Common use of CLAIM EXPENSES Clause in Contracts

CLAIM EXPENSES. THE REINSURER will pay its share of the unusual expense of adjudicating contestable claims. THE REINSURER will not reimburse THE COMPANY for the routine expenses and compensation of officers and employees of the COMPANY. In addition, except as stated in the previous sentence, if THE REINSURER has chosen to participate in a contest, THE REINSURER will pay its share of the unusual expense of THE COMPANY of adjudicating contestable claims, which expense was incurred by THE COMPANY, including investigation expenses and compensation expenses charged by THE COMPANY’s Special Investigation Unit. Such Special Investigation Unit expenses will not increase more than 5% per year of the current hourly rate ($39 for 2004) of contestable claim investigation. The term “unusual expense” shall mean all expenses associated with the contestable claim other than THE COMPANY’s normal and customary claim administration expenses that are commonly incurred with the normal and customary settlement of non-contestable claims. Notwithstanding the above, THE REINSURER will not be liable for any unusual expenses for any period of time after THE REINSURER chooses not to participate in a contested, compromised or litigated claim. THE REINSURER will not be liable for any portion of unusual expenses for any period of time after THE REINSURER has notified THE COMPANY of its decision not to participate in a contested, compromised or litigated claim. THE REINSURER will not reimburse expenses incurred by THE COMPANY in connection with a dispute or contest arising out of conflicting claims of entitlement to policy proceeds or benefits.

CLAIM EXPENSES. THE REINSURER will pay its share of the unusual expense of adjudicating contestable claimsany interest paid by THE COMPANY on any claim payment. THE REINSURER will not reimburse THE COMPANY for the routine expenses and compensation of officers and employees of the COMPANY. In addition, except as stated in the previous sentence, if THE REINSURER has chosen to participate in a contest, THE REINSURER will pay its share of the unusual expense of THE COMPANY of adjudicating contestable claims, which expense was incurred by THE COMPANY, including investigation expenses and compensation expenses charged by THE COMPANY’s 's Special Investigation Unit. Such Special Investigation Unit expenses will not increase more than 5% per year of the current hourly rate ($39 for 20042003) of contestable claim investigation. The term “"unusual expense” " shall mean all expenses of THE COMPANY associated with the contestable claim other than THE COMPANY’s normal and customary claim administration expenses that are commonly incurred with the normal and customary settlement of non-contestable claims. Notwithstanding the above, THE REINSURER will not be liable for any portion of interest or unusual expenses for any period of until such time after as THE REINSURER chooses notifies THE COMPANY of its decision not to participate in a contested, compromised or litigated claimthe contest. THE REINSURER will not be liable for any portion of interest or unusual expenses for any period of time after THE REINSURER has notified THE COMPANY of its decision not to participate in a contested, compromised or litigated claim. THE REINSURER will not reimburse expenses incurred by THE COMPANY in connection with a dispute or contest arising out of conflicting claims of entitlement to policy proceeds or benefits.

CLAIM EXPENSES. THE REINSURER will pay its share of the unusual expense of adjudicating contestable claimsany interest paid by THE COMPANY on any claim payment. THE REINSURER will not reimburse THE COMPANY for the routine expenses and compensation of officers and employees of the COMPANY. In addition, except as stated in the previous sentence, if If THE REINSURER has chosen to participate in a contest, THE REINSURER will pay its share of the unusual expense of THE COMPANY of adjudicating contestable claims, which expense was incurred by THE COMPANY, including investigation expenses and compensation expenses charged by THE COMPANY’s Special Investigation Unit. Such Special Investigation Unit expenses will not increase more than 5% per year of the current hourly rate ($39 for 20042005) of contestable claim investigation. The term “unusual expense” shall mean all expenses of THE COMPANY associated with the contestable claim other than THE COMPANY’s normal and customary claim administration expenses that are commonly incurred with the normal and customary settlement of non-contestable claims. Also, THE REINSURER will not reimburse expenses incurred in connection with a dispute or contest arising out of conflicting claims of entitlement to policy proceeds or benefits. Notwithstanding the above, THE REINSURER will not be liable for any unusual expenses for any period of time after THE REINSURER chooses not to participate in a contested, compromised or litigated claim. THE REINSURER will not be liable for any portion of interest or unusual expenses for any period of time after THE REINSURER has notified THE COMPANY of its decision not to participate in a contested, compromised or litigated claim. THE REINSURER will not reimburse expenses incurred by THE COMPANY in connection with a dispute or contest arising out of conflicting claims of entitlement to policy proceeds or benefits.

CLAIM EXPENSES. THE REINSURER will pay its share of the unusual expense of adjudicating contestable claims. THE REINSURER will not reimburse THE COMPANY for the routine expenses and compensation of officers and employees of the COMPANY. In addition, except as stated in the previous sentence, if THE REINSURER has chosen to participate in a contest, THE REINSURER will pay its share of the unusual expense of THE COMPANY of adjudicating contestable claims, which expense was incurred by THE COMPANY, including investigation expenses and compensation expenses charged by THE COMPANY’s 's Special Investigation Unit. Such Special Investigation Unit expenses will not increase more than 5% per year of the current hourly rate ($39 for 2004) of contestable claim investigation. The term “"unusual expense” " shall mean all expenses associated with the contestable claim other than the THE COMPANY’s 's normal and customary claim administration expenses that are commonly incurred with the normal and customary settlement of non-contestable claims. Notwithstanding the above, THE REINSURER will not be liable for any unusual expenses for any period of time after THE REINSURER chooses not to participate in a contested, compromised or litigated claim. THE REINSURER will not be liable for any portion of unusual expenses for any period of time after THE REINSURER has notified THE COMPANY of its decision not to participate in a contested, compromised or litigated claim. THE REINSURER will not reimburse expenses incurred by THE COMPANY in connection with a dispute or contest arising out of conflicting claims of entitlement to policy proceeds or benefits.