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Universal Life Insurance Company
PO Box 2145 San Juan Puerto Rico 00922-2145
T: (787) 706-7337 F: (787) 625-7300 www.miuniversalpr.com
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE AGREEMENT
This agreement is entered by and between Universal Life Insurance Company
(hereinafter the Company) and ____________________________________ (hereinafter the
Authorized Representative) and in consideration of the mutual promises, terms and conditions
set forth herein below, the parties agree as follows:
I. Authority of authorized representative:
___________________________________ is hereby designated as a limited non
exclusive authorized representative of the Company, as defined by and subject to the
provisions of chapter 9th of the insurance code of Puerto Rico, and as an independent
contractor, subject to all the requirements imposed by applicable federal and state law, the
terms of this agreement, the underwriting guides and rules of the company, and the
commissions schedule attached to and forming part of this contract, shall and/or may perform
as follows:
1. Shall solicit, receive and transmit to the company proposals for insurance contracts,
excluding fidelity and surety bonds, in accordance with the underwriting guides,
schedule and rules of the company and for which a commission is specified in the
attached schedule, both which may be from time to time changed by the company at its
sole discretion.
2. Shall provide to all insured’s, in conformance with the provisions of article 9.022 of
the Insurance Code of Puerto Rico, orientation in regard to the coverage afforded
under the insurance policies.
3. Shall collect premiums in strict compliance with rule xxix issued by the insurance
commissioners’ office. The authorized representative agrees to refund/return
commissions on policy cancellations or reductions in policy premiums collected.
4. Exercise his/her authority in compliance with all applicable labor and employment law,
personally or through his/her authorized employees
5. May represent, provide services and conduct business with other companies.
6. Shall exercise exclusive and independent control and discretion of his time and the
conduct of his business. Nothing contained in this agreement shall be construed to
create an employer-employee relationship between the authorized representative and
the Company.
The authorized representative does not have the authority and affirms that will not
perform, among others, the following acts on behalf of the company:
a. make, alter or discharge contracts;
b. incurs any indebtedness or liability;
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c. waives forfeitures;
d. extend the time for payment of any premium;
e. withholds any of the Company monies or property;
f. rebate premiums;
g. open bank accounts in our name;
h. endorses or deposit checks made payable to the Company.
i. any act prohibited by law
j. any act not expressly authorized in this contract / agreement
Section II. Ownership of expirations:
In the event of termination of this agreement, the authorized representative having
promptly accounted for and paid over premiums for which he may be liable, the
authorized representative's records, use and control of expirations shall remain the
property of the authorized representative and be left in his/her undisputed possession.
Section III. Changes in contract/agreement
The agent and the company each agree that all changes or amendments to the
agreement hall be executed in writing.
Section IV. Authorized representative's compensation:
The commission rates for a particular line or class of business, as specified in the
company's commission schedule with the authorized representative may be changed by
the company.
Section V. Contract duration and Termination of agreement
Either party to this agreement may, at its option, terminate this agreement with a prior
written notification of thirty (30) days.
Notwithstanding the aforementioned, the company may, immediately and without written
notification terminate this agreement before its expiration date, among other, for one or
more of the following reasons:
1. violation of the underwriting guides and rules of the company or any of the terms
of this agreement,
2. failure to pay accounts as agreed,
3. plead guilty, nolo contendere, or been convicted of a felony, including but not
limited to crimes involving dishonesty, breach of trust or a violation of any federal
or state law.
4. revocation of authorized representative's license,
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Section VI. Change of ownership and/or control:
This contract is only transferable at the discretion of the company and with its prior written
consent.
Section VII. Hold harmless agreement:
The authorized representative agrees to the fullest extent, to defend and hold the
company harmless for its failure to comply with the terms of this contract, all applicable
federal and state laws and regulations and specifically the insurance code of Puerto Rico,
its rules, normative and circular letters.
Section VIII. Applicable law and arbitration:
This agreement will be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
In the event of any dispute arising out of or under this agreement between the authorized
representative and the company that may not be in good faith resolved by the parties,
both agree to submit such disagreement to arbitration under the rules of the American
Arbitration Association.
