Indemnification by Adviser and Distributors. (a) Adviser and Distributors agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Company and each of its directors, officers, employees and agents and each person, if any, who controls Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act (each, an "Indemnified Party" and collectively, the "Indemnified Parties" for purposes of this Section 9.2) from and against any and all Losses to which the Indemnified Parties may become subject under any statute, regulation, at common law or otherwise, insofar as such Losses: (i) arise out of or are based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of any material fact contained in the registration statement or prospectus or sales literature of a Fund (or any amendment or supplement to any of the foregoing), or arise out of or are based upon the omission or the alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, provided that this Section 9.2(a) shall not apply as to any Indemnified Party if such statement or omission or such alleged statement or omission was made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to a Fund, Adviser or Distributors by or on behalf of Company for use in the registration statement or prospectus for a Fund or in sales literature (or any amendment or supplement) or otherwise for use in connection with the sale of the Contracts or Fund shares; or (ii) arise out of, or as a result of, statements or representations or wrongful conduct of Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control, with respect to the sale or distribution of Fund shares; or (iii) arise out of any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in a registration statement, prospectus, or sales literature covering the Contracts, or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto, or the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, if such statement or omission was made in reliance upon written information furnished to Company by or on behalf of Adviser or Distributors; or (iv) arise out of, or as a result of, any failure by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control to provide the services and furnish the materials contemplated under the terms of this Agreement; or (v) arise out of or result from any material breach of any representation or warranty made by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control in this Agreement or arise out of or result from any other material breach of this Agreement by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control; as limited by and in accordance with the provisions of Sections 9.2(b) and 9.2(c) hereof. This indemnification provision is in addition to any liability which Adviser and Distributors may otherwise have. (b) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any Losses to which an Indemnified Party would otherwise be subject by reason of such Indemnified Party's willful misfeasance, bad faith, or gross negligence in the performance of such Indemnified Party's duties or by reason of such Indemnified Party's reckless disregard of obligations and duties under this Agreement. (c) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any claim made against an Indemnified Party unless such Indemnified Party shall have notified Adviser and Distributors in writing within a reasonable time after the summons or other first legal process giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon such Indemnified Party (or after such Indemnified Party shall have received notice of such service on any designated agent), but failure to notify Adviser and Distributors of any such claim shall not relieve Adviser and Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Indemnified Party otherwise than on account of this indemnification provision. In case any such action is brought against any Indemnified Party, and it notified the indemnifying Party of the commencement thereof, the indemnifying Party will be entitled to participate therein and, to the extent that it may wish, assume the defense thereof, with counsel satisfactory to such Indemnified Party. After notice from the indemnifying Party of its intention to assume the defense of an action, the Indemnified Party shall bear the expenses of any additional counsel obtained by it, and the indemnifying Party shall not be liable to such Indemnified Party under this Section for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by such Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof other than reasonable costs of investigation. The Indemnified Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the indemnifying Party. The indemnifying Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the Indemnified Party unless such settlement completely and finally releases the Indemnified Party from any and all liability. In either event, consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. (d) The Indemnified Parties will promptly notify Adviser and Distributors of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against the Indemnified Parties in connection with the issuance or sale of the Contracts or the operation of the Account.
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Samples: Participation Agreement (Titanium Annuity Variable Account), Fund Participation Agreement (Galic of New York Separate Account I), Fund Participation Agreement (Northbrook Variable Annuity Account Ii)
Indemnification by Adviser and Distributors. (a) Adviser and Distributors agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Company and each of its directors, officers, employees and agents and each person, if any, who controls Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act (each, an "Indemnified Party" and collectively, the "Indemnified Parties" for purposes of this Section 9.2) from and against any and all Losses to which the Indemnified Parties may become subject under any statute, regulation, at common law or otherwise, insofar as such Losses:
(i) arise out of or are based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of any material fact contained in the registration statement or prospectus or sales literature of a Fund (or any amendment or supplement to any of the foregoing), or arise out of or are based upon the omission or the alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, provided that this Section 9.2(a) shall not apply as to any Indemnified Party if such statement or omission or such alleged statement or omission was made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to a Fund, Adviser or Distributors by or on behalf of Company for use in the registration statement or prospectus for a Fund or in sales literature (or any amendment or supplement) or otherwise for use in connection with the sale of the Contracts or Fund shares; or
(ii) arise out of, or as a result of, statements or representations or wrongful conduct of Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control, with respect to the sale or distribution of Fund shares; or
(iii) arise out of any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in a registration statement, prospectus, or sales literature covering the Contracts, or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto, or the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, if such statement or omission was made in reliance upon written information furnished to Company by or on behalf of Adviser or Distributors; or
(iv) arise out of, or as a result of, any failure by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control to provide the services and furnish the materials contemplated under the terms of this Agreement; or
(v) arise out of or result from any material breach of any representation or warranty made by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control in this Agreement or arise out of or result from any other material breach of this Agreement by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control; as limited by and in accordance with the provisions of Sections 9.2(b) and 9.2(c) hereof. This indemnification provision is in addition to any liability which Adviser and Distributors may otherwise have.
(b) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any Losses to which an Indemnified Party would otherwise be subject by reason of such Indemnified Party's willful misfeasance, bad faith, or gross negligence in the performance of such Indemnified Party's duties or by reason of such Indemnified Party's reckless disregard of obligations and duties under this Agreement.
(c) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any claim made against an Indemnified Party unless such Indemnified Party shall have notified Adviser and Distributors in writing within a reasonable time after the summons or other first legal process giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon such Indemnified Party (or after such Indemnified Party shall have received notice of such service on any designated agent), but failure to notify Adviser and Distributors of any such claim shall not relieve Adviser and Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Indemnified Party otherwise than on account of this indemnification provision. In case any such action is brought against any Indemnified Party, and it notified the indemnifying Party of the commencement thereof, the indemnifying Party will be entitled to participate therein and, to the extent that it may wish, assume the defense thereof, with counsel satisfactory to such Indemnified Party. After notice from the indemnifying Party of its intention to assume the defense of an action, the Indemnified Party shall bear the expenses of any additional counsel obtained by it, and the indemnifying Party shall not be liable to such Indemnified Party under this Section for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by such Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof other than reasonable costs of investigation. The Indemnified Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the indemnifying Party. The indemnifying Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the Indemnified Party unless such settlement completely and finally releases the Indemnified Party from any and all liability. In either event, consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(d) The Indemnified Parties will promptly notify Adviser and Distributors of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against the Indemnified Parties in connection with the issuance or sale of the Contracts or the operation of the Account.Adviser
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Samples: Participation Agreement (Providentmutual Variable Life Separate Account), Participation Agreement (Provident Mutual Variable Growth Separate Account), Participation Agreement (Providentmutual Variable Annuity Separate Account)
Indemnification by Adviser and Distributors. (a) Adviser and Distributors agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Company and each of its directors, officers, employees and agents and each person, if any, who controls Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act (each, an and "Indemnified Party" and collectively, the "Indemnified Parties" for purposes of this Section 9.2) from and against any and all Losses to which the Indemnified Parties may become subject under any statute, regulation, at common law or otherwise, insofar as such Losses:
(i) arise out of or are based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of any material fact contained in the registration statement or prospectus or sales literature of a Fund (or any amendment or supplement to any of the foregoing), or arise out of or are based upon the omission or the alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, provided PROVIDED that this Section 9.2(a) shall not apply as to any Indemnified Party if such statement or omission or such alleged statement or omission was made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to a Fund, Adviser or Distributors by or on behalf of Company for use in the registration statement or prospectus for a Fund or in sales literature (or any amendment or supplement) or otherwise for use in connection with the sale of the Contracts or Fund shares; or
(ii) arise out of, or as a result of, statements or representations or wrongful conduct of Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control, with respect to the sale or distribution of Fund shares; or
(iii) arise out of any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in a registration statement, prospectus, or sales literature covering the Contracts, or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto, or the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, if such statement or omission was made in reliance upon written information furnished to Company by or on behalf of Adviser or Distributors; or
(iv) arise out of, or as a result of, any failure by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control to provide the services and furnish the materials contemplated under the terms of this Agreement; or
(v) arise out of or result from any material breach of any representation or warranty made by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control in this Agreement or arise out of or result from any other material breach of this Agreement by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control; as limited by and in accordance with the provisions of Sections 9.2(b) and 9.2(c) hereof. This indemnification provision is in addition to any liability which Adviser and Distributors may otherwise have.
