Common use of Selection of Arbitrators Clause in Contracts

Selection of Arbitrators. There shall be three arbitrators. If there are only two parties to the Dispute, each party shall select one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two parties to the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the third arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for cause.

Selection of Arbitrators. There shall be three (3) arbitrators. If there are only two (2) parties to the Dispute, each party shall select one arbitrator within 15 fifteen (15) days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two (2) parties to the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 fifteen (15) days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three (3) proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten (10) days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three (3) arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten (10) days to select one of the three (3) arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 fifteen (15) days thereafter, one of the three (3) arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two (2) arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the third arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for cause.

Selection of Arbitrators. There shall be three (3) arbitrators. If there are only two (2) parties to the Dispute, each party shall select one (1) arbitrator within 15 fifteen (15) days after receipt by respondent of a copy of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two (2) parties to the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one (1) arbitrator within 15 fifteen (15) days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail fail(s) to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three (3) proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten (10) days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one (1) of the three (3) arbitrators proposed by the AAA. If such the party (or parties) fail fail(s) to select such the second (2nd) arbitrator by such that time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first (1st) arbitrator shall then have ten (10) days to select one (1) of the three (3) arbitrators proposed by the AAA to be the second (2nd) arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such the second (2nd) arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 fifteen (15) days thereafter, one (1) of the three (3) arbitrators it had proposed as the second (2nd) arbitrator. The two (2) arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third (3rd) and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second (2nd) arbitrator. If the third (3rd) arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for cause.

Selection of Arbitrators. There shall be three arbitrators. If there are only two parties to the Dispute, each party shall select one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two parties to the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) 15 days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the third arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for cause.

Selection of Arbitrators. There shall be three (3) arbitrators. If there are only two (2) parties to the Dispute, each party shall select one arbitrator within 15 fifteen (15) days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two (2) parties to the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 fifteen (15) days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three (3) proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten (10) days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three (3) arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 fifteen (15) days thereafter, one of the three (3) arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two (2) arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the third arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for cause.

Selection of Arbitrators. There If the Dispute (including claims and counterclaims) is for less than $5 million, there shall be three arbitrators. If there are only two parties to the Dispute, each party shall select one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two parties to the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed parties shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within have fifteen (15) days from the receipt by the respondent of the appointment of the second demand for arbitration to agree on an arbitrator. If the third arbitrator has not been appointed within parties fail to timely agree, on the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list request of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the any party such arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with the Rules and the procedures set forth herein. If the Dispute (including claims and counterclaims) is for more than $5 million, there shall be three neutral and impartial arbitrators of whom the claimant and the respondent shall each appoint one, within fifteen (15) days of the receipt by respondent of a listingcopy of the demand for arbitration. The two arbitrators so appointed shall select a third arbitrator to serve as presiding arbitrator, striking such selection to be made within twenty (20) days of the selection of the second arbitrator. If any arbitrator is not appointed within the time limits set forth herein, such arbitrator(s) shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with the Rules and ranking procedure, the procedures set forth herein. There shall be no restriction on the nationality of any arbitrator. Any arbitrator appointed by the AAA shall be either a retired judge with experience in international commercial cases or a practicing attorney with at least 15 years experience with large commercial cases and experience as an international arbitrator. The AAA shall send simultaneously to each party having an identical list of at least nine arbitrator candidates, and each party shall be permitted to strike two names from the list, rank the remaining arbitrators in order of preference and return the list to the AAA within ten (10) days of the transmittal date. If a limited number party does not return the list within the time specified, all persons named therein shall be considered acceptable. From among the persons who remain on both lists and in accordance with the designated order of strikesmutual preference, excluding strikes for causethe AAA shall invite the acceptance of an arbitrator to serve.

Selection of Arbitrators. There In the event that any Party’s claim or counterclaims equals or exceed two million dollars ($2,000,000), exclusive of interest or attorneys’ fees, the Agreement Dispute shall be heard and determined by three (3) arbitrators; otherwise, the Agreement Dispute shall be heard and determined by one (1) arbitrator. In the event that one arbitrator shall hear the Agreement Dispute, the Parties shall attempt to agree upon a qualified individual to serve as arbitrator. If there the Parties are only two parties unable to agree on an arbitrator within thirty (30) days of the Disputereceipt by respondent of a copy of the demand for arbitration, then the arbitrator shall be selected and appointed by the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (“CPR”) in accordance with the listing and ranking method in the Rules, and in any such procedure, each party shall select one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two parties to the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the third arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having given a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for cause. In the event that three (3) arbitrators shall hear the Agreement Dispute, and if there are only two (2) Parties to the arbitration, each Party shall appoint its arbitrator within twenty (20) days of receipt by respondent of a copy of the demand for arbitration. The two party-appointed arbitrators shall have twenty (20) days from the appointment of the second arbitrator to agree on a third arbitrator who shall chair the arbitral tribunal. Any arbitrator not timely appointed by the Parties shall be appointed by the CPR in accordance with the listing and ranking method in the Rules, and in any such procedure, each party shall be given a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for cause. If any appointed arbitrator declines, resigns, becomes incapacitated, or otherwise refuses or fails to serve or to continue to serve as an arbitrator, the Party or arbitrators entitled to appoint such arbitrator shall promptly appoint a successor. In the event that an arbitrator is objected to, CPR shall decide whether such objection is valid and whether the challenged arbitrator shall be removed. Any controversy concerning the jurisdiction of the arbitrator(s), whether an Agreement Dispute is arbitrable, whether arbitration has been waived, whether an assignee of this Agreement is bound to arbitrate, or as to the interpretation of enforceability of this ARTICLE VII shall be determined by the arbitrator(s).

Selection of Arbitrators. There (a) The arbitration hearing shall be before a panel of three arbitrators, each of whom must be (i) a present or former officer of a life insurance or reinsurance company and/or (ii) an officer and principal of a registered broker-dealer. The panel must contain at least one representative from each of (i) and (ii). An arbitrator may not be a present or former affiliate, director, officer, employee, attorney, or consultant of AGL, AGSI, and DISTRIBUTOR (or any Associated Agency or Sales Person thereof). (b) Claimant and Respondent shall each name five (5) candidates to serve as an arbitrator. Claimant and Respondent shall each choose one candidate from the other Party's list, and these two candidates shall serve as the first two arbitrators. Claimant and Respondent shall each present their initial lists of five (5) candidates by written notification to the other Party within 25 days of the date of the mailing of the notification initiating the arbitration. Any subsequent additions to the list that are required shall be presented within 10 days of the date the naming Party receives notice that a candidate that has been chosen declines to serve. (c) The two arbitrators shall then select the third arbitrator from the eight (8) candidates remaining on the lists of the Claimant and Respondent within 14 days of the acceptance of their positions as arbitrators. If there are only the two parties arbitrators cannot agree on the choice of a third, then this choice shall be referred back to the DisputeParties. Claimant and Respondent shall take turns striking the name of one of the remaining candidates from the initial eight (8) candidates until only one candidate remains. If the candidate so chosen shall decline to serve as the third arbitrator, each party the candidate whose name was stricken last shall select one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt be nominated as the third arbitrator. This process shall continue until a candidate has been chosen and accepted. This candidate shall serve as the third arbitrator. The first turn at striking the name of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two parties candidate shall belong to the DisputeRespondent. Once chosen, the arbitrators are empowered to decide all claimants, on the one hand, substantive and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, procedural issues by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the third arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for causevotes.

Selection of Arbitrators. There shall be (A) a sole arbitrator if the amounts in dispute, inclusive of all claims and counterclaims, total less than $10,000,000 (ten million) or (B) a panel of three arbitratorsarbitrators if the amounts in dispute, inclusive of all claims and counterclaims, total $10,000,000 (ten million) or more. If there are only two parties to the Dispute, The panel of three arbitrators shall be chosen as follows: each party Party shall select one appoint an arbitrator within 15 twenty (20) days after of a Party’s receipt of a Party’s demand for arbitration. Such The two Party-appointed arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two parties to the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten twenty (20) days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the arbitrator to agree on a third arbitrator has who shall chair the arbitral tribunal. Any arbitrator not been timely appointed within by the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator Parties shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with the manner provided in the Rules. If any appointed arbitrator declines, resigns, becomes incapacitated, or otherwise refuses or fails to serve or to continue to serve as an arbitrator, the Party or arbitrators entitled to appoint such arbitrator shall promptly appoint a listingsuccessor. In the event that an arbitrator is objected to, striking the AAA shall decide whether such objection is valid and ranking procedurewhether the challenged arbitrator shall be removed. Any controversy concerning the jurisdiction of the arbitrators, with each party having whether the subject matter of an Agreement Dispute is suitable for resolution by arbitration, whether arbitration has been waived, whether an assignee of this Agreement is bound to arbitrate, or as to the interpretation of enforceability of this Article VIII shall be determined by the arbitrators. If the arbitration shall be before a limited number sole arbitrator, the sole arbitrator, who shall be independent, shall be appointed by agreement of strikesthe parties. If the parties cannot agree on a sole independent arbitrator, excluding strikes for causethen upon written application by either party, the sole arbitrator shall be appointed pursuant to the Rules.