Section IX. Nondisclosure of Confidential Information
Each party acknowledge that it will have access to certain confidential information of the
other party and, acknowledges that it may have access to and receive certain
information in relation to and including, but not limited to, marketing philosophy and
objectives, competitive advantages and disadvantages, the types of services provided to
insured’s, financial results, response results, technological developments, names,
addresses, telephone numbers and account numbers of customers and potential
customers, computer magnetic tapes, written or oral, technical, scientific management
and or marketing information and a variety of other related information and materials.
The receiving party agrees that all such information and materials considered
“Confidential Informationobtained by the other party its directors, officers, employees,
consultants and any third parties with whom it contracts, is, and shall be considered,
confidential and proprietary of the providing party.
The receiving party agrees that it shall:
(a) protect and preserve the confidential and proprietary nature of All Confidential
Information;
(b) not disclose, give, sell or otherwise transfer or make available, directly or
indirectly, any confidential Information to any third party for any purpose;
(c) not use the Confidential Information, except as expressly provided in this
Agreement;
(d) limit the dissemination of the Confidential Information within its own organization
to individuals whose duties justify the need to know the Confidential Information,
and only with a clear understanding by such individual of their obligation to
maintain the confidential and proprietary nature of the Confidential Information
and to restrict its use solely to the purpose specified herein;
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(e) not make any records or copies of the Confidential Information, except as
required by this Agreement, and return al Confidential Information and any
copies thereof (in whatever form) immediately upon request.
(f) notify immediately of any loss or misplacement of records or copies of
Confidential Information; and
(g) Comply with any other security procedures reasonably established by the parties
with respect to the Confidential Information.
Each party shall ensure and guarantee compliance with the terms of this Agreement by its
directors, officers, employees, consultants and any third parties with which it contracts.
Each party agrees to protect the confidentiality of each party's customer information
Signed and effective at San Juan, Puerto Rico, this day ____ of ____________ , ____.
by______________________________ by__________________________
JOSE BENITEZ ULMER AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
PRESIDENT
Universal Life Insurance Representative
address: address:
PO Box 2145, San Juan PR 00922-2145 ______________________________
telephone: telephone:
(787) 706-7337 ______________________________
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ATTACHMENT A - COMMISSION SCHEDULE
UNIVERSAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
TABLE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ’S COMMISSIONS
(100% COMMISSION TO AGENCY )
As specified in this Table of Commissions, you will be paid the applicable commission that
applies to policies issued by the Company according to the insurance applications solicited and
sold by you in person and of which the payment of premiums are received by the Company.
On insurance policies issued by the Company in conformity with insurance applications solicited
and sold by your, and for which the premium payments have been received by the Company.
INSURANCE GROUP
Group Life Insurance, Disability Insurance (LTD, STD, SINOT)
INDIVIDUAL INSURANCE
Level Term 10-20-30-30ROP
Level Term Quick Term 10-20-30
Funeral Expenses
INVESTMENTS PRODUCTS
Fixed Annuity IRAS, and BONUS
Equity Index Annuity Universal (EIA 5 YR and Universal EIA 10 YR
Annual asset trail payments are payable quarterly after the 13th month of the contract
Chargebacks: For a surrender or lapse in the first twelve months after contract, policy issue,
commissions will be charged back 100%. In the event of surrender in any subsequent year no
amount will be charged back. The obligation to pay Universal Life Insurance Company any
amounts charged back survives the termination or expiration of the Appointment Agreement or
any other agreement.
Forfeiture of First Year Policies. Every first year policy forfeited after its issue date will have a
charge against the Authorized Representative in a sum equivalent to the paid and unearned
Commissions or Overriding Commissions.
CESSATION: In case of termination of this Contract for a Just Cause, as defined below, all first
year and renewal commissions will cease immediately.
a. A Just Cause to terminate this Contract will be considered as such, if it is the
perpetration of any of the following acts by You or any of your representatives or
assistants: a retention, rebate or embezzlement of funds belonging to the Company, the
violation of any of the dispositions of this Contract, the commission of a fraud or the
violation of any law or regulations of any state regulatory agency in which the Company
is established or authorized to carry on insurance business on the date of such violation;
and the dishonesty or misconduct due to which the reputation of the Company is or may
be impaired.
