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CONTRACT DATA (CONTINUED ON PAGE 3.1)Annuity Contract • October 3rd, 2003 • Guardian Separate Account R
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DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GUARDIAN INSURANCE & ANNUITY COMPANY, INC. AND GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES CORPORATIONDistribution Agreement • October 3rd, 2003 • Guardian Separate Account R • New York
FUND PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTFund Participation Agreement • April 27th, 2023 • Guardian Separate Account R
THIS AGREEMENT is effective as of April 20, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), by and among World Funds Trust, an open-end management investment company (the “Fund”), Foreside Fund Services, LLC (“DIST” or the “Underwriter”), a broker-dealer registered as such under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”), and The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), on its own behalf and on behalf of each separate account of the Company set forth on Schedule A, as may be amended from time to time (each separate account hereinafter referred to individually as an “Account” and collectively as the “Accounts”)
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT Among THE GUARDIAN INSURANCE & ANNUITY COMPANY, INC. VIRTUS VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST and VP DISTRIBUTORS, LLCParticipation Agreement • April 28th, 2021 • Guardian Separate Account R • Delaware
Exhibit (3)(a) DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GUARDIAN INSURANCE & ANNUITY COMPANY, INC. AND PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLCDistribution Agreement • April 29th, 2015 • Guardian Separate Account R • New York
AGREEMENT, made this 31ST day of March, 2015 by and between The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company, Inc. (“GIAC”), a Delaware corporation, and Park Avenue Securities LLC (the “Distributor”), a Delaware Limited Liability Company. DISTRIBUTOR is a wholly-owned subsidiary of GIAC. GIAC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. GIAC and DISTRIBUTOR each have their principal office located at 7 Hanover Square, New York, NY 10004.
Exhibit (3) (b) THE GUARDIAN INSURANCE & ANNUITY COMPANY SALES AND/OR SERVICING AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”)Sales and/or Servicing Agreement • April 29th, 2015 • Guardian Separate Account R • New York
This Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into by and among The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company, Inc. (“GIAC”), a Delaware corporation, Park Avenue Securities LLC (“PAS”), a registered broker-dealer with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and a member in good standing of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”), and (the “Firm”).
AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND REIMBURSEMENT THEREFOR This Agreement, dated the 18th of November, 1994, amends and restates the Agreement for Services and Reimbursement Therefor, dated June 22, 1970, between THE GUARDIAN LIFE...Agreement for Services and Reimbursement • October 3rd, 2003 • Guardian Separate Account R
Distribution And Service Agreement DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GUARDIAN INSURANCE & ANNUITY COMPANY, INC. AND GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES CORPORATIONDistribution Agreement • April 5th, 2013 • Guardian Separate Account R • New York
AGREEMENT, made this 23rd day of August, 1985 by and between The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company, Inc. (“GIAC”), a Delaware corporation, and Guardian Investor Services Corporation (the “Distributor”), a New York corporation, both corporations being wholly-owned subsidiaries of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America and each corporation having its principal office located at 201 Park Avenue South, New York, New York 10003.
AMENDMENT TO PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT Regarding RULES 30e-3 and 498AParticipation Agreement • April 28th, 2021 • Guardian Separate Account R
The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company, Inc. (the ‘‘Company”), the Victory Variable Insurance Funds, (the “ Fund”), and Victory Capital Services, Inc. (f/k/a Victory Capital Advisers, Inc.) (the “ Underwriter”), and Victory Capital Management Inc. , (the “ Advise r” ) entered into a certain participation agreement dated June 13, 2016 (the “ Participation Agreement”), as may be amended. This Amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Participation Agreement is entered into as of 12/11/2020, by and among the Company, on its own behalf and on behalf of each separate account of the Company as set forth in the Participation Agreement, as may be amended from time to time (individually and collectively the “Accounts”), the Fund, on behalf of the Portfolios (as defined below), individually and not jointly, the Underwriter and the Adviser (collectively , the “ Parties” ). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Participation Agreement (defined abo
THE GUARDIAN INSURANCE & ANNUITY COMPANY BROKER-DEALER SUPERVISORY AND SERVICE AGREEMENTBroker-Dealer Supervisory and Service Agreement • October 3rd, 2003 • Guardian Separate Account R • New York
AMENDMENT TO PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT Regarding RULES 30e-3 and 498AParticipation Agreement • April 28th, 2021 • Guardian Separate Account R
The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company, Inc. (the “Company’’), Davis Variable Account Fund, Inc., (the ‘“Fund”), and Davis Distributors, LLC. (the “Underwriter”), entered into a certain participation agreement dated June 29, 1999 (the “Participation Agreement”), as may be amended. This Amendment (the “Amendment”) to ·the Participation Agreement is entered into as of October 20, 2020, by and among the Company, on its own behalf and on behalf of each separate account of the Company as set forth in the Participation Agreement, as may be amended from time to time (individually and collectively the “Accounts’’), the Fund and the Underwriter (collectively, the “Parties”).