(b) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any Losses to which an Indemnified Party would otherwise be subject by reason of such Indemnified Party's willful misfeasance, bad faith, or gross negligence in the performance of such Indemnified Party's duties or by reason of such Indemnified Party's reckless disregard of obligations and duties under this AgreementAgreement or to Company.
(c) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any claim made against an Indemnified Party unless such Indemnified Party shall have notified Adviser and Distributors in writing within a reasonable time after the summons or other first legal process giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon such Indemnified Party (or after such Indemnified Party shall have received notice of such service on any designated agent), but failure to notify Adviser and Distributors of any such claim shall not relieve Adviser and Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Indemnified Party otherwise than on account of this indemnification provision. In case any such action is brought against any Indemnified Party, and it notified the indemnifying Party of the commencement thereof, the indemnifying Party will be entitled to participate therein and, to the extent that it may wish, assume the defense thereof, with counsel satisfactory to such Indemnified Party. After notice from the indemnifying Party of its intention to assume the defense of an action, the Indemnified Party shall bear the expenses of any additional counsel obtained by it, and the indemnifying Party shall not be liable to such Indemnified Party under this Section for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by such Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof other than reasonable costs of investigation. The Indemnified Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the indemnifying Party. The indemnifying Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the Indemnified Party unless such settlement completely and finally releases the Indemnified Party from any and all liability. In either event, consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(d) The Indemnified Parties will promptly notify Adviser and Distributors of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against the Indemnified Parties in connection with the issuance or sale of the Contracts or the operation of the Account.
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Samples: Participation Agreement (Annuity Investors Variable Account B), Participation Agreement (Annuity Investors Variable Account A), Participation Agreement (Annuity Investors Variable Account A)
Indemnification by Adviser and Distributors. (a) Adviser and Distributors agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Company and each of its directors, officers, employees and agents and each person, if any, who controls Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act (each, an "Indemnified Party" and collectively, the "Indemnified Parties" for purposes of this Section 9.2) from and against any and all Losses to which the Indemnified Parties may become subject under any statute, regulation, at common law or otherwise, insofar as such Losses:
(i) arise out of or are based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of any material fact contained in the registration statement or prospectus or sales literature or advertisement of a Fund (or any amendment or supplement to any of the foregoing), or arise out of or are based upon the omission or the alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, provided PROVIDED that this Section 9.2(a) shall not apply as to any Indemnified Party if such statement or omission or such alleged statement or omission was made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to a Fund, Adviser or Distributors by or on behalf of Company for use in the registration statement or prospectus for a Fund or in sales literature or advertisement (or any amendment or supplement) or otherwise for use in connection with the sale of the Contracts or Fund shares; or
(ii) arise out of, or as a result of, statements or representations or wrongful conduct of Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control, with respect to the sale or distribution of Fund shares; or
(iii) arise out of any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in a registration statement, prospectus, or sales literature or advertisement covering the Contracts, or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto, or the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, if such statement or omission was made in reliance upon written information furnished to Company by or on behalf of Adviser or Distributors; or
(iv) arise out of, or as a result of, any failure by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control to provide the services and furnish the materials contemplated under the terms of this Agreement; or
(v) arise out of or result from any material breach of any representation or warranty made by the Funds, Adviser or Distributors or persons under its their control in this Agreement or arise out of or result from any other material breach of this Agreement by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its controltheir control (including a failure, whether unintentional or in good faith or otherwise, to comply with the diversification requirements specified in Section 6.2(c) and Section 6.4(a) of this Agreement, or to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code; as limited by and in accordance with the provisions of Sections 9.2(b) and 9.2(c) hereof. This indemnification provision is in addition to any liability which Adviser and Distributors may otherwise have.
(b) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any Losses to which an Indemnified Party would otherwise be subject by reason of such Indemnified Party's willful misfeasance, bad faith, or gross negligence in the performance of such Indemnified Party's duties or by reason of such Indemnified Party's reckless disregard of obligations and duties under this Agreement.
(c) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any claim made against an Indemnified Party unless such Indemnified Party shall have notified Adviser and Distributors in writing within a reasonable time after the summons or other first legal process giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon such Indemnified Party (or after such Indemnified Party shall have received notice of such service on any designated agent), but failure to notify Adviser and Distributors of any such claim shall not relieve Adviser and Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Indemnified Party otherwise than on account of this indemnification provision. In case any such action is brought against any Indemnified Party, and it notified the indemnifying Party of the commencement thereof, the indemnifying Party will be entitled to participate therein and, to the extent that it may wish, assume the defense thereof, with counsel satisfactory to such Indemnified Party. After notice from the indemnifying Party of its intention to assume the defense of an action, the Indemnified Party shall bear the expenses of any additional counsel obtained by it, and the indemnifying Party shall not be liable to such Indemnified Party under this Section for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by such Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof other than reasonable costs of investigation. The Indemnified Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the indemnifying Party. The indemnifying Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the Indemnified Party unless such settlement completely and finally releases the Indemnified Party from any and all liability. In either event, consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(d) The Indemnified Parties will promptly notify Adviser and Distributors of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against the Indemnified Parties in connection with the issuance or sale of the Contracts or the operation of the AccountAccounts.
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Samples: Participation Agreement (American Family Variable Account Ii), Participation Agreement (American Family Variable Account I)
Indemnification by Adviser and Distributors. (a) Adviser and Distributors agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Company and each of its directors, officers, employees and agents and each person, if any, who controls Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act (each, an and "Indemnified Party" and collectively, the "Indemnified Parties" for purposes of this Section 9.2) from and against any and all Losses to which the Indemnified Parties may become subject under any statute, regulation, at common law or otherwise, insofar as such Losses:
: (i) arise out of or are based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of any material fact contained in the registration statement or prospectus or sales literature of a Fund (or any amendment or supplement to any of the foregoing), or arise out of or are based upon the omission or the alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, provided that this Section 9.2(a) shall not apply as to any Indemnified Party if such statement or omission or such alleged statement or omission was made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to a Fund, Adviser or Distributors by or on behalf of Company for use in the registration statement or prospectus for a Fund or in sales literature (or any amendment or supplement) or otherwise for use in connection with the sale of the Contracts or Fund shares; or
or (ii) arise out of, or as a result of, statements or representations or wrongful conduct of Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control, with respect to the sale or distribution of Fund shares; or
or (iii) arise out of any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in a registration statement, prospectus, or sales literature covering the Contracts, or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto, or the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, if such statement or omission was made in reliance upon written information furnished to Company by or on behalf of Adviser or Distributors; or
or (iv) arise out of, or as a result of, any failure by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control to provide the services and furnish the materials contemplated under the terms of this Agreement; or
or (v) arise out of or result from any material breach of any representation or warranty made by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control in this Agreement or arise out of or result from any other material breach of this Agreement by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control; as limited by and in accordance with the provisions of Sections 9.2(b) and 9.2(c) hereof. This indemnification provision is in addition to any liability which Adviser and Distributors may otherwise have.
