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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
 
 QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ___________________TO _______________________

Commission File number 000-25001
 FedNat Holding Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida 65-0248866
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
   
14050 N.W. 14th Street, Suite 180, Sunrise, FL
33323
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
800-293-2532
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Trading Symbol Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock FNHC Nasdaq Global Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.     Yes þ   No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).     Yes þ   No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer," “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large Accelerated Filer ¨
Accelerated Filer
þ
Non-accelerated Filer ¨
Smaller reporting company
   
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.     

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).     Yes    No þ

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
As of November 2, 2020, the registrant had 13,717,525 shares of common stock outstanding.



FEDNAT HOLDING COMPANY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
    
PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION PAGE
     
ITEM 1
1
     
ITEM 2
31
     
ITEM 3
49
     
ITEM 4
49
     
PART II: OTHER INFORMATION  
     
ITEM 1
50
     
ITEM 1A
50
     
ITEM 2
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SIGNATURES
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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.  Financial Statements
FEDNAT HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
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  September 30, December 31,
  2020 2019
ASSETS
Investments:
Debt securities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $519,557 and $512,645, respectively)
$ 540,443  $ 526,265 
Debt securities, held-to-maturity, at amortized cost —  4,337 
Equity securities, at fair value 13,108  20,039 
Total investments 553,551  550,641 
Cash and cash equivalents 49,286  133,361 
Prepaid reinsurance premiums 286,128  145,659 
Premiums receivable, net of allowance of $118 and $159, respectively
52,753  41,422 
Reinsurance recoverable, net of allowance of $52 and $0, respectively
452,194  209,615 
Deferred acquisition costs and value of business acquired, net 51,157  56,136 
Current and deferred income taxes, net 24,099  2,552 
Goodwill 10,997  10,997 
Other assets 34,643  28,633 
Total assets $ 1,514,808  $ 1,179,016 
     
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities
Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves $ 553,980  $ 324,362 
Unearned premiums 380,374  360,870 
Reinsurance payable and funds withheld liabilities 230,987  102,467 
Long-term debt, net of deferred financing costs of $1,357 and $1,478, respectively
98,643  98,522 
Deferred revenue 6,795  6,856 
Other liabilities 42,553  37,246 
Total liabilities 1,313,332  930,323 
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 11)
Shareholders' Equity
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value: 1,000,000 shares authorized
—  — 
Common stock, $0.01 par value: 25,000,000 shares authorized; 13,717,525 and 14,414,821 issued and outstanding, respectively
137  144 
Additional paid-in capital 168,912  167,677 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 15,763  10,281 
Retained earnings 16,664  70,591 
Total shareholders’ equity 201,476  248,693 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,514,808  $ 1,179,016 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FEDNAT HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2020 2019 2020 2019
Revenues:    
Net premiums earned $ 83,546  $ 87,374  $ 300,934  $ 268,464 
Net investment income 2,404  4,068  9,637  12,037 
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) 1,324  794  8,882  5,050 
Direct written policy fees 3,603  2,514  10,662  7,308 
Other income 6,439  4,726  16,919  13,115 
Total revenues 97,316  99,476  347,034  305,974 
     
Costs and expenses:    
Losses and loss adjustment expenses 99,016  62,105  297,862  194,284 
Commissions and other underwriting expenses 24,580  24,854  90,205  75,650 
General and administrative expenses 5,333  5,246  17,241  17,336 
Interest expense 1,915  1,894  5,745  8,860 
Total costs and expenses 130,844  94,099  411,053  296,130 
     
Income (loss) before income taxes (33,528) 5,377  (64,019) 9,844 
Income tax expense (benefit) (12,783) 718  (23,928) 1,940 
Net income (loss) $ (20,745) $ 4,659  $ (40,091) $ 7,904 
   
Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share    
Basic $ (1.51) $ 0.36  $ (2.89) $ 0.62 
Diluted (1.51) 0.36  (2.89) 0.61 
   
Weighted Average Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding    
Basic 13,708  12,854  13,890  12,831 
Diluted 13,708  12,897  13,890  12,880 
   
Dividends Declared Per Common Share $ 0.09  $ 0.08  $ 0.27  $ 0.24 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FEDNAT HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2020 2019 2020 2019
Net income (loss) $ (20,745) $ 4,659  $ (40,091) $ 7,904 
   
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, available-for-sale, net of tax
1,373  2,388  5,482  15,398 
Comprehensive income (loss) $ (19,372) $ 7,047  $ (34,609) $ 23,302 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 

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FEDNAT HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)

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Accumulated
Common Stock Additional Other Total
Preferred Issued Paid-in Comprehensive Retained Shareholders'
Stock Shares Amount Capital Income (Loss) Earnings Equity
Balance as of July 1, 2020 $ —  13,703,175  $ 137  $ 168,485  $ 14,390  $ 38,668  $ 221,680 
Net income (loss) —  —  —  —  —  (20,745) (20,745)
Other comprehensive income (loss) —  —  —  —  1,373  —  1,373 
Dividends declared —  —  —  —  —  (1,259) (1,259)
Shares issued under share-based compensation plans —  14,350  —  41  —  —  41 
Share-based compensation —  —  —  386  —  —  386 
Balance as of September 30, 2020 $ —  13,717,525  $ 137  $ 168,912  $ 15,763  $ 16,664  $ 201,476 

Accumulated
Common Stock Additional Other Total
Preferred Issued Paid-in Comprehensive Retained Shareholders'
Stock Shares Amount Capital Income (Loss) Earnings Equity
Balance as of July 1, 2019 $ —  12,849,319  $ 128  $ 142,486  $ 9,260  $ 78,911  $ 230,785 
Net income (loss) —  —  —  —  —  4,659  4,659 
Other comprehensive income (loss) —  —  —  —  2,388  —  2,388 
Dividends declared —  —  —  —  —  (1,046) (1,046)
Shares issued under share-based compensation plans —  20,047  —  —  — 
Share-based compensation —  —  —  602  —  —  602 
Balance as of September 30, 2019 $ —  12,869,366  $ 129  $ 143,088  $ 11,648  $ 82,524  $ 237,389 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FEDNAT HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (CONTINUED)
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)

Accumulated
Common Stock Additional Other Total
Preferred Issued Paid-in Comprehensive Retained Shareholders'
Stock Shares Amount Capital Income (Loss) Earnings Equity
Balance as of January 1, 2020 $ —  14,414,821  $ 144  $ 167,677  $ 10,281  $ 70,591  $ 248,693 
Cumulative effect of new accounting standards —  —  —  —  —  (25) (25)
Net income (loss) —  —  —  —  —  (40,091) (40,091)
Other comprehensive income (loss) —  —  —  —  5,482  —  5,482 
Dividends declared —  —  —  —  —  (3,819) (3,819)
Shares issued under share-based compensation plans —  102,939  41  —  —  42 
Repurchases of common stock —  (800,235) (8) —  —  (9,992) (10,000)
Share-based compensation —  —  —  1,194  —  —  1,194 
Balance as of September 30, 2020 $ —  13,717,525  $ 137  $ 168,912  $ 15,763  $ 16,664  $ 201,476 

Accumulated
Common Stock Additional Other Total
Preferred Issued Paid-in Comprehensive Retained Shareholders'
Stock Shares Amount Capital Income (Loss) Earnings Equity
Balance as of January 1, 2019 $ —  12,784,444  $ 128  $ 141,128  $ (3,750) $ 77,753  $ 215,259 
Net income (loss) —  —  —  —  —  7,904  7,904 
Other comprehensive income (loss) —  —  —  —  15,398  —  15,398 
Dividends declared —  —  —  —  —  (3,133) (3,133)
Shares issued under share-based compensation plans —  84,922  —  —  — 
Share-based compensation —  —  —  1,960  —  —  1,960 
Balance as of September 30, 2019 $ —  12,869,366  $ 129  $ 143,088  $ 11,648  $ 82,524  $ 237,389 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FEDNAT HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

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Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2020 2019
Cash flow from operating activities:    
Net income (loss) $ (40,091) $ 7,904 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:    
Net realized and unrealized investment (gains) losses (8,882) (5,050)
Loss (gain) on early extinguishment of debt —  3,575 
Amortization of investment premium or discount, net 2,353  606 
Depreciation and amortization 1,427  1,088 
Share-based compensation 1,194  1,960 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Prepaid reinsurance premiums (140,469) (61,717)
Premiums receivable, net (11,331) (10,141)
Reinsurance recoverable, net (242,611) 8,549 
Deferred acquisition costs and value of business acquired, net 4,979  (9,103)
Income taxes, net (23,322) (893)
Deferred revenue (61) 1,654 
Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves 229,618  (9,282)
Unearned premiums 19,504  35,401 
Reinsurance payable and funds withheld liabilities 128,520  59,203 
Other 401  2,632 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (78,772) 26,386 
Cash flow from investing activities:    
Proceeds from sales of equity securities 11,441  7,461 
Proceeds from sales of debt securities 346,890  123,415 
Purchases of equity securities (4,727) (5,190)
Purchases of debt securities (402,894) (169,933)
Maturities and redemptions of debt securities 60,767  29,158 
Purchases of property and equipment (2,585) (1,562)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 8,892  (16,651)
Cash flow from financing activities:    
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net of issuance costs —  98,390 
Payment of long-term debt and prepayment penalties —  (48,000)
Purchases of FedNat Holding Company common stock (10,418) — 
Issuance of common stock for share-based awards 42 
Dividends paid (3,819) (3,131)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (14,195) 47,260 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (84,075) 56,995 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning-of-period 133,361  64,423 
Cash and cash equivalents at end-of-period $ 49,286  $ 121,418 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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FEDNAT HOLDING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
(Continued)
 
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Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2020 2019
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:    
Cash paid (received) during the period for interest $ 7,500  $ 4,860 
Cash paid (received) during the period for income taxes (598) 2,729 
Significant non-cash investing and financing transactions:
Right-of-use asset (7,605) (7,860)
Lease liability 7,605  7,860 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited consolidated financial statements.


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FedNat Holding Company and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2020

1. ORGANIZATION, CONSOLIDATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Organization

FedNat Holding Company (“FNHC,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a regional insurance holding company that controls substantially all aspects of the insurance underwriting, distribution and claims processes through our subsidiaries and contractual relationships with independent agents and general agents.  We, through our wholly owned subsidiaries, are authorized to underwrite and/or place homeowners multi-peril (“homeowners”), federal flood and other lines of insurance in Florida and other states. We market, distribute and service our own and third-party insurers’ products and other services through a network of independent and general agents.

FedNat Insurance Company (“FNIC”), our largest wholly owned insurance subsidiary, is licensed as an admitted carrier to write homeowners property and casualty insurance by the state’s insurance departments, in Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Mississippi.

Maison Insurance Company ("MIC"), an insurance subsidiary, is licensed as an admitted carrier to write homeowners property and casualty insurance as well as wind/hail-only exposures by the state's insurance departments in Louisiana, Texas and Florida.

Monarch National Insurance Company (“MNIC”), an insurance subsidiary, is licensed as an admitted carrier to write homeowners property and casualty insurance in Florida.

Material Distribution Relationships

Ivantage Select Agency, Inc.
The Company is a party to an insurance agency master agreement with Ivantage Select Agency, Inc. (“ISA”), an affiliate of Allstate Insurance Company (“Allstate”), pursuant to which the Company has been authorized by ISA to appoint Allstate agents to offer our FNIC homeowners insurance products to consumers in Florida. As a percentage of the total homeowners premiums we underwrote, 20.9% and 23.6% were from Allstate’s network of Florida agents, for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. As a percentage of the total homeowners premiums we underwrote, 20.9% and 23.5% were from Allstate’s network of Florida agents, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

SageSure Insurance Managers, LLC
The Company is a party to a managing general underwriting agreement with SageSure Insurance Managers, LLC (“SageSure”) to facilitate growth in our FNIC homeowners business outside of Florida.  As a percentage of the total homeowners premiums, 26.2% and 25.2% of the Company’s premiums were underwritten by SageSure, for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. As a percentage of the total homeowners premiums, 26.0% and 22.4% of the Company’s premiums were underwritten by SageSure, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. As part of our partnership with SageSure, we entered into a profit share agreement, whereby we share 50% of net profits of this line of business, as calculated per the terms of the agreement, subject to certain limitations, which include limits on the net losses that SageSure can realize. The limit is consistent with the amount of inception to date profits of the profit share agreement. In addition, refer to Note 6 for information regarding a fully collateralized quota-share treaty on this book of business.

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”).  The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of FNHC and its wholly-owned subsidiaries and all entities in which the Company has a controlling financial interest and any variable interest entity (“VIE”) of which the Company is the primary beneficiary. The Company’s management believes the consolidated financial statements reflect all material adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, necessary to fairly state the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the periods presented. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The Company identifies a VIE as an entity that does not have sufficient equity to finance its own activities without additional financial support or where the equity investors lack certain characteristics of a controlling financial interest.  The Company assesses its contractual, ownership or other interests in a VIE to determine if the Company’s interest participates in the variability the VIE
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FedNat Holding Company and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2020

was designed to absorb and pass onto variable interest holders.  The Company performs an ongoing qualitative assessment of its variable interests in a VIE to determine whether the Company has a controlling financial interest and would therefore be considered the primary beneficiary of the VIE.  If the Company determines it is the primary beneficiary of a VIE, the Company consolidates the assets and liabilities of the VIE in its consolidated financial statements.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PRACTICES

Our significant accounting policies were described in Note 2 of our 2019 Form 10-K. Other than the changes noted in "Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements, Adopted" below, there have been no significant changes in our significant accounting policies for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

Accounting Estimates and Assumptions

The Company prepares the accompanying consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP, which requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Future events and their effects cannot be determined with absolute certainty. Therefore, the determination of estimates requires the exercise of judgment. Actual results may materially differ from those estimates.

Similar to other property and casualty insurers, the Company’s liability for loss and loss adjustment expenses ("LAE") reserves, although supported by actuarial projections and other data, is ultimately based on management’s reasoned expectations of future events. Although considerable variability is inherent in these estimates, the Company believes that the liability and LAE reserve is adequate. The Company reviews and evaluates its estimates and assumptions regularly and makes adjustments, reflected in current operations, as necessary, on an ongoing basis.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements, Adopted

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which significantly changes the measurement of credit losses for most financial assets and certain other instruments that are not measured at fair value through net income. The update requires entities to record allowances for available-for-sale debt securities rather than reduce the carrying amount, as currently performed under the other-than-temporary impairment ("OTTI") model. The update also requires enhanced disclosures for financial assets measured at amortized cost and available-for-sale debt securities to help the financial statement users better understand significant judgments used in estimating credit losses, as well as the credit quality and underwriting standards of an entity’s portfolio. The Company adopted the guidance effective January 1, 2020, by reflecting a cumulative effect adjustment of less than $0.1 million, after-tax, which decreased retained earnings, held-to-maturity debt securities and reinsurance recoverable.

Refer to Note 7 for additional information regarding allowances for credit loss.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract. ASU 2018-15 requires a customer in a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract to follow the internal-use software guidance in Accounting Standards Codification 350-40 to determine which implementation costs to defer and recognize as an asset. The Company adopted the guidance effective January 1, 2020, which did not have any impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements, Not Yet Adopted

In January 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-1, Accounting for Equity Securities and Equity Investments, which clarifies the interaction between accounting standards related to equity securities (Topic 321), equity method investments (Topic 323), and certain derivatives (Topic 815). The update clarifies that an entity should consider observable transactions that require it to either apply or discontinue the equity method of accounting for the purposes of applying the measurement alternative in accordance with Topic 321 immediately before applying or upon discontinuing the equity method. The update is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. The Company is in the early stage of evaluating the impact that the update will have on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

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FedNat Holding Company and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2020


3. ACQUISITIONS

On December 2, 2019, the Company completed its acquisition of the insurance operations of 1347 Property Insurance Holdings, Inc. ("PIH"). Specifically, the Company purchased from PIH all of the outstanding equity of MIC, Maison Managers, Inc., and ClaimCor LLC (collectively, the "Maison Companies"). The Maison Companies provide multi-peril and wind/hail only coverage to personal residential dwellings and manufactured/mobile homes in Louisiana, Texas and Florida. The acquisition enables us to increase geographic diversification of our book of business outside Florida and generate additional business with operating synergies and general and administrative expense savings.

Revenues and net loss of the business acquired were $14.4 million and $5.2 million, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2020. Revenues and net loss of the business acquired were $46.7 million and $10.2 million, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of operations of the Company assume that the acquisition of the Maison Companies was completed on January 1, 2019:

Three Nine
Months Months
Ended Ended
September 30, 2019 September 30, 2019
(In thousands)
Revenue $ 114,675  $ 352,291 
Net income (loss) 1,128  581 

Pro forma adjustments include the revenue and net income (loss) of the Maison Companies for each period as well as estimates for amortization of identifiable intangible assets acquired and fair value adjustments associated with investments, VOBA (different than deferred acquisition costs) and reinsurance recoverable. Other pro forma adjustments include the incremental increase to interest expense attributable to financing the acquisition and the impact of reflecting acquisition and integration costs earlier in 2019.

For more information regarding our acquisition, refer to Note 3 of our 2019 Form 10-K.

4. FAIR VALUE

Fair Value Disclosures of Financial Instruments

The Company accounts for financial instruments at fair value or the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurements are generally based upon observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs are based on market data from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s view of market assumptions in the absence of observable market information.  All assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value are classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

Level 1 - Quoted market prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets is defined as a market where transactions for the financial statement occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis, or observable inputs.
Level 2 - Quoted market prices for similar assets or liabilities and valuations, using models or other valuation techniques using observable market data.  Significant other observable that can be corroborated by observable market data; and
Level 3 - Instruments that use non-binding broker quotes or model driven valuations that do not have observable market data or those that are estimated based on an ownership interest to which a proportionate share of net assets is attributed.

If the inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the category level is based on the lowest priority level input that is significant to the fair value measurement of the instrument.

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FedNat Holding Company and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2020


The Company’s financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level of the fair value hierarchy of inputs used consisted of the following:
September 30, 2020
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
(In thousands)
Debt securities - available-for-sale, at fair value:        
United States government obligations and authorities $ 36,115  $ 155,418  $ —  $ 191,533 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions —  22,226  —  22,226 
Corporate securities —  295,745  —  295,745 
International securities —  30,939  —  30,939 
Debt securities, at fair value 36,115  504,328  —  540,443 
       
Equity securities, at fair value 10,724  2,384  —  13,108 
       
Total investments, at fair value $ 46,839  $ 506,712  $ —  $ 553,551 
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December 31, 2019
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
(In thousands)
Debt securities - available-for-sale, at fair value:        
United States government obligations and authorities $ 83,764  $ 110,429  $ —  $ 194,193 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions —  24,020  —  24,020 
Corporate securities —  278,302  —  278,302 
International securities —  29,750  —  29,750 
Debt securities, at fair value 83,764  442,501  —  526,265 
       
Equity securities, at fair value 17,361  2,678  —  20,039 
       
Total investments, at fair value $ 101,125  $ 445,179  $ —  $ 546,304 

Held-to-maturity debt securities reported on the consolidated balance sheets at amortized cost and disclosed at fair value below (and in Note 5) and the level of fair value hierarchy of inputs used consisted of the following:

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
(In thousands)
September 30, 2020 $ —  $ —  $ —  $ — 
December 31, 2019 3,453  878  —  4,331 

We measure the fair value of our securities based on assumptions used by market participants in pricing the security. The most appropriate valuation methodology is selected based on the specific characteristics of the security, and we consistently apply the valuation methodology to measure the security’s fair value. Our fair value measurement is based on a market approach that utilizes prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable securities. We review the third-party pricing methodologies on a quarterly basis and validate the fair value prices to a separate independent data service and ensure there are no material differences. Additionally, market indicators, industry and economic events are monitored.


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FedNat Holding Company and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2020

A summary of the significant valuation techniques and market inputs for each financial instrument carried at fair value includes the following:

United States Government Obligations and Authorities - In determining the fair value for United States government securities in Level 1, the Company uses quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical or similar assets. In determining the fair value for United States government securities in Level 2, the Company uses the market approach utilizing primary valuation inputs including reported trades, dealer quotes for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, benchmark yields, credit spreads, reference data and industry and economic events.
Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions - In determining the fair value for state and municipal securities, the Company uses the market approach utilizing primary valuation inputs including reported trades, dealer quotes for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, benchmark yields, credit spreads, reference data and industry and economic events.
Corporate and International Securities - In determining the fair value for corporate securities the Company uses the market approach utilizing primary valuation inputs including reported trades, dealer quotes for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, benchmark yields, credit spreads (for investment grade securities), observations of equity and credit default swap curves (for high-yield corporates), reference data and industry and economic events.
Equity Securities - In determining the fair value for equity securities in Level 1, the Company uses quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical or similar assets. In determining the fair value for equity securities in Level 2, the Company uses the market approach utilizing primary valuation inputs including reported trades, dealer quotes for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, benchmark yields, credit spreads, reference data and industry and economic events.

We did not have securities trading in less liquid or illiquid markets with limited or no pricing information, therefore we did not use unobservable inputs to measure fair value as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. Additionally, we did not have any assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of September 30, 2020 or December 31, 2019, and we noted no significant changes in our valuation methodologies between those periods.

There were no changes to the Company’s valuation methodology and the Company is not aware of any events or circumstances that would have a significant adverse effect on the carrying value of its assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. There were no transfers between the fair value hierarchy levels during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.

5. INVESTMENTS

Unrealized Gains and Losses

The difference between amortized cost or cost and estimated fair value and gross unrealized gains and losses, by major investment category, consisted of the following:
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Amortized Gross Gross  
Cost Unrealized Unrealized  
or Cost Gains Losses Fair Value
(In thousands)
September 30, 2020        
Debt securities - available-for-sale:        
United States government obligations and authorities $ 188,805  $ 2,835  $ 107  $ 191,533 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions 21,332  909  15  22,226 
Corporate 279,670  16,394  319  295,745 
International 29,750  1,204  15  30,939 
$ 519,557  $ 21,342  $ 456  $ 540,443 
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FedNat Holding Company and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2020

Amortized Gross Gross  
Cost Unrealized Unrealized  
or Cost Gains Losses Fair Value
(In thousands)
December 31, 2019        
Debt securities - available-for-sale:        
United States government obligations and authorities $ 191,546  $ 3,073  $ 426  $ 194,193 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions 23,748  294  22  24,020 
Corporate 268,182  10,252  132  278,302 
International 29,169  593  12  29,750 
512,645  14,212  592  526,265 
       
Debt securities - held-to-maturity:        
United States government obligations and authorities 3,585  12  39  3,558 
Corporate 697  20  —  717 
International 55  —  56 
4,337  33  39  4,331 
Total investments, excluding equity securities $ 516,982  $ 14,245  $ 631  $ 530,596 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gains and Losses

The Company calculates the gain or loss realized on the sale of investments by comparing the sales price (fair value) to the cost or amortized cost of the security sold. Net realized gains and losses on investments are determined in accordance with the specific identification method.

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) recognized in earnings, by major investment category, consisted of the following:

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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2020 2019 2020 2019
(In thousands)
Gross realized and unrealized gains:    
Debt securities $ 919  $ 897  $ 11,708  $ 2,048 
Equity securities 1,361  326  3,566  4,633 
Total gross realized and unrealized gains 2,280  1,223  15,274  6,681 
   
Gross realized and unrealized losses:    
Debt securities (121) (4) (2,608) (524)
Equity securities (835) (425) (3,784) (1,107)
Total gross realized and unrealized losses (956) (429) (6,392) (1,631)
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments $ 1,324  $ 794  $ 8,882  $ 5,050 

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The above line item, net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments, includes the following equity securities gains (losses) recognized in earnings:

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2020 2019 2020 2019
(In thousands)
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) $ 526  $ (99) $ (218) $ 3,526 
Less:
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities sold 2,635  1,012  2,053  394 
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) recognized during the period still held as of the end-of-period
$ (2,109) $ (1,111) $ (2,271) $ 3,132 

Contractual Maturity

Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or pre-pay obligations.

Amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities, by contractual maturity, consisted of the following:

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Amortized  
Cost Fair Value
Securities with Maturity Dates (In thousands)
Debt securities, available-for-sale:    
One year or less $ 18,875  $ 19,022 
Over one through five years 195,641  203,440 
Over five through ten years 132,764  140,422 
Over ten years 172,277  177,559 
Total $ 519,557  $ 540,443 

Net Investment Income

Net investment income consisted of the following:
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2020 2019 2020 2019
(In thousands)
Interest income $ 2,374  $ 4,005  $ 9,445  $ 11,831 
Dividends income 30  63  192  206 
Net investment income $ 2,404  $ 4,068  $ 9,637  $ 12,037 



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September 30, 2020


Aging of Gross Unrealized Losses

Gross unrealized losses and related fair values for debt securities, grouped by duration of time in a continuous unrealized loss position, consisted of the following:
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Less than 12 months 12 months or longer Total
  Gross   Gross   Gross
Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized
Value Losses Value Losses Value Losses
    (In thousands)    
September 30, 2020
Debt securities - available-for-sale:            
United States government obligations and authorities
$ 30,860  $ 105  $ 82  $ $ 30,942  $ 107 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions 1,679  15  —  —  1,679  15 
Corporate 22,669  319  —  —  22,669  319 
International 4,158  14  132  4,290  15 
$ 59,366  $ 453  $ 214  $ $ 59,580  $ 456 


Less than 12 months 12 months or longer Total
  Gross   Gross   Gross
Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized
Value Losses Value Losses Value Losses
    (In thousands)    
December 31, 2019
Debt securities - available-for-sale:          
United States government obligations and authorities
$ 49,833  $ 409  $ 2,218  $ 17  $ 52,051  $ 426 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions 6,810  22  —  —  6,810  22 
Corporate 15,872  94  7,694  38  23,566  132 
International 3,856  10  179  4,035  12 
76,371  535  10,091  57  86,462  592 
           
Debt securities, held-to-maturity:
United States government obligations and authorities
—  —  2,287  39  2,287  39 
Total investments, excluding equity securities $ 76,371  $ 535  $ 12,378  $ 96  $ 88,749  $ 631 

As of September 30, 2020, the Company held a total of 103 debt securities that were in an unrealized loss position, of which 3 securities were in an unrealized loss position continuously for 12 months or more. As of December 31, 2019, the Company held a total of 203 debt securities that were in an unrealized loss position, of which 24 securities were in an unrealized loss position continuously for 12 months or more. The unrealized losses associated with these securities consisted primarily of losses related to corporate securities.

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September 30, 2020


Collateral Deposits

Cash and cash equivalents and investments, the majority of which were debt securities, with fair values of $9.5 million and $11.2 million, were deposited with governmental authorities and into custodial bank accounts as required by law or contractual obligations as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

Reclassification of Held-to-Maturity Securities to Available-for-Sale

The Company sold held-to-maturity securities with a carrying value of $70 thousand and realized a loss of less than $1 thousand during the second quarter of 2020 due to credit concerns for certain securities. The Company, as of the date of the aforementioned sales, reclassified its remaining held-to-maturity securities to available-for-sale. The held-to-maturity securities transferred had an amortized cost of $4.2 million and fair value of $4.3 million and resulted in $0 and $58 thousand of unrealized gains, pre-tax, recognized in other comprehensive income, respectively in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020.

6. REINSURANCE

Overview

Reinsurance is used to mitigate the exposure to losses, manage capacity and protect capital resources. The Company reinsures (cedes) a portion of written premiums on an excess of loss or a quota-share basis in order to limit the Company’s loss exposure. To the extent that reinsuring companies are unable to meet their obligations assumed under these reinsurance agreements, the Company remains primarily liable to its policyholders.

The Company is selective in choosing reinsurers and considers numerous factors, the most important of which is the financial stability of the reinsurer or capital specifically pledged to uphold the contract, its history of responding to claims and its overall reputation.  In an effort to minimize the Company’s exposure to the insolvency of a reinsurer, the Company evaluates the acceptability and review the financial condition of the reinsurer at least annually with the assistance of the Company’s reinsurance broker.

Significant Reinsurance Contracts

2019-2020 Catastrophe Excess of Loss Reinsurance Program
Given the December 2, 2019 acquisition of the Maison Companies, the Company and PIH agreed to combine FNIC, MNIC, and MIC under a single reinsurance program allowing the carriers to capitalize on efficiencies, spread of risk and scale.

The combined reinsurance treaties provide approximately $1.3 billion of single-event reinsurance coverage in excess of a $27 million retention for catastrophic losses on the first event (and $15 million on the second and third events), including hurricanes, and aggregate coverage of $1.9 billion, at an approximate total cost of $224.3 million.

The combined FNIC, MIC and MNIC private market excess of loss treaties, covering both Florida and non-Florida exposures, became effective July 1, 2019 and all private layers have prepaid automatic reinstatement protection, which affords the carriers additional coverage for subsequent events. This private market excess of loss treaty structure breaks coverage into layers, with a cascading feature such that substantially all layers attach after $20 million in losses for FNIC, $2 million in losses for MNIC and $5 million in losses for MIC. For FNIC and MNIC, the second and third event attaches at $10 million per event, on a combined basis. If the aggregate limit of the preceding layer is exhausted, the next layer drops down (cascades) in its place. Additionally, any unused layer protection drops down for subsequent events until exhausted. The overall reinsurance program is with reinsurers that currently have an A.M. Best Company or Standard & Poor’s rating of “A-” or better or have fully collateralized their maximum potential obligations in dedicated trusts. 

As indicated above, FNIC, MIC and MNIC's combined 2019-2020 reinsurance program is estimated to cost $224.3 million. This amount includes approximately $178.5 million for private reinsurance for the carriers’ exposure described above, including prepaid automatic premium reinstatement protection, along with approximately $45.8 million payable to the FHCF. The combination of private and FHCF reinsurance treaties affords FNIC, MNIC, and MIC approximately $1.9 billion of aggregate coverage with a maximum single event coverage totaling approximately $1.3 billion, exclusive of retentions. Each carrier will directly pay its allocated portion of the aggregate reinsurance ceded premium cost. The allocation methodology by which FNIC, MNIC, and MIC determines
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September 30, 2020

their share of the premium and distribution of reinsurance recoveries under the combined reinsurance tower is based on catastrophe loss modeling of the separate books of business. Each carrier shares the combined program cost in proportion to its contribution to the total expected loss in each reinsurance layer. Each carrier's reinsurance recoveries will be based on that carrier's contributing share of a given event's total loss. Both FNIC and MNIC maintained their FHCF participation at 75% for the 2019 hurricane season, and MIC increased its FHCF participation to 90%.

FNIC’s non-Florida excess of loss reinsurance treaty affords us an additional $18 million of coverage for a second event, which applies to hurricane losses only. The result is a non-Florida retention of $20 million for FNIC for the first event and $2 million for the second event, although these retentions are reduced to $10 million and $1 million after taking into account the profit-sharing agreement that FNIC has with the non-affiliated managing general underwriter that writes FNIC’s non-Florida property business. FNIC’s non-Florida reinsurance program cost for the above specific coverage approximates $1.8 million for this private reinsurance.

The insurance carriers’ cost and amounts of reinsurance are based on current analysis of exposure to catastrophic risk. The data is subjected to exposure level analysis at various dates through December 31, 2019. This analysis of the carriers’ exposure level in relation to the total exposures to the FHCF and excess of loss treaties may produce changes in retentions, limits and reinsurance premiums in total, and by carrier, as a result of increases or decreases in the carriers’ exposure levels.

2020-2021 Catastrophe Excess of Loss Reinsurance Program
The Company’s excess of loss catastrophe reinsurance program for 2020-2021 (the “Program”), which covers the Company and its wholly-owned insurance subsidiaries, FNIC, MIC and MNIC was renewed effective July 1, 2020. FNIC, MIC, and MNIC are collectively referred to herein as the “carriers”. The Program provides up to approximately $1.3 billion of single-event reinsurance coverage in excess of up to a $31 million retention for catastrophic losses, including hurricanes, and aggregate coverage up to $1.9 billion, at an approximate total cost of $283.3 million, subject to adjustments based on actual exposure or premium of policies at different points in time in the coming months. The Company will retain 100% of the first $25 million retention on each event plus up to an additional $6 million in retention on the first event by retaining an approximate 8.6% co-participation of the next $70 million of limit after the first $25 million. More specifically, the Program includes up to approximately $1.3 billion in aggregate private reinsurance for coverage in all states in which the Company operates, of which up to approximately $650 million is limited to any one event, plus an additional $650 million of reinsurance provided by the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”), that responds on both a per occurrence and in the aggregate basis, and which coverage is exclusive to the state of Florida.

The private layers of the Program, covering both Florida and non-Florida exposures have prepaid automatic reinstatement protection, which affords the carriers additional coverage for subsequent events. The private reinsurance market continued to harden this year due to a number of factors, including issues unique to the U.S. coastal catastrophe reinsurance marketplace generally and the Florida market specifically. These factors resulted in more restrictive terms by some of our individual reinsurers. The change in terms from the prior year’s program includes some portion of the program having a single aggregate retention for our carriers taken as a whole, versus each carrier’s own individual retention, plus some portions of the program not “cascading”, which could create less broad coverage on events, if any, beyond two large events and generate potential gaps in coverage that will need to be filled with additional post renewal reinsurance protection or be retained net by the Company. As of September 30, 2020, the overall reinsurance Program was placed with reinsurers with an A.M. Best Company or Standard & Poor’s rating of “A-” or better, or that have fully collateralized their maximum potential obligations in dedicated trusts. For the purpose of debt covenant compliance, if any reinsurer on the program is not collateralized or has a rating lower than “A-” by A.M. Best Company or Standard & Poor’s then the Company treats that reinsurer’s participation as if it was part of the Company’s net retention. Refer to "Part II, Item 1A., Risk Factors” for more information.

The total Program cost includes approximately $235.9 million for private reinsurance for the carriers’ exposure described above, including prepaid automatic reinstatement premium protection, along with approximately $47.4 million payable to the FHCF. The combination of private and FHCF reinsurance treaties will afford the carriers up to approximately $1.9 billion of aggregate coverage within Florida and $1.3 billion in states outside Florida with a maximum single event coverage totaling up to approximately $1.3 billion within Florida and approximately $650 million outside Florida, exclusive of retentions.

Each carrier will share the combined program cost in proportion to its contribution to the total expected loss in each reinsurance layer. Each carrier’s reinsurance recoveries will be based on that carrier’s contributing share of a given event’s total loss and each carrier will be responsible for its portion of the Program’s $25 million per event retention ($31 million for the first event only) based on a specific allocation formula. Both FNIC and MNIC increased their FHCF participation to 90% for the 2020 hurricane season, and MIC maintained its FHCF participation at 90%.

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September 30, 2020

In addition, the Company purchased subsequent event reinsurance coverage that has a lower retention than the first event. Under the Program, FNIC’s non-Florida book of business as written by SageSure has excess of loss reinsurance treaties which afford this specific book of business additional protection through an additional $16 million of coverage for a second event, which applies to hurricane losses only. This additional reinsurance coverage is specific to FNIC's non-Florida business and does not afford coverage to MIC's non-Florida business. The result is a retention of approximately $18 million for FNIC's book with SageSure for the first event and approximately $2 million for the second event, although these retentions are reduced to approximately $9 million and approximately $1 million after taking into account the profit-sharing agreement that FNIC has with SageSure. Furthermore, for Florida only losses, the carriers purchased second and third event coverage of 71.5% of $15 million excess of $10 million that reduces the second and third event retention for the carriers, from $25 million to $14.3 million per event, on a combined basis, which could be reduced further by an additional 28.5% placed on a parametric basis with an Excess and Surplus lines carrier that will provide coverage for the second and third Florida hurricane loss, if the first event loss criteria has been satisfied to the carriers after the inception of treaty. The amount of recovery with the parametric product is based on the magnitude of the hurricane and the proximity of the individual insured risk to the hurricane path. This coverage terminates on May 31, 2021.

Furthermore, on September 3, 2020, the Company secured $39.2 million of reinsurance limit at an approximate cost of $11.2 million. This limit is available for Hurricane Delta and any subsequent events that occur during the remainder of the current treaty year. In addition, on October 13, 2020, the Company secured 50% of $10 million excess of $8 million of reinsurance limit at an approximate cost of $875 thousand to lower its retention and further protect FNIC’s non-Florida book of business written by SageSure. This limit is available for any named storm event during the remainder of the calendar year. On November 5, 2020, the Company secured an additional $13.5 million of reinsurance limit at an approximate cost of $2.0 million. This limit will be available for any subsequent events that occur for the remainder of the calendar year, except for Tropical Depression Eta.

The carriers’ cost and amounts of reinsurance are based on current analysis of exposure to catastrophic risk. The data is subjected to exposure level analysis at various dates through December 31, 2020. This analysis of the carriers’ exposure levels in relation to the total exposures to the FHCF and excess of loss treaties may produce changes in retentions, limits and reinsurance premiums in total, and by carrier, as a result of increases or decreases in the carriers’ exposure levels.

Quota-Share Reinsurance Programs
FNIC's reinsurance programs also include quota-share treaties. One such treaty for 30% became effective July 1, 2014, and another for 10% became effective on July 1, 2015 with each running for two years. The combined treaties provided up to a 40% quota-share reinsurance on covered losses for the homeowners’ property and liability insurance program in Florida. The treaties are accounted for as retrospectively rated contracts whereby the estimated ultimate premium or commission is recognized over the period of the contracts.

On July 1, 2016, the 30% quota-share treaty expired on a cut-off basis, which means as of that date the Company retained an incremental 30% of its unearned premiums and losses. On July 1, 2017, the 10% quota-share treaty expired on a cut-off basis, which means as of that date we retained an incremental 10% of the underlying unearned premiums and losses. The reinsurers remain liable for the paid losses occurring during the terms of the treaties, until each treaty is commuted.

On July 1, 2017, FNIC bound a 10% quota-share on its Florida homeowners book of business, which excluded named storms, subject to certain limitations. This treaty is not subject to accounting as a retrospectively rated contract. This treaty expired on July 1, 2018 on a cut-off basis, meaning that the reinsurer will not be liable (under this agreement) for losses as a result of occurrences taking place after the date of termination, and the unearned premium previously ceded was returned to FNIC.

On July 1, 2018, FNIC renewed the quota-share treaty on its Florida homeowners book of business, on an in-force, new and renewal basis, excluding named storms, which was initially set at a 2%, cession and is subject to certain limitations. In addition, this quota-share allowed FNIC to prospectively increase or decrease the cession percentage up to three times during the term of the agreement. Effective October 1, 2018, FNIC elected to increase the cession percentage from 2% to 10% on an in-force, new and renewal basis. The treaty expired on July 1, 2019 on a cut-off basis, meaning that the reinsurer will not be liable (under this agreement) for losses as a result of occurrences taking place after the date of termination, and the unearned premium previously ceded was returned to FNIC.

On July 1, 2019, FNIC renewed the quota-share treaty on its Florida homeowners book of business, on an in-force, new and renewal basis, excluding named storms, which was set at a 10% cession and is subject to certain limitations. In addition, this quota-share allows FNIC the flexibility to prospectively increase or decrease the cession percentage up to three times during the term of the agreement. The treaty expired on July 1, 2020 on a cut-off basis, meaning that the reinsurer will not be liable (under this
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September 30, 2020

agreement) for losses as a result of occurrences taking place after the date of termination, and the unearned premium previously ceded was returned to FNIC.

On July 1, 2020, FNIC renewed the quota-share treaty on its Florida homeowners book of business, on an in-force, new and renewal basis, excluding named storms, which was set at a 10% cession and is subject to certain limitations. In addition, this quota-share allows FNIC the flexibility to prospectively increase or decrease the cession percentage up to three times during the term of the agreement. Effective October 1, 2020, FNIC, with the agreement of Swiss Re, increased its cession percentage on this treaty from 10% to 20% on an in-force, new and renewal basis.

On July 1, 2020, FNIC entered into a new quota-share treaty with Anchor Re, Inc. ("Anchor Re"), which is an Arizona captive reinsurance entity that is under the same ownership umbrella as SageSure. The treaty provides 50% quota-share reinsurance protection on in-force, new and renewal business through June 30, 2021, subject to certain limitations, which include limits on the net losses that Anchor Re can realize during the treaty year. The limit is consistent with the amount of inception to date profits of the profit share agreement, as discussed earlier, at the effective date of this treaty. The treaty arrangement is fully collateralized through Anchor Re, Inc. The financial economics of this treaty essentially supplement the 50% profit-sharing agreement that has been and will continue to be in place with SageSure. Thus, this treaty is not expected to have any impact on the pre-tax operating results of the Company, though the components of the combined ratio will be affected by the ceding of premiums, claims and commissions. On November 3, 2020, FNIC, with the agreement of Anchor Re, increased its cession percentage from 50% to 80%, effective December 1, 2020, on its non-Florida homeowners book of business, on an in-force, new and renewal basis. The Company expects FNIC will receive statutory surplus relief from this new quota-share treaty and increase in cession, as described above.

Associated Trust Agreements
Certain reinsurance agreements require FNIC to secure the credit, regulatory and business risk. Fully funded trust agreements securing these risks totaled less than $0.1 million as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

Reinsurance Recoverable, Net

Amounts recoverable from reinsurers are recognized in a manner consistent with the claims liabilities associated with the reinsurance placement and presented on the consolidated balance sheet as reinsurance recoverable. Reinsurance recoverable, net consisted of the following:
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September 30, December 31,
2020 2019
(In thousands)
Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses $ 102,973  $ 45,186 
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses 349,221  164,429 
Reinsurance recoverable, net $ 452,194  $ 209,615 

As of September 30, 2020, and December 31, 2019, the Company had reinsurance recoverable of $304.7 million (as a result of Hurricanes Irma, Laura and Sally) and $163.7 million (as a result of Hurricanes Irma and Michael). Hurricane Sally made landfall in Alabama on September 16, 2020 as a Category 2 hurricane impacting both Alabama and the Florida panhandle. Hurricane Laura made landfall in Louisiana on August 27, 2020 as a Category 4 hurricane impacting both Louisiana and eastern Texas.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2020

Net Premiums Written and Net Premiums Earned

Net premiums written and net premiums earned consisted of the following:
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2020 2019 2020 2019
(In thousands)
Net Premiums Written        
Direct $ 180,152  $ 159,131  $ 558,492  $ 460,534 
Ceded (304,751) (146,231) (379,268) (220,363)
$ (124,599) $ 12,900  $ 179,224  $ 240,171 
Net Premiums Earned        
Direct $ 183,518  $ 145,546  $ 538,988  $ 425,133 
Ceded (99,972) (58,172) (238,054) (156,669)
$ 83,546  $ 87,374  $ 300,934  $ 268,464 


7. ALLOWANCES FOR CREDIT LOSS

Overview

There is significant risk and judgment involved in determining estimates of our allowances for credit loss, which reduce the amortized cost of an asset to produce an estimate of the net amount that will be collected over the asset's contractual life. Longer time horizons generally present more uncertainty in expected cash flow. We evaluate the expected credit loss of assets on an individual basis, except in cases where assets collectively share similar risk characteristics where we pool them together. We evaluate and estimate our allowances for credit loss by considering reasonable, relevant and supportable available information.

Activity in the allowances for credit loss, by asset line item on the consolidated balance sheet, is summarized as follows:

Debt
Securities, Reinsurance
Held-to- Premiums Recoverable,
Maturity Receivable Net Total
(In thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2019 $ —  $ 159  $ —  $ 159 
Cumulative effect of new accounting standard (1) —  32  33 
Credit loss expense (recovery) (2) (1) (41) 20  (22)
Balance as of September 30, 2020 $ —  $ 118  $ 52  $ 170 

(1)Refer to Note 2 above for information about our adoption of ASU 2016-13 on January 1, 2020.
(2)Reflected in commissions and other underwriting expenses on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

Accrued investment income is included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet. We immediately write-off accrued investment income if it becomes uncollectible, therefore we do not measure or record an allowance for credit losses.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2020

Investments

Our investment policy is established by the Board of Directors’ Investment Committee and is reviewed on a regular basis. This policy currently limits investment in non-investment-grade debt securities (including high-yield bonds), and limits total investments in preferred stock, common stock and mortgage notes receivable. We also comply with applicable laws and regulations that further restrict the type, quality and concentration of our investments. We do not use any swaps, options, futures or forward contracts to hedge or enhance our investment portfolio.

Our investment portfolio has inherent risks because it contains volatility associated with market pricing and interest rate sensitive instruments, such as bonds, which may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates or credit worthiness. The effects of market volatility, declining economic conditions, such as a U.S. or global economic slowdown, whether due to COVID-19, or other factors, could adversely impact the credit quality of securities in our portfolio and may have unforeseen consequences on the liquidity and financial stability of the issuers of securities we hold.

Our debt securities portfolio includes securities that:

Are explicitly guaranteed by a sovereign entity that can print its own currency;
The currency is routinely held by central banks, used in international commerce and commonly viewed as a reserve currency; and
Have experienced a consistent high credit rating by rating agencies and a long history with no credit losses.


We believe if these governments were to technically default it is reasonable to assume an expectation of immaterial losses, even in the current strained market conditions. Refer to Note 5 above for the balances of these sovereign debt securities, which are reported in the following investment categories:

United States government obligations and authorities;
Obligations of states and political subdivisions; and
International.

For our debt securities, available-for-sale, the fact that a security’s fair value is below its amortized cost is not a decisive indicator of credit loss. In many cases, a security’s fair value may decline due to factors that are unrelated to the issuer’s ability to pay. For this reason, we consider the extent to which fair value is below amortized cost in determining whether a credit-related loss exists. The Company also considers the credit quality rating of the security, with a special emphasis on securities downgraded below investment grade. A comparison is made between the present value of expected future cash flows for a security and its amortized cost. If the present value of future expected cash flows is less than amortized cost, a credit loss is presumed to exist and an allowance for credit loss is established. Management may conclude that a qualitative analysis is sufficient to support its conclusion that the present value of the expected cash flows equals or exceeds a security’s amortized cost. As a result of this review, management concluded that there were no credit-related impairments of our available-for-sale securities as of January 1, 2020, and September 30, 2020. Management does not intend to sell available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position, and it is not “more likely than not” that the Company will be required to sell these securities before a recovery in their value to their amortized cost basis occurs.

Our equity investments are measured at fair value through net income (loss), therefore they do not require an allowance for credit loss.
We measure and record our valuation allowances for credit losses on our held-to-maturity corporate securities assets by multiplying the probability the asset would default within a given timeframe (“PD”) by the percentage of the asset not expected to be collected upon default, or loss given default (“LGD”), and multiplying that percentage by the amortized cost of the asset. We use market observable data for our PD and LGD assumptions.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2020

Premiums Receivable

We do have collectability risk, but our homeowners policy terms are one year or less and our policyholders are dispersed throughout the southeast United States, although the majority of our policyholders are located in Florida.

We write-off premiums receivable if the individual policy becomes uncollectible. Because collectively our premiums receivable share similar risk characteristics, we pool them to measure our valuation allowance for credit losses using an aging method approach. This method applies historical loss rates to levels of delinquency for our policy terms that are one year or less. Based upon historical collectability, adjusted for current and future economic conditions, we have measured and recorded our valuation allowances for premiums receivable.

The aging of our premiums receivable and associated allowance for credit loss as of September 30, 2020 was as follows:

Days Past Due
Current 1-29 30-59 60-89 90 plus 0 Total
(In thousands)
Amortized cost $ 52,177  $ 527  $ 51  $ 11  $ 105  $ 52,871 
Allowance for credit loss —  (7) (3) (3) (105) (118)
Net $ 52,177  $ 520  $ 48  $ $ —  $ 52,753 

Reinsurance Recoverable

Refer to Note 6 above for details of our efforts to minimize our exposure to losses from a reinsurer’s inability to pay.

We measure and record our valuation allowances for credit losses on our reinsurance recoverables asset by multiplying the PD by the LGD and multiplying the result by the amortized cost of the asset. We use market observable data for our PD and LGD assumptions, and in cases where we are unable to observe LGD, we assume it is 100%.



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September 30, 2020

8. LOSS AND LOSS ADJUSTMENT RESERVES

The liability for loss and LAE reserves is determined on an individual-case basis for all claims reported. The liability also includes amounts for unallocated expenses, anticipated future claim development and incurred but not reported ("IBNR").

Activity in the liability for loss and LAE reserves is summarized as follows:

Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2020 2019
(In thousands)
Gross reserves, beginning-of-period $ 324,362  $ 296,230 
Less: reinsurance recoverable (1) (164,429) (166,396)
Net reserves, beginning-of-period 159,933  129,834 
   
Incurred loss, net of reinsurance, related to:    
Current year 291,741  195,024 
Prior year loss development (redundancy) (2) 6,912  1,238 
Ceded losses subject to offsetting experience account adjustments (3) (744) (1,978)
Prior years 6,168  (740)
Amortization of acquisition fair value adjustment (47) — 
Total incurred loss and LAE, net of reinsurance 297,862  194,284 
   
Paid loss, net of reinsurance, related to:    
Current year 143,106  114,790 
Prior years 109,930  77,398 
Total paid loss and LAE, net of reinsurance 253,036  192,188 
   
Net reserves, end-of-period 204,759  131,930 
Plus: reinsurance recoverable (1) 349,221  155,018 
Gross reserves, end-of-period $ 553,980  $ 286,948 

(1)Reinsurance recoverable in this table includes only ceded loss and LAE reserves.
(2)Reflects loss development from prior accident years impacting pre-tax net income. Excludes losses ceded under retrospective reinsurance treaties to the extent there is an offsetting experience account adjustment.
(3)Reflects losses ceded under retrospective reinsurance treaties to the extent there is an offsetting experience account adjustment, such that there is no impact on pre-tax net income (loss).

The establishment of loss reserves is an inherently uncertain process and changes in loss reserve estimates are expected as such estimates are subject to the outcome of future events. The factors influencing changes in claim costs are often difficult to isolate or quantify and developments in paid and incurred losses from historical trends are frequently subject to multiple interpretations. Changes in estimates, or differences between estimates and amounts ultimately paid, are reflected in the operating results of the period during which such adjustments are made.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company experienced $6.9 million of unfavorable loss and LAE reserve development on prior accident years in its Florida homeowners and commercial general liability lines of business, offset by redundancy in the homeowners line of business as a result of lower LAE associated with several catastrophe events.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company experienced $1.2 million of unfavorable loss and LAE reserve development on prior accident years in its commercial general liability and personal automobile lines of business, offset by redundancy in the homeowners line of business as a result of lower LAE associated primarily with Hurricane Irma.
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FedNat Holding Company and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2020


As previously disclosed, the Company entered into 30% and 10% retrospectively-rated Florida-only property quota-share treaties, which ended on July 1, 2016 and 2017, respectively.  These agreements included a profit share (experience account) provision, under which the Company will receive ceded premium adjustments at the end of the treaty to the extent there is a positive balance in the experience account.  This experience account is based on paid losses rather than incurred losses.  Due to the retrospectively-rated nature of this treaty, when the experience account is positive we cede losses under these treaties as the claims are paid with an equal and offsetting adjustment to ceded premiums (in recognition of the related change to the experience account receivable), with no impact on net income.  Conversely, when the experience account is negative, the Company cedes losses on an incurred basis with no offsetting adjustment to ceded premiums, which impacts net income. Loss development can be either favorable or unfavorable regardless of whether the experience account is in a positive or negative position.

9. LONG-TERM DEBT

Refer to Note 8 of our 2019 Form 10-K for information regarding our long-term debt.

10. INCOME TAXES
In response to COVID-19, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) was signed into law on March 27, 2020. The CARES Act contains several relief provisions for corporations and lifts certain deduction limitations originally imposed by the Tax Cut and Jobs Act. The CARES Act, among other things, includes temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of net operating losses (“NOL”), temporary changes to the prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. The Company has been evaluating the various provisions of the CARES Act. As described below, the Company did utilize the NOL provision in the current year.

Our effective income tax rate is the ratio of income tax expense (benefit) over our income (loss) before income taxes. The effective income tax rate was 38.1% and 13.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The effective income tax rate was 37.4% and 19.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Differences in the effective tax and the statutory Federal income tax rate of 21% are driven by state income taxes and anticipated annual permanent differences, including estimates for tax-exempt interest, dividends received deduction, and executive compensation as well as NOL carrybacks from the impact of the CARES Act.

The Company had an uncertain tax position of $0.6 million and $0.4 million as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The Company does not have a valuation allowance on its deferred income tax asset as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

We recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the consolidated statements of operations and statements of comprehensive income (loss). For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company recognized $0.2 million of expense related to an uncertain tax position. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company recognized $0.2 million of benefit related to an uncertain tax position and our associated accrued interest and penalties was less than $0.1 million.

11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Litigation and Legal Proceedings

In the ordinary course of business, the Company is involved in various legal proceedings, specifically claims litigation.  The Company’s insurance subsidiaries participate in most of these proceedings by either defending third-party claims brought against insureds or litigating first-party coverage claims.  The Company accounts for such activity through the establishment of loss and LAE reserves. The Company’s management believes that the ultimate liability, if any, with respect to such ordinary-course claims litigation, after consideration of provisions made for potential losses and costs of defense, is immaterial to the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company is also occasionally involved in other legal and regulatory proceedings, some of which may assert claims for substantial amounts, making the Company party to individual actions in which extra-contractual damages, punitive damages or penalties, such as claims alleging bad faith in the handling of insurance claims, are sought.

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FedNat Holding Company and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2020

The Company reviews the outstanding matters, if any, on a quarterly basis. The Company accrues for estimated losses and contingent obligations in the consolidated financial statements if and when the obligation or potential loss from any litigation, legal proceeding or claim is considered probable and the amount of the potential exposure is reasonably estimable. The Company records such probable and estimable losses through the establishment of legal expense reserves. As events evolve, facts concerning litigation and contingencies become known and as additional information becomes available, the Company’s management reassesses its potential liabilities related to pending claims and litigation and may revise its previous estimates and make appropriate adjustment to the financial statements. Estimates that require judgment are subject to change and are based on management’s assessment, including the advice of legal counsel, the expected outcome of litigation and legal proceedings or other dispute resolution proceedings or the expected resolution of contingencies. The Company’s management believes that the Company’s accruals for probable and estimable losses are reasonable and that the amounts accrued do not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Assessment Related Activity

The Company operates in a regulatory environment where certain entities and organizations have the authority to require us to participate in assessments. Currently these entities and organizations include: Florida Insurance Guaranty Association (“FIGA”), Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”), FHCF, Georgia Insurers Insolvency Pool (“GIIP”), Special Insurance Fraud Fund (“SIIF”), Fair Access to Insurance Requirements Plan (“FAIRP”), Property Insurance Association of Louisiana (“PIAL”), South Carolina Property & Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association (“SCPCIGA”), Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association (“TPCIGA”), Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (“TWIA”), Alabama Insurance Guaranty Association (“AIGA”), and Alabama Insurance Underwriters Association (“AIUA”). As a direct premium writer, we are required to participate in certain insurer solvency associations under the applicable laws in the states in which we do business. One form of assessment requires us to collect the assessment from our policyholders and then remit the collected amounts to the assessing entity, which does not have any impact on our financial results. We are also subject to assessments that require us to pay the full amount of the assessment to the assessing entity and then we are permitted to make rate filings to allow us to recoup the amount of the assessment from our policyholders over time.

In connection with its automobile line of business, which is currently winding down, FNIC is also required to participate in an insurance apportionment plan under Florida law, which is referred to as a JUA Plan. The JUA Plan provides for the equitable apportionment of any profits realized, or losses and expenses incurred, among participating automobile insurers. In the event of an underwriting deficit incurred by the JUA Plan, which is not recovered through the policyholders in the JUA Plan, such deficit shall be recovered from the companies participating in the JUA Plan in the proportion that the net direct written premiums of each such member during the preceding calendar year bear to the aggregate net direct premiums written in this state by all members of the JUA Plan. There were no material assessments by the JUA Plan as of December 31, 2019. Future assessments by the JUA and the JUA Plan are indeterminable at this time.

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FedNat Holding Company and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2020

Leases

The Company is committed under various operating lease agreements for office space.

The right-of-use asset is reflected in other assets and the lease liability is reflected in other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. Lease expense, net of sublease income is reflected in general and administrative expenses on our consolidated statements of operations.

Additional information related to our operating lease agreement for office space consisted of the following:
September 30,
2020
(In thousands)
Right-of-use asset $ 7,605 
Accrued rent (245)
Right-of-use asset, net $ 7,360 
Lease liability $ 7,605 
Weighted average discount rate 4.70  %
Weighted average remaining years of lease term 7.9

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2020 2019 2020 2019
(In thousands)
Lease expense $ 280  $ 260  $ 839  $ 779 
Sublease income (34) (49) (303) (127)
Lease expense, net $ 246  $ 211  $ 536  $ 652 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (223) $ (188) $ (456) $ (440)

The interest rates implicit in our leases were not known, therefore the weighted-average discount rate above was determined by what FedNat would have had to pay to borrow the lease payments in a similar economic environment that existed at inception of our leases while considering our general credit and the theoretical collateral of the office space. In the event of a change to lease term, the Company would re-evaluate all inputs and assumptions, including the discount rate.

12. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Common Stock Repurchases

The Company may repurchase shares in open market transactions in accordance with Rule 10b-18 or under Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act from time to time in its discretion, based on ongoing assessments of the Company’s capital needs, the market price of its common stock and general market conditions. The amount and timing of all repurchase transactions are contingent upon market conditions, applicable legal requirements and other factors.

In December 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to $10.0 million of its outstanding shares of common stock from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. In March 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized an additional $10.0 million increase to the share repurchase program. This increased authorization will allow the Company to purchase up to $20 million of shares outstanding through December 31, 2020. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company repurchased 800,235 shares of its common stock at a total
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FedNat Holding Company and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2020

cost of $10.0 million, which is an average price per share of $12.50. As of September 30, 2020, and as of the filing of this report, the remaining availability for future repurchases of our common stock under this program was $10.0 million.

Securities Offerings

In June 2018, the Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on Form S-3, a shelf registration statement enabling the Company to offer and sell, from time to time, up to an aggregate of $150.0 million of securities. No securities have been offered or sold under this registration statement.

Share-Based Compensation Expense

Share-based compensation arrangements include the following:
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2020 2019 2020 2019
(In thousands)
Restricted stock $ 344  $ 467  $ 1,066  $ 1,463 
Performance stock 42  135  128  497 
Total share-based compensation expense $ 386  $ 602  $ 1,194  $ 1,960 
       
Recognized tax benefit $ 95  $ 137  $ 293  $ 481 
Intrinsic value of options exercised 106  110 
Fair value of restricted stock vested 19  482  1,659  1,715 

The intrinsic value of options exercised represents the difference between the stock option exercise price and the weighted average closing stock price of FNHC common stock on the exercise dates, as reported on the NASDAQ Global Market.

Stock Option Awards

A summary of the Company’s stock option activity includes the following:
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Number of Shares Weighted Average Option Exercise Price
Outstanding at January 1, 2020 38,850  $ 3.80 
Granted —  — 
Exercised (13,100) 3.24 
Cancelled —  — 
Outstanding at September 30, 2020 25,750  $ 3.99 

Restricted Stock Awards

The Company recognizes share-based compensation expense for all restricted stock awards (“RSAs”) held by the Company’s directors, executives and other key employees. For all RSA awards, excluding grants based on total relative shareholder return ("TSR"), the accounting charge is measured at the grant date as the fair value of FNHC common stock and expensed as non-cash compensation over the vesting term using the straight-line basis for service awards and over successive one-year requisite service periods for performance-based awards. Our expense for our performance awards depends on achievement of specified results; therefore, the ultimate expense can range from 0% to 250% of target. Our TSR-based cliff vesting awards contain performance criteria which are tied to the achievement of certain market conditions. The TSR grant date fair value was determined using a Monte Carlo simulation and, unlike the performance condition awards, the expense is not reversed if the performance condition is not met. This value is recognized as expense over the requisite service period using the straight-line recognition method.

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FedNat Holding Company and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2020

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the Board of Directors granted 210,272 and 140,156 RSAs, respectively, vesting over three or five years, to the Company’s directors, executives and other key employees.

RSA activity includes the following:
Number of Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at January 1, 2020 255,345  $ 17.82 
Granted 210,272  11.82 
Vested (89,839) 18.46 
Cancelled —  — 
Outstanding at September 30, 2020 375,778  $ 14.32 

The weighted average grant date fair value is measured using the closing price of FNHC common stock on the grant date, as reported on the NASDAQ Global Market.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) associated with debt securities - available-for-sale consisted of the following:

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Three Months Ended September 30,
2020 2019
Before Tax Income Tax Net Before Tax Income Tax Net
(In thousands)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning-of-period
$ 19,065  $ (4,675) $ 14,390  $ 12,404  $ (3,144) $ 9,260 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification
2,618  (642) 1,976  3,921  (854) 3,067 
Reclassification adjustment for realized losses (gains) included in net income
(798) 195  (603) (893) 214  (679)
1,820  (447) 1,373  3,028  (640) 2,388 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), end-of-period
$ 20,885  $ (5,122) $ 15,763  $ 15,432  $ (3,784) $ 11,648 


Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020 2019
Before Tax Income Tax Net Before Tax Income Tax Net
(In thousands)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning-of-period
$ 13,621  $ (3,340) $ 10,281  $ (5,023) $ 1,273  $ (3,750)
Other comprehensive income (loss) due to debt securities - held to maturity reclassified to available-for-sale
(58) 14  (44) —  —  — 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification
16,422  (4,027) 12,395  21,979  (5,431) 16,548 
Reclassification adjustment for realized losses (gains) included in net income
(9,100) 2,231  (6,869) (1,524) 374  (1,150)
 7,264  (1,782) 5,482  20,455  (5,057) 15,398 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), end-of-period
$ 20,885  $ (5,122) $ 15,763  $ 15,432  $ (3,784) $ 11,648 


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FedNat Holding Company and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2020

13. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period, including vested restricted stock awards during the period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding, noted above, adjusted for the dilutive effect of stock options and unvested restricted stock awards.  Dilutive securities are common stock equivalents that are freely exercisable into common stock at less than market prices or otherwise dilute earnings if converted. The net effect of common stock equivalents is based on the incremental common stock that would be issued upon the assumed exercise of common stock options and the vesting of RSAs using the treasury stock method. Common stock equivalents are not included in diluted earnings per share when their inclusion is antidilutive.


The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted EPS:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2020 2019 2020 2019
(In thousands, except per share data)
Net income (loss) attributable to FedNat Holding Company shareholders $ (20,745) $ 4,659  $ (40,091) $ 7,904 
   
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic 13,708  12,854  13,890  12,831 
Net income (loss) per common share - basic      $ (1.51) $ 0.36  $ (2.89) $ 0.62 
   
   
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic 13,708  12,854  13,890  12,831 
Dilutive effect of stock compensation plans —  43  —  49 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted 13,708  12,897  13,890  12,880 
Net income (loss) per common share - diluted $ (1.51) $ 0.36  $ (2.89) $ 0.61 
   
Dividends per share $ 0.09  $ 0.08  $ 0.27  $ 0.24 

Dividends Declared

In February 2020, our Board of Directors declared a $0.09 per common share dividend, payable in March 2020, to shareholders of record on February 14, 2020, amounting to $1.3 million.

In April 2020, our Board of Directors declared a $0.09 per common share dividend, payable in June 2020, to shareholders of record on May 15, 2020, amounting to $1.3 million.

In July 2020, our Board of Directors declared a $0.09 per common share dividend, payable in September 2020, to shareholders of record on August 14, 2020, amounting to $1.2 million.

In November 2020, our Board of Directors declared a $0.09 per common share dividend, payable in December 2020, to shareholders of record on November 16, 2020, amounting to $1.2 million.







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FedNat Holding Company and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
September 30, 2020


14. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Dividends Declared

Refer to Note 13 above for information related to our dividend declared in November 2020.

Reinsurance

Refer to Note 6 above for information related to the following reinsurance treaties:

Effective October 1, 2020, FNIC, with the agreement of Swiss Re, increased its cession percentage from 10% to 20% on its Florida homeowners book of business, on an in-force, new and renewal basis.
On October 13, 2020, FNIC secured additional reinsurance limit for FNIC’s non-Florida book of business to lower its retention for any future named storm events during the remainder of the calendar year.
On November 3, 2020, FNIC, with the agreement of Anchor Re, increased its cession percentage from 50% to 80%, effective December 1, 2020, on its non-Florida homeowners book of business, on an in-force, new and renewal basis.
On November 5, 2020, FNIC secured additional reinsurance limit for all states for any future weather events, other than Tropical Depression Eta during the remainder of the calendar year.

Severe Weather Events

The Company experienced impacts from Hurricanes Delta and Zeta, both of which made landfall in the state of Louisiana during the month of October. We expect each storm to exceed our single-event aggregate reinsurance program retention. As of the date hereof, we have 5,042 reported claims and $41.4 million gross incurred losses across all of our states that we do business in and across all three insurance carriers for these two hurricanes. Our preliminary estimate is that we will incur approximately $27 million (pre-tax) of catastrophe losses, net of all recoveries, including reinsurance, on a combined basis for these storms.

Formation of Strategic Review Committee

The Company's Board of Directors has formed a Strategic Review Committee to oversee a review of strategic alternatives and the retention of a firm to serve as financial advisor.
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General information about FedNat Holding Company can be found at www.FedNat.com; however, the information that can be accessed through our website is not part of our report. We make our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to these reports filed or furnished pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 available free of charge on our website, as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with the SEC.

Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Overview

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included under Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the “Form 10-Q”). In addition, please refer to our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and related “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 (the “2019 Form 10-K”).

Unless the context requires otherwise, as used in the remainder of this Form 10-Q, the terms “FNHC,” “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to FedNat Holding Company and its consolidated subsidiaries.

Below, in addition to providing consolidated revenues and net income (loss), we also provide adjusted operating revenues and adjusted operating income (loss) because we believe these performance measures that are not United States of America generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") measures allow for a better understanding of the underlying trend in our business, as the excluded items are not necessarily indicative of our operating fundamentals or performance.
Non-GAAP measures do not replace the most directly comparable GAAP measures and we have included a detailed reconciliation thereof in "Results of Operations" below.

We exclude the after-tax (using our prevailing income tax rate) effects of the following items from GAAP net income (loss) to arrive at adjusted operating income (loss):

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses), including, but not limited to, gains (losses) associated with investments and early extinguishment of debt;
Acquisition/integration and other costs and the amortization of specifically identifiable intangibles (other than value of business acquired);
Impairment of intangibles;
Income (loss) from initial adoption of new regulations and accounting guidance; and
Income (loss) from discontinued operations.

We also exclude the pre-tax effect of the first bullet above from GAAP revenues to arrive at adjusted operating revenues.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Form 10-Q or the documents that are incorporated by reference into this Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act. These statements are therefore entitled to the protection of the safe harbor provisions of these laws. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “budget,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “envision,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “indicate,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “outlook,” “plan,” “possibly,” “potential,” “predict,” “probably,” “pro-forma,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. While we believe these expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. These and other important factors may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Management cautions that the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q are not guarantees of future performance, and we cannot assume that such statements will be realized, or the forward-looking events and circumstances will occur. Factors that might cause such a difference include, without limitation, the risks and uncertainties discussed under “Risk Factors” in our 2019 Form 10-K, and discussed from time to time in our other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including this Form 10-Q.

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Given these risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included or incorporated by reference into this Form 10-Q are made only as of the date hereof. We do not undertake and specifically disclaim any obligation to update any such statements or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any such statements to reflect future events or developments.

GENERAL

FedNat Holding Company (“FNHC,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a regional insurance holding company that controls substantially all aspects of the insurance underwriting, distribution and claims processes through our subsidiaries and contractual relationships with independent agents and general agents. We, through our wholly owned subsidiaries, are authorized to underwrite, and/or place homeowners multi-peril (“homeowners”), federal flood and other lines of insurance in Florida and other states. We market, distribute and service our own and third-party insurers’ products and other services through a network of independent and general agents.

FedNat Insurance Company (“FNIC”), our largest wholly-owned insurance subsidiary, is licensed as an admitted carrier to write homeowners property and casualty insurance by the state insurance departments in Florida, Louisiana, Texas, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi.

Maison Insurance Company ("MIC"), an insurance subsidiary that we acquired on December 2, 2019 (see "Maison Acquisition" below for more information), is licensed as an admitted carrier to write homeowners property and casualty insurance as well as wind/hail only exposures by the state insurance departments in Louisiana, Texas and Florida.

Monarch National Insurance Company (“MNIC”), an insurance subsidiary, is licensed to write homeowners property and casualty insurance in Florida.

Through our wholly-owned subsidiary, FedNat Underwriters, Inc. (“FNU”), we serve as managing general agent for FNIC and MNIC. Maison Managers, Inc. ("MMI"), a wholly-owned subsidiary, serves as the managing general agent for MIC. ClaimCor, LLC ("ClaimCor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary, is a claims solutions company that processes claims for Maison and FNIC.

Material Distribution Relationships

We are a party to an insurance agency master agreement with Ivantage Select Agency, Inc. (“ISA”), an affiliate of Allstate Insurance Company (“Allstate”), pursuant to which we have been authorized by ISA to appoint Allstate agents to offer our FNIC homeowners insurance products to consumers in Florida.

We are a party to a managing general underwriting agreement with SageSure Insurance Managers, LLC (“SageSure”) in which they underwrite our FNIC homeowners business outside of Florida. 

Overview of Insurance Lines of Business

Homeowners Property and Casualty Insurance
FNIC, MIC and MNIC underwrite homeowners insurance in Florida and FNIC also underwrites insurance in Alabama, Texas, Louisiana, South Carolina and Mississippi and MIC in Louisiana and Texas. Homeowners insurance generally protects an owner of real and personal property against covered causes of loss to that property. As of September 30, 2020, the total homeowners policies in-force was 369,000, of which 217,000 were in Florida and 152,000 were outside of Florida. As of December 31, 2019, the total homeowners policies in-force was 374,000, of which 241,000 were in Florida and 133,000 were outside of Florida.

Florida
Our homeowners insurance products provide maximum dwelling coverage of approximately $3.6 million, with the aggregate maximum policy limit being approximately $6.3 million. We currently offer dwelling coverage “A” up to $4.0 million with an aggregate total insured value of $6.5 million. We continually review and update these limits. The typical deductible is either $2,500 or $1,000 for non-hurricane-related claims and generally 2% of the coverage amount for the structure for hurricane-related claims.

Premium rates charged to our homeowners insurance policyholders are continually evaluated to assure that they meet the expectation that they are actuarially sound and produce a reasonable level of profit (neither excessive, inadequate or discriminatory). Premium rates in Florida and other states are regulated and approved by the respective states’ office of insurance regulation.  We continuously monitor and seek appropriate adjustment to our rates in order to remain competitive and profitable.

Through MIC, we have assumed Florida policies through the state-run insurer Citizens Property Insurance Corporation ("Citizens").
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The following are our recent approved rate actions that we have taken across our three insurance subsidiaries:

In 2020, FNIC applied for a statewide-average rate increase of 7.4% for Florida homeowners multiple-peril insurance policies, which was approved by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulations ("Florida OIR") and became effective for new and renewal policies on June 15, 2020.
In 2020, FNIC applied for a statewide-average rate increase of 14.9% for Florida dwelling fire insurance policies, which was approved by the Florida OIR and became effective for new and renewal policies on July 15, 2020.
In 2020, FNIC applied for a statewide-average rate increase of 5.6% for Florida homeowners multiple-peril insurance policies, which was approved by the Florida OIR and became effective for new policies on October 12, 2020 and will become effective for renewal policies on November 12, 2020.
In 2020, FNIC applied for a statewide-average rate increase of 5.6% for Florida dwelling fire insurance policies, which was approved by the Florida OIR and became effective for new policies on October 12, 2020 and will become effective for renewal policies on November 12, 2020.
Other rate filings have been filed with the Florida OIR and are pending approval.

Non-Florida
Our non-Florida FNIC homeowners insurance products, produced through our partnership with SageSure, provide maximum dwelling coverage “A” up to $1.8 million, with the aggregate maximum policy limit being approximately $3.6 million. The typical deductible is either $2,500 or $1,000 for non-hurricane-related claims and generally 2% of the coverage amount for the structure for hurricane-related claims. 

As part of our partnership with SageSure, we entered into a profit share agreement, whereby we share 50% of net profits of this line of business, as calculated per the terms of the agreement, subject to certain limitations, which include limits on the net losses that SageSure can realize. The profit share cost is reflected in commissions and other underwriting expenses on our consolidated statements of operations. Effective July 1, 2020, FNIC entered into a new quota-share treaty with Anchor Re, a wholly-owned Arizona captive reinsurance subsidiary of SageSure, the non-affiliated managing general underwriter that writes FNIC’s non-Florida homeowners business. The treaty provides 50% quota-share reinsurance protection on in-force, new and renewal business through June 30, 2021, subject to certain limitations. The treaty arrangement is fully collateralized through Anchor Re. The financial economics of this treaty essentially supplement the 50% profit-sharing agreement that has been and will continue to be in place with SageSure. Thus, this treaty is not expected to have any impact on the pre-tax operating results of the Company, though the components of the combined ratio will be affected by the ceding of premiums, claims and commissions. The Company expects FNIC will receive statutory surplus relief from this new quota-share treaty. On November 3, 2020, FNIC increased its cession percentage from 50% to 80%, effective December 1, 2020, on its non-Florida homeowners book of business, on an in-force, new and renewal basis.

Our MIC non-Florida insurance products include homeowners insurance, manufactured home insurance and dwelling fire insurance. MIC writes both full peril property policies as well as wind/hail only exposures.

The following are our recent approved rate actions that we have taken across our insurance subsidiaries that do business outside of Florida:

In 2020, MIC applied for a statewide-average rate increase of 14.5% for Texas manufactured home insurance policies, which was approved by the Texas Department of Insurance ("TDI") and became effective for new policies on May 15, 2020 and renewal policies on June 15, 2020.
In 2020, MIC applied for a statewide-average rate increase of 15.5% for Texas homeowners voluntary wind-only insurance policies, which was approved by the TDI and became effective for new policies on April 15, 2020 and renewal policies on June 1, 2020.
In 2020, MIC applied for a statewide-average rate increase of 9.8% for Texas homeowners takeout wind-only insurance policies, which was approved by the TDI and became effective for new and renewal policies on June 15, 2020.
In 2020, FNIC applied for a statewide-average rate increase of 6.9% for South Carolina homeowners insurance policies, which was approved by the respective regulatory agency and became effective for new policies on July 16, 2020 and will become effective for renewal policies on September 1, 2020.
In 2020, FNIC applied for a statewide-average rate increase of 9.5% for Texas homeowners insurance policies, which was approved by the respective regulatory agency and became effective for new policies on July 16, 2020 and will become effective for renewal policies on November 16, 2020.
Additional rate filings have been applied for by FNIC and MIC and are pending to be approved by the respective regulatory agency.

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Other Insurance Lines of Business
FNIC writes flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program (“NFIP”). We write the policy for the NFIP, which assumes 100% of the flood risk while we retain a commission for our service. FNIC offers this line of business in Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, South Carolina and Mississippi. FNIC plans to file an admitted flood endorsement as an alternative to the NFIP program. MIC writes flood insurance through a partnership with Bintech who assumes 100% of the risk, in Louisiana only.

See the discussion in Item 1: “Business” in our 2019 Form 10-K, for additional information with respect to our business.

Regulation

All insurance companies must file quarterly and annual statements with certain regulatory agencies and are subject to regular and special examinations by those agencies. We may be the subject of additional special examinations or analysis. These examinations or analysis may result in one or more corrective orders being issued by the Florida OIR or LDI.

COVID-19 Impact

To slow and limit the COVID-19 outbreak and protect individuals and the health care systems worldwide, local and Federal governments have taken containment actions, including travel restrictions, testing, contact tracing and lockdowns. Companies have required working from home and in many cases laid off employees. These factors among others have caused global financial markets to experience extreme volatility and disruptions to capital and credit markets. In advance of government mandates, we implemented procedures to help reduce the spread of the outbreak, including having most of our employees work remotely, that are intended to prioritize the safety and health of our employees. In addition, we remained focused on the needs of our insureds and independent agents and fulfilling regulatory requirements and guidelines. During the first nine months of 2020, we did not see a material impact of COVID-19 to our operations, financial condition and results. We cannot at this time determine the comprehensive effect of the outbreak for the remainder of 2020. We currently believe, however, that we have limited, if any, exposure to the pandemic based on our product offerings and contractual coverages, although possible actions that our regulators or other governmental or judicial entities may take may materially adversely impact our coverages in both a retrospective and go-forward manner. We continue our focus on maintaining the safety, security and health of all our stakeholders, including policyholders, employees, partner agents, vendors and shareholders, and monitoring the impacts of the pandemic on our operations, financial condition and results. Based on the Company's already existing business continuity plan, which we have implemented to address local catastrophes events, and based on our financial condition and anticipated operating cash flows, we currently expect to continue to meet our working capital and operating expenditure requirements, even if there is further economic downturn from the pandemic.

Please refer to “Part II, Item 1A., Risk Factors” for more information.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Operating Results Overview - Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 Compared with Three Months Ended September 30, 2019

The following overview does not address all of the matters covered in the other sections of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations or contain all of the information that may be important to our shareholders or the investing public. This overview should be read in conjunction with the other sections of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations herein and in our 2019 Form 10-K.

The following table sets forth results of operations for the periods presented:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
2020 % Change 2019
(Dollars in thousands)
Revenues:      
Gross premiums written $ 180,152  13.2  % $ 159,131 
Gross premiums earned 183,518  26.1  % 145,546 
Ceded premiums (99,972) 71.9  % (58,172)
Net premiums earned 83,546  (4.4) % 87,374 
Net investment income 2,404  (40.9) % 4,068 
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) 1,324  66.8  % 794 
Direct written policy fees 3,603  43.3  % 2,514 
Other income 6,439  36.2  % 4,726 
Total revenues 97,316  (2.2) % 99,476 
     
Costs and expenses:      
Losses and loss adjustment expenses 99,016  59.4  % 62,105 
Commissions and other underwriting expenses 24,580  (1.1) % 24,854 
General and administrative expenses 5,333  1.7  % 5,246 
Interest expense 1,915  1.1  % 1,894 
Total costs and expenses 130,844  39.0  % 94,099 
     
Income (loss) before income taxes (33,528) (723.5) % 5,377 
Income tax expense (benefit) (12,783) (1,880.4) % 718 
Net income (loss) $ (20,745) (545.3) % $ 4,659 
     
Ratios to net premiums earned:      
Net loss ratio 118.5  %   71.1  %
Net expense ratio 35.8  %   34.4  %
Combined ratio 154.3  %   105.5  %

(1)Net loss ratio is calculated as losses and loss adjustment expenses ("LAE") divided by net premiums earned.
(2)Net expense ratio is calculated as all operating expenses less interest expense divided by net premiums earned.
(3)Combined ratio is calculated as the sum of losses and LAE and all operating expenses less interest expense divided by net premiums earned.

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The following table sets forth a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
2020 2019
(Dollars in thousands)
Revenue
Total revenues $ 97,316  $ 99,476 
Less:
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) 1,324  794 
Adjusted operating revenues $ 95,992  $ 98,682 
Net Income (Loss)
Net income (loss) $ (20,745) $ 4,659 
Less:
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) 793  634 
Acquisition and other costs (15) (238)
Amortization of identifiable intangibles (22) — 
Gain (loss) on early extinguishment of debt —  (29)
Adjusted operating income (loss) $ (21,501) $ 4,292 
Income tax rate assumed for reconciling items above 40.10  % 18.26  %

Revenue

Total revenue decreased $2.2 million or 2.2%, to $97.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared with $99.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019. The slight decrease was driven by lower net premiums earned as increases in ceded premiums outpaced the growth in gross premiums earned. Additionally, lower net investment income was offset by higher policy fees and higher brokerage income, all of which are discussed in further detail below.

Gross Premiums Written

The following table sets forth the gross premiums written for the periods presented:
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Three Months Ended
September 30,
2020 2019
(In thousands)
Gross premiums written:    
Homeowners Florida $ 106,101  $ 115,341 
Homeowners non-Florida 68,447  38,790 
Federal flood 5,660  5,019 
Non-core (1) (56) (19)
Total gross premiums written $ 180,152  $ 159,131 

(1)Reflects exited lines of business.

Gross premiums written increased $21.1 million, or 13.2%, to $180.2 million in the quarter compared with $159.1 million for the same three-month period last year. Gross premiums written increased by $7.0 million from FNIC's non-Florida business and $28.3 million from Maison, which was partially offset by a $15.1 million decrease in FNIC's Florida business, as we reduce our exposures in this market. Overall, Homeowners grew 13.2%.

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Gross Premiums Earned

The following table sets forth the gross premiums earned for the periods presented:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
2020 2019
(In thousands)
Gross premiums earned:    
Homeowners Florida $ 115,346  $ 113,062 
Homeowners non-Florida 63,759  28,431 
Federal flood 4,469  3,896 
Non-core (1) (56) 157 
Total gross premiums earned $ 183,518  $ 145,546 

(1)Reflects exited lines of business.

Gross premiums earned increased $38.0 million, or 26.1%, to $183.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $145.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019. The higher gross premiums earned was primarily driven by continued non-Florida growth, including $19.9 million from Maison's non-Florida business.

Ceded Premiums Earned

Ceded premiums earned increased $41.8 million, or 71.9%, to $100.0 million in the quarter, compared to $58.2 million in the same three-month period last year. The increase was driven by approximately $26 million higher excess of loss reinsurance spend, as property exposures increased, including from the Maison acquisition, this year as compared to last year. Additionally, there was approximately $15 million of additional ceded premiums related to the 50% quota-share treaty for FNIC's non-Florida book of business that became effective July 1, 2020. The increase to ceded premium earned associated with this new treaty is essentially offset by corresponding reductions in loss and LAE, and commission and other underwriting expenses when comparing the periods. Refer to Note 6 of the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding this 50% quota-share treaty.

Net Investment Income

Net investment income decreased $1.7 million, or 40.9%, to $2.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $4.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2019. The decrease was due primarily to the lower interest rate environment in 2020 and elevated third quarter 2019 income earned on debt proceeds that had not yet been deployed on the Maison acquisition, partially offset by fixed income portfolio growth in 2020 from the Maison acquisition.

Net realized and Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses)

Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) increased $0.5 million, to $1.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $0.8 million in the prior year period. We recognized $0.3 million and $(0.6) million in unrealized investment gains (losses) for equity securities during these respective periods. Our current and prior year net realized gains are primarily associated with our portfolio managers, under our control, moving out of positions due to both macro and micro conditions, a typical practice each and every quarter. Furthermore, to mitigate the potential COVID-19 related adverse impact on the financial stability of the issuers of securities we hold, certain positions were liquidated during 2020.

Direct Written Policy Fees

Direct written policy fees increased $1.1 million, or 43.3%, to $3.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared with $2.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019. The increase is primarily driven by the policy fees generated from Maison’s policies in-force and higher fees as a result of FNIC's non-Florida premium growth.

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Other Income

Other income included the following for the periods presented:
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Three Months Ended
September 30,
2020 % Change 2019
(Dollars in thousands)
Other income:      
Commission income $ 861  18.6  % $ 726 
Brokerage 5,181  44.6  % 3,582 
Financing and other revenue 397  (5.0) % 418 
Total other income $ 6,439  36.2  % $ 4,726 

The increase in other income was primarily driven by higher brokerage revenue. The brokerage revenue increase is the result of higher excess of loss reinsurance spend from the reinsurance programs in place during the third quarter of 2020 as compared to the third quarter of 2019.

Expenses

Losses and LAE

Loss and LAE incurred, net of reinsurance, included the following for the periods presented:

Three Months Ended
September 30,
2020 2019
Net Loss Net Loss
Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
(In thousands)
Current accident year, excluding catastrophes:
Homeowners $ 61,396  73.5  % $ 50,976  58.3  %
Non-core (1) —  —  % 961  1.1  %
Total current accident year, excluding catastrophes 61,396  73.5  % 51,937  59.4  %
Current year catastrophes (2):
Florida 21,268  25.4  % 3,000  3.4  %
Texas 1,885  2.3  % 2,500  2.9  %
Louisiana 15,111  18.1  % 1,500  1.7  %
Other states —  —  % 4,000  4.6  %
Total current year catastrophes 38,264  45.8  % 11,000  12.6  %
Prior year loss development (redundancy):
Homeowners (1,100) (1.3) % (722) (0.8) %
Non-core (1) 672  0.8  % 436  0.5  %
Ceded losses subject to offsetting experience account adjustments (3) (216) (0.3) % (546) (0.6) %
Total prior year loss development (redundancy) (644) (0.8) % (832) (0.9) %
Total net losses and LAE $ 99,016  118.5  % $ 62,105  71.1  %

(1)Reflects exited lines of business.
(2)Includes Property Claims Services (“PCS”) weather events and other events impacting multiple insureds for which the Company's insurance carriers established catastrophe event codes, net of the benefit of claims handling services. These catastrophe events are typically wind, hail and tornado related weather events. Any individual catastrophe event with gross
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losses greater than $20 million, on a pre-tax basis, are considered significant and specifically addressed in the commentary below.
(3)Reflects homeowners losses ceded under retrospective reinsurance treaties to the extent there is an offsetting experience account adjustment, such that there is no impact on pre-tax net income (loss).

Losses and LAE increased $36.9 million, or 59.4%, to $99.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared with $62.1 million for the same three-month period last year. The net loss ratio increased 47.4 percentage points, to 118.5% in the current quarter, as compared to 71.1% in the third quarter of 2019.

The higher ratio was the result of two main factors: higher ceded premiums, as discussed earlier, which reduces the net earned premium, the denominator on the net loss ratio calculation as well as higher catastrophe net losses as compared to the prior year period. The third quarter of 2020 catastrophe losses were $38.3 million, net of reinsurance, which included Hurricanes Laura and Sally as well as other severe weather events, which together impacted Florida, Louisiana, and other states. By comparison, the third quarter of 2019 catastrophe net losses were $11.0 million, net of reinsurance, which primarily included impacts from Hurricane Dorian, Hurricane Barry and other severe weather events. Additionally, higher volume of policies in force drove approximately $6 million of higher net losses as compared to 2019. The remaining variance was driven by higher loss pick for FNIC's Florida book of business, as a result of adverse loss experience, as compared to 2019.

Commissions and Other Underwriting Expenses

The following table sets forth the commissions and other underwriting expenses for the periods presented:

Three Months Ended
September 30,
2020 2019
(In thousands)
Commissions and other underwriting expenses:
Homeowners Florida $ 13,736  $ 13,187 
All others 13,337  6,610 
Ceding commissions (7,909) (3,203)
Total commissions 19,164  16,594 
Fees 1,358  902 
Salaries and wages 3,351  2,696 
Other underwriting expenses 707  4,662 
Total commissions and other underwriting expenses $ 24,580  $ 24,854 

Commissions and other underwriting expenses decreased $0.3 million, or 1.1%, to $24.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared with $24.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019. The decrease was primarily driven by a higher ceding commissions driven in part by the new 50% quota share in FNIC's non-Florida book of business and lower other underwriting expenses. When comparing these periods, this decrease was partially offset by higher non-Florida acquisition related costs as a result of premium growth. Refer to Ceded Premium Earned above for additional information.

The net expense ratio increased 1.4 percentage points to 35.8% in the third quarter of 2020, as compared to 34.4% in the third quarter of 2019.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses increased $0.1 million or 1.7% to $5.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to $5.2 million in the third quarter of 2019.


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Interest Expense

Interest expense did not change at $1.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense (benefit) decreased $13.5 million, to $(12.8) million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $0.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019. The decrease in income tax expense is predominantly the result of the pre-tax loss during the current quarter as compared to income during the third quarter of 2019. Additionally, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ('CARES Act"), signed into law on March 27, 2020, is allowing us to carry back net operating loss to prior years when federal income taxes were at 35%, which increased our effective tax rate during the current quarter. Refer to Note 10 of the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the CARES Act.




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Operating Results Overview - Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 Compared with Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

The following overview does not address all of the matters covered in the other sections of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations or contain all of the information that may be important to our shareholders or the investing public. This overview should be read in conjunction with the other sections of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations herein and in our 2019 Form 10-K.

The following table sets forth results of operations for the periods presented:
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2020 % Change 2019
(Dollars in thousands)
Revenues:      
Gross premiums written $ 558,492  21.3  % $ 460,534 
Gross premiums earned 538,988  26.8  % 425,133 
Ceded premiums (238,054) 51.9  % (156,669)
Net premiums earned 300,934  12.1  % 268,464 
Net investment income 9,637  (19.9) % 12,037 
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) 8,882  75.9  % 5,050 
Direct written policy fees 10,662  45.9  % 7,308 
Other income 16,919  29.0  % 13,115 
Total revenues 347,034  13.4  % 305,974 
Costs and expenses:
Losses and LAE 297,862  53.3  % 194,284 
Commissions and other underwriting expenses 90,205  19.2  % 75,650 
General and administrative expenses 17,241  (0.5) % 17,336 
Interest expense 5,745  (35.2) % 8,860 
Total costs and expenses 411,053  38.8  % 296,130 
Income (loss) before income taxes (64,019) (750.3) % 9,844 
Income tax expense (benefit) (23,928) (1,333.4) % 1,940 
Net income (loss) $ (40,091) (607.2) % $ 7,904 
     
Ratios to net premiums earned:      
Net loss ratio 99.0  % 72.4  %
Net expense ratio 35.7  % 34.6  %
Combined ratio 134.7  % 107.0  %

(1)Net loss ratio is calculated as losses and LAE divided by net premiums earned.
(2)Net expense ratio is calculated as all operating expenses less interest expense divided by net premiums earned.
(3)Combined ratio is calculated as the sum of losses and LAE and all operating expenses less interest expense divided by net premiums earned.

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The following table sets forth a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures:

Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2020 2019
(Dollars in thousands)
Revenue
Total revenues $ 347,034  $ 305,974 
Less:
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)
8,882  5,050 
Adjusted operating revenues $ 338,152  $ 300,924 
Net Income (Loss)
Net income (loss) $ (40,091) $ 7,904 
Less:
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)
5,320  3,812 
Acquisition and other costs (41) (774)
Amortization of identifiable intangibles (67) — 
Gain (loss) on early extinguishment of debt —  (2,698)
Adjusted operating income (loss) $ (45,303) $ 7,564 
Income tax rate assumed for reconciling items above
40.10  % 24.52  %

Revenue

Total revenue increased $41.0 million, or 13.4%, to $347.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared with $306.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The increase was driven primarily by net premiums growth, including the effect of the acquisition of Maison, and all other revenue components, excluding net investment income, all of which are discussed in further detail below.

Gross Premiums Written

The following table sets forth the gross premiums written for the periods presented:
໿
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2020 2019
(In thousands)
Gross premiums written:    
Homeowners Florida $ 339,799  $ 347,320 
Homeowners non-Florida 203,897  100,322 
Federal flood 14,967  13,014 
Non-core (1) (171) (122)
Total gross premiums written $ 558,492  $ 460,534 

(1)Reflects exited lines of business.

Gross written premiums increased $98.0 million, or 21.3%, to $558.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared with $460.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. Gross premiums written increased from FNIC's non-Florida business and $74.0 million from Maison, partially offset by a $28.5 million decrease in FNIC's Florida business, as we reduce our exposure to this market. Overall, Homeowners grew 21.5%.

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Gross Premiums Earned

The following table sets forth the gross premiums earned for the periods presented:
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2020 2019
(In thousands)
Gross premiums earned:    
Homeowners Florida $ 347,237  $ 338,481 
Homeowners non-Florida 179,071  73,928 
Federal flood 12,851  11,005 
Non-core (1) (171) 1,719 
Total gross premiums earned $ 538,988  $ 425,133 

(1)Reflects exited lines of business.

Gross premiums earned increased $113.9 million, or 26.8%, to $539.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $425.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The higher gross premiums earned was primarily driven by continued non-Florida growth, including $59.5 million from Maison's non-Florida business.

Ceded Premiums Earned

Ceded premiums increased $81.4 million, or 51.9%, to $238.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $156.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The increase was driven by approximately $66 million higher excess of loss reinsurance spend, as property exposures increased, including from the Maison acquisition, this year as compared to last year. Additionally, there was approximately $15 million of additional ceded premium related to the 50% quota-share treaty for FNIC's non-Florida book of business that became effective July 1, 2020. The increase to ceded premium earned associated with this new treaty is essentially offset by corresponding reductions in loss and LAE, and commission and other underwriting expenses when comparing the periods. Refer to Note 6 of the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding this 50% quota-share treaty.

Net Investment Income

Net investment income decreased $2.4 million, or 19.9%, to $9.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $12.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The decrease was primarily due to the lower interest rate environment in 2020 and elevated second quarter 2019 income earned on debt proceeds that had not yet been deployed on the Maison acquisition, partially offset by fixed income portfolio growth from the Maison acquisition.

Net Realized and Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses)

Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) were $8.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $5.1 million in the prior year period. We recognized $0.4 million and $3.0 million in unrealized investment gains (losses) for equity securities during these respective periods. Our current and prior year net realized gains are primarily associated with our portfolio managers, under our control, moving out of positions due to both macro and micro conditions, a typical practice each and every quarter. Furthermore, to mitigate the potential COVID-19 related adverse impact on the financial stability of the issuers of securities we hold, certain positions were liquidated during 2020.

Direct Written Policy Fees

Direct written policy fees increased by $3.4 million, or 45.9%, to $10.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared with $7.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The increase is primarily driven by the policy fees generated from Maison’s policies in-force and higher fees as a result of FNIC's non-Florida premium growth.

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Other Income

Other income included the following for the periods presented:

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Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2020 % Change 2019
(In thousands)
Other income:      
Commission income $ 2,484  0.7  % $ 2,466 
Brokerage 13,173  40.0  % 9,408 
Financing and other revenue 1,262  1.7  % 1,241 
Total other income $ 16,919  29.0  % $ 13,115 

The increase in other income was primarily driven by higher brokerage revenue. The brokerage revenue increase is the result of higher excess of loss reinsurance spend from the reinsurance programs in place during the first nine months of 2020 as compared to the first nine months of 2019.

Expenses

Losses and LAE

Loss and LAE incurred, net of reinsurance, included the following for the periods presented:

Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2020 2019
Net Loss Net Loss
Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
(In thousands)
Current accident year, excluding catastrophes:
Homeowners $ 183,768  61.1  % $ 145,838  54.3  %
Non-core (1) —  —  % 2,201  0.8  %
Total current accident year, excluding catastrophes 183,768  61.1  % 148,039  55.1  %
Current year catastrophes (2):
Florida 47,963  15.9  % 23,476  8.8  %
Texas 26,672  8.9  % 11,441  4.3  %
Louisiana 31,551  10.5  % 7,465  2.8  %
Other states 1,740  0.6  % 4,603  1.7  %
Total current year catastrophes 107,926  35.9  % 46,985  17.6  %
Prior year loss development (redundancy):
Homeowners 4,355  1.4  % (3,457) (1.3) %
Non-core (1) 2,557  0.8  % 4,695  1.7  %
Ceded losses subject to offsetting experience account adjustments (3) (744) (0.2) % (1,978) (0.7) %
Total prior year loss development (redundancy) 6,168  2.0  % (740) (0.3) %
Total net losses and LAE $ 297,862  99.0  % $ 194,284  72.4  %

(1)Reflects exited lines of business.
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(2)Includes PCS weather events and other events impacting multiple insureds for which the Company's insurance carriers established catastrophe event codes, net of the benefit of claims handling services. These catastrophe events are typically wind, hail and tornado related weather events. Any individual catastrophe event with gross losses greater than $20 million, on a pre-tax basis, are considered significant and specifically addressed in the commentary below.
(3)Reflects homeowners losses ceded under retrospective reinsurance treaties to the extent there is an offsetting experience account adjustment, such that there is no impact on pre-tax net income (loss).

Losses and LAE increased $103.6 million, or 53.3%, to $297.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared with $194.3 million for the same period last year. The net loss ratio increased 26.6 percentage points, to 99.0% in the first nine months of 2020, as compared to 72.4% in the first nine months of 2019. The higher loss ratio was primarily the result of higher catastrophe net losses when comparing the periods, as the first nine months of 2020 included $107.9 million, net of reinsurance. Approximately $37 million of catastrophe net losses from FNIC's non-Florida book of business was subject to a 50% profit-sharing agreement prior to the 50% quota share becoming effective on July 1, 2020, as discussed above.

The first nine months of 2020 catastrophe net losses were $107.9 million, net of reinsurance, which included Hurricanes Laura and Sally as well as a number of hail, wind-related severe weather events, which together impacted Florida, Louisiana, Texas and other states. By comparison, the first nine months of 2019 catastrophe net losses were $47 million, net of reinsurance, which primarily included the impacts of Hurricane Dorian, Hurricane Barry and Tropical Storm Imelda. Additionally, higher volume of policies in force drove approximately $25.0 million of higher losses compared to 2019. Lastly, $10.0 million of higher losses related to higher loss pick in FNIC’s Florida book of business as compared to prior year period.

Also contributing to the higher loss ratio was the strengthening of reserves for prior accident years by $6.9 million, which related primarily to the 2019 accident year in the Florida homeowners line of business.

Commissions and Other Underwriting Expenses

The following table sets forth the commissions and other underwriting expenses for the periods presented:

Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2020 2019
(In thousands)
Commissions and other underwriting expenses:
Homeowners Florida $ 41,181  $ 39,810 
All others 37,789  17,796 
Ceding commissions (13,969) (8,893)
Total commissions 65,001  48,713 
Fees 3,694  2,340 
Salaries and wages 10,068  9,090 
Other underwriting expenses 11,442  15,507 
Total commissions and other underwriting expenses $ 90,205  $ 75,650 

Commissions and other underwriting expenses increased $14.5 million, or 19.2%, to $90.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared with $75.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The increase was primarily driven by higher non-Florida acquisition related costs as a result of premium growth. When comparing these periods, this increase was partially offset by a higher ceding commissions driven in part by the new 50% quota share in FNIC's non-Florida book of business and lower other underwriting expense. Refer to Ceded Premium Earned above for additional information.

The net expense ratio increased 1.1 percentage points to 35.7% in the first nine months of 2020, as compared to 34.6% in the first nine months of 2019.


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General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses decreased $0.1 million, or 0.5%, to $17.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared with $17.3 million in the prior year period.

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased $3.2 million to $5.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared with $8.9 million in the prior year period, which included $3.6 million of prepayment fees, including the write-off of remaining debt issuance costs. This decline was partially offset by the fact that our March 2019 debt offering was only outstanding for a portion of the first quarter of 2019.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense (benefit) decreased $25.8 million, to $(23.9) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $1.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The decrease in income tax expense is predominantly the result of the pre-tax loss during the first nine months of the current year as compared to income during the corresponding period in 2019. Additionally, the CARES Act, signed into law on March 27, 2020, is allowing us to carry back net operating loss to prior years when federal income taxes were at 35%, which increased our effective tax rate during the current quarter. Refer to Note 10 of the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the CARES Act.

Consolidated Company Outlook - Changing Financial Trends

Beginning October 1, 2020, FNIC increased their quota share cession percentage from 10% to 20% on its Florida homeowners book of business. This increase will affect the components of the combined ratio by the change in the ceding of premiums, claims and commissions. Refer to Note 6 for further information on the quota share treaty.

Beginning December 1, 2020, FNIC increased their quota share cession percentage from 50% to 80% on its non-Florida homeowners book of business. This increase will affect the components of the combined ratio by the change in the ceding of premiums, claims and commissions. Refer to Note 6 for further information on the quota share treaty.

As discussed in more detail under “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” the private reinsurance market has been and is expected to remain in a “hard” market cycle, with the result that available terms are less favorable and could cause more financial exposure to the Company. The Company has attempted to mitigate these impacts by purchasing additional coverage where available. Refer to Note 6 for further information on the additional coverage. There can be no assurances, however, that such additional coverage will eliminate all financial exposure. Please see “Liquidity and Capital Resources—Overview” for more information.

The Company experienced impacts from Hurricanes Delta and Zeta, both of which made landfall in the state of Louisiana during the month of October. For the fourth quarter of 2020, we are expecting to incur approximately $27 million (pre-tax) of catastrophe losses, net of all recoveries, including reinsurance, on a combined basis for these storms.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Overview

Our primary sources of funds are gross written premiums, investment income, commission income and fee income.  Our primary uses of funds are the payment of claims, catastrophe and other reinsurance premiums and operating expenses. As of September 30, 2020, the Company held $553.6 million in investments. Cash and cash equivalents decreased $84.1 million, to $49.3 million as of September 30, 2020, compared with $133.4 million as of December 31, 2019. Total shareholders’ equity decreased $47.2 million, to $201.5 million as of September 30, 2020, compared with $248.7 million as of December 31, 2019 due primarily to a net loss and repurchases of common stock.

On March 5, 2019, the Company closed on an offering of $100 million of Senior Unsecured Notes due 2029, which bear interest at the annual rate of 7.5%. The net proceeds of the offering were in part used to redeem all $45 million of the Company's Senior Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes due 2022 and the Company's Senior Notes due 2027. Additionally, the remaining cash from the offering was used to purchase the Maison Companies and for other general corporate purposes, including repurchases of shares of our common stock and managing the capital needs of our subsidiaries. Refer to Notes 3 and 8 of the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in Part II, Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of the 2019 Form 10-K, for additional information regarding the 2029 Notes as well as the acquisition of the Maison Companies.
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Among other things, the 2029 Notes contain customary covenants that limit the Company's ability to enter into certain operational and financial transactions, including, but not limited to incurring additional debt above certain thresholds. If the Company's debt to capital ratio exceeds 35%, the Company would be precluded from incurring additional debt or from paying common stock dividends. No acceleration of the related debt would occur, unless the debt to capital ratio was driven above 35% by specific actions taken by the Company. The Company's actual debt to capital ratio as of September 30, 2020 was approximately 32.9%.

Historically, we have met our liquidity requirements primarily through cash generated from operations. During the first nine months of 2020, property and casualty businesses, including FNHC’s insurance carriers, have been impacted by catastrophes, hail, and wind-related severe weather events and private reinsurers have tightened coverage provisions and raised the cost of their coverages. Although we currently continue to have adequate liquidity and capital, management is continually monitoring and adjusting its liquidity and capital plans for FNHC and its subsidiaries in light of the aforementioned challenges. Additional weather-related events and actions by reinsurers could adversely affect the Company’s ability to access sources of liquidity, especially due to our elevated debt to capital ratio and debt covenants discussed above, and there can be no assurance that additional financing will be available to us on favorable terms, or at all.

Statutory Capital and Surplus of our Insurance Subsidiaries

As described more fully in Part I, Item 1. Business, Regulation of our 2019 Form 10-K, the Company’s insurance operations are subject to the laws and regulations of the states in which we operate. The Florida OIR and their regulatory counterparts in other states utilize the National Association of Insurance Commissions (“NAIC”) risk-based capital (“RBC”) requirements, and the resulting RBC ratio, as a key metric in the exercise of their regulatory oversight. The RBC ratio is a measure of the sufficiency of an insurer’s statutory capital and surplus.  In addition, the RBC ratio is used by insurance industry ratings services in the determination of the financial strength ratings (i.e., claims paying ability) they assign to insurance companies. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, FNIC’s statutory surplus, which includes MNIC, was $96.8 million and $141.8 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, MIC’s statutory surplus was $46.8 million and $50.7 million, respectively.

Based upon the 2019 statutory financial statements for FNIC, MIC and MNIC, statutory surplus exceeded the regulatory action levels established by the NAIC’s RBC requirements.

Based on RBC requirements, the extent of regulatory intervention and action increases as the ratio of an insurer’s statutory surplus to its ACL, as calculated under the NAIC’s requirements, decreases.  The first action level, the Company Action Level, requires an insurer to submit a plan of corrective actions to the insurance regulators if statutory surplus falls below 200.0% of the ACL amount.  The second action level, the Regulatory Action Level, requires an insurer to submit a plan containing corrective actions and permits the insurance regulators to perform an examination or other analysis and issue a corrective order if statutory surplus falls below 150.0% of the ACL amount. The third action level, ACL, allows the regulators to rehabilitate or liquidate an insurer in addition to the aforementioned actions if statutory surplus falls below the ACL amount. The fourth action level is the Mandatory Control Level, which requires the regulators to rehabilitate or liquidate the insurer if statutory surplus falls below 70.0% of the ACL amount. FNIC, MNIC and MIC had ratios of statutory surplus to its ACL of 323.9%, 1,128.7% and 305.7%, respectively, as of December 31, 2019.

As of September 30, 2020, the Company has $61 million of liquidity in its holding company and non-regulated subsidiaries (collectively referred to “holding company liquidity”) that is available for general corporate purposes, including supporting the capital requirements of its insurance subsidiaries. The Company currently expects to end 2020 with RBC levels at or above 300% in its insurance carriers, and with remaining holding company liquidity of approximately $50 million. These projected figures can vary for a variety of reasons and do not contemplate any U.S. landfall by Tropical Depression Eta, the net retention for which could be impacted by a potential gap in reinsurance coverage as a result of the non-cascading terms on a portion of our reinsurance program. While difficult to quantify any gap in reinsurance coverage, due to its dependency on ultimate gross losses from Hurricanes Delta and Zeta, the Company currently estimates that any such gap for Tropical Depression Eta would only emerge if Eta made U.S. landfall and resulted in losses in excess of approximately $47 million. Refer to "Part II, Item 1A., Risk Factors” for more information. A reinsurance purchase in early November specifically excludes Tropical Depression Eta and has mitigated all or some of the potential gap in coverage for an event arising after Tropical Depression Eta, if Tropical Depression Eta does not make landfall. As discussed in Overview above, over time, additional weather-related events and actions by reinsurers could adversely affect the Company’s insurance carriers’ ability to maintain adequate capital levels and FNHC may not be able to contribute necessary capital.

Cash Flows Discussion

We currently believe that existing cash and investment balances, when combined with anticipated cash flows, will be adequate to meet our expected liquidity needs in both the short-term and the reasonably foreseeable future. Please see "COVID-19 Impact"
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above for a discussion of the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on us. We currently believe the combined balances will be sufficient to meet our ongoing operating requirements and anticipated cash needs, and satisfy the covenants in our senior notes. Future growth strategies may require additional external financing and we may from time to time seek to obtain external financing. We cannot assure that additional sources of financing will be available to us on favorable terms, or at all, or that the terms of any such financing would not negatively impact our results of operations. The continue declaring and paying of dividends is subject to our compliance with debt covenants, future liquidity needs and reserve requirements.

Subject to our compliance with capital requirements as described above, we may consider various opportunities to deploy our capital, including repurchases of our common stock if such repurchases represent a more favorable use of available capital.

Operating Activities

Net cash (used in) operating activities decreased to $(78.8) million in the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to net cash provided by $26.4 million in the same period in 2019. This decrease reflects higher expenses paid, including those related to commissions and underwriting expenses and losses and LAE, partially offset by higher net premiums collected, in the first nine months of 2020 as compared to the corresponding period in 2019.

Investing Activities

Net cash provided by investing activities of $8.9 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2020 reflected sales, maturities and redemptions of our debt and equity investment securities of $419.1 million, partially offset by purchases of debt and equity investment securities of $407.6 million. Net cash used in investing activities of $16.7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2019 reflected purchases of debt and equity investment securities of $175.1 million, partly offset by sales, maturities and redemptions of our debt and equity investment securities of $160.0 million.

Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 of $14.2 million primarily reflects repurchases of FedNat Holding Company common stock of $10.4 million and dividends paid of $3.8 million. Net cash provided by financing activities of $47.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 primarily reflects issuance of long-term debt, net of issuance costs, of $98.4 million, partially offset by payment of long-term debt of $48.0 million.

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

The consolidated financial statements and related data presented herein have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, which requires the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. Our primary assets and liabilities are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates have a more significant impact on performance than the effects of general levels of inflation. Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or with the same magnitude as the inflationary effect on the cost of paying losses and LAE.

Insurance premiums are established before we know the amount of losses and LAE and the extent to which inflation may affect such expenses. Consequently, we attempt to anticipate the future impact of inflation when establishing rate levels. While we attempt to charge adequate premiums, we may be limited in raising premium levels for competitive and regulatory reasons. Inflation may also affect the market value of our investment portfolio and the investment rate of return. Any future economic changes that result in prolonged and increasing levels of inflation could cause increases in the dollar amount of incurred losses and LAE and thereby materially adversely affect future liability requirements.

Critical Accounting Policies

We prepare our consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"), which requires us to make estimates and assumptions about future events that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Future events and their effects cannot be determined with absolute certainty. Therefore, the determination of estimates requires the exercise of judgment. Actual results may materially differ from those estimates.

We believe our most critical accounting estimates inherent in the preparation of our financial statements are: (i) fair value measurements of our investments; (ii) accounting for investments; (iii) premium and unearned premium calculation; (iv) reinsurance contracts; (v) the amount and recoverability of deferred acquisition costs and value of business acquired; (vi) goodwill and other intangible assets; (vii) reserve for loss and losses adjustment expenses; and (viii) income taxes. The accounting estimates require the
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use of assumptions about certain matters that are highly uncertain at the time of estimation. To the extent actual experience differs from the assumptions used, our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows would be affected.

There have been no significant changes to our critical accounting estimates during the nine months ended September 30, 2020.  Refer to Part II, Item 7: “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Estimates” included in our 2019 Form 10-K for a more complete description of our critical accounting estimates. 

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Our investment objective is to maximize total rate of return after federal income taxes while maintaining liquidity and minimizing risk. Our current investment policy limits investment in non-investment-grade debt securities (including high-yield bonds), and limits total investments in preferred stock, common stock and mortgage notes receivable. We also comply with applicable laws and regulations that further restrict the type, quality and concentration of our investments. In general, these laws and regulations permit investments, within specified limits and subject to certain qualifications, in federal, state and municipal obligations, corporate bonds, preferred and common equity securities and real estate mortgages.

Our investment policy is established by the Board of Directors' Investment Committee and is reviewed on a regular basis. Pursuant to this investment policy, as of September 30, 2020, approximately 98% of investments were in debt securities and cash and cash equivalents, which are considered to be available-for-sale, based upon our estimates of required liquidity. Approximately 100% of the debt securities are considered available-for-sale and are marked to market. We may in the future consider additional debt securities to be held-to-maturity securities, which are carried at amortized cost. We do not use any swaps, options, futures or forward contracts to hedge or enhance our investment portfolio.

The only material change to the Company’s exposures to market risks since December 31, 2019 relates to COVID-19 and please refer to "Part II, Item 1A., Risk Factors” for details. Please also refer to the 2019 Form 10-K for a discussion of the Company’s other exposures to market risks.

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2020.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Limitations on Effectiveness

Our management and our audit committee do not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or internal control over financial reporting will prevent all errors or all instances of fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met. Further, the design of the control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control gaps and instances of fraud have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments and decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple errors or mistakes. Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and any design may not succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.

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Part II: OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

Refer to Note 11 to our Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in Part I, “Financial Statements” for information about legal proceedings.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

We may experience increased financial exposure due to change in private excess-of-loss reinsurance market terms and conditions.

The private reinsurance market goes through what are known in the industry as “soft” and “hard” market cycles based on factors such as variations in world-wide and regional weather patterns and other natural or man-made catastrophes that produce higher or lower loss experience for the reinsurance industry. During soft market cycles, where losses have been less than expected, advantageous terms are more readily available to us, which reduces our potential exposure by providing broader coverage. During a hard market cycle, where losses have been more than expected, private reinsurance markets typically tighten coverage, potentially resulting in more financial exposure to the Company. Examples of tighter terms include, but are not limited to, the removal of cascading protection and the elimination of individual insurance carrier per-event retentions when there are multiple insurance carriers in a group.

Cascading protection provides broader coverage during years in which we experience multiple events. As the aggregate limit of the preceding layer is exhausted, the adjacent layers above drop down (cascade) in its place. Additionally, any unused layer protection drops down for subsequent events until exhausted. In the absence of cascading features, when events occur, a carrier may need to purchase supplemental coverage to backfill layers or potential gaps of coverage ("backfill coverage"), if available, and may have to do so at inopportune times, such as in the middle of hurricane season when availability is scarcer and pricing is higher. If such backfill coverage is not available, the carrier may experience gaps in reinsurance coverage. Because the existence and magnitude of potential gaps in coverage may be dependent on the ultimate catastrophe losses that emerge from preceding storms, some of which may be very recent, quantification of potential gaps can be highly uncertain. In addition, if another potential disturbance is already active at the time of binding backfill coverage, the active disturbance will generally be excluded from the newly bound coverage, which could result in gaps in the reinsurance tower with respect to the active disturbance, if it were to make landfall.

With individual insurance carrier per-event retentions, each insurance carrier has a retention that better matches their current risk appetite and surplus level. With an aggregate per-event retention for the entire group, if only one or two of the insurance carriers are involved in a given event, the larger corporate retention is split between the insurance carriers, usually resulting in a larger retention for the impacted carrier(s).

Restricted terms could also appear in the form of shortened time periods for coverage to be afforded on any one event or requiring 100% of the premium to be paid at the inception of coverage. Given these restrictions, the Company may incur or retain additional risk towards the end of hurricane season.

The reinsurance market for 2020 has been a hard market, with less advantageous terms as described above. As a result, the Company expects to bear higher reinsurance spend and retain more risk itself as a result of the severity of the active 2020 hurricane season. In addition, the Company anticipates that the reinsurance market will remain hard for 2021.

There have been no other material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in “Part I, Item 1A-Risk Factors,” included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, as supplemented in “Part II, Item 1A-Risk Factors” of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 for disclosures regarding significant risks and uncertainties related to our business.


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Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

(c)    Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities. The following table sets forth information with respect to purchases of shares of our common stock made during the quarter ended September 30, 2020 by or on behalf of FNHC:
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    Total Number of Approximate Dollar
Total Number Average Shares Purchased Value of Shares That
of Shares Price Paid as Part of Publicly May Yet Be Purchased
Repurchased Per Share Announced Plans
Under the Plans (1)
July 2020 —  $ —  —  $ 10,000,011 
August 2020 —  —  —  10,000,011 
September 2020 —  —  —  10,000,011 

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(1)In December 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to $10.0 million of its outstanding shares of common stock from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. In March 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized an additional $10.0 million increase to the share repurchase program. As of September 30, 2020, the remaining availability for future repurchases of our common stock was $10.0 million. Any such purchases would be made in the open market in accordance with Rule 10b-18 or under Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act.


Item 3.  Defaults upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5.  Other Information

Not applicable.
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Item 6.  Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9
10.10
10.11
10.12
10.13
10.14
10.15
10.16
10.17
10.18
10.19
10.20
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10.21
10.22
10.23
10.24
10.25
10.26
10.27
10.28
10.29
10.30
10.31
10.32
31.1
31.2
32.1
32.2
101.INS Inline XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
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* Filed herewith. Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit in accordance with and as permitted by Item 601(b)(10)(iv) of Regulation S-K.

** Filed herewith.
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

  FEDNAT HOLDING COMPANY  
       
  By: /s/ Michael H. Braun  
    Michael H. Braun, Chief Executive Officer  
    (Principal Executive Officer)  
       
    /s/ Ronald Jordan  
    Ronald Jordan, Chief Financial Officer  
    (Principal Financial Officer)  

Date: November 6, 2020

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  20\F7V1001         Non-Florida   Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida                                                                                                      _______________________      Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit because it is not material and   would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. Redactions are indicated by [***].     
  20\F7V1001         Table of Contents         Article Page    1 Classes of Business Reinsured 1    2 Commencement and Termination 1    3 Territory 3    4 Exclusions 3    5 Retention and Limit 4    6 Other Reinsurance 5    7 Definitions 5    8 Loss Occurrence 6    9 Loss Notices and Settlements 8    10 Cash Call 8    11 Salvage and Subrogation 9    12 Reinsurance Premium 9    13 Sanctions 10    14 Late Payments 10    15 Offset 11    16 Access to Records 11    17 Liability of the Reinsurer 12    18 Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E) 12    19 Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F) 12    20 Currency (BRMA 12A) 12    21 Taxes (BRMA 50B) 13    22 Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D) 13    23 Reserves 13    24 Insolvency 14    25 Arbitration 15    26 Service of Suit (BRMA 49C) 16    27 Severability (BRMA 72E) 16    28 Governing Law (BRMA 71B) 17    29 Confidentiality 17    30 Non-Waiver 18    31 Notices and Contract Execution 18    32 Intermediary 18    Schedule A     
 
  20\F7V1001   Page 1      Non-Florida   Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      entered into by and between      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   (hereinafter referred to as the "Company")      and      The Subscribing Reinsurer(s) Executing the   Interests and Liabilities Agreement(s)   Attached Hereto   (hereinafter referred to as the "Reinsurer")            Article 1 - Classes of Business Reinsured   By this Contract the Reinsurer agrees to reinsure the excess liability which may accrue to the   Company under its policies in force at the effective time and date hereof or issued or renewed at   or after that time and date, and classified by the Company as Property business, including but   not limited to, Dwelling Fire, Inland Marine, Mobile Home, Commercial and Homeowners   business (including any business assumed from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation),   subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth herein and in Schedule A attached   hereto.         Article 2 - Commencement and Termination   A. This Contract shall become effective at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020,   with respect to losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing at or after that time and   date, and shall remain in force until 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021.      B. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A above, the Company may terminate a   Subscribing Reinsurer's percentage share in this Contract at any time by giving written   notice to the Subscribing Reinsurer in the event any of the following circumstances occur:       1. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at the inception of this Contract has been   reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the applicable equivalent)   12 months prior to that date; or       2. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at any time during the term of this   Contract has been reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the   applicable equivalent) at the date of the Subscribing Reinsurer's most recent financial     
  20\F7V1001   Page 2      statement filed with regulatory authorities and available to the public as of the   inception of this Contract; or       3. The Subscribing Reinsurer's A.M. Best's rating has been assigned or downgraded   below A- and/or Standard & Poor's rating has been assigned or downgraded below   BBB+; or       4. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become, or has announced its intention to become,   merged with, acquired by or controlled by any other entity or individual(s) not   controlling the Subscribing Reinsurer's operations previously; or       5. A State Insurance Department or other legal authority has ordered the Subscribing   Reinsurer to cease writing business; or       6. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become insolvent or has been placed into liquidation,   receivership, supervision, administration, winding-up or under a scheme of   arrangement, or similar proceedings (whether voluntary or involuntary) or proceedings   have been instituted against the Subscribing Reinsurer for the appointment of a   receiver, liquidator, rehabilitator, supervisor, administrator, conservator or trustee in   bankruptcy, or other agent known by whatever name, to take possession of its assets   or control of its operations; or       7. The Subscribing Reinsurer has reinsured its entire liability under this Contract without   the Company's prior written consent; or       8. The Subscribing Reinsurer has ceased assuming new or renewal property or casualty   treaty reinsurance business; or       9. The Subscribing Reinsurer has hired an unaffiliated runoff claims manager that is   compensated on a contingent basis or is otherwise provided with financial incentives   based on the quantum of claims paid; or       10. The Subscribing Reinsurer has failed to comply with the funding requirements set forth   in the Reserves Article.      C. The "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern   Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021. However,   if this Contract is terminated, the "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the   period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to the effective time and date   of termination.      D. If this Contract is terminated or expires while a loss occurrence covered hereunder is in   progress, the Reinsurer's liability hereunder shall, subject to the other terms and conditions   of this Contract, be determined as if the entire loss occurrence had occurred prior to the   termination or expiration of this Contract, provided that no part of such loss occurrence is   claimed against any renewal or replacement of this Contract.           
 
  20\F7V1001   Page 3      Article 3 - Territory   The territorial limits of this Contract shall be identical with those of the Company's policies,   excluding risks located in the State of Florida.         Article 4 - Exclusions   A. This Contract does not apply to and specifically excludes the following:       1. Reinsurance assumed by the Company under obligatory reinsurance agreements,   except business assumed by the Company from Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.       2. Hail damage to growing or standing crops.       3. Business rated, coded or classified as Flood insurance or which should have been   rated, coded or classified as such.       4. Business rated, coded or classified as Mortgage Impairment and Difference in   Conditions insurance or which should have been rated, coded or classified as such.       5. Title insurance and all forms of Financial Guarantee, Credit and Insolvency.       6. Aviation, Ocean Marine, Boiler and Machinery, Fidelity and Surety, Accident and   Health, Animal Mortality and Workers Compensation and Employers Liability.       7. Errors and Omissions, Malpractice and any other type of Professional Liability   insurance.       8. Loss and/or damage and/or costs and/or expenses arising from seepage and/or   pollution and/or contamination, other than contamination from smoke. Nevertheless,   this exclusion does not preclude payment of the cost of removing debris of property   damaged by a loss otherwise covered hereunder, subject always to a limit of 25.0% of   the Company's property loss under the applicable original policy.       9. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "War Exclusion Clause"   attached to and forming part of this Contract.       10. Nuclear risks as defined in the "Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical   Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)" attached to and forming part of this Contract.       11. Loss or liability excluded by the Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe) attached to and forming part of this Contract and any assessment or   similar demand for payment related to the FHCF or Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.       12. Loss or liability of the Company arising by contract, operation of law, or otherwise,   from its participation or membership, whether voluntary or involuntary, in any   insolvency fund. "Insolvency fund" includes any guaranty fund, insolvency fund, plan,     
  20\F7V1001   Page 4      pool, association, fund or other arrangement, however denominated, established or   governed, which provides for any assessment of or payment or assumption by the   Company of part or all of any claim, debt, charge, fee or other obligation of an insurer,   or its successors or assigns, which has been declared by any competent authority to   be insolvent, or which is otherwise deemed unable to meet any claim, debt, charge,   fee or other obligation in whole or in part.       13. Losses in the respect of overhead transmission and distribution lines other than those   on or within 150 meters (or 500 feet) of the insured premises.       14. Mold, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       15. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "Terrorism Exclusion" attached   to and forming part of this Contract.       16. All property loss, damage, destruction, erasure, corruption or alteration of Electronic   Data from any cause whatsoever (including, but not limited to, Computer Virus) or loss   of use, reduction in functionality, cost, expense or whatsoever nature resulting   therefrom, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       "Electronic Data" as used herein means facts, concepts and information converted to   a form usable for communications, interpretation or processing by electronic and   electromechanical data processing or electronically-controlled equipment and includes   programs, software and other coded instructions for the processing and manipulation   of data or the direction and manipulation of such equipment.       "Computer Virus" as used herein means a set of corrupting, harmful or otherwise   unauthorized instructions or code, including a set of maliciously-introduced,   unauthorized instructions or code, that propagate themselves through a computer   system network of whatsoever nature.       However, in the event that a peril otherwise covered under the policy results from any   of the matters described above, this Contract, subject to all other terms and   conditions, will cover physical damage directly caused by such listed peril.         Article 5 - Retention and Limit   A. As respects each excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract, the   Company shall retain and be liable for the first amount of ultimate net loss, shown as   "Company's Retention" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, arising out of   each loss occurrence. The Reinsurer shall then be liable, as respects each excess layer,   for the amount by which such ultimate net loss exceeds the Company's applicable   retention, but the liability of the Reinsurer under each excess layer shall not exceed the   amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, as respects any one loss occurrence, or shall it exceed the amount, shown   as the "Reinsurer's Term Limit" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, as   respects all loss occurrences during the term of this Contract.           
 