Selection of Arbitrators. There In the event that any Party’s claim or counterclaims equals or exceed $3 million (except for any claim or counterclaims pursuant to Section 6.4), exclusive of interest or attorneys’ fees, the Agreement Dispute shall be heard and determined by three (3) arbitrators; otherwise, the Agreement Dispute shall be heard and determined by one (1) arbitrator. In the event that one arbitrator shall hear the Agreement Dispute, the Parties shall attempt to agree upon a qualified individual to serve as arbitrator. If there the Parties are only two parties unable to agree on an arbitrator within 30 days of the Disputereceipt by respondent of a copy of the demand for arbitration, then the arbitrator shall be selected and appointed by the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (“CPR”) in accordance with the listing and ranking method in the Rules, and in any such procedure, each party shall select one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two parties to the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the third arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having given a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for cause. In the event that three arbitrators shall hear the Agreement Dispute, and if there are only two Parties to the arbitration, each Party shall appoint its arbitrator within twenty (20) days of receipt by respondent of a copy of the demand for arbitration. The two party-appointed arbitrators shall have twenty (20) days from the appointment of the second arbitrator to agree on a third arbitrator who shall chair the arbitral tribunal. Any arbitrator not timely appointed by the Parties shall be appointed by the CPR in accordance with the listing and ranking method in the Rules, and in any such procedure, each party shall be given a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for cause. If any appointed arbitrator declines, resigns, becomes incapacitated, or otherwise refuses or fails to serve or to continue to serve as an arbitrator, the Party or arbitrators entitled to appoint such arbitrator shall promptly appoint a successor. In the event that an arbitrator is objected to, CPR shall decide whether such objection is valid and whether the challenged arbitrator shall be removed. Any controversy concerning the jurisdiction of the arbitrator(s), whether an Agreement Dispute is arbitrable, whether arbitration has been waived, whether an assignee of this Agreement is bound to arbitrate, or as to the interpretation of enforceability of this ARTICLE IX shall be determined by the arbitrator(s).

Selection of Arbitrators. There shall be three arbitrators. If there are only two parties to the Dispute, each party shall select one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two parties to the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated and’unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the third arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for cause.

Selection of Arbitrators. There In the event that any Party’s claim or counterclaims equals or exceed $2 million, exclusive of interest or attorneys’ fees, the Agreement Dispute shall be heard and determined by three (3) arbitrators; otherwise, the Agreement Dispute shall be heard and determined by one (1) arbitrator. In the event that one arbitrator shall hear the Agreement Dispute, the Parties shall attempt to agree upon a qualified individual to serve as arbitrator. If there the Parties are only two parties unable to agree on an arbitrator within 30 days of the Disputereceipt by respondent of a copy of the demand for arbitration, then the arbitrator shall be selected and appointed by the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (“CPR”) in accordance with the listing and ranking method in the Rules, and in any such procedure, each party shall select one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two parties to the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the third arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having given a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for cause. In the event that three arbitrators shall hear the Agreement Dispute, and if there are only two Parties to the arbitration, each Party shall appoint its arbitrator within twenty (20) days of receipt by respondent of a copy of the demand for arbitration. The two party-appointed arbitrators shall have twenty (20) days from the appointment of the second arbitrator to agree on a third arbitrator who shall chair the arbitral tribunal. Any arbitrator not timely appointed by the Parties shall be appointed by the CPR in accordance with the listing and ranking method in the Rules, and in any such procedure, each party shall be given a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for cause. If any appointed arbitrator declines, resigns, becomes incapacitated, or otherwise refuses or fails to serve or to continue to serve as an arbitrator, the Party or arbitrators entitled to appoint such arbitrator shall promptly appoint a successor. In the event that an arbitrator is objected to, CPR shall decide whether such objection is valid and whether the challenged arbitrator shall be removed. Any controversy concerning the jurisdiction of the arbitrator(s), whether an Agreement Dispute is arbitrable, whether arbitration has been waived, whether an assignee of this Agreement is bound to arbitrate, or as to the interpretation of enforceability of this ARTICLE VIII shall be determined by the arbitrator(s).

Selection of Arbitrators. There shall be three arbitrators. If there are only two parties to the Dispute, each party shall select one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of When a demand Dispute has been submitted for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons , within 30 days of such parties. If there are more than two parties to submission, the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select Company will choose an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected and Purchaser will choose an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly select a third arbitrator, failing agreement on which within ninety days of the original notice, Purchaser and the Company (or either of them) shall apply to any United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas, who shall appoint the third and presiding arbitrator. While the third arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial the two party-appointed arbitrators are not required to be neutral and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days it shall not be grounds for removal of either of the appointment two party-appointed arbitrators or for vacating the arbitrators' award that either of such arbitrators has past or present minimal relationships with the party that appointed such arbitrator. Evident partiality on the part of an arbitrator exists only where the circumstances are such that a reasonable person would have to conclude there in fact existed actual bias and a mere appearance or impression of bias will not constitute evident partiality or otherwise disqualify an arbitrator. Minimal or trivial past or present relationships between the neutral arbitrator and the party selecting such arbitrator or any of the second other arbitrators, or the failure to disclose such minimal or trivial past or present relationships, will not by themselves constitute evident partiality or otherwise disqualify any arbitrator. If Upon selection of the third arbitrator, each of the three arbitrators shall agree in writing to abide faithfully by the terms of this agreement to arbitrate. The three arbitrators shall make all of their decisions by majority vote. If one of the party-appointed arbitrators refuses to participate in the proceedings or refuses to vote, the decision of the other two arbitrators shall be binding. If an arbitrator has not been dies or becomes physically incapacitated and is unable to fulfill his or her duties as an arbitrator, the arbitration proceeding shall continue with a substitute arbitrator selected as follows: if the incapacitated arbitrator is a party-appointed within arbitrator, the time limit specified herein, then the AAA party shall provide promptly select a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rulesnew arbitrator, and if the incapacitated arbitrator is the neutral arbitrator, the two-party appointed arbitrators shall be appointed by select a substitute neutral arbitrator, failing agreement on which Purchaser and the AAA in accordance with a listingCompany (or either of them) shall apply to any United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for causewho shall appoint the substitute neutral arbitrator.

Selection of Arbitrators. There shall be three (3) arbitrators. If there are only two (2) parties to the Dispute, each party shall select one (1) arbitrator within 15 fifteen (15) days after receipt by respondent of a copy of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two (2) parties to the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one (1) arbitrator within 15 fifteen (15) days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail fail(s) to timely select an arbitrator arbitrator, then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three (3) proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten (10) days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one (1) of the three (3) arbitrators proposed by the AAA. If such the party (or parties) fail fail(s) to select such the second (2nd) arbitrator by such that time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first (1st) arbitrator shall then have ten (10) days to select one (1) of the three (3) arbitrators proposed by the AAA to be the second (2nd) arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such the second (2nd) arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 fifteen (15) days thereafter, one (1) of the three (3) arbitrators it had proposed as the second (2nd) arbitrator. The two (2) arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third (3rd) and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second (2nd) arbitrator. If the third (3rd) arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for cause.

Selection of Arbitrators. There (a) Only licensed attorneys at Law qualified to serve as an arbitrator by experience in the practice of Law and by experience as an arbitrator shall be three arbitratorsincluded on any list of candidates provided by or to the CPR, provided that for issues referred from the Contingent Claim Committee, a certified public accountant qualified to serve as an arbitrator by experience in the practice of public accounting and by experience as an arbitrator also may be included on any list of candidates provided by CPR. (b) If one arbitrator is to determine the Agreement Dispute, the Parties shall attempt to agree upon a qualified individual to serve as arbitrator from the list attached as Schedule 9.3(c) (as such schedule may be updated from time to time). If the Parties are unable to agree jointly on an arbitrator within 20 days of the receipt by respondent of the notice of arbitration, then the arbitrator shall be selected and appointed in accordance with Rule 6 of the Rules. (c) If three arbitrators are to hear the Agreement Dispute, and if there are only two parties Parties to the Disputearbitration, each party Party shall select one appoint its arbitrator from the list attached as Schedule 9.3(c) within 15 20 days after of receipt by respondent of a demand for copy of the notice of arbitration. Such The two party-appointed arbitrators may shall have 20 days from the appointment of the second arbitrator to agree on a third arbitrator from the persons named on Schedule 9.3(c) who shall chair the arbitral tribunal. Any arbitrator not timely appointed by the Parties shall be affiliated or interested persons appointed in accordance with Rule 6 of such partiesthe Rules. If there are more than two parties to the Disputearbitration, all claimants, on three arbitrators shall be appointed using the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, screened appointment process provided by the vote of a majority Rule 5.4 of the claimants or Rules and CPR shall designate the respondents, as chair from the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such three arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may beso appointed. If either any appointed arbitrator declines, resigns, becomes incapacitated, or otherwise refuses or fails to serve or to continue to serve as an arbitrator, the Party or arbitrators entitled to appoint such arbitrator shall promptly appoint a claimant (or all claimants) or successor. If a respondent (or all respondents) fail Party objects to timely select an arbitrator, CPR shall decide whether such objection is valid and whether the challenged arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and removed. The date that the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator arbitral tribunal is appointed shall have ten days from be the date the AAA provides such list last arbitrator required to select one of complete the three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail tribunal accepts a valid offer to select such act as an arbitrator by such time, in the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA matter to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the third arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for causearbitrated.

