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REMOTE SERVICE AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT (this "Agreement" or "Service Agreement") made as of the first of
November, 1996, by and between the NORTH AMERICAN SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY ("Client") having its principal office and place of business at, 000
Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 00000, and CSC CONTINUUM INC.
("Continuum"), having its principal offices and places of business at 0000
Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000.
WHEREAS, Continuum has developed a computerized data processing
recordkeeping system for certain life insurance and annuity products known as
VANTAGE-ONE AND DISTRIBUTION SUPPORT SYSTEM (the "System") and has the data
processing equipment and administrative support personnel (the "Facilities" or
"Continuum's Facilities") to provide and support remote terminal access to the
System and Facilities for the maintenance of records, processing of information
and the generation of output with the respect thereto; and
WHEREAS, Client has determined that it can use the System and Facilities
for administration activities with respect to the Contracts ("Contracts")
described in Exhibit A attached hereto and desires to obtain the right to use
the System and Facilities to service the Contracts;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained,
the parties hereto agree as follows:
SECTION 1 TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
1.01 Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, Client hereby agrees to
use Continuum's System and Facilities to maintain certain records with respect
to the Contracts and generate output as described in Exhibit B with respect to
such Contracts. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, Continuum hereby
agrees to provide Client the use of the System and Facilities to maintain
records of information and data transmitted to it by Client with respect to such
Contracts and to deliver or transmit to Client such output as is generated by
the use of the System and Facilities. Continuum agrees to use its best efforts
to provide services in accordance with the service levels described in Exhibit
D.
1.02 Client, with computer equipment and through transmission facilities
installed on its premises, shall transmit to Continuum's Facilities such
information and data that Client determines is to be input and that is required
to maintain the records and generate the output required hereunder with respect
to the Contracts.
1.03 Continuum agrees to provide requested training for Client personnel at
Continuum's Facility or at Client's offices in connection with the use and
operation of the System. This training will be provided at Continuum's then
current education rates. All reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expense
incurred by Continuum or Client personnel in connection with and during training
at Continuum's Facility shall be borne by Client.
1.04 Continuum will make on-line access to the System available to Client
between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Central Time, Monday through
Friday, except for such holidays as are observed by the New York Stock Exchange.
Access to the System at other times will be by mutual agreement.
1.05 Client shall have the option to purchase a license to the mainframe
version of the Annuity component of the VANTAGE-ONE Administration System. To
exercise this option, the entity exercising the option must execute the then
standard license agreement and pay Continuum a license fee of $________. If
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Client exercises such option to the Annuity component, Client may, at the same
time, purchase a license to the mainframe version of the Distribution Support
System for an additional $________ and a license to the mainframe version of New
Business Underwriting for $__________. This option shall expire when the initial
term of this Agreement ends under Section 2.01. Enhancement and support fees
shall be contracted for and invoiced separately. At Client's request, Continuum
shall include in such license any modifications that Continuum uses to provide
the Services under this Agreement and shall retrofit such modifications to the
version of the software licensed under this section at Continuum's then current
standard time and materials rates.
SECTION 2 TERM
2.01 Subject to termination as hereinafter provided, this Agreement shall
remain in force and effect for a period of one (1) year, the initial term of
this Agreement. This Agreement shall be renewed automatically for successive
terms of one year at the end of the initial term and the end of each renewal
term unless terminated pursuant to Section 8.01.
SECTION 3 FEES AND EXPENSES
3.01 During the initial term of this Agreement, Client shall pay to
Continuum within thirty days of receipt of Continuum's statement the undisputed
fees and charges in the amounts as set out in Exhibit A attached hereto and made
a part hereof. Continuum may impose a 1.5% per month late payment charge on
balances outstanding for over thirty days, except for balances withheld for
failure to meet standards in accordance with Schedule D.
3.02 Client shall also reimburse Continuum for all reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred by Continuum in the performance of this Agreement, including
those set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof. Continuum
may impose a 1.5% per month late payment charge on balances outstanding for over
30 days.
