceding Companyβs reinstatement policies, the Reinsurer will, upon
notification, automatically reinstate the reinsurance with respect to such Reinsured Policy; provided, that, to the extent that the reinstatement of such
Reinsured Policy requires payment of premiums in arrears or reimbursement of claims paid, the Ceding Company shall pay to the Reinsurer all Reinsurance
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Premiums in arrears and all reimbursements of Reinsured Liabilities paid on such Reinsured Policy.
Section 2.06Β Misstatement of Fact. In the
event of a change in the amount payable under a Reinsured Policy due to a misstatement of fact, the Reinsurerβs liability with respect to such Reinsured Policy will change proportionately. The Reinsured Policy will be rewritten from commencement on the
basis of the adjusted amounts using premiums and such other terms based on the correct facts, and the proper adjustment for the difference in Reinsurance Premiums, without interest, will be made.
Section 2.07Β Annuitizations; MGWB Payouts.
(a) In the event that a Reinsured Policy that has a rider (other than an MGIB rider) is annuitized under the contract provisions of such policy, the Reinsurer shall pay to the Ceding Company the amount of the Statutory Reserve
for the annuitization payment calculated under the terms of the Reinsured Policy (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any applicable riders) as of the time of the annuitization.
(b) In the event a Reinsured Policy that has a MGWB rider reaches MGWB Payout, the Reinsurer shall pay to the Ceding Company the amount of the Statutory Reserve for the payment calculated under the terms of the Reinsured Policy
(including, for the avoidance of doubt, any applicable riders) as of such time.
(c) At such time as a Reinsured Policy reaches annuitization or MGWB Payout, such Reinsured Policy shall cease to be a Reinsured Policy
under this Agreement, and, except to the extent set forth in Section 2.07(a) and Section 2.07(b), the Reinsurer will have no further liability with respect to such Reinsured Policy.
ARTICLE III
INITIAL TRANSFER; PREMIUMS; EXPENSES
Section 3.01Β Initial Transfer. On the
Effective Date, the Ceding Company shall:
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(a)
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Pay to the Reinsurer in cash or securities the amount of the Initial Payment; and
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(b) Initiate the transfer of the Transferred Assets with a Statutory Value equal to the Funds Withheld Amount to the Funds Withheld Account on behalf of the Reinsurer.
Section 3.02Β Reinsurance Premiums. The
Reinsurer shall be entitled to the Policy Premiums with respect to the Reinsured Policies (collectively, the βReinsurance Premiumsβ), to be paid in accordance with Article IV and Schedule C.
Section 3.03Β Expenses. The Ceding Company
shall be entitled to receive from the Reinsurer an allowance for costs and expenses in connection with administering the Reinsured Policies (the βExpense Allowanceβ), in an amount to be determined in accordance with Schedule D.
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ARTICLE IV
SETTLEMENTS AND REPORTS
Section 4.01Β Weekly Settlements.
(a) An interim net balance payable under this Agreement for each calendar week shall be calculated for the previous calendar week (each, a βWeekly Accounting Periodβ) in accordance with Schedule C hereto and shall be payable as follows (the βWeekly NetΒ Settlementβ):
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Β If the Weekly Net Settlement is positive, the Ceding Company shall pay that amount to the Reinsurer; and
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(ii)
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Β If the Weekly Net Settlement is negative, the Reinsurer shall pay the absolute value of that amount to the Ceding Company.
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Within five (5) calendar days following the end of each Weekly Accounting Period, the Ceding Company will submit to the
Reinsurer a weekly accounting report containing the information identified on Schedule E hereto. The Ceding Company shall provide or make available to
the Reinsurer such additional documentation as may be necessary to support the items reported.
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(c)Β Payment of the Weekly Net Settlement shall be due within five (5) calendar days following the date on which such report is delivered to the Reinsurer.
Section 4.02Β Quarterly Settlements.
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The first Quarterly Accounting Period under this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and end on the last day of
the Quarterly Accounting Period in which this Agreement is executed. With respect to the Quarterly Accounting Period during which the applicable termination effective date occurs, the Quarterly Accounting Period shall commence on the
beginning of the Quarterly Accounting Period in which the applicable termination effective date occurs and end on such termination date.
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The net balance payable under this Agreement for each Quarterly Accounting Period shall be calculated in accordance with Schedule C hereto and shall be payable as follows (the βQuarterly Net
Settlementβ):
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If the Quarterly Net Settlement is positive, the Ceding Company shall pay that amount to the Reinsurer; and
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If the Quarterly Net Settlement is negative, the Reinsurer shall pay the absolute value of that amount to the Ceding Company.
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Not later than twenty one (21) calendar days after the end of each Quarterly Accounting Period, the Ceding Company will
submit to the Reinsurer a report containing the information identified on Schedule F hereto. All Weekly Net Settlement amounts
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paid during any Quarterly Accounting Period shall be reflected in the Quarterly Accounting Report with respect to
such Quarterly Accounting Period and taken into account in determining the Quarterly Net Settlement with respect to such Quarterly Accounting Period. The Ceding Company shall provide or make available to the Reinsurer such additional documentation as
may be necessary to support the items reported.
(d) Payment of the Quarterly Net Settlement shall be due within thirty (30) calendar days following the date on which such report is delivered to the Reinsurer.
Section 4.03Β Payments
(a) Except as otherwise set forth herein, any amount due under this Agreement shall be paid by wire transfer of immediately available funds, or in kind with assets with a fair market
value equal to the required payment amount, in each case, to the account or accounts designated by the recipient thereof. For all purposes of this Agreement, the fair market value of any assets shall be determined by the Ceding Company in accordance
with its then- current asset valuation methodologies.
ARTICLE V
FUNDS WITHHELD ACCOUNT
Section 5.01Β Funds Withheld Account.
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On the Effective Date, the Ceding Company and the Reinsurer shall enter into the Funds Withheld Trust Agreement to establish a
funds withheld trust account (the βFundsΒ Withheld Accountβ)
under which Permitted Assets supporting the Funds Withheld Amount may be deposited (the βFunds Withheld Account Assetsβ).