Selection of Arbitrators. There shall be ‌ 13.3.1 The Parties involved in the arbitration will seek to agree upon a panel of three (3) neutral arbitrators as follows. Within ten (10) days after service of the written rebuttal statement, the Parties representing each side of the dispute will provide to the Parties representing the other side of the dispute a list of up to five (5) suggested arbitrators having the qualifications required by Section 13.3.2 and a summary of each such suggested arbitrator’s experience and qualifications. Within five (5) Business Days thereafter, the Parties involved in the arbitration will meet and confer by telephone or in person to seek to agree upon a panel of three (3) neutral arbitrators from the lists that have been exchanged. If such agreement is not reached as the result of such meeting, the Parties representing each side of the dispute will provide a second list of suggested arbitrators to one another, and the Parties will meet and confer again within five (5) Business Days thereafter to attempt to reach agreement upon a panel of three (3) neutral arbitrators. If there such agreement on arbitrators is reached, the Parties will proceed to arbitration as further set forth in this Section 13. 13.3.2 If the Parties involved in the arbitration are only two parties not able to agree upon a complete panel of three (3) neutral arbitrators, such Parties will select the arbitrators upon which agreement has not been reached as follows. The Parties will request from the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) (or similar organization as the arbitrating Parties agree upon) (“Arbitration Organization”) a list of seven (7) arbitrators with names and biographical sketches and specific qualifications relating to the Disputecase to be heard. All arbitrators will be persons skilled and experienced in the field that gives rise to the dispute, and no person will be eligible for appointment as an arbitrator who is an officer or employee of any of the Parties to the dispute or is otherwise interested in the matter to be arbitrated. The Parties involved in the arbitration will each party shall select advise the Arbitration Organization of its order of preference of such arbitrators by numbering from one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt (1) to seven (7) each name on the list (with one (1) being the most preferred arbitrator) and submitting the numbered lists in writing to the Arbitration Organization. Depending upon the number of arbitrators to be selected, the name or names with the lowest combined numbers will be appointed as the remaining neutral arbitrator(s). In the event more than one name on the list has the same lowest combined score, the tie will be broken by lot. Should the Parties agree that one list of seven (7) is insufficient to obtain a demand for arbitration. Such total of three (3) neutral arbitrators with the required qualifications, an additional list of arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two parties to the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten days requested from the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the third arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for causeArbitration Organization.

Selection of Arbitrators. There shall be three (3) arbitrators. If there are only two (2) parties to the Dispute, each party shall select one (1) arbitrator within 15 fifteen (15) days after receipt by respondent of a copy of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two (2) parties to the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one (1) arbitrator within 15 fifteen (15) days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail fail(s) to timely select an arbitrator arbitrator, then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three (3) proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten (10) days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one (1) of the three (3) arbitrators proposed by the AAA. If such the party (or parties) fail fail(s) to select such arbitrator the second (2nd)arbitrator by such that time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first (1st) arbitrator shall then have ten (10) days to select one (1) of the three (3) arbitrators proposed by the AAA to be the second (2nd) arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such the second (2nd) arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 fifteen (15) days thereafter, one (1) of the three (3) arbitrators it had proposed as the second (2nd) arbitrator. The two (2) arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third (3rd) and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second (2nd) arbitrator. If the third (3rd) arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for cause.

Selection of Arbitrators. There shall be 13.3.1 The Parties involved in the arbitration will seek to agree upon a panel of three (3) neutral arbitrators as follows. Within ten (10) days after service of the written rebuttal statement, the Parties representing each side of the dispute will provide to the Parties representing the other side of the dispute a list of up to five (5) suggested arbitrators having the qualifications required by Section 13.3.2 and a summary of each such suggested arbitrator’s experience and qualifications. Within five (5) Business Days thereafter, the Parties involved in the arbitration will meet and confer by telephone or in person to seek to agree upon a panel of three (3) neutral arbitrators from the lists that have been exchanged. If such agreement is not reached as the result of such meeting, the Parties representing each side of the dispute will provide a second list of suggested arbitrators to one another, and the Parties will meet and confer again within five (5) Business Days thereafter to attempt to reach agreement upon a panel of three (3) neutral arbitrators. If there such agreement on arbitrators is reached, the Parties will proceed to arbitration as further set forth in this Section 13. 13.3.2 If the Parties involved in the arbitration are only two parties not able to agree upon a complete panel of three (3) neutral arbitrators, such Parties will select the arbitrators upon which agreement has not been reached as follows. The Parties will request from the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) (or similar organization as the arbitrating Parties agree upon) (“Arbitration Organization”) a list of seven (7) arbitrators with names and biographical sketches and specific qualifications relating to the Disputecase to be heard. All arbitrators will be persons skilled and experienced in the field that gives rise to the dispute, and no person will be eligible for appointment as an arbitrator who is an officer or employee of any of the Parties to the dispute or is otherwise interested in the matter to be arbitrated. The Parties involved in the arbitration will each party shall select advise the Arbitration Organization of its order of preference of such arbitrators by numbering from one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt (1) to seven (7) each name on the list (with one (1) being the most preferred arbitrator) and submitting the numbered lists in writing to the Arbitration Organization. Depending upon the number of arbitrators to be selected, the name or names with the lowest combined numbers will be appointed as the remaining neutral arbitrator(s). In the event more than one name on the list has the same lowest combined score, the tie will be broken by lot. Should the Parties agree that one list of seven (7) is insufficient to obtain a demand for arbitration. Such total of three (3) neutral arbitrators with the required qualifications, an additional list of arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two parties to the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten days requested from the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the third arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for causeArbitration Organization.

Selection of Arbitrators. There Each dispute submitted by a Party to arbitration shall be heard by a sole arbitrator or an arbitration panel composed of three arbitrators. If there are only two parties to the Dispute, each party shall select one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two parties to the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules following provisions: (each a) Where the Parties agree that the dispute concerns a technical matter, they may agree to appoint a sole arbitrator or, failing agreement on the identity of whom such sole arbitrator or within thirty (30) days after receipt by the other Party of the proposal of a name for such an appointment by the Party who initiated the proceedings, either Party may apply to the President, Indian Roads Congress, New Delhi, for a list of not fewer than five nominees and, on receipt of such list, the Parties shall alternately strike names there from, and the last remaining nominee on the list shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an sole arbitrator shall have ten days from for the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAAmatter in dispute. If such party the last remaining nominee has not been determined in this manner within sixty (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (1560) days of the appointment date of the second list, the President, Indian Roads Congress, New Delhi, shall appoint, upon the request of either Party and from such list or otherwise, a sole arbitrator for the matter in dispute. (b) Where the Parties do not agree that the dispute concerns a technical matter, the Client and the Consultants shall each appoint one arbitrator, and these two arbitrators shall jointly appoint a third arbitrator, who shall chair the arbitration panel. If the arbitrators named by the Parties do not succeed in appointing a third arbitrator within thirty (30) days after the latter of the two arbitrators named by the Parties has not been appointed, the third arbitrator shall, at the request of either Party, be appointed by Secretary, the Indian Council of Arbitration, New Delhi. (c) If, in a dispute subject to Clause SC 8.2.1 (b), one Party fails to appoint its arbitrator within thirty (30) days after the time limit specified hereinother Party has appointed its arbitrator, then the AAA shall provide Party which has named an arbitrator may apply to the Secretary, Indian Council of Arbitration, New Delhi, to appoint a list of proposed arbitrators sole arbitrator for the matter in accordance with the Rulesdispute, and the arbitrator appointed pursuant to such application shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes sole arbitrator for causethat dispute.

Selection of Arbitrators. There (a) The arbitration hearing shall be before a panel of three arbitrators, each of whom must be (i) a present or former officer of a life insurance or reinsurance company and/or (ii) an officer and principal of a registered broker-dealer. The panel must contain at least one representative from each of (i) and (ii). An arbitrator may not be a present or former affiliate, director, officer, employee, attorney, or consultant of AGNY, AGSI, and DISTRIBUTOR (or any Associated Agency or Sales Person thereof). (b) Claimant and Respondent shall each name five (5) candidates to serve as an arbitrator. Claimant and Respondent shall each choose one candidate from the other Party's list, and these two candidates shall serve as the first two arbitrators. Claimant and Respondent shall each present their initial lists of five (5) candidates by written notification to the other Party within 25 days of the date of the mailing of the notification initiating the arbitration. Any subsequent additions to the list that are required shall be presented within 10 days of the date the naming Party receives notice that a candidate that has been chosen declines to serve. (c) The two arbitrators shall then select the third arbitrator from the eight (8) candidates remaining on the lists of the Claimant and Respondent within 14 days of the acceptance of their positions as arbitrators. If there are only the two parties arbitrators cannot agree on the choice of a third, then this choice shall be referred back to the DisputeParties. Claimant and Respondent shall take turns striking the name of one of the remaining candidates from the initial eight (8) candidates until only one candidate remains. If the candidate so chosen shall decline to serve as the third arbitrator, each party the candidate whose name was stricken last shall select one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt be nominated as the third arbitrator. This process shall continue until a candidate has been chosen and accepted. This candidate shall serve as the third arbitrator. The first turn at striking the name of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two parties candidate shall belong to the DisputeRespondent. Once chosen, the arbitrators are empowered to decide all claimants, on the one hand, substantive and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, procedural issues by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the third arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for causevotes.