  20\F7V1001   Page 5      B. Notwithstanding the provisions above, no claim shall be made hereunder as respects   losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing during the term of this Contract unless   at least two risks insured or reinsured by the Company are involved in such loss   occurrence. For purposes hereof, the Company shall be the sole judge of what constitutes   "one risk."         Article 6 - Other Reinsurance   The Company shall be permitted to carry other reinsurance, recoveries under which shall inure   solely to the benefit of the Company and be entirely disregarded in applying all of the provisions   of this Contract.         Article 7 - Definitions   A. "Loss adjustment expense," regardless of how such expenses are classified for statutory   reporting purposes, as used in this Contract shall mean all costs and expenses allocable to   a specific claim that are incurred by the Company in the investigation, appraisal,   adjustment, settlement, litigation, defense or appeal of a specific claim, including court   costs and costs of supersedeas and appeal bonds, and including a) pre-judgment interest,   unless included as part of the award or judgment; b) post-judgment interest; c) legal   expenses and costs incurred in connection with coverage questions and legal actions   connected thereto, including Declaratory Judgment Expense; and d) expenses and a pro   rata share of salaries of the Company field employees, and expenses of other Company   employees who have been temporarily diverted from their normal and customary duties and   assigned to the field adjustment of losses covered by this Contract.       Loss adjustment expense as defined above does not include unallocated loss adjustment   expense. Unallocated loss adjustment expense includes, but is not limited to, salaries and   expenses of employees, other than in (d) above, and office and other overhead expenses.      B. "Loss in excess of policy limits" and "extra contractual obligations" as used in this Contract   shall mean:       1. "Loss in excess of policy limits" shall mean 90.0% of any amount paid or payable by   the Company in excess of its policy limits, but otherwise within the terms of its policy,   such loss in excess of the Company's policy limits having been incurred because of,   but not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason   of the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer   of settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. Any loss in excess of policy limits that is made in connection   with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       2. "Extra contractual obligations" shall mean 90.0% of any punitive, exemplary,   compensatory or consequential damages paid or payable by the Company, not   covered by any other provision of this Contract and which arise from the handling of   any claim on business subject to this Contract, such liabilities arising because of, but   not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason of     
  20\F7V1001   Page 6      the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer of   settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. An extra contractual obligation shall be deemed, in all   circumstances, to have occurred on the same date as the loss covered or alleged to   be covered under the policy. Any extra contractual obligations that are made in   connection with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       Notwithstanding anything stated herein, this Contract shall not apply to any loss in excess   of policy limits or any extra contractual obligation incurred by the Company as a result of   any fraudulent and/or criminal act by any officer or director of the Company acting   individually or collectively or in collusion with any individual or corporation or any other   organization or party involved in the presentation, defense or settlement of any claim   covered hereunder.      C. "Policies" as used in this Contract shall mean all policies, contracts and binders of   insurance or reinsurance.      D. "Ultimate net loss" as used in this Contract shall mean the sum or sums (including loss in   excess of policy limits, extra contractual obligations and loss adjustment expense, as   defined herein) paid or payable by the Company in settlement of claims and in satisfaction   of judgments rendered on account of such claims, after deduction of all salvage, all   recoveries and all claims on inuring insurance or reinsurance, whether collectible or not.   Nothing herein shall be construed to mean that losses under this Contract are not   recoverable until the Company's ultimate net loss has been ascertained.         Article 8 - Loss Occurrence   A. The term "loss occurrence" shall mean the sum of all individual losses directly occasioned   by any one disaster, accident or loss or series of disasters, accidents or losses arising out   of one event which occurs within the area of one state of the United States or province of   Canada and states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another. However, the   duration and extent of any one "loss occurrence" shall be limited to all individual losses   sustained by the Company occurring during any period of 168 consecutive hours arising out   of and directly occasioned by the same event, except that the term "loss occurrence" shall   be further defined as follows:       1. As regards a named storm, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring   during any period (a) from and after 12:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date a   watch, warning, advisory, or other bulletin (whether for wind, flood or otherwise) for   such named storm is first issued by the National Hurricane Center ("NHC") or its   successor or any other division of the National Weather Service ("NWS"),   (b) continuing for a time period thereafter during which such named storm continues,   regardless of its category rating or lack thereof and regardless of whether the watch,   warning, or advisory or other bulletin remains in effect for such named storm and   (c) ending 96 hours following the issuance of the last watch, warning or advisory or   other bulletin for such named storm or related to such named storm by the NHC or its   successor or any other division of the NWS. "Named storm" shall mean any storm or   storm system that has been declared by the NHC or its successor or any other     
 
  20\F7V1001   Page 7      division of the NWS to be a named storm at any time, which may include, by way of   example and not limitation, hurricane, wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, water damage, fire following, sprinkler   leakage, riots, vandalism, and collapse, and all losses and perils (including, by way of   example and not limitation, those mentioned previously in this sentence) in each case   arising out of, caused by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from such storm   or storm system, including by way of example and not limitation the merging of one or   more separate storm(s) or storm system(s) into a combined storm surge event.   However, the named storm need not be limited to one state or province or states or   provinces contiguous thereto.       2. As regards storm or storm systems that are not a named storm, including, by way of   example and not limitation, ensuing wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, fire following, sprinkler leakage, riots,   vandalism, collapse and water damage, all individual losses sustained by the   Company occurring during any period of 144 consecutive hours arising out of, caused   by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from the same event. However, the   event need not be limited to one state or province or states or provinces contiguous   thereto.       3. As regards riot, riot attending a strike, civil commotion, vandalism and malicious   mischief, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring during any period   of 96 consecutive hours within the area of one municipality or county and the   municipalities or counties contiguous thereto arising out of and directly occasioned by   the same event. The maximum duration of 96 consecutive hours may be extended in   respect of individual losses which occur beyond such 96 consecutive hours during the   continued occupation of an assured's premises by strikers, provided such occupation   commenced during the aforesaid period.       4. As regards earthquake (the epicenter of which need not necessarily be within the   territorial confines referred to in the introductory portion of this paragraph) and fire   following directly occasioned by the earthquake, only those individual fire losses which   commence during the period of 168 consecutive hours may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.       5. As regards freeze, only individual losses directly occasioned by collapse, breakage of   glass and water damage (caused by bursting frozen pipes and tanks) may be included   in the Company's loss occurrence.       6. As regards firestorms, brush fires and any other fires or series of fires, irrespective of   origin (except as provided in subparagraphs 3 and 4 above), all individual losses   sustained by the Company which commence during any period of 168 consecutive   hours within the area of one state of the United States or province of Canada and   states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.      B. For all loss occurrences hereunder, the Company may choose the date and time when any   such period of consecutive hours commences, provided that no period commences earlier   than the date and time of the occurrence of the first recorded individual loss sustained by     
  20\F7V1001   Page 8      the Company arising out of that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents,   or losses. Furthermore:       1. For all loss occurrences other than those referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.2., and   A.3. above, only one such period of 168 consecutive hours shall apply with respect to   one event.       2. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraphs A.1. and A.2., only   one such period of consecutive hours (as set forth therein) shall apply with respect to   one event, regardless of the duration of the event.       3. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraph A.3. above, if the   disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses occasioned by   the event is of greater duration than 96 consecutive hours, then the Company may   divide that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses into   two or more loss occurrences, provided that no two periods overlap and no individual   loss is included in more than one such period.      C. It is understood that losses arising from a combination of two or more perils as a result of   the same event may be considered as having arisen from one loss occurrence.   Notwithstanding the foregoing, the hourly limitations as stated above shall not be exceeded   as respects the applicable perils, and no single loss occurrence shall encompass a time   period greater than 168 consecutive hours, except as regards those loss occurrences   referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.4. and A.6. above.         Article 9 - Loss Notices and Settlements   A. Whenever losses sustained by the Company are reserved by the Company for an amount   greater than 50.0% of the Company's retention under any excess layer hereunder and/or   appear likely to result in a claim under such excess layer, the Company shall notify the   Subscribing Reinsurers under that excess layer and shall provide updates related to   development of such losses. The Reinsurer shall have the right to participate in the   adjustment of such losses at its own expense.      B. All loss settlements made by the Company, provided they are within the terms of this   Contract and the terms of the original policy (with the exception of loss in excess of policy   limits or extra contractual obligations coverage, if any, under this Contract), shall be binding   upon the Reinsurer, and the Reinsurer agrees to pay all amounts for which it may be liable   upon receipt of reasonable evidence of the amount paid by the Company.         Article 10 - Cash Call   Notwithstanding the provisions of the Loss Notices and Settlements Article, upon the request of   the Company, the Reinsurer shall pay any amount with regard to a loss settlement or   settlements that are scheduled to be made (including any payments projected to be made)   within the next 20 days by the Company, subject to receipt by the Reinsurer of a satisfactory   proof of loss. Such agreed payment shall be made within 10 days from the date the demand for   payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.     
 
  20\F7V1001   Page 9            Article 11 - Salvage and Subrogation   The Reinsurer shall be credited with salvage (i.e., reimbursement obtained or recovery made by   the Company, less the actual cost, excluding salaries of officials and employees of the   Company and sums paid to attorneys as retainer, of obtaining such reimbursement or making   such recovery) on account of claims and settlements involving reinsurance hereunder. Salvage   thereon shall always be used to reimburse the excess carriers in the reverse order of their   priority according to their participation before being used in any way to reimburse the Company   for its primary loss. The Company hereby agrees to enforce its rights to salvage or subrogation   relating to any loss, a part of which loss was sustained by the Reinsurer, and to prosecute all   claims arising out of such rights, if, in the Company's opinion, it is economically reasonable to   do so.         Article 12 - Reinsurance Premium   A. As premium for each excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract, the   Company shall pay the Reinsurer a premium equal to the product of the following (or a pro   rata portion thereof in the event the term of this Contract is less than 12 months), subject to   a minimum premium of the amount, shown as "Minimum Premium" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto (or a pro rata portion thereof in the event the term of this   Contract is less than 12 months):       1. The amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto; times       2. The percentage calculated by dividing (a) the actual Average Annual Loss ("AAL")   determined by the Company's wind insurance in force on September 30, 2020, by   (b) the original AAL of the amount of $[***].       However, if the difference between the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for   that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, and the premium calculated in   accordance with this paragraph A for the excess layer is less than a 5.0% increase or   decrease, the premium due the Reinsurer shall equal the amount, shown as "Annual   Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto.       The Company's AAL shall be derived by averaging the applicable data produced by Applied   Insurance Research (AIR) Touchstone v7 and Risk Management Solutions (RMS)   RiskLink v18.1 catastrophe modeling software, in the long-term perspective, including   secondary uncertainty and loss amplification, but excluding storm surge.      B. The Company shall pay the Reinsurer an annual deposit premium for each excess layer of   the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, in four equal installments of the amount, shown as "Deposit Premium   Installment" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, on July 1 and October 1 of   2020, and on January 1 and April 1 of 2021. However, in the event this Contract is   terminated, there shall be no deposit premium installments due after the effective date of   termination.     
  20\F7V1001   Page 10         C. On or before June 30, 2021, the Company shall provide a report to the Reinsurer setting   forth the premium due hereunder for each excess layer for the term of this Contract,   computed in accordance with paragraph A above, and any additional premium due the   Reinsurer or return premium due the Company for each such excess layer shall be remitted   promptly.         Article 13 - Sanctions   Neither the Company nor any Subscribing Reinsurer shall be liable for premium or loss under   this Contract if it would result in a violation of any mandatory sanction, prohibition or restriction   under United Nations resolutions or the trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of the   European Union, United Kingdom or United States of America that are applicable to either party.         Article 14 - Late Payments   A. The provisions of this Article shall not be implemented unless specifically invoked, in   writing, by one of the parties to this Contract.      B. In the event any premium, loss or other payment due either party is not received by the   intermediary named in the Intermediary Article (hereinafter referred to as the   "Intermediary") by the payment due date, the party to whom payment is due may, by   notifying the Intermediary in writing, require the debtor party to pay, and the debtor party   agrees to pay, an interest charge on the amount past due calculated for each such payment   on the last business day of each month as follows:       1. The number of full days which have expired since the due date or the last monthly   calculation, whichever the lesser; times       2. 1/365ths of the six-month United States Treasury Bill rate as quoted in The Wall Street   Journal on the first business day of the month for which the calculation is made; times       3. The amount past due, including accrued interest.       It is agreed that interest shall accumulate until payment of the original amount due plus   interest charges have been received by the Intermediary.      C. The establishment of the due date shall, for purposes of this Article, be determined as   follows:       1. As respects the payment of routine deposits and premiums due the Reinsurer, the due   date shall be as provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a   due date is not specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 30 days   after the date of transmittal by the Intermediary of the initial billing for each such   payment.       2. Any claim or loss payment due the Company hereunder shall be deemed due 10 days   after the proof of loss or demand for payment is transmitted to the Reinsurer. If such     
 
  20\F7V1001   Page 11      loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest will accrue on the   payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B above, from the date the   proof of loss or demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       3. As respects a "cash call" made in accordance with the Cash Call Article, payment   shall be deemed due 10 days after the demand for payment is transmitted to the   Reinsurer. If such loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest   shall accrue on the payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B   above, from the date the demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       4. As respects any payment, adjustment or return due either party not otherwise   provided for in subparagraphs 1, 2, and 3 of this paragraph C, the due date shall be as   provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a due date is not   specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 10 days following   transmittal of written notification that the provisions of this Article have been invoked.       For purposes of interest calculations only, amounts due hereunder shall be deemed paid   upon receipt by the Intermediary.      D. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting or prohibiting a Subscribing Reinsurer from   contesting the validity of any claim, or from participating in the defense of any claim or suit,   or prohibiting either party from contesting the validity of any payment or from initiating any   arbitration or other proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. If the   debtor party prevails in an arbitration or other proceeding, then any interest charges due   hereunder on the amount in dispute shall be null and void. If the debtor party loses in such   proceeding, then the interest charge on the amount determined to be due hereunder shall   be calculated in accordance with the provisions set forth above unless otherwise   determined by such proceedings. If a debtor party advances payment of any amount it is   contesting, and proves to be correct in its contestation, either in whole or in part, the other   party shall reimburse the debtor party for any such excess payment made plus interest on   the excess amount calculated in accordance with this Article.      E. Interest charges arising out of the application of this Article that are $1,000 or less from any   party shall be waived unless there is a pattern of late payments consisting of three or more   items over the course of any 12-month period.         Article 15 - Offset   The Company and the Reinsurer may offset any balance or amount due from one party to the   other under this Contract or any other contract heretofore or hereafter entered into between the   Company and the Reinsurer, whether acting as assuming reinsurer or ceding company. The   provisions of this Article shall not be affected by the insolvency of either party.         Article 16 - Access to Records   The Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall have access at any reasonable time to all   records of the Company which pertain in any way to this reinsurance, provided the Reinsurer   gives the Company at least 15 days prior notice of request for such access. However, a     
  20\F7V1001   Page 12      Subscribing Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall not have any right of access to the   records of the Company if it is not current in all undisputed payments due the Company.   "Undisputed" as used herein shall mean any amount that the Subscribing Reinsurer has not   contested in writing to the Company specifying the reason(s) why the payments are disputed.         Article 17 - Liability of the Reinsurer   A. The liability of the Reinsurer shall follow that of the Company in every case and be subject   in all respects to all the general and specific stipulations, clauses, waivers and modifications   of the Company's policies and any endorsements thereon. However, in no event shall this   be construed in any way to provide coverage outside the terms and conditions set forth in   this Contract.      B. Nothing herein shall in any manner create any obligations or establish any rights against   the Reinsurer in favor of any third party or any persons not parties to this Contract.         Article 18 - Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E)   A. This Contract applies only to that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its   own account (prior to deduction of any underlying reinsurance specifically permitted in this   Contract), and in calculating the amount of any loss hereunder and also in computing the   amount or amounts in excess of which this Contract attaches, only loss or losses in respect   of that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its own account shall be   included.      B. The amount of the Reinsurer's liability hereunder in respect of any loss or losses shall not   be increased by reason of the inability of the Company to collect from any other   reinsurer(s), whether specific or general, any amounts which may have become due from   such reinsurer(s), whether such inability arises from the insolvency of such other   reinsurer(s) or otherwise.         Article 19 - Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F)   Inadvertent delays, errors or omissions made in connection with this Contract or any transaction   hereunder shall not relieve either party from any liability which would have attached had such   delay, error or omission not occurred, provided always that such error or omission is rectified as   soon as possible after discovery.         Article 20 - Currency (BRMA 12A)   A. Whenever the word "Dollars" or the "$" sign appears in this Contract, they shall be   construed to mean United States Dollars and all transactions under this Contract shall be in   United States Dollars.        
 
  20\F7V1001   Page 13      B. Amounts paid or received by the Company in any other currency shall be converted to   United States Dollars at the rate of exchange at the date such transaction is entered on the   books of the Company.         Article 21 - Taxes (BRMA 50B)   In consideration of the terms under which this Contract is issued, the Company will not claim a   deduction in respect of the premium hereon when making tax returns, other than income or   profits tax returns, to any state or territory of the United States of America or the District of   Columbia.         Article 22 - Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D)   A. The Reinsurer has agreed to allow for the purpose of paying the Federal Excise Tax the   applicable percentage of the premium payable hereon (as imposed under Section 4371 of   the Internal Revenue Code) to the extent such premium is subject to the Federal Excise   Tax.      B. In the event of any return of premium becoming due hereunder the Reinsurer will deduct   the applicable percentage from the return premium payable hereon and the Company or its   agent should take steps to recover the tax from the United States Government.         Article 23 - Reserves   A. The Reinsurer agrees to fund its share of amounts, including but not limited to, the   Company's ceded unearned premium and outstanding loss and loss adjustment expense   reserves (including all case reserves plus any reasonable amount estimated to be   unreported from known loss occurrences) (hereinafter referred to as "Reinsurer's   Obligations") by:       1. Clean, irrevocable and unconditional letters of credit issued and confirmed, if   confirmation is required by the insurance regulatory authorities involved, by a bank or   banks meeting the NAIC Securities Valuation Office credit standards for issuers of   letters of credit and acceptable to said insurance regulatory authorities; and/or       2. Escrow accounts for the benefit of the Company; and/or       3. Cash advances;       if the Reinsurer:       1. Is unauthorized in any state of the United States of America or the District of Columbia   having jurisdiction over the Company and if, without such funding, a penalty would   accrue to the Company on any financial statement it is required to file with the   insurance regulatory authorities involved; or        
  20\F7V1001   Page 14       2. Has an A.M. Best Company's rating equal to or below B++ at the inception of this   Contract.       The Reinsurer, at its sole option, may fund in other than cash if its method and form of   funding are acceptable to the insurance regulatory authorities involved.      B. With regard to funding in whole or in part by letters of credit, it is agreed that each letter of   credit will be in a form acceptable to insurance regulatory authorities involved, will be issued   for a term of at least one year and will include an "evergreen clause," which automatically   extends the term for at least one additional year at each expiration date unless written   notice of non-renewal is given to the Company not less than 30 days prior to said expiration   date. The Company and the Reinsurer further agree, notwithstanding anything to the   contrary in this Contract, that said letters of credit may be drawn upon by the Company or   its successors in interest at any time, without diminution because of the insolvency of the   Company or the Reinsurer, but only for one or more of the following purposes:       1. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of unearned premiums returned to   insureds on account of policy cancellations, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       2. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of losses and/or loss adjustment expense   paid under the terms of policies reinsured hereunder, unless paid in cash by the   Reinsurer;       3. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of any other amounts claimed to be due   hereunder, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       4. To fund a cash account in an amount equal to the Reinsurer's share of amounts,   including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's Obligations as set forth above, funded by   means of a letter of credit which is under non-renewal notice, if said letter of credit has   not been renewed or replaced by the Reinsurer 10 days prior to its expiration date;       5. To refund to the Reinsurer any sum in excess of the actual amount required to fund   the Reinsurer's share of amounts, including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's   Obligations as set forth above, if so requested by the Reinsurer.       In the event the amount drawn by the Company on any letter of credit is in excess of the   actual amount required for B(1), B(2) or B(4), or in the case of B(3), the actual amount   determined to be due, the Company shall promptly return to the Reinsurer the excess   amount so drawn.         Article 24 - Insolvency   A. In the event of the insolvency of the Company, this reinsurance shall be payable directly to   the Company or to its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor on the basis of   the liability of the Company without diminution because of the insolvency of the Company or   because the liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor of the Company has   failed to pay all or a portion of any claim. It is agreed, however, that the liquidator, receiver,   conservator or statutory successor of the Company shall give written notice to the   Reinsurer of the pendency of a claim against the Company indicating the policy or bond     
 
  20\F7V1001   Page 15      reinsured which claim would involve a possible liability on the part of the Reinsurer within a   reasonable time after such claim is filed in the conservation or liquidation proceeding or in   the receivership, and that during the pendency of such claim, the Reinsurer may investigate   such claim and interpose, at its own expense, in the proceeding where such claim is to be   adjudicated, any defense or defenses that it may deem available to the Company or its   liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor. The expense thus incurred by the   Reinsurer shall be chargeable, subject to the approval of the Court, against the Company   as part of the expense of conservation or liquidation to the extent of a pro rata share of the   benefit which may accrue to the Company solely as a result of the defense undertaken by   the Reinsurer.      B. Where two or more Subscribing Reinsurers are involved in the same claim and a majority in   interest elect to interpose defense to such claim, the expense shall be apportioned in   accordance with the terms of this Contract as though such expense had been incurred by   the Company.      C. It is further understood and agreed that, in the event of the insolvency of the Company, the   reinsurance under this Contract shall be payable directly by the Reinsurer to the Company   or to its liquidator, receiver or statutory successor, except as provided by Section 4118(a) of   the New York Insurance Law or except (1) where this Contract specifically provides another   payee of such reinsurance in the event of the insolvency of the Company or (2) where the   Reinsurer with the consent of the direct insured or insureds has assumed such policy   obligations of the Company as direct obligations of the Reinsurer to the payees under such   policies and in substitution for the obligations of the Company to such payees.         Article 25 - Arbitration   A. As a condition precedent to any right of action hereunder, in the event of any dispute or   difference of opinion hereafter arising with respect to this Contract, it is hereby mutually   agreed that such dispute or difference of opinion shall be submitted to arbitration. One   Arbiter shall be chosen by the Company, the other by the Reinsurer, and an Umpire shall   be chosen by the two Arbiters before they enter upon arbitration, all of whom shall be active   or retired disinterested executive officers of insurance or reinsurance companies or Lloyd's   London Underwriters. In the event that either party should fail to choose an Arbiter within   30 days following a written request by the other party to do so, the requesting party may   choose two Arbiters who shall in turn choose an Umpire before entering upon arbitration. If   the two Arbiters fail to agree upon the selection of an Umpire within 30 days following their   appointment, each Arbiter shall nominate three candidates within 10 days thereafter, two of   whom the other shall decline, and the decision shall be made by drawing lots.      B. Each party shall present its case to the Arbiters within 30 days following the date of   appointment of the Umpire. The Arbiters shall consider this Contract as an honorable   engagement rather than merely as a legal obligation and they are relieved of all judicial   formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of law. The decision of the   Arbiters shall be final and binding on both parties; but failing to agree, they shall call in the   Umpire and the decision of the majority shall be final and binding upon both parties.   Judgment upon the final decision of the Arbiters may be entered in any court of competent   jurisdiction.        
  20\F7V1001   Page 16      C. If more than one Subscribing Reinsurer is involved in the same dispute, all such   Subscribing Reinsurers shall, at the option of the Company, constitute and act as one party   for purposes of this Article and communications shall be made by the Company to each of   the Subscribing Reinsurers constituting one party, provided, however, that nothing herein   shall impair the rights of such Subscribing Reinsurers to assert several, rather than joint,   defenses or claims, nor be construed as changing the liability of the Subscribing Reinsurers   participating under the terms of this Contract from several to joint.      D. Each party shall bear the expense of its own Arbiter, and shall jointly and equally bear with   the other the expense of the Umpire and of the arbitration. In the event that the two   Arbiters are chosen by one party, as above provided, the expense of the Arbiters, the   Umpire and the arbitration shall be equally divided between the two parties.      E. Any arbitration proceedings shall take place at a location mutually agreed upon by the   parties to this Contract, but notwithstanding the location of the arbitration, all proceedings   pursuant hereto shall be governed by the law of the state in which the Company has its   principal office.         Article 26 - Service of Suit (BRMA 49C)   (Applicable if the Reinsurer is not domiciled in the United States of America, and/or is not   authorized in any State, Territory or District of the United States where authorization is required   by insurance regulatory authorities)      A. It is agreed that in the event the Reinsurer fails to pay any amount claimed to be due   hereunder, the Reinsurer, at the request of the Company, will submit to the jurisdiction of a   court of competent jurisdiction within the United States. Nothing in this Article constitutes or   should be understood to constitute a waiver of the Reinsurer's rights to commence an   action in any court of competent jurisdiction in the United States, to remove an action to a   United States District Court, or to seek a transfer of a case to another court as permitted by   the laws of the United States or of any state in the United States.      B. Further, pursuant to any statute of any state, territory or district of the United States which   makes provision therefor, the Reinsurer hereby designates the party named in its Interests   and Liabilities Agreement, or if no party is named therein, the Superintendent,   Commissioner or Director of Insurance or other officer specified for that purpose in the   statute, or his successor or successors in office, as its true and lawful attorney upon whom   may be served any lawful process in any action, suit or proceeding instituted by or on   behalf of the Company or any beneficiary hereunder arising out of this Contract.         Article 27 - Severability (BRMA 72E)   If any provision of this Contract shall be rendered illegal or unenforceable by the laws,   regulations or public policy of any state, such provision shall be considered void in such state,   but this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract or the   enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.           
 
  20\F7V1001   Page 17      Article 28 - Governing Law (BRMA 71B)   This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of   Florida.         Article 29 - Confidentiality   A. The Reinsurer hereby acknowledges that the documents, information and data provided to   it by the Company, whether directly or through an authorized agent, in connection with the   placement and execution of this Contract, including all information obtained through any   audits and any claims information between the Company and the Reinsurer, and any   submission or other materials relating to any renewal (hereinafter referred to as   "Confidential Information") are proprietary and confidential to the Company.      B. Except as provided for in paragraph C below, the Reinsurer shall not disclose any   Confidential Information to any third parties, including but not limited to the Reinsurer's   subsidiaries and affiliates, other insurance companies and their subsidiaries and affiliates,   underwriting agencies, research organizations, any unaffiliated entity engaged in modeling   insurance or reinsurance data, and statistical rating organizations.      C. Confidential Information may be used by the Reinsurer only in connection with the   performance of its obligations or enforcement of its rights under this Contract and will only   be disclosed when required by (1) retrocessionaires subject to the business ceded to this   Contract, (2) regulators performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records and/or financial   condition, (3) external auditors performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records in the normal   course of business, or (4) the Reinsurer's legal counsel; provided that the Reinsurer   advises such parties of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and their   obligation to maintain its confidentiality. The Company may require that any third-party   representatives of the Reinsurer agree, in writing, to be bound by this Confidentiality Article   or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, containing terms no less stringent than   those set forth in this Article. If a third-party representative of the Reinsurer is not bound, in   writing, by this Confidentiality Article or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, the   Reinsurer shall be responsible for any breach of this provision by such third-party   representative of the Reinsurer.      D. Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Reinsurer is required by court order, other   legal process or any regulatory authority to release or disclose any or all of the Confidential   Information, the Reinsurer agrees to provide the Company with written notice of same at   least 10 days prior to such release or disclosure, to the extent legally permissible, and to   use its best efforts to assist the Company in maintaining the confidentiality provided for in   this Article.      E. Any disclosure of Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information shall comply with all state   and federal statutes and regulations governing the disclosure of Non-Public Personally   Identifiable Information. "Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information" shall be defined as   this term or a similar term is defined in any applicable state, provincial, territory, or federal   law. Disclosing or using this information for any purpose not authorized by applicable law is   expressly forbidden without the prior consent of the Company.        
  20\F7V1001   Page 18      F. The parties agree that any information subject to privilege, including the attorney-client   privilege or attorney work product doctrine (collectively "Privilege") shall not be disclosed to   the Reinsurer until, in the Company's opinion, such Privilege is deemed to be waived or   otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant to this Contract. Furthermore,   the Reinsurer shall not assert that any Privilege otherwise applicable to the Confidential   Information has been waived or otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant   to this Contract.      G. The provisions of this Article shall extend to the officers, directors and employees of the   Reinsurer and its affiliates, and shall be binding upon their successors and assigns.         Article 30 - Non-Waiver   The failure of the Company or Reinsurer to insist on compliance with this Contract or to exercise   any right, remedy or option hereunder shall not: (1) constitute a waiver of any rights contained   in this Contract, (2) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from thereafter demanding full and   complete compliance, (3) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from exercising such remedy in   the future, nor (4) affect the validity of this Contract or any part thereof.         Article 31 - Notices and Contract Execution   A. Whenever a notice, statement, report or any other written communication is required by this   Contract, unless otherwise specified, such notice, statement, report or other written   communication may be transmitted by certified or registered mail, nationally or   internationally recognized express delivery service, personal delivery, electronic mail, or   facsimile. With the exception of notices of termination, first class mail is also acceptable.      B. The use of any of the following shall constitute a valid execution of this Contract or any   amendments thereto:       1. Paper documents with an original ink signature;       2. Facsimile or electronic copies of paper documents showing an original ink signature;   and/or       3. Electronic records with an electronic signature made via an electronic agent. For the   purposes of this Contract, the terms "electronic record," "electronic signature" and   "electronic agent" shall have the meanings set forth in the Electronic Signatures in   Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 or any amendments thereto.      C. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which, when duly   executed, shall be deemed an original.         Article 32 - Intermediary   Aon Benfield Inc., or one of its affiliated corporations duly licensed as a reinsurance   intermediary, is hereby recognized as the Intermediary negotiating this Contract for all business     
 
  20\F7V1001   Page 19      hereunder. All communications (including but not limited to notices, statements, premiums,   return premiums, commissions, taxes, losses, loss adjustment expense, salvages and loss   settlements) relating to this Contract will be transmitted to the Company or the Reinsurer   through the Intermediary. Payments by the Company to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Reinsurer. Payments by the Reinsurer to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Company only to the extent that such payments are actually received by the   Company.         In Witness Whereof, the Company by its duly authorized representative has executed this   Contract as of the date specified below:      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      FedNat Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun           
  20\F7V1001   Schedule A         Schedule A   Non-Florida   Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida                     First   Excess   Second   Excess      Company's Retention $18,000,000 $30,000,000   Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit $12,000,000 $20,000,000   Reinsurer's Term Limit $12,000,000 $20,000,000   Minimum Premium [***] [***]   Annual Deposit Premium [***] [***]   Deposit Premium Installments [***] [***]            The figures listed above for each excess layer shall apply to each Subscribing Reinsurer in the   percentage share for that excess layer as expressed in its Interests and Liabilities Agreement   attached hereto.     
 
  20\F7V1001      War Exclusion Clause            As regards interests which at time of loss or damage are on shore, no liability shall attach hereto   in respect of any loss or damage which is occasioned by war, invasion, hostilities, acts of   foreign enemies, civil war, rebellion, insurrection, military or usurped power, or martial law or   confiscation by order of any government or public authority.        
  20\F7V1001      Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)         1. This Reinsurance does not cover any loss or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as   Insurer or Reinsurer, from any Pool of Insurers or Reinsurers formed for the purpose of covering Atomic or Nuclear   Energy risks.      2. Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) of this Clause, this Reinsurance does not cover any loss   or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as Insurer or Reinsurer, from any insurance   against Physical Damage (including business interruption or consequential loss arising out of such Physical Damage)   to:       I. Nuclear reactor power plants including all auxiliary property on the site, or       II. Any other nuclear reactor installation, including laboratories handling radioactive materials in connection with   reactor installations, and "critical facilities" as such, or       III. Installations for fabricating complete fuel elements or for processing substantial quantities of "special nuclear   material," and for reprocessing, salvaging, chemically separating, storing or disposing of "spent" nuclear fuel or   waste materials, or       IV. Installations other than those listed in paragraph (2) III above using substantial quantities of radioactive isotopes   or other products of nuclear fission.      3. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1) and (2) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, from any insurance on property which is on the same site as a nuclear reactor power plant or other nuclear   installation and which normally would be insured therewith except that this paragraph (3) shall not operate       (a) where Reassured does not have knowledge of such nuclear reactor power plant or nuclear installation, or       (b) where said insurance contains a provision excluding coverage for damage to property caused by or resulting   from radioactive contamination, however caused. However on and after 1st January 1960 this sub-paragraph (b)   shall only apply provided the said radioactive contamination exclusion provision has been approved by the   Governmental Authority having jurisdiction thereof.      4. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, when such radioactive contamination is a named hazard specifically insured against.      5. It is understood and agreed that this Clause shall not extend to risks using radioactive isotopes in any form where the   nuclear exposure is not considered by the Reassured to be the primary hazard.      6. The term "special nuclear material" shall have the meaning given it in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 or by any law   amendatory thereof.      7. Reassured to be sole judge of what constitutes:       (a) substantial quantities, and       (b) the extent of installation, plant or site.      Note.-Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) hereof, it is understood and agreed that       (a) all policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1957 shall be free from the application of the   other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960 whichever first occurs whereupon all the   provisions of this Clause shall apply.       (b) with respect to any risk located in Canada policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1958   shall be free from the application of the other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960   whichever first occurs whereupon all the provisions of this Clause shall apply.      12/12/57   N.M.A. 1119   BRMA 35B     
 
  20\F7V1001   Page 1 of 2      Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe)         It is hereby understood and agreed that:      A. This Contract excludes loss or liability arising from:       1. Business derived directly or indirectly from any pool, association, or syndicate which   maintains its own reinsurance facilities. This subparagraph 1 shall not apply with   respect to:       a. Residual market mechanisms created by statute. This Contract shall not extend,   however, to afford coverage for liability arising from the inability of any other   participant or member in the residual market mechanism to meet its obligations,   nor shall this Contract extend to afford coverage for liability arising from any   claim against the residual market mechanism brought by or on behalf of any   insolvency fund (as defined in the Insolvency Fund Exclusion Clause   incorporated in this Contract). For the purposes of this Clause, the California   Earthquake Authority shall be deemed to be a "residual market mechanism."       b. Inter-agency or inter-government joint underwriting or risk purchasing   associations (however styled) created by or permitted by statute or regulation.       2. Those perils insured by the Company that the Company knows, at the time the risk is   bound, to be insured by or in excess of amounts insured or reinsured by any pool,   association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil, gas, or petro-chemical   plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks. This subparagraph 2 shall not   apply:       a. If the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.       b. To interests traditionally underwritten as Inland Marine or Stock or Contents   written on a blanket basis.       c. To Contingent Business Interruption liability, except when it is known to the   Company, at the time the risk is bound, that the key location is insured by or   through any pool, association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil,   gas, or petro-chemical plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks; unless   the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.      B. With respect to loss or liability arising from the Company's participation or membership in   any residual market mechanism created by statute, the Company may include in its ultimate   net loss only amounts for which the Company is assessed as a direct consequence of a   covered loss occurrence, subject to the following provisions:       1. Recovery is limited to perils otherwise protected hereunder.       2. In the event the terms of the Company's participation or membership in any such   residual market mechanism permit the Company to recoup any such direct     
  20\F7V1001   Page 2 of 2      assessment attributed to a loss occurrence by way of a specific policy premium   surcharge or similar levy on policyholders, the amount received by the Company as a   result of such premium surcharge or levy shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss   for such loss occurrence.       3. The result of any rate increase filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall have no effect on the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered   loss occurrence.       4. The result of any premium tax credit filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered loss   occurrence.       5. The Company may not include in its ultimate net loss any amount resulting from an   assessment that, pursuant to the terms of the Company's participation or membership   in the residual market mechanism, the Company is required to pay only after such   assessment is collected from the policyholder.       6. The ultimate net loss hereunder shall not include any monies expended to purchase or   retire bonds as a consequence of being a member of a residual market mechanism   nor any fines or penalties imposed on the Company for late payment.       7. If, however, a residual market mechanism only provides for assessment based on an   aggregate of losses in any one contract or plan year of said mechanism, then the   amount of that assessment to be included in the ultimate net loss for any one loss   occurrence shall be determined by multiplying the Company's share of the aggregate   assessment by a factor derived by dividing the Company's ultimate net loss (net of the   assessment) with respect to the loss occurrence by the total of all of its ultimate net   losses (net of assessments) from all loss occurrences included by the mechanism in   determining the assessment.      8/1/2012              
 
  20\F7V1001      Terrorism Exclusion   (Property Treaty Reinsurance)            Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary within this Contract or any amendment thereto, it   is agreed that this Contract excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused   by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any act of terrorism,   as defined herein, regardless of any other cause or event contributing concurrently or in any   other sequence to the loss.      An act of terrorism includes any act, or preparation in respect of action, or threat of action   designed to influence the government de jure or de facto of any nation or any political division   thereof, or in pursuit of political, religious, ideological or similar purposes to intimidate the public   or a section of the public of any nation by any person or group(s) of persons whether acting   alone or on behalf of or in connection with any organization(s) or government(s) de jure or   de facto, and which:       1. Involves violence against one or more persons, or       2. Involves damage to property; or       3. Endangers life other than the person committing the action; or       4. Creates a risk to health or safety of the public or a section of the public; or       5. Is designed to interfere with or disrupt an electronic system.      This Contract also excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused by,   contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any action in controlling,   preventing, suppressing, retaliating against or responding to any act of terrorism.      Notwithstanding the above and subject otherwise to the terms, conditions, and limitations of this   Contract, in respect only of personal lines, this Contract will pay actual loss or damage (but not   related cost and expense) caused by any act of terrorism provided such act is not directly or   indirectly caused by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with   radiological, biological, chemical, or nuclear pollution or contamination.        
  20\F7V1001      The Interests and Liabilities Agreements, constituting 22 pages in total, have been omitted from   this exhibit because such agreements are not material and would be competitively harmful if   publicly disclosed.           
 
  20\F7V1009         Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana                                                                                                      _______________________      Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit because it is not material and   would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. Redactions are indicated by [***].        
  20\F7V1009         Table of Contents         Article Page    1 Classes of Business Reinsured 1    2 Commencement and Termination 1    3 Territory 3    4 Exclusions 3    5 Retention and Limit 4    6 Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund 5    7 Other Reinsurance 5    8 Reinstatement 6    9 Definitions 6    10 Loss Occurrence 8    11 Loss Notices and Settlements 10    12 Cash Call 10    13 Salvage and Subrogation 10    14 Reinsurance Premium 11    15 Sanctions 12    16 Late Payments 12    17 Offset 13    18 Severability of Interests and Obligations 13    19 Access to Records 14    20 Liability of the Reinsurer 14    21 Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E) 14    22 Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F) 15    23 Currency (BRMA 12A) 15    24 Taxes (BRMA 50B) 15    25 Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D) 15    26 Reserves 16    27 Insolvency 17    28 Arbitration 18    29 Service of Suit (BRMA 49C) 18    30 Severability (BRMA 72E) 19    31 Governing Law (BRMA 71B) 19    32 Confidentiality 19    33 Non-Waiver 20    34 Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A) 20    35 Notices and Contract Execution 21    36 Intermediary 21    Schedule A     
 
  20\F7V1009   Page 1      Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      entered into by and between      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana    (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Company" except   to the extent individually referred to)      and      The Subscribing Reinsurer(s) Executing the   Interests and Liabilities Agreement(s)   Attached Hereto   (hereinafter referred to as the "Reinsurer")            Article 1 - Classes of Business Reinsured   By this Contract the Reinsurer agrees to reinsure the excess liability which may accrue to the   Company under its policies in force at the effective time and date hereof or issued or renewed at   or after that time and date, and classified by the Company as Property business, including but   not limited to, Dwelling Fire, Inland Marine, Mobile Home, Commercial and Homeowners   business (including any business assumed from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation),   subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth herein and in Schedule A attached   hereto.         Article 2 - Commencement and Termination   A. This Contract shall become effective at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020,   with respect to losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing at or after that time and   date, and shall remain in force until 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021.      B. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A above, the Company may terminate a   Subscribing Reinsurer's percentage share in this Contract at any time by giving written   notice to the Subscribing Reinsurer in the event any of the following circumstances occur:       1. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at the inception of this Contract has been   reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the applicable equivalent)   12 months prior to that date; or     
  20\F7V1009   Page 2          2. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at any time during the term of this   Contract has been reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the   applicable equivalent) at the date of the Subscribing Reinsurer's most recent financial   statement filed with regulatory authorities and available to the public as of the   inception of this Contract; or       3. The Subscribing Reinsurer's A.M. Best's rating has been assigned or downgraded   below A- and/or Standard & Poor's rating has been assigned or downgraded below   BBB+; or       4. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become, or has announced its intention to become,   merged with, acquired by or controlled by any other entity or individual(s) not   controlling the Subscribing Reinsurer's operations previously; or       5. A State Insurance Department or other legal authority has ordered the Subscribing   Reinsurer to cease writing business; or       6. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become insolvent or has been placed into liquidation,   receivership, supervision, administration, winding-up or under a scheme of   arrangement, or similar proceedings (whether voluntary or involuntary) or proceedings   have been instituted against the Subscribing Reinsurer for the appointment of a   receiver, liquidator, rehabilitator, supervisor, administrator, conservator or trustee in   bankruptcy, or other agent known by whatever name, to take possession of its assets   or control of its operations; or       7. The Subscribing Reinsurer has reinsured its entire liability under this Contract without   the Company's prior written consent; or       8. The Subscribing Reinsurer has ceased assuming new or renewal property or casualty   treaty reinsurance business; or       9. The Subscribing Reinsurer has hired an unaffiliated runoff claims manager that is   compensated on a contingent basis or is otherwise provided with financial incentives   based on the quantum of claims paid; or       10. The Subscribing Reinsurer has failed to comply with the funding requirements set forth   in the Reserves Article.      C. The "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern   Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021. However,   if this Contract is terminated, the "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the   period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to the effective time and date   of termination.      D. If this Contract is terminated or expires while a loss occurrence covered hereunder is in   progress, the Reinsurer's liability hereunder shall, subject to the other terms and conditions   of this Contract, be determined as if the entire loss occurrence had occurred prior to the     
 
  20\F7V1009   Page 3      termination or expiration of this Contract, provided that no part of such loss occurrence is   claimed against any renewal or replacement of this Contract.         Article 3 - Territory   The territorial limits of this Contract shall be identical with those of the Company's policies.         Article 4 - Exclusions   A. This Contract does not apply to and specifically excludes the following:       1. Reinsurance assumed by the Company under obligatory reinsurance agreements,   except business assumed by the Company from Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.       2. Hail damage to growing or standing crops.       3. Business rated, coded or classified as Flood insurance or which should have been   rated, coded or classified as such.       4. Business rated, coded or classified as Mortgage Impairment and Difference in   Conditions insurance or which should have been rated, coded or classified as such.       5. Title insurance and all forms of Financial Guarantee, Credit and Insolvency.       6. Aviation, Ocean Marine, Boiler and Machinery, Fidelity and Surety, Accident and   Health, Animal Mortality and Workers Compensation and Employers Liability.       7. Errors and Omissions, Malpractice and any other type of Professional Liability   insurance.       8. Loss and/or damage and/or costs and/or expenses arising from seepage and/or   pollution and/or contamination, other than contamination from smoke. Nevertheless,   this exclusion does not preclude payment of the cost of removing debris of property   damaged by a loss otherwise covered hereunder, subject always to a limit of 25.0% of   the Company's property loss under the applicable original policy.       9. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "War Exclusion Clause"   attached to and forming part of this Contract.       10. Nuclear risks as defined in the "Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical   Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)" attached to and forming part of this Contract.       11. Loss or liability excluded by the Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe) attached to and forming part of this Contract and any assessment or   similar demand for payment related to the FHCF or Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.        
  20\F7V1009   Page 4       12. Loss or liability of the Company arising by contract, operation of law, or otherwise,   from its participation or membership, whether voluntary or involuntary, in any   insolvency fund. "Insolvency fund" includes any guaranty fund, insolvency fund, plan,   pool, association, fund or other arrangement, however denominated, established or   governed, which provides for any assessment of or payment or assumption by the   Company of part or all of any claim, debt, charge, fee or other obligation of an insurer,   or its successors or assigns, which has been declared by any competent authority to   be insolvent, or which is otherwise deemed unable to meet any claim, debt, charge,   fee or other obligation in whole or in part.       13. Losses in the respect of overhead transmission and distribution lines other than those   on or within 150 meters (or 500 feet) of the insured premises.       14. Mold, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       15. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "Terrorism Exclusion" attached   to and forming part of this Contract.       16. All property loss, damage, destruction, erasure, corruption or alteration of Electronic   Data from any cause whatsoever (including, but not limited to, Computer Virus) or loss   of use, reduction in functionality, cost, expense or whatsoever nature resulting   therefrom, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       "Electronic Data" as used herein means facts, concepts and information converted to   a form usable for communications, interpretation or processing by electronic and   electromechanical data processing or electronically-controlled equipment and includes   programs, software and other coded instructions for the processing and manipulation   of data or the direction and manipulation of such equipment.       "Computer Virus" as used herein means a set of corrupting, harmful or otherwise   unauthorized instructions or code, including a set of maliciously-introduced,   unauthorized instructions or code, that propagate themselves through a computer   system network of whatsoever nature.       However, in the event that a peril otherwise covered under the policy results from any   of the matters described above, this Contract, subject to all other terms and   conditions, will cover physical damage directly caused by such listed peril.         Article 5 - Retention and Limit   A. First Excess layer: As respects FedNat Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and   be liable for the first $18,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence.   As respects Monarch National Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable   for the first $2,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. As respects   Maison Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first $5,000,000   of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. Any combination of the respective   retentions as respects each loss occurrence shall be considered the "First Layer   Retention."        
 
  20\F7V1009   Page 5       As respects the Second through Fifth excess layers, the Company shall retain and be liable   for an amount equal to the First Layer Retention, plus the sum of the "Reinsurer's Per   Occurrence Limit" of all underlying layers.      B. The Reinsurer shall then be liable, as respects each excess layer, for the amount by which   such ultimate net loss exceeds the Company's respective retention (as calculated in   paragraph A above), but the liability of the Reinsurer under each excess layer shall not   exceed the amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto, as respects any one loss occurrence.      C. Notwithstanding the provisions above, no claim shall be made hereunder as respects   losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing during the term of this Contract unless   at least two risks insured or reinsured by the Company are involved in such loss   occurrence. For purposes hereof, the Company shall be the sole judge of what constitutes   "one risk."         Article 6 - Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund   The Company has purchased 90.0% of the FHCF mandatory layer of coverage and shall be   deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract. Loss adjustment expense recoveries paid by the   FHCF in excess of the actual loss adjustment expense paid by the Company shall inure to the   benefit of the Company and shall not reduce the amount of ultimate net loss hereunder.   Further, any FHCF loss reimbursement shall be deemed to be paid to the Company in   accordance with the FHCF reimbursement contract at the full payout level set forth therein and   will be deemed not to be reduced by any reduction or exhaustion of the FHCF's claims-paying   capacity as respects the mandatory FHCF coverage.         Article 7 - Other Reinsurance   A. The Company shall be permitted to carry other reinsurance, recoveries under which shall   inure solely to the benefit of the Company and be entirely disregarded in applying all of the   provisions of this Contract.      B. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's Non-Florida Excess   Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1001), shall inure to the benefit of this Contract.      C. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's FHCF Supplement   Layer Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1085), which shall be deemed to be placed at 2.35%,   shall be deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract.           
  20\F7V1009   Page 6      Article 8 - Reinstatement   A. In the event all or any portion of the reinsurance under the Second through Fifth excess   layers of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract is exhausted by ultimate net loss,   the amount so exhausted shall be reinstated immediately from the time the loss occurrence   commences hereon. For each amount so reinstated the Company agrees to pay additional   premium equal to the product of the following:       1. The percentage of the occurrence limit for the excess layer reinstated (based on the   ultimate net loss paid by the Reinsurer under that excess layer); times       2. The earned reinsurance premium for the excess layer reinstated for the term of this   Contract (exclusive of reinstatement premium).      B. Whenever the Company requests payment by the Reinsurer of any ultimate net loss under   any excess layer hereunder, the Company shall submit a statement to the Reinsurer of   reinstatement premium due the Reinsurer for that excess layer. If the earned reinsurance   premium for any excess layer for the term of this Contract has not been finally determined   as of the date of any such statement, the calculation of reinstatement premium due for that   excess layer shall be based on the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that   excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, and shall be readjusted when the earned   reinsurance premium for that excess layer for the term of this Contract has been finally   determined. Any reinstatement premium shown to be due the Reinsurer for any excess   layer as reflected by any such statement (less prior payments, if any, for that excess layer)   shall be payable by the Company concurrently with payment by the Reinsurer of the   requested ultimate net loss for that excess layer. Any return reinstatement premium shown   to be due the Company shall be remitted by the Reinsurer as promptly as possible after   receipt and verification of the Company's statement.      C. Notwithstanding anything stated herein, the liability of the Reinsurer for ultimate net loss   under any excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract shall not exceed   either of the following:       1. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto, as respects loss or losses arising out of any one loss   occurrence; or       2. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Term Limit" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, in all during the term of this Contract.         Article 9 - Definitions   A. "Loss adjustment expense," regardless of how such expenses are classified for statutory   reporting purposes, as used in this Contract shall mean all costs and expenses allocable to   a specific claim that are incurred by the Company in the investigation, appraisal,   adjustment, settlement, litigation, defense or appeal of a specific claim, including court   costs and costs of supersedeas and appeal bonds, and including a) pre-judgment interest,   unless included as part of the award or judgment; b) post-judgment interest; c) legal   expenses and costs incurred in connection with coverage questions and legal actions     
 
  20\F7V1009   Page 7      connected thereto, including Declaratory Judgment Expense; and d) expenses and a pro   rata share of salaries of the Company field employees, and expenses of other Company   employees who have been temporarily diverted from their normal and customary duties and   assigned to the field adjustment of losses covered by this Contract.       Loss adjustment expense as defined above does not include unallocated loss adjustment   expense. Unallocated loss adjustment expense includes, but is not limited to, salaries and   expenses of employees, other than in (d) above, and office and other overhead expenses.      B. "Loss in excess of policy limits" and "extra contractual obligations" as used in this Contract   shall mean:       1. "Loss in excess of policy limits" shall mean 90.0% of any amount paid or payable by   the Company in excess of its policy limits, but otherwise within the terms of its policy,   such loss in excess of the Company's policy limits having been incurred because of,   but not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason   of the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer   of settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. Any loss in excess of policy limits that is made in connection   with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       2. "Extra contractual obligations" shall mean 90.0% of any punitive, exemplary,   compensatory or consequential damages paid or payable by the Company, not   covered by any other provision of this Contract and which arise from the handling of   any claim on business subject to this Contract, such liabilities arising because of, but   not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason of   the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer of   settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. An extra contractual obligation shall be deemed, in all   circumstances, to have occurred on the same date as the loss covered or alleged to   be covered under the policy. Any extra contractual obligations that are made in   connection with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       Notwithstanding anything stated herein, this Contract shall not apply to any loss in excess   of policy limits or any extra contractual obligation incurred by the Company as a result of   any fraudulent and/or criminal act by any officer or director of the Company acting   individually or collectively or in collusion with any individual or corporation or any other   organization or party involved in the presentation, defense or settlement of any claim   covered hereunder.      C. "Policies" as used in this Contract shall mean all policies, contracts and binders of   insurance or reinsurance.      D. "Ultimate net loss" as used in this Contract shall mean the sum or sums (including loss in   excess of policy limits, extra contractual obligations and loss adjustment expense, as   defined herein) paid or payable by the Company in settlement of claims and in satisfaction   of judgments rendered on account of such claims, after deduction of all salvage, all   recoveries and all claims on inuring insurance or reinsurance, whether collectible or not.     
  20\F7V1009   Page 8      Nothing herein shall be construed to mean that losses under this Contract are not   recoverable until the Company's ultimate net loss has been ascertained.         Article 10 - Loss Occurrence   A. The term "loss occurrence" shall mean the sum of all individual losses directly occasioned   by any one disaster, accident or loss or series of disasters, accidents or losses arising out   of one event which occurs within the area of one state of the United States or province of   Canada and states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another. However, the   duration and extent of any one "loss occurrence" shall be limited to all individual losses   sustained by the Company occurring during any period of 168 consecutive hours arising out   of and directly occasioned by the same event, except that the term "loss occurrence" shall   be further defined as follows:       1. As regards a named storm, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring   during any period (a) from and after 12:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date a   watch, warning, advisory, or other bulletin (whether for wind, flood or otherwise) for   such named storm is first issued by the National Hurricane Center ("NHC") or its   successor or any other division of the National Weather Service ("NWS"),   (b) continuing for a time period thereafter during which such named storm continues,   regardless of its category rating or lack thereof and regardless of whether the watch,   warning, or advisory or other bulletin remains in effect for such named storm and   (c) ending 96 hours following the issuance of the last watch, warning or advisory or   other bulletin for such named storm or related to such named storm by the NHC or its   successor or any other division of the NWS. "Named storm" shall mean any storm or   storm system that has been declared by the NHC or its successor or any other   division of the NWS to be a named storm at any time, which may include, by way of   example and not limitation, hurricane, wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, water damage, fire following, sprinkler   leakage, riots, vandalism, and collapse, and all losses and perils (including, by way of   example and not limitation, those mentioned previously in this sentence) in each case   arising out of, caused by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from such storm   or storm system, including by way of example and not limitation the merging of one or   more separate storm(s) or storm system(s) into a combined storm surge event.   However, the named storm need not be limited to one state or province or states or   provinces contiguous thereto.       2. As regards storm or storm systems that are not a named storm, including, by way of   example and not limitation, ensuing wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, fire following, sprinkler leakage, riots,   vandalism, collapse and water damage, all individual losses sustained by the   Company occurring during any period of 144 consecutive hours arising out of, caused   by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from the same event. However, the   event need not be limited to one state or province or states or provinces contiguous   thereto.       3. As regards riot, riot attending a strike, civil commotion, vandalism and malicious   mischief, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring during any period   of 96 consecutive hours within the area of one municipality or county and the     
 
  20\F7V1009   Page 9      municipalities or counties contiguous thereto arising out of and directly occasioned by   the same event. The maximum duration of 96 consecutive hours may be extended in   respect of individual losses which occur beyond such 96 consecutive hours during the   continued occupation of an assured's premises by strikers, provided such occupation   commenced during the aforesaid period.       4. As regards earthquake (the epicenter of which need not necessarily be within the   territorial confines referred to in the introductory portion of this paragraph) and fire   following directly occasioned by the earthquake, only those individual fire losses which   commence during the period of 168 consecutive hours may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.       5. As regards freeze, only individual losses directly occasioned by collapse, breakage of   glass and water damage (caused by bursting frozen pipes and tanks) may be included   in the Company's loss occurrence.       6. As regards firestorms, brush fires and any other fires or series of fires, irrespective of   origin (except as provided in subparagraphs 3 and 4 above), all individual losses   sustained by the Company which commence during any period of 168 consecutive   hours within the area of one state of the United States or province of Canada and   states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.      B. For all loss occurrences hereunder, the Company may choose the date and time when any   such period of consecutive hours commences, provided that no period commences earlier   than the date and time of the occurrence of the first recorded individual loss sustained by   the Company arising out of that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents,   or losses. Furthermore:       1. For all loss occurrences other than those referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.2., and   A.3. above, only one such period of 168 consecutive hours shall apply with respect to   one event.       2. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraphs A.1. and A.2., only   one such period of consecutive hours (as set forth therein) shall apply with respect to   one event, regardless of the duration of the event.       3. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraph A.3. above, if the   disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses occasioned by   the event is of greater duration than 96 consecutive hours, then the Company may   divide that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses into   two or more loss occurrences, provided that no two periods overlap and no individual   loss is included in more than one such period.      C. It is understood that losses arising from a combination of two or more perils as a result of   the same event may be considered as having arisen from one loss occurrence.   Notwithstanding the foregoing, the hourly limitations as stated above shall not be exceeded   as respects the applicable perils, and no single loss occurrence shall encompass a time   period greater than 168 consecutive hours, except as regards those loss occurrences   referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.4. and A.6. above.     
  20\F7V1009   Page 10            Article 11 - Loss Notices and Settlements   A. Whenever losses sustained by the Company are reserved by the Company for an amount   greater than 50.0% of the Company's respective retention under any excess layer   hereunder and/or appear likely to result in a claim under such excess layer, the Company   shall notify the Subscribing Reinsurers under that excess layer and shall provide updates   related to development of such losses. The Reinsurer shall have the right to participate in   the adjustment of such losses at its own expense.      B. All loss settlements made by the Company, provided they are within the terms of this   Contract and the terms of the original policy (with the exception of loss in excess of policy   limits or extra contractual obligations coverage, if any, under this Contract), shall be binding   upon the Reinsurer, and the Reinsurer agrees to pay all amounts for which it may be liable   upon receipt of reasonable evidence of the amount paid by the Company.         Article 12 - Cash Call   Notwithstanding the provisions of the Loss Notices and Settlements Article, upon the request of   the Company, the Reinsurer shall pay any amount with regard to a loss settlement or   settlements that are scheduled to be made (including any payments projected to be made)   within the next 20 days by the Company, subject to receipt by the Reinsurer of a satisfactory   proof of loss. Such agreed payment shall be made within 10 days from the date the demand for   payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.         Article 13 - Salvage and Subrogation   The Reinsurer shall be credited with salvage (i.e., reimbursement obtained or recovery made by   the Company, less the actual cost, excluding salaries of officials and employees of the   Company and sums paid to attorneys as retainer, of obtaining such reimbursement or making   such recovery) on account of claims and settlements involving reinsurance hereunder. Salvage   thereon shall always be used to reimburse the excess carriers in the reverse order of their   priority according to their participation before being used in any way to reimburse the Company   for its primary loss. The Company hereby agrees to enforce its rights to salvage or subrogation   relating to any loss, a part of which loss was sustained by the Reinsurer, and to prosecute all   claims arising out of such rights, if, in the Company's opinion, it is economically reasonable to   do so.           
 
  20\F7V1009   Page 11      Article 14 - Reinsurance Premium   A. As premium for each excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract, the   Company shall pay the Reinsurer a premium equal to the product of the following (or a pro   rata portion thereof in the event the term of this Contract is less than 12 months), subject to   a minimum premium of the amount, shown as "Minimum Premium" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto (or a pro rata portion thereof in the event the term of this   Contract is less than 12 months):       1. The amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto; times       2. The percentage calculated by dividing (a) the actual Probable Maximum Loss ("PML")   determined by the Company's wind insurance in force on September 30, 2020, by   (b) the original PML of $891,356,560.       However, if the difference between the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for   that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, and the premium calculated in   accordance with this paragraph A for the excess layer is less than a 5.0% increase or   decrease, the premium due the Reinsurer shall equal the amount, shown as "Annual   Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto.      B. The Company's PML shall be derived by averaging the applicable data for the 20-year and   100-year return period produced by Applied Insurance Research (AIR) Touchstone v7.3   and Risk Management Solutions (RMS) RiskLink v18.1 catastrophe modeling software, in   the long-term perspective, including secondary uncertainty and loss amplification, but   excluding storm surge. It is understood that the calculation of the actual PML shall be   based on the amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto.       For informational purposes, to follow is the estimated PML based on the estimated 9-30-   2020 PML:      Software 20-Year PML 100-Year PML Average 20 & 100   AIR v7.3 $508,283,950 $1,480,082,582 $994,183,266   RMS v18.1 $440,573,521 $1,136,486,187 $788,529,854      Estimated PML at 9-30-2020 (average AIR & RMS): $891,356,560      C. The Company shall pay the Reinsurer an annual deposit premium for each excess layer of   the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, in four equal installments of the amount, shown as "Deposit Premium   Installment" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, on July 1 and October 1 of   2020, and on January 1 and April 1 of 2021. However, in the event this Contract is   terminated, there shall be no deposit premium installments due after the effective date of   termination.      D. On or before June 30, 2021, the Company shall provide a report to the Reinsurer setting   forth the premium due hereunder for each excess layer for the term of this Contract,     
  20\F7V1009   Page 12      computed in accordance with paragraph A above, and any additional premium due the   Reinsurer or return premium due the Company for each such excess layer shall be remitted   promptly.         Article 15 - Sanctions   Neither the Company nor any Subscribing Reinsurer shall be liable for premium or loss under   this Contract if it would result in a violation of any mandatory sanction, prohibition or restriction   under United Nations resolutions or the trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of the   European Union, United Kingdom or United States of America that are applicable to either party.         Article 16 - Late Payments   A. The provisions of this Article shall not be implemented unless specifically invoked, in   writing, by one of the parties to this Contract.      B. In the event any premium, loss or other payment due either party is not received by the   intermediary named in the Intermediary Article (hereinafter referred to as the   "Intermediary") by the payment due date, the party to whom payment is due may, by   notifying the Intermediary in writing, require the debtor party to pay, and the debtor party   agrees to pay, an interest charge on the amount past due calculated for each such payment   on the last business day of each month as follows:       1. The number of full days which have expired since the due date or the last monthly   calculation, whichever the lesser; times       2. 1/365ths of the six-month United States Treasury Bill rate as quoted in The Wall Street   Journal on the first business day of the month for which the calculation is made; times       3. The amount past due, including accrued interest.       It is agreed that interest shall accumulate until payment of the original amount due plus   interest charges have been received by the Intermediary.      C. The establishment of the due date shall, for purposes of this Article, be determined as   follows:       1. As respects the payment of routine deposits and premiums due the Reinsurer, the due   date shall be as provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a   due date is not specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 30 days   after the date of transmittal by the Intermediary of the initial billing for each such   payment.       2. Any claim or loss payment due the Company hereunder shall be deemed due 10 days   after the proof of loss or demand for payment is transmitted to the Reinsurer. If such   loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest will accrue on the   payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B above, from the date the   proof of loss or demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.     
 
  20\F7V1009   Page 13          3. As respects a "cash call" made in accordance with the Cash Call Article, payment   shall be deemed due 10 days after the demand for payment is transmitted to the   Reinsurer. If such loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest   shall accrue on the payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B   above, from the date the demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       4. As respects any payment, adjustment or return due either party not otherwise   provided for in subparagraphs 1, 2, and 3 of this paragraph C, the due date shall be as   provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a due date is not   specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 10 days following   transmittal of written notification that the provisions of this Article have been invoked.       For purposes of interest calculations only, amounts due hereunder shall be deemed paid   upon receipt by the Intermediary.      D. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting or prohibiting a Subscribing Reinsurer from   contesting the validity of any claim, or from participating in the defense of any claim or suit,   or prohibiting either party from contesting the validity of any payment or from initiating any   arbitration or other proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. If the   debtor party prevails in an arbitration or other proceeding, then any interest charges due   hereunder on the amount in dispute shall be null and void. If the debtor party loses in such   proceeding, then the interest charge on the amount determined to be due hereunder shall   be calculated in accordance with the provisions set forth above unless otherwise   determined by such proceedings. If a debtor party advances payment of any amount it is   contesting, and proves to be correct in its contestation, either in whole or in part, the other   party shall reimburse the debtor party for any such excess payment made plus interest on   the excess amount calculated in accordance with this Article.      E. Interest charges arising out of the application of this Article that are $1,000 or less from any   party shall be waived unless there is a pattern of late payments consisting of three or more   items over the course of any 12-month period.         Article 17 - Offset   The Company and the Reinsurer may offset any balance or amount due from one party to the   other under this Contract or any other contract heretofore or hereafter entered into between the   Company and the Reinsurer, whether acting as assuming reinsurer or ceding company. The   provisions of this Article shall not be affected by the insolvency of either party.         Article 18 - Severability of Interests and Obligations   The rights, duties and obligations set forth below shall apply as if this Contract were a separate   contract between the Subscribing Reinsurers and each named reinsured company:      A. Balances payable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under the   Contract shall not serve to offset any balances recoverable to, or from, any other reinsured     
  20\F7V1009   Page 14      party to the Contract and balances payable shall be separated by named reinsured   company and paid directly to the appropriate named reinsured company's bank account.      B. Balances recoverable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under   the Contract shall not serve to offset any balances payable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract.      C. Reports and remittances made to the Reinsurer in accordance with the applicable articles   of the Contract are to be in sufficient detail to identify both the Reinsurer's loss obligations   due to each named reinsured company and each named reinsured company's premium   remittance under the report.      D. In the event of the insolvency of any of the parties to the Contract, offset shall be only   allowed in accordance with the laws of the insolvent party's state of domicile.      E. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to provide a separate retention, Reinsurer's limit of   liability any one loss occurrence or Reinsurer's annual limit of liability for each named   reinsured company.         Article 19 - Access to Records   The Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall have access at any reasonable time to all   records of the Company which pertain in any way to this reinsurance, provided the Reinsurer   gives the Company at least 15 days prior notice of request for such access. However, a   Subscribing Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall not have any right of access to the   records of the Company if it is not current in all undisputed payments due the Company.   "Undisputed" as used herein shall mean any amount that the Subscribing Reinsurer has not   contested in writing to the Company specifying the reason(s) why the payments are disputed.         Article 20 - Liability of the Reinsurer   A. The liability of the Reinsurer shall follow that of the Company in every case and be subject   in all respects to all the general and specific stipulations, clauses, waivers and modifications   of the Company's policies and any endorsements thereon. However, in no event shall this   be construed in any way to provide coverage outside the terms and conditions set forth in   this Contract.      B. Nothing herein shall in any manner create any obligations or establish any rights against   the Reinsurer in favor of any third party or any persons not parties to this Contract.         Article 21 - Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E)   A. This Contract applies only to that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its   own account (prior to deduction of any underlying reinsurance specifically permitted in this   Contract), and in calculating the amount of any loss hereunder and also in computing the   amount or amounts in excess of which this Contract attaches, only loss or losses in respect     
 
  20\F7V1009   Page 15      of that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its own account shall be   included.      B. The amount of the Reinsurer's liability hereunder in respect of any loss or losses shall not   be increased by reason of the inability of the Company to collect from any other   reinsurer(s), whether specific or general, any amounts which may have become due from   such reinsurer(s), whether such inability arises from the insolvency of such other   reinsurer(s) or otherwise.         Article 22 - Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F)   Inadvertent delays, errors or omissions made in connection with this Contract or any transaction   hereunder shall not relieve either party from any liability which would have attached had such   delay, error or omission not occurred, provided always that such error or omission is rectified as   soon as possible after discovery.         Article 23 - Currency (BRMA 12A)   A. Whenever the word "Dollars" or the "$" sign appears in this Contract, they shall be   construed to mean United States Dollars and all transactions under this Contract shall be in   United States Dollars.      B. Amounts paid or received by the Company in any other currency shall be converted to   United States Dollars at the rate of exchange at the date such transaction is entered on the   books of the Company.         Article 24 - Taxes (BRMA 50B)   In consideration of the terms under which this Contract is issued, the Company will not claim a   deduction in respect of the premium hereon when making tax returns, other than income or   profits tax returns, to any state or territory of the United States of America or the District of   Columbia.         Article 25 - Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D)   A. The Reinsurer has agreed to allow for the purpose of paying the Federal Excise Tax the   applicable percentage of the premium payable hereon (as imposed under Section 4371 of   the Internal Revenue Code) to the extent such premium is subject to the Federal Excise   Tax.      B. In the event of any return of premium becoming due hereunder the Reinsurer will deduct   the applicable percentage from the return premium payable hereon and the Company or its   agent should take steps to recover the tax from the United States Government.           
  20\F7V1009   Page 16      Article 26 - Reserves   A. The Reinsurer agrees to fund its share of amounts, including but not limited to, the   Company's ceded unearned premium and outstanding loss and loss adjustment expense   reserves (including all case reserves plus any reasonable amount estimated to be   unreported from known loss occurrences) (hereinafter referred to as "Reinsurer's   Obligations") by:       1. Clean, irrevocable and unconditional letters of credit issued and confirmed, if   confirmation is required by the insurance regulatory authorities involved, by a bank or   banks meeting the NAIC Securities Valuation Office credit standards for issuers of   letters of credit and acceptable to said insurance regulatory authorities; and/or       2. Escrow accounts for the benefit of the Company; and/or       3. Cash advances;       if the Reinsurer:       1. Is unauthorized in any state of the United States of America or the District of Columbia   having jurisdiction over the Company and if, without such funding, a penalty would   accrue to the Company on any financial statement it is required to file with the   insurance regulatory authorities involved; or       2. Has an A.M. Best Company's rating equal to or below B++ at the inception of this   Contract.       The Reinsurer, at its sole option, may fund in other than cash if its method and form of   funding are acceptable to the insurance regulatory authorities involved.      B. With regard to funding in whole or in part by letters of credit, it is agreed that each letter of   credit will be in a form acceptable to insurance regulatory authorities involved, will be issued   for a term of at least one year and will include an "evergreen clause," which automatically   extends the term for at least one additional year at each expiration date unless written   notice of non-renewal is given to the Company not less than 30 days prior to said expiration   date. The Company and the Reinsurer further agree, notwithstanding anything to the   contrary in this Contract, that said letters of credit may be drawn upon by the Company or   its successors in interest at any time, without diminution because of the insolvency of the   Company or the Reinsurer, but only for one or more of the following purposes:       1. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of unearned premiums returned to   insureds on account of policy cancellations, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       2. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of losses and/or loss adjustment expense   paid under the terms of policies reinsured hereunder, unless paid in cash by the   Reinsurer;       3. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of any other amounts claimed to be due   hereunder, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;        
 
  20\F7V1009   Page 17       4. To fund a cash account in an amount equal to the Reinsurer's share of amounts,   including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's Obligations as set forth above, funded by   means of a letter of credit which is under non-renewal notice, if said letter of credit has   not been renewed or replaced by the Reinsurer 10 days prior to its expiration date;       5. To refund to the Reinsurer any sum in excess of the actual amount required to fund   the Reinsurer's share of amounts, including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's   Obligations as set forth above, if so requested by the Reinsurer.       In the event the amount drawn by the Company on any letter of credit is in excess of the   actual amount required for B(1), B(2) or B(4), or in the case of B(3), the actual amount   determined to be due, the Company shall promptly return to the Reinsurer the excess   amount so drawn.         Article 27 - Insolvency   A. In the event of the insolvency of the Company, this reinsurance shall be payable directly to   the Company or to its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor on the basis of   the liability of the Company without diminution because of the insolvency of the Company or   because the liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor of the Company has   failed to pay all or a portion of any claim. It is agreed, however, that the liquidator, receiver,   conservator or statutory successor of the Company shall give written notice to the   Reinsurer of the pendency of a claim against the Company indicating the policy or bond   reinsured which claim would involve a possible liability on the part of the Reinsurer within a   reasonable time after such claim is filed in the conservation or liquidation proceeding or in   the receivership, and that during the pendency of such claim, the Reinsurer may investigate   such claim and interpose, at its own expense, in the proceeding where such claim is to be   adjudicated, any defense or defenses that it may deem available to the Company or its   liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor. The expense thus incurred by the   Reinsurer shall be chargeable, subject to the approval of the Court, against the Company   as part of the expense of conservation or liquidation to the extent of a pro rata share of the   benefit which may accrue to the Company solely as a result of the defense undertaken by   the Reinsurer.      B. Where two or more Subscribing Reinsurers are involved in the same claim and a majority in   interest elect to interpose defense to such claim, the expense shall be apportioned in   accordance with the terms of this Contract as though such expense had been incurred by   the Company.      C. It is further understood and agreed that, in the event of the insolvency of the Company, the   reinsurance under this Contract shall be payable directly by the Reinsurer to the Company   or to its liquidator, receiver or statutory successor, except as provided by Section 4118(a) of   the New York Insurance Law or except (1) where this Contract specifically provides another   payee of such reinsurance in the event of the insolvency of the Company or (2) where the   Reinsurer with the consent of the direct insured or insureds has assumed such policy   obligations of the Company as direct obligations of the Reinsurer to the payees under such   policies and in substitution for the obligations of the Company to such payees.           
  20\F7V1009   Page 18      Article 28 - Arbitration   A. As a condition precedent to any right of action hereunder, in the event of any dispute or   difference of opinion hereafter arising with respect to this Contract, it is hereby mutually   agreed that such dispute or difference of opinion shall be submitted to arbitration. One   Arbiter shall be chosen by the Company, the other by the Reinsurer, and an Umpire shall   be chosen by the two Arbiters before they enter upon arbitration, all of whom shall be active   or retired disinterested executive officers of insurance or reinsurance companies or Lloyd's   London Underwriters. In the event that either party should fail to choose an Arbiter within   30 days following a written request by the other party to do so, the requesting party may   choose two Arbiters who shall in turn choose an Umpire before entering upon arbitration. If   the two Arbiters fail to agree upon the selection of an Umpire within 30 days following their   appointment, each Arbiter shall nominate three candidates within 10 days thereafter, two of   whom the other shall decline, and the decision shall be made by drawing lots.      B. Each party shall present its case to the Arbiters within 30 days following the date of   appointment of the Umpire. The Arbiters shall consider this Contract as an honorable   engagement rather than merely as a legal obligation and they are relieved of all judicial   formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of law. The decision of the   Arbiters shall be final and binding on both parties; but failing to agree, they shall call in the   Umpire and the decision of the majority shall be final and binding upon both parties.   Judgment upon the final decision of the Arbiters may be entered in any court of competent   jurisdiction.      C. If more than one Subscribing Reinsurer is involved in the same dispute, all such   Subscribing Reinsurers shall, at the option of the Company, constitute and act as one party   for purposes of this Article and communications shall be made by the Company to each of   the Subscribing Reinsurers constituting one party, provided, however, that nothing herein   shall impair the rights of such Subscribing Reinsurers to assert several, rather than joint,   defenses or claims, nor be construed as changing the liability of the Subscribing Reinsurers   participating under the terms of this Contract from several to joint.      D. Each party shall bear the expense of its own Arbiter, and shall jointly and equally bear with   the other the expense of the Umpire and of the arbitration. In the event that the two   Arbiters are chosen by one party, as above provided, the expense of the Arbiters, the   Umpire and the arbitration shall be equally divided between the two parties.      E. Any arbitration proceedings shall take place at a location mutually agreed upon by the   parties to this Contract, but notwithstanding the location of the arbitration, all proceedings   pursuant hereto shall be governed by the law of the state in which the Company has its   principal office.         Article 29 - Service of Suit (BRMA 49C)   (Applicable if the Reinsurer is not domiciled in the United States of America, and/or is not   authorized in any State, Territory or District of the United States where authorization is required   by insurance regulatory authorities)        
 
  20\F7V1009   Page 19      A. It is agreed that in the event the Reinsurer fails to pay any amount claimed to be due   hereunder, the Reinsurer, at the request of the Company, will submit to the jurisdiction of a   court of competent jurisdiction within the United States. Nothing in this Article constitutes or   should be understood to constitute a waiver of the Reinsurer's rights to commence an   action in any court of competent jurisdiction in the United States, to remove an action to a   United States District Court, or to seek a transfer of a case to another court as permitted by   the laws of the United States or of any state in the United States.      B. Further, pursuant to any statute of any state, territory or district of the United States which   makes provision therefor, the Reinsurer hereby designates the party named in its Interests   and Liabilities Agreement, or if no party is named therein, the Superintendent,   Commissioner or Director of Insurance or other officer specified for that purpose in the   statute, or his successor or successors in office, as its true and lawful attorney upon whom   may be served any lawful process in any action, suit or proceeding instituted by or on   behalf of the Company or any beneficiary hereunder arising out of this Contract.         Article 30 - Severability (BRMA 72E)   If any provision of this Contract shall be rendered illegal or unenforceable by the laws,   regulations or public policy of any state, such provision shall be considered void in such state,   but this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract or the   enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.         Article 31 - Governing Law (BRMA 71B)   This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of   Florida.         Article 32 - Confidentiality   A. The Reinsurer hereby acknowledges that the documents, information and data provided to   it by the Company, whether directly or through an authorized agent, in connection with the   placement and execution of this Contract, including all information obtained through any   audits and any claims information between the Company and the Reinsurer, and any   submission or other materials relating to any renewal (hereinafter referred to as   "Confidential Information") are proprietary and confidential to the Company.      B. Except as provided for in paragraph C below, the Reinsurer shall not disclose any   Confidential Information to any third parties, including but not limited to the Reinsurer's   subsidiaries and affiliates, other insurance companies and their subsidiaries and affiliates,   underwriting agencies, research organizations, any unaffiliated entity engaged in modeling   insurance or reinsurance data, and statistical rating organizations.      C. Confidential Information may be used by the Reinsurer only in connection with the   performance of its obligations or enforcement of its rights under this Contract and will only   be disclosed when required by (1) retrocessionaires subject to the business ceded to this   Contract, (2) regulators performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records and/or financial     
  20\F7V1009   Page 20      condition, (3) external auditors performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records in the normal   course of business, or (4) the Reinsurer's legal counsel; provided that the Reinsurer   advises such parties of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and their   obligation to maintain its confidentiality. The Company may require that any third-party   representatives of the Reinsurer agree, in writing, to be bound by this Confidentiality Article   or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, containing terms no less stringent than   those set forth in this Article. If a third-party representative of the Reinsurer is not bound, in   writing, by this Confidentiality Article or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, the   Reinsurer shall be responsible for any breach of this provision by such third-party   representative of the Reinsurer.      D. Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Reinsurer is required by court order, other   legal process or any regulatory authority to release or disclose any or all of the Confidential   Information, the Reinsurer agrees to provide the Company with written notice of same at   least 10 days prior to such release or disclosure, to the extent legally permissible, and to   use its best efforts to assist the Company in maintaining the confidentiality provided for in   this Article.      E. Any disclosure of Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information shall comply with all state   and federal statutes and regulations governing the disclosure of Non-Public Personally   Identifiable Information. "Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information" shall be defined as   this term or a similar term is defined in any applicable state, provincial, territory, or federal   law. Disclosing or using this information for any purpose not authorized by applicable law is   expressly forbidden without the prior consent of the Company.      F. The parties agree that any information subject to privilege, including the attorney-client   privilege or attorney work product doctrine (collectively "Privilege") shall not be disclosed to   the Reinsurer until, in the Company's opinion, such Privilege is deemed to be waived or   otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant to this Contract. Furthermore,   the Reinsurer shall not assert that any Privilege otherwise applicable to the Confidential   Information has been waived or otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant   to this Contract.      G. The provisions of this Article shall extend to the officers, directors and employees of the   Reinsurer and its affiliates, and shall be binding upon their successors and assigns.         Article 33 - Non-Waiver   The failure of the Company or Reinsurer to insist on compliance with this Contract or to exercise   any right, remedy or option hereunder shall not: (1) constitute a waiver of any rights contained   in this Contract, (2) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from thereafter demanding full and   complete compliance, (3) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from exercising such remedy in   the future, nor (4) affect the validity of this Contract or any part thereof.         Article 34 - Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A)   If more than one reinsured company is named as a party to this Contract, the first named   company shall be deemed the agent of the other reinsured companies for purposes of sending     
 
  20\F7V1009   Page 21      or receiving notices required by the terms and conditions of this Contract, and for purposes of   remitting or receiving any monies due any party.         Article 35 - Notices and Contract Execution   A. Whenever a notice, statement, report or any other written communication is required by this   Contract, unless otherwise specified, such notice, statement, report or other written   communication may be transmitted by certified or registered mail, nationally or   internationally recognized express delivery service, personal delivery, electronic mail, or   facsimile. With the exception of notices of termination, first class mail is also acceptable.      B. The use of any of the following shall constitute a valid execution of this Contract or any   amendments thereto:       1. Paper documents with an original ink signature;       2. Facsimile or electronic copies of paper documents showing an original ink signature;   and/or       3. Electronic records with an electronic signature made via an electronic agent. For the   purposes of this Contract, the terms "electronic record," "electronic signature" and   "electronic agent" shall have the meanings set forth in the Electronic Signatures in   Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 or any amendments thereto.      C. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which, when duly   executed, shall be deemed an original.         Article 36 - Intermediary   Aon Benfield Inc., or one of its affiliated corporations duly licensed as a reinsurance   intermediary, is hereby recognized as the Intermediary negotiating this Contract for all business   hereunder. All communications (including but not limited to notices, statements, premiums,   return premiums, commissions, taxes, losses, loss adjustment expense, salvages and loss   settlements) relating to this Contract will be transmitted to the Company or the Reinsurer   through the Intermediary. Payments by the Company to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Reinsurer. Payments by the Reinsurer to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Company only to the extent that such payments are actually received by the   Company.           
  20\F7V1009   Page 22      In Witness Whereof, the Company by its duly authorized representatives has executed this   Contract as of the dates specified below:      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      FedNat Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun         This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Monarch National Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Maison Insurance Company      /s/ Doug Raucy           
 
  20\F7V1009   Schedule A         Schedule A   Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana            First   Excess   Second   Excess   Third   Excess   Fourth   Excess   Fifth   Excess   Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $100,000,000   Reinsurer's Term Limit $70,000,000 $360,000,000 $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $200,000,000   Minimum Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Annual Deposit Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Deposit Premium Installments [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]     The figures listed above for each excess layer shall apply to each Subscribing Reinsurer in the percentage share for that excess   layer as expressed in its Interests and Liabilities Agreement attached hereto.     
  20\F7V1009      War Exclusion Clause            As regards interests which at time of loss or damage are on shore, no liability shall attach hereto   in respect of any loss or damage which is occasioned by war, invasion, hostilities, acts of   foreign enemies, civil war, rebellion, insurrection, military or usurped power, or martial law or   confiscation by order of any government or public authority.        
 
  20\F7V1009      Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)         1. This Reinsurance does not cover any loss or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as   Insurer or Reinsurer, from any Pool of Insurers or Reinsurers formed for the purpose of covering Atomic or Nuclear   Energy risks.      2. Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) of this Clause, this Reinsurance does not cover any loss   or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as Insurer or Reinsurer, from any insurance   against Physical Damage (including business interruption or consequential loss arising out of such Physical Damage)   to:       I. Nuclear reactor power plants including all auxiliary property on the site, or       II. Any other nuclear reactor installation, including laboratories handling radioactive materials in connection with   reactor installations, and "critical facilities" as such, or       III. Installations for fabricating complete fuel elements or for processing substantial quantities of "special nuclear   material," and for reprocessing, salvaging, chemically separating, storing or disposing of "spent" nuclear fuel or   waste materials, or       IV. Installations other than those listed in paragraph (2) III above using substantial quantities of radioactive isotopes   or other products of nuclear fission.      3. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1) and (2) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, from any insurance on property which is on the same site as a nuclear reactor power plant or other nuclear   installation and which normally would be insured therewith except that this paragraph (3) shall not operate       (a) where Reassured does not have knowledge of such nuclear reactor power plant or nuclear installation, or       (b) where said insurance contains a provision excluding coverage for damage to property caused by or resulting   from radioactive contamination, however caused. However on and after 1st January 1960 this sub-paragraph (b)   shall only apply provided the said radioactive contamination exclusion provision has been approved by the   Governmental Authority having jurisdiction thereof.      4. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, when such radioactive contamination is a named hazard specifically insured against.      5. It is understood and agreed that this Clause shall not extend to risks using radioactive isotopes in any form where the   nuclear exposure is not considered by the Reassured to be the primary hazard.      6. The term "special nuclear material" shall have the meaning given it in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 or by any law   amendatory thereof.      7. Reassured to be sole judge of what constitutes:       (a) substantial quantities, and       (b) the extent of installation, plant or site.      Note.-Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) hereof, it is understood and agreed that       (a) all policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1957 shall be free from the application of the   other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960 whichever first occurs whereupon all the   provisions of this Clause shall apply.       (b) with respect to any risk located in Canada policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1958   shall be free from the application of the other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960   whichever first occurs whereupon all the provisions of this Clause shall apply.      12/12/57   N.M.A. 1119   BRMA 35B     
  20\F7V1009   Page 1 of 2      Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe)         It is hereby understood and agreed that:      A. This Contract excludes loss or liability arising from:       1. Business derived directly or indirectly from any pool, association, or syndicate which   maintains its own reinsurance facilities. This subparagraph 1 shall not apply with   respect to:       a. Residual market mechanisms created by statute. This Contract shall not extend,   however, to afford coverage for liability arising from the inability of any other   participant or member in the residual market mechanism to meet its obligations,   nor shall this Contract extend to afford coverage for liability arising from any   claim against the residual market mechanism brought by or on behalf of any   insolvency fund (as defined in the Insolvency Fund Exclusion Clause   incorporated in this Contract). For the purposes of this Clause, the California   Earthquake Authority shall be deemed to be a "residual market mechanism."       b. Inter-agency or inter-government joint underwriting or risk purchasing   associations (however styled) created by or permitted by statute or regulation.       2. Those perils insured by the Company that the Company knows, at the time the risk is   bound, to be insured by or in excess of amounts insured or reinsured by any pool,   association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil, gas, or petro-chemical   plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks. This subparagraph 2 shall not   apply:       a. If the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.       b. To interests traditionally underwritten as Inland Marine or Stock or Contents   written on a blanket basis.       c. To Contingent Business Interruption liability, except when it is known to the   Company, at the time the risk is bound, that the key location is insured by or   through any pool, association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil,   gas, or petro-chemical plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks; unless   the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.      B. With respect to loss or liability arising from the Company's participation or membership in   any residual market mechanism created by statute, the Company may include in its ultimate   net loss only amounts for which the Company is assessed as a direct consequence of a   covered loss occurrence, subject to the following provisions:       1. Recovery is limited to perils otherwise protected hereunder.       2. In the event the terms of the Company's participation or membership in any such   residual market mechanism permit the Company to recoup any such direct     
 
  20\F7V1009   Page 2 of 2      assessment attributed to a loss occurrence by way of a specific policy premium   surcharge or similar levy on policyholders, the amount received by the Company as a   result of such premium surcharge or levy shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss   for such loss occurrence.       3. The result of any rate increase filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall have no effect on the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered   loss occurrence.       4. The result of any premium tax credit filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered loss   occurrence.       5. The Company may not include in its ultimate net loss any amount resulting from an   assessment that, pursuant to the terms of the Company's participation or membership   in the residual market mechanism, the Company is required to pay only after such   assessment is collected from the policyholder.       6. The ultimate net loss hereunder shall not include any monies expended to purchase or   retire bonds as a consequence of being a member of a residual market mechanism   nor any fines or penalties imposed on the Company for late payment.       7. If, however, a residual market mechanism only provides for assessment based on an   aggregate of losses in any one contract or plan year of said mechanism, then the   amount of that assessment to be included in the ultimate net loss for any one loss   occurrence shall be determined by multiplying the Company's share of the aggregate   assessment by a factor derived by dividing the Company's ultimate net loss (net of the   assessment) with respect to the loss occurrence by the total of all of its ultimate net   losses (net of assessments) from all loss occurrences included by the mechanism in   determining the assessment.      8/1/2012              
  20\F7V1009      Terrorism Exclusion   (Property Treaty Reinsurance)            Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary within this Contract or any amendment thereto, it   is agreed that this Contract excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused   by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any act of terrorism,   as defined herein, regardless of any other cause or event contributing concurrently or in any   other sequence to the loss.      An act of terrorism includes any act, or preparation in respect of action, or threat of action   designed to influence the government de jure or de facto of any nation or any political division   thereof, or in pursuit of political, religious, ideological or similar purposes to intimidate the public   or a section of the public of any nation by any person or group(s) of persons whether acting   alone or on behalf of or in connection with any organization(s) or government(s) de jure or   de facto, and which:       1. Involves violence against one or more persons, or       2. Involves damage to property; or       3. Endangers life other than the person committing the action; or       4. Creates a risk to health or safety of the public or a section of the public; or       5. Is designed to interfere with or disrupt an electronic system.      This Contract also excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused by,   contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any action in controlling,   preventing, suppressing, retaliating against or responding to any act of terrorism.      Notwithstanding the above and subject otherwise to the terms, conditions, and limitations of this   Contract, in respect only of personal lines, this Contract will pay actual loss or damage (but not   related cost and expense) caused by any act of terrorism provided such act is not directly or   indirectly caused by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with   radiological, biological, chemical, or nuclear pollution or contamination.        
 
  20\F7V1009      The Interests and Liabilities Agreements, constituting 4 pages in total, have been omitted from   this exhibit because such agreements are not material and would be competitively harmful if   publicly disclosed.           
 
20\F7V1011            Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana                                                                                                      _______________________      Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit because it is not material and   would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. Redactions are indicated by [***].     
20\F7V1011         Table of Contents         Article Page    1 Classes of Business Reinsured 1    2 Commencement and Termination 1    3 Territory 3    4 Exclusions 3    5 Retention and Limit 4    6 Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund 6    7 Other Reinsurance 6    8 Reinstatement 6    9 Definitions 7    10 Loss Occurrence 8    11 Loss Notices and Settlements 10    12 Cash Call 10    13 Salvage and Subrogation 11    14 Reinsurance Premium 11    15 Sanctions 12    16 Late Payments 12    17 Offset 14    18 Severability of Interests and Obligations 14    19 Access to Records 14    20 Liability of the Reinsurer 15    21 Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E) 15    22 Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F) 15    23 Currency (BRMA 12A) 15    24 Taxes (BRMA 50B) 16    25 Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D) 16    26 Reserves 16    27 Insolvency 17    28 Arbitration 18    29 Service of Suit 19    30 Severability (BRMA 72E) 19    31 Governing Law (BRMA 71B) 20    32 Confidentiality 20    33 Non-Waiver 21    34 Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A) 21    35 Notices and Contract Execution 21    36 Intermediary 22    Schedule A     
 
20\F7V1011   Page 1      Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      entered into by and between      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana    (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Company" except   to the extent individually referred to)      and      The Subscribing Reinsurer(s) Executing the   Interests and Liabilities Agreement(s)   Attached Hereto   (hereinafter referred to as the "Reinsurer")            Article 1 - Classes of Business Reinsured   By this Contract the Reinsurer agrees to reinsure the excess liability which may accrue to the   Company under its policies in force at the effective time and date hereof or issued or renewed at   or after that time and date, and classified by the Company as Property business, including but   not limited to, Dwelling Fire, Inland Marine, Mobile Home, Commercial and Homeowners   business (including any business assumed from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation),   subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth herein and in Schedule A attached   hereto.         Article 2 - Commencement and Termination   A. This Contract shall become effective at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020,   with respect to losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing at or after that time and   date, and shall remain in force until 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021.      B. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A above, the Company may terminate a   Subscribing Reinsurer's percentage share in this Contract at any time by giving written   notice to the Subscribing Reinsurer in the event any of the following circumstances occur:       1. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at the inception of this Contract has been   reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the applicable equivalent)   12 months prior to that date; or     
20\F7V1011   Page 2          2. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at any time during the term of this   Contract has been reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the   applicable equivalent) at the date of the Subscribing Reinsurer's most recent financial   statement filed with regulatory authorities and available to the public as of the   inception of this Contract; or       3. The Subscribing Reinsurer's A.M. Best's rating has been assigned or downgraded   below A- and/or Standard & Poor's rating has been assigned or downgraded below   BBB+; or       4. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become, or has announced its intention to become,   merged with, acquired by or controlled by any other entity or individual(s) not   controlling the Subscribing Reinsurer's operations previously; or       5. A State Insurance Department or other legal authority has ordered the Subscribing   Reinsurer to cease writing business; or       6. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become insolvent or has been placed into liquidation,   receivership, supervision, administration, winding-up or under a scheme of   arrangement, or similar proceedings (whether voluntary or involuntary) or proceedings   have been instituted against the Subscribing Reinsurer for the appointment of a   receiver, liquidator, rehabilitator, supervisor, administrator, conservator or trustee in   bankruptcy, or other agent known by whatever name, to take possession of its assets   or control of its operations; or       7. The Subscribing Reinsurer has reinsured its entire liability under this Contract without   the Company's prior written consent; or       8. The Subscribing Reinsurer has ceased assuming new or renewal property or casualty   treaty reinsurance business; or       9. The Subscribing Reinsurer has hired an unaffiliated runoff claims manager that is   compensated on a contingent basis or is otherwise provided with financial incentives   based on the quantum of claims paid; or       10. The Subscribing Reinsurer has failed to comply with the funding requirements set forth   in the Reserves Article.      C. The "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern   Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021. However,   if this Contract is terminated, the "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the   period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to the effective time and date   of termination.      D. If this Contract is terminated or expires while a loss occurrence covered hereunder is in   progress, the Reinsurer's liability hereunder shall, subject to the other terms and conditions   of this Contract, be determined as if the entire loss occurrence had occurred prior to the     
 
20\F7V1011   Page 3      termination or expiration of this Contract, provided that no part of such loss occurrence is   claimed against any renewal or replacement of this Contract.         Article 3 - Territory   The territorial limits of this Contract shall be identical with those of the Company's policies.         Article 4 - Exclusions   A. This Contract does not apply to and specifically excludes the following:       1. Reinsurance assumed by the Company under obligatory reinsurance agreements,   except business assumed by the Company from Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.       2. Hail damage to growing or standing crops.       3. Business rated, coded or classified as Flood insurance or which should have been   rated, coded or classified as such.       4. Business rated, coded or classified as Mortgage Impairment and Difference in   Conditions insurance or which should have been rated, coded or classified as such.       5. Title insurance and all forms of Financial Guarantee, Credit and Insolvency.       6. Aviation, Ocean Marine, Boiler and Machinery, Fidelity and Surety, Accident and   Health, Animal Mortality and Workers Compensation and Employers Liability.       7. Errors and Omissions, Malpractice and any other type of Professional Liability   insurance.       8. Loss and/or damage and/or costs and/or expenses arising from seepage and/or   pollution and/or contamination, other than contamination from smoke. Nevertheless,   this exclusion does not preclude payment of the cost of removing debris of property   damaged by a loss otherwise covered hereunder, subject always to a limit of 25.0% of   the Company's property loss under the applicable original policy.       9. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "War Exclusion Clause"   attached to and forming part of this Contract.       10. Nuclear risks as defined in the "Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical   Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)" attached to and forming part of this Contract.       11. Loss or liability excluded by the Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe) attached to and forming part of this Contract and any assessment or   similar demand for payment related to the FHCF or Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.        
20\F7V1011   Page 4       12. Loss or liability of the Company arising by contract, operation of law, or otherwise,   from its participation or membership, whether voluntary or involuntary, in any   insolvency fund. "Insolvency fund" includes any guaranty fund, insolvency fund, plan,   pool, association, fund or other arrangement, however denominated, established or   governed, which provides for any assessment of or payment or assumption by the   Company of part or all of any claim, debt, charge, fee or other obligation of an insurer,   or its successors or assigns, which has been declared by any competent authority to   be insolvent, or which is otherwise deemed unable to meet any claim, debt, charge,   fee or other obligation in whole or in part.       13. Losses in the respect of overhead transmission and distribution lines other than those   on or within 150 meters (or 500 feet) of the insured premises.       14. Mold, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       15. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "Terrorism Exclusion" attached   to and forming part of this Contract.       16. All property loss, damage, destruction, erasure, corruption or alteration of Electronic   Data from any cause whatsoever (including, but not limited to, Computer Virus) or loss   of use, reduction in functionality, cost, expense or whatsoever nature resulting   therefrom, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       "Electronic Data" as used herein means facts, concepts and information converted to   a form usable for communications, interpretation or processing by electronic and   electromechanical data processing or electronically-controlled equipment and includes   programs, software and other coded instructions for the processing and manipulation   of data or the direction and manipulation of such equipment.       "Computer Virus" as used herein means a set of corrupting, harmful or otherwise   unauthorized instructions or code, including a set of maliciously-introduced,   unauthorized instructions or code, that propagate themselves through a computer   system network of whatsoever nature.       However, in the event that a peril otherwise covered under the policy results from any   of the matters described above, this Contract, subject to all other terms and   conditions, will cover physical damage directly caused by such listed peril.         Article 5 - Retention and Limit   A. As respects FedNat Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first   $18,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. As respects Monarch   National Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first   $2,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. As respects Maison   Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first $5,000,000 of   ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. The Reinsurer shall then be liable, as   respects each excess layer, for the amount by which such ultimate net loss exceeds the   Company's respective retention, but the liability of the Reinsurer under each excess layer     
 
20\F7V1011   Page 5      shall not exceed a combined amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that   excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, as respects any one loss occurrence.       As respects FedNat Insurance Company, whether a loss occurrence results in an ultimate   net loss under one or more of the excess layers set forth in Schedule A attached hereto, the   Company's retention will not exceed the first $18,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of   such loss occurrence.       As respects Monarch National Insurance Company, whether a loss occurrence results in an   ultimate net loss under one or more of the excess layers set forth in Schedule A attached   hereto, the Company's retention will not exceed the first $2,000,000 of ultimate net loss   arising out of such loss occurrence.       As respects Maison Insurance Company, whether a loss occurrence results in an ultimate   net loss under one or more of the excess layers set forth in Schedule A attached hereto, the   Company's retention will not exceed the first $5,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of   such loss occurrence.      B. Recoveries shall always be made, in the first instance, under the lowest excess layer that is   not entirely exhausted. If there is any amount of ultimate net loss arising out of a loss   occurrence in excess of the Company's respective retentions under the lowest excess layer   that has not been recovered thereunder, such amount shall be recovered under the next or   subsequent excess layer or layers, as appropriate. Recoveries under each excess layer   set forth in Schedule A attached to and forming part of this Contract shall inure as follows:       1. Recoveries under the First Excess layer shall inure to the benefit of the Second   Excess layer;       2. Recoveries under the First and Second Excess layers shall inure to the benefit of the   Third Excess layer;       3. Recoveries under the First, Second and Third Excess layers shall inure to the benefit   of the Fourth Excess layer; and       4. Recoveries under the First, Second, Third and Fourth Excess layers shall inure to the   benefit of the Fifth Excess layer.       It is understood, however, that any fully exhausted excess layer or the exhausted portion of   any excess layer shall no longer inure to the benefit of any subsequent excess layer(s).      C. Notwithstanding the provisions above, no claim shall be made hereunder as respects   losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing during the term of this Contract unless   at least two risks insured or reinsured by the Company are involved in such loss   occurrence. For purposes hereof, the Company shall be the sole judge of what constitutes   "one risk."           
20\F7V1011   Page 6      Article 6 - Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund   The Company has purchased 90.0% of the FHCF mandatory layer of coverage and shall be   deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract. Further, any FHCF loss reimbursement shall be   deemed to be paid to the Company in accordance with the FHCF reimbursement contract at the   full payout level set forth therein and will be deemed not to be reduced by any reduction or   exhaustion of the FHCF's claims-paying capacity as respects the mandatory FHCF coverage.         Article 7 - Other Reinsurance   A. The Company shall be permitted to carry other reinsurance, recoveries under which shall   inure solely to the benefit of the Company and be entirely disregarded in applying all of the   provisions of this Contract.      B. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's Non-Florida Excess   Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1001), shall inure to the benefit of this Contract.      C. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's FHCF Supplement   Layer Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1085), which shall be deemed to be placed at 2.35%,   shall be deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract.         Article 8 - Reinstatement   A. In the event all or any portion of the reinsurance under any excess layer of reinsurance   coverage provided by this Contract is exhausted by ultimate net loss, the amount so   exhausted shall be reinstated immediately from the time the loss occurrence commences   hereon. For each amount so reinstated the Company agrees to pay additional premium   equal to the product of the following:       1. The percentage of the occurrence limit for the excess layer reinstated (based on the   ultimate net loss paid by the Reinsurer under that excess layer); times       2. The earned reinsurance premium for the excess layer reinstated for the term of this   Contract (exclusive of reinstatement premium).      B. Whenever the Company requests payment by the Reinsurer of any ultimate net loss under   any excess layer hereunder, the Company shall submit a statement to the Reinsurer of   reinstatement premium due the Reinsurer for that excess layer. If the earned reinsurance   premium for any excess layer for the term of this Contract has not been finally determined   as of the date of any such statement, the calculation of reinstatement premium due for that   excess layer shall be based on the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that   excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, and shall be readjusted when the earned   reinsurance premium for that excess layer for the term of this Contract has been finally   determined. Any reinstatement premium shown to be due the Reinsurer for any excess   layer as reflected by any such statement (less prior payments, if any, for that excess layer)   shall be payable by the Company concurrently with payment by the Reinsurer of the   requested ultimate net loss for that excess layer. Any return reinstatement premium shown     
 
20\F7V1011   Page 7      to be due the Company shall be remitted by the Reinsurer as promptly as possible after   receipt and verification of the Company's statement.      C. Notwithstanding anything stated herein, the liability of the Reinsurer for ultimate net loss   under any excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract shall not exceed   either of the following:       1. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto, as respects loss or losses arising out of any one loss   occurrence; or       2. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Term Limit" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, in all during the term of this Contract.         Article 9 - Definitions   A. "Loss adjustment expense," regardless of how such expenses are classified for statutory   reporting purposes, as used in this Contract shall mean all costs and expenses allocable to   a specific claim that are incurred by the Company in the investigation, appraisal,   adjustment, settlement, litigation, defense or appeal of a specific claim, including court   costs and costs of supersedeas and appeal bonds, and including a) pre-judgment interest,   unless included as part of the award or judgment; b) post-judgment interest; c) legal   expenses and costs incurred in connection with coverage questions and legal actions   connected thereto, including Declaratory Judgment Expense; and d) expenses and a pro   rata share of salaries of the Company field employees, and expenses of other Company   employees who have been temporarily diverted from their normal and customary duties and   assigned to the field adjustment of losses covered by this Contract.       Loss adjustment expense as defined above does not include unallocated loss adjustment   expense. Unallocated loss adjustment expense includes, but is not limited to, salaries and   expenses of employees, other than in (d) above, and office and other overhead expenses.      B. "Loss in excess of policy limits" and "extra contractual obligations" as used in this Contract   shall mean:       1. "Loss in excess of policy limits" shall mean 90.0% of any amount paid or payable by   the Company in excess of its policy limits, but otherwise within the terms of its policy,   such loss in excess of the Company's policy limits having been incurred because of,   but not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason   of the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer   of settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. Any loss in excess of policy limits that is made in connection   with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       2. "Extra contractual obligations" shall mean 90.0% of any punitive, exemplary,   compensatory or consequential damages paid or payable by the Company, not   covered by any other provision of this Contract and which arise from the handling of   any claim on business subject to this Contract, such liabilities arising because of, but     
20\F7V1011   Page 8      not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason of   the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer of   settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. An extra contractual obligation shall be deemed, in all   circumstances, to have occurred on the same date as the loss covered or alleged to   be covered under the policy. Any extra contractual obligations that are made in   connection with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       Notwithstanding anything stated herein, this Contract shall not apply to any loss in excess   of policy limits or any extra contractual obligation incurred by the Company as a result of   any fraudulent and/or criminal act by any officer or director of the Company acting   individually or collectively or in collusion with any individual or corporation or any other   organization or party involved in the presentation, defense or settlement of any claim   covered hereunder.      C. "Policies" as used in this Contract shall mean all policies, contracts and binders of   insurance or reinsurance.      D. "Ultimate net loss" as used in this Contract shall mean the sum or sums (including loss in   excess of policy limits, extra contractual obligations and loss adjustment expense, as   defined herein) paid or payable by the Company in settlement of claims and in satisfaction   of judgments rendered on account of such claims, after deduction of all salvage, all   recoveries and all claims on inuring insurance or reinsurance, whether collectible or not.   Nothing herein shall be construed to mean that losses under this Contract are not   recoverable until the Company's ultimate net loss has been ascertained.         Article 10 - Loss Occurrence   A. The term "loss occurrence" shall mean the sum of all individual losses directly occasioned   by any one disaster, accident or loss or series of disasters, accidents or losses arising out   of one event which occurs within the area of one state of the United States or province of   Canada and states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another. However, the   duration and extent of any one "loss occurrence" shall be limited to all individual losses   sustained by the Company occurring during any period of 168 consecutive hours arising out   of and directly occasioned by the same event, except that the term "loss occurrence" shall   be further defined as follows:       1. As regards a named storm, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring   during any period (a) from and after 12:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date a   watch, warning, advisory, or other bulletin (whether for wind, flood or otherwise) for   such named storm is first issued by the National Hurricane Center ("NHC") or its   successor or any other division of the National Weather Service ("NWS"),   (b) continuing for a time period thereafter during which such named storm continues,   regardless of its category rating or lack thereof and regardless of whether the watch,   warning, or advisory or other bulletin remains in effect for such named storm and   (c) ending 96 hours following the issuance of the last watch, warning or advisory or   other bulletin for such named storm or related to such named storm by the NHC or its   successor or any other division of the NWS. "Named storm" shall mean any storm or     
 
20\F7V1011   Page 9      storm system that has been declared by the NHC or its successor or any other   division of the NWS to be a named storm at any time, which may include, by way of   example and not limitation, hurricane, wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, water damage, fire following, sprinkler   leakage, riots, vandalism, and collapse, and all losses and perils (including, by way of   example and not limitation, those mentioned previously in this sentence) in each case   arising out of, caused by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from such storm   or storm system, including by way of example and not limitation the merging of one or   more separate storm(s) or storm system(s) into a combined storm surge event.   However, the named storm need not be limited to one state or province or states or   provinces contiguous thereto.       2. As regards storm or storm systems that are not a named storm, including, by way of   example and not limitation, ensuing wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, fire following, sprinkler leakage, riots,   vandalism, collapse and water damage, all individual losses sustained by the   Company occurring during any period of 144 consecutive hours arising out of, caused   by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from the same event. However, the   event need not be limited to one state or province or states or provinces contiguous   thereto.       3. As regards riot, riot attending a strike, civil commotion, vandalism and malicious   mischief, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring during any period   of 96 consecutive hours within the area of one municipality or county and the   municipalities or counties contiguous thereto arising out of and directly occasioned by   the same event. The maximum duration of 96 consecutive hours may be extended in   respect of individual losses which occur beyond such 96 consecutive hours during the   continued occupation of an assured's premises by strikers, provided such occupation   commenced during the aforesaid period.       4. As regards earthquake (the epicenter of which need not necessarily be within the   territorial confines referred to in the introductory portion of this paragraph) and fire   following directly occasioned by the earthquake, only those individual fire losses which   commence during the period of 168 consecutive hours may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.       5. As regards freeze, only individual losses directly occasioned by collapse, breakage of   glass and water damage (caused by bursting frozen pipes and tanks) may be included   in the Company's loss occurrence.       6. As regards firestorms, brush fires and any other fires or series of fires, irrespective of   origin (except as provided in subparagraphs 3 and 4 above), all individual losses   sustained by the Company which commence during any period of 168 consecutive   hours within the area of one state of the United States or province of Canada and   states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.      B. For all loss occurrences hereunder, the Company may choose the date and time when any   such period of consecutive hours commences, provided that no period commences earlier   than the date and time of the occurrence of the first recorded individual loss sustained by     
20\F7V1011   Page 10      the Company arising out of that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents,   or losses. Furthermore:       1. For all loss occurrences other than those referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.2., and   A.3. above, only one such period of 168 consecutive hours shall apply with respect to   one event.       2. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraphs A.1. and A.2., only   one such period of consecutive hours (as set forth therein) shall apply with respect to   one event, regardless of the duration of the event.       3. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraph A.3. above, if the   disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses occasioned by   the event is of greater duration than 96 consecutive hours, then the Company may   divide that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses into   two or more loss occurrences, provided that no two periods overlap and no individual   loss is included in more than one such period.      C. It is understood that losses arising from a combination of two or more perils as a result of   the same event may be considered as having arisen from one loss occurrence.   Notwithstanding the foregoing, the hourly limitations as stated above shall not be exceeded   as respects the applicable perils, and no single loss occurrence shall encompass a time   period greater than 168 consecutive hours, except as regards those loss occurrences   referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.4. and A.6. above.         Article 11 - Loss Notices and Settlements   A. Whenever losses sustained by the Company are reserved by the Company for an amount   greater than 50.0% of the Company's respective retention under any excess layer   hereunder and/or appear likely to result in a claim under such excess layer, the Company   shall notify the Subscribing Reinsurers under that excess layer and shall provide updates   related to development of such losses. The Reinsurer shall have the right to participate in   the adjustment of such losses at its own expense.      B. All loss settlements made by the Company, provided they are within the terms of this   Contract and the terms of the original policy (with the exception of loss in excess of policy   limits or extra contractual obligations coverage, if any, under this Contract), shall be binding   upon the Reinsurer, and the Reinsurer agrees to pay all amounts for which it may be liable   upon receipt of reasonable evidence of the amount paid by the Company.         Article 12 - Cash Call   Notwithstanding the provisions of the Loss Notices and Settlements Article, upon the request of   the Company, the Reinsurer shall pay any amount with regard to a loss settlement or   settlements that are scheduled to be made (including any payments projected to be made)   within the next 20 days by the Company, subject to receipt by the Reinsurer of a satisfactory   proof of loss. Such agreed payment shall be made within 10 days from the date the demand for   payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.     
 
20\F7V1011   Page 11            Article 13 - Salvage and Subrogation   The Reinsurer shall be credited with salvage (i.e., reimbursement obtained or recovery made by   the Company, less the actual cost, excluding salaries of officials and employees of the   Company and sums paid to attorneys as retainer, of obtaining such reimbursement or making   such recovery) on account of claims and settlements involving reinsurance hereunder. Salvage   thereon shall always be used to reimburse the excess carriers in the reverse order of their   priority according to their participation before being used in any way to reimburse the Company   for its primary loss. The Company hereby agrees to enforce its rights to salvage or subrogation   relating to any loss, a part of which loss was sustained by the Reinsurer, and to prosecute all   claims arising out of such rights, if, in the Company's opinion, it is economically reasonable to   do so.         Article 14 - Reinsurance Premium   A. As premium for each excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract, the   Company shall pay the Reinsurer a premium equal to the product of the following (or a pro   rata portion thereof in the event the term of this Contract is less than 12 months), subject to   a minimum premium of the amount, shown as "Minimum Premium" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto (or a pro rata portion thereof in the event the term of this   Contract is less than 12 months):       1. The amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto; times       2. The percentage calculated by dividing (a) the actual Probable Maximum Loss ("PML")   determined by the Company's wind insurance in force on September 30, 2020, by   (b) the original PML of $891,356,560.       However, if the difference between the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for   that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, and the premium calculated in   accordance with this paragraph A for the excess layer is less than a 5.0% increase or   decrease, the premium due the Reinsurer shall equal the amount, shown as "Annual   Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto.      B. The Company's PML shall be derived by averaging the applicable data for the 20-year and   100-year return period produced by Applied Insurance Research (AIR) Touchstone v7.3   and Risk Management Solutions (RMS) RiskLink v18.1 catastrophe modeling software, in   the long-term perspective, including secondary uncertainty and loss amplification, but   excluding storm surge. It is understood that the calculation of the actual PML shall be   based on the amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto.        
20\F7V1011   Page 12       For informational purposes, to follow is the estimated PML based on the estimated 9-30-   2020 PML:      Software 20-Year PML 100-Year PML Average 20 & 100   AIR v7.3 $508,283,950 $1,480,082,582 $994,183,266   RMS v18.1 $440,573,521 $1,136,486,187 $788,529,854      Estimated PML at 9-30-2020 (average AIR & RMS): $891,356,560      C. The Company shall pay the Reinsurer an annual deposit premium for each excess layer of   the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, in four equal installments of the amount, shown as "Deposit Premium   Installment" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, on July 1 and October 1 of   2020, and on January 1 and April 1 of 2021. However, in the event this Contract is   terminated, there shall be no deposit premium installments due after the effective date of   termination.      D. On or before June 30, 2021, the Company shall provide a report to the Reinsurer setting   forth the premium due hereunder for each excess layer for the term of this Contract,   computed in accordance with paragraph A above, and any additional premium due the   Reinsurer or return premium due the Company for each such excess layer shall be remitted   promptly.         Article 15 - Sanctions   Neither the Company nor any Subscribing Reinsurer shall be liable for premium or loss under   this Contract if it would result in a violation of any mandatory sanction, prohibition or restriction   under United Nations resolutions or the trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of the   European Union, United Kingdom or United States of America that are applicable to either party.         Article 16 - Late Payments   A. The provisions of this Article shall not be implemented unless specifically invoked, in   writing, by one of the parties to this Contract.      B. In the event any premium, loss or other payment due either party is not received by the   intermediary named in the Intermediary Article (hereinafter referred to as the   "Intermediary") by the payment due date, the party to whom payment is due may, by   notifying the Intermediary in writing, require the debtor party to pay, and the debtor party   agrees to pay, an interest charge on the amount past due calculated for each such payment   on the last business day of each month as follows:       1. The number of full days which have expired since the due date or the last monthly   calculation, whichever the lesser; times       2. 1/365ths of the six-month United States Treasury Bill rate as quoted in The Wall Street   Journal on the first business day of the month for which the calculation is made; times     
 
20\F7V1011   Page 13          3. The amount past due, including accrued interest.       It is agreed that interest shall accumulate until payment of the original amount due plus   interest charges have been received by the Intermediary.      C. The establishment of the due date shall, for purposes of this Article, be determined as   follows:       1. As respects the payment of routine deposits and premiums due the Reinsurer, the due   date shall be as provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a   due date is not specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 30 days   after the date of transmittal by the Intermediary of the initial billing for each such   payment.       2. Any claim or loss payment due the Company hereunder shall be deemed due 10 days   after the proof of loss or demand for payment is transmitted to the Reinsurer. If such   loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest will accrue on the   payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B above, from the date the   proof of loss or demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       3. As respects a "cash call" made in accordance with the Cash Call Article, payment   shall be deemed due 10 days after the demand for payment is transmitted to the   Reinsurer. If such loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest   shall accrue on the payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B   above, from the date the demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       4. As respects any payment, adjustment or return due either party not otherwise   provided for in subparagraphs 1, 2, and 3 of this paragraph C, the due date shall be as   provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a due date is not   specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 10 days following   transmittal of written notification that the provisions of this Article have been invoked.       For purposes of interest calculations only, amounts due hereunder shall be deemed paid   upon receipt by the Intermediary.      D. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting or prohibiting a Subscribing Reinsurer from   contesting the validity of any claim, or from participating in the defense of any claim or suit,   or prohibiting either party from contesting the validity of any payment or from initiating any   arbitration or other proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. If the   debtor party prevails in an arbitration or other proceeding, then any interest charges due   hereunder on the amount in dispute shall be null and void. If the debtor party loses in such   proceeding, then the interest charge on the amount determined to be due hereunder shall   be calculated in accordance with the provisions set forth above unless otherwise   determined by such proceedings. If a debtor party advances payment of any amount it is   contesting, and proves to be correct in its contestation, either in whole or in part, the other   party shall reimburse the debtor party for any such excess payment made plus interest on   the excess amount calculated in accordance with this Article.        
20\F7V1011   Page 14      E. Interest charges arising out of the application of this Article that are $1,000 or less from any   party shall be waived unless there is a pattern of late payments consisting of three or more   items over the course of any 12-month period.         Article 17 - Offset   The Company and the Reinsurer may offset any balance or amount due from one party to the   other under this Contract. The provisions of this Article shall not be affected by the insolvency   of either party.         Article 18 - Severability of Interests and Obligations   The rights, duties and obligations set forth below shall apply as if this Contract were a separate   contract between the Subscribing Reinsurers and each named reinsured company:      A. Balances payable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under the   Contract shall not serve to offset any balances recoverable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract and balances payable shall be separated by named reinsured   company and paid directly to the appropriate named reinsured company's bank account.      B. Balances recoverable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under   the Contract shall not serve to offset any balances payable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract.      C. Reports and remittances made to the Reinsurer in accordance with the applicable articles   of the Contract are to be in sufficient detail to identify both the Reinsurer's loss obligations   due to each named reinsured company and each named reinsured company's premium   remittance under the report.      D. In the event of the insolvency of any of the parties to the Contract, offset shall be only   allowed in accordance with the laws of the insolvent party's state of domicile.      E. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to provide a separate retention, Reinsurer's limit of   liability any one loss occurrence or Reinsurer's annual limit of liability for each named   reinsured company.         Article 19 - Access to Records   The Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall have access at any reasonable time to all   records of the Company which pertain in any way to this reinsurance, provided the Reinsurer   gives the Company at least 15 days prior notice of request for such access. However, a   Subscribing Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall not have any right of access to the   records of the Company if it is not current in all undisputed payments due the Company.   "Undisputed" as used herein shall mean any amount that the Subscribing Reinsurer has not   contested in writing to the Company specifying the reason(s) why the payments are disputed.           
 
20\F7V1011   Page 15      Article 20 - Liability of the Reinsurer   A. The liability of the Reinsurer shall follow that of the Company in every case and be subject   in all respects to all the general and specific stipulations, clauses, waivers and modifications   of the Company's policies and any endorsements thereon. However, in no event shall this   be construed in any way to provide coverage outside the terms and conditions set forth in   this Contract.      B. Nothing herein shall in any manner create any obligations or establish any rights against   the Reinsurer in favor of any third party or any persons not parties to this Contract.         Article 21 - Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E)   A. This Contract applies only to that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its   own account (prior to deduction of any underlying reinsurance specifically permitted in this   Contract), and in calculating the amount of any loss hereunder and also in computing the   amount or amounts in excess of which this Contract attaches, only loss or losses in respect   of that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its own account shall be   included.      B. The amount of the Reinsurer's liability hereunder in respect of any loss or losses shall not   be increased by reason of the inability of the Company to collect from any other   reinsurer(s), whether specific or general, any amounts which may have become due from   such reinsurer(s), whether such inability arises from the insolvency of such other   reinsurer(s) or otherwise.         Article 22 - Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F)   Inadvertent delays, errors or omissions made in connection with this Contract or any transaction   hereunder shall not relieve either party from any liability which would have attached had such   delay, error or omission not occurred, provided always that such error or omission is rectified as   soon as possible after discovery.         Article 23 - Currency (BRMA 12A)   A. Whenever the word "Dollars" or the "$" sign appears in this Contract, they shall be   construed to mean United States Dollars and all transactions under this Contract shall be in   United States Dollars.      B. Amounts paid or received by the Company in any other currency shall be converted to   United States Dollars at the rate of exchange at the date such transaction is entered on the   books of the Company.           
20\F7V1011   Page 16      Article 24 - Taxes (BRMA 50B)   In consideration of the terms under which this Contract is issued, the Company will not claim a   deduction in respect of the premium hereon when making tax returns, other than income or   profits tax returns, to any state or territory of the United States of America or the District of   Columbia.         Article 25 - Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D)   A. The Reinsurer has agreed to allow for the purpose of paying the Federal Excise Tax the   applicable percentage of the premium payable hereon (as imposed under Section 4371 of   the Internal Revenue Code) to the extent such premium is subject to the Federal Excise   Tax.      B. In the event of any return of premium becoming due hereunder the Reinsurer will deduct   the applicable percentage from the return premium payable hereon and the Company or its   agent should take steps to recover the tax from the United States Government.         Article 26 - Reserves   A. The Reinsurer agrees to fund its share of amounts, including but not limited to, the   Company's ceded unearned premium and outstanding loss and loss adjustment expense   reserves (including all case reserves plus any reasonable amount estimated to be   unreported from known loss occurrences) (hereinafter referred to as "Reinsurer's   Obligations") by:       1. Clean, irrevocable and unconditional letters of credit issued and confirmed, if   confirmation is required by the insurance regulatory authorities involved, by a bank or   banks meeting the NAIC Securities Valuation Office credit standards for issuers of   letters of credit and acceptable to said insurance regulatory authorities; and/or       2. Escrow accounts for the benefit of the Company; and/or       3. Cash advances;       if the Reinsurer:       1. Is unauthorized in any state of the United States of America or the District of Columbia   having jurisdiction over the Company and if, without such funding, a penalty would   accrue to the Company on any financial statement it is required to file with the   insurance regulatory authorities involved; or       2. Has an A.M. Best Company's rating equal to or below B++ at the inception of this   Contract.       The Reinsurer, at its sole option, may fund in other than cash if its method and form of   funding are acceptable to the insurance regulatory authorities involved.        
 
