Common use of Class B Distribution Payments Clause in Contracts

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the "Rule 12b-1 Plan) in consideration of the Contracts Distributor's furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts Distributor. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. In accordance with Rule 12b-1, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 shall provide the Fund's Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 Xxx) of this Agreement, in the event the Rule 12b-1 Plan terminates or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' nor less than 30 days' written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other party.

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor Insurer pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the "Rule 12b-1 Plan) in consideration of the Contracts DistributorInsurer's furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor Insurer waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor Insurer in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts DistributorInsurer. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. In accordance with Rule 12b-1, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 shall provide the Fund's Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 Xxx) of this Agreement, in the event the Rule 12b-1 Plan terminates or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor Insurer with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' nor less than 30 days' written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other party.

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the "“Rule 12b-1 Plan) in consideration of the Contracts Distributor's ’s furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts Distributor. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. In accordance with Rule 12b-1, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 shall provide the Fund's ’s Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 Xxx) of this Agreement, in the event the Rule 12b-1 Plan terminates or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' ’ nor less than 30 days' ’ written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other party.

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor Insurer pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the "Rule 12b-1 Plan) in consideration of the Contracts DistributorInsurer's furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor Insurer waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor Insurer in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts DistributorInsurer. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. In accordance with Rule 12b-1, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 shall provide the Fund's Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of this Agreement, in the event xx xxx xvent the Rule 12b-1 Plan terminates or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effectcontinued. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor Insurer with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' nor less than 30 days' written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other partyParty. Notwithstanding termination of this Section 9 or termination of this Agreement, provided that the Rule 12b-1 Plan or any such similar plan remain in effect, the provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect with regard to Existing Contracts and the Insurer shall continue to receive payments therefore.

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the "Rule 12b-1 Plan) in consideration of the Contracts Distributor's furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other servicesPortfolios, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts Distributor. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. In accordance with Rule 12b-1, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 shall provide the Fund's Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 Xxx) of this Agreement, in the event the Rule 12b-1 Plan terminates or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' nor less than 30 days' written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other party.

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the "“Rule 12b-1 Plan) in consideration of the Contracts Distributor's ’s furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts Distributor. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. In accordance with Rule 12b-1, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 shall provide the Fund's ’s Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 Xxx) of this Agreement, in the event the Rule 12b-1 Plan terminates or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' ’ nor less than 30 days' ’ written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other party.

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the "“Rule 12b-1 Plan) in consideration of the Contracts Distributor's ’s furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts Distributor. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. In accordance with Rule 12b-1, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 shall provide the Fund's ’s Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of this Agreement, in the event the Rule 12b-1 Plan terminates or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' ’ nor less than 30 days' ’ written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other party.

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor Insurer pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the "Rule 12b-1 Plan") in consideration of the Contracts DistributorInsurer's furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor Insurer waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor Insurer in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 l2b-l Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts DistributorInsurer. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. In accordance with Rule 12b-1, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 shall provide the Fund's Funds Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 Xxx) of this Agreement, in the event the Rule 12b-1 l2b-1 Plan terminates or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effectcontinued. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor Insurer with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' nor less than 30 days' written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other partyParty. Notwithstanding termination of this Section 9 or termination of this Agreement, provided that the Rule 12b-1 Plan or any such similar plan remain in effect, the provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect with regard to Existing Contracts and the Insurer shall continue to receive payments therefore.

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 12b-l under the 1940 Act (the "“Rule 12b-1 12b-l Plan) in consideration of the Contracts Distributor's ’s furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 12b-l Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts Distributor. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. 12b-l. In accordance with Rule 12b-112b-l, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 shall provide the Fund's ’s Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 12b-l and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 Xxx) of this Agreement, in the event the Rule 12b-1 12b-l Plan terminates or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' ’ nor less than 30 days' ’ written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other party.