Selection of Arbitrators. There The arbitration shall be conducted by three JAMS arbitrators. If there are only two parties , one to be appointed by the Dispute, each party shall select one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two parties to Licensor; the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each selectsecond, by the vote Licensee; and the third, by the two arbitrators appointed by the Licensor and the Licensee, in accordance with the following procedure. JAMS shall provide arbitrators with a background in intellectual property law. The party initiating arbitration (the "Claimant") shall appoint its arbitrator in its request for arbitration (the "Request for Arbitration"). The other party (the "Respondent") shall appoint its arbitrator within seven (7) days of a majority receipt of the claimants Request for Arbitration and shall notify the Claimant of such appointment in writing. If the Respondent fails to appoint an arbitrator within such 7-day period, JAMS shall appoint an arbitrator on its behalf in accordance with the JAMS Arbitration Rules, which arbitrator shall be deemed appointed by Respondent. Otherwise, the two arbitrators appointed by the parties shall appoint a third arbitrator within seven (7) days after the Respondent has notified Claimant of the appointment of the Respondent's arbitrator. When the arbitrators appointed by the Claimant and the Respondent have appointed a third arbitrator and the third arbitrator has accepted the appointment, the two arbitrators shall promptly notify the parties of the appointment of the third arbitrator. If the two arbitrators appointed by the parties fail or are unable so to appoint a third arbitrator or so to notify the parties within such second 7-day period, or if the parties agree to use a sole arbitrator then the appointment of the third arbitrator or the respondents, sole arbitrator as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutralmade by JAMS, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and which shall promptly notify the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an parties of such appointment. The third arbitrator shall have ten days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one act as chairman of the any three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the third arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for causepanel.

Selection of Arbitrators. There The arbitration shall be conducted by three JAMS arbitrators. If there are only two parties , one to be appointed by the Dispute, each party shall select one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two parties to Sellers; the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each selectsecond, by the vote Buyer; and the third, by the two arbitrators appointed by the Sellers and the Buyer, in accordance with the following procedure. JAMS shall provide arbitrators with a background in securities law. The party initiating arbitration (the "Claimant") shall appoint its arbitrator in its request for arbitration (the "Request for Arbitration"). The other party (the "Respondent") shall appoint its arbitrator within seven (7) days of a majority receipt of the claimants Request for Arbitration and shall notify the Claimant of such appointment in writing. If the Respondent fails to appoint an arbitrator within such 7-day period, JAMS shall appoint an arbitrator on its behalf in accordance with the JAMS Arbitration Rules, which arbitrator shall be deemed appointed by Respondent. Otherwise, the two arbitrators appointed by the parties shall appoint a third arbitrator within seven (7) days after the Respondent has notified Claimant of the appointment of the Respondent's arbitrator. When the arbitrators appointed by the Claimant and the Respondent have appointed a third arbitrator and the third arbitrator has accepted the appointment, the two arbitrators shall promptly notify the parties of the appointment of the third arbitrator. If the two arbitrators appointed by the parties fail or are unable so to appoint a third arbitrator or so to notify the parties within such second 7- day period, or if the parties agree to use a sole arbitrator then the appointment of the third arbitrator or the respondents, sole arbitrator as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutralmade by JAMS, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and which shall promptly notify the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an parties of such appointment. The third arbitrator shall have ten days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one act as chairman of the any three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the third arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for causepanel.

Selection of Arbitrators. There The Ceding Company and Allianz Life shall be each name three (3) candidates to serve as an arbitrator. The Ceding Company and Allianz Life shall each choose one candidate from the other party’s list and these two candidates shall serve as the first two arbitrators. If there are only one or more candidates so chosen shall decline to serve as an arbitrator, the party which named such candidate shall add an additional candidate to its list and the other party shall again choose one candidate from the list. This process shall continue until two parties arbitrators have been chosen and have accepted. The Ceding Company and Allianz Life shall each present their initial lists of three (3) candidates by written notification to the Disputeother party within twenty-five (25) working days of the date of the mailing of the notification initiating the arbitration. Any subsequent additions to the list which are required shall be presented within ten (10) working days of the date the naming party receives notice that a chosen candidate has declined to serve. The two arbitrators shall then select the third arbitrator from the four (4) candidates remaining on the lists of the Ceding Company and Allianz Life within fourteen (14) days of the acceptance of their positions as arbitrators. If the two arbitrators cannot agree on the choice of the third, each party then this choice shall select be referred back to the Ceding Company and Allianz Life. The Ceding Company and Allianz Life shall take turns striking the name of one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of the candidates from the remaining four (4) candidates until only one candidate remains. If the candidate so chosen shall decline to serve as the third arbitrator, the candidate whose name was stricken last shall be nominated as the third arbitrator. This process shall continue until a candidate has been chosen and has accepted. This candidate shall serve as the third arbitrator. The first turn at striking the name of a demand for candidate shall belong to the party that is initiating the arbitration. Such Once chosen, the arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two parties empowered to the Dispute, decide all claimants, on the one hand, substantive and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, procedural issues by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitrationvotes. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (It is agreed that each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three arbitrators proposed should be impartial regarding the dispute and should resolve the dispute on the basis described in this provision. Therefore, at no time will either the Ceding Company or Allianz Life contact or otherwise communicate with any person who has been designated as a candidate to serve as an arbitrator concerning the dispute, except upon the basis of jointly-drafted communications provided by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail both the Ceding Company and Allianz Life to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one inform those candidates actually chosen as arbitrators of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one nature and facts of the three dispute. Likewise, any written or oral arguments provided to the arbitrators it had proposed as concerning the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who dispute shall be neutral, impartial coordinated with the other party and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days shall be provided simultaneously to the other party or shall take place in the presence of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the third arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for causeother party.

Selection of Arbitrators. There shall (a) Claims will be heard by a single arbitrator, unless the aggregate claim amount of either Party exceeds $5,500,000.00, in which case the claim will be heard by a panel of three arbitrators. If there are only two parties to . (b) Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Disputeparties, each party arbitrator selected under this Section 12.18.3 must be an attorney (A) with at least five years’ experience as arbitrators in matters concerning commercial real estate, (B) who has not acted as counsel to either party. (c) The parties shall use good faith efforts to select one a single arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two parties to the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondentsentire panel, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 twenty (20) days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons (“Initial Arbitration Selection Period”) of the claimants “Arbitration Commencement Date” (as defined below). If the Parties fail to agree on a single arbitrator or the respondentsentire panel, as respectively, during the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely Initial Arbitration Selection Period, then each party shall select an arbitrator then (and give notice of such selection to the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any other party) within fifteen five (155) days (“Separate Arbitration Selection Period”) of the Initial Arbitration Selection Period, and the two so selected will select a third arbitrator within ten (10) days from their appointment (or if only one party gives notice of its selection within the second Separate Arbitration Selection Period, then its selection will be the sole arbitrator). If two arbitrators timely selected fail to agree on a third arbitrator within such ten (10) day period, then the third arbitrator will be selected by the American Arbitration Association. If the claim is to be heard by a single arbitrator, then such third arbitrator has not been appointed within will be the time limit specified hereinsingle arbitrator; and if the claim is to be heard by a panel of three arbitrators, then the AAA shall provide a list panel will be comprised of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rulessuch first, second, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for causethird arbitrators.

Selection of Arbitrators. There (a) The arbitration hearing shall be before a panel of three arbitrators, each of whom must be (i) a present or former officer of a life insurance or reinsurance company and/or (ii) an officer and principal of a registered broker- dealer. The panel must contain at least one representative from each of (i) and (ii). An arbitrator may not be a present or former affiliate, director, officer, employee, attorney, or consultant of USL, AGSI, and DISTRIBUTOR (or any Associated Agency or Sales Person thereof). (b) Claimant and Respondent shall each name five (5) candidates to serve as an arbitrator. Claimant and Respondent shall each choose one candidate from the other Party's list, and these two candidates shall serve as the first two arbitrators. Claimant and Respondent shall each present their initial lists of five (5) candidates by written notification to the other Party within 25 days of the date of the mailing of the notification initiating the arbitration. Any subsequent additions to the list that are required shall be presented within 10 days of the date the naming Party receives notice that a candidate that has been chosen declines to serve. (c) The two arbitrators shall then select the third arbitrator from the eight (8) candidates remaining on the lists of the Claimant and Respondent within 14 days of the acceptance of their positions as arbitrators. If there are only the two parties arbitrators cannot agree on the choice of a third, then this choice shall be referred back to the DisputeParties. Claimant and Respondent shall take turns striking thename of one of the remaining candidates from the initial eight (8) candidates until only one candidate remains. If the candidate so chosen shall decline to serve as the third arbitrator, each party the candidate whose name was stricken last shall select one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt be nominated as the third arbitrator. This process shall continue until a candidate has been chosen and accepted. This candidate shall serve as the third arbitrator. The first turn at striking the name of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two parties candidate shall belong to the DisputeRespondent. Once chosen, the arbitrators are empowered to decide all claimants, on the one hand, substantive and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, procedural issues by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the third arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for causevotes.

