Third-Party Claims Administrator Clause Samples

The Third-Party Claims Administrator clause designates an independent entity to manage and process claims on behalf of the parties involved in an agreement. Typically, this administrator is responsible for receiving, investigating, and resolving claims, such as insurance or warranty claims, without direct involvement from the contracting parties. By appointing a neutral third party, the clause ensures impartial handling of claims, streamlines the claims process, and reduces potential conflicts of interest between the parties.
Third-Party Claims Administrator. The Claims Administrator shall be responsible for all matters relating to the administration of this Settlement, as set forth herein. Those responsibilities include, but are not limited to, giving notice, obtaining new addresses for returned mail, setting up and maintaining the Settlement Website and toll-free telephone number, fielding inquiries about the Settlement, processing claims, acting as a liaison between Settlement Class Members and the Parties regarding claims information, approving claims, rejecting any Claim Form where there is evidence of fraud or noncompliance, directing the mailing of Cash Awards to Settlement Class Members, and any other tasks reasonably required to effectuate the foregoing. The Claims Administrator will provide monthly updates on the claims status to counsel for all Parties.
Third-Party Claims Administrator. The Claims Administrator will be responsible for all matters relating to the administration of this Settlement, as set forth herein. Those responsibilities include, but are not limited to, giving notice, obtaining new addresses for returned email and mail, setting up and maintaining the Settlement Website and toll-free telephone number, fielding inquiries about the Settlement, processing claims, acting as a liaison between Settlement Class Members and the Parties regarding claims information, approving claims, rejecting any Claim Form where there is evidence of fraud (as determined by the Claims Administrator under policies and procedures developed by the Claims Administrator and approved by the Parties), directing the mailing of Cash Awards to Settlement Class Members, and any other tasks reasonably required to effectuate the foregoing. The Claims Administrator will provide monthly updates on the claims status to counsel for all Parties.
Third-Party Claims Administrator. The Claims Administrator shall be responsible for all matters relating to the administration of this settlement, as set forth herein. Those responsibilities include, but are not limited to, giving notice, setting up and maintaining the Settlement Website and toll-free telephone number, fielding inquiries about the settlement, processing claims, acting as a liaison between Class Members and the Parties regarding claims information, and any other tasks reasonably required to effectuate the foregoing. The Claims Administrator will provide monthly updates on the claims status to counsel for all Parties.
Third-Party Claims Administrator. 8.1 The costs and expenses related to claims administration shall be paid exclusively from the Settlement Fund. Because the costs and expenses of claims administration will affect each Class Member’s pro rata share of the Settlement Fund, the costs and expenses of claims administration shall be overseen by Class Counsel. Defendant’s counsel may also oversee the claims administration process as they deem necessary. The Parties will use good faith efforts to minimize the costs of claims administration. 8.2 Claims administration shall be conducted by a third party administrator, P&N (the “Claims Administrator”), which is located at ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇. The Claims Administrator’s telephone number is (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇. 8.3 Subject to the oversight of Class Counsel and Defendant’s counsel, the Claims Administrator shall be responsible for, among other things, the following: (a) providing notice to Settlement Class Members as set forth in Section 9, below; (b) providing settlement checks to Settlement Class Members entitled to receive a settlement check pursuant to Section 10.1, below; (c) creating and maintaining the Settlement Website as set forth in Section 9.2, below;
Third-Party Claims Administrator. 8.1 The costs and expenses related to claims administration shall be paid from the Settlement Fund. Because the costs and expenses of claims administration will affect each Class Member’s pro rata share of the Settlement Fund, the costs and expenses of claims administration shall be overseen by Class Counsel. Defendant’s counsel may also oversee the claims administration process as they deem necessary. The Parties will use good faith efforts to minimize the costs of claims administration. 8.2 Claims administration shall be conducted by a third party administrator, Simpluris. (the “Claims Administrator”), which is located at ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇. ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇. The Claims Administrator’s telephone number is (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇. 8.3 Subject to the oversight of Class Counsel and Defendant’s counsel, the Claims Administrator shall be responsible for, among other things, the following: (a) providing notice to Class Members as set forth in Section 9 below; (b) providing settlement checks to Class Members entitled to receive a settlement check pursuant to Section 10.1 below; (c) creating and maintaining the Settlement Website as set forth in Section 9.2 below; (d) maintaining a toll-free telephone number as set forth in Section 9.3 below; and (e) acting as a liaison between Class Members and the Parties regarding the settlement. In addition, at Defendant’s election, the Claims Administrator will be responsible for (f) providing the CAFA Notice referenced in Section 3.4. The Claims Administrator shall be permitted to communicate without restriction with Class Counsel and Defendant’s counsel. The Claims Administrator shall also provide a monthly status report regarding the number of claims received, the number of claims rejected, the number of claims accepted, and the number of inquiries received from potential Class Members. 8.4 All costs and expenses related to claims administration shall be paid from the Settlement Fund as invoiced by the Claims Administrator in order to do what is necessary for claims administration. The costs and expenses related to claims administration shall not exceed $55,000, except the Claims Administrator may charge an additional $1.00 per claim for expenses if claims exceeds 10,000.
