Common use of Block Transfers Clause in Contracts

Block Transfers. In respect of some classes of insurance we may operate block insurance arrangements in order to provide competitive terms. This is where we place all insurances of a certain type with one insurer who can provide particularly competitive terms for all our customers. On occasions it will be necessary for us to transfer such blocks from one insurer to another where this is beneficial for our clients. This Terms of Business Agreement constitutes both your acceptance that we may do this and your prior request for us so to do. PROTECTING YOUR MONEY Prior to your premium being forwarded to the insurer (or forwarded to you in the event of a premium refund) we hold your money as an agent of the insurer with which we arrange your insurance. Where we hold premium as the agent of the insurer it is regarded as received by the insurer. If we are not acting as an agent of the insurer when we receive your premium, we shall hold it as client money in trust for you within a client bank account with an approved bank. Our client bank account(s) may contain other clients’ money and money we hold as an agent of insurers. In line with strict FCA rules, our client bank account(s) are rigorously monitored in order to segregate and safeguard client money. We reserve the right to retain interest earned on our client bank accounts. We may extend credit to other customers from this account and we may transfer your money to another insurance distributor in some cases. However your money will be protected at all times because of the requirements of FCA rules. We may transfer your premiums to the insurer through another party, such as a broker or underwriting agent for the purposes of effecting a transaction. By accepting this Terms of Business Agreement, you are giving your consent for us to treat your money in this way. Please notify us immediately if you have any objection or query.

Block Transfers. In respect of some classes of insurance we may operate block insurance arrangements in order to provide competitive terms. This is where we place all insurances of a certain type with one insurer who can provide particularly competitive terms for all our customers. On occasions it will be necessary for us to transfer such blocks from one insurer to another where this is beneficial for our clients. This Terms of Business Agreement constitutes both your acceptance that we may do this and your prior request for us so to do. PROTECTING YOUR MONEY Prior to your premium being forwarded to the insurer (or forwarded to you in the event of a premium refund) we hold your money as an agent of the insurer with which we arrange your insurance. Where we hold premium as the agent of the insurer it is regarded as received by the insurer. If we are not acting as an agent of the insurer when we receive your premium, we shall hold it as client money in trust for you within a client bank account with an approved bank. Our client bank account(s) may contain other clients’ money and money we hold as an agent of insurers. In line with strict FCA rules, our . Our client bank account(s) are rigorously monitored in order to segregate and safeguard client money. We reserve the right to retain interest earned on our client bank accounts. We may extend credit to other customers from this account and we may transfer your money to another insurance distributor intermediary in some cases. However your money will be protected at all times because of the requirements of FCA rules. We may transfer your premiums to the insurer through another party, such as a broker or underwriting agent for the purposes of effecting a transaction. By accepting this Terms of Business Agreement, you are giving your consent for us to treat your money in this way. Please notify us immediately if you have any objection or query.