3.03 For each additional term of this Agreement Continuum shall be entitled
to receive such fees and charges as shall be agreed upon by the parties prior to
commencement of each such term, pursuant to Section 8.02 hereof.
3.04 Amounts payable to Continuum are payable in full, in United States
dollars, without deduction, and are net of all sales, use and related taxes and
duties. Client shall pay directly or to Continuum sums equal to all such taxes
and duties paid or payable by reason of this Agreement or the parties'
performance hereunder, exclusive of United States Federal, state and local taxes
based upon the net income of Continuum. Client shall not deduct from payments
due Continuum hereunder any amounts paid or payable to third parties for duties
or taxes, however designated, including withholding taxes. All taxes payable by
Client hereunder shall become due when billed by Continuum to Client, or when
assessed, levied or billed by the appropriate taxing authority, even though such
billing shall occur subsequent to expiration or termination of this Agreement.
SECTION 4 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF CONTINUUM
Continuum represents and warrants to Client as follows:
4.01 It is a corporation duly organized and existing and in good standing
under the laws of the State of Delaware.
4.02 It is empowered under applicable laws and by its charter and bylaws to
enter into and perform the services contemplated in this Agreement.
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4.03 All requisite corporate proceedings have been taken to authorize it to
enter into and perform the services contemplated in this Agreement.
4.04 It has and will continue to have and maintain the necessary
facilities, equipment, and personnel to perform its duties and obligations as
set forth under this Agreement.
4.05 The System will, in all material respects, have the same functionality
on January 1, 2000 that it had on December 31, 1999. No instance of a
noncompliance with this warranty shall be deemed a breach of this warranty
unless Client reports the noncompliance to Continuum in writing, in reasonable
detail, and within a reasonable period of time. Continuum shall have the right
to attempt to correct the noncompliance for a commercially reasonable period of
time before such noncompliance shall be considered a breach of this Agreement,
even if such period of time exceeds the thirty days specified by Sections 6.01
and 8.03.
4.06 Continuum does not, however, warrant uninterrupted or error-free
operation or performance of the Systems or any service. If Client reports an
error not caused by any of the matters listed in Section 6.02, then Continuum
will use commercially reasonable efforts to correct the error.
4.07 No statement in this Agreement or any other Continuum document is
intended to be a warranty unless it expressly states it is a warranty.
4.08 THESE WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
SECTION 5 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF CLIENT
Client represents and warrants to Continuum as follows:
5.01 It is a corporation duly organized and existing and in good standing
under the laws of the State of Delaware.
5.02 It is empowered under the applicable laws and regulations and by its
charter and bylaws to enter into and perform this Agreement.
5.03 All requisite corporate proceedings have been taken to authorize it to
enter into and perform this Agreement.
5.04 All of the prospectuses, Contracts and other forms provided or
required by Client shall have been approved by all required regulatory agencies
and shall be in compliance with all Federal, state, and local laws and
regulations.
5.05 It has and will continue to comply with all laws with respect to the
Contracts and it has and will continue to make all required filings with
regulatory agencies in connection with the offer, sale, or administration of the
Contracts.
SECTION 6 INDEMNIFICATION
6.01 In case of any claim by Client against Continuum related to this
Agreement or any transaction under this Agreement, regardless of the basis of
the claim, Continuum will be liable only for:
a. bodily injury (including death) and damage to real property and
tangible personal property; and
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b. the amount of actual loss or damage suffered by Client, up to an
aggregate of the fees paid to Continuum by Client for the services
provided under this Agreement or its predecessor during the ____
months immediately preceding the occurrence of the claim.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.03, where Client's claim
relates to a defect in the System or any service, Client will give Continuum a
period of thirty days to correct the defect. If Continuum is able to correct the
defect, Continuum will not be liable for any damages.