Third-Party Claims Administrator. The parties agree that Sedgwick James of Mississippi, ▇▇▇. ("▇▇▇▇▇▇▇k") shall be appointed as third party claims administrator to handle Claims arising out of the Covered Obligations. The Trust shall have Sedgwick perform such administration at no cost to Continental pursuant to that certain Continuation of Service Agreement dated as of May 9, 1996 (the "Service Agreement") between the Trust and Sedgwick which rights to administration at no cost shall be assigned to Continental. The Trust agrees to transfer to Continental all files related to the Covered Obligations and to cooperate with Continental with respect to servicing of the Claims.
Third-Party Claims Administrator. (1) To assist TIG in the administration of Program Business as set forth in Section 6.1 above, the parties agree that Sedgwick James of Mississippi, ▇▇▇. ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ appointed as the third party claims administrator of the Program Business (the "Administrator") on such terms and conditions as TIG and the Administrator shall agree upon, subject to the approval of the Trust. Sedgwick James of Mississippi, ▇▇▇. ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇tinue as the Program Administrator so long as it is in compliance with (i) all applicable laws and regulations of the states in which the Program Administrator conducts operations on behalf of TIG with regard to the Program Business; and (ii) the terms of the agreement to be entered into between TIG and the Program Administrator. (2) Payment for all services rendered by the Administrator and those expenses of the Program to be paid by the Administrator shall be made in accordance with the terms of the agreement to be entered into between the Administrator and TIG.
Third-Party Claims Administrator. The Claims Administrator shall be responsible for all matters relating to the administration of this settlement, as set forth herein. Those responsibilities include, but are not limited to, giving notice, obtaining new addresses for returned mail, setting up and maintaining the settlement website and toll-free telephone number, fielding inquiries about the settlement, processing claims, acting as a liaison between Class Members and the Parties regarding claims information, approving claims, rejecting any claim form where there is evidence of fraud, directing the mailing of settlement payments to Settlement Class Members, maintaining reasonably detailed records of exclusion requests and objections, and any other tasks reasonably required to effectuate the administration of this Agreement. The Claims Administrator will provide at a minimum monthly updates on the claims status to counsel for all Parties, and will respond to the Parties’ questions about the status of the case or other related matters in a timely manner.
Third-Party Claims Administrator. 7.1 The Parties will use good faith efforts to minimize the costs of claims administration. Class Counsel will make the final determination of which claims administrator to select for Court approval. 7.2 Subject to the oversight of Class Counsel and Defendant’s counsel, the Claims Administrator shall be responsible for, among other things, the following: (a) providing notice to Class Members as set forth in Section 8 below; (b) providing settlement checks to Class Members entitled to receive a settlement check pursuant to Section 13.2 below; (c) acting as a liaison between Class Members and the Parties regarding the settlement. The Claims Administrator shall be permitted to communicate without restriction with Class Counsel and Defendant’s counsel. 7.3 Class Counsel will include all costs and expenses related to claims administration in Class Counsels Motion for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs.
Third-Party Claims Administrator. The Settlement will be administered by the Claims Administrator, who will be jointly chosen and overseen by Class Counsel and Defendants’ Counsel, subject to Court approval. The Claims Administrator’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to: (i) holding and supervising the Settlement Fund; (ii) providing notice in accordance with the Court-approved Notice Plan; (iii) obtaining Settlement Class Member contact information; (iv) obtaining new addresses for returned email and mail; (v) setting up and maintaining the Settlement Website; (vi) fielding inquiries about the Settlement; (vii) processing claims; (viii) acting as a liaison between Class Members and California Subclass Members and the Parties regarding claims information; (ix) approving claims, rejecting any invalid Claim Form, including those where there is evidence of fraud; (x) directing the payment of Cash Awards to Class Members and California Subclass Members by check and/or electronic funds transfers; and (xi) any other tasks reasonably required to effectuate the foregoing. The Claims Administrator will provide monthly updates on the status of administration, including claims, exclusions, and objections, to counsel for all Parties.