(b) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any Losses to which an Indemnified Party would otherwise be subject by reason of such Indemnified Party's willful misfeasance, bad faith, or gross negligence in the performance of such Indemnified Party's duties or by reason of such Indemnified Party's reckless disregard of obligations and duties under this AgreementAgreement or to Company.
(c) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any claim made against an Indemnified Party unless such Indemnified Party shall have notified Adviser and Distributors in writing within a reasonable time after the summons or other first legal process giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon such Indemnified Party (or after such Indemnified Party shall have received notice of such service on any designated agent), but failure to notify Adviser and Distributors of any such claim shall not relieve Adviser and Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Indemnified Party otherwise than on account of this indemnification provision. In case any such action is brought against any Indemnified Party, and it notified the indemnifying Party of the commencement thereof, the indemnifying Party will be entitled to participate therein and, to the extent that it may wish, assume the defense thereof, with counsel satisfactory to such Indemnified Party. After notice from the indemnifying Party of its intention to assume the defense of an action, the Indemnified Party shall bear the expenses of any additional counsel obtained by it, and the indemnifying Party shall not be liable to such Indemnified Party under this Section for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by such Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof other than reasonable costs of investigation. The Indemnified Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the indemnifying Party. The indemnifying Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the Indemnified Party unless such settlement completely and finally releases the Indemnified Party from any and all liability. In either event, consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(d) The Indemnified Parties will promptly notify Adviser and Distributors of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against the Indemnified Parties in connection with the issuance or sale of the Contracts or the operation of the Account. 10.
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Samples: Participation Agreement (Empire Fidelity Investments Variable Annuity Account A), Participation Agreement (Fidelity Investments Variable Annuity Account I)
Indemnification by Adviser and Distributors. (a) Adviser and Distributors agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Company and each of its directors, officers, employees and agents and each person, if any, who controls Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act (each, an "Indemnified Party" and collectively, the "Indemnified Parties" for purposes of this Section 9.2) from and against any and all Losses to which the Indemnified Parties may become subject under any statute, regulation, at common law or otherwise, insofar as such Losses:
(i) arise out of or are based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of any material fact contained in the registration statement or prospectus or sales literature of a Fund (or any amendment or supplement to any of the foregoing), or arise out of or are based upon the omission or the alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, provided that this -------- Section 9.2(a) shall not apply as to any Indemnified Party if such statement or omission or such alleged statement or omission was made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to a Fund, Adviser or Distributors by or on behalf of Company for use in the registration statement or prospectus for a Fund or in sales literature (or any amendment or supplement) or otherwise for use in connection with the sale of the Contracts or Fund shares; or
(ii) arise out of, or as a result of, statements or representations or wrongful conduct of Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control, with respect to the sale or distribution of Fund shares; or
(iii) arise out of any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in a registration statement, prospectus, or sales literature covering the Contracts, or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto, or the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, if such statement or omission was made in reliance upon written information furnished to Company by or on behalf of Adviser or Distributors; or
(iv) arise out of, or as a result of, any failure by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control to provide the services and furnish the materials contemplated under the terms of this Agreement; or
(v) arise out of or result from any material breach of any representation or warranty made by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control in this Agreement or arise out of or result from any other material breach of this Agreement by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control; as limited by and in accordance with the provisions of Sections 9.2(b) and 9.2(c) hereof. This indemnification provision is in addition to any liability which Adviser and Distributors may otherwise have.
(b) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any Losses to which an Indemnified Party would otherwise be subject by reason of such Indemnified Party's willful misfeasance, bad faith, or gross negligence in the performance of such Indemnified Party's duties or by reason of such Indemnified Party's reckless disregard of obligations and duties under this Agreement.
(c) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any claim made against an Indemnified Party unless such Indemnified Party shall have notified Adviser and Distributors in writing within a reasonable time after the summons or other first legal process giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon such Indemnified Party (or after such Indemnified Party shall have received notice of such service on any designated agent), but failure to notify Adviser and Distributors of any such claim shall not relieve Adviser and Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Indemnified Party otherwise than on account of this indemnification provision. In case any such action is brought against any Indemnified Party, and it notified the indemnifying Party of the commencement thereof, the indemnifying Party will be entitled to participate therein and, to the extent that it may wish, assume the defense thereof, with counsel satisfactory to such Indemnified Party. After notice from the indemnifying Party of its intention to assume the defense of an action, the Indemnified Party shall bear the expenses of any additional counsel obtained by it, and the indemnifying Party shall not be liable to such Indemnified Party under this Section for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by such Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof other than reasonable costs of investigation. The Indemnified Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the indemnifying Party. The indemnifying Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the Indemnified Party unless such settlement completely and finally releases the Indemnified Party from any and all liability. In either event, consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(d) The Indemnified Parties will promptly notify Adviser and Distributors of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against the Indemnified Parties in connection with the issuance or sale of the Contracts or the operation of the Account.
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Samples: Participation Agreement (Titanium Universal Life Variable Account)
Indemnification by Adviser and Distributors. (a) Adviser and Distributors agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Company and each of its directors, officers, employees and agents and each person, if any, who controls Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act (each, an "Indemnified Party" and collectively, the "Indemnified Parties" for purposes of this Section 9.2) from and against any and all Losses to which the Indemnified Parties may become subject under any statute, regulation, at common law or otherwise, insofar as such Losses:
(i) arise out of or are based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of any material fact contained in the registration statement or prospectus or sales literature of a Fund (or any amendment or supplement to any of the foregoing), or arise out of or are based upon the omission or the alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, provided PROVIDED that this Section 9.2(a) shall not apply as to any Indemnified Party if such statement or omission or such alleged statement or omission was made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to a Fund, Adviser or Distributors by or on behalf of Company for use in the registration statement or prospectus for a Fund or in sales literature (or any amendment or supplement) or otherwise for use in connection with the sale of the Contracts or Fund shares; or
(ii) arise out of, or as a result of, statements or representations or wrongful conduct of Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control, with respect to the sale or distribution of Fund shares; or
(iii) arise out of any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in a registration statement, prospectus, or sales literature covering the Contracts, or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto, or the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, if such statement or omission was made in reliance upon written information furnished to Company by or on behalf of Adviser or Distributors; or
(iv) arise out of, or as a result of, any failure by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control to provide the services and furnish the materials contemplated under the terms of this Agreement; or
(v) arise out of or result from any material breach of any representation or warranty made by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control in this Agreement or arise out of or result from any other material breach of this Agreement by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control; as limited by and in accordance with the provisions of Sections 9.2(b) and 9.2(c) hereof. This indemnification provision is in addition to any liability which Adviser and Distributors may otherwise have.
(b) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any Losses to which an Indemnified Party would otherwise be subject by reason of such Indemnified Party's willful misfeasance, bad faith, or gross negligence in the performance of such Indemnified Party's duties or by reason of such Indemnified Party's reckless disregard of obligations and duties under this Agreement.