20\F7V1011   Page 17      B. With regard to funding in whole or in part by letters of credit, it is agreed that each letter of   credit will be in a form acceptable to insurance regulatory authorities involved, will be issued   for a term of at least one year and will include an "evergreen clause," which automatically   extends the term for at least one additional year at each expiration date unless written   notice of non-renewal is given to the Company not less than 30 days prior to said expiration   date. The Company and the Reinsurer further agree, notwithstanding anything to the   contrary in this Contract, that said letters of credit may be drawn upon by the Company or   its successors in interest at any time, without diminution because of the insolvency of the   Company or the Reinsurer, but only for one or more of the following purposes:       1. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of unearned premiums returned to   insureds on account of policy cancellations, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       2. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of losses and/or loss adjustment expense   paid under the terms of policies reinsured hereunder, unless paid in cash by the   Reinsurer;       3. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of any other amounts claimed to be due   hereunder, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       4. To fund a cash account in an amount equal to the Reinsurer's share of amounts,   including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's Obligations as set forth above, funded by   means of a letter of credit which is under non-renewal notice, if said letter of credit has   not been renewed or replaced by the Reinsurer 10 days prior to its expiration date;       5. To refund to the Reinsurer any sum in excess of the actual amount required to fund   the Reinsurer's share of amounts, including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's   Obligations as set forth above, if so requested by the Reinsurer.       In the event the amount drawn by the Company on any letter of credit is in excess of the   actual amount required for B(1), B(2) or B(4), or in the case of B(3), the actual amount   determined to be due, the Company shall promptly return to the Reinsurer the excess   amount so drawn.         Article 27 - Insolvency   A. In the event of the insolvency of the Company, this reinsurance shall be payable directly to   the Company or to its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor on the basis of   the liability of the Company without diminution because of the insolvency of the Company or   because the liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor of the Company has   failed to pay all or a portion of any claim. It is agreed, however, that the liquidator, receiver,   conservator or statutory successor of the Company shall give written notice to the   Reinsurer of the pendency of a claim against the Company indicating the policy or bond   reinsured which claim would involve a possible liability on the part of the Reinsurer within a   reasonable time after such claim is filed in the conservation or liquidation proceeding or in   the receivership, and that during the pendency of such claim, the Reinsurer may investigate   such claim and interpose, at its own expense, in the proceeding where such claim is to be   adjudicated, any defense or defenses that it may deem available to the Company or its   liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor. The expense thus incurred by the     
20\F7V1011   Page 18      Reinsurer shall be chargeable, subject to the approval of the Court, against the Company   as part of the expense of conservation or liquidation to the extent of a pro rata share of the   benefit which may accrue to the Company solely as a result of the defense undertaken by   the Reinsurer.      B. Where two or more Subscribing Reinsurers are involved in the same claim and a majority in   interest elect to interpose defense to such claim, the expense shall be apportioned in   accordance with the terms of this Contract as though such expense had been incurred by   the Company.      C. It is further understood and agreed that, in the event of the insolvency of the Company, the   reinsurance under this Contract shall be payable directly by the Reinsurer to the Company   or to its liquidator, receiver or statutory successor, except as provided by Section 4118(a) of   the New York Insurance Law or except (1) where this Contract specifically provides another   payee of such reinsurance in the event of the insolvency of the Company or (2) where the   Reinsurer with the consent of the direct insured or insureds has assumed such policy   obligations of the Company as direct obligations of the Reinsurer to the payees under such   policies and in substitution for the obligations of the Company to such payees.         Article 28 - Arbitration   A. As a condition precedent to any right of action hereunder, in the event of any dispute or   difference of opinion hereafter arising with respect to this Contract, it is hereby mutually   agreed that such dispute or difference of opinion shall be submitted to arbitration. One   Arbiter shall be chosen by the Company, the other by the Reinsurer, and an Umpire shall   be chosen by the two Arbiters before they enter upon arbitration, all of whom shall be active   or retired disinterested executive officers of insurance or reinsurance companies or Lloyd's   London Underwriters. In the event that either party should fail to choose an Arbiter within   30 days following a written request by the other party to do so, the requesting party may   choose two Arbiters who shall in turn choose an Umpire before entering upon arbitration. If   the two Arbiters fail to agree upon the selection of an Umpire within 30 days following their   appointment, each Arbiter shall nominate three candidates within 10 days thereafter, two of   whom the other shall decline, and the decision shall be made by drawing lots.      B. Each party shall present its case to the Arbiters within 30 days following the date of   appointment of the Umpire. The Arbiters shall consider this Contract as an honorable   engagement rather than merely as a legal obligation and they are relieved of all judicial   formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of law. The decision of the   Arbiters shall be final and binding on both parties; but failing to agree, they shall call in the   Umpire and the decision of the majority shall be final and binding upon both parties.   Judgment upon the final decision of the Arbiters may be entered in any court of competent   jurisdiction. Notwithstanding anything in this Contract, the Arbiters shall not be permitted to   award special or punitive damages.      C. If more than one Subscribing Reinsurer is involved in the same dispute, all such   Subscribing Reinsurers shall, at the option of the Company, constitute and act as one party   for purposes of this Article and communications shall be made by the Company to each of   the Subscribing Reinsurers constituting one party, provided, however, that nothing herein   shall impair the rights of such Subscribing Reinsurers to assert several, rather than joint,     
 
20\F7V1011   Page 19      defenses or claims, nor be construed as changing the liability of the Subscribing Reinsurers   participating under the terms of this Contract from several to joint.      D. Each party shall bear the expense of its own Arbiter, and shall jointly and equally bear with   the other the expense of the Umpire and of the arbitration. In the event that the two   Arbiters are chosen by one party, as above provided, the expense of the Arbiters, the   Umpire and the arbitration shall be equally divided between the two parties.      E. Any arbitration proceedings shall take place at a location mutually agreed upon by the   parties to this Contract, but notwithstanding the location of the arbitration, all proceedings   pursuant hereto shall be governed by the law of the state in which the Company has its   principal office.         Article 29 - Service of Suit   (Applicable if the Reinsurer is not domiciled in the United States of America, and/or is not   authorized in any State, Territory or District of the United States where authorization is required   by insurance regulatory authorities)      A. This Article shall not be read to conflict with or override the obligations of the parties to   arbitrate their disputes as provided for in the Arbitration Article. It is agreed that in the event   the Reinsurer fails to pay any amount claimed to be due hereunder, the Reinsurer, at the   request of the Company, will submit to the jurisdiction of a court of competent jurisdiction   within the United States. Nothing in this Article constitutes or should be understood to   constitute a waiver of the Reinsurer's rights to commence an action in any court of   competent jurisdiction in the United States, to remove an action to a United States District   Court, or to seek a transfer of a case to another court as permitted by the laws of the United   States or of any state in the United States.      B. Further, pursuant to any statute of any state, territory or district of the United States which   makes provision therefor, the Reinsurer hereby designates the party named in its Interests   and Liabilities Agreement, or if no party is named therein, the Superintendent,   Commissioner or Director of Insurance or other officer specified for that purpose in the   statute, or his successor or successors in office, as its true and lawful attorney upon whom   may be served any lawful process in any action, suit or proceeding instituted by or on   behalf of the Company or any beneficiary hereunder arising out of this Contract.         Article 30 - Severability (BRMA 72E)   If any provision of this Contract shall be rendered illegal or unenforceable by the laws,   regulations or public policy of any state, such provision shall be considered void in such state,   but this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract or the   enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.           
20\F7V1011   Page 20      Article 31 - Governing Law (BRMA 71B)   This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of   Florida.         Article 32 - Confidentiality   A. The Reinsurer hereby acknowledges that the documents, information and data provided to   it by the Company, whether directly or through an authorized agent, in connection with the   placement and execution of this Contract, including all information obtained through any   audits and any claims information between the Company and the Reinsurer, and any   submission or other materials relating to any renewal (hereinafter referred to as   "Confidential Information") are proprietary and confidential to the Company.      B. Except as provided for in paragraph C below, the Reinsurer shall not disclose any   Confidential Information to any third parties, including but not limited to the Reinsurer's   subsidiaries and affiliates, other insurance companies and their subsidiaries and affiliates,   underwriting agencies, research organizations, any unaffiliated entity engaged in modeling   insurance or reinsurance data, and statistical rating organizations.      C. Confidential Information may be used by the Reinsurer only in connection with the   performance of its obligations or enforcement of its rights under this Contract and will only   be disclosed when required by (1) retrocessionaires subject to the business ceded to this   Contract, (2) regulators performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records and/or financial   condition, (3) external auditors performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records in the normal   course of business, or (4) the Reinsurer's legal counsel; provided that the Reinsurer   advises such parties of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and their   obligation to maintain its confidentiality. The Company may require that any third-party   representatives of the Reinsurer agree, in writing, to be bound by this Confidentiality Article   or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, containing terms no less stringent than   those set forth in this Article. If a third-party representative of the Reinsurer is not bound, in   writing, by this Confidentiality Article or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, the   Reinsurer shall be responsible for any breach of this provision by such third-party   representative of the Reinsurer.      D. Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Reinsurer is required by court order, other   legal process or any regulatory authority to release or disclose any or all of the Confidential   Information, the Reinsurer agrees to provide the Company with written notice of same at   least 10 days prior to such release or disclosure, to the extent legally permissible, and to   use its best efforts to assist the Company in maintaining the confidentiality provided for in   this Article.      E. Any disclosure of Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information shall comply with all state   and federal statutes and regulations governing the disclosure of Non-Public Personally   Identifiable Information. "Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information" shall be defined as   this term or a similar term is defined in any applicable state, provincial, territory, or federal   law. Disclosing or using this information for any purpose not authorized by applicable law is   expressly forbidden without the prior consent of the Company.        
 
20\F7V1011   Page 21      F. The parties agree that any information subject to privilege, including the attorney-client   privilege or attorney work product doctrine (collectively "Privilege") shall not be disclosed to   the Reinsurer until, in the Company's opinion, such Privilege is deemed to be waived or   otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant to this Contract. Furthermore,   the Reinsurer shall not assert that any Privilege otherwise applicable to the Confidential   Information has been waived or otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant   to this Contract.      G. The provisions of this Article shall extend to the officers, directors and employees of the   Reinsurer and its affiliates, and shall be binding upon their successors and assigns.         Article 33 - Non-Waiver   The failure of the Company or Reinsurer to insist on compliance with this Contract or to exercise   any right, remedy or option hereunder shall not: (1) constitute a waiver of any rights contained   in this Contract, (2) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from thereafter demanding full and   complete compliance, (3) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from exercising such remedy in   the future, nor (4) affect the validity of this Contract or any part thereof.         Article 34 - Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A)   If more than one reinsured company is named as a party to this Contract, the first named   company shall be deemed the agent of the other reinsured companies for purposes of sending   or receiving notices required by the terms and conditions of this Contract, and for purposes of   remitting or receiving any monies due any party.         Article 35 - Notices and Contract Execution   A. Whenever a notice, statement, report or any other written communication is required by this   Contract, unless otherwise specified, such notice, statement, report or other written   communication may be transmitted by certified or registered mail, nationally or   internationally recognized express delivery service, personal delivery, electronic mail, or   facsimile. With the exception of notices of termination, first class mail is also acceptable.      B. The use of any of the following shall constitute a valid execution of this Contract or any   amendments thereto:       1. Paper documents with an original ink signature;       2. Facsimile or electronic copies of paper documents showing an original ink signature;   and/or       3. Electronic records with an electronic signature made via an electronic agent. For the   purposes of this Contract, the terms "electronic record," "electronic signature" and   "electronic agent" shall have the meanings set forth in the Electronic Signatures in   Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 or any amendments thereto.        
20\F7V1011   Page 22      C. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which, when duly   executed, shall be deemed an original.         Article 36 - Intermediary   Aon Benfield Inc., or one of its affiliated corporations duly licensed as a reinsurance   intermediary, is hereby recognized as the Intermediary negotiating this Contract for all business   hereunder. All communications (including but not limited to notices, statements, premiums,   return premiums, commissions, taxes, losses, loss adjustment expense, salvages and loss   settlements) relating to this Contract will be transmitted to the Company or the Reinsurer   through the Intermediary. Payments by the Company to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Reinsurer. Payments by the Reinsurer to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Company only to the extent that such payments are actually received by the   Company.         In Witness Whereof, the Company by its duly authorized representatives has executed this   Contract as of the dates specified below:      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      FedNat Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun         This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Monarch National Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Maison Insurance Company      /s/ Doug Raucy           
 
20\F7V1011   Schedule A         Schedule A   Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana            First   Excess   Second   Excess   Third   Excess   Fourth   Excess   Fifth   Excess   Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $100,000,000   Reinsurer's Term Limit $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $200,000,000   Minimum Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Annual Deposit Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Deposit Premium Installments [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]     The figures listed above for each excess layer shall apply to each Subscribing Reinsurer in the percentage share for that excess   layer as expressed in its Interests and Liabilities Agreement attached hereto.     
20\F7V1011      War Exclusion Clause            As regards interests which at time of loss or damage are on shore, no liability shall attach hereto   in respect of any loss or damage which is occasioned by war, invasion, hostilities, acts of   foreign enemies, civil war, rebellion, insurrection, military or usurped power, or martial law or   confiscation by order of any government or public authority.        
 
20\F7V1011      Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)         1. This Reinsurance does not cover any loss or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as   Insurer or Reinsurer, from any Pool of Insurers or Reinsurers formed for the purpose of covering Atomic or Nuclear   Energy risks.      2. Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) of this Clause, this Reinsurance does not cover any loss   or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as Insurer or Reinsurer, from any insurance   against Physical Damage (including business interruption or consequential loss arising out of such Physical Damage)   to:       I. Nuclear reactor power plants including all auxiliary property on the site, or       II. Any other nuclear reactor installation, including laboratories handling radioactive materials in connection with   reactor installations, and "critical facilities" as such, or       III. Installations for fabricating complete fuel elements or for processing substantial quantities of "special nuclear   material," and for reprocessing, salvaging, chemically separating, storing or disposing of "spent" nuclear fuel or   waste materials, or       IV. Installations other than those listed in paragraph (2) III above using substantial quantities of radioactive isotopes   or other products of nuclear fission.      3. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1) and (2) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, from any insurance on property which is on the same site as a nuclear reactor power plant or other nuclear   installation and which normally would be insured therewith except that this paragraph (3) shall not operate       (a) where Reassured does not have knowledge of such nuclear reactor power plant or nuclear installation, or       (b) where said insurance contains a provision excluding coverage for damage to property caused by or resulting   from radioactive contamination, however caused. However on and after 1st January 1960 this sub-paragraph (b)   shall only apply provided the said radioactive contamination exclusion provision has been approved by the   Governmental Authority having jurisdiction thereof.      4. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, when such radioactive contamination is a named hazard specifically insured against.      5. It is understood and agreed that this Clause shall not extend to risks using radioactive isotopes in any form where the   nuclear exposure is not considered by the Reassured to be the primary hazard.      6. The term "special nuclear material" shall have the meaning given it in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 or by any law   amendatory thereof.      7. Reassured to be sole judge of what constitutes:       (a) substantial quantities, and       (b) the extent of installation, plant or site.      Note.-Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) hereof, it is understood and agreed that       (a) all policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1957 shall be free from the application of the   other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960 whichever first occurs whereupon all the   provisions of this Clause shall apply.       (b) with respect to any risk located in Canada policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1958   shall be free from the application of the other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960   whichever first occurs whereupon all the provisions of this Clause shall apply.      12/12/57   N.M.A. 1119   BRMA 35B     
20\F7V1011   Page 1 of 2      Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe)         It is hereby understood and agreed that:      A. This Contract excludes loss or liability arising from:       1. Business derived directly or indirectly from any pool, association, or syndicate which   maintains its own reinsurance facilities. This subparagraph 1 shall not apply with   respect to:       a. Residual market mechanisms created by statute. This Contract shall not extend,   however, to afford coverage for liability arising from the inability of any other   participant or member in the residual market mechanism to meet its obligations,   nor shall this Contract extend to afford coverage for liability arising from any   claim against the residual market mechanism brought by or on behalf of any   insolvency fund (as defined in the Insolvency Fund Exclusion Clause   incorporated in this Contract). For the purposes of this Clause, the California   Earthquake Authority shall be deemed to be a "residual market mechanism."       b. Inter-agency or inter-government joint underwriting or risk purchasing   associations (however styled) created by or permitted by statute or regulation.       2. Those perils insured by the Company that the Company knows, at the time the risk is   bound, to be insured by or in excess of amounts insured or reinsured by any pool,   association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil, gas, or petro-chemical   plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks. This subparagraph 2 shall not   apply:       a. If the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.       b. To interests traditionally underwritten as Inland Marine or Stock or Contents   written on a blanket basis.       c. To Contingent Business Interruption liability, except when it is known to the   Company, at the time the risk is bound, that the key location is insured by or   through any pool, association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil,   gas, or petro-chemical plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks; unless   the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.      B. With respect to loss or liability arising from the Company's participation or membership in   any residual market mechanism created by statute, the Company may include in its ultimate   net loss only amounts for which the Company is assessed as a direct consequence of a   covered loss occurrence, subject to the following provisions:       1. Recovery is limited to perils otherwise protected hereunder.       2. In the event the terms of the Company's participation or membership in any such   residual market mechanism permit the Company to recoup any such direct     
 
20\F7V1011   Page 2 of 2      assessment attributed to a loss occurrence by way of a specific policy premium   surcharge or similar levy on policyholders, the amount received by the Company as a   result of such premium surcharge or levy shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss   for such loss occurrence.       3. The result of any rate increase filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall have no effect on the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered   loss occurrence.       4. The result of any premium tax credit filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered loss   occurrence.       5. The Company may not include in its ultimate net loss any amount resulting from an   assessment that, pursuant to the terms of the Company's participation or membership   in the residual market mechanism, the Company is required to pay only after such   assessment is collected from the policyholder.       6. The ultimate net loss hereunder shall not include any monies expended to purchase or   retire bonds as a consequence of being a member of a residual market mechanism   nor any fines or penalties imposed on the Company for late payment.       7. If, however, a residual market mechanism only provides for assessment based on an   aggregate of losses in any one contract or plan year of said mechanism, then the   amount of that assessment to be included in the ultimate net loss for any one loss   occurrence shall be determined by multiplying the Company's share of the aggregate   assessment by a factor derived by dividing the Company's ultimate net loss (net of the   assessment) with respect to the loss occurrence by the total of all of its ultimate net   losses (net of assessments) from all loss occurrences included by the mechanism in   determining the assessment.      8/1/2012              
20\F7V1011      Terrorism Exclusion   (Property Treaty Reinsurance)            Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary within this Contract or any amendment thereto, it   is agreed that this Contract excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused   by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any act of terrorism,   as defined herein, regardless of any other cause or event contributing concurrently or in any   other sequence to the loss.      An act of terrorism includes any act, or preparation in respect of action, or threat of action   designed to influence the government de jure or de facto of any nation or any political division   thereof, or in pursuit of political, religious, ideological or similar purposes to intimidate the public   or a section of the public of any nation by any person or group(s) of persons whether acting   alone or on behalf of or in connection with any organization(s) or government(s) de jure or   de facto, and which:       1. Involves violence against one or more persons, or       2. Involves damage to property; or       3. Endangers life other than the person committing the action; or       4. Creates a risk to health or safety of the public or a section of the public; or       5. Is designed to interfere with or disrupt an electronic system.      This Contract also excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused by,   contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any action in controlling,   preventing, suppressing, retaliating against or responding to any act of terrorism.      Notwithstanding the above and subject otherwise to the terms, conditions, and limitations of this   Contract, in respect only of personal lines, this Contract will pay actual loss or damage (but not   related cost and expense) caused by any act of terrorism provided such act is not directly or   indirectly caused by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with   radiological, biological, chemical, or nuclear pollution or contamination.        
 
20\F7V1011      The Interests and Liabilities Agreements, constituting 9 pages in total, have been omitted from   this exhibit because such agreements are not material and would be competitively harmful if   publicly disclosed.           
 
  20\F7V1012         Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana                                                                                                      _______________________      Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit because it is not material and   would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. Redactions are indicated by [***].        
  20\F7V1012         Table of Contents         Article Page    1 Classes of Business Reinsured 1    2 Commencement and Termination 1    3 Territory 3    4 Exclusions 3    5 Retention and Limit 4    6 Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund 5    7 Other Reinsurance 5    8 Reinstatement 5    9 Definitions 6    10 Loss Occurrence 7    11 Loss Notices and Settlements 8    12 Cash Call 9    13 Salvage and Subrogation 9    14 Reinsurance Premium 9    15 Sanctions 10    16 Late Payments 10    17 Offset 12    18 Severability of Interests and Obligations 12    19 Access to Records 13    20 Liability of the Reinsurer 13    21 Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E) 13    22 Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F) 13    23 Currency (BRMA 12A) 14    24 Taxes (BRMA 50B) 14    25 Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D) 14    26 Reserves 14    27 Insolvency 16    28 Arbitration 16    29 Service of Suit 17    30 Severability (BRMA 72E) 18    31 Governing Law (BRMA 71B) 18    32 Confidentiality 18    33 Non-Waiver 19    34 Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A) 19    35 Notices and Contract Execution 19    36 Intermediary 20    Schedule A     
 
  20\F7V1012   Page 1      Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      entered into by and between      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana    (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Company" except   to the extent individually referred to)      and      The Subscribing Reinsurer(s) Executing the   Interests and Liabilities Agreement(s)   Attached Hereto   (hereinafter referred to as the "Reinsurer")            Article 1 - Classes of Business Reinsured   By this Contract the Reinsurer agrees to reinsure the excess liability which may accrue to the   Company under its policies in force at the effective time and date hereof or issued or renewed at   or after that time and date, and classified by the Company as Property business, including but   not limited to, Dwelling Fire, Inland Marine, Mobile Home, Commercial and Homeowners   business (including any business assumed from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation),   subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth herein and in Schedule A attached   hereto.         Article 2 - Commencement and Termination   A. This Contract shall become effective at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020,   with respect to losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing at or after that time and   date, and shall remain in force until 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021.      B. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A above, the Company may terminate a   Subscribing Reinsurer's percentage share in this Contract at any time by giving written   notice to the Subscribing Reinsurer in the event any of the following circumstances occur:       1. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at the inception of this Contract has been   reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the applicable equivalent)   12 months prior to that date; or     
  20\F7V1012   Page 2          2. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at any time during the term of this   Contract has been reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the   applicable equivalent) at the date of the Subscribing Reinsurer's most recent financial   statement filed with regulatory authorities and available to the public as of the   inception of this Contract; or       3. The Subscribing Reinsurer's A.M. Best's rating has been assigned or downgraded   below A- and/or Standard & Poor's rating has been assigned or downgraded below   BBB+; or       4. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become, or has announced its intention to become,   merged with, acquired by or controlled by any other entity or individual(s) not   controlling the Subscribing Reinsurer's operations previously; or       5. A State Insurance Department or other legal authority has ordered the Subscribing   Reinsurer to cease writing business; or       6. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become insolvent or has been placed into liquidation,   receivership, supervision, administration, winding-up or under a scheme of   arrangement, or similar proceedings (whether voluntary or involuntary) or proceedings   have been instituted against the Subscribing Reinsurer for the appointment of a   receiver, liquidator, rehabilitator, supervisor, administrator, conservator or trustee in   bankruptcy, or other agent known by whatever name, to take possession of its assets   or control of its operations; or       7. The Subscribing Reinsurer has reinsured its entire liability under this Contract without   the Company's prior written consent; or       8. The Subscribing Reinsurer has ceased assuming new or renewal property or casualty   treaty reinsurance business; or       9. The Subscribing Reinsurer has hired an unaffiliated runoff claims manager that is   compensated on a contingent basis or is otherwise provided with financial incentives   based on the quantum of claims paid; or       10. The Subscribing Reinsurer has failed to comply with the funding requirements set forth   in the Reserves Article.      C. The "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern   Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021. However,   if this Contract is terminated, the "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the   period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to the effective time and date   of termination.      D. If this Contract is terminated or expires while a loss occurrence covered hereunder is in   progress, the Reinsurer's liability hereunder shall, subject to the other terms and conditions   of this Contract, be determined as if the entire loss occurrence had occurred prior to the     
 
  20\F7V1012   Page 3      termination or expiration of this Contract, provided that no part of such loss occurrence is   claimed against any renewal or replacement of this Contract.         Article 3 - Territory   The territorial limits of this Contract shall be identical with those of the Company's policies.         Article 4 - Exclusions   A. This Contract does not apply to and specifically excludes the following:       1. Reinsurance assumed by the Company under obligatory reinsurance agreements,   except business assumed by the Company from Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.       2. Hail damage to growing or standing crops.       3. Business rated, coded or classified as Flood insurance or which should have been   rated, coded or classified as such.       4. Business rated, coded or classified as Mortgage Impairment and Difference in   Conditions insurance or which should have been rated, coded or classified as such.       5. Title insurance and all forms of Financial Guarantee, Credit and Insolvency.       6. Aviation, Ocean Marine, Boiler and Machinery, Fidelity and Surety, Accident and   Health, Animal Mortality and Workers Compensation and Employers Liability.       7. Errors and Omissions, Malpractice and any other type of Professional Liability   insurance.       8. Loss and/or damage and/or costs and/or expenses arising from seepage and/or   pollution and/or contamination, other than contamination from smoke. Nevertheless,   this exclusion does not preclude payment of the cost of removing debris of property   damaged by a loss otherwise covered hereunder, subject always to a limit of 25.0% of   the Company's property loss under the applicable original policy.       9. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "War Exclusion Clause"   attached to and forming part of this Contract.       10. Nuclear risks as defined in the "Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical   Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)" attached to and forming part of this Contract.       11. Loss or liability excluded by the Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe) attached to and forming part of this Contract and any assessment or   similar demand for payment related to the FHCF or Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.        
  20\F7V1012   Page 4       12. Loss or liability of the Company arising by contract, operation of law, or otherwise,   from its participation or membership, whether voluntary or involuntary, in any   insolvency fund. "Insolvency fund" includes any guaranty fund, insolvency fund, plan,   pool, association, fund or other arrangement, however denominated, established or   governed, which provides for any assessment of or payment or assumption by the   Company of part or all of any claim, debt, charge, fee or other obligation of an insurer,   or its successors or assigns, which has been declared by any competent authority to   be insolvent, or which is otherwise deemed unable to meet any claim, debt, charge,   fee or other obligation in whole or in part.       13. Losses in the respect of overhead transmission and distribution lines other than those   on or within 150 meters (or 500 feet) of the insured premises.       14. Mold, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       15. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "Terrorism Exclusion" attached   to and forming part of this Contract.       16. All property loss, damage, destruction, erasure, corruption or alteration of Electronic   Data from any cause whatsoever (including, but not limited to, Computer Virus) or loss   of use, reduction in functionality, cost, expense or whatsoever nature resulting   therefrom, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       "Electronic Data" as used herein means facts, concepts and information converted to   a form usable for communications, interpretation or processing by electronic and   electromechanical data processing or electronically-controlled equipment and includes   programs, software and other coded instructions for the processing and manipulation   of data or the direction and manipulation of such equipment.       "Computer Virus" as used herein means a set of corrupting, harmful or otherwise   unauthorized instructions or code, including a set of maliciously-introduced,   unauthorized instructions or code, that propagate themselves through a computer   system network of whatsoever nature.       However, in the event that a peril otherwise covered under the policy results from any   of the matters described above, this Contract, subject to all other terms and   conditions, will cover physical damage directly caused by such listed peril.         Article 5 - Retention and Limit   A. First Excess layer: As respects FedNat Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and   be liable for the first $18,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence.   As respects Monarch National Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable   for the first $2,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. As respects   Maison Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first $5,000,000   of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. Any combination of the respective   retentions as respects each loss occurrence shall be considered the "First Layer   Retention."        
 
  20\F7V1012   Page 5       As respects the Second through Fifth excess layers, the Company shall retain and be liable   for an amount equal to the First Layer Retention, plus the sum of the "Reinsurer's Per   Occurrence Limit" of all underlying layers.      B. The Reinsurer shall then be liable, as respects each excess layer, for the amount by which   such ultimate net loss exceeds the Company's respective retention (as calculated in   paragraph A above), but the liability of the Reinsurer under each excess layer shall not   exceed the amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto, as respects any one loss occurrence.      C. Notwithstanding the provisions above, no claim shall be made hereunder as respects   losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing during the term of this Contract unless   at least two risks insured or reinsured by the Company are involved in such loss   occurrence. For purposes hereof, the Company shall be the sole judge of what constitutes   "one risk."         Article 6 - Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund   The Company has purchased 90.0% of the FHCF mandatory layer of coverage and shall be   deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract. Further, any FHCF loss reimbursement shall be   deemed to be paid to the Company in accordance with the FHCF reimbursement contract at the   full payout level set forth therein and will be deemed not to be reduced by any reduction or   exhaustion of the FHCF's claims-paying capacity as respects the mandatory FHCF coverage.         Article 7 - Other Reinsurance   A. The Company shall be permitted to carry other reinsurance, recoveries under which shall   inure solely to the benefit of the Company and be entirely disregarded in applying all of the   provisions of this Contract.      B. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's Non-Florida Excess   Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1001), shall inure to the benefit of this Contract.      C. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's FHCF Supplement   Layer Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1085), which shall be deemed to be placed at 2.35%,   shall be deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract.         Article 8 - Reinstatement   A. In the event all or any portion of the reinsurance under any excess layer of reinsurance   coverage provided by this Contract is exhausted by ultimate net loss, the amount so   exhausted shall be reinstated immediately from the time the loss occurrence commences   hereon. For each amount so reinstated the Company agrees to pay additional premium   equal to the product of the following:       1. The percentage of the occurrence limit for the excess layer reinstated (based on the   ultimate net loss paid by the Reinsurer under that excess layer); times     
  20\F7V1012   Page 6          2. The earned reinsurance premium for the excess layer reinstated for the term of this   Contract (exclusive of reinstatement premium).      B. Whenever the Company requests payment by the Reinsurer of any ultimate net loss under   any excess layer hereunder, the Company shall submit a statement to the Reinsurer of   reinstatement premium due the Reinsurer for that excess layer. If the earned reinsurance   premium for any excess layer for the term of this Contract has not been finally determined   as of the date of any such statement, the calculation of reinstatement premium due for that   excess layer shall be based on the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that   excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, and shall be readjusted when the earned   reinsurance premium for that excess layer for the term of this Contract has been finally   determined. Any reinstatement premium shown to be due the Reinsurer for any excess   layer as reflected by any such statement (less prior payments, if any, for that excess layer)   shall be payable by the Company concurrently with payment by the Reinsurer of the   requested ultimate net loss for that excess layer. Any return reinstatement premium shown   to be due the Company shall be remitted by the Reinsurer as promptly as possible after   receipt and verification of the Company's statement.      C. Notwithstanding anything stated herein, the liability of the Reinsurer for ultimate net loss   under any excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract shall not exceed   either of the following:       1. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto, as respects loss or losses arising out of any one loss   occurrence; or       2. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Term Limit" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, in all during the term of this Contract.         Article 9 - Definitions   A. "Loss adjustment expense," regardless of how such expenses are classified for statutory   reporting purposes, as used in this Contract shall mean all costs and expenses allocable to   a specific claim that are incurred by the Company in the investigation, appraisal,   adjustment, settlement, litigation, defense or appeal of a specific claim, including court   costs and costs of supersedeas and appeal bonds, and including a) pre-judgment interest,   unless included as part of the award or judgment; b) post-judgment interest; c) legal   expenses and costs incurred in connection with coverage questions and legal actions   connected thereto, including Declaratory Judgment Expense; and d) expenses and a pro   rata share of salaries of the Company field employees, and expenses of other Company   employees who have been temporarily diverted from their normal and customary duties and   assigned to the field adjustment of losses covered by this Contract.       Loss adjustment expense as defined above does not include unallocated loss adjustment   expense. Unallocated loss adjustment expense includes, but is not limited to, salaries and   expenses of employees, other than in (d) above, and office and other overhead expenses.        
 
  20\F7V1012   Page 7      B. "Loss in excess of policy limits" and "extra contractual obligations" as used in this Contract   shall mean:       1. "Loss in excess of policy limits" shall mean 90.0% of any amount paid or payable by   the Company in excess of its policy limits, but otherwise within the terms of its policy,   such loss in excess of the Company's policy limits having been incurred because of,   but not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason   of the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer   of settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. Any loss in excess of policy limits that is made in connection   with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       2. "Extra contractual obligations" shall mean 90.0% of any punitive, exemplary,   compensatory or consequential damages paid or payable by the Company, not   covered by any other provision of this Contract and which arise from the handling of   any claim on business subject to this Contract, such liabilities arising because of, but   not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason of   the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer of   settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. An extra contractual obligation shall be deemed, in all   circumstances, to have occurred on the same date as the loss covered or alleged to   be covered under the policy. Any extra contractual obligations that are made in   connection with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       Notwithstanding anything stated herein, this Contract shall not apply to any loss in excess   of policy limits or any extra contractual obligation incurred by the Company as a result of   any fraudulent and/or criminal act by any officer or director of the Company acting   individually or collectively or in collusion with any individual or corporation or any other   organization or party involved in the presentation, defense or settlement of any claim   covered hereunder.      C. "Policies" as used in this Contract shall mean all policies, contracts and binders of   insurance or reinsurance.      D. "Ultimate net loss" as used in this Contract shall mean the sum or sums (including loss in   excess of policy limits, extra contractual obligations and loss adjustment expense, as   defined herein) paid or payable by the Company in settlement of claims and in satisfaction   of judgments rendered on account of such claims, after deduction of all salvage, all   recoveries and all claims on inuring insurance or reinsurance, whether collectible or not.   Nothing herein shall be construed to mean that losses under this Contract are not   recoverable until the Company's ultimate net loss has been ascertained.         Article 10 - Loss Occurrence   A. The term "loss occurrence" shall mean all individual losses sustained by the Company   occurring during any period (a) from and after 12:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on the   date a watch, warning, advisory, or other bulletin (whether for wind, flood or otherwise) for     
  20\F7V1012   Page 8      such named storm is first issued by the National Hurricane Center ("NHC") or its successor   or any other division of the National Weather Service ("NWS"), (b) continuing for a time   period thereafter during which such named storm continues, regardless of its category   rating or lack thereof and regardless of whether the watch, warning, or advisory or other   bulletin remains in effect for such named storm and (c) ending 96 hours following the   issuance of the last watch, warning or advisory or other bulletin for such named storm or   related to such named storm by the NHC or its successor or any other division of the NWS.   "Named storm" shall mean any storm or storm system that has been declared by the NHC   or its successor or any other division of the NWS to be a named storm at any time, which   may include, by way of example and not limitation, hurricane, wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical   storm, hail, rain, tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, water damage, fire   following, sprinkler leakage, riots, vandalism, and collapse, and all losses and perils   (including, by way of example and not limitation, those mentioned previously in this   sentence) in each case arising out of, caused by, occurring during, occasioned by or   resulting from such storm or storm system, including by way of example and not limitation   the merging of one or more separate storm(s) or storm system(s) into a combined storm   surge event. However, the named storm need not be limited to one state or province or   states or provinces contiguous thereto.      B. For all loss occurrences hereunder, the Company may choose the date and time when any   such period of consecutive hours commences, provided that no period commences earlier   than the date and time of the occurrence of the first recorded individual loss sustained by   the Company arising out of that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents,   or losses. Only one such period of consecutive hours (as set forth therein) shall apply with   respect to one event, regardless of the duration of the event.      C. It is understood that losses arising from a combination of two or more perils as a result of   the same event may be considered as having arisen from one loss occurrence.   Notwithstanding the foregoing, the hourly limitations as stated above shall not be exceeded   as respects the applicable perils, and no single loss occurrence shall encompass a time   period greater than the period set forth in paragraph A above.         Article 11 - Loss Notices and Settlements   A. Whenever losses sustained by the Company are reserved by the Company for an amount   greater than 50.0% of the Company's respective retention under any excess layer   hereunder and/or appear likely to result in a claim under such excess layer, the Company   shall notify the Subscribing Reinsurers under that excess layer and shall provide updates   related to development of such losses. The Reinsurer shall have the right to participate in   the adjustment of such losses at its own expense.      B. All loss settlements made by the Company, provided they are within the terms of this   Contract and the terms of the original policy (with the exception of loss in excess of policy   limits or extra contractual obligations coverage, if any, under this Contract), shall be binding   upon the Reinsurer, and the Reinsurer agrees to pay all amounts for which it may be liable   upon receipt of reasonable evidence of the amount paid by the Company.           
 
  20\F7V1012   Page 9      Article 12 - Cash Call   Notwithstanding the provisions of the Loss Notices and Settlements Article, upon the request of   the Company, the Reinsurer shall pay any amount with regard to a loss settlement or   settlements that are scheduled to be made (including any payments projected to be made)   within the next 20 days by the Company, subject to receipt by the Reinsurer of a satisfactory   proof of loss. Such agreed payment shall be made within 10 days from the date the demand for   payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.         Article 13 - Salvage and Subrogation   The Reinsurer shall be credited with salvage (i.e., reimbursement obtained or recovery made by   the Company, less the actual cost, excluding salaries of officials and employees of the   Company and sums paid to attorneys as retainer, of obtaining such reimbursement or making   such recovery) on account of claims and settlements involving reinsurance hereunder. Salvage   thereon shall always be used to reimburse the excess carriers in the reverse order of their   priority according to their participation before being used in any way to reimburse the Company   for its primary loss. The Company hereby agrees to enforce its rights to salvage or subrogation   relating to any loss, a part of which loss was sustained by the Reinsurer, and to prosecute all   claims arising out of such rights, if, in the Company's opinion, it is economically reasonable to   do so.         Article 14 - Reinsurance Premium   A. As premium for each excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract, the   Company shall pay the Reinsurer a premium equal to the product of the following (or a pro   rata portion thereof in the event the term of this Contract is less than 12 months), subject to   a minimum premium of the amount, shown as "Minimum Premium" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto (or a pro rata portion thereof in the event the term of this   Contract is less than 12 months):       1. The amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto; times       2. The percentage calculated by dividing (a) the actual Probable Maximum Loss ("PML")   determined by the Company's wind insurance in force on September 30, 2020, by   (b) the original PML of $891,356,560.       However, if the difference between the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for   that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, and the premium calculated in   accordance with this paragraph A for the excess layer is less than a 5.0% increase or   decrease, the premium due the Reinsurer shall equal the amount, shown as "Annual   Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto.      B. The Company's PML shall be derived by averaging the applicable data for the 20-year and   100-year return period produced by Applied Insurance Research (AIR) Touchstone v7.3   and Risk Management Solutions (RMS) RiskLink v18.1 catastrophe modeling software, in   the long-term perspective, including secondary uncertainty and loss amplification, but     
  20\F7V1012   Page 10      excluding storm surge. It is understood that the calculation of the actual PML shall be   based on the amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto.       For informational purposes, to follow is the estimated PML based on the estimated 9-30-   2020 PML:      Software 20-Year PML 100-Year PML Average 20 & 100   AIR v7.3 $508,283,950 $1,480,082,582 $994,183,266   RMS v18.1 $440,573,521 $1,136,486,187 $788,529,854      Estimated PML at 9-30-2020 (average AIR & RMS): $891,356,560      C. The Company shall pay the Reinsurer an annual deposit premium for each excess layer of   the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, in four equal installments of the amount, shown as "Deposit Premium   Installment" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, on July 1 and October 1 of   2020, and on January 1 and April 1 of 2021. However, in the event this Contract is   terminated, there shall be no deposit premium installments due after the effective date of   termination.      D. On or before June 30, 2021, the Company shall provide a report to the Reinsurer setting   forth the premium due hereunder for each excess layer for the term of this Contract,   computed in accordance with paragraph A above, and any additional premium due the   Reinsurer or return premium due the Company for each such excess layer shall be remitted   promptly.         Article 15 - Sanctions   Neither the Company nor any Subscribing Reinsurer shall be liable for premium or loss under   this Contract if it would result in a violation of any mandatory sanction, prohibition or restriction   under United Nations resolutions or the trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of the   European Union, United Kingdom or United States of America that are applicable to either party.         Article 16 - Late Payments   A. The provisions of this Article shall not be implemented unless specifically invoked, in   writing, by one of the parties to this Contract.        
 
  20\F7V1012   Page 11      B. In the event any premium, loss or other payment due either party is not received by the   intermediary named in the Intermediary Article (hereinafter referred to as the   "Intermediary") by the payment due date, the party to whom payment is due may, by   notifying the Intermediary in writing, require the debtor party to pay, and the debtor party   agrees to pay, an interest charge on the amount past due calculated for each such payment   on the last business day of each month as follows:       1. The number of full days which have expired since the due date or the last monthly   calculation, whichever the lesser; times       2. 1/365ths of the six-month United States Treasury Bill rate as quoted in The Wall Street   Journal on the first business day of the month for which the calculation is made; times       3. The amount past due, including accrued interest.       It is agreed that interest shall accumulate until payment of the original amount due plus   interest charges have been received by the Intermediary.      C. The establishment of the due date shall, for purposes of this Article, be determined as   follows:       1. As respects the payment of routine deposits and premiums due the Reinsurer, the due   date shall be as provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a   due date is not specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 30 days   after the date of transmittal by the Intermediary of the initial billing for each such   payment.       2. Any claim or loss payment due the Company hereunder shall be deemed due 10 days   after the proof of loss or demand for payment is transmitted to the Reinsurer. If such   loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest will accrue on the   payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B above, from the date the   proof of loss or demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       3. As respects a "cash call" made in accordance with the Cash Call Article, payment   shall be deemed due 10 days after the demand for payment is transmitted to the   Reinsurer. If such loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest   shall accrue on the payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B   above, from the date the demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       4. As respects any payment, adjustment or return due either party not otherwise   provided for in subparagraphs 1, 2, and 3 of this paragraph C, the due date shall be as   provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a due date is not   specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 10 days following   transmittal of written notification that the provisions of this Article have been invoked.       For purposes of interest calculations only, amounts due hereunder shall be deemed paid   upon receipt by the Intermediary.      D. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting or prohibiting a Subscribing Reinsurer from   contesting the validity of any claim, or from participating in the defense of any claim or suit,     
  20\F7V1012   Page 12      or prohibiting either party from contesting the validity of any payment or from initiating any   arbitration or other proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. If the   debtor party prevails in an arbitration or other proceeding, then any interest charges due   hereunder on the amount in dispute shall be null and void. If the debtor party loses in such   proceeding, then the interest charge on the amount determined to be due hereunder shall   be calculated in accordance with the provisions set forth above unless otherwise   determined by such proceedings. If a debtor party advances payment of any amount it is   contesting, and proves to be correct in its contestation, either in whole or in part, the other   party shall reimburse the debtor party for any such excess payment made plus interest on   the excess amount calculated in accordance with this Article.      E. Interest charges arising out of the application of this Article that are $1,000 or less from any   party shall be waived unless there is a pattern of late payments consisting of three or more   items over the course of any 12-month period.         Article 17 - Offset   The Company and the Reinsurer may offset any balance or amount due from one party to the   other under this Contract. The provisions of this Article shall not be affected by the insolvency   of either party.         Article 18 - Severability of Interests and Obligations   The rights, duties and obligations set forth below shall apply as if this Contract were a separate   contract between the Subscribing Reinsurers and each named reinsured company:      A. Balances payable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under the   Contract shall not serve to offset any balances recoverable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract and balances payable shall be separated by named reinsured   company and paid directly to the appropriate named reinsured company's bank account.      B. Balances recoverable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under   the Contract shall not serve to offset any balances payable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract.      C. Reports and remittances made to the Reinsurer in accordance with the applicable articles   of the Contract are to be in sufficient detail to identify both the Reinsurer's loss obligations   due to each named reinsured company and each named reinsured company's premium   remittance under the report.      D. In the event of the insolvency of any of the parties to the Contract, offset shall be only   allowed in accordance with the laws of the insolvent party's state of domicile.      E. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to provide a separate retention, Reinsurer's limit of   liability any one loss occurrence or Reinsurer's annual limit of liability for each named   reinsured company.           
 
  20\F7V1012   Page 13      Article 19 - Access to Records   The Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall have access at any reasonable time to all   records of the Company which pertain in any way to this reinsurance, provided the Reinsurer   gives the Company at least 15 days prior notice of request for such access. However, a   Subscribing Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall not have any right of access to the   records of the Company if it is not current in all undisputed payments due the Company.   "Undisputed" as used herein shall mean any amount that the Subscribing Reinsurer has not   contested in writing to the Company specifying the reason(s) why the payments are disputed.         Article 20 - Liability of the Reinsurer   A. The liability of the Reinsurer shall follow that of the Company in every case and be subject   in all respects to all the general and specific stipulations, clauses, waivers and modifications   of the Company's policies and any endorsements thereon. However, in no event shall this   be construed in any way to provide coverage outside the terms and conditions set forth in   this Contract.      B. Nothing herein shall in any manner create any obligations or establish any rights against   the Reinsurer in favor of any third party or any persons not parties to this Contract.         Article 21 - Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E)   A. This Contract applies only to that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its   own account (prior to deduction of any underlying reinsurance specifically permitted in this   Contract), and in calculating the amount of any loss hereunder and also in computing the   amount or amounts in excess of which this Contract attaches, only loss or losses in respect   of that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its own account shall be   included.      B. The amount of the Reinsurer's liability hereunder in respect of any loss or losses shall not   be increased by reason of the inability of the Company to collect from any other   reinsurer(s), whether specific or general, any amounts which may have become due from   such reinsurer(s), whether such inability arises from the insolvency of such other   reinsurer(s) or otherwise.         Article 22 - Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F)   Inadvertent delays, errors or omissions made in connection with this Contract or any transaction   hereunder shall not relieve either party from any liability which would have attached had such   delay, error or omission not occurred, provided always that such error or omission is rectified as   soon as possible after discovery.           
  20\F7V1012   Page 14      Article 23 - Currency (BRMA 12A)   A. Whenever the word "Dollars" or the "$" sign appears in this Contract, they shall be   construed to mean United States Dollars and all transactions under this Contract shall be in   United States Dollars.      B. Amounts paid or received by the Company in any other currency shall be converted to   United States Dollars at the rate of exchange at the date such transaction is entered on the   books of the Company.         Article 24 - Taxes (BRMA 50B)   In consideration of the terms under which this Contract is issued, the Company will not claim a   deduction in respect of the premium hereon when making tax returns, other than income or   profits tax returns, to any state or territory of the United States of America or the District of   Columbia.         Article 25 - Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D)   A. The Reinsurer has agreed to allow for the purpose of paying the Federal Excise Tax the   applicable percentage of the premium payable hereon (as imposed under Section 4371 of   the Internal Revenue Code) to the extent such premium is subject to the Federal Excise   Tax.      B. In the event of any return of premium becoming due hereunder the Reinsurer will deduct   the applicable percentage from the return premium payable hereon and the Company or its   agent should take steps to recover the tax from the United States Government.         Article 26 - Reserves   A. The Reinsurer agrees to fund its share of amounts, including but not limited to, the   Company's ceded unearned premium and outstanding loss and loss adjustment expense   reserves (including all case reserves plus any reasonable amount estimated to be   unreported from known loss occurrences) (hereinafter referred to as "Reinsurer's   Obligations") by:       1. Clean, irrevocable and unconditional letters of credit issued and confirmed, if   confirmation is required by the insurance regulatory authorities involved, by a bank or   banks meeting the NAIC Securities Valuation Office credit standards for issuers of   letters of credit and acceptable to said insurance regulatory authorities; and/or       2. Escrow accounts for the benefit of the Company; and/or       3. Cash advances;        
 
  20\F7V1012   Page 15       if the Reinsurer:       1. Is unauthorized in any state of the United States of America or the District of Columbia   having jurisdiction over the Company and if, without such funding, a penalty would   accrue to the Company on any financial statement it is required to file with the   insurance regulatory authorities involved; or       2. Has an A.M. Best Company's rating equal to or below B++ at the inception of this   Contract.       The Reinsurer, at its sole option, may fund in other than cash if its method and form of   funding are acceptable to the insurance regulatory authorities involved.      B. With regard to funding in whole or in part by letters of credit, it is agreed that each letter of   credit will be in a form acceptable to insurance regulatory authorities involved, will be issued   for a term of at least one year and will include an "evergreen clause," which automatically   extends the term for at least one additional year at each expiration date unless written   notice of non-renewal is given to the Company not less than 30 days prior to said expiration   date. The Company and the Reinsurer further agree, notwithstanding anything to the   contrary in this Contract, that said letters of credit may be drawn upon by the Company or   its successors in interest at any time, without diminution because of the insolvency of the   Company or the Reinsurer, but only for one or more of the following purposes:       1. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of unearned premiums returned to   insureds on account of policy cancellations, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       2. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of losses and/or loss adjustment expense   paid under the terms of policies reinsured hereunder, unless paid in cash by the   Reinsurer;       3. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of any other amounts claimed to be due   hereunder, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       4. To fund a cash account in an amount equal to the Reinsurer's share of amounts,   including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's Obligations as set forth above, funded by   means of a letter of credit which is under non-renewal notice, if said letter of credit has   not been renewed or replaced by the Reinsurer 10 days prior to its expiration date;       5. To refund to the Reinsurer any sum in excess of the actual amount required to fund   the Reinsurer's share of amounts, including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's   Obligations as set forth above, if so requested by the Reinsurer.       In the event the amount drawn by the Company on any letter of credit is in excess of the   actual amount required for B(1), B(2) or B(4), or in the case of B(3), the actual amount   determined to be due, the Company shall promptly return to the Reinsurer the excess   amount so drawn.           
  20\F7V1012   Page 16      Article 27 - Insolvency   A. In the event of the insolvency of the Company, this reinsurance shall be payable directly to   the Company or to its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor on the basis of   the liability of the Company without diminution because of the insolvency of the Company or   because the liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor of the Company has   failed to pay all or a portion of any claim. It is agreed, however, that the liquidator, receiver,   conservator or statutory successor of the Company shall give written notice to the   Reinsurer of the pendency of a claim against the Company indicating the policy or bond   reinsured which claim would involve a possible liability on the part of the Reinsurer within a   reasonable time after such claim is filed in the conservation or liquidation proceeding or in   the receivership, and that during the pendency of such claim, the Reinsurer may investigate   such claim and interpose, at its own expense, in the proceeding where such claim is to be   adjudicated, any defense or defenses that it may deem available to the Company or its   liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor. The expense thus incurred by the   Reinsurer shall be chargeable, subject to the approval of the Court, against the Company   as part of the expense of conservation or liquidation to the extent of a pro rata share of the   benefit which may accrue to the Company solely as a result of the defense undertaken by   the Reinsurer.      B. Where two or more Subscribing Reinsurers are involved in the same claim and a majority in   interest elect to interpose defense to such claim, the expense shall be apportioned in   accordance with the terms of this Contract as though such expense had been incurred by   the Company.      C. It is further understood and agreed that, in the event of the insolvency of the Company, the   reinsurance under this Contract shall be payable directly by the Reinsurer to the Company   or to its liquidator, receiver or statutory successor, except as provided by Section 4118(a) of   the New York Insurance Law or except (1) where this Contract specifically provides another   payee of such reinsurance in the event of the insolvency of the Company or (2) where the   Reinsurer with the consent of the direct insured or insureds has assumed such policy   obligations of the Company as direct obligations of the Reinsurer to the payees under such   policies and in substitution for the obligations of the Company to such payees.         Article 28 - Arbitration   A. As a condition precedent to any right of action hereunder, in the event of any dispute or   difference of opinion hereafter arising with respect to this Contract, it is hereby mutually   agreed that such dispute or difference of opinion shall be submitted to arbitration. One   Arbiter shall be chosen by the Company, the other by the Reinsurer, and an Umpire shall   be chosen by the two Arbiters before they enter upon arbitration, all of whom shall be active   or retired disinterested executive officers of insurance or reinsurance companies or Lloyd's   London Underwriters. In the event that either party should fail to choose an Arbiter within   30 days following a written request by the other party to do so, the requesting party may   choose two Arbiters who shall in turn choose an Umpire before entering upon arbitration. If   the two Arbiters fail to agree upon the selection of an Umpire within 30 days following their   appointment, each Arbiter shall nominate three candidates within 10 days thereafter, two of   whom the other shall decline, and the decision shall be made by drawing lots.        
 
  20\F7V1012   Page 17      B. Each party shall present its case to the Arbiters within 30 days following the date of   appointment of the Umpire. The Arbiters shall consider this Contract as an honorable   engagement rather than merely as a legal obligation and they are relieved of all judicial   formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of law. The decision of the   Arbiters shall be final and binding on both parties; but failing to agree, they shall call in the   Umpire and the decision of the majority shall be final and binding upon both parties.   Judgment upon the final decision of the Arbiters may be entered in any court of competent   jurisdiction. Notwithstanding anything in this Contract, the Arbiters shall not be permitted to   award special or punitive damages.      C. If more than one Subscribing Reinsurer is involved in the same dispute, all such   Subscribing Reinsurers shall, at the option of the Company, constitute and act as one party   for purposes of this Article and communications shall be made by the Company to each of   the Subscribing Reinsurers constituting one party, provided, however, that nothing herein   shall impair the rights of such Subscribing Reinsurers to assert several, rather than joint,   defenses or claims, nor be construed as changing the liability of the Subscribing Reinsurers   participating under the terms of this Contract from several to joint.      D. Each party shall bear the expense of its own Arbiter, and shall jointly and equally bear with   the other the expense of the Umpire and of the arbitration. In the event that the two   Arbiters are chosen by one party, as above provided, the expense of the Arbiters, the   Umpire and the arbitration shall be equally divided between the two parties.      E. Any arbitration proceedings shall take place at a location mutually agreed upon by the   parties to this Contract, but notwithstanding the location of the arbitration, all proceedings   pursuant hereto shall be governed by the law of the state in which the Company has its   principal office.         Article 29 - Service of Suit   (Applicable if the Reinsurer is not domiciled in the United States of America, and/or is not   authorized in any State, Territory or District of the United States where authorization is required   by insurance regulatory authorities)      A. This Article shall not be read to conflict with or override the obligations of the parties to   arbitrate their disputes as provided for in the Arbitration Article. It is agreed that in the event   the Reinsurer fails to pay any amount claimed to be due hereunder, the Reinsurer, at the   request of the Company, will submit to the jurisdiction of a court of competent jurisdiction   within the United States. Nothing in this Article constitutes or should be understood to   constitute a waiver of the Reinsurer's rights to commence an action in any court of   competent jurisdiction in the United States, to remove an action to a United States District   Court, or to seek a transfer of a case to another court as permitted by the laws of the United   States or of any state in the United States.      B. Further, pursuant to any statute of any state, territory or district of the United States which   makes provision therefor, the Reinsurer hereby designates the party named in its Interests   and Liabilities Agreement, or if no party is named therein, the Superintendent,   Commissioner or Director of Insurance or other officer specified for that purpose in the   statute, or his successor or successors in office, as its true and lawful attorney upon whom     
  20\F7V1012   Page 18      may be served any lawful process in any action, suit or proceeding instituted by or on   behalf of the Company or any beneficiary hereunder arising out of this Contract.         Article 30 - Severability (BRMA 72E)   If any provision of this Contract shall be rendered illegal or unenforceable by the laws,   regulations or public policy of any state, such provision shall be considered void in such state,   but this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract or the   enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.         Article 31 - Governing Law (BRMA 71B)   This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of   Florida.         Article 32 - Confidentiality   A. The Reinsurer hereby acknowledges that the documents, information and data provided to   it by the Company, whether directly or through an authorized agent, in connection with the   placement and execution of this Contract, including all information obtained through any   audits and any claims information between the Company and the Reinsurer, and any   submission or other materials relating to any renewal (hereinafter referred to as   "Confidential Information") are proprietary and confidential to the Company.      B. Except as provided for in paragraph C below, the Reinsurer shall not disclose any   Confidential Information to any third parties, including but not limited to the Reinsurer's   subsidiaries and affiliates, other insurance companies and their subsidiaries and affiliates,   underwriting agencies, research organizations, any unaffiliated entity engaged in modeling   insurance or reinsurance data, and statistical rating organizations.      C. Confidential Information may be used by the Reinsurer only in connection with the   performance of its obligations or enforcement of its rights under this Contract and will only   be disclosed when required by (1) retrocessionaires subject to the business ceded to this   Contract, (2) regulators performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records and/or financial   condition, (3) external auditors performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records in the normal   course of business, or (4) the Reinsurer's legal counsel; provided that the Reinsurer   advises such parties of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and their   obligation to maintain its confidentiality. The Company may require that any third-party   representatives of the Reinsurer agree, in writing, to be bound by this Confidentiality Article   or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, containing terms no less stringent than   those set forth in this Article. If a third-party representative of the Reinsurer is not bound, in   writing, by this Confidentiality Article or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, the   Reinsurer shall be responsible for any breach of this provision by such third-party   representative of the Reinsurer.      D. Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Reinsurer is required by court order, other   legal process or any regulatory authority to release or disclose any or all of the Confidential     
 
  20\F7V1012   Page 19      Information, the Reinsurer agrees to provide the Company with written notice of same at   least 10 days prior to such release or disclosure, to the extent legally permissible, and to   use its best efforts to assist the Company in maintaining the confidentiality provided for in   this Article.      E. Any disclosure of Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information shall comply with all state   and federal statutes and regulations governing the disclosure of Non-Public Personally   Identifiable Information. "Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information" shall be defined as   this term or a similar term is defined in any applicable state, provincial, territory, or federal   law. Disclosing or using this information for any purpose not authorized by applicable law is   expressly forbidden without the prior consent of the Company.      F. The parties agree that any information subject to privilege, including the attorney-client   privilege or attorney work product doctrine (collectively "Privilege") shall not be disclosed to   the Reinsurer until, in the Company's opinion, such Privilege is deemed to be waived or   otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant to this Contract. Furthermore,   the Reinsurer shall not assert that any Privilege otherwise applicable to the Confidential   Information has been waived or otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant   to this Contract.      G. The provisions of this Article shall extend to the officers, directors and employees of the   Reinsurer and its affiliates, and shall be binding upon their successors and assigns.         Article 33 - Non-Waiver   The failure of the Company or Reinsurer to insist on compliance with this Contract or to exercise   any right, remedy or option hereunder shall not: (1) constitute a waiver of any rights contained   in this Contract, (2) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from thereafter demanding full and   complete compliance, (3) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from exercising such remedy in   the future, nor (4) affect the validity of this Contract or any part thereof.         Article 34 - Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A)   If more than one reinsured company is named as a party to this Contract, the first named   company shall be deemed the agent of the other reinsured companies for purposes of sending   or receiving notices required by the terms and conditions of this Contract, and for purposes of   remitting or receiving any monies due any party.         Article 35 - Notices and Contract Execution   A. Whenever a notice, statement, report or any other written communication is required by this   Contract, unless otherwise specified, such notice, statement, report or other written   communication may be transmitted by certified or registered mail, nationally or   internationally recognized express delivery service, personal delivery, electronic mail, or   facsimile. With the exception of notices of termination, first class mail is also acceptable.        
  20\F7V1012   Page 20      B. The use of any of the following shall constitute a valid execution of this Contract or any   amendments thereto:       1. Paper documents with an original ink signature;       2. Facsimile or electronic copies of paper documents showing an original ink signature;   and/or       3. Electronic records with an electronic signature made via an electronic agent. For the   purposes of this Contract, the terms "electronic record," "electronic signature" and   "electronic agent" shall have the meanings set forth in the Electronic Signatures in   Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 or any amendments thereto.      C. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which, when duly   executed, shall be deemed an original.         Article 36 - Intermediary   Aon Benfield Inc., or one of its affiliated corporations duly licensed as a reinsurance   intermediary, is hereby recognized as the Intermediary negotiating this Contract for all business   hereunder. All communications (including but not limited to notices, statements, premiums,   return premiums, commissions, taxes, losses, loss adjustment expense, salvages and loss   settlements) relating to this Contract will be transmitted to the Company or the Reinsurer   through the Intermediary. Payments by the Company to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Reinsurer. Payments by the Reinsurer to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Company only to the extent that such payments are actually received by the   Company.           
 
  20\F7V1012   Page 21      In Witness Whereof, the Company by its duly authorized representatives has executed this   Contract as of the dates specified below:      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      FedNat Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun         This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Monarch National Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Maison Insurance Company      /s/ Doug Raucy           
  20\F7V1012   Schedule A         Schedule A   Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana            First   Excess   Second   Excess   Third   Excess   Fourth   Excess   Fifth   Excess   Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $100,000,000   Reinsurer's Term Limit $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $200,000,000   Minimum Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Annual Deposit Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Deposit Premium Installments [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]     The figures listed above for each excess layer shall apply to each Subscribing Reinsurer in the percentage share for that excess   layer as expressed in its Interests and Liabilities Agreement attached hereto.     
 
  20\F7V1012      War Exclusion Clause            As regards interests which at time of loss or damage are on shore, no liability shall attach hereto   in respect of any loss or damage which is occasioned by war, invasion, hostilities, acts of   foreign enemies, civil war, rebellion, insurrection, military or usurped power, or martial law or   confiscation by order of any government or public authority.        
  20\F7V1012      Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)         1. This Reinsurance does not cover any loss or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as   Insurer or Reinsurer, from any Pool of Insurers or Reinsurers formed for the purpose of covering Atomic or Nuclear   Energy risks.      2. Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) of this Clause, this Reinsurance does not cover any loss   or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as Insurer or Reinsurer, from any insurance   against Physical Damage (including business interruption or consequential loss arising out of such Physical Damage)   to:       I. Nuclear reactor power plants including all auxiliary property on the site, or       II. Any other nuclear reactor installation, including laboratories handling radioactive materials in connection with   reactor installations, and "critical facilities" as such, or       III. Installations for fabricating complete fuel elements or for processing substantial quantities of "special nuclear   material," and for reprocessing, salvaging, chemically separating, storing or disposing of "spent" nuclear fuel or   waste materials, or       IV. Installations other than those listed in paragraph (2) III above using substantial quantities of radioactive isotopes   or other products of nuclear fission.      3. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1) and (2) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, from any insurance on property which is on the same site as a nuclear reactor power plant or other nuclear   installation and which normally would be insured therewith except that this paragraph (3) shall not operate       (a) where Reassured does not have knowledge of such nuclear reactor power plant or nuclear installation, or       (b) where said insurance contains a provision excluding coverage for damage to property caused by or resulting   from radioactive contamination, however caused. However on and after 1st January 1960 this sub-paragraph (b)   shall only apply provided the said radioactive contamination exclusion provision has been approved by the   Governmental Authority having jurisdiction thereof.      4. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, when such radioactive contamination is a named hazard specifically insured against.      5. It is understood and agreed that this Clause shall not extend to risks using radioactive isotopes in any form where the   nuclear exposure is not considered by the Reassured to be the primary hazard.      6. The term "special nuclear material" shall have the meaning given it in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 or by any law   amendatory thereof.      7. Reassured to be sole judge of what constitutes:       (a) substantial quantities, and       (b) the extent of installation, plant or site.      Note.-Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) hereof, it is understood and agreed that       (a) all policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1957 shall be free from the application of the   other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960 whichever first occurs whereupon all the   provisions of this Clause shall apply.       (b) with respect to any risk located in Canada policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1958   shall be free from the application of the other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960   whichever first occurs whereupon all the provisions of this Clause shall apply.      12/12/57   N.M.A. 1119   BRMA 35B     
 
  20\F7V1012   Page 1 of 2      Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe)         It is hereby understood and agreed that:      A. This Contract excludes loss or liability arising from:       1. Business derived directly or indirectly from any pool, association, or syndicate which   maintains its own reinsurance facilities. This subparagraph 1 shall not apply with   respect to:       a. Residual market mechanisms created by statute. This Contract shall not extend,   however, to afford coverage for liability arising from the inability of any other   participant or member in the residual market mechanism to meet its obligations,   nor shall this Contract extend to afford coverage for liability arising from any   claim against the residual market mechanism brought by or on behalf of any   insolvency fund (as defined in the Insolvency Fund Exclusion Clause   incorporated in this Contract). For the purposes of this Clause, the California   Earthquake Authority shall be deemed to be a "residual market mechanism."       b. Inter-agency or inter-government joint underwriting or risk purchasing   associations (however styled) created by or permitted by statute or regulation.       2. Those perils insured by the Company that the Company knows, at the time the risk is   bound, to be insured by or in excess of amounts insured or reinsured by any pool,   association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil, gas, or petro-chemical   plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks. This subparagraph 2 shall not   apply:       a. If the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.       b. To interests traditionally underwritten as Inland Marine or Stock or Contents   written on a blanket basis.       c. To Contingent Business Interruption liability, except when it is known to the   Company, at the time the risk is bound, that the key location is insured by or   through any pool, association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil,   gas, or petro-chemical plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks; unless   the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.      B. With respect to loss or liability arising from the Company's participation or membership in   any residual market mechanism created by statute, the Company may include in its ultimate   net loss only amounts for which the Company is assessed as a direct consequence of a   covered loss occurrence, subject to the following provisions:       1. Recovery is limited to perils otherwise protected hereunder.       2. In the event the terms of the Company's participation or membership in any such   residual market mechanism permit the Company to recoup any such direct     
  20\F7V1012   Page 2 of 2      assessment attributed to a loss occurrence by way of a specific policy premium   surcharge or similar levy on policyholders, the amount received by the Company as a   result of such premium surcharge or levy shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss   for such loss occurrence.       3. The result of any rate increase filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall have no effect on the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered   loss occurrence.       4. The result of any premium tax credit filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered loss   occurrence.       5. The Company may not include in its ultimate net loss any amount resulting from an   assessment that, pursuant to the terms of the Company's participation or membership   in the residual market mechanism, the Company is required to pay only after such   assessment is collected from the policyholder.       6. The ultimate net loss hereunder shall not include any monies expended to purchase or   retire bonds as a consequence of being a member of a residual market mechanism   nor any fines or penalties imposed on the Company for late payment.       7. If, however, a residual market mechanism only provides for assessment based on an   aggregate of losses in any one contract or plan year of said mechanism, then the   amount of that assessment to be included in the ultimate net loss for any one loss   occurrence shall be determined by multiplying the Company's share of the aggregate   assessment by a factor derived by dividing the Company's ultimate net loss (net of the   assessment) with respect to the loss occurrence by the total of all of its ultimate net   losses (net of assessments) from all loss occurrences included by the mechanism in   determining the assessment.      8/1/2012              
 
  20\F7V1012      Terrorism Exclusion   (Property Treaty Reinsurance)            Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary within this Contract or any amendment thereto, it   is agreed that this Contract excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused   by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any act of terrorism,   as defined herein, regardless of any other cause or event contributing concurrently or in any   other sequence to the loss.      An act of terrorism includes any act, or preparation in respect of action, or threat of action   designed to influence the government de jure or de facto of any nation or any political division   thereof, or in pursuit of political, religious, ideological or similar purposes to intimidate the public   or a section of the public of any nation by any person or group(s) of persons whether acting   alone or on behalf of or in connection with any organization(s) or government(s) de jure or   de facto, and which:       1. Involves violence against one or more persons, or       2. Involves damage to property; or       3. Endangers life other than the person committing the action; or       4. Creates a risk to health or safety of the public or a section of the public; or       5. Is designed to interfere with or disrupt an electronic system.      This Contract also excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused by,   contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any action in controlling,   preventing, suppressing, retaliating against or responding to any act of terrorism.      Notwithstanding the above and subject otherwise to the terms, conditions, and limitations of this   Contract, in respect only of personal lines, this Contract will pay actual loss or damage (but not   related cost and expense) caused by any act of terrorism provided such act is not directly or   indirectly caused by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with   radiological, biological, chemical, or nuclear pollution or contamination.        
  20\F7V1012      The Interests and Liabilities Agreements, constituting 4 pages in total, have been omitted from   this exhibit because such agreements are not material and would be competitively harmful if   publicly disclosed.           
 
  20\F7V1013            Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana                                                                                                      _______________________      Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit because it is not material and   would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. Redactions are indicated by [***].        
  20\F7V1013            Table of Contents         Article Page    1 Classes of Business Reinsured 1    2 Commencement and Termination 1    3 Territory 3    4 Exclusions 3    5 Retention and Limit 3    6 Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund 6    7 Other Reinsurance 6    8 Reinstatement 7    9 Definitions 7    10 Loss Occurrence 9    11 Loss Notices and Settlements 11    12 Cash Call 11    13 Salvage and Subrogation 11    14 Reinsurance Premium 12    15 Sanctions 13    16 Late Payments 13    17 Offset 14    18 Severability of Interests and Obligations 14    19 Access to Records 15    20 Liability of the Reinsurer 15    21 Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E) 15    22 Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F) 16    23 Currency (BRMA 12A) 16    24 Taxes (BRMA 50B) 16    25 Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D) 16    26 Reserves 17    27 Insolvency 18    28 Arbitration 19    29 Service of Suit (BRMA 49C) 19    30 Severability (BRMA 72E) 20    31 Governing Law (BRMA 71B) 20    32 Confidentiality 20    33 Non-Waiver 21    34 Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A) 21    35 Notices and Contract Execution 22    36 Intermediary 22    Schedule A     
 
  20\F7V1013   Page 1         Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      entered into by and between      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana    (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Company" except   to the extent individually referred to)      and      The Subscribing Reinsurer(s) Executing the   Interests and Liabilities Agreement(s)   Attached Hereto   (hereinafter referred to as the "Reinsurer")            Article 1 - Classes of Business Reinsured   By this Contract the Reinsurer agrees to reinsure the excess liability which may accrue to the   Company under its policies in force at the effective time and date hereof or issued or renewed at   or after that time and date, and classified by the Company as Property business, including but   not limited to, Dwelling Fire, Inland Marine, Mobile Home, Commercial and Homeowners   business (including any business assumed from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation),   subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth herein and in Schedule A attached   hereto.         Article 2 - Commencement and Termination   A. This Contract shall become effective at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020,   with respect to losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing at or after that time and   date, and shall remain in force until 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021.      B. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A above, the Company may terminate a   Subscribing Reinsurer's percentage share in this Contract at any time by giving written   notice to the Subscribing Reinsurer in the event any of the following circumstances occur:       1. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at the inception of this Contract has been   reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the applicable equivalent)   12 months prior to that date; or     
  20\F7V1013   Page 2             2. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at any time during the term of this   Contract has been reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the   applicable equivalent) at the date of the Subscribing Reinsurer's most recent financial   statement filed with regulatory authorities and available to the public as of the   inception of this Contract; or       3. The Subscribing Reinsurer's A.M. Best's rating has been assigned or downgraded   below A- and/or Standard & Poor's rating has been assigned or downgraded below   BBB+; or       4. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become, or has announced its intention to become,   merged with, acquired by or controlled by any other entity or individual(s) not   controlling the Subscribing Reinsurer's operations previously; or       5. A State Insurance Department or other legal authority has ordered the Subscribing   Reinsurer to cease writing business; or       6. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become insolvent or has been placed into liquidation,   receivership, supervision, administration, winding-up or under a scheme of   arrangement, or similar proceedings (whether voluntary or involuntary) or proceedings   have been instituted against the Subscribing Reinsurer for the appointment of a   receiver, liquidator, rehabilitator, supervisor, administrator, conservator or trustee in   bankruptcy, or other agent known by whatever name, to take possession of its assets   or control of its operations; or       7. The Subscribing Reinsurer has reinsured its entire liability under this Contract without   the Company's prior written consent; or       8. The Subscribing Reinsurer has ceased assuming new or renewal property or casualty   treaty reinsurance business; or       9. The Subscribing Reinsurer has hired an unaffiliated runoff claims manager that is   compensated on a contingent basis or is otherwise provided with financial incentives   based on the quantum of claims paid; or       10. The Subscribing Reinsurer has failed to comply with the funding requirements set forth   in the Reserves Article.      C. The "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern   Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021. However,   if this Contract is terminated, the "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the   period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to the effective time and date   of termination.      D. If this Contract is terminated or expires while a loss occurrence covered hereunder is in   progress, the Reinsurer's liability hereunder shall, subject to the other terms and conditions   of this Contract, be determined as if the entire loss occurrence had occurred prior to the     
 
  20\F7V1013   Page 3         termination or expiration of this Contract, provided that no part of such loss occurrence is   claimed against any renewal or replacement of this Contract.         Article 3 - Territory   The territorial limits of this Contract shall be identical with those of the Company's policies.         Article 4 - Exclusions   A. This Contract does not apply to and specifically excludes the following:       1. Reinsurance assumed by the Company under obligatory reinsurance agreements,   except business assumed by the Company from Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.       2. Hail damage to growing or standing crops.       3. Business rated, coded or classified as Flood insurance or which should have been   rated, coded or classified as such.       4. Business rated, coded or classified as Mortgage Impairment and Difference in   Conditions insurance or which should have been rated, coded or classified as such.       5. Title insurance and all forms of Financial Guarantee, Credit and Insolvency.       6. Aviation, Ocean Marine, Boiler and Machinery, Fidelity and Surety, Accident and   Health, Animal Mortality and Workers Compensation and Employers Liability.       7. Errors and Omissions, Malpractice and any other type of Professional Liability   insurance.       8. Loss and/or damage and/or costs and/or expenses arising from seepage and/or   pollution and/or contamination, other than contamination from smoke. Nevertheless,   this exclusion does not preclude payment of the cost of removing debris of property   damaged by a loss otherwise covered hereunder, subject always to a limit of 25.0% of   the Company's property loss under the applicable original policy.       9. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "War Exclusion Clause"   attached to and forming part of this Contract.       10. Nuclear risks as defined in the "Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical   Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)" attached to and forming part of this Contract.       11. Loss or liability excluded by the Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe) attached to and forming part of this Contract and any assessment or   similar demand for payment related to the FHCF or Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.        
  20\F7V1013   Page 4          12. Loss or liability of the Company arising by contract, operation of law, or otherwise,   from its participation or membership, whether voluntary or involuntary, in any   insolvency fund. "Insolvency fund" includes any guaranty fund, insolvency fund, plan,   pool, association, fund or other arrangement, however denominated, established or   governed, which provides for any assessment of or payment or assumption by the   Company of part or all of any claim, debt, charge, fee or other obligation of an insurer,   or its successors or assigns, which has been declared by any competent authority to   be insolvent, or which is otherwise deemed unable to meet any claim, debt, charge,   fee or other obligation in whole or in part.       13. Losses in the respect of overhead transmission and distribution lines other than those   on or within 150 meters (or 500 feet) of the insured premises.       14. Mold, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       15. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "Terrorism Exclusion" attached   to and forming part of this Contract.       16. All property loss, damage, destruction, erasure, corruption or alteration of Electronic   Data from any cause whatsoever (including, but not limited to, Computer Virus) or loss   of use, reduction in functionality, cost, expense or whatsoever nature resulting   therefrom, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       "Electronic Data" as used herein means facts, concepts and information converted to   a form usable for communications, interpretation or processing by electronic and   electromechanical data processing or electronically-controlled equipment and includes   programs, software and other coded instructions for the processing and manipulation   of data or the direction and manipulation of such equipment.       "Computer Virus" as used herein means a set of corrupting, harmful or otherwise   unauthorized instructions or code, including a set of maliciously-introduced,   unauthorized instructions or code, that propagate themselves through a computer   system network of whatsoever nature.       However, in the event that a peril otherwise covered under the policy results from any   of the matters described above, this Contract, subject to all other terms and   conditions, will cover physical damage directly caused by such listed peril.         Article 5 - Retention and Limit   Section A      A. As respects FedNat Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first   $18,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. As respects Monarch   National Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first   $2,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. As respects Maison   Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first $5,000,000 of   ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. The Reinsurer shall then be liable, as   respects each excess layer, for the amount by which such ultimate net loss exceeds the     
 
  20\F7V1013   Page 5         Company's respective retention, but the liability of the Reinsurer under each excess layer   shall not exceed a combined amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that   excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, as respects any one loss occurrence.       As respects FedNat Insurance Company, whether a loss occurrence results in an ultimate   net loss under one or more of the excess layers set forth in Schedule A attached hereto, the   Company's retention will not exceed the first $18,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of   such loss occurrence.       As respects Monarch National Insurance Company, whether a loss occurrence results in an   ultimate net loss under one or more of the excess layers set forth in Schedule A attached   hereto, the Company's retention will not exceed the first $2,000,000 of ultimate net loss   arising out of such loss occurrence.       As respects Maison Insurance Company, whether a loss occurrence results in an ultimate   net loss under one or more of the excess layers set forth in Schedule A attached hereto, the   Company's retention will not exceed the first $5,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of   such loss occurrence.      B. Recoveries shall always be made, in the first instance, under the lowest excess layer that is   not entirely exhausted. If there is any amount of ultimate net loss arising out of a loss   occurrence in excess of the Company's respective retentions under the lowest excess layer   that has not been recovered thereunder, such amount shall be recovered under the next or   subsequent excess layer or layers, as appropriate. Recoveries under each excess layer   set forth in Schedule A attached to and forming part of this Contract shall inure as follows:       1. Recoveries under the First Excess layer shall inure to the benefit of the Second   Excess layer;       2. Recoveries under the First and Second Excess layers shall inure to the benefit of the   Third Excess layer;       3. Recoveries under the First, Second and Third Excess layers shall inure to the benefit   of the Fourth Excess layer; and       4. Recoveries under the First, Second, Third and Fourth Excess layers shall inure to the   benefit of the Fifth Excess layer.       It is understood, however, that any fully exhausted excess layer or the exhausted portion of   any excess layer shall no longer inure to the benefit of any subsequent excess layer(s).      C. Notwithstanding the provisions above, no claim shall be made hereunder as respects   losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing during the term of this Contract unless   at least two risks insured or reinsured by the Company are involved in such loss   occurrence. For purposes hereof, the Company shall be the sole judge of what constitutes   "one risk."        
  20\F7V1013   Page 6         Section B      A. As respects FedNat Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first   $18,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. As respects Monarch   National Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first   $2,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. As respects Maison   Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first $5,000,000 of   ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. Any combination of the respective   retentions as respects each loss occurrence shall be considered the "Section B Retention."      B. The Reinsurer shall then be liable for the amount by which such ultimate net loss exceeds   the Section B Retention, but the liability of the Reinsurer shall not exceed $70,000,000 of   ultimate net loss, as respects any one loss occurrence, nor shall it exceed $70,000,000, in   all during the term of this Contract.      C. Notwithstanding the foregoing, prior to any recovery under this Sections B during the term   of this Contract, the Company will first retain 100% of ultimate net loss otherwise   recoverable under the provisions of paragraphs A and B above until an annual aggregate   deductible of $70,000,000 has been satisfied.      D. Notwithstanding the provisions above, no claim shall be made hereunder as respects   losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing during the term of this Contract unless   at least two risks insured or reinsured by the Company are involved in such loss   occurrence. For purposes hereof, the Company shall be the sole judge of what constitutes   "one risk."         Article 6 - Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund   The Company has purchased 90.0% of the FHCF mandatory layer of coverage and shall be   deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract. Further, any FHCF loss reimbursement shall be   deemed to be paid to the Company in accordance with the FHCF reimbursement contract at the   full payout level set forth therein and will be deemed not to be reduced by any reduction or   exhaustion of the FHCF's claims-paying capacity as respects the mandatory FHCF coverage.         Article 7 - Other Reinsurance   A. The Company shall be permitted to carry other reinsurance, recoveries under which shall   inure solely to the benefit of the Company and be entirely disregarded in applying all of the   provisions of this Contract.      B. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's Non-Florida Excess   Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1001), shall inure to the benefit of this Contract.      C. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's FHCF Supplement   Layer Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1085), which shall be deemed to be placed at 2.35%,   shall be deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract.           
 
  20\F7V1013   Page 7         Article 8 - Reinstatement   A. In the event all or any portion of the reinsurance under any excess layer of reinsurance   coverage provided by this Contract is exhausted by ultimate net loss, the amount so   exhausted shall be reinstated immediately from the time the loss occurrence commences   hereon. For each amount so reinstated the Company agrees to pay additional premium   equal to the product of the following:       1. The percentage of the occurrence limit for the excess layer reinstated (based on the   ultimate net loss paid by the Reinsurer under that excess layer); times       2. The earned reinsurance premium for the excess layer reinstated for the term of this   Contract (exclusive of reinstatement premium).      B. Whenever the Company requests payment by the Reinsurer of any ultimate net loss under   any excess layer hereunder, the Company shall submit a statement to the Reinsurer of   reinstatement premium due the Reinsurer for that excess layer. If the earned reinsurance   premium for any excess layer for the term of this Contract has not been finally determined   as of the date of any such statement, the calculation of reinstatement premium due for that   excess layer shall be based on the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that   excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, and shall be readjusted when the earned   reinsurance premium for that excess layer for the term of this Contract has been finally   determined. Any reinstatement premium shown to be due the Reinsurer for any excess   layer as reflected by any such statement (less prior payments, if any, for that excess layer)   shall be payable by the Company concurrently with payment by the Reinsurer of the   requested ultimate net loss for that excess layer. Any return reinstatement premium shown   to be due the Company shall be remitted by the Reinsurer as promptly as possible after   receipt and verification of the Company's statement.      C. Notwithstanding anything stated herein, the liability of the Reinsurer for ultimate net loss   under any excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract shall not exceed   either of the following:       1. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto, as respects loss or losses arising out of any one loss   occurrence; or       2. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Term Limit" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, in all during the term of this Contract.         Article 9 - Definitions   A. "Loss adjustment expense," regardless of how such expenses are classified for statutory   reporting purposes, as used in this Contract shall mean all costs and expenses allocable to   a specific claim that are incurred by the Company in the investigation, appraisal,   adjustment, settlement, litigation, defense or appeal of a specific claim, including court   costs and costs of supersedeas and appeal bonds, and including a) pre-judgment interest,   unless included as part of the award or judgment; b) post-judgment interest; c) legal   expenses and costs incurred in connection with coverage questions and legal actions     
  20\F7V1013   Page 8         connected thereto, including Declaratory Judgment Expense; and d) expenses and a pro   rata share of salaries of the Company field employees, and expenses of other Company   employees who have been temporarily diverted from their normal and customary duties and   assigned to the field adjustment of losses covered by this Contract.       Loss adjustment expense as defined above does not include unallocated loss adjustment   expense. Unallocated loss adjustment expense includes, but is not limited to, salaries and   expenses of employees, other than in (d) above, and office and other overhead expenses.      B. "Loss in excess of policy limits" and "extra contractual obligations" as used in this Contract   shall mean:       1. "Loss in excess of policy limits" shall mean 90.0% of any amount paid or payable by   the Company in excess of its policy limits, but otherwise within the terms of its policy,   such loss in excess of the Company's policy limits having been incurred because of,   but not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason   of the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer   of settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. Any loss in excess of policy limits that is made in connection   with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       2. "Extra contractual obligations" shall mean 90.0% of any punitive, exemplary,   compensatory or consequential damages paid or payable by the Company, not   covered by any other provision of this Contract and which arise from the handling of   any claim on business subject to this Contract, such liabilities arising because of, but   not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason of   the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer of   settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. An extra contractual obligation shall be deemed, in all   circumstances, to have occurred on the same date as the loss covered or alleged to   be covered under the policy. Any extra contractual obligations that are made in   connection with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       Notwithstanding anything stated herein, this Contract shall not apply to any loss in excess   of policy limits or any extra contractual obligation incurred by the Company as a result of   any fraudulent and/or criminal act by any officer or director of the Company acting   individually or collectively or in collusion with any individual or corporation or any other   organization or party involved in the presentation, defense or settlement of any claim   covered hereunder.      C. "Policies" as used in this Contract shall mean all policies, contracts and binders of   insurance or reinsurance.      D. "Ultimate net loss" as used in this Contract shall mean the sum or sums (including loss in   excess of policy limits, extra contractual obligations and loss adjustment expense, as   defined herein) paid or payable by the Company in settlement of claims and in satisfaction   of judgments rendered on account of such claims, after deduction of all salvage, all   recoveries and all claims on inuring insurance or reinsurance, whether collectible or not.     
 
  20\F7V1013   Page 9         Nothing herein shall be construed to mean that losses under this Contract are not   recoverable until the Company's ultimate net loss has been ascertained.         Article 10 - Loss Occurrence   A. The term "loss occurrence" shall mean the sum of all individual losses directly occasioned   by any one disaster, accident or loss or series of disasters, accidents or losses arising out   of one event which occurs within the area of one state of the United States or province of   Canada and states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another. However, the   duration and extent of any one "loss occurrence" shall be limited to all individual losses   sustained by the Company occurring during any period of 168 consecutive hours arising out   of and directly occasioned by the same event, except that the term "loss occurrence" shall   be further defined as follows:       1. As regards a named storm, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring   during any period (a) from and after 12:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date a   watch, warning, advisory, or other bulletin (whether for wind, flood or otherwise) for   such named storm is first issued by the National Hurricane Center ("NHC") or its   successor or any other division of the National Weather Service ("NWS"),   (b) continuing for a time period thereafter during which such named storm continues,   regardless of its category rating or lack thereof and regardless of whether the watch,   warning, or advisory or other bulletin remains in effect for such named storm and   (c) ending 96 hours following the issuance of the last watch, warning or advisory or   other bulletin for such named storm or related to such named storm by the NHC or its   successor or any other division of the NWS. "Named storm" shall mean any storm or   storm system that has been declared by the NHC or its successor or any other   division of the NWS to be a named storm at any time, which may include, by way of   example and not limitation, hurricane, wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, water damage, fire following, sprinkler   leakage, riots, vandalism, and collapse, and all losses and perils (including, by way of   example and not limitation, those mentioned previously in this sentence) in each case   arising out of, caused by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from such storm   or storm system, including by way of example and not limitation the merging of one or   more separate storm(s) or storm system(s) into a combined storm surge event.   However, the named storm need not be limited to one state or province or states or   provinces contiguous thereto.       2. As regards storm or storm systems that are not a named storm, including, by way of   example and not limitation, ensuing wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, fire following, sprinkler leakage, riots,   vandalism, collapse and water damage, all individual losses sustained by the   Company occurring during any period of 144 consecutive hours arising out of, caused   by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from the same event. However, the   event need not be limited to one state or province or states or provinces contiguous   thereto.       3. As regards riot, riot attending a strike, civil commotion, vandalism and malicious   mischief, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring during any period   of 96 consecutive hours within the area of one municipality or county and the     
  20\F7V1013   Page 10         municipalities or counties contiguous thereto arising out of and directly occasioned by   the same event. The maximum duration of 96 consecutive hours may be extended in   respect of individual losses which occur beyond such 96 consecutive hours during the   continued occupation of an assured's premises by strikers, provided such occupation   commenced during the aforesaid period.       4. As regards earthquake (the epicenter of which need not necessarily be within the   territorial confines referred to in the introductory portion of this paragraph) and fire   following directly occasioned by the earthquake, only those individual fire losses which   commence during the period of 168 consecutive hours may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.       5. As regards freeze, only individual losses directly occasioned by collapse, breakage of   glass and water damage (caused by bursting frozen pipes and tanks) may be included   in the Company's loss occurrence.       6. As regards firestorms, brush fires and any other fires or series of fires, irrespective of   origin (except as provided in subparagraphs 3 and 4 above), all individual losses   sustained by the Company which commence during any period of 168 consecutive   hours within the area of one state of the United States or province of Canada and   states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.      B. For all loss occurrences hereunder, the Company may choose the date and time when any   such period of consecutive hours commences, provided that no period commences earlier   than the date and time of the occurrence of the first recorded individual loss sustained by   the Company arising out of that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents,   or losses. Furthermore:       1. For all loss occurrences other than those referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.2., and   A.3. above, only one such period of 168 consecutive hours shall apply with respect to   one event.       2. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraphs A.1. and A.2., only   one such period of consecutive hours (as set forth therein) shall apply with respect to   one event, regardless of the duration of the event.       3. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraph A.3. above, if the   disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses occasioned by   the event is of greater duration than 96 consecutive hours, then the Company may   divide that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses into   two or more loss occurrences, provided that no two periods overlap and no individual   loss is included in more than one such period.      C. It is understood that losses arising from a combination of two or more perils as a result of   the same event may be considered as having arisen from one loss occurrence.   Notwithstanding the foregoing, the hourly limitations as stated above shall not be exceeded   as respects the applicable perils, and no single loss occurrence shall encompass a time   period greater than 168 consecutive hours, except as regards those loss occurrences   referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.4. and A.6. above.     
 
  20\F7V1013   Page 11               Article 11 - Loss Notices and Settlements   A. Whenever losses sustained by the Company are reserved by the Company for an amount   greater than 50.0% of the Company's respective retention under any excess layer   hereunder and/or appear likely to result in a claim under such excess layer, the Company   shall notify the Subscribing Reinsurers under that excess layer and shall provide updates   related to development of such losses. The Reinsurer shall have the right to participate in   the adjustment of such losses at its own expense.      B. All loss settlements made by the Company, provided they are within the terms of this   Contract and the terms of the original policy (with the exception of loss in excess of policy   limits or extra contractual obligations coverage, if any, under this Contract), shall be binding   upon the Reinsurer, and the Reinsurer agrees to pay all amounts for which it may be liable   upon receipt of reasonable evidence of the amount paid by the Company.         Article 12 - Cash Call   Notwithstanding the provisions of the Loss Notices and Settlements Article, upon the request of   the Company, the Reinsurer shall pay any amount with regard to a loss settlement or   settlements that are scheduled to be made (including any payments projected to be made)   within the next 20 days by the Company, subject to receipt by the Reinsurer of a satisfactory   proof of loss. Such agreed payment shall be made within 10 days from the date the demand for   payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.         Article 13 - Salvage and Subrogation   The Reinsurer shall be credited with salvage (i.e., reimbursement obtained or recovery made by   the Company, less the actual cost, excluding salaries of officials and employees of the   Company and sums paid to attorneys as retainer, of obtaining such reimbursement or making   such recovery) on account of claims and settlements involving reinsurance hereunder. Salvage   thereon shall always be used to reimburse the excess carriers in the reverse order of their   priority according to their participation before being used in any way to reimburse the Company   for its primary loss. The Company hereby agrees to enforce its rights to salvage or subrogation   relating to any loss, a part of which loss was sustained by the Reinsurer, and to prosecute all   claims arising out of such rights, if, in the Company's opinion, it is economically reasonable to   do so.           
  20\F7V1013   Page 12         Article 14 - Reinsurance Premium   A. As premium for each excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract, the   Company shall pay the Reinsurer a premium equal to the product of the following (or a pro   rata portion thereof in the event the term of this Contract is less than 12 months), subject to   a minimum premium of the amount, shown as "Minimum Premium" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto (or a pro rata portion thereof in the event the term of this   Contract is less than 12 months):       1. The amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto; times       2. The percentage calculated by dividing (a) the actual Probable Maximum Loss ("PML")   determined by the Company's wind insurance in force on September 30, 2020, by   (b) the original PML of $891,356,560.       However, if the difference between the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for   that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, and the premium calculated in   accordance with this paragraph A for the excess layer is less than a 5.0% increase or   decrease, the premium due the Reinsurer shall equal the amount, shown as "Annual   Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto.      B. The Company's PML shall be derived by averaging the applicable data for the 20-year and   100-year return period produced by Applied Insurance Research (AIR) Touchstone v7.3   and Risk Management Solutions (RMS) RiskLink v18.1 catastrophe modeling software, in   the long-term perspective, including secondary uncertainty and loss amplification, but   excluding storm surge. It is understood that the calculation of the actual PML shall be   based on the amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto.       For informational purposes, to follow is the estimated PML based on the estimated 9-30-   2020 PML:      Software 20-Year PML 100-Year PML Average 20 & 100   AIR v7.3 $508,283,950 $1,480,082,582 $994,183,266   RMS v18.1 $440,573,521 $1,136,486,187 $788,529,854      Estimated PML at 9-30-2020 (average AIR & RMS): $891,356,560      C. The Company shall pay the Reinsurer an annual deposit premium for each excess layer of   the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, in four equal installments of the amount, shown as "Deposit Premium   Installment" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, on July 1 and October 1 of   2020, and on January 1 and April 1 of 2021. However, in the event this Contract is   terminated, there shall be no deposit premium installments due after the effective date of   termination.      D. On or before June 30, 2021, the Company shall provide a report to the Reinsurer setting   forth the premium due hereunder for each excess layer for the term of this Contract,     
 
  20\F7V1013   Page 13         computed in accordance with paragraph A above, and any additional premium due the   Reinsurer or return premium due the Company for each such excess layer shall be remitted   promptly.         Article 15 - Sanctions   Neither the Company nor any Subscribing Reinsurer shall be liable for premium or loss under   this Contract if it would result in a violation of any mandatory sanction, prohibition or restriction   under United Nations resolutions or the trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of the   European Union, United Kingdom or United States of America that are applicable to either party.         Article 16 - Late Payments   A. The provisions of this Article shall not be implemented unless specifically invoked, in   writing, by one of the parties to this Contract.      B. In the event any premium, loss or other payment due either party is not received by the   intermediary named in the Intermediary Article (hereinafter referred to as the   "Intermediary") by the payment due date, the party to whom payment is due may, by   notifying the Intermediary in writing, require the debtor party to pay, and the debtor party   agrees to pay, an interest charge on the amount past due calculated for each such payment   on the last business day of each month as follows:       1. The number of full days which have expired since the due date or the last monthly   calculation, whichever the lesser; times       2. 1/365ths of the six-month United States Treasury Bill rate as quoted in The Wall Street   Journal on the first business day of the month for which the calculation is made; times       3. The amount past due, including accrued interest.       It is agreed that interest shall accumulate until payment of the original amount due plus   interest charges have been received by the Intermediary.      C. The establishment of the due date shall, for purposes of this Article, be determined as   follows:       1. As respects the payment of routine deposits and premiums due the Reinsurer, the due   date shall be as provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a   due date is not specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 30 days   after the date of transmittal by the Intermediary of the initial billing for each such   payment.       2. Any claim or loss payment due the Company hereunder shall be deemed due 10 days   after the proof of loss or demand for payment is transmitted to the Reinsurer. If such   loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest will accrue on the   payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B above, from the date the   proof of loss or demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.     
  20\F7V1013   Page 14             3. As respects a "cash call" made in accordance with the Cash Call Article, payment   shall be deemed due 10 days after the demand for payment is transmitted to the   Reinsurer. If such loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest   shall accrue on the payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B   above, from the date the demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       4. As respects any payment, adjustment or return due either party not otherwise   provided for in subparagraphs 1, 2, and 3 of this paragraph C, the due date shall be as   provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a due date is not   specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 10 days following   transmittal of written notification that the provisions of this Article have been invoked.       For purposes of interest calculations only, amounts due hereunder shall be deemed paid   upon receipt by the Intermediary.      D. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting or prohibiting a Subscribing Reinsurer from   contesting the validity of any claim, or from participating in the defense of any claim or suit,   or prohibiting either party from contesting the validity of any payment or from initiating any   arbitration or other proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. If the   debtor party prevails in an arbitration or other proceeding, then any interest charges due   hereunder on the amount in dispute shall be null and void. If the debtor party loses in such   proceeding, then the interest charge on the amount determined to be due hereunder shall   be calculated in accordance with the provisions set forth above unless otherwise   determined by such proceedings. If a debtor party advances payment of any amount it is   contesting, and proves to be correct in its contestation, either in whole or in part, the other   party shall reimburse the debtor party for any such excess payment made plus interest on   the excess amount calculated in accordance with this Article.      E. Interest charges arising out of the application of this Article that are $1,000 or less from any   party shall be waived unless there is a pattern of late payments consisting of three or more   items over the course of any 12-month period.         Article 17 - Offset   The Company and the Reinsurer may offset any balance or amount due from one party to the   other under this Contract or any other contract heretofore or hereafter entered into between the   Company and the Reinsurer, whether acting as assuming reinsurer or ceding company. The   provisions of this Article shall not be affected by the insolvency of either party.         Article 18 - Severability of Interests and Obligations   The rights, duties and obligations set forth below shall apply as if this Contract were a separate   contract between the Subscribing Reinsurers and each named reinsured company:      A. Balances payable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under the   Contract shall not serve to offset any balances recoverable to, or from, any other reinsured     
 
  20\F7V1013   Page 15         party to the Contract and balances payable shall be separated by named reinsured   company and paid directly to the appropriate named reinsured company's bank account.      B. Balances recoverable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under   the Contract shall not serve to offset any balances payable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract.      C. Reports and remittances made to the Reinsurer in accordance with the applicable articles   of the Contract are to be in sufficient detail to identify both the Reinsurer's loss obligations   due to each named reinsured company and each named reinsured company's premium   remittance under the report.      D. In the event of the insolvency of any of the parties to the Contract, offset shall be only   allowed in accordance with the laws of the insolvent party's state of domicile.      E. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to provide a separate retention, Reinsurer's limit of   liability any one loss occurrence or Reinsurer's annual limit of liability for each named   reinsured company.         Article 19 - Access to Records   The Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall have access at any reasonable time to all   records of the Company which pertain in any way to this reinsurance, provided the Reinsurer   gives the Company at least 15 days prior notice of request for such access. However, a   Subscribing Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall not have any right of access to the   records of the Company if it is not current in all undisputed payments due the Company.   "Undisputed" as used herein shall mean any amount that the Subscribing Reinsurer has not   contested in writing to the Company specifying the reason(s) why the payments are disputed.         Article 20 - Liability of the Reinsurer   A. The liability of the Reinsurer shall follow that of the Company in every case and be subject   in all respects to all the general and specific stipulations, clauses, waivers and modifications   of the Company's policies and any endorsements thereon. However, in no event shall this   be construed in any way to provide coverage outside the terms and conditions set forth in   this Contract.      B. Nothing herein shall in any manner create any obligations or establish any rights against   the Reinsurer in favor of any third party or any persons not parties to this Contract.         Article 21 - Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E)   A. This Contract applies only to that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its   own account (prior to deduction of any underlying reinsurance specifically permitted in this   Contract), and in calculating the amount of any loss hereunder and also in computing the   amount or amounts in excess of which this Contract attaches, only loss or losses in respect     
  20\F7V1013   Page 16         of that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its own account shall be   included.      B. The amount of the Reinsurer's liability hereunder in respect of any loss or losses shall not   be increased by reason of the inability of the Company to collect from any other   reinsurer(s), whether specific or general, any amounts which may have become due from   such reinsurer(s), whether such inability arises from the insolvency of such other   reinsurer(s) or otherwise.         Article 22 - Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F)   Inadvertent delays, errors or omissions made in connection with this Contract or any transaction   hereunder shall not relieve either party from any liability which would have attached had such   delay, error or omission not occurred, provided always that such error or omission is rectified as   soon as possible after discovery.         Article 23 - Currency (BRMA 12A)   A. Whenever the word "Dollars" or the "$" sign appears in this Contract, they shall be   construed to mean United States Dollars and all transactions under this Contract shall be in   United States Dollars.      B. Amounts paid or received by the Company in any other currency shall be converted to   United States Dollars at the rate of exchange at the date such transaction is entered on the   books of the Company.         Article 24 - Taxes (BRMA 50B)   In consideration of the terms under which this Contract is issued, the Company will not claim a   deduction in respect of the premium hereon when making tax returns, other than income or   profits tax returns, to any state or territory of the United States of America or the District of   Columbia.         Article 25 - Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D)   A. The Reinsurer has agreed to allow for the purpose of paying the Federal Excise Tax the   applicable percentage of the premium payable hereon (as imposed under Section 4371 of   the Internal Revenue Code) to the extent such premium is subject to the Federal Excise   Tax.      B. In the event of any return of premium becoming due hereunder the Reinsurer will deduct   the applicable percentage from the return premium payable hereon and the Company or its   agent should take steps to recover the tax from the United States Government.           
 
  20\F7V1013   Page 17         Article 26 - Reserves   A. The Reinsurer agrees to fund its share of amounts, including but not limited to, the   Company's ceded unearned premium and outstanding loss and loss adjustment expense   reserves (including all case reserves plus any reasonable amount estimated to be   unreported from known loss occurrences) (hereinafter referred to as "Reinsurer's   Obligations") by:       1. Clean, irrevocable and unconditional letters of credit issued and confirmed, if   confirmation is required by the insurance regulatory authorities involved, by a bank or   banks meeting the NAIC Securities Valuation Office credit standards for issuers of   letters of credit and acceptable to said insurance regulatory authorities; and/or       2. Escrow accounts for the benefit of the Company; and/or       3. Cash advances;       if the Reinsurer:       1. Is unauthorized in any state of the United States of America or the District of Columbia   having jurisdiction over the Company and if, without such funding, a penalty would   accrue to the Company on any financial statement it is required to file with the   insurance regulatory authorities involved; or       2. Has an A.M. Best Company's rating equal to or below B++ at the inception of this   Contract.       The Reinsurer, at its sole option, may fund in other than cash if its method and form of   funding are acceptable to the insurance regulatory authorities involved.      B. With regard to funding in whole or in part by letters of credit, it is agreed that each letter of   credit will be in a form acceptable to insurance regulatory authorities involved, will be issued   for a term of at least one year and will include an "evergreen clause," which automatically   extends the term for at least one additional year at each expiration date unless written   notice of non-renewal is given to the Company not less than 30 days prior to said expiration   date. The Company and the Reinsurer further agree, notwithstanding anything to the   contrary in this Contract, that said letters of credit may be drawn upon by the Company or   its successors in interest at any time, without diminution because of the insolvency of the   Company or the Reinsurer, but only for one or more of the following purposes:       1. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of unearned premiums returned to   insureds on account of policy cancellations, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       2. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of losses and/or loss adjustment expense   paid under the terms of policies reinsured hereunder, unless paid in cash by the   Reinsurer;       3. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of any other amounts claimed to be due   hereunder, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;        
  20\F7V1013   Page 18          4. To fund a cash account in an amount equal to the Reinsurer's share of amounts,   including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's Obligations as set forth above, funded by   means of a letter of credit which is under non-renewal notice, if said letter of credit has   not been renewed or replaced by the Reinsurer 10 days prior to its expiration date;       5. To refund to the Reinsurer any sum in excess of the actual amount required to fund   the Reinsurer's share of amounts, including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's   Obligations as set forth above, if so requested by the Reinsurer.       In the event the amount drawn by the Company on any letter of credit is in excess of the   actual amount required for B(1), B(2) or B(4), or in the case of B(3), the actual amount   determined to be due, the Company shall promptly return to the Reinsurer the excess   amount so drawn.         Article 27 - Insolvency   A. In the event of the insolvency of the Company, this reinsurance shall be payable directly to   the Company or to its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor on the basis of   the liability of the Company without diminution because of the insolvency of the Company or   because the liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor of the Company has   failed to pay all or a portion of any claim. It is agreed, however, that the liquidator, receiver,   conservator or statutory successor of the Company shall give written notice to the   Reinsurer of the pendency of a claim against the Company indicating the policy or bond   reinsured which claim would involve a possible liability on the part of the Reinsurer within a   reasonable time after such claim is filed in the conservation or liquidation proceeding or in   the receivership, and that during the pendency of such claim, the Reinsurer may investigate   such claim and interpose, at its own expense, in the proceeding where such claim is to be   adjudicated, any defense or defenses that it may deem available to the Company or its   liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor. The expense thus incurred by the   Reinsurer shall be chargeable, subject to the approval of the Court, against the Company   as part of the expense of conservation or liquidation to the extent of a pro rata share of the   benefit which may accrue to the Company solely as a result of the defense undertaken by   the Reinsurer.      B. Where two or more Subscribing Reinsurers are involved in the same claim and a majority in   interest elect to interpose defense to such claim, the expense shall be apportioned in   accordance with the terms of this Contract as though such expense had been incurred by   the Company.      C. It is further understood and agreed that, in the event of the insolvency of the Company, the   reinsurance under this Contract shall be payable directly by the Reinsurer to the Company   or to its liquidator, receiver or statutory successor, except as provided by Section 4118(a) of   the New York Insurance Law or except (1) where this Contract specifically provides another   payee of such reinsurance in the event of the insolvency of the Company or (2) where the   Reinsurer with the consent of the direct insured or insureds has assumed such policy   obligations of the Company as direct obligations of the Reinsurer to the payees under such   policies and in substitution for the obligations of the Company to such payees.           
 
  20\F7V1013   Page 19         Article 28 - Arbitration   A. As a condition precedent to any right of action hereunder, in the event of any dispute or   difference of opinion hereafter arising with respect to this Contract, it is hereby mutually   agreed that such dispute or difference of opinion shall be submitted to arbitration. One   Arbiter shall be chosen by the Company, the other by the Reinsurer, and an Umpire shall   be chosen by the two Arbiters before they enter upon arbitration, all of whom shall be active   or retired disinterested executive officers of insurance or reinsurance companies or Lloyd's   London Underwriters. In the event that either party should fail to choose an Arbiter within   30 days following a written request by the other party to do so, the requesting party may   choose two Arbiters who shall in turn choose an Umpire before entering upon arbitration. If   the two Arbiters fail to agree upon the selection of an Umpire within 30 days following their   appointment, each Arbiter shall nominate three candidates within 10 days thereafter, two of   whom the other shall decline, and the decision shall be made by drawing lots.      B. Each party shall present its case to the Arbiters within 30 days following the date of   appointment of the Umpire. The Arbiters shall consider this Contract as an honorable   engagement rather than merely as a legal obligation and they are relieved of all judicial   formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of law. The decision of the   Arbiters shall be final and binding on both parties; but failing to agree, they shall call in the   Umpire and the decision of the majority shall be final and binding upon both parties.   Judgment upon the final decision of the Arbiters may be entered in any court of competent   jurisdiction.      C. If more than one Subscribing Reinsurer is involved in the same dispute, all such   Subscribing Reinsurers shall, at the option of the Company, constitute and act as one party   for purposes of this Article and communications shall be made by the Company to each of   the Subscribing Reinsurers constituting one party, provided, however, that nothing herein   shall impair the rights of such Subscribing Reinsurers to assert several, rather than joint,   defenses or claims, nor be construed as changing the liability of the Subscribing Reinsurers   participating under the terms of this Contract from several to joint.      D. Each party shall bear the expense of its own Arbiter, and shall jointly and equally bear with   the other the expense of the Umpire and of the arbitration. In the event that the two   Arbiters are chosen by one party, as above provided, the expense of the Arbiters, the   Umpire and the arbitration shall be equally divided between the two parties.      E. Any arbitration proceedings shall take place at a location mutually agreed upon by the   parties to this Contract, but notwithstanding the location of the arbitration, all proceedings   pursuant hereto shall be governed by the law of the state in which the Company has its   principal office.         Article 29 - Service of Suit (BRMA 49C)   (Applicable if the Reinsurer is not domiciled in the United States of America, and/or is not   authorized in any State, Territory or District of the United States where authorization is required   by insurance regulatory authorities)        
  20\F7V1013   Page 20         A. It is agreed that in the event the Reinsurer fails to pay any amount claimed to be due   hereunder, the Reinsurer, at the request of the Company, will submit to the jurisdiction of a   court of competent jurisdiction within the United States. Nothing in this Article constitutes or   should be understood to constitute a waiver of the Reinsurer's rights to commence an   action in any court of competent jurisdiction in the United States, to remove an action to a   United States District Court, or to seek a transfer of a case to another court as permitted by   the laws of the United States or of any state in the United States.      B. Further, pursuant to any statute of any state, territory or district of the United States which   makes provision therefor, the Reinsurer hereby designates the party named in its Interests   and Liabilities Agreement, or if no party is named therein, the Superintendent,   Commissioner or Director of Insurance or other officer specified for that purpose in the   statute, or his successor or successors in office, as its true and lawful attorney upon whom   may be served any lawful process in any action, suit or proceeding instituted by or on   behalf of the Company or any beneficiary hereunder arising out of this Contract.         Article 30 - Severability (BRMA 72E)   If any provision of this Contract shall be rendered illegal or unenforceable by the laws,   regulations or public policy of any state, such provision shall be considered void in such state,   but this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract or the   enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.         Article 31 - Governing Law (BRMA 71B)   This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of   Florida.         Article 32 - Confidentiality   A. The Reinsurer hereby acknowledges that the documents, information and data provided to   it by the Company, whether directly or through an authorized agent, in connection with the   placement and execution of this Contract, including all information obtained through any   audits and any claims information between the Company and the Reinsurer, and any   submission or other materials relating to any renewal (hereinafter referred to as   "Confidential Information") are proprietary and confidential to the Company.      B. Except as provided for in paragraph C below, the Reinsurer shall not disclose any   Confidential Information to any third parties, including but not limited to the Reinsurer's   subsidiaries and affiliates, other insurance companies and their subsidiaries and affiliates,   underwriting agencies, research organizations, any unaffiliated entity engaged in modeling   insurance or reinsurance data, and statistical rating organizations.      C. Confidential Information may be used by the Reinsurer only in connection with the   performance of its obligations or enforcement of its rights under this Contract and will only   be disclosed when required by (1) retrocessionaires subject to the business ceded to this   Contract, (2) regulators performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records and/or financial     
 
  20\F7V1013   Page 21         condition, (3) external auditors performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records in the normal   course of business, or (4) the Reinsurer's legal counsel; provided that the Reinsurer   advises such parties of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and their   obligation to maintain its confidentiality. The Company may require that any third-party   representatives of the Reinsurer agree, in writing, to be bound by this Confidentiality Article   or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, containing terms no less stringent than   those set forth in this Article. If a third-party representative of the Reinsurer is not bound, in   writing, by this Confidentiality Article or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, the   Reinsurer shall be responsible for any breach of this provision by such third-party   representative of the Reinsurer.      D. Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Reinsurer is required by court order, other   legal process or any regulatory authority to release or disclose any or all of the Confidential   Information, the Reinsurer agrees to provide the Company with written notice of same at   least 10 days prior to such release or disclosure, to the extent legally permissible, and to   use its best efforts to assist the Company in maintaining the confidentiality provided for in   this Article.      E. Any disclosure of Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information shall comply with all state   and federal statutes and regulations governing the disclosure of Non-Public Personally   Identifiable Information. "Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information" shall be defined as   this term or a similar term is defined in any applicable state, provincial, territory, or federal   law. Disclosing or using this information for any purpose not authorized by applicable law is   expressly forbidden without the prior consent of the Company.      F. The parties agree that any information subject to privilege, including the attorney-client   privilege or attorney work product doctrine (collectively "Privilege") shall not be disclosed to   the Reinsurer until, in the Company's opinion, such Privilege is deemed to be waived or   otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant to this Contract. Furthermore,   the Reinsurer shall not assert that any Privilege otherwise applicable to the Confidential   Information has been waived or otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant   to this Contract.      G. The provisions of this Article shall extend to the officers, directors and employees of the   Reinsurer and its affiliates, and shall be binding upon their successors and assigns.         Article 33 - Non-Waiver   The failure of the Company or Reinsurer to insist on compliance with this Contract or to exercise   any right, remedy or option hereunder shall not: (1) constitute a waiver of any rights contained   in this Contract, (2) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from thereafter demanding full and   complete compliance, (3) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from exercising such remedy in   the future, nor (4) affect the validity of this Contract or any part thereof.         Article 34 - Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A)   If more than one reinsured company is named as a party to this Contract, the first named   company shall be deemed the agent of the other reinsured companies for purposes of sending     
  20\F7V1013   Page 22         or receiving notices required by the terms and conditions of this Contract, and for purposes of   remitting or receiving any monies due any party.         Article 35 - Notices and Contract Execution   A. Whenever a notice, statement, report or any other written communication is required by this   Contract, unless otherwise specified, such notice, statement, report or other written   communication may be transmitted by certified or registered mail, nationally or   internationally recognized express delivery service, personal delivery, electronic mail, or   facsimile. With the exception of notices of termination, first class mail is also acceptable.      B. The use of any of the following shall constitute a valid execution of this Contract or any   amendments thereto:       1. Paper documents with an original ink signature;       2. Facsimile or electronic copies of paper documents showing an original ink signature;   and/or       3. Electronic records with an electronic signature made via an electronic agent. For the   purposes of this Contract, the terms "electronic record," "electronic signature" and   "electronic agent" shall have the meanings set forth in the Electronic Signatures in   Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 or any amendments thereto.      C. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which, when duly   executed, shall be deemed an original.         Article 36 - Intermediary   Aon Benfield Inc., or one of its affiliated corporations duly licensed as a reinsurance   intermediary, is hereby recognized as the Intermediary negotiating this Contract for all business   hereunder. All communications (including but not limited to notices, statements, premiums,   return premiums, commissions, taxes, losses, loss adjustment expense, salvages and loss   settlements) relating to this Contract will be transmitted to the Company or the Reinsurer   through the Intermediary. Payments by the Company to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Reinsurer. Payments by the Reinsurer to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Company only to the extent that such payments are actually received by the   Company.           
 
  20\F7V1013   Page 23         In Witness Whereof, the Company by its duly authorized representatives has executed this   Contract as of the dates specified below:      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      FedNat Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun         This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Monarch National Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Maison Insurance Company      /s/ Doug Raucy           
  20\F7V1013   Schedule A            Schedule A   Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana            Section A   First   Excess   Section A   Second   Excess   Section A   Third   Excess   Section A   Fourth   Excess   Section A   Fifth   Excess         Section B   Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $100,000,000 $70,000,000   Reinsurer's Term Limit $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $200,000,000 $70,000,000   Minimum Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Annual Deposit Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Deposit Premium Installments [***] [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]      The figures listed above for each excess layer shall apply to each Subscribing Reinsurer in the percentage share for that excess   layer as expressed in its Interests and Liabilities Agreement attached hereto.     
 
  20\F7V1013         War Exclusion Clause            As regards interests which at time of loss or damage are on shore, no liability shall attach hereto   in respect of any loss or damage which is occasioned by war, invasion, hostilities, acts of   foreign enemies, civil war, rebellion, insurrection, military or usurped power, or martial law or   confiscation by order of any government or public authority.        
  20\F7V1013         Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)         1. This Reinsurance does not cover any loss or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as   Insurer or Reinsurer, from any Pool of Insurers or Reinsurers formed for the purpose of covering Atomic or Nuclear   Energy risks.      2. Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) of this Clause, this Reinsurance does not cover any loss   or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as Insurer or Reinsurer, from any insurance   against Physical Damage (including business interruption or consequential loss arising out of such Physical Damage)   to:       I. Nuclear reactor power plants including all auxiliary property on the site, or       II. Any other nuclear reactor installation, including laboratories handling radioactive materials in connection with   reactor installations, and "critical facilities" as such, or       III. Installations for fabricating complete fuel elements or for processing substantial quantities of "special nuclear   material," and for reprocessing, salvaging, chemically separating, storing or disposing of "spent" nuclear fuel or   waste materials, or       IV. Installations other than those listed in paragraph (2) III above using substantial quantities of radioactive isotopes   or other products of nuclear fission.      3. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1) and (2) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, from any insurance on property which is on the same site as a nuclear reactor power plant or other nuclear   installation and which normally would be insured therewith except that this paragraph (3) shall not operate       (a) where Reassured does not have knowledge of such nuclear reactor power plant or nuclear installation, or       (b) where said insurance contains a provision excluding coverage for damage to property caused by or resulting   from radioactive contamination, however caused. However on and after 1st January 1960 this sub-paragraph (b)   shall only apply provided the said radioactive contamination exclusion provision has been approved by the   Governmental Authority having jurisdiction thereof.      4. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, when such radioactive contamination is a named hazard specifically insured against.      5. It is understood and agreed that this Clause shall not extend to risks using radioactive isotopes in any form where the   nuclear exposure is not considered by the Reassured to be the primary hazard.      6. The term "special nuclear material" shall have the meaning given it in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 or by any law   amendatory thereof.      7. Reassured to be sole judge of what constitutes:       (a) substantial quantities, and       (b) the extent of installation, plant or site.      Note.-Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) hereof, it is understood and agreed that       (a) all policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1957 shall be free from the application of the   other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960 whichever first occurs whereupon all the   provisions of this Clause shall apply.       (b) with respect to any risk located in Canada policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1958   shall be free from the application of the other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960   whichever first occurs whereupon all the provisions of this Clause shall apply.      12/12/57   N.M.A. 1119   BRMA 35B     
 
  20\F7V1013   Page 1 of 2         Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe)         It is hereby understood and agreed that:      A. This Contract excludes loss or liability arising from:       1. Business derived directly or indirectly from any pool, association, or syndicate which   maintains its own reinsurance facilities. This subparagraph 1 shall not apply with   respect to:       a. Residual market mechanisms created by statute. This Contract shall not extend,   however, to afford coverage for liability arising from the inability of any other   participant or member in the residual market mechanism to meet its obligations,   nor shall this Contract extend to afford coverage for liability arising from any   claim against the residual market mechanism brought by or on behalf of any   insolvency fund (as defined in the Insolvency Fund Exclusion Clause   incorporated in this Contract). For the purposes of this Clause, the California   Earthquake Authority shall be deemed to be a "residual market mechanism."       b. Inter-agency or inter-government joint underwriting or risk purchasing   associations (however styled) created by or permitted by statute or regulation.       2. Those perils insured by the Company that the Company knows, at the time the risk is   bound, to be insured by or in excess of amounts insured or reinsured by any pool,   association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil, gas, or petro-chemical   plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks. This subparagraph 2 shall not   apply:       a. If the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.       b. To interests traditionally underwritten as Inland Marine or Stock or Contents   written on a blanket basis.       c. To Contingent Business Interruption liability, except when it is known to the   Company, at the time the risk is bound, that the key location is insured by or   through any pool, association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil,   gas, or petro-chemical plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks; unless   the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.      B. With respect to loss or liability arising from the Company's participation or membership in   any residual market mechanism created by statute, the Company may include in its ultimate   net loss only amounts for which the Company is assessed as a direct consequence of a   covered loss occurrence, subject to the following provisions:       1. Recovery is limited to perils otherwise protected hereunder.       2. In the event the terms of the Company's participation or membership in any such   residual market mechanism permit the Company to recoup any such direct     
  20\F7V1013   Page 2 of 2         assessment attributed to a loss occurrence by way of a specific policy premium   surcharge or similar levy on policyholders, the amount received by the Company as a   result of such premium surcharge or levy shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss   for such loss occurrence.       3. The result of any rate increase filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall have no effect on the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered   loss occurrence.       4. The result of any premium tax credit filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered loss   occurrence.       5. The Company may not include in its ultimate net loss any amount resulting from an   assessment that, pursuant to the terms of the Company's participation or membership   in the residual market mechanism, the Company is required to pay only after such   assessment is collected from the policyholder.       6. The ultimate net loss hereunder shall not include any monies expended to purchase or   retire bonds as a consequence of being a member of a residual market mechanism   nor any fines or penalties imposed on the Company for late payment.       7. If, however, a residual market mechanism only provides for assessment based on an   aggregate of losses in any one contract or plan year of said mechanism, then the   amount of that assessment to be included in the ultimate net loss for any one loss   occurrence shall be determined by multiplying the Company's share of the aggregate   assessment by a factor derived by dividing the Company's ultimate net loss (net of the   assessment) with respect to the loss occurrence by the total of all of its ultimate net   losses (net of assessments) from all loss occurrences included by the mechanism in   determining the assessment.      8/1/2012              
 
  20\F7V1013         Terrorism Exclusion   (Property Treaty Reinsurance)            Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary within this Contract or any amendment thereto, it   is agreed that this Contract excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused   by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any act of terrorism,   as defined herein, regardless of any other cause or event contributing concurrently or in any   other sequence to the loss.      An act of terrorism includes any act, or preparation in respect of action, or threat of action   designed to influence the government de jure or de facto of any nation or any political division   thereof, or in pursuit of political, religious, ideological or similar purposes to intimidate the public   or a section of the public of any nation by any person or group(s) of persons whether acting   alone or on behalf of or in connection with any organization(s) or government(s) de jure or   de facto, and which:       1. Involves violence against one or more persons, or       2. Involves damage to property; or       3. Endangers life other than the person committing the action; or       4. Creates a risk to health or safety of the public or a section of the public; or       5. Is designed to interfere with or disrupt an electronic system.      This Contract also excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused by,   contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any action in controlling,   preventing, suppressing, retaliating against or responding to any act of terrorism.      Notwithstanding the above and subject otherwise to the terms, conditions, and limitations of this   Contract, in respect only of personal lines, this Contract will pay actual loss or damage (but not   related cost and expense) caused by any act of terrorism provided such act is not directly or   indirectly caused by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with   radiological, biological, chemical, or nuclear pollution or contamination.        
  20\F7V1013         The Interests and Liabilities Agreements, constituting 6 pages in total, have been omitted from   this exhibit because such agreements are not material and would be competitively harmful if   publicly disclosed.           
 