Class B Distribution Payments. (a) From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor Company’s broker/dealer affiliate (“SDI”) pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the "“Rule 12b-1 Plan) in consideration of the Contracts Distributor's SDI (or it affiliates) furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant Contract owner accounts, with respect to such shares. Such services may include delivering prospectuses, statements of additional information, shareholder reports, proxy statements, and marketing materials to prospective and existing Contract owners; providing educational materials regarding the Class B shares; complying with federal and state securities laws pertaining to the sale of Class B shares; and assisting Contract owners in completing application forms and selecting investment options. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor SDI waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 5.2 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (ab) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor SDI in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients Contract owners. Each Rule 12b-1 payment will be paid to SDI by electronic funds transfer as soon as practicable, but no later than 30 days after the end of the Contracts Distributormonth. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant Contract owner accounts. (bc) The Distributor represents and warrants that it is authorized by the Directors to make such payments in accordance with this Agreement. (d) The provisions of this Section 9 5.2 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. In accordance with Rule 12b-1, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 5.2 shall provide the Fund's Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. SDI will maintain all records required to be kept by state and federal law, regulation, or rules in connection with providing the services herein and, upon reasonable request by the Fund, will promptly make such records available to the Fund or its designee. (ce) The provisions of this Section 9 5.2 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 5.2 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 Xxx) of this Agreement, in the event the Rule 12b-1 Plan terminates or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 5.2 may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor Company with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' ’ nor less than 30 days' ’ written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other party. The termination of this Section 5.2 with respect to any one Portfolio will not cause the termination of Section 5.2 with respect to any other Portfolio. Notwithstanding any termination of this Section 5.2, the Distributor shall continue to make payments to SDI in accordance with Section 5.2(b) for all Contracts in effect on the date of termination of this Section 5.2 for a period of one year from the effective date of termination, except in the event termination is effected because the Rule 12b-1 Plan terminates or is not continued.

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor Insurer pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the "Rule 12b-1 Plan") in consideration of the Contracts DistributorInsurer's furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor Insurer waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 10 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor Insurer in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts DistributorInsurer. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 10 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. In accordance with Rule 12b-1, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 10 shall provide the Fund's Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 10 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 10 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 Xxx) of this Agreement, in the event the Rule 12b-1 Plan terminates or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 10 may be terminated at any timetime by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Board, without penaltyor by a vote of a majority of the outstanding shares as provided in the Plan, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' nor less than 30 sixty (60) days' written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other party, without payment of any penalty.

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor Insurer pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the "Rule 12b-1 Plan) in consideration of the Contracts DistributorInsurer's furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor Insurer waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor Insurer in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts DistributorInsurer. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. In accordance with Rule 12b-1, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 shall provide the Fund's Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of this Agreement, in the xx xxe event the Rule 12b-1 Plan terminates or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effectcontinued. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor Insurer with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' nor less than 30 days' written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other partyParty. Notwithstanding termination of this Section 9 or termination of this Agreement, provided that the Rule 12b-1 Plan or any such similar plan remain in effect, the provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect with regard to Existing Contracts and the Insurer shall continue to receive payments therefore.

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the "Rule 12b-1 Plan) in consideration of the Contracts DistributorInsurer's furnishing distribution shareholder services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor Insurer waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor set forth in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 0.25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts DistributorContract owners or Participants. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Contract owner and Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. In accordance with Rule 12b-1, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 shall provide the Fund's Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 Xxx) of this Agreement, in the event the Rule 12b-1 Plan terminates or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' nor less than 30 days' written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other party.. 18

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the "Rule 12b-1 Plan) in consideration of the Contracts DistributorInsurer's furnishing distribution shareholder services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor Insurer waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor set forth in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 0.25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts DistributorContract owners or Participants. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Contract owner and Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. In accordance with Rule 12b-1, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 shall provide the Fund's Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 1000 Xxx) of this Agreement, in the event the Rule 12b-1 Plan terminates or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' nor less than 30 days' written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other party.. 18

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during During the term of this Agreement and subject to the conditions of this Section 9, the Distributor may will make payments to the Contracts Distributor pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the "Rule 12b-1 Plan) in consideration of the Contracts Distributor's furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts Distributor. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. In accordance with Rule 12b-1, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 shall provide the Fund's Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of this Agreement, in the xx xxx event the Rule 12b-1 Plan terminates or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' nor less than 30 days' written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other party.

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 12b-l under the 1940 Act (the "Rule 12b-1 12b-l Plan) in consideration of the Contracts Distributor's furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor therefore from the Fund, which the Fund represents shall be promptly paid. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 12bo l Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 11 % per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts Distributor. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. 12b-l. In accordance with Rule 12b-112b-l, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 shall provide the Fund's Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 1000 Xxx) of this Agreement, in the event the Rule 12b-1 12b-l Plan terminates or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' nor less than 30 days' written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other party.

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor Insurer pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the "“Rule 12b-1 Plan) in consideration of the Contracts Distributor's Insurer’s furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor Insurer waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor Insurer in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts DistributorInsurer. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. In accordance with Rule 12b-1, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 shall provide the Fund's Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 1000 Xxx) of this Agreement, in the event the Rule 12b-1 Plan terminates or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor Insurer with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' ’ nor less than 30 days' ’ written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other party.

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the "Rule 12b-1 Plan) in consideration of the Contracts Distributor's furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts Distributor. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. In accordance with Rule 12b-1, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 shall provide the Fund's Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of this Agreement, in the event the Rule 12b-1 Plan terminates xxxxxxxtes or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' nor less than 30 days' written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other party.