(c) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any claim made against an Indemnified Party unless such Indemnified Party shall have notified Adviser and Distributors in writing within a reasonable time after the summons or other first legal process giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon such Indemnified Party (or after such Indemnified Party shall have received notice of such service on any designated agent), but failure to notify Adviser and Distributors of any such claim shall not relieve Adviser and Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Indemnified Party otherwise than on account of this indemnification provision. In case any such action is brought against any Indemnified Party, and it notified the indemnifying Party of the commencement thereof, the indemnifying Party will be entitled to participate therein and, to the extent that it may wish, assume the defense thereof, with counsel satisfactory to such Indemnified Party. After notice from the indemnifying Party of its intention to assume the defense of an action, the Indemnified Party shall bear the expenses of any additional counsel obtained by it, and the indemnifying Party shall not be liable to such Indemnified Party under this Section for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by such Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof other than reasonable costs of investigation. The Indemnified Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the indemnifying Party. The indemnifying Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the Indemnified Party unless such settlement completely and finally releases the Indemnified Party from any and all liability. In either event, consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(d) The Indemnified Parties will promptly notify Adviser and Distributors of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against the Indemnified Parties in connection with the issuance or sale of the Contracts or the operation of the Account.
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Samples: Participation Agreement (Lincoln Benefit Life Variable Life Account)
Indemnification by Adviser and Distributors. (a) Adviser and Distributors agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Company and each of its directors, officers, employees and agents and each person, if any, who controls Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act (each, an "Indemnified Party" and collectively, the "Indemnified Parties" for purposes of this Section 9.2) from and against any and all Losses to which the Indemnified Parties may become subject under any statute, regulation, at common law or otherwise, insofar as such LossesLosses are related to the sale or acquisition of, or investment in, the Funds' shares or the Contracts and:
(i) arise out of or are based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of any material fact contained in the registration statement or prospectus or sales literature of a Fund (or any amendment or supplement to any of the foregoing), or arise out of or are based upon the omission or the alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, provided PROVIDED that this Section 9.2(a) shall not apply as to any Indemnified Party if such statement or omission or such alleged statement or omission was made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to a Fund, Adviser or Distributors by or on behalf of Company for use in the registration statement or prospectus for a Fund or in sales literature (or any amendment or supplement) or otherwise for use in connection with the sale of the Contracts or Fund shares; or
(ii) arise out of, or as a result of, statements or representations (other than statements or wrongful representations provided by Company, its Designee or any person under their control) or unlawful conduct of Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control, with respect to the sale or distribution of Fund shares; or
(iii) arise out of any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in a registration statement, prospectus, or sales literature covering the Contracts, or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto, or the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, if such statement or omission was made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to Company by or on behalf of Adviser or Distributors; or
(iv) arise out of, or as a result of, any material failure by Adviser Adviser, Distributors or Distributors the Funds or persons under its control to provide the services Services and furnish the materials contemplated under the terms of this Agreement; or
(v) arise out of or result from any material breach of any representation or warranty made by Adviser Adviser, Distributors or Distributors the Funds or persons under its control in this Agreement or arise out of or result from any other material breach of this Agreement by Adviser Adviser, Distributors or Distributors the Funds or persons under its control; as limited by and in accordance with the provisions of Sections 9.2(b) and 9.2(c) hereof. This indemnification provision is in addition to any liability which Adviser and Distributors may otherwise have.
(b) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any Losses to which an Indemnified Party would otherwise be subject by reason of such Indemnified Party's willful misfeasance, bad faith, or gross negligence in the performance of such Indemnified Party's duties or by reason of such Indemnified Party's reckless disregard of obligations and duties under this AgreementAgreement or the Account, whichever is applicable.
(c) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any claim made against an Indemnified Party unless such Indemnified Party shall have notified Adviser and Distributors in writing within a reasonable time after the summons or other first legal process giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon such Indemnified Party (or after such Indemnified Party shall have received notice of such service on any designated agent), but failure to notify Adviser and Distributors of any such claim shall not relieve Adviser and Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Indemnified Party otherwise than on account of this indemnification provision. In case any such action is brought against any Indemnified Party, and it notified the indemnifying Party of the commencement thereof, the indemnifying Party will be entitled to participate therein and, to the extent that it may wish, assume the defense thereof, with counsel reasonably satisfactory to such Indemnified Party. After notice from the indemnifying Party of its intention to assume the defense of an action, the Indemnified Party shall bear the expenses of any additional counsel obtained by it, and the indemnifying Party shall not be liable to such Indemnified Party under this Section for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by such Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof other than reasonable costs of investigation. The Indemnified Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the indemnifying Party. The indemnifying Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the Indemnified Party unless such settlement completely and finally releases the Indemnified Party from any and all liability. In either event, consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(d) The Indemnified Parties will promptly notify Adviser and Distributors of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against the Indemnified Parties in connection with the issuance or sale of the Contracts or the operation of the Account.
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Samples: Participation Agreement (SBL Variable Annuity Account Xiv)
Indemnification by Adviser and Distributors. (a) Adviser and Distributors agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Company and each of its directors, officers, employees and agents and each person, if any, who controls Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act (each, an "Indemnified Party" and collectively, the "Indemnified Parties" for purposes of this Section 9.2) from and against any and all Losses to which the Indemnified Parties may become subject under any statute, regulation, at common law or otherwise, insofar as such Losses:
(i) arise out of or are based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of any material fact contained in the registration statement or prospectus or sales literature of a Fund (or any amendment or supplement to any of the foregoing), or arise out of or are based upon the omission or the alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, provided that this Section 9.2(a) shall not apply as to any Indemnified Party if such statement or omission or such alleged statement or omission was made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to a Fund, Adviser or Distributors by or on behalf of Company for use in the registration statement or prospectus for a Fund or in sales literature (or any amendment or supplement) or otherwise for use in connection with the sale of the Contracts or Fund shares; or
(ii) arise out of, or as a result of, statements or representations or wrongful conduct of Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control, with respect to the sale or distribution of Fund shares; or
(iii) arise out of any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in a registration statement, prospectus, or sales literature covering the Contracts, or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto, or the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, if such statement or omission was made in reliance upon written information furnished to Company by or on behalf of Adviser or Distributors; or
(iv) arise out of, or as a result of, any failure by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control to provide the services and furnish the materials contemplated under the terms of this Agreement; or
(v) arise out of or result from any material breach of any representation or warranty made by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control in this Agreement or arise out of or result from any other material breach of this Agreement by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control; as limited by and in accordance with the provisions of Sections 9.2(b) and 9.2(c) hereof. This indemnification provision is in addition to any liability which Adviser and Distributors may otherwise have.
(b) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any Losses to which an Indemnified Party would otherwise be subject by reason of such Indemnified Party's willful misfeasance, bad faith, or gross negligence in the performance of such Indemnified Party's duties or by reason of such Indemnified Party's reckless disregard of obligations and duties under this Agreement.