AMENDMENT TO PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT Regarding RULES 30e-3 and 498AParticipation Agreement • April 28th, 2021 • Guardian Separate Account R
The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company, Inc. (the “Company”), the PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, (the “Fund”), and PIMCO Investments LLC (the “Underwriter”) entered into a certain participation agreement dated January l, 2009 (the “Participation Agreement”), as may be amended. This Amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Participation Agreement is entered into as of January l, 2021, by and among the Company, on its own behalf and on behalf of each separate account of the Company as set forth in the Participation Agreement, as may be amended from time to time (individually and collectively the “Accounts”), the Fund and the Underwriter (collectively, the “Parties”). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Participation Agreement (defined above).
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT By and among GUARDIAN VARIABLE PRODUCTS TRUST PARK AVENUE INSTITUTIONAL ADVISERS LLC and THE GUARDIAN INSURANCE & ANNUITY COMPANY, INC.Participation Agreement • April 28th, 2021 • Guardian Separate Account R • New York
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 8th day of August, 2016 by and among The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company, Inc.) a Delaware corporation (the ““Company’’), on its own behalf and on behalf of each segregated asset account of the Company set forth on Schedule A hereto as may be amended from time to time (each such account hereinafter referred to as the “Account”), and Guardian Variable Products Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Fund”), and Park Avenue Institutional Advisers LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Adviser”).
THE GUARDIAN INSURANCE & ANNUITY COMPANY SELLING AGREEMENTSelling Agreement • April 5th, 2013 • Guardian Separate Account R • New York
This Agreement is entered into by and among The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company, Inc. (“GIAC”), a Delaware corporation, Guardian Investor Services LLC (“GIS”), a registered broker-dealer with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, a member in good standing of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”), and (the “Firm”).
AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND REIMBURSEMENT THEREFORAgreement for Services and Reimbursement • April 5th, 2013 • Guardian Separate Account R • New York
This Amended and Restated Agreement for Services and Reimbursement Therefor (the “Agreement”), effective as of December 31, 2007 (the “Effective Date”), is made on this 13th day of December 2007 (unless otherwise provided on the signature page hereof), by and between The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, a New York a mutual insurance company having its home office at 7 Hanover Square, New York, New York 10004 (“GUARDIAN”) and each of the entities (and their respective branches, if any) (“SUBSIDIARY” or collectively “SUBSIDIARIES”) listed on Appendix A, as amended from time to time (GUARDIAN and each SUBSIDIARY each a “Party” and collectively the “Parties”).
AMENDMENT TO PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT (Service Shares) Regarding RULES 30e-3 and 498AParticipation Agreement • April 28th, 2021 • Guardian Separate Account R
The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company, Inc. (the “Company”), Janus Aspen Series, an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust, (the “Trust”) and Janus Distributors LLC, a Colorado corporation and distributor of the Trust’s shares (“Distributor”), entered into a certain fund participation agreement dated September 15, 2000 (the “Participation Agreement”), as amended. This Amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Participation Agreement is entered into as of December 8, 2020, by and among the Company on its own behalf and on behalf of each separate account of the Company as set forth in the Participation Agreement, as may be amended from time to time (individually and collectively the “Accounts”), the Trust and Distributor (collectively, the “Parties”). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Participation Agreement ( defined above).
