This agreement is entered into by and between HMC, Inc. (hereafter called GA) and _____________________ (hereafter called agent) and shall be effective as of the date of signature and shall remain in effect until terminated as provided herein. GA hereby promises not to compete directly on accounts brought to and accepted by GA for the purposes of obtaining our services. We further promise not to directly solicit other types of coverage/products from prospective or current clients without the permission of the agent. In the event that this agreement is terminated the GA hereby agrees not to pass on, disclose, or make use of, and will treat as confidential, proprietary, protected, and takes all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized passing on, disclosure, or making use of any confidential information of agent. This agreement may be canceled at any time by either party with 30 days written notice. The agent then may re-affiliate with another GA or the company. (Blue Cross will allow re-affiliation once every 18 months.) Any amendment can occur with 30 days notice. Agent understands that current in-force Blue Cross health business will fall under this agreement and GA will begin to perform service responsibilities immediately, unless agreed upon otherwise. Agent hereby agrees not to use GA purely to block the market, and will make every diligent effort to utilize proposals obtained through GA. Compensation to agent will come directly from company unless otherwise arranged. Commission on certain accounts may be negotiated. Agent agrees to maintain Errors and Omissions coverage while this agreement is in effect and, in the event of cancellation of this agreement, for a period of two years after the date of cancellation. Agent shall indemnify and hold GA harmless for any and all losses, expenses, costs, and liabilities, including, but not limited to, attorneys fees, court costs and punitive damages, arising out of any negligent, unauthorized, dishonest, fraudulent or criminal acts or omissions of agent or any of agent's employees. These provisions shall survive the termination of this agreement. No part of this agreement may supersede any of the laws of the State of Texas or the provisions set forth in GA's contracts with the carriers or agent's contracts with the carriers. Signed this date __________________, 20__ at _________________, Texas ___________________________________ _____________________________ Health Management Concepts, Inc. Agent |