(c) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any claim made against an Indemnified Party unless such Indemnified Party shall have notified Adviser and Distributors in writing within a reasonable time after the summons or other first legal process giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon such Indemnified Party (or after such Indemnified Party shall have received notice of such service on any designated agent), but failure to notify Adviser and Distributors of any such claim shall not relieve Adviser and Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Indemnified Party otherwise than on account of this indemnification provision. In case any such action is brought against any Indemnified Party, and it notified the indemnifying Party of the commencement thereof, the indemnifying Party will be entitled to participate therein and, to the extent that it may wish, assume the defense thereof, with counsel satisfactory to such Indemnified Party. After notice from the indemnifying Party of its intention to assume the defense of an action, the Indemnified Party shall bear the expenses of any additional counsel obtained by it, and the indemnifying Party shall not be liable to such Indemnified Party under this Section for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by such Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof other than reasonable costs of investigation. The Indemnified Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the indemnifying Party. The indemnifying Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the Indemnified Party unless such settlement completely and finally releases the Indemnified Party from any and all liability. In either event, consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(d) The Indemnified Parties will promptly notify Adviser and Distributors of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against the Indemnified Parties in connection with the issuance or sale of the Contracts or the operation of the Account.such
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Samples: Investment Management Agreement (LSW Variable Annuity Account I)
Indemnification by Adviser and Distributors. (a) Adviser and Distributors agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Company and each of its directors, officers, employees and agents and each person, if any, who controls Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act (each, an "Indemnified Party" and collectively, the "Indemnified Parties" for purposes of this Section 9.2) from and against any and all Losses to which the Indemnified Parties may become subject under any statute, regulation, at common law or otherwise, insofar as such Losses:
(i) arise out of or are based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of any material fact contained in the registration statement or prospectus or sales literature of a Fund (or any amendment or supplement to any of the foregoing), or arise out of or are based upon the omission or the alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, provided that this Section 9.2(a) shall not apply as to any Indemnified Party if such statement or omission or such alleged statement or omission was made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to a Fund, . Adviser or Distributors by or on behalf of Company for use in the registration statement or prospectus for a Fund or in sales literature (or any amendment or supplement) or otherwise for use in connection with the sale of the Contracts or Fund shares; or
(ii) arise out of, or as a result of, statements or representations or wrongful conduct of Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control, with respect to the sale or distribution of Fund shares; or
(iii) arise out of any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in a registration statement, prospectus, or sales literature covering the Contracts, or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto, or the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, if such statement or omission was made in reliance upon written information furnished to Company by or on behalf of Adviser or Distributors; or
(iv) arise out of, or as a result of, any failure by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control to provide the services and furnish the materials contemplated under the terms of this Agreement; or
(v) arise out of or result from any material breach of any representation or warranty made by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control in this Agreement or arise out of or result from any other material breach of this Agreement by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control; as limited by and in accordance with the provisions of Sections 9.2(b) and 9.2(c) hereof. This indemnification provision is in addition to any liability which Adviser and Distributors may otherwise have.
(b) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any Losses to which an Indemnified Party would otherwise be subject by reason of such Indemnified Party's willful misfeasance, bad faith, or gross negligence in the performance of such Indemnified Party's duties or by reason of such Indemnified Party's reckless disregard of obligations and duties under this Agreement.
(c) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any claim made against an Indemnified Party unless such Indemnified Party shall have notified Adviser and Distributors in writing within a reasonable time after the summons or other first legal process giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon such Indemnified Party (or after such Indemnified Party shall have received notice of such service on any designated agent), but failure to notify Adviser and Distributors of any such claim shall not relieve Adviser and Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Indemnified Party otherwise than on account of this indemnification provision. In case any such action is brought against any Indemnified Party, Party and it notified the indemnifying Party of the commencement thereof, the indemnifying Party will be entitled to participate therein and, to the extent that it may wish, assume the defense thereof, with counsel satisfactory to such Indemnified Party. After notice from the indemnifying Party of its intention to assume the defense of an action, the Indemnified Party shall bear the expenses of any additional counsel obtained by it, and the indemnifying Party shall not be liable to such Indemnified Party under this Section for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by such Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof other than reasonable costs of investigation. The Indemnified Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the indemnifying Party. The indemnifying Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the Indemnified Party unless such settlement completely and finally releases the Indemnified Party from any and all liability. In either event, consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(d) The Indemnified Parties will promptly notify Adviser and Distributors of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against the Indemnified Parties in connection with the issuance or sale of the Contracts or the operation of the Account.
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Samples: Participation Agreement (Conseco Variable Annuity Account E)
Indemnification by Adviser and Distributors. (a) Adviser and Distributors agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Company and each of its directors, officers, employees and agents and each person, if any, who controls Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act (each, an "Indemnified Party" and collectively, the "Indemnified Parties" for purposes of this Section 9.2) from and against any and all Losses to which the Indemnified Parties may become subject under any statute, regulation, at common law or otherwise, insofar as such Losses:
(i) arise out of or are based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of any material fact contained in the registration statement or prospectus or sales literature of a Fund (or any amendment or supplement to any of the foregoing), or arise out of or are based upon the omission or the alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, provided that this Section 9.2(a) shall not apply as to any Indemnified Party if such statement or omission or such alleged statement or omission was made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to a Fund, Adviser or Distributors by or on behalf of Company for use in the registration statement or prospectus for a Fund or in sales literature (or any amendment or supplement) or otherwise for use in connection with the sale of the Contracts or Fund shares; or
(ii) arise out of, or as a result of, statements or representations or wrongful conduct of Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control, with respect to the sale or distribution of Fund shares; or
(iii) arise out of any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in a registration statement, prospectus, or sales literature covering the Contracts, or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto, or the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, if such statement or omission was made in reliance upon written information furnished to Company by or on behalf of Adviser or Distributors; or
(iv) arise out of, or as a result of, any failure by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control to provide the services and furnish the materials contemplated under the terms of this Agreement; or
(v) arise out of or result from any material breach of any representation or warranty made by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control in this Agreement or arise out of or result from any other material breach of this Agreement by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control; as limited by and in accordance with the provisions of Sections 9.2(b) and 9.2(c) hereof. This indemnification provision is in addition to any liability which Adviser and Distributors may otherwise have.
(b) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any Losses to which an Indemnified Party would otherwise be subject by reason of such Indemnified Party's willful misfeasance, bad faith, or gross negligence in the performance of such Indemnified Party's duties or by reason of such Indemnified Party's reckless disregard of obligations and duties under this Agreement.
(c) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any claim made against an Indemnified Party unless such Indemnified Party shall have notified Adviser and Distributors in writing within a reasonable time after the summons or other first legal process giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon such Indemnified Party (or after such Indemnified Party shall have received notice of such service on any designated agent), but failure to notify Adviser and Distributors of any such claim shall not relieve Adviser and Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Indemnified Party otherwise than on account of this indemnification provision. In case any such action is brought against any Indemnified Party, and it notified the indemnifying Party of the commencement thereof, the indemnifying Party will be entitled to participate therein and, to the extent that it may wish, assume the defense thereof, with counsel satisfactory to such Indemnified Party. After notice from the indemnifying Party of its intention to assume the defense of an action, the Indemnified Party shall bear the expenses of any additional counsel obtained by it, and the indemnifying Party shall not be liable to such Indemnified Party under this Section for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by such Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof other than reasonable costs of investigation. The Indemnified Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the indemnifying Party. The indemnifying Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the Indemnified Party unless such settlement completely and finally releases the Indemnified Party from any and all liability. In either event, consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(d) The Indemnified Parties will promptly notify Adviser and Distributors of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against the Indemnified Parties in connection with the issuance or sale of the Contracts or the operation of the Account.statements
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Samples: Participation Agreement (Ohio National Variable Account A)
Indemnification by Adviser and Distributors. (a) Adviser and Distributors agrees agree to indemnify and hold harmless Company and each of its directors, officers, employees and agents and each person, if any, who controls Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act (each, an "and “Indemnified Party" ” and collectively, the "“Indemnified Parties" ” for purposes of this Section 9.2) from and against any and all Losses to which the Indemnified Parties may become subject under any statute, regulation, at common law or otherwise, insofar as such Losses:
(i) arise out of or are based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of any material fact contained in the registration statement or prospectus or sales literature of a Fund (or any amendment or supplement to any of the foregoing), or arise out of or are based upon the omission or the alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, provided that this Section 9.2(a) shall not apply as to any Indemnified Party if such statement or omission or such alleged statement or omission was made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to a Fund, Adviser or Distributors by or on behalf of Company for use in the registration statement or prospectus for a Fund or in sales literature (or any amendment or supplement) or otherwise for use in connection with the sale of the Contracts or Fund shares; or
(ii) arise out of, or as a result of, statements or representations or wrongful conduct of Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control, with respect to the sale or distribution of Fund shares; or;
(iii) arise out of any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in a registration statement, prospectus, or sales literature covering the Contracts, or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto, or the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, if such statement or omission was made in reliance upon written information furnished to Company by or on behalf of Adviser or Distributors; or
(iv) arise out of, or as a result of, any failure by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control to provide the services and furnish the materials contemplated under the terms of this Agreement; or
(v) arise out of or result from any material breach of any representation or and/or warranty made by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control in this Agreement or arise out of or result from any other material breach of this Agreement by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control; as limited by and in accordance with the provisions of Sections 9.2(b) and 9.2(c) hereof. This indemnification provision is in addition to any liability which Adviser and Distributors may otherwise have.
