Common use of Symetra Audits Clause in Contracts

Symetra Audits. At its sole cost and expense and upon reasonable prior written notice to ACS, but no more frequently than twice annually (unless additional audits are necessary for Symetra and/or its Affiliates to address a SOX Laws requirement), Symetra shall have the right (either through its internal audit staff or through a reputable independent auditor) to conduct audits including, without limitation, SAS 70 Type II Audits, of ACS’ internal controls as they affect Symetra and/or its Affiliates. In order to facilitate such audits, ACS shall collect and maintain appropriate books and records documenting ACS’ internal controls (both for ACS’ customers generally and as they affect Symetra and/or its Affiliates) (for purposes of this Section, collectively, “Records”). Further, with respect to such audits, Symetra and/or its independent auditors shall have the right to: (a) examine and audit the Records; and (b) question and interview any ACS personnel, in each case as reasonably necessary or desirable to facilitate Symetra’s and/or its Affiliates’ ability to comply with the SOX Laws. ACS shall obtain Symetra’s prior written consent before modifying any of its internal Portions marked [***] have been omitted pursuant to a Confidential Treatment Request by Symetra Financial Corp., this information has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Table of Contents controls as they affect Symetra and/or the Records if such modification will, or is likely to, affect Symetra’s and/or its Affiliates’ compliance under the SOX Laws.

Symetra Audits. At its sole cost and expense and upon reasonable prior written notice to ACS, but no more frequently than twice annually (unless additional audits are necessary for Symetra and/or its Affiliates to address a SOX Laws requirement), Symetra shall have the right (either through its internal audit staff or through a reputable independent auditor) to conduct audits including, without limitation, SAS 70 Type II Audits, of ACS’ internal controls as they affect Symetra and/or its Affiliates. In order to facilitate such audits, ACS shall collect and maintain appropriate books and records documenting ACS’ internal controls (both for ACS’ customers generally and as they affect Symetra and/or its Affiliates) (for purposes of this Section, collectively, “Records”). Further, with respect to such audits, Symetra and/or its independent auditors shall have the Portions marked [***] have been omitted pursuant to a Confidential Treatment Request by Symetra Financial Corporation, this information has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission. right to: (a) examine and audit the Records; and (b) question and interview any ACS personnelPersonnel, in each case as reasonably necessary or desirable to facilitate Symetra’s and/or its Affiliates’ ability to comply with the SOX Laws. ACS shall obtain Symetra’s prior written consent before modifying any of its internal Portions marked [***] have been omitted pursuant to a Confidential Treatment Request by Symetra Financial Corp., this information has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Table of Contents controls as they affect Symetra and/or the Records if such modification will, or is likely to, affect Symetra’s and/or its Affiliates’ compliance under the SOX Laws.