  20\F7V1027         Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana                                                                                                      _______________________      Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit because it is not material and   would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. Redactions are indicated by [***].     
  20\F7V1027         Table of Contents         Article Page    1 Classes of Business Reinsured 1    2 Commencement and Termination 1    3 Territory 3    4 Exclusions 3    5 Retention and Limit 5    6 Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund 5    7 Other Reinsurance 5    8 Reinstatement 6    9 Definitions 7    10 Loss Occurrence 8    11 Loss Notices and Settlements 10    12 Cash Call 10    13 Salvage and Subrogation 10    14 Reinsurance Premium 11    15 Sanctions 12    16 Late Payments 12    17 Offset 13    18 Severability of Interests and Obligations 13    19 Access to Records 14    20 Liability of the Reinsurer 14    21 Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E) 14    22 Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F) 15    23 Currency (BRMA 12A) 15    24 Taxes (BRMA 50B) 15    25 Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D) 15    26 Reserves 16    27 Insolvency 17    28 Arbitration 18    29 Service of Suit (BRMA 49C) 18    30 Severability (BRMA 72E) 19    31 Governing Law (BRMA 71B) 19    32 Confidentiality 19    33 Non-Waiver 20    34 Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A) 20    35 Notices and Contract Execution 21    36 Intermediary 21    Schedule A     
 
  20\F7V1027   Page 1      Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      entered into by and between      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana    (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Company" except   to the extent individually referred to)      and      The Subscribing Reinsurer(s) Executing the   Interests and Liabilities Agreement(s)   Attached Hereto   (hereinafter referred to as the "Reinsurer")            Article 1 - Classes of Business Reinsured   By this Contract the Reinsurer agrees to reinsure the excess liability which may accrue to the   Company under its policies in force at the effective time and date hereof or issued or renewed at   or after that time and date, and classified by the Company as Property business, including but   not limited to, Dwelling Fire, Inland Marine, Mobile Home, Commercial and Homeowners   business (including any business assumed from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation),   subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth herein and in Schedule A attached   hereto.         Article 2 - Commencement and Termination   A. This Contract shall become effective at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020,   with respect to losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing at or after that time and   date, and shall remain in force until 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021.      B. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A above, the Company may terminate a   Subscribing Reinsurer's percentage share in this Contract at any time by giving written   notice to the Subscribing Reinsurer in the event any of the following circumstances occur:       1. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at the inception of this Contract has been   reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the applicable equivalent)   12 months prior to that date; or     
  20\F7V1027   Page 2          2. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at any time during the term of this   Contract has been reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the   applicable equivalent) at the date of the Subscribing Reinsurer's most recent financial   statement filed with regulatory authorities and available to the public as of the   inception of this Contract; or       3. The Subscribing Reinsurer's A.M. Best's rating has been assigned or downgraded   below A- and/or Standard & Poor's rating has been assigned or downgraded below   BBB+; or       4. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become, or has announced its intention to become,   merged with, acquired by or controlled by any other entity or individual(s) not   controlling the Subscribing Reinsurer's operations previously; or       5. A State Insurance Department or other legal authority has ordered the Subscribing   Reinsurer to cease writing business; or       6. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become insolvent or has been placed into liquidation,   receivership, supervision, administration, winding-up or under a scheme of   arrangement, or similar proceedings (whether voluntary or involuntary) or proceedings   have been instituted against the Subscribing Reinsurer for the appointment of a   receiver, liquidator, rehabilitator, supervisor, administrator, conservator or trustee in   bankruptcy, or other agent known by whatever name, to take possession of its assets   or control of its operations; or       7. The Subscribing Reinsurer has reinsured its entire liability under this Contract without   the Company's prior written consent; or       8. The Subscribing Reinsurer has ceased assuming new or renewal property or casualty   treaty reinsurance business; or       9. The Subscribing Reinsurer has hired an unaffiliated runoff claims manager that is   compensated on a contingent basis or is otherwise provided with financial incentives   based on the quantum of claims paid; or       10. The Subscribing Reinsurer has failed to comply with the funding requirements set forth   in the Reserves Article.      C. The "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern   Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021. However,   if this Contract is terminated, the "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the   period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to the effective time and date   of termination.      D. If this Contract is terminated or expires while a loss occurrence covered hereunder is in   progress, the Reinsurer's liability hereunder shall, subject to the other terms and conditions   of this Contract, be determined as if the entire loss occurrence had occurred prior to the     
 
  20\F7V1027   Page 3      termination or expiration of this Contract, provided that no part of such loss occurrence is   claimed against any renewal or replacement of this Contract.         Article 3 - Territory   The territorial limits of this Contract shall be identical with those of the Company's policies.         Article 4 - Exclusions   A. This Contract does not apply to and specifically excludes the following:       1. Reinsurance assumed by the Company under obligatory reinsurance agreements,   except business assumed by the Company from Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.       2. Hail damage to growing or standing crops.       3. Business rated, coded or classified as Flood insurance or which should have been   rated, coded or classified as such.       4. Business rated, coded or classified as Mortgage Impairment and Difference in   Conditions insurance or which should have been rated, coded or classified as such.       5. Title insurance and all forms of Financial Guarantee, Credit and Insolvency.       6. Aviation, Ocean Marine, Boiler and Machinery, Fidelity and Surety, Accident and   Health, Animal Mortality and Workers Compensation and Employers Liability.       7. Errors and Omissions, Malpractice and any other type of Professional Liability   insurance.       8. Loss and/or damage and/or costs and/or expenses arising from seepage and/or   pollution and/or contamination, other than contamination from smoke. Nevertheless,   this exclusion does not preclude payment of the cost of removing debris of property   damaged by a loss otherwise covered hereunder, subject always to a limit of 25.0% of   the Company's property loss under the applicable original policy.       9. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "War Exclusion Clause"   attached to and forming part of this Contract.       10. Nuclear risks as defined in the "Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical   Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)" attached to and forming part of this Contract.       11. Loss or liability excluded by the Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe) attached to and forming part of this Contract and any assessment or   similar demand for payment related to the FHCF or Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.        
  20\F7V1027   Page 4       12. Loss or liability of the Company arising by contract, operation of law, or otherwise,   from its participation or membership, whether voluntary or involuntary, in any   insolvency fund. "Insolvency fund" includes any guaranty fund, insolvency fund, plan,   pool, association, fund or other arrangement, however denominated, established or   governed, which provides for any assessment of or payment or assumption by the   Company of part or all of any claim, debt, charge, fee or other obligation of an insurer,   or its successors or assigns, which has been declared by any competent authority to   be insolvent, or which is otherwise deemed unable to meet any claim, debt, charge,   fee or other obligation in whole or in part.       13. Losses in the respect of overhead transmission and distribution lines other than those   on or within 150 meters (or 500 feet) of the insured premises.       14. Mold, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       15. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "Terrorism Exclusion" attached   to and forming part of this Contract.       16. All property loss, damage, destruction, erasure, corruption or alteration of Electronic   Data from any cause whatsoever (including, but not limited to, Computer Virus) or loss   of use, reduction in functionality, cost, expense or whatsoever nature resulting   therefrom, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       "Electronic Data" as used herein means facts, concepts and information converted to   a form usable for communications, interpretation or processing by electronic and   electromechanical data processing or electronically-controlled equipment and includes   programs, software and other coded instructions for the processing and manipulation   of data or the direction and manipulation of such equipment.       "Computer Virus" as used herein means a set of corrupting, harmful or otherwise   unauthorized instructions or code, including a set of maliciously-introduced,   unauthorized instructions or code, that propagate themselves through a computer   system network of whatsoever nature.       However, in the event that a peril otherwise covered under the policy results from any   of the matters described above, this Contract, subject to all other terms and   conditions, will cover physical damage directly caused by such listed peril.       17. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary within this Contract, this Contract   excludes any loss, damage, liability, claim, cost or expense of whatsoever nature,   directly or indirectly caused by, contributed to by, resulting from, arising out of, or in   connection with a Communicable Disease or the fear or threat (whether actual or   perceived) of a Communicable Disease regardless of any other cause or event   contributing concurrently or in any other sequence thereto.       As used herein, a Communicable Disease means any disease which can be   transmitted by means of any substance or agent from any organism to another   organism where:        
 
  20\F7V1027   Page 5       a. the substance or agent includes, but is not limited to, a virus, bacterium, parasite   or other organism or any variation thereof, whether deemed living or not, and       b. the method of transmission, whether direct or indirect, includes but is not limited   to, airborne transmission, bodily fluid transmission, transmission from or to any   surface or object, solid, liquid or gas or between organisms, and       c. the disease, substance or agent can cause or threaten damage to human health   or human welfare or can cause or threaten damage to, deterioration of, loss of   value of, marketability of or loss of use of property.       Notwithstanding the foregoing, losses directly or indirectly caused by, contributed to   by, resulting from, arising out of, or in connection with any otherwise covered peril not   otherwise excluded under this Contract shall be covered.         Article 5 - Retention and Limit   A. As respects each excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract, the   Company shall retain and be liable for the first amount of ultimate net loss, shown as   "Company's Retention" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, arising out of   each loss occurrence. The Reinsurer shall then be liable, as respects each excess layer,   for the amount by which such ultimate net loss exceeds the Company's applicable   retention, but the liability of the Reinsurer under each excess layer shall not exceed the   amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, as respects any one loss occurrence.      B. Notwithstanding the provisions above, no claim shall be made hereunder as respects   losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing during the term of this Contract unless   at least two risks insured or reinsured by the Company are involved in such loss   occurrence. For purposes hereof, the Company shall be the sole judge of what constitutes   "one risk."         Article 6 - Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund   The Company has purchased 90.0% of the FHCF mandatory layer of coverage and shall be   deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract. Further, any FHCF loss reimbursement shall be   deemed to be paid to the Company in accordance with the FHCF reimbursement contract at the   full payout level set forth therein and will be deemed not to be reduced by any reduction or   exhaustion of the FHCF's claims-paying capacity as respects the mandatory FHCF coverage.         Article 7 - Other Reinsurance   A. The Company shall be permitted to carry other reinsurance, recoveries under which shall   inure solely to the benefit of the Company and be entirely disregarded in applying all of the   provisions of this Contract.        
  20\F7V1027   Page 6      B. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's Non-Florida Excess   Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1001), shall inure to the benefit of this Contract.      C. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's FHCF Supplement   Layer Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1085), which shall be deemed to be placed at 2.35%,   shall be deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract.         Article 8 - Reinstatement   A. In the event all or any portion of the reinsurance under any excess layer of reinsurance   coverage provided by this Contract is exhausted by ultimate net loss, the amount so   exhausted shall be reinstated immediately from the time the loss occurrence commences   hereon. For each amount so reinstated the Company agrees to pay additional premium   equal to the product of the following:       1. The percentage of the occurrence limit for the excess layer reinstated (based on the   ultimate net loss paid by the Reinsurer under that excess layer); times       2. The earned reinsurance premium for the excess layer reinstated for the term of this   Contract (exclusive of reinstatement premium).      B. Whenever the Company requests payment by the Reinsurer of any ultimate net loss under   any excess layer hereunder, the Company shall submit a statement to the Reinsurer of   reinstatement premium due the Reinsurer for that excess layer. If the earned reinsurance   premium for any excess layer for the term of this Contract has not been finally determined   as of the date of any such statement, the calculation of reinstatement premium due for that   excess layer shall be based on the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that   excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, and shall be readjusted when the earned   reinsurance premium for that excess layer for the term of this Contract has been finally   determined. Any reinstatement premium shown to be due the Reinsurer for any excess   layer as reflected by any such statement (less prior payments, if any, for that excess layer)   shall be payable by the Company concurrently with payment by the Reinsurer of the   requested ultimate net loss for that excess layer. Any return reinstatement premium shown   to be due the Company shall be remitted by the Reinsurer as promptly as possible after   receipt and verification of the Company's statement.      C. Notwithstanding anything stated herein, the liability of the Reinsurer for ultimate net loss   under any excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract shall not exceed   either of the following:       1. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto, as respects loss or losses arising out of any one loss   occurrence; or       2. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Term Limit" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, in all during the term of this Contract.           
 
  20\F7V1027   Page 7      Article 9 - Definitions   A. "Loss adjustment expense," regardless of how such expenses are classified for statutory   reporting purposes, as used in this Contract shall mean all costs and expenses allocable to   a specific claim that are incurred by the Company in the investigation, appraisal,   adjustment, settlement, litigation, defense or appeal of a specific claim, including court   costs and costs of supersedeas and appeal bonds, and including a) pre-judgment interest,   unless included as part of the award or judgment; b) post-judgment interest; c) legal   expenses and costs incurred in connection with coverage questions and legal actions   connected thereto, including Declaratory Judgment Expense; and d) expenses and a pro   rata share of salaries of the Company field employees, and expenses of other Company   employees who have been temporarily diverted from their normal and customary duties and   assigned to the field adjustment of losses covered by this Contract.       Loss adjustment expense as defined above does not include unallocated loss adjustment   expense. Unallocated loss adjustment expense includes, but is not limited to, salaries and   expenses of employees, other than in (d) above, and office and other overhead expenses.      B. "Loss in excess of policy limits" and "extra contractual obligations" as used in this Contract   shall mean:       1. "Loss in excess of policy limits" shall mean 90.0% of any amount paid or payable by   the Company in excess of its policy limits, but otherwise within the terms of its policy,   such loss in excess of the Company's policy limits having been incurred because of,   but not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason   of the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer   of settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. Any loss in excess of policy limits that is made in connection   with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       2. "Extra contractual obligations" shall mean 90.0% of any punitive, exemplary,   compensatory or consequential damages paid or payable by the Company, not   covered by any other provision of this Contract and which arise from the handling of   any claim on business subject to this Contract, such liabilities arising because of, but   not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason of   the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer of   settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. An extra contractual obligation shall be deemed, in all   circumstances, to have occurred on the same date as the loss covered or alleged to   be covered under the policy. Any extra contractual obligations that are made in   connection with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       Notwithstanding anything stated herein, this Contract shall not apply to any loss in excess   of policy limits or any extra contractual obligation incurred by the Company as a result of   any fraudulent and/or criminal act by any officer or director of the Company acting   individually or collectively or in collusion with any individual or corporation or any other   organization or party involved in the presentation, defense or settlement of any claim   covered hereunder.     
  20\F7V1027   Page 8         C. "Policies" as used in this Contract shall mean all policies, contracts and binders of   insurance or reinsurance.      D. "Ultimate net loss" as used in this Contract shall mean the sum or sums (including loss in   excess of policy limits, extra contractual obligations and loss adjustment expense, as   defined herein) paid or payable by the Company in settlement of claims and in satisfaction   of judgments rendered on account of such claims, after deduction of all salvage, all   recoveries and all claims on inuring insurance or reinsurance, whether collectible or not.   Nothing herein shall be construed to mean that losses under this Contract are not   recoverable until the Company's ultimate net loss has been ascertained.         Article 10 - Loss Occurrence   A. The term "loss occurrence" shall mean the sum of all individual losses directly occasioned   by any one disaster, accident or loss or series of disasters, accidents or losses arising out   of one event which occurs within the area of one state of the United States or province of   Canada and states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another. However, the   duration and extent of any one "loss occurrence" shall be limited to all individual losses   sustained by the Company occurring during any period of 168 consecutive hours arising out   of and directly occasioned by the same event, except that the term "loss occurrence" shall   be further defined as follows:       1. As regards a named storm, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring   during any period (a) from and after 12:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date a   watch, warning, advisory, or other bulletin (whether for wind, flood or otherwise) for   such named storm is first issued by the National Hurricane Center ("NHC") or its   successor or any other division of the National Weather Service ("NWS"),   (b) continuing for a time period thereafter during which such named storm continues,   regardless of its category rating or lack thereof and regardless of whether the watch,   warning, or advisory or other bulletin remains in effect for such named storm and   (c) ending 96 hours following the issuance of the last watch, warning or advisory or   other bulletin for such named storm or related to such named storm by the NHC or its   successor or any other division of the NWS. "Named storm" shall mean any storm or   storm system that has been declared by the NHC or its successor or any other   division of the NWS to be a named storm at any time, which may include, by way of   example and not limitation, hurricane, wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, water damage, fire following, sprinkler   leakage, riots, vandalism, and collapse, and all losses and perils (including, by way of   example and not limitation, those mentioned previously in this sentence) in each case   arising out of, caused by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from such storm   or storm system, including by way of example and not limitation the merging of one or   more separate storm(s) or storm system(s) into a combined storm surge event.   However, the named storm need not be limited to one state or province or states or   provinces contiguous thereto.       2. As regards storm or storm systems that are not a named storm, including, by way of   example and not limitation, ensuing wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, fire following, sprinkler leakage, riots,     
 
  20\F7V1027   Page 9      vandalism, collapse and water damage, all individual losses sustained by the   Company occurring during any period of 144 consecutive hours arising out of, caused   by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from the same event. However, the   event need not be limited to one state or province or states or provinces contiguous   thereto.       3. As regards riot, riot attending a strike, civil commotion, vandalism and malicious   mischief, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring during any period   of 96 consecutive hours within the area of one municipality or county and the   municipalities or counties contiguous thereto arising out of and directly occasioned by   the same event. The maximum duration of 96 consecutive hours may be extended in   respect of individual losses which occur beyond such 96 consecutive hours during the   continued occupation of an assured's premises by strikers, provided such occupation   commenced during the aforesaid period.       4. As regards earthquake (the epicenter of which need not necessarily be within the   territorial confines referred to in the introductory portion of this paragraph) and fire   following directly occasioned by the earthquake, only those individual fire losses which   commence during the period of 168 consecutive hours may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.       5. As regards freeze, only individual losses directly occasioned by collapse, breakage of   glass and water damage (caused by bursting frozen pipes and tanks) may be included   in the Company's loss occurrence.       6. As regards firestorms, brush fires and any other fires or series of fires, irrespective of   origin (except as provided in subparagraphs 3 and 4 above), all individual losses   sustained by the Company which commence during any period of 168 consecutive   hours within the area of one state of the United States or province of Canada and   states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.      B. For all loss occurrences hereunder, the Company may choose the date and time when any   such period of consecutive hours commences, provided that no period commences earlier   than the date and time of the occurrence of the first recorded individual loss sustained by   the Company arising out of that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents,   or losses. Furthermore:       1. For all loss occurrences other than those referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.2., and   A.3. above, only one such period of 168 consecutive hours shall apply with respect to   one event.       2. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraphs A.1. and A.2., only   one such period of consecutive hours (as set forth therein) shall apply with respect to   one event, regardless of the duration of the event.       3. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraph A.3. above, if the   disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses occasioned by   the event is of greater duration than 96 consecutive hours, then the Company may   divide that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses into     
  20\F7V1027   Page 10      two or more loss occurrences, provided that no two periods overlap and no individual   loss is included in more than one such period.      C. It is understood that losses arising from a combination of two or more perils as a result of   the same event may be considered as having arisen from one loss occurrence.   Notwithstanding the foregoing, the hourly limitations as stated above shall not be exceeded   as respects the applicable perils, and no single loss occurrence shall encompass a time   period greater than 168 consecutive hours, except as regards those loss occurrences   referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.4. and A.6. above.         Article 11 - Loss Notices and Settlements   A. Whenever losses sustained by the Company are reserved by the Company for an amount   greater than 50.0% of the Company's retention under any excess layer hereunder and/or   appear likely to result in a claim under such excess layer, the Company shall notify the   Subscribing Reinsurers under that excess layer and shall provide updates related to   development of such losses. The Reinsurer shall have the right to participate in the   adjustment of such losses at its own expense.      B. All loss settlements made by the Company, provided they are within the terms of this   Contract and the terms of the original policy (with the exception of loss in excess of policy   limits or extra contractual obligations coverage, if any, under this Contract), shall be binding   upon the Reinsurer, and the Reinsurer agrees to pay all amounts for which it may be liable   upon receipt of reasonable evidence of the amount paid by the Company.         Article 12 - Cash Call   Notwithstanding the provisions of the Loss Notices and Settlements Article, upon the request of   the Company, the Reinsurer shall pay any amount with regard to a loss settlement or   settlements that are scheduled to be made (including any payments projected to be made)   within the next 20 days by the Company, subject to receipt by the Reinsurer of a satisfactory   proof of loss. Such agreed payment shall be made within 10 days from the date the demand for   payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.         Article 13 - Salvage and Subrogation   The Reinsurer shall be credited with salvage (i.e., reimbursement obtained or recovery made by   the Company, less the actual cost, excluding salaries of officials and employees of the   Company and sums paid to attorneys as retainer, of obtaining such reimbursement or making   such recovery) on account of claims and settlements involving reinsurance hereunder. Salvage   thereon shall always be used to reimburse the excess carriers in the reverse order of their   priority according to their participation before being used in any way to reimburse the Company   for its primary loss. The Company hereby agrees to enforce its rights to salvage or subrogation   relating to any loss, a part of which loss was sustained by the Reinsurer, and to prosecute all   claims arising out of such rights, if, in the Company's opinion, it is economically reasonable to   do so.        
 
  20\F7V1027   Page 11         Article 14 - Reinsurance Premium   A. As premium for each excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract, the   Company shall pay the Reinsurer a premium equal to the product of the following (or a pro   rata portion thereof in the event the term of this Contract is less than 12 months), subject to   a minimum premium of the amount, shown as "Minimum Premium" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto (or a pro rata portion thereof in the event the term of this   Contract is less than 12 months):       1. The amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto; times       2. The percentage calculated by dividing (a) the actual Probable Maximum Loss ("PML")   determined by the Company's wind insurance in force on September 30, 2020, by   (b) the original PML of $891,356,560.       However, if the difference between the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for   that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, and the premium calculated in   accordance with this paragraph A for the excess layer is less than a 5.0% increase or   decrease, the premium due the Reinsurer shall equal the amount, shown as "Annual   Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto.      B. The Company's PML shall be derived by averaging the applicable data for the 20-year and   100-year return period produced by Applied Insurance Research (AIR) Touchstone v7.3   and Risk Management Solutions (RMS) RiskLink v18.1 catastrophe modeling software, in   the long-term perspective, including secondary uncertainty and loss amplification, but   excluding storm surge. It is understood that the calculation of the actual PML shall be   based on the amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto.       For informational purposes, to follow is the estimated PML based on the estimated 9-30-   2020 PML:      Software 20-Year PML 100-Year PML Average 20 & 100   AIR v7.3 $508,283,950 $1,480,082,582 $994,183,266   RMS v18.1 $440,573,521 $1,136,486,187 $788,529,854      Estimated PML at 9-30-2020 (average AIR & RMS): $891,356,560      C. The Company shall pay the Reinsurer an annual deposit premium for each excess layer of   the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, in four equal installments of the amount, shown as "Deposit Premium   Installment" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, on July 1 and October 1 of   2020, and on January 1 and April 1 of 2021. However, in the event this Contract is   terminated, there shall be no deposit premium installments due after the effective date of   termination.        
  20\F7V1027   Page 12      D. On or before June 30, 2021, the Company shall provide a report to the Reinsurer setting   forth the premium due hereunder for each excess layer for the term of this Contract,   computed in accordance with paragraph A above, and any additional premium due the   Reinsurer or return premium due the Company for each such excess layer shall be remitted   promptly.         Article 15 - Sanctions   Neither the Company nor any Subscribing Reinsurer shall be liable for premium or loss under   this Contract if it would result in a violation of any mandatory sanction, prohibition or restriction   under United Nations resolutions or the trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of the   European Union, United Kingdom or United States of America that are applicable to either party.         Article 16 - Late Payments   A. The provisions of this Article shall not be implemented unless specifically invoked, in   writing, by one of the parties to this Contract.      B. In the event any premium, loss or other payment due either party is not received by the   intermediary named in the Intermediary Article (hereinafter referred to as the   "Intermediary") by the payment due date, the party to whom payment is due may, by   notifying the Intermediary in writing, require the debtor party to pay, and the debtor party   agrees to pay, an interest charge on the amount past due calculated for each such payment   on the last business day of each month as follows:       1. The number of full days which have expired since the due date or the last monthly   calculation, whichever the lesser; times       2. 1/365ths of the six-month United States Treasury Bill rate as quoted in The Wall Street   Journal on the first business day of the month for which the calculation is made; times       3. The amount past due, including accrued interest.       It is agreed that interest shall accumulate until payment of the original amount due plus   interest charges have been received by the Intermediary.      C. The establishment of the due date shall, for purposes of this Article, be determined as   follows:       1. As respects the payment of routine deposits and premiums due the Reinsurer, the due   date shall be as provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a   due date is not specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 30 days   after the date of transmittal by the Intermediary of the initial billing for each such   payment.       2. Any claim or loss payment due the Company hereunder shall be deemed due 10 days   after the proof of loss or demand for payment is transmitted to the Reinsurer. If such   loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest will accrue on the     
 
  20\F7V1027   Page 13      payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B above, from the date the   proof of loss or demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       3. As respects a "cash call" made in accordance with the Cash Call Article, payment   shall be deemed due 10 days after the demand for payment is transmitted to the   Reinsurer. If such loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest   shall accrue on the payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B   above, from the date the demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       4. As respects any payment, adjustment or return due either party not otherwise   provided for in subparagraphs 1, 2, and 3 of this paragraph C, the due date shall be as   provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a due date is not   specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 10 days following   transmittal of written notification that the provisions of this Article have been invoked.       For purposes of interest calculations only, amounts due hereunder shall be deemed paid   upon receipt by the Intermediary.      D. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting or prohibiting a Subscribing Reinsurer from   contesting the validity of any claim, or from participating in the defense of any claim or suit,   or prohibiting either party from contesting the validity of any payment or from initiating any   arbitration or other proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. If the   debtor party prevails in an arbitration or other proceeding, then any interest charges due   hereunder on the amount in dispute shall be null and void. If the debtor party loses in such   proceeding, then the interest charge on the amount determined to be due hereunder shall   be calculated in accordance with the provisions set forth above unless otherwise   determined by such proceedings. If a debtor party advances payment of any amount it is   contesting, and proves to be correct in its contestation, either in whole or in part, the other   party shall reimburse the debtor party for any such excess payment made plus interest on   the excess amount calculated in accordance with this Article.      E. Interest charges arising out of the application of this Article that are $1,000 or less from any   party shall be waived unless there is a pattern of late payments consisting of three or more   items over the course of any 12-month period.         Article 17 - Offset   The Company and the Reinsurer may offset any balance or amount due from one party to the   other under this Contract or any other contract heretofore or hereafter entered into between the   Company and the Reinsurer, whether acting as assuming reinsurer or ceding company. The   provisions of this Article shall not be affected by the insolvency of either party.         Article 18 - Severability of Interests and Obligations   The rights, duties and obligations set forth below shall apply as if this Contract were a separate   contract between the Subscribing Reinsurers and each named reinsured company:        
  20\F7V1027   Page 14      A. Balances payable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under the   Contract shall not serve to offset any balances recoverable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract and balances payable shall be separated by named reinsured   company and paid directly to the appropriate named reinsured company's bank account.      B. Balances recoverable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under   the Contract shall not serve to offset any balances payable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract.      C. Reports and remittances made to the Reinsurer in accordance with the applicable articles   of the Contract are to be in sufficient detail to identify both the Reinsurer's loss obligations   due to each named reinsured company and each named reinsured company's premium   remittance under the report.      D. In the event of the insolvency of any of the parties to the Contract, offset shall be only   allowed in accordance with the laws of the insolvent party's state of domicile.      E. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to provide a separate retention, Reinsurer's limit of   liability any one loss occurrence or Reinsurer's annual limit of liability for each named   reinsured company.         Article 19 - Access to Records   The Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall have access at any reasonable time to all   records of the Company which pertain in any way to this reinsurance, provided the Reinsurer   gives the Company at least 15 days prior notice of request for such access. However, a   Subscribing Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall not have any right of access to the   records of the Company if it is not current in all undisputed payments due the Company.   "Undisputed" as used herein shall mean any amount that the Subscribing Reinsurer has not   contested in writing to the Company specifying the reason(s) why the payments are disputed.         Article 20 - Liability of the Reinsurer   A. The liability of the Reinsurer shall follow that of the Company in every case and be subject   in all respects to all the general and specific stipulations, clauses, waivers and modifications   of the Company's policies and any endorsements thereon. However, in no event shall this   be construed in any way to provide coverage outside the terms and conditions set forth in   this Contract.      B. Nothing herein shall in any manner create any obligations or establish any rights against   the Reinsurer in favor of any third party or any persons not parties to this Contract.         Article 21 - Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E)   A. This Contract applies only to that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its   own account (prior to deduction of any underlying reinsurance specifically permitted in this   Contract), and in calculating the amount of any loss hereunder and also in computing the     
 
  20\F7V1027   Page 15      amount or amounts in excess of which this Contract attaches, only loss or losses in respect   of that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its own account shall be   included.      B. The amount of the Reinsurer's liability hereunder in respect of any loss or losses shall not   be increased by reason of the inability of the Company to collect from any other   reinsurer(s), whether specific or general, any amounts which may have become due from   such reinsurer(s), whether such inability arises from the insolvency of such other   reinsurer(s) or otherwise.         Article 22 - Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F)   Inadvertent delays, errors or omissions made in connection with this Contract or any transaction   hereunder shall not relieve either party from any liability which would have attached had such   delay, error or omission not occurred, provided always that such error or omission is rectified as   soon as possible after discovery.         Article 23 - Currency (BRMA 12A)   A. Whenever the word "Dollars" or the "$" sign appears in this Contract, they shall be   construed to mean United States Dollars and all transactions under this Contract shall be in   United States Dollars.      B. Amounts paid or received by the Company in any other currency shall be converted to   United States Dollars at the rate of exchange at the date such transaction is entered on the   books of the Company.         Article 24 - Taxes (BRMA 50B)   In consideration of the terms under which this Contract is issued, the Company will not claim a   deduction in respect of the premium hereon when making tax returns, other than income or   profits tax returns, to any state or territory of the United States of America or the District of   Columbia.         Article 25 - Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D)   A. The Reinsurer has agreed to allow for the purpose of paying the Federal Excise Tax the   applicable percentage of the premium payable hereon (as imposed under Section 4371 of   the Internal Revenue Code) to the extent such premium is subject to the Federal Excise   Tax.      B. In the event of any return of premium becoming due hereunder the Reinsurer will deduct   the applicable percentage from the return premium payable hereon and the Company or its   agent should take steps to recover the tax from the United States Government.           
  20\F7V1027   Page 16      Article 26 - Reserves   A. The Reinsurer agrees to fund its share of amounts, including but not limited to, the   Company's ceded unearned premium and outstanding loss and loss adjustment expense   reserves (including all case reserves plus any reasonable amount estimated to be   unreported from known loss occurrences) (hereinafter referred to as "Reinsurer's   Obligations") by:       1. Clean, irrevocable and unconditional letters of credit issued and confirmed, if   confirmation is required by the insurance regulatory authorities involved, by a bank or   banks meeting the NAIC Securities Valuation Office credit standards for issuers of   letters of credit and acceptable to said insurance regulatory authorities; and/or       2. Escrow accounts for the benefit of the Company; and/or       3. Cash advances;       if the Reinsurer:       1. Is unauthorized in any state of the United States of America or the District of Columbia   having jurisdiction over the Company and if, without such funding, a penalty would   accrue to the Company on any financial statement it is required to file with the   insurance regulatory authorities involved; or       2. Has an A.M. Best Company's rating equal to or below B++ at the inception of this   Contract.       The Reinsurer, at its sole option, may fund in other than cash if its method and form of   funding are acceptable to the insurance regulatory authorities involved.      B. With regard to funding in whole or in part by letters of credit, it is agreed that each letter of   credit will be in a form acceptable to insurance regulatory authorities involved, will be issued   for a term of at least one year and will include an "evergreen clause," which automatically   extends the term for at least one additional year at each expiration date unless written   notice of non-renewal is given to the Company not less than 30 days prior to said expiration   date. The Company and the Reinsurer further agree, notwithstanding anything to the   contrary in this Contract, that said letters of credit may be drawn upon by the Company or   its successors in interest at any time, without diminution because of the insolvency of the   Company or the Reinsurer, but only for one or more of the following purposes:       1. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of unearned premiums returned to   insureds on account of policy cancellations, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       2. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of losses and/or loss adjustment expense   paid under the terms of policies reinsured hereunder, unless paid in cash by the   Reinsurer;       3. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of any other amounts claimed to be due   hereunder, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;        
 
  20\F7V1027   Page 17       4. To fund a cash account in an amount equal to the Reinsurer's share of amounts,   including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's Obligations as set forth above, funded by   means of a letter of credit which is under non-renewal notice, if said letter of credit has   not been renewed or replaced by the Reinsurer 10 days prior to its expiration date;       5. To refund to the Reinsurer any sum in excess of the actual amount required to fund   the Reinsurer's share of amounts, including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's   Obligations as set forth above, if so requested by the Reinsurer.       In the event the amount drawn by the Company on any letter of credit is in excess of the   actual amount required for B(1), B(2) or B(4), or in the case of B(3), the actual amount   determined to be due, the Company shall promptly return to the Reinsurer the excess   amount so drawn.         Article 27 - Insolvency   A. In the event of the insolvency of the Company, this reinsurance shall be payable directly to   the Company or to its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor on the basis of   the liability of the Company without diminution because of the insolvency of the Company or   because the liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor of the Company has   failed to pay all or a portion of any claim. It is agreed, however, that the liquidator, receiver,   conservator or statutory successor of the Company shall give written notice to the   Reinsurer of the pendency of a claim against the Company indicating the policy or bond   reinsured which claim would involve a possible liability on the part of the Reinsurer within a   reasonable time after such claim is filed in the conservation or liquidation proceeding or in   the receivership, and that during the pendency of such claim, the Reinsurer may investigate   such claim and interpose, at its own expense, in the proceeding where such claim is to be   adjudicated, any defense or defenses that it may deem available to the Company or its   liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor. The expense thus incurred by the   Reinsurer shall be chargeable, subject to the approval of the Court, against the Company   as part of the expense of conservation or liquidation to the extent of a pro rata share of the   benefit which may accrue to the Company solely as a result of the defense undertaken by   the Reinsurer.      B. Where two or more Subscribing Reinsurers are involved in the same claim and a majority in   interest elect to interpose defense to such claim, the expense shall be apportioned in   accordance with the terms of this Contract as though such expense had been incurred by   the Company.      C. It is further understood and agreed that, in the event of the insolvency of the Company, the   reinsurance under this Contract shall be payable directly by the Reinsurer to the Company   or to its liquidator, receiver or statutory successor, except as provided by Section 4118(a) of   the New York Insurance Law or except (1) where this Contract specifically provides another   payee of such reinsurance in the event of the insolvency of the Company or (2) where the   Reinsurer with the consent of the direct insured or insureds has assumed such policy   obligations of the Company as direct obligations of the Reinsurer to the payees under such   policies and in substitution for the obligations of the Company to such payees.           
  20\F7V1027   Page 18      Article 28 - Arbitration   A. As a condition precedent to any right of action hereunder, in the event of any dispute or   difference of opinion hereafter arising with respect to this Contract, it is hereby mutually   agreed that such dispute or difference of opinion shall be submitted to arbitration. One   Arbiter shall be chosen by the Company, the other by the Reinsurer, and an Umpire shall   be chosen by the two Arbiters before they enter upon arbitration, all of whom shall be active   or retired disinterested executive officers of insurance or reinsurance companies or Lloyd's   London Underwriters. In the event that either party should fail to choose an Arbiter within   30 days following a written request by the other party to do so, the requesting party may   choose two Arbiters who shall in turn choose an Umpire before entering upon arbitration. If   the two Arbiters fail to agree upon the selection of an Umpire within 30 days following their   appointment, each Arbiter shall nominate three candidates within 10 days thereafter, two of   whom the other shall decline, and the decision shall be made by drawing lots.      B. Each party shall present its case to the Arbiters within 30 days following the date of   appointment of the Umpire. The Arbiters shall consider this Contract as an honorable   engagement rather than merely as a legal obligation and they are relieved of all judicial   formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of law. The decision of the   Arbiters shall be final and binding on both parties; but failing to agree, they shall call in the   Umpire and the decision of the majority shall be final and binding upon both parties.   Judgment upon the final decision of the Arbiters may be entered in any court of competent   jurisdiction.      C. If more than one Subscribing Reinsurer is involved in the same dispute, all such   Subscribing Reinsurers shall, at the option of the Company, constitute and act as one party   for purposes of this Article and communications shall be made by the Company to each of   the Subscribing Reinsurers constituting one party, provided, however, that nothing herein   shall impair the rights of such Subscribing Reinsurers to assert several, rather than joint,   defenses or claims, nor be construed as changing the liability of the Subscribing Reinsurers   participating under the terms of this Contract from several to joint.      D. Each party shall bear the expense of its own Arbiter, and shall jointly and equally bear with   the other the expense of the Umpire and of the arbitration. In the event that the two   Arbiters are chosen by one party, as above provided, the expense of the Arbiters, the   Umpire and the arbitration shall be equally divided between the two parties.      E. Any arbitration proceedings shall take place at a location mutually agreed upon by the   parties to this Contract, but notwithstanding the location of the arbitration, all proceedings   pursuant hereto shall be governed by the law of the state in which the Company has its   principal office.         Article 29 - Service of Suit (BRMA 49C)   (Applicable if the Reinsurer is not domiciled in the United States of America, and/or is not   authorized in any State, Territory or District of the United States where authorization is required   by insurance regulatory authorities)        
 
  20\F7V1027   Page 19      A. It is agreed that in the event the Reinsurer fails to pay any amount claimed to be due   hereunder, the Reinsurer, at the request of the Company, will submit to the jurisdiction of a   court of competent jurisdiction within the United States. Nothing in this Article constitutes or   should be understood to constitute a waiver of the Reinsurer's rights to commence an   action in any court of competent jurisdiction in the United States, to remove an action to a   United States District Court, or to seek a transfer of a case to another court as permitted by   the laws of the United States or of any state in the United States.      B. Further, pursuant to any statute of any state, territory or district of the United States which   makes provision therefor, the Reinsurer hereby designates the party named in its Interests   and Liabilities Agreement, or if no party is named therein, the Superintendent,   Commissioner or Director of Insurance or other officer specified for that purpose in the   statute, or his successor or successors in office, as its true and lawful attorney upon whom   may be served any lawful process in any action, suit or proceeding instituted by or on   behalf of the Company or any beneficiary hereunder arising out of this Contract.         Article 30 - Severability (BRMA 72E)   If any provision of this Contract shall be rendered illegal or unenforceable by the laws,   regulations or public policy of any state, such provision shall be considered void in such state,   but this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract or the   enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.         Article 31 - Governing Law (BRMA 71B)   This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of   Florida.         Article 32 - Confidentiality   A. The Reinsurer hereby acknowledges that the documents, information and data provided to   it by the Company, whether directly or through an authorized agent, in connection with the   placement and execution of this Contract, including all information obtained through any   audits and any claims information between the Company and the Reinsurer, and any   submission or other materials relating to any renewal (hereinafter referred to as   "Confidential Information") are proprietary and confidential to the Company.      B. Except as provided for in paragraph C below, the Reinsurer shall not disclose any   Confidential Information to any third parties, including but not limited to the Reinsurer's   subsidiaries and affiliates, other insurance companies and their subsidiaries and affiliates,   underwriting agencies, research organizations, any unaffiliated entity engaged in modeling   insurance or reinsurance data, and statistical rating organizations.      C. Confidential Information may be used by the Reinsurer only in connection with the   performance of its obligations or enforcement of its rights under this Contract and will only   be disclosed when required by (1) retrocessionaires subject to the business ceded to this   Contract, (2) regulators performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records and/or financial     
  20\F7V1027   Page 20      condition, (3) external auditors performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records in the normal   course of business, or (4) the Reinsurer's legal counsel; provided that the Reinsurer   advises such parties of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and their   obligation to maintain its confidentiality. The Company may require that any third-party   representatives of the Reinsurer agree, in writing, to be bound by this Confidentiality Article   or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, containing terms no less stringent than   those set forth in this Article. If a third-party representative of the Reinsurer is not bound, in   writing, by this Confidentiality Article or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, the   Reinsurer shall be responsible for any breach of this provision by such third-party   representative of the Reinsurer.      D. Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Reinsurer is required by court order, other   legal process or any regulatory authority to release or disclose any or all of the Confidential   Information, the Reinsurer agrees to provide the Company with written notice of same at   least 10 days prior to such release or disclosure, to the extent legally permissible, and to   use its best efforts to assist the Company in maintaining the confidentiality provided for in   this Article.      E. Any disclosure of Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information shall comply with all state   and federal statutes and regulations governing the disclosure of Non-Public Personally   Identifiable Information. "Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information" shall be defined as   this term or a similar term is defined in any applicable state, provincial, territory, or federal   law. Disclosing or using this information for any purpose not authorized by applicable law is   expressly forbidden without the prior consent of the Company.      F. The parties agree that any information subject to privilege, including the attorney-client   privilege or attorney work product doctrine (collectively "Privilege") shall not be disclosed to   the Reinsurer until, in the Company's opinion, such Privilege is deemed to be waived or   otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant to this Contract. Furthermore,   the Reinsurer shall not assert that any Privilege otherwise applicable to the Confidential   Information has been waived or otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant   to this Contract.      G. The provisions of this Article shall extend to the officers, directors and employees of the   Reinsurer and its affiliates, and shall be binding upon their successors and assigns.         Article 33 - Non-Waiver   The failure of the Company or Reinsurer to insist on compliance with this Contract or to exercise   any right, remedy or option hereunder shall not: (1) constitute a waiver of any rights contained   in this Contract, (2) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from thereafter demanding full and   complete compliance, (3) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from exercising such remedy in   the future, nor (4) affect the validity of this Contract or any part thereof.         Article 34 - Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A)   If more than one reinsured company is named as a party to this Contract, the first named   company shall be deemed the agent of the other reinsured companies for purposes of sending     
 
  20\F7V1027   Page 21      or receiving notices required by the terms and conditions of this Contract, and for purposes of   remitting or receiving any monies due any party.         Article 35 - Notices and Contract Execution   A. Whenever a notice, statement, report or any other written communication is required by this   Contract, unless otherwise specified, such notice, statement, report or other written   communication may be transmitted by certified or registered mail, nationally or   internationally recognized express delivery service, personal delivery, electronic mail, or   facsimile. With the exception of notices of termination, first class mail is also acceptable.      B. The use of any of the following shall constitute a valid execution of this Contract or any   amendments thereto:       1. Paper documents with an original ink signature;       2. Facsimile or electronic copies of paper documents showing an original ink signature;   and/or       3. Electronic records with an electronic signature made via an electronic agent. For the   purposes of this Contract, the terms "electronic record," "electronic signature" and   "electronic agent" shall have the meanings set forth in the Electronic Signatures in   Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 or any amendments thereto.      C. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which, when duly   executed, shall be deemed an original.         Article 36 - Intermediary   Aon Benfield Inc., or one of its affiliated corporations duly licensed as a reinsurance   intermediary, is hereby recognized as the Intermediary negotiating this Contract for all business   hereunder. All communications (including but not limited to notices, statements, premiums,   return premiums, commissions, taxes, losses, loss adjustment expense, salvages and loss   settlements) relating to this Contract will be transmitted to the Company or the Reinsurer   through the Intermediary. Payments by the Company to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Reinsurer. Payments by the Reinsurer to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Company only to the extent that such payments are actually received by the   Company.           
  20\F7V1027   Page 22      In Witness Whereof, the Company by its duly authorized representatives has executed this   Contract as of the dates specified below:      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      FedNat Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun         This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Monarch National Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Maison Insurance Company      /s/ Doug Raucy           
 
  20\F7V1027   Schedule A         Schedule A   Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana            First   Excess   Second   Excess   Third   Excess   Fourth   Excess   Fifth   Excess      Company's Retention $25,000,0000 $95,000,000 $275,000,000 $345,000,000 $525,000,000   Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $100,000,000   Reinsurer's Term Limit $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $200,000,000   Minimum Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Annual Deposit Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Deposit Premium Installments [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]     The figures listed above for each excess layer shall apply to each Subscribing Reinsurer in the percentage share for that excess   layer as expressed in its Interests and Liabilities Agreement attached hereto.     
  20\F7V1027      War Exclusion Clause            As regards interests which at time of loss or damage are on shore, no liability shall attach hereto   in respect of any loss or damage which is occasioned by war, invasion, hostilities, acts of   foreign enemies, civil war, rebellion, insurrection, military or usurped power, or martial law or   confiscation by order of any government or public authority.        
 
  20\F7V1027      Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)         1. This Reinsurance does not cover any loss or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as   Insurer or Reinsurer, from any Pool of Insurers or Reinsurers formed for the purpose of covering Atomic or Nuclear   Energy risks.      2. Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) of this Clause, this Reinsurance does not cover any loss   or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as Insurer or Reinsurer, from any insurance   against Physical Damage (including business interruption or consequential loss arising out of such Physical Damage)   to:       I. Nuclear reactor power plants including all auxiliary property on the site, or       II. Any other nuclear reactor installation, including laboratories handling radioactive materials in connection with   reactor installations, and "critical facilities" as such, or       III. Installations for fabricating complete fuel elements or for processing substantial quantities of "special nuclear   material," and for reprocessing, salvaging, chemically separating, storing or disposing of "spent" nuclear fuel or   waste materials, or       IV. Installations other than those listed in paragraph (2) III above using substantial quantities of radioactive isotopes   or other products of nuclear fission.      3. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1) and (2) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, from any insurance on property which is on the same site as a nuclear reactor power plant or other nuclear   installation and which normally would be insured therewith except that this paragraph (3) shall not operate       (a) where Reassured does not have knowledge of such nuclear reactor power plant or nuclear installation, or       (b) where said insurance contains a provision excluding coverage for damage to property caused by or resulting   from radioactive contamination, however caused. However on and after 1st January 1960 this sub-paragraph (b)   shall only apply provided the said radioactive contamination exclusion provision has been approved by the   Governmental Authority having jurisdiction thereof.      4. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, when such radioactive contamination is a named hazard specifically insured against.      5. It is understood and agreed that this Clause shall not extend to risks using radioactive isotopes in any form where the   nuclear exposure is not considered by the Reassured to be the primary hazard.      6. The term "special nuclear material" shall have the meaning given it in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 or by any law   amendatory thereof.      7. Reassured to be sole judge of what constitutes:       (a) substantial quantities, and       (b) the extent of installation, plant or site.      Note.-Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) hereof, it is understood and agreed that       (a) all policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1957 shall be free from the application of the   other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960 whichever first occurs whereupon all the   provisions of this Clause shall apply.       (b) with respect to any risk located in Canada policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1958   shall be free from the application of the other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960   whichever first occurs whereupon all the provisions of this Clause shall apply.      12/12/57   N.M.A. 1119   BRMA 35B     
  20\F7V1027   Page 1 of 2      Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe)         It is hereby understood and agreed that:      A. This Contract excludes loss or liability arising from:       1. Business derived directly or indirectly from any pool, association, or syndicate which   maintains its own reinsurance facilities. This subparagraph 1 shall not apply with   respect to:       a. Residual market mechanisms created by statute. This Contract shall not extend,   however, to afford coverage for liability arising from the inability of any other   participant or member in the residual market mechanism to meet its obligations,   nor shall this Contract extend to afford coverage for liability arising from any   claim against the residual market mechanism brought by or on behalf of any   insolvency fund (as defined in the Insolvency Fund Exclusion Clause   incorporated in this Contract). For the purposes of this Clause, the California   Earthquake Authority shall be deemed to be a "residual market mechanism."       b. Inter-agency or inter-government joint underwriting or risk purchasing   associations (however styled) created by or permitted by statute or regulation.       2. Those perils insured by the Company that the Company knows, at the time the risk is   bound, to be insured by or in excess of amounts insured or reinsured by any pool,   association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil, gas, or petro-chemical   plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks. This subparagraph 2 shall not   apply:       a. If the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.       b. To interests traditionally underwritten as Inland Marine or Stock or Contents   written on a blanket basis.       c. To Contingent Business Interruption liability, except when it is known to the   Company, at the time the risk is bound, that the key location is insured by or   through any pool, association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil,   gas, or petro-chemical plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks; unless   the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.      B. With respect to loss or liability arising from the Company's participation or membership in   any residual market mechanism created by statute, the Company may include in its ultimate   net loss only amounts for which the Company is assessed as a direct consequence of a   covered loss occurrence, subject to the following provisions:       1. Recovery is limited to perils otherwise protected hereunder.       2. In the event the terms of the Company's participation or membership in any such   residual market mechanism permit the Company to recoup any such direct     
 
  20\F7V1027   Page 2 of 2      assessment attributed to a loss occurrence by way of a specific policy premium   surcharge or similar levy on policyholders, the amount received by the Company as a   result of such premium surcharge or levy shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss   for such loss occurrence.       3. The result of any rate increase filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall have no effect on the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered   loss occurrence.       4. The result of any premium tax credit filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered loss   occurrence.       5. The Company may not include in its ultimate net loss any amount resulting from an   assessment that, pursuant to the terms of the Company's participation or membership   in the residual market mechanism, the Company is required to pay only after such   assessment is collected from the policyholder.       6. The ultimate net loss hereunder shall not include any monies expended to purchase or   retire bonds as a consequence of being a member of a residual market mechanism   nor any fines or penalties imposed on the Company for late payment.       7. If, however, a residual market mechanism only provides for assessment based on an   aggregate of losses in any one contract or plan year of said mechanism, then the   amount of that assessment to be included in the ultimate net loss for any one loss   occurrence shall be determined by multiplying the Company's share of the aggregate   assessment by a factor derived by dividing the Company's ultimate net loss (net of the   assessment) with respect to the loss occurrence by the total of all of its ultimate net   losses (net of assessments) from all loss occurrences included by the mechanism in   determining the assessment.      8/1/2012              
  20\F7V1027      Terrorism Exclusion   (Property Treaty Reinsurance)            Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary within this Contract or any amendment thereto, it   is agreed that this Contract excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused   by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any act of terrorism,   as defined herein, regardless of any other cause or event contributing concurrently or in any   other sequence to the loss.      An act of terrorism includes any act, or preparation in respect of action, or threat of action   designed to influence the government de jure or de facto of any nation or any political division   thereof, or in pursuit of political, religious, ideological or similar purposes to intimidate the public   or a section of the public of any nation by any person or group(s) of persons whether acting   alone or on behalf of or in connection with any organization(s) or government(s) de jure or   de facto, and which:       1. Involves violence against one or more persons, or       2. Involves damage to property; or       3. Endangers life other than the person committing the action; or       4. Creates a risk to health or safety of the public or a section of the public; or       5. Is designed to interfere with or disrupt an electronic system.      This Contract also excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused by,   contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any action in controlling,   preventing, suppressing, retaliating against or responding to any act of terrorism.      Notwithstanding the above and subject otherwise to the terms, conditions, and limitations of this   Contract, in respect only of personal lines, this Contract will pay actual loss or damage (but not   related cost and expense) caused by any act of terrorism provided such act is not directly or   indirectly caused by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with   radiological, biological, chemical, or nuclear pollution or contamination.        
 
  20\F7V1027      The Interests and Liabilities Agreements, constituting 3 pages in total, have been omitted from   this exhibit because such agreements are not material and would be competitively harmful if   publicly disclosed.           
 
  20\F7V1028         Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana                                                                                                      _______________________      Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit because it is not material and   would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. Redactions are indicated by [***].     
  20\F7V1028         Table of Contents         Article Page    1 Classes of Business Reinsured 1    2 Commencement and Termination 1    3 Territory 3    4 Exclusions 3    5 Retention and Limit 4    6 Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund 6    7 Other Reinsurance 6    8 Reinstatement 6    9 Definitions 7    10 Loss Occurrence 8    11 Loss Notices and Settlements 10    12 Cash Call 10    13 Salvage and Subrogation 11    14 Reinsurance Premium 11    15 Sanctions 12    16 Late Payments 12    17 Offset 14    18 Severability of Interests and Obligations 14    19 Access to Records 14    20 Liability of the Reinsurer 15    21 Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E) 15    22 Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F) 15    23 Currency (BRMA 12A) 15    24 Taxes (BRMA 50B) 16    25 Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D) 16    26 Reserves 16    27 Insolvency 17    28 Arbitration 18    29 Service of Suit (BRMA 49C) 19    30 Severability (BRMA 72E) 19    31 Governing Law (BRMA 71B) 19    32 Confidentiality 20    33 Non-Waiver 21    34 Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A) 21    35 Notices and Contract Execution 21    36 Intermediary 22    Schedule A     
 
  20\F7V1028   Page 1      Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      entered into by and between      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana    (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Company" except   to the extent individually referred to)      and      The Subscribing Reinsurer(s) Executing the   Interests and Liabilities Agreement(s)   Attached Hereto   (hereinafter referred to as the "Reinsurer")            Article 1 - Classes of Business Reinsured   By this Contract the Reinsurer agrees to reinsure the excess liability which may accrue to the   Company under its policies in force at the effective time and date hereof or issued or renewed at   or after that time and date, and classified by the Company as Property business, including but   not limited to, Dwelling Fire, Inland Marine, Mobile Home, Commercial and Homeowners   business (including any business assumed from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation),   subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth herein and in Schedule A attached   hereto.         Article 2 - Commencement and Termination   A. This Contract shall become effective at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020,   with respect to losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing at or after that time and   date, and shall remain in force until 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021.      B. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A above, the Company may terminate a   Subscribing Reinsurer's percentage share in this Contract at any time by giving written   notice to the Subscribing Reinsurer in the event any of the following circumstances occur:       1. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at the inception of this Contract has been   reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the applicable equivalent)   12 months prior to that date; or     
  20\F7V1028   Page 2          2. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at any time during the term of this   Contract has been reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the   applicable equivalent) at the date of the Subscribing Reinsurer's most recent financial   statement filed with regulatory authorities and available to the public as of the   inception of this Contract; or       3. The Subscribing Reinsurer's A.M. Best's rating has been assigned or downgraded   below A- and/or Standard & Poor's rating has been assigned or downgraded below   BBB+; or       4. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become, or has announced its intention to become,   merged with, acquired by or controlled by any other entity or individual(s) not   controlling the Subscribing Reinsurer's operations previously; or       5. A State Insurance Department or other legal authority has ordered the Subscribing   Reinsurer to cease writing business; or       6. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become insolvent or has been placed into liquidation,   receivership, supervision, administration, winding-up or under a scheme of   arrangement, or similar proceedings (whether voluntary or involuntary) or proceedings   have been instituted against the Subscribing Reinsurer for the appointment of a   receiver, liquidator, rehabilitator, supervisor, administrator, conservator or trustee in   bankruptcy, or other agent known by whatever name, to take possession of its assets   or control of its operations; or       7. The Subscribing Reinsurer has reinsured its entire liability under this Contract without   the Company's prior written consent; or       8. The Subscribing Reinsurer has ceased assuming new or renewal property or casualty   treaty reinsurance business; or       9. The Subscribing Reinsurer has hired an unaffiliated runoff claims manager that is   compensated on a contingent basis or is otherwise provided with financial incentives   based on the quantum of claims paid; or       10. The Subscribing Reinsurer has failed to comply with the funding requirements set forth   in the Reserves Article.      C. The "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern   Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021. However,   if this Contract is terminated, the "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the   period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to the effective time and date   of termination.      D. If this Contract is terminated or expires while a loss occurrence covered hereunder is in   progress, the Reinsurer's liability hereunder shall, subject to the other terms and conditions   of this Contract, be determined as if the entire loss occurrence had occurred prior to the     
 
  20\F7V1028   Page 3      termination or expiration of this Contract, provided that no part of such loss occurrence is   claimed against any renewal or replacement of this Contract.         Article 3 - Territory   The territorial limits of this Contract shall be identical with those of the Company's policies.         Article 4 - Exclusions   A. This Contract does not apply to and specifically excludes the following:       1. Reinsurance assumed by the Company under obligatory reinsurance agreements,   except business assumed by the Company from Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.       2. Hail damage to growing or standing crops.       3. Business rated, coded or classified as Flood insurance or which should have been   rated, coded or classified as such.       4. Business rated, coded or classified as Mortgage Impairment and Difference in   Conditions insurance or which should have been rated, coded or classified as such.       5. Title insurance and all forms of Financial Guarantee, Credit and Insolvency.       6. Aviation, Ocean Marine, Boiler and Machinery, Fidelity and Surety, Accident and   Health, Animal Mortality and Workers Compensation and Employers Liability.       7. Errors and Omissions, Malpractice and any other type of Professional Liability   insurance.       8. Loss and/or damage and/or costs and/or expenses arising from seepage and/or   pollution and/or contamination, other than contamination from smoke. Nevertheless,   this exclusion does not preclude payment of the cost of removing debris of property   damaged by a loss otherwise covered hereunder, subject always to a limit of 25.0% of   the Company's property loss under the applicable original policy.       9. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "War Exclusion Clause"   attached to and forming part of this Contract.       10. Nuclear risks as defined in the "Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical   Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)" attached to and forming part of this Contract.       11. Loss or liability excluded by the Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe) attached to and forming part of this Contract and any assessment or   similar demand for payment related to the FHCF or Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.        
  20\F7V1028   Page 4       12. Loss or liability of the Company arising by contract, operation of law, or otherwise,   from its participation or membership, whether voluntary or involuntary, in any   insolvency fund. "Insolvency fund" includes any guaranty fund, insolvency fund, plan,   pool, association, fund or other arrangement, however denominated, established or   governed, which provides for any assessment of or payment or assumption by the   Company of part or all of any claim, debt, charge, fee or other obligation of an insurer,   or its successors or assigns, which has been declared by any competent authority to   be insolvent, or which is otherwise deemed unable to meet any claim, debt, charge,   fee or other obligation in whole or in part.       13. Losses in the respect of overhead transmission and distribution lines other than those   on or within 150 meters (or 500 feet) of the insured premises.       14. Mold, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       15. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "Terrorism Exclusion" attached   to and forming part of this Contract.       16. All property loss, damage, destruction, erasure, corruption or alteration of Electronic   Data from any cause whatsoever (including, but not limited to, Computer Virus) or loss   of use, reduction in functionality, cost, expense or whatsoever nature resulting   therefrom, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       "Electronic Data" as used herein means facts, concepts and information converted to   a form usable for communications, interpretation or processing by electronic and   electromechanical data processing or electronically-controlled equipment and includes   programs, software and other coded instructions for the processing and manipulation   of data or the direction and manipulation of such equipment.       "Computer Virus" as used herein means a set of corrupting, harmful or otherwise   unauthorized instructions or code, including a set of maliciously-introduced,   unauthorized instructions or code, that propagate themselves through a computer   system network of whatsoever nature.       However, in the event that a peril otherwise covered under the policy results from any   of the matters described above, this Contract, subject to all other terms and   conditions, will cover physical damage directly caused by such listed peril.         Article 5 - Retention and Limit   A. As respects FedNat Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first   $18,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. As respects Monarch   National Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first   $2,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. As respects Maison   Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first $5,000,000 of   ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. The Reinsurer shall then be liable, as   respects each excess layer, for the amount by which such ultimate net loss exceeds the   Company's respective retention, but the liability of the Reinsurer under each excess layer     
 
  20\F7V1028   Page 5      shall not exceed a combined amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that   excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, as respects any one loss occurrence.       As respects FedNat Insurance Company, whether a loss occurrence results in an ultimate   net loss under one or more of the excess layers set forth in Schedule A attached hereto, the   Company's retention will not exceed the first $18,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of   such loss occurrence.       As respects Monarch National Insurance Company, whether a loss occurrence results in an   ultimate net loss under one or more of the excess layers set forth in Schedule A attached   hereto, the Company's retention will not exceed the first $2,000,000 of ultimate net loss   arising out of such loss occurrence.       As respects Maison Insurance Company, whether a loss occurrence results in an ultimate   net loss under one or more of the excess layers set forth in Schedule A attached hereto, the   Company's retention will not exceed the first $5,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of   such loss occurrence.      B. Recoveries shall always be made, in the first instance, under the lowest excess layer that is   not entirely exhausted. If there is any amount of ultimate net loss arising out of a loss   occurrence in excess of the Company's respective retentions under the lowest excess layer   that has not been recovered thereunder, such amount shall be recovered under the next or   subsequent excess layer or layers, as appropriate. Recoveries under each excess layer   set forth in Schedule A attached to and forming part of this Contract shall inure as follows:       1. Recoveries under the First Excess layer shall inure to the benefit of the Second   Excess layer;       2. Recoveries under the First and Second Excess layers shall inure to the benefit of the   Third Excess layer;       3. Recoveries under the First, Second and Third Excess layers shall inure to the benefit   of the Fourth Excess layer; and       4. Recoveries under the First, Second, Third and Fourth Excess layers shall inure to the   benefit of the Fifth Excess layer.       It is understood, however, that any fully exhausted excess layer or the exhausted portion of   any excess layer shall no longer inure to the benefit of any subsequent excess layer(s).      C. Notwithstanding the provisions above, no claim shall be made hereunder as respects   losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing during the term of this Contract unless   at least two risks insured or reinsured by the Company are involved in such loss   occurrence. For purposes hereof, the Company shall be the sole judge of what constitutes   "one risk."           
  20\F7V1028   Page 6      Article 6 - Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund   The Company has purchased 90.0% of the FHCF mandatory layer of coverage and shall be   deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract. Loss adjustment expense recoveries paid by the   FHCF in excess of the actual loss adjustment expense paid by the Company shall inure to the   benefit of the Company and shall not reduce the amount of ultimate net loss hereunder.   Further, any FHCF loss reimbursement shall be deemed to be paid to the Company in   accordance with the FHCF reimbursement contract at the full payout level set forth therein and   will be deemed not to be reduced by any reduction or exhaustion of the FHCF's claims-paying   capacity as respects the mandatory FHCF coverage.         Article 7 - Other Reinsurance   A. The Company shall be permitted to carry other reinsurance, recoveries under which shall   inure solely to the benefit of the Company and be entirely disregarded in applying all of the   provisions of this Contract.      B. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's Non-Florida Excess   Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1001), shall inure to the benefit of this Contract.      C. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's FHCF Supplement   Layer Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1085), which shall be deemed to be placed at 2.35%,   shall be deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract.         Article 8 - Reinstatement   A. In the event all or any portion of the reinsurance under any excess layer of reinsurance   coverage provided by this Contract is exhausted by ultimate net loss, the amount so   exhausted shall be reinstated immediately from the time the loss occurrence commences   hereon. For each amount so reinstated the Company agrees to pay additional premium   equal to the product of the following:       1. The percentage of the occurrence limit for the excess layer reinstated (based on the   ultimate net loss paid by the Reinsurer under that excess layer); times       2. The earned reinsurance premium for the excess layer reinstated for the term of this   Contract (exclusive of reinstatement premium).      B. Whenever the Company requests payment by the Reinsurer of any ultimate net loss under   any excess layer hereunder, the Company shall submit a statement to the Reinsurer of   reinstatement premium due the Reinsurer for that excess layer. If the earned reinsurance   premium for any excess layer for the term of this Contract has not been finally determined   as of the date of any such statement, the calculation of reinstatement premium due for that   excess layer shall be based on the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that   excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, and shall be readjusted when the earned   reinsurance premium for that excess layer for the term of this Contract has been finally   determined. Any reinstatement premium shown to be due the Reinsurer for any excess   layer as reflected by any such statement (less prior payments, if any, for that excess layer)     
 
  20\F7V1028   Page 7      shall be payable by the Company concurrently with payment by the Reinsurer of the   requested ultimate net loss for that excess layer. Any return reinstatement premium shown   to be due the Company shall be remitted by the Reinsurer as promptly as possible after   receipt and verification of the Company's statement.      C. Notwithstanding anything stated herein, the liability of the Reinsurer for ultimate net loss   under any excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract shall not exceed   either of the following:       1. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto, as respects loss or losses arising out of any one loss   occurrence; or       2. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Term Limit" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, in all during the term of this Contract.         Article 9 - Definitions   A. "Loss adjustment expense," regardless of how such expenses are classified for statutory   reporting purposes, as used in this Contract shall mean all costs and expenses allocable to   a specific claim that are incurred by the Company in the investigation, appraisal,   adjustment, settlement, litigation, defense or appeal of a specific claim, including court   costs and costs of supersedeas and appeal bonds, and including a) pre-judgment interest,   unless included as part of the award or judgment; b) post-judgment interest; c) legal   expenses and costs incurred in connection with coverage questions and legal actions   connected thereto, including Declaratory Judgment Expense; and d) expenses and a pro   rata share of salaries of the Company field employees, and expenses of other Company   employees who have been temporarily diverted from their normal and customary duties and   assigned to the field adjustment of losses covered by this Contract.       Loss adjustment expense as defined above does not include unallocated loss adjustment   expense. Unallocated loss adjustment expense includes, but is not limited to, salaries and   expenses of employees, other than in (d) above, and office and other overhead expenses.      B. "Loss in excess of policy limits" and "extra contractual obligations" as used in this Contract   shall mean:       1. "Loss in excess of policy limits" shall mean 90.0% of any amount paid or payable by   the Company in excess of its policy limits, but otherwise within the terms of its policy,   such loss in excess of the Company's policy limits having been incurred because of,   but not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason   of the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer   of settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. Any loss in excess of policy limits that is made in connection   with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       2. "Extra contractual obligations" shall mean 90.0% of any punitive, exemplary,   compensatory or consequential damages paid or payable by the Company, not     
  20\F7V1028   Page 8      covered by any other provision of this Contract and which arise from the handling of   any claim on business subject to this Contract, such liabilities arising because of, but   not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason of   the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer of   settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. An extra contractual obligation shall be deemed, in all   circumstances, to have occurred on the same date as the loss covered or alleged to   be covered under the policy. Any extra contractual obligations that are made in   connection with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       Notwithstanding anything stated herein, this Contract shall not apply to any loss in excess   of policy limits or any extra contractual obligation incurred by the Company as a result of   any fraudulent and/or criminal act by any officer or director of the Company acting   individually or collectively or in collusion with any individual or corporation or any other   organization or party involved in the presentation, defense or settlement of any claim   covered hereunder.      C. "Policies" as used in this Contract shall mean all policies, contracts and binders of   insurance or reinsurance.      D. "Ultimate net loss" as used in this Contract shall mean the sum or sums (including loss in   excess of policy limits, extra contractual obligations and loss adjustment expense, as   defined herein) paid or payable by the Company in settlement of claims and in satisfaction   of judgments rendered on account of such claims, after deduction of all salvage, all   recoveries and all claims on inuring insurance or reinsurance, whether collectible or not.   Nothing herein shall be construed to mean that losses under this Contract are not   recoverable until the Company's ultimate net loss has been ascertained.         Article 10 - Loss Occurrence   A. The term "loss occurrence" shall mean the sum of all individual losses directly occasioned   by any one disaster, accident or loss or series of disasters, accidents or losses arising out   of one event which occurs within the area of one state of the United States or province of   Canada and states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another. However, the   duration and extent of any one "loss occurrence" shall be limited to all individual losses   sustained by the Company occurring during any period of 168 consecutive hours arising out   of and directly occasioned by the same event, except that the term "loss occurrence" shall   be further defined as follows:       1. As regards a named storm, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring   during any period (a) from and after 12:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date a   watch, warning, advisory, or other bulletin (whether for wind, flood or otherwise) for   such named storm is first issued by the National Hurricane Center ("NHC") or its   successor or any other division of the National Weather Service ("NWS"),   (b) continuing for a time period thereafter during which such named storm continues,   regardless of its category rating or lack thereof and regardless of whether the watch,   warning, or advisory or other bulletin remains in effect for such named storm and   (c) ending 96 hours following the issuance of the last watch, warning or advisory or     
 
  20\F7V1028   Page 9      other bulletin for such named storm or related to such named storm by the NHC or its   successor or any other division of the NWS. "Named storm" shall mean any storm or   storm system that has been declared by the NHC or its successor or any other   division of the NWS to be a named storm at any time, which may include, by way of   example and not limitation, hurricane, wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, water damage, fire following, sprinkler   leakage, riots, vandalism, and collapse, and all losses and perils (including, by way of   example and not limitation, those mentioned previously in this sentence) in each case   arising out of, caused by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from such storm   or storm system, including by way of example and not limitation the merging of one or   more separate storm(s) or storm system(s) into a combined storm surge event.   However, the named storm need not be limited to one state or province or states or   provinces contiguous thereto.       2. As regards storm or storm systems that are not a named storm, including, by way of   example and not limitation, ensuing wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, fire following, sprinkler leakage, riots,   vandalism, collapse and water damage, all individual losses sustained by the   Company occurring during any period of 144 consecutive hours arising out of, caused   by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from the same event. However, the   event need not be limited to one state or province or states or provinces contiguous   thereto.       3. As regards riot, riot attending a strike, civil commotion, vandalism and malicious   mischief, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring during any period   of 96 consecutive hours within the area of one municipality or county and the   municipalities or counties contiguous thereto arising out of and directly occasioned by   the same event. The maximum duration of 96 consecutive hours may be extended in   respect of individual losses which occur beyond such 96 consecutive hours during the   continued occupation of an assured's premises by strikers, provided such occupation   commenced during the aforesaid period.       4. As regards earthquake (the epicenter of which need not necessarily be within the   territorial confines referred to in the introductory portion of this paragraph) and fire   following directly occasioned by the earthquake, only those individual fire losses which   commence during the period of 168 consecutive hours may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.       5. As regards freeze, only individual losses directly occasioned by collapse, breakage of   glass and water damage (caused by bursting frozen pipes and tanks) may be included   in the Company's loss occurrence.       6. As regards firestorms, brush fires and any other fires or series of fires, irrespective of   origin (except as provided in subparagraphs 3 and 4 above), all individual losses   sustained by the Company which commence during any period of 168 consecutive   hours within the area of one state of the United States or province of Canada and   states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.        
  20\F7V1028   Page 10      B. For all loss occurrences hereunder, the Company may choose the date and time when any   such period of consecutive hours commences, provided that no period commences earlier   than the date and time of the occurrence of the first recorded individual loss sustained by   the Company arising out of that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents,   or losses. Furthermore:       1. For all loss occurrences other than those referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.2., and   A.3. above, only one such period of 168 consecutive hours shall apply with respect to   one event.       2. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraphs A.1. and A.2., only   one such period of consecutive hours (as set forth therein) shall apply with respect to   one event, regardless of the duration of the event.       3. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraph A.3. above, if the   disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses occasioned by   the event is of greater duration than 96 consecutive hours, then the Company may   divide that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses into   two or more loss occurrences, provided that no two periods overlap and no individual   loss is included in more than one such period.      C. It is understood that losses arising from a combination of two or more perils as a result of   the same event may be considered as having arisen from one loss occurrence.   Notwithstanding the foregoing, the hourly limitations as stated above shall not be exceeded   as respects the applicable perils, and no single loss occurrence shall encompass a time   period greater than 168 consecutive hours, except as regards those loss occurrences   referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.4. and A.6. above.         Article 11 - Loss Notices and Settlements   A. Whenever losses sustained by the Company are reserved by the Company for an amount   greater than 50.0% of the Company's respective retention under any excess layer   hereunder and/or appear likely to result in a claim under such excess layer, the Company   shall notify the Subscribing Reinsurers under that excess layer and shall provide updates   related to development of such losses. The Reinsurer shall have the right to participate in   the adjustment of such losses at its own expense.      B. All loss settlements made by the Company, provided they are within the terms of this   Contract and the terms of the original policy (with the exception of loss in excess of policy   limits or extra contractual obligations coverage, if any, under this Contract), shall be binding   upon the Reinsurer, and the Reinsurer agrees to pay all amounts for which it may be liable   upon receipt of reasonable evidence of the amount paid by the Company.         Article 12 - Cash Call   Notwithstanding the provisions of the Loss Notices and Settlements Article, upon the request of   the Company, the Reinsurer shall pay any amount with regard to a loss settlement or   settlements that are scheduled to be made (including any payments projected to be made)     
 
  20\F7V1028   Page 11      within the next 20 days by the Company, subject to receipt by the Reinsurer of a satisfactory   proof of loss. Such agreed payment shall be made within 10 days from the date the demand for   payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.         Article 13 - Salvage and Subrogation   The Reinsurer shall be credited with salvage (i.e., reimbursement obtained or recovery made by   the Company, less the actual cost, excluding salaries of officials and employees of the   Company and sums paid to attorneys as retainer, of obtaining such reimbursement or making   such recovery) on account of claims and settlements involving reinsurance hereunder. Salvage   thereon shall always be used to reimburse the excess carriers in the reverse order of their   priority according to their participation before being used in any way to reimburse the Company   for its primary loss. The Company hereby agrees to enforce its rights to salvage or subrogation   relating to any loss, a part of which loss was sustained by the Reinsurer, and to prosecute all   claims arising out of such rights, if, in the Company's opinion, it is economically reasonable to   do so.         Article 14 - Reinsurance Premium   A. As premium for each excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract, the   Company shall pay the Reinsurer a premium equal to the product of the following (or a pro   rata portion thereof in the event the term of this Contract is less than 12 months), subject to   a minimum premium of the amount, shown as "Minimum Premium" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto (or a pro rata portion thereof in the event the term of this   Contract is less than 12 months):       1. The amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto; times       2. The percentage calculated by dividing (a) the actual Probable Maximum Loss ("PML")   determined by the Company's wind insurance in force on September 30, 2020, by   (b) the original PML of $891,356,560.       However, if the difference between the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for   that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, and the premium calculated in   accordance with this paragraph A for the excess layer is less than a 5.0% increase or   decrease, the premium due the Reinsurer shall equal the amount, shown as "Annual   Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto.      B. The Company's PML shall be derived by averaging the applicable data for the 20-year and   100-year return period produced by Applied Insurance Research (AIR) Touchstone v7.3   and Risk Management Solutions (RMS) RiskLink v18.1 catastrophe modeling software, in   the long-term perspective, including secondary uncertainty and loss amplification, but   excluding storm surge. It is understood that the calculation of the actual PML shall be   based on the amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto.        
  20\F7V1028   Page 12       For informational purposes, to follow is the estimated PML based on the estimated 9-30-   2020 PML:      Software 20-Year PML 100-Year PML Average 20 & 100   AIR v7.3 $508,283,950 $1,480,082,582 $994,183,266   RMS v18.1 $440,573,521 $1,136,486,187 $788,529,854      Estimated PML at 9-30-2020 (average AIR & RMS): $891,356,560      C. The Company shall pay the Reinsurer an annual deposit premium for each excess layer of   the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, in four equal installments of the amount, shown as "Deposit Premium   Installment" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, on July 1 and October 1 of   2020, and on January 1 and April 1 of 2021. However, in the event this Contract is   terminated, there shall be no deposit premium installments due after the effective date of   termination.      D. On or before June 30, 2021, the Company shall provide a report to the Reinsurer setting   forth the premium due hereunder for each excess layer for the term of this Contract,   computed in accordance with paragraph A above, and any additional premium due the   Reinsurer or return premium due the Company for each such excess layer shall be remitted   promptly.         Article 15 - Sanctions   Neither the Company nor any Subscribing Reinsurer shall be liable for premium or loss under   this Contract if it would result in a violation of any mandatory sanction, prohibition or restriction   under United Nations resolutions or the trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of the   European Union, United Kingdom or United States of America that are applicable to either party.         Article 16 - Late Payments   A. The provisions of this Article shall not be implemented unless specifically invoked, in   writing, by one of the parties to this Contract.      B. In the event any premium, loss or other payment due either party is not received by the   intermediary named in the Intermediary Article (hereinafter referred to as the   "Intermediary") by the payment due date, the party to whom payment is due may, by   notifying the Intermediary in writing, require the debtor party to pay, and the debtor party   agrees to pay, an interest charge on the amount past due calculated for each such payment   on the last business day of each month as follows:       1. The number of full days which have expired since the due date or the last monthly   calculation, whichever the lesser; times       2. 1/365ths of the six-month United States Treasury Bill rate as quoted in The Wall Street   Journal on the first business day of the month for which the calculation is made; times     
 
  20\F7V1028   Page 13          3. The amount past due, including accrued interest.       It is agreed that interest shall accumulate until payment of the original amount due plus   interest charges have been received by the Intermediary.      C. The establishment of the due date shall, for purposes of this Article, be determined as   follows:       1. As respects the payment of routine deposits and premiums due the Reinsurer, the due   date shall be as provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a   due date is not specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 30 days   after the date of transmittal by the Intermediary of the initial billing for each such   payment.       2. Any claim or loss payment due the Company hereunder shall be deemed due 10 days   after the proof of loss or demand for payment is transmitted to the Reinsurer. If such   loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest will accrue on the   payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B above, from the date the   proof of loss or demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       3. As respects a "cash call" made in accordance with the Cash Call Article, payment   shall be deemed due 10 days after the demand for payment is transmitted to the   Reinsurer. If such loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest   shall accrue on the payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B   above, from the date the demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       4. As respects any payment, adjustment or return due either party not otherwise   provided for in subparagraphs 1, 2, and 3 of this paragraph C, the due date shall be as   provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a due date is not   specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 10 days following   transmittal of written notification that the provisions of this Article have been invoked.       For purposes of interest calculations only, amounts due hereunder shall be deemed paid   upon receipt by the Intermediary.      D. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting or prohibiting a Subscribing Reinsurer from   contesting the validity of any claim, or from participating in the defense of any claim or suit,   or prohibiting either party from contesting the validity of any payment or from initiating any   arbitration or other proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. If the   debtor party prevails in an arbitration or other proceeding, then any interest charges due   hereunder on the amount in dispute shall be null and void. If the debtor party loses in such   proceeding, then the interest charge on the amount determined to be due hereunder shall   be calculated in accordance with the provisions set forth above unless otherwise   determined by such proceedings. If a debtor party advances payment of any amount it is   contesting, and proves to be correct in its contestation, either in whole or in part, the other   party shall reimburse the debtor party for any such excess payment made plus interest on   the excess amount calculated in accordance with this Article.        
  20\F7V1028   Page 14      E. Interest charges arising out of the application of this Article that are $1,000 or less from any   party shall be waived unless there is a pattern of late payments consisting of three or more   items over the course of any 12-month period.         Article 17 - Offset   The Company and the Reinsurer may offset any balance or amount due from one party to the   other under this Contract or any other contract heretofore or hereafter entered into between the   Company and the Reinsurer, whether acting as assuming reinsurer or ceding company. The   provisions of this Article shall not be affected by the insolvency of either party.         Article 18 - Severability of Interests and Obligations   The rights, duties and obligations set forth below shall apply as if this Contract were a separate   contract between the Subscribing Reinsurers and each named reinsured company:      A. Balances payable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under the   Contract shall not serve to offset any balances recoverable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract and balances payable shall be separated by named reinsured   company and paid directly to the appropriate named reinsured company's bank account.      B. Balances recoverable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under   the Contract shall not serve to offset any balances payable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract.      C. Reports and remittances made to the Reinsurer in accordance with the applicable articles   of the Contract are to be in sufficient detail to identify both the Reinsurer's loss obligations   due to each named reinsured company and each named reinsured company's premium   remittance under the report.      D. In the event of the insolvency of any of the parties to the Contract, offset shall be only   allowed in accordance with the laws of the insolvent party's state of domicile.      E. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to provide a separate retention, Reinsurer's limit of   liability any one loss occurrence or Reinsurer's annual limit of liability for each named   reinsured company.         Article 19 - Access to Records   The Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall have access at any reasonable time to all   records of the Company which pertain in any way to this reinsurance, provided the Reinsurer   gives the Company at least 15 days prior notice of request for such access. However, a   Subscribing Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall not have any right of access to the   records of the Company if it is not current in all undisputed payments due the Company.   "Undisputed" as used herein shall mean any amount that the Subscribing Reinsurer has not   contested in writing to the Company specifying the reason(s) why the payments are disputed.        
 
  20\F7V1028   Page 15         Article 20 - Liability of the Reinsurer   A. The liability of the Reinsurer shall follow that of the Company in every case and be subject   in all respects to all the general and specific stipulations, clauses, waivers and modifications   of the Company's policies and any endorsements thereon. However, in no event shall this   be construed in any way to provide coverage outside the terms and conditions set forth in   this Contract.      B. Nothing herein shall in any manner create any obligations or establish any rights against   the Reinsurer in favor of any third party or any persons not parties to this Contract.         Article 21 - Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E)   A. This Contract applies only to that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its   own account (prior to deduction of any underlying reinsurance specifically permitted in this   Contract), and in calculating the amount of any loss hereunder and also in computing the   amount or amounts in excess of which this Contract attaches, only loss or losses in respect   of that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its own account shall be   included.      B. The amount of the Reinsurer's liability hereunder in respect of any loss or losses shall not   be increased by reason of the inability of the Company to collect from any other   reinsurer(s), whether specific or general, any amounts which may have become due from   such reinsurer(s), whether such inability arises from the insolvency of such other   reinsurer(s) or otherwise.         Article 22 - Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F)   Inadvertent delays, errors or omissions made in connection with this Contract or any transaction   hereunder shall not relieve either party from any liability which would have attached had such   delay, error or omission not occurred, provided always that such error or omission is rectified as   soon as possible after discovery.         Article 23 - Currency (BRMA 12A)   A. Whenever the word "Dollars" or the "$" sign appears in this Contract, they shall be   construed to mean United States Dollars and all transactions under this Contract shall be in   United States Dollars.      B. Amounts paid or received by the Company in any other currency shall be converted to   United States Dollars at the rate of exchange at the date such transaction is entered on the   books of the Company.           
  20\F7V1028   Page 16      Article 24 - Taxes (BRMA 50B)   In consideration of the terms under which this Contract is issued, the Company will not claim a   deduction in respect of the premium hereon when making tax returns, other than income or   profits tax returns, to any state or territory of the United States of America or the District of   Columbia.         Article 25 - Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D)   A. The Reinsurer has agreed to allow for the purpose of paying the Federal Excise Tax the   applicable percentage of the premium payable hereon (as imposed under Section 4371 of   the Internal Revenue Code) to the extent such premium is subject to the Federal Excise   Tax.      B. In the event of any return of premium becoming due hereunder the Reinsurer will deduct   the applicable percentage from the return premium payable hereon and the Company or its   agent should take steps to recover the tax from the United States Government.         Article 26 - Reserves   A. The Reinsurer agrees to fund its share of amounts, including but not limited to, the   Company's ceded unearned premium and outstanding loss and loss adjustment expense   reserves (including all case reserves plus any reasonable amount estimated to be   unreported from known loss occurrences) (hereinafter referred to as "Reinsurer's   Obligations") by:       1. Clean, irrevocable and unconditional letters of credit issued and confirmed, if   confirmation is required by the insurance regulatory authorities involved, by a bank or   banks meeting the NAIC Securities Valuation Office credit standards for issuers of   letters of credit and acceptable to said insurance regulatory authorities; and/or       2. Escrow accounts for the benefit of the Company; and/or       3. Cash advances;       if the Reinsurer:       1. Is unauthorized in any state of the United States of America or the District of Columbia   having jurisdiction over the Company and if, without such funding, a penalty would   accrue to the Company on any financial statement it is required to file with the   insurance regulatory authorities involved; or       2. Has an A.M. Best Company's rating equal to or below B++ at the inception of this   Contract.       The Reinsurer, at its sole option, may fund in other than cash if its method and form of   funding are acceptable to the insurance regulatory authorities involved.        
 
  20\F7V1028   Page 17      B. With regard to funding in whole or in part by letters of credit, it is agreed that each letter of   credit will be in a form acceptable to insurance regulatory authorities involved, will be issued   for a term of at least one year and will include an "evergreen clause," which automatically   extends the term for at least one additional year at each expiration date unless written   notice of non-renewal is given to the Company not less than 30 days prior to said expiration   date. The Company and the Reinsurer further agree, notwithstanding anything to the   contrary in this Contract, that said letters of credit may be drawn upon by the Company or   its successors in interest at any time, without diminution because of the insolvency of the   Company or the Reinsurer, but only for one or more of the following purposes:       1. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of unearned premiums returned to   insureds on account of policy cancellations, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       2. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of losses and/or loss adjustment expense   paid under the terms of policies reinsured hereunder, unless paid in cash by the   Reinsurer;       3. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of any other amounts claimed to be due   hereunder, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       4. To fund a cash account in an amount equal to the Reinsurer's share of amounts,   including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's Obligations as set forth above, funded by   means of a letter of credit which is under non-renewal notice, if said letter of credit has   not been renewed or replaced by the Reinsurer 10 days prior to its expiration date;       5. To refund to the Reinsurer any sum in excess of the actual amount required to fund   the Reinsurer's share of amounts, including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's   Obligations as set forth above, if so requested by the Reinsurer.       In the event the amount drawn by the Company on any letter of credit is in excess of the   actual amount required for B(1), B(2) or B(4), or in the case of B(3), the actual amount   determined to be due, the Company shall promptly return to the Reinsurer the excess   amount so drawn.         Article 27 - Insolvency   A. In the event of the insolvency of the Company, this reinsurance shall be payable directly to   the Company or to its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor on the basis of   the liability of the Company without diminution because of the insolvency of the Company or   because the liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor of the Company has   failed to pay all or a portion of any claim. It is agreed, however, that the liquidator, receiver,   conservator or statutory successor of the Company shall give written notice to the   Reinsurer of the pendency of a claim against the Company indicating the policy or bond   reinsured which claim would involve a possible liability on the part of the Reinsurer within a   reasonable time after such claim is filed in the conservation or liquidation proceeding or in   the receivership, and that during the pendency of such claim, the Reinsurer may investigate   such claim and interpose, at its own expense, in the proceeding where such claim is to be   adjudicated, any defense or defenses that it may deem available to the Company or its   liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor. The expense thus incurred by the     
  20\F7V1028   Page 18      Reinsurer shall be chargeable, subject to the approval of the Court, against the Company   as part of the expense of conservation or liquidation to the extent of a pro rata share of the   benefit which may accrue to the Company solely as a result of the defense undertaken by   the Reinsurer.      B. Where two or more Subscribing Reinsurers are involved in the same claim and a majority in   interest elect to interpose defense to such claim, the expense shall be apportioned in   accordance with the terms of this Contract as though such expense had been incurred by   the Company.      C. It is further understood and agreed that, in the event of the insolvency of the Company, the   reinsurance under this Contract shall be payable directly by the Reinsurer to the Company   or to its liquidator, receiver or statutory successor, except as provided by Section 4118(a) of   the New York Insurance Law or except (1) where this Contract specifically provides another   payee of such reinsurance in the event of the insolvency of the Company or (2) where the   Reinsurer with the consent of the direct insured or insureds has assumed such policy   obligations of the Company as direct obligations of the Reinsurer to the payees under such   policies and in substitution for the obligations of the Company to such payees.         Article 28 - Arbitration   A. As a condition precedent to any right of action hereunder, in the event of any dispute or   difference of opinion hereafter arising with respect to this Contract, it is hereby mutually   agreed that such dispute or difference of opinion shall be submitted to arbitration. One   Arbiter shall be chosen by the Company, the other by the Reinsurer, and an Umpire shall   be chosen by the two Arbiters before they enter upon arbitration, all of whom shall be active   or retired disinterested executive officers of insurance or reinsurance companies or Lloyd's   London Underwriters. In the event that either party should fail to choose an Arbiter within   30 days following a written request by the other party to do so, the requesting party may   choose two Arbiters who shall in turn choose an Umpire before entering upon arbitration. If   the two Arbiters fail to agree upon the selection of an Umpire within 30 days following their   appointment, each Arbiter shall nominate three candidates within 10 days thereafter, two of   whom the other shall decline, and the decision shall be made by drawing lots.      B. Each party shall present its case to the Arbiters within 30 days following the date of   appointment of the Umpire. The Arbiters shall consider this Contract as an honorable   engagement rather than merely as a legal obligation and they are relieved of all judicial   formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of law. The decision of the   Arbiters shall be final and binding on both parties; but failing to agree, they shall call in the   Umpire and the decision of the majority shall be final and binding upon both parties.   Judgment upon the final decision of the Arbiters may be entered in any court of competent   jurisdiction.      C. If more than one Subscribing Reinsurer is involved in the same dispute, all such   Subscribing Reinsurers shall, at the option of the Company, constitute and act as one party   for purposes of this Article and communications shall be made by the Company to each of   the Subscribing Reinsurers constituting one party, provided, however, that nothing herein   shall impair the rights of such Subscribing Reinsurers to assert several, rather than joint,     
 
  20\F7V1028   Page 19      defenses or claims, nor be construed as changing the liability of the Subscribing Reinsurers   participating under the terms of this Contract from several to joint.      D. Each party shall bear the expense of its own Arbiter, and shall jointly and equally bear with   the other the expense of the Umpire and of the arbitration. In the event that the two   Arbiters are chosen by one party, as above provided, the expense of the Arbiters, the   Umpire and the arbitration shall be equally divided between the two parties.      E. Any arbitration proceedings shall take place at a location mutually agreed upon by the   parties to this Contract, but notwithstanding the location of the arbitration, all proceedings   pursuant hereto shall be governed by the law of the state in which the Company has its   principal office.         Article 29 - Service of Suit (BRMA 49C)   (Applicable if the Reinsurer is not domiciled in the United States of America, and/or is not   authorized in any State, Territory or District of the United States where authorization is required   by insurance regulatory authorities)      A. It is agreed that in the event the Reinsurer fails to pay any amount claimed to be due   hereunder, the Reinsurer, at the request of the Company, will submit to the jurisdiction of a   court of competent jurisdiction within the United States. Nothing in this Article constitutes or   should be understood to constitute a waiver of the Reinsurer's rights to commence an   action in any court of competent jurisdiction in the United States, to remove an action to a   United States District Court, or to seek a transfer of a case to another court as permitted by   the laws of the United States or of any state in the United States.      B. Further, pursuant to any statute of any state, territory or district of the United States which   makes provision therefor, the Reinsurer hereby designates the party named in its Interests   and Liabilities Agreement, or if no party is named therein, the Superintendent,   Commissioner or Director of Insurance or other officer specified for that purpose in the   statute, or his successor or successors in office, as its true and lawful attorney upon whom   may be served any lawful process in any action, suit or proceeding instituted by or on   behalf of the Company or any beneficiary hereunder arising out of this Contract.         Article 30 - Severability (BRMA 72E)   If any provision of this Contract shall be rendered illegal or unenforceable by the laws,   regulations or public policy of any state, such provision shall be considered void in such state,   but this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract or the   enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.         Article 31 - Governing Law (BRMA 71B)   This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of   Florida.        
  20\F7V1028   Page 20         Article 32 - Confidentiality   A. The Reinsurer hereby acknowledges that the documents, information and data provided to   it by the Company, whether directly or through an authorized agent, in connection with the   placement and execution of this Contract, including all information obtained through any   audits and any claims information between the Company and the Reinsurer, and any   submission or other materials relating to any renewal (hereinafter referred to as   "Confidential Information") are proprietary and confidential to the Company.      B. Except as provided for in paragraph C below, the Reinsurer shall not disclose any   Confidential Information to any third parties, including but not limited to the Reinsurer's   subsidiaries and affiliates, other insurance companies and their subsidiaries and affiliates,   underwriting agencies, research organizations, any unaffiliated entity engaged in modeling   insurance or reinsurance data, and statistical rating organizations.      C. Confidential Information may be used by the Reinsurer only in connection with the   performance of its obligations or enforcement of its rights under this Contract and will only   be disclosed when required by (1) retrocessionaires subject to the business ceded to this   Contract, (2) regulators performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records and/or financial   condition, (3) external auditors performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records in the normal   course of business, or (4) the Reinsurer's legal counsel; provided that the Reinsurer   advises such parties of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and their   obligation to maintain its confidentiality. The Company may require that any third-party   representatives of the Reinsurer agree, in writing, to be bound by this Confidentiality Article   or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, containing terms no less stringent than   those set forth in this Article. If a third-party representative of the Reinsurer is not bound, in   writing, by this Confidentiality Article or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, the   Reinsurer shall be responsible for any breach of this provision by such third-party   representative of the Reinsurer.      D. Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Reinsurer is required by court order, other   legal process or any regulatory authority to release or disclose any or all of the Confidential   Information, the Reinsurer agrees to provide the Company with written notice of same at   least 10 days prior to such release or disclosure, to the extent legally permissible, and to   use its best efforts to assist the Company in maintaining the confidentiality provided for in   this Article.      E. Any disclosure of Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information shall comply with all state   and federal statutes and regulations governing the disclosure of Non-Public Personally   Identifiable Information. "Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information" shall be defined as   this term or a similar term is defined in any applicable state, provincial, territory, or federal   law. Disclosing or using this information for any purpose not authorized by applicable law is   expressly forbidden without the prior consent of the Company.      F. The parties agree that any information subject to privilege, including the attorney-client   privilege or attorney work product doctrine (collectively "Privilege") shall not be disclosed to   the Reinsurer until, in the Company's opinion, such Privilege is deemed to be waived or   otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant to this Contract. Furthermore,   the Reinsurer shall not assert that any Privilege otherwise applicable to the Confidential     
 
  20\F7V1028   Page 21      Information has been waived or otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant   to this Contract.      G. The provisions of this Article shall extend to the officers, directors and employees of the   Reinsurer and its affiliates, and shall be binding upon their successors and assigns.         Article 33 - Non-Waiver   The failure of the Company or Reinsurer to insist on compliance with this Contract or to exercise   any right, remedy or option hereunder shall not: (1) constitute a waiver of any rights contained   in this Contract, (2) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from thereafter demanding full and   complete compliance, (3) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from exercising such remedy in   the future, nor (4) affect the validity of this Contract or any part thereof.         Article 34 - Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A)   If more than one reinsured company is named as a party to this Contract, the first named   company shall be deemed the agent of the other reinsured companies for purposes of sending   or receiving notices required by the terms and conditions of this Contract, and for purposes of   remitting or receiving any monies due any party.         Article 35 - Notices and Contract Execution   A. Whenever a notice, statement, report or any other written communication is required by this   Contract, unless otherwise specified, such notice, statement, report or other written   communication may be transmitted by certified or registered mail, nationally or   internationally recognized express delivery service, personal delivery, electronic mail, or   facsimile. With the exception of notices of termination, first class mail is also acceptable.      B. The use of any of the following shall constitute a valid execution of this Contract or any   amendments thereto:       1. Paper documents with an original ink signature;       2. Facsimile or electronic copies of paper documents showing an original ink signature;   and/or       3. Electronic records with an electronic signature made via an electronic agent. For the   purposes of this Contract, the terms "electronic record," "electronic signature" and   "electronic agent" shall have the meanings set forth in the Electronic Signatures in   Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 or any amendments thereto.      C. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which, when duly   executed, shall be deemed an original.           
  20\F7V1028   Page 22      Article 36 - Intermediary   Aon Benfield Inc., or one of its affiliated corporations duly licensed as a reinsurance   intermediary, is hereby recognized as the Intermediary negotiating this Contract for all business   hereunder. All communications (including but not limited to notices, statements, premiums,   return premiums, commissions, taxes, losses, loss adjustment expense, salvages and loss   settlements) relating to this Contract will be transmitted to the Company or the Reinsurer   through the Intermediary. Payments by the Company to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Reinsurer. Payments by the Reinsurer to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Company only to the extent that such payments are actually received by the   Company.         In Witness Whereof, the Company by its duly authorized representatives has executed this   Contract as of the dates specified below:      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      FedNat Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun         This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Monarch National Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun         This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Maison Insurance Company      /s/ Doug Raucy           
 
  20\F7V1028   Schedule A         Schedule A   Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana            First   Excess   Second   Excess   Third   Excess   Fourth   Excess   Fifth   Excess   Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $100,000,000   Reinsurer's Term Limit $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $200,000,000   Minimum Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Annual Deposit Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Deposit Premium Installments [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]     The figures listed above for each excess layer shall apply to each Subscribing Reinsurer in the percentage share for that excess   layer as expressed in its Interests and Liabilities Agreement attached hereto.     
  20\F7V1028      War Exclusion Clause            As regards interests which at time of loss or damage are on shore, no liability shall attach hereto   in respect of any loss or damage which is occasioned by war, invasion, hostilities, acts of   foreign enemies, civil war, rebellion, insurrection, military or usurped power, or martial law or   confiscation by order of any government or public authority.        
 
  20\F7V1028      Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)         1. This Reinsurance does not cover any loss or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as   Insurer or Reinsurer, from any Pool of Insurers or Reinsurers formed for the purpose of covering Atomic or Nuclear   Energy risks.      2. Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) of this Clause, this Reinsurance does not cover any loss   or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as Insurer or Reinsurer, from any insurance   against Physical Damage (including business interruption or consequential loss arising out of such Physical Damage)   to:       I. Nuclear reactor power plants including all auxiliary property on the site, or       II. Any other nuclear reactor installation, including laboratories handling radioactive materials in connection with   reactor installations, and "critical facilities" as such, or       III. Installations for fabricating complete fuel elements or for processing substantial quantities of "special nuclear   material," and for reprocessing, salvaging, chemically separating, storing or disposing of "spent" nuclear fuel or   waste materials, or       IV. Installations other than those listed in paragraph (2) III above using substantial quantities of radioactive isotopes   or other products of nuclear fission.      3. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1) and (2) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, from any insurance on property which is on the same site as a nuclear reactor power plant or other nuclear   installation and which normally would be insured therewith except that this paragraph (3) shall not operate       (a) where Reassured does not have knowledge of such nuclear reactor power plant or nuclear installation, or       (b) where said insurance contains a provision excluding coverage for damage to property caused by or resulting   from radioactive contamination, however caused. However on and after 1st January 1960 this sub-paragraph (b)   shall only apply provided the said radioactive contamination exclusion provision has been approved by the   Governmental Authority having jurisdiction thereof.      4. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, when such radioactive contamination is a named hazard specifically insured against.      5. It is understood and agreed that this Clause shall not extend to risks using radioactive isotopes in any form where the   nuclear exposure is not considered by the Reassured to be the primary hazard.      6. The term "special nuclear material" shall have the meaning given it in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 or by any law   amendatory thereof.      7. Reassured to be sole judge of what constitutes:       (a) substantial quantities, and       (b) the extent of installation, plant or site.      Note.-Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) hereof, it is understood and agreed that       (a) all policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1957 shall be free from the application of the   other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960 whichever first occurs whereupon all the   provisions of this Clause shall apply.       (b) with respect to any risk located in Canada policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1958   shall be free from the application of the other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960   whichever first occurs whereupon all the provisions of this Clause shall apply.      12/12/57   N.M.A. 1119   BRMA 35B     
  20\F7V1028   Page 1 of 2      Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe)         It is hereby understood and agreed that:      A. This Contract excludes loss or liability arising from:       1. Business derived directly or indirectly from any pool, association, or syndicate which   maintains its own reinsurance facilities. This subparagraph 1 shall not apply with   respect to:       a. Residual market mechanisms created by statute. This Contract shall not extend,   however, to afford coverage for liability arising from the inability of any other   participant or member in the residual market mechanism to meet its obligations,   nor shall this Contract extend to afford coverage for liability arising from any   claim against the residual market mechanism brought by or on behalf of any   insolvency fund (as defined in the Insolvency Fund Exclusion Clause   incorporated in this Contract). For the purposes of this Clause, the California   Earthquake Authority shall be deemed to be a "residual market mechanism."       b. Inter-agency or inter-government joint underwriting or risk purchasing   associations (however styled) created by or permitted by statute or regulation.       2. Those perils insured by the Company that the Company knows, at the time the risk is   bound, to be insured by or in excess of amounts insured or reinsured by any pool,   association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil, gas, or petro-chemical   plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks. This subparagraph 2 shall not   apply:       a. If the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.       b. To interests traditionally underwritten as Inland Marine or Stock or Contents   written on a blanket basis.       c. To Contingent Business Interruption liability, except when it is known to the   Company, at the time the risk is bound, that the key location is insured by or   through any pool, association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil,   gas, or petro-chemical plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks; unless   the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.      B. With respect to loss or liability arising from the Company's participation or membership in   any residual market mechanism created by statute, the Company may include in its ultimate   net loss only amounts for which the Company is assessed as a direct consequence of a   covered loss occurrence, subject to the following provisions:       1. Recovery is limited to perils otherwise protected hereunder.       2. In the event the terms of the Company's participation or membership in any such   residual market mechanism permit the Company to recoup any such direct     
 
  20\F7V1028   Page 2 of 2      assessment attributed to a loss occurrence by way of a specific policy premium   surcharge or similar levy on policyholders, the amount received by the Company as a   result of such premium surcharge or levy shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss   for such loss occurrence.       3. The result of any rate increase filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall have no effect on the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered   loss occurrence.       4. The result of any premium tax credit filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered loss   occurrence.       5. The Company may not include in its ultimate net loss any amount resulting from an   assessment that, pursuant to the terms of the Company's participation or membership   in the residual market mechanism, the Company is required to pay only after such   assessment is collected from the policyholder.       6. The ultimate net loss hereunder shall not include any monies expended to purchase or   retire bonds as a consequence of being a member of a residual market mechanism   nor any fines or penalties imposed on the Company for late payment.       7. If, however, a residual market mechanism only provides for assessment based on an   aggregate of losses in any one contract or plan year of said mechanism, then the   amount of that assessment to be included in the ultimate net loss for any one loss   occurrence shall be determined by multiplying the Company's share of the aggregate   assessment by a factor derived by dividing the Company's ultimate net loss (net of the   assessment) with respect to the loss occurrence by the total of all of its ultimate net   losses (net of assessments) from all loss occurrences included by the mechanism in   determining the assessment.      8/1/2012              
  20\F7V1028      Terrorism Exclusion   (Property Treaty Reinsurance)            Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary within this Contract or any amendment thereto, it   is agreed that this Contract excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused   by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any act of terrorism,   as defined herein, regardless of any other cause or event contributing concurrently or in any   other sequence to the loss.      An act of terrorism includes any act, or preparation in respect of action, or threat of action   designed to influence the government de jure or de facto of any nation or any political division   thereof, or in pursuit of political, religious, ideological or similar purposes to intimidate the public   or a section of the public of any nation by any person or group(s) of persons whether acting   alone or on behalf of or in connection with any organization(s) or government(s) de jure or   de facto, and which:       1. Involves violence against one or more persons, or       2. Involves damage to property; or       3. Endangers life other than the person committing the action; or       4. Creates a risk to health or safety of the public or a section of the public; or       5. Is designed to interfere with or disrupt an electronic system.      This Contract also excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused by,   contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any action in controlling,   preventing, suppressing, retaliating against or responding to any act of terrorism.      Notwithstanding the above and subject otherwise to the terms, conditions, and limitations of this   Contract, in respect only of personal lines, this Contract will pay actual loss or damage (but not   related cost and expense) caused by any act of terrorism provided such act is not directly or   indirectly caused by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with   radiological, biological, chemical, or nuclear pollution or contamination.        
 
  20\F7V1028      The Interests and Liabilities Agreements, constituting 8 pages in total, have been omitted from   this exhibit because such agreements are not material and would be competitively harmful if   publicly disclosed.           
 
  20\F7V1030         Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana                                                                                                      _______________________      Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit because it is not material and   would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. Redactions are indicated by [***].     
  20\F7V1030         Table of Contents         Article Page    1 Classes of Business Reinsured 1    2 Commencement and Termination 1    3 Territory 3    4 Exclusions 3    5 Retention and Limit 4    6 Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund 5    7 Other Reinsurance 5    8 Reinstatement 6    9 Definitions 6    10 Loss Occurrence 8    11 Loss Notices and Settlements 10    12 Cash Call 10    13 Salvage and Subrogation 10    14 Reinsurance Premium 11    15 Sanctions 12    16 Late Payments 12    17 Offset 13    18 Severability of Interests and Obligations 13    19 Access to Records 14    20 Liability of the Reinsurer 14    21 Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E) 14    22 Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F) 15    23 Currency (BRMA 12A) 15    24 Taxes (BRMA 50B) 15    25 Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D) 15    26 Reserves 16    27 Insolvency 17    28 Arbitration 18    29 Service of Suit (BRMA 49C) 18    30 Severability (BRMA 72E) 19    31 Governing Law (BRMA 71B) 19    32 Confidentiality 19    33 Non-Waiver 20    34 Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A) 20    35 Notices and Contract Execution 21    36 Intermediary 21    Schedule A     
 
  20\F7V1030   Page 1      Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      entered into by and between      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana    (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Company" except   to the extent individually referred to)      and      The Subscribing Reinsurer(s) Executing the   Interests and Liabilities Agreement(s)   Attached Hereto   (hereinafter referred to as the "Reinsurer")            Article 1 - Classes of Business Reinsured   By this Contract the Reinsurer agrees to reinsure the excess liability which may accrue to the   Company under its policies in force at the effective time and date hereof or issued or renewed at   or after that time and date, and classified by the Company as Property business, including but   not limited to, Dwelling Fire, Inland Marine, Mobile Home, Commercial and Homeowners   business (including any business assumed from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation),   subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth herein and in Schedule A attached   hereto.         Article 2 - Commencement and Termination   A. This Contract shall become effective at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020,   with respect to losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing at or after that time and   date, and shall remain in force until 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021.      B. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A above, the Company may terminate a   Subscribing Reinsurer's percentage share in this Contract at any time by giving written   notice to the Subscribing Reinsurer in the event any of the following circumstances occur:       1. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at the inception of this Contract has been   reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the applicable equivalent)   12 months prior to that date; or     
  20\F7V1030   Page 2          2. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at any time during the term of this   Contract has been reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the   applicable equivalent) at the date of the Subscribing Reinsurer's most recent financial   statement filed with regulatory authorities and available to the public as of the   inception of this Contract; or       3. The Subscribing Reinsurer's A.M. Best's rating has been assigned or downgraded   below A- and/or Standard & Poor's rating has been assigned or downgraded below   BBB+; or       4. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become, or has announced its intention to become,   merged with, acquired by or controlled by any other entity or individual(s) not   controlling the Subscribing Reinsurer's operations previously; or       5. A State Insurance Department or other legal authority has ordered the Subscribing   Reinsurer to cease writing business; or       6. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become insolvent or has been placed into liquidation,   receivership, supervision, administration, winding-up or under a scheme of   arrangement, or similar proceedings (whether voluntary or involuntary) or proceedings   have been instituted against the Subscribing Reinsurer for the appointment of a   receiver, liquidator, rehabilitator, supervisor, administrator, conservator or trustee in   bankruptcy, or other agent known by whatever name, to take possession of its assets   or control of its operations; or       7. The Subscribing Reinsurer has reinsured its entire liability under this Contract without   the Company's prior written consent; or       8. The Subscribing Reinsurer has ceased assuming new or renewal property or casualty   treaty reinsurance business; or       9. The Subscribing Reinsurer has hired an unaffiliated runoff claims manager that is   compensated on a contingent basis or is otherwise provided with financial incentives   based on the quantum of claims paid; or       10. The Subscribing Reinsurer has failed to comply with the funding requirements set forth   in the Reserves Article.      C. The "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern   Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021. However,   if this Contract is terminated, the "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the   period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to the effective time and date   of termination.      D. If this Contract is terminated or expires while a loss occurrence covered hereunder is in   progress, the Reinsurer's liability hereunder shall, subject to the other terms and conditions   of this Contract, be determined as if the entire loss occurrence had occurred prior to the     
 
  20\F7V1030   Page 3      termination or expiration of this Contract, provided that no part of such loss occurrence is   claimed against any renewal or replacement of this Contract.         Article 3 - Territory   The territorial limits of this Contract shall be identical with those of the Company's policies.         Article 4 - Exclusions   A. This Contract does not apply to and specifically excludes the following:       1. Reinsurance assumed by the Company under obligatory reinsurance agreements,   except business assumed by the Company from Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.       2. Hail damage to growing or standing crops.       3. Business rated, coded or classified as Flood insurance or which should have been   rated, coded or classified as such.       4. Business rated, coded or classified as Mortgage Impairment and Difference in   Conditions insurance or which should have been rated, coded or classified as such.       5. Title insurance and all forms of Financial Guarantee, Credit and Insolvency.       6. Aviation, Ocean Marine, Boiler and Machinery, Fidelity and Surety, Accident and   Health, Animal Mortality and Workers Compensation and Employers Liability.       7. Errors and Omissions, Malpractice and any other type of Professional Liability   insurance.       8. Loss and/or damage and/or costs and/or expenses arising from seepage and/or   pollution and/or contamination, other than contamination from smoke. Nevertheless,   this exclusion does not preclude payment of the cost of removing debris of property   damaged by a loss otherwise covered hereunder, subject always to a limit of 25.0% of   the Company's property loss under the applicable original policy.       9. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "War Exclusion Clause"   attached to and forming part of this Contract.       10. Nuclear risks as defined in the "Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical   Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)" attached to and forming part of this Contract.       11. Loss or liability excluded by the Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe) attached to and forming part of this Contract and any assessment or   similar demand for payment related to the FHCF or Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.        
  20\F7V1030   Page 4       12. Loss or liability of the Company arising by contract, operation of law, or otherwise,   from its participation or membership, whether voluntary or involuntary, in any   insolvency fund. "Insolvency fund" includes any guaranty fund, insolvency fund, plan,   pool, association, fund or other arrangement, however denominated, established or   governed, which provides for any assessment of or payment or assumption by the   Company of part or all of any claim, debt, charge, fee or other obligation of an insurer,   or its successors or assigns, which has been declared by any competent authority to   be insolvent, or which is otherwise deemed unable to meet any claim, debt, charge,   fee or other obligation in whole or in part.       13. Losses in the respect of overhead transmission and distribution lines other than those   on or within 150 meters (or 500 feet) of the insured premises.       14. Mold, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       15. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "Terrorism Exclusion" attached   to and forming part of this Contract.       16. All property loss, damage, destruction, erasure, corruption or alteration of Electronic   Data from any cause whatsoever (including, but not limited to, Computer Virus) or loss   of use, reduction in functionality, cost, expense or whatsoever nature resulting   therefrom, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       "Electronic Data" as used herein means facts, concepts and information converted to   a form usable for communications, interpretation or processing by electronic and   electromechanical data processing or electronically-controlled equipment and includes   programs, software and other coded instructions for the processing and manipulation   of data or the direction and manipulation of such equipment.       "Computer Virus" as used herein means a set of corrupting, harmful or otherwise   unauthorized instructions or code, including a set of maliciously-introduced,   unauthorized instructions or code, that propagate themselves through a computer   system network of whatsoever nature.       However, in the event that a peril otherwise covered under the policy results from any   of the matters described above, this Contract, subject to all other terms and   conditions, will cover physical damage directly caused by such listed peril.         Article 5 - Retention and Limit   A. First Excess layer: As respects FedNat Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and   be liable for the first $18,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence.   As respects Monarch National Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable   for the first $2,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. As respects   Maison Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first $5,000,000   of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. Any combination of the respective   retentions as respects each loss occurrence shall be considered the "First Layer   Retention."        
 
  20\F7V1030   Page 5       As respects the Second through Fifth excess layers, the Company shall retain and be liable   for an amount equal to the First Layer Retention, plus the sum of the "Reinsurer's Per   Occurrence Limit" of all underlying layers.      B. The Reinsurer shall then be liable, as respects each excess layer, for the amount by which   such ultimate net loss exceeds the Company's respective retention (as calculated in   paragraph A above), but the liability of the Reinsurer under each excess layer shall not   exceed the amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto, as respects any one loss occurrence.      C. Notwithstanding the provisions above, no claim shall be made hereunder as respects   losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing during the term of this Contract unless   at least two risks insured or reinsured by the Company are involved in such loss   occurrence. For purposes hereof, the Company shall be the sole judge of what constitutes   "one risk."         Article 6 - Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund   The Company has purchased 90.0% of the FHCF mandatory layer of coverage and shall be   deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract. Loss adjustment expense recoveries paid by the   FHCF in excess of the actual loss adjustment expense paid by the Company shall inure to the   benefit of the Company and shall not reduce the amount of ultimate net loss hereunder.   Further, any FHCF loss reimbursement shall be deemed to be paid to the Company in   accordance with the FHCF reimbursement contract at the full payout level set forth therein and   will be deemed not to be reduced by any reduction or exhaustion of the FHCF's claims-paying   capacity as respects the mandatory FHCF coverage.         Article 7 - Other Reinsurance   A. The Company shall be permitted to carry other reinsurance, recoveries under which shall   inure solely to the benefit of the Company and be entirely disregarded in applying all of the   provisions of this Contract.      B. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's Non-Florida Excess   Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1001), shall inure to the benefit of this Contract.      C. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's FHCF Supplement   Layer Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1085), which shall be deemed to be placed at 2.35%,   shall be deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract.           
  20\F7V1030   Page 6      Article 8 - Reinstatement   A. In the event all or any portion of the reinsurance under any excess layer of reinsurance   coverage provided by this Contract is exhausted by ultimate net loss, the amount so   exhausted shall be reinstated immediately from the time the loss occurrence commences   hereon. For each amount so reinstated the Company agrees to pay additional premium   equal to the product of the following:       1. The percentage of the occurrence limit for the excess layer reinstated (based on the   ultimate net loss paid by the Reinsurer under that excess layer); times       2. The earned reinsurance premium for the excess layer reinstated for the term of this   Contract (exclusive of reinstatement premium).      B. Whenever the Company requests payment by the Reinsurer of any ultimate net loss under   any excess layer hereunder, the Company shall submit a statement to the Reinsurer of   reinstatement premium due the Reinsurer for that excess layer. If the earned reinsurance   premium for any excess layer for the term of this Contract has not been finally determined   as of the date of any such statement, the calculation of reinstatement premium due for that   excess layer shall be based on the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that   excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, and shall be readjusted when the earned   reinsurance premium for that excess layer for the term of this Contract has been finally   determined. Any reinstatement premium shown to be due the Reinsurer for any excess   layer as reflected by any such statement (less prior payments, if any, for that excess layer)   shall be payable by the Company concurrently with payment by the Reinsurer of the   requested ultimate net loss for that excess layer. Any return reinstatement premium shown   to be due the Company shall be remitted by the Reinsurer as promptly as possible after   receipt and verification of the Company's statement.      C. Notwithstanding anything stated herein, the liability of the Reinsurer for ultimate net loss   under any excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract shall not exceed   either of the following:       1. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto, as respects loss or losses arising out of any one loss   occurrence; or       2. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Term Limit" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, in all during the term of this Contract.         Article 9 - Definitions   A. "Loss adjustment expense," regardless of how such expenses are classified for statutory   reporting purposes, as used in this Contract shall mean all costs and expenses allocable to   a specific claim that are incurred by the Company in the investigation, appraisal,   adjustment, settlement, litigation, defense or appeal of a specific claim, including court   costs and costs of supersedeas and appeal bonds, and including a) pre-judgment interest,   unless included as part of the award or judgment; b) post-judgment interest; c) legal   expenses and costs incurred in connection with coverage questions and legal actions     
 
  20\F7V1030   Page 7      connected thereto, including Declaratory Judgment Expense; and d) expenses and a pro   rata share of salaries of the Company field employees, and expenses of other Company   employees who have been temporarily diverted from their normal and customary duties and   assigned to the field adjustment of losses covered by this Contract.       Loss adjustment expense as defined above does not include unallocated loss adjustment   expense. Unallocated loss adjustment expense includes, but is not limited to, salaries and   expenses of employees, other than in (d) above, and office and other overhead expenses.      B. "Loss in excess of policy limits" and "extra contractual obligations" as used in this Contract   shall mean:       1. "Loss in excess of policy limits" shall mean 90.0% of any amount paid or payable by   the Company in excess of its policy limits, but otherwise within the terms of its policy,   such loss in excess of the Company's policy limits having been incurred because of,   but not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason   of the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer   of settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. Any loss in excess of policy limits that is made in connection   with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       2. "Extra contractual obligations" shall mean 90.0% of any punitive, exemplary,   compensatory or consequential damages paid or payable by the Company, not   covered by any other provision of this Contract and which arise from the handling of   any claim on business subject to this Contract, such liabilities arising because of, but   not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason of   the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer of   settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. An extra contractual obligation shall be deemed, in all   circumstances, to have occurred on the same date as the loss covered or alleged to   be covered under the policy. Any extra contractual obligations that are made in   connection with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       Notwithstanding anything stated herein, this Contract shall not apply to any loss in excess   of policy limits or any extra contractual obligation incurred by the Company as a result of   any fraudulent and/or criminal act by any officer or director of the Company acting   individually or collectively or in collusion with any individual or corporation or any other   organization or party involved in the presentation, defense or settlement of any claim   covered hereunder.      C. "Policies" as used in this Contract shall mean all policies, contracts and binders of   insurance or reinsurance.      D. "Ultimate net loss" as used in this Contract shall mean the sum or sums (including loss in   excess of policy limits, extra contractual obligations and loss adjustment expense, as   defined herein) paid or payable by the Company in settlement of claims and in satisfaction   of judgments rendered on account of such claims, after deduction of all salvage, all   recoveries and all claims on inuring insurance or reinsurance, whether collectible or not.     
  20\F7V1030   Page 8      Nothing herein shall be construed to mean that losses under this Contract are not   recoverable until the Company's ultimate net loss has been ascertained.         Article 10 - Loss Occurrence   A. The term "loss occurrence" shall mean the sum of all individual losses directly occasioned   by any one disaster, accident or loss or series of disasters, accidents or losses arising out   of one event which occurs within the area of one state of the United States or province of   Canada and states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another. However, the   duration and extent of any one "loss occurrence" shall be limited to all individual losses   sustained by the Company occurring during any period of 168 consecutive hours arising out   of and directly occasioned by the same event, except that the term "loss occurrence" shall   be further defined as follows:       1. As regards a named storm, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring   during any period (a) from and after 12:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date a   watch, warning, advisory, or other bulletin (whether for wind, flood or otherwise) for   such named storm is first issued by the National Hurricane Center ("NHC") or its   successor or any other division of the National Weather Service ("NWS"),   (b) continuing for a time period thereafter during which such named storm continues,   regardless of its category rating or lack thereof and regardless of whether the watch,   warning, or advisory or other bulletin remains in effect for such named storm and   (c) ending 96 hours following the issuance of the last watch, warning or advisory or   other bulletin for such named storm or related to such named storm by the NHC or its   successor or any other division of the NWS. "Named storm" shall mean any storm or   storm system that has been declared by the NHC or its successor or any other   division of the NWS to be a named storm at any time, which may include, by way of   example and not limitation, hurricane, wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, water damage, fire following, sprinkler   leakage, riots, vandalism, and collapse, and all losses and perils (including, by way of   example and not limitation, those mentioned previously in this sentence) in each case   arising out of, caused by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from such storm   or storm system, including by way of example and not limitation the merging of one or   more separate storm(s) or storm system(s) into a combined storm surge event.   However, the named storm need not be limited to one state or province or states or   provinces contiguous thereto.       2. As regards storm or storm systems that are not a named storm, including, by way of   example and not limitation, ensuing wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, fire following, sprinkler leakage, riots,   vandalism, collapse and water damage, all individual losses sustained by the   Company occurring during any period of 144 consecutive hours arising out of, caused   by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from the same event. However, the   event need not be limited to one state or province or states or provinces contiguous   thereto.       3. As regards riot, riot attending a strike, civil commotion, vandalism and malicious   mischief, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring during any period   of 96 consecutive hours within the area of one municipality or county and the     
 
  20\F7V1030   Page 9      municipalities or counties contiguous thereto arising out of and directly occasioned by   the same event. The maximum duration of 96 consecutive hours may be extended in   respect of individual losses which occur beyond such 96 consecutive hours during the   continued occupation of an assured's premises by strikers, provided such occupation   commenced during the aforesaid period.       4. As regards earthquake (the epicenter of which need not necessarily be within the   territorial confines referred to in the introductory portion of this paragraph) and fire   following directly occasioned by the earthquake, only those individual fire losses which   commence during the period of 168 consecutive hours may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.       5. As regards freeze, only individual losses directly occasioned by collapse, breakage of   glass and water damage (caused by bursting frozen pipes and tanks) may be included   in the Company's loss occurrence.       6. As regards firestorms, brush fires and any other fires or series of fires, irrespective of   origin (except as provided in subparagraphs 3 and 4 above), all individual losses   sustained by the Company which commence during any period of 168 consecutive   hours within the area of one state of the United States or province of Canada and   states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.      B. For all loss occurrences hereunder, the Company may choose the date and time when any   such period of consecutive hours commences, provided that no period commences earlier   than the date and time of the occurrence of the first recorded individual loss sustained by   the Company arising out of that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents,   or losses. Furthermore:       1. For all loss occurrences other than those referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.2., and   A.3. above, only one such period of 168 consecutive hours shall apply with respect to   one event.       2. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraphs A.1. and A.2., only   one such period of consecutive hours (as set forth therein) shall apply with respect to   one event, regardless of the duration of the event.       3. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraph A.3. above, if the   disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses occasioned by   the event is of greater duration than 96 consecutive hours, then the Company may   divide that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses into   two or more loss occurrences, provided that no two periods overlap and no individual   loss is included in more than one such period.      C. It is understood that losses arising from a combination of two or more perils as a result of   the same event may be considered as having arisen from one loss occurrence.   Notwithstanding the foregoing, the hourly limitations as stated above shall not be exceeded   as respects the applicable perils, and no single loss occurrence shall encompass a time   period greater than 168 consecutive hours, except as regards those loss occurrences   referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.4. and A.6. above.     
  20\F7V1030   Page 10            Article 11 - Loss Notices and Settlements   A. Whenever losses sustained by the Company are reserved by the Company for an amount   greater than 50.0% of the Company's respective retention under any excess layer   hereunder and/or appear likely to result in a claim under such excess layer, the Company   shall notify the Subscribing Reinsurers under that excess layer and shall provide updates   related to development of such losses. The Reinsurer shall have the right to participate in   the adjustment of such losses at its own expense.      B. All loss settlements made by the Company, provided they are within the terms of this   Contract and the terms of the original policy (with the exception of loss in excess of policy   limits or extra contractual obligations coverage, if any, under this Contract), shall be binding   upon the Reinsurer, and the Reinsurer agrees to pay all amounts for which it may be liable   upon receipt of reasonable evidence of the amount paid by the Company.         Article 12 - Cash Call   Notwithstanding the provisions of the Loss Notices and Settlements Article, upon the request of   the Company, the Reinsurer shall pay any amount with regard to a loss settlement or   settlements that are scheduled to be made (including any payments projected to be made)   within the next 20 days by the Company, subject to receipt by the Reinsurer of a satisfactory   proof of loss. Such agreed payment shall be made within 10 days from the date the demand for   payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.         Article 13 - Salvage and Subrogation   The Reinsurer shall be credited with salvage (i.e., reimbursement obtained or recovery made by   the Company, less the actual cost, excluding salaries of officials and employees of the   Company and sums paid to attorneys as retainer, of obtaining such reimbursement or making   such recovery) on account of claims and settlements involving reinsurance hereunder. Salvage   thereon shall always be used to reimburse the excess carriers in the reverse order of their   priority according to their participation before being used in any way to reimburse the Company   for its primary loss. The Company hereby agrees to enforce its rights to salvage or subrogation   relating to any loss, a part of which loss was sustained by the Reinsurer, and to prosecute all   claims arising out of such rights, if, in the Company's opinion, it is economically reasonable to   do so.           
 