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(b)Β The Ceding Company shall, no later than ten (10) Business Days prior to the end of each Quarterly Accounting Period, estimate (i) the aggregate Statutory Value of the Funds
Withheld Account Assets (as reflected on the Ceding Companyβs statutory financial statements prepared in accordance with SAP) and (ii) the Required Amount, in each case as of the end of such Quarterly Accounting Period, and shall provide such
information in a written notice to the Reinsurer. If the Ceding Company and the Reinsurer agree to set the Funds Withheld Amount at an amount lower than the Required Amount at the end of such Quarterly Accounting Period, then the Funds Withheld
Amount shall be such mutually agreed amount. If the Ceding Company and the Reinsurer do not agree on such a lower amount, the Funds Withheld Amount at the end of such Quarterly Accounting Period shall be an amount equal to the Required Amount as of
such date. If the aggregate estimated Statutory Value of the Funds Withheld Account Assets is less than the Funds Withheld Amount as so determined or estimated, the Ceding Company shall transfer to the Funds Withheld Account cash or other Permitted
Assets in an amount sufficient to increase the aggregate Statutory Value of the Funds Withheld Account Assets to an amount that equals or exceeds the Funds Withheld Amount as so determined or estimated as of the end of such Quarterly Accounting
Period.
(c)Β If the aggregate estimated Statutory Value of the Funds Withheld Account Assets exceeds the Funds Withheld Amount as so determined or estimated, the Ceding Company
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may withdraw from the Funds Withheld Account cash or other assets in an amount equal to such excess; provided, that, after any such withdrawal, the estimated aggregate Statutory Value of the remaining Funds Withheld Account Assets equals or exceeds the Funds Withheld Amount as so
determined or estimated as of the end of such Quarterly Accounting Period.
Section 5.02Β Credit for Reinsurance.
The Reinsurer shall secure any and all of the Ceding Companyβs credit for reinsurance hereunder by permitting the Ceding Company to withhold the Funds Withheld Account Assets, by providing a letter of credit (a βLetter ofΒ Creditβ) or by providing a reinsurance trust (a βTrustβ) or a combination thereof in an aggregate amount equal to the Required Amount, each meeting the requirements for reinsurance reserve credit under the insurance laws and regulations
of the State of Iowa. The Reinsurer shall be entitled to determine, in its sole discretion, the amount of such credit for reinsurance to be provided by a Letter of Credit and/or by a Trust provided that the aggregate amount thereof, together with the
Statutory Value of the Funds Withheld Account Assets, equals or exceeds the Required Amount.
Section 5.03Β Adjustment to Funds
Withheld Account. The Ceding Company shall adjust the amount of Funds Withheld Account Assets in the Funds Withheld Account based on the Funds Withheld Amount as of the end of each Quarterly Accounting Period in accordance with Section 5.01(b) above.
Section 5.04Β Withdrawal of Funds
Withheld Account Assets. The Ceding Company, or its successor in interest by operation of law, including any liquidator, rehabilitator, receiver or conservator of the Ceding Company, may withdraw and apply the Funds Withheld Account
Assets, without diminution because of the insolvency of the Ceding Company or the Reinsurer only to pay or reimburse the Ceding Company (a) for amounts due by the Reinsurer to the Ceding Company under this Agreement but not yet recovered from the
Reinsurer and (b) to pay the Ceding Company the amount by which the Statutory Value of the Funds Withheld Account Assets exceeds the Funds Withheld Amount as of the end of any Quarterly Accounting Period.
Section 5.05Β Investment Management.
Pursuant to an investment management agreement (the βInvestment Management Agreementβ), the Ceding Company shall have the right to appoint an investment manager
to provide investment management services with respect to the Funds Withheld Account Assets (the βInvestment Managerβ). The Ceding Company shall initially
appoint Voya Investment Management (βVIMβ) as the Investment Manager, and shall have the right to replace the Investment Manager or to appoint one or more
additional Investment Managers; provided, that no Investment Manager shall be appointed without the prior written consent of the Reinsurer. In the event that
the Investment Manager is removed or resigns, the Ceding Company shall appoint a replacement investment manager as directed by the Reinsurer. The replacement investment manager shall accept its appointment by entering into an investment management
agreement in a form acceptable to the Ceding Company and the Reinsurer, and substantially similar to the Investment Management Agreement.
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ARTICLE VI
LETTER OF CREDIT AND REINSURANCE TRUST
Section 6.01Β Letter of Credit.
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Any Letter of Credit shall be in the form of a clean, irrevocable and unconditional letter of credit issued
by a financial institution meeting the requirements for reinsurance reserve credit under the insurance laws and regulations of the State of Iowa and shall otherwise qualify for reinsurance reserve credit under such laws and regulations.
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If the Letter of Credit shall expire without renewal or be reduced or replaced by a Letter of Credit for an amount, when
combined with the Trust and Statutory Value of the Funds Withheld Account Assets, that is less than the Required Amount and if the Reinsurerβs obligations under this Agreement remain unliquidated and undischarged ten (10) calendar days prior
to the effective date of the termination of the Letter of Credit, the Ceding Company may withdraw an amount equal to the excess of the Required Amount over the amount of (i) any reduced or replacement Letter of Credit, plus (ii) the Statutory Value of the Funds Withheld Account Assets, plus
(iii) the fair market value of the Qualifying Assets in the Trust. Such amounts shall be deposited in a segregated account in the name of the Ceding Company (the βVIAC
Segregated Accountβ) in a qualified U.S. financial institution apart from its general assets, as may remain after withdrawal and after the effective date of the termination of the Letter of Credit.
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The Ceding Company shall return to the Reinsurer any amount withdrawn from the Letter of Credit in excess of
the actual amounts required pursuant to Section 6.01(b), plus interest from the date of withdrawal to the date of return at an interest rate as
specified in Section 13.02.
