Pool Contribution Factor Sample Clauses
The Pool Contribution Factor clause defines how each party's share or contribution to a collective pool is calculated and allocated. Typically, this clause outlines the formula or criteria used to determine each participant's percentage or amount, such as based on usage, ownership, or another agreed metric. Its core practical function is to ensure a fair and transparent method for distributing costs, benefits, or liabilities among all parties involved, thereby preventing disputes and promoting clarity in shared arrangements.
Pool Contribution Factor. “POOL CONTRIBUTION FACTOR” has the meaning as defined in Section 6.03 hereof.
Pool Contribution Factor. The POOL CONTRIBUTION FACTOR for each MEMBER of the POOL shall be as follows: Number of Employees and Officers Insured by the MEMBER Percentage of Adjustment Relatedto the MEMBER’S Loss Experience Percentage of Adjustment Related to the POOL’S Loss Experience 50-99 20% 80% 100-124 30% 70% 125-149 40% 60% 150-199 50% 50% 200-299 60% 40% 300 + 80% 20% With respect to those MEMBERS whose number of insured employees and officers is fewer than 50, all such MEMBERS shall be treated as a single group (the “SMALL MEMBER GROUP”). The POOL CONTRIBUTION FACTOR for each MEMBER in the SMALL MEMBER GROUP shall be determined by adding all employees and officers insured by each all MEMBERS in the SMALL MEMBER GROUP, and by then applying the percentages shown in the chart shown above to that total. Such determination shall be reviewed at the conclusion of each TERM in order to determine whether any MEMBER should be removed from or return to the SMALL MEMBER GROUP, as well as the POOL CONTRIBUTION FACTOR to be applied for the upcoming TERM. Each POOL CONTRIBUTION FACTOR shall remain constant for the entire life of the POOL, subject to change only as provided in Section 11.09 hereof. Notwithstanding the above, the BOARD shall have the authority to use reasonable discretion in the consideration of extenuating circumstances that may apply to any MEMBER in the determination and application of the appropriate POOL CONTRIBUTION FACTOR for such MEMBER. Further, the BOARD may develop and adopt policies regarding pricing and rates for MEMBERS, and particularly new NON-VESTED MEMBERS (as provided in Section 4.07(o)), based on the prior status of such MEMBER’s benefit programs (e.g., fully-insured, self-funded with run-out claims liability, self-funded without run-out claims liability, etc.). Additionally, and notwithstanding anything contained in this AGREEMENT elsewhere to the contrary, the MEMBERS in the SMALL MEMBER GROUP shall be treated as if they were a single MEMBER not only for purposes of determining their POOL CONTRIBUTION FACTOR, but also for purposes of allocating and distributing SURPLUS FUNDS, establishing the FUNDING RATE for the SMALL MEMBER GROUP and for determining and assessing supplemental payments to the POOL under Article Seven of the AGREEMENT. In each such case, the MEMBER’S rights and/or liabilities within the SMALL MEMBER GROUP shall be determined by dividing (a) the number of employees and officers insured by the MEMBER by (b) the total number of all employ...