AMENDMENT TO PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT Regarding FUND SHAREHOLDER REPORTS AND OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALSParticipation Agreement • April 28th, 2021 • Guardian Separate Account R
The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company, Inc. (hereinafter the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, each of VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS FUND, VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS FUND II, VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS FUND III and VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS FUND IV and VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS FUND V, each an unincorporated business trust organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (each referred to hereinafter as the “Fund”)., and FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC (hereinafter the “Underwriter” or “FDC”), a Massachusetts corporation , entered into a certain participation agreement dated December 1, 1997 (the “Participation Agreement”). This Amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Participation Agreement is entered into as of January 7, 2021, by and among the Company, on its own behalf and on behalf of each separate account of the Company as set forth on Schedule A to the Participation Agreement, as may be amended from time to time (individually and collectively the “Accounts”),
AMENDMENT TO PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT Regarding RULES 30e-3 and 498AParticipation Agreement • April 28th, 2021 • Guardian Separate Account R
The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company, Inc. (the “Company”), Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (the “Fund”), and Franklin/Templeton Distributors, Inc. (the “Distributor”), entered into a certain participation agreement dated May 1, 2002 (the “Participation Agreement”), as may be amended. This Amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Participation Agreement is entered into as of February 24, 2021, by and among the Company, on its own behalf and on behalf of each separate account of the Company as set forth in the Participation Agreement, as may be amended from time to time (individually and collectively the “Accounts”), the Fund, and the Distributor (collectively, the “Parties”). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Agreement.
AMENDMENT TO PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT Regarding RULES 30e-3 and 498AParticipation Agreement • April 28th, 2021 • Guardian Separate Account R
The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company, Inc. (the “Company”), PIONEER VARIABLE CONTRACTS TRUST, a Delaware business Trust (“the Trust”), AMUNDI PIONEER ASST MANAGEMENT, INC. (f/k/a PIONEER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.) (“APAM”), and AMUNDI PIONEER DISTRIBUTOR, INC. (f/k/a PIONEER FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.) (the “Underwriter”), entered into a certain participation agreement dated January 1, 2009 (the “Participation Agreement”), as may be amended. This Amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Participation Agreement is entered into as of December 07, 2020, by and among the Company, on its own behalf and on behalf of each separate account of the Company as set forth in the Participation Agreement, as may be amended from time to time (individually and collectively the “Accounts”), the Trust, APAM, and the Underwriter (collectively, the “Parties”). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Participation Agreement (defined above).
AMENDMENT TO PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT Regarding RULES 30e-3 and 498AParticipation Agreement • April 28th, 2021 • Guardian Separate Account R
The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company, Inc. (the “Company”), the PUTNAM VARIABLE TRUST, (the “Fund”), and PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (the “Underwriter”), entered into a certain participation agreement dated May 18, 2012 (the “Participation Agreement”), as may be amended. This Amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Participation Agreement is entered into as of December 15, 2020, by and among the Company, on its own behalf and on behalf of each separate account of the Company as set forth in the Participation Agreement, as may be amended from time to time (individually and collectively the “Accounts”), the Fund and the Underwriter (collectively, the “Parties”). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Participation Agreement (defined above).
AMENDMENT TO PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT Regarding RULES 30e-3 and 498AParticipation Agreement • April 28th, 2021 • Guardian Separate Account R
The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company, Inc. (the “Company”), the MFS VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST, a Massachusetts business trust (“Trust I”), MFS VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST II, a Massachusetts business trust (“Trust II”), MFS VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST III, a Delaware statutory trust (“Trust III”) (Trust I, Trust II and Trust III, (collectively, the “Fund”), and MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC., (the “Underwriter”), entered into a certain participation agreement dated May 1, 2000 (the “Participation Agreement”), as may be amended. This Amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Participation Agreement is entered into as of December 23, 2020, by and among the Company, on its own behalf and on behalf of each separate account of the Company as set forth in the Participation Agreement, as may be amended from time to time (individually and collectively the “Accounts”), the Fund and the Underwriter (collectively, the “Parties”). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed t
ANNUITANT [JOHN DOE] [35-MALE] AGE AND SEX CONTRACT NUMBER [00000000] [JULY 01, 2012] ISSUE DATE THE GUARDIAN INSURANCE & ANNUITY COMPANY, INC. A Stock Company Incorporated in the State of Delaware Customer Service Office: [P.O. Box 26210 Lehigh...Annuity Contract • January 29th, 2014 • Guardian Separate Account R
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AMENDMENT TO PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT Regarding RULES 30e-3 and 498AParticipation Agreement • April 28th, 2021 • Guardian Separate Account R
The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company, Inc. (the “Company”), Columbia Funds Variable Series Trust II, an open-end management investment company organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (the “Fund”), Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., the Fund Distributor, a Delaware corporation (the “Underwriter”), and Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the “Adviser”), a Minnesota limited liability company entered into a certain participation agreement dated May 1, 2016 (the “Participation Agreement”), as may be amended. This Amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Participation Agreement is entered into as of January 12, 2021, by and among the Company, on its own behalf and on behalf of each separate account of the Company as set forth in the Participation Agreement, as may be amended from time to time (individually and collectively the “Accounts”), the Fund and the Underwriter (collectively, the “Parties”). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein s
SIXTH AMENDMENT TO PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT Regarding RULES 30e-3 and 498AParticipation Agreement • April 28th, 2021 • Guardian Separate Account R
The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company, Inc. (the “Company”), the Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios (“Ivy VIP”), and Ivy Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”), entered into a certain participation agreement dated June 1, 2010 (the “Participation Agreement”), as amended. This Amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Participation Agreement is entered into as of December 8, 2020, by and among the Company, on its own behalf and on behalf of each Variable Account as set forth in the Participation Agreement, as may be amended from time to time, Ivy VIP and IDI (collectively, the “Parties”). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Participation Agreement (defined above).