6.02 Continuum shall not be responsible for, and Client shall indemnify and
hold Continuum harmless from and against, any and all costs, expenses, losses,
damages, charges, reasonable counsel fees, payments, and liability which may be
asserted against Continuum or for which it may be held liable, arising out of or
attributable to:
a) Any actions taken by Continuum in the performance of this
Agreement, provided such actions are taken in good faith and due
diligence;
b) Any failure by Client to comply with Federal, state or local laws
or regulations with respect to the offering and/or sale of the
Contracts or the records maintained, and/or Client's failure to
use and employ Continuum's System and Facilities in accordance
with the procedures set forth in the reference manuals delivered
to Client, Client's failure to utilize the control procedures set
forth and described therein, and Client's failure to verify
promptly reports received through use of the System and
Facilities;
c) Client's refusal or failure to comply with the terms of this
Agreement, or which arise out of Client's action or willful
misconduct or which arise out of the breach of any representation
or warranty of Client hereunder;
d) Client's errors and mistakes in the use of the System, Facilities
and control procedures;
e) Continuum's reliance on, or use of, in performing its duties and
obligations hereunder, information, data, records and documents
received by Continuum from Client, its custodian or other agents;
or
f) The reliance on, or the carrying out of, any instructions or
requests of Client pertaining to the normal day-to-day operations
and functions of the System made by any persons listed on a
"Schedule of Authorized Personnel" to be furnished to Continuum
by Client upon execution of this Agreement and attached as
Exhibit C, and as amended from time to time in writing by Client.
6.03 In the event Continuum is unable to perform its obligations under the
terms of this Agreement because of strikes, equipment or transmission failure or
damage, or other causes beyond its control, Continuum will use its best efforts
to assist Client to obtain alternate sources of service. Continuum will not be
liable for any damages resulting from such causes.
6.04 At any time Continuum may apply to a person indicated on Client's
"Schedule of Authorized Personnel", attached hereto as Exhibit C, as a person
authorized to give instructions under this section with respect to any matter
arising in connection with this Agreement. Continuum shall not be liable for,
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and shall be indemnified by Client against, any loss arising from any action
taken or omitted by Continuum in good faith in reliance upon such instructions.
6.05 Client shall immediately provide Continuum with written notice of any
change of authority of persons authorized and enumerated in Exhibit C to provide
Continuum with instructions or directions relating to services to be performed
by Continuum under this Agreement.
6.06 In the event a malfunction of the System causes an error or mistake in
any record, report, data, information or output under the terms of this
Agreement, Continuum shall at its expense correct and reprocess such records,
provided that Client shall promptly notify Continuum in writing of such error or
mistake in any record, report, data, information or output received by Client.
6.07 Except for a breach of the confidentiality obligations contained in
this Agreement, in no event shall either party under this Agreement be liable to
the other party under any provision of this Agreement for exemplary, special,
punitive or consequential damages.
6.08 The limitations of liability in this Section 6 will be enforced even
if any exclusive remedy fails of its essential purpose.
SECTION 7 COVENANTS OF CONTINUUM AND CLIENT
7.01 Continuum shall maintain the appropriate computer files of all
information and data transmitted to its Facilities by Client; provided, however,
that Continuum shall not be responsible or liable for any changes, alterations,
modifications therein or failure to maintain the same if Client shall have made
such changes, alterations, or modifications or shall be the cause of such
failure to maintain the same. It is expressly understood that all such data
transmitted by Client remains the exclusive property of Client.
7.02 Continuum shall maintain backup computer tape files on a daily basis
stored in an off-premises location. The purpose of back-up and recovery
procedures is to permit file recovery in the event of destruction of normal
processing files. Client may review the procedures in effect and inspect the
storage facility upon reasonable notice.
7.03 All information furnished by Client to Continuum hereunder is
confidential and Continuum shall treat such information as proprietary and not
disclose such information, directly or indirectly to any third party except to
the extent that Continuum is required by law to make such disclosure.
7.04 Client shall utilize and employ all control procedures available under
the System of which Client is advised and Client shall promptly advise Continuum
of any errors or mistakes in the data or information transmitted to Continuum's
Facilities, the records maintained or output generated hereunder and, using
normal audit and control procedures, Client shall verify all output received
hereunder.