If the Contract is terminated for any other reason that is not included above, the
commissions herein specified will be paid, as accumulated to you, or your executor,
administrator or assignee.
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b. Upon termination of this Contract for any reason except for Just Cause, as defined
above, and independently of the amount of annual premiums in effect, all first year and
renewal commissions will be payable as earned on the basis of the percentage to which
You are entitled in conformity with the term of duration of the Contract: after three (3)
years from the date of this Contract, fifty percent (50%); after four (4) years, seventy five
percent (75%), and after five (5) years, one hundred percent (100%). However,
notwithstanding the above specifications, in no case will renewal commissions be paid
on policies that have been in effect from the issue date by the Company after their tenth
anniversary of premium payment, and in no case will renewal commissions be paid if the
total sum of the renewal commissions earned by You during the calendar year is less
than two hundred dollars ($200.00).
c. If this Contract is terminated because of Your death, the commissions and over riding
commissions pending payment will be paid to your estate or administrator, in conformity
with the ceding dispositions described in Section CESSATION B above, or under any
amendment or supplement to this Contract which modifies the provisions of Section
CESSATION B
d. All commissions and overriding commissions generated during the period of three years
previous to what is stipulated in Section: CESSATION: b of this Contract will be
retained by the Company in case you decide to cancel this agreement.
__________________ __ _______________________
Representative Agent Signature
____JOSE BENITEZ ULMER, ________________________ _____________________
by the Company Signature
UNIVERSAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY - LICENSING SERVICES AGENT DATA SHEET LIFE
ALL INFORMATION IS REQUIRED UNLESS NOTED AS "OPTIONAL: (Please print or type)
Full Name: ______________________________________________________ Date of Birth: _______________
EXACTLY AS SHOWN ON LICENSE
State(s) to be Appointed in: __ License Number: ___________________ NPN: _____________________
Social Security Number:_____________________ NASD U-4 CRD number:_____ NASD Series Licenses: _______
If applicable If applicable
Postal Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
P O BOX
Resident Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
STREET ADDRESS
Telephone:(____)_____________________ Fax:(__)__________ E-mail ____________________________________
Business address_________________________Telephone:(___)____________E-mail ________________________
As we expand our means of communication, what is your single preference for receiving correspondence? Mail Fax E-mail
Broker/Dealer/General Agent- Name: PHP AGENCY PUERTO RICO, LLC Commission 100% to general agent
name and signature person authorized :_________________________________
MUST BE COMPLETED BY AGENT:(Please attach a detailed letter of explanation for any "Yes" answer to the following
questions)
Have you ever been convicted of, pled no contest to, or are currently under indictment for any criminal felony or
Misdemean or excluding minor traffic violations? Yes No
Have you filed a bankruptcy petition, been declared bankrupt or insolvent within the past ten years? Yes No
Are you currently indebted to any insurance company or do you now have or have you ever had any unsatisfied
judgments, liens, or garnishments against you? Yes No
Have you ever had an appointment canceled by an insurance company for reasons other than lack of production? Yes No
Have you ever been suspended, disqualified or disciplined by any state, federal or self-regulatory agency? Yes No
I, , hereby authorize Universal Life and its agents to make an independent investigation of my background, references, character, past
employment, education, criminal or police records, including those mandated by both public and private organizations and all public
records for the purpose of confirming the information contained on my application and/or obtaining other information which may be
material to my qualifications for appointment.
I release Universal Life and/or its agents and any person or entity, which provides information pursuant to this authorization, from any
and all liabilities, claims or lawsuits in regard to the information obtained from any and all of the above referenced sources used.
I affirm that all of the information provided on the foregoing statement is true, accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. Should
any of the information change, I will promptly notify Universal Life in writing.
REQUIRE DOCUMENTS:
_____Copy of the Insurance Commissioner license for the representative authorized.
_____Standards of Compliance: ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (Required evidence) and - RULE 93 FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION
AGAINST SENIORS.
I received the Rule 93 Financial Exploitation Against Seniors, the elderly and people with disabilities.