  20\F7V1030   Page 11      Article 14 - Reinsurance Premium   A. As premium for each excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract, the   Company shall pay the Reinsurer a premium equal to the product of the following (or a pro   rata portion thereof in the event the term of this Contract is less than 12 months), subject to   a minimum premium of the amount, shown as "Minimum Premium" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto (or a pro rata portion thereof in the event the term of this   Contract is less than 12 months):       1. The amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto; times       2. The percentage calculated by dividing (a) the actual Probable Maximum Loss ("PML")   determined by the Company's wind insurance in force on September 30, 2020, by   (b) the original PML of $891,356,560.       However, if the difference between the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for   that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, and the premium calculated in   accordance with this paragraph A for the excess layer is less than a 5.0% increase or   decrease, the premium due the Reinsurer shall equal the amount, shown as "Annual   Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto.      B. The Company's PML shall be derived by averaging the applicable data for the 20-year and   100-year return period produced by Applied Insurance Research (AIR) Touchstone v7.3   and Risk Management Solutions (RMS) RiskLink v18.1 catastrophe modeling software, in   the long-term perspective, including secondary uncertainty and loss amplification, but   excluding storm surge. It is understood that the calculation of the actual PML shall be   based on the amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto.       For informational purposes, to follow is the estimated PML based on the estimated 9-30-   2020 PML:      Software 20-Year PML 100-Year PML Average 20 & 100   AIR v7.3 $508,283,950 $1,480,082,582 $994,183,266   RMS v18.1 $440,573,521 $1,136,486,187 $788,529,854      Estimated PML at 9-30-2020 (average AIR & RMS): $891,356,560      C. The Company shall pay the Reinsurer an annual deposit premium for each excess layer of   the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, in four equal installments of the amount, shown as "Deposit Premium   Installment" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, on July 1 and October 1 of   2020, and on January 1 and April 1 of 2021. However, in the event this Contract is   terminated, there shall be no deposit premium installments due after the effective date of   termination.      D. On or before June 30, 2021, the Company shall provide a report to the Reinsurer setting   forth the premium due hereunder for each excess layer for the term of this Contract,     
  20\F7V1030   Page 12      computed in accordance with paragraph A above, and any additional premium due the   Reinsurer or return premium due the Company for each such excess layer shall be remitted   promptly.         Article 15 - Sanctions   Neither the Company nor any Subscribing Reinsurer shall be liable for premium or loss under   this Contract if it would result in a violation of any mandatory sanction, prohibition or restriction   under United Nations resolutions or the trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of the   European Union, United Kingdom or United States of America that are applicable to either party.         Article 16 - Late Payments   A. The provisions of this Article shall not be implemented unless specifically invoked, in   writing, by one of the parties to this Contract.      B. In the event any premium, loss or other payment due either party is not received by the   intermediary named in the Intermediary Article (hereinafter referred to as the   "Intermediary") by the payment due date, the party to whom payment is due may, by   notifying the Intermediary in writing, require the debtor party to pay, and the debtor party   agrees to pay, an interest charge on the amount past due calculated for each such payment   on the last business day of each month as follows:       1. The number of full days which have expired since the due date or the last monthly   calculation, whichever the lesser; times       2. 1/365ths of the six-month United States Treasury Bill rate as quoted in The Wall Street   Journal on the first business day of the month for which the calculation is made; times       3. The amount past due, including accrued interest.       It is agreed that interest shall accumulate until payment of the original amount due plus   interest charges have been received by the Intermediary.      C. The establishment of the due date shall, for purposes of this Article, be determined as   follows:       1. As respects the payment of routine deposits and premiums due the Reinsurer, the due   date shall be as provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a   due date is not specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 30 days   after the date of transmittal by the Intermediary of the initial billing for each such   payment.       2. Any claim or loss payment due the Company hereunder shall be deemed due 10 days   after the proof of loss or demand for payment is transmitted to the Reinsurer. If such   loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest will accrue on the   payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B above, from the date the   proof of loss or demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.     
 
  20\F7V1030   Page 13          3. As respects a "cash call" made in accordance with the Cash Call Article, payment   shall be deemed due 10 days after the demand for payment is transmitted to the   Reinsurer. If such loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest   shall accrue on the payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B   above, from the date the demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       4. As respects any payment, adjustment or return due either party not otherwise   provided for in subparagraphs 1, 2, and 3 of this paragraph C, the due date shall be as   provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a due date is not   specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 10 days following   transmittal of written notification that the provisions of this Article have been invoked.       For purposes of interest calculations only, amounts due hereunder shall be deemed paid   upon receipt by the Intermediary.      D. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting or prohibiting a Subscribing Reinsurer from   contesting the validity of any claim, or from participating in the defense of any claim or suit,   or prohibiting either party from contesting the validity of any payment or from initiating any   arbitration or other proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. If the   debtor party prevails in an arbitration or other proceeding, then any interest charges due   hereunder on the amount in dispute shall be null and void. If the debtor party loses in such   proceeding, then the interest charge on the amount determined to be due hereunder shall   be calculated in accordance with the provisions set forth above unless otherwise   determined by such proceedings. If a debtor party advances payment of any amount it is   contesting, and proves to be correct in its contestation, either in whole or in part, the other   party shall reimburse the debtor party for any such excess payment made plus interest on   the excess amount calculated in accordance with this Article.      E. Interest charges arising out of the application of this Article that are $1,000 or less from any   party shall be waived unless there is a pattern of late payments consisting of three or more   items over the course of any 12-month period.         Article 17 - Offset   The Company and the Reinsurer may offset any balance or amount due from one party to the   other under this Contract or any other contract heretofore or hereafter entered into between the   Company and the Reinsurer, whether acting as assuming reinsurer or ceding company. The   provisions of this Article shall not be affected by the insolvency of either party.         Article 18 - Severability of Interests and Obligations   The rights, duties and obligations set forth below shall apply as if this Contract were a separate   contract between the Subscribing Reinsurers and each named reinsured company:      A. Balances payable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under the   Contract shall not serve to offset any balances recoverable to, or from, any other reinsured     
  20\F7V1030   Page 14      party to the Contract and balances payable shall be separated by named reinsured   company and paid directly to the appropriate named reinsured company's bank account.      B. Balances recoverable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under   the Contract shall not serve to offset any balances payable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract.      C. Reports and remittances made to the Reinsurer in accordance with the applicable articles   of the Contract are to be in sufficient detail to identify both the Reinsurer's loss obligations   due to each named reinsured company and each named reinsured company's premium   remittance under the report.      D. In the event of the insolvency of any of the parties to the Contract, offset shall be only   allowed in accordance with the laws of the insolvent party's state of domicile.      E. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to provide a separate retention, Reinsurer's limit of   liability any one loss occurrence or Reinsurer's annual limit of liability for each named   reinsured company.         Article 19 - Access to Records   The Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall have access at any reasonable time to all   records of the Company which pertain in any way to this reinsurance, provided the Reinsurer   gives the Company at least 15 days prior notice of request for such access. However, a   Subscribing Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall not have any right of access to the   records of the Company if it is not current in all undisputed payments due the Company.   "Undisputed" as used herein shall mean any amount that the Subscribing Reinsurer has not   contested in writing to the Company specifying the reason(s) why the payments are disputed.         Article 20 - Liability of the Reinsurer   A. The liability of the Reinsurer shall follow that of the Company in every case and be subject   in all respects to all the general and specific stipulations, clauses, waivers and modifications   of the Company's policies and any endorsements thereon. However, in no event shall this   be construed in any way to provide coverage outside the terms and conditions set forth in   this Contract.      B. Nothing herein shall in any manner create any obligations or establish any rights against   the Reinsurer in favor of any third party or any persons not parties to this Contract.         Article 21 - Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E)   A. This Contract applies only to that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its   own account (prior to deduction of any underlying reinsurance specifically permitted in this   Contract), and in calculating the amount of any loss hereunder and also in computing the   amount or amounts in excess of which this Contract attaches, only loss or losses in respect     
 
  20\F7V1030   Page 15      of that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its own account shall be   included.      B. The amount of the Reinsurer's liability hereunder in respect of any loss or losses shall not   be increased by reason of the inability of the Company to collect from any other   reinsurer(s), whether specific or general, any amounts which may have become due from   such reinsurer(s), whether such inability arises from the insolvency of such other   reinsurer(s) or otherwise.         Article 22 - Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F)   Inadvertent delays, errors or omissions made in connection with this Contract or any transaction   hereunder shall not relieve either party from any liability which would have attached had such   delay, error or omission not occurred, provided always that such error or omission is rectified as   soon as possible after discovery.         Article 23 - Currency (BRMA 12A)   A. Whenever the word "Dollars" or the "$" sign appears in this Contract, they shall be   construed to mean United States Dollars and all transactions under this Contract shall be in   United States Dollars.      B. Amounts paid or received by the Company in any other currency shall be converted to   United States Dollars at the rate of exchange at the date such transaction is entered on the   books of the Company.         Article 24 - Taxes (BRMA 50B)   In consideration of the terms under which this Contract is issued, the Company will not claim a   deduction in respect of the premium hereon when making tax returns, other than income or   profits tax returns, to any state or territory of the United States of America or the District of   Columbia.         Article 25 - Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D)   A. The Reinsurer has agreed to allow for the purpose of paying the Federal Excise Tax the   applicable percentage of the premium payable hereon (as imposed under Section 4371 of   the Internal Revenue Code) to the extent such premium is subject to the Federal Excise   Tax.      B. In the event of any return of premium becoming due hereunder the Reinsurer will deduct   the applicable percentage from the return premium payable hereon and the Company or its   agent should take steps to recover the tax from the United States Government.           
  20\F7V1030   Page 16      Article 26 - Reserves   A. The Reinsurer agrees to fund its share of amounts, including but not limited to, the   Company's ceded unearned premium and outstanding loss and loss adjustment expense   reserves (including all case reserves plus any reasonable amount estimated to be   unreported from known loss occurrences) (hereinafter referred to as "Reinsurer's   Obligations") by:       1. Clean, irrevocable and unconditional letters of credit issued and confirmed, if   confirmation is required by the insurance regulatory authorities involved, by a bank or   banks meeting the NAIC Securities Valuation Office credit standards for issuers of   letters of credit and acceptable to said insurance regulatory authorities; and/or       2. Escrow accounts for the benefit of the Company; and/or       3. Cash advances;       if the Reinsurer:       1. Is unauthorized in any state of the United States of America or the District of Columbia   having jurisdiction over the Company and if, without such funding, a penalty would   accrue to the Company on any financial statement it is required to file with the   insurance regulatory authorities involved; or       2. Has an A.M. Best Company's rating equal to or below B++ at the inception of this   Contract.       The Reinsurer, at its sole option, may fund in other than cash if its method and form of   funding are acceptable to the insurance regulatory authorities involved.      B. With regard to funding in whole or in part by letters of credit, it is agreed that each letter of   credit will be in a form acceptable to insurance regulatory authorities involved, will be issued   for a term of at least one year and will include an "evergreen clause," which automatically   extends the term for at least one additional year at each expiration date unless written   notice of non-renewal is given to the Company not less than 30 days prior to said expiration   date. The Company and the Reinsurer further agree, notwithstanding anything to the   contrary in this Contract, that said letters of credit may be drawn upon by the Company or   its successors in interest at any time, without diminution because of the insolvency of the   Company or the Reinsurer, but only for one or more of the following purposes:       1. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of unearned premiums returned to   insureds on account of policy cancellations, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       2. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of losses and/or loss adjustment expense   paid under the terms of policies reinsured hereunder, unless paid in cash by the   Reinsurer;       3. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of any other amounts claimed to be due   hereunder, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;        
 
  20\F7V1030   Page 17       4. To fund a cash account in an amount equal to the Reinsurer's share of amounts,   including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's Obligations as set forth above, funded by   means of a letter of credit which is under non-renewal notice, if said letter of credit has   not been renewed or replaced by the Reinsurer 10 days prior to its expiration date;       5. To refund to the Reinsurer any sum in excess of the actual amount required to fund   the Reinsurer's share of amounts, including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's   Obligations as set forth above, if so requested by the Reinsurer.       In the event the amount drawn by the Company on any letter of credit is in excess of the   actual amount required for B(1), B(2) or B(4), or in the case of B(3), the actual amount   determined to be due, the Company shall promptly return to the Reinsurer the excess   amount so drawn.         Article 27 - Insolvency   A. In the event of the insolvency of the Company, this reinsurance shall be payable directly to   the Company or to its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor on the basis of   the liability of the Company without diminution because of the insolvency of the Company or   because the liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor of the Company has   failed to pay all or a portion of any claim. It is agreed, however, that the liquidator, receiver,   conservator or statutory successor of the Company shall give written notice to the   Reinsurer of the pendency of a claim against the Company indicating the policy or bond   reinsured which claim would involve a possible liability on the part of the Reinsurer within a   reasonable time after such claim is filed in the conservation or liquidation proceeding or in   the receivership, and that during the pendency of such claim, the Reinsurer may investigate   such claim and interpose, at its own expense, in the proceeding where such claim is to be   adjudicated, any defense or defenses that it may deem available to the Company or its   liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor. The expense thus incurred by the   Reinsurer shall be chargeable, subject to the approval of the Court, against the Company   as part of the expense of conservation or liquidation to the extent of a pro rata share of the   benefit which may accrue to the Company solely as a result of the defense undertaken by   the Reinsurer.      B. Where two or more Subscribing Reinsurers are involved in the same claim and a majority in   interest elect to interpose defense to such claim, the expense shall be apportioned in   accordance with the terms of this Contract as though such expense had been incurred by   the Company.      C. It is further understood and agreed that, in the event of the insolvency of the Company, the   reinsurance under this Contract shall be payable directly by the Reinsurer to the Company   or to its liquidator, receiver or statutory successor, except as provided by Section 4118(a) of   the New York Insurance Law or except (1) where this Contract specifically provides another   payee of such reinsurance in the event of the insolvency of the Company or (2) where the   Reinsurer with the consent of the direct insured or insureds has assumed such policy   obligations of the Company as direct obligations of the Reinsurer to the payees under such   policies and in substitution for the obligations of the Company to such payees.           
  20\F7V1030   Page 18      Article 28 - Arbitration   A. As a condition precedent to any right of action hereunder, in the event of any dispute or   difference of opinion hereafter arising with respect to this Contract, it is hereby mutually   agreed that such dispute or difference of opinion shall be submitted to arbitration. One   Arbiter shall be chosen by the Company, the other by the Reinsurer, and an Umpire shall   be chosen by the two Arbiters before they enter upon arbitration, all of whom shall be active   or retired disinterested executive officers of insurance or reinsurance companies or Lloyd's   London Underwriters. In the event that either party should fail to choose an Arbiter within   30 days following a written request by the other party to do so, the requesting party may   choose two Arbiters who shall in turn choose an Umpire before entering upon arbitration. If   the two Arbiters fail to agree upon the selection of an Umpire within 30 days following their   appointment, each Arbiter shall nominate three candidates within 10 days thereafter, two of   whom the other shall decline, and the decision shall be made by drawing lots.      B. Each party shall present its case to the Arbiters within 30 days following the date of   appointment of the Umpire. The Arbiters shall consider this Contract as an honorable   engagement rather than merely as a legal obligation and they are relieved of all judicial   formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of law. The decision of the   Arbiters shall be final and binding on both parties; but failing to agree, they shall call in the   Umpire and the decision of the majority shall be final and binding upon both parties.   Judgment upon the final decision of the Arbiters may be entered in any court of competent   jurisdiction.      C. If more than one Subscribing Reinsurer is involved in the same dispute, all such   Subscribing Reinsurers shall, at the option of the Company, constitute and act as one party   for purposes of this Article and communications shall be made by the Company to each of   the Subscribing Reinsurers constituting one party, provided, however, that nothing herein   shall impair the rights of such Subscribing Reinsurers to assert several, rather than joint,   defenses or claims, nor be construed as changing the liability of the Subscribing Reinsurers   participating under the terms of this Contract from several to joint.      D. Each party shall bear the expense of its own Arbiter, and shall jointly and equally bear with   the other the expense of the Umpire and of the arbitration. In the event that the two   Arbiters are chosen by one party, as above provided, the expense of the Arbiters, the   Umpire and the arbitration shall be equally divided between the two parties.      E. Any arbitration proceedings shall take place at a location mutually agreed upon by the   parties to this Contract, but notwithstanding the location of the arbitration, all proceedings   pursuant hereto shall be governed by the law of the state in which the Company has its   principal office.         Article 29 - Service of Suit (BRMA 49C)   (Applicable if the Reinsurer is not domiciled in the United States of America, and/or is not   authorized in any State, Territory or District of the United States where authorization is required   by insurance regulatory authorities)        
 
  20\F7V1030   Page 19      A. It is agreed that in the event the Reinsurer fails to pay any amount claimed to be due   hereunder, the Reinsurer, at the request of the Company, will submit to the jurisdiction of a   court of competent jurisdiction within the United States. Nothing in this Article constitutes or   should be understood to constitute a waiver of the Reinsurer's rights to commence an   action in any court of competent jurisdiction in the United States, to remove an action to a   United States District Court, or to seek a transfer of a case to another court as permitted by   the laws of the United States or of any state in the United States.      B. Further, pursuant to any statute of any state, territory or district of the United States which   makes provision therefor, the Reinsurer hereby designates the party named in its Interests   and Liabilities Agreement, or if no party is named therein, the Superintendent,   Commissioner or Director of Insurance or other officer specified for that purpose in the   statute, or his successor or successors in office, as its true and lawful attorney upon whom   may be served any lawful process in any action, suit or proceeding instituted by or on   behalf of the Company or any beneficiary hereunder arising out of this Contract.         Article 30 - Severability (BRMA 72E)   If any provision of this Contract shall be rendered illegal or unenforceable by the laws,   regulations or public policy of any state, such provision shall be considered void in such state,   but this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract or the   enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.         Article 31 - Governing Law (BRMA 71B)   This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of   Florida.         Article 32 - Confidentiality   A. The Reinsurer hereby acknowledges that the documents, information and data provided to   it by the Company, whether directly or through an authorized agent, in connection with the   placement and execution of this Contract, including all information obtained through any   audits and any claims information between the Company and the Reinsurer, and any   submission or other materials relating to any renewal (hereinafter referred to as   "Confidential Information") are proprietary and confidential to the Company.      B. Except as provided for in paragraph C below, the Reinsurer shall not disclose any   Confidential Information to any third parties, including but not limited to the Reinsurer's   subsidiaries and affiliates, other insurance companies and their subsidiaries and affiliates,   underwriting agencies, research organizations, any unaffiliated entity engaged in modeling   insurance or reinsurance data, and statistical rating organizations.      C. Confidential Information may be used by the Reinsurer only in connection with the   performance of its obligations or enforcement of its rights under this Contract and will only   be disclosed when required by (1) retrocessionaires subject to the business ceded to this   Contract, (2) regulators performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records and/or financial     
  20\F7V1030   Page 20      condition, (3) external auditors performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records in the normal   course of business, or (4) the Reinsurer's legal counsel; provided that the Reinsurer   advises such parties of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and their   obligation to maintain its confidentiality. The Company may require that any third-party   representatives of the Reinsurer agree, in writing, to be bound by this Confidentiality Article   or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, containing terms no less stringent than   those set forth in this Article. If a third-party representative of the Reinsurer is not bound, in   writing, by this Confidentiality Article or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, the   Reinsurer shall be responsible for any breach of this provision by such third-party   representative of the Reinsurer.      D. Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Reinsurer is required by court order, other   legal process or any regulatory authority to release or disclose any or all of the Confidential   Information, the Reinsurer agrees to provide the Company with written notice of same at   least 10 days prior to such release or disclosure, to the extent legally permissible, and to   use its best efforts to assist the Company in maintaining the confidentiality provided for in   this Article.      E. Any disclosure of Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information shall comply with all state   and federal statutes and regulations governing the disclosure of Non-Public Personally   Identifiable Information. "Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information" shall be defined as   this term or a similar term is defined in any applicable state, provincial, territory, or federal   law. Disclosing or using this information for any purpose not authorized by applicable law is   expressly forbidden without the prior consent of the Company.      F. The parties agree that any information subject to privilege, including the attorney-client   privilege or attorney work product doctrine (collectively "Privilege") shall not be disclosed to   the Reinsurer until, in the Company's opinion, such Privilege is deemed to be waived or   otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant to this Contract. Furthermore,   the Reinsurer shall not assert that any Privilege otherwise applicable to the Confidential   Information has been waived or otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant   to this Contract.      G. The provisions of this Article shall extend to the officers, directors and employees of the   Reinsurer and its affiliates, and shall be binding upon their successors and assigns.         Article 33 - Non-Waiver   The failure of the Company or Reinsurer to insist on compliance with this Contract or to exercise   any right, remedy or option hereunder shall not: (1) constitute a waiver of any rights contained   in this Contract, (2) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from thereafter demanding full and   complete compliance, (3) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from exercising such remedy in   the future, nor (4) affect the validity of this Contract or any part thereof.         Article 34 - Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A)   If more than one reinsured company is named as a party to this Contract, the first named   company shall be deemed the agent of the other reinsured companies for purposes of sending     
 
  20\F7V1030   Page 21      or receiving notices required by the terms and conditions of this Contract, and for purposes of   remitting or receiving any monies due any party.         Article 35 - Notices and Contract Execution   A. Whenever a notice, statement, report or any other written communication is required by this   Contract, unless otherwise specified, such notice, statement, report or other written   communication may be transmitted by certified or registered mail, nationally or   internationally recognized express delivery service, personal delivery, electronic mail, or   facsimile. With the exception of notices of termination, first class mail is also acceptable.      B. The use of any of the following shall constitute a valid execution of this Contract or any   amendments thereto:       1. Paper documents with an original ink signature;       2. Facsimile or electronic copies of paper documents showing an original ink signature;   and/or       3. Electronic records with an electronic signature made via an electronic agent. For the   purposes of this Contract, the terms "electronic record," "electronic signature" and   "electronic agent" shall have the meanings set forth in the Electronic Signatures in   Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 or any amendments thereto.      C. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which, when duly   executed, shall be deemed an original.         Article 36 - Intermediary   Aon Benfield Inc., or one of its affiliated corporations duly licensed as a reinsurance   intermediary, is hereby recognized as the Intermediary negotiating this Contract for all business   hereunder. All communications (including but not limited to notices, statements, premiums,   return premiums, commissions, taxes, losses, loss adjustment expense, salvages and loss   settlements) relating to this Contract will be transmitted to the Company or the Reinsurer   through the Intermediary. Payments by the Company to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Reinsurer. Payments by the Reinsurer to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Company only to the extent that such payments are actually received by the   Company.           
  20\F7V1030   Page 22      In Witness Whereof, the Company by its duly authorized representatives has executed this   Contract as of the dates specified below:      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      FedNat Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun         This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Monarch National Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Maison Insurance Company      /s/ Doug Raucy           
 
  20\F7V1030   Schedule A         Schedule A   Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana            First   Excess   Second   Excess   Third   Excess   Fourth   Excess   Fifth   Excess   Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $100,000,000   Reinsurer's Term Limit $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $200,000,000   Minimum Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Annual Deposit Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Deposit Premium Installments [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]     The figures listed above for each excess layer shall apply to each Subscribing Reinsurer in the percentage share for that excess   layer as expressed in its Interests and Liabilities Agreement attached hereto.     
  20\F7V1030      War Exclusion Clause            As regards interests which at time of loss or damage are on shore, no liability shall attach hereto   in respect of any loss or damage which is occasioned by war, invasion, hostilities, acts of   foreign enemies, civil war, rebellion, insurrection, military or usurped power, or martial law or   confiscation by order of any government or public authority.        
 
  20\F7V1030      Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)         1. This Reinsurance does not cover any loss or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as   Insurer or Reinsurer, from any Pool of Insurers or Reinsurers formed for the purpose of covering Atomic or Nuclear   Energy risks.      2. Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) of this Clause, this Reinsurance does not cover any loss   or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as Insurer or Reinsurer, from any insurance   against Physical Damage (including business interruption or consequential loss arising out of such Physical Damage)   to:       I. Nuclear reactor power plants including all auxiliary property on the site, or       II. Any other nuclear reactor installation, including laboratories handling radioactive materials in connection with   reactor installations, and "critical facilities" as such, or       III. Installations for fabricating complete fuel elements or for processing substantial quantities of "special nuclear   material," and for reprocessing, salvaging, chemically separating, storing or disposing of "spent" nuclear fuel or   waste materials, or       IV. Installations other than those listed in paragraph (2) III above using substantial quantities of radioactive isotopes   or other products of nuclear fission.      3. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1) and (2) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, from any insurance on property which is on the same site as a nuclear reactor power plant or other nuclear   installation and which normally would be insured therewith except that this paragraph (3) shall not operate       (a) where Reassured does not have knowledge of such nuclear reactor power plant or nuclear installation, or       (b) where said insurance contains a provision excluding coverage for damage to property caused by or resulting   from radioactive contamination, however caused. However on and after 1st January 1960 this sub-paragraph (b)   shall only apply provided the said radioactive contamination exclusion provision has been approved by the   Governmental Authority having jurisdiction thereof.      4. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, when such radioactive contamination is a named hazard specifically insured against.      5. It is understood and agreed that this Clause shall not extend to risks using radioactive isotopes in any form where the   nuclear exposure is not considered by the Reassured to be the primary hazard.      6. The term "special nuclear material" shall have the meaning given it in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 or by any law   amendatory thereof.      7. Reassured to be sole judge of what constitutes:       (a) substantial quantities, and       (b) the extent of installation, plant or site.      Note.-Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) hereof, it is understood and agreed that       (a) all policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1957 shall be free from the application of the   other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960 whichever first occurs whereupon all the   provisions of this Clause shall apply.       (b) with respect to any risk located in Canada policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1958   shall be free from the application of the other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960   whichever first occurs whereupon all the provisions of this Clause shall apply.      12/12/57   N.M.A. 1119   BRMA 35B     
  20\F7V1030   Page 1 of 2      Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe)         It is hereby understood and agreed that:      A. This Contract excludes loss or liability arising from:       1. Business derived directly or indirectly from any pool, association, or syndicate which   maintains its own reinsurance facilities. This subparagraph 1 shall not apply with   respect to:       a. Residual market mechanisms created by statute. This Contract shall not extend,   however, to afford coverage for liability arising from the inability of any other   participant or member in the residual market mechanism to meet its obligations,   nor shall this Contract extend to afford coverage for liability arising from any   claim against the residual market mechanism brought by or on behalf of any   insolvency fund (as defined in the Insolvency Fund Exclusion Clause   incorporated in this Contract). For the purposes of this Clause, the California   Earthquake Authority shall be deemed to be a "residual market mechanism."       b. Inter-agency or inter-government joint underwriting or risk purchasing   associations (however styled) created by or permitted by statute or regulation.       2. Those perils insured by the Company that the Company knows, at the time the risk is   bound, to be insured by or in excess of amounts insured or reinsured by any pool,   association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil, gas, or petro-chemical   plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks. This subparagraph 2 shall not   apply:       a. If the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.       b. To interests traditionally underwritten as Inland Marine or Stock or Contents   written on a blanket basis.       c. To Contingent Business Interruption liability, except when it is known to the   Company, at the time the risk is bound, that the key location is insured by or   through any pool, association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil,   gas, or petro-chemical plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks; unless   the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.      B. With respect to loss or liability arising from the Company's participation or membership in   any residual market mechanism created by statute, the Company may include in its ultimate   net loss only amounts for which the Company is assessed as a direct consequence of a   covered loss occurrence, subject to the following provisions:       1. Recovery is limited to perils otherwise protected hereunder.       2. In the event the terms of the Company's participation or membership in any such   residual market mechanism permit the Company to recoup any such direct     
 
  20\F7V1030   Page 2 of 2      assessment attributed to a loss occurrence by way of a specific policy premium   surcharge or similar levy on policyholders, the amount received by the Company as a   result of such premium surcharge or levy shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss   for such loss occurrence.       3. The result of any rate increase filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall have no effect on the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered   loss occurrence.       4. The result of any premium tax credit filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered loss   occurrence.       5. The Company may not include in its ultimate net loss any amount resulting from an   assessment that, pursuant to the terms of the Company's participation or membership   in the residual market mechanism, the Company is required to pay only after such   assessment is collected from the policyholder.       6. The ultimate net loss hereunder shall not include any monies expended to purchase or   retire bonds as a consequence of being a member of a residual market mechanism   nor any fines or penalties imposed on the Company for late payment.       7. If, however, a residual market mechanism only provides for assessment based on an   aggregate of losses in any one contract or plan year of said mechanism, then the   amount of that assessment to be included in the ultimate net loss for any one loss   occurrence shall be determined by multiplying the Company's share of the aggregate   assessment by a factor derived by dividing the Company's ultimate net loss (net of the   assessment) with respect to the loss occurrence by the total of all of its ultimate net   losses (net of assessments) from all loss occurrences included by the mechanism in   determining the assessment.      8/1/2012              
  20\F7V1030      Terrorism Exclusion   (Property Treaty Reinsurance)            Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary within this Contract or any amendment thereto, it   is agreed that this Contract excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused   by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any act of terrorism,   as defined herein, regardless of any other cause or event contributing concurrently or in any   other sequence to the loss.      An act of terrorism includes any act, or preparation in respect of action, or threat of action   designed to influence the government de jure or de facto of any nation or any political division   thereof, or in pursuit of political, religious, ideological or similar purposes to intimidate the public   or a section of the public of any nation by any person or group(s) of persons whether acting   alone or on behalf of or in connection with any organization(s) or government(s) de jure or   de facto, and which:       1. Involves violence against one or more persons, or       2. Involves damage to property; or       3. Endangers life other than the person committing the action; or       4. Creates a risk to health or safety of the public or a section of the public; or       5. Is designed to interfere with or disrupt an electronic system.      This Contract also excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused by,   contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any action in controlling,   preventing, suppressing, retaliating against or responding to any act of terrorism.      Notwithstanding the above and subject otherwise to the terms, conditions, and limitations of this   Contract, in respect only of personal lines, this Contract will pay actual loss or damage (but not   related cost and expense) caused by any act of terrorism provided such act is not directly or   indirectly caused by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with   radiological, biological, chemical, or nuclear pollution or contamination.        
 
  20\F7V1030      The Interests and Liabilities Agreements, constituting 10 pages in total, have been omitted from   this exhibit because such agreements are not material and would be competitively harmful if   publicly disclosed.           
 
  20\F7V1035         Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana                                                                                                      _______________________      Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit because it is not material and   would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. Redactions are indicated by [***].     
  20\F7V1035         Table of Contents         Article Page    1 Classes of Business Reinsured 1    2 Commencement and Termination 1    3 Territory 3    4 Exclusions 3    5 Retention and Limit 4    6 Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund 5    7 Other Reinsurance 5    8 Reinstatement 6    9 Definitions 6    10 Loss Occurrence 8    11 Loss Notices and Settlements 10    12 Cash Call 10    13 Salvage and Subrogation 10    14 Reinsurance Premium 11    15 Sanctions 12    16 Late Payments 12    17 Offset 13    18 Severability of Interests and Obligations 13    19 Access to Records 14    20 Liability of the Reinsurer 14    21 Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E) 14    22 Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F) 15    23 Currency (BRMA 12A) 15    24 Taxes (BRMA 50B) 15    25 Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D) 15    26 Reserves 16    27 Insolvency 17    28 Arbitration 18    29 Service of Suit (BRMA 49C) 18    30 Severability (BRMA 72E) 19    31 Governing Law (BRMA 71B) 19    32 Confidentiality 19    33 Non-Waiver 20    34 Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A) 20    35 Notices and Contract Execution 21    36 Intermediary 21    Schedule A     
 
  20\F7V1035   Page 1      Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      entered into by and between      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana    (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Company" except   to the extent individually referred to)      and      The Subscribing Reinsurer(s) Executing the   Interests and Liabilities Agreement(s)   Attached Hereto   (hereinafter referred to as the "Reinsurer")            Article 1 - Classes of Business Reinsured   By this Contract the Reinsurer agrees to reinsure the excess liability which may accrue to the   Company under its policies in force at the effective time and date hereof or issued or renewed at   or after that time and date, and classified by the Company as Property business, including but   not limited to, Dwelling Fire, Inland Marine, Mobile Home, Commercial and Homeowners   business (including any business assumed from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation),   subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth herein and in Schedule A attached   hereto.         Article 2 - Commencement and Termination   A. This Contract shall become effective at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020,   with respect to losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing at or after that time and   date, and shall remain in force until 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021.      B. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A above, the Company may terminate a   Subscribing Reinsurer's percentage share in this Contract at any time by giving written   notice to the Subscribing Reinsurer in the event any of the following circumstances occur:       1. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at the inception of this Contract has been   reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the applicable equivalent)   12 months prior to that date; or     
  20\F7V1035   Page 2          2. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at any time during the term of this   Contract has been reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the   applicable equivalent) at the date of the Subscribing Reinsurer's most recent financial   statement filed with regulatory authorities and available to the public as of the   inception of this Contract; or       3. The Subscribing Reinsurer's A.M. Best's rating has been assigned or downgraded   below A- and/or Standard & Poor's rating has been assigned or downgraded below   BBB+; or       4. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become, or has announced its intention to become,   merged with, acquired by or controlled by any other entity or individual(s) not   controlling the Subscribing Reinsurer's operations previously; or       5. A State Insurance Department or other legal authority has ordered the Subscribing   Reinsurer to cease writing business; or       6. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become insolvent or has been placed into liquidation,   receivership, supervision, administration, winding-up or under a scheme of   arrangement, or similar proceedings (whether voluntary or involuntary) or proceedings   have been instituted against the Subscribing Reinsurer for the appointment of a   receiver, liquidator, rehabilitator, supervisor, administrator, conservator or trustee in   bankruptcy, or other agent known by whatever name, to take possession of its assets   or control of its operations; or       7. The Subscribing Reinsurer has reinsured its entire liability under this Contract without   the Company's prior written consent; or       8. The Subscribing Reinsurer has ceased assuming new or renewal property or casualty   treaty reinsurance business; or       9. The Subscribing Reinsurer has hired an unaffiliated runoff claims manager that is   compensated on a contingent basis or is otherwise provided with financial incentives   based on the quantum of claims paid; or       10. The Subscribing Reinsurer has failed to comply with the funding requirements set forth   in the Reserves Article.      C. The "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern   Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021. However,   if this Contract is terminated, the "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the   period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to the effective time and date   of termination.      D. If this Contract is terminated or expires while a loss occurrence covered hereunder is in   progress, the Reinsurer's liability hereunder shall, subject to the other terms and conditions   of this Contract, be determined as if the entire loss occurrence had occurred prior to the     
 
  20\F7V1035   Page 3      termination or expiration of this Contract, provided that no part of such loss occurrence is   claimed against any renewal or replacement of this Contract.         Article 3 - Territory   The territorial limits of this Contract shall be identical with those of the Company's policies.         Article 4 - Exclusions   A. This Contract does not apply to and specifically excludes the following:       1. Reinsurance assumed by the Company under obligatory reinsurance agreements,   except business assumed by the Company from Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.       2. Hail damage to growing or standing crops.       3. Business rated, coded or classified as Flood insurance or which should have been   rated, coded or classified as such.       4. Business rated, coded or classified as Mortgage Impairment and Difference in   Conditions insurance or which should have been rated, coded or classified as such.       5. Title insurance and all forms of Financial Guarantee, Credit and Insolvency.       6. Aviation, Ocean Marine, Boiler and Machinery, Fidelity and Surety, Accident and   Health, Animal Mortality and Workers Compensation and Employers Liability.       7. Errors and Omissions, Malpractice and any other type of Professional Liability   insurance.       8. Loss and/or damage and/or costs and/or expenses arising from seepage and/or   pollution and/or contamination, other than contamination from smoke. Nevertheless,   this exclusion does not preclude payment of the cost of removing debris of property   damaged by a loss otherwise covered hereunder, subject always to a limit of 25.0% of   the Company's property loss under the applicable original policy.       9. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "War Exclusion Clause"   attached to and forming part of this Contract.       10. Nuclear risks as defined in the "Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical   Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)" attached to and forming part of this Contract.       11. Loss or liability excluded by the Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe) attached to and forming part of this Contract and any assessment or   similar demand for payment related to the FHCF or Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.        
  20\F7V1035   Page 4       12. Loss or liability of the Company arising by contract, operation of law, or otherwise,   from its participation or membership, whether voluntary or involuntary, in any   insolvency fund. "Insolvency fund" includes any guaranty fund, insolvency fund, plan,   pool, association, fund or other arrangement, however denominated, established or   governed, which provides for any assessment of or payment or assumption by the   Company of part or all of any claim, debt, charge, fee or other obligation of an insurer,   or its successors or assigns, which has been declared by any competent authority to   be insolvent, or which is otherwise deemed unable to meet any claim, debt, charge,   fee or other obligation in whole or in part.       13. Losses in the respect of overhead transmission and distribution lines other than those   on or within 150 meters (or 500 feet) of the insured premises.       14. Mold, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       15. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "Terrorism Exclusion" attached   to and forming part of this Contract.       16. All property loss, damage, destruction, erasure, corruption or alteration of Electronic   Data from any cause whatsoever (including, but not limited to, Computer Virus) or loss   of use, reduction in functionality, cost, expense or whatsoever nature resulting   therefrom, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       "Electronic Data" as used herein means facts, concepts and information converted to   a form usable for communications, interpretation or processing by electronic and   electromechanical data processing or electronically-controlled equipment and includes   programs, software and other coded instructions for the processing and manipulation   of data or the direction and manipulation of such equipment.       "Computer Virus" as used herein means a set of corrupting, harmful or otherwise   unauthorized instructions or code, including a set of maliciously-introduced,   unauthorized instructions or code, that propagate themselves through a computer   system network of whatsoever nature.       However, in the event that a peril otherwise covered under the policy results from any   of the matters described above, this Contract, subject to all other terms and   conditions, will cover physical damage directly caused by such listed peril.         Article 5 - Retention and Limit   A. First Excess layer: As respects FedNat Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and   be liable for the first $18,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence.   As respects Monarch National Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable   for the first $2,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. As respects   Maison Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first $5,000,000   of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. Any combination of the respective   retentions as respects each loss occurrence shall be considered the "First Layer   Retention."        
 
  20\F7V1035   Page 5       As respects the Second through Fifth excess layers, the Company shall retain and be liable   for an amount equal to the First Layer Retention, plus the sum of the "Reinsurer's Per   Occurrence Limit" of all underlying layers.      B. The Reinsurer shall then be liable, as respects each excess layer, for the amount by which   such ultimate net loss exceeds the Company's respective retention (as calculated in   paragraph A above), but the liability of the Reinsurer under each excess layer shall not   exceed the amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto, as respects any one loss occurrence.      C. Notwithstanding the provisions above, no claim shall be made hereunder as respects   losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing during the term of this Contract unless   at least two risks insured or reinsured by the Company are involved in such loss   occurrence. For purposes hereof, the Company shall be the sole judge of what constitutes   "one risk."         Article 6 - Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund   The Company has purchased 90.0% of the FHCF mandatory layer of coverage and shall be   deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract. Loss adjustment expense recoveries paid by the   FHCF in excess of the actual loss adjustment expense paid by the Company shall inure to the   benefit of the Company and shall not reduce the amount of ultimate net loss hereunder.   Further, any FHCF loss reimbursement shall be deemed to be paid to the Company in   accordance with the FHCF reimbursement contract at the full payout level set forth therein and   will be deemed not to be reduced by any reduction or exhaustion of the FHCF's claims-paying   capacity as respects the mandatory FHCF coverage.         Article 7 - Other Reinsurance   A. The Company shall be permitted to carry other reinsurance, recoveries under which shall   inure solely to the benefit of the Company and be entirely disregarded in applying all of the   provisions of this Contract.      B. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's Non-Florida Excess   Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1001), shall inure to the benefit of this Contract.      C. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's FHCF Supplement   Layer Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1085), which shall be deemed to be placed at 2.35%,   shall be deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract.           
  20\F7V1035   Page 6      Article 8 - Reinstatement   A. In the event all or any portion of the reinsurance under any excess layer of reinsurance   coverage provided by this Contract is exhausted by ultimate net loss, the amount so   exhausted shall be reinstated immediately from the time the loss occurrence commences   hereon. For each amount so reinstated the Company agrees to pay additional premium   equal to the product of the following:       1. The percentage of the occurrence limit for the excess layer reinstated (based on the   ultimate net loss paid by the Reinsurer under that excess layer); times       2. The earned reinsurance premium for the excess layer reinstated for the term of this   Contract (exclusive of reinstatement premium).      B. Whenever the Company requests payment by the Reinsurer of any ultimate net loss under   any excess layer hereunder, the Company shall submit a statement to the Reinsurer of   reinstatement premium due the Reinsurer for that excess layer. If the earned reinsurance   premium for any excess layer for the term of this Contract has not been finally determined   as of the date of any such statement, the calculation of reinstatement premium due for that   excess layer shall be based on the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that   excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, and shall be readjusted when the earned   reinsurance premium for that excess layer for the term of this Contract has been finally   determined. Any reinstatement premium shown to be due the Reinsurer for any excess   layer as reflected by any such statement (less prior payments, if any, for that excess layer)   shall be payable by the Company concurrently with payment by the Reinsurer of the   requested ultimate net loss for that excess layer. Any return reinstatement premium shown   to be due the Company shall be remitted by the Reinsurer as promptly as possible after   receipt and verification of the Company's statement.      C. Notwithstanding anything stated herein, the liability of the Reinsurer for ultimate net loss   under any excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract shall not exceed   either of the following:       1. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto, as respects loss or losses arising out of any one loss   occurrence; or       2. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Term Limit" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, in all during the term of this Contract.         Article 9 - Definitions   A. "Loss adjustment expense," regardless of how such expenses are classified for statutory   reporting purposes, as used in this Contract shall mean all costs and expenses allocable to   a specific claim that are incurred by the Company in the investigation, appraisal,   adjustment, settlement, litigation, defense or appeal of a specific claim, including court   costs and costs of supersedeas and appeal bonds, and including a) pre-judgment interest,   unless included as part of the award or judgment; b) post-judgment interest; c) legal   expenses and costs incurred in connection with coverage questions and legal actions     
 
  20\F7V1035   Page 7      connected thereto, including Declaratory Judgment Expense; and d) expenses and a pro   rata share of salaries of the Company field employees, and expenses of other Company   employees who have been temporarily diverted from their normal and customary duties and   assigned to the field adjustment of losses covered by this Contract.       Loss adjustment expense as defined above does not include unallocated loss adjustment   expense. Unallocated loss adjustment expense includes, but is not limited to, salaries and   expenses of employees, other than in (d) above, and office and other overhead expenses.      B. "Loss in excess of policy limits" and "extra contractual obligations" as used in this Contract   shall mean:       1. "Loss in excess of policy limits" shall mean 90.0% of any amount paid or payable by   the Company in excess of its policy limits, but otherwise within the terms of its policy,   such loss in excess of the Company's policy limits having been incurred because of,   but not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason   of the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer   of settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. Any loss in excess of policy limits that is made in connection   with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       2. "Extra contractual obligations" shall mean 90.0% of any punitive, exemplary,   compensatory or consequential damages paid or payable by the Company, not   covered by any other provision of this Contract and which arise from the handling of   any claim on business subject to this Contract, such liabilities arising because of, but   not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason of   the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer of   settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. An extra contractual obligation shall be deemed, in all   circumstances, to have occurred on the same date as the loss covered or alleged to   be covered under the policy. Any extra contractual obligations that are made in   connection with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       Notwithstanding anything stated herein, this Contract shall not apply to any loss in excess   of policy limits or any extra contractual obligation incurred by the Company as a result of   any fraudulent and/or criminal act by any officer or director of the Company acting   individually or collectively or in collusion with any individual or corporation or any other   organization or party involved in the presentation, defense or settlement of any claim   covered hereunder.      C. "Policies" as used in this Contract shall mean all policies, contracts and binders of   insurance or reinsurance.      D. "Ultimate net loss" as used in this Contract shall mean the sum or sums (including loss in   excess of policy limits, extra contractual obligations and loss adjustment expense, as   defined herein) paid or payable by the Company in settlement of claims and in satisfaction   of judgments rendered on account of such claims, after deduction of all salvage, all   recoveries and all claims on inuring insurance or reinsurance, whether collectible or not.     
  20\F7V1035   Page 8      Nothing herein shall be construed to mean that losses under this Contract are not   recoverable until the Company's ultimate net loss has been ascertained.         Article 10 - Loss Occurrence   A. The term "loss occurrence" shall mean the sum of all individual losses directly occasioned   by any one disaster, accident or loss or series of disasters, accidents or losses arising out   of one event which occurs within the area of one state of the United States or province of   Canada and states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another. However, the   duration and extent of any one "loss occurrence" shall be limited to all individual losses   sustained by the Company occurring during any period of 168 consecutive hours arising out   of and directly occasioned by the same event, except that the term "loss occurrence" shall   be further defined as follows:       1. As regards a named storm, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring   during any period (a) from and after 12:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date a   watch, warning, advisory, or other bulletin (whether for wind, flood or otherwise) for   such named storm is first issued by the National Hurricane Center ("NHC") or its   successor or any other division of the National Weather Service ("NWS"),   (b) continuing for a time period thereafter during which such named storm continues,   regardless of its category rating or lack thereof and regardless of whether the watch,   warning, or advisory or other bulletin remains in effect for such named storm and   (c) ending 96 hours following the issuance of the last watch, warning or advisory or   other bulletin for such named storm or related to such named storm by the NHC or its   successor or any other division of the NWS. "Named storm" shall mean any storm or   storm system that has been declared by the NHC or its successor or any other   division of the NWS to be a named storm at any time, which may include, by way of   example and not limitation, hurricane, wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, water damage, fire following, sprinkler   leakage, riots, vandalism, and collapse, and all losses and perils (including, by way of   example and not limitation, those mentioned previously in this sentence) in each case   arising out of, caused by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from such storm   or storm system, including by way of example and not limitation the merging of one or   more separate storm(s) or storm system(s) into a combined storm surge event.   However, the named storm need not be limited to one state or province or states or   provinces contiguous thereto.       2. As regards storm or storm systems that are not a named storm, including, by way of   example and not limitation, ensuing wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, fire following, sprinkler leakage, riots,   vandalism, collapse and water damage, all individual losses sustained by the   Company occurring during any period of 144 consecutive hours arising out of, caused   by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from the same event. However, the   event need not be limited to one state or province or states or provinces contiguous   thereto.       3. As regards riot, riot attending a strike, civil commotion, vandalism and malicious   mischief, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring during any period   of 96 consecutive hours within the area of one municipality or county and the     
 
  20\F7V1035   Page 9      municipalities or counties contiguous thereto arising out of and directly occasioned by   the same event. The maximum duration of 96 consecutive hours may be extended in   respect of individual losses which occur beyond such 96 consecutive hours during the   continued occupation of an assured's premises by strikers, provided such occupation   commenced during the aforesaid period.       4. As regards earthquake (the epicenter of which need not necessarily be within the   territorial confines referred to in the introductory portion of this paragraph) and fire   following directly occasioned by the earthquake, only those individual fire losses which   commence during the period of 168 consecutive hours may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.       5. As regards freeze, only individual losses directly occasioned by collapse, breakage of   glass and water damage (caused by bursting frozen pipes and tanks) may be included   in the Company's loss occurrence.       6. As regards firestorms, brush fires and any other fires or series of fires, irrespective of   origin (except as provided in subparagraphs 3 and 4 above), all individual losses   sustained by the Company which commence during any period of 168 consecutive   hours within the area of one state of the United States or province of Canada and   states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.      B. For all loss occurrences hereunder, the Company may choose the date and time when any   such period of consecutive hours commences, provided that no period commences earlier   than the date and time of the occurrence of the first recorded individual loss sustained by   the Company arising out of that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents,   or losses. Furthermore:       1. For all loss occurrences other than those referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.2., and   A.3. above, only one such period of 168 consecutive hours shall apply with respect to   one event.       2. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraphs A.1. and A.2., only   one such period of consecutive hours (as set forth therein) shall apply with respect to   one event, regardless of the duration of the event.       3. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraph A.3. above, if the   disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses occasioned by   the event is of greater duration than 96 consecutive hours, then the Company may   divide that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses into   two or more loss occurrences, provided that no two periods overlap and no individual   loss is included in more than one such period.      C. It is understood that losses arising from a combination of two or more perils as a result of   the same event may be considered as having arisen from one loss occurrence.   Notwithstanding the foregoing, the hourly limitations as stated above shall not be exceeded   as respects the applicable perils, and no single loss occurrence shall encompass a time   period greater than 168 consecutive hours, except as regards those loss occurrences   referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.4. and A.6. above.     
  20\F7V1035   Page 10            Article 11 - Loss Notices and Settlements   A. Whenever losses sustained by the Company are reserved by the Company for an amount   greater than 50.0% of the Company's respective retention under any excess layer   hereunder and/or appear likely to result in a claim under such excess layer, the Company   shall notify the Subscribing Reinsurers under that excess layer and shall provide updates   related to development of such losses. The Reinsurer shall have the right to participate in   the adjustment of such losses at its own expense.      B. All loss settlements made by the Company, provided they are within the terms of this   Contract and the terms of the original policy (with the exception of loss in excess of policy   limits or extra contractual obligations coverage, if any, under this Contract), shall be binding   upon the Reinsurer, and the Reinsurer agrees to pay all amounts for which it may be liable   upon receipt of reasonable evidence of the amount paid by the Company.         Article 12 - Cash Call   Notwithstanding the provisions of the Loss Notices and Settlements Article, upon the request of   the Company, the Reinsurer shall pay any amount with regard to a loss settlement or   settlements that are scheduled to be made (including any payments projected to be made)   within the next 20 days by the Company, subject to receipt by the Reinsurer of a satisfactory   proof of loss. Such agreed payment shall be made within 10 days from the date the demand for   payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.         Article 13 - Salvage and Subrogation   The Reinsurer shall be credited with salvage (i.e., reimbursement obtained or recovery made by   the Company, less the actual cost, excluding salaries of officials and employees of the   Company and sums paid to attorneys as retainer, of obtaining such reimbursement or making   such recovery) on account of claims and settlements involving reinsurance hereunder. Salvage   thereon shall always be used to reimburse the excess carriers in the reverse order of their   priority according to their participation before being used in any way to reimburse the Company   for its primary loss. The Company hereby agrees to enforce its rights to salvage or subrogation   relating to any loss, a part of which loss was sustained by the Reinsurer, and to prosecute all   claims arising out of such rights, if, in the Company's opinion, it is economically reasonable to   do so.           
 
  20\F7V1035   Page 11      Article 14 - Reinsurance Premium   A. As premium for each excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract, the   Company shall pay the Reinsurer a premium equal to the product of the following (or a pro   rata portion thereof in the event the term of this Contract is less than 12 months), subject to   a minimum premium of the amount, shown as "Minimum Premium" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto (or a pro rata portion thereof in the event the term of this   Contract is less than 12 months):       1. The amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto; times       2. The percentage calculated by dividing (a) the actual Probable Maximum Loss ("PML")   determined by the Company's wind insurance in force on September 30, 2020, by   (b) the original PML of $891,356,560.       However, if the difference between the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for   that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, and the premium calculated in   accordance with this paragraph A for the excess layer is less than a 5.0% increase or   decrease, the premium due the Reinsurer shall equal the amount, shown as "Annual   Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto.      B. The Company's PML shall be derived by averaging the applicable data for the 20-year and   100-year return period produced by Applied Insurance Research (AIR) Touchstone v7.3   and Risk Management Solutions (RMS) RiskLink v18.1 catastrophe modeling software, in   the long-term perspective, including secondary uncertainty and loss amplification, but   excluding storm surge. It is understood that the calculation of the actual PML shall be   based on the amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto.       For informational purposes, to follow is the estimated PML based on the estimated 9-30-   2020 PML:      Software 20-Year PML 100-Year PML Average 20 & 100   AIR v7.3 $508,283,950 $1,480,082,582 $994,183,266   RMS v18.1 $440,573,521 $1,136,486,187 $788,529,854      Estimated PML at 9-30-2020 (average AIR & RMS): $891,356,560      C. The Company shall pay the Reinsurer an annual deposit premium for each excess layer of   the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, in four equal installments of the amount, shown as "Deposit Premium   Installment" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, on July 1 and October 1 of   2020, and on January 1 and April 1 of 2021. However, in the event this Contract is   terminated, there shall be no deposit premium installments due after the effective date of   termination.      D. On or before June 30, 2021, the Company shall provide a report to the Reinsurer setting   forth the premium due hereunder for each excess layer for the term of this Contract,     
  20\F7V1035   Page 12      computed in accordance with paragraph A above, and any additional premium due the   Reinsurer or return premium due the Company for each such excess layer shall be remitted   promptly.         Article 15 - Sanctions   Neither the Company nor any Subscribing Reinsurer shall be liable for premium or loss under   this Contract if it would result in a violation of any mandatory sanction, prohibition or restriction   under United Nations resolutions or the trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of the   European Union, United Kingdom or United States of America that are applicable to either party.         Article 16 - Late Payments   A. The provisions of this Article shall not be implemented unless specifically invoked, in   writing, by one of the parties to this Contract.      B. In the event any premium, loss or other payment due either party is not received by the   intermediary named in the Intermediary Article (hereinafter referred to as the   "Intermediary") by the payment due date, the party to whom payment is due may, by   notifying the Intermediary in writing, require the debtor party to pay, and the debtor party   agrees to pay, an interest charge on the amount past due calculated for each such payment   on the last business day of each month as follows:       1. The number of full days which have expired since the due date or the last monthly   calculation, whichever the lesser; times       2. 1/365ths of the six-month United States Treasury Bill rate as quoted in The Wall Street   Journal on the first business day of the month for which the calculation is made; times       3. The amount past due, including accrued interest.       It is agreed that interest shall accumulate until payment of the original amount due plus   interest charges have been received by the Intermediary.      C. The establishment of the due date shall, for purposes of this Article, be determined as   follows:       1. As respects the payment of routine deposits and premiums due the Reinsurer, the due   date shall be as provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a   due date is not specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 30 days   after the date of transmittal by the Intermediary of the initial billing for each such   payment.       2. Any claim or loss payment due the Company hereunder shall be deemed due 10 days   after the proof of loss or demand for payment is transmitted to the Reinsurer. If such   loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest will accrue on the   payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B above, from the date the   proof of loss or demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.     
 
  20\F7V1035   Page 13          3. As respects a "cash call" made in accordance with the Cash Call Article, payment   shall be deemed due 10 days after the demand for payment is transmitted to the   Reinsurer. If such loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest   shall accrue on the payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B   above, from the date the demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       4. As respects any payment, adjustment or return due either party not otherwise   provided for in subparagraphs 1, 2, and 3 of this paragraph C, the due date shall be as   provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a due date is not   specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 10 days following   transmittal of written notification that the provisions of this Article have been invoked.       For purposes of interest calculations only, amounts due hereunder shall be deemed paid   upon receipt by the Intermediary.      D. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting or prohibiting a Subscribing Reinsurer from   contesting the validity of any claim, or from participating in the defense of any claim or suit,   or prohibiting either party from contesting the validity of any payment or from initiating any   arbitration or other proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. If the   debtor party prevails in an arbitration or other proceeding, then any interest charges due   hereunder on the amount in dispute shall be null and void. If the debtor party loses in such   proceeding, then the interest charge on the amount determined to be due hereunder shall   be calculated in accordance with the provisions set forth above unless otherwise   determined by such proceedings. If a debtor party advances payment of any amount it is   contesting, and proves to be correct in its contestation, either in whole or in part, the other   party shall reimburse the debtor party for any such excess payment made plus interest on   the excess amount calculated in accordance with this Article.      E. Interest charges arising out of the application of this Article that are $1,000 or less from any   party shall be waived unless there is a pattern of late payments consisting of three or more   items over the course of any 12-month period.         Article 17 - Offset   The Company and the Reinsurer may offset any balance or amount due from one party to the   other under this Contract or any other contract heretofore or hereafter entered into between the   Company and the Reinsurer, whether acting as assuming reinsurer or ceding company. The   provisions of this Article shall not be affected by the insolvency of either party.         Article 18 - Severability of Interests and Obligations   The rights, duties and obligations set forth below shall apply as if this Contract were a separate   contract between the Subscribing Reinsurers and each named reinsured company:      A. Balances payable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under the   Contract shall not serve to offset any balances recoverable to, or from, any other reinsured     
  20\F7V1035   Page 14      party to the Contract and balances payable shall be separated by named reinsured   company and paid directly to the appropriate named reinsured company's bank account.      B. Balances recoverable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under   the Contract shall not serve to offset any balances payable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract.      C. Reports and remittances made to the Reinsurer in accordance with the applicable articles   of the Contract are to be in sufficient detail to identify both the Reinsurer's loss obligations   due to each named reinsured company and each named reinsured company's premium   remittance under the report.      D. In the event of the insolvency of any of the parties to the Contract, offset shall be only   allowed in accordance with the laws of the insolvent party's state of domicile.      E. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to provide a separate retention, Reinsurer's limit of   liability any one loss occurrence or Reinsurer's annual limit of liability for each named   reinsured company.         Article 19 - Access to Records   The Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall have access at any reasonable time to all   records of the Company which pertain in any way to this reinsurance, provided the Reinsurer   gives the Company at least 15 days prior notice of request for such access. However, a   Subscribing Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall not have any right of access to the   records of the Company if it is not current in all undisputed payments due the Company.   "Undisputed" as used herein shall mean any amount that the Subscribing Reinsurer has not   contested in writing to the Company specifying the reason(s) why the payments are disputed.         Article 20 - Liability of the Reinsurer   A. The liability of the Reinsurer shall follow that of the Company in every case and be subject   in all respects to all the general and specific stipulations, clauses, waivers and modifications   of the Company's policies and any endorsements thereon. However, in no event shall this   be construed in any way to provide coverage outside the terms and conditions set forth in   this Contract.      B. Nothing herein shall in any manner create any obligations or establish any rights against   the Reinsurer in favor of any third party or any persons not parties to this Contract.         Article 21 - Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E)   A. This Contract applies only to that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its   own account (prior to deduction of any underlying reinsurance specifically permitted in this   Contract), and in calculating the amount of any loss hereunder and also in computing the   amount or amounts in excess of which this Contract attaches, only loss or losses in respect     
 
  20\F7V1035   Page 15      of that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its own account shall be   included.      B. The amount of the Reinsurer's liability hereunder in respect of any loss or losses shall not   be increased by reason of the inability of the Company to collect from any other   reinsurer(s), whether specific or general, any amounts which may have become due from   such reinsurer(s), whether such inability arises from the insolvency of such other   reinsurer(s) or otherwise.         Article 22 - Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F)   Inadvertent delays, errors or omissions made in connection with this Contract or any transaction   hereunder shall not relieve either party from any liability which would have attached had such   delay, error or omission not occurred, provided always that such error or omission is rectified as   soon as possible after discovery.         Article 23 - Currency (BRMA 12A)   A. Whenever the word "Dollars" or the "$" sign appears in this Contract, they shall be   construed to mean United States Dollars and all transactions under this Contract shall be in   United States Dollars.      B. Amounts paid or received by the Company in any other currency shall be converted to   United States Dollars at the rate of exchange at the date such transaction is entered on the   books of the Company.         Article 24 - Taxes (BRMA 50B)   In consideration of the terms under which this Contract is issued, the Company will not claim a   deduction in respect of the premium hereon when making tax returns, other than income or   profits tax returns, to any state or territory of the United States of America or the District of   Columbia.         Article 25 - Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D)   A. The Reinsurer has agreed to allow for the purpose of paying the Federal Excise Tax the   applicable percentage of the premium payable hereon (as imposed under Section 4371 of   the Internal Revenue Code) to the extent such premium is subject to the Federal Excise   Tax.      B. In the event of any return of premium becoming due hereunder the Reinsurer will deduct   the applicable percentage from the return premium payable hereon and the Company or its   agent should take steps to recover the tax from the United States Government.           
  20\F7V1035   Page 16      Article 26 - Reserves   A. The Reinsurer agrees to fund its share of amounts, including but not limited to, the   Company's ceded unearned premium and outstanding loss and loss adjustment expense   reserves (including all case reserves plus any reasonable amount estimated to be   unreported from known loss occurrences) (hereinafter referred to as "Reinsurer's   Obligations") by:       1. Clean, irrevocable and unconditional letters of credit issued and confirmed, if   confirmation is required by the insurance regulatory authorities involved, by a bank or   banks meeting the NAIC Securities Valuation Office credit standards for issuers of   letters of credit and acceptable to said insurance regulatory authorities; and/or       2. Escrow accounts for the benefit of the Company; and/or       3. Cash advances;       if the Reinsurer:       1. Is unauthorized in any state of the United States of America or the District of Columbia   having jurisdiction over the Company and if, without such funding, a penalty would   accrue to the Company on any financial statement it is required to file with the   insurance regulatory authorities involved; or       2. Has an A.M. Best Company's rating equal to or below B++ at the inception of this   Contract.       The Reinsurer, at its sole option, may fund in other than cash if its method and form of   funding are acceptable to the insurance regulatory authorities involved.      B. With regard to funding in whole or in part by letters of credit, it is agreed that each letter of   credit will be in a form acceptable to insurance regulatory authorities involved, will be issued   for a term of at least one year and will include an "evergreen clause," which automatically   extends the term for at least one additional year at each expiration date unless written   notice of non-renewal is given to the Company not less than 30 days prior to said expiration   date. The Company and the Reinsurer further agree, notwithstanding anything to the   contrary in this Contract, that said letters of credit may be drawn upon by the Company or   its successors in interest at any time, without diminution because of the insolvency of the   Company or the Reinsurer, but only for one or more of the following purposes:       1. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of unearned premiums returned to   insureds on account of policy cancellations, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       2. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of losses and/or loss adjustment expense   paid under the terms of policies reinsured hereunder, unless paid in cash by the   Reinsurer;       3. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of any other amounts claimed to be due   hereunder, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;        
 
  20\F7V1035   Page 17       4. To fund a cash account in an amount equal to the Reinsurer's share of amounts,   including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's Obligations as set forth above, funded by   means of a letter of credit which is under non-renewal notice, if said letter of credit has   not been renewed or replaced by the Reinsurer 10 days prior to its expiration date;       5. To refund to the Reinsurer any sum in excess of the actual amount required to fund   the Reinsurer's share of amounts, including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's   Obligations as set forth above, if so requested by the Reinsurer.       In the event the amount drawn by the Company on any letter of credit is in excess of the   actual amount required for B(1), B(2) or B(4), or in the case of B(3), the actual amount   determined to be due, the Company shall promptly return to the Reinsurer the excess   amount so drawn.         Article 27 - Insolvency   A. In the event of the insolvency of the Company, this reinsurance shall be payable directly to   the Company or to its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor on the basis of   the liability of the Company without diminution because of the insolvency of the Company or   because the liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor of the Company has   failed to pay all or a portion of any claim. It is agreed, however, that the liquidator, receiver,   conservator or statutory successor of the Company shall give written notice to the   Reinsurer of the pendency of a claim against the Company indicating the policy or bond   reinsured which claim would involve a possible liability on the part of the Reinsurer within a   reasonable time after such claim is filed in the conservation or liquidation proceeding or in   the receivership, and that during the pendency of such claim, the Reinsurer may investigate   such claim and interpose, at its own expense, in the proceeding where such claim is to be   adjudicated, any defense or defenses that it may deem available to the Company or its   liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor. The expense thus incurred by the   Reinsurer shall be chargeable, subject to the approval of the Court, against the Company   as part of the expense of conservation or liquidation to the extent of a pro rata share of the   benefit which may accrue to the Company solely as a result of the defense undertaken by   the Reinsurer.      B. Where two or more Subscribing Reinsurers are involved in the same claim and a majority in   interest elect to interpose defense to such claim, the expense shall be apportioned in   accordance with the terms of this Contract as though such expense had been incurred by   the Company.      C. It is further understood and agreed that, in the event of the insolvency of the Company, the   reinsurance under this Contract shall be payable directly by the Reinsurer to the Company   or to its liquidator, receiver or statutory successor, except as provided by Section 4118(a) of   the New York Insurance Law or except (1) where this Contract specifically provides another   payee of such reinsurance in the event of the insolvency of the Company or (2) where the   Reinsurer with the consent of the direct insured or insureds has assumed such policy   obligations of the Company as direct obligations of the Reinsurer to the payees under such   policies and in substitution for the obligations of the Company to such payees.           
  20\F7V1035   Page 18      Article 28 - Arbitration   A. As a condition precedent to any right of action hereunder, in the event of any dispute or   difference of opinion hereafter arising with respect to this Contract, it is hereby mutually   agreed that such dispute or difference of opinion shall be submitted to arbitration. One   Arbiter shall be chosen by the Company, the other by the Reinsurer, and an Umpire shall   be chosen by the two Arbiters before they enter upon arbitration, all of whom shall be active   or retired disinterested executive officers of insurance or reinsurance companies or Lloyd's   London Underwriters. In the event that either party should fail to choose an Arbiter within   30 days following a written request by the other party to do so, the requesting party may   choose two Arbiters who shall in turn choose an Umpire before entering upon arbitration. If   the two Arbiters fail to agree upon the selection of an Umpire within 30 days following their   appointment, each Arbiter shall nominate three candidates within 10 days thereafter, two of   whom the other shall decline, and the decision shall be made by drawing lots.      B. Each party shall present its case to the Arbiters within 30 days following the date of   appointment of the Umpire. The Arbiters shall consider this Contract as an honorable   engagement rather than merely as a legal obligation and they are relieved of all judicial   formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of law. The decision of the   Arbiters shall be final and binding on both parties; but failing to agree, they shall call in the   Umpire and the decision of the majority shall be final and binding upon both parties.   Judgment upon the final decision of the Arbiters may be entered in any court of competent   jurisdiction.      C. If more than one Subscribing Reinsurer is involved in the same dispute, all such   Subscribing Reinsurers shall, at the option of the Company, constitute and act as one party   for purposes of this Article and communications shall be made by the Company to each of   the Subscribing Reinsurers constituting one party, provided, however, that nothing herein   shall impair the rights of such Subscribing Reinsurers to assert several, rather than joint,   defenses or claims, nor be construed as changing the liability of the Subscribing Reinsurers   participating under the terms of this Contract from several to joint.      D. Each party shall bear the expense of its own Arbiter, and shall jointly and equally bear with   the other the expense of the Umpire and of the arbitration. In the event that the two   Arbiters are chosen by one party, as above provided, the expense of the Arbiters, the   Umpire and the arbitration shall be equally divided between the two parties.      E. Any arbitration proceedings shall take place at a location mutually agreed upon by the   parties to this Contract, but notwithstanding the location of the arbitration, all proceedings   pursuant hereto shall be governed by the law of the state in which the Company has its   principal office.         Article 29 - Service of Suit (BRMA 49C)   (Applicable if the Reinsurer is not domiciled in the United States of America, and/or is not   authorized in any State, Territory or District of the United States where authorization is required   by insurance regulatory authorities)        
 
  20\F7V1035   Page 19      A. It is agreed that in the event the Reinsurer fails to pay any amount claimed to be due   hereunder, the Reinsurer, at the request of the Company, will submit to the jurisdiction of a   court of competent jurisdiction within the United States. Nothing in this Article constitutes or   should be understood to constitute a waiver of the Reinsurer's rights to commence an   action in any court of competent jurisdiction in the United States, to remove an action to a   United States District Court, or to seek a transfer of a case to another court as permitted by   the laws of the United States or of any state in the United States.      B. Further, pursuant to any statute of any state, territory or district of the United States which   makes provision therefor, the Reinsurer hereby designates the party named in its Interests   and Liabilities Agreement, or if no party is named therein, the Superintendent,   Commissioner or Director of Insurance or other officer specified for that purpose in the   statute, or his successor or successors in office, as its true and lawful attorney upon whom   may be served any lawful process in any action, suit or proceeding instituted by or on   behalf of the Company or any beneficiary hereunder arising out of this Contract.         Article 30 - Severability (BRMA 72E)   If any provision of this Contract shall be rendered illegal or unenforceable by the laws,   regulations or public policy of any state, such provision shall be considered void in such state,   but this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract or the   enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.         Article 31 - Governing Law (BRMA 71B)   This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of   Florida.         Article 32 - Confidentiality   A. The Reinsurer hereby acknowledges that the documents, information and data provided to   it by the Company, whether directly or through an authorized agent, in connection with the   placement and execution of this Contract, including all information obtained through any   audits and any claims information between the Company and the Reinsurer, and any   submission or other materials relating to any renewal (hereinafter referred to as   "Confidential Information") are proprietary and confidential to the Company.      B. Except as provided for in paragraph C below, the Reinsurer shall not disclose any   Confidential Information to any third parties, including but not limited to the Reinsurer's   subsidiaries and affiliates, other insurance companies and their subsidiaries and affiliates,   underwriting agencies, research organizations, any unaffiliated entity engaged in modeling   insurance or reinsurance data, and statistical rating organizations.      C. Confidential Information may be used by the Reinsurer only in connection with the   performance of its obligations or enforcement of its rights under this Contract and will only   be disclosed when required by (1) retrocessionaires subject to the business ceded to this   Contract, (2) regulators performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records and/or financial     
  20\F7V1035   Page 20      condition, (3) external auditors performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records in the normal   course of business, or (4) the Reinsurer's legal counsel; provided that the Reinsurer   advises such parties of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and their   obligation to maintain its confidentiality. The Company may require that any third-party   representatives of the Reinsurer agree, in writing, to be bound by this Confidentiality Article   or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, containing terms no less stringent than   those set forth in this Article. If a third-party representative of the Reinsurer is not bound, in   writing, by this Confidentiality Article or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, the   Reinsurer shall be responsible for any breach of this provision by such third-party   representative of the Reinsurer.      D. Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Reinsurer is required by court order, other   legal process or any regulatory authority to release or disclose any or all of the Confidential   Information, the Reinsurer agrees to provide the Company with written notice of same at   least 10 days prior to such release or disclosure, to the extent legally permissible, and to   use its best efforts to assist the Company in maintaining the confidentiality provided for in   this Article.      E. Any disclosure of Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information shall comply with all state   and federal statutes and regulations governing the disclosure of Non-Public Personally   Identifiable Information. "Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information" shall be defined as   this term or a similar term is defined in any applicable state, provincial, territory, or federal   law. Disclosing or using this information for any purpose not authorized by applicable law is   expressly forbidden without the prior consent of the Company.      F. The parties agree that any information subject to privilege, including the attorney-client   privilege or attorney work product doctrine (collectively "Privilege") shall not be disclosed to   the Reinsurer until, in the Company's opinion, such Privilege is deemed to be waived or   otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant to this Contract. Furthermore,   the Reinsurer shall not assert that any Privilege otherwise applicable to the Confidential   Information has been waived or otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant   to this Contract.      G. The provisions of this Article shall extend to the officers, directors and employees of the   Reinsurer and its affiliates, and shall be binding upon their successors and assigns.         Article 33 - Non-Waiver   The failure of the Company or Reinsurer to insist on compliance with this Contract or to exercise   any right, remedy or option hereunder shall not: (1) constitute a waiver of any rights contained   in this Contract, (2) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from thereafter demanding full and   complete compliance, (3) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from exercising such remedy in   the future, nor (4) affect the validity of this Contract or any part thereof.         Article 34 - Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A)   If more than one reinsured company is named as a party to this Contract, the first named   company shall be deemed the agent of the other reinsured companies for purposes of sending     
 
  20\F7V1035   Page 21      or receiving notices required by the terms and conditions of this Contract, and for purposes of   remitting or receiving any monies due any party.         Article 35 - Notices and Contract Execution   A. Whenever a notice, statement, report or any other written communication is required by this   Contract, unless otherwise specified, such notice, statement, report or other written   communication may be transmitted by certified or registered mail, nationally or   internationally recognized express delivery service, personal delivery, electronic mail, or   facsimile. With the exception of notices of termination, first class mail is also acceptable.      B. The use of any of the following shall constitute a valid execution of this Contract or any   amendments thereto:       1. Paper documents with an original ink signature;       2. Facsimile or electronic copies of paper documents showing an original ink signature;   and/or       3. Electronic records with an electronic signature made via an electronic agent. For the   purposes of this Contract, the terms "electronic record," "electronic signature" and   "electronic agent" shall have the meanings set forth in the Electronic Signatures in   Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 or any amendments thereto.      C. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which, when duly   executed, shall be deemed an original.         Article 36 - Intermediary   Aon Benfield Inc., or one of its affiliated corporations duly licensed as a reinsurance   intermediary, is hereby recognized as the Intermediary negotiating this Contract for all business   hereunder. All communications (including but not limited to notices, statements, premiums,   return premiums, commissions, taxes, losses, loss adjustment expense, salvages and loss   settlements) relating to this Contract will be transmitted to the Company or the Reinsurer   through the Intermediary. Payments by the Company to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Reinsurer. Payments by the Reinsurer to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Company only to the extent that such payments are actually received by the   Company.           
  20\F7V1035   Page 22      In Witness Whereof, the Company by its duly authorized representatives has executed this   Contract as of the dates specified below:      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      FedNat Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun         This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Monarch National Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun         This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Maison Insurance Company      /s/ Doug Raucy           
 
  20\F7V1035   Schedule A         Schedule A   Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana            First   Excess   Second   Excess   Third   Excess   Fourth   Excess   Fifth   Excess   Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $100,000,000   Reinsurer's Term Limit $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $200,000,000   Minimum Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Annual Deposit Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Deposit Premium Installments [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]     The figures listed above for each excess layer shall apply to each Subscribing Reinsurer in the percentage share for that excess   layer as expressed in its Interests and Liabilities Agreement attached hereto.     
  20\F7V1035      War Exclusion Clause            As regards interests which at time of loss or damage are on shore, no liability shall attach hereto   in respect of any loss or damage which is occasioned by war, invasion, hostilities, acts of   foreign enemies, civil war, rebellion, insurrection, military or usurped power, or martial law or   confiscation by order of any government or public authority.        
 
  20\F7V1035      Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)         1. This Reinsurance does not cover any loss or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as   Insurer or Reinsurer, from any Pool of Insurers or Reinsurers formed for the purpose of covering Atomic or Nuclear   Energy risks.      2. Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) of this Clause, this Reinsurance does not cover any loss   or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as Insurer or Reinsurer, from any insurance   against Physical Damage (including business interruption or consequential loss arising out of such Physical Damage)   to:       I. Nuclear reactor power plants including all auxiliary property on the site, or       II. Any other nuclear reactor installation, including laboratories handling radioactive materials in connection with   reactor installations, and "critical facilities" as such, or       III. Installations for fabricating complete fuel elements or for processing substantial quantities of "special nuclear   material," and for reprocessing, salvaging, chemically separating, storing or disposing of "spent" nuclear fuel or   waste materials, or       IV. Installations other than those listed in paragraph (2) III above using substantial quantities of radioactive isotopes   or other products of nuclear fission.      3. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1) and (2) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, from any insurance on property which is on the same site as a nuclear reactor power plant or other nuclear   installation and which normally would be insured therewith except that this paragraph (3) shall not operate       (a) where Reassured does not have knowledge of such nuclear reactor power plant or nuclear installation, or       (b) where said insurance contains a provision excluding coverage for damage to property caused by or resulting   from radioactive contamination, however caused. However on and after 1st January 1960 this sub-paragraph (b)   shall only apply provided the said radioactive contamination exclusion provision has been approved by the   Governmental Authority having jurisdiction thereof.      4. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, when such radioactive contamination is a named hazard specifically insured against.      5. It is understood and agreed that this Clause shall not extend to risks using radioactive isotopes in any form where the   nuclear exposure is not considered by the Reassured to be the primary hazard.      6. The term "special nuclear material" shall have the meaning given it in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 or by any law   amendatory thereof.      7. Reassured to be sole judge of what constitutes:       (a) substantial quantities, and       (b) the extent of installation, plant or site.      Note.-Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) hereof, it is understood and agreed that       (a) all policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1957 shall be free from the application of the   other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960 whichever first occurs whereupon all the   provisions of this Clause shall apply.       (b) with respect to any risk located in Canada policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1958   shall be free from the application of the other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960   whichever first occurs whereupon all the provisions of this Clause shall apply.      12/12/57   N.M.A. 1119   BRMA 35B     
  20\F7V1035   Page 1 of 2      Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe)         It is hereby understood and agreed that:      A. This Contract excludes loss or liability arising from:       1. Business derived directly or indirectly from any pool, association, or syndicate which   maintains its own reinsurance facilities. This subparagraph 1 shall not apply with   respect to:       a. Residual market mechanisms created by statute. This Contract shall not extend,   however, to afford coverage for liability arising from the inability of any other   participant or member in the residual market mechanism to meet its obligations,   nor shall this Contract extend to afford coverage for liability arising from any   claim against the residual market mechanism brought by or on behalf of any   insolvency fund (as defined in the Insolvency Fund Exclusion Clause   incorporated in this Contract). For the purposes of this Clause, the California   Earthquake Authority shall be deemed to be a "residual market mechanism."       b. Inter-agency or inter-government joint underwriting or risk purchasing   associations (however styled) created by or permitted by statute or regulation.       2. Those perils insured by the Company that the Company knows, at the time the risk is   bound, to be insured by or in excess of amounts insured or reinsured by any pool,   association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil, gas, or petro-chemical   plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks. This subparagraph 2 shall not   apply:       a. If the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.       b. To interests traditionally underwritten as Inland Marine or Stock or Contents   written on a blanket basis.       c. To Contingent Business Interruption liability, except when it is known to the   Company, at the time the risk is bound, that the key location is insured by or   through any pool, association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil,   gas, or petro-chemical plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks; unless   the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.      B. With respect to loss or liability arising from the Company's participation or membership in   any residual market mechanism created by statute, the Company may include in its ultimate   net loss only amounts for which the Company is assessed as a direct consequence of a   covered loss occurrence, subject to the following provisions:       1. Recovery is limited to perils otherwise protected hereunder.       2. In the event the terms of the Company's participation or membership in any such   residual market mechanism permit the Company to recoup any such direct     
 
  20\F7V1035   Page 2 of 2      assessment attributed to a loss occurrence by way of a specific policy premium   surcharge or similar levy on policyholders, the amount received by the Company as a   result of such premium surcharge or levy shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss   for such loss occurrence.       3. The result of any rate increase filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall have no effect on the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered   loss occurrence.       4. The result of any premium tax credit filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered loss   occurrence.       5. The Company may not include in its ultimate net loss any amount resulting from an   assessment that, pursuant to the terms of the Company's participation or membership   in the residual market mechanism, the Company is required to pay only after such   assessment is collected from the policyholder.       6. The ultimate net loss hereunder shall not include any monies expended to purchase or   retire bonds as a consequence of being a member of a residual market mechanism   nor any fines or penalties imposed on the Company for late payment.       7. If, however, a residual market mechanism only provides for assessment based on an   aggregate of losses in any one contract or plan year of said mechanism, then the   amount of that assessment to be included in the ultimate net loss for any one loss   occurrence shall be determined by multiplying the Company's share of the aggregate   assessment by a factor derived by dividing the Company's ultimate net loss (net of the   assessment) with respect to the loss occurrence by the total of all of its ultimate net   losses (net of assessments) from all loss occurrences included by the mechanism in   determining the assessment.      8/1/2012              
  20\F7V1035      Terrorism Exclusion   (Property Treaty Reinsurance)            Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary within this Contract or any amendment thereto, it   is agreed that this Contract excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused   by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any act of terrorism,   as defined herein, regardless of any other cause or event contributing concurrently or in any   other sequence to the loss.      An act of terrorism includes any act, or preparation in respect of action, or threat of action   designed to influence the government de jure or de facto of any nation or any political division   thereof, or in pursuit of political, religious, ideological or similar purposes to intimidate the public   or a section of the public of any nation by any person or group(s) of persons whether acting   alone or on behalf of or in connection with any organization(s) or government(s) de jure or   de facto, and which:       1. Involves violence against one or more persons, or       2. Involves damage to property; or       3. Endangers life other than the person committing the action; or       4. Creates a risk to health or safety of the public or a section of the public; or       5. Is designed to interfere with or disrupt an electronic system.      This Contract also excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused by,   contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any action in controlling,   preventing, suppressing, retaliating against or responding to any act of terrorism.      Notwithstanding the above and subject otherwise to the terms, conditions, and limitations of this   Contract, in respect only of personal lines, this Contract will pay actual loss or damage (but not   related cost and expense) caused by any act of terrorism provided such act is not directly or   indirectly caused by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with   radiological, biological, chemical, or nuclear pollution or contamination.        
 
  20\F7V1035      The Interests and Liabilities Agreements, constituting 10 pages in total, have been omitted from   this exhibit because such agreements are not material and would be competitively harmful if   publicly disclosed.           
 
  20\F7V1036         Reinstatement Premium Protection   Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana                                                                                                      _______________________      Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit because it is not material and   would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. Redactions are indicated by [***].     
  20\F7V1036         Table of Contents         Article Page    1 Coverage 1    2 Commencement and Termination 1    3 Concurrency of Conditions 3    4 Premium 3    5 Sanctions 4    6 Loss Notices and Settlements 4    7 Late Payments 4    8 Offset 5    9 Severability of Interests and Obligations 6    10 Access to Records 6    11 Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F) 6    12 Currency (BRMA 12A) 7    13 Taxes (BRMA 50B) 7    14 Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D) 7    15 Reserves 7    16 Insolvency 9    17 Arbitration 9    18 Service of Suit 10    19 Severability (BRMA 72E) 11    20 Governing Law (BRMA 71B) 11    21 Confidentiality 11    22 Non-Waiver 12    23 Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A) 12    24 Notices and Contract Execution 12    25 Intermediary 13    Schedule A    Schedule B     
 
  20\F7V1036   Page 1      Reinstatement Premium Protection   Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      entered into by and between      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana    (hereinafter referred to as the "Company")      and      The Subscribing Reinsurer(s) Executing the   Interests and Liabilities Agreement(s)   Attached Hereto   (hereinafter referred to as the "Reinsurer")            Article 1 - Coverage   By this Contract the Reinsurer agrees to indemnify the Company for 100% of any reinstatement   premium which the Company pays or becomes liable to pay as a result of loss occurrences   covered under the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Excess Layers of the Company's Excess Catastrophe   Reinsurance Contract, effective July 1, 2020 (hereinafter referred to as the "Original Contract"),   subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth herein and in Schedules A and B   attached to and forming part of this Contract.         Article 2 - Commencement and Termination   A. This Contract shall become effective at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020,   with respect to reinstatement premium payable by the Company under the Third, Fourth,   and Fifth Excess Layers of the Original Contract as a result of losses arising out of loss   occurrences commencing at or after that time and date, and shall remain in force until   12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021.      B. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A above, the Company may terminate a   Subscribing Reinsurer's percentage share in this Contract at any time by giving written   notice to the Subscribing Reinsurer in the event any of the following circumstances occur:       1. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at the inception of this Contract has been     
  20\F7V1036   Page 2      reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the applicable equivalent)   12 months prior to that date; or       2. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at any time during the term of this   Contract has been reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the   applicable equivalent) at the date of the Subscribing Reinsurer's most recent financial   statement filed with regulatory authorities and available to the public as of the   inception of this Contract; or       3. The Subscribing Reinsurer's A.M. Best's rating has been assigned or downgraded   below A- and/or Standard & Poor's rating has been assigned or downgraded below   BBB+; or       4. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become, or has announced its intention to become,   merged with, acquired by or controlled by any other entity or individual(s) not   controlling the Subscribing Reinsurer's operations previously; or       5. A State Insurance Department or other legal authority has ordered the Subscribing   Reinsurer to cease writing business; or       6. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become insolvent or has been placed into liquidation,   receivership, supervision, administration, winding-up or under a scheme of   arrangement, or similar proceedings (whether voluntary or involuntary) or proceedings   have been instituted against the Subscribing Reinsurer for the appointment of a   receiver, liquidator, rehabilitator, supervisor, administrator, conservator or trustee in   bankruptcy, or other agent known by whatever name, to take possession of its assets   or control of its operations; or       7. The Subscribing Reinsurer has reinsured its entire liability under this Contract without   the Company's prior written consent; or       8. The Subscribing Reinsurer has ceased assuming new or renewal property or casualty   treaty reinsurance business; or       9. The Subscribing Reinsurer has hired an unaffiliated runoff claims manager that is   compensated on a contingent basis or is otherwise provided with financial incentives   based on the quantum of claims paid; or       10. The Subscribing Reinsurer has failed to comply with the funding requirements set forth   in the Reserves Article.      C. If this Contract is terminated or expires while a loss occurrence covered hereunder is in   progress, the Reinsurer's liability hereunder shall, subject to the other terms and conditions   of this Contract, be determined as if the entire loss occurrence had occurred prior to the   termination or expiration of this Contract, provided that no part of such loss occurrence is   claimed against any renewal or replacement of this Contract.           
 
  20\F7V1036   Page 3      Article 3 - Concurrency of Conditions   A. It is agreed that this Contract will follow the terms, conditions, exclusions, definitions,   warranties and settlements of the Company under the Original Contract, which are not   inconsistent with the provisions of this Contract.      B. The Company shall advise the Reinsurer of any material changes in the Original Contract   which may affect the liability of the Reinsurer under this Contract.         Article 4 - Premium   A. As premium for the reinsurance coverage provided hereunder for each excess layer for the   term of this Contract, the Company shall pay the Reinsurer the product of the following (or a   pro rata portion thereof in the event the term of this Contract is less than 12 months and for   purposes of calculating subparagraph 3 below, the term of the Original Contract is a full   12 months):       1. The amount, shown as "Reinstatement Factor" for that excess layer in Schedule B   attached hereto; times       2. The Final Adjusted Rate on Line for the corresponding excess layer of the Original   Contract; times       3. An amount equal to 100% reinsurance placement percentage under each excess   layer of the Original Contract of the final adjusted premium paid by the Company for   the corresponding excess layer of the Original Contract.       "Final Adjusted Rate on Line" as used herein shall mean an amount equal to a 100%   reinsurance placement percentage under each excess layer of the Original Contract of the   final adjusted premium paid by the Company for the corresponding excess layer of the   Original Contract divided by the amount, shown as the "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit"   for that excess layer under the Original Contract in Schedule A attached hereto.      B. The Company shall pay the Reinsurer a deposit premium for each excess layer of the   amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule B attached   hereto, in four equal installments of the amount, shown as "Deposit Premium Installment"   for that excess layer in Schedule B attached hereto, on July 1 and October 1 of 2020, and   January 1 and April 1 of 2021. However, in the event this Contract is terminated, there   shall be no deposit premium installments due after the effective date of termination.      C. As soon as possible after the termination or expiration of this Contract, the Company shall   provide a report to the Reinsurer setting forth the premium due hereunder for each excess   layer for the term of this Contract, computed in accordance with paragraph A above, and   any additional premium due the Reinsurer or return premium due the Company for each   such excess layer shall be remitted promptly.           
  20\F7V1036   Page 4      Article 5 - Sanctions   Neither the Company nor any Subscribing Reinsurer shall be liable for premium or loss under   this Contract if it would result in a violation of any mandatory sanction, prohibition or restriction   under United Nations resolutions or the trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of the   European Union, United Kingdom or United States of America that are applicable to either party.         Article 6 - Loss Notices and Settlements   A. Whenever reinstatement premium settlements made by the Company under the Third,   Fourth, and Fifth Excess Layers of the Original Contract appear likely to result in a claim   hereunder, the Company shall notify the Reinsurer. The Company will advise the Reinsurer   of all subsequent developments relating to such claims that, in the opinion of the Company,   may materially affect the position of the Reinsurer.      B. All reinstatement premium settlements made by the Company under the Third, Fourth, and   Fifth Excess Layers of the Original Contract, provided they are within the terms of the   Original Contract and within the terms of this Contract, shall be binding upon the Reinsurer,   and the Reinsurer agrees to pay all amounts for which it may be liable within 10 days of   receipt of reasonable evidence of the amount paid (or scheduled to be paid) by the   Company.         Article 7 - Late Payments   A. The provisions of this Article shall not be implemented unless specifically invoked, in   writing, by one of the parties to this Contract.      B. In the event any premium, loss or other payment due either party is not received by the   intermediary named in the Intermediary Article (hereinafter referred to as the   "Intermediary") by the payment due date, the party to whom payment is due may, by   notifying the Intermediary in writing, require the debtor party to pay, and the debtor party   agrees to pay, an interest charge on the amount past due calculated for each such payment   on the last business day of each month as follows:       1. The number of full days which have expired since the due date or the last monthly   calculation, whichever the lesser; times       2. 1/365ths of the six-month United States Treasury Bill rate as quoted in The Wall Street   Journal on the first business day of the month for which the calculation is made; times       3. The amount past due, including accrued interest.       It is agreed that interest shall accumulate until payment of the original amount due plus   interest charges have been received by the Intermediary.        
 
  20\F7V1036   Page 5      C. The establishment of the due date shall, for purposes of this Article, be determined as   follows:       1. As respects the payment of routine deposits and premiums due the Reinsurer, the due   date shall be as provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a   due date is not specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 30 days   after the date of transmittal by the Intermediary of the initial billing for each such   payment.       2. Any claim or loss payment due the Company hereunder shall be deemed due 10 days   after the proof of loss or demand for payment is transmitted to the Reinsurer. If such   loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest will accrue on the   payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B above, from the date the   proof of loss or demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       3. As respects any payment, adjustment or return due either party not otherwise   provided for in subparagraphs 1 and 2 of this paragraph C, the due date shall be as   provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a due date is not   specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 10 days following   transmittal of written notification that the provisions of this Article have been invoked.       For purposes of interest calculations only, amounts due hereunder shall be deemed paid   upon receipt by the Intermediary.      D. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting or prohibiting a Subscribing Reinsurer from   contesting the validity of any claim, or from participating in the defense of any claim or suit,   or prohibiting either party from contesting the validity of any payment or from initiating any   arbitration or other proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. If the   debtor party prevails in an arbitration or other proceeding, then any interest charges due   hereunder on the amount in dispute shall be null and void. If the debtor party loses in such   proceeding, then the interest charge on the amount determined to be due hereunder shall   be calculated in accordance with the provisions set forth above unless otherwise   determined by such proceedings. If a debtor party advances payment of any amount it is   contesting, and proves to be correct in its contestation, either in whole or in part, the other   party shall reimburse the debtor party for any such excess payment made plus interest on   the excess amount calculated in accordance with this Article.      E. Interest charges arising out of the application of this Article that are $1,000 or less from any   party shall be waived unless there is a pattern of late payments consisting of three or more   items over the course of any 12-month period.         Article 8 - Offset   The Company and the Reinsurer may offset any balance or amount due from one party to the   other under this Contract. The provisions of this Article shall not be affected by the insolvency   of either party.           
  20\F7V1036   Page 6      Article 9 - Severability of Interests and Obligations   The rights, duties and obligations set forth below shall apply as if this Contract were a separate   contract between the Subscribing Reinsurers and each named reinsured company:      A. Balances payable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under the   Contract shall not serve to offset any balances recoverable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract and balances payable shall be separated by named reinsured   company and paid directly to the appropriate named reinsured company’s bank account.      B. Balances recoverable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under   the Contract shall not serve to offset any balances payable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract.      C. Reports and remittances made to the Reinsurer in accordance with the applicable articles   of the Contract are to be in sufficient detail to identify both the Reinsurer's loss obligations   due to each named reinsured company and each named reinsured company's premium   remittance under the report.      D. In the event of the insolvency of any of the parties to the Contract, offset shall be only   allowed in accordance with the laws of the insolvent party's state of domicile.      E. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to provide a separate retention, Reinsurer's limit of   liability any one loss occurrence or Reinsurer's annual limit of liability for each named   reinsured company.         Article 10 - Access to Records   The Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall have access at any reasonable time to all   records of the Company which pertain in any way to this reinsurance, provided the Reinsurer   gives the Company at least 15 days prior notice of request for such access. However, a   Subscribing Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall not have any right of access to the   records of the Company if it is not current in all undisputed payments due the Company.   "Undisputed" as used herein shall mean any amount that the Subscribing Reinsurer has not   contested in writing to the Company specifying the reason(s) why the payments are disputed.         Article 11 - Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F)   Inadvertent delays, errors or omissions made in connection with this Contract or any transaction   hereunder shall not relieve either party from any liability which would have attached had such   delay, error or omission not occurred, provided always that such error or omission is rectified as   soon as possible after discovery.           
 
  20\F7V1036   Page 7      Article 12 - Currency (BRMA 12A)   A. Whenever the word "Dollars" or the "$" sign appears in this Contract, they shall be   construed to mean United States Dollars and all transactions under this Contract shall be in   United States Dollars.      B. Amounts paid or received by the Company in any other currency shall be converted to   United States Dollars at the rate of exchange at the date such transaction is entered on the   books of the Company.         Article 13 - Taxes (BRMA 50B)   In consideration of the terms under which this Contract is issued, the Company will not claim a   deduction in respect of the premium hereon when making tax returns, other than income or   profits tax returns, to any state or territory of the United States of America or the District of   Columbia.         Article 14 - Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D)   A. The Reinsurer has agreed to allow for the purpose of paying the Federal Excise Tax the   applicable percentage of the premium payable hereon (as imposed under Section 4371 of   the Internal Revenue Code) to the extent such premium is subject to the Federal Excise   Tax.      B. In the event of any return of premium becoming due hereunder the Reinsurer will deduct   the applicable percentage from the return premium payable hereon and the Company or its   agent should take steps to recover the tax from the United States Government.         Article 15 - Reserves   A. The Reinsurer agrees to fund its share of amounts, including but not limited to, the   Company's ceded unearned premium and outstanding loss reserves (being the sum of all   reinstatement premiums paid by the Company under the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Excess   Layers of the Original Contract but not yet recovered from the Reinsurer, plus the   Company's reserves for reinstatement premium due under the Third, Fourth, and Fifth   Excess Layers of the Original Contract, if any) (hereinafter referred to as "Reinsurer's   Obligations") by:       1. Clean, irrevocable and unconditional letters of credit issued and confirmed, if   confirmation is required by the insurance regulatory authorities involved, by a bank or   banks meeting the NAIC Securities Valuation Office credit standards for issuers of   letters of credit and acceptable to said insurance regulatory authorities; and/or       2. Escrow accounts for the benefit of the Company; and/or       3. Cash advances;        
  20\F7V1036   Page 8       if the Reinsurer:       1. Is unauthorized in any state of the United States of America or the District of Columbia   having jurisdiction over the Company and if, without such funding, a penalty would   accrue to the Company on any financial statement it is required to file with the   insurance regulatory authorities involved; or       2. Has an A.M. Best Company's rating equal to or below B++ at the inception of this   Contract.       The Reinsurer, at its sole option, may fund in other than cash if its method and form of   funding are acceptable to the insurance regulatory authorities involved.      B. With regard to funding in whole or in part by letters of credit, it is agreed that each letter of   credit will be in a form acceptable to insurance regulatory authorities involved, will be issued   for a term of at least one year and will include an "evergreen clause," which automatically   extends the term for at least one additional year at each expiration date unless written   notice of non-renewal is given to the Company not less than 30 days prior to said expiration   date. The Company and the Reinsurer further agree, notwithstanding anything to the   contrary in this Contract, that said letters of credit may be drawn upon by the Company or   its successors in interest at any time, without diminution because of the insolvency of the   Company or the Reinsurer, but only for one or more of the following purposes:       1. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of unearned premiums returned to   insureds on account of policy cancellations, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       2. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of reinstatement premiums paid by the   Company under the terms of the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Excess Layers of the Original   Contract, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       3. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of any other amounts claimed to be due   hereunder, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       4. To fund a cash account in an amount equal to the Reinsurer's share of amounts,   including, but not limited to, the Reinsurer's Obligations as set forth above, funded by   means of a letter of credit which is under non-renewal notice, if said letter of credit has   not been renewed or replaced by the Reinsurer 10 days prior to its expiration date;       5. To refund to the Reinsurer any sum in excess of the actual amount required to fund   the Reinsurer's share of amounts, including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's   Obligations as set forth above, if so requested by the Reinsurer.       In the event the amount drawn by the Company on any letter of credit is in excess of the   actual amount required for B(1), B(2) or B(4), or in the case of B(3), the actual amount   determined to be due, the Company shall promptly return to the Reinsurer the excess   amount so drawn.           
 
  20\F7V1036   Page 9      Article 16 - Insolvency   A. In the event of the insolvency of the Company, this reinsurance shall be payable directly to   the Company or to its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor on the basis of   the liability of the Company without diminution because of the insolvency of the Company or   because the liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor of the Company has   failed to pay all or a portion of any claim. It is agreed, however, that the liquidator, receiver,   conservator or statutory successor of the Company shall give written notice to the   Reinsurer of the pendency of a claim against the Company indicating the policy or bond   reinsured which claim would involve a possible liability on the part of the Reinsurer within a   reasonable time after such claim is filed in the conservation or liquidation proceeding or in   the receivership, and that during the pendency of such claim, the Reinsurer may investigate   such claim and interpose, at its own expense, in the proceeding where such claim is to be   adjudicated, any defense or defenses that it may deem available to the Company or its   liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor. The expense thus incurred by the   Reinsurer shall be chargeable, subject to the approval of the Court, against the Company   as part of the expense of conservation or liquidation to the extent of a pro rata share of the   benefit which may accrue to the Company solely as a result of the defense undertaken by   the Reinsurer.      B. Where two or more Subscribing Reinsurers are involved in the same claim and a majority in   interest elect to interpose defense to such claim, the expense shall be apportioned in   accordance with the terms of this Contract as though such expense had been incurred by   the Company.      C. It is further understood and agreed that, in the event of the insolvency of the Company, the   reinsurance under this Contract shall be payable directly by the Reinsurer to the Company   or to its liquidator, receiver or statutory successor, except as provided by Section 4118(a) of   the New York Insurance Law or except (1) where this Contract specifically provides another   payee of such reinsurance in the event of the insolvency of the Company or (2) where the   Reinsurer with the consent of the direct insured or insureds has assumed such policy   obligations of the Company as direct obligations of the Reinsurer to the payees under such   policies and in substitution for the obligations of the Company to such payees.         Article 17 - Arbitration   A. As a condition precedent to any right of action hereunder, in the event of any dispute or   difference of opinion hereafter arising with respect to this Contract, it is hereby mutually   agreed that such dispute or difference of opinion shall be submitted to arbitration. One   Arbiter shall be chosen by the Company, the other by the Reinsurer, and an Umpire shall   be chosen by the two Arbiters before they enter upon arbitration, all of whom shall be active   or retired disinterested executive officers of insurance or reinsurance companies or Lloyd's   London Underwriters. In the event that either party should fail to choose an Arbiter within   30 days following a written request by the other party to do so, the requesting party may   choose two Arbiters who shall in turn choose an Umpire before entering upon arbitration. If   the two Arbiters fail to agree upon the selection of an Umpire within 30 days following their   appointment, each Arbiter shall nominate three candidates within 10 days thereafter, two of   whom the other shall decline, and the decision shall be made by drawing lots.        
  20\F7V1036   Page 10      B. Each party shall present its case to the Arbiters within 30 days following the date of   appointment of the Umpire. The Arbiters shall consider this Contract as an honorable   engagement rather than merely as a legal obligation and they are relieved of all judicial   formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of law. The decision of the   Arbiters shall be final and binding on both parties; but failing to agree, they shall call in the   Umpire and the decision of the majority shall be final and binding upon both parties.   Judgment upon the final decision of the Arbiters may be entered in any court of competent   jurisdiction. Notwithstanding anything in this Contract, the Arbiters shall not be permitted to   award special or punitive damages.      C. If more than one Subscribing Reinsurer is involved in the same dispute, all such   Subscribing Reinsurers shall, at the option of the Company, constitute and act as one party   for purposes of this Article and communications shall be made by the Company to each of   the Subscribing Reinsurers constituting one party, provided, however, that nothing herein   shall impair the rights of such Subscribing Reinsurers to assert several, rather than joint,   defenses or claims, nor be construed as changing the liability of the Subscribing Reinsurers   participating under the terms of this Contract from several to joint.      D. Each party shall bear the expense of its own Arbiter, and shall jointly and equally bear with   the other the expense of the Umpire and of the arbitration. In the event that the two   Arbiters are chosen by one party, as above provided, the expense of the Arbiters, the   Umpire and the arbitration shall be equally divided between the two parties.      E. Any arbitration proceedings shall take place at a location mutually agreed upon by the   parties to this Contract, but notwithstanding the location of the arbitration, all proceedings   pursuant hereto shall be governed by the law of the state in which the Company has its   principal office.         Article 18 - Service of Suit   (Applicable if the Reinsurer is not domiciled in the United States of America, and/or is not   authorized in any State, Territory or District of the United States where authorization is required   by insurance regulatory authorities)      A. This Article shall not be read to conflict with or override the obligations of the parties to   arbitrate their disputes as provided for in the Arbitration Article. It is agreed that in the event   the Reinsurer fails to pay any amount claimed to be due hereunder, the Reinsurer, at the   request of the Company, will submit to the jurisdiction of a court of competent jurisdiction   within the United States. Nothing in this Article constitutes or should be understood to   constitute a waiver of the Reinsurer's rights to commence an action in any court of   competent jurisdiction in the United States, to remove an action to a United States District   Court, or to seek a transfer of a case to another court as permitted by the laws of the United   States or of any state in the United States.      B. Further, pursuant to any statute of any state, territory or district of the United States which   makes provision therefor, the Reinsurer hereby designates the party named in its Interests   and Liabilities Agreement, or if no party is named therein, the Superintendent,   Commissioner or Director of Insurance or other officer specified for that purpose in the   statute, or his successor or successors in office, as its true and lawful attorney upon whom     
 
  20\F7V1036   Page 11      may be served any lawful process in any action, suit or proceeding instituted by or on   behalf of the Company or any beneficiary hereunder arising out of this Contract.         Article 19 - Severability (BRMA 72E)   If any provision of this Contract shall be rendered illegal or unenforceable by the laws,   regulations or public policy of any state, such provision shall be considered void in such state,   but this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract or the   enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.         Article 20 - Governing Law (BRMA 71B)   This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of   Florida.         Article 21 - Confidentiality   A. The Reinsurer hereby acknowledges that the documents, information and data provided to   it by the Company, whether directly or through an authorized agent, in connection with the   placement and execution of this Contract, including all information obtained through any   audits and any claims information between the Company and the Reinsurer, and any   submission or other materials relating to any renewal (hereinafter referred to as   "Confidential Information") are proprietary and confidential to the Company.      B. Except as provided for in paragraph C below, the Reinsurer shall not disclose any   Confidential Information to any third parties, including but not limited to the Reinsurer's   subsidiaries and affiliates, other insurance companies and their subsidiaries and affiliates,   underwriting agencies, research organizations, any unaffiliated entity engaged in modeling   insurance or reinsurance data, and statistical rating organizations.      C. Confidential Information may be used by the Reinsurer only in connection with the   performance of its obligations or enforcement of its rights under this Contract and will only   be disclosed when required by (1) retrocessionaires subject to the business ceded to this   Contract, (2) regulators performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records and/or financial   condition, (3) external auditors performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records in the normal   course of business, or (4) the Reinsurer's legal counsel; provided that the Reinsurer   advises such parties of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and their   obligation to maintain its confidentiality. The Company may require that any third-party   representatives of the Reinsurer agree, in writing, to be bound by this Confidentiality Article   or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, containing terms no less stringent than   those set forth in this Article. If a third-party representative of the Reinsurer is not bound, in   writing, by this Confidentiality Article or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, the   Reinsurer shall be responsible for any breach of this provision by such third-party   representative of the Reinsurer.      D. Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Reinsurer is required by court order, other   legal process or any regulatory authority to release or disclose any or all of the Confidential     
  20\F7V1036   Page 12      Information, the Reinsurer agrees to provide the Company with written notice of same at   least 10 days prior to such release or disclosure, to the extent legally permissible, and to   use its best efforts to assist the Company in maintaining the confidentiality provided for in   this Article.      E. Any disclosure of Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information shall comply with all state   and federal statutes and regulations governing the disclosure of Non-Public Personally   Identifiable Information. "Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information" shall be defined as   this term or a similar term is defined in any applicable state, provincial, territory, or federal   law. Disclosing or using this information for any purpose not authorized by applicable law is   expressly forbidden without the prior consent of the Company.      F. The parties agree that any information subject to privilege, including the attorney-client   privilege or attorney work product doctrine (collectively "Privilege") shall not be disclosed to   the Reinsurer until, in the Company's opinion, such Privilege is deemed to be waived or   otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant to this Contract. Furthermore,   the Reinsurer shall not assert that any Privilege otherwise applicable to the Confidential   Information has been waived or otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant   to this Contract.      G. The provisions of this Article shall extend to the officers, directors and employees of the   Reinsurer and its affiliates, and shall be binding upon their successors and assigns.         Article 22 - Non-Waiver   The failure of the Company or Reinsurer to insist on compliance with this Contract or to exercise   any right, remedy or option hereunder shall not: (1) constitute a waiver of any rights contained   in this Contract, (2) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from thereafter demanding full and   complete compliance, (3) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from exercising such remedy in   the future, nor (4) affect the validity of this Contract or any part thereof.         Article 23 - Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A)   If more than one reinsured company is named as a party to this Contract, the first named   company shall be deemed the agent of the other reinsured companies for purposes of sending   or receiving notices required by the terms and conditions of this Contract, and for purposes of   remitting or receiving any monies due any party.         Article 24 - Notices and Contract Execution   A. Whenever a notice, statement, report or any other written communication is required by this   Contract, unless otherwise specified, such notice, statement, report or other written   communication may be transmitted by certified or registered mail, nationally or   internationally recognized express delivery service, personal delivery, electronic mail, or   facsimile. With the exception of notices of termination, first class mail is also acceptable.        
 
  20\F7V1036   Page 13      B. The use of any of the following shall constitute a valid execution of this Contract or any   amendments thereto:       1. Paper documents with an original ink signature;       2. Facsimile or electronic copies of paper documents showing an original ink signature;   and/or       3. Electronic records with an electronic signature made via an electronic agent. For the   purposes of this Contract, the terms "electronic record," "electronic signature" and   "electronic agent" shall have the meanings set forth in the Electronic Signatures in   Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 or any amendments thereto.      C. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which, when duly   executed, shall be deemed an original.         Article 25 - Intermediary   Aon Benfield Inc., or one of its affiliated corporations duly licensed as a reinsurance   intermediary, is hereby recognized as the Intermediary negotiating this Contract for all business   hereunder. All communications (including but not limited to notices, statements, premiums,   return premiums, commissions, taxes, losses, loss adjustment expense, salvages and loss   settlements) relating to this Contract will be transmitted to the Company or the Reinsurer   through the Intermediary. Payments by the Company to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Reinsurer. Payments by the Reinsurer to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Company only to the extent that such payments are actually received by the   Company.         In Witness Whereof, the Company by its duly authorized representatives has executed this   Contract as of the dates specified below:      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      FedNat Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun         This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Monarch National Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun           
  20\F7V1036   Page 14      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Maison Insurance Company      /s/ Doug Raucy        
 
  20\F7V1036   Schedule A      Schedule A   Reinstatement Premium Protection   Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana                  Original   Contract   First   Excess   Original   Contract   Second   Excess   Original   Contract   Third   Excess   Original   Contract   Fourth   Excess   Original   Contract   Fifth   Excess   Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $100,000,000   Reinsurer's Term Limit $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $200,000,000   Minimum Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Annual Deposit Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Deposit Premium Installments [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]             
  20\F7V1036   Schedule B      Schedule B   Reinstatement Premium Protection   Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana               First   RPP Layer   Second   RPP Layer   Third   RPP Layer   Fourth   RPP Layer   Fifth   RPP Layer   Reinstatement Factor [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Annual Deposit Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Deposit Premium Installments [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]                 
 
  20\F7V1036   Schedule B      The Interests and Liabilities Agreements, constituting 9 pages in total, have been omitted from this exhibit because such   agreements are not material and would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed.              
 
  20\F7V1039         Reinstatement Premium Protection   Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana                                                                                                      _______________________      Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit because it is not material and   would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. Redactions are indicated by [***].     
  20\F7V1039         Table of Contents         Article Page    1 Coverage 1    2 Commencement and Termination 1    3 Concurrency of Conditions 3    4 Premium 3    5 Sanctions 4    6 Loss Notices and Settlements 4    7 Late Payments 4    8 Offset 5    9 Severability of Interests and Obligations 6    10 Access to Records 6    11 Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F) 6    12 Currency (BRMA 12A) 7    13 Taxes (BRMA 50B) 7    14 Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D) 7    15 Reserves 7    16 Insolvency 9    17 Arbitration 9    18 Service of Suit (BRMA 49C) 10    19 Severability (BRMA 72E) 11    20 Governing Law (BRMA 71B) 11    21 Confidentiality 11    22 Non-Waiver 12    23 Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A) 12    24 Notices and Contract Execution 12    25 Intermediary 13    Schedule A 1    Schedule B 1     
 
  20\F7V1039   Page 1      Reinstatement Premium Protection   Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      entered into by and between      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana    (hereinafter referred to as the "Company")      and      The Subscribing Reinsurer(s) Executing the   Interests and Liabilities Agreement(s)   Attached Hereto   (hereinafter referred to as the "Reinsurer")            Article 1 - Coverage   By this Contract the Reinsurer agrees to indemnify the Company for 100% of any reinstatement   premium which the Company pays or becomes liable to pay as a result of loss occurrences   covered under the First, Second, and Third Excess Layers of the Company's Excess   Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract, effective July 1, 2020 (hereinafter referred to as the   "Original Contract"), subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth herein and in   Schedules A and B attached to and forming part of this Contract.         Article 2 - Commencement and Termination   A. This Contract shall become effective at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020,   with respect to reinstatement premium payable by the Company under the First, Second,   and Third Excess Layers of the Original Contract as a result of losses arising out of loss   occurrences commencing at or after that time and date, and shall remain in force until   12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021.      B. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A above, the Company may terminate a   Subscribing Reinsurer's percentage share in this Contract at any time by giving written   notice to the Subscribing Reinsurer in the event any of the following circumstances occur:       1. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at the inception of this Contract has been     
  20\F7V1039   Page 2      reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the applicable equivalent)   12 months prior to that date; or       2. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at any time during the term of this   Contract has been reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the   applicable equivalent) at the date of the Subscribing Reinsurer's most recent financial   statement filed with regulatory authorities and available to the public as of the   inception of this Contract; or       3. The Subscribing Reinsurer's A.M. Best's rating has been assigned or downgraded   below A- and/or Standard & Poor's rating has been assigned or downgraded below   BBB+; or       4. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become, or has announced its intention to become,   merged with, acquired by or controlled by any other entity or individual(s) not   controlling the Subscribing Reinsurer's operations previously; or       5. A State Insurance Department or other legal authority has ordered the Subscribing   Reinsurer to cease writing business; or       6. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become insolvent or has been placed into liquidation,   receivership, supervision, administration, winding-up or under a scheme of   arrangement, or similar proceedings (whether voluntary or involuntary) or proceedings   have been instituted against the Subscribing Reinsurer for the appointment of a   receiver, liquidator, rehabilitator, supervisor, administrator, conservator or trustee in   bankruptcy, or other agent known by whatever name, to take possession of its assets   or control of its operations; or       7. The Subscribing Reinsurer has reinsured its entire liability under this Contract without   the Company's prior written consent; or       8. The Subscribing Reinsurer has ceased assuming new or renewal property or casualty   treaty reinsurance business; or       9. The Subscribing Reinsurer has hired an unaffiliated runoff claims manager that is   compensated on a contingent basis or is otherwise provided with financial incentives   based on the quantum of claims paid; or       10. The Subscribing Reinsurer has failed to comply with the funding requirements set forth   in the Reserves Article.      C. If this Contract is terminated or expires while a loss occurrence covered hereunder is in   progress, the Reinsurer's liability hereunder shall, subject to the other terms and conditions   of this Contract, be determined as if the entire loss occurrence had occurred prior to the   termination or expiration of this Contract, provided that no part of such loss occurrence is   claimed against any renewal or replacement of this Contract.           
 
  20\F7V1039   Page 3      Article 3 - Concurrency of Conditions   A. It is agreed that this Contract will follow the terms, conditions, exclusions, definitions,   warranties and settlements of the Company under the Original Contract, which are not   inconsistent with the provisions of this Contract.      B. The Company shall advise the Reinsurer of any material changes in the Original Contract   which may affect the liability of the Reinsurer under this Contract.         Article 4 - Premium   A. As premium for the reinsurance coverage provided hereunder for each excess layer for the   term of this Contract, the Company shall pay the Reinsurer the product of the following (or a   pro rata portion thereof in the event the term of this Contract is less than 12 months and for   purposes of calculating subparagraph 3 below, the term of the Original Contract is a full   12 months):       1. The amount, shown as "Reinstatement Factor" for that excess layer in Schedule B   attached hereto; times       2. The Final Adjusted Rate on Line for the corresponding excess layer of the Original   Contract; times       3. An amount equal to 100% reinsurance placement percentage under each excess   layer of the Original Contract of the final adjusted premium paid by the Company for   the corresponding excess layer of the Original Contract.       "Final Adjusted Rate on Line" as used herein shall mean an amount equal to a 100%   reinsurance placement percentage under each excess layer of the Original Contract of the   final adjusted premium paid by the Company for the corresponding excess layer of the   Original Contract divided by the amount, shown as the "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit"   for that excess layer under the Original Contract in Schedule A attached hereto.      B. The Company shall pay the Reinsurer a deposit premium for each excess layer of the   amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule B attached   hereto, in four equal installments of the amount, shown as "Deposit Premium Installment"   for that excess layer in Schedule B attached hereto, on July 1 and October 1 of 2020, and   January 1 and April 1 of 2021. However, in the event this Contract is terminated, there   shall be no deposit premium installments due after the effective date of termination.      C. As soon as possible after the termination or expiration of this Contract, the Company shall   provide a report to the Reinsurer setting forth the premium due hereunder for each excess   layer for the term of this Contract, computed in accordance with paragraph A above, and   any additional premium due the Reinsurer or return premium due the Company for each   such excess layer shall be remitted promptly.           
  20\F7V1039   Page 4      Article 5 - Sanctions   Neither the Company nor any Subscribing Reinsurer shall be liable for premium or loss under   this Contract if it would result in a violation of any mandatory sanction, prohibition or restriction   under United Nations resolutions or the trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of the   European Union, United Kingdom or United States of America that are applicable to either party.         Article 6 - Loss Notices and Settlements   A. Whenever reinstatement premium settlements made by the Company under the First,   Second, and Third Excess Layers of the Original Contract appear likely to result in a claim   hereunder, the Company shall notify the Reinsurer. The Company will advise the Reinsurer   of all subsequent developments relating to such claims that, in the opinion of the Company,   may materially affect the position of the Reinsurer.      B. All reinstatement premium settlements made by the Company under the First, Second, and   Third Excess Layers of the Original Contract, provided they are within the terms of the   Original Contract and within the terms of this Contract, shall be binding upon the Reinsurer,   and the Reinsurer agrees to pay all amounts for which it may be liable within 10 days of   receipt of reasonable evidence of the amount paid (or scheduled to be paid) by the   Company.         Article 7 - Late Payments   A. The provisions of this Article shall not be implemented unless specifically invoked, in   writing, by one of the parties to this Contract.      B. In the event any premium, loss or other payment due either party is not received by the   intermediary named in the Intermediary Article (hereinafter referred to as the   "Intermediary") by the payment due date, the party to whom payment is due may, by   notifying the Intermediary in writing, require the debtor party to pay, and the debtor party   agrees to pay, an interest charge on the amount past due calculated for each such payment   on the last business day of each month as follows:       1. The number of full days which have expired since the due date or the last monthly   calculation, whichever the lesser; times       2. 1/365ths of the six-month United States Treasury Bill rate as quoted in The Wall Street   Journal on the first business day of the month for which the calculation is made; times       3. The amount past due, including accrued interest.       It is agreed that interest shall accumulate until payment of the original amount due plus   interest charges have been received by the Intermediary.        
 
  20\F7V1039   Page 5      C. The establishment of the due date shall, for purposes of this Article, be determined as   follows:       1. As respects the payment of routine deposits and premiums due the Reinsurer, the due   date shall be as provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a   due date is not specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 30 days   after the date of transmittal by the Intermediary of the initial billing for each such   payment.       2. Any claim or loss payment due the Company hereunder shall be deemed due 10 days   after the proof of loss or demand for payment is transmitted to the Reinsurer. If such   loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest will accrue on the   payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B above, from the date the   proof of loss or demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       3. As respects any payment, adjustment or return due either party not otherwise   provided for in subparagraphs 1 and 2 of this paragraph C, the due date shall be as   provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a due date is not   specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 10 days following   transmittal of written notification that the provisions of this Article have been invoked.       For purposes of interest calculations only, amounts due hereunder shall be deemed paid   upon receipt by the Intermediary.      D. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting or prohibiting a Subscribing Reinsurer from   contesting the validity of any claim, or from participating in the defense of any claim or suit,   or prohibiting either party from contesting the validity of any payment or from initiating any   arbitration or other proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. If the   debtor party prevails in an arbitration or other proceeding, then any interest charges due   hereunder on the amount in dispute shall be null and void. If the debtor party loses in such   proceeding, then the interest charge on the amount determined to be due hereunder shall   be calculated in accordance with the provisions set forth above unless otherwise   determined by such proceedings. If a debtor party advances payment of any amount it is   contesting, and proves to be correct in its contestation, either in whole or in part, the other   party shall reimburse the debtor party for any such excess payment made plus interest on   the excess amount calculated in accordance with this Article.      E. Interest charges arising out of the application of this Article that are $1,000 or less from any   party shall be waived unless there is a pattern of late payments consisting of three or more   items over the course of any 12-month period.         Article 8 - Offset   The Company and the Reinsurer may offset any balance or amount due from one party to the   other under this Contract or any other contract heretofore or hereafter entered into between the   Company and the Reinsurer, whether acting as assuming reinsurer or ceding company. The   provisions of this Article shall not be affected by the insolvency of either party.           
  20\F7V1039   Page 6      Article 9 - Severability of Interests and Obligations   The rights, duties and obligations set forth below shall apply as if this Contract were a separate   contract between the Subscribing Reinsurers and each named reinsured company:      A. Balances payable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under the   Contract shall not serve to offset any balances recoverable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract and balances payable shall be separated by named reinsured   company and paid directly to the appropriate named reinsured company’s bank account.      B. Balances recoverable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under   the Contract shall not serve to offset any balances payable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract.      C. Reports and remittances made to the Reinsurer in accordance with the applicable articles   of the Contract are to be in sufficient detail to identify both the Reinsurer's loss obligations   due to each named reinsured company and each named reinsured company's premium   remittance under the report.      D. In the event of the insolvency of any of the parties to the Contract, offset shall be only   allowed in accordance with the laws of the insolvent party's state of domicile.      E. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to provide a separate retention, Reinsurer's limit of   liability any one loss occurrence or Reinsurer's annual limit of liability for each named   reinsured company.         Article 10 - Access to Records   The Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall have access at any reasonable time to all   records of the Company which pertain in any way to this reinsurance, provided the Reinsurer   gives the Company at least 15 days prior notice of request for such access. However, a   Subscribing Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall not have any right of access to the   records of the Company if it is not current in all undisputed payments due the Company.   "Undisputed" as used herein shall mean any amount that the Subscribing Reinsurer has not   contested in writing to the Company specifying the reason(s) why the payments are disputed.         Article 11 - Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F)   Inadvertent delays, errors or omissions made in connection with this Contract or any transaction   hereunder shall not relieve either party from any liability which would have attached had such   delay, error or omission not occurred, provided always that such error or omission is rectified as   soon as possible after discovery.           
 