AMENDMENT TO PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT Regarding RULES 30e-3 and 498AParticipation Agreement • April 28th, 2021 • Guardian Separate Account R
The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company, Inc. (the “Company”) Park Avenue Securities LLC (successor to Guardian Investor Services LLC) (“PAS”), AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Fund’), a Delaware trust, and Invesco Distributors, Inc. (the “Underwriter”), a Delaware corporation, entered into a certain participation agreement dated February 2, 1998 (the “Participation Agreement”), as may be amended. This Amendment (the “Amendment’) to the Participation Agreement is entered into as of January 1, 2021, by and among the Company, on its own behalf and on behalf of each separate account of the Company as set forth in the Participation Agreement, as may be amended from time to time (individually and collectively the “Accounts”), PAS, the Fund and the Underwriter (collectively the “Parties”). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Agreement.
ANNUITANT [JOHN DOE] [35-MALE] AGE AND SEX CONTRACT NUMBER [00000000] [JULY 01, 2012] ISSUE DATE The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company, Inc. Customer Service Office: [P.O. Box 26210 Lehigh Valley, PA 18002-6210] [1-800-221-3253] A Stock Company...Annuity Contract • March 9th, 2012 • Guardian Separate Account R
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LAZARD RETIREMENT SERIES, INC. SERVICING AGREEMENTServicing Agreement • April 28th, 2021 • Guardian Separate Account R • New York
We wish to enter into this Agreement with you for advertising, marketing and distribution and/or certain other services with respect to shares (the “Shares”) of the series of Lazard Retirement Series, Inc. (the “Fund”) set forth on Schedule A attached hereto, as such Schedule may be revised from time to time (each, a “Portfolio”), of which you are the principal underwriter as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). We also are parties to a Fund Participation Agreement of even date herewith (the “Participation Agreement”) among you, the Fund, us and the Insurance Company (as defined therein).
AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND REIMBURSEMENT THEREFORAgreement for Services and Reimbursement • October 3rd, 2008 • Guardian Separate Account R
This Agreement, dated the 18th of November, 1994, amends and restates the Agreement for Services and Reimbursement Therefor, dated June 22, 1970, between THE GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, a New York Corporation having its principal place of business at 201 Park Avenue South, New York, New York 10003 (hereinafter called “GUARDIAN”) and THE GUARDIAN INSURANCE & ANNUITY COMPANY. INC., a Delaware Corporation having its principal place of business at 201 Park Avenue South, New York, New York 10003 (hereinafter called “THE SUBSIDIARY”).
AMENDMENT TO PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT Regarding RULES 30e-3 and 498AParticipation Agreement • April 28th, 2021 • Guardian Separate Account R
The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company, Inc. (the “Company”), Legg Mason Partners Variable Equity Trust and Legg Mason Partners Variable Income Trust (the “Fund”), Legg Mason Investor Services, LLC, (the “Distributor”) and Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC (the “Adviser”) entered into a certain participation agreement dated April 11, 2011 (the “Participation Agreement”), as may be amended. This Amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Participation Agreement is entered into as of February 24, 2021, by and among the Company, on its own behalf and on behalf of each separate account of the Company as set forth in the Participation Agreement, as may be amended from time to time (individually and collectively the “Accounts”), the Fund, Distributor and the Advisor (collectively, the “Parties”). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Agreement.
