R91-118 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT - GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INC.

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� � -6- Ili ' F. Successors - This contract shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of all assigns, transferees ! and successors in interest of the parties. G. Modification - This contract represents the entire agreement between the parties and may be modified only in writing. • H. Confidentialitv of Data - All data furnished by the CLIENT, or generated as a result of services performed under this agreement, and other information designated by the CLIENT in writing, shall be treated as confidential. GB reserves the right to use statistical information or other data, so long as the CLIENT's name and/or confidential data are adequately protected. I. Status - It is understood that GB is engaged to perform services under this contract as an independent contractor and not as an agent of the CLIENT. This contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois. J. Reportinq - GB will not assume that other coverage (unknown to GB) exists for a qualified claim or loss. GB shall not be responsible for reporting to carriers on a rype of cfaim or loss not managed by GB. K. Propertv Catastrophe Charpes - Any property loss involving multiple locations as a result of natural disasters from a covered peril will be billed at time and expense at GB's prevailing hourly rate. L. Fines and Penalties - GB shall not be responsible for any fines or penalties assessed by any governmental agency because of the acts or omissions of the C�IENT, or by previous or successor claim administrators. SCHEDULE IV DEFINITIONS Discretionary Settlement Authority - GB is authorized to make payment, for loss or expense, up to this amount, as GB deems necessary. Qualified Loss or Claims - GB will investigate and adjust any loss or claim occurring within the service term, provided the loss or claim type is identified in Schedule V. Allocated Expenses - Shall be the responsibility of the CLIENT and shall include, but not be limited to: • legal fees • sub rosa investigations � professional photographs • medical examinations � medical records • extraordinary travel made at CLIENT's request • experts' rehabilitation costs • court reporters • accident reconstruction • fees for service of process • architects, contractors • pre- and post-judgment interest paid • engineers • chemists • police, fire, coroner, weather, or other such • any other similar cost, fee or expense reasonably reports chargeable to the investigation, negotiation, • property damage appraisals settlement or defense of a claim or loss which � extraordinary costs for witness statements must have the explicit prior approval of the • official documents and transcripts CLIENT Cont•lE(7/89)