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor Insurer pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the "Rule 12b-1 Plan) in consideration of the Contracts DistributorInsurer's furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor Insurer waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor Insurer in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts DistributorInsurer. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. In accordance with Rule 12b-1, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 shall provide the Fund's Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved <PAGE> at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 1000 Xxx) of this Agreement, in the event the Rule 12b-1 Plan terminates or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor Insurer with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' nor less than 30 days' written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other party.

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the "Rule 12b-1 Plan) in consideration of the Contracts Distributor's furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts Distributor. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. In accordance with Rule 12b-1, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 shall provide the Fund's Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of this Agreement, in the event the Rule 12b-1 Plan terminates terxxxxxxx or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' nor less than 30 days' written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other party.

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the "Rule 12b-1 Plan) in consideration of the Contracts Distributor's furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts Distributor. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. In accordance with Rule 12b-1, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 shall provide the Fund's Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of this AgreementAgreemenx, in the xx xxe event the Rule 12b-1 Plan terminates or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' nor less than 30 days' written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other party.

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the "Rule 12b-1 Plan) in consideration of the Contracts Distributor's furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 shall be by subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Contacts Distributor in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts Distributor. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. In accordance with Rule 12b-1, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 shall provide the Fund's Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of this Agreement, in the event ix xxx xxent the Rule 12b-1 Plan terminates or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' nor less than 30 days' written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other party.

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the "Rule 12b-1 Plan) in consideration of the Contracts Distributor's furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts Distributor. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. In accordance with Rule 12b-1, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 shall provide the Fund's Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 Xxx1940 Act) of this Agreement, in the event the Rule 12b-1 Plan terminates Plax xxxxxxates or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' nor less than 30 days' written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other party.

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the "Rule 12b-1 Plan) in consideration of the Contracts Distributor's furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 8 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts Distributor. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant Contract Owner's accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 8 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. In accordance with Rule 12b-1, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 8 shall provide the Fund's Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 8 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 8 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 Xxx) of this Agreement, in the event the Rule 12b-1 Plan terminates or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 8 may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' nor less than 30 days' written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other party.

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the "“Rule 12b-1 Plan) in consideration of the Contracts Distributor's ’s furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts Distributor. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. In accordance with Rule 12b-1, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 shall provide the Fund's ’s Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 Xxx) of this Agreement, in the event the Rule 12b-1 Plan terminates or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' ’ nor less than 30 days' ’ written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other party.

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the "“Rule 12b-1 Plan) in consideration of the Contracts Distributor's ’s furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts Distributor. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. In accordance with Rule 12b-1, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 shall provide the Fund's Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 Xxx) of this Agreement, in the event the Rule 12b-1 Plan terminates or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' nor less than 30 days' written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other party.

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the "Rule 12b-1 Plan) in consideration of the Contracts Distributor's furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor therefore from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts Distributor. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. In accordance with Rule 12b-1, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 shall provide the Fund's Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 shall automatically terminate in the event of if the assignment (as defined by the 0000 Xxx) of this Agreement, in the event the Rule 12b-1 Plan terminates or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates terminate or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' nor less than 30 days' written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other party.

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the "Rule 12b-1 Plan) in consideration of the Contracts Distributor's furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 8 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts Distributor. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant Contract owner accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 8 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. In accordance with Rule 12b-1, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 8 shall provide the Fund's Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 8 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 8 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 Xxx) of this Agreement, in the event the Rule 12b-1 Plan terminates or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 8 may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' nor less than 30 days' written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other party.

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor Insurer pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 12b-l under the 1940 Act (the "Rule 12b-1 12b-l Plan") in consideration of the Contracts DistributorInsurer's furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor Insurer waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 10 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor Insurer in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 12b-l Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts DistributorInsurer. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 10 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. 12b-l. In accordance with Rule 12b-1, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 10 shall provide the Fund's Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 10 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 12b-l and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 10 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 Xxx) of this Agreement, in the event the Rule 12b-1 12b-l Plan terminates or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 10 may be terminated at any timetime by the vote of a majority of the Fund's Board, without penaltyor by a vote of a majority of the outstanding shares as provided in the Plan, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' nor less than 30 sixty (60) days' written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other party, without payment of any penalty.

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor Insurer pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 12b-l under the 1940 Act (the "“Rule 12b-1 12b-l Plan) in consideration of the Contracts Distributor's contracts distributor’s furnishing distribution distiibution services relating to the Class B shares of the ofthe Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor Insurer waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 shall be subject to the following terms tenns and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor Insurer in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 12b- 1 Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts DistributorInsurer. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. In accordance with Rule 12b-112b-l, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 shall provide the Fund's ’s Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the ofthe amounts so expended expanded and the purposes purpose for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually ammally in conformity confom1ity with Rule 12b-1 and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment assignn1ent (as defined by the 0000 Xxx) of this Agreement, in the event the Rule 12b-1 Plan terminates tem1inates or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates tem1inates or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor Insurer with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' ’ nor less than 30 days' ’ written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other party.