  20\F7V1039   Page 7      Article 12 - Currency (BRMA 12A)   A. Whenever the word "Dollars" or the "$" sign appears in this Contract, they shall be   construed to mean United States Dollars and all transactions under this Contract shall be in   United States Dollars.      B. Amounts paid or received by the Company in any other currency shall be converted to   United States Dollars at the rate of exchange at the date such transaction is entered on the   books of the Company.         Article 13 - Taxes (BRMA 50B)   In consideration of the terms under which this Contract is issued, the Company will not claim a   deduction in respect of the premium hereon when making tax returns, other than income or   profits tax returns, to any state or territory of the United States of America or the District of   Columbia.         Article 14 - Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D)   A. The Reinsurer has agreed to allow for the purpose of paying the Federal Excise Tax the   applicable percentage of the premium payable hereon (as imposed under Section 4371 of   the Internal Revenue Code) to the extent such premium is subject to the Federal Excise   Tax.      B. In the event of any return of premium becoming due hereunder the Reinsurer will deduct   the applicable percentage from the return premium payable hereon and the Company or its   agent should take steps to recover the tax from the United States Government.         Article 15 - Reserves   A. The Reinsurer agrees to fund its share of amounts, including but not limited to, the   Company's ceded unearned premium and outstanding loss reserves (being the sum of all   reinstatement premiums paid by the Company under the First, Second, and Third Excess   Layers of the Original Contract but not yet recovered from the Reinsurer, plus the   Company's reserves for reinstatement premium due under the First, Second, and Third   Excess Layers of the Original Contract, if any) (hereinafter referred to as "Reinsurer's   Obligations") by:       1. Clean, irrevocable and unconditional letters of credit issued and confirmed, if   confirmation is required by the insurance regulatory authorities involved, by a bank or   banks meeting the NAIC Securities Valuation Office credit standards for issuers of   letters of credit and acceptable to said insurance regulatory authorities; and/or       2. Escrow accounts for the benefit of the Company; and/or       3. Cash advances;        
  20\F7V1039   Page 8       if the Reinsurer:       1. Is unauthorized in any state of the United States of America or the District of Columbia   having jurisdiction over the Company and if, without such funding, a penalty would   accrue to the Company on any financial statement it is required to file with the   insurance regulatory authorities involved; or       2. Has an A.M. Best Company's rating equal to or below B++ at the inception of this   Contract.       The Reinsurer, at its sole option, may fund in other than cash if its method and form of   funding are acceptable to the insurance regulatory authorities involved.      B. With regard to funding in whole or in part by letters of credit, it is agreed that each letter of   credit will be in a form acceptable to insurance regulatory authorities involved, will be issued   for a term of at least one year and will include an "evergreen clause," which automatically   extends the term for at least one additional year at each expiration date unless written   notice of non-renewal is given to the Company not less than 30 days prior to said expiration   date. The Company and the Reinsurer further agree, notwithstanding anything to the   contrary in this Contract, that said letters of credit may be drawn upon by the Company or   its successors in interest at any time, without diminution because of the insolvency of the   Company or the Reinsurer, but only for one or more of the following purposes:       1. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of unearned premiums returned to   insureds on account of policy cancellations, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       2. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of reinstatement premiums paid by the   Company under the terms of the First, Second, and Third Excess Layers of the   Original Contract, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       3. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of any other amounts claimed to be due   hereunder, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       4. To fund a cash account in an amount equal to the Reinsurer's share of amounts,   including, but not limited to, the Reinsurer's Obligations as set forth above, funded by   means of a letter of credit which is under non-renewal notice, if said letter of credit has   not been renewed or replaced by the Reinsurer 10 days prior to its expiration date;       5. To refund to the Reinsurer any sum in excess of the actual amount required to fund   the Reinsurer's share of amounts, including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's   Obligations as set forth above, if so requested by the Reinsurer.       In the event the amount drawn by the Company on any letter of credit is in excess of the   actual amount required for B(1), B(2) or B(4), or in the case of B(3), the actual amount   determined to be due, the Company shall promptly return to the Reinsurer the excess   amount so drawn.           
 
  20\F7V1039   Page 9      Article 16 - Insolvency   A. In the event of the insolvency of the Company, this reinsurance shall be payable directly to   the Company or to its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor on the basis of   the liability of the Company without diminution because of the insolvency of the Company or   because the liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor of the Company has   failed to pay all or a portion of any claim. It is agreed, however, that the liquidator, receiver,   conservator or statutory successor of the Company shall give written notice to the   Reinsurer of the pendency of a claim against the Company indicating the policy or bond   reinsured which claim would involve a possible liability on the part of the Reinsurer within a   reasonable time after such claim is filed in the conservation or liquidation proceeding or in   the receivership, and that during the pendency of such claim, the Reinsurer may investigate   such claim and interpose, at its own expense, in the proceeding where such claim is to be   adjudicated, any defense or defenses that it may deem available to the Company or its   liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor. The expense thus incurred by the   Reinsurer shall be chargeable, subject to the approval of the Court, against the Company   as part of the expense of conservation or liquidation to the extent of a pro rata share of the   benefit which may accrue to the Company solely as a result of the defense undertaken by   the Reinsurer.      B. Where two or more Subscribing Reinsurers are involved in the same claim and a majority in   interest elect to interpose defense to such claim, the expense shall be apportioned in   accordance with the terms of this Contract as though such expense had been incurred by   the Company.      C. It is further understood and agreed that, in the event of the insolvency of the Company, the   reinsurance under this Contract shall be payable directly by the Reinsurer to the Company   or to its liquidator, receiver or statutory successor, except as provided by Section 4118(a) of   the New York Insurance Law or except (1) where this Contract specifically provides another   payee of such reinsurance in the event of the insolvency of the Company or (2) where the   Reinsurer with the consent of the direct insured or insureds has assumed such policy   obligations of the Company as direct obligations of the Reinsurer to the payees under such   policies and in substitution for the obligations of the Company to such payees.         Article 17 - Arbitration   A. As a condition precedent to any right of action hereunder, in the event of any dispute or   difference of opinion hereafter arising with respect to this Contract, it is hereby mutually   agreed that such dispute or difference of opinion shall be submitted to arbitration. One   Arbiter shall be chosen by the Company, the other by the Reinsurer, and an Umpire shall   be chosen by the two Arbiters before they enter upon arbitration, all of whom shall be active   or retired disinterested executive officers of insurance or reinsurance companies or Lloyd's   London Underwriters. In the event that either party should fail to choose an Arbiter within   30 days following a written request by the other party to do so, the requesting party may   choose two Arbiters who shall in turn choose an Umpire before entering upon arbitration. If   the two Arbiters fail to agree upon the selection of an Umpire within 30 days following their   appointment, each Arbiter shall nominate three candidates within 10 days thereafter, two of   whom the other shall decline, and the decision shall be made by drawing lots.        
  20\F7V1039   Page 10      B. Each party shall present its case to the Arbiters within 30 days following the date of   appointment of the Umpire. The Arbiters shall consider this Contract as an honorable   engagement rather than merely as a legal obligation and they are relieved of all judicial   formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of law. The decision of the   Arbiters shall be final and binding on both parties; but failing to agree, they shall call in the   Umpire and the decision of the majority shall be final and binding upon both parties.   Judgment upon the final decision of the Arbiters may be entered in any court of competent   jurisdiction.      C. If more than one Subscribing Reinsurer is involved in the same dispute, all such   Subscribing Reinsurers shall, at the option of the Company, constitute and act as one party   for purposes of this Article and communications shall be made by the Company to each of   the Subscribing Reinsurers constituting one party, provided, however, that nothing herein   shall impair the rights of such Subscribing Reinsurers to assert several, rather than joint,   defenses or claims, nor be construed as changing the liability of the Subscribing Reinsurers   participating under the terms of this Contract from several to joint.      D. Each party shall bear the expense of its own Arbiter, and shall jointly and equally bear with   the other the expense of the Umpire and of the arbitration. In the event that the two   Arbiters are chosen by one party, as above provided, the expense of the Arbiters, the   Umpire and the arbitration shall be equally divided between the two parties.      E. Any arbitration proceedings shall take place at a location mutually agreed upon by the   parties to this Contract, but notwithstanding the location of the arbitration, all proceedings   pursuant hereto shall be governed by the law of the state in which the Company has its   principal office.         Article 18 - Service of Suit (BRMA 49C)   (Applicable if the Reinsurer is not domiciled in the United States of America, and/or is not   authorized in any State, Territory or District of the United States where authorization is required   by insurance regulatory authorities)      A. It is agreed that in the event the Reinsurer fails to pay any amount claimed to be due   hereunder, the Reinsurer, at the request of the Company, will submit to the jurisdiction of a   court of competent jurisdiction within the United States. Nothing in this Article constitutes or   should be understood to constitute a waiver of the Reinsurer's rights to commence an   action in any court of competent jurisdiction in the United States, to remove an action to a   United States District Court, or to seek a transfer of a case to another court as permitted by   the laws of the United States or of any state in the United States.      B. Further, pursuant to any statute of any state, territory or district of the United States which   makes provision therefor, the Reinsurer hereby designates the party named in its Interests   and Liabilities Agreement, or if no party is named therein, the Superintendent,   Commissioner or Director of Insurance or other officer specified for that purpose in the   statute, or his successor or successors in office, as its true and lawful attorney upon whom   may be served any lawful process in any action, suit or proceeding instituted by or on   behalf of the Company or any beneficiary hereunder arising out of this Contract.        
 
  20\F7V1039   Page 11         Article 19 - Severability (BRMA 72E)   If any provision of this Contract shall be rendered illegal or unenforceable by the laws,   regulations or public policy of any state, such provision shall be considered void in such state,   but this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract or the   enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.         Article 20 - Governing Law (BRMA 71B)   This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of   Florida.         Article 21 - Confidentiality   A. The Reinsurer hereby acknowledges that the documents, information and data provided to   it by the Company, whether directly or through an authorized agent, in connection with the   placement and execution of this Contract, including all information obtained through any   audits and any claims information between the Company and the Reinsurer, and any   submission or other materials relating to any renewal (hereinafter referred to as   "Confidential Information") are proprietary and confidential to the Company.      B. Except as provided for in paragraph C below, the Reinsurer shall not disclose any   Confidential Information to any third parties, including but not limited to the Reinsurer's   subsidiaries and affiliates, other insurance companies and their subsidiaries and affiliates,   underwriting agencies, research organizations, any unaffiliated entity engaged in modeling   insurance or reinsurance data, and statistical rating organizations.      C. Confidential Information may be used by the Reinsurer only in connection with the   performance of its obligations or enforcement of its rights under this Contract and will only   be disclosed when required by (1) retrocessionaires subject to the business ceded to this   Contract, (2) regulators performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records and/or financial   condition, (3) external auditors performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records in the normal   course of business, or (4) the Reinsurer's legal counsel; provided that the Reinsurer   advises such parties of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and their   obligation to maintain its confidentiality. The Company may require that any third-party   representatives of the Reinsurer agree, in writing, to be bound by this Confidentiality Article   or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, containing terms no less stringent than   those set forth in this Article. If a third-party representative of the Reinsurer is not bound, in   writing, by this Confidentiality Article or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, the   Reinsurer shall be responsible for any breach of this provision by such third-party   representative of the Reinsurer.      D. Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Reinsurer is required by court order, other   legal process or any regulatory authority to release or disclose any or all of the Confidential   Information, the Reinsurer agrees to provide the Company with written notice of same at   least 10 days prior to such release or disclosure, to the extent legally permissible, and to     
  20\F7V1039   Page 12      use its best efforts to assist the Company in maintaining the confidentiality provided for in   this Article.      E. Any disclosure of Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information shall comply with all state   and federal statutes and regulations governing the disclosure of Non-Public Personally   Identifiable Information. "Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information" shall be defined as   this term or a similar term is defined in any applicable state, provincial, territory, or federal   law. Disclosing or using this information for any purpose not authorized by applicable law is   expressly forbidden without the prior consent of the Company.      F. The parties agree that any information subject to privilege, including the attorney-client   privilege or attorney work product doctrine (collectively "Privilege") shall not be disclosed to   the Reinsurer until, in the Company's opinion, such Privilege is deemed to be waived or   otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant to this Contract. Furthermore,   the Reinsurer shall not assert that any Privilege otherwise applicable to the Confidential   Information has been waived or otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant   to this Contract.      G. The provisions of this Article shall extend to the officers, directors and employees of the   Reinsurer and its affiliates, and shall be binding upon their successors and assigns.         Article 22 - Non-Waiver   The failure of the Company or Reinsurer to insist on compliance with this Contract or to exercise   any right, remedy or option hereunder shall not: (1) constitute a waiver of any rights contained   in this Contract, (2) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from thereafter demanding full and   complete compliance, (3) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from exercising such remedy in   the future, nor (4) affect the validity of this Contract or any part thereof.         Article 23 - Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A)   If more than one reinsured company is named as a party to this Contract, the first named   company shall be deemed the agent of the other reinsured companies for purposes of sending   or receiving notices required by the terms and conditions of this Contract, and for purposes of   remitting or receiving any monies due any party.         Article 24 - Notices and Contract Execution   A. Whenever a notice, statement, report or any other written communication is required by this   Contract, unless otherwise specified, such notice, statement, report or other written   communication may be transmitted by certified or registered mail, nationally or   internationally recognized express delivery service, personal delivery, electronic mail, or   facsimile. With the exception of notices of termination, first class mail is also acceptable.        
 
  20\F7V1039   Page 13      B. The use of any of the following shall constitute a valid execution of this Contract or any   amendments thereto:       1. Paper documents with an original ink signature;       2. Facsimile or electronic copies of paper documents showing an original ink signature;   and/or       3. Electronic records with an electronic signature made via an electronic agent. For the   purposes of this Contract, the terms "electronic record," "electronic signature" and   "electronic agent" shall have the meanings set forth in the Electronic Signatures in   Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 or any amendments thereto.      C. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which, when duly   executed, shall be deemed an original.         Article 25 - Intermediary   Aon Benfield Inc., or one of its affiliated corporations duly licensed as a reinsurance   intermediary, is hereby recognized as the Intermediary negotiating this Contract for all business   hereunder. All communications (including but not limited to notices, statements, premiums,   return premiums, commissions, taxes, losses, loss adjustment expense, salvages and loss   settlements) relating to this Contract will be transmitted to the Company or the Reinsurer   through the Intermediary. Payments by the Company to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Reinsurer. Payments by the Reinsurer to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Company only to the extent that such payments are actually received by the   Company.         In Witness Whereof, the Company by its duly authorized representatives has executed this   Contract as of the dates specified below:      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      FedNat Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun         This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Monarch National Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun           
  20\F7V1039   Page 14      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Maison Insurance Company      /s/ Doug Raucy        
 
  20\F7V1039   Schedule A      Schedule A   Reinstatement Premium Protection   Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana                  Original   Contract   First   Excess   Original   Contract   Second   Excess   Original   Contract   Third   Excess   Original   Contract   Fourth   Excess   Original   Contract   Fifth   Excess   Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $100,000,000   Reinsurer's Term Limit $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $200,000,000   Minimum Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Annual Deposit Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Deposit Premium Installments [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]             
  20\F7V1039   Schedule B      Schedule B   Reinstatement Premium Protection   Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana               First   RPP Layer   Second   RPP Layer   Third   RPP Layer   Fourth   RPP Layer   Fifth   RPP Layer   Reinstatement Factor [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Annual Deposit Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Deposit Premium Installments [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]                 
 
  20\F7V1039   Schedule B      The Interests and Liabilities Agreements, constituting 6 pages in total, have been omitted from this exhibit because such   agreements are not material and would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed.              
 
  20\F7V1040            Reinstatement Premium Protection   Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana                                                                                                         _______________________      Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit because it is not material and   would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. Redactions are indicated by [***].     
  20\F7V1040            Table of Contents         Article Page    1 Coverage 1    2 Commencement and Termination 1    3 Concurrency of Conditions 3    4 Premium 3    5 Sanctions 4    6 Loss Notices and Settlements 4    7 Late Payments 4    8 Offset 5    9 Severability of Interests and Obligations 6    10 Access to Records 6    11 Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F) 6    12 Currency (BRMA 12A) 7    13 Taxes (BRMA 50B) 7    14 Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D) 7    15 Reserves 7    16 Insolvency 9    17 Arbitration 9    18 Service of Suit (BRMA 49C) 10    19 Severability (BRMA 72E) 11    20 Governing Law (BRMA 71B) 11    21 Confidentiality 11    22 Non-Waiver 12    23 Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A) 12    24 Notices and Contract Execution 12    25 Intermediary 13    Schedule A    Schedule B     
 
  20\F7V1040   Page 1         Reinstatement Premium Protection   Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      entered into by and between      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana    (hereinafter referred to as the "Company")      and      The Subscribing Reinsurer(s) Executing the   Interests and Liabilities Agreement(s)   Attached Hereto   (hereinafter referred to as the "Reinsurer")            Article 1 - Coverage   By this Contract the Reinsurer agrees to indemnify the Company for 100% of any reinstatement   premium which the Company pays or becomes liable to pay as a result of loss occurrences   covered under the Second Excess Layer of the Company's Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance   Contract, effective July 1, 2020 (hereinafter referred to as the "Original Contract"), subject to the   terms and conditions hereinafter set forth herein and in Schedules A and B attached to and   forming part of this Contract.         Article 2 - Commencement and Termination   A. This Contract shall become effective at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020,   with respect to reinstatement premium payable by the Company under the Second Excess   Layer of the Original Contract as a result of losses arising out of loss occurrences   commencing at or after that time and date, and shall remain in force until 12:01 a.m.,   Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021.      B. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A above, the Company may terminate a   Subscribing Reinsurer's percentage share in this Contract at any time by giving written   notice to the Subscribing Reinsurer in the event any of the following circumstances occur:       1. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at the inception of this Contract has been     
  20\F7V1040   Page 2         reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the applicable equivalent)   12 months prior to that date; or       2. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at any time during the term of this   Contract has been reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the   applicable equivalent) at the date of the Subscribing Reinsurer's most recent financial   statement filed with regulatory authorities and available to the public as of the   inception of this Contract; or       3. The Subscribing Reinsurer's A.M. Best's rating has been assigned or downgraded   below A- and/or Standard & Poor's rating has been assigned or downgraded below   BBB+; or       4. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become, or has announced its intention to become,   merged with, acquired by or controlled by any other entity or individual(s) not   controlling the Subscribing Reinsurer's operations previously; or       5. A State Insurance Department or other legal authority has ordered the Subscribing   Reinsurer to cease writing business; or       6. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become insolvent or has been placed into liquidation,   receivership, supervision, administration, winding-up or under a scheme of   arrangement, or similar proceedings (whether voluntary or involuntary) or proceedings   have been instituted against the Subscribing Reinsurer for the appointment of a   receiver, liquidator, rehabilitator, supervisor, administrator, conservator or trustee in   bankruptcy, or other agent known by whatever name, to take possession of its assets   or control of its operations; or       7. The Subscribing Reinsurer has reinsured its entire liability under this Contract without   the Company's prior written consent; or       8. The Subscribing Reinsurer has ceased assuming new or renewal property or casualty   treaty reinsurance business; or       9. The Subscribing Reinsurer has hired an unaffiliated runoff claims manager that is   compensated on a contingent basis or is otherwise provided with financial incentives   based on the quantum of claims paid; or       10. The Subscribing Reinsurer has failed to comply with the funding requirements set forth   in the Reserves Article.      C. If this Contract is terminated or expires while a loss occurrence covered hereunder is in   progress, the Reinsurer's liability hereunder shall, subject to the other terms and conditions   of this Contract, be determined as if the entire loss occurrence had occurred prior to the   termination or expiration of this Contract, provided that no part of such loss occurrence is   claimed against any renewal or replacement of this Contract.           
 
  20\F7V1040   Page 3         Article 3 - Concurrency of Conditions   A. It is agreed that this Contract will follow the terms, conditions, exclusions, definitions,   warranties and settlements of the Company under the Original Contract, which are not   inconsistent with the provisions of this Contract.      B. The Company shall advise the Reinsurer of any material changes in the Original Contract   which may affect the liability of the Reinsurer under this Contract.         Article 4 - Premium   A. As premium for the reinsurance coverage provided hereunder for each excess layer for the   term of this Contract, the Company shall pay the Reinsurer the product of the following (or a   pro rata portion thereof in the event the term of this Contract is less than 12 months and for   purposes of calculating subparagraph 3 below, the term of the Original Contract is a full   12 months):       1. The amount, shown as "Reinstatement Factor" for that excess layer in Schedule B   attached hereto; times       2. The Final Adjusted Rate on Line for the corresponding excess layer of the Original   Contract; times       3. An amount equal to 100% reinsurance placement percentage under each excess   layer of the Original Contract of the final adjusted premium paid by the Company for   the corresponding excess layer of the Original Contract.       "Final Adjusted Rate on Line" as used herein shall mean an amount equal to a 100%   reinsurance placement percentage under each excess layer of the Original Contract of the   final adjusted premium paid by the Company for the corresponding excess layer of the   Original Contract divided by the amount, shown as the "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit"   for that excess layer under the Original Contract in Schedule A attached hereto.      B. The Company shall pay the Reinsurer a deposit premium for each excess layer of the   amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule B attached   hereto, in four equal installments of the amount, shown as "Deposit Premium Installment"   for that excess layer in Schedule B attached hereto, on July 1 and October 1 of 2020, and   January 1 and April 1 of 2021. However, in the event this Contract is terminated, there   shall be no deposit premium installments due after the effective date of termination.      C. As soon as possible after the termination or expiration of this Contract, the Company shall   provide a report to the Reinsurer setting forth the premium due hereunder for each excess   layer for the term of this Contract, computed in accordance with paragraph A above, and   any additional premium due the Reinsurer or return premium due the Company for each   such excess layer shall be remitted promptly.           
  20\F7V1040   Page 4         Article 5 - Sanctions   Neither the Company nor any Subscribing Reinsurer shall be liable for premium or loss under   this Contract if it would result in a violation of any mandatory sanction, prohibition or restriction   under United Nations resolutions or the trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of the   European Union, United Kingdom or United States of America that are applicable to either party.         Article 6 - Loss Notices and Settlements   A. Whenever reinstatement premium settlements made by the Company under the Second   Excess Layer of the Original Contract appear likely to result in a claim hereunder, the   Company shall notify the Reinsurer. The Company will advise the Reinsurer of all   subsequent developments relating to such claims that, in the opinion of the Company, may   materially affect the position of the Reinsurer.      B. All reinstatement premium settlements made by the Company under the Second Excess   Layer of the Original Contract, provided they are within the terms of the Original Contract   and within the terms of this Contract, shall be binding upon the Reinsurer, and the   Reinsurer agrees to pay all amounts for which it may be liable within 10 days of receipt of   reasonable evidence of the amount paid (or scheduled to be paid) by the Company.         Article 7 - Late Payments   A. The provisions of this Article shall not be implemented unless specifically invoked, in   writing, by one of the parties to this Contract.      B. In the event any premium, loss or other payment due either party is not received by the   intermediary named in the Intermediary Article (hereinafter referred to as the   "Intermediary") by the payment due date, the party to whom payment is due may, by   notifying the Intermediary in writing, require the debtor party to pay, and the debtor party   agrees to pay, an interest charge on the amount past due calculated for each such payment   on the last business day of each month as follows:       1. The number of full days which have expired since the due date or the last monthly   calculation, whichever the lesser; times       2. 1/365ths of the six-month United States Treasury Bill rate as quoted in The Wall Street   Journal on the first business day of the month for which the calculation is made; times       3. The amount past due, including accrued interest.       It is agreed that interest shall accumulate until payment of the original amount due plus   interest charges have been received by the Intermediary.        
 
  20\F7V1040   Page 5         C. The establishment of the due date shall, for purposes of this Article, be determined as   follows:       1. As respects the payment of routine deposits and premiums due the Reinsurer, the due   date shall be as provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a   due date is not specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 30 days   after the date of transmittal by the Intermediary of the initial billing for each such   payment.       2. Any claim or loss payment due the Company hereunder shall be deemed due 10 days   after the proof of loss or demand for payment is transmitted to the Reinsurer. If such   loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest will accrue on the   payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B above, from the date the   proof of loss or demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       3. As respects any payment, adjustment or return due either party not otherwise   provided for in subparagraphs 1 and 2 of this paragraph C, the due date shall be as   provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a due date is not   specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 10 days following   transmittal of written notification that the provisions of this Article have been invoked.       For purposes of interest calculations only, amounts due hereunder shall be deemed paid   upon receipt by the Intermediary.      D. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting or prohibiting a Subscribing Reinsurer from   contesting the validity of any claim, or from participating in the defense of any claim or suit,   or prohibiting either party from contesting the validity of any payment or from initiating any   arbitration or other proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. If the   debtor party prevails in an arbitration or other proceeding, then any interest charges due   hereunder on the amount in dispute shall be null and void. If the debtor party loses in such   proceeding, then the interest charge on the amount determined to be due hereunder shall   be calculated in accordance with the provisions set forth above unless otherwise   determined by such proceedings. If a debtor party advances payment of any amount it is   contesting, and proves to be correct in its contestation, either in whole or in part, the other   party shall reimburse the debtor party for any such excess payment made plus interest on   the excess amount calculated in accordance with this Article.      E. Interest charges arising out of the application of this Article that are $1,000 or less from any   party shall be waived unless there is a pattern of late payments consisting of three or more   items over the course of any 12-month period.         Article 8 - Offset   The Company and the Reinsurer may offset any balance or amount due from one party to the   other under this Contract or any other contract heretofore or hereafter entered into between the   Company and the Reinsurer, whether acting as assuming reinsurer or ceding company. The   provisions of this Article shall not be affected by the insolvency of either party.           
  20\F7V1040   Page 6         Article 9 - Severability of Interests and Obligations   The rights, duties and obligations set forth below shall apply as if this Contract were a separate   contract between the Subscribing Reinsurers and each named reinsured company:      A. Balances payable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under the   Contract shall not serve to offset any balances recoverable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract and balances payable shall be separated by named reinsured   company and paid directly to the appropriate named reinsured company’s bank account.      B. Balances recoverable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under   the Contract shall not serve to offset any balances payable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract.      C. Reports and remittances made to the Reinsurer in accordance with the applicable articles   of the Contract are to be in sufficient detail to identify both the Reinsurer's loss obligations   due to each named reinsured company and each named reinsured company's premium   remittance under the report.      D. In the event of the insolvency of any of the parties to the Contract, offset shall be only   allowed in accordance with the laws of the insolvent party's state of domicile.      E. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to provide a separate retention, Reinsurer's limit of   liability any one loss occurrence or Reinsurer's annual limit of liability for each named   reinsured company.         Article 10 - Access to Records   The Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall have access at any reasonable time to all   records of the Company which pertain in any way to this reinsurance, provided the Reinsurer   gives the Company at least 15 days prior notice of request for such access. However, a   Subscribing Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall not have any right of access to the   records of the Company if it is not current in all undisputed payments due the Company.   "Undisputed" as used herein shall mean any amount that the Subscribing Reinsurer has not   contested in writing to the Company specifying the reason(s) why the payments are disputed.         Article 11 - Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F)   Inadvertent delays, errors or omissions made in connection with this Contract or any transaction   hereunder shall not relieve either party from any liability which would have attached had such   delay, error or omission not occurred, provided always that such error or omission is rectified as   soon as possible after discovery.           
 
  20\F7V1040   Page 7         Article 12 - Currency (BRMA 12A)   A. Whenever the word "Dollars" or the "$" sign appears in this Contract, they shall be   construed to mean United States Dollars and all transactions under this Contract shall be in   United States Dollars.      B. Amounts paid or received by the Company in any other currency shall be converted to   United States Dollars at the rate of exchange at the date such transaction is entered on the   books of the Company.         Article 13 - Taxes (BRMA 50B)   In consideration of the terms under which this Contract is issued, the Company will not claim a   deduction in respect of the premium hereon when making tax returns, other than income or   profits tax returns, to any state or territory of the United States of America or the District of   Columbia.         Article 14 - Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D)   A. The Reinsurer has agreed to allow for the purpose of paying the Federal Excise Tax the   applicable percentage of the premium payable hereon (as imposed under Section 4371 of   the Internal Revenue Code) to the extent such premium is subject to the Federal Excise   Tax.      B. In the event of any return of premium becoming due hereunder the Reinsurer will deduct   the applicable percentage from the return premium payable hereon and the Company or its   agent should take steps to recover the tax from the United States Government.         Article 15 - Reserves   A. The Reinsurer agrees to fund its share of amounts, including but not limited to, the   Company's ceded unearned premium and outstanding loss reserves (being the sum of all   reinstatement premiums paid by the Company under the Second Excess Layer of the   Original Contract but not yet recovered from the Reinsurer, plus the Company's reserves   for reinstatement premium due under the Second Excess Layer of the Original Contract, if   any) (hereinafter referred to as "Reinsurer's Obligations") by:       1. Clean, irrevocable and unconditional letters of credit issued and confirmed, if   confirmation is required by the insurance regulatory authorities involved, by a bank or   banks meeting the NAIC Securities Valuation Office credit standards for issuers of   letters of credit and acceptable to said insurance regulatory authorities; and/or       2. Escrow accounts for the benefit of the Company; and/or       3. Cash advances;        
  20\F7V1040   Page 8          if the Reinsurer:       1. Is unauthorized in any state of the United States of America or the District of Columbia   having jurisdiction over the Company and if, without such funding, a penalty would   accrue to the Company on any financial statement it is required to file with the   insurance regulatory authorities involved; or       2. Has an A.M. Best Company's rating equal to or below B++ at the inception of this   Contract.       The Reinsurer, at its sole option, may fund in other than cash if its method and form of   funding are acceptable to the insurance regulatory authorities involved.      B. With regard to funding in whole or in part by letters of credit, it is agreed that each letter of   credit will be in a form acceptable to insurance regulatory authorities involved, will be issued   for a term of at least one year and will include an "evergreen clause," which automatically   extends the term for at least one additional year at each expiration date unless written   notice of non-renewal is given to the Company not less than 30 days prior to said expiration   date. The Company and the Reinsurer further agree, notwithstanding anything to the   contrary in this Contract, that said letters of credit may be drawn upon by the Company or   its successors in interest at any time, without diminution because of the insolvency of the   Company or the Reinsurer, but only for one or more of the following purposes:       1. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of unearned premiums returned to   insureds on account of policy cancellations, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       2. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of reinstatement premiums paid by the   Company under the terms of the Second Excess Layer of the Original Contract,   unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       3. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of any other amounts claimed to be due   hereunder, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       4. To fund a cash account in an amount equal to the Reinsurer's share of amounts,   including, but not limited to, the Reinsurer's Obligations as set forth above, funded by   means of a letter of credit which is under non-renewal notice, if said letter of credit has   not been renewed or replaced by the Reinsurer 10 days prior to its expiration date;       5. To refund to the Reinsurer any sum in excess of the actual amount required to fund   the Reinsurer's share of amounts, including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's   Obligations as set forth above, if so requested by the Reinsurer.       In the event the amount drawn by the Company on any letter of credit is in excess of the   actual amount required for B(1), B(2) or B(4), or in the case of B(3), the actual amount   determined to be due, the Company shall promptly return to the Reinsurer the excess   amount so drawn.           
 
  20\F7V1040   Page 9         Article 16 - Insolvency   A. In the event of the insolvency of the Company, this reinsurance shall be payable directly to   the Company or to its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor on the basis of   the liability of the Company without diminution because of the insolvency of the Company or   because the liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor of the Company has   failed to pay all or a portion of any claim. It is agreed, however, that the liquidator, receiver,   conservator or statutory successor of the Company shall give written notice to the   Reinsurer of the pendency of a claim against the Company indicating the policy or bond   reinsured which claim would involve a possible liability on the part of the Reinsurer within a   reasonable time after such claim is filed in the conservation or liquidation proceeding or in   the receivership, and that during the pendency of such claim, the Reinsurer may investigate   such claim and interpose, at its own expense, in the proceeding where such claim is to be   adjudicated, any defense or defenses that it may deem available to the Company or its   liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor. The expense thus incurred by the   Reinsurer shall be chargeable, subject to the approval of the Court, against the Company   as part of the expense of conservation or liquidation to the extent of a pro rata share of the   benefit which may accrue to the Company solely as a result of the defense undertaken by   the Reinsurer.      B. Where two or more Subscribing Reinsurers are involved in the same claim and a majority in   interest elect to interpose defense to such claim, the expense shall be apportioned in   accordance with the terms of this Contract as though such expense had been incurred by   the Company.      C. It is further understood and agreed that, in the event of the insolvency of the Company, the   reinsurance under this Contract shall be payable directly by the Reinsurer to the Company   or to its liquidator, receiver or statutory successor, except as provided by Section 4118(a) of   the New York Insurance Law or except (1) where this Contract specifically provides another   payee of such reinsurance in the event of the insolvency of the Company or (2) where the   Reinsurer with the consent of the direct insured or insureds has assumed such policy   obligations of the Company as direct obligations of the Reinsurer to the payees under such   policies and in substitution for the obligations of the Company to such payees.         Article 17 - Arbitration   A. As a condition precedent to any right of action hereunder, in the event of any dispute or   difference of opinion hereafter arising with respect to this Contract, it is hereby mutually   agreed that such dispute or difference of opinion shall be submitted to arbitration. One   Arbiter shall be chosen by the Company, the other by the Reinsurer, and an Umpire shall   be chosen by the two Arbiters before they enter upon arbitration, all of whom shall be active   or retired disinterested executive officers of insurance or reinsurance companies or Lloyd's   London Underwriters. In the event that either party should fail to choose an Arbiter within   30 days following a written request by the other party to do so, the requesting party may   choose two Arbiters who shall in turn choose an Umpire before entering upon arbitration. If   the two Arbiters fail to agree upon the selection of an Umpire within 30 days following their   appointment, each Arbiter shall nominate three candidates within 10 days thereafter, two of   whom the other shall decline, and the decision shall be made by drawing lots.        
  20\F7V1040   Page 10         B. Each party shall present its case to the Arbiters within 30 days following the date of   appointment of the Umpire. The Arbiters shall consider this Contract as an honorable   engagement rather than merely as a legal obligation and they are relieved of all judicial   formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of law. The decision of the   Arbiters shall be final and binding on both parties; but failing to agree, they shall call in the   Umpire and the decision of the majority shall be final and binding upon both parties.   Judgment upon the final decision of the Arbiters may be entered in any court of competent   jurisdiction.      C. If more than one Subscribing Reinsurer is involved in the same dispute, all such   Subscribing Reinsurers shall, at the option of the Company, constitute and act as one party   for purposes of this Article and communications shall be made by the Company to each of   the Subscribing Reinsurers constituting one party, provided, however, that nothing herein   shall impair the rights of such Subscribing Reinsurers to assert several, rather than joint,   defenses or claims, nor be construed as changing the liability of the Subscribing Reinsurers   participating under the terms of this Contract from several to joint.      D. Each party shall bear the expense of its own Arbiter, and shall jointly and equally bear with   the other the expense of the Umpire and of the arbitration. In the event that the two   Arbiters are chosen by one party, as above provided, the expense of the Arbiters, the   Umpire and the arbitration shall be equally divided between the two parties.      E. Any arbitration proceedings shall take place at a location mutually agreed upon by the   parties to this Contract, but notwithstanding the location of the arbitration, all proceedings   pursuant hereto shall be governed by the law of the state in which the Company has its   principal office.         Article 18 - Service of Suit (BRMA 49C)   (Applicable if the Reinsurer is not domiciled in the United States of America, and/or is not   authorized in any State, Territory or District of the United States where authorization is required   by insurance regulatory authorities)      A. It is agreed that in the event the Reinsurer fails to pay any amount claimed to be due   hereunder, the Reinsurer, at the request of the Company, will submit to the jurisdiction of a   court of competent jurisdiction within the United States. Nothing in this Article constitutes or   should be understood to constitute a waiver of the Reinsurer's rights to commence an   action in any court of competent jurisdiction in the United States, to remove an action to a   United States District Court, or to seek a transfer of a case to another court as permitted by   the laws of the United States or of any state in the United States.      B. Further, pursuant to any statute of any state, territory or district of the United States which   makes provision therefor, the Reinsurer hereby designates the party named in its Interests   and Liabilities Agreement, or if no party is named therein, the Superintendent,   Commissioner or Director of Insurance or other officer specified for that purpose in the   statute, or his successor or successors in office, as its true and lawful attorney upon whom   may be served any lawful process in any action, suit or proceeding instituted by or on   behalf of the Company or any beneficiary hereunder arising out of this Contract.        
 
  20\F7V1040   Page 11            Article 19 - Severability (BRMA 72E)   If any provision of this Contract shall be rendered illegal or unenforceable by the laws,   regulations or public policy of any state, such provision shall be considered void in such state,   but this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract or the   enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.         Article 20 - Governing Law (BRMA 71B)   This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of   Florida.         Article 21 - Confidentiality   A. The Reinsurer hereby acknowledges that the documents, information and data provided to   it by the Company, whether directly or through an authorized agent, in connection with the   placement and execution of this Contract, including all information obtained through any   audits and any claims information between the Company and the Reinsurer, and any   submission or other materials relating to any renewal (hereinafter referred to as   "Confidential Information") are proprietary and confidential to the Company.      B. Except as provided for in paragraph C below, the Reinsurer shall not disclose any   Confidential Information to any third parties, including but not limited to the Reinsurer's   subsidiaries and affiliates, other insurance companies and their subsidiaries and affiliates,   underwriting agencies, research organizations, any unaffiliated entity engaged in modeling   insurance or reinsurance data, and statistical rating organizations.      C. Confidential Information may be used by the Reinsurer only in connection with the   performance of its obligations or enforcement of its rights under this Contract and will only   be disclosed when required by (1) retrocessionaires subject to the business ceded to this   Contract, (2) regulators performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records and/or financial   condition, (3) external auditors performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records in the normal   course of business, or (4) the Reinsurer's legal counsel; provided that the Reinsurer   advises such parties of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and their   obligation to maintain its confidentiality. The Company may require that any third-party   representatives of the Reinsurer agree, in writing, to be bound by this Confidentiality Article   or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, containing terms no less stringent than   those set forth in this Article. If a third-party representative of the Reinsurer is not bound, in   writing, by this Confidentiality Article or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, the   Reinsurer shall be responsible for any breach of this provision by such third-party   representative of the Reinsurer.      D. Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Reinsurer is required by court order, other   legal process or any regulatory authority to release or disclose any or all of the Confidential   Information, the Reinsurer agrees to provide the Company with written notice of same at   least 10 days prior to such release or disclosure, to the extent legally permissible, and to     
  20\F7V1040   Page 12         use its best efforts to assist the Company in maintaining the confidentiality provided for in   this Article.      E. Any disclosure of Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information shall comply with all state   and federal statutes and regulations governing the disclosure of Non-Public Personally   Identifiable Information. "Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information" shall be defined as   this term or a similar term is defined in any applicable state, provincial, territory, or federal   law. Disclosing or using this information for any purpose not authorized by applicable law is   expressly forbidden without the prior consent of the Company.      F. The parties agree that any information subject to privilege, including the attorney-client   privilege or attorney work product doctrine (collectively "Privilege") shall not be disclosed to   the Reinsurer until, in the Company's opinion, such Privilege is deemed to be waived or   otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant to this Contract. Furthermore,   the Reinsurer shall not assert that any Privilege otherwise applicable to the Confidential   Information has been waived or otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant   to this Contract.      G. The provisions of this Article shall extend to the officers, directors and employees of the   Reinsurer and its affiliates, and shall be binding upon their successors and assigns.         Article 22 - Non-Waiver   The failure of the Company or Reinsurer to insist on compliance with this Contract or to exercise   any right, remedy or option hereunder shall not: (1) constitute a waiver of any rights contained   in this Contract, (2) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from thereafter demanding full and   complete compliance, (3) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from exercising such remedy in   the future, nor (4) affect the validity of this Contract or any part thereof.         Article 23 - Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A)   If more than one reinsured company is named as a party to this Contract, the first named   company shall be deemed the agent of the other reinsured companies for purposes of sending   or receiving notices required by the terms and conditions of this Contract, and for purposes of   remitting or receiving any monies due any party.         Article 24 - Notices and Contract Execution   A. Whenever a notice, statement, report or any other written communication is required by this   Contract, unless otherwise specified, such notice, statement, report or other written   communication may be transmitted by certified or registered mail, nationally or   internationally recognized express delivery service, personal delivery, electronic mail, or   facsimile. With the exception of notices of termination, first class mail is also acceptable.        
 
  20\F7V1040   Page 13         B. The use of any of the following shall constitute a valid execution of this Contract or any   amendments thereto:       1. Paper documents with an original ink signature;       2. Facsimile or electronic copies of paper documents showing an original ink signature;   and/or       3. Electronic records with an electronic signature made via an electronic agent. For the   purposes of this Contract, the terms "electronic record," "electronic signature" and   "electronic agent" shall have the meanings set forth in the Electronic Signatures in   Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 or any amendments thereto.      C. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which, when duly   executed, shall be deemed an original.         Article 25 - Intermediary   Aon Benfield Inc., or one of its affiliated corporations duly licensed as a reinsurance   intermediary, is hereby recognized as the Intermediary negotiating this Contract for all business   hereunder. All communications (including but not limited to notices, statements, premiums,   return premiums, commissions, taxes, losses, loss adjustment expense, salvages and loss   settlements) relating to this Contract will be transmitted to the Company or the Reinsurer   through the Intermediary. Payments by the Company to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Reinsurer. Payments by the Reinsurer to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Company only to the extent that such payments are actually received by the   Company.         In Witness Whereof, the Company by its duly authorized representatives has executed this   Contract as of the dates specified below:      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      FedNat Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun         This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Monarch National Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun           
  20\F7V1040   Page 14         This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Maison Insurance Company      /s/ Doug Raucy        
 
  20\F7V1040   Schedule A         Schedule A   Reinstatement Premium Protection   Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana                  Original   Contract   First   Excess   Original   Contract   Second   Excess   Original   Contract   Third   Excess   Original   Contract   Fourth   Excess   Original   Contract   Fifth   Excess   Company's Retention $25,000,0000 $95,000,000 $275,000,000 $345,000,000 $525,000,000   Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $100,000,000   Reinsurer's Term Limit $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $200,000,000   Minimum Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Annual Deposit Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Deposit Premium Installments [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]             
  20\F7V1040   Schedule B         Schedule B   Reinstatement Premium Protection   Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana               First   RPP Layer   Second   RPP Layer   Third   RPP Layer   Fourth   RPP Layer   Fifth   RPP Layer   Reinstatement Factor [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Annual Deposit Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Deposit Premium Installments [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]                 
 
  20\F7V1040   Schedule B         The Interests and Liabilities Agreements, constituting 3 pages in total, have been omitted from this exhibit because such   agreements are not material and would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed.              
 
FIRM ORDER TERMS 5/27/2020   20\F7V1048         Reinstatement Premium Protection   Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana                                                                                                      _______________________      Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit because it is not material and   would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. Redactions are indicated by [***].     
FIRM ORDER TERMS 5/27/2020   20\F7V1048         Table of Contents         Article Page    1 Coverage 1    2 Commencement and Termination 1    3 Concurrency of Conditions 3    4 Premium 3    5 Sanctions 4    6 Loss Notices and Settlements 4    7 Late Payments 4    8 Offset 5    9 Severability of Interests and Obligations 6    10 Access to Records 6    11 Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F) 6    12 Currency (BRMA 12A) 7    13 Taxes (BRMA 50B) 7    14 Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D) 7    15 Reserves 7    16 Insolvency 9    17 Arbitration 9    18 Service of Suit (BRMA 49C) 10    19 Severability (BRMA 72E) 11    20 Governing Law (BRMA 71B) 11    21 Confidentiality 11    22 Non-Waiver 12    23 Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A) 12    24 Notices and Contract Execution 12    25 Intermediary 13    Schedule A 1    Schedule B 1     
 
FIRM ORDER TERMS 5/27/2020   20\F7V1048   Page 1      Reinstatement Premium Protection   Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      entered into by and between      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana    (hereinafter referred to as the "Company")      and      The Subscribing Reinsurer(s) Executing the   Interests and Liabilities Agreement(s)   Attached Hereto   (hereinafter referred to as the "Reinsurer")            Article 1 - Coverage   By this Contract the Reinsurer agrees to indemnify the Company for 100% of any reinstatement   premium which the Company pays or becomes liable to pay as a result of loss occurrences   covered under the Second Excess Layer of the Company's Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance   Contract, effective July 1, 2020 (hereinafter referred to as the "Original Contract"), subject to the   terms and conditions hereinafter set forth herein and in Schedules A and B attached to and   forming part of this Contract.         Article 2 - Commencement and Termination   A. This Contract shall become effective at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020,   with respect to reinstatement premium payable by the Company under the Second Excess   Layer of the Original Contract as a result of losses arising out of loss occurrences   commencing at or after that time and date, and shall remain in force until 12:01 a.m.,   Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021.      B. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A above, the Company may terminate a   Subscribing Reinsurer's percentage share in this Contract at any time by giving written   notice to the Subscribing Reinsurer in the event any of the following circumstances occur:       1. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at the inception of this Contract has been     
FIRM ORDER TERMS 5/27/2020   20\F7V1048   Page 2      reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the applicable equivalent)   12 months prior to that date; or       2. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at any time during the term of this   Contract has been reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the   applicable equivalent) at the date of the Subscribing Reinsurer's most recent financial   statement filed with regulatory authorities and available to the public as of the   inception of this Contract; or       3. The Subscribing Reinsurer's A.M. Best's rating has been assigned or downgraded   below A- and/or Standard & Poor's rating has been assigned or downgraded below   BBB+; or       4. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become, or has announced its intention to become,   merged with, acquired by or controlled by any other entity or individual(s) not   controlling the Subscribing Reinsurer's operations previously; or       5. A State Insurance Department or other legal authority has ordered the Subscribing   Reinsurer to cease writing business; or       6. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become insolvent or has been placed into liquidation,   receivership, supervision, administration, winding-up or under a scheme of   arrangement, or similar proceedings (whether voluntary or involuntary) or proceedings   have been instituted against the Subscribing Reinsurer for the appointment of a   receiver, liquidator, rehabilitator, supervisor, administrator, conservator or trustee in   bankruptcy, or other agent known by whatever name, to take possession of its assets   or control of its operations; or       7. The Subscribing Reinsurer has reinsured its entire liability under this Contract without   the Company's prior written consent; or       8. The Subscribing Reinsurer has ceased assuming new or renewal property or casualty   treaty reinsurance business; or       9. The Subscribing Reinsurer has hired an unaffiliated runoff claims manager that is   compensated on a contingent basis or is otherwise provided with financial incentives   based on the quantum of claims paid; or       10. The Subscribing Reinsurer has failed to comply with the funding requirements set forth   in the Reserves Article.      C. If this Contract is terminated or expires while a loss occurrence covered hereunder is in   progress, the Reinsurer's liability hereunder shall, subject to the other terms and conditions   of this Contract, be determined as if the entire loss occurrence had occurred prior to the   termination or expiration of this Contract, provided that no part of such loss occurrence is   claimed against any renewal or replacement of this Contract.           
 
FIRM ORDER TERMS 5/27/2020   20\F7V1048   Page 3      Article 3 - Concurrency of Conditions   A. It is agreed that this Contract will follow the terms, conditions, exclusions, definitions,   warranties and settlements of the Company under the Original Contract, which are not   inconsistent with the provisions of this Contract.      B. The Company shall advise the Reinsurer of any material changes in the Original Contract   which may affect the liability of the Reinsurer under this Contract.         Article 4 - Premium   A. As premium for the reinsurance coverage provided hereunder for each excess layer for the   term of this Contract, the Company shall pay the Reinsurer the product of the following (or a   pro rata portion thereof in the event the term of this Contract is less than 12 months and for   purposes of calculating subparagraph 3 below, the term of the Original Contract is a full   12 months):       1. The amount, shown as "Reinstatement Factor" for that excess layer in Schedule B   attached hereto; times       2. The Final Adjusted Rate on Line for the corresponding excess layer of the Original   Contract; times       3. An amount equal to 100% reinsurance placement percentage under each excess   layer of the Original Contract of the final adjusted premium paid by the Company for   the corresponding excess layer of the Original Contract.       "Final Adjusted Rate on Line" as used herein shall mean an amount equal to a 100%   reinsurance placement percentage under each excess layer of the Original Contract of the   final adjusted premium paid by the Company for the corresponding excess layer of the   Original Contract divided by the amount, shown as the "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit"   for that excess layer under the Original Contract in Schedule A attached hereto.      B. The Company shall pay the Reinsurer a deposit premium for each excess layer of the   amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule B attached   hereto, in four equal installments of the amount, shown as "Deposit Premium Installment"   for that excess layer in Schedule B attached hereto, on July 1 and October 1 of 2020, and   January 1 and April 1 of 2021. However, in the event this Contract is terminated, there   shall be no deposit premium installments due after the effective date of termination.      C. As soon as possible after the termination or expiration of this Contract, the Company shall   provide a report to the Reinsurer setting forth the premium due hereunder for each excess   layer for the term of this Contract, computed in accordance with paragraph A above, and   any additional premium due the Reinsurer or return premium due the Company for each   such excess layer shall be remitted promptly.           
FIRM ORDER TERMS 5/27/2020   20\F7V1048   Page 4      Article 5 - Sanctions   Neither the Company nor any Subscribing Reinsurer shall be liable for premium or loss under   this Contract if it would result in a violation of any mandatory sanction, prohibition or restriction   under United Nations resolutions or the trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of the   European Union, United Kingdom or United States of America that are applicable to either party.         Article 6 - Loss Notices and Settlements   A. Whenever reinstatement premium settlements made by the Company under the Second   Excess Layer of the Original Contract appear likely to result in a claim hereunder, the   Company shall notify the Reinsurer. The Company will advise the Reinsurer of all   subsequent developments relating to such claims that, in the opinion of the Company, may   materially affect the position of the Reinsurer.      B. All reinstatement premium settlements made by the Company under the Second Excess   Layer of the Original Contract, provided they are within the terms of the Original Contract   and within the terms of this Contract, shall be binding upon the Reinsurer, and the   Reinsurer agrees to pay all amounts for which it may be liable within 10 days of receipt of   reasonable evidence of the amount paid (or scheduled to be paid) by the Company.         Article 7 - Late Payments   A. The provisions of this Article shall not be implemented unless specifically invoked, in   writing, by one of the parties to this Contract.      B. In the event any premium, loss or other payment due either party is not received by the   intermediary named in the Intermediary Article (hereinafter referred to as the   "Intermediary") by the payment due date, the party to whom payment is due may, by   notifying the Intermediary in writing, require the debtor party to pay, and the debtor party   agrees to pay, an interest charge on the amount past due calculated for each such payment   on the last business day of each month as follows:       1. The number of full days which have expired since the due date or the last monthly   calculation, whichever the lesser; times       2. 1/365ths of the six-month United States Treasury Bill rate as quoted in The Wall Street   Journal on the first business day of the month for which the calculation is made; times       3. The amount past due, including accrued interest.       It is agreed that interest shall accumulate until payment of the original amount due plus   interest charges have been received by the Intermediary.        
 
FIRM ORDER TERMS 5/27/2020   20\F7V1048   Page 5      C. The establishment of the due date shall, for purposes of this Article, be determined as   follows:       1. As respects the payment of routine deposits and premiums due the Reinsurer, the due   date shall be as provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a   due date is not specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 30 days   after the date of transmittal by the Intermediary of the initial billing for each such   payment.       2. Any claim or loss payment due the Company hereunder shall be deemed due 10 days   after the proof of loss or demand for payment is transmitted to the Reinsurer. If such   loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest will accrue on the   payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B above, from the date the   proof of loss or demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       3. As respects any payment, adjustment or return due either party not otherwise   provided for in subparagraphs 1 and 2 of this paragraph C, the due date shall be as   provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a due date is not   specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 10 days following   transmittal of written notification that the provisions of this Article have been invoked.       For purposes of interest calculations only, amounts due hereunder shall be deemed paid   upon receipt by the Intermediary.      D. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting or prohibiting a Subscribing Reinsurer from   contesting the validity of any claim, or from participating in the defense of any claim or suit,   or prohibiting either party from contesting the validity of any payment or from initiating any   arbitration or other proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. If the   debtor party prevails in an arbitration or other proceeding, then any interest charges due   hereunder on the amount in dispute shall be null and void. If the debtor party loses in such   proceeding, then the interest charge on the amount determined to be due hereunder shall   be calculated in accordance with the provisions set forth above unless otherwise   determined by such proceedings. If a debtor party advances payment of any amount it is   contesting, and proves to be correct in its contestation, either in whole or in part, the other   party shall reimburse the debtor party for any such excess payment made plus interest on   the excess amount calculated in accordance with this Article.      E. Interest charges arising out of the application of this Article that are $1,000 or less from any   party shall be waived unless there is a pattern of late payments consisting of three or more   items over the course of any 12-month period.         Article 8 - Offset   The Company and the Reinsurer may offset any balance or amount due from one party to the   other under this Contract or any other contract heretofore or hereafter entered into between the   Company and the Reinsurer, whether acting as assuming reinsurer or ceding company. The   provisions of this Article shall not be affected by the insolvency of either party.           
FIRM ORDER TERMS 5/27/2020   20\F7V1048   Page 6      Article 9 - Severability of Interests and Obligations   The rights, duties and obligations set forth below shall apply as if this Contract were a separate   contract between the Subscribing Reinsurers and each named reinsured company:      A. Balances payable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under the   Contract shall not serve to offset any balances recoverable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract and balances payable shall be separated by named reinsured   company and paid directly to the appropriate named reinsured company’s bank account.      B. Balances recoverable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under   the Contract shall not serve to offset any balances payable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract.      C. Reports and remittances made to the Reinsurer in accordance with the applicable articles   of the Contract are to be in sufficient detail to identify both the Reinsurer's loss obligations   due to each named reinsured company and each named reinsured company's premium   remittance under the report.      D. In the event of the insolvency of any of the parties to the Contract, offset shall be only   allowed in accordance with the laws of the insolvent party's state of domicile.      E. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to provide a separate retention, Reinsurer's limit of   liability any one loss occurrence or Reinsurer's annual limit of liability for each named   reinsured company.         Article 10 - Access to Records   The Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall have access at any reasonable time to all   records of the Company which pertain in any way to this reinsurance, provided the Reinsurer   gives the Company at least 15 days prior notice of request for such access. However, a   Subscribing Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall not have any right of access to the   records of the Company if it is not current in all undisputed payments due the Company.   "Undisputed" as used herein shall mean any amount that the Subscribing Reinsurer has not   contested in writing to the Company specifying the reason(s) why the payments are disputed.         Article 11 - Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F)   Inadvertent delays, errors or omissions made in connection with this Contract or any transaction   hereunder shall not relieve either party from any liability which would have attached had such   delay, error or omission not occurred, provided always that such error or omission is rectified as   soon as possible after discovery.           
 
FIRM ORDER TERMS 5/27/2020   20\F7V1048   Page 7      Article 12 - Currency (BRMA 12A)   A. Whenever the word "Dollars" or the "$" sign appears in this Contract, they shall be   construed to mean United States Dollars and all transactions under this Contract shall be in   United States Dollars.      B. Amounts paid or received by the Company in any other currency shall be converted to   United States Dollars at the rate of exchange at the date such transaction is entered on the   books of the Company.         Article 13 - Taxes (BRMA 50B)   In consideration of the terms under which this Contract is issued, the Company will not claim a   deduction in respect of the premium hereon when making tax returns, other than income or   profits tax returns, to any state or territory of the United States of America or the District of   Columbia.         Article 14 - Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D)   A. The Reinsurer has agreed to allow for the purpose of paying the Federal Excise Tax the   applicable percentage of the premium payable hereon (as imposed under Section 4371 of   the Internal Revenue Code) to the extent such premium is subject to the Federal Excise   Tax.      B. In the event of any return of premium becoming due hereunder the Reinsurer will deduct   the applicable percentage from the return premium payable hereon and the Company or its   agent should take steps to recover the tax from the United States Government.         Article 15 - Reserves   A. The Reinsurer agrees to fund its share of amounts, including but not limited to, the   Company's ceded unearned premium and outstanding loss reserves (being the sum of all   reinstatement premiums paid by the Company under the Second Excess Layer of the   Original Contract but not yet recovered from the Reinsurer, plus the Company's reserves   for reinstatement premium due under the Second Excess Layer of the Original Contract, if   any) (hereinafter referred to as "Reinsurer's Obligations") by:       1. Clean, irrevocable and unconditional letters of credit issued and confirmed, if   confirmation is required by the insurance regulatory authorities involved, by a bank or   banks meeting the NAIC Securities Valuation Office credit standards for issuers of   letters of credit and acceptable to said insurance regulatory authorities; and/or       2. Escrow accounts for the benefit of the Company; and/or       3. Cash advances;        
FIRM ORDER TERMS 5/27/2020   20\F7V1048   Page 8       if the Reinsurer:       1. Is unauthorized in any state of the United States of America or the District of Columbia   having jurisdiction over the Company and if, without such funding, a penalty would   accrue to the Company on any financial statement it is required to file with the   insurance regulatory authorities involved; or       2. Has an A.M. Best Company's rating equal to or below B++ at the inception of this   Contract.       The Reinsurer, at its sole option, may fund in other than cash if its method and form of   funding are acceptable to the insurance regulatory authorities involved.      B. With regard to funding in whole or in part by letters of credit, it is agreed that each letter of   credit will be in a form acceptable to insurance regulatory authorities involved, will be issued   for a term of at least one year and will include an "evergreen clause," which automatically   extends the term for at least one additional year at each expiration date unless written   notice of non-renewal is given to the Company not less than 30 days prior to said expiration   date. The Company and the Reinsurer further agree, notwithstanding anything to the   contrary in this Contract, that said letters of credit may be drawn upon by the Company or   its successors in interest at any time, without diminution because of the insolvency of the   Company or the Reinsurer, but only for one or more of the following purposes:       1. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of unearned premiums returned to   insureds on account of policy cancellations, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       2. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of reinstatement premiums paid by the   Company under the terms of the Second Excess Layer of the Original Contract,   unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       3. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of any other amounts claimed to be due   hereunder, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       4. To fund a cash account in an amount equal to the Reinsurer's share of amounts,   including, but not limited to, the Reinsurer's Obligations as set forth above, funded by   means of a letter of credit which is under non-renewal notice, if said letter of credit has   not been renewed or replaced by the Reinsurer 10 days prior to its expiration date;       5. To refund to the Reinsurer any sum in excess of the actual amount required to fund   the Reinsurer's share of amounts, including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's   Obligations as set forth above, if so requested by the Reinsurer.       In the event the amount drawn by the Company on any letter of credit is in excess of the   actual amount required for B(1), B(2) or B(4), or in the case of B(3), the actual amount   determined to be due, the Company shall promptly return to the Reinsurer the excess   amount so drawn.           
 
FIRM ORDER TERMS 5/27/2020   20\F7V1048   Page 9      Article 16 - Insolvency   A. In the event of the insolvency of the Company, this reinsurance shall be payable directly to   the Company or to its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor on the basis of   the liability of the Company without diminution because of the insolvency of the Company or   because the liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor of the Company has   failed to pay all or a portion of any claim. It is agreed, however, that the liquidator, receiver,   conservator or statutory successor of the Company shall give written notice to the   Reinsurer of the pendency of a claim against the Company indicating the policy or bond   reinsured which claim would involve a possible liability on the part of the Reinsurer within a   reasonable time after such claim is filed in the conservation or liquidation proceeding or in   the receivership, and that during the pendency of such claim, the Reinsurer may investigate   such claim and interpose, at its own expense, in the proceeding where such claim is to be   adjudicated, any defense or defenses that it may deem available to the Company or its   liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor. The expense thus incurred by the   Reinsurer shall be chargeable, subject to the approval of the Court, against the Company   as part of the expense of conservation or liquidation to the extent of a pro rata share of the   benefit which may accrue to the Company solely as a result of the defense undertaken by   the Reinsurer.      B. Where two or more Subscribing Reinsurers are involved in the same claim and a majority in   interest elect to interpose defense to such claim, the expense shall be apportioned in   accordance with the terms of this Contract as though such expense had been incurred by   the Company.      C. It is further understood and agreed that, in the event of the insolvency of the Company, the   reinsurance under this Contract shall be payable directly by the Reinsurer to the Company   or to its liquidator, receiver or statutory successor, except as provided by Section 4118(a) of   the New York Insurance Law or except (1) where this Contract specifically provides another   payee of such reinsurance in the event of the insolvency of the Company or (2) where the   Reinsurer with the consent of the direct insured or insureds has assumed such policy   obligations of the Company as direct obligations of the Reinsurer to the payees under such   policies and in substitution for the obligations of the Company to such payees.         Article 17 - Arbitration   A. As a condition precedent to any right of action hereunder, in the event of any dispute or   difference of opinion hereafter arising with respect to this Contract, it is hereby mutually   agreed that such dispute or difference of opinion shall be submitted to arbitration. One   Arbiter shall be chosen by the Company, the other by the Reinsurer, and an Umpire shall   be chosen by the two Arbiters before they enter upon arbitration, all of whom shall be active   or retired disinterested executive officers of insurance or reinsurance companies or Lloyd's   London Underwriters. In the event that either party should fail to choose an Arbiter within   30 days following a written request by the other party to do so, the requesting party may   choose two Arbiters who shall in turn choose an Umpire before entering upon arbitration. If   the two Arbiters fail to agree upon the selection of an Umpire within 30 days following their   appointment, each Arbiter shall nominate three candidates within 10 days thereafter, two of   whom the other shall decline, and the decision shall be made by drawing lots.        
FIRM ORDER TERMS 5/27/2020   20\F7V1048   Page 10      B. Each party shall present its case to the Arbiters within 30 days following the date of   appointment of the Umpire. The Arbiters shall consider this Contract as an honorable   engagement rather than merely as a legal obligation and they are relieved of all judicial   formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of law. The decision of the   Arbiters shall be final and binding on both parties; but failing to agree, they shall call in the   Umpire and the decision of the majority shall be final and binding upon both parties.   Judgment upon the final decision of the Arbiters may be entered in any court of competent   jurisdiction.      C. If more than one Subscribing Reinsurer is involved in the same dispute, all such   Subscribing Reinsurers shall, at the option of the Company, constitute and act as one party   for purposes of this Article and communications shall be made by the Company to each of   the Subscribing Reinsurers constituting one party, provided, however, that nothing herein   shall impair the rights of such Subscribing Reinsurers to assert several, rather than joint,   defenses or claims, nor be construed as changing the liability of the Subscribing Reinsurers   participating under the terms of this Contract from several to joint.      D. Each party shall bear the expense of its own Arbiter, and shall jointly and equally bear with   the other the expense of the Umpire and of the arbitration. In the event that the two   Arbiters are chosen by one party, as above provided, the expense of the Arbiters, the   Umpire and the arbitration shall be equally divided between the two parties.      E. Any arbitration proceedings shall take place at a location mutually agreed upon by the   parties to this Contract, but notwithstanding the location of the arbitration, all proceedings   pursuant hereto shall be governed by the law of the state in which the Company has its   principal office.         Article 18 - Service of Suit (BRMA 49C)   (Applicable if the Reinsurer is not domiciled in the United States of America, and/or is not   authorized in any State, Territory or District of the United States where authorization is required   by insurance regulatory authorities)      A. It is agreed that in the event the Reinsurer fails to pay any amount claimed to be due   hereunder, the Reinsurer, at the request of the Company, will submit to the jurisdiction of a   court of competent jurisdiction within the United States. Nothing in this Article constitutes or   should be understood to constitute a waiver of the Reinsurer's rights to commence an   action in any court of competent jurisdiction in the United States, to remove an action to a   United States District Court, or to seek a transfer of a case to another court as permitted by   the laws of the United States or of any state in the United States.      B. Further, pursuant to any statute of any state, territory or district of the United States which   makes provision therefor, the Reinsurer hereby designates the party named in its Interests   and Liabilities Agreement, or if no party is named therein, the Superintendent,   Commissioner or Director of Insurance or other officer specified for that purpose in the   statute, or his successor or successors in office, as its true and lawful attorney upon whom   may be served any lawful process in any action, suit or proceeding instituted by or on   behalf of the Company or any beneficiary hereunder arising out of this Contract.        
 
FIRM ORDER TERMS 5/27/2020   20\F7V1048   Page 11         Article 19 - Severability (BRMA 72E)   If any provision of this Contract shall be rendered illegal or unenforceable by the laws,   regulations or public policy of any state, such provision shall be considered void in such state,   but this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract or the   enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.         Article 20 - Governing Law (BRMA 71B)   This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of   Florida.         Article 21 - Confidentiality   A. The Reinsurer hereby acknowledges that the documents, information and data provided to   it by the Company, whether directly or through an authorized agent, in connection with the   placement and execution of this Contract, including all information obtained through any   audits and any claims information between the Company and the Reinsurer, and any   submission or other materials relating to any renewal (hereinafter referred to as   "Confidential Information") are proprietary and confidential to the Company.      B. Except as provided for in paragraph C below, the Reinsurer shall not disclose any   Confidential Information to any third parties, including but not limited to the Reinsurer's   subsidiaries and affiliates, other insurance companies and their subsidiaries and affiliates,   underwriting agencies, research organizations, any unaffiliated entity engaged in modeling   insurance or reinsurance data, and statistical rating organizations.      C. Confidential Information may be used by the Reinsurer only in connection with the   performance of its obligations or enforcement of its rights under this Contract and will only   be disclosed when required by (1) retrocessionaires subject to the business ceded to this   Contract, (2) regulators performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records and/or financial   condition, (3) external auditors performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records in the normal   course of business, or (4) the Reinsurer's legal counsel; provided that the Reinsurer   advises such parties of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and their   obligation to maintain its confidentiality. The Company may require that any third-party   representatives of the Reinsurer agree, in writing, to be bound by this Confidentiality Article   or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, containing terms no less stringent than   those set forth in this Article. If a third-party representative of the Reinsurer is not bound, in   writing, by this Confidentiality Article or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, the   Reinsurer shall be responsible for any breach of this provision by such third-party   representative of the Reinsurer.      D. Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Reinsurer is required by court order, other   legal process or any regulatory authority to release or disclose any or all of the Confidential   Information, the Reinsurer agrees to provide the Company with written notice of same at   least 10 days prior to such release or disclosure, to the extent legally permissible, and to     
FIRM ORDER TERMS 5/27/2020   20\F7V1048   Page 12      use its best efforts to assist the Company in maintaining the confidentiality provided for in   this Article.      E. Any disclosure of Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information shall comply with all state   and federal statutes and regulations governing the disclosure of Non-Public Personally   Identifiable Information. "Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information" shall be defined as   this term or a similar term is defined in any applicable state, provincial, territory, or federal   law. Disclosing or using this information for any purpose not authorized by applicable law is   expressly forbidden without the prior consent of the Company.      F. The parties agree that any information subject to privilege, including the attorney-client   privilege or attorney work product doctrine (collectively "Privilege") shall not be disclosed to   the Reinsurer until, in the Company's opinion, such Privilege is deemed to be waived or   otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant to this Contract. Furthermore,   the Reinsurer shall not assert that any Privilege otherwise applicable to the Confidential   Information has been waived or otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant   to this Contract.      G. The provisions of this Article shall extend to the officers, directors and employees of the   Reinsurer and its affiliates, and shall be binding upon their successors and assigns.         Article 22 - Non-Waiver   The failure of the Company or Reinsurer to insist on compliance with this Contract or to exercise   any right, remedy or option hereunder shall not: (1) constitute a waiver of any rights contained   in this Contract, (2) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from thereafter demanding full and   complete compliance, (3) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from exercising such remedy in   the future, nor (4) affect the validity of this Contract or any part thereof.         Article 23 - Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A)   If more than one reinsured company is named as a party to this Contract, the first named   company shall be deemed the agent of the other reinsured companies for purposes of sending   or receiving notices required by the terms and conditions of this Contract, and for purposes of   remitting or receiving any monies due any party.         Article 24 - Notices and Contract Execution   A. Whenever a notice, statement, report or any other written communication is required by this   Contract, unless otherwise specified, such notice, statement, report or other written   communication may be transmitted by certified or registered mail, nationally or   internationally recognized express delivery service, personal delivery, electronic mail, or   facsimile. With the exception of notices of termination, first class mail is also acceptable.        
 
FIRM ORDER TERMS 5/27/2020   20\F7V1048   Page 13      B. The use of any of the following shall constitute a valid execution of this Contract or any   amendments thereto:       1. Paper documents with an original ink signature;       2. Facsimile or electronic copies of paper documents showing an original ink signature;   and/or       3. Electronic records with an electronic signature made via an electronic agent. For the   purposes of this Contract, the terms "electronic record," "electronic signature" and   "electronic agent" shall have the meanings set forth in the Electronic Signatures in   Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 or any amendments thereto.      C. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which, when duly   executed, shall be deemed an original.         Article 25 - Intermediary   Aon Benfield Inc., or one of its affiliated corporations duly licensed as a reinsurance   intermediary, is hereby recognized as the Intermediary negotiating this Contract for all business   hereunder. All communications (including but not limited to notices, statements, premiums,   return premiums, commissions, taxes, losses, loss adjustment expense, salvages and loss   settlements) relating to this Contract will be transmitted to the Company or the Reinsurer   through the Intermediary. Payments by the Company to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Reinsurer. Payments by the Reinsurer to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Company only to the extent that such payments are actually received by the   Company.         In Witness Whereof, the Company by its duly authorized representatives has executed this   Contract as of the dates specified below:      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      FedNat Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun         This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Monarch National Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun           
FIRM ORDER TERMS 5/27/2020   20\F7V1048   Page 14      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Maison Insurance Company      /s/ Doug Raucy        
 
FIRM ORDER TERMS 5/27/2020   20\F7V1048   Schedule A      Schedule A   Reinstatement Premium Protection   Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana                  Original   Contract   First   Excess   Original   Contract   Second   Excess   Original   Contract   Third   Excess   Original   Contract   Fourth   Excess   Original   Contract   Fifth   Excess   Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $100,000,000   Reinsurer's Term Limit $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $200,000,000   Minimum Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Annual Deposit Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Deposit Premium Installments [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]             
FIRM ORDER TERMS 5/27/2020   20\F7V1048   Schedule B      Schedule B   Reinstatement Premium Protection   Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana               First   RPP Layer   Second   RPP Layer   Third   RPP Layer   Fourth   RPP Layer   Fifth   RPP Layer   Reinstatement Factor [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Annual Deposit Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Deposit Premium Installments [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]                 
 
FIRM ORDER TERMS 5/27/2020   20\F7V1048   Schedule B      The Interests and Liabilities Agreements, constituting 4 pages in total, have been omitted from this exhibit because such   agreements are not material and would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed.              
 
  20\F7V1049         Reinstatement Premium Protection   Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana                                                                                                      _______________________      Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit because it is not material and   would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. Redactions are indicated by [***].     
  20\F7V1049         Table of Contents         Article Page    1 Coverage 1    2 Commencement and Termination 1    3 Concurrency of Conditions 3    4 Premium 3    5 Sanctions 3    6 Loss Notices and Settlements 3    7 Late Payments 3    8 Offset 5    9 Severability of Interests and Obligations 5    10 Access to Records 5    11 Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F) 6    12 Currency (BRMA 12A) 6    13 Taxes (BRMA 50B) 6    14 Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D) 6    15 Reserves 6    16 Insolvency 8    17 Arbitration 8    18 Service of Suit (BRMA 49C) 9    19 Severability (BRMA 72E) 10    20 Governing Law (BRMA 71B) 10    21 Confidentiality 10    22 Non-Waiver 11    23 Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A) 11    24 Notices and Contract Execution 12    25 Intermediary 12    Schedule A     
 
  20\F7V1049   Page 1      Reinstatement Premium Protection   Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      entered into by and between      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana    (hereinafter referred to as the "Company")      and      The Subscribing Reinsurer(s) Executing the   Interests and Liabilities Agreement(s)   Attached Hereto   (hereinafter referred to as the "Reinsurer")            Article 1 - Coverage   By this Contract the Reinsurer agrees to indemnify the Company for 100% of any reinstatement   premium which the Company pays or becomes liable to pay as a result of loss occurrences   covered under the First Excess Layer of the Company's Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance   Contract, effective July 1, 2020 (hereinafter referred to as the "Original Contract"), subject to the   terms and conditions hereinafter set forth herein and in Schedules A and B attached to and   forming part of this Contract.         Article 2 - Commencement and Termination   A. This Contract shall become effective at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020,   with respect to reinstatement premium payable by the Company under the First Excess   Layer of the Original Contract as a result of losses arising out of loss occurrences   commencing at or after that time and date, and shall remain in force until 12:01 a.m.,   Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021.      B. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A above, the Company may terminate a   Subscribing Reinsurer's percentage share in this Contract at any time by giving written   notice to the Subscribing Reinsurer in the event any of the following circumstances occur:       1. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at the inception of this Contract has been     
  20\F7V1049   Page 2      reduced by 25.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the applicable equivalent)   12 months prior to that date; or       2. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at any time during the term of this   Contract has been reduced by 25.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the   applicable equivalent) at the date of the Subscribing Reinsurer's most recent financial   statement filed with regulatory authorities and available to the public as of the   inception of this Contract; or       3. The Subscribing Reinsurer's A.M. Best's rating has been assigned or downgraded   below A- and/or Standard & Poor's rating has been assigned or downgraded below   BBB+; or       4. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become, or has announced its intention to become,   merged with, acquired by or controlled by any other entity or individual(s) not   controlling the Subscribing Reinsurer's operations previously; or       5. A State Insurance Department or other legal authority has ordered the Subscribing   Reinsurer to cease writing business; or       6. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become insolvent or has been placed into liquidation,   receivership, supervision, administration, winding-up or under a scheme of   arrangement, or similar proceedings (whether voluntary or involuntary) or proceedings   have been instituted against the Subscribing Reinsurer for the appointment of a   receiver, liquidator, rehabilitator, supervisor, administrator, conservator or trustee in   bankruptcy, or other agent known by whatever name, to take possession of its assets   or control of its operations; or       7. The Subscribing Reinsurer has reinsured its entire liability under this Contract without   the Company's prior written consent; or       8. The Subscribing Reinsurer has ceased assuming new or renewal property or casualty   treaty reinsurance business; or       9. The Subscribing Reinsurer has hired an unaffiliated runoff claims manager that is   compensated on a contingent basis or is otherwise provided with financial incentives   based on the quantum of claims paid; or       10. The Subscribing Reinsurer has failed to comply with the funding requirements set forth   in the Reserves Article.      C. If this Contract is terminated or expires while a loss occurrence covered hereunder is in   progress, the Reinsurer's liability hereunder shall, subject to the other terms and conditions   of this Contract, be determined as if the entire loss occurrence had occurred prior to the   termination or expiration of this Contract, provided that no part of such loss occurrence is   claimed against any renewal or replacement of this Contract.           
 
  20\F7V1049   Page 3      Article 3 - Concurrency of Conditions   A. It is agreed that this Contract will follow the terms, conditions, exclusions, definitions,   warranties and settlements of the Company under the Original Contract, which are not   inconsistent with the provisions of this Contract.      B. The Company shall advise the Reinsurer of any material changes in the Original Contract   which may affect the liability of the Reinsurer under this Contract.         Article 4 - Premium   The Company shall pay the Reinsurer a premium for reinsurance coverage in the amount of   $25,593,750, to be paid on July 1, 2020.         Article 5 - Sanctions   Neither the Company nor any Subscribing Reinsurer shall be liable for premium or loss under   this Contract if it would result in a violation of any mandatory sanction, prohibition or restriction   under United Nations resolutions or the trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of the   European Union, United Kingdom or United States of America that are applicable to either party.         Article 6 - Loss Notices and Settlements   A. Whenever reinstatement premium settlements made by the Company under the First   Excess Layer of the Original Contract appear likely to result in a claim hereunder, the   Company shall notify the Reinsurer. The Company will advise the Reinsurer of all   subsequent developments relating to such claims that, in the opinion of the Company, may   materially affect the position of the Reinsurer.      B. All reinstatement premium settlements made by the Company under the First Excess Layer   of the Original Contract, provided they are within the terms of the Original Contract and   within the terms of this Contract, shall be binding upon the Reinsurer, and the Reinsurer   agrees to pay all amounts for which it may be liable within 10 days of receipt of reasonable   evidence of the amount paid (or scheduled to be paid) by the Company.         Article 7 - Late Payments   A. The provisions of this Article shall not be implemented unless specifically invoked, in   writing, by one of the parties to this Contract.        
  20\F7V1049   Page 4      B. In the event any premium, loss or other payment due either party is not received by the   intermediary named in the Intermediary Article (hereinafter referred to as the   "Intermediary") by the payment due date, the party to whom payment is due may, by   notifying the Intermediary in writing, require the debtor party to pay, and the debtor party   agrees to pay, an interest charge on the amount past due calculated for each such payment   on the last business day of each month as follows:       1. The number of full days which have expired since the due date or the last monthly   calculation, whichever the lesser; times       2. 1/365ths of the six-month United States Treasury Bill rate as quoted in The Wall Street   Journal on the first business day of the month for which the calculation is made; times       3. The amount past due, including accrued interest.       It is agreed that interest shall accumulate until payment of the original amount due plus   interest charges have been received by the Intermediary.      C. The establishment of the due date shall, for purposes of this Article, be determined as   follows:       1. As respects the payment of routine deposits and premiums due the Reinsurer, the due   date shall be as provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a   due date is not specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 30 days   after the date of transmittal by the Intermediary of the initial billing for each such   payment.       2. Any claim or loss payment due the Company hereunder shall be deemed due 10 days   after the proof of loss or demand for payment is transmitted to the Reinsurer. If such   loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest will accrue on the   payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B above, from the date the   proof of loss or demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       3. As respects any payment, adjustment or return due either party not otherwise   provided for in subparagraphs 1 and 2 of this paragraph C, the due date shall be as   provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a due date is not   specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 10 days following   transmittal of written notification that the provisions of this Article have been invoked.       For purposes of interest calculations only, amounts due hereunder shall be deemed paid   upon receipt by the Intermediary.      D. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting or prohibiting a Subscribing Reinsurer from   contesting the validity of any claim, or from participating in the defense of any claim or suit,   or prohibiting either party from contesting the validity of any payment or from initiating any   arbitration or other proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. If the   debtor party prevails in an arbitration or other proceeding, then any interest charges due   hereunder on the amount in dispute shall be null and void. If the debtor party loses in such   proceeding, then the interest charge on the amount determined to be due hereunder shall   be calculated in accordance with the provisions set forth above unless otherwise     
 
  20\F7V1049   Page 5      determined by such proceedings. If a debtor party advances payment of any amount it is   contesting, and proves to be correct in its contestation, either in whole or in part, the other   party shall reimburse the debtor party for any such excess payment made plus interest on   the excess amount calculated in accordance with this Article.      E. Interest charges arising out of the application of this Article that are $1,000 or less from any   party shall be waived unless there is a pattern of late payments consisting of three or more   items over the course of any 12-month period.         Article 8 - Offset   The Company and the Reinsurer may offset any balance or amount due from one party to the   other under this Contract or any other contract heretofore or hereafter entered into between the   Company and the Reinsurer, whether acting as assuming reinsurer or ceding company. The   provisions of this Article shall not be affected by the insolvency of either party.         Article 9 - Severability of Interests and Obligations   The rights, duties and obligations set forth below shall apply as if this Contract were a separate   contract between the Subscribing Reinsurers and each named reinsured company:      A. Balances payable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under the   Contract shall not serve to offset any balances recoverable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract and balances payable shall be separated by named reinsured   company and paid directly to the appropriate named reinsured company’s bank account.      B. Balances recoverable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under   the Contract shall not serve to offset any balances payable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract.      C. Reports and remittances made to the Reinsurer in accordance with the applicable articles   of the Contract are to be in sufficient detail to identify both the Reinsurer's loss obligations   due to each named reinsured company and each named reinsured company's premium   remittance under the report.      D. In the event of the insolvency of any of the parties to the Contract, offset shall be only   allowed in accordance with the laws of the insolvent party's state of domicile.      E. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to provide a separate retention, Reinsurer's limit of   liability any one loss occurrence or Reinsurer's annual limit of liability for each named   reinsured company.         Article 10 - Access to Records   The Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall have access at any reasonable time to all   records of the Company which pertain in any way to this reinsurance, provided the Reinsurer   gives the Company at least 15 days prior notice of request for such access. However, a     
  20\F7V1049   Page 6      Subscribing Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall not have any right of access to the   records of the Company if it is not current in all undisputed payments due the Company.   "Undisputed" as used herein shall mean any amount that the Subscribing Reinsurer has not   contested in writing to the Company specifying the reason(s) why the payments are disputed.         Article 11 - Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F)   Inadvertent delays, errors or omissions made in connection with this Contract or any transaction   hereunder shall not relieve either party from any liability which would have attached had such   delay, error or omission not occurred, provided always that such error or omission is rectified as   soon as possible after discovery.         Article 12 - Currency (BRMA 12A)   A. Whenever the word "Dollars" or the "$" sign appears in this Contract, they shall be   construed to mean United States Dollars and all transactions under this Contract shall be in   United States Dollars.      B. Amounts paid or received by the Company in any other currency shall be converted to   United States Dollars at the rate of exchange at the date such transaction is entered on the   books of the Company.         Article 13 - Taxes (BRMA 50B)   In consideration of the terms under which this Contract is issued, the Company will not claim a   deduction in respect of the premium hereon when making tax returns, other than income or   profits tax returns, to any state or territory of the United States of America or the District of   Columbia.         Article 14 - Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D)   A. The Reinsurer has agreed to allow for the purpose of paying the Federal Excise Tax the   applicable percentage of the premium payable hereon (as imposed under Section 4371 of   the Internal Revenue Code) to the extent such premium is subject to the Federal Excise   Tax.      B. In the event of any return of premium becoming due hereunder the Reinsurer will deduct   the applicable percentage from the return premium payable hereon and the Company or its   agent should take steps to recover the tax from the United States Government.         Article 15 - Reserves   A. The Reinsurer agrees to fund its share of amounts, including but not limited to, the   Company's ceded unearned premium and outstanding loss reserves (being the sum of all   reinstatement premiums paid by the Company under the First Excess Layer of the Original     
 
  20\F7V1049   Page 7      Contract but not yet recovered from the Reinsurer, plus the Company's reserves for   reinstatement premium due under the First Excess Layer of the Original Contract, if any)   (hereinafter referred to as "Reinsurer's Obligations") by:       1. Clean, irrevocable and unconditional letters of credit issued and confirmed, if   confirmation is required by the insurance regulatory authorities involved, by a bank or   banks meeting the NAIC Securities Valuation Office credit standards for issuers of   letters of credit and acceptable to said insurance regulatory authorities; and/or       2. Escrow accounts for the benefit of the Company; and/or       3. Cash advances;       if the Reinsurer:       1. Is unauthorized in any state of the United States of America or the District of Columbia   having jurisdiction over the Company and if, without such funding, a penalty would   accrue to the Company on any financial statement it is required to file with the   insurance regulatory authorities involved; or       2. Has an A.M. Best Company's rating equal to or below B++ at the inception of this   Contract.       The Reinsurer, at its sole option, may fund in other than cash if its method and form of   funding are acceptable to the insurance regulatory authorities involved.      B. With regard to funding in whole or in part by letters of credit, it is agreed that each letter of   credit will be in a form acceptable to insurance regulatory authorities involved, will be issued   for a term of at least one year and will include an "evergreen clause," which automatically   extends the term for at least one additional year at each expiration date unless written   notice of non-renewal is given to the Company not less than 30 days prior to said expiration   date. The Company and the Reinsurer further agree, notwithstanding anything to the   contrary in this Contract, that said letters of credit may be drawn upon by the Company or   its successors in interest at any time, without diminution because of the insolvency of the   Company or the Reinsurer, but only for one or more of the following purposes:       1. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of unearned premiums returned to   insureds on account of policy cancellations, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       2. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of reinstatement premiums paid by the   Company under the terms of the First Excess Layer of the Original Contract, unless   paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       3. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of any other amounts claimed to be due   hereunder, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       4. To fund a cash account in an amount equal to the Reinsurer's share of amounts,   including, but not limited to, the Reinsurer's Obligations as set forth above, funded by   means of a letter of credit which is under non-renewal notice, if said letter of credit has   not been renewed or replaced by the Reinsurer 10 days prior to its expiration date;     
  20\F7V1049   Page 8          5. To refund to the Reinsurer any sum in excess of the actual amount required to fund   the Reinsurer's share of amounts, including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's   Obligations as set forth above, if so requested by the Reinsurer.       In the event the amount drawn by the Company on any letter of credit is in excess of the   actual amount required for B(1), B(2) or B(4), or in the case of B(3), the actual amount   determined to be due, the Company shall promptly return to the Reinsurer the excess   amount so drawn.         Article 16 - Insolvency   A. In the event of the insolvency of the Company, this reinsurance shall be payable directly to   the Company or to its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor on the basis of   the liability of the Company without diminution because of the insolvency of the Company or   because the liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor of the Company has   failed to pay all or a portion of any claim. It is agreed, however, that the liquidator, receiver,   conservator or statutory successor of the Company shall give written notice to the   Reinsurer of the pendency of a claim against the Company indicating the policy or bond   reinsured which claim would involve a possible liability on the part of the Reinsurer within a   reasonable time after such claim is filed in the conservation or liquidation proceeding or in   the receivership, and that during the pendency of such claim, the Reinsurer may investigate   such claim and interpose, at its own expense, in the proceeding where such claim is to be   adjudicated, any defense or defenses that it may deem available to the Company or its   liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor. The expense thus incurred by the   Reinsurer shall be chargeable, subject to the approval of the Court, against the Company   as part of the expense of conservation or liquidation to the extent of a pro rata share of the   benefit which may accrue to the Company solely as a result of the defense undertaken by   the Reinsurer.      B. Where two or more Subscribing Reinsurers are involved in the same claim and a majority in   interest elect to interpose defense to such claim, the expense shall be apportioned in   accordance with the terms of this Contract as though such expense had been incurred by   the Company.      C. It is further understood and agreed that, in the event of the insolvency of the Company, the   reinsurance under this Contract shall be payable directly by the Reinsurer to the Company   or to its liquidator, receiver or statutory successor, except as provided by Section 4118(a) of   the New York Insurance Law or except (1) where this Contract specifically provides another   payee of such reinsurance in the event of the insolvency of the Company or (2) where the   Reinsurer with the consent of the direct insured or insureds has assumed such policy   obligations of the Company as direct obligations of the Reinsurer to the payees under such   policies and in substitution for the obligations of the Company to such payees.         Article 17 - Arbitration   A. As a condition precedent to any right of action hereunder, in the event of any dispute or   difference of opinion hereafter arising with respect to this Contract, it is hereby mutually     
 
  20\F7V1049   Page 9      agreed that such dispute or difference of opinion shall be submitted to arbitration. One   Arbiter shall be chosen by the Company, the other by the Reinsurer, and an Umpire shall   be chosen by the two Arbiters before they enter upon arbitration, all of whom shall be active   or retired disinterested executive officers of insurance or reinsurance companies or Lloyd's   London Underwriters. In the event that either party should fail to choose an Arbiter within   30 days following a written request by the other party to do so, the requesting party may   choose two Arbiters who shall in turn choose an Umpire before entering upon arbitration. If   the two Arbiters fail to agree upon the selection of an Umpire within 30 days following their   appointment, each Arbiter shall nominate three candidates within 10 days thereafter, two of   whom the other shall decline, and the decision shall be made by drawing lots.      B. Each party shall present its case to the Arbiters within 30 days following the date of   appointment of the Umpire. The Arbiters shall consider this Contract as an honorable   engagement rather than merely as a legal obligation and they are relieved of all judicial   formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of law. The decision of the   Arbiters shall be final and binding on both parties; but failing to agree, they shall call in the   Umpire and the decision of the majority shall be final and binding upon both parties.   Judgment upon the final decision of the Arbiters may be entered in any court of competent   jurisdiction.      C. If more than one Subscribing Reinsurer is involved in the same dispute, all such   Subscribing Reinsurers shall, at the option of the Company, constitute and act as one party   for purposes of this Article and communications shall be made by the Company to each of   the Subscribing Reinsurers constituting one party, provided, however, that nothing herein   shall impair the rights of such Subscribing Reinsurers to assert several, rather than joint,   defenses or claims, nor be construed as changing the liability of the Subscribing Reinsurers   participating under the terms of this Contract from several to joint.      D. Each party shall bear the expense of its own Arbiter, and shall jointly and equally bear with   the other the expense of the Umpire and of the arbitration. In the event that the two   Arbiters are chosen by one party, as above provided, the expense of the Arbiters, the   Umpire and the arbitration shall be equally divided between the two parties.      E. Any arbitration proceedings shall take place at a location mutually agreed upon by the   parties to this Contract, but notwithstanding the location of the arbitration, all proceedings   pursuant hereto shall be governed by the law of the state in which the Company has its   principal office.         Article 18 - Service of Suit (BRMA 49C)   (Applicable if the Reinsurer is not domiciled in the United States of America, and/or is not   authorized in any State, Territory or District of the United States where authorization is required   by insurance regulatory authorities)      A. It is agreed that in the event the Reinsurer fails to pay any amount claimed to be due   hereunder, the Reinsurer, at the request of the Company, will submit to the jurisdiction of a   court of competent jurisdiction within the United States. Nothing in this Article constitutes or   should be understood to constitute a waiver of the Reinsurer's rights to commence an   action in any court of competent jurisdiction in the United States, to remove an action to a     
  20\F7V1049   Page 10      United States District Court, or to seek a transfer of a case to another court as permitted by   the laws of the United States or of any state in the United States.      B. Further, pursuant to any statute of any state, territory or district of the United States which   makes provision therefor, the Reinsurer hereby designates the party named in its Interests   and Liabilities Agreement, or if no party is named therein, the Superintendent,   Commissioner or Director of Insurance or other officer specified for that purpose in the   statute, or his successor or successors in office, as its true and lawful attorney upon whom   may be served any lawful process in any action, suit or proceeding instituted by or on   behalf of the Company or any beneficiary hereunder arising out of this Contract.         Article 19 - Severability (BRMA 72E)   If any provision of this Contract shall be rendered illegal or unenforceable by the laws,   regulations or public policy of any state, such provision shall be considered void in such state,   but this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract or the   enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.         Article 20 - Governing Law (BRMA 71B)   This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of   Florida.         Article 21 - Confidentiality   A. The Reinsurer hereby acknowledges that the documents, information and data provided to   it by the Company, whether directly or through an authorized agent, in connection with the   placement and execution of this Contract, including all information obtained through any   audits and any claims information between the Company and the Reinsurer, and any   submission or other materials relating to any renewal (hereinafter referred to as   "Confidential Information") are proprietary and confidential to the Company.      B. Except as provided for in paragraph C below, the Reinsurer shall not disclose any   Confidential Information to any third parties, including but not limited to the Reinsurer's   subsidiaries and affiliates, other insurance companies and their subsidiaries and affiliates,   underwriting agencies, research organizations, any unaffiliated entity engaged in modeling   insurance or reinsurance data, and statistical rating organizations.      C. Confidential Information may be used by the Reinsurer only in connection with the   performance of its obligations or enforcement of its rights under this Contract and will only   be disclosed when required by (1) retrocessionaires subject to the business ceded to this   Contract, (2) regulators performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records and/or financial   condition, (3) external auditors performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records in the normal   course of business, or (4) the Reinsurer's legal counsel; provided that the Reinsurer   advises such parties of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and their   obligation to maintain its confidentiality. The Company may require that any third-party   representatives of the Reinsurer agree, in writing, to be bound by this Confidentiality Article     
 
  20\F7V1049   Page 11      or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, containing terms no less stringent than   those set forth in this Article. If a third-party representative of the Reinsurer is not bound, in   writing, by this Confidentiality Article or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, the   Reinsurer shall be responsible for any breach of this provision by such third-party   representative of the Reinsurer.      D. Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Reinsurer is required by court order, other   legal process or any regulatory authority to release or disclose any or all of the Confidential   Information, the Reinsurer agrees to provide the Company with written notice of same at   least 10 days prior to such release or disclosure, to the extent legally permissible, and to   use its best efforts to assist the Company in maintaining the confidentiality provided for in   this Article.      E. Any disclosure of Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information shall comply with all state   and federal statutes and regulations governing the disclosure of Non-Public Personally   Identifiable Information. "Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information" shall be defined as   this term or a similar term is defined in any applicable state, provincial, territory, or federal   law. Disclosing or using this information for any purpose not authorized by applicable law is   expressly forbidden without the prior consent of the Company.      F. The parties agree that any information subject to privilege, including the attorney-client   privilege or attorney work product doctrine (collectively "Privilege") shall not be disclosed to   the Reinsurer until, in the Company's opinion, such Privilege is deemed to be waived or   otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant to this Contract. Furthermore,   the Reinsurer shall not assert that any Privilege otherwise applicable to the Confidential   Information has been waived or otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant   to this Contract.      G. The provisions of this Article shall extend to the officers, directors and employees of the   Reinsurer and its affiliates, and shall be binding upon their successors and assigns.         Article 22 - Non-Waiver   The failure of the Company or Reinsurer to insist on compliance with this Contract or to exercise   any right, remedy or option hereunder shall not: (1) constitute a waiver of any rights contained   in this Contract, (2) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from thereafter demanding full and   complete compliance, (3) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from exercising such remedy in   the future, nor (4) affect the validity of this Contract or any part thereof.         Article 23 - Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A)   If more than one reinsured company is named as a party to this Contract, the first named   company shall be deemed the agent of the other reinsured companies for purposes of sending   or receiving notices required by the terms and conditions of this Contract, and for purposes of   remitting or receiving any monies due any party.           
  20\F7V1049   Page 12      Article 24 - Notices and Contract Execution   A. Whenever a notice, statement, report or any other written communication is required by this   Contract, unless otherwise specified, such notice, statement, report or other written   communication may be transmitted by certified or registered mail, nationally or   internationally recognized express delivery service, personal delivery, electronic mail, or   facsimile. With the exception of notices of termination, first class mail is also acceptable.      B. The use of any of the following shall constitute a valid execution of this Contract or any   amendments thereto:       1. Paper documents with an original ink signature;       2. Facsimile or electronic copies of paper documents showing an original ink signature;   and/or       3. Electronic records with an electronic signature made via an electronic agent. For the   purposes of this Contract, the terms "electronic record," "electronic signature" and   "electronic agent" shall have the meanings set forth in the Electronic Signatures in   Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 or any amendments thereto.      C. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which, when duly   executed, shall be deemed an original.         Article 25 - Intermediary   Aon Benfield Inc., or one of its affiliated corporations duly licensed as a reinsurance   intermediary, is hereby recognized as the Intermediary negotiating this Contract for all business   hereunder. All communications (including but not limited to notices, statements, premiums,   return premiums, commissions, taxes, losses, loss adjustment expense, salvages and loss   settlements) relating to this Contract will be transmitted to the Company or the Reinsurer   through the Intermediary. Payments by the Company to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Reinsurer. Payments by the Reinsurer to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Company only to the extent that such payments are actually received by the   Company.           
 
  20\F7V1049   Page 13      In Witness Whereof, the Company by its duly authorized representatives has executed this   Contract as of the dates specified below:      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      FedNat Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun         This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Monarch National Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun         This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Maison Insurance Company      /s/ Doug Raucy        
  20\F7V1049   Schedule A      Schedule A   Reinstatement Premium Protection   Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana               Original   Contract   First   Excess   Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit $70,000,000   Reinsurer's Term Limit $140,000,000   Minimum Premium [***]   Annual Deposit Premium [***]   Deposit Premium Installments [***]        
 
  20\F7V1049   Schedule A      The Interests and Liabilities Agreements, constituting 3 pages in total, have been omitted from   this exhibit because such agreements are not material and would be competitively harmful if   publicly disclosed.              
 
  20\F7V1051         Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana                                                                                                   _______________________      Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit because it is not material and   would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. Redactions are indicated by [***].        
  20\F7V1051         Table of Contents         Article Page    1 Classes of Business Reinsured 1    2 Commencement and Termination 1    3 Territory 3    4 Exclusions 3    5 Retention and Limit 4    6 Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund 5    7 Other Reinsurance 5    8 Reinstatement 6    9 Definitions 6    10 Loss Occurrence 8    11 Loss Notices and Settlements 10    12 Cash Call 10    13 Salvage and Subrogation 10    14 Reinsurance Premium 11    15 Sanctions 12    16 Late Payments 12    17 Offset 13    18 Severability of Interests and Obligations 13    19 Access to Records 14    20 Liability of the Reinsurer 14    21 Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E) 14    22 Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F) 15    23 Currency (BRMA 12A) 15    24 Taxes (BRMA 50B) 15    25 Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D) 15    26 Reserves 16    27 Insolvency 17    28 Arbitration 18    29 Service of Suit (BRMA 49C) 18    30 Severability (BRMA 72E) 19    31 Governing Law (BRMA 71B) 19    32 Confidentiality 19    33 Non-Waiver 20    34 Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A) 20    35 Notices and Contract Execution 21    36 Intermediary 21    Schedule A     
 
  20\F7V1051   Page 1      Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      entered into by and between      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana    (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Company" except   to the extent individually referred to)      and      The Subscribing Reinsurer(s) Executing the   Interests and Liabilities Agreement(s)   Attached Hereto   (hereinafter referred to as the "Reinsurer")            Article 1 - Classes of Business Reinsured   By this Contract the Reinsurer agrees to reinsure the excess liability which may accrue to the   Company under its policies in force at the effective time and date hereof or issued or renewed at   or after that time and date, and classified by the Company as Property business, including but   not limited to, Dwelling Fire, Inland Marine, Mobile Home, Commercial and Homeowners   business (including any business assumed from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation),   subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth herein and in Schedule A attached   hereto.         Article 2 - Commencement and Termination   A. This Contract shall become effective at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020,   with respect to losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing at or after that time and   date, and shall remain in force until 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021.      B. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A above, the Company may terminate a   Subscribing Reinsurer's percentage share in this Contract at any time by giving written   notice to the Subscribing Reinsurer in the event any of the following circumstances occur:       1. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at the inception of this Contract has been   reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the applicable equivalent)   12 months prior to that date; or     
  20\F7V1051   Page 2          2. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at any time during the term of this   Contract has been reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the   applicable equivalent) at the date of the Subscribing Reinsurer's most recent financial   statement filed with regulatory authorities and available to the public as of the   inception of this Contract; or       3. The Subscribing Reinsurer's A.M. Best's rating has been assigned or downgraded   below A- and/or Standard & Poor's rating has been assigned or downgraded below   BBB+; or       4. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become, or has announced its intention to become,   merged with, acquired by or controlled by any other entity or individual(s) not   controlling the Subscribing Reinsurer's operations previously; or       5. A State Insurance Department or other legal authority has ordered the Subscribing   Reinsurer to cease writing business; or       6. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become insolvent or has been placed into liquidation,   receivership, supervision, administration, winding-up or under a scheme of   arrangement, or similar proceedings (whether voluntary or involuntary) or proceedings   have been instituted against the Subscribing Reinsurer for the appointment of a   receiver, liquidator, rehabilitator, supervisor, administrator, conservator or trustee in   bankruptcy, or other agent known by whatever name, to take possession of its assets   or control of its operations; or       7. The Subscribing Reinsurer has reinsured its entire liability under this Contract without   the Company's prior written consent; or       8. The Subscribing Reinsurer has ceased assuming new or renewal property or casualty   treaty reinsurance business; or       9. The Subscribing Reinsurer has hired an unaffiliated runoff claims manager that is   compensated on a contingent basis or is otherwise provided with financial incentives   based on the quantum of claims paid; or       10. The Subscribing Reinsurer has failed to comply with the funding requirements set forth   in the Reserves Article.      C. The "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern   Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021. However,   if this Contract is terminated, the "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the   period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to the effective time and date   of termination.      D. If this Contract is terminated or expires while a loss occurrence covered hereunder is in   progress, the Reinsurer's liability hereunder shall, subject to the other terms and conditions   of this Contract, be determined as if the entire loss occurrence had occurred prior to the     
 
  20\F7V1051   Page 3      termination or expiration of this Contract, provided that no part of such loss occurrence is   claimed against any renewal or replacement of this Contract.         Article 3 - Territory   The territorial limits of this Contract shall be identical with those of the Company's policies.         Article 4 - Exclusions   A. This Contract does not apply to and specifically excludes the following:       1. Reinsurance assumed by the Company under obligatory reinsurance agreements,   except business assumed by the Company from Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.       2. Hail damage to growing or standing crops.       3. Business rated, coded or classified as Flood insurance or which should have been   rated, coded or classified as such.       4. Business rated, coded or classified as Mortgage Impairment and Difference in   Conditions insurance or which should have been rated, coded or classified as such.       5. Title insurance and all forms of Financial Guarantee, Credit and Insolvency.       6. Aviation, Ocean Marine, Boiler and Machinery, Fidelity and Surety, Accident and   Health, Animal Mortality and Workers Compensation and Employers Liability.       7. Errors and Omissions, Malpractice and any other type of Professional Liability   insurance.       8. Loss and/or damage and/or costs and/or expenses arising from seepage and/or   pollution and/or contamination, other than contamination from smoke. Nevertheless,   this exclusion does not preclude payment of the cost of removing debris of property   damaged by a loss otherwise covered hereunder, subject always to a limit of 25.0% of   the Company's property loss under the applicable original policy.       9. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "War Exclusion Clause"   attached to and forming part of this Contract.       10. Nuclear risks as defined in the "Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical   Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)" attached to and forming part of this Contract.       11. Loss or liability excluded by the Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe) attached to and forming part of this Contract and any assessment or   similar demand for payment related to the FHCF or Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.        
  20\F7V1051   Page 4       12. Loss or liability of the Company arising by contract, operation of law, or otherwise,   from its participation or membership, whether voluntary or involuntary, in any   insolvency fund. "Insolvency fund" includes any guaranty fund, insolvency fund, plan,   pool, association, fund or other arrangement, however denominated, established or   governed, which provides for any assessment of or payment or assumption by the   Company of part or all of any claim, debt, charge, fee or other obligation of an insurer,   or its successors or assigns, which has been declared by any competent authority to   be insolvent, or which is otherwise deemed unable to meet any claim, debt, charge,   fee or other obligation in whole or in part.       13. Losses in the respect of overhead transmission and distribution lines other than those   on or within 150 meters (or 500 feet) of the insured premises.       14. Mold, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       15. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "Terrorism Exclusion" attached   to and forming part of this Contract.       16. All property loss, damage, destruction, erasure, corruption or alteration of Electronic   Data from any cause whatsoever (including, but not limited to, Computer Virus) or loss   of use, reduction in functionality, cost, expense or whatsoever nature resulting   therefrom, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       "Electronic Data" as used herein means facts, concepts and information converted to   a form usable for communications, interpretation or processing by electronic and   electromechanical data processing or electronically-controlled equipment and includes   programs, software and other coded instructions for the processing and manipulation   of data or the direction and manipulation of such equipment.       "Computer Virus" as used herein means a set of corrupting, harmful or otherwise   unauthorized instructions or code, including a set of maliciously-introduced,   unauthorized instructions or code, that propagate themselves through a computer   system network of whatsoever nature.       However, in the event that a peril otherwise covered under the policy results from any   of the matters described above, this Contract, subject to all other terms and   conditions, will cover physical damage directly caused by such listed peril.         Article 5 - Retention and Limit   A. First Excess layer: As respects FedNat Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and   be liable for the first $18,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence.   As respects Monarch National Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable   for the first $2,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. As respects   Maison Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first $5,000,000   of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. Any combination of the respective   retentions as respects each loss occurrence shall be considered the "First Layer   Retention."        
 
  20\F7V1051   Page 5       As respects the Second through Fifth excess layers, the Company shall retain and be liable   for an amount equal to the First Layer Retention, plus the sum of the "Reinsurer's Per   Occurrence Limit" of all underlying layers.      B. The Reinsurer shall then be liable, as respects each excess layer, for the amount by which   such ultimate net loss exceeds the Company's respective retention (as calculated in   paragraph A above), but the liability of the Reinsurer under each excess layer shall not   exceed the amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto, as respects any one loss occurrence.      C. Notwithstanding the provisions above, no claim shall be made hereunder as respects   losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing during the term of this Contract unless   at least two risks insured or reinsured by the Company are involved in such loss   occurrence. For purposes hereof, the Company shall be the sole judge of what constitutes   "one risk."         Article 6 - Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund   The Company has purchased 90.0% of the FHCF mandatory layer of coverage and shall be   deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract. Loss adjustment expense recoveries paid by the   FHCF in excess of the actual loss adjustment expense paid by the Company shall inure to the   benefit of the Company and shall not reduce the amount of ultimate net loss hereunder.   Further, any FHCF loss reimbursement shall be deemed to be paid to the Company in   accordance with the FHCF reimbursement contract at the full payout level set forth therein and   will be deemed not to be reduced by any reduction or exhaustion of the FHCF's claims-paying   capacity as respects the mandatory FHCF coverage.         Article 7 - Other Reinsurance   A. The Company shall be permitted to carry other reinsurance, recoveries under which shall   inure solely to the benefit of the Company and be entirely disregarded in applying all of the   provisions of this Contract.      B. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's Non-Florida Excess   Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1001), shall inure to the benefit of this Contract.      C. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's FHCF Supplement   Layer Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1085), which shall be deemed to be placed at 2.35%,   shall be deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract.           
  20\F7V1051   Page 6      Article 8 - Reinstatement   A. In the event all or any portion of the reinsurance under any excess layer of reinsurance   coverage provided by this Contract is exhausted by ultimate net loss, the amount so   exhausted shall be reinstated immediately from the time the loss occurrence commences   hereon. For each amount so reinstated the Company agrees to pay additional premium   equal to the product of the following:       1. The percentage of the occurrence limit for the excess layer reinstated (based on the   ultimate net loss paid by the Reinsurer under that excess layer); times       2. The earned reinsurance premium for the excess layer reinstated for the term of this   Contract (exclusive of reinstatement premium).      B. Whenever the Company requests payment by the Reinsurer of any ultimate net loss under   any excess layer hereunder, the Company shall submit a statement to the Reinsurer of   reinstatement premium due the Reinsurer for that excess layer. If the earned reinsurance   premium for any excess layer for the term of this Contract has not been finally determined   as of the date of any such statement, the calculation of reinstatement premium due for that   excess layer shall be based on the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that   excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, and shall be readjusted when the earned   reinsurance premium for that excess layer for the term of this Contract has been finally   determined. Any reinstatement premium shown to be due the Reinsurer for any excess   layer as reflected by any such statement (less prior payments, if any, for that excess layer)   shall be payable by the Company concurrently with payment by the Reinsurer of the   requested ultimate net loss for that excess layer. Any return reinstatement premium shown   to be due the Company shall be remitted by the Reinsurer as promptly as possible after   receipt and verification of the Company's statement.      C. Notwithstanding anything stated herein, the liability of the Reinsurer for ultimate net loss   under any excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract shall not exceed   either of the following:       1. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto, as respects loss or losses arising out of any one loss   occurrence; or       2. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Term Limit" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, in all during the term of this Contract.         Article 9 - Definitions   A. "Loss adjustment expense," regardless of how such expenses are classified for statutory   reporting purposes, as used in this Contract shall mean all costs and expenses allocable to   a specific claim that are incurred by the Company in the investigation, appraisal,   adjustment, settlement, litigation, defense or appeal of a specific claim, including court   costs and costs of supersedeas and appeal bonds, and including a) pre-judgment interest,   unless included as part of the award or judgment; b) post-judgment interest; c) legal   expenses and costs incurred in connection with coverage questions and legal actions     
 
  20\F7V1051   Page 7      connected thereto, including Declaratory Judgment Expense; and d) expenses and a pro   rata share of salaries of the Company field employees, and expenses of other Company   employees who have been temporarily diverted from their normal and customary duties and   assigned to the field adjustment of losses covered by this Contract.       Loss adjustment expense as defined above does not include unallocated loss adjustment   expense. Unallocated loss adjustment expense includes, but is not limited to, salaries and   expenses of employees, other than in (d) above, and office and other overhead expenses.      B. "Loss in excess of policy limits" and "extra contractual obligations" as used in this Contract   shall mean:       1. "Loss in excess of policy limits" shall mean 90.0% of any amount paid or payable by   the Company in excess of its policy limits, but otherwise within the terms of its policy,   such loss in excess of the Company's policy limits having been incurred because of,   but not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason   of the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer   of settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. Any loss in excess of policy limits that is made in connection   with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       2. "Extra contractual obligations" shall mean 90.0% of any punitive, exemplary,   compensatory or consequential damages paid or payable by the Company, not   covered by any other provision of this Contract and which arise from the handling of   any claim on business subject to this Contract, such liabilities arising because of, but   not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason of   the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer of   settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. An extra contractual obligation shall be deemed, in all   circumstances, to have occurred on the same date as the loss covered or alleged to   be covered under the policy. Any extra contractual obligations that are made in   connection with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       Notwithstanding anything stated herein, this Contract shall not apply to any loss in excess   of policy limits or any extra contractual obligation incurred by the Company as a result of   any fraudulent and/or criminal act by any officer or director of the Company acting   individually or collectively or in collusion with any individual or corporation or any other   organization or party involved in the presentation, defense or settlement of any claim   covered hereunder.      C. "Policies" as used in this Contract shall mean all policies, contracts and binders of   insurance or reinsurance.      D. "Ultimate net loss" as used in this Contract shall mean the sum or sums (including loss in   excess of policy limits, extra contractual obligations and loss adjustment expense, as   defined herein) paid or payable by the Company in settlement of claims and in satisfaction   of judgments rendered on account of such claims, after deduction of all salvage, all   recoveries and all claims on inuring insurance or reinsurance, whether collectible or not.     
  20\F7V1051   Page 8      Nothing herein shall be construed to mean that losses under this Contract are not   recoverable until the Company's ultimate net loss has been ascertained.         Article 10 - Loss Occurrence   A. The term "loss occurrence" shall mean the sum of all individual losses directly occasioned   by any one disaster, accident or loss or series of disasters, accidents or losses arising out   of one event which occurs within the area of one state of the United States or province of   Canada and states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another. However, the   duration and extent of any one "loss occurrence" shall be limited to all individual losses   sustained by the Company occurring during any period of 168 consecutive hours arising out   of and directly occasioned by the same event, except that the term "loss occurrence" shall   be further defined as follows:       1. As regards a named storm, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring   during any period (a) from and after 12:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date a   watch, warning, advisory, or other bulletin (whether for wind, flood or otherwise) for   such named storm is first issued by the National Hurricane Center ("NHC") or its   successor or any other division of the National Weather Service ("NWS"),   (b) continuing for a time period thereafter during which such named storm continues,   regardless of its category rating or lack thereof and regardless of whether the watch,   warning, or advisory or other bulletin remains in effect for such named storm and   (c) ending 96 hours following the issuance of the last watch, warning or advisory or   other bulletin for such named storm or related to such named storm by the NHC or its   successor or any other division of the NWS. "Named storm" shall mean any storm or   storm system that has been declared by the NHC or its successor or any other   division of the NWS to be a named storm at any time, which may include, by way of   example and not limitation, hurricane, wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, water damage, fire following, sprinkler   leakage, riots, vandalism, and collapse, and all losses and perils (including, by way of   example and not limitation, those mentioned previously in this sentence) in each case   arising out of, caused by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from such storm   or storm system, including by way of example and not limitation the merging of one or   more separate storm(s) or storm system(s) into a combined storm surge event.   However, the named storm need not be limited to one state or province or states or   provinces contiguous thereto.       2. As regards storm or storm systems that are not a named storm, including, by way of   example and not limitation, ensuing wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, fire following, sprinkler leakage, riots,   vandalism, collapse and water damage, all individual losses sustained by the   Company occurring during any period of 144 consecutive hours arising out of, caused   by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from the same event. However, the   event need not be limited to one state or province or states or provinces contiguous   thereto.       3. As regards riot, riot attending a strike, civil commotion, vandalism and malicious   mischief, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring during any period   of 96 consecutive hours within the area of one municipality or county and the     
 
  20\F7V1051   Page 9      municipalities or counties contiguous thereto arising out of and directly occasioned by   the same event. The maximum duration of 96 consecutive hours may be extended in   respect of individual losses which occur beyond such 96 consecutive hours during the   continued occupation of an assured's premises by strikers, provided such occupation   commenced during the aforesaid period.       4. As regards earthquake (the epicenter of which need not necessarily be within the   territorial confines referred to in the introductory portion of this paragraph) and fire   following directly occasioned by the earthquake, only those individual fire losses which   commence during the period of 168 consecutive hours may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.       5. As regards freeze, only individual losses directly occasioned by collapse, breakage of   glass and water damage (caused by bursting frozen pipes and tanks) may be included   in the Company's loss occurrence.       6. As regards firestorms, brush fires and any other fires or series of fires, irrespective of   origin (except as provided in subparagraphs 3 and 4 above), all individual losses   sustained by the Company which commence during any period of 168 consecutive   hours within the area of one state of the United States or province of Canada and   states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.      B. For all loss occurrences hereunder, the Company may choose the date and time when any   such period of consecutive hours commences, provided that no period commences earlier   than the date and time of the occurrence of the first recorded individual loss sustained by   the Company arising out of that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents,   or losses. Furthermore:       1. For all loss occurrences other than those referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.2., and   A.3. above, only one such period of 168 consecutive hours shall apply with respect to   one event.       2. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraphs A.1. and A.2., only   one such period of consecutive hours (as set forth therein) shall apply with respect to   one event, regardless of the duration of the event.       3. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraph A.3. above, if the   disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses occasioned by   the event is of greater duration than 96 consecutive hours, then the Company may   divide that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses into   two or more loss occurrences, provided that no two periods overlap and no individual   loss is included in more than one such period.      C. It is understood that losses arising from a combination of two or more perils as a result of   the same event may be considered as having arisen from one loss occurrence.   Notwithstanding the foregoing, the hourly limitations as stated above shall not be exceeded   as respects the applicable perils, and no single loss occurrence shall encompass a time   period greater than 168 consecutive hours, except as regards those loss occurrences   referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.4. and A.6. above.     
  20\F7V1051   Page 10            Article 11 - Loss Notices and Settlements   A. Whenever losses sustained by the Company are reserved by the Company for an amount   greater than 50.0% of the Company's respective retention under any excess layer   hereunder and/or appear likely to result in a claim under such excess layer, the Company   shall notify the Subscribing Reinsurers under that excess layer and shall provide updates   related to development of such losses. The Reinsurer shall have the right to participate in   the adjustment of such losses at its own expense.      B. All loss settlements made by the Company, provided they are within the terms of this   Contract and the terms of the original policy (with the exception of loss in excess of policy   limits or extra contractual obligations coverage, if any, under this Contract), shall be binding   upon the Reinsurer, and the Reinsurer agrees to pay all amounts for which it may be liable   upon receipt of reasonable evidence of the amount paid by the Company.         Article 12 - Cash Call   Notwithstanding the provisions of the Loss Notices and Settlements Article, upon the request of   the Company, the Reinsurer shall pay any amount with regard to a loss settlement or   settlements that are scheduled to be made (including any payments projected to be made)   within the next 20 days by the Company, subject to receipt by the Reinsurer of a satisfactory   proof of loss. Such agreed payment shall be made within 10 days from the date the demand for   payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.         Article 13 - Salvage and Subrogation   The Reinsurer shall be credited with salvage (i.e., reimbursement obtained or recovery made by   the Company, less the actual cost, excluding salaries of officials and employees of the   Company and sums paid to attorneys as retainer, of obtaining such reimbursement or making   such recovery) on account of claims and settlements involving reinsurance hereunder. Salvage   thereon shall always be used to reimburse the excess carriers in the reverse order of their   priority according to their participation before being used in any way to reimburse the Company   for its primary loss. The Company hereby agrees to enforce its rights to salvage or subrogation   relating to any loss, a part of which loss was sustained by the Reinsurer, and to prosecute all   claims arising out of such rights, if, in the Company's opinion, it is economically reasonable to   do so.           
 
  20\F7V1051   Page 11      Article 14 - Reinsurance Premium   A. As premium for each excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract, the   Company shall pay the Reinsurer a premium equal to the product of the following (or a pro   rata portion thereof in the event the term of this Contract is less than 12 months), subject to   a minimum premium of the amount, shown as "Minimum Premium" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto (or a pro rata portion thereof in the event the term of this   Contract is less than 12 months):       1. The amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto; times       2. The percentage calculated by dividing (a) the actual Probable Maximum Loss ("PML")   determined by the Company's wind insurance in force on September 30, 2020, by   (b) the original PML of $891,356,560.       However, if the difference between the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for   that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, and the premium calculated in   accordance with this paragraph A for the excess layer is less than a 5.0% increase or   decrease, the premium due the Reinsurer shall equal the amount, shown as "Annual   Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto.      B. The Company's PML shall be derived by averaging the applicable data for the 20-year and   100-year return period produced by Applied Insurance Research (AIR) Touchstone v7.3   and Risk Management Solutions (RMS) RiskLink v18.1 catastrophe modeling software, in   the long-term perspective, including secondary uncertainty and loss amplification, but   excluding storm surge. It is understood that the calculation of the actual PML shall be   based on the amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto.       For informational purposes, to follow is the estimated PML based on the estimated 9-30-   2020 PML:      Software 20-Year PML 100-Year PML Average 20 & 100   AIR v7.3 $508,283,950 $1,480,082,582 $994,183,266   RMS v18.1 $440,573,521 $1,136,486,187 $788,529,854      Estimated PML at 9-30-2020 (average AIR & RMS): $891,356,560      C. The Company shall pay the Reinsurer an annual deposit premium for each excess layer of   the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, in four equal installments of the amount, shown as "Deposit Premium   Installment" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, on July 1 and October 1 of   2020, and on January 1 and April 1 of 2021. However, in the event this Contract is   terminated, there shall be no deposit premium installments due after the effective date of   termination.      D. On or before June 30, 2021, the Company shall provide a report to the Reinsurer setting   forth the premium due hereunder for each excess layer for the term of this Contract,     
  20\F7V1051   Page 12      computed in accordance with paragraph A above, and any additional premium due the   Reinsurer or return premium due the Company for each such excess layer shall be remitted   promptly.         Article 15 - Sanctions   Neither the Company nor any Subscribing Reinsurer shall be liable for premium or loss under   this Contract if it would result in a violation of any mandatory sanction, prohibition or restriction   under United Nations resolutions or the trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of the   European Union, United Kingdom or United States of America that are applicable to either party.         Article 16 - Late Payments   A. The provisions of this Article shall not be implemented unless specifically invoked, in   writing, by one of the parties to this Contract.      B. In the event any premium, loss or other payment due either party is not received by the   intermediary named in the Intermediary Article (hereinafter referred to as the   "Intermediary") by the payment due date, the party to whom payment is due may, by   notifying the Intermediary in writing, require the debtor party to pay, and the debtor party   agrees to pay, an interest charge on the amount past due calculated for each such payment   on the last business day of each month as follows:       1. The number of full days which have expired since the due date or the last monthly   calculation, whichever the lesser; times       2. 1/365ths of the six-month United States Treasury Bill rate as quoted in The Wall Street   Journal on the first business day of the month for which the calculation is made; times       3. The amount past due, including accrued interest.       It is agreed that interest shall accumulate until payment of the original amount due plus   interest charges have been received by the Intermediary.      C. The establishment of the due date shall, for purposes of this Article, be determined as   follows:       1. As respects the payment of routine deposits and premiums due the Reinsurer, the due   date shall be as provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a   due date is not specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 30 days   after the date of transmittal by the Intermediary of the initial billing for each such   payment.       2. Any claim or loss payment due the Company hereunder shall be deemed due 10 days   after the proof of loss or demand for payment is transmitted to the Reinsurer. If such   loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest will accrue on the   payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B above, from the date the   proof of loss or demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.     
 
