Common use of CLAIM EXPENSES Clause in Contracts

CLAIM EXPENSES. THE REINSURER will pay its share of any interest paid by THE COMPANY on any claim payment. In addition, THE REINSURER will pay its share of the unusual expense of THE COMPANY of investigating and adjudicating contestable claims, 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 2005) of contestable claim investigation. The term “unusual expense” shall mean all expenses of THE COMPANY associated with the contestable claim other than normal and customary claim administration expenses that are commonly incurred with the normal and customary settlement of non-contestable claims. Also, expenses incurred in connection with a dispute or contest arising out of conflicting claims of entitlement to policy proceeds or benefits that THE COMPANY admits are payable are not a claim expense under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the above, 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.

CLAIM EXPENSES. THE REINSURER will pay its share of any interest paid by THE COMPANY on any claim payment. In addition, THE REINSURER will pay its share of the unusual expense of THE COMPANY of investigating and adjudicating contestable claims, including investigation expenses and compensation expenses charged by THE COMPANY’s Special Investigation Unit. Such The Special Investigation Unit expenses will not increase more than 5% per year of is THE COMPANY's in-house department that conducts the current hourly rate ($39 for 2005) investigations of contestable claim investigationclaims. The term “unusual expense” shall mean all expenses of THE COMPANY associated with the contestable claim other than normal and customary claim administration expenses that are commonly incurred with the normal and customary settlement of non-contestable claims. Also, expenses incurred in connection with a dispute or contest arising out of conflicting claims of entitlement to policy proceeds or benefits that THE COMPANY admits are payable are not a claim expense under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the above, 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 chooses not to participate in a contested, compromised or litigated claim.

CLAIM EXPENSES. THE REINSURER will pay its share of any interest paid by THE COMPANY on any claim paymentpayment including but not limited to, delayed claim interest on claims, and legal interest paid on any refund of premium associated with misrepresentation or suicide. In addition, THE REINSURER will pay its share of the unusual expense of THE COMPANY of investigating and adjudicating contestable or fraudulent claims, 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 2005) of contestable claim investigation. The term “unusual expense” shall mean all expenses of THE COMPANY associated with the contestable claim other than normal and customary claim administration expenses that are commonly incurred with the normal and customary settlement of non-contestable claims. Also, expenses incurred in connection with a dispute or contest arising out of conflicting claims of entitlement to policy proceeds or benefits that THE COMPANY admits are payable are not a claim expense under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the above, 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 chooses not to participate in a contested, compromised or litigated claim.

CLAIM EXPENSES. THE REINSURER will pay its share of any interest paid by THE COMPANY on any claim payment. In addition, THE REINSURER will pay its share of the unusual expense of THE COMPANY of investigating and adjudicating contestable claims, 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 2005) of contestable claim investigation. The term “"unusual expense” " shall mean all expenses of THE COMPANY associated with the contestable claim other than normal and customary claim administration expenses that are commonly incurred with the normal and customary settlement of non-contestable claims. Also, expenses incurred in connection with a dispute or contest arising out of conflicting claims of entitlement to policy proceeds or benefits that THE COMPANY admits are payable are not a claim expense under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the above, 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.

CLAIM EXPENSES. THE REINSURER will pay its share of any interest paid by THE COMPANY on any claim payment. In addition, THE REINSURER will not pay its share of the unusual expense of THE COMPANY of investigating and adjudicating contestable claims, 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 2005) of contestable claim investigation. The term “"unusual expense” " shall mean all expenses of THE COMPANY associated with the contestable claim other than normal and customary claim administration expenses that are commonly incurred with the normal and customary settlement of non-contestable claims. Also, expenses incurred in connection with a dispute or contest arising out of conflicting claims of entitlement to policy proceeds or benefits that THE COMPANY admits are payable are not a claim expense under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the above, 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.