7.05 Client shall transmit to Continuum's Facilities, in the formats and
form specified by Continuum, all information and data necessary or required in
connection therewith so that the output produced by the system shall be complete
and accurate when it is generated by Continuum's System and Facilities, and
Client shall be responsible and liable for the cost or expense of regenerating
any output if Client shall have failed to transmit any such data or information
and/or verify any such data or information when it is generated by Continuum's
System and Facilities.
7.06 In the event Client shall erroneously transmit information or shall
transmit incorrect information or data to Continuum's Facilities, Client shall
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correct such information and data and retransmit the same to Continuum's
Facilities.
7.07 Client acknowledges that Continuum has proprietary rights in and to
the System and that the System (including the program code, documentation,
specifications, logic, and design of the System) constitutes confidential
material and trade secrets of Continuum. Client agrees to treat as proprietary
and confidential and not disclose the System and all information about
Continuum's internal affairs, business plans, and business practices. Continuum
shall be the owner and copyright holder of all work product that results from
programming services performed by Continuum for Client, including, but not
limited to, program code, documentation, specifications, logic, and design.
Continuum agrees to permit Client to use such work product in the event that
Client upgrades the version of the System in use under any then current remote
services agreement with Continuum.
SECTION 8 TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
8.01 Either party may terminate this Agreement at the end of the initial
term or any renewal term by one hundred twenty (120) days written notice to the
other. At least one hundred fifty (150) days prior to the end of the initial
term or any renewal term, Continuum shall provide Client written notice of the
impending decision date. This Agreement may be terminated or amended by mutual
agreement of the parties in writing at any time. Client may terminate this
Agreement during its initial term by providing Continuum thirty (30) days prior
written notice.
8.02 At least ninety (90) days prior to each renewal term hereof, Continuum
shall give Client written notice if Continuum desires to increase its fees or
charges to Client or to change the manner of payment or to change any of the
other terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Continuum and Client do not
agree to such changed fees and charges, the manner of payment or other terms and
conditions before the end of the term during which such notice is given by
Continuum, or if Continuum does not withdraw the proposed changes, this
Agreement shall terminate at the end of such term.
8.03 If either of the parties hereto shall materially breach this Agreement
or be in default in the performance of any of its material duties and
obligations hereunder (the defaulting party), the other party hereto may give
written notice thereof to the defaulting party and if such default or breach
shall not have been remedied within thirty (30) days after such written notice
is given, then the party giving such written notice may terminate this Agreement
by giving thirty (30) days written notice of such termination to the defaulting
party.
8.04 If Continuum elects to terminate this Agreement for other than
nonpayment of fees and charges and if Client shall so request in writing,
Continuum shall continue to provide the services described herein to Client for
a period of six (6) months following such termination, such service to be
provided in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and at ________ percent
of the fees in effect for the term immediately preceding such six (6) months
period.
8.05 Termination of this Agreement by default or breach by Client shall not
constitute a waiver of any rights of Continuum in reference to services
performed prior to such termination or rights of Continuum to be reimbursed for
out-of-pocket expenditures; termination of this Agreement by default or breach
by Continuum shall not constitute a waiver by Client of any rights it might have
under this Agreement.
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8.06 In the event that this Agreement is terminated, Continuum agrees that,
in order to assist in providing uninterrupted service to Client, Continuum shall
offer reasonable assistance to Client in converting the records of Client from
the System to whatever service or system is selected by Client, subject to
reimbursement of Continuum for such assistance at its standard rates and fees in
effect at that time.
8.07 Any provision of this Agreement that expressly or by implication is
intended to continue in force shall survive termination of this Agreement,
including, without limitation, sections 3, 6, 7.07, 8.04, 8.05, 8.06, and 8.07.
SECTION 9 ASSIGNMENT
9.01 Neither party may assign or sublicense or otherwise transfer
voluntarily, or by operation of law, any rights or obligations under this
Agreement without the other party's prior written consent. Upon request,
Continuum will consent to Client assigning this agreement so long as
______________________. Such an assignment shall not relieve Client of its
obligations hereunder.