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The Ceding Company is not responsible to the Reinsurer for any costs incurred by the Reinsurer resulting from
the provision or use of the Letter of Credit.
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Upon receipt of any Letter of Credit or amendment thereto, the Ceding Company agrees that within one (1) Business Day of
receipt, it shall confirm in writing to the Reinsurer the sufficiency and accuracy of such Letter of Credit; and, the Ceding Company agrees that if it fails timely to so notify the Reinsurer, any insufficiency or inaccuracy is no fault of the
Reinsurer and not a cause for termination under Article IX of this Agreement.
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In the event that (i) the Reinsurer decides to use another issuer of a Letter of Credit that complies with the standards
required from time to time by the Securities Valuation Office of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners to issue the Letter of Credit or
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(ii) the Letter of Credit is no longer required under the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, including, without limitation, the termination of this Agreement, the Ceding Company agrees to cooperate and provide its approval of the cancellation of the Letter of Credit to the issuer of the Letter of Credit.
(g) Immediately upon the receipt of any notice of cancellation of or reduction in the amount of any existing Letter of Credit from the issuer, the Ceding Company shall notify
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the Reinsurer of such cancellation notice in order that the Reinsurer can respond to satisfy any shortfall in
collateralization of the Required Amount associated with the cancellation or reduction in the Letter of Credit.
Section 6.02Β Reinsurance Trust.
(a)Β In the event and to the extent that the sum of the Letter of Credit and Statutory Value of the Funds Withheld Account Assets is less than the Required Amount, the Reinsurer, as
grantor, shall create a Trust pursuant to a trust agreement (the βTrust Agreementβ) with a qualified U.S. financial institution and, no later than the last day
of the Quarterly Accounting Period in which such event occurs or such later date as is permissible for the Ceding Company to take statutory reserve credit for the Quarterly Accounting Period, deposit Qualifying Assets in the trust account (βTrust Accountβ) in an amount (the βRequired Trust AccountΒ Amountβ) that, when taken together with the Statutory Value of the Funds Withheld Account Assets and the Letter of Credit, if any, and the VIAC Segregated Account
is equal to or greater than the Statutory Value of the Required Amount. Any Trust shall be governed by a Trust Agreement meeting the requirements for reinsurance reserve credit under the insurance laws and regulations of the State of Iowa.
(b)Β The Reinsurer shall ensure that the Trust is established under and complies with the requirements of the applicable insurance regulations and all other applicable laws governing
the Ceding Companyβs right to take financial statement credit for reinsurance under this Agreement.
(c)Β The assets in the Trust Account are to be valued at their fair market value as of the date on which such are required to be deposited. The assets in the Trust Account shall
consist of cash, certificates of deposit issued by a U.S. bank and payable in U.S. dollars and securities listed by the Securities Valuation Office of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (or securities exempt from such filing
requirements) and qualifying as admitted assets under the Iowa insurance laws; provided, that each such investment that is a security is issued by an
institution that is not the Reinsurer, the Ceding Company or an affiliate of either party (βQualifying Assetsβ).
(d)Β Prior to depositing assets in the Trust Account, the Reinsurer shall execute assignments or endorsements in blank, or transfer legal title to the trustee of all shares,
obligations or any other assets requiring assignments, in order for the Ceding Company, or the trustee upon the direction of the Ceding Company, whenever necessary to negotiate these assets without the consent or signature from the Reinsurer or any
other person.
(e)Β The Trust Account shall be funded so that the aggregate amount of the fair market value of the
Qualifying Assets in the Trust Account (the βTrust Assetsβ) and the VIAC
Segregated Account, the Statutory Value of the Funds Withheld Account Assets and the amount of the Letter of Credit, if any, shall equal or exceed the Required Amount. During the term of the Trust Agreement, the Reinsurer shall not, and shall
direct that the Trust trustee not, grant or cause to be created in favor of any third person any security interest whatsoever in any Trust in any residual interest therein.
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(f)Β Subject to Section 5.02, the amount of assets in the Trust Account shall be adjusted at
the end of each Quarterly Accounting Period as follows:
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If the fair market value of the Qualifying Assets held in the Trust Account and the VIAC Segregated Account determined as of the
end of each Quarterly Accounting Period, when added to the amount of the Letter of Credit and the Statutory Value of the Funds Withheld Account Assets, is less than the Required Amount as of such date, the Reinsurer shall, by the last day of
such Quarterly Accounting Period, transfer additional Qualifying Assets to the Trust Account so that the fair market value of the assets held in the Trust Account, when added to the fair market value of the assets held in the VIAC Segregated
Account, the Statutory Value of the Funds Withheld Account Assets and the amount of the Letter of Credit and the VIAC Segregated Account, is not less than the Required Amount for such Quarterly Accounting Period.
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If the aggregate fair market value of the Qualifying Assets in the Trust Account and the VIAC Segregated
Account at the end of any Quarterly Accounting Period exceeds 102% of the Required Trust Account Amount, then the Reinsurer shall have the right to seek approval (which shall not be unreasonably or arbitrarily withheld, conditioned or
delayed) from the Ceding Company to withdraw the excess.
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Section 6.03Β Drawings on Letter of Credit or Trust Account.
(a) The Ceding Company and the Reinsurer agree that the Letter of Credit and assets in the Trust Account may be withdrawn by the Ceding Company at any time, notwithstanding any other provisions in this
Agreement, and shall be utilized and applied by the Ceding Company or its successors in interest by operation of law, including without limitation, any liquidator, rehabilitator, receiver or conservator of the Ceding Company, without diminution for
insolvency on the part of the Ceding Company or the Reinsurer only for one or more of the following reasons:
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to reimburse the Ceding Company for General Account Liabilities for (A) premiums for Reinsured Policies
returned to the contractholders because of cancellations of such Reinsured Policies; and (B) surrenders and benefits paid by the Ceding Company pursuant to the provisions of the Reinsured Policies.