  20\F7V1051   Page 13          3. As respects a "cash call" made in accordance with the Cash Call Article, payment   shall be deemed due 10 days after the demand for payment is transmitted to the   Reinsurer. If such loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest   shall accrue on the payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B   above, from the date the demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       4. As respects any payment, adjustment or return due either party not otherwise   provided for in subparagraphs 1, 2, and 3 of this paragraph C, the due date shall be as   provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a due date is not   specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 10 days following   transmittal of written notification that the provisions of this Article have been invoked.       For purposes of interest calculations only, amounts due hereunder shall be deemed paid   upon receipt by the Intermediary.      D. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting or prohibiting a Subscribing Reinsurer from   contesting the validity of any claim, or from participating in the defense of any claim or suit,   or prohibiting either party from contesting the validity of any payment or from initiating any   arbitration or other proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. If the   debtor party prevails in an arbitration or other proceeding, then any interest charges due   hereunder on the amount in dispute shall be null and void. If the debtor party loses in such   proceeding, then the interest charge on the amount determined to be due hereunder shall   be calculated in accordance with the provisions set forth above unless otherwise   determined by such proceedings. If a debtor party advances payment of any amount it is   contesting, and proves to be correct in its contestation, either in whole or in part, the other   party shall reimburse the debtor party for any such excess payment made plus interest on   the excess amount calculated in accordance with this Article.      E. Interest charges arising out of the application of this Article that are $1,000 or less from any   party shall be waived unless there is a pattern of late payments consisting of three or more   items over the course of any 12-month period.         Article 17 - Offset   The Company and the Reinsurer may offset any balance or amount due from one party to the   other under this Contract or any other contract heretofore or hereafter entered into between the   Company and the Reinsurer, whether acting as assuming reinsurer or ceding company. The   provisions of this Article shall not be affected by the insolvency of either party.         Article 18 - Severability of Interests and Obligations   The rights, duties and obligations set forth below shall apply as if this Contract were a separate   contract between the Subscribing Reinsurers and each named reinsured company:      A. Balances payable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under the   Contract shall not serve to offset any balances recoverable to, or from, any other reinsured     
  20\F7V1051   Page 14      party to the Contract and balances payable shall be separated by named reinsured   company and paid directly to the appropriate named reinsured company's bank account.      B. Balances recoverable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under   the Contract shall not serve to offset any balances payable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract.      C. Reports and remittances made to the Reinsurer in accordance with the applicable articles   of the Contract are to be in sufficient detail to identify both the Reinsurer's loss obligations   due to each named reinsured company and each named reinsured company's premium   remittance under the report.      D. In the event of the insolvency of any of the parties to the Contract, offset shall be only   allowed in accordance with the laws of the insolvent party's state of domicile.      E. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to provide a separate retention, Reinsurer's limit of   liability any one loss occurrence or Reinsurer's annual limit of liability for each named   reinsured company.         Article 19 - Access to Records   The Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall have access at any reasonable time to all   records of the Company which pertain in any way to this reinsurance, provided the Reinsurer   gives the Company at least 15 days prior notice of request for such access. However, a   Subscribing Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall not have any right of access to the   records of the Company if it is not current in all undisputed payments due the Company.   "Undisputed" as used herein shall mean any amount that the Subscribing Reinsurer has not   contested in writing to the Company specifying the reason(s) why the payments are disputed.         Article 20 - Liability of the Reinsurer   A. The liability of the Reinsurer shall follow that of the Company in every case and be subject   in all respects to all the general and specific stipulations, clauses, waivers and modifications   of the Company's policies and any endorsements thereon. However, in no event shall this   be construed in any way to provide coverage outside the terms and conditions set forth in   this Contract.      B. Nothing herein shall in any manner create any obligations or establish any rights against   the Reinsurer in favor of any third party or any persons not parties to this Contract.         Article 21 - Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E)   A. This Contract applies only to that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its   own account (prior to deduction of any underlying reinsurance specifically permitted in this   Contract), and in calculating the amount of any loss hereunder and also in computing the   amount or amounts in excess of which this Contract attaches, only loss or losses in respect     
 
  20\F7V1051   Page 15      of that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its own account shall be   included.      B. The amount of the Reinsurer's liability hereunder in respect of any loss or losses shall not   be increased by reason of the inability of the Company to collect from any other   reinsurer(s), whether specific or general, any amounts which may have become due from   such reinsurer(s), whether such inability arises from the insolvency of such other   reinsurer(s) or otherwise.         Article 22 - Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F)   Inadvertent delays, errors or omissions made in connection with this Contract or any transaction   hereunder shall not relieve either party from any liability which would have attached had such   delay, error or omission not occurred, provided always that such error or omission is rectified as   soon as possible after discovery.         Article 23 - Currency (BRMA 12A)   A. Whenever the word "Dollars" or the "$" sign appears in this Contract, they shall be   construed to mean United States Dollars and all transactions under this Contract shall be in   United States Dollars.      B. Amounts paid or received by the Company in any other currency shall be converted to   United States Dollars at the rate of exchange at the date such transaction is entered on the   books of the Company.         Article 24 - Taxes (BRMA 50B)   In consideration of the terms under which this Contract is issued, the Company will not claim a   deduction in respect of the premium hereon when making tax returns, other than income or   profits tax returns, to any state or territory of the United States of America or the District of   Columbia.         Article 25 - Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D)   A. The Reinsurer has agreed to allow for the purpose of paying the Federal Excise Tax the   applicable percentage of the premium payable hereon (as imposed under Section 4371 of   the Internal Revenue Code) to the extent such premium is subject to the Federal Excise   Tax.      B. In the event of any return of premium becoming due hereunder the Reinsurer will deduct   the applicable percentage from the return premium payable hereon and the Company or its   agent should take steps to recover the tax from the United States Government.           
  20\F7V1051   Page 16      Article 26 - Reserves   A. The Reinsurer agrees to fund its share of amounts, including but not limited to, the   Company's ceded unearned premium and outstanding loss and loss adjustment expense   reserves (including all case reserves plus any reasonable amount estimated to be   unreported from known loss occurrences) (hereinafter referred to as "Reinsurer's   Obligations") by:       1. Clean, irrevocable and unconditional letters of credit issued and confirmed, if   confirmation is required by the insurance regulatory authorities involved, by a bank or   banks meeting the NAIC Securities Valuation Office credit standards for issuers of   letters of credit and acceptable to said insurance regulatory authorities; and/or       2. Escrow accounts for the benefit of the Company; and/or       3. Cash advances;       if the Reinsurer:       1. Is unauthorized in any state of the United States of America or the District of Columbia   having jurisdiction over the Company and if, without such funding, a penalty would   accrue to the Company on any financial statement it is required to file with the   insurance regulatory authorities involved; or       2. Has an A.M. Best Company's rating equal to or below B++ at the inception of this   Contract.       The Reinsurer, at its sole option, may fund in other than cash if its method and form of   funding are acceptable to the insurance regulatory authorities involved.      B. With regard to funding in whole or in part by letters of credit, it is agreed that each letter of   credit will be in a form acceptable to insurance regulatory authorities involved, will be issued   for a term of at least one year and will include an "evergreen clause," which automatically   extends the term for at least one additional year at each expiration date unless written   notice of non-renewal is given to the Company not less than 30 days prior to said expiration   date. The Company and the Reinsurer further agree, notwithstanding anything to the   contrary in this Contract, that said letters of credit may be drawn upon by the Company or   its successors in interest at any time, without diminution because of the insolvency of the   Company or the Reinsurer, but only for one or more of the following purposes:       1. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of unearned premiums returned to   insureds on account of policy cancellations, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       2. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of losses and/or loss adjustment expense   paid under the terms of policies reinsured hereunder, unless paid in cash by the   Reinsurer;       3. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of any other amounts claimed to be due   hereunder, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;        
 
  20\F7V1051   Page 17       4. To fund a cash account in an amount equal to the Reinsurer's share of amounts,   including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's Obligations as set forth above, funded by   means of a letter of credit which is under non-renewal notice, if said letter of credit has   not been renewed or replaced by the Reinsurer 10 days prior to its expiration date;       5. To refund to the Reinsurer any sum in excess of the actual amount required to fund   the Reinsurer's share of amounts, including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's   Obligations as set forth above, if so requested by the Reinsurer.       In the event the amount drawn by the Company on any letter of credit is in excess of the   actual amount required for B(1), B(2) or B(4), or in the case of B(3), the actual amount   determined to be due, the Company shall promptly return to the Reinsurer the excess   amount so drawn.         Article 27 - Insolvency   A. In the event of the insolvency of the Company, this reinsurance shall be payable directly to   the Company or to its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor on the basis of   the liability of the Company without diminution because of the insolvency of the Company or   because the liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor of the Company has   failed to pay all or a portion of any claim. It is agreed, however, that the liquidator, receiver,   conservator or statutory successor of the Company shall give written notice to the   Reinsurer of the pendency of a claim against the Company indicating the policy or bond   reinsured which claim would involve a possible liability on the part of the Reinsurer within a   reasonable time after such claim is filed in the conservation or liquidation proceeding or in   the receivership, and that during the pendency of such claim, the Reinsurer may investigate   such claim and interpose, at its own expense, in the proceeding where such claim is to be   adjudicated, any defense or defenses that it may deem available to the Company or its   liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor. The expense thus incurred by the   Reinsurer shall be chargeable, subject to the approval of the Court, against the Company   as part of the expense of conservation or liquidation to the extent of a pro rata share of the   benefit which may accrue to the Company solely as a result of the defense undertaken by   the Reinsurer.      B. Where two or more Subscribing Reinsurers are involved in the same claim and a majority in   interest elect to interpose defense to such claim, the expense shall be apportioned in   accordance with the terms of this Contract as though such expense had been incurred by   the Company.      C. It is further understood and agreed that, in the event of the insolvency of the Company, the   reinsurance under this Contract shall be payable directly by the Reinsurer to the Company   or to its liquidator, receiver or statutory successor, except as provided by Section 4118(a) of   the New York Insurance Law or except (1) where this Contract specifically provides another   payee of such reinsurance in the event of the insolvency of the Company or (2) where the   Reinsurer with the consent of the direct insured or insureds has assumed such policy   obligations of the Company as direct obligations of the Reinsurer to the payees under such   policies and in substitution for the obligations of the Company to such payees.           
  20\F7V1051   Page 18      Article 28 - Arbitration   A. As a condition precedent to any right of action hereunder, in the event of any dispute or   difference of opinion hereafter arising with respect to this Contract, it is hereby mutually   agreed that such dispute or difference of opinion shall be submitted to arbitration. One   Arbiter shall be chosen by the Company, the other by the Reinsurer, and an Umpire shall   be chosen by the two Arbiters before they enter upon arbitration, all of whom shall be active   or retired disinterested executive officers of insurance or reinsurance companies or Lloyd's   London Underwriters. In the event that either party should fail to choose an Arbiter within   30 days following a written request by the other party to do so, the requesting party may   choose two Arbiters who shall in turn choose an Umpire before entering upon arbitration. If   the two Arbiters fail to agree upon the selection of an Umpire within 30 days following their   appointment, each Arbiter shall nominate three candidates within 10 days thereafter, two of   whom the other shall decline, and the decision shall be made by drawing lots.      B. Each party shall present its case to the Arbiters within 30 days following the date of   appointment of the Umpire. The Arbiters shall consider this Contract as an honorable   engagement rather than merely as a legal obligation and they are relieved of all judicial   formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of law. The decision of the   Arbiters shall be final and binding on both parties; but failing to agree, they shall call in the   Umpire and the decision of the majority shall be final and binding upon both parties.   Judgment upon the final decision of the Arbiters may be entered in any court of competent   jurisdiction.      C. If more than one Subscribing Reinsurer is involved in the same dispute, all such   Subscribing Reinsurers shall, at the option of the Company, constitute and act as one party   for purposes of this Article and communications shall be made by the Company to each of   the Subscribing Reinsurers constituting one party, provided, however, that nothing herein   shall impair the rights of such Subscribing Reinsurers to assert several, rather than joint,   defenses or claims, nor be construed as changing the liability of the Subscribing Reinsurers   participating under the terms of this Contract from several to joint.      D. Each party shall bear the expense of its own Arbiter, and shall jointly and equally bear with   the other the expense of the Umpire and of the arbitration. In the event that the two   Arbiters are chosen by one party, as above provided, the expense of the Arbiters, the   Umpire and the arbitration shall be equally divided between the two parties.      E. Any arbitration proceedings shall take place at a location mutually agreed upon by the   parties to this Contract, but notwithstanding the location of the arbitration, all proceedings   pursuant hereto shall be governed by the law of the state in which the Company has its   principal office.         Article 29 - Service of Suit (BRMA 49C)   (Applicable if the Reinsurer is not domiciled in the United States of America, and/or is not   authorized in any State, Territory or District of the United States where authorization is required   by insurance regulatory authorities)        
 
  20\F7V1051   Page 19      A. It is agreed that in the event the Reinsurer fails to pay any amount claimed to be due   hereunder, the Reinsurer, at the request of the Company, will submit to the jurisdiction of a   court of competent jurisdiction within the United States. Nothing in this Article constitutes or   should be understood to constitute a waiver of the Reinsurer's rights to commence an   action in any court of competent jurisdiction in the United States, to remove an action to a   United States District Court, or to seek a transfer of a case to another court as permitted by   the laws of the United States or of any state in the United States.      B. Further, pursuant to any statute of any state, territory or district of the United States which   makes provision therefor, the Reinsurer hereby designates the party named in its Interests   and Liabilities Agreement, or if no party is named therein, the Superintendent,   Commissioner or Director of Insurance or other officer specified for that purpose in the   statute, or his successor or successors in office, as its true and lawful attorney upon whom   may be served any lawful process in any action, suit or proceeding instituted by or on   behalf of the Company or any beneficiary hereunder arising out of this Contract.         Article 30 - Severability (BRMA 72E)   If any provision of this Contract shall be rendered illegal or unenforceable by the laws,   regulations or public policy of any state, such provision shall be considered void in such state,   but this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract or the   enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.         Article 31 - Governing Law (BRMA 71B)   This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of   Florida.         Article 32 - Confidentiality   A. The Reinsurer hereby acknowledges that the documents, information and data provided to   it by the Company, whether directly or through an authorized agent, in connection with the   placement and execution of this Contract, including all information obtained through any   audits and any claims information between the Company and the Reinsurer, and any   submission or other materials relating to any renewal (hereinafter referred to as   "Confidential Information") are proprietary and confidential to the Company.      B. Except as provided for in paragraph C below, the Reinsurer shall not disclose any   Confidential Information to any third parties, including but not limited to the Reinsurer's   subsidiaries and affiliates, other insurance companies and their subsidiaries and affiliates,   underwriting agencies, research organizations, any unaffiliated entity engaged in modeling   insurance or reinsurance data, and statistical rating organizations.      C. Confidential Information may be used by the Reinsurer only in connection with the   performance of its obligations or enforcement of its rights under this Contract and will only   be disclosed when required by (1) retrocessionaires subject to the business ceded to this   Contract, (2) regulators performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records and/or financial     
  20\F7V1051   Page 20      condition, (3) external auditors performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records in the normal   course of business, or (4) the Reinsurer's legal counsel; provided that the Reinsurer   advises such parties of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and their   obligation to maintain its confidentiality. The Company may require that any third-party   representatives of the Reinsurer agree, in writing, to be bound by this Confidentiality Article   or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, containing terms no less stringent than   those set forth in this Article. If a third-party representative of the Reinsurer is not bound, in   writing, by this Confidentiality Article or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, the   Reinsurer shall be responsible for any breach of this provision by such third-party   representative of the Reinsurer.      D. Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Reinsurer is required by court order, other   legal process or any regulatory authority to release or disclose any or all of the Confidential   Information, the Reinsurer agrees to provide the Company with written notice of same at   least 10 days prior to such release or disclosure, to the extent legally permissible, and to   use its best efforts to assist the Company in maintaining the confidentiality provided for in   this Article.      E. Any disclosure of Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information shall comply with all state   and federal statutes and regulations governing the disclosure of Non-Public Personally   Identifiable Information. "Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information" shall be defined as   this term or a similar term is defined in any applicable state, provincial, territory, or federal   law. Disclosing or using this information for any purpose not authorized by applicable law is   expressly forbidden without the prior consent of the Company.      F. The parties agree that any information subject to privilege, including the attorney-client   privilege or attorney work product doctrine (collectively "Privilege") shall not be disclosed to   the Reinsurer until, in the Company's opinion, such Privilege is deemed to be waived or   otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant to this Contract. Furthermore,   the Reinsurer shall not assert that any Privilege otherwise applicable to the Confidential   Information has been waived or otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant   to this Contract.      G. The provisions of this Article shall extend to the officers, directors and employees of the   Reinsurer and its affiliates, and shall be binding upon their successors and assigns.         Article 33 - Non-Waiver   The failure of the Company or Reinsurer to insist on compliance with this Contract or to exercise   any right, remedy or option hereunder shall not: (1) constitute a waiver of any rights contained   in this Contract, (2) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from thereafter demanding full and   complete compliance, (3) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from exercising such remedy in   the future, nor (4) affect the validity of this Contract or any part thereof.         Article 34 - Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A)   If more than one reinsured company is named as a party to this Contract, the first named   company shall be deemed the agent of the other reinsured companies for purposes of sending     
 
  20\F7V1051   Page 21      or receiving notices required by the terms and conditions of this Contract, and for purposes of   remitting or receiving any monies due any party.         Article 35 - Notices and Contract Execution   A. Whenever a notice, statement, report or any other written communication is required by this   Contract, unless otherwise specified, such notice, statement, report or other written   communication may be transmitted by certified or registered mail, nationally or   internationally recognized express delivery service, personal delivery, electronic mail, or   facsimile. With the exception of notices of termination, first class mail is also acceptable.      B. The use of any of the following shall constitute a valid execution of this Contract or any   amendments thereto:       1. Paper documents with an original ink signature;       2. Facsimile or electronic copies of paper documents showing an original ink signature;   and/or       3. Electronic records with an electronic signature made via an electronic agent. For the   purposes of this Contract, the terms "electronic record," "electronic signature" and   "electronic agent" shall have the meanings set forth in the Electronic Signatures in   Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 or any amendments thereto.      C. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which, when duly   executed, shall be deemed an original.         Article 36 - Intermediary   Aon Benfield Inc., or one of its affiliated corporations duly licensed as a reinsurance   intermediary, is hereby recognized as the Intermediary negotiating this Contract for all business   hereunder. All communications (including but not limited to notices, statements, premiums,   return premiums, commissions, taxes, losses, loss adjustment expense, salvages and loss   settlements) relating to this Contract will be transmitted to the Company or the Reinsurer   through the Intermediary. Payments by the Company to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Reinsurer. Payments by the Reinsurer to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Company only to the extent that such payments are actually received by the   Company.           
  20\F7V1051   Page 22      In Witness Whereof, the Company by its duly authorized representatives has executed this   Contract as of the dates specified below:      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      FedNat Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun         This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Monarch National Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Maison Insurance Company      /s/ Doug Raucy           
 
  20\F7V1051   Schedule A         Schedule A   Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana            First   Excess   Second   Excess   Third   Excess   Fourth   Excess   Fifth   Excess   Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $100,000,000   Reinsurer's Term Limit $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $200,000,000   Minimum Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Annual Deposit Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Deposit Premium Installments [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]     The figures listed above for each excess layer shall apply to each Subscribing Reinsurer in the percentage share for that excess   layer as expressed in its Interests and Liabilities Agreement attached hereto.     
  20\F7V1051      War Exclusion Clause            As regards interests which at time of loss or damage are on shore, no liability shall attach hereto   in respect of any loss or damage which is occasioned by war, invasion, hostilities, acts of   foreign enemies, civil war, rebellion, insurrection, military or usurped power, or martial law or   confiscation by order of any government or public authority.        
 
  20\F7V1051      Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)         1. This Reinsurance does not cover any loss or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as   Insurer or Reinsurer, from any Pool of Insurers or Reinsurers formed for the purpose of covering Atomic or Nuclear   Energy risks.      2. Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) of this Clause, this Reinsurance does not cover any loss   or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as Insurer or Reinsurer, from any insurance   against Physical Damage (including business interruption or consequential loss arising out of such Physical Damage)   to:       I. Nuclear reactor power plants including all auxiliary property on the site, or       II. Any other nuclear reactor installation, including laboratories handling radioactive materials in connection with   reactor installations, and "critical facilities" as such, or       III. Installations for fabricating complete fuel elements or for processing substantial quantities of "special nuclear   material," and for reprocessing, salvaging, chemically separating, storing or disposing of "spent" nuclear fuel or   waste materials, or       IV. Installations other than those listed in paragraph (2) III above using substantial quantities of radioactive isotopes   or other products of nuclear fission.      3. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1) and (2) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, from any insurance on property which is on the same site as a nuclear reactor power plant or other nuclear   installation and which normally would be insured therewith except that this paragraph (3) shall not operate       (a) where Reassured does not have knowledge of such nuclear reactor power plant or nuclear installation, or       (b) where said insurance contains a provision excluding coverage for damage to property caused by or resulting   from radioactive contamination, however caused. However on and after 1st January 1960 this sub-paragraph (b)   shall only apply provided the said radioactive contamination exclusion provision has been approved by the   Governmental Authority having jurisdiction thereof.      4. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, when such radioactive contamination is a named hazard specifically insured against.      5. It is understood and agreed that this Clause shall not extend to risks using radioactive isotopes in any form where the   nuclear exposure is not considered by the Reassured to be the primary hazard.      6. The term "special nuclear material" shall have the meaning given it in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 or by any law   amendatory thereof.      7. Reassured to be sole judge of what constitutes:       (a) substantial quantities, and       (b) the extent of installation, plant or site.      Note.-Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) hereof, it is understood and agreed that       (a) all policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1957 shall be free from the application of the   other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960 whichever first occurs whereupon all the   provisions of this Clause shall apply.       (b) with respect to any risk located in Canada policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1958   shall be free from the application of the other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960   whichever first occurs whereupon all the provisions of this Clause shall apply.      12/12/57   N.M.A. 1119   BRMA 35B     
  20\F7V1051   Page 1 of 2      Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe)         It is hereby understood and agreed that:      A. This Contract excludes loss or liability arising from:       1. Business derived directly or indirectly from any pool, association, or syndicate which   maintains its own reinsurance facilities. This subparagraph 1 shall not apply with   respect to:       a. Residual market mechanisms created by statute. This Contract shall not extend,   however, to afford coverage for liability arising from the inability of any other   participant or member in the residual market mechanism to meet its obligations,   nor shall this Contract extend to afford coverage for liability arising from any   claim against the residual market mechanism brought by or on behalf of any   insolvency fund (as defined in the Insolvency Fund Exclusion Clause   incorporated in this Contract). For the purposes of this Clause, the California   Earthquake Authority shall be deemed to be a "residual market mechanism."       b. Inter-agency or inter-government joint underwriting or risk purchasing   associations (however styled) created by or permitted by statute or regulation.       2. Those perils insured by the Company that the Company knows, at the time the risk is   bound, to be insured by or in excess of amounts insured or reinsured by any pool,   association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil, gas, or petro-chemical   plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks. This subparagraph 2 shall not   apply:       a. If the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.       b. To interests traditionally underwritten as Inland Marine or Stock or Contents   written on a blanket basis.       c. To Contingent Business Interruption liability, except when it is known to the   Company, at the time the risk is bound, that the key location is insured by or   through any pool, association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil,   gas, or petro-chemical plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks; unless   the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.      B. With respect to loss or liability arising from the Company's participation or membership in   any residual market mechanism created by statute, the Company may include in its ultimate   net loss only amounts for which the Company is assessed as a direct consequence of a   covered loss occurrence, subject to the following provisions:       1. Recovery is limited to perils otherwise protected hereunder.       2. In the event the terms of the Company's participation or membership in any such   residual market mechanism permit the Company to recoup any such direct     
 
  20\F7V1051   Page 2 of 2      assessment attributed to a loss occurrence by way of a specific policy premium   surcharge or similar levy on policyholders, the amount received by the Company as a   result of such premium surcharge or levy shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss   for such loss occurrence.       3. The result of any rate increase filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall have no effect on the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered   loss occurrence.       4. The result of any premium tax credit filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered loss   occurrence.       5. The Company may not include in its ultimate net loss any amount resulting from an   assessment that, pursuant to the terms of the Company's participation or membership   in the residual market mechanism, the Company is required to pay only after such   assessment is collected from the policyholder.       6. The ultimate net loss hereunder shall not include any monies expended to purchase or   retire bonds as a consequence of being a member of a residual market mechanism   nor any fines or penalties imposed on the Company for late payment.       7. If, however, a residual market mechanism only provides for assessment based on an   aggregate of losses in any one contract or plan year of said mechanism, then the   amount of that assessment to be included in the ultimate net loss for any one loss   occurrence shall be determined by multiplying the Company's share of the aggregate   assessment by a factor derived by dividing the Company's ultimate net loss (net of the   assessment) with respect to the loss occurrence by the total of all of its ultimate net   losses (net of assessments) from all loss occurrences included by the mechanism in   determining the assessment.      8/1/2012              
  20\F7V1051      Terrorism Exclusion   (Property Treaty Reinsurance)            Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary within this Contract or any amendment thereto, it   is agreed that this Contract excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused   by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any act of terrorism,   as defined herein, regardless of any other cause or event contributing concurrently or in any   other sequence to the loss.      An act of terrorism includes any act, or preparation in respect of action, or threat of action   designed to influence the government de jure or de facto of any nation or any political division   thereof, or in pursuit of political, religious, ideological or similar purposes to intimidate the public   or a section of the public of any nation by any person or group(s) of persons whether acting   alone or on behalf of or in connection with any organization(s) or government(s) de jure or   de facto, and which:       1. Involves violence against one or more persons, or       2. Involves damage to property; or       3. Endangers life other than the person committing the action; or       4. Creates a risk to health or safety of the public or a section of the public; or       5. Is designed to interfere with or disrupt an electronic system.      This Contract also excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused by,   contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any action in controlling,   preventing, suppressing, retaliating against or responding to any act of terrorism.      Notwithstanding the above and subject otherwise to the terms, conditions, and limitations of this   Contract, in respect only of personal lines, this Contract will pay actual loss or damage (but not   related cost and expense) caused by any act of terrorism provided such act is not directly or   indirectly caused by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with   radiological, biological, chemical, or nuclear pollution or contamination.        
 
  20\F7V1051      The Interests and Liabilities Agreements, constituting 7 pages in total, have been omitted from   this exhibit because such agreements are not material and would be competitively harmful if   publicly disclosed.           
 
  20\F7V1054         Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana                                                                                                         _______________________      Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit because it is not material and   would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. Redactions are indicated by [***].    
  20\F7V1054         Table of Contents         Article Page    1 Classes of Business Reinsured 1    2 Commencement and Termination 1    3 Territory 3    4 Exclusions 3    5 Retention and Limit 4    6 Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund 5    7 Other Reinsurance 5    8 Reinstatement 6    9 Definitions 6    10 Loss Occurrence 8    11 Loss Notices and Settlements 10    12 Cash Call 10    13 Salvage and Subrogation 10    14 Reinsurance Premium 11    15 Sanctions 12    16 Late Payments 12    17 Offset 13    18 Severability of Interests and Obligations 13    19 Access to Records 14    20 Liability of the Reinsurer 14    21 Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E) 14    22 Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F) 15    23 Currency (BRMA 12A) 15    24 Taxes (BRMA 50B) 15    25 Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D) 15    26 Reserves 16    27 Insolvency 17    28 Arbitration 18    29 Service of Suit (BRMA 49C) 18    30 Severability (BRMA 72E) 19    31 Governing Law (BRMA 71B) 19    32 Confidentiality 19    33 Non-Waiver 20    34 Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A) 20    35 Notices and Contract Execution 21    36 Intermediary 21    Schedule A     
 
  20\F7V1054   Page 1      Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      entered into by and between      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana    (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Company" except   to the extent individually referred to)      and      The Subscribing Reinsurer(s) Executing the   Interests and Liabilities Agreement(s)   Attached Hereto   (hereinafter referred to as the "Reinsurer")            Article 1 - Classes of Business Reinsured   By this Contract the Reinsurer agrees to reinsure the excess liability which may accrue to the   Company under its policies in force at the effective time and date hereof or issued or renewed at   or after that time and date, and classified by the Company as Property business, including but   not limited to, Dwelling Fire, Inland Marine, Mobile Home, Commercial and Homeowners   business (including any business assumed from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation),   subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth herein and in Schedule A attached   hereto.         Article 2 - Commencement and Termination   A. This Contract shall become effective at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020,   with respect to losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing at or after that time and   date, and shall remain in force until 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021.      B. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A above, the Company may terminate a   Subscribing Reinsurer's percentage share in this Contract at any time by giving written   notice to the Subscribing Reinsurer in the event any of the following circumstances occur:       1. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at the inception of this Contract has been   reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the applicable equivalent)   12 months prior to that date; or     
  20\F7V1054   Page 2          2. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at any time during the term of this   Contract has been reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the   applicable equivalent) at the date of the Subscribing Reinsurer's most recent financial   statement filed with regulatory authorities and available to the public as of the   inception of this Contract; or       3. The Subscribing Reinsurer's A.M. Best's rating has been assigned or downgraded   below A- and/or Standard & Poor's rating has been assigned or downgraded below   BBB+; or       4. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become, or has announced its intention to become,   merged with, acquired by or controlled by any other entity or individual(s) not   controlling the Subscribing Reinsurer's operations previously; or       5. A State Insurance Department or other legal authority has ordered the Subscribing   Reinsurer to cease writing business; or       6. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become insolvent or has been placed into liquidation,   receivership, supervision, administration, winding-up or under a scheme of   arrangement, or similar proceedings (whether voluntary or involuntary) or proceedings   have been instituted against the Subscribing Reinsurer for the appointment of a   receiver, liquidator, rehabilitator, supervisor, administrator, conservator or trustee in   bankruptcy, or other agent known by whatever name, to take possession of its assets   or control of its operations; or       7. The Subscribing Reinsurer has reinsured its entire liability under this Contract without   the Company's prior written consent; or       8. The Subscribing Reinsurer has ceased assuming new or renewal property or casualty   treaty reinsurance business; or       9. The Subscribing Reinsurer has hired an unaffiliated runoff claims manager that is   compensated on a contingent basis or is otherwise provided with financial incentives   based on the quantum of claims paid; or       10. The Subscribing Reinsurer has failed to comply with the funding requirements set forth   in the Reserves Article.      C. The "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern   Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021. However,   if this Contract is terminated, the "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the   period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to the effective time and date   of termination.      D. If this Contract is terminated or expires while a loss occurrence covered hereunder is in   progress, the Reinsurer's liability hereunder shall, subject to the other terms and conditions   of this Contract, be determined as if the entire loss occurrence had occurred prior to the     
 
  20\F7V1054   Page 3      termination or expiration of this Contract, provided that no part of such loss occurrence is   claimed against any renewal or replacement of this Contract.         Article 3 - Territory   The territorial limits of this Contract shall be identical with those of the Company's policies.         Article 4 - Exclusions   A. This Contract does not apply to and specifically excludes the following:       1. Reinsurance assumed by the Company under obligatory reinsurance agreements,   except business assumed by the Company from Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.       2. Hail damage to growing or standing crops.       3. Business rated, coded or classified as Flood insurance or which should have been   rated, coded or classified as such.       4. Business rated, coded or classified as Mortgage Impairment and Difference in   Conditions insurance or which should have been rated, coded or classified as such.       5. Title insurance and all forms of Financial Guarantee, Credit and Insolvency.       6. Aviation, Ocean Marine, Boiler and Machinery, Fidelity and Surety, Accident and   Health, Animal Mortality and Workers Compensation and Employers Liability.       7. Errors and Omissions, Malpractice and any other type of Professional Liability   insurance.       8. Loss and/or damage and/or costs and/or expenses arising from seepage and/or   pollution and/or contamination, other than contamination from smoke. Nevertheless,   this exclusion does not preclude payment of the cost of removing debris of property   damaged by a loss otherwise covered hereunder, subject always to a limit of 25.0% of   the Company's property loss under the applicable original policy.       9. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "War Exclusion Clause"   attached to and forming part of this Contract.       10. Nuclear risks as defined in the "Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical   Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)" attached to and forming part of this Contract.       11. Loss or liability excluded by the Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe) attached to and forming part of this Contract and any assessment or   similar demand for payment related to the FHCF or Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.        
  20\F7V1054   Page 4       12. Loss or liability of the Company arising by contract, operation of law, or otherwise,   from its participation or membership, whether voluntary or involuntary, in any   insolvency fund. "Insolvency fund" includes any guaranty fund, insolvency fund, plan,   pool, association, fund or other arrangement, however denominated, established or   governed, which provides for any assessment of or payment or assumption by the   Company of part or all of any claim, debt, charge, fee or other obligation of an insurer,   or its successors or assigns, which has been declared by any competent authority to   be insolvent, or which is otherwise deemed unable to meet any claim, debt, charge,   fee or other obligation in whole or in part.       13. Losses in the respect of overhead transmission and distribution lines other than those   on or within 150 meters (or 500 feet) of the insured premises.       14. Mold, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       15. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "Terrorism Exclusion" attached   to and forming part of this Contract.       16. All property loss, damage, destruction, erasure, corruption or alteration of Electronic   Data from any cause whatsoever (including, but not limited to, Computer Virus) or loss   of use, reduction in functionality, cost, expense or whatsoever nature resulting   therefrom, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       "Electronic Data" as used herein means facts, concepts and information converted to   a form usable for communications, interpretation or processing by electronic and   electromechanical data processing or electronically-controlled equipment and includes   programs, software and other coded instructions for the processing and manipulation   of data or the direction and manipulation of such equipment.       "Computer Virus" as used herein means a set of corrupting, harmful or otherwise   unauthorized instructions or code, including a set of maliciously-introduced,   unauthorized instructions or code, that propagate themselves through a computer   system network of whatsoever nature.       However, in the event that a peril otherwise covered under the policy results from any   of the matters described above, this Contract, subject to all other terms and   conditions, will cover physical damage directly caused by such listed peril.         Article 5 - Retention and Limit   A. First Excess layer: As respects FedNat Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and   be liable for the first $18,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence.   As respects Monarch National Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable   for the first $2,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. As respects   Maison Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first $5,000,000   of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. Any combination of the respective   retentions as respects each loss occurrence shall be considered the "First Layer   Retention."        
 
  20\F7V1054   Page 5       As respects the Second through Fifth excess layers, the Company shall retain and be liable   for an amount equal to the First Layer Retention, plus the sum of the "Reinsurer's Per   Occurrence Limit" of all underlying layers.      B. The Reinsurer shall then be liable, as respects each excess layer, for the amount by which   such ultimate net loss exceeds the Company's respective retention (as calculated in   paragraph A above), but the liability of the Reinsurer under each excess layer shall not   exceed the amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto, as respects any one loss occurrence.      C. Notwithstanding the provisions above, no claim shall be made hereunder as respects   losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing during the term of this Contract unless   at least two risks insured or reinsured by the Company are involved in such loss   occurrence. For purposes hereof, the Company shall be the sole judge of what constitutes   "one risk."         Article 6 - Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund   The Company has purchased 90.0% of the FHCF mandatory layer of coverage and shall be   deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract. Loss adjustment expense recoveries paid by the   FHCF in excess of the actual loss adjustment expense paid by the Company shall inure to the   benefit of the Company and shall not reduce the amount of ultimate net loss hereunder.   Further, any FHCF loss reimbursement shall be deemed to be paid to the Company in   accordance with the FHCF reimbursement contract at the full payout level set forth therein and   will be deemed not to be reduced by any reduction or exhaustion of the FHCF's claims-paying   capacity as respects the mandatory FHCF coverage.         Article 7 - Other Reinsurance   A. The Company shall be permitted to carry other reinsurance, recoveries under which shall   inure solely to the benefit of the Company and be entirely disregarded in applying all of the   provisions of this Contract.      B. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's Non-Florida Excess   Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1001), shall inure to the benefit of this Contract.      C. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's FHCF Supplement   Layer Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1085), which shall be deemed to be placed at 2.35%,   shall be deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract.           
  20\F7V1054   Page 6      Article 8 - Reinstatement   A. In the event all or any portion of the reinsurance under any excess layer of reinsurance   coverage provided by this Contract is exhausted by ultimate net loss, the amount so   exhausted shall be reinstated immediately from the time the loss occurrence commences   hereon. For each amount so reinstated the Company agrees to pay additional premium   equal to the product of the following:       1. The percentage of the occurrence limit for the excess layer reinstated (based on the   ultimate net loss paid by the Reinsurer under that excess layer); times       2. The earned reinsurance premium for the excess layer reinstated for the term of this   Contract (exclusive of reinstatement premium).      B. Whenever the Company requests payment by the Reinsurer of any ultimate net loss under   any excess layer hereunder, the Company shall submit a statement to the Reinsurer of   reinstatement premium due the Reinsurer for that excess layer. If the earned reinsurance   premium for any excess layer for the term of this Contract has not been finally determined   as of the date of any such statement, the calculation of reinstatement premium due for that   excess layer shall be based on the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that   excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, and shall be readjusted when the earned   reinsurance premium for that excess layer for the term of this Contract has been finally   determined. Any reinstatement premium shown to be due the Reinsurer for any excess   layer as reflected by any such statement (less prior payments, if any, for that excess layer)   shall be payable by the Company concurrently with payment by the Reinsurer of the   requested ultimate net loss for that excess layer. Any return reinstatement premium shown   to be due the Company shall be remitted by the Reinsurer as promptly as possible after   receipt and verification of the Company's statement.      C. Notwithstanding anything stated herein, the liability of the Reinsurer for ultimate net loss   under any excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract shall not exceed   either of the following:       1. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto, as respects loss or losses arising out of any one loss   occurrence; or       2. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Term Limit" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, in all during the term of this Contract.         Article 9 - Definitions   A. "Loss adjustment expense," regardless of how such expenses are classified for statutory   reporting purposes, as used in this Contract shall mean all costs and expenses allocable to   a specific claim that are incurred by the Company in the investigation, appraisal,   adjustment, settlement, litigation, defense or appeal of a specific claim, including court   costs and costs of supersedeas and appeal bonds, and including a) pre-judgment interest,   unless included as part of the award or judgment; b) post-judgment interest; c) legal   expenses and costs incurred in connection with coverage questions and legal actions     
 
  20\F7V1054   Page 7      connected thereto, including Declaratory Judgment Expense; and d) expenses and a pro   rata share of salaries of the Company field employees, and expenses of other Company   employees who have been temporarily diverted from their normal and customary duties and   assigned to the field adjustment of losses covered by this Contract.       Loss adjustment expense as defined above does not include unallocated loss adjustment   expense. Unallocated loss adjustment expense includes, but is not limited to, salaries and   expenses of employees, other than in (d) above, and office and other overhead expenses.      B. "Loss in excess of policy limits" and "extra contractual obligations" as used in this Contract   shall mean:       1. "Loss in excess of policy limits" shall mean 90.0% of any amount paid or payable by   the Company in excess of its policy limits, but otherwise within the terms of its policy,   such loss in excess of the Company's policy limits having been incurred because of,   but not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason   of the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer   of settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. Any loss in excess of policy limits that is made in connection   with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       2. "Extra contractual obligations" shall mean 90.0% of any punitive, exemplary,   compensatory or consequential damages paid or payable by the Company, not   covered by any other provision of this Contract and which arise from the handling of   any claim on business subject to this Contract, such liabilities arising because of, but   not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason of   the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer of   settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. An extra contractual obligation shall be deemed, in all   circumstances, to have occurred on the same date as the loss covered or alleged to   be covered under the policy. Any extra contractual obligations that are made in   connection with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       Notwithstanding anything stated herein, this Contract shall not apply to any loss in excess   of policy limits or any extra contractual obligation incurred by the Company as a result of   any fraudulent and/or criminal act by any officer or director of the Company acting   individually or collectively or in collusion with any individual or corporation or any other   organization or party involved in the presentation, defense or settlement of any claim   covered hereunder.      C. "Policies" as used in this Contract shall mean all policies, contracts and binders of   insurance or reinsurance.      D. "Ultimate net loss" as used in this Contract shall mean the sum or sums (including loss in   excess of policy limits, extra contractual obligations and loss adjustment expense, as   defined herein) paid or payable by the Company in settlement of claims and in satisfaction   of judgments rendered on account of such claims, after deduction of all salvage, all   recoveries and all claims on inuring insurance or reinsurance, whether collectible or not.     
  20\F7V1054   Page 8      Nothing herein shall be construed to mean that losses under this Contract are not   recoverable until the Company's ultimate net loss has been ascertained.         Article 10 - Loss Occurrence   A. The term "loss occurrence" shall mean the sum of all individual losses directly occasioned   by any one disaster, accident or loss or series of disasters, accidents or losses arising out   of one event which occurs within the area of one state of the United States or province of   Canada and states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another. However, the   duration and extent of any one "loss occurrence" shall be limited to all individual losses   sustained by the Company occurring during any period of 168 consecutive hours arising out   of and directly occasioned by the same event, except that the term "loss occurrence" shall   be further defined as follows:       1. As regards a named storm, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring   during any period (a) from and after 12:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date a   watch, warning, advisory, or other bulletin (whether for wind, flood or otherwise) for   such named storm is first issued by the National Hurricane Center ("NHC") or its   successor or any other division of the National Weather Service ("NWS"),   (b) continuing for a time period thereafter during which such named storm continues,   regardless of its category rating or lack thereof and regardless of whether the watch,   warning, or advisory or other bulletin remains in effect for such named storm and   (c) ending 96 hours following the issuance of the last watch, warning or advisory or   other bulletin for such named storm or related to such named storm by the NHC or its   successor or any other division of the NWS. "Named storm" shall mean any storm or   storm system that has been declared by the NHC or its successor or any other   division of the NWS to be a named storm at any time, which may include, by way of   example and not limitation, hurricane, wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, water damage, fire following, sprinkler   leakage, riots, vandalism, and collapse, and all losses and perils (including, by way of   example and not limitation, those mentioned previously in this sentence) in each case   arising out of, caused by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from such storm   or storm system, including by way of example and not limitation the merging of one or   more separate storm(s) or storm system(s) into a combined storm surge event.   However, the named storm need not be limited to one state or province or states or   provinces contiguous thereto.       2. As regards storm or storm systems that are not a named storm, including, by way of   example and not limitation, ensuing wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, fire following, sprinkler leakage, riots,   vandalism, collapse and water damage, all individual losses sustained by the   Company occurring during any period of 144 consecutive hours arising out of, caused   by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from the same event. However, the   event need not be limited to one state or province or states or provinces contiguous   thereto.       3. As regards riot, riot attending a strike, civil commotion, vandalism and malicious   mischief, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring during any period   of 96 consecutive hours within the area of one municipality or county and the     
 
  20\F7V1054   Page 9      municipalities or counties contiguous thereto arising out of and directly occasioned by   the same event. The maximum duration of 96 consecutive hours may be extended in   respect of individual losses which occur beyond such 96 consecutive hours during the   continued occupation of an assured's premises by strikers, provided such occupation   commenced during the aforesaid period.       4. As regards earthquake (the epicenter of which need not necessarily be within the   territorial confines referred to in the introductory portion of this paragraph) and fire   following directly occasioned by the earthquake, only those individual fire losses which   commence during the period of 168 consecutive hours may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.       5. As regards freeze, only individual losses directly occasioned by collapse, breakage of   glass and water damage (caused by bursting frozen pipes and tanks) may be included   in the Company's loss occurrence.       6. As regards firestorms, brush fires and any other fires or series of fires, irrespective of   origin (except as provided in subparagraphs 3 and 4 above), all individual losses   sustained by the Company which commence during any period of 168 consecutive   hours within the area of one state of the United States or province of Canada and   states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.      B. For all loss occurrences hereunder, the Company may choose the date and time when any   such period of consecutive hours commences, provided that no period commences earlier   than the date and time of the occurrence of the first recorded individual loss sustained by   the Company arising out of that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents,   or losses. Furthermore:       1. For all loss occurrences other than those referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.2., and   A.3. above, only one such period of 168 consecutive hours shall apply with respect to   one event.       2. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraphs A.1. and A.2., only   one such period of consecutive hours (as set forth therein) shall apply with respect to   one event, regardless of the duration of the event.       3. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraph A.3. above, if the   disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses occasioned by   the event is of greater duration than 96 consecutive hours, then the Company may   divide that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses into   two or more loss occurrences, provided that no two periods overlap and no individual   loss is included in more than one such period.      C. It is understood that losses arising from a combination of two or more perils as a result of   the same event may be considered as having arisen from one loss occurrence.   Notwithstanding the foregoing, the hourly limitations as stated above shall not be exceeded   as respects the applicable perils, and no single loss occurrence shall encompass a time   period greater than 168 consecutive hours, except as regards those loss occurrences   referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.4. and A.6. above.     
  20\F7V1054   Page 10            Article 11 - Loss Notices and Settlements   A. Whenever losses sustained by the Company are reserved by the Company for an amount   greater than 50.0% of the Company's respective retention under any excess layer   hereunder and/or appear likely to result in a claim under such excess layer, the Company   shall notify the Subscribing Reinsurers under that excess layer and shall provide updates   related to development of such losses. The Reinsurer shall have the right to participate in   the adjustment of such losses at its own expense.      B. All loss settlements made by the Company, provided they are within the terms of this   Contract and the terms of the original policy (with the exception of loss in excess of policy   limits or extra contractual obligations coverage, if any, under this Contract), shall be binding   upon the Reinsurer, and the Reinsurer agrees to pay all amounts for which it may be liable   upon receipt of reasonable evidence of the amount paid by the Company.         Article 12 - Cash Call   Notwithstanding the provisions of the Loss Notices and Settlements Article, upon the request of   the Company, the Reinsurer shall pay any amount with regard to a loss settlement or   settlements that are scheduled to be made (including any payments projected to be made)   within the next 20 days by the Company, subject to receipt by the Reinsurer of a satisfactory   proof of loss. Such agreed payment shall be made within 10 days from the date the demand for   payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.         Article 13 - Salvage and Subrogation   The Reinsurer shall be credited with salvage (i.e., reimbursement obtained or recovery made by   the Company, less the actual cost, excluding salaries of officials and employees of the   Company and sums paid to attorneys as retainer, of obtaining such reimbursement or making   such recovery) on account of claims and settlements involving reinsurance hereunder. Salvage   thereon shall always be used to reimburse the excess carriers in the reverse order of their   priority according to their participation before being used in any way to reimburse the Company   for its primary loss. The Company hereby agrees to enforce its rights to salvage or subrogation   relating to any loss, a part of which loss was sustained by the Reinsurer, and to prosecute all   claims arising out of such rights, if, in the Company's opinion, it is economically reasonable to   do so.           
 
  20\F7V1054   Page 11      Article 14 - Reinsurance Premium   A. As premium for each excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract, the   Company shall pay the Reinsurer a premium equal to the product of the following (or a pro   rata portion thereof in the event the term of this Contract is less than 12 months), subject to   a minimum premium of the amount, shown as "Minimum Premium" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto (or a pro rata portion thereof in the event the term of this   Contract is less than 12 months):       1. The amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto; times       2. The percentage calculated by dividing (a) the actual Probable Maximum Loss ("PML")   determined by the Company's wind insurance in force on September 30, 2020, by   (b) the original PML of $891,356,560.       However, if the difference between the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for   that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, and the premium calculated in   accordance with this paragraph A for the excess layer is less than a 5.0% increase or   decrease, the premium due the Reinsurer shall equal the amount, shown as "Annual   Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto.      B. The Company's PML shall be derived by averaging the applicable data for the 20-year and   100-year return period produced by Applied Insurance Research (AIR) Touchstone v7.3   and Risk Management Solutions (RMS) RiskLink v18.1 catastrophe modeling software, in   the long-term perspective, including secondary uncertainty and loss amplification, but   excluding storm surge. It is understood that the calculation of the actual PML shall be   based on the amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto.       For informational purposes, to follow is the estimated PML based on the estimated 9-30-   2020 PML:      Software 20-Year PML 100-Year PML Average 20 & 100   AIR v7.3 $508,283,950 $1,480,082,582 $994,183,266   RMS v18.1 $440,573,521 $1,136,486,187 $788,529,854      Estimated PML at 9-30-2020 (average AIR & RMS): $891,356,560      C. The Company shall pay the Reinsurer an annual deposit premium for each excess layer of   the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, in four equal installments of the amount, shown as "Deposit Premium   Installment" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, on July 1 and October 1 of   2020, and on January 1 and April 1 of 2021. However, in the event this Contract is   terminated, there shall be no deposit premium installments due after the effective date of   termination.      D. On or before June 30, 2021, the Company shall provide a report to the Reinsurer setting   forth the premium due hereunder for each excess layer for the term of this Contract,     
  20\F7V1054   Page 12      computed in accordance with paragraph A above, and any additional premium due the   Reinsurer or return premium due the Company for each such excess layer shall be remitted   promptly.         Article 15 - Sanctions   Neither the Company nor any Subscribing Reinsurer shall be liable for premium or loss under   this Contract if it would result in a violation of any mandatory sanction, prohibition or restriction   under United Nations resolutions or the trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of the   European Union, United Kingdom or United States of America that are applicable to either party.         Article 16 - Late Payments   A. The provisions of this Article shall not be implemented unless specifically invoked, in   writing, by one of the parties to this Contract.      B. In the event any premium, loss or other payment due either party is not received by the   intermediary named in the Intermediary Article (hereinafter referred to as the   "Intermediary") by the payment due date, the party to whom payment is due may, by   notifying the Intermediary in writing, require the debtor party to pay, and the debtor party   agrees to pay, an interest charge on the amount past due calculated for each such payment   on the last business day of each month as follows:       1. The number of full days which have expired since the due date or the last monthly   calculation, whichever the lesser; times       2. 1/365ths of the six-month United States Treasury Bill rate as quoted in The Wall Street   Journal on the first business day of the month for which the calculation is made; times       3. The amount past due, including accrued interest.       It is agreed that interest shall accumulate until payment of the original amount due plus   interest charges have been received by the Intermediary.      C. The establishment of the due date shall, for purposes of this Article, be determined as   follows:       1. As respects the payment of routine deposits and premiums due the Reinsurer, the due   date shall be as provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a   due date is not specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 30 days   after the date of transmittal by the Intermediary of the initial billing for each such   payment.       2. Any claim or loss payment due the Company hereunder shall be deemed due 10 days   after the proof of loss or demand for payment is transmitted to the Reinsurer. If such   loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest will accrue on the   payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B above, from the date the   proof of loss or demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.     
 
  20\F7V1054   Page 13          3. As respects a "cash call" made in accordance with the Cash Call Article, payment   shall be deemed due 10 days after the demand for payment is transmitted to the   Reinsurer. If such loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest   shall accrue on the payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B   above, from the date the demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       4. As respects any payment, adjustment or return due either party not otherwise   provided for in subparagraphs 1, 2, and 3 of this paragraph C, the due date shall be as   provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a due date is not   specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 10 days following   transmittal of written notification that the provisions of this Article have been invoked.       For purposes of interest calculations only, amounts due hereunder shall be deemed paid   upon receipt by the Intermediary.      D. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting or prohibiting a Subscribing Reinsurer from   contesting the validity of any claim, or from participating in the defense of any claim or suit,   or prohibiting either party from contesting the validity of any payment or from initiating any   arbitration or other proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. If the   debtor party prevails in an arbitration or other proceeding, then any interest charges due   hereunder on the amount in dispute shall be null and void. If the debtor party loses in such   proceeding, then the interest charge on the amount determined to be due hereunder shall   be calculated in accordance with the provisions set forth above unless otherwise   determined by such proceedings. If a debtor party advances payment of any amount it is   contesting, and proves to be correct in its contestation, either in whole or in part, the other   party shall reimburse the debtor party for any such excess payment made plus interest on   the excess amount calculated in accordance with this Article.      E. Interest charges arising out of the application of this Article that are $1,000 or less from any   party shall be waived unless there is a pattern of late payments consisting of three or more   items over the course of any 12-month period.         Article 17 - Offset   The Company and the Reinsurer may offset any balance or amount due from one party to the   other under this Contract or any other contract heretofore or hereafter entered into between the   Company and the Reinsurer, whether acting as assuming reinsurer or ceding company. The   provisions of this Article shall not be affected by the insolvency of either party.         Article 18 - Severability of Interests and Obligations   The rights, duties and obligations set forth below shall apply as if this Contract were a separate   contract between the Subscribing Reinsurers and each named reinsured company:      A. Balances payable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under the   Contract shall not serve to offset any balances recoverable to, or from, any other reinsured     
  20\F7V1054   Page 14      party to the Contract and balances payable shall be separated by named reinsured   company and paid directly to the appropriate named reinsured company's bank account.      B. Balances recoverable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under   the Contract shall not serve to offset any balances payable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract.      C. Reports and remittances made to the Reinsurer in accordance with the applicable articles   of the Contract are to be in sufficient detail to identify both the Reinsurer's loss obligations   due to each named reinsured company and each named reinsured company's premium   remittance under the report.      D. In the event of the insolvency of any of the parties to the Contract, offset shall be only   allowed in accordance with the laws of the insolvent party's state of domicile.      E. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to provide a separate retention, Reinsurer's limit of   liability any one loss occurrence or Reinsurer's annual limit of liability for each named   reinsured company.         Article 19 - Access to Records   The Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall have access at any reasonable time to all   records of the Company which pertain in any way to this reinsurance, provided the Reinsurer   gives the Company at least 15 days prior notice of request for such access. However, a   Subscribing Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall not have any right of access to the   records of the Company if it is not current in all undisputed payments due the Company.   "Undisputed" as used herein shall mean any amount that the Subscribing Reinsurer has not   contested in writing to the Company specifying the reason(s) why the payments are disputed.         Article 20 - Liability of the Reinsurer   A. The liability of the Reinsurer shall follow that of the Company in every case and be subject   in all respects to all the general and specific stipulations, clauses, waivers and modifications   of the Company's policies and any endorsements thereon. However, in no event shall this   be construed in any way to provide coverage outside the terms and conditions set forth in   this Contract.      B. Nothing herein shall in any manner create any obligations or establish any rights against   the Reinsurer in favor of any third party or any persons not parties to this Contract.         Article 21 - Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E)   A. This Contract applies only to that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its   own account (prior to deduction of any underlying reinsurance specifically permitted in this   Contract), and in calculating the amount of any loss hereunder and also in computing the   amount or amounts in excess of which this Contract attaches, only loss or losses in respect     
 
  20\F7V1054   Page 15      of that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its own account shall be   included.      B. The amount of the Reinsurer's liability hereunder in respect of any loss or losses shall not   be increased by reason of the inability of the Company to collect from any other   reinsurer(s), whether specific or general, any amounts which may have become due from   such reinsurer(s), whether such inability arises from the insolvency of such other   reinsurer(s) or otherwise.         Article 22 - Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F)   Inadvertent delays, errors or omissions made in connection with this Contract or any transaction   hereunder shall not relieve either party from any liability which would have attached had such   delay, error or omission not occurred, provided always that such error or omission is rectified as   soon as possible after discovery.         Article 23 - Currency (BRMA 12A)   A. Whenever the word "Dollars" or the "$" sign appears in this Contract, they shall be   construed to mean United States Dollars and all transactions under this Contract shall be in   United States Dollars.      B. Amounts paid or received by the Company in any other currency shall be converted to   United States Dollars at the rate of exchange at the date such transaction is entered on the   books of the Company.         Article 24 - Taxes (BRMA 50B)   In consideration of the terms under which this Contract is issued, the Company will not claim a   deduction in respect of the premium hereon when making tax returns, other than income or   profits tax returns, to any state or territory of the United States of America or the District of   Columbia.         Article 25 - Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D)   A. The Reinsurer has agreed to allow for the purpose of paying the Federal Excise Tax the   applicable percentage of the premium payable hereon (as imposed under Section 4371 of   the Internal Revenue Code) to the extent such premium is subject to the Federal Excise   Tax.      B. In the event of any return of premium becoming due hereunder the Reinsurer will deduct   the applicable percentage from the return premium payable hereon and the Company or its   agent should take steps to recover the tax from the United States Government.           
  20\F7V1054   Page 16      Article 26 - Reserves   A. The Reinsurer agrees to fund its share of amounts, including but not limited to, the   Company's ceded unearned premium and outstanding loss and loss adjustment expense   reserves (including all case reserves plus any reasonable amount estimated to be   unreported from known loss occurrences) (hereinafter referred to as "Reinsurer's   Obligations") by:       1. Clean, irrevocable and unconditional letters of credit issued and confirmed, if   confirmation is required by the insurance regulatory authorities involved, by a bank or   banks meeting the NAIC Securities Valuation Office credit standards for issuers of   letters of credit and acceptable to said insurance regulatory authorities; and/or       2. Escrow accounts for the benefit of the Company; and/or       3. Cash advances;       if the Reinsurer:       1. Is unauthorized in any state of the United States of America or the District of Columbia   having jurisdiction over the Company and if, without such funding, a penalty would   accrue to the Company on any financial statement it is required to file with the   insurance regulatory authorities involved; or       2. Has an A.M. Best Company's rating equal to or below B++ at the inception of this   Contract.       The Reinsurer, at its sole option, may fund in other than cash if its method and form of   funding are acceptable to the insurance regulatory authorities involved.      B. With regard to funding in whole or in part by letters of credit, it is agreed that each letter of   credit will be in a form acceptable to insurance regulatory authorities involved, will be issued   for a term of at least one year and will include an "evergreen clause," which automatically   extends the term for at least one additional year at each expiration date unless written   notice of non-renewal is given to the Company not less than 30 days prior to said expiration   date. The Company and the Reinsurer further agree, notwithstanding anything to the   contrary in this Contract, that said letters of credit may be drawn upon by the Company or   its successors in interest at any time, without diminution because of the insolvency of the   Company or the Reinsurer, but only for one or more of the following purposes:       1. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of unearned premiums returned to   insureds on account of policy cancellations, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       2. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of losses and/or loss adjustment expense   paid under the terms of policies reinsured hereunder, unless paid in cash by the   Reinsurer;       3. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of any other amounts claimed to be due   hereunder, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;        
 
  20\F7V1054   Page 17       4. To fund a cash account in an amount equal to the Reinsurer's share of amounts,   including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's Obligations as set forth above, funded by   means of a letter of credit which is under non-renewal notice, if said letter of credit has   not been renewed or replaced by the Reinsurer 10 days prior to its expiration date;       5. To refund to the Reinsurer any sum in excess of the actual amount required to fund   the Reinsurer's share of amounts, including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's   Obligations as set forth above, if so requested by the Reinsurer.       In the event the amount drawn by the Company on any letter of credit is in excess of the   actual amount required for B(1), B(2) or B(4), or in the case of B(3), the actual amount   determined to be due, the Company shall promptly return to the Reinsurer the excess   amount so drawn.         Article 27 - Insolvency   A. In the event of the insolvency of the Company, this reinsurance shall be payable directly to   the Company or to its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor on the basis of   the liability of the Company without diminution because of the insolvency of the Company or   because the liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor of the Company has   failed to pay all or a portion of any claim. It is agreed, however, that the liquidator, receiver,   conservator or statutory successor of the Company shall give written notice to the   Reinsurer of the pendency of a claim against the Company indicating the policy or bond   reinsured which claim would involve a possible liability on the part of the Reinsurer within a   reasonable time after such claim is filed in the conservation or liquidation proceeding or in   the receivership, and that during the pendency of such claim, the Reinsurer may investigate   such claim and interpose, at its own expense, in the proceeding where such claim is to be   adjudicated, any defense or defenses that it may deem available to the Company or its   liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor. The expense thus incurred by the   Reinsurer shall be chargeable, subject to the approval of the Court, against the Company   as part of the expense of conservation or liquidation to the extent of a pro rata share of the   benefit which may accrue to the Company solely as a result of the defense undertaken by   the Reinsurer.      B. Where two or more Subscribing Reinsurers are involved in the same claim and a majority in   interest elect to interpose defense to such claim, the expense shall be apportioned in   accordance with the terms of this Contract as though such expense had been incurred by   the Company.      C. It is further understood and agreed that, in the event of the insolvency of the Company, the   reinsurance under this Contract shall be payable directly by the Reinsurer to the Company   or to its liquidator, receiver or statutory successor, except as provided by Section 4118(a) of   the New York Insurance Law or except (1) where this Contract specifically provides another   payee of such reinsurance in the event of the insolvency of the Company or (2) where the   Reinsurer with the consent of the direct insured or insureds has assumed such policy   obligations of the Company as direct obligations of the Reinsurer to the payees under such   policies and in substitution for the obligations of the Company to such payees.           
  20\F7V1054   Page 18      Article 28 - Arbitration   A. As a condition precedent to any right of action hereunder, in the event of any dispute or   difference of opinion hereafter arising with respect to this Contract, it is hereby mutually   agreed that such dispute or difference of opinion shall be submitted to arbitration. One   Arbiter shall be chosen by the Company, the other by the Reinsurer, and an Umpire shall   be chosen by the two Arbiters before they enter upon arbitration, all of whom shall be active   or retired disinterested executive officers of insurance or reinsurance companies or Lloyd's   London Underwriters. In the event that either party should fail to choose an Arbiter within   30 days following a written request by the other party to do so, the requesting party may   choose two Arbiters who shall in turn choose an Umpire before entering upon arbitration. If   the two Arbiters fail to agree upon the selection of an Umpire within 30 days following their   appointment, each Arbiter shall nominate three candidates within 10 days thereafter, two of   whom the other shall decline, and the decision shall be made by drawing lots.      B. Each party shall present its case to the Arbiters within 30 days following the date of   appointment of the Umpire. The Arbiters shall consider this Contract as an honorable   engagement rather than merely as a legal obligation and they are relieved of all judicial   formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of law. The decision of the   Arbiters shall be final and binding on both parties; but failing to agree, they shall call in the   Umpire and the decision of the majority shall be final and binding upon both parties.   Judgment upon the final decision of the Arbiters may be entered in any court of competent   jurisdiction.      C. If more than one Subscribing Reinsurer is involved in the same dispute, all such   Subscribing Reinsurers shall, at the option of the Company, constitute and act as one party   for purposes of this Article and communications shall be made by the Company to each of   the Subscribing Reinsurers constituting one party, provided, however, that nothing herein   shall impair the rights of such Subscribing Reinsurers to assert several, rather than joint,   defenses or claims, nor be construed as changing the liability of the Subscribing Reinsurers   participating under the terms of this Contract from several to joint.      D. Each party shall bear the expense of its own Arbiter, and shall jointly and equally bear with   the other the expense of the Umpire and of the arbitration. In the event that the two   Arbiters are chosen by one party, as above provided, the expense of the Arbiters, the   Umpire and the arbitration shall be equally divided between the two parties.      E. Any arbitration proceedings shall take place at a location mutually agreed upon by the   parties to this Contract, but notwithstanding the location of the arbitration, all proceedings   pursuant hereto shall be governed by the law of the state in which the Company has its   principal office.         Article 29 - Service of Suit (BRMA 49C)   (Applicable if the Reinsurer is not domiciled in the United States of America, and/or is not   authorized in any State, Territory or District of the United States where authorization is required   by insurance regulatory authorities)        
 
  20\F7V1054   Page 19      A. It is agreed that in the event the Reinsurer fails to pay any amount claimed to be due   hereunder, the Reinsurer, at the request of the Company, will submit to the jurisdiction of a   court of competent jurisdiction within the United States. Nothing in this Article constitutes or   should be understood to constitute a waiver of the Reinsurer's rights to commence an   action in any court of competent jurisdiction in the United States, to remove an action to a   United States District Court, or to seek a transfer of a case to another court as permitted by   the laws of the United States or of any state in the United States.      B. Further, pursuant to any statute of any state, territory or district of the United States which   makes provision therefor, the Reinsurer hereby designates the party named in its Interests   and Liabilities Agreement, or if no party is named therein, the Superintendent,   Commissioner or Director of Insurance or other officer specified for that purpose in the   statute, or his successor or successors in office, as its true and lawful attorney upon whom   may be served any lawful process in any action, suit or proceeding instituted by or on   behalf of the Company or any beneficiary hereunder arising out of this Contract.         Article 30 - Severability (BRMA 72E)   If any provision of this Contract shall be rendered illegal or unenforceable by the laws,   regulations or public policy of any state, such provision shall be considered void in such state,   but this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract or the   enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.         Article 31 - Governing Law (BRMA 71B)   This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of   Florida.         Article 32 - Confidentiality   A. The Reinsurer hereby acknowledges that the documents, information and data provided to   it by the Company, whether directly or through an authorized agent, in connection with the   placement and execution of this Contract, including all information obtained through any   audits and any claims information between the Company and the Reinsurer, and any   submission or other materials relating to any renewal (hereinafter referred to as   "Confidential Information") are proprietary and confidential to the Company.      B. Except as provided for in paragraph C below, the Reinsurer shall not disclose any   Confidential Information to any third parties, including but not limited to the Reinsurer's   subsidiaries and affiliates, other insurance companies and their subsidiaries and affiliates,   underwriting agencies, research organizations, any unaffiliated entity engaged in modeling   insurance or reinsurance data, and statistical rating organizations.      C. Confidential Information may be used by the Reinsurer only in connection with the   performance of its obligations or enforcement of its rights under this Contract and will only   be disclosed when required by (1) retrocessionaires subject to the business ceded to this   Contract, (2) regulators performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records and/or financial     
  20\F7V1054   Page 20      condition, (3) external auditors performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records in the normal   course of business, or (4) the Reinsurer's legal counsel; provided that the Reinsurer   advises such parties of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and their   obligation to maintain its confidentiality. The Company may require that any third-party   representatives of the Reinsurer agree, in writing, to be bound by this Confidentiality Article   or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, containing terms no less stringent than   those set forth in this Article. If a third-party representative of the Reinsurer is not bound, in   writing, by this Confidentiality Article or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, the   Reinsurer shall be responsible for any breach of this provision by such third-party   representative of the Reinsurer.      D. Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Reinsurer is required by court order, other   legal process or any regulatory authority to release or disclose any or all of the Confidential   Information, the Reinsurer agrees to provide the Company with written notice of same at   least 10 days prior to such release or disclosure, to the extent legally permissible, and to   use its best efforts to assist the Company in maintaining the confidentiality provided for in   this Article.      E. Any disclosure of Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information shall comply with all state   and federal statutes and regulations governing the disclosure of Non-Public Personally   Identifiable Information. "Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information" shall be defined as   this term or a similar term is defined in any applicable state, provincial, territory, or federal   law. Disclosing or using this information for any purpose not authorized by applicable law is   expressly forbidden without the prior consent of the Company.      F. The parties agree that any information subject to privilege, including the attorney-client   privilege or attorney work product doctrine (collectively "Privilege") shall not be disclosed to   the Reinsurer until, in the Company's opinion, such Privilege is deemed to be waived or   otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant to this Contract. Furthermore,   the Reinsurer shall not assert that any Privilege otherwise applicable to the Confidential   Information has been waived or otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant   to this Contract.      G. The provisions of this Article shall extend to the officers, directors and employees of the   Reinsurer and its affiliates, and shall be binding upon their successors and assigns.         Article 33 - Non-Waiver   The failure of the Company or Reinsurer to insist on compliance with this Contract or to exercise   any right, remedy or option hereunder shall not: (1) constitute a waiver of any rights contained   in this Contract, (2) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from thereafter demanding full and   complete compliance, (3) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from exercising such remedy in   the future, nor (4) affect the validity of this Contract or any part thereof.         Article 34 - Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A)   If more than one reinsured company is named as a party to this Contract, the first named   company shall be deemed the agent of the other reinsured companies for purposes of sending     
 
  20\F7V1054   Page 21      or receiving notices required by the terms and conditions of this Contract, and for purposes of   remitting or receiving any monies due any party.         Article 35 - Notices and Contract Execution   A. Whenever a notice, statement, report or any other written communication is required by this   Contract, unless otherwise specified, such notice, statement, report or other written   communication may be transmitted by certified or registered mail, nationally or   internationally recognized express delivery service, personal delivery, electronic mail, or   facsimile. With the exception of notices of termination, first class mail is also acceptable.      B. The use of any of the following shall constitute a valid execution of this Contract or any   amendments thereto:       1. Paper documents with an original ink signature;       2. Facsimile or electronic copies of paper documents showing an original ink signature;   and/or       3. Electronic records with an electronic signature made via an electronic agent. For the   purposes of this Contract, the terms "electronic record," "electronic signature" and   "electronic agent" shall have the meanings set forth in the Electronic Signatures in   Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 or any amendments thereto.      C. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which, when duly   executed, shall be deemed an original.         Article 36 - Intermediary   Aon Benfield Inc., or one of its affiliated corporations duly licensed as a reinsurance   intermediary, is hereby recognized as the Intermediary negotiating this Contract for all business   hereunder. All communications (including but not limited to notices, statements, premiums,   return premiums, commissions, taxes, losses, loss adjustment expense, salvages and loss   settlements) relating to this Contract will be transmitted to the Company or the Reinsurer   through the Intermediary. Payments by the Company to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Reinsurer. Payments by the Reinsurer to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Company only to the extent that such payments are actually received by the   Company.           
  20\F7V1054   Page 22      In Witness Whereof, the Company by its duly authorized representatives has executed this   Contract as of the dates specified below:      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      FedNat Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun         This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Monarch National Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Maison Insurance Company      /s/ Doug Raucy           
 
  20\F7V1054   Schedule A         Schedule A   Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana            First   Excess   Second   Excess   Third   Excess   Fourth   Excess   Fifth   Excess   Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $100,000,000   Reinsurer's Term Limit $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $200,000,000   Minimum Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Annual Deposit Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Deposit Premium Installments [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]     The figures listed above for each excess layer shall apply to each Subscribing Reinsurer in the percentage share for that excess   layer as expressed in its Interests and Liabilities Agreement attached hereto.     
  20\F7V1054      War Exclusion Clause            As regards interests which at time of loss or damage are on shore, no liability shall attach hereto   in respect of any loss or damage which is occasioned by war, invasion, hostilities, acts of   foreign enemies, civil war, rebellion, insurrection, military or usurped power, or martial law or   confiscation by order of any government or public authority.        
 
  20\F7V1054      Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)         1. This Reinsurance does not cover any loss or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as   Insurer or Reinsurer, from any Pool of Insurers or Reinsurers formed for the purpose of covering Atomic or Nuclear   Energy risks.      2. Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) of this Clause, this Reinsurance does not cover any loss   or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as Insurer or Reinsurer, from any insurance   against Physical Damage (including business interruption or consequential loss arising out of such Physical Damage)   to:       I. Nuclear reactor power plants including all auxiliary property on the site, or       II. Any other nuclear reactor installation, including laboratories handling radioactive materials in connection with   reactor installations, and "critical facilities" as such, or       III. Installations for fabricating complete fuel elements or for processing substantial quantities of "special nuclear   material," and for reprocessing, salvaging, chemically separating, storing or disposing of "spent" nuclear fuel or   waste materials, or       IV. Installations other than those listed in paragraph (2) III above using substantial quantities of radioactive isotopes   or other products of nuclear fission.      3. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1) and (2) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, from any insurance on property which is on the same site as a nuclear reactor power plant or other nuclear   installation and which normally would be insured therewith except that this paragraph (3) shall not operate       (a) where Reassured does not have knowledge of such nuclear reactor power plant or nuclear installation, or       (b) where said insurance contains a provision excluding coverage for damage to property caused by or resulting   from radioactive contamination, however caused. However on and after 1st January 1960 this sub-paragraph (b)   shall only apply provided the said radioactive contamination exclusion provision has been approved by the   Governmental Authority having jurisdiction thereof.      4. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, when such radioactive contamination is a named hazard specifically insured against.      5. It is understood and agreed that this Clause shall not extend to risks using radioactive isotopes in any form where the   nuclear exposure is not considered by the Reassured to be the primary hazard.      6. The term "special nuclear material" shall have the meaning given it in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 or by any law   amendatory thereof.      7. Reassured to be sole judge of what constitutes:       (a) substantial quantities, and       (b) the extent of installation, plant or site.      Note.-Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) hereof, it is understood and agreed that       (a) all policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1957 shall be free from the application of the   other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960 whichever first occurs whereupon all the   provisions of this Clause shall apply.       (b) with respect to any risk located in Canada policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1958   shall be free from the application of the other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960   whichever first occurs whereupon all the provisions of this Clause shall apply.      12/12/57   N.M.A. 1119   BRMA 35B     
  20\F7V1054   Page 1 of 2      Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe)         It is hereby understood and agreed that:      A. This Contract excludes loss or liability arising from:       1. Business derived directly or indirectly from any pool, association, or syndicate which   maintains its own reinsurance facilities. This subparagraph 1 shall not apply with   respect to:       a. Residual market mechanisms created by statute. This Contract shall not extend,   however, to afford coverage for liability arising from the inability of any other   participant or member in the residual market mechanism to meet its obligations,   nor shall this Contract extend to afford coverage for liability arising from any   claim against the residual market mechanism brought by or on behalf of any   insolvency fund (as defined in the Insolvency Fund Exclusion Clause   incorporated in this Contract). For the purposes of this Clause, the California   Earthquake Authority shall be deemed to be a "residual market mechanism."       b. Inter-agency or inter-government joint underwriting or risk purchasing   associations (however styled) created by or permitted by statute or regulation.       2. Those perils insured by the Company that the Company knows, at the time the risk is   bound, to be insured by or in excess of amounts insured or reinsured by any pool,   association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil, gas, or petro-chemical   plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks. This subparagraph 2 shall not   apply:       a. If the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.       b. To interests traditionally underwritten as Inland Marine or Stock or Contents   written on a blanket basis.       c. To Contingent Business Interruption liability, except when it is known to the   Company, at the time the risk is bound, that the key location is insured by or   through any pool, association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil,   gas, or petro-chemical plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks; unless   the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.      B. With respect to loss or liability arising from the Company's participation or membership in   any residual market mechanism created by statute, the Company may include in its ultimate   net loss only amounts for which the Company is assessed as a direct consequence of a   covered loss occurrence, subject to the following provisions:       1. Recovery is limited to perils otherwise protected hereunder.       2. In the event the terms of the Company's participation or membership in any such   residual market mechanism permit the Company to recoup any such direct     
 
  20\F7V1054   Page 2 of 2      assessment attributed to a loss occurrence by way of a specific policy premium   surcharge or similar levy on policyholders, the amount received by the Company as a   result of such premium surcharge or levy shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss   for such loss occurrence.       3. The result of any rate increase filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall have no effect on the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered   loss occurrence.       4. The result of any premium tax credit filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered loss   occurrence.       5. The Company may not include in its ultimate net loss any amount resulting from an   assessment that, pursuant to the terms of the Company's participation or membership   in the residual market mechanism, the Company is required to pay only after such   assessment is collected from the policyholder.       6. The ultimate net loss hereunder shall not include any monies expended to purchase or   retire bonds as a consequence of being a member of a residual market mechanism   nor any fines or penalties imposed on the Company for late payment.       7. If, however, a residual market mechanism only provides for assessment based on an   aggregate of losses in any one contract or plan year of said mechanism, then the   amount of that assessment to be included in the ultimate net loss for any one loss   occurrence shall be determined by multiplying the Company's share of the aggregate   assessment by a factor derived by dividing the Company's ultimate net loss (net of the   assessment) with respect to the loss occurrence by the total of all of its ultimate net   losses (net of assessments) from all loss occurrences included by the mechanism in   determining the assessment.      8/1/2012              
  20\F7V1054      Terrorism Exclusion   (Property Treaty Reinsurance)            Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary within this Contract or any amendment thereto, it   is agreed that this Contract excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused   by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any act of terrorism,   as defined herein, regardless of any other cause or event contributing concurrently or in any   other sequence to the loss.      An act of terrorism includes any act, or preparation in respect of action, or threat of action   designed to influence the government de jure or de facto of any nation or any political division   thereof, or in pursuit of political, religious, ideological or similar purposes to intimidate the public   or a section of the public of any nation by any person or group(s) of persons whether acting   alone or on behalf of or in connection with any organization(s) or government(s) de jure or   de facto, and which:       1. Involves violence against one or more persons, or       2. Involves damage to property; or       3. Endangers life other than the person committing the action; or       4. Creates a risk to health or safety of the public or a section of the public; or       5. Is designed to interfere with or disrupt an electronic system.      This Contract also excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused by,   contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any action in controlling,   preventing, suppressing, retaliating against or responding to any act of terrorism.      Notwithstanding the above and subject otherwise to the terms, conditions, and limitations of this   Contract, in respect only of personal lines, this Contract will pay actual loss or damage (but not   related cost and expense) caused by any act of terrorism provided such act is not directly or   indirectly caused by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with   radiological, biological, chemical, or nuclear pollution or contamination.        
 
  20\F7V1054      The Interests and Liabilities Agreements, constituting 95 pages in total, have been omitted from   this exhibit because such agreements are not material and would be competitively harmful if   publicly disclosed.              
 
  20\F7V1055            Reinstatement Premium Protection   Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana                                                                                                      _______________________      Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit because it is not material and   would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. Redactions are indicated by [***].     
  20\F7V1055            Table of Contents         Article Page    1 Coverage 1    2 Commencement and Termination 1    3 Concurrency of Conditions 3    4 Premium 3    5 Sanctions 4    6 Loss Notices and Settlements 4    7 Late Payments 4    8 Offset 5    9 Severability of Interests and Obligations 6    10 Access to Records 6    11 Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F) 6    12 Currency (BRMA 12A) 7    13 Taxes (BRMA 50B) 7    14 Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D) 7    15 Reserves 7    16 Insolvency 9    17 Arbitration 9    18 Service of Suit (BRMA 49C) 10    19 Severability (BRMA 72E) 11    20 Governing Law (BRMA 71B) 11    21 Confidentiality 11    22 Non-Waiver 12    23 Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A) 12    24 Notices and Contract Execution 12    25 Intermediary 13    Schedule A 1    Schedule B 1     
 
  20\F7V1055   Page 1         Reinstatement Premium Protection   Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      entered into by and between      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana    (hereinafter referred to as the "Company")      and      The Subscribing Reinsurer(s) Executing the   Interests and Liabilities Agreement(s)   Attached Hereto   (hereinafter referred to as the "Reinsurer")            Article 1 - Coverage   By this Contract the Reinsurer agrees to indemnify the Company for 100% of any reinstatement   premium which the Company pays or becomes liable to pay as a result of loss occurrences   covered under the provisions of the Company's Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract,   effective July 1, 2020 (hereinafter referred to as the "Original Contract"), subject to the terms   and conditions hereinafter set forth herein and in Schedules A and B attached to and forming   part of this Contract.         Article 2 - Commencement and Termination   A. This Contract shall become effective at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020,   with respect to reinstatement premium payable by the Company under the Original Contract   as a result of losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing at or after that time and   date, and shall remain in force until 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021.      B. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A above, the Company may terminate a   Subscribing Reinsurer's percentage share in this Contract at any time by giving written   notice to the Subscribing Reinsurer in the event any of the following circumstances occur:       1. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at the inception of this Contract has been   reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the applicable equivalent)   12 months prior to that date; or     
  20\F7V1055   Page 2             2. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at any time during the term of this   Contract has been reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the   applicable equivalent) at the date of the Subscribing Reinsurer's most recent financial   statement filed with regulatory authorities and available to the public as of the   inception of this Contract; or       3. The Subscribing Reinsurer's A.M. Best's rating has been assigned or downgraded   below A- and/or Standard & Poor's rating has been assigned or downgraded below   BBB+; or       4. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become, or has announced its intention to become,   merged with, acquired by or controlled by any other entity or individual(s) not   controlling the Subscribing Reinsurer's operations previously; or       5. A State Insurance Department or other legal authority has ordered the Subscribing   Reinsurer to cease writing business; or       6. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become insolvent or has been placed into liquidation,   receivership, supervision, administration, winding-up or under a scheme of   arrangement, or similar proceedings (whether voluntary or involuntary) or proceedings   have been instituted against the Subscribing Reinsurer for the appointment of a   receiver, liquidator, rehabilitator, supervisor, administrator, conservator or trustee in   bankruptcy, or other agent known by whatever name, to take possession of its assets   or control of its operations; or       7. The Subscribing Reinsurer has reinsured its entire liability under this Contract without   the Company's prior written consent; or       8. The Subscribing Reinsurer has ceased assuming new or renewal property or casualty   treaty reinsurance business; or       9. The Subscribing Reinsurer has hired an unaffiliated runoff claims manager that is   compensated on a contingent basis or is otherwise provided with financial incentives   based on the quantum of claims paid; or       10. The Subscribing Reinsurer has failed to comply with the funding requirements set forth   in the Reserves Article.      C. If this Contract is terminated or expires while a loss occurrence covered hereunder is in   progress, the Reinsurer's liability hereunder shall, subject to the other terms and conditions   of this Contract, be determined as if the entire loss occurrence had occurred prior to the   termination or expiration of this Contract, provided that no part of such loss occurrence is   claimed against any renewal or replacement of this Contract.           
 
  20\F7V1055   Page 3         Article 3 - Concurrency of Conditions   A. It is agreed that this Contract will follow the terms, conditions, exclusions, definitions,   warranties and settlements of the Company under the Original Contract, which are not   inconsistent with the provisions of this Contract.      B. The Company shall advise the Reinsurer of any material changes in the Original Contract   which may affect the liability of the Reinsurer under this Contract.         Article 4 - Premium   A. As premium for the reinsurance coverage provided hereunder for each excess layer for the   term of this Contract, the Company shall pay the Reinsurer the product of the following (or a   pro rata portion thereof in the event the term of this Contract is less than 12 months and for   purposes of calculating subparagraph 3 below, the term of the Original Contract is a full   12 months):       1. The amount, shown as "Reinstatement Factor" for that excess layer in Schedule B   attached hereto; times       2. The Final Adjusted Rate on Line for the corresponding excess layer of the Original   Contract; times       3. An amount equal to 100% reinsurance placement percentage under each excess   layer of the Original Contract of the final adjusted premium paid by the Company for   the corresponding excess layer of the Original Contract.       "Final Adjusted Rate on Line" as used herein shall mean an amount equal to a 100%   reinsurance placement percentage under each excess layer of the Original Contract of the   final adjusted premium paid by the Company for the corresponding excess layer of the   Original Contract divided by the amount, shown as the "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit"   for that excess layer under the Original Contract in Schedule A attached hereto.      B. The Company shall pay the Reinsurer a deposit premium for each excess layer of the   amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule B attached   hereto, in four equal installments of the amount, shown as "Deposit Premium Installment"   for that excess layer in Schedule B attached hereto, on July 1 and October 1 of 2020, and   January 1 and April 1 of 2021. However, in the event this Contract is terminated, there   shall be no deposit premium installments due after the effective date of termination.      C. As soon as possible after the termination or expiration of this Contract, the Company shall   provide a report to the Reinsurer setting forth the premium due hereunder for each excess   layer for the term of this Contract, computed in accordance with paragraph A above, and   any additional premium due the Reinsurer or return premium due the Company for each   such excess layer shall be remitted promptly.           
  20\F7V1055   Page 4         Article 5 - Sanctions   Neither the Company nor any Subscribing Reinsurer shall be liable for premium or loss under   this Contract if it would result in a violation of any mandatory sanction, prohibition or restriction   under United Nations resolutions or the trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of the   European Union, United Kingdom or United States of America that are applicable to either party.         Article 6 - Loss Notices and Settlements   A. Whenever reinstatement premium settlements made by the Company under the Original   Contract appear likely to result in a claim hereunder, the Company shall notify the   Reinsurer. The Company will advise the Reinsurer of all subsequent developments relating   to such claims that, in the opinion of the Company, may materially affect the position of the   Reinsurer.      B. All reinstatement premium settlements made by the Company under the Original Contract,   provided they are within the terms of the Original Contract and within the terms of this   Contract, shall be binding upon the Reinsurer, and the Reinsurer agrees to pay all amounts   for which it may be liable within 10 days of receipt of reasonable evidence of the amount   paid (or scheduled to be paid) by the Company.         Article 7 - Late Payments   A. The provisions of this Article shall not be implemented unless specifically invoked, in   writing, by one of the parties to this Contract.      B. In the event any premium, loss or other payment due either party is not received by the   intermediary named in the Intermediary Article (hereinafter referred to as the   "Intermediary") by the payment due date, the party to whom payment is due may, by   notifying the Intermediary in writing, require the debtor party to pay, and the debtor party   agrees to pay, an interest charge on the amount past due calculated for each such payment   on the last business day of each month as follows:       1. The number of full days which have expired since the due date or the last monthly   calculation, whichever the lesser; times       2. 1/365ths of the six-month United States Treasury Bill rate as quoted in The Wall Street   Journal on the first business day of the month for which the calculation is made; times       3. The amount past due, including accrued interest.       It is agreed that interest shall accumulate until payment of the original amount due plus   interest charges have been received by the Intermediary.        
 
  20\F7V1055   Page 5         C. The establishment of the due date shall, for purposes of this Article, be determined as   follows:       1. As respects the payment of routine deposits and premiums due the Reinsurer, the due   date shall be as provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a   due date is not specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 30 days   after the date of transmittal by the Intermediary of the initial billing for each such   payment.       2. Any claim or loss payment due the Company hereunder shall be deemed due 10 days   after the proof of loss or demand for payment is transmitted to the Reinsurer. If such   loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest will accrue on the   payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B above, from the date the   proof of loss or demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       3. As respects any payment, adjustment or return due either party not otherwise   provided for in subparagraphs 1 and 2 of this paragraph C, the due date shall be as   provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a due date is not   specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 10 days following   transmittal of written notification that the provisions of this Article have been invoked.       For purposes of interest calculations only, amounts due hereunder shall be deemed paid   upon receipt by the Intermediary.      D. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting or prohibiting a Subscribing Reinsurer from   contesting the validity of any claim, or from participating in the defense of any claim or suit,   or prohibiting either party from contesting the validity of any payment or from initiating any   arbitration or other proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. If the   debtor party prevails in an arbitration or other proceeding, then any interest charges due   hereunder on the amount in dispute shall be null and void. If the debtor party loses in such   proceeding, then the interest charge on the amount determined to be due hereunder shall   be calculated in accordance with the provisions set forth above unless otherwise   determined by such proceedings. If a debtor party advances payment of any amount it is   contesting, and proves to be correct in its contestation, either in whole or in part, the other   party shall reimburse the debtor party for any such excess payment made plus interest on   the excess amount calculated in accordance with this Article.      E. Interest charges arising out of the application of this Article that are $1,000 or less from any   party shall be waived unless there is a pattern of late payments consisting of three or more   items over the course of any 12-month period.         Article 8 - Offset   The Company and the Reinsurer may offset any balance or amount due from one party to the   other under this Contract or any other contract heretofore or hereafter entered into between the   Company and the Reinsurer, whether acting as assuming reinsurer or ceding company. The   provisions of this Article shall not be affected by the insolvency of either party.           
  20\F7V1055   Page 6         Article 9 - Severability of Interests and Obligations   The rights, duties and obligations set forth below shall apply as if this Contract were a separate   contract between the Subscribing Reinsurers and each named reinsured company:      A. Balances payable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under the   Contract shall not serve to offset any balances recoverable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract and balances payable shall be separated by named reinsured   company and paid directly to the appropriate named reinsured company’s bank account.      B. Balances recoverable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under   the Contract shall not serve to offset any balances payable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract.      C. Reports and remittances made to the Reinsurer in accordance with the applicable articles   of the Contract are to be in sufficient detail to identify both the Reinsurer's loss obligations   due to each named reinsured company and each named reinsured company's premium   remittance under the report.      D. In the event of the insolvency of any of the parties to the Contract, offset shall be only   allowed in accordance with the laws of the insolvent party's state of domicile.      E. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to provide a separate retention, Reinsurer's limit of   liability any one loss occurrence or Reinsurer's annual limit of liability for each named   reinsured company.         Article 10 - Access to Records   The Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall have access at any reasonable time to all   records of the Company which pertain in any way to this reinsurance, provided the Reinsurer   gives the Company at least 15 days prior notice of request for such access. However, a   Subscribing Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall not have any right of access to the   records of the Company if it is not current in all undisputed payments due the Company.   "Undisputed" as used herein shall mean any amount that the Subscribing Reinsurer has not   contested in writing to the Company specifying the reason(s) why the payments are disputed.         Article 11 - Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F)   Inadvertent delays, errors or omissions made in connection with this Contract or any transaction   hereunder shall not relieve either party from any liability which would have attached had such   delay, error or omission not occurred, provided always that such error or omission is rectified as   soon as possible after discovery.           
 
  20\F7V1055   Page 7         Article 12 - Currency (BRMA 12A)   A. Whenever the word "Dollars" or the "$" sign appears in this Contract, they shall be   construed to mean United States Dollars and all transactions under this Contract shall be in   United States Dollars.      B. Amounts paid or received by the Company in any other currency shall be converted to   United States Dollars at the rate of exchange at the date such transaction is entered on the   books of the Company.         Article 13 - Taxes (BRMA 50B)   In consideration of the terms under which this Contract is issued, the Company will not claim a   deduction in respect of the premium hereon when making tax returns, other than income or   profits tax returns, to any state or territory of the United States of America or the District of   Columbia.         Article 14 - Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D)   A. The Reinsurer has agreed to allow for the purpose of paying the Federal Excise Tax the   applicable percentage of the premium payable hereon (as imposed under Section 4371 of   the Internal Revenue Code) to the extent such premium is subject to the Federal Excise   Tax.      B. In the event of any return of premium becoming due hereunder the Reinsurer will deduct   the applicable percentage from the return premium payable hereon and the Company or its   agent should take steps to recover the tax from the United States Government.         Article 15 - Reserves   A. The Reinsurer agrees to fund its share of amounts, including but not limited to, the   Company's ceded unearned premium and outstanding loss reserves (being the sum of all   reinstatement premiums paid by the Company under the Original Contract but not yet   recovered from the Reinsurer, plus the Company's reserves for reinstatement premium due   under the Original Contract, if any) (hereinafter referred to as "Reinsurer's Obligations") by:       1. Clean, irrevocable and unconditional letters of credit issued and confirmed, if   confirmation is required by the insurance regulatory authorities involved, by a bank or   banks meeting the NAIC Securities Valuation Office credit standards for issuers of   letters of credit and acceptable to said insurance regulatory authorities; and/or       2. Escrow accounts for the benefit of the Company; and/or       3. Cash advances;        
  20\F7V1055   Page 8          if the Reinsurer:       1. Is unauthorized in any state of the United States of America or the District of Columbia   having jurisdiction over the Company and if, without such funding, a penalty would   accrue to the Company on any financial statement it is required to file with the   insurance regulatory authorities involved; or       2. Has an A.M. Best Company's rating equal to or below B++ at the inception of this   Contract.       The Reinsurer, at its sole option, may fund in other than cash if its method and form of   funding are acceptable to the insurance regulatory authorities involved.      B. With regard to funding in whole or in part by letters of credit, it is agreed that each letter of   credit will be in a form acceptable to insurance regulatory authorities involved, will be issued   for a term of at least one year and will include an "evergreen clause," which automatically   extends the term for at least one additional year at each expiration date unless written   notice of non-renewal is given to the Company not less than 30 days prior to said expiration   date. The Company and the Reinsurer further agree, notwithstanding anything to the   contrary in this Contract, that said letters of credit may be drawn upon by the Company or   its successors in interest at any time, without diminution because of the insolvency of the   Company or the Reinsurer, but only for one or more of the following purposes:       1. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of unearned premiums returned to   insureds on account of policy cancellations, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       2. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of reinstatement premiums paid by the   Company under the terms of the Original Contract, unless paid in cash by the   Reinsurer;       3. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of any other amounts claimed to be due   hereunder, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       4. To fund a cash account in an amount equal to the Reinsurer's share of amounts,   including, but not limited to, the Reinsurer's Obligations as set forth above, funded by   means of a letter of credit which is under non-renewal notice, if said letter of credit has   not been renewed or replaced by the Reinsurer 10 days prior to its expiration date;       5. To refund to the Reinsurer any sum in excess of the actual amount required to fund   the Reinsurer's share of amounts, including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's   Obligations as set forth above, if so requested by the Reinsurer.       In the event the amount drawn by the Company on any letter of credit is in excess of the   actual amount required for B(1), B(2) or B(4), or in the case of B(3), the actual amount   determined to be due, the Company shall promptly return to the Reinsurer the excess   amount so drawn.           
 
  20\F7V1055   Page 9         Article 16 - Insolvency   A. In the event of the insolvency of the Company, this reinsurance shall be payable directly to   the Company or to its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor on the basis of   the liability of the Company without diminution because of the insolvency of the Company or   because the liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor of the Company has   failed to pay all or a portion of any claim. It is agreed, however, that the liquidator, receiver,   conservator or statutory successor of the Company shall give written notice to the   Reinsurer of the pendency of a claim against the Company indicating the policy or bond   reinsured which claim would involve a possible liability on the part of the Reinsurer within a   reasonable time after such claim is filed in the conservation or liquidation proceeding or in   the receivership, and that during the pendency of such claim, the Reinsurer may investigate   such claim and interpose, at its own expense, in the proceeding where such claim is to be   adjudicated, any defense or defenses that it may deem available to the Company or its   liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor. The expense thus incurred by the   Reinsurer shall be chargeable, subject to the approval of the Court, against the Company   as part of the expense of conservation or liquidation to the extent of a pro rata share of the   benefit which may accrue to the Company solely as a result of the defense undertaken by   the Reinsurer.      B. Where two or more Subscribing Reinsurers are involved in the same claim and a majority in   interest elect to interpose defense to such claim, the expense shall be apportioned in   accordance with the terms of this Contract as though such expense had been incurred by   the Company.      C. It is further understood and agreed that, in the event of the insolvency of the Company, the   reinsurance under this Contract shall be payable directly by the Reinsurer to the Company   or to its liquidator, receiver or statutory successor, except as provided by Section 4118(a) of   the New York Insurance Law or except (1) where this Contract specifically provides another   payee of such reinsurance in the event of the insolvency of the Company or (2) where the   Reinsurer with the consent of the direct insured or insureds has assumed such policy   obligations of the Company as direct obligations of the Reinsurer to the payees under such   policies and in substitution for the obligations of the Company to such payees.         Article 17 - Arbitration   A. As a condition precedent to any right of action hereunder, in the event of any dispute or   difference of opinion hereafter arising with respect to this Contract, it is hereby mutually   agreed that such dispute or difference of opinion shall be submitted to arbitration. One   Arbiter shall be chosen by the Company, the other by the Reinsurer, and an Umpire shall   be chosen by the two Arbiters before they enter upon arbitration, all of whom shall be active   or retired disinterested executive officers of insurance or reinsurance companies or Lloyd's   London Underwriters. In the event that either party should fail to choose an Arbiter within   30 days following a written request by the other party to do so, the requesting party may   choose two Arbiters who shall in turn choose an Umpire before entering upon arbitration. If   the two Arbiters fail to agree upon the selection of an Umpire within 30 days following their   appointment, each Arbiter shall nominate three candidates within 10 days thereafter, two of   whom the other shall decline, and the decision shall be made by drawing lots.        
  20\F7V1055   Page 10         B. Each party shall present its case to the Arbiters within 30 days following the date of   appointment of the Umpire. The Arbiters shall consider this Contract as an honorable   engagement rather than merely as a legal obligation and they are relieved of all judicial   formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of law. The decision of the   Arbiters shall be final and binding on both parties; but failing to agree, they shall call in the   Umpire and the decision of the majority shall be final and binding upon both parties.   Judgment upon the final decision of the Arbiters may be entered in any court of competent   jurisdiction.      C. If more than one Subscribing Reinsurer is involved in the same dispute, all such   Subscribing Reinsurers shall, at the option of the Company, constitute and act as one party   for purposes of this Article and communications shall be made by the Company to each of   the Subscribing Reinsurers constituting one party, provided, however, that nothing herein   shall impair the rights of such Subscribing Reinsurers to assert several, rather than joint,   defenses or claims, nor be construed as changing the liability of the Subscribing Reinsurers   participating under the terms of this Contract from several to joint.      D. Each party shall bear the expense of its own Arbiter, and shall jointly and equally bear with   the other the expense of the Umpire and of the arbitration. In the event that the two   Arbiters are chosen by one party, as above provided, the expense of the Arbiters, the   Umpire and the arbitration shall be equally divided between the two parties.      E. Any arbitration proceedings shall take place at a location mutually agreed upon by the   parties to this Contract, but notwithstanding the location of the arbitration, all proceedings   pursuant hereto shall be governed by the law of the state in which the Company has its   principal office.         Article 18 - Service of Suit (BRMA 49C)   (Applicable if the Reinsurer is not domiciled in the United States of America, and/or is not   authorized in any State, Territory or District of the United States where authorization is required   by insurance regulatory authorities)      A. It is agreed that in the event the Reinsurer fails to pay any amount claimed to be due   hereunder, the Reinsurer, at the request of the Company, will submit to the jurisdiction of a   court of competent jurisdiction within the United States. Nothing in this Article constitutes or   should be understood to constitute a waiver of the Reinsurer's rights to commence an   action in any court of competent jurisdiction in the United States, to remove an action to a   United States District Court, or to seek a transfer of a case to another court as permitted by   the laws of the United States or of any state in the United States.      B. Further, pursuant to any statute of any state, territory or district of the United States which   makes provision therefor, the Reinsurer hereby designates the party named in its Interests   and Liabilities Agreement, or if no party is named therein, the Superintendent,   Commissioner or Director of Insurance or other officer specified for that purpose in the   statute, or his successor or successors in office, as its true and lawful attorney upon whom   may be served any lawful process in any action, suit or proceeding instituted by or on   behalf of the Company or any beneficiary hereunder arising out of this Contract.        
 
  20\F7V1055   Page 11            Article 19 - Severability (BRMA 72E)   If any provision of this Contract shall be rendered illegal or unenforceable by the laws,   regulations or public policy of any state, such provision shall be considered void in such state,   but this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract or the   enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.         Article 20 - Governing Law (BRMA 71B)   This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of   Florida.         Article 21 - Confidentiality   A. The Reinsurer hereby acknowledges that the documents, information and data provided to   it by the Company, whether directly or through an authorized agent, in connection with the   placement and execution of this Contract, including all information obtained through any   audits and any claims information between the Company and the Reinsurer, and any   submission or other materials relating to any renewal (hereinafter referred to as   "Confidential Information") are proprietary and confidential to the Company.      B. Except as provided for in paragraph C below, the Reinsurer shall not disclose any   Confidential Information to any third parties, including but not limited to the Reinsurer's   subsidiaries and affiliates, other insurance companies and their subsidiaries and affiliates,   underwriting agencies, research organizations, any unaffiliated entity engaged in modeling   insurance or reinsurance data, and statistical rating organizations.      C. Confidential Information may be used by the Reinsurer only in connection with the   performance of its obligations or enforcement of its rights under this Contract and will only   be disclosed when required by (1) retrocessionaires subject to the business ceded to this   Contract, (2) regulators performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records and/or financial   condition, (3) external auditors performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records in the normal   course of business, or (4) the Reinsurer's legal counsel; provided that the Reinsurer   advises such parties of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and their   obligation to maintain its confidentiality. The Company may require that any third-party   representatives of the Reinsurer agree, in writing, to be bound by this Confidentiality Article   or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, containing terms no less stringent than   those set forth in this Article. If a third-party representative of the Reinsurer is not bound, in   writing, by this Confidentiality Article or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, the   Reinsurer shall be responsible for any breach of this provision by such third-party   representative of the Reinsurer.      D. Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Reinsurer is required by court order, other   legal process or any regulatory authority to release or disclose any or all of the Confidential   Information, the Reinsurer agrees to provide the Company with written notice of same at   least 10 days prior to such release or disclosure, to the extent legally permissible, and to     
  20\F7V1055   Page 12         use its best efforts to assist the Company in maintaining the confidentiality provided for in   this Article.      E. Any disclosure of Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information shall comply with all state   and federal statutes and regulations governing the disclosure of Non-Public Personally   Identifiable Information. "Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information" shall be defined as   this term or a similar term is defined in any applicable state, provincial, territory, or federal   law. Disclosing or using this information for any purpose not authorized by applicable law is   expressly forbidden without the prior consent of the Company.      F. The parties agree that any information subject to privilege, including the attorney-client   privilege or attorney work product doctrine (collectively "Privilege") shall not be disclosed to   the Reinsurer until, in the Company's opinion, such Privilege is deemed to be waived or   otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant to this Contract. Furthermore,   the Reinsurer shall not assert that any Privilege otherwise applicable to the Confidential   Information has been waived or otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant   to this Contract.      G. The provisions of this Article shall extend to the officers, directors and employees of the   Reinsurer and its affiliates, and shall be binding upon their successors and assigns.         Article 22 - Non-Waiver   The failure of the Company or Reinsurer to insist on compliance with this Contract or to exercise   any right, remedy or option hereunder shall not: (1) constitute a waiver of any rights contained   in this Contract, (2) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from thereafter demanding full and   complete compliance, (3) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from exercising such remedy in   the future, nor (4) affect the validity of this Contract or any part thereof.         Article 23 - Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A)   If more than one reinsured company is named as a party to this Contract, the first named   company shall be deemed the agent of the other reinsured companies for purposes of sending   or receiving notices required by the terms and conditions of this Contract, and for purposes of   remitting or receiving any monies due any party.         Article 24 - Notices and Contract Execution   A. Whenever a notice, statement, report or any other written communication is required by this   Contract, unless otherwise specified, such notice, statement, report or other written   communication may be transmitted by certified or registered mail, nationally or   internationally recognized express delivery service, personal delivery, electronic mail, or   facsimile. With the exception of notices of termination, first class mail is also acceptable.        
 
  20\F7V1055   Page 13         B. The use of any of the following shall constitute a valid execution of this Contract or any   amendments thereto:       1. Paper documents with an original ink signature;       2. Facsimile or electronic copies of paper documents showing an original ink signature;   and/or       3. Electronic records with an electronic signature made via an electronic agent. For the   purposes of this Contract, the terms "electronic record," "electronic signature" and   "electronic agent" shall have the meanings set forth in the Electronic Signatures in   Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 or any amendments thereto.      C. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which, when duly   executed, shall be deemed an original.         Article 25 - Intermediary   Aon Benfield Inc., or one of its affiliated corporations duly licensed as a reinsurance   intermediary, is hereby recognized as the Intermediary negotiating this Contract for all business   hereunder. All communications (including but not limited to notices, statements, premiums,   return premiums, commissions, taxes, losses, loss adjustment expense, salvages and loss   settlements) relating to this Contract will be transmitted to the Company or the Reinsurer   through the Intermediary. Payments by the Company to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Reinsurer. Payments by the Reinsurer to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Company only to the extent that such payments are actually received by the   Company.         In Witness Whereof, the Company by its duly authorized representatives has executed this   Contract as of the dates specified below:      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      FedNat Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun         This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Monarch National Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun           
  20\F7V1055   Page 14         This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Maison Insurance Company      /s/ Doug Raucy        
 
  20\F7V1055   Schedule A         Schedule A   Reinstatement Premium Protection   Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana                  Original   Contract   First   Excess   Original   Contract   Second   Excess   Original   Contract   Third   Excess   Original   Contract   Fourth   Excess   Original   Contract   Fifth   Excess   Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $100,000,000   Reinsurer's Term Limit $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $200,000,000   Minimum Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Annual Deposit Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Deposit Premium Installments [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]             
  20\F7V1055   Schedule B         Schedule B   Reinstatement Premium Protection   Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana               First   RPP Layer   Second   RPP Layer   Third   RPP Layer   Fourth   RPP Layer   Fifth   RPP Layer   Reinstatement Factor [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Annual Deposit Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Deposit Premium Installments [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]                 
 
  20\F7V1055   Schedule B         The Interests and Liabilities Agreements, constituting 36 pages in total, have been omitted from this exhibit because such   agreements are not material and would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed.              
 
  20\F7V1061         Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana                                                                                                      _______________________      Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit because it is not material and   would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. Redactions are indicated by [***].        
  20\F7V1061         Table of Contents         Article Page    1 Classes of Business Reinsured 1    2 Commencement and Termination 1    3 Territory 3    4 Exclusions 3    5 Retention and Limit 4    6 Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund 5    7 Other Reinsurance 5    8 Reinstatement 6    9 Definitions 6    10 Loss Occurrence 8    11 Loss Notices and Settlements 10    12 Cash Call 10    13 Salvage and Subrogation 10    14 Reinsurance Premium 11    15 Sanctions 12    16 Late Payments 12    17 Offset 13    18 Severability of Interests and Obligations 13    19 Access to Records 14    20 Liability of the Reinsurer 14    21 Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E) 14    22 Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F) 15    23 Currency (BRMA 12A) 15    24 Taxes (BRMA 50B) 15    25 Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D) 15    26 Reserves 16    27 Insolvency 17    28 Arbitration 18    29 Service of Suit (BRMA 49C) 18    30 Severability (BRMA 72E) 19    31 Governing Law (BRMA 71B) 19    32 Confidentiality 19    33 Non-Waiver 20    34 Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A) 20    35 Notices and Contract Execution 21    36 Intermediary 21    Schedule A     
 
  20\F7V1061   Page 1      Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      entered into by and between      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana    (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Company" except   to the extent individually referred to)      and      The Subscribing Reinsurer(s) Executing the   Interests and Liabilities Agreement(s)   Attached Hereto   (hereinafter referred to as the "Reinsurer")            Article 1 - Classes of Business Reinsured   By this Contract the Reinsurer agrees to reinsure the excess liability which may accrue to the   Company under its policies in force at the effective time and date hereof or issued or renewed at   or after that time and date, and classified by the Company as Property business, including but   not limited to, Dwelling Fire, Inland Marine, Mobile Home, Commercial and Homeowners   business (including any business assumed from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation),   subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth herein and in Schedule A attached   hereto.         Article 2 - Commencement and Termination   A. This Contract shall become effective at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020,   with respect to losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing at or after that time and   date, and shall remain in force until 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021.      B. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A above, the Company may terminate a   Subscribing Reinsurer's percentage share in this Contract at any time by giving written   notice to the Subscribing Reinsurer in the event any of the following circumstances occur:       1. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at the inception of this Contract has been   reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the applicable equivalent)   12 months prior to that date; or     
  20\F7V1061   Page 2          2. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at any time during the term of this   Contract has been reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the   applicable equivalent) at the date of the Subscribing Reinsurer's most recent financial   statement filed with regulatory authorities and available to the public as of the   inception of this Contract; or       3. The Subscribing Reinsurer's A.M. Best's rating has been assigned or downgraded   below A- and/or Standard & Poor's rating has been assigned or downgraded below   BBB+; or       4. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become, or has announced its intention to become,   merged with, acquired by or controlled by any other entity or individual(s) not   controlling the Subscribing Reinsurer's operations previously; or       5. A State Insurance Department or other legal authority has ordered the Subscribing   Reinsurer to cease writing business; or       6. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become insolvent or has been placed into liquidation,   receivership, supervision, administration, winding-up or under a scheme of   arrangement, or similar proceedings (whether voluntary or involuntary) or proceedings   have been instituted against the Subscribing Reinsurer for the appointment of a   receiver, liquidator, rehabilitator, supervisor, administrator, conservator or trustee in   bankruptcy, or other agent known by whatever name, to take possession of its assets   or control of its operations; or       7. The Subscribing Reinsurer has reinsured its entire liability under this Contract without   the Company's prior written consent; or       8. The Subscribing Reinsurer has ceased assuming new or renewal property or casualty   treaty reinsurance business; or       9. The Subscribing Reinsurer has hired an unaffiliated runoff claims manager that is   compensated on a contingent basis or is otherwise provided with financial incentives   based on the quantum of claims paid; or       10. The Subscribing Reinsurer has failed to comply with the funding requirements set forth   in the Reserves Article.      C. The "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern   Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021. However,   if this Contract is terminated, the "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the   period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to the effective time and date   of termination.      D. If this Contract is terminated or expires while a loss occurrence covered hereunder is in   progress, the Reinsurer's liability hereunder shall, subject to the other terms and conditions   of this Contract, be determined as if the entire loss occurrence had occurred prior to the     
 
  20\F7V1061   Page 3      termination or expiration of this Contract, provided that no part of such loss occurrence is   claimed against any renewal or replacement of this Contract.         Article 3 - Territory   The territorial limits of this Contract shall be identical with those of the Company's policies.         Article 4 - Exclusions   A. This Contract does not apply to and specifically excludes the following:       1. Reinsurance assumed by the Company under obligatory reinsurance agreements,   except business assumed by the Company from Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.       2. Hail damage to growing or standing crops.       3. Business rated, coded or classified as Flood insurance or which should have been   rated, coded or classified as such.       4. Business rated, coded or classified as Mortgage Impairment and Difference in   Conditions insurance or which should have been rated, coded or classified as such.       5. Title insurance and all forms of Financial Guarantee, Credit and Insolvency.       6. Aviation, Ocean Marine, Boiler and Machinery, Fidelity and Surety, Accident and   Health, Animal Mortality and Workers Compensation and Employers Liability.       7. Errors and Omissions, Malpractice and any other type of Professional Liability   insurance.       8. Loss and/or damage and/or costs and/or expenses arising from seepage and/or   pollution and/or contamination, other than contamination from smoke. Nevertheless,   this exclusion does not preclude payment of the cost of removing debris of property   damaged by a loss otherwise covered hereunder, subject always to a limit of 25.0% of   the Company's property loss under the applicable original policy.       9. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "War Exclusion Clause"   attached to and forming part of this Contract.       10. Nuclear risks as defined in the "Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical   Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)" attached to and forming part of this Contract.       11. Loss or liability excluded by the Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe) attached to and forming part of this Contract and any assessment or   similar demand for payment related to the FHCF or Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.        
  20\F7V1061   Page 4       12. Loss or liability of the Company arising by contract, operation of law, or otherwise,   from its participation or membership, whether voluntary or involuntary, in any   insolvency fund. "Insolvency fund" includes any guaranty fund, insolvency fund, plan,   pool, association, fund or other arrangement, however denominated, established or   governed, which provides for any assessment of or payment or assumption by the   Company of part or all of any claim, debt, charge, fee or other obligation of an insurer,   or its successors or assigns, which has been declared by any competent authority to   be insolvent, or which is otherwise deemed unable to meet any claim, debt, charge,   fee or other obligation in whole or in part.       13. Losses in the respect of overhead transmission and distribution lines other than those   on or within 150 meters (or 500 feet) of the insured premises.       14. Mold, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       15. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "Terrorism Exclusion" attached   to and forming part of this Contract.       16. All property loss, damage, destruction, erasure, corruption or alteration of Electronic   Data from any cause whatsoever (including, but not limited to, Computer Virus) or loss   of use, reduction in functionality, cost, expense or whatsoever nature resulting   therefrom, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       "Electronic Data" as used herein means facts, concepts and information converted to   a form usable for communications, interpretation or processing by electronic and   electromechanical data processing or electronically-controlled equipment and includes   programs, software and other coded instructions for the processing and manipulation   of data or the direction and manipulation of such equipment.       "Computer Virus" as used herein means a set of corrupting, harmful or otherwise   unauthorized instructions or code, including a set of maliciously-introduced,   unauthorized instructions or code, that propagate themselves through a computer   system network of whatsoever nature.       However, in the event that a peril otherwise covered under the policy results from any   of the matters described above, this Contract, subject to all other terms and   conditions, will cover physical damage directly caused by such listed peril.         Article 5 - Retention and Limit   A. First Excess layer: As respects FedNat Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and   be liable for the first $18,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence.   As respects Monarch National Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable   for the first $2,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. As respects   Maison Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first $5,000,000   of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. Any combination of the respective   retentions as respects each loss occurrence shall be considered the "First Layer   Retention."        
 
  20\F7V1061   Page 5       As respects the Second through Fifth excess layers, the Company shall retain and be liable   for an amount equal to the First Layer Retention, plus the sum of the "Reinsurer's Per   Occurrence Limit" of all underlying layers.      B. The Reinsurer shall then be liable, as respects each excess layer, for the amount by which   such ultimate net loss exceeds the Company's respective retention (as calculated in   paragraph A above), but the liability of the Reinsurer under each excess layer shall not   exceed the amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto, as respects any one loss occurrence.      C. Notwithstanding the provisions above, no claim shall be made hereunder as respects   losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing during the term of this Contract unless   at least two risks insured or reinsured by the Company are involved in such loss   occurrence. For purposes hereof, the Company shall be the sole judge of what constitutes   "one risk."         Article 6 - Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund   The Company has purchased 90.0% of the FHCF mandatory layer of coverage and shall be   deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract. Loss adjustment expense recoveries paid by the   FHCF in excess of the actual loss adjustment expense paid by the Company shall inure to the   benefit of the Company and shall not reduce the amount of ultimate net loss hereunder.   Further, any FHCF loss reimbursement shall be deemed to be paid to the Company in   accordance with the FHCF reimbursement contract at the full payout level set forth therein and   will be deemed not to be reduced by any reduction or exhaustion of the FHCF's claims-paying   capacity as respects the mandatory FHCF coverage.         Article 7 - Other Reinsurance   A. The Company shall be permitted to carry other reinsurance, recoveries under which shall   inure solely to the benefit of the Company and be entirely disregarded in applying all of the   provisions of this Contract.      B. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's Non-Florida Excess   Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1001), shall inure to the benefit of this Contract.      C. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's FHCF Supplement   Layer Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1085), which shall be deemed to be placed at 2.35%,   shall be deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract.           
  20\F7V1061   Page 6      Article 8 - Reinstatement   A. In the event all or any portion of the reinsurance under any excess layer of reinsurance   coverage provided by this Contract is exhausted by ultimate net loss, the amount so   exhausted shall be reinstated immediately from the time the loss occurrence commences   hereon. For each amount so reinstated the Company agrees to pay additional premium   equal to the product of the following:       1. The percentage of the occurrence limit for the excess layer reinstated (based on the   ultimate net loss paid by the Reinsurer under that excess layer); times       2. The earned reinsurance premium for the excess layer reinstated for the term of this   Contract (exclusive of reinstatement premium).      B. Whenever the Company requests payment by the Reinsurer of any ultimate net loss under   any excess layer hereunder, the Company shall submit a statement to the Reinsurer of   reinstatement premium due the Reinsurer for that excess layer. If the earned reinsurance   premium for any excess layer for the term of this Contract has not been finally determined   as of the date of any such statement, the calculation of reinstatement premium due for that   excess layer shall be based on the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that   excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, and shall be readjusted when the earned   reinsurance premium for that excess layer for the term of this Contract has been finally   determined. Any reinstatement premium shown to be due the Reinsurer for any excess   layer as reflected by any such statement (less prior payments, if any, for that excess layer)   shall be payable by the Company concurrently with payment by the Reinsurer of the   requested ultimate net loss for that excess layer. Any return reinstatement premium shown   to be due the Company shall be remitted by the Reinsurer as promptly as possible after   receipt and verification of the Company's statement.      C. Notwithstanding anything stated herein, the liability of the Reinsurer for ultimate net loss   under any excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract shall not exceed   either of the following:       1. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto, as respects loss or losses arising out of any one loss   occurrence; or       2. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Term Limit" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, in all during the term of this Contract.         Article 9 - Definitions   A. "Loss adjustment expense," regardless of how such expenses are classified for statutory   reporting purposes, as used in this Contract shall mean all costs and expenses allocable to   a specific claim that are incurred by the Company in the investigation, appraisal,   adjustment, settlement, litigation, defense or appeal of a specific claim, including court   costs and costs of supersedeas and appeal bonds, and including a) pre-judgment interest,   unless included as part of the award or judgment; b) post-judgment interest; c) legal   expenses and costs incurred in connection with coverage questions and legal actions     
 
  20\F7V1061   Page 7      connected thereto, including Declaratory Judgment Expense; and d) expenses and a pro   rata share of salaries of the Company field employees, and expenses of other Company   employees who have been temporarily diverted from their normal and customary duties and   assigned to the field adjustment of losses covered by this Contract.       Loss adjustment expense as defined above does not include unallocated loss adjustment   expense. Unallocated loss adjustment expense includes, but is not limited to, salaries and   expenses of employees, other than in (d) above, and office and other overhead expenses.      B. "Loss in excess of policy limits" and "extra contractual obligations" as used in this Contract   shall mean:       1. "Loss in excess of policy limits" shall mean 90.0% of any amount paid or payable by   the Company in excess of its policy limits, but otherwise within the terms of its policy,   such loss in excess of the Company's policy limits having been incurred because of,   but not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason   of the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer   of settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. Any loss in excess of policy limits that is made in connection   with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       2. "Extra contractual obligations" shall mean 90.0% of any punitive, exemplary,   compensatory or consequential damages paid or payable by the Company, not   covered by any other provision of this Contract and which arise from the handling of   any claim on business subject to this Contract, such liabilities arising because of, but   not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason of   the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer of   settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. An extra contractual obligation shall be deemed, in all   circumstances, to have occurred on the same date as the loss covered or alleged to   be covered under the policy. Any extra contractual obligations that are made in   connection with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       Notwithstanding anything stated herein, this Contract shall not apply to any loss in excess   of policy limits or any extra contractual obligation incurred by the Company as a result of   any fraudulent and/or criminal act by any officer or director of the Company acting   individually or collectively or in collusion with any individual or corporation or any other   organization or party involved in the presentation, defense or settlement of any claim   covered hereunder.      C. "Policies" as used in this Contract shall mean all policies, contracts and binders of   insurance or reinsurance.      D. "Ultimate net loss" as used in this Contract shall mean the sum or sums (including loss in   excess of policy limits, extra contractual obligations and loss adjustment expense, as   defined herein) paid or payable by the Company in settlement of claims and in satisfaction   of judgments rendered on account of such claims, after deduction of all salvage, all   recoveries and all claims on inuring insurance or reinsurance, whether collectible or not.     
  20\F7V1061   Page 8      Nothing herein shall be construed to mean that losses under this Contract are not   recoverable until the Company's ultimate net loss has been ascertained.         Article 10 - Loss Occurrence   A. The term "loss occurrence" shall mean the sum of all individual losses directly occasioned   by any one disaster, accident or loss or series of disasters, accidents or losses arising out   of one event which occurs within the area of one state of the United States or province of   Canada and states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another. However, the   duration and extent of any one "loss occurrence" shall be limited to all individual losses   sustained by the Company occurring during any period of 168 consecutive hours arising out   of and directly occasioned by the same event, except that the term "loss occurrence" shall   be further defined as follows:       1. As regards a named storm, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring   during any period (a) from and after 12:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date a   watch, warning, advisory, or other bulletin (whether for wind, flood or otherwise) for   such named storm is first issued by the National Hurricane Center ("NHC") or its   successor or any other division of the National Weather Service ("NWS"),   (b) continuing for a time period thereafter during which such named storm continues,   regardless of its category rating or lack thereof and regardless of whether the watch,   warning, or advisory or other bulletin remains in effect for such named storm and   (c) ending 96 hours following the issuance of the last watch, warning or advisory or   other bulletin for such named storm or related to such named storm by the NHC or its   successor or any other division of the NWS. "Named storm" shall mean any storm or   storm system that has been declared by the NHC or its successor or any other   division of the NWS to be a named storm at any time, which may include, by way of   example and not limitation, hurricane, wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, water damage, fire following, sprinkler   leakage, riots, vandalism, and collapse, and all losses and perils (including, by way of   example and not limitation, those mentioned previously in this sentence) in each case   arising out of, caused by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from such storm   or storm system, including by way of example and not limitation the merging of one or   more separate storm(s) or storm system(s) into a combined storm surge event.   However, the named storm need not be limited to one state or province or states or   provinces contiguous thereto.       2. As regards storm or storm systems that are not a named storm, including, by way of   example and not limitation, ensuing wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, fire following, sprinkler leakage, riots,   vandalism, collapse and water damage, all individual losses sustained by the   Company occurring during any period of 144 consecutive hours arising out of, caused   by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from the same event. However, the   event need not be limited to one state or province or states or provinces contiguous   thereto.       3. As regards riot, riot attending a strike, civil commotion, vandalism and malicious   mischief, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring during any period   of 96 consecutive hours within the area of one municipality or county and the     
 
  20\F7V1061   Page 9      municipalities or counties contiguous thereto arising out of and directly occasioned by   the same event. The maximum duration of 96 consecutive hours may be extended in   respect of individual losses which occur beyond such 96 consecutive hours during the   continued occupation of an assured's premises by strikers, provided such occupation   commenced during the aforesaid period.       4. As regards earthquake (the epicenter of which need not necessarily be within the   territorial confines referred to in the introductory portion of this paragraph) and fire   following directly occasioned by the earthquake, only those individual fire losses which   commence during the period of 168 consecutive hours may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.       5. As regards freeze, only individual losses directly occasioned by collapse, breakage of   glass and water damage (caused by bursting frozen pipes and tanks) may be included   in the Company's loss occurrence.       6. As regards firestorms, brush fires and any other fires or series of fires, irrespective of   origin (except as provided in subparagraphs 3 and 4 above), all individual losses   sustained by the Company which commence during any period of 168 consecutive   hours within the area of one state of the United States or province of Canada and   states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.      B. For all loss occurrences hereunder, the Company may choose the date and time when any   such period of consecutive hours commences, provided that no period commences earlier   than the date and time of the occurrence of the first recorded individual loss sustained by   the Company arising out of that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents,   or losses. Furthermore:       1. For all loss occurrences other than those referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.2., and   A.3. above, only one such period of 168 consecutive hours shall apply with respect to   one event.       2. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraphs A.1. and A.2., only   one such period of consecutive hours (as set forth therein) shall apply with respect to   one event, regardless of the duration of the event.       3. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraph A.3. above, if the   disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses occasioned by   the event is of greater duration than 96 consecutive hours, then the Company may   divide that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses into   two or more loss occurrences, provided that no two periods overlap and no individual   loss is included in more than one such period.      C. It is understood that losses arising from a combination of two or more perils as a result of   the same event may be considered as having arisen from one loss occurrence.   Notwithstanding the foregoing, the hourly limitations as stated above shall not be exceeded   as respects the applicable perils, and no single loss occurrence shall encompass a time   period greater than 168 consecutive hours, except as regards those loss occurrences   referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.4. and A.6. above.     
  20\F7V1061   Page 10            Article 11 - Loss Notices and Settlements   A. Whenever losses sustained by the Company are reserved by the Company for an amount   greater than 50.0% of the Company's respective retention under any excess layer   hereunder and/or appear likely to result in a claim under such excess layer, the Company   shall notify the Subscribing Reinsurers under that excess layer and shall provide updates   related to development of such losses. The Reinsurer shall have the right to participate in   the adjustment of such losses at its own expense.      B. All loss settlements made by the Company, provided they are within the terms of this   Contract and the terms of the original policy (with the exception of loss in excess of policy   limits or extra contractual obligations coverage, if any, under this Contract), shall be binding   upon the Reinsurer, and the Reinsurer agrees to pay all amounts for which it may be liable   upon receipt of reasonable evidence of the amount paid by the Company.         Article 12 - Cash Call   Notwithstanding the provisions of the Loss Notices and Settlements Article, upon the request of   the Company, the Reinsurer shall pay any amount with regard to a loss settlement or   settlements that are scheduled to be made (including any payments projected to be made)   within the next 20 days by the Company, subject to receipt by the Reinsurer of a satisfactory   proof of loss. Such agreed payment shall be made within 10 days from the date the demand for   payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.         Article 13 - Salvage and Subrogation   The Reinsurer shall be credited with salvage (i.e., reimbursement obtained or recovery made by   the Company, less the actual cost, excluding salaries of officials and employees of the   Company and sums paid to attorneys as retainer, of obtaining such reimbursement or making   such recovery) on account of claims and settlements involving reinsurance hereunder. Salvage   thereon shall always be used to reimburse the excess carriers in the reverse order of their   priority according to their participation before being used in any way to reimburse the Company   for its primary loss. The Company hereby agrees to enforce its rights to salvage or subrogation   relating to any loss, a part of which loss was sustained by the Reinsurer, and to prosecute all   claims arising out of such rights, if, in the Company's opinion, it is economically reasonable to   do so.           
 