(b) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any Losses to which an Indemnified Party would otherwise be subject by reason of such Indemnified Party's ’s willful misfeasance, bad faith, or gross negligence in the performance of such Indemnified Party's ’s duties or by reason of such Indemnified Party's ’s reckless disregard of obligations and duties under this AgreementAgreement or to Company.
(c) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any claim made against an Indemnified Party unless such Indemnified Party shall have notified Adviser and Distributors in writing within a reasonable time after the summons or other first legal process giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon such Indemnified Party (or after such Indemnified Party shall have received notice of such service on any designated agent), but failure to notify Adviser and Distributors of any such claim shall not relieve Adviser and Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Indemnified Party otherwise than on account of this indemnification provision. In case any such action is brought against any Indemnified Party, and it notified the indemnifying Party party of the commencement thereof, the indemnifying Party party will be entitled to participate therein and, to the extent that it may wish, assume the defense thereof, with counsel satisfactory to such Indemnified Party. After notice from the indemnifying Party party of its intention to assume the defense of an action, the Indemnified Party shall bear the expenses of any additional counsel obtained by it, and the indemnifying Party party shall not be liable to such Indemnified Party under this Section for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by such Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof other than reasonable costs of investigation. The Indemnified Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the indemnifying Partyparty. The indemnifying Party party may not settle any action without the written consent of the Indemnified Party unless such settlement completely and finally releases the Indemnified Party from any and all liability. In either event, consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(d) The Indemnified Parties will promptly notify Adviser and Distributors of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against the Indemnified Parties them in connection with the issuance or sale of the Contracts or the operation of the Account.
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Samples: Participation Agreement (TFLIC Separate Account VNY)
Indemnification by Adviser and Distributors. (a) Adviser and Distributors agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Company and each of its directors, officers, employees and agents and each person, if any, who controls Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act (each, an and "Indemnified Party" and collectively, the "Indemnified Parties" for purposes of this Section 9.2) from and against any and all Losses to which the Indemnified Parties may become subject under any statute, regulation, at common law or otherwise, insofar as such Losses:
(i) arise out of or are based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of any material fact contained in the registration statement or prospectus or sales literature of a Fund (or any amendment or supplement to any of the foregoing), or arise out of or are based upon the omission or the alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, provided that this Section 9.2(a) shall not apply as to any Indemnified Party if such statement or omission or such alleged statement or omission was made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to a Fund, Adviser or Distributors by or on behalf of Company for use in the registration statement or prospectus for a Fund or in sales literature (or any amendment or supplement) or otherwise for use in connection with the sale of the Contracts or Fund shares; or
(ii) arise out of, or as a result of, statements or representations or wrongful conduct of Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control, with respect to the sale or distribution of Fund shares; or
(iii) arise out of any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in a registration statement, prospectus, or sales literature covering the Contracts, or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto, or the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, if such statement or omission was made in reliance upon written information furnished to Company by or on behalf of Adviser or Distributors; or
(iv) arise out of, or as a result of, any failure by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control to provide the services and furnish the materials contemplated under the terms of this Agreement; or
(v) arise out of or result from any material breach of any representation or and/or warranty made by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control in this Agreement or arise out of or result from any other material breach of this Agreement by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control; as limited by and in accordance with the provisions of Sections 9.2(b) and 9.2(c) hereof. This indemnification provision is in addition to any liability which Adviser and Distributors may otherwise have.
(b) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any Losses to which an Indemnified Party would otherwise be subject by reason of such Indemnified Party's willful misfeasance, bad faith, or gross negligence in the performance of such Indemnified Party's duties or by reason of such Indemnified Party's reckless disregard of obligations and duties under this AgreementAgreement or to Company.
(c) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any claim made against an Indemnified Party unless such Indemnified Party shall have notified Adviser and Distributors in writing within a reasonable time after the summons or other first legal process giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon such Indemnified Party (or after such Indemnified Party shall have received notice of such service on any designated agent), but failure to notify Adviser and Distributors of any such claim shall not relieve Adviser and Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Indemnified Party otherwise than on account of this indemnification provision. In case any such action is brought against any Indemnified Party, and it notified the indemnifying Party party of the commencement thereof, the indemnifying Party party will be entitled to participate therein and, to the extent that it may wish, assume the defense thereof, with counsel satisfactory to such Indemnified Party. After notice from the indemnifying Party party of its intention to assume the defense of an action, the Indemnified Party shall bear the expenses of any additional counsel obtained by it, and the indemnifying Party party shall not be liable to such Indemnified Party under this Section for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by such Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof other than reasonable costs of investigation. The Indemnified Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the indemnifying Partyparty. The indemnifying Party party may not settle any action without the written consent of the Indemnified Party unless such settlement completely and finally releases the Indemnified Party from any and all liability. In either event, consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(d) The Indemnified Parties will promptly notify Adviser and Distributors of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against the Indemnified Parties them in connection with the issuance or sale of the Contracts or the operation of the Account.
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Samples: Participation Agreement (Ameritas Life Insurance Corp Separate Account Llva)
Indemnification by Adviser and Distributors. (a) Adviser and Distributors agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Company and each of its directors, officers, employees and agents and each person, if any, who controls Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act (each, an "Indemnified Party" and collectively, the "Indemnified Parties" for purposes of this Section 9.2) from and against any and all Losses to which the Indemnified Parties may become subject under any statute, regulation, at common law or otherwise, insofar as such Losses:
(i) arise out of or are based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of any material fact contained in the registration statement or prospectus or sales literature of a Fund (or any amendment or supplement to any of the foregoing), or arise out of or are based upon the omission or the alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, provided PROVIDED that this Section 9.2(a) shall not apply as to any Indemnified Party if such statement or omission or such alleged statement or omission was made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to a Fund, Adviser or Distributors by or on behalf of Company for use in the registration statement or prospectus for a Fund or in sales literature (or any amendment or supplement) or otherwise for use in connection with the sale of the Contracts or Fund shares; or
(ii) arise out of, or as a result of, statements or representations or wrongful conduct of Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control, with respect to the sale or distribution of Fund shares; or
(iii) arise out of any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in a registration statement, prospectus, or sales literature covering the Contracts, or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto, or the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, if such statement or omission was made in reliance upon written information furnished to Company by or on behalf of Adviser or Distributors; or
(iv) arise out of, or as a result of, any failure by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control to provide the services and furnish the materials contemplated under the terms of this Agreement; or
(v) arise out of or result from any material breach of any representation or warranty made by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control in this Agreement or arise out of or result from any other material breach of this Agreement by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control; as limited by and in accordance with the provisions of Sections 9.2(b) and 9.2(c) hereof. This indemnification provision is in addition to any liability which Adviser and Distributors may otherwise have.