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to pay any other amounts that the Ceding Company claims are due under this Agreement; and
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to fund an account with the Ceding Company in an amount at least equal to the deduction, for reinsurance ceded, from the
Ceding Companyβs liabilities for the Reinsured Policies. The amount shall include, but not be limited to, amounts for reserves, claims and losses incurred (including losses incurred but no reported), loss adjustment expenses and unearned
premium reserves.
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(b) The Ceding Company agrees that it shall immediately pay to the Reinsurer any amount withdrawn under a Letter of Credit or from the Trust Account that exceeds the actual amounts required, and any
amounts that are subsequently determined not to be due to the Ceding
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Company, plus interest from the date of withdrawal to the date of return at an interest rate as specified in Section 13.02.
ARTICLE VII
CLAIMS SETTLEMENT
Section 7.01Β Claims Settlement.
(a)Β The Ceding Company is responsible for the settlement of claims with respect to the Reinsured Liabilities in accordance with the conditions of the Reinsured Policies and applicable
law.
(b)Β The Ceding Company will notify the Reinsurer of all claims incurred during in the reports prepared in accordance with Article IV and Schedule E.
(c)Β The Ceding Company will provide, at the Reinsurerβs request, proper claim proofs (including, for example, proofs required under the Reinsured Policies), all relevant information
respecting the existence and validity of the claim, and an itemized statement of the benefits paid by Ceding Company under the Reinsured Policy.
(d)Β The Reinsurer will pay the amount of the Reinsured Liabilities due and owing to Ceding Company in accordance with Article IV and Schedule C. The Ceding Companyβs contractual liability for claims is binding on the Reinsurer.
Section 7.02Β Recoveries.
If the Ceding Company obtains any recoveries on a claim with respect to the Reinsured Liabilities paid by it in accordance with the terms of any Reinsured Policy, the Ceding Company shall promptly pay any such recoveries to the Reinsurer in accordance
with Article IV and Schedule C.
ARTICLE VIII ADMINISTRATION
Section 8.01Β Policy
Administration. The Ceding Company shall provide all required, necessary and appropriate claims, administrative and other services with respect to the Reinsured Policies and the Separate Account. The Ceding Company shall use reasonable
care in its underwriting, administration and claims practices with respect to the Reinsured Policies and in administering and performing its duties under this Agreement.
Section 8.02Β Record Keeping.
(a)Β The Ceding Company shall maintain all records and correspondence for services performed by the Ceding Company hereunder relating to the Reinsured Policies (βBooksΒ and Recordsβ) in accordance with industry standards of insurance
record keeping.
(b)Β No later than January 31 of each year (or more frequently upon request of the Director of Insurance of the State of Arizona (the βArizona Directorβ), the Ceding Company
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shall provide to the Reinsurer a copy of the Books and Records for the preceding year (or such shorter period as
may be specified by the Arizona Director), in the form of a CD or other format acceptable to the Arizona Director.
(c) In addition, such records shall be made available for examination, audit, and inspection by the department of insurance of any State within whose jurisdiction the Ceding Company or the Reinsurer
operates. The Ceding Company and the Reinsurer further agree that in the event of the termination of this Agreement, any such records in the possession of the Reinsurer shall promptly be duplicated and forwarded to the Ceding Company unless otherwise
instructed.
(d) The Ceding Company shall establish and maintain an adequate system of internal controls and procedures for financial reporting relating to the Reinsured Policies including
associated documentation and shall make such documentation available for examination and inspection by the Reinsurer. All reports provided by the Ceding Company pursuant to this Agreement shall be prepared in accordance with such system and
procedures and shall be consistent with the Ceding Companyβs books and records.
ARTICLE IX
TERM; TERMINATION; RECAPTURE
Section 9.01Β Duration of Agreement. Except as provided herein, the reinsurance provided under this
Agreement for each Reinsured Policy will be maintained and continued as long as such Reinsured Policy is in force or reinsured hereunder. In the event of termination of this Agreement, the Ceding Company or the Reinsurer shall provide prompt
written notice of such termination to the Iowa Insurance Division.
Section 9.02Β Recapture.
(a)Β Reinsurance under this Agreement may be terminated with respect to any or all Reinsured Policies by mutual agreement of the parties. The parties shall agree upon the effective
date of the termination.
(b)Β Subject to payment of the Terminal Settlement set forth in Section 9.03:
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The Ceding Company has the right to terminate this Agreement (i) for any or all Reinsured Policies, upon thirty (30) calendar
daysβ advance written notice to the Reinsurer or (ii) if the Ceding Company is denied statutory reserve credit by its regulators or is unable to take statutory reserve credit for the reinsurance coverage provided under this Agreement, upon
written notice to the Reinsurer.
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The Reinsurer has the right to terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) calendar daysβ advance written notice to the Ceding Company, in the event that the Ceding Company fails to pay any positive Quarterly Net Settlement within sixty (60)
after the end of a Quarterly Accounting Period.
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(c)Β In the event of termination in accordance with this Section 9.02, the Reinsurer will be
relieved of all liability under the Reinsured Policies as of the last date for which amounts due the Reinsurer have been paid for each Reinsured Liability.
(d)Β The Ceding Company agrees that it will not force termination of this Agreement under this provision to transfer the reinsurance of the Reinsured Policies to another reinsurer.
Section 9.03Β Terminal Settlement.
(a)Β Termination of this Agreement under Section 9.02 for reinsurance coverage is subject to
a settlement (the βTerminal Settlementβ) equal to:
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the Net Settlement as of the applicable termination effective date, which for purposes of this Section 9.03 shall be a positive number if the Net Settlement is payable to the Reinsurer and a negative number if the Net Settlement is payable to the
Ceding Company; plus
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the fair market value of the Funds Withheld Account Assets (as determined as of the date on which
termination is effective pursuant to Section 9.02(b)); less
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Β Β the Statutory Value of the Funds Withheld Account Assets (as determined as of the date on which termination is effective
pursuant to Section 9.02(b)); plus
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an additional amount as may be mutually agreed by the parties.