Representative Authorized signature _____________________________ date_______________
MAILING ADDRESS UNIVERSAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, PO BOX 2145, SAN JUAN, PR 00922-2145 rev. 10/2015
FOR USE UNIVERSAL LIFE INSURANCE
Number: Effective: Agency Name:
_____________________ _____________________ __________________________________
Universal Life Insurance
Company
recognizes the importance
of protecting the adults, the elderly’s
and adults with disabilities from this
type of exploitation and be alert to
indicators of vulnerability and new
forms of financial exploitation.
Universal Life has established a
protocol for the prevention and
detection of cases of exploitation for
the benefit of those who need it most.
Universal Life Insurance Company
33 Bolivia St. Floor 6
San Juan, PR 00917
T: (787) 706-7337
www.miuniversalpr.com
www.lastenemostodas.com
For more information about this
topics you can contact:::
Departamento de la Familia
Tel: 787-294-4900
Departamento Procurador
de Personas de Edad Avanzada
y Adultos con Impedimentos
Tel: 787-749-1333
Policía de P.R
/ Puerto Rico Police
Tel: 787-343- 2020
Financial
Exploitation
OF ADULTS, ELDERLYS
AND ADULT WITH
DISABILITIES
Financial
Explotaition
OF ADULTS, ELDERLYS,
AND ADULTS WITH
DISSABILITIES
The Financial Exploitation is defined as the
misuse of the funds, property or resources of
a person with disabilities or elderly, by another
individual, including, but not limited to fraud,
false claims, and misappropriation of funds,
conspiracy, falsifying documents, coercion,
transfer property or denial of access to
property.
In several cases, the exploiter (a) is a member
of the family, a friend or somebody that you
know. The elderly person may also be victim
of care providers or other Trustees of trust
such as lawyers, accountants or financial
advisors.
¿HOW YOU CAN
IDENTIFY SUSPICIOUS
BEHAVIOR?
Whenever you interact with people of
advanced age or an adult with disability, we
must be alert and observe the behavior of the
person and his companion, if that’s the case.
Among the actions or behaviors that can be
identified as Suspicious Behavior or signals,
which can be identified as dangerous should
be considered.
A. Person of advanced age or adult with
disability that looks abandoned or
sloppy like is not receiving proper care.
B. Person of advanced age or adult with
disability visits a facility accompanied
and that companion ignore the life and
health conditions of this person.
C. Person of advanced age or adult with
disability doesnt remember that he/she
applied for insurance, or doesn’t
remember details of the policy, and
shows confusion regarding the policy.
D. Person of advanced age or adult with
disability appears to be fearful of being
evicted or detained in an institution if he
doesn’t name as a beneficiary his/her
guardian, representative or any person
who is responsible for your care.
E.
There is more than one person or
family that is requesting guidance,
insistently, on the benefits of insurance
to the person of advanced age or adult
with disability, without his/her consent.
F. There is more than one person or
family claiming to have guardianship
over the elderly or the adult with
disabilities and their goods.
G. The person who alleges having
custody or have been designated as an
authorized contact person, refuse to
show evidence of their authority or the
evidence that shows it is contradictory
and does not even seem legitimate.
IDENTIFICATION OF SUSPICIOUS
ACTIVITIES OF INSURANCE
BUSINESS
Between the insurance business activities
you can found:
A. Suspicious signatures on documents
related to policies.
B. The person of advanced age or adult
with disability manifests or looks like
doesn’t have knowledge of transactions,
claims, applications for insurance,
among other matters related to the
insurance business. .
C. Anyone requesting a change in the
residential or postal address that was
previously reported by the advanced age
person or adult with disability, without
the authorization of these.
D. Any person make consistent requests of
information regarding benefits and
beneficiaries that are assigned to the
policies, also ask for an application to
change beneficiaries.
E. Any person that is making consistent
requests of information regarding
benefits and beneficiaries that are
assigned to the policies, also ask for an
application to change beneficiaries.
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Universal Life Insurance Company
PO Box 2145 San Juan Puerto Rico 00922-2145
T: (787) 706-7337 F: (787) 793-1999 www.universalpr.com
RECEIPT DOCUMENT
I (last name and first name ) _________________________ representative of Universal Life
Insurance, confirm that I received today the brochure of financial exploit of older people,
elderly people and adults with disability, according to rule 93 issued by the
Commissioner of insurance of PR.
_____________________________________ _________________________
Signature date