(b) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any Losses to which an Indemnified Party would otherwise be subject by reason of such Indemnified Party's willful misfeasance, bad faith, or gross negligence in the performance of such Indemnified Party's duties or by reason of such Indemnified Party's reckless disregard of obligations and duties under this Agreement.
(c) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any claim made against an Indemnified Party unless such Indemnified Party shall have notified Adviser and Distributors in writing within a reasonable time after the summons or other first legal process giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon such Indemnified Party (or after such Indemnified Party shall have received notice of such service on any designated agent), but failure to notify Adviser and Distributors of any such claim shall not relieve Adviser and Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Indemnified Party otherwise than on account of this indemnification provision. In case any such action is brought against any Indemnified Party, and it notified the indemnifying Party of the commencement thereof, the indemnifying Party will be entitled to participate therein and, to the extent that it may wish, assume the defense thereof, with counsel satisfactory to such Indemnified Party. After notice from the indemnifying Party of its intention to assume the defense of an action, the Indemnified Party shall bear the expenses of any additional counsel obtained by it, and the indemnifying Party shall not be liable to such Indemnified Party under this Section for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by such Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof other than reasonable costs of investigation. The Indemnified Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the indemnifying Partyparty. The indemnifying Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the Indemnified Party unless such settlement completely and finally releases the Indemnified Party from any and all liability. In liability .In either event, consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(d) The Indemnified Parties will promptly notify Adviser and Distributors of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against the Indemnified Parties in connection with the issuance or sale of the Contracts or the operation of the Account.
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Samples: Participation Agreement (Great American Reserve Insurance Co)
Indemnification by Adviser and Distributors. (a) Adviser and Distributors agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Company and each of its directors, officers, employees and agents and each person, if any, who controls Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act (each, an "Indemnified Party" and collectively, the "Indemnified Parties" for purposes of this Section 9.2) from and against any and all Losses to which the Indemnified Parties may become subject under any statute, regulation, at common law or otherwise, insofar as such Losses:
(i) arise out of or are based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of any material fact contained in the registration statement or prospectus or sales literature of a Fund (or any amendment or supplement to any of the foregoing), or arise out of or are based upon the omission or the alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, provided that this Section 9.2(a) shall not apply as to any Indemnified Party if such statement or omission or such alleged statement or omission was made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to a Fund, Adviser or Distributors by or on behalf of Company for use in the registration statement or prospectus for a Fund or in sales literature (or any amendment or supplement) or otherwise for use in connection with the sale of the Contracts or Fund shares; or
(ii) arise out of, or as a result of, statements or representations or wrongful conduct of Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control, with respect to the sale or distribution of Fund shares; or
(iii) arise out of any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in a registration statement, prospectus, or sales literature covering the Contracts, or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto, or the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, if such statement or omission was made in reliance upon written information furnished to Company by or on behalf of Adviser or Distributors; or
(iv) arise out of, or as a result of, any failure by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control to provide the services and furnish the materials contemplated under the terms of this Agreement; or
(v) arise out of or result from any material breach of any representation or warranty made by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control in this Agreement or arise out of or result from any other material breach of this Agreement by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control; as limited by and in accordance with the provisions of Sections 9.2(b) and 9.2(c) hereof. This indemnification provision is in addition to any liability which Adviser and Distributors may otherwise have.
(b) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any Losses to which an Indemnified Party would otherwise be subject by reason of such Indemnified Party's willful misfeasance, bad faith, or gross negligence in the performance of such Indemnified Party's duties or by reason of such Indemnified Party's reckless disregard of obligations and duties under this Agreement.
(c) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any claim made against an Indemnified Party unless such Indemnified Party shall have notified Adviser and Distributors in writing within a reasonable time after the summons or other first legal process giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon such Indemnified Party (or after such Indemnified Party shall have received notice of such service on any designated agent), but failure to notify Adviser and Distributors of any such claim shall not relieve Adviser and Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Indemnified Party otherwise than on account of this indemnification provision. In case any such action is brought against any Indemnified Party, and it notified the indemnifying Party of the commencement thereof, the indemnifying Party will be entitled to participate therein and, to the extent that it may wish, assume the defense thereof, with counsel satisfactory to such Indemnified Party. After notice from the indemnifying Party of its intention to assume the defense of an action, the Indemnified Party shall bear the expenses of any additional counsel obtained by it, and the indemnifying Party shall not be liable to such Indemnified Party under this Section for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by such Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof other than reasonable costs of investigation. The Indemnified Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the indemnifying Party. The indemnifying Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the Indemnified Party unless such settlement completely and finally releases the Indemnified Party from any and all liability. In either event, consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(d) The Indemnified Parties will promptly notify Adviser and Distributors of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against the Indemnified Parties in connection with the issuance or sale of the Contracts or the operation of the Account.
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Samples: Participation Agreement (Provident Mutual Variable Annuity Separate Account)
Indemnification by Adviser and Distributors. (a) Adviser and Distributors agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Company and each of its directors, officers, employees and agents and each person, if any, who controls Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act (each, an and "Indemnified Party" and collectively, the "Indemnified Parties" for purposes of this Section 9.2) from and against any and all Losses to which the Indemnified Parties may become subject under any statute, regulation, at common law or otherwise, insofar as such Losses:
(i) arise out of or are based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of any material fact contained in the registration statement or prospectus or sales literature of a Fund (or any amendment or supplement to any of the foregoing), or arise out of or are based upon the omission or the alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, provided that this Section 9.2(a) shall not apply as to any Indemnified Party if such statement or omission or such alleged statement or omission was made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to a Fund, Adviser or Distributors by or on behalf of Company for use in the registration statement or prospectus for a Fund or in sales literature (or any amendment or supplement) or otherwise for use in connection with the sale of the Contracts or Fund shares; or
(ii) arise out of, or as a result of, statements or representations or wrongful conduct of Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control, with respect to the sale or distribution of Fund shares; or
(iii) arise out of any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in a registration statement, prospectus, or sales literature covering the Contracts, or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto, or the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, if such statement or omission was made in reliance upon written information furnished to Company by or on behalf of Adviser or Distributors; or
(iv) arise out of, or as a result of, any failure by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control to provide the services and furnish the materials contemplated under the terms of this Agreement; or
(v) arise out of or result from any material breach of any representation or and/or warranty made by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control in this Agreement or arise out of or result from any other material breach of this Agreement by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control; as limited by and in accordance with the provisions of Sections 9.2(b) and 9.2(c) hereof. This indemnification provision is in addition to any liability which Adviser and Distributors may otherwise have.
(b) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any Losses to which an Indemnified Party would otherwise be subject by reason of such Indemnified Party's willful misfeasance, bad faith, or gross negligence in the performance of such Indemnified Party's duties or by reason of such Indemnified Party's reckless disregard of obligations and duties under this AgreementAgreement or to Company.
(c) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any claim made against an Indemnified Party unless such Indemnified Party shall have notified Adviser and Distributors in writing within a reasonable time after the summons or other first legal process giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon such Indemnified Party (or after such Indemnified Party shall have received notice of such service on any designated agent), but failure to notify Adviser and Distributors of any such claim shall not relieve Adviser and Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Indemnified Party otherwise than on account of this indemnification provision. In case any such action is brought against any Indemnified Party, and it notified the indemnifying Party of the commencement thereof, the indemnifying Party will be entitled to participate therein and, to the extent that it may wish, assume the defense thereof, with counsel satisfactory to such Indemnified Party. After notice from the indemnifying Party of its intention to assume the defense of an action, the Indemnified Party shall bear the expenses of any additional counsel obtained by it, and the indemnifying Party shall not be liable to such Indemnified Party under this Section for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by such Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof other than reasonable costs of investigation. The Indemnified Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the indemnifying Party. The indemnifying Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the Indemnified Party unless such settlement completely and finally releases the Indemnified Party from any and all liability. In either event, consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(d) The Indemnified Parties will promptly notify Adviser and Distributors of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against the Indemnified Parties them in connection with the issuance or sale of the Contracts or the operation of the Account.