  20\F7V1061   Page 11      Article 14 - Reinsurance Premium   A. As premium for each excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract, the   Company shall pay the Reinsurer a premium equal to the product of the following (or a pro   rata portion thereof in the event the term of this Contract is less than 12 months), subject to   a minimum premium of the amount, shown as "Minimum Premium" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto (or a pro rata portion thereof in the event the term of this   Contract is less than 12 months):       1. The amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto; times       2. The percentage calculated by dividing (a) the actual Probable Maximum Loss ("PML")   determined by the Company's wind insurance in force on September 30, 2020, by   (b) the original PML of $891,356,560.       However, if the difference between the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for   that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, and the premium calculated in   accordance with this paragraph A for the excess layer is less than a 5.0% increase or   decrease, the premium due the Reinsurer shall equal the amount, shown as "Annual   Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto.      B. The Company's PML shall be derived by averaging the applicable data for the 20-year and   100-year return period produced by Applied Insurance Research (AIR) Touchstone v7.3   and Risk Management Solutions (RMS) RiskLink v18.1 catastrophe modeling software, in   the long-term perspective, including secondary uncertainty and loss amplification, but   excluding storm surge. It is understood that the calculation of the actual PML shall be   based on the amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto.       For informational purposes, to follow is the estimated PML based on the estimated 9-30-   2020 PML:      Software 20-Year PML 100-Year PML Average 20 & 100   AIR v7.3 $508,283,950 $1,480,082,582 $994,183,266   RMS v18.1 $440,573,521 $1,136,486,187 $788,529,854      Estimated PML at 9-30-2020 (average AIR & RMS): $891,356,560      C. The Company shall pay the Reinsurer an annual deposit premium for each excess layer of   the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, in four equal installments of the amount, shown as "Deposit Premium   Installment" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, on July 1 and October 1 of   2020, and on January 1 and April 1 of 2021. However, in the event this Contract is   terminated, there shall be no deposit premium installments due after the effective date of   termination.      D. On or before June 30, 2021, the Company shall provide a report to the Reinsurer setting   forth the premium due hereunder for each excess layer for the term of this Contract,     
  20\F7V1061   Page 12      computed in accordance with paragraph A above, and any additional premium due the   Reinsurer or return premium due the Company for each such excess layer shall be remitted   promptly.         Article 15 - Sanctions   Neither the Company nor any Subscribing Reinsurer shall be liable for premium or loss under   this Contract if it would result in a violation of any mandatory sanction, prohibition or restriction   under United Nations resolutions or the trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of the   European Union, United Kingdom or United States of America that are applicable to either party.         Article 16 - Late Payments   A. The provisions of this Article shall not be implemented unless specifically invoked, in   writing, by one of the parties to this Contract.      B. In the event any premium, loss or other payment due either party is not received by the   intermediary named in the Intermediary Article (hereinafter referred to as the   "Intermediary") by the payment due date, the party to whom payment is due may, by   notifying the Intermediary in writing, require the debtor party to pay, and the debtor party   agrees to pay, an interest charge on the amount past due calculated for each such payment   on the last business day of each month as follows:       1. The number of full days which have expired since the due date or the last monthly   calculation, whichever the lesser; times       2. 1/365ths of the six-month United States Treasury Bill rate as quoted in The Wall Street   Journal on the first business day of the month for which the calculation is made; times       3. The amount past due, including accrued interest.       It is agreed that interest shall accumulate until payment of the original amount due plus   interest charges have been received by the Intermediary.      C. The establishment of the due date shall, for purposes of this Article, be determined as   follows:       1. As respects the payment of routine deposits and premiums due the Reinsurer, the due   date shall be as provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a   due date is not specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 30 days   after the date of transmittal by the Intermediary of the initial billing for each such   payment.       2. Any claim or loss payment due the Company hereunder shall be deemed due 10 days   after the proof of loss or demand for payment is transmitted to the Reinsurer. If such   loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest will accrue on the   payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B above, from the date the   proof of loss or demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.     
 
  20\F7V1061   Page 13          3. As respects a "cash call" made in accordance with the Cash Call Article, payment   shall be deemed due 10 days after the demand for payment is transmitted to the   Reinsurer. If such loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest   shall accrue on the payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B   above, from the date the demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       4. As respects any payment, adjustment or return due either party not otherwise   provided for in subparagraphs 1, 2, and 3 of this paragraph C, the due date shall be as   provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a due date is not   specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 10 days following   transmittal of written notification that the provisions of this Article have been invoked.       For purposes of interest calculations only, amounts due hereunder shall be deemed paid   upon receipt by the Intermediary.      D. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting or prohibiting a Subscribing Reinsurer from   contesting the validity of any claim, or from participating in the defense of any claim or suit,   or prohibiting either party from contesting the validity of any payment or from initiating any   arbitration or other proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. If the   debtor party prevails in an arbitration or other proceeding, then any interest charges due   hereunder on the amount in dispute shall be null and void. If the debtor party loses in such   proceeding, then the interest charge on the amount determined to be due hereunder shall   be calculated in accordance with the provisions set forth above unless otherwise   determined by such proceedings. If a debtor party advances payment of any amount it is   contesting, and proves to be correct in its contestation, either in whole or in part, the other   party shall reimburse the debtor party for any such excess payment made plus interest on   the excess amount calculated in accordance with this Article.      E. Interest charges arising out of the application of this Article that are $1,000 or less from any   party shall be waived unless there is a pattern of late payments consisting of three or more   items over the course of any 12-month period.         Article 17 - Offset   The Company and the Reinsurer may offset any balance or amount due from one party to the   other under this Contract or any other contract heretofore or hereafter entered into between the   Company and the Reinsurer, whether acting as assuming reinsurer or ceding company. The   provisions of this Article shall not be affected by the insolvency of either party.         Article 18 - Severability of Interests and Obligations   The rights, duties and obligations set forth below shall apply as if this Contract were a separate   contract between the Subscribing Reinsurers and each named reinsured company:      A. Balances payable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under the   Contract shall not serve to offset any balances recoverable to, or from, any other reinsured     
  20\F7V1061   Page 14      party to the Contract and balances payable shall be separated by named reinsured   company and paid directly to the appropriate named reinsured company's bank account.      B. Balances recoverable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under   the Contract shall not serve to offset any balances payable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract.      C. Reports and remittances made to the Reinsurer in accordance with the applicable articles   of the Contract are to be in sufficient detail to identify both the Reinsurer's loss obligations   due to each named reinsured company and each named reinsured company's premium   remittance under the report.      D. In the event of the insolvency of any of the parties to the Contract, offset shall be only   allowed in accordance with the laws of the insolvent party's state of domicile.      E. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to provide a separate retention, Reinsurer's limit of   liability any one loss occurrence or Reinsurer's annual limit of liability for each named   reinsured company.         Article 19 - Access to Records   The Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall have access at any reasonable time to all   records of the Company which pertain in any way to this reinsurance, provided the Reinsurer   gives the Company at least 15 days prior notice of request for such access. However, a   Subscribing Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall not have any right of access to the   records of the Company if it is not current in all undisputed payments due the Company.   "Undisputed" as used herein shall mean any amount that the Subscribing Reinsurer has not   contested in writing to the Company specifying the reason(s) why the payments are disputed.         Article 20 - Liability of the Reinsurer   A. The liability of the Reinsurer shall follow that of the Company in every case and be subject   in all respects to all the general and specific stipulations, clauses, waivers and modifications   of the Company's policies and any endorsements thereon. However, in no event shall this   be construed in any way to provide coverage outside the terms and conditions set forth in   this Contract.      B. Nothing herein shall in any manner create any obligations or establish any rights against   the Reinsurer in favor of any third party or any persons not parties to this Contract.         Article 21 - Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E)   A. This Contract applies only to that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its   own account (prior to deduction of any underlying reinsurance specifically permitted in this   Contract), and in calculating the amount of any loss hereunder and also in computing the   amount or amounts in excess of which this Contract attaches, only loss or losses in respect     
 
  20\F7V1061   Page 15      of that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its own account shall be   included.      B. The amount of the Reinsurer's liability hereunder in respect of any loss or losses shall not   be increased by reason of the inability of the Company to collect from any other   reinsurer(s), whether specific or general, any amounts which may have become due from   such reinsurer(s), whether such inability arises from the insolvency of such other   reinsurer(s) or otherwise.         Article 22 - Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F)   Inadvertent delays, errors or omissions made in connection with this Contract or any transaction   hereunder shall not relieve either party from any liability which would have attached had such   delay, error or omission not occurred, provided always that such error or omission is rectified as   soon as possible after discovery.         Article 23 - Currency (BRMA 12A)   A. Whenever the word "Dollars" or the "$" sign appears in this Contract, they shall be   construed to mean United States Dollars and all transactions under this Contract shall be in   United States Dollars.      B. Amounts paid or received by the Company in any other currency shall be converted to   United States Dollars at the rate of exchange at the date such transaction is entered on the   books of the Company.         Article 24 - Taxes (BRMA 50B)   In consideration of the terms under which this Contract is issued, the Company will not claim a   deduction in respect of the premium hereon when making tax returns, other than income or   profits tax returns, to any state or territory of the United States of America or the District of   Columbia.         Article 25 - Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D)   A. The Reinsurer has agreed to allow for the purpose of paying the Federal Excise Tax the   applicable percentage of the premium payable hereon (as imposed under Section 4371 of   the Internal Revenue Code) to the extent such premium is subject to the Federal Excise   Tax.      B. In the event of any return of premium becoming due hereunder the Reinsurer will deduct   the applicable percentage from the return premium payable hereon and the Company or its   agent should take steps to recover the tax from the United States Government.           
  20\F7V1061   Page 16      Article 26 - Reserves   A. The Reinsurer agrees to fund its share of amounts, including but not limited to, the   Company's ceded unearned premium and outstanding loss and loss adjustment expense   reserves (including all case reserves plus any reasonable amount estimated to be   unreported from known loss occurrences) (hereinafter referred to as "Reinsurer's   Obligations") by:       1. Clean, irrevocable and unconditional letters of credit issued and confirmed, if   confirmation is required by the insurance regulatory authorities involved, by a bank or   banks meeting the NAIC Securities Valuation Office credit standards for issuers of   letters of credit and acceptable to said insurance regulatory authorities; and/or       2. Escrow accounts for the benefit of the Company; and/or       3. Cash advances;       if the Reinsurer:       1. Is unauthorized in any state of the United States of America or the District of Columbia   having jurisdiction over the Company and if, without such funding, a penalty would   accrue to the Company on any financial statement it is required to file with the   insurance regulatory authorities involved; or       2. Has an A.M. Best Company's rating equal to or below B++ at the inception of this   Contract.       The Reinsurer, at its sole option, may fund in other than cash if its method and form of   funding are acceptable to the insurance regulatory authorities involved.      B. With regard to funding in whole or in part by letters of credit, it is agreed that each letter of   credit will be in a form acceptable to insurance regulatory authorities involved, will be issued   for a term of at least one year and will include an "evergreen clause," which automatically   extends the term for at least one additional year at each expiration date unless written   notice of non-renewal is given to the Company not less than 30 days prior to said expiration   date. The Company and the Reinsurer further agree, notwithstanding anything to the   contrary in this Contract, that said letters of credit may be drawn upon by the Company or   its successors in interest at any time, without diminution because of the insolvency of the   Company or the Reinsurer, but only for one or more of the following purposes:       1. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of unearned premiums returned to   insureds on account of policy cancellations, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       2. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of losses and/or loss adjustment expense   paid under the terms of policies reinsured hereunder, unless paid in cash by the   Reinsurer;       3. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of any other amounts claimed to be due   hereunder, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;        
 
  20\F7V1061   Page 17       4. To fund a cash account in an amount equal to the Reinsurer's share of amounts,   including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's Obligations as set forth above, funded by   means of a letter of credit which is under non-renewal notice, if said letter of credit has   not been renewed or replaced by the Reinsurer 10 days prior to its expiration date;       5. To refund to the Reinsurer any sum in excess of the actual amount required to fund   the Reinsurer's share of amounts, including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's   Obligations as set forth above, if so requested by the Reinsurer.       In the event the amount drawn by the Company on any letter of credit is in excess of the   actual amount required for B(1), B(2) or B(4), or in the case of B(3), the actual amount   determined to be due, the Company shall promptly return to the Reinsurer the excess   amount so drawn.         Article 27 - Insolvency   A. In the event of the insolvency of the Company, this reinsurance shall be payable directly to   the Company or to its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor on the basis of   the liability of the Company without diminution because of the insolvency of the Company or   because the liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor of the Company has   failed to pay all or a portion of any claim. It is agreed, however, that the liquidator, receiver,   conservator or statutory successor of the Company shall give written notice to the   Reinsurer of the pendency of a claim against the Company indicating the policy or bond   reinsured which claim would involve a possible liability on the part of the Reinsurer within a   reasonable time after such claim is filed in the conservation or liquidation proceeding or in   the receivership, and that during the pendency of such claim, the Reinsurer may investigate   such claim and interpose, at its own expense, in the proceeding where such claim is to be   adjudicated, any defense or defenses that it may deem available to the Company or its   liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor. The expense thus incurred by the   Reinsurer shall be chargeable, subject to the approval of the Court, against the Company   as part of the expense of conservation or liquidation to the extent of a pro rata share of the   benefit which may accrue to the Company solely as a result of the defense undertaken by   the Reinsurer.      B. Where two or more Subscribing Reinsurers are involved in the same claim and a majority in   interest elect to interpose defense to such claim, the expense shall be apportioned in   accordance with the terms of this Contract as though such expense had been incurred by   the Company.      C. It is further understood and agreed that, in the event of the insolvency of the Company, the   reinsurance under this Contract shall be payable directly by the Reinsurer to the Company   or to its liquidator, receiver or statutory successor, except as provided by Section 4118(a) of   the New York Insurance Law or except (1) where this Contract specifically provides another   payee of such reinsurance in the event of the insolvency of the Company or (2) where the   Reinsurer with the consent of the direct insured or insureds has assumed such policy   obligations of the Company as direct obligations of the Reinsurer to the payees under such   policies and in substitution for the obligations of the Company to such payees.           
  20\F7V1061   Page 18      Article 28 - Arbitration   A. As a condition precedent to any right of action hereunder, in the event of any dispute or   difference of opinion hereafter arising with respect to this Contract, it is hereby mutually   agreed that such dispute or difference of opinion shall be submitted to arbitration. One   Arbiter shall be chosen by the Company, the other by the Reinsurer, and an Umpire shall   be chosen by the two Arbiters before they enter upon arbitration, all of whom shall be active   or retired disinterested executive officers of insurance or reinsurance companies or Lloyd's   London Underwriters. In the event that either party should fail to choose an Arbiter within   30 days following a written request by the other party to do so, the requesting party may   choose two Arbiters who shall in turn choose an Umpire before entering upon arbitration. If   the two Arbiters fail to agree upon the selection of an Umpire within 30 days following their   appointment, each Arbiter shall nominate three candidates within 10 days thereafter, two of   whom the other shall decline, and the decision shall be made by drawing lots.      B. Each party shall present its case to the Arbiters within 30 days following the date of   appointment of the Umpire. The Arbiters shall consider this Contract as an honorable   engagement rather than merely as a legal obligation and they are relieved of all judicial   formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of law. The decision of the   Arbiters shall be final and binding on both parties; but failing to agree, they shall call in the   Umpire and the decision of the majority shall be final and binding upon both parties.   Judgment upon the final decision of the Arbiters may be entered in any court of competent   jurisdiction.      C. If more than one Subscribing Reinsurer is involved in the same dispute, all such   Subscribing Reinsurers shall, at the option of the Company, constitute and act as one party   for purposes of this Article and communications shall be made by the Company to each of   the Subscribing Reinsurers constituting one party, provided, however, that nothing herein   shall impair the rights of such Subscribing Reinsurers to assert several, rather than joint,   defenses or claims, nor be construed as changing the liability of the Subscribing Reinsurers   participating under the terms of this Contract from several to joint.      D. Each party shall bear the expense of its own Arbiter, and shall jointly and equally bear with   the other the expense of the Umpire and of the arbitration. In the event that the two   Arbiters are chosen by one party, as above provided, the expense of the Arbiters, the   Umpire and the arbitration shall be equally divided between the two parties.      E. Any arbitration proceedings shall take place at a location mutually agreed upon by the   parties to this Contract, but notwithstanding the location of the arbitration, all proceedings   pursuant hereto shall be governed by the law of the state in which the Company has its   principal office.         Article 29 - Service of Suit (BRMA 49C)   (Applicable if the Reinsurer is not domiciled in the United States of America, and/or is not   authorized in any State, Territory or District of the United States where authorization is required   by insurance regulatory authorities)        
 
  20\F7V1061   Page 19      A. It is agreed that in the event the Reinsurer fails to pay any amount claimed to be due   hereunder, the Reinsurer, at the request of the Company, will submit to the jurisdiction of a   court of competent jurisdiction within the United States. Nothing in this Article constitutes or   should be understood to constitute a waiver of the Reinsurer's rights to commence an   action in any court of competent jurisdiction in the United States, to remove an action to a   United States District Court, or to seek a transfer of a case to another court as permitted by   the laws of the United States or of any state in the United States.      B. Further, pursuant to any statute of any state, territory or district of the United States which   makes provision therefor, the Reinsurer hereby designates the party named in its Interests   and Liabilities Agreement, or if no party is named therein, the Superintendent,   Commissioner or Director of Insurance or other officer specified for that purpose in the   statute, or his successor or successors in office, as its true and lawful attorney upon whom   may be served any lawful process in any action, suit or proceeding instituted by or on   behalf of the Company or any beneficiary hereunder arising out of this Contract.         Article 30 - Severability (BRMA 72E)   If any provision of this Contract shall be rendered illegal or unenforceable by the laws,   regulations or public policy of any state, such provision shall be considered void in such state,   but this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract or the   enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.         Article 31 - Governing Law (BRMA 71B)   This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of   Florida.         Article 32 - Confidentiality   A. The Reinsurer hereby acknowledges that the documents, information and data provided to   it by the Company, whether directly or through an authorized agent, in connection with the   placement and execution of this Contract, including all information obtained through any   audits and any claims information between the Company and the Reinsurer, and any   submission or other materials relating to any renewal (hereinafter referred to as   "Confidential Information") are proprietary and confidential to the Company.      B. Except as provided for in paragraph C below, the Reinsurer shall not disclose any   Confidential Information to any third parties, including but not limited to the Reinsurer's   subsidiaries and affiliates, other insurance companies and their subsidiaries and affiliates,   underwriting agencies, research organizations, any unaffiliated entity engaged in modeling   insurance or reinsurance data, and statistical rating organizations.      C. Confidential Information may be used by the Reinsurer only in connection with the   performance of its obligations or enforcement of its rights under this Contract and will only   be disclosed when required by (1) retrocessionaires subject to the business ceded to this   Contract, (2) regulators performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records and/or financial     
  20\F7V1061   Page 20      condition, (3) external auditors performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records in the normal   course of business, or (4) the Reinsurer's legal counsel; provided that the Reinsurer   advises such parties of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and their   obligation to maintain its confidentiality. The Company may require that any third-party   representatives of the Reinsurer agree, in writing, to be bound by this Confidentiality Article   or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, containing terms no less stringent than   those set forth in this Article. If a third-party representative of the Reinsurer is not bound, in   writing, by this Confidentiality Article or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, the   Reinsurer shall be responsible for any breach of this provision by such third-party   representative of the Reinsurer.      D. Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Reinsurer is required by court order, other   legal process or any regulatory authority to release or disclose any or all of the Confidential   Information, the Reinsurer agrees to provide the Company with written notice of same at   least 10 days prior to such release or disclosure, to the extent legally permissible, and to   use its best efforts to assist the Company in maintaining the confidentiality provided for in   this Article.      E. Any disclosure of Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information shall comply with all state   and federal statutes and regulations governing the disclosure of Non-Public Personally   Identifiable Information. "Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information" shall be defined as   this term or a similar term is defined in any applicable state, provincial, territory, or federal   law. Disclosing or using this information for any purpose not authorized by applicable law is   expressly forbidden without the prior consent of the Company.      F. The parties agree that any information subject to privilege, including the attorney-client   privilege or attorney work product doctrine (collectively "Privilege") shall not be disclosed to   the Reinsurer until, in the Company's opinion, such Privilege is deemed to be waived or   otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant to this Contract. Furthermore,   the Reinsurer shall not assert that any Privilege otherwise applicable to the Confidential   Information has been waived or otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant   to this Contract.      G. The provisions of this Article shall extend to the officers, directors and employees of the   Reinsurer and its affiliates, and shall be binding upon their successors and assigns.         Article 33 - Non-Waiver   The failure of the Company or Reinsurer to insist on compliance with this Contract or to exercise   any right, remedy or option hereunder shall not: (1) constitute a waiver of any rights contained   in this Contract, (2) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from thereafter demanding full and   complete compliance, (3) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from exercising such remedy in   the future, nor (4) affect the validity of this Contract or any part thereof.         Article 34 - Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A)   If more than one reinsured company is named as a party to this Contract, the first named   company shall be deemed the agent of the other reinsured companies for purposes of sending     
 
  20\F7V1061   Page 21      or receiving notices required by the terms and conditions of this Contract, and for purposes of   remitting or receiving any monies due any party.         Article 35 - Notices and Contract Execution   A. Whenever a notice, statement, report or any other written communication is required by this   Contract, unless otherwise specified, such notice, statement, report or other written   communication may be transmitted by certified or registered mail, nationally or   internationally recognized express delivery service, personal delivery, electronic mail, or   facsimile. With the exception of notices of termination, first class mail is also acceptable.      B. The use of any of the following shall constitute a valid execution of this Contract or any   amendments thereto:       1. Paper documents with an original ink signature;       2. Facsimile or electronic copies of paper documents showing an original ink signature;   and/or       3. Electronic records with an electronic signature made via an electronic agent. For the   purposes of this Contract, the terms "electronic record," "electronic signature" and   "electronic agent" shall have the meanings set forth in the Electronic Signatures in   Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 or any amendments thereto.      C. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which, when duly   executed, shall be deemed an original.         Article 36 - Intermediary   Aon Benfield Inc., or one of its affiliated corporations duly licensed as a reinsurance   intermediary, is hereby recognized as the Intermediary negotiating this Contract for all business   hereunder. All communications (including but not limited to notices, statements, premiums,   return premiums, commissions, taxes, losses, loss adjustment expense, salvages and loss   settlements) relating to this Contract will be transmitted to the Company or the Reinsurer   through the Intermediary. Payments by the Company to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Reinsurer. Payments by the Reinsurer to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Company only to the extent that such payments are actually received by the   Company.           
  20\F7V1061   Page 22      In Witness Whereof, the Company by its duly authorized representatives has executed this   Contract as of the dates specified below:      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      FedNat Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun         This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Monarch National Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Maison Insurance Company      /s/ Doug Raucy           
 
  20\F7V1061   Schedule A         Schedule A   Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana            First   Excess   Second   Excess   Third   Excess   Fourth   Excess   Fifth   Excess   Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $100,000,000   Reinsurer's Term Limit $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $200,000,000   Minimum Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Annual Deposit Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Deposit Premium Installments [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]     The figures listed above for each excess layer shall apply to each Subscribing Reinsurer in the percentage share for that excess   layer as expressed in its Interests and Liabilities Agreement attached hereto.     
  20\F7V1061      War Exclusion Clause            As regards interests which at time of loss or damage are on shore, no liability shall attach hereto   in respect of any loss or damage which is occasioned by war, invasion, hostilities, acts of   foreign enemies, civil war, rebellion, insurrection, military or usurped power, or martial law or   confiscation by order of any government or public authority.        
 
  20\F7V1061      Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)         1. This Reinsurance does not cover any loss or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as   Insurer or Reinsurer, from any Pool of Insurers or Reinsurers formed for the purpose of covering Atomic or Nuclear   Energy risks.      2. Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) of this Clause, this Reinsurance does not cover any loss   or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as Insurer or Reinsurer, from any insurance   against Physical Damage (including business interruption or consequential loss arising out of such Physical Damage)   to:       I. Nuclear reactor power plants including all auxiliary property on the site, or       II. Any other nuclear reactor installation, including laboratories handling radioactive materials in connection with   reactor installations, and "critical facilities" as such, or       III. Installations for fabricating complete fuel elements or for processing substantial quantities of "special nuclear   material," and for reprocessing, salvaging, chemically separating, storing or disposing of "spent" nuclear fuel or   waste materials, or       IV. Installations other than those listed in paragraph (2) III above using substantial quantities of radioactive isotopes   or other products of nuclear fission.      3. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1) and (2) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, from any insurance on property which is on the same site as a nuclear reactor power plant or other nuclear   installation and which normally would be insured therewith except that this paragraph (3) shall not operate       (a) where Reassured does not have knowledge of such nuclear reactor power plant or nuclear installation, or       (b) where said insurance contains a provision excluding coverage for damage to property caused by or resulting   from radioactive contamination, however caused. However on and after 1st January 1960 this sub-paragraph (b)   shall only apply provided the said radioactive contamination exclusion provision has been approved by the   Governmental Authority having jurisdiction thereof.      4. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, when such radioactive contamination is a named hazard specifically insured against.      5. It is understood and agreed that this Clause shall not extend to risks using radioactive isotopes in any form where the   nuclear exposure is not considered by the Reassured to be the primary hazard.      6. The term "special nuclear material" shall have the meaning given it in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 or by any law   amendatory thereof.      7. Reassured to be sole judge of what constitutes:       (a) substantial quantities, and       (b) the extent of installation, plant or site.      Note.-Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) hereof, it is understood and agreed that       (a) all policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1957 shall be free from the application of the   other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960 whichever first occurs whereupon all the   provisions of this Clause shall apply.       (b) with respect to any risk located in Canada policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1958   shall be free from the application of the other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960   whichever first occurs whereupon all the provisions of this Clause shall apply.      12/12/57   N.M.A. 1119   BRMA 35B     
  20\F7V1061   Page 1 of 2      Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe)         It is hereby understood and agreed that:      A. This Contract excludes loss or liability arising from:       1. Business derived directly or indirectly from any pool, association, or syndicate which   maintains its own reinsurance facilities. This subparagraph 1 shall not apply with   respect to:       a. Residual market mechanisms created by statute. This Contract shall not extend,   however, to afford coverage for liability arising from the inability of any other   participant or member in the residual market mechanism to meet its obligations,   nor shall this Contract extend to afford coverage for liability arising from any   claim against the residual market mechanism brought by or on behalf of any   insolvency fund (as defined in the Insolvency Fund Exclusion Clause   incorporated in this Contract). For the purposes of this Clause, the California   Earthquake Authority shall be deemed to be a "residual market mechanism."       b. Inter-agency or inter-government joint underwriting or risk purchasing   associations (however styled) created by or permitted by statute or regulation.       2. Those perils insured by the Company that the Company knows, at the time the risk is   bound, to be insured by or in excess of amounts insured or reinsured by any pool,   association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil, gas, or petro-chemical   plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks. This subparagraph 2 shall not   apply:       a. If the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.       b. To interests traditionally underwritten as Inland Marine or Stock or Contents   written on a blanket basis.       c. To Contingent Business Interruption liability, except when it is known to the   Company, at the time the risk is bound, that the key location is insured by or   through any pool, association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil,   gas, or petro-chemical plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks; unless   the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.      B. With respect to loss or liability arising from the Company's participation or membership in   any residual market mechanism created by statute, the Company may include in its ultimate   net loss only amounts for which the Company is assessed as a direct consequence of a   covered loss occurrence, subject to the following provisions:       1. Recovery is limited to perils otherwise protected hereunder.       2. In the event the terms of the Company's participation or membership in any such   residual market mechanism permit the Company to recoup any such direct     
 
  20\F7V1061   Page 2 of 2      assessment attributed to a loss occurrence by way of a specific policy premium   surcharge or similar levy on policyholders, the amount received by the Company as a   result of such premium surcharge or levy shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss   for such loss occurrence.       3. The result of any rate increase filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall have no effect on the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered   loss occurrence.       4. The result of any premium tax credit filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered loss   occurrence.       5. The Company may not include in its ultimate net loss any amount resulting from an   assessment that, pursuant to the terms of the Company's participation or membership   in the residual market mechanism, the Company is required to pay only after such   assessment is collected from the policyholder.       6. The ultimate net loss hereunder shall not include any monies expended to purchase or   retire bonds as a consequence of being a member of a residual market mechanism   nor any fines or penalties imposed on the Company for late payment.       7. If, however, a residual market mechanism only provides for assessment based on an   aggregate of losses in any one contract or plan year of said mechanism, then the   amount of that assessment to be included in the ultimate net loss for any one loss   occurrence shall be determined by multiplying the Company's share of the aggregate   assessment by a factor derived by dividing the Company's ultimate net loss (net of the   assessment) with respect to the loss occurrence by the total of all of its ultimate net   losses (net of assessments) from all loss occurrences included by the mechanism in   determining the assessment.      8/1/2012              
  20\F7V1061      Terrorism Exclusion   (Property Treaty Reinsurance)            Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary within this Contract or any amendment thereto, it   is agreed that this Contract excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused   by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any act of terrorism,   as defined herein, regardless of any other cause or event contributing concurrently or in any   other sequence to the loss.      An act of terrorism includes any act, or preparation in respect of action, or threat of action   designed to influence the government de jure or de facto of any nation or any political division   thereof, or in pursuit of political, religious, ideological or similar purposes to intimidate the public   or a section of the public of any nation by any person or group(s) of persons whether acting   alone or on behalf of or in connection with any organization(s) or government(s) de jure or   de facto, and which:       1. Involves violence against one or more persons, or       2. Involves damage to property; or       3. Endangers life other than the person committing the action; or       4. Creates a risk to health or safety of the public or a section of the public; or       5. Is designed to interfere with or disrupt an electronic system.      This Contract also excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused by,   contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any action in controlling,   preventing, suppressing, retaliating against or responding to any act of terrorism.      Notwithstanding the above and subject otherwise to the terms, conditions, and limitations of this   Contract, in respect only of personal lines, this Contract will pay actual loss or damage (but not   related cost and expense) caused by any act of terrorism provided such act is not directly or   indirectly caused by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with   radiological, biological, chemical, or nuclear pollution or contamination.        
 
  20\F7V1061      The Interests and Liabilities Agreements, constituting 6 pages in total, have been omitted from   this exhibit because such agreements are not material and would be competitively harmful if   publicly disclosed.              
 
  20\F7V1075      Non-Florida Property Catastrophe   Excess of Loss Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida                                                                                                                     _______________________      Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit because it is not material and   would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. Redactions are indicated by [***].     
  20\F7V1075      Table of Contents         Article Page    1 Classes of Business Reinsured 1    2 Commencement and Termination 1    3 Territory 3    4 Exclusions 3    5 Retention and Limit 4    6 Other Reinsurance 5    7 Definitions 5    8 Loss Occurrence 6    9 Loss Notices and Settlements 7    10 Cash Call 7    11 Salvage and Subrogation 7    12 Reinsurance Premium 8    13 Sanctions 8    14 Late Payments 8    15 Offset 10    16 Access to Records 10    17 Liability of the Reinsurer 10    18 Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E) 11    19 Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F) 11    20 Currency (BRMA 12A) 11    21 Taxes (BRMA 50B) 11    22 Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D) 11    23 Reserves 12    24 Insolvency 13    25 Arbitration 14    26 Service of Suit (BRMA 49C) 15    27 Severability (BRMA 72E) 15    28 Governing Law (BRMA 71B) 15    29 Confidentiality 15    30 Non-Waiver 16    31 Notices and Contract Execution 17    32 Intermediary 17        
 
  20\F7V1075   Page 1      Non-Florida Property Catastrophe   Excess of Loss Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      entered into by and between      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   (hereinafter referred to as the "Company")      and      The Subscribing Reinsurer(s) Executing the   Interests and Liabilities Agreement(s)   Attached Hereto   (hereinafter referred to as the "Reinsurer")            Article 1 - Classes of Business Reinsured   By this Contract the Reinsurer agrees to reinsure the excess liability arising out of any hurricane   named at the time of landfall which may accrue to the Company under its policies in force at the   effective time and date hereof or issued or renewed at or after that time and date, and classified   by the Company as Property business, including but not limited to, Dwelling Fire, Inland Marine,   Mobile Home, Commercial and Homeowners business (including any business assumed from   Citizens Property Insurance Corporation), subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set   forth herein.         Article 2 - Commencement and Termination   A. This Contract shall become effective at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020,   with respect to losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing at or after that time and   date, and shall remain in force until 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021.      B. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A above, the Company may terminate a   Subscribing Reinsurer's percentage share in this Contract at any time by giving written   notice to the Subscribing Reinsurer in the event any of the following circumstances occur:       1. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at the inception of this Contract has been   reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the applicable equivalent)   12 months prior to that date; or       2. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at any time during the term of this   Contract has been reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the   applicable equivalent) at the date of the Subscribing Reinsurer's most recent financial     
  20\F7V1075   Page 2      statement filed with regulatory authorities and available to the public as of the   inception of this Contract; or       3. The Subscribing Reinsurer's A.M. Best's rating has been assigned or downgraded   below A- and/or Standard & Poor's rating has been assigned or downgraded below   BBB+; or       4. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become, or has announced its intention to become,   merged with, acquired by or controlled by any other entity or individual(s) not   controlling the Subscribing Reinsurer's operations previously; or       5. A State Insurance Department or other legal authority has ordered the Subscribing   Reinsurer to cease writing business; or       6. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become insolvent or has been placed into liquidation,   receivership, supervision, administration, winding-up or under a scheme of   arrangement, or similar proceedings (whether voluntary or involuntary) or proceedings   have been instituted against the Subscribing Reinsurer for the appointment of a   receiver, liquidator, rehabilitator, supervisor, administrator, conservator or trustee in   bankruptcy, or other agent known by whatever name, to take possession of its assets   or control of its operations; or       7. The Subscribing Reinsurer has reinsured its entire liability under this Contract without   the Company's prior written consent; or       8. The Subscribing Reinsurer has ceased assuming new or renewal property or casualty   treaty reinsurance business; or       9. The Subscribing Reinsurer has hired an unaffiliated runoff claims manager that is   compensated on a contingent basis or is otherwise provided with financial incentives   based on the quantum of claims paid; or       10. The Subscribing Reinsurer has failed to comply with the funding requirements set forth   in the Reserves Article.      C. The "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern   Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021. However,   if this Contract is terminated, the "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the   period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to the effective time and date   of termination.      D. If this Contract is terminated or expires while a loss occurrence covered hereunder is in   progress, the Reinsurer's liability hereunder shall, subject to the other terms and conditions   of this Contract, be determined as if the entire loss occurrence had occurred prior to the   termination or expiration of this Contract, provided that no part of such loss occurrence is   claimed against any renewal or replacement of this Contract.           
 
  20\F7V1075   Page 3      Article 3 - Territory   The territorial limits of this Contract shall be identical with those of the Company's policies,   excluding risks located in the State of Florida.         Article 4 - Exclusions   A. This Contract does not apply to and specifically excludes the following:       1. Reinsurance assumed by the Company under obligatory reinsurance agreements,   except business assumed by the Company from Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.       2. Hail damage to growing or standing crops.       3. Business rated, coded or classified as Flood insurance or which should have been   rated, coded or classified as such.       4. Business rated, coded or classified as Mortgage Impairment and Difference in   Conditions insurance or which should have been rated, coded or classified as such.       5. Title insurance and all forms of Financial Guarantee, Credit and Insolvency.       6. Aviation, Ocean Marine, Boiler and Machinery, Fidelity and Surety, Accident and   Health, Animal Mortality and Workers Compensation and Employers Liability.       7. Errors and Omissions, Malpractice and any other type of Professional Liability   insurance.       8. Loss and/or damage and/or costs and/or expenses arising from seepage and/or   pollution and/or contamination, other than contamination from smoke. Nevertheless,   this exclusion does not preclude payment of the cost of removing debris of property   damaged by a loss otherwise covered hereunder, subject always to a limit of 25.0% of   the Company's property loss under the applicable original policy.       9. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "War Exclusion Clause"   attached to and forming part of this Contract.       10. Nuclear risks as defined in the "Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical   Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)" attached to and forming part of this Contract.       11. Loss or liability excluded by the Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe) attached to and forming part of this Contract and any assessment or   similar demand for payment related to the FHCF or Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.       12. Loss or liability of the Company arising by contract, operation of law, or otherwise,   from its participation or membership, whether voluntary or involuntary, in any   insolvency fund. "Insolvency fund" includes any guaranty fund, insolvency fund, plan,     
  20\F7V1075   Page 4      pool, association, fund or other arrangement, however denominated, established or   governed, which provides for any assessment of or payment or assumption by the   Company of part or all of any claim, debt, charge, fee or other obligation of an insurer,   or its successors or assigns, which has been declared by any competent authority to   be insolvent, or which is otherwise deemed unable to meet any claim, debt, charge,   fee or other obligation in whole or in part.       13. Losses in the respect of overhead transmission and distribution lines other than those   on or within 150 meters (or 500 feet) of the insured premises.       14. Mold, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       15. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "Terrorism Exclusion" attached   to and forming part of this Contract.       16. All property loss, damage, destruction, erasure, corruption or alteration of Electronic   Data from any cause whatsoever (including, but not limited to, Computer Virus) or loss   of use, reduction in functionality, cost, expense or whatsoever nature resulting   therefrom, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       "Electronic Data" as used herein means facts, concepts and information converted to   a form usable for communications, interpretation or processing by electronic and   electromechanical data processing or electronically-controlled equipment and includes   programs, software and other coded instructions for the processing and manipulation   of data or the direction and manipulation of such equipment.       "Computer Virus" as used herein means a set of corrupting, harmful or otherwise   unauthorized instructions or code, including a set of maliciously-introduced,   unauthorized instructions or code, that propagate themselves through a computer   system network of whatsoever nature.       However, in the event that a peril otherwise covered under the policy results from any   of the matters described above, this Contract, subject to all other terms and   conditions, will cover physical damage directly caused by such listed peril.         Article 5 - Retention and Limit   A. The Company shall retain and be liable for the first $2,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising   out of each loss occurrence. The Reinsurer shall then be liable for the amount by which   such ultimate net loss exceeds the Company's retention (subject to the provisions of   paragraph B below), but the liability of the Reinsurer shall not exceed $16,000,000 of   ultimate net loss, as respects any one loss occurrence, nor shall it exceed $16,000,000, in   all during the term of this Contract.      B. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A above, no claim shall be made hereunder   unless and until the Company's subject excess ultimate net loss arising out of loss   occurrences commencing during the term of this Contract exceeds $16,000,000 in the   aggregate. "Subject excess ultimate net loss" as used herein shall mean the amount, if   any, by which the Company's ultimate net loss arising out of any one loss occurrence     
 
  20\F7V1075   Page 5      exceeds $2,000,000, but said amount shall not exceed $16,000,000 in excess of   $2,000,000 as respects any one loss occurrence.      C. Notwithstanding the provisions above, no claim shall be made as respects losses arising   out of loss occurrences commencing during the term of this Contract unless at least two   risks insured or reinsured by the Company are involved in such loss occurrence. For   purposes hereof, the Company shall be the sole judge of what constitutes "one risk."         Article 6 - Other Reinsurance   The Company shall be permitted to carry other reinsurance, recoveries under which shall inure   solely to the benefit of the Company and be entirely disregarded in applying all of the provisions   of this Contract.         Article 7 - Definitions   A. "Loss adjustment expense," regardless of how such expenses are classified for statutory   reporting purposes, as used in this Contract shall mean all costs and expenses allocable to   a specific claim that are incurred by the Company in the investigation, appraisal,   adjustment, settlement, litigation, defense or appeal of a specific claim, including court   costs and costs of supersedeas and appeal bonds, and including a) pre-judgment interest,   unless included as part of the award or judgment; b) post-judgment interest; c) legal   expenses and costs incurred in connection with coverage questions and legal actions   connected thereto, including Declaratory Judgment Expense; and d) expenses and a pro   rata share of salaries of the Company field employees, and expenses of other Company   employees who have been temporarily diverted from their normal and customary duties and   assigned to the field adjustment of losses covered by this Contract.       Loss adjustment expense as defined above does not include unallocated loss adjustment   expense. Unallocated loss adjustment expense includes, but is not limited to, salaries and   expenses of employees, other than in (d) above, and office and other overhead expenses.      B. "Loss in excess of policy limits" and "extra contractual obligations" as used in this Contract   shall mean:       1. "Loss in excess of policy limits" shall mean 90.0% of any amount paid or payable by   the Company in excess of its policy limits, but otherwise within the terms of its policy,   such loss in excess of the Company's policy limits having been incurred because of,   but not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason   of the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer   of settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. Any loss in excess of policy limits that is made in connection   with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       2. "Extra contractual obligations" shall mean 90.0% of any punitive, exemplary,   compensatory or consequential damages paid or payable by the Company, not   covered by any other provision of this Contract and which arise from the handling of     
  20\F7V1075   Page 6      any claim on business subject to this Contract, such liabilities arising because of, but   not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason of   the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer of   settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. An extra contractual obligation shall be deemed, in all   circumstances, to have occurred on the same date as the loss covered or alleged to   be covered under the policy. Any extra contractual obligations that are made in   connection with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       Notwithstanding anything stated herein, this Contract shall not apply to any loss in excess   of policy limits or any extra contractual obligation incurred by the Company as a result of   any fraudulent and/or criminal act by any officer or director of the Company acting   individually or collectively or in collusion with any individual or corporation or any other   organization or party involved in the presentation, defense or settlement of any claim   covered hereunder.      C. "Policies" as used in this Contract shall mean all policies, contracts and binders of   insurance or reinsurance.      D. "Ultimate net loss" as used in this Contract shall mean the sum or sums (including loss in   excess of policy limits, extra contractual obligations and loss adjustment expense, as   defined herein) paid or payable by the Company in settlement of claims and in satisfaction   of judgments rendered on account of such claims, after deduction of all salvage, all   recoveries and all claims on inuring insurance or reinsurance, whether collectible or not.   Nothing herein shall be construed to mean that losses under this Contract are not   recoverable until the Company's ultimate net loss has been ascertained.         Article 8 - Loss Occurrence   A. The term "loss occurrence" shall mean the sum of all individual losses directly occasioned   by a storm or storm system that has been declared by a Reporting Agency to be a   hurricane at landfall, which may include, by way of example, windstorm, hail, tornado,   hurricane, tropical storm, cyclone caused by, resulting from or occurring during such storm   or storm system (each, a "hurricane"), all individual losses sustained during any period (a)   from and after 12:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date a watch, warning, advisory, or   other bulletin (whether for wind, flood or otherwise) for such hurricane is first issued by the   National Hurricane Center ("NHC") or its successor or any other division of the National   Weather Service ("NWS"), (b) continuing for a time period thereafter during which such   hurricane continues, regardless of its category rating or lack thereof and regardless of   whether the watch, warning, or advisory or other bulletin remains in effect for such   hurricane and (c) ending 96 hours following the issuance of the last watch, warning or   advisory or other bulletin for such hurricane or related to such hurricane by the NHC or its   successor or any other division of the NWS. However, the hurricane need not be limited to   one state or province or states or provinces contiguous thereto.      B. For all loss occurrences hereunder, the Company may choose the date and time when any   such period of consecutive hours commences, provided that no period commences earlier   than the date and time of the occurrence of the first recorded individual loss sustained by     
 
  20\F7V1075   Page 7      the Company arising out of that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents,   or losses. Furthermore, only one such hourly limitation as set forth in paragraph A shall   apply with respect to one event.      C. It is understood that losses arising from a combination of two or more perils as a result of   the same event may be considered as having arisen from one loss occurrence.   Notwithstanding the foregoing, the hourly limitations as stated above shall not be exceeded   as respects the applicable perils, and no single loss occurrence shall encompass a time   period greater than the hourly limitation set forth in paragraph A above.         Article 9 - Loss Notices and Settlements   A. Whenever losses sustained by the Company are reserved by the Company for an amount   greater than 50.0% of the Company's retention hereunder and/or appear likely to result in a   claim, the Company shall notify the Subscribing Reinsurers and shall provide updates   related to development of such losses. The Reinsurer shall have the right to participate in   the adjustment of such losses at its own expense.      B. All loss settlements made by the Company, provided they are within the terms of this   Contract and the terms of the original policy (with the exception of loss in excess of policy   limits or extra contractual obligations coverage, if any, under this Contract), shall be binding   upon the Reinsurer, and the Reinsurer agrees to pay all amounts for which it may be liable   upon receipt of reasonable evidence of the amount paid by the Company.         Article 10 - Cash Call   Notwithstanding the provisions of the Loss Notices and Settlements Article, upon the request of   the Company, the Reinsurer shall pay any amount with regard to a loss settlement or   settlements that are scheduled to be made (including any payments projected to be made)   within the next 20 days by the Company, subject to receipt by the Reinsurer of a satisfactory   proof of loss. Such agreed payment shall be made within 10 days from the date the demand for   payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.         Article 11 - Salvage and Subrogation   The Reinsurer shall be credited with salvage (i.e., reimbursement obtained or recovery made by   the Company, less the actual cost, excluding salaries of officials and employees of the   Company and sums paid to attorneys as retainer, of obtaining such reimbursement or making   such recovery) on account of claims and settlements involving reinsurance hereunder. Salvage   thereon shall always be used to reimburse the excess carriers in the reverse order of their   priority according to their participation before being used in any way to reimburse the Company   for its primary loss. The Company hereby agrees to enforce its rights to salvage or subrogation   relating to any loss, a part of which loss was sustained by the Reinsurer, and to prosecute all   claims arising out of such rights, if, in the Company's opinion, it is economically reasonable to   do so.           
  20\F7V1075   Page 8      Article 12 - Reinsurance Premium   A. As premium for reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract, the Company shall pay the   Reinsurer a premium equal to the product of the following (or a pro rata portion thereof in   the event the term of this Contract is less than 12 months), subject to a minimum premium   in the amount of $[***] (or a pro rata portion thereof in the event the term of this Contract is   less than 12 months):       1. The annual deposit premium of $[***]; times       2. The percentage calculated by dividing (a) the actual Average Annual Loss ("AAL")   determined by the Company's wind insurance in force on September 30, 2020, by   (b) the original AAL of the amount of $[***].       The Company's AAL shall be derived by averaging the applicable data produced by Applied   Insurance Research (AIR) Touchstone v7 and Risk Management Solutions (RMS)   RiskLink v18.1 catastrophe modeling software, in the long-term perspective, including   secondary uncertainty and loss amplification, but excluding storm surge.       B. The Company shall pay the Reinsurer an annual deposit premium in the amount of $[***], in   four equal installments in the amount of $[***], on July 1 and October 1 of 2020, and on   January 1 and April 1 of 2021. However, in the event this Contract is terminated, there   shall be no deposit premium installments due after the effective date of termination.      C. On or before June 30, 2021, the Company shall provide a report to the Reinsurer setting   forth the premium due hereunder for the term of this Contract, computed in accordance with   paragraph A above, and any additional premium due the Reinsurer or return premium due   the Company shall be remitted promptly.         Article 13 - Sanctions   Neither the Company nor any Subscribing Reinsurer shall be liable for premium or loss under   this Contract if it would result in a violation of any mandatory sanction, prohibition or restriction   under United Nations resolutions or the trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of the   European Union, United Kingdom or United States of America that are applicable to either party.         Article 14 - Late Payments   A. The provisions of this Article shall not be implemented unless specifically invoked, in   writing, by one of the parties to this Contract.        
 
  20\F7V1075   Page 9      B. In the event any premium, loss or other payment due either party is not received by the   intermediary named in the Intermediary Article (hereinafter referred to as the   "Intermediary") by the payment due date, the party to whom payment is due may, by   notifying the Intermediary in writing, require the debtor party to pay, and the debtor party   agrees to pay, an interest charge on the amount past due calculated for each such payment   on the last business day of each month as follows:       1. The number of full days which have expired since the due date or the last monthly   calculation, whichever the lesser; times       2. 1/365ths of the six-month United States Treasury Bill rate as quoted in The Wall Street   Journal on the first business day of the month for which the calculation is made; times       3. The amount past due, including accrued interest.       It is agreed that interest shall accumulate until payment of the original amount due plus   interest charges have been received by the Intermediary.      C. The establishment of the due date shall, for purposes of this Article, be determined as   follows:       1. As respects the payment of routine deposits and premiums due the Reinsurer, the due   date shall be as provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a   due date is not specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 30 days   after the date of transmittal by the Intermediary of the initial billing for each such   payment.       2. Any claim or loss payment due the Company hereunder shall be deemed due 10 days   after the proof of loss or demand for payment is transmitted to the Reinsurer. If such   loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest will accrue on the   payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B above, from the date the   proof of loss or demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       3. As respects a "cash call" made in accordance with the Cash Call Article, payment   shall be deemed due 10 days after the demand for payment is transmitted to the   Reinsurer. If such loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest   shall accrue on the payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B   above, from the date the demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       4. As respects any payment, adjustment or return due either party not otherwise   provided for in subparagraphs 1, 2, and 3 of this paragraph C, the due date shall be as   provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a due date is not   specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 10 days following   transmittal of written notification that the provisions of this Article have been invoked.       For purposes of interest calculations only, amounts due hereunder shall be deemed paid   upon receipt by the Intermediary.      D. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting or prohibiting a Subscribing Reinsurer from   contesting the validity of any claim, or from participating in the defense of any claim or suit,     
  20\F7V1075   Page 10      or prohibiting either party from contesting the validity of any payment or from initiating any   arbitration or other proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. If the   debtor party prevails in an arbitration or other proceeding, then any interest charges due   hereunder on the amount in dispute shall be null and void. If the debtor party loses in such   proceeding, then the interest charge on the amount determined to be due hereunder shall   be calculated in accordance with the provisions set forth above unless otherwise   determined by such proceedings. If a debtor party advances payment of any amount it is   contesting, and proves to be correct in its contestation, either in whole or in part, the other   party shall reimburse the debtor party for any such excess payment made plus interest on   the excess amount calculated in accordance with this Article.      E. Interest charges arising out of the application of this Article that are $1,000 or less from any   party shall be waived unless there is a pattern of late payments consisting of three or more   items over the course of any 12-month period.         Article 15 - Offset   The Company and the Reinsurer may offset any balance or amount due from one party to the   other under this Contract or any other contract heretofore or hereafter entered into between the   Company and the Reinsurer, whether acting as assuming reinsurer or ceding company. The   provisions of this Article shall not be affected by the insolvency of either party.         Article 16 - Access to Records   The Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall have access at any reasonable time to all   records of the Company which pertain in any way to this reinsurance, provided the Reinsurer   gives the Company at least 15 days prior notice of request for such access. However, a   Subscribing Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall not have any right of access to the   records of the Company if it is not current in all undisputed payments due the Company.   "Undisputed" as used herein shall mean any amount that the Subscribing Reinsurer has not   contested in writing to the Company specifying the reason(s) why the payments are disputed.         Article 17 - Liability of the Reinsurer   A. The liability of the Reinsurer shall follow that of the Company in every case and be subject   in all respects to all the general and specific stipulations, clauses, waivers and modifications   of the Company's policies and any endorsements thereon. However, in no event shall this   be construed in any way to provide coverage outside the terms and conditions set forth in   this Contract.      B. Nothing herein shall in any manner create any obligations or establish any rights against   the Reinsurer in favor of any third party or any persons not parties to this Contract.           
 
  20\F7V1075   Page 11      Article 18 - Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E)   A. This Contract applies only to that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its   own account (prior to deduction of any underlying reinsurance specifically permitted in this   Contract), and in calculating the amount of any loss hereunder and also in computing the   amount or amounts in excess of which this Contract attaches, only loss or losses in respect   of that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its own account shall be   included.      B. The amount of the Reinsurer's liability hereunder in respect of any loss or losses shall not   be increased by reason of the inability of the Company to collect from any other   reinsurer(s), whether specific or general, any amounts which may have become due from   such reinsurer(s), whether such inability arises from the insolvency of such other   reinsurer(s) or otherwise.         Article 19 - Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F)   Inadvertent delays, errors or omissions made in connection with this Contract or any transaction   hereunder shall not relieve either party from any liability which would have attached had such   delay, error or omission not occurred, provided always that such error or omission is rectified as   soon as possible after discovery.         Article 20 - Currency (BRMA 12A)   A. Whenever the word "Dollars" or the "$" sign appears in this Contract, they shall be   construed to mean United States Dollars and all transactions under this Contract shall be in   United States Dollars.      B. Amounts paid or received by the Company in any other currency shall be converted to   United States Dollars at the rate of exchange at the date such transaction is entered on the   books of the Company.         Article 21 - Taxes (BRMA 50B)   In consideration of the terms under which this Contract is issued, the Company will not claim a   deduction in respect of the premium hereon when making tax returns, other than income or   profits tax returns, to any state or territory of the United States of America or the District of   Columbia.         Article 22 - Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D)   A. The Reinsurer has agreed to allow for the purpose of paying the Federal Excise Tax the   applicable percentage of the premium payable hereon (as imposed under Section 4371 of   the Internal Revenue Code) to the extent such premium is subject to the Federal Excise   Tax.        
  20\F7V1075   Page 12      B. In the event of any return of premium becoming due hereunder the Reinsurer will deduct   the applicable percentage from the return premium payable hereon and the Company or its   agent should take steps to recover the tax from the United States Government.         Article 23 - Reserves   A. The Reinsurer agrees to fund its share of amounts, including but not limited to, the   Company's ceded unearned premium and outstanding loss and loss adjustment expense   reserves (including all case reserves plus any reasonable amount estimated to be   unreported from known loss occurrences) (hereinafter referred to as "Reinsurer's   Obligations") by:       1. Clean, irrevocable and unconditional letters of credit issued and confirmed, if   confirmation is required by the insurance regulatory authorities involved, by a bank or   banks meeting the NAIC Securities Valuation Office credit standards for issuers of   letters of credit and acceptable to said insurance regulatory authorities; and/or       2. Escrow accounts for the benefit of the Company; and/or       3. Cash advances;       if the Reinsurer:       1. Is unauthorized in any state of the United States of America or the District of Columbia   having jurisdiction over the Company and if, without such funding, a penalty would   accrue to the Company on any financial statement it is required to file with the   insurance regulatory authorities involved; or       2. Has an A.M. Best Company's rating equal to or below B++ at the inception of this   Contract.       The Reinsurer, at its sole option, may fund in other than cash if its method and form of   funding are acceptable to the insurance regulatory authorities involved.      B. With regard to funding in whole or in part by letters of credit, it is agreed that each letter of   credit will be in a form acceptable to insurance regulatory authorities involved, will be issued   for a term of at least one year and will include an "evergreen clause," which automatically   extends the term for at least one additional year at each expiration date unless written   notice of non-renewal is given to the Company not less than 30 days prior to said expiration   date. The Company and the Reinsurer further agree, notwithstanding anything to the   contrary in this Contract, that said letters of credit may be drawn upon by the Company or   its successors in interest at any time, without diminution because of the insolvency of the   Company or the Reinsurer, but only for one or more of the following purposes:       1. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of unearned premiums returned to   insureds on account of policy cancellations, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;        
 
  20\F7V1075   Page 13       2. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of losses and/or loss adjustment expense   paid under the terms of policies reinsured hereunder, unless paid in cash by the   Reinsurer;       3. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of any other amounts claimed to be due   hereunder, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       4. To fund a cash account in an amount equal to the Reinsurer's share of amounts,   including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's Obligations as set forth above, funded by   means of a letter of credit which is under non-renewal notice, if said letter of credit has   not been renewed or replaced by the Reinsurer 10 days prior to its expiration date;       5. To refund to the Reinsurer any sum in excess of the actual amount required to fund   the Reinsurer's share of amounts, including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's   Obligations as set forth above, if so requested by the Reinsurer.       In the event the amount drawn by the Company on any letter of credit is in excess of the   actual amount required for B(1), B(2) or B(4), or in the case of B(3), the actual amount   determined to be due, the Company shall promptly return to the Reinsurer the excess   amount so drawn.         Article 24 - Insolvency   A. In the event of the insolvency of the Company, this reinsurance shall be payable directly to   the Company or to its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor on the basis of   the liability of the Company without diminution because of the insolvency of the Company or   because the liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor of the Company has   failed to pay all or a portion of any claim. It is agreed, however, that the liquidator, receiver,   conservator or statutory successor of the Company shall give written notice to the   Reinsurer of the pendency of a claim against the Company indicating the policy or bond   reinsured which claim would involve a possible liability on the part of the Reinsurer within a   reasonable time after such claim is filed in the conservation or liquidation proceeding or in   the receivership, and that during the pendency of such claim, the Reinsurer may investigate   such claim and interpose, at its own expense, in the proceeding where such claim is to be   adjudicated, any defense or defenses that it may deem available to the Company or its   liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor. The expense thus incurred by the   Reinsurer shall be chargeable, subject to the approval of the Court, against the Company   as part of the expense of conservation or liquidation to the extent of a pro rata share of the   benefit which may accrue to the Company solely as a result of the defense undertaken by   the Reinsurer.      B. Where two or more Subscribing Reinsurers are involved in the same claim and a majority in   interest elect to interpose defense to such claim, the expense shall be apportioned in   accordance with the terms of this Contract as though such expense had been incurred by   the Company.      C. It is further understood and agreed that, in the event of the insolvency of the Company, the   reinsurance under this Contract shall be payable directly by the Reinsurer to the Company   or to its liquidator, receiver or statutory successor, except as provided by Section 4118(a) of     
  20\F7V1075   Page 14      the New York Insurance Law or except (1) where this Contract specifically provides another   payee of such reinsurance in the event of the insolvency of the Company or (2) where the   Reinsurer with the consent of the direct insured or insureds has assumed such policy   obligations of the Company as direct obligations of the Reinsurer to the payees under such   policies and in substitution for the obligations of the Company to such payees.         Article 25 - Arbitration   A. As a condition precedent to any right of action hereunder, in the event of any dispute or   difference of opinion hereafter arising with respect to this Contract, it is hereby mutually   agreed that such dispute or difference of opinion shall be submitted to arbitration. One   Arbiter shall be chosen by the Company, the other by the Reinsurer, and an Umpire shall   be chosen by the two Arbiters before they enter upon arbitration, all of whom shall be active   or retired disinterested executive officers of insurance or reinsurance companies or Lloyd's   London Underwriters. In the event that either party should fail to choose an Arbiter within   30 days following a written request by the other party to do so, the requesting party may   choose two Arbiters who shall in turn choose an Umpire before entering upon arbitration. If   the two Arbiters fail to agree upon the selection of an Umpire within 30 days following their   appointment, each Arbiter shall nominate three candidates within 10 days thereafter, two of   whom the other shall decline, and the decision shall be made by drawing lots.      B. Each party shall present its case to the Arbiters within 30 days following the date of   appointment of the Umpire. The Arbiters shall consider this Contract as an honorable   engagement rather than merely as a legal obligation and they are relieved of all judicial   formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of law. The decision of the   Arbiters shall be final and binding on both parties; but failing to agree, they shall call in the   Umpire and the decision of the majority shall be final and binding upon both parties.   Judgment upon the final decision of the Arbiters may be entered in any court of competent   jurisdiction.      C. If more than one Subscribing Reinsurer is involved in the same dispute, all such   Subscribing Reinsurers shall, at the option of the Company, constitute and act as one party   for purposes of this Article and communications shall be made by the Company to each of   the Subscribing Reinsurers constituting one party, provided, however, that nothing herein   shall impair the rights of such Subscribing Reinsurers to assert several, rather than joint,   defenses or claims, nor be construed as changing the liability of the Subscribing Reinsurers   participating under the terms of this Contract from several to joint.      D. Each party shall bear the expense of its own Arbiter, and shall jointly and equally bear with   the other the expense of the Umpire and of the arbitration. In the event that the two   Arbiters are chosen by one party, as above provided, the expense of the Arbiters, the   Umpire and the arbitration shall be equally divided between the two parties.      E. Any arbitration proceedings shall take place at a location mutually agreed upon by the   parties to this Contract, but notwithstanding the location of the arbitration, all proceedings   pursuant hereto shall be governed by the law of the state in which the Company has its   principal office.           
 
  20\F7V1075   Page 15      Article 26 - Service of Suit (BRMA 49C)   (Applicable if the Reinsurer is not domiciled in the United States of America, and/or is not   authorized in any State, Territory or District of the United States where authorization is required   by insurance regulatory authorities)      A. It is agreed that in the event the Reinsurer fails to pay any amount claimed to be due   hereunder, the Reinsurer, at the request of the Company, will submit to the jurisdiction of a   court of competent jurisdiction within the United States. Nothing in this Article constitutes or   should be understood to constitute a waiver of the Reinsurer's rights to commence an   action in any court of competent jurisdiction in the United States, to remove an action to a   United States District Court, or to seek a transfer of a case to another court as permitted by   the laws of the United States or of any state in the United States.      B. Further, pursuant to any statute of any state, territory or district of the United States which   makes provision therefor, the Reinsurer hereby designates the party named in its Interests   and Liabilities Agreement, or if no party is named therein, the Superintendent,   Commissioner or Director of Insurance or other officer specified for that purpose in the   statute, or his successor or successors in office, as its true and lawful attorney upon whom   may be served any lawful process in any action, suit or proceeding instituted by or on   behalf of the Company or any beneficiary hereunder arising out of this Contract.         Article 27 - Severability (BRMA 72E)   If any provision of this Contract shall be rendered illegal or unenforceable by the laws,   regulations or public policy of any state, such provision shall be considered void in such state,   but this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract or the   enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.         Article 28 - Governing Law (BRMA 71B)   This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of   Florida.         Article 29 - Confidentiality   A. The Reinsurer hereby acknowledges that the documents, information and data provided to   it by the Company, whether directly or through an authorized agent, in connection with the   placement and execution of this Contract, including all information obtained through any   audits and any claims information between the Company and the Reinsurer, and any   submission or other materials relating to any renewal (hereinafter referred to as   "Confidential Information") are proprietary and confidential to the Company.      B. Except as provided for in paragraph C below, the Reinsurer shall not disclose any   Confidential Information to any third parties, including but not limited to the Reinsurer's   subsidiaries and affiliates, other insurance companies and their subsidiaries and affiliates,     
  20\F7V1075   Page 16      underwriting agencies, research organizations, any unaffiliated entity engaged in modeling   insurance or reinsurance data, and statistical rating organizations.      C. Confidential Information may be used by the Reinsurer only in connection with the   performance of its obligations or enforcement of its rights under this Contract and will only   be disclosed when required by (1) retrocessionaires subject to the business ceded to this   Contract, (2) regulators performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records and/or financial   condition, (3) external auditors performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records in the normal   course of business, or (4) the Reinsurer's legal counsel; provided that the Reinsurer   advises such parties of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and their   obligation to maintain its confidentiality. The Company may require that any third-party   representatives of the Reinsurer agree, in writing, to be bound by this Confidentiality Article   or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, containing terms no less stringent than   those set forth in this Article. If a third-party representative of the Reinsurer is not bound, in   writing, by this Confidentiality Article or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, the   Reinsurer shall be responsible for any breach of this provision by such third-party   representative of the Reinsurer.      D. Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Reinsurer is required by court order, other   legal process or any regulatory authority to release or disclose any or all of the Confidential   Information, the Reinsurer agrees to provide the Company with written notice of same at   least 10 days prior to such release or disclosure, to the extent legally permissible, and to   use its best efforts to assist the Company in maintaining the confidentiality provided for in   this Article.      E. Any disclosure of Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information shall comply with all state   and federal statutes and regulations governing the disclosure of Non-Public Personally   Identifiable Information. "Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information" shall be defined as   this term or a similar term is defined in any applicable state, provincial, territory, or federal   law. Disclosing or using this information for any purpose not authorized by applicable law is   expressly forbidden without the prior consent of the Company.      F. The parties agree that any information subject to privilege, including the attorney-client   privilege or attorney work product doctrine (collectively "Privilege") shall not be disclosed to   the Reinsurer until, in the Company's opinion, such Privilege is deemed to be waived or   otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant to this Contract. Furthermore,   the Reinsurer shall not assert that any Privilege otherwise applicable to the Confidential   Information has been waived or otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant   to this Contract.      G. The provisions of this Article shall extend to the officers, directors and employees of the   Reinsurer and its affiliates, and shall be binding upon their successors and assigns.         Article 30 - Non-Waiver   The failure of the Company or Reinsurer to insist on compliance with this Contract or to exercise   any right, remedy or option hereunder shall not: (1) constitute a waiver of any rights contained   in this Contract, (2) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from thereafter demanding full and     
 
  20\F7V1075   Page 17      complete compliance, (3) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from exercising such remedy in   the future, nor (4) affect the validity of this Contract or any part thereof.         Article 31 - Notices and Contract Execution   A. Whenever a notice, statement, report or any other written communication is required by this   Contract, unless otherwise specified, such notice, statement, report or other written   communication may be transmitted by certified or registered mail, nationally or   internationally recognized express delivery service, personal delivery, electronic mail, or   facsimile. With the exception of notices of termination, first class mail is also acceptable.      B. The use of any of the following shall constitute a valid execution of this Contract or any   amendments thereto:       1. Paper documents with an original ink signature;       2. Facsimile or electronic copies of paper documents showing an original ink signature;   and/or       3. Electronic records with an electronic signature made via an electronic agent. For the   purposes of this Contract, the terms "electronic record," "electronic signature" and   "electronic agent" shall have the meanings set forth in the Electronic Signatures in   Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 or any amendments thereto.      C. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which, when duly   executed, shall be deemed an original.         Article 32 - Intermediary   Aon Benfield Inc., or one of its affiliated corporations duly licensed as a reinsurance   intermediary, is hereby recognized as the Intermediary negotiating this Contract for all business   hereunder. All communications (including but not limited to notices, statements, premiums,   return premiums, commissions, taxes, losses, loss adjustment expense, salvages and loss   settlements) relating to this Contract will be transmitted to the Company or the Reinsurer   through the Intermediary. Payments by the Company to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Reinsurer. Payments by the Reinsurer to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Company only to the extent that such payments are actually received by the   Company.         In Witness Whereof, the Company by its duly authorized representative has executed this   Contract as of the date specified below:      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      FedNat Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun     
  20\F7V1075   War Exclusion Clause            As regards interests which at time of loss or damage are on shore, no liability shall attach hereto   in respect of any loss or damage which is occasioned by war, invasion, hostilities, acts of   foreign enemies, civil war, rebellion, insurrection, military or usurped power, or martial law or   confiscation by order of any government or public authority.        
 
  20\F7V1075   Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)         1. This Reinsurance does not cover any loss or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, from any Pool of Insurers or Reinsurers formed for the purpose of covering Atomic or Nuclear Energy risks.      2. Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) of this Clause, this Reinsurance does not cover any loss or   liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as Insurer or Reinsurer, from any insurance against   Physical Damage (including business interruption or consequential loss arising out of such Physical Damage) to:       I. Nuclear reactor power plants including all auxiliary property on the site, or       II. Any other nuclear reactor installation, including laboratories handling radioactive materials in connection with reactor   installations, and "critical facilities" as such, or       III. Installations for fabricating complete fuel elements or for processing substantial quantities of "special nuclear material,"   and for reprocessing, salvaging, chemically separating, storing or disposing of "spent" nuclear fuel or waste materials, or       IV. Installations other than those listed in paragraph (2) III above using substantial quantities of radioactive isotopes or other   products of nuclear fission.      3. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1) and (2) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any loss or   liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or Reinsurer,   from any insurance on property which is on the same site as a nuclear reactor power plant or other nuclear installation and   which normally would be insured therewith except that this paragraph (3) shall not operate       (a) where Reassured does not have knowledge of such nuclear reactor power plant or nuclear installation, or       (b) where said insurance contains a provision excluding coverage for damage to property caused by or resulting from   radioactive contamination, however caused. However on and after 1st January 1960 this sub-paragraph (b) shall only   apply provided the said radioactive contamination exclusion provision has been approved by the Governmental   Authority having jurisdiction thereof.      4. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any loss or   liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or Reinsurer,   when such radioactive contamination is a named hazard specifically insured against.      5. It is understood and agreed that this Clause shall not extend to risks using radioactive isotopes in any form where the nuclear   exposure is not considered by the Reassured to be the primary hazard.      6. The term "special nuclear material" shall have the meaning given it in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 or by any law   amendatory thereof.      7. Reassured to be sole judge of what constitutes:       (a) substantial quantities, and       (b) the extent of installation, plant or site.      Note.-Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) hereof, it is understood and agreed that       (a) all policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1957 shall be free from the application of the other   provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960 whichever first occurs whereupon all the provisions of   this Clause shall apply.       (b) with respect to any risk located in Canada policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1958 shall be   free from the application of the other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960 whichever first   occurs whereupon all the provisions of this Clause shall apply.      12/12/57   N.M.A. 1119   BRMA 35B     
  20\F7V1075   Page 1 of 2      Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe)         It is hereby understood and agreed that:      A. This Contract excludes loss or liability arising from:       1. Business derived directly or indirectly from any pool, association, or syndicate which   maintains its own reinsurance facilities. This subparagraph 1 shall not apply with   respect to:       a. Residual market mechanisms created by statute. This Contract shall not extend,   however, to afford coverage for liability arising from the inability of any other   participant or member in the residual market mechanism to meet its obligations,   nor shall this Contract extend to afford coverage for liability arising from any   claim against the residual market mechanism brought by or on behalf of any   insolvency fund (as defined in the Insolvency Fund Exclusion Clause   incorporated in this Contract). For the purposes of this Clause, the California   Earthquake Authority shall be deemed to be a "residual market mechanism."       b. Inter-agency or inter-government joint underwriting or risk purchasing   associations (however styled) created by or permitted by statute or regulation.       2. Those perils insured by the Company that the Company knows, at the time the risk is   bound, to be insured by or in excess of amounts insured or reinsured by any pool,   association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil, gas, or petro-chemical   plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks. This subparagraph 2 shall not   apply:       a. If the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.       b. To interests traditionally underwritten as Inland Marine or Stock or Contents   written on a blanket basis.       c. To Contingent Business Interruption liability, except when it is known to the   Company, at the time the risk is bound, that the key location is insured by or   through any pool, association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil,   gas, or petro-chemical plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks; unless   the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.      B. With respect to loss or liability arising from the Company's participation or membership in   any residual market mechanism created by statute, the Company may include in its ultimate   net loss only amounts for which the Company is assessed as a direct consequence of a   covered loss occurrence, subject to the following provisions:       1. Recovery is limited to perils otherwise protected hereunder.       2. In the event the terms of the Company's participation or membership in any such   residual market mechanism permit the Company to recoup any such direct     
 
  20\F7V1075   Page 2 of 2      assessment attributed to a loss occurrence by way of a specific policy premium   surcharge or similar levy on policyholders, the amount received by the Company as a   result of such premium surcharge or levy shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss   for such loss occurrence.       3. The result of any rate increase filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall have no effect on the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered   loss occurrence.       4. The result of any premium tax credit filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered loss   occurrence.       5. The Company may not include in its ultimate net loss any amount resulting from an   assessment that, pursuant to the terms of the Company's participation or membership   in the residual market mechanism, the Company is required to pay only after such   assessment is collected from the policyholder.       6. The ultimate net loss hereunder shall not include any monies expended to purchase or   retire bonds as a consequence of being a member of a residual market mechanism   nor any fines or penalties imposed on the Company for late payment.       7. If, however, a residual market mechanism only provides for assessment based on an   aggregate of losses in any one contract or plan year of said mechanism, then the   amount of that assessment to be included in the ultimate net loss for any one loss   occurrence shall be determined by multiplying the Company's share of the aggregate   assessment by a factor derived by dividing the Company's ultimate net loss (net of the   assessment) with respect to the loss occurrence by the total of all of its ultimate net   losses (net of assessments) from all loss occurrences included by the mechanism in   determining the assessment.      8/1/2012              
  20\F7V1075         Terrorism Exclusion   (Property Treaty Reinsurance)            Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary within this Contract or any amendment thereto, it   is agreed that this Contract excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused   by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any act of terrorism,   as defined herein, regardless of any other cause or event contributing concurrently or in any   other sequence to the loss.      An act of terrorism includes any act, or preparation in respect of action, or threat of action   designed to influence the government de jure or de facto of any nation or any political division   thereof, or in pursuit of political, religious, ideological or similar purposes to intimidate the public   or a section of the public of any nation by any person or group(s) of persons whether acting   alone or on behalf of or in connection with any organization(s) or government(s) de jure or   de facto, and which:       1. Involves violence against one or more persons, or       2. Involves damage to property; or       3. Endangers life other than the person committing the action; or       4. Creates a risk to health or safety of the public or a section of the public; or       5. Is designed to interfere with or disrupt an electronic system.      This Contract also excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused by,   contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any action in controlling,   preventing, suppressing, retaliating against or responding to any act of terrorism.      Notwithstanding the above and subject otherwise to the terms, conditions, and limitations of this   Contract, in respect only of personal lines, this Contract will pay actual loss or damage (but not   related cost and expense) caused by any act of terrorism provided such act is not directly or   indirectly caused by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with   radiological, biological, chemical, or nuclear pollution or contamination.              
 
  20\F7V1075         The Interests and Liabilities Agreements, constituting 27 pages in total, have been omitted from   this exhibit because such agreements are not material and would be competitively harmful if   publicly disclosed.              
 
  20\F7V1077         Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana                                                                                                      _______________________      Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit because it is not material and   would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. Redactions are indicated by [***].     
  20\F7V1077         Table of Contents         Article Page    1 Classes of Business Reinsured 1    2 Commencement and Termination 1    3 Territory 3    4 Exclusions 3    5 Retention and Limit 4    6 Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund 5    7 Other Reinsurance 5    8 Reinstatement 6    9 Definitions 6    10 Loss Occurrence 8    11 Loss Notices and Settlements 10    12 Cash Call 10    13 Salvage and Subrogation 10    14 Reinsurance Premium 11    15 Sanctions 11    16 Late Payments 11    17 Offset 13    18 Severability of Interests and Obligations 13    19 Access to Records 14    20 Liability of the Reinsurer 14    21 Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E) 14    22 Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F) 14    23 Currency (BRMA 12A) 15    24 Taxes (BRMA 50B) 15    25 Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D) 15    26 Reserves 15    27 Insolvency 17    28 Arbitration 17    29 Service of Suit (BRMA 49C) 18    30 Severability (BRMA 72E) 19    31 Governing Law (BRMA 71B) 19    32 Confidentiality 19    33 Non-Waiver 20    34 Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A) 20    35 Notices and Contract Execution 20    36 Intermediary 21    Schedule A     
 
  20\F7V1077   Page 1      Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      entered into by and between      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana    (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Company" except   to the extent individually referred to)      and      The Subscribing Reinsurer(s) Executing the   Interests and Liabilities Agreement(s)   Attached Hereto   (hereinafter referred to as the "Reinsurer")            Article 1 - Classes of Business Reinsured   By this Contract the Reinsurer agrees to reinsure the excess liability which may accrue to the   Company under its policies in force at the effective time and date hereof or issued or renewed at   or after that time and date, and classified by the Company as Property business, including but   not limited to, Dwelling Fire, Inland Marine, Mobile Home, Commercial and Homeowners   business (including any business assumed from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation),   subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth herein and in Schedule A attached   hereto.         Article 2 - Commencement and Termination   A. This Contract shall become effective at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020,   with respect to losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing at or after that time and   date, and shall remain in force until 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021.      B. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A above, the Company may terminate a   Subscribing Reinsurer's percentage share in this Contract at any time by giving written   notice to the Subscribing Reinsurer in the event any of the following circumstances occur:       1. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at the inception of this Contract has been   reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the applicable equivalent)   12 months prior to that date; or     
  20\F7V1077   Page 2          2. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at any time during the term of this   Contract has been reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the   applicable equivalent) at the date of the Subscribing Reinsurer's most recent financial   statement filed with regulatory authorities and available to the public as of the   inception of this Contract; or       3. The Subscribing Reinsurer's A.M. Best's rating has been assigned or downgraded   below A- and/or Standard & Poor's rating has been assigned or downgraded below   BBB+; or       4. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become, or has announced its intention to become,   merged with, acquired by or controlled by any other entity or individual(s) not   controlling the Subscribing Reinsurer's operations previously; or       5. A State Insurance Department or other legal authority has ordered the Subscribing   Reinsurer to cease writing business; or       6. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become insolvent or has been placed into liquidation,   receivership, supervision, administration, winding-up or under a scheme of   arrangement, or similar proceedings (whether voluntary or involuntary) or proceedings   have been instituted against the Subscribing Reinsurer for the appointment of a   receiver, liquidator, rehabilitator, supervisor, administrator, conservator or trustee in   bankruptcy, or other agent known by whatever name, to take possession of its assets   or control of its operations; or       7. The Subscribing Reinsurer has reinsured its entire liability under this Contract without   the Company's prior written consent; or       8. The Subscribing Reinsurer has ceased assuming new or renewal property or casualty   treaty reinsurance business; or       9. The Subscribing Reinsurer has hired an unaffiliated runoff claims manager that is   compensated on a contingent basis or is otherwise provided with financial incentives   based on the quantum of claims paid; or       10. The Subscribing Reinsurer has failed to comply with the funding requirements set forth   in the Reserves Article.      C. The "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern   Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021. However,   if this Contract is terminated, the "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the   period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to the effective time and date   of termination.      D. If this Contract is terminated or expires while a loss occurrence covered hereunder is in   progress, the Reinsurer's liability hereunder shall, subject to the other terms and conditions   of this Contract, be determined as if the entire loss occurrence had occurred prior to the     
 
  20\F7V1077   Page 3      termination or expiration of this Contract, provided that no part of such loss occurrence is   claimed against any renewal or replacement of this Contract.         Article 3 - Territory   The territorial limits of this Contract shall be identical with those of the Company's policies.         Article 4 - Exclusions   A. This Contract does not apply to and specifically excludes the following:       1. Reinsurance assumed by the Company under obligatory reinsurance agreements,   except business assumed by the Company from Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.       2. Hail damage to growing or standing crops.       3. Business rated, coded or classified as Flood insurance or which should have been   rated, coded or classified as such.       4. Business rated, coded or classified as Mortgage Impairment and Difference in   Conditions insurance or which should have been rated, coded or classified as such.       5. Title insurance and all forms of Financial Guarantee, Credit and Insolvency.       6. Aviation, Ocean Marine, Boiler and Machinery, Fidelity and Surety, Accident and   Health, Animal Mortality and Workers Compensation and Employers Liability.       7. Errors and Omissions, Malpractice and any other type of Professional Liability   insurance.       8. Loss and/or damage and/or costs and/or expenses arising from seepage and/or   pollution and/or contamination, other than contamination from smoke. Nevertheless,   this exclusion does not preclude payment of the cost of removing debris of property   damaged by a loss otherwise covered hereunder, subject always to a limit of 25.0% of   the Company's property loss under the applicable original policy.       9. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "War Exclusion Clause"   attached to and forming part of this Contract.       10. Nuclear risks as defined in the "Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical   Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)" attached to and forming part of this Contract.       11. Loss or liability excluded by the Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe) attached to and forming part of this Contract and any assessment or   similar demand for payment related to the FHCF or Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.        
  20\F7V1077   Page 4       12. Loss or liability of the Company arising by contract, operation of law, or otherwise,   from its participation or membership, whether voluntary or involuntary, in any   insolvency fund. "Insolvency fund" includes any guaranty fund, insolvency fund, plan,   pool, association, fund or other arrangement, however denominated, established or   governed, which provides for any assessment of or payment or assumption by the   Company of part or all of any claim, debt, charge, fee or other obligation of an insurer,   or its successors or assigns, which has been declared by any competent authority to   be insolvent, or which is otherwise deemed unable to meet any claim, debt, charge,   fee or other obligation in whole or in part.       13. Losses in the respect of overhead transmission and distribution lines other than those   on or within 150 meters (or 500 feet) of the insured premises.       14. Mold, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       15. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "Terrorism Exclusion" attached   to and forming part of this Contract.       16. All property loss, damage, destruction, erasure, corruption or alteration of Electronic   Data from any cause whatsoever (including, but not limited to, Computer Virus) or loss   of use, reduction in functionality, cost, expense or whatsoever nature resulting   therefrom, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       "Electronic Data" as used herein means facts, concepts and information converted to   a form usable for communications, interpretation or processing by electronic and   electromechanical data processing or electronically-controlled equipment and includes   programs, software and other coded instructions for the processing and manipulation   of data or the direction and manipulation of such equipment.       "Computer Virus" as used herein means a set of corrupting, harmful or otherwise   unauthorized instructions or code, including a set of maliciously-introduced,   unauthorized instructions or code, that propagate themselves through a computer   system network of whatsoever nature.       However, in the event that a peril otherwise covered under the policy results from any   of the matters described above, this Contract, subject to all other terms and   conditions, will cover physical damage directly caused by such listed peril.         Article 5 - Retention and Limit   A. First Excess layer: As respects FedNat Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and   be liable for the first $18,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence.   As respects Monarch National Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable   for the first $2,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. As respects   Maison Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first $5,000,000   of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. Any combination of the respective   retentions as respects each loss occurrence shall be considered the "First Layer   Retention."        
 
  20\F7V1077   Page 5       As respects the Second through Fifth excess layers, the Company shall retain and be liable   for an amount equal to the First Layer Retention, plus the sum of the "Reinsurer's Per   Occurrence Limit" of all underlying layers.      B. The Reinsurer shall then be liable, as respects each excess layer, for the amount by which   such ultimate net loss exceeds the Company's respective retention (as calculated in   paragraph A above), but the liability of the Reinsurer under each excess layer shall not   exceed the amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto, as respects any one loss occurrence.      C. Notwithstanding the provisions above, no claim shall be made hereunder as respects   losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing during the term of this Contract unless   at least two risks insured or reinsured by the Company are involved in such loss   occurrence. For purposes hereof, the Company shall be the sole judge of what constitutes   "one risk."         Article 6 - Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund   The Company has purchased 90.0% of the FHCF mandatory layer of coverage and shall be   deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract. Loss adjustment expense recoveries paid by the   FHCF in excess of the actual loss adjustment expense paid by the Company shall inure to the   benefit of the Company and shall not reduce the amount of ultimate net loss hereunder.   Further, any FHCF loss reimbursement shall be deemed to be paid to the Company in   accordance with the FHCF reimbursement contract at the full payout level set forth therein and   will be deemed not to be reduced by any reduction or exhaustion of the FHCF's claims-paying   capacity as respects the mandatory FHCF coverage.         Article 7 - Other Reinsurance   A. The Company shall be permitted to carry other reinsurance, recoveries under which shall   inure solely to the benefit of the Company and be entirely disregarded in applying all of the   provisions of this Contract.      B. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's Non-Florida Excess   Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1001), shall inure to the benefit of this Contract.      C. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's FHCF Supplement   Layer Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1085), which shall be deemed to be placed at 2.35%,   shall be deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract.           
  20\F7V1077   Page 6      Article 8 - Reinstatement   A. In the event all or any portion of the reinsurance under any excess layer of reinsurance   coverage provided by this Contract is exhausted by ultimate net loss, the amount so   exhausted shall be reinstated immediately from the time the loss occurrence commences   hereon. For each amount so reinstated the Company agrees to pay additional premium   equal to the product of the following:       1. The percentage of the occurrence limit for the excess layer reinstated (based on the   ultimate net loss paid by the Reinsurer under that excess layer); times       2. The earned reinsurance premium for the excess layer reinstated for the term of this   Contract (exclusive of reinstatement premium).      B. Whenever the Company requests payment by the Reinsurer of any ultimate net loss under   any excess layer hereunder, the Company shall submit a statement to the Reinsurer of   reinstatement premium due the Reinsurer for that excess layer. If the earned reinsurance   premium for any excess layer for the term of this Contract has not been finally determined   as of the date of any such statement, the calculation of reinstatement premium due for that   excess layer shall be based on the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that   excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, and shall be readjusted when the earned   reinsurance premium for that excess layer for the term of this Contract has been finally   determined. Any reinstatement premium shown to be due the Reinsurer for any excess   layer as reflected by any such statement (less prior payments, if any, for that excess layer)   shall be payable by the Company concurrently with payment by the Reinsurer of the   requested ultimate net loss for that excess layer. Any return reinstatement premium shown   to be due the Company shall be remitted by the Reinsurer as promptly as possible after   receipt and verification of the Company's statement.      C. Notwithstanding anything stated herein, the liability of the Reinsurer for ultimate net loss   under any excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract shall not exceed   either of the following:       1. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto, as respects loss or losses arising out of any one loss   occurrence; or       2. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Term Limit" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, in all during the term of this Contract.         Article 9 - Definitions   A. "Loss adjustment expense," regardless of how such expenses are classified for statutory   reporting purposes, as used in this Contract shall mean all costs and expenses allocable to   a specific claim that are incurred by the Company in the investigation, appraisal,   adjustment, settlement, litigation, defense or appeal of a specific claim, including court   costs and costs of supersedeas and appeal bonds, and including a) pre-judgment interest,   unless included as part of the award or judgment; b) post-judgment interest; c) legal   expenses and costs incurred in connection with coverage questions and legal actions     
 
  20\F7V1077   Page 7      connected thereto, including Declaratory Judgment Expense; and d) expenses and a pro   rata share of salaries of the Company field employees, and expenses of other Company   employees who have been temporarily diverted from their normal and customary duties and   assigned to the field adjustment of losses covered by this Contract.       Loss adjustment expense as defined above does not include unallocated loss adjustment   expense. Unallocated loss adjustment expense includes, but is not limited to, salaries and   expenses of employees, other than in (d) above, and office and other overhead expenses.      B. "Loss in excess of policy limits" and "extra contractual obligations" as used in this Contract   shall mean:       1. "Loss in excess of policy limits" shall mean 90.0% of any amount paid or payable by   the Company in excess of its policy limits, but otherwise within the terms of its policy,   such loss in excess of the Company's policy limits having been incurred because of,   but not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason   of the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer   of settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. Any loss in excess of policy limits that is made in connection   with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       2. "Extra contractual obligations" shall mean 90.0% of any punitive, exemplary,   compensatory or consequential damages paid or payable by the Company, not   covered by any other provision of this Contract and which arise from the handling of   any claim on business subject to this Contract, such liabilities arising because of, but   not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason of   the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer of   settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. An extra contractual obligation shall be deemed, in all   circumstances, to have occurred on the same date as the loss covered or alleged to   be covered under the policy. Any extra contractual obligations that are made in   connection with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       Notwithstanding anything stated herein, this Contract shall not apply to any loss in excess   of policy limits or any extra contractual obligation incurred by the Company as a result of   any fraudulent and/or criminal act by any officer or director of the Company acting   individually or collectively or in collusion with any individual or corporation or any other   organization or party involved in the presentation, defense or settlement of any claim   covered hereunder.      C. "Policies" as used in this Contract shall mean all policies, contracts and binders of   insurance or reinsurance.      D. "Ultimate net loss" as used in this Contract shall mean the sum or sums (including loss in   excess of policy limits, extra contractual obligations and loss adjustment expense, as   defined herein) paid or payable by the Company in settlement of claims and in satisfaction   of judgments rendered on account of such claims, after deduction of all salvage, all   recoveries and all claims on inuring insurance or reinsurance, whether collectible or not.     
  20\F7V1077   Page 8      Nothing herein shall be construed to mean that losses under this Contract are not   recoverable until the Company's ultimate net loss has been ascertained.         Article 10 - Loss Occurrence   A. The term "loss occurrence" shall mean the sum of all individual losses directly occasioned   by any one disaster, accident or loss or series of disasters, accidents or losses arising out   of one event which occurs within the area of one state of the United States or province of   Canada and states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another. However, the   duration and extent of any one "loss occurrence" shall be limited to all individual losses   sustained by the Company occurring during any period of 168 consecutive hours arising out   of and directly occasioned by the same event, except that the term "loss occurrence" shall   be further defined as follows:       1. As regards a named storm, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring   during any period (a) from and after 12:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date a   watch, warning, advisory, or other bulletin (whether for wind, flood or otherwise) for   such named storm is first issued by the National Hurricane Center ("NHC") or its   successor or any other division of the National Weather Service ("NWS"),   (b) continuing for a time period thereafter during which such named storm continues,   regardless of its category rating or lack thereof and regardless of whether the watch,   warning, or advisory or other bulletin remains in effect for such named storm and   (c) ending 96 hours following the issuance of the last watch, warning or advisory or   other bulletin for such named storm or related to such named storm by the NHC or its   successor or any other division of the NWS. "Named storm" shall mean any storm or   storm system that has been declared by the NHC or its successor or any other   division of the NWS to be a named storm at any time, which may include, by way of   example and not limitation, hurricane, wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, water damage, fire following, sprinkler   leakage, riots, vandalism, and collapse, and all losses and perils (including, by way of   example and not limitation, those mentioned previously in this sentence) in each case   arising out of, caused by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from such storm   or storm system, including by way of example and not limitation the merging of one or   more separate storm(s) or storm system(s) into a combined storm surge event.   However, the named storm need not be limited to one state or province or states or   provinces contiguous thereto.       2. As regards storm or storm systems that are not a named storm, including, by way of   example and not limitation, ensuing wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, fire following, sprinkler leakage, riots,   vandalism, collapse and water damage, all individual losses sustained by the   Company occurring during any period of 144 consecutive hours arising out of, caused   by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from the same event. However, the   event need not be limited to one state or province or states or provinces contiguous   thereto.       3. As regards riot, riot attending a strike, civil commotion, vandalism and malicious   mischief, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring during any period   of 96 consecutive hours within the area of one municipality or county and the     
 
  20\F7V1077   Page 9      municipalities or counties contiguous thereto arising out of and directly occasioned by   the same event. The maximum duration of 96 consecutive hours may be extended in   respect of individual losses which occur beyond such 96 consecutive hours during the   continued occupation of an assured's premises by strikers, provided such occupation   commenced during the aforesaid period.       4. As regards earthquake (the epicenter of which need not necessarily be within the   territorial confines referred to in the introductory portion of this paragraph) and fire   following directly occasioned by the earthquake, only those individual fire losses which   commence during the period of 168 consecutive hours may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.       5. As regards freeze, only individual losses directly occasioned by collapse, breakage of   glass and water damage (caused by bursting frozen pipes and tanks) may be included   in the Company's loss occurrence.       6. As regards firestorms, brush fires and any other fires or series of fires, irrespective of   origin (except as provided in subparagraphs 3 and 4 above), all individual losses   sustained by the Company which commence during any period of 168 consecutive   hours within the area of one state of the United States or province of Canada and   states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.      B. For all loss occurrences hereunder, the Company may choose the date and time when any   such period of consecutive hours commences, provided that no period commences earlier   than the date and time of the occurrence of the first recorded individual loss sustained by   the Company arising out of that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents,   or losses. Furthermore:       1. For all loss occurrences other than those referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.2., and   A.3. above, only one such period of 168 consecutive hours shall apply with respect to   one event.       2. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraphs A.1. and A.2., only   one such period of consecutive hours (as set forth therein) shall apply with respect to   one event, regardless of the duration of the event.       3. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraph A.3. above, if the   disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses occasioned by   the event is of greater duration than 96 consecutive hours, then the Company may   divide that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses into   two or more loss occurrences, provided that no two periods overlap and no individual   loss is included in more than one such period.      C. It is understood that losses arising from a combination of two or more perils as a result of   the same event may be considered as having arisen from one loss occurrence.   Notwithstanding the foregoing, the hourly limitations as stated above shall not be exceeded   as respects the applicable perils, and no single loss occurrence shall encompass a time   period greater than 168 consecutive hours, except as regards those loss occurrences   referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.4. and A.6. above.     
  20\F7V1077   Page 10            Article 11 - Loss Notices and Settlements   A. Whenever losses sustained by the Company are reserved by the Company for an amount   greater than 50.0% of the Company's respective retention under any excess layer   hereunder and/or appear likely to result in a claim under such excess layer, the Company   shall notify the Subscribing Reinsurers under that excess layer and shall provide updates   related to development of such losses. The Reinsurer shall have the right to participate in   the adjustment of such losses at its own expense.      B. All loss settlements made by the Company, provided they are within the terms of this   Contract and the terms of the original policy (with the exception of loss in excess of policy   limits or extra contractual obligations coverage, if any, under this Contract), shall be binding   upon the Reinsurer, and the Reinsurer agrees to pay all amounts for which it may be liable   upon receipt of reasonable evidence of the amount paid by the Company.         Article 12 - Cash Call   Notwithstanding the provisions of the Loss Notices and Settlements Article, upon the request of   the Company, the Reinsurer shall pay any amount with regard to a loss settlement or   settlements that are scheduled to be made (including any payments projected to be made)   within the next 20 days by the Company, subject to receipt by the Reinsurer of a satisfactory   proof of loss. Such agreed payment shall be made within 10 days from the date the demand for   payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.         Article 13 - Salvage and Subrogation   The Reinsurer shall be credited with salvage (i.e., reimbursement obtained or recovery made by   the Company, less the actual cost, excluding salaries of officials and employees of the   Company and sums paid to attorneys as retainer, of obtaining such reimbursement or making   such recovery) on account of claims and settlements involving reinsurance hereunder. Salvage   thereon shall always be used to reimburse the excess carriers in the reverse order of their   priority according to their participation before being used in any way to reimburse the Company   for its primary loss. The Company hereby agrees to enforce its rights to salvage or subrogation   relating to any loss, a part of which loss was sustained by the Reinsurer, and to prosecute all   claims arising out of such rights, if, in the Company's opinion, it is economically reasonable to   do so.           
 
  20\F7V1077   Page 11      Article 14 - Reinsurance Premium   A. As premium for each excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract, the   Company shall pay the Reinsurer a premium equal to the product of the following (or a pro   rata portion thereof in the event the term of this Contract is less than 12 months), subject to   a minimum premium of the amount, shown as "Minimum Premium" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto (or a pro rata portion thereof in the event the term of this   Contract is less than 12 months):       1. The amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto; times       2. The percentage calculated by dividing (a) the actual total insured value ("TIV")   determined by the Company's wind insurance in force on September 30, 2020, by   (b) the original TIV of $139,316,557,775.       However, if the difference between the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for   that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, and the premium calculated in   accordance with this paragraph A for the excess layer is less than a 5.0% increase or   decrease, the premium due the Reinsurer shall equal the amount, shown as "Annual   Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto.      B. The Company shall pay the Reinsurer an annual deposit premium for each excess layer of   the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, in four equal installments of the amount, shown as "Deposit Premium   Installment" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, on July 1 and October 1 of   2020, and on January 1 and April 1 of 2021. However, in the event this Contract is   terminated, there shall be no deposit premium installments due after the effective date of   termination.      C. On or before June 30, 2021, the Company shall provide a report to the Reinsurer setting   forth the premium due hereunder for each excess layer for the term of this Contract,   computed in accordance with paragraph A above, and any additional premium due the   Reinsurer or return premium due the Company for each such excess layer shall be remitted   promptly.         Article 15 - Sanctions   Neither the Company nor any Subscribing Reinsurer shall be liable for premium or loss under   this Contract if it would result in a violation of any mandatory sanction, prohibition or restriction   under United Nations resolutions or the trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of the   European Union, United Kingdom or United States of America that are applicable to either party.         Article 16 - Late Payments   A. The provisions of this Article shall not be implemented unless specifically invoked, in   writing, by one of the parties to this Contract.        
  20\F7V1077   Page 12      B. In the event any premium, loss or other payment due either party is not received by the   intermediary named in the Intermediary Article (hereinafter referred to as the   "Intermediary") by the payment due date, the party to whom payment is due may, by   notifying the Intermediary in writing, require the debtor party to pay, and the debtor party   agrees to pay, an interest charge on the amount past due calculated for each such payment   on the last business day of each month as follows:       1. The number of full days which have expired since the due date or the last monthly   calculation, whichever the lesser; times       2. 1/365ths of the six-month United States Treasury Bill rate as quoted in The Wall Street   Journal on the first business day of the month for which the calculation is made; times       3. The amount past due, including accrued interest.       It is agreed that interest shall accumulate until payment of the original amount due plus   interest charges have been received by the Intermediary.      C. The establishment of the due date shall, for purposes of this Article, be determined as   follows:       1. As respects the payment of routine deposits and premiums due the Reinsurer, the due   date shall be as provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a   due date is not specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 30 days   after the date of transmittal by the Intermediary of the initial billing for each such   payment.       2. Any claim or loss payment due the Company hereunder shall be deemed due 10 days   after the proof of loss or demand for payment is transmitted to the Reinsurer. If such   loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest will accrue on the   payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B above, from the date the   proof of loss or demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       3. As respects a "cash call" made in accordance with the Cash Call Article, payment   shall be deemed due 10 days after the demand for payment is transmitted to the   Reinsurer. If such loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest   shall accrue on the payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B   above, from the date the demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       4. As respects any payment, adjustment or return due either party not otherwise   provided for in subparagraphs 1, 2, and 3 of this paragraph C, the due date shall be as   provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a due date is not   specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 10 days following   transmittal of written notification that the provisions of this Article have been invoked.       For purposes of interest calculations only, amounts due hereunder shall be deemed paid   upon receipt by the Intermediary.      D. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting or prohibiting a Subscribing Reinsurer from   contesting the validity of any claim, or from participating in the defense of any claim or suit,     
 
  20\F7V1077   Page 13      or prohibiting either party from contesting the validity of any payment or from initiating any   arbitration or other proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. If the   debtor party prevails in an arbitration or other proceeding, then any interest charges due   hereunder on the amount in dispute shall be null and void. If the debtor party loses in such   proceeding, then the interest charge on the amount determined to be due hereunder shall   be calculated in accordance with the provisions set forth above unless otherwise   determined by such proceedings. If a debtor party advances payment of any amount it is   contesting, and proves to be correct in its contestation, either in whole or in part, the other   party shall reimburse the debtor party for any such excess payment made plus interest on   the excess amount calculated in accordance with this Article.      E. Interest charges arising out of the application of this Article that are $1,000 or less from any   party shall be waived unless there is a pattern of late payments consisting of three or more   items over the course of any 12-month period.         Article 17 - Offset   The Company and the Reinsurer may offset any balance or amount due from one party to the   other under this Contract or any other contract heretofore or hereafter entered into between the   Company and the Reinsurer, whether acting as assuming reinsurer or ceding company. The   provisions of this Article shall not be affected by the insolvency of either party.         Article 18 - Severability of Interests and Obligations   The rights, duties and obligations set forth below shall apply as if this Contract were a separate   contract between the Subscribing Reinsurers and each named reinsured company:      A. Balances payable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under the   Contract shall not serve to offset any balances recoverable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract and balances payable shall be separated by named reinsured   company and paid directly to the appropriate named reinsured company's bank account.      B. Balances recoverable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under   the Contract shall not serve to offset any balances payable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract.      C. Reports and remittances made to the Reinsurer in accordance with the applicable articles   of the Contract are to be in sufficient detail to identify both the Reinsurer's loss obligations   due to each named reinsured company and each named reinsured company's premium   remittance under the report.      D. In the event of the insolvency of any of the parties to the Contract, offset shall be only   allowed in accordance with the laws of the insolvent party's state of domicile.      E. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to provide a separate retention, Reinsurer's limit of   liability any one loss occurrence or Reinsurer's annual limit of liability for each named   reinsured company.        
  20\F7V1077   Page 14         Article 19 - Access to Records   The Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall have access at any reasonable time to all   records of the Company which pertain in any way to this reinsurance, provided the Reinsurer   gives the Company at least 15 days prior notice of request for such access. However, a   Subscribing Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall not have any right of access to the   records of the Company if it is not current in all undisputed payments due the Company.   "Undisputed" as used herein shall mean any amount that the Subscribing Reinsurer has not   contested in writing to the Company specifying the reason(s) why the payments are disputed.         Article 20 - Liability of the Reinsurer   A. The liability of the Reinsurer shall follow that of the Company in every case and be subject   in all respects to all the general and specific stipulations, clauses, waivers and modifications   of the Company's policies and any endorsements thereon. However, in no event shall this   be construed in any way to provide coverage outside the terms and conditions set forth in   this Contract.      B. Nothing herein shall in any manner create any obligations or establish any rights against   the Reinsurer in favor of any third party or any persons not parties to this Contract.         Article 21 - Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E)   A. This Contract applies only to that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its   own account (prior to deduction of any underlying reinsurance specifically permitted in this   Contract), and in calculating the amount of any loss hereunder and also in computing the   amount or amounts in excess of which this Contract attaches, only loss or losses in respect   of that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its own account shall be   included.      B. The amount of the Reinsurer's liability hereunder in respect of any loss or losses shall not   be increased by reason of the inability of the Company to collect from any other   reinsurer(s), whether specific or general, any amounts which may have become due from   such reinsurer(s), whether such inability arises from the insolvency of such other   reinsurer(s) or otherwise.         Article 22 - Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F)   Inadvertent delays, errors or omissions made in connection with this Contract or any transaction   hereunder shall not relieve either party from any liability which would have attached had such   delay, error or omission not occurred, provided always that such error or omission is rectified as   soon as possible after discovery.           
 
  20\F7V1077   Page 15      Article 23 - Currency (BRMA 12A)   A. Whenever the word "Dollars" or the "$" sign appears in this Contract, they shall be   construed to mean United States Dollars and all transactions under this Contract shall be in   United States Dollars.      B. Amounts paid or received by the Company in any other currency shall be converted to   United States Dollars at the rate of exchange at the date such transaction is entered on the   books of the Company.         Article 24 - Taxes (BRMA 50B)   In consideration of the terms under which this Contract is issued, the Company will not claim a   deduction in respect of the premium hereon when making tax returns, other than income or   profits tax returns, to any state or territory of the United States of America or the District of   Columbia.         Article 25 - Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D)   A. The Reinsurer has agreed to allow for the purpose of paying the Federal Excise Tax the   applicable percentage of the premium payable hereon (as imposed under Section 4371 of   the Internal Revenue Code) to the extent such premium is subject to the Federal Excise   Tax.      B. In the event of any return of premium becoming due hereunder the Reinsurer will deduct   the applicable percentage from the return premium payable hereon and the Company or its   agent should take steps to recover the tax from the United States Government.         Article 26 - Reserves   A. The Reinsurer agrees to fund its share of amounts, including but not limited to, the   Company's ceded unearned premium and outstanding loss and loss adjustment expense   reserves (including all case reserves plus any reasonable amount estimated to be   unreported from known loss occurrences) (hereinafter referred to as "Reinsurer's   Obligations") by:       1. Clean, irrevocable and unconditional letters of credit issued and confirmed, if   confirmation is required by the insurance regulatory authorities involved, by a bank or   banks meeting the NAIC Securities Valuation Office credit standards for issuers of   letters of credit and acceptable to said insurance regulatory authorities; and/or       2. Escrow accounts for the benefit of the Company; and/or       3. Cash advances;        
  20\F7V1077   Page 16       if the Reinsurer:       1. Is unauthorized in any state of the United States of America or the District of Columbia   having jurisdiction over the Company and if, without such funding, a penalty would   accrue to the Company on any financial statement it is required to file with the   insurance regulatory authorities involved; or       2. Has an A.M. Best Company's rating equal to or below B++ at the inception of this   Contract.       The Reinsurer, at its sole option, may fund in other than cash if its method and form of   funding are acceptable to the insurance regulatory authorities involved.      B. With regard to funding in whole or in part by letters of credit, it is agreed that each letter of   credit will be in a form acceptable to insurance regulatory authorities involved, will be issued   for a term of at least one year and will include an "evergreen clause," which automatically   extends the term for at least one additional year at each expiration date unless written   notice of non-renewal is given to the Company not less than 30 days prior to said expiration   date. The Company and the Reinsurer further agree, notwithstanding anything to the   contrary in this Contract, that said letters of credit may be drawn upon by the Company or   its successors in interest at any time, without diminution because of the insolvency of the   Company or the Reinsurer, but only for one or more of the following purposes:       1. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of unearned premiums returned to   insureds on account of policy cancellations, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       2. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of losses and/or loss adjustment expense   paid under the terms of policies reinsured hereunder, unless paid in cash by the   Reinsurer;       3. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of any other amounts claimed to be due   hereunder, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       4. To fund a cash account in an amount equal to the Reinsurer's share of amounts,   including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's Obligations as set forth above, funded by   means of a letter of credit which is under non-renewal notice, if said letter of credit has   not been renewed or replaced by the Reinsurer 10 days prior to its expiration date;       5. To refund to the Reinsurer any sum in excess of the actual amount required to fund   the Reinsurer's share of amounts, including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's   Obligations as set forth above, if so requested by the Reinsurer.       In the event the amount drawn by the Company on any letter of credit is in excess of the   actual amount required for B(1), B(2) or B(4), or in the case of B(3), the actual amount   determined to be due, the Company shall promptly return to the Reinsurer the excess   amount so drawn.           
 
  20\F7V1077   Page 17      Article 27 - Insolvency   A. In the event of the insolvency of the Company, this reinsurance shall be payable directly to   the Company or to its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor on the basis of   the liability of the Company without diminution because of the insolvency of the Company or   because the liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor of the Company has   failed to pay all or a portion of any claim. It is agreed, however, that the liquidator, receiver,   conservator or statutory successor of the Company shall give written notice to the   Reinsurer of the pendency of a claim against the Company indicating the policy or bond   reinsured which claim would involve a possible liability on the part of the Reinsurer within a   reasonable time after such claim is filed in the conservation or liquidation proceeding or in   the receivership, and that during the pendency of such claim, the Reinsurer may investigate   such claim and interpose, at its own expense, in the proceeding where such claim is to be   adjudicated, any defense or defenses that it may deem available to the Company or its   liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor. The expense thus incurred by the   Reinsurer shall be chargeable, subject to the approval of the Court, against the Company   as part of the expense of conservation or liquidation to the extent of a pro rata share of the   benefit which may accrue to the Company solely as a result of the defense undertaken by   the Reinsurer.      B. Where two or more Subscribing Reinsurers are involved in the same claim and a majority in   interest elect to interpose defense to such claim, the expense shall be apportioned in   accordance with the terms of this Contract as though such expense had been incurred by   the Company.      C. It is further understood and agreed that, in the event of the insolvency of the Company, the   reinsurance under this Contract shall be payable directly by the Reinsurer to the Company   or to its liquidator, receiver or statutory successor, except as provided by Section 4118(a) of   the New York Insurance Law or except (1) where this Contract specifically provides another   payee of such reinsurance in the event of the insolvency of the Company or (2) where the   Reinsurer with the consent of the direct insured or insureds has assumed such policy   obligations of the Company as direct obligations of the Reinsurer to the payees under such   policies and in substitution for the obligations of the Company to such payees.         Article 28 - Arbitration   A. As a condition precedent to any right of action hereunder, in the event of any dispute or   difference of opinion hereafter arising with respect to this Contract, it is hereby mutually   agreed that such dispute or difference of opinion shall be submitted to arbitration. One   Arbiter shall be chosen by the Company, the other by the Reinsurer, and an Umpire shall   be chosen by the two Arbiters before they enter upon arbitration, all of whom shall be active   or retired disinterested executive officers of insurance or reinsurance companies or Lloyd's   London Underwriters. In the event that either party should fail to choose an Arbiter within   30 days following a written request by the other party to do so, the requesting party may   choose two Arbiters who shall in turn choose an Umpire before entering upon arbitration. If   the two Arbiters fail to agree upon the selection of an Umpire within 30 days following their   appointment, each Arbiter shall nominate three candidates within 10 days thereafter, two of   whom the other shall decline, and the decision shall be made by drawing lots.        
  20\F7V1077   Page 18      B. Each party shall present its case to the Arbiters within 30 days following the date of   appointment of the Umpire. The Arbiters shall consider this Contract as an honorable   engagement rather than merely as a legal obligation and they are relieved of all judicial   formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of law. The decision of the   Arbiters shall be final and binding on both parties; but failing to agree, they shall call in the   Umpire and the decision of the majority shall be final and binding upon both parties.   Judgment upon the final decision of the Arbiters may be entered in any court of competent   jurisdiction.      C. If more than one Subscribing Reinsurer is involved in the same dispute, all such   Subscribing Reinsurers shall, at the option of the Company, constitute and act as one party   for purposes of this Article and communications shall be made by the Company to each of   the Subscribing Reinsurers constituting one party, provided, however, that nothing herein   shall impair the rights of such Subscribing Reinsurers to assert several, rather than joint,   defenses or claims, nor be construed as changing the liability of the Subscribing Reinsurers   participating under the terms of this Contract from several to joint.      D. Each party shall bear the expense of its own Arbiter, and shall jointly and equally bear with   the other the expense of the Umpire and of the arbitration. In the event that the two   Arbiters are chosen by one party, as above provided, the expense of the Arbiters, the   Umpire and the arbitration shall be equally divided between the two parties.      E. Any arbitration proceedings shall take place at a location mutually agreed upon by the   parties to this Contract, but notwithstanding the location of the arbitration, all proceedings   pursuant hereto shall be governed by the law of the state in which the Company has its   principal office.         Article 29 - Service of Suit (BRMA 49C)   (Applicable if the Reinsurer is not domiciled in the United States of America, and/or is not   authorized in any State, Territory or District of the United States where authorization is required   by insurance regulatory authorities)      A. It is agreed that in the event the Reinsurer fails to pay any amount claimed to be due   hereunder, the Reinsurer, at the request of the Company, will submit to the jurisdiction of a   court of competent jurisdiction within the United States. Nothing in this Article constitutes or   should be understood to constitute a waiver of the Reinsurer's rights to commence an   action in any court of competent jurisdiction in the United States, to remove an action to a   United States District Court, or to seek a transfer of a case to another court as permitted by   the laws of the United States or of any state in the United States.      B. Further, pursuant to any statute of any state, territory or district of the United States which   makes provision therefor, the Reinsurer hereby designates the party named in its Interests   and Liabilities Agreement, or if no party is named therein, the Superintendent,   Commissioner or Director of Insurance or other officer specified for that purpose in the   statute, or his successor or successors in office, as its true and lawful attorney upon whom   may be served any lawful process in any action, suit or proceeding instituted by or on   behalf of the Company or any beneficiary hereunder arising out of this Contract.        
 
  20\F7V1077   Page 19         Article 30 - Severability (BRMA 72E)   If any provision of this Contract shall be rendered illegal or unenforceable by the laws,   regulations or public policy of any state, such provision shall be considered void in such state,   but this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract or the   enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.         Article 31 - Governing Law (BRMA 71B)   This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of   Florida.         Article 32 - Confidentiality   A. The Reinsurer hereby acknowledges that the documents, information and data provided to   it by the Company, whether directly or through an authorized agent, in connection with the   placement and execution of this Contract, including all information obtained through any   audits and any claims information between the Company and the Reinsurer, and any   submission or other materials relating to any renewal (hereinafter referred to as   "Confidential Information") are proprietary and confidential to the Company.      B. Except as provided for in paragraph C below, the Reinsurer shall not disclose any   Confidential Information to any third parties, including but not limited to the Reinsurer's   subsidiaries and affiliates, other insurance companies and their subsidiaries and affiliates,   underwriting agencies, research organizations, any unaffiliated entity engaged in modeling   insurance or reinsurance data, and statistical rating organizations.      C. Confidential Information may be used by the Reinsurer only in connection with the   performance of its obligations or enforcement of its rights under this Contract and will only   be disclosed when required by (1) retrocessionaires subject to the business ceded to this   Contract, (2) regulators performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records and/or financial   condition, (3) external auditors performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records in the normal   course of business, or (4) the Reinsurer's legal counsel; provided that the Reinsurer   advises such parties of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and their   obligation to maintain its confidentiality. The Company may require that any third-party   representatives of the Reinsurer agree, in writing, to be bound by this Confidentiality Article   or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, containing terms no less stringent than   those set forth in this Article. If a third-party representative of the Reinsurer is not bound, in   writing, by this Confidentiality Article or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, the   Reinsurer shall be responsible for any breach of this provision by such third-party   representative of the Reinsurer.      D. Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Reinsurer is required by court order, other   legal process or any regulatory authority to release or disclose any or all of the Confidential   Information, the Reinsurer agrees to provide the Company with written notice of same at   least 10 days prior to such release or disclosure, to the extent legally permissible, and to     
  20\F7V1077   Page 20      use its best efforts to assist the Company in maintaining the confidentiality provided for in   this Article.      E. Any disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information shall comply with all applicable   statutes and regulations governing the disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information.   "Personally Identifiable Information" shall be defined as this term or a similar term is defined   in any applicable state, provincial, territory, federal, or international law. Disclosing or using   this information for any purpose not authorized by applicable law is expressly forbidden   without the prior consent of the Company.      F. The parties agree that any information subject to privilege, including the attorney-client   privilege or attorney work product doctrine (collectively "Privilege") shall not be disclosed to   the Reinsurer until, in the Company's opinion, such Privilege is deemed to be waived or   otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant to this Contract. Furthermore,   the Reinsurer shall not assert that any Privilege otherwise applicable to the Confidential   Information has been waived or otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant   to this Contract.      G. The provisions of this Article shall extend to the officers, directors and employees of the   Reinsurer and its affiliates, and shall be binding upon their successors and assigns.         Article 33 - Non-Waiver   The failure of the Company or Reinsurer to insist on compliance with this Contract or to exercise   any right, remedy or option hereunder shall not: (1) constitute a waiver of any rights contained   in this Contract, (2) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from thereafter demanding full and   complete compliance, (3) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from exercising such remedy in   the future, nor (4) affect the validity of this Contract or any part thereof.         Article 34 - Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A)   If more than one reinsured company is named as a party to this Contract, the first named   company shall be deemed the agent of the other reinsured companies for purposes of sending   or receiving notices required by the terms and conditions of this Contract, and for purposes of   remitting or receiving any monies due any party.         Article 35 - Notices and Contract Execution   A. Whenever a notice, statement, report or any other written communication is required by this   Contract, unless otherwise specified, such notice, statement, report or other written   communication may be transmitted by certified or registered mail, nationally or   internationally recognized express delivery service, personal delivery, electronic mail, or   facsimile. With the exception of notices of termination, first class mail is also acceptable.        
 
  20\F7V1077   Page 21      B. The use of any of the following shall constitute a valid execution of this Contract or any   amendments thereto:       1. Paper documents with an original ink signature;       2. Facsimile or electronic copies of paper documents showing an original ink signature;   and/or       3. Electronic records with an electronic signature made via an electronic agent. For the   purposes of this Contract, the terms "electronic record," "electronic signature" and   "electronic agent" shall have the meanings set forth in the Electronic Signatures in   Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 or any amendments thereto.      C. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which, when duly   executed, shall be deemed an original.         Article 36 - Intermediary   Aon Benfield Inc., or one of its affiliated corporations duly licensed as a reinsurance   intermediary, is hereby recognized as the Intermediary negotiating this Contract for all business   hereunder. All communications (including but not limited to notices, statements, premiums,   return premiums, commissions, taxes, losses, loss adjustment expense, salvages and loss   settlements) relating to this Contract will be transmitted to the Company or the Reinsurer   through the Intermediary. Payments by the Company to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Reinsurer. Payments by the Reinsurer to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Company only to the extent that such payments are actually received by the   Company.         In Witness Whereof, the Company by its duly authorized representatives has executed this   Contract as of the dates specified below:      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      FedNat Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun         This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Monarch National Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun        
  20\F7V1077   Page 22      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Maison Insurance Company      /s/ Doug Raucy           
 
  20\F7V1077   Schedule A         Schedule A   Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana            First   Excess   Second   Excess   Third   Excess   Fourth   Excess   Fifth   Excess   Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $100,000,000   Reinsurer's Term Limit $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $200,000,000   Minimum Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Annual Deposit Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Deposit Premium Installments [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]     The figures listed above for each excess layer shall apply to each Subscribing Reinsurer in the percentage share for that excess   layer as expressed in its Interests and Liabilities Agreement attached hereto.     
  20\F7V1077      War Exclusion Clause            As regards interests which at time of loss or damage are on shore, no liability shall attach hereto   in respect of any loss or damage which is occasioned by war, invasion, hostilities, acts of   foreign enemies, civil war, rebellion, insurrection, military or usurped power, or martial law or   confiscation by order of any government or public authority.        
 
  20\F7V1077      Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)         1. This Reinsurance does not cover any loss or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as   Insurer or Reinsurer, from any Pool of Insurers or Reinsurers formed for the purpose of covering Atomic or Nuclear   Energy risks.      2. Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) of this Clause, this Reinsurance does not cover any loss   or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as Insurer or Reinsurer, from any insurance   against Physical Damage (including business interruption or consequential loss arising out of such Physical Damage)   to:       I. Nuclear reactor power plants including all auxiliary property on the site, or       II. Any other nuclear reactor installation, including laboratories handling radioactive materials in connection with   reactor installations, and "critical facilities" as such, or       III. Installations for fabricating complete fuel elements or for processing substantial quantities of "special nuclear   material," and for reprocessing, salvaging, chemically separating, storing or disposing of "spent" nuclear fuel or   waste materials, or       IV. Installations other than those listed in paragraph (2) III above using substantial quantities of radioactive isotopes   or other products of nuclear fission.      3. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1) and (2) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, from any insurance on property which is on the same site as a nuclear reactor power plant or other nuclear   installation and which normally would be insured therewith except that this paragraph (3) shall not operate       (a) where Reassured does not have knowledge of such nuclear reactor power plant or nuclear installation, or       (b) where said insurance contains a provision excluding coverage for damage to property caused by or resulting   from radioactive contamination, however caused. However on and after 1st January 1960 this sub-paragraph (b)   shall only apply provided the said radioactive contamination exclusion provision has been approved by the   Governmental Authority having jurisdiction thereof.      4. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, when such radioactive contamination is a named hazard specifically insured against.      5. It is understood and agreed that this Clause shall not extend to risks using radioactive isotopes in any form where the   nuclear exposure is not considered by the Reassured to be the primary hazard.      6. The term "special nuclear material" shall have the meaning given it in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 or by any law   amendatory thereof.      7. Reassured to be sole judge of what constitutes:       (a) substantial quantities, and       (b) the extent of installation, plant or site.      Note.-Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) hereof, it is understood and agreed that       (a) all policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1957 shall be free from the application of the   other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960 whichever first occurs whereupon all the   provisions of this Clause shall apply.       (b) with respect to any risk located in Canada policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1958   shall be free from the application of the other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960   whichever first occurs whereupon all the provisions of this Clause shall apply.      12/12/57   N.M.A. 1119   BRMA 35B     
  20\F7V1077   Page 1 of 2      Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe)         It is hereby understood and agreed that:      A. This Contract excludes loss or liability arising from:       1. Business derived directly or indirectly from any pool, association, or syndicate which   maintains its own reinsurance facilities. This subparagraph 1 shall not apply with   respect to:       a. Residual market mechanisms created by statute. This Contract shall not extend,   however, to afford coverage for liability arising from the inability of any other   participant or member in the residual market mechanism to meet its obligations,   nor shall this Contract extend to afford coverage for liability arising from any   claim against the residual market mechanism brought by or on behalf of any   insolvency fund (as defined in the Insolvency Fund Exclusion Clause   incorporated in this Contract). For the purposes of this Clause, the California   Earthquake Authority shall be deemed to be a "residual market mechanism."       b. Inter-agency or inter-government joint underwriting or risk purchasing   associations (however styled) created by or permitted by statute or regulation.       2. Those perils insured by the Company that the Company knows, at the time the risk is   bound, to be insured by or in excess of amounts insured or reinsured by any pool,   association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil, gas, or petro-chemical   plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks. This subparagraph 2 shall not   apply:       a. If the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.       b. To interests traditionally underwritten as Inland Marine or Stock or Contents   written on a blanket basis.       c. To Contingent Business Interruption liability, except when it is known to the   Company, at the time the risk is bound, that the key location is insured by or   through any pool, association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil,   gas, or petro-chemical plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks; unless   the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.      B. With respect to loss or liability arising from the Company's participation or membership in   any residual market mechanism created by statute, the Company may include in its ultimate   net loss only amounts for which the Company is assessed as a direct consequence of a   covered loss occurrence, subject to the following provisions:       1. Recovery is limited to perils otherwise protected hereunder.       2. In the event the terms of the Company's participation or membership in any such   residual market mechanism permit the Company to recoup any such direct     
 
  20\F7V1077   Page 2 of 2      assessment attributed to a loss occurrence by way of a specific policy premium   surcharge or similar levy on policyholders, the amount received by the Company as a   result of such premium surcharge or levy shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss   for such loss occurrence.       3. The result of any rate increase filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall have no effect on the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered   loss occurrence.       4. The result of any premium tax credit filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered loss   occurrence.       5. The Company may not include in its ultimate net loss any amount resulting from an   assessment that, pursuant to the terms of the Company's participation or membership   in the residual market mechanism, the Company is required to pay only after such   assessment is collected from the policyholder.       6. The ultimate net loss hereunder shall not include any monies expended