Selection of Arbitrators. There (a) The arbitration hearing shall be before a panel of three arbitrators, each of whom must be (i) a present or former officer of a life insurance or reinsurance company and/or (ii) an officer and principal of a registered broker-dealer. The panel must contain at least one representative from each of (i) and (ii). An arbitrator may not be a present or former affiliate, director, officer, employee, attorney, or consultant of AGNY, AGSI, and DISTRIBUTOR (or any Associated Agency or Sales Person thereof). (b) Claimant and Respondent shall each name five (5) candidates to serve as an arbitrator. Claimant and Respondent shall each choose one candidate from the other Party's list, and these two candidates shall serve as the first two arbitrators. Claimant and Respondent shall each present their initial lists of five (5) candidates by written notification to the other Party within 25 days of the date of the mailing of the notification initiating the arbitration. Any subsequent additions to the list that are required shall be presented within 10 days of the date the naming Party receives notice that a candidate that has been chosen declines to serve. (c) The two arbitrators shall then select the third arbitrator from the eight (8) candidates remaining on the lists of the Claimant and Respondent within 14 days of the acceptance of their positions as arbitrators. If there are only the two parties arbitrators cannot agree on the choice of a third, then this choice shall be referred back to the DisputeParties. Claimant and Respondent shall take turns striking thename of one of the remaining candidates from the initial eight (8) candidates until only one candidate remains. If the candidate so chosen shall decline to serve as the third arbitrator, each party the candidate whose name was stricken last shall select one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt be nominated as the third arbitrator. This process shall continue until a candidate has been chosen and accepted. This candidate shall serve as the third arbitrator. The first turn at striking the name of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two parties candidate shall belong to the DisputeRespondent. Once chosen, the arbitrators are empowered to decide all claimants, on the one hand, substantive and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, procedural issues by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the third arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for causevotes.

Selection of Arbitrators. There shall be 9.3.1 The Parties involved in the arbitration will seek to agree upon a panel of three (3) neutral arbitrators as follows. Within ten (10) days after service of the written rebuttal statement, the Parties representing each side of the dispute will provide to the Parties representing the other side of the dispute a list of up to five (5) suggested arbitrators having the qualifications required by Section 9.3.2 and a summary of each such suggested arbitrator’s experience and qualifications. Within five (5) Business Days thereafter, the Parties involved in the arbitration will meet and confer by telephone or in EXECUTION VERSION person to seek to agree upon a panel of three (3) neutral arbitrators from the lists that have been exchanged. If such agreement is not reached as the result of such meeting, the Parties representing each side of the dispute will provide a second list of suggested arbitrators to one another and the Parties will meet and confer again within five (5) Business Days thereafter to attempt to reach agreement upon a panel of three (3) neutral arbitrators. If there such agreement on arbitrators is reached, the Parties will proceed to arbitration as further set forth in this Section 9. 9.3.2 If the Parties involved in the arbitration are only two parties not able to agree upon a complete panel of three (3) neutral arbitrators, such Parties will select the arbitrators upon which agreement has not been reached as follows. The Parties will request from the American Arbitration Association (or similar organization as the arbitrating Parties agree upon) (“Arbitration Organization”) a list of seven (7) arbitrators with names and biographical sketches and specific qualifications relating to the Disputecase to be heard. The proposed arbitrators will be persons skilled and experienced in the field that gives rise to the dispute, and no person will be eligible for appointment as an arbitrator who is an officer or employee of any of the Parties to the dispute or is otherwise interested in the matter to be arbitrated. The Parties involved in the arbitration will each party shall select advise the Arbitration Organization of its order of preference of such arbitrators by numbering from one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt (1) to seven (7) each name on the list (with one (1) being the most preferred arbitrator) and submitting the numbered lists in writing to the Arbitration Organization. Depending upon the number of arbitrators to be selected, the name or names with the lowest combined numbers will be appointed as the remaining neutral arbitrator(s). In the event more than one name on the list has the same lowest combined score, the tie will be broken by lot. Should the Parties agree that one list of seven (7) is insufficient to obtain a demand for arbitration. Such total of three (3) neutral arbitrators with the required qualifications, an additional list of arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two parties to the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten days requested from the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the third arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for causeArbitration Organization.

Selection of Arbitrators. There In the event that any Party’s claim or counterclaims equals or exceed $3 million (except for any claim or counterclaims pursuant to Section 6.4), exclusive of interest or attorneys’ fees, the Agreement Dispute shall be heard and determined by three (3) arbitrators; otherwise, the Agreement Dispute shall be heard and determined by one (1) arbitrator. In the event that one arbitrator shall hear the Agreement Dispute, the Parties shall attempt to agree upon a qualified individual to serve as arbitrator. If there the Parties are only two parties unable to agree on an arbitrator within thirty (30) days of the Disputereceipt by respondent of a copy of the demand for arbitration, then the arbitrator shall be selected and appointed by the CPR in accordance with the listing and ranking method in the Rules, and in any such procedure, each party shall select one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two parties to the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the third arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having given a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for cause. In the event that three arbitrators shall hear the Agreement Dispute, and if there are only two Parties to the arbitration, each Party shall appoint its arbitrator within twenty (20) days of receipt by respondent of a copy of the demand for arbitration. The two party-appointed arbitrators shall have twenty (20) days from the appointment of the second arbitrator to agree on a third arbitrator who shall chair the arbitral tribunal. Any arbitrator not timely appointed by the Parties shall be appointed by the CPR in accordance with the listing and ranking method in the Rules, and in any such procedure, each party shall be given a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for cause. If any appointed arbitrator declines, resigns, becomes incapacitated, or otherwise refuses or fails to serve or to continue to serve as an arbitrator, the Party or arbitrators entitled to appoint such arbitrator shall promptly appoint a successor. In the event that an arbitrator is objected to, CPR shall decide whether such objection is valid and whether the challenged arbitrator shall be removed. Any controversy concerning the jurisdiction of the arbitrator(s), whether an Agreement Dispute is arbitrable, whether arbitration has been waived, whether an assignee of this Agreement is bound to arbitrate, or as to the interpretation of enforceability of this ARTICLE IX shall be determined by the arbitrator(s).

Selection of Arbitrators. There shall be three arbitrators. If there are only two parties to the Dispute, each party shall select one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of When a demand Dispute has been submitted for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons , within 30 days of such parties. If there are more than two parties to submission, the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select Company will choose an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected and Purchaser will choose an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly select a third arbitrator, failing agreement on which within ninety days of the original notice, Purchaser and the Company (or either of them) shall apply to any United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas, who shall appoint the third and presiding arbitrator. While the third arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial the two party-appointed arbitrators are not required to be neutral and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days it shall not be grounds for removal of either of the appointment two party-appointed arbitrators or for vacating the arbitrators' award that either of such arbitrators has past or present minimal relationships with the party that appointed such arbitrator. Evident partiality on the part of an arbitrator exists only where the circumstances are such that a reasonable person would have to conclude there in fact existed actual bias and a mere appearance or impression of bias will not constitute evident partiality or otherwise disqualify an arbitrator. Minimal or trivial past or present relationships between the neutral arbitrator and the party selecting such arbitrator or any of the second other arbitrators, or the failure to disclose such minimal or trivial past or present relationships, will not by themselves constitute evident partiality or otherwise disqualify any arbitrator. If Upon selection of the third arbitrator, each of the three arbitrators shall agree in writing to abide faithfully by the terms of this agreement to arbitrate. The three arbitrators shall make all of their decisions by majority vote. If one of the party-appointed arbitrators refuses to participate in the proceedings or refuses to vote, the decision of the other two arbitrators shall be binding. If an arbitrator has not been dies or becomes physically incapacitated and is unable to fulfill his or her duties as an arbitrator, the arbitration proceeding shall continue with a substitute arbitrator selected as follows: if the incapacitated arbitrator is a party- appointed within arbitrator, the time limit specified herein, then the AAA party shall provide promptly select a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rulesnew arbitrator, and if the incapacitated arbitrator is the neutral arbitrator, the two-party appointed arbitrators shall be appointed by select a substitute neutral arbitrator, failing agreement on which Purchaser and the AAA in accordance with a listingCompany (or either of them) shall apply to any United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for causewho shall appoint the substitute neutral arbitrator.

Selection of Arbitrators. There shall be 23.3.1 The Parties involved in the arbitration will seek to agree upon a panel of three (3) neutral arbitrators as follows. Within ten (10) days after service of the written rebuttal statement, the Parties representing each side of the dispute will provide to the Parties representing the other side of the dispute a list of up to five (5) suggested arbitrators having the qualifications required by Section 23.3.2 and a summary of each such suggested arbitrator’s experience and qualifications. Within five (5) Business Days thereafter, the Parties involved in the arbitration will meet and confer by telephone or in person to seek to agree upon a panel of three (3) neutral arbitrators from the lists that have been exchanged. If such agreement is not reached as the result of such meeting, the Parties representing each side of the dispute will provide a second list of suggested arbitrators to one another, and the Parties will meet and confer again within five (5) Business Days thereafter to attempt to reach agreement upon a panel of three (3) neutral arbitrators. If there such agreement on arbitrators is reached, the Parties will proceed to arbitration as further set forth in this Section 23. 23.3.2 If the Parties involved in the arbitration are only two parties not able to agree upon a complete panel of three (3) neutral arbitrators, such Parties will select the arbitrators upon which agreement has not been reached as follows. The Parties will request from the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) (or similar organization as the arbitrating Parties agree upon) (“Arbitration Organization”) a list of seven (7) arbitrators with names and biographical sketches and specific qualifications relating to the Disputecase to be heard. The proposed arbitrators must be retired judges or other attorneys with experience in complex business disputes. The Parties involved in the arbitration will each advise the Arbitration Organization of its order of preference of such arbitrators by numbering from one (1) to seven (7) each name on the list (with one (1) being the most preferred arbitrator) and submitting the numbered lists in writing to the Arbitration Organization. Depending upon the number of arbitrators to be selected, each party shall select the name or names with the lowest combined numbers will be appointed as the remaining neutral arbitrator(s). In the event more than one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt name on the list has the same lowest combined score, the tie will be broken by lot. Should the Parties agree that one list of seven (7) is insufficient to obtain a demand for arbitration. Such total of three (3) neutral arbitrators with the required qualifications, an additional list of arbitrators may be affiliated requested from the Arbitration Organization. 23.3.3 No person will be eligible for appointment as an arbitrator who is an officer or interested persons employee of such parties. If there are more than two parties any of the Parties to the Dispute, all claimants, on dispute or is otherwise interested in the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA matter to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the third arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for causearbitrated.