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Samples: Participation Agreement (National Variable Annuity Account Ii)
Indemnification by Adviser and Distributors. (a) Adviser and Distributors agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Company and each of its directors, officers, employees and agents and each person, if any, who controls Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act (each, an and "Indemnified Party" and collectively, the "Indemnified Parties" for purposes of this Section 9.2) from and against any and all Losses to which the Indemnified Parties may become subject under any statute, regulation, at common law or otherwise, insofar as such Losses:
(i) arise out of or are based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of any material fact contained in the registration statement or prospectus or sales literature of a Fund (or any amendment or supplement to any of the foregoing), or arise out of or are based upon the omission or the alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, provided that this Section 9.2(a) shall not apply as to any Indemnified Party if such statement or omission or such alleged statement or omission was made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to a Fund, Adviser or Distributors by or on behalf of Company for use in the registration statement or prospectus for a Fund or in sales literature (or any amendment or supplement) or otherwise for use in connection with the sale of the Contracts or Fund shares; or
(ii) arise out of, or as a result of, statements or representations or wrongful conduct of Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control, with respect to the sale or distribution of Fund shares; or;
(iii) arise out of any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in a registration statement, prospectus, or sales literature covering the Contracts, or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto, or the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, if such statement or omission was made in reliance upon written information furnished to Company by or on behalf of Adviser or Distributors; or
(iv) arise out of, or as a result of, any failure by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control to provide the services and furnish the materials contemplated under the terms of this Agreement; or
(v) arise out of or result from any material breach of any representation or and/or warranty made by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control in this Agreement or arise out of or result from any other material breach of this Agreement by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control; as limited by and in accordance with the provisions of Sections 9.2(b) and 9.2(c) hereof. This indemnification provision is in addition to any liability which Adviser and Distributors may otherwise have.
(b) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any Losses to which an Indemnified Party would otherwise be subject by reason of such Indemnified Party's willful misfeasance, bad faith, or gross negligence in the performance of such Indemnified Party's duties or by reason of such Indemnified Party's reckless disregard of obligations and duties under this AgreementAgreement or to Company.
(c) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any claim made against an Indemnified Party unless such Indemnified Party shall have notified Adviser and Distributors in writing within a reasonable time after the summons or other first legal process giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon such Indemnified Party (or after such Indemnified Party shall have received notice of such service on any designated agent), but failure to notify Adviser and Distributors of any such claim shall not relieve Adviser and Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Indemnified Party otherwise than on account of this indemnification provision. In case any such action is brought against any Indemnified Party, and it notified the indemnifying Party party of the commencement thereof, the indemnifying Party party will be entitled to participate therein and, to the extent that it may wish, assume the defense thereof, with counsel satisfactory to such Indemnified Party. After notice from the indemnifying Party party of its intention to assume the defense of an action, the Indemnified Party shall bear the expenses of any additional counsel obtained by it, and the indemnifying Party party shall not be liable to such Indemnified Party under this Section for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by such Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof other than reasonable costs of investigation. The Indemnified Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the indemnifying Partyparty. The indemnifying Party party may not settle any action without the written consent of the Indemnified Party unless such settlement completely and finally releases the Indemnified Party from any and all liability. In either event, consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(d) The Indemnified Parties will promptly notify Adviser and Distributors of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against the Indemnified Parties them in connection with the issuance or sale of the Contracts or the operation of the Account.
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Samples: Participation Agreement (Providian Life & Health Insurance Co Separate Account V)
Indemnification by Adviser and Distributors. (a) Adviser and Distributors agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Company and each of its directors, officers, employees and agents and each person, if any, who controls Company within the meaning of Section 15 l5 of the 1933 Act (each, an "Indemnified Party" and collectively, the "Indemnified Parties" for purposes of this Section 9.2) from and against any and all Losses to which the Indemnified Parties may become subject under any statute, regulation, at common law or otherwise, insofar as such Losses:
(i) arise out of or are based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of any material fact contained in the registration statement or prospectus or sales literature of a Fund (or any amendment or supplement to any of the foregoing), or arise out of or are based upon the omission or the alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, provided that this Section 9.2(a) shall not apply as to any Indemnified Party if such statement or omission or such alleged statement or omission was made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to a Fund, Adviser or Distributors by or on behalf of Company for use in the registration statement or prospectus for a Fund or in sales literature (or any amendment or supplement) or otherwise for use in connection with the sale of the Contracts or Fund shares; or
(ii) arise out of, or as a result of, statements or representations or wrongful conduct of Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control, with respect to the sale or distribution of Fund shares; or
(iii) arise out of any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in a registration statement, prospectus, or sales literature covering the Contracts, or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto, or the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, if such statement or omission was made in reliance upon written information furnished to Company by or on behalf of Adviser or Distributors; or
(iv) arise out of, or as a result of, of any failure by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control to provide the services and furnish the materials contemplated under the terms of this Agreement; or
(v) arise out of or result from any material breach of any representation or warranty made by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control in this Agreement or arise out of or result from any other material breach of this Agreement by Adviser or Distributors or persons under its control; as limited by and in accordance with the provisions of Sections 9.2(b) and 9.2(c) hereof. This indemnification provision is in addition to any liability which Adviser and Distributors may otherwise have.
(b) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any Losses to which an Indemnified Party would otherwise be subject by reason of such Indemnified Party's willful misfeasance, bad faith, or gross negligence in the performance of such Indemnified Party's duties or by reason of such Indemnified Party's reckless disregard of obligations and duties under this Agreement.
(c) Adviser and Distributors shall not be liable under this indemnification provision with respect to any claim made against an Indemnified Party unless such Indemnified Party shall have notified Adviser and Distributors in writing within a reasonable time after the summons or other first legal process giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon such Indemnified Party (or after such Indemnified Party shall have received notice of such service on any designated agent), but failure to notify Adviser and Distributors of any such claim shall not relieve Adviser and Distributors from any liability which it may have to the Indemnified Party otherwise than on account of this indemnification provision. In case any such action is brought against any Indemnified Party, and it notified the indemnifying Indemnifying Party of the commencement thereof, the indemnifying Indemnifying Party will be entitled to participate therein and, to the extent that it may wish, assume the defense thereof, with counsel satisfactory to such Indemnified Party. After notice from the indemnifying Indemnifying Party of its intention to assume the defense of an action, the Indemnified Party shall bear the expenses of any additional counsel obtained by it, and the indemnifying Indemnifying Party shall not be liable to such Indemnified Party under this Section for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by such Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof other than reasonable costs of investigation. The Indemnified Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the indemnifying Indemnifying Party. The indemnifying Indemnifying Party may not settle any action without the written consent of the Indemnified Party unless such settlement completely and finally releases the Indemnified Party from any and all liability. In either event, consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(d) The Indemnified Parties will promptly notify Adviser and Distributors of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against the Indemnified Parties in connection with the issuance or sale of the Contracts or the operation of the Account.
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Samples: Participation Agreement (Il Annuity & Insurance Co Separate Account 1)