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the "Rule 12b-1 Plan) in consideration of the Contracts Distributor's furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts Distributor. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. In accordance with Rule 12b-1, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 shall provide the Fund's Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved <PAGE> at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 1000 Xxx) of this Agreement, in the event the Rule 12b-1 Plan terminates or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' nor less than 30 days' written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other party.

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 12b-l under the 1940 Act (the "Rule 12b-1 12b-l Plan) in consideration of the Contracts Distributor's furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 12b-l Plan. Such payments may include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts Distributor. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. In accordance with Rule 12b-112b-l, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 shall provide the Fund's Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 12b-l and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 Xxx) of this Agreement, in the event the Rule 12b-1 12b-l Plan terminates or is not continued or in the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor or the Contracts Distributor with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' nor less than 30 days' written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the other party.

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor pursuant to a distribution plan ..adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the "Rule 12b-1 12b-l Plan) in consideration of the Contracts Distributor's furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 Plan. Such payments may will include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts Distributor. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. 12b-l. In accordance with Rule 12b-112b-l, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 shall provide the Fund's Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 Xxx) of this Agreement, or in the event the Rule 12b-1 "12b-1' Plan terminates or is not continued or in continued. In the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to is terminated, Section 9 shall remain in effect. In addition, effect until the provisions earlier of this Section 9 may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either either: (a) the Distributor or Insurer obtaining a substitution order from the Contracts Distributor SEC with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' nor less than 30 days' written notice delivered fund substitution undertaken by the Insurer as a result of such termination or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to (b) six months from the other partydate of such termination.

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 l2b-l under the 1940 Act (the "Rule 12b-1 Plan) in consideration of the Contracts Distributor's furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 Plan. Such payments may will include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts Distributor. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. In accordance with Rule 12b-1, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 shall provide the Fund's Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 Xxx) of this Agreement, or in the event the Rule 12b-1 Plan terminates or is not continued or in continued. In the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 may be is terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor Adviser or the Contracts Distributor Distributor, Section 9 shall remain in effect until the earlier of either: (a) the Insurer obtaining a substitution order from the SEC with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' nor less than 30 days' written notice delivered fund substitution undertaken by the Insurer as a result of such termination or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to (b) six months from the other partydate of such termination.

Class B Distribution Payments. From time to time during the term of this Agreement the Distributor may make payments to the Contracts Distributor pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Fund with respect to the Class B shares of the Portfolios pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the "“Rule 12b-1 12b-l Plan) in consideration of the Contracts Distributor's ’s furnishing distribution services relating to the Class B shares of the Portfolios and providing administrative, accounting and other services, including personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts, with respect to such shares. The Distributor has no obligation to make any such payments, and the Contracts Distributor waives any such payment, until the Distributor receives monies therefor from the Fund. Any such payments made pursuant to this Section 9 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) Any such payments shall be in such amounts as the Distributor may from time to time advise the Contracts Distributor in writing but in any event not in excess of the amounts permitted by the Rule 12b-1 12b-l Plan. Such payments may will include a service fee in the amount of .25 of 1% per annum of the average daily net assets of the Fund attributable to the Class B shares of a Portfolio held by clients of the Contracts Distributor. Any such service fee shall be paid solely for personal service and/or the maintenance of Participant accounts. (b) The provisions of this Section 9 relate to a plan adopted by the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1. 12b-l. In accordance with Rule 12b-112b-l, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Section 9 shall provide the Fund's ’s Board of Directors, and the Directors shall review, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. (c) The provisions of this Section 9 shall remain in effect for not more than a year and thereafter for successive annual periods only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in conformity with Rule 12b-1 12b-l and the 1940 Act. The provisions of this Section 9 shall automatically terminate in the event of the assignment (as defined by the 0000 Xxx) of this Agreement, or in the event the Rule 12b-1 12b-l Plan terminates or is not continued or in continued. In the event this Agreement terminates or ceases to remain in effect. In addition, the provisions of this Section 9 may be is terminated at any time, without penalty, by either the Distributor Adviser or the Contracts Distributor Distributor, Section 9 shall remain in effect until the earlier of either: (a) the Insurer obtaining a substitution order from the SEC with respect to any Portfolio on not more than 60 days' nor less than 30 days' written notice delivered fund substitution undertaken by the Insurer as a result of such termination or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to (b) six months from the other partydate of such termination.