Selection of Arbitrators. There The Ceding Company and Allianz Life shall be each name three (3) candidates to serve as an arbitrator. The Ceding Company and Allianz Life shall each choose one candidate from the other party's list and these two candidates shall serve as the first two arbitrators. If there are only two parties one or more candidates so chosen shall decline to serve as an arbitrator, the Dispute, each party which named such candidate shall add an additional candidate to its list and the other party shall select again choose one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitrationcandidate from the list. Such This process shall continue until two arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such partieshave been chosen and have accepted. If there are more than two parties to the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, The Ceding Company and all respondents, on the other hand, Allianz Life shall each select, by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a present their initial list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with (3) candidates by written notification to the Rules other party within twenty-five (each 25) working days of whom the date of the mailing of the notification initiating the arbitration. Any subsequent additions to the list which are required shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any partypresented within ten (10) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten working days from of the date the AAA provides such list naming party receives notice that a chosen candidate has declined to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitratorserve. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint then select the third arbitrator from the four (4) candidates remaining on the lists of the Ceding Company and presiding arbitrator Allianz Life within fourteen (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (1514) days of the appointment acceptance of the second arbitratortheir positions as arbitrators. If the third arbitrator has two arbitrators cannot been appointed within agree on the time limit specified hereinchoice of the third, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator this choice shall be appointed referred back to the Ceding Company and Allianz Life. The Ceding Company and Allianz Life shall take turns striking the name of one of the candidates from the remaining four (4) candidates until only one candidate remains. If the candidate so chosen shall decline to serve as the third arbitrator, the candidate whose name was stricken last shall be nominated as the third arbitrator. This process shall continue until a candidate has been chosen and has accepted. This candidate shall serve as the third arbitrator. The first turn at striking the name of a candidate shall belong to the party that is initiating the arbitration. Once chosen, the arbitrators are empowered to decide all substantive and procedural issues by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number majority of strikes, excluding strikes for causevotes.

Selection of Arbitrators. There The arbitration shall be conducted by three JAMS arbitrators. If there are only two parties , one to be appointed by the Dispute, each party shall select one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two parties to Seller; the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each selectsecond, by the vote Buyer; and the third, by the two arbitrators appointed by the Seller and the Buyer, in accordance with the following procedure. JAMS shall provide arbitrators with a background in intellectual property law. The party initiating arbitration (the "Claimant") shall appoint its arbitrator in its request for arbitration (the "Request for Arbitration"). The other party (the "Respondent") shall appoint its arbitrator within seven (7) days of a majority receipt of the claimants Request for Arbitration and shall notify the Claimant of such appointment in writing. If the Respondent fails to appoint an arbitrator within such 7-day period, JAMS shall appoint an arbitrator on its behalf in accordance with the JAMS Arbitration Rules, which arbitrator shall be deemed appointed by Respondent. Otherwise, the two arbitrators appointed by the parties shall appoint a third arbitrator within seven (7) days after the Respondent has notified Claimant of the appointment of the Respondent's arbitrator. When the arbitrators appointed by the Claimant and the Respondent have appointed a third arbitrator and the third arbitrator has accepted the appointment, the two arbitrators shall promptly notify the parties of the appointment of the third arbitrator. If the two arbitrators appointed by the parties fail or are unable so to appoint a third arbitrator or so to notify the parties within such second 7-day period, or if the parties agree to use a sole arbitrator then the appointment of the third arbitrator or the respondents, sole arbitrator as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutralmade by JAMS, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and which shall promptly notify the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an parties of such appointment. The third arbitrator shall have ten days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one act as chairman of the any three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the third arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for causepanel.

Selection of Arbitrators. There As soon as practicable after the expiration of the twenty (20) day period beginning upon the date of mailing of the initiating Member's notice of arbitration, the AAA shall compile a list of available arbitrators competent and qualified to determine the dispute as described in the notice of arbitration and the responses thereto. If the Members have elected, in accordance with Section 16.05(c), to have the dispute determined by a panel of three arbitrators, the list shall be three arbitratorscomposed of eight names and if the Members have elected to have the dispute determined by a single arbitrator, the list shall be composed of six names. If there are only two parties The AAA shall also, at the same time, by lot, rank the Members in order, and shall thereupon forthwith transmit the list simultaneously to the DisputeMembers and inform them of the order in which it has ranked them. Unless the Members shall beforehand agree to a different time or place, each party or both, they shall select one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt meet at the principal office of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two parties to the Dispute, all claimants, Company at 10:00 a.m. local time on the Business Day after the date of mailing the AAA's list of arbitrators and notice of ranking. At such time, they shall each, one handby one, and all respondents, on in accordance with the other hand, shall each select, ranking determined by the vote of AAA, strike a majority of name from the claimants list submitted by the AAA. The three or the respondentsone remaining, as the case may be, when such process of striking has been completed, shall be the arbitrators or arbitrator to arbitrate and determine the dispute. If any of the arbitrators so selected declines or for any reason fails to serve, the AAA shall forthwith furnish the Members a second list of additional available arbitrators competent and qualified to determine the dispute, such list to contain five names plus the names of as many individuals as there are vacancies to fill because of the failure to serve of previously selected arbitrators. The Members shall thereupon again, in accordance with the ranking determined by the AAA, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt by one, in turn, strike names from the list. The individuals or individual whose names or name remain on the list upon the completion of such striking shall, together with any arbitrators previously chosen in the case of a demand for arbitrationdispute to be determined by a panel of three arbitrators, be the arbitrators to arbitrate and determine the dispute. Such arbitrators may This procedure shall be affiliated repeated until one or interested persons of the claimants or the respondentsthree arbitrators, as the case may be, who are willing and able to serve have been selected. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail any of the Members at any point fails to timely select an arbitrator then participate in the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten days from the date the AAA provides such list procedure hereinabove established to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such timearbitrators, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, forthwith eliminate one of name from the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the third arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with for each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for causeMember not so participating.

Selection of Arbitrators. There shall be three (3) arbitrators. If there are only two (2) parties to the Dispute, each party shall select one arbitrator within 15 fifteen (15) days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two (2) parties to the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 fifteen (15) days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator arbitrator, then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three (3) proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten (10) days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three (3) arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten (10) days to select one of the three (3) arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 fifteen (15) days thereafter, one of the three (3) arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two (2) arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the third arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for cause.

Selection of Arbitrators. There shall be 9.3.1 The Parties involved in the arbitration will seek to agree upon a panel of three (3) neutral arbitrators as follows. Within ten (10) days after service of the written rebuttal statement, the Parties representing each side of the dispute will provide to the Parties representing the other side of the dispute a list of up to five (5) suggested arbitrators having the qualifications required by Section 9.3.2 and a summary of each such suggested arbitrator’s experience and qualifications. Within five (5) Business Days thereafter, the Parties involved in the arbitration will meet and confer by telephone or in person to seek to agree upon a panel of three (3) neutral arbitrators from the lists that have been exchanged. If such agreement is not reached as the result of such meeting, the Parties representing each side of the dispute will provide a second list of suggested arbitrators to one another and the Parties will meet and confer again within five (5) Business Days thereafter to attempt to reach agreement upon a panel of three (3) neutral arbitrators. If there such agreement on arbitrators is reached, the Parties will proceed to arbitration as further set forth in this Section 9. 9.3.2 If the Parties involved in the arbitration are only two parties not able to agree upon a complete panel of three (3) neutral arbitrators, such Parties will select the arbitrators upon which agreement has not been reached as follows. The Parties will request from the American Arbitration Association (or similar organization as the arbitrating Parties agree upon) (“Arbitration Organization”) a list of seven (7) arbitrators with names and biographical sketches and specific qualifications relating to the Disputecase to be heard. The proposed arbitrators will be persons skilled and experienced in the field that gives rise to the dispute, and no person will be eligible for appointment as an arbitrator who is an officer or employee of any of the Parties to the dispute or is otherwise interested in the matter to be arbitrated. The Parties involved in the arbitration will each party shall select advise the Arbitration Organization of its order of preference of such arbitrators by numbering from one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt (1) to seven (7) each name on the list (with one (1) being the most preferred arbitrator) and submitting the numbered lists in writing to the Arbitration Organization. Depending upon the number of arbitrators to be selected, the name or names with the lowest combined numbers will be appointed as the remaining neutral arbitrator(s). In the event more than one name on the list has the same lowest combined score, the tie will be broken by lot. Should the Parties agree that one list of seven (7) is insufficient to obtain a demand for arbitration. Such total of three (3) neutral arbitrators with the required qualifications, an additional list of arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two parties to the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten days requested from the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the third arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for causeArbitration Organization.