9.02 This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the
parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
SECTION 10 MISCELLANEOUS
10.1 Client or its duly authorized independent auditors have the right
under this Agreement to perform on-site audits of records and accounts directly
pertaining to the products serviced hereunder by Continuum at Continuum's
Facilities in accordance with reasonable procedures and at reasonable
frequencies. Client shall reimburse Continuum for all of its reasonable costs
and expenses (including Time and Materials) incurred in connection with such
audits. At the request of Client, Continuum will make available to Client's
auditors and representatives of the appropriate regulatory agencies all
reasonable requested records and data.
10.02 The parties hereto agree that all tapes, books, reference manuals,
instructions, records, information, and data pertaining to the business of the
other party, Continuum's System and the policyowners serviced by Client
hereunder which are exchanged or received pursuant to the negotiation of and/or
the carrying out of this Agreement shall remain confidential and shall not be
disclosed to any other person and that all such tapes, books, reference manuals,
instructions, records, information and data in the possession of each of the
parties hereto shall be returned to the party from whom it was obtained upon the
termination or expiration of this Agreement.
10.03 Continuum shall have the right, at any time, and from time to time,
to alter and modify the System and any systems, programs, procedures or
facilities used or employed in performing its duties and obligations hereunder,
provided that no such alterations or modifications shall materially change or
affect the operations and procedures of Client in using or employing Continuum's
System or Facilities hereunder without the consent of Client, which such consent
shall not be unreasonably withheld.
10.04 It is understood and agreed that all services performed hereunder by
Continuum shall be as an independent contractor and not as an employee of
Client.
10.05 This Agreement (including Exhibits A to D attached hereto)
constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto and supersedes any
prior agreement with respect to the subject matter hereof, whether oral or
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written, and this Agreement may not be modified except in a written instrument
executed by both of the parties hereto. The parties agree that the Service
Agreement dated April 11, 1985, as amended between Vantage Computer Systems,
Inc. (successor to DST Systems, Inc.) and Client shall hereby be terminated.
10.06 All notices and requests in connection with this Agreement shall be
given or made upon the respective parties in writing and shall be deemed as
given as of the date deposited in the U.S. mails, postage prepaid, certified or
registered, return receipt requested, and addressed as follows:
FOR: FOR:
NORTH AMERICAN SECURITY LIFE CSC CONTINUUM INC.
INSURANCE COMPANY
___________________________________ President
000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx 000 Xxxx 00xx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 00000 Xxxxxx Xxxx, XX 00000
or to such other address as a party to receive the notice or request so
designates by written notice to the other.
10.07 This Agreement is to be construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Delaware, without regard to conflicts of law principles.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed in their names and on their behalf by and through their duly authorized
officers as of the day and year first above written.
NORTH AMERICAN SECURITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
By: ______________________________
NAME
______________________________
TITLE
CSC CONTINUUM INC.
By: ______________________________
NAME
______________________________
TITLE
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EXHIBIT B
VARIABLE ANNUITY RECORDKEEPING
SYSTEM
DAILY OUTPUT
1. Daily Cash Recap
2. Daily Unit Recap
3. Master File Update Error Report
4. Control Totals
5. Daily Price File Update
6. As of Transaction Report
7. Daily Production Report
8. Maintenance Journals
9. Investment Vehicle Earnings Report
10. Daily Batch Balance
11. Error Listing
12. Annuity New Policy Register
13. Super Sheet Balances
14. Daily Disbursement Check Register
15. Daily Check Reconciliation Update Register
MONTHLY OUTPUT
1. Monthly Product Report
2. Monthly Reserve Report
3. Premium Tax Report
CUSTOM FORM OUTPUT
1. Confirmation Statements
2. Specification Page
3. Delivery Letter
4. Commission Statements
5. Commission Checks
6. Disbursement Checks
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EXHIBIT C
SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL
The following individuals are authorized to give instructions or direction to
Continuum with respect to matters arising in connection with the servicing to be
performed under the Service Agreement:
Xxxxx Xxxxxx Business Systems Executive
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Assistant Vice President, Variable Products Information
Systems
Xxxxx Xxxxx Vice President
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