ANNUITANT [JOHN DOE] [35-MALE] AGE AND SEX CONTRACT NUMBER [00000000] [JULY 01, 2012] ISSUE DATE THE GUARDIAN INSURANCE & ANNUITY COMPANY, INC. A Stock Company Incorporated in the State of Delaware Customer Service Office: [P.O. Box 26210 Lehigh...Annuity Contract • June 21st, 2013 • Guardian Separate Account R
Read this contract carefully. This contract is a legal contract between the Owner and The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company, Inc. (GIAC).
AMENDMENT TO Shareholder Services AGREEMENT Regarding RULES 30-3 and 498AShareholder Services Agreement • April 28th, 2021 • Guardian Separate Account R
The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company, Inc. (the “Company”), American Century Investment Management, Inc. (the “Fund”), and American Century Investment Services, Inc. (“Distributor”), entered into a certain shareholder services agreement dated February 2, 1998 (the “Shareholder Services Agreement”), as may be amended. This Amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Shareholder Services Agreement is entered into as of November 5, 2020, by and among the Company, on its own behalf and on behalf of each separate account of the Company as set forth in the Shareholder Services Agreement, as may be amended from time to time (individually and collectively the “Accounts”), the Fund and the Distributor (collectively, the “Parties”). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Agreement (defined below).
AMENDMENT TO PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT Regarding RULES 30e-3 and 498AParticipation Agreement • April 28th, 2021 • Guardian Separate Account R
The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company, Inc. (the “Company”), the Value Line Centurion Fund, Inc., a Maryland corporation, Value Line Funds Variable Trust, a Massachusetts business trust (formerly, Value Line Strategic Asset Management Trust)on behalf of its series, Value Line Strategic Asset Management Trust, (collectively, the “Fund”), and EULAV Securities LLC (formerly, Value Line Securities, Inc.) (the “Underwriter”), and EULAV Asset Management , (the “Advisor”) entered into a certain participation agreement dated April 4, 2003 (the “Participation Agreement”), as may it be amended. This Amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Participation Agreement is entered into as of December 9th, 2020, by and among the Company, on its own behalf and on behalf of each separate account of the Company as set forth in the Participation Agreement, as may be amended from time to time (individually and collectively the “Accounts”), the Fund, the Underwriter and the Advisor (collectively, the ‘‘Parties”)
THE GUARDIAN INSURANCE & ANNUITY COMPANY BROKER-DEALER SUPERVISORY AND SERVICE AGREEMENTBroker-Dealer Supervisory and Service Agreement • October 3rd, 2008 • Guardian Separate Account R • New York
Agreement by and between The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company, Inc. (“GIAC”), a Delaware corporation, Guardian Investor Services Corporation (“GISC”), a registered broker-dealer with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and a member of the National Association of Securities Dealers Inc. (“NASD”), and
AMENDMENT TO PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT Regarding RULES 30e-3 and 498AParticipation Agreement • April 28th, 2021 • Guardian Separate Account R
The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company, Inc. (the “Company’’),BlackRock Variable Series Funds, Inc and BlackRock Variable Series Funds II, Inc., each open-end management investment company organized as a Maryland corporation (the “Fund”), BlackRock Investments, LLC, a broker-dealer registered as such under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Underwriter”), entered into a certain participation agreement dated January 1, 2009 (the “Participation Agreement”), as may be amended. This Amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Participation Agreement is entered into as of February 18 2021, by and among the Company, on its own behalf and on behalf of each separate account of the Company as set forth in the Participation Agreement, as may be amended from time to time (individually and collectively the “Accounts’’), each Fund and the Underwriter (collectively, the “Parties”). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Agreement.
THIRD AMENDMENT TO FUND PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTParticipation Agreement • April 28th, 2021 • Guardian Separate Account R
The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company, Inc. (the “Company”), ALPS Variable Investment Trust (the “Fund”), a Delaware statutory trust, ALPS Advisors, Inc. (the “Adviser”), a Colorado corporation, and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. (“Distributor”), a Colorado corporation, entered into a certain participation agreement dated July7, 2009 (the “Participation Agreement”), as may be amended. This Third Amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Participation Agreement is entered into as of December 22, 2020, by and among the Company, on its own behalf and on behalf of each separate account of the Company as set forth in the Participation Agreement, as may be amended from time to time (individually and collectively the “Accounts”), the Fund, the Adviser and the Distributor (collectively, the “Parties”).
