Common use of Scope of Authority Clause in Contracts

Scope of Authority. NW hereby authorizes Distributor on a non-exclusive agency basis, and Distributor accepts such authority, subject to the registration requirements of the 1933 Act and the 1940 Act, the provisions of the 1934 Act and conditions herein, to be the distributor and principal underwriter for the sale of the Contracts to the public in each state and other jurisdiction in which the Contracts may lawfully be sold during the term of this Agreement. Distributor shall actively discharge its duties and responsibilities under this Agreement on a continuous basis while the Registration Statements for the Contracts remain effective. Distributor shall use its best efforts to promote and market the Contracts actively subject to compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, including NASD Rules. However, Distributor shall not be obligated to sell any Contracts. NW and Distributor agree that Distributor may distribute variable insurance products and other investment products for other companies, subject to the terms and conditions of its Membership Agreement with FINRA.

Scope of Authority. NW Life Company hereby authorizes Distributor on a non-exclusive agency basis, and Distributor accepts such authority, subject to the registration requirements of the 1933 Act and the 1940 Act, the provisions of the 1934 Act and conditions herein, to be the distributor and principal underwriter for the sale of the Contracts to the public in each state and other jurisdiction in which the Contracts may lawfully be sold during the term of this Agreement. Distributor shall actively discharge its duties and responsibilities under this Agreement on a continuous basis while the Registration Statements for the Contracts remain effective. Distributor shall use its best efforts to promote and market the Contracts actively subject to compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, including NASD FINRA Rules. However, Distributor shall not be obligated to sell any Contracts. NW Life Company and Distributor agree that Distributor may distribute variable insurance products and other investment products for other companies, subject to the terms and conditions of its Membership Agreement with FINRA.