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(b) If the amount of the Terminal Settlement is positive, the Ceding Company shall pay such amount to the Reinsurer by wire transfer. If the amount of the Terminal Settlement is negative, the Reinsurer
shall pay the absolute value of such amount to the Ceding Company by wire transfer. The party with the payment obligation shall pay the other party the Terminal Settlement within thirty (30) calendar days after the applicable termination effective
date. In the event that, subsequent to the Terminal Settlement, the Ceding Company receives a valid claim for a Reinsured Liability that was incurred prior to the applicable termination effective date, the Reinsurer will reimburse the Ceding Company
for such Reinsured Liability upon receipt of documentation with respect to such claim that is reasonably satisfactory to the Reinsurer.
(c) Upon termination of this Agreement, the Ceding Company shall cooperate with the Reinsurer to cancel the Letter of Credit and terminate the Trust and the Funds Withheld Trust Agreement. After
settlement pursuant to this Section 9.03, assets remaining in the Funds
Withheld Account shall be retained by the Ceding Company.
Section 9.04Β Survival.Β
All provisions of this Agreement will survive any termination of this Agreement and recapture of the Reinsured Policies to the extent necessary to
the purpose of this Agreement.
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ARTICLE X
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Section 10.01Β Negotiation.
(a) Within fifteen (15) calendar days after the Reinsurer or the Ceding Company has given the other party written notification of a specific dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement, each
party will appoint a designated officer of its company to attempt to resolve such dispute. The officers will meet at a mutually agreeable time and location as soon as reasonably possible and as often as reasonably necessary in order to gather and
furnish the other with all appropriate and relevant information concerning the dispute. Any such meetings may be held by telephone or video conference. The officers will discuss the matter in dispute and will negotiate in good faith without the
necessity of formal arbitration proceedings. During the negotiation process, all reasonable requests made by one officer to the other for information will be honored. The specific format for such discussions will be decided by the designated
officers.
(b) If the officers cannot resolve the dispute within thirty (30) calendar days of their first meeting, the dispute will be submitted to formal arbitration pursuant to Section 10.02, unless the parties agree
in writing to extend the negotiation period for an additional thirty
(30) calendar days.
Section 10.02Β Arbitration; Waiver of
Jury Trial.
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It is the intention of the Reinsurer and the Ceding Company that the customs and practices of the insurance and reinsurance
industry will be given full effect in the operation and interpretation of this Agreement. The parties agree to act in all matters with the utmost good faith. However, if the Reinsurer and the Ceding Company cannot mutually resolve a dispute
that arises out of or relates to this Agreement, including the validity of this Agreement, and the dispute cannot be resolved through the negotiation process, the dispute will be finally settled by arbitration in accordance with the
provisions of this Section 10.02.
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(b)Β To initiate arbitration, either the Ceding Company or the Reinsurer will notify the other party by certified mail of its desire to arbitrate, stating the nature of the dispute and
the remedy sought.
(c)Β Any arbitration pursuant to this Section 10.02 will be conducted before a panel of three (3) arbitrators who will be current or former officers of life insurance or life
reinsurance companies other than the parties to this Agreement, their Affiliates or subsidiaries, or other professionals with experience in life insurance or reinsurance; provided, that such professionals shall not have performed services for either party within the previous five (5) years. Each of the
arbitrators will be familiar with the prevailing customs and practices for reinsurance in the life insurance and life reinsurance industry in the United States. Each of the parties will appoint one arbitrator and the two so appointed will select the
third arbitrator who shall be independent and impartial. If either party refuses or fails to appoint an arbitrator within sixty (60) calendar days after the other party has given written notice to such party of its
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arbitrator appointment, the party that has given notice may appoint the second arbitrator. If the two arbitrators do not agree on a
third arbitrator within thirty (30) calendar days of the appointment of the second arbitrator, then the third arbitrator shall be selected by the XXXXX-
U.S. Umpire Selection Procedure (available at xxx.XXXXX-XX.xxx), subject to the arbitrator qualification requirements herein.
(d)Β Each arbitration hearing under this Agreement will be held on the date set by the arbitrators at a mutually agreed upon location. In no event will this date be later than six months after
the appointment of the third arbitrator. Notwithstanding Section 13.17, the arbitration shall be governed by Title 9 (Arbitration) of the United States Code.
(e)Β The arbitrators will base their decision on the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the customs and practices of the insurance and reinsurance industries rather than on
strict interpretation of the law. The decision of the arbitrators will be made by majority rule and will be final and binding on both parties, unless (i) the decision was procured by corruption, fraud or other undue means; (ii) there was evident
partiality by an arbitrator or corruption in any of the arbitrators or misconduct prejudicing the rights of any party; or (iii) the arbitrators exceeded their powers. Subject to the preceding sentence, neither party may seek judicial review of the
decision of the arbitrators. The arbitrators shall enter an award which shall do justice between the parties and the award shall be supported by a reasonably detailed written opinion stating the basis and rationale of the award. The parties agree
that the federal courts in the state of domicile of the Ceding Company, or the state courts of such state, have jurisdiction to hear any matter relating to compelling arbitration or enforcing the judgment of an arbitral panel, and the parties hereby
consent to such jurisdiction. Each party hereby waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any objection it may now or hereafter have to the laying of such venue, or any claim that a proceeding has been brought in an inconvenient forum. In
addition, the Ceding Company and Reinsurer hereby consent to service of process out of such courts at the addresses set forth in Section 13.06.
(f)Β Unless the arbitrators decide otherwise, each party will bear the expense of its own arbitration activities, including its appointed arbitrator and any outside attorney and
witness fees. The parties will jointly bear the expense of the third arbitrator.
(g)Β Waiver of Trial by Jury. THE REINSURER AND THE CEDING COMPANY HEREBY WAIVE ANY AND ALL
RIGHTS TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY MATTER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE XI
INSOLVENCY
Section 11.01Β Insolvency.