Selection of Arbitrators. There shall be The arbitration panel will consist of three ------------------------- arbitrators. If there are only two parties to the Dispute, each party shall select one Each Party will name an arbitrator within 15 ten (10) days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two parties to the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, by the vote of a majority delivery of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitratorDemand. The two arbitrators so named by the Parties may have prior relationships with the naming Party, which in a judicial setting would be considered a conflict of interest. The third arbitrator, selected by the first two, should be a neutral participant, with no prior working relationship with either Party. If the two arbitrators are unable to select a third arbitrator within ten (10) days, a third neutral arbitrator will be appointed by the AAA from the panel of commercial arbitrators of any of the AAA Large and Complex Resolution Programs. If a vacancy in the arbitration panel occurs after the hearings have commenced, the remaining arbitrator or arbitrators may not continue with the hearing and determination of the controversy, unless (i) the Parties agree otherwise, (ii) if the vacating arbitrator was appointed by AOL, then SmartAge shall jointly appoint have the third option to continue with the hearing (provided, however, that if the vacancy is caused by the death or other physical or mental incapacity of the arbitrator appointed by AOL, or by a change in employment of the arbitrator appointed by AOL (e.g., if the arbitrator is terminated or transferred by his or her employer), then only subsection (i) of this sentence shall apply), or (iii) if the vacating arbitrator was appointed by SmartAge, then AOL shall have the option to continue with the hearing (provided, however, that if the vacancy is caused by the death or mental incapacity of the arbitrator appointed by SmartAge, or by a change in employment of the arbitrator appointed by SmartAge (e.g., if the arbitrator is terminated or transferred by his or her employer), then only subsection (i) of this sentence shall apply). In the event that the Parties agree to continue with the hearing and presiding arbitrator (who determination of the controversy, or if either AOL or SmartAge exercises its option to continue as provided for in the previous sentence, then the vacated seat shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) filled in the same manner as the vacating arbitrator's predecessor was selected within fifteen (15) business days of following the appointment of the second arbitratorelection to continue. If the third arbitrator has hearing is not been appointed within the time limit specified hereincontinued, then the AAA a new panel shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance be selected (either with the Rules, remaining or new arbitrators) and the arbitrator a new hearing shall be appointed by commenced in the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for causemanner set forth herein.

Selection of Arbitrators. There shall be ‌ 23.3.1 The Parties involved in the arbitration will seek to agree upon a panel of three (3) neutral arbitrators as follows. Within ten (10) days after service of the written rebuttal statement, the Parties representing each side of the dispute will provide to the Parties representing the other side of the dispute a list of up to five (5) suggested arbitrators having the qualifications required by Section 23.3.2 and a summary of each such suggested arbitrator’s experience and qualifications. Within five (5) Business Days thereafter, the Parties involved in the arbitration will meet and confer by telephone or in person to seek to agree upon a panel of three (3) neutral arbitrators from the lists that have been exchanged. If such agreement is not reached as the result of such meeting, the Parties representing each side of the dispute will provide a second list of suggested arbitrators to one another, and the Parties will meet and confer again within five (5) Business Days thereafter to attempt to reach agreement upon a panel of three (3) neutral arbitrators. If there such agreement on arbitrators is reached, the Parties will proceed to arbitration as further set forth in this Section 23. 23.3.2 If the Parties involved in the arbitration are only two parties not able to agree upon a complete panel of three (3) neutral arbitrators, such Parties will select the arbitrators upon which agreement has not been reached as follows. The Parties will request from the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) (or similar organization as the arbitrating Parties agree upon) (“Arbitration Organization”) a list of seven (7) arbitrators with names and biographical sketches and specific qualifications relating to the Disputecase to be heard. The proposed arbitrators must be retired judges or other attorneys with experience in complex business disputes. The Parties involved in the arbitration will each advise the Arbitration Organization of its order of preference of such arbitrators by numbering from one (1) to seven (7) each name on the list (with one (1) being the most preferred arbitrator) and submitting the numbered lists in writing to the Arbitration Organization. Depending upon the number of arbitrators to be selected, each party shall select the name or names with the lowest combined numbers will be appointed as the remaining neutral arbitrator(s). In the event more than one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt name on the list has the same lowest combined score, the tie will be broken by lot. Should the Parties agree that one list of seven (7) is insufficient to obtain a demand for arbitration. Such total of three (3) neutral arbitrators with the required qualifications, an additional list of arbitrators may be affiliated requested from the Arbitration Organization. 23.3.3 No person will be eligible for appointment as an arbitrator who is an officer or interested persons employee of such parties. If there are more than two parties any of the Parties to the Dispute, all claimants, on dispute or is otherwise interested in the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA matter to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the third arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for causearbitrated.

Selection of Arbitrators. There shall be ‌ 9.3.1 The Parties involved in the arbitration will seek to agree upon a panel of three (3) neutral arbitrators as follows. Within ten (10) days after service of the written rebuttal statement, the Parties representing each side of the dispute will provide to the Parties representing the other side of the dispute a list of up to five (5) suggested arbitrators having the qualifications required by Section 9.3.2 and a summary of each such suggested arbitrator’s experience and qualifications. Within five (5) Business Days thereafter, the Parties involved in the arbitration will meet and confer by telephone or in person to seek to agree upon a panel of three (3) neutral arbitrators from the lists that have been exchanged. If such agreement is not reached as the result of such meeting, the Parties representing each side of the dispute will provide a second list of suggested arbitrators to one another and the Parties will meet and confer again within five (5) Business Days thereafter to attempt to reach agreement upon a panel of three (3) neutral arbitrators. If there such agreement on arbitrators is reached, the Parties will proceed to arbitration as further set forth in this Section 9. 9.3.2 If the Parties involved in the arbitration are only two parties not able to agree upon a complete panel of three (3) neutral arbitrators, such Parties will select the arbitrators upon which agreement has not been reached as follows. The Parties will request from the American Arbitration Association (or similar organization as the arbitrating Parties agree upon) (“Arbitration Organization”) a list of seven (7) arbitrators with names and biographical sketches and specific qualifications relating to the Disputecase to be heard. The proposed arbitrators will be persons skilled and experienced in the field that gives rise to the dispute, and no person will be eligible for appointment as an arbitrator who is an officer or employee of any of the Parties to the dispute or is otherwise interested in the matter to be arbitrated. The Parties involved in the arbitration will each party shall select advise the Arbitration Organization of its order of preference of such arbitrators by numbering from one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt (1) to seven (7) each name on the list (with one (1) being the most preferred arbitrator) and submitting the numbered lists in writing to the Arbitration Organization. Depending upon the number of arbitrators to be selected, the name or names with the lowest combined numbers will be appointed as the remaining neutral arbitrator(s). In the event more than one name on the list has the same lowest combined score, the tie will be broken by lot. Should the Parties agree that one list of seven (7) is insufficient to obtain a demand for arbitration. Such total of three (3) neutral arbitrators with the required qualifications, an additional list of arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two parties to the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten days requested from the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the third arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for causeArbitration Organization.

Selection of Arbitrators. There (a) The arbitration hearing shall be before a panel of three arbitrators, each of whom must be (i) a present or former officer of a life insurance or reinsurance company and/or (ii) an officer and principal of a registered broker-dealer. The panel must contain at least one representative from each of (i) and (ii). An arbitrator may not be a present or former, director, officer, employee, attorney, or consultant of AGL, AGDI, and DISTRIBUTOR or any affiliate thereof. (b) Claimant and Respondent shall each name five (5) candidates to serve as an arbitrator. Claimant and Respondent shall each choose one candidate from the other Party's list, and these two candidates shall serve as the first two arbitrators. Claimant and Respondent shall each present their initial lists of five (5) candidates by written notification to the other Party within 25 days of the date of the mailing of the notification initiating the arbitration. Any subsequent additions to the list that are required shall be presented within 10 days of the date the naming Party receives notice that a candidate that has been chosen declines to serve. (c) The two arbitrators shall then select the third arbitrator from the eight (8) candidates remaining on the lists of the Claimant and Respondent within 14 days of the acceptance of their positions as arbitrators. If there are only the two parties arbitrators cannot agree on the choice of a third, then this choice shall be referred back to the DisputeParties. Claimant and Respondent shall take turns striking the name of one of the remaining candidates from the initial (8) candidates until only one candidate remains. If the candidate so chosen shall decline to serve as the third arbitrator, each party the candidate whose name was stricken last shall select one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt be nominated as the third arbitrator. This process shall continue until a candidate has been chosen and accepted. This candidate shall serve as the third arbitrator. The first turn at striking the name of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two parties candidate shall belong to the DisputeRespondent. Once chosen, the arbitrators are empowered to decide all claimants, on the one hand, substantive and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, procedural issues by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the third arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for causevotes.

