Defense of Regulatory Complaints. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the Company, upon written notice to the Administrator and at its own cost and expense, shall have the right at any time to supervise and exclusively control the defense and/or settlement of any examination or Action initiated by a Governmental Authority that (i) if successful, could, reasonably be expected to materially interfere with the business, financial condition or reputation of the Company or any of its Affiliates, (ii) relates to any Premium Taxes or any Tax Returns filed in connection with such Premium Taxes or (iii) relates primarily to the Serviced Business; provided, however, the Company shall not respond to any such examinations or Actions without taking into account in good faith any recommendation of the Administrator provided to the Company with respect to such matters and shall not unreasonably reject such recommendation, and shall not settle or compromise any such examinations or Actions without the Administrator’s prior written consent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned).
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Samples: Administrative Services Agreement (Equitable America Variable Account a of Equitable Financial Life Insurance Co of America), Administrative Services Agreement (Equitable America Variable Account L of Equitable Financial Life Insurance Co of America), Administrative Services Agreement (Equitable America Variable Account L of Equitable Financial Life Insurance Co of America)