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WHAT IS THE COST OF THIS INSURANCE?

LIFE INSURANCE

Premium payments are required for an insured while he or she is disabled under this plan.

The initial premium for each plan is based on the initial rate(s) shown in the Rate Information Amendment(s).

PREMIUM WAIVER

Groups 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Unum does not require premium payments for an insured employee's life coverage if he or she is under age 60 and disabled for 9 months. Proof of disability, provided at the insured employee's expense, must be filed by the insured employee and approved by Unum.

INITIAL RATE GUARANTEE AND RATE CHANGES

Refer to the Rate Information Amendment(s).

ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE

The initial premium for each plan is based on the initial rate(s) shown in the Rate Information Amendment(s).

INITIAL RATE GUARANTEE AND RATE CHANGES

Refer to the Rate Information Amendment(s).

WHEN IS PREMIUM DUE FOR THIS POLICY?

Premium Due Dates: Premium due dates are based on the Premium Due Dates shown in the Rate Information Amendment(s).

The Policyholder must send all premiums to Unum on or before their respective due date. The premium must be paid in United States dollars.

WHEN ARE INCREASES OR DECREASES IN PREMIUM DUE?

Premium increases or decreases which take effect during a policy month are adjusted and due on the next premium due date following the change. Changes will not be pro-rated daily.

If premiums are paid on other than a monthly basis, premiums for increases and decreases will result in a monthly pro-rated adjustment on the next premium due date.

Unum will only adjust premium for the current policy year and the prior policy year. In the case of fraud, premium adjustments will be made for all policy years.

WHAT INFORMATION DOES UNUM REQUIRE FROM THE POLICYHOLDER?

The Policyholder must provide Unum with the following on a regular basis:

- information about employees:
• who are eligible to become insured;
• whose amounts of coverage change; and/or
• whose coverage ends;
- occupational information and any other information that may be required to manage a claim; and
- any other information that may be reasonably required.

Policyholder records that, in Unum's opinion, have a bearing on this policy will be available for review by Unum at any reasonable time.

Clerical error or omission by Unum will not:

- prevent an employee from receiving coverage;
- affect the amount of an insured's coverage; or
- cause an employee's coverage to begin or continue when the coverage would not otherwise be effective.

WHO CAN CANCEL OR MODIFY THIS POLICY OR A PLAN UNDER THIS POLICY?

This policy or a plan under this policy can be cancelled:

- by Unum; or
- by the Policyholder.

Unum may cancel or modify this policy or a plan if:

- there is less than 100% participation of those eligible employees for a Policyholder paid plan; or
- there is less than 75% participation of those eligible employees who pay all or part of the premium for a plan; or
- the Policyholder does not promptly provide Unum with information that is reasonably required; or
- the Policyholder fails to perform any of its obligations that relate to this policy; or
- fewer than 10 employees are insured under a plan; or
- the premium is not paid in accordance with the provisions of this policy that specify whether the Policyholder, the employee, or both, pay the premiums; or
- the Policyholder does not promptly report to Unum the names of any employees who are added or deleted from the eligible group; or
- Unum determines that there is a significant change, in the size, occupation or age of the eligible group as a result of a corporate transaction such as a merger, divestiture, acquisition, sale, or reorganization of the Policyholder and/or its employees; or
- the Policyholder fails to pay any premium within the 31 day grace period.

If Unum cancels or modifies this policy or a plan, for reasons other than the Policyholder's failure to pay premium, a written notice will be delivered to the Policyholder at least 60 days prior to the cancellation date or modification date. The Policyholder may cancel this policy or plan if the modifications are unacceptable.

If any portion of the premium is not paid during the grace period, Unum will either cancel or modify this policy or a plan automatically at the end of the grace period. The Policyholder is liable for premium for coverage during the grace period. The Policyholder must pay Unum all premium due for the full period each plan is in force.

The Policyholder may cancel this policy or a plan by written notice delivered to Unum at least 31 days prior to the cancellation date. When both the Policyholder and Unum agree, this policy or a plan can be cancelled on a earlier date. If Unum or the Policyholder cancels this policy or a plan, coverage will end at 12:00 midnight on the last day of coverage.

If this policy or a plan is cancelled, the cancellation will not affect a payable claim.

WHAT HAPPENS TO AN EMPLOYEE'S COVERAGE UNDER THIS POLICY WHILE HE OR SHE IS ON A FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE?

We will continue the employee's coverage in accordance with the Employer's Human Resource policy on family and medical leaves of absence if premium payments continue and the Employer approved the employee's leave in writing.

Coverage will be continued until the end of the latest of:

- the leave period required by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, and any amendments; or
- the leave period required by applicable state law; or
- the leave period provided to the employee for injury or sickness.

If the Employer's Human Resource policy doesn't provide for continuation of a plan for an employee during a family and medical leave of absence, the employee's coverage will be reinstated when he or she returns to active employment.

We will not:

- apply a new waiting period; or
- require evidence of insurability.

DIVISIONS, SUBSIDIARIES OR AFFILIATED COMPANIES INCLUDE:

FOR LIFE INSURANCE:

NAME/LOCATION (CITY AND STATE)

None

FOR ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE:

NAME/LOCATION (CITY AND STATE)

None

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