AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF PRODUCER Sample Clauses

AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF PRODUCER. A. Licensing and Appointment of Sub-brokers Producer is authorized to appoint sub-broker ("Sub-brokers") to solicit sales of the Contracts. Producer agrees to fulfill all requirements set forth in the General Letter of Recommendation attached as Schedule B hereto in conjunction with its submission of licensing and appointment papers for all Sub-brokers. Producer warrants that it and all of its Sub-brokers appointed pursuant to this Agreement shall not solicit nor aid, directly or indirectly, in the solicitation of any application for any Contract until fully licensed by the proper authorities under the applicable insurance laws within the applicable jurisdictions where Producer proposes to offer the Contracts, where the Company is authorized to conduct business and where the Contracts may be lawfully sold. Producer shall periodically provide the Company with a list of all Sub-brokers appointed by Producer and the jurisdictions where such Sub-brokers are licensed to solicit sales of the Contracts. The company shall periodically provide Producer with a list which shows; (i) the jurisdictions where the Company is authorized to do business; and (ii) any limitations on the availability of the Contracts in any of such jurisdictions. Producer shall prepare and transmit the appropriate appointment forms to the Company. Producer shall pay all fees to state insurance regulatory authorities in connection with obtaining necessary licenses and authorizations for Sub-brokers to solicit and sell the Contracts. The Company will pay appointment fees for Producer and resident appointment fees for Sub-brokers. Non-resident appointment fees for Sub-brokers will be paid by the Producer. The Company may refuse for any reason to apply for the appointment of a Sub-broker and may cancel any existing appointment at any time. B. Rejection of Sub-broker The Company or Sun Investment may refuse for any reason, by written notice to Producer to permit any Sub-broker the right to solicit applications for the sale of any of the Contracts. Upon receipt of such notice, Producer immediately shall cause such Sub-broker to cease such solicitations of sales and cancel the appointment of any Sub-broker under this agreement.
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