Common use of Authorization and Appointment Clause in Contracts

Authorization and Appointment. a. Scope of Authority. Insurer hereby authorizes Distributor on an exclusive basis, and Distributor accepts such authority, subject to the registration requirements of the 1933 Act and the 1940 Act and 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. Insurer hereby appoints Distributor as its independent general agent for sale of the Contracts. Insurer hereby authorizes Distributor to grant authority to Selling Broker-Dealers to solicit Applications and Premiums to the extent Distributor deems appropriate and consistent with the marketing program for the Contracts or a class of Contracts, subject to the conditions set forth in Section 4 of this Agreement. The Contracts shall be offered for sale and distribution at premium rates set from time to time by Insurer. Distributor shall use its best efforts to market the Contracts actively, directly and/or through Selling Broker-Dealers in accordance with Section 4 of this Agreement, subject to compliance with applicable law, including rules of the NASD.