(a)Β A party to this Agreement will be deemed βinsolventβ when it:
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applies for or consents to the appointment of a
receiver, rehabilitator, conservator, liquidator or statutory successor (the βAuthorized Representativeβ) of its properties or assets;
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is adjudicated as bankrupt or insolvent;
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Β files or consents to the filing of a petition in bankruptcy, seeks reorganization or an arrangement with creditors or takes
advantage of any bankruptcy, dissolution, liquidation, rehabilitation, conservation or similar law or statute; or
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becomes the subject of an order to rehabilitate or an order to liquidate as defined by the insurance code of the jurisdiction of
the partyβs domicile.
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(b)Β Β In the event of the insolvency of either party, the rights or remedies of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect.
Section 11.02Β Insolvency of the Ceding
Company. In the event of the insolvency of the Ceding Company:
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The reinsurance provided under this Agreement will be payable by the Reinsurer directly to the Ceding
Company or its Authorized Representative, without diminution because of such insolvency, on the basis of the reported claims allowed against the Ceding Company by any court of competent jurisdiction or by the Authorized Representative having
authority to allow such claims.
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The Reinsurer will be liable only for benefits reinsured as benefits become due under the terms of the Reinsured Policies and
will not be or become liable for any amounts or reserves to be held by the Ceding Company as to the Reinsured Policies or for any damages or payments resulting from the termination or restructuring of the Reinsured Policies that are not
otherwise expressly covered by this Agreement. The Ceding Company or its Authorized Representative will give written notice to the Reinsurer of all pending claims against the Ceding Company on any Reinsured Policies within a reasonable time
after filing in the insolvency proceedings. While a claim is pending, the Reinsurer may investigate such claim and interpose, at its own expense, in the proceedings where the claim is to be adjudicated, any defense or defenses which it may
deem available to the Ceding Company or its Authorized Representative.
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ARTICLE XII
TAXES
Section 12.01Β DAC
Tax Section 1.848-2(G)(8) Election. The Ceding Company and the Reinsurer hereby agree to make an election under Treasury Regulation Section 1.848- 2(g)(8) whereby:
(a)Β The Ceding Company and the Reinsurer will each attach a schedule to its federal income tax return which identifies this Agreement as a reinsurance agreement for which a joint
election under Treasury Regulation Section 1.848-2(g)(8) has been made and will otherwise file its respective federal income tax returns in a manner consistent with the provisions of Treasury Regulation Section 1.848-2 in effect on the date this
Agreement is executed.
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consideration, as defined in the regulations promulgated under Section 848 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the βCodeβ), will capitalize specified policy acquisition expenses with respect to this Agreement without regard to the general deductions limitation of Code Section
848(c)(1) of the Code.
(c)Β The Ceding Company and the Reinsurer agree to exchange information pertaining to the amount of net consideration under this Agreement each year to ensure consistency or as
otherwise required by the Code and applicable Treasury Regulations.
(d)Β The first tax year for which this election is effective is 2018.
(e)Β The Ceding Company will submit to the Reinsurer by May 1 each year its calculation of the amount of the net consideration for the preceding calendar year. This schedule of
calculations will be accompanied by a statement that the Ceding Company will report such amount of net consideration in its tax return for the preceding calendar year.
(f)Β The Reinsurer may contest such calculation by providing an alternative calculation to the Ceding Company in writing within thirty (30) calendar days of the Reinsurerβs receipt of
the Ceding Companyβs calculation. If the Reinsurer does not so notify the Ceding Company, the Reinsurer will report the amount of net consideration as determined by the Ceding Company in the Reinsurerβs tax return for the previous calendar year.
(g)Β If the Reinsurer contests the Ceding Companyβs calculation of the amount of net consideration, the parties will act in good faith to reach an agreement as to the correct amount
within thirty (30) days of the date the Reinsurer submits its alternative calculation. If the Ceding Company and the Reinsurer reach agreement on the net amount of net consideration, each party will report such amount in their respective tax returns
for the previous calendar year.
(h)Β If the Ceding Company and the Reinsurer fail to reach an agreement on the correct amount of net consideration, any dispute shall be resolved in accordance with ArticleΒ X; provided, that, in addition to the requirements set forth in Article X, the parties agree to use their reasonable best
efforts to select arbitrators and take all necessary actions, and to cause the arbitrators to take all necessary actions, so that the final arbitratorsβ report can be delivered to the parties no later than thirty (30) days before the day on which the
relevant federal tax return is due to be filed (determined with regard to any extensions of time for filing.)
(i)Β Both Ceding Company and Reinsurer represent and warrant that they are subject to U.S. taxation under either Subchapter L of Chapter 1, or Subpart F of Part III of Subchapter N of
Chapter 1 of the Code, as amended.
ARTICLE XIII
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 13.01Β Currency. All payments due under
this Agreement will be made in
U.S. Dollars.
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Section 13.02Β Interest.
All amounts due and payable by the Ceding Company or the Reinsurer under this Agreement that remain unpaid for more than fifteen (15) calendar days from the date due hereunder will incur interest from the date due hereunder. Except as otherwise set
forth in this Agreement, such interest shall accrue at a rate equal to six percent (6%), calculated on a 30/360 basis. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement permits the award, by any arbitration panel or court of competent jurisdiction, of
interest at a per annum rate different from that provided in this Section 13.02.
Section 13.03Β Right of Setoff and
Recoupment. Each of the Ceding Company and the Reinsurer shall have, and may exercise at any time and from time to time, the right to setoff or recoup any undisputed balance or balances, whether on account of Reinsurance Premiums,
allowances, credits, Reinsured Liabilities or otherwise, due from one party to the other under this Agreement and may setoff or recoup such balance or balances against any balance or balances due to the former from the latter under this Agreement.