Selection of Arbitrators. There (a) The arbitration hearing shall be before a panel of three arbitrators, each of whom must be (i) a present or former officer of a life insurance or reinsurance company and/or (ii) an officer and principal of a registered broker- dealer. The panel must contain at least one representative from each of (i) and (ii). An arbitrator may not be a present or former affiliate, director, officer, employee, attorney, or consultant of AGL, AGSI, and DISTRIBUTOR (or any Associated Agency or Sales Person thereof). (b) Claimant and Respondent shall each name five (5) candidates to serve as an arbitrator. Claimant and Respondent shall each choose one candidate from the other Party's list, and these two candidates shall serve as the first two arbitrators. Claimant and Respondent shall each present their initial lists of five (5) candidates by written notification to the other Party within 25 days of the date of the mailing of the notification initiating the arbitration. Any subsequent additions to the list that are required shall be presented within 10 days of the date the naming Party receives notice that a candidate that has been chosen declines to serve. (c) The two arbitrators shall then select the third arbitrator from the eight (8) candidates remaining on the lists of the Claimant and Respondent within 14 days of the acceptance of their positions as arbitrators. If there are only the two parties arbitrators cannot agree on the choice of a third, then this choice shall be referred back to the DisputeParties. Claimant and Respondent shall take turns striking the name of one of the remaining candidates from the initial (8) candidates until only one candidate remains. If the candidate so chosen shall decline to serve as the third arbitrator, each party the candidate whose name was stricken last shall select one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt be nominated as the third arbitrator. This process shall continue until a candidate has been chosen and accepted. This candidate shall serve as the third arbitrator. The first turn at striking the name of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two parties candidate shall belong to the DisputeRespondent. Once chosen, the arbitrators are empowered to decide all claimants, on the one hand, substantive and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, procedural issues by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the third arbitrator has not been appointed within the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for causevotes.

Selection of Arbitrators. There In the event the Agreement Dispute remains unresolved at the end of such 30-day period, (i) for Agreement Disputes with an amount in controversy of less than $5 million, exclusive of interest or attorneys’ fees, the Agreement Dispute shall be heard and determined by one (1) arbitrator; otherwise, the Agreement Dispute shall be heard and determined by three (3) arbitrators. If For disputes to be determined by one arbitrator, the Party asserting such dispute shall, within 5 days after such 30-day period, deliver in writing (by mail, e-mail, facsimile at the numbers identified in Section 11.6, hand-delivery or other confirmed delivery method) to the other Party the identity of its proposed neutral arbitrator who shall be qualified by education and experience to resolve the particular Agreement Dispute and available to resolve the dispute within the time frame described herein, and the other Party shall have 5 days after receipt of the asserting Party’s arbitrator nomination to accept or reject the proposed arbitrator in writing. In the event the other Party has not within such 5-day period delivered to the asserting Party in writing its rejection of the asserting Party’s proposed arbitrator, the asserting Party’s proposed arbitrator shall be deemed accepted. In the event the other Party timely rejects the asserting Party’s proposed arbitrator, the Parties shall within 5 days after such rejection jointly request that the American Arbitration Association (AAA) appoint an arbitrator who is both qualified by education and experience and available to resolve the particular Agreement Dispute within the timeframe described herein. In the event that three arbitrators shall hear the Agreement Dispute, and if there are only two parties Parties to the Disputearbitration, each party Party shall select one appoint its arbitrator within 15 twenty (20) days after of receipt by respondent of a copy of the demand for arbitration. Such The two party-appointed arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two parties to the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten twenty (20) days from the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the arbitrator to agree on a third arbitrator has who shall chair the arbitral tribunal. Any arbitrator not been timely appointed within by the time limit specified herein, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator Parties shall be appointed by the AAA AAA, and in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking any such procedure, with each party having shall be given a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes for cause. If any appointed arbitrator declines, resigns, becomes incapacitated, or otherwise refuses or fails to serve or to continue to serve as an arbitrator, the Party or arbitrators entitled to appoint such arbitrator shall promptly appoint a successor. In the event that an arbitrator is objected to, AAA shall decide whether such objection is valid and whether the challenged arbitrator shall be removed. Any controversy concerning the jurisdiction of the arbitrator(s), whether an Agreement Dispute is arbitrable, whether arbitration has been waived, whether an assignee of this Agreement is bound to arbitrate, or as to the interpretation of enforceability of this ARTICLE IX shall be determined by the arbitrator(s).

Selection of Arbitrators. There The Ceding Company and Allianz Life shall be each name three (3) candidates to serve as an arbitrator. The Ceding Company and Allianz Life shall each choose one candidate from the other party's list and these two candidates shall serve as the first two arbitrators. If there are only one or more candidates so chosen shall decline to serve as an arbitrator, the party that named such candidate shall add an additional candidate to its list and the other party shall again choose one candidate from the list. This process shall continue until two parties arbitrators have been chosen and have accepted. The Ceding Company and Allianz Life shall each present their initial lists of three (3) candidates by written notification to the Dispute, each other party shall select one arbitrator within 15 twenty-five (25) working days after receipt of a demand for the date of the mailing of the notification initiating the arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two parties Any subsequent additions to the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules (each of whom which are required shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any partypresented within ten (10) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an arbitrator shall have ten working days from of the date the AAA provides such list naming party receives notice that a chosen candidate has declined to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA. If such party (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitratorserve. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint then select the third arbitrator from the four (4) candidates remaining on the lists of the Ceding Company and presiding arbitrator Allianz Life within fourteen (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (1514) days of the appointment acceptance of the second arbitratortheir positions as arbitrators. If the third arbitrator has two arbitrators cannot been appointed within agree on the time limit specified hereinchoice of the third, then the AAA shall provide a list of proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules, and the arbitrator this choice shall be appointed referred back to the Ceding Company and Allianz Life. The Ceding Company and Allianz Life shall take turns striking the name of one of the candidates from the remaining four (4) candidates until only one candidate remains. If the candidate so chosen shall decline to serve as the third arbitrator, the candidate whose name was stricken last shall be nominated as the third arbitrator. This process shall continue until a candidate has been chosen and has accepted. This candidate shall serve as the third arbitrator. The first turn at striking the name of a candidate shall belong to the party that is initiating the arbitration. Once chosen, the arbitrators are empowered to decide all substantive and procedural issues by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number majority of strikes, excluding strikes for causevotes.

Selection of Arbitrators. There Each dispute submitted by a Party to arbitration shall be heard by a sole arbitrator or an arbitration panel composed of Number of GC Clause Amendments of, and Supplements to, Clauses in the General Conditions of Contract three arbitrators. If there are only two parties to the Dispute, each party shall select one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of such parties. If there are more than two parties to the Dispute, all claimants, on the one hand, and all respondents, on the other hand, shall each select, by the vote of a majority of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be, one arbitrator within 15 days after receipt of a demand for arbitration. Such arbitrators may be affiliated or interested persons of the claimants or the respondents, as the case may be. If either a claimant (or all claimants) or a respondent (or all respondents) fail to timely select an arbitrator then the party (or parties) who has selected an arbitrator may request the AAA to provide a list of three proposed arbitrators in accordance with the Rules following provisions: (each a) Where the Parties agree that the dispute concerns a technical matter, they may agree to appoint a sole arbitrator or, failing agreement on the identity of whom such sole arbitrator within thirty (30) days after receipt by the other Party of the proposal of a name for such an appointment by the Party who initiated the proceedings, either Party may apply to the Badan Arbitrase Nasional Indonesia (BANI) for a list of not fewer than five nominees and, on receipt of such list, the Parties shall alternately strike names there from, and the last remaining nominee on the list shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) and the party (or parties) that failed to timely appoint an sole arbitrator shall have ten days from for the date the AAA provides such list to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAAmatter in dispute. If such party the last remaining nominee has not been determined in this manner within sixty (or parties) fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the party (or parties) who have appointed the first arbitrator shall then have ten days to select one of the three arbitrators proposed by AAA to be the second arbitrator; and, if he/they should fail to select such arbitrator by such time, the AAA shall select, within 15 days thereafter, one of the three arbitrators it had proposed as the second arbitrator. The two arbitrators so appointed shall jointly appoint the third and presiding arbitrator (who shall be neutral, impartial and unaffiliated with any party) within fifteen (1560) days of the appointment date of the second list, the Badan Arbitrase Nasional Indonesia (BANI) shall appoint, upon the request of either Party and from such list or otherwise, a sole arbitrator for the matter in dispute. (b) Where the Parties do not agree that the dispute concerns a technical matter, the Employer and the Service Provider shall each appoint one arbitrator, and these two arbitrators shall jointly appoint a third arbitrator, who shall chair the arbitration panel. If the arbitrators named by the Parties do not succeed in appointing a third arbitrator within thirty (30) days after the latter of the two arbitrators named by the Parties has not been appointed, the third arbitrator shall, at the request of either Party, be appointed by the Badan Arbitrase Nasional Indonesia (BANI) (c) If, in a dispute subject to Clause SC 8.2 1.(b), one Party fails to appoint its arbitrator within thirty (30) days after the time limit specified hereinother Party has appointed its arbitrator, then the AAA shall provide Party which has named an arbitrator may apply to the Badan Arbitrase Nasional Indonesia (BANI) to appoint a list of proposed arbitrators sole arbitrator for the matter in accordance with the Rulesdispute, and the arbitrator appointed pursuant to such application shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with a listing, striking and ranking procedure, with each party having a limited number of strikes, excluding strikes sole arbitrator for causethat dispute.