Section 13.04Β No Third Party
Beneficiaries. This Agreement is an indemnity reinsurance agreement solely between the Ceding Company and the Reinsurer. The acceptance of risks under this Agreement by the Reinsurer will create no right or legal relation between the
Reinsurer and the insured, owner, beneficiary, or assignee of any insurance policy of the Ceding Company. In addition, nothing in this Agreement is intended to relieve or discharge the obligation or liability of any third party to any party to this
Agreement.
Section 13.06Β Amendment.
This Agreement may not be changed or modified or in any way amended except by a written instrument duly executed by the proper officers of both parties to this Agreement and any change or modification to this Agreement will be null and void unless made
by amendment to this Agreement and duly executed by the proper officers of both parties to this Agreement. No party may amend this Agreement (including, without limitation, the Expense Allowance, as set forth on Schedule D hereto) without the Ceding Company having received the prior approval or non-objection of the Iowa Insurance Division.
Section 13.07Β Notices.
All notices by one party must be in writing and will be deemed effective upon delivery to the other party at the address set forth below. All other communications shall be by electronic mail, unless a written copy is otherwise requested.
if to the Ceding Company:
Voya Insurance and Annuity Company 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx
West Chester, PA 19380
Attn: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx, EVP & Chief Financial Officer
if to the Reinsurer:
Rocky Range, Inc.
000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
Des Moines, IA 50309
Attn: Xxxx Xxxxx, SVP, Treasurer and Captive Manager
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Section 13.07Β Consent to
Jurisdiction. Subject to the terms and conditions of Article X, in the event of the need for a judicial determination respecting this Agreement,
the Reinsurer will consent to the jurisdiction of any court of general jurisdiction within the State of Iowa. The Reinsurer agrees to comply with all requirements necessary to give such court jurisdiction and agrees to abide by the final decision of
such court or any appellate court in the event of an appeal.
Section 13.08Β Service of Process.
Each party hereby designates the Commissioner of the Iowa Insurance Division as its agent for service of process in any action, suit, proceeding instituted by or on behalf of the other party with respect to this Agreement.
Section 13.09Β Confidentiality.
The Ceding Company shall not provide the Reinsurer, and the Reinsurer shall have no right of access to, any Non-Public Personal Information except to the extent necessary for purposes of this Agreement. The Reinsurer and its representatives and service
providers will protect the confidentiality and security of any Non- Public Personal Information (as defined below) provided to it hereunder by:
(a)Β holding all Non-Public Personal Information in strict confidence;
(b)Β maintaining appropriate measures that are designed to protect the security, integrity and confidentiality of Non-Public Personal Information; and
(c)Β disclosing and using Non-Public Personal Information received under this Agreement only for purposes of carrying out the Reinsurerβs obligations under this Agreement, for purposes
of retrocession, or as may be required or permitted by law.
βNon-Public Personal Informationβ is
personally identifiable medical, financial, and other personal information about proposed, current and former applicants, policy owners, contract holders, insureds, annuitants, claimants, and beneficiaries of Reinsured Policies or contracts issued by
the Ceding Company, and their representatives, that is not publicly available. Non- Public Personal Information does not include de-identified personal data, i.e., information that does not identify, or could not reasonably be associated with, an individual.
Section 13.10Β Successors.
This Agreement will be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns including any Authorized Representative of either party. Neither party may effect any novation of this Agreement without the other partyβs prior written
consent. Except for any assumption or novation pursuant to the Assumption Consent Agreement, no party may assign or novate this Agreement without the Ceding Company having received the prior approval or non-objection of the Iowa Insurance Division.
Section 13.11Β Errors and Omissions.
Any unintentional or accidental failure to comply with the terms of this Agreement which can be shown to be the result of an oversight or clerical error relating to the administration of reinsurance by either party will not constitute a breach of this
Agreement. Upon discovery, the error will be promptly corrected so that both parties are restored to the position they would have occupied had the oversight or clerical error not occurred. In the event a payment is corrected, the party receiving the
payment shall be entitled to interest in accordance with Section 13.02. Should it not be possible to restore both
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parties to this position, the party responsible for the oversight or clerical error will be responsible for any resulting liabilities and expenses.
Section 13.12Β Entire Agreement.
This Agreement and the schedules hereto constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the business reinsured hereunder and supersede any and all prior representations, warranties, prior agreements or understandings between the
parties pertaining to the subject matter of this Agreement. There are no understandings between the parties other than as expressed in this Agreement and the schedules hereto. In the event of any express conflict between this Agreement and the
schedules hereto, the schedules hereto will control.
Section 13.13Β Severability.
Determination that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable will not affect or impair the validity or the enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement.
Section 13.14Β Construction.
This Agreement will be construed and administered without regard to authorship and without any presumption or rule of construction in favor of either party. This Agreement is between sophisticated parties, each of which has reviewed this Agreement and
is fully knowledgeable about its terms and conditions.
Section 13.15Β Non-Waiver.
Neither the failure nor any delay on the part of the Ceding Company or the Reinsurer to exercise any right, remedy, power, or privilege under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver thereof. No single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power or
privilege shall preclude the further exercise of that right, remedy, power or privilege or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power or privilege. No waiver of any right, remedy, power or privilege with respect to any occurrence shall be construed
as a waiver of that right, remedy, power or privilege with respect to any other occurrence. No prior transaction or dealing between the parties will establish any custom, usage or precedent waiving or modifying any provision of this Agreement. No
waiver shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by the party granting the waiver.
Section 13.16Β Further Assurances.
From time to time, as and when requested by a party hereto, the other party hereto shall execute and deliver all such documents and instruments and shall take all actions as may be reasonably necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement.
Section 13.17Β Governing Law.
This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Iowa without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law thereof that are not mandatorily applicable by law and would permit or require the application
of the laws of another jurisdiction.
Section 13.18Β Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, all of which taken together shall constitute one agreement, and any of the parties hereto may execute this Agreement by signing any such counterpart.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the Effective Date.
VOYA INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
By:Β /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxx__________________________
Name:Β Xxxxxxx Xxxx__________________________
Date:Β 6/1/2018______________________________
Signature Page to Rocky Range, Inc. Coinsurance Agreement
ROCKY RANGE, INC.
By:Β /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxx__________________________
Name:Β Xxxxxxx Xxxx__________________________
Date:Β 6/1/2018______________________________
Signature Page to Rocky Range, Inc. Coinsurance Agreement
Schedule A
Reinsured Policies
Reinsured policies have been omitted because they are both (i) not material and (ii) would likely cause competitive harm to the Registrant if publicly disclosed.
Schedule A
Schedule B
Separate Accounts
CBVA Business Units
As of Q3β17
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Business Unit
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Description
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General and Separate
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Account Value
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GAOB1
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Voya Insurance and Annuity Company Separate Account B
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Β
Separate
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Β
XXXXXXXX
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EQIOA
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Voya Insurance and Annuity Company Separate Account EQ
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Β
Separate
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Β
XXXXXXXX
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ULAOA
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Voya Insurance and Annuity Company Separate Account U
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Β
Separate
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Β
XXXXXXXX
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GAOE1
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Non-Unitized Separate Account
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General/Separate
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XXXXXXXX
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GALOO
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VIAC
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General
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XXXXXXXX
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| Β | Β | Β |
XXXXXXXX
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Schedule B
Schedule C
Net Settlement
The Weekly Net Settlement shall be determined for each Weekly
Accounting Period as follows:
(a)Β Reinsurance Premiums for such Weekly Accounting Period, plus
(b)Β The amount of claims payable during the Weekly Accounting Period in respect of all Reinsured Liabilities, less
(c)Β The Investment Credit on the Funds Withheld Account Assets for the Weekly Accounting Period.
The Quarterly Net Settlement shall be determined for each Quarterly Accounting
Period as follows, taking into account Weekly Net Settlements paid during such Quarterly Accounting Period:
(a)Β Reinsurance Premiums for such Quarterly Accounting Period, plus
(b)Β The amount of the Statutory Reserve for all Reinsured Policies that annuitize during the Quarterly Accounting Period, plus
(c)Β The amount of the Statutory Reserve for all Reinsured Policies that reach MGWB Payout during the Quarterly Accounting Period, less
(d)Β The amount of claims payable during the Weekly Accounting Period in respect of all Reinsured Liabilities, plus
(e)Β The Investment Credit on the Funds Withheld Account Assets for the during the Quarterly Accounting Period, plus
(f)Β The Funds Withheld Amount as of the beginning of the Quarterly Accounting Period, less
(g)Β The Funds Withheld Amount as of the end of the Quarterly Accounting Period (after giving effect to any change to the Funds Withheld Amount effected in accordance with Section
5.01(b) of the Agreement), plus
(h)Β The Expense Allowance for such Quarterly Accounting Period.
βInvestment Credit on
Funds Withheld Account Assetsβ shall mean an amount computed at the end of each Accounting Period based on activity for that Accounting Period equal to:
Schedule C
(a) (i) the gross investment income received, accrued and credited and any related adjustments on the Funds Withheld Account Assets, taking into account amounts received under
derivatives contracts included in the Funds Withheld Account and amounts paid under such derivatives contracts less (ii) less the amount of any service, management or other fees withheld by or owed to the Investment Manager in respect of the Funds
Withheld Account Assets, plus
(b)Β the amortization of the Interest Maintenance Reserve on the Funds Withheld Account Assets; plus
(c)Β the realized capital gains and losses (net of additions or deductions to the Interest Maintenance
Reserve for interest related realized capital gains and losses and including statutory impairments) on the Funds Withheld Account Assets and unrealized capital gains and losses that are debited or credited to the Ceding Companyβs surplus account in
accordance with statutory accounting requirements.
Schedule C
Schedule D
Expense Allowance
Expense Allowance information has been omitted because it is both (i) not material and (ii) would likely cause competitive harm to the Registrant if publicly
disclosed.
Schedule D
Schedule E
Weekly Accounting Period Reports
The report for each Weekly Accounting Period shall identify:
1.Β Reinsurance Premiums payable by the Ceding Company and due the Reinsurer as of the close of the reported Weekly Accounting Period.
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2.
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The amount payable by the Reinsurer and due the Ceding Company as of the close of the reported Weekly Accounting Period in respect of the Reinsured
Policies.
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3.Β Claims incurred by the Ceding Company during the Weekly Accounting Period.
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4.
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Investment Credit on Funds Withheld Account Assets accrued during the Weekly Accounting Period.
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Schedule E
Schedule F
Quarterly Accounting Period Reports
The report for each Quarterly Accounting Period shall identify:
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1.
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Reinsurance Premiums payable by the Ceding Company and due the Reinsurer as of the close of the reported Quarterly Accounting Period.
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2.
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The amount payable by the Reinsurer and due the Ceding Company as of the close of the reported Quarterly Accounting Xxxxxx.xx respect of the Reinsured
Policies.
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3.
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Claims incurred by the Ceding Company during the Quarterly Accounting Period.
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4.
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The amount of the Statutory Reserve for each Reinsured Policy with an MGIB rider that annuitizes during the Quarterly Accounting Period.
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5.
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The amount of the Statutory Reserve for each Reinsured Policy with an MGWB rider that reaches MGWB Payout during the Quarterly
Accounting Period.
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6.
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Funds Withheld Amount at the beginning and end of theΒ Quarterly Accounting Period.
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7.
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The amount of the Investment Credit on Funds Withheld Account Assets during the Quarterly Accounting Period.
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8.
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Statutory Reserve.
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9.
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Required Amount.
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10.
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Tax Reserves.
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11.
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The amount of the Expense Allowance.
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12.
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Amounts paid by the Reinsurer in respect of Weekly Net Settlements during the Quarterly Accounting Period.
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13.
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Amounts paid by the Ceding Company in respect of Weekly Net Settlements during the Quarterly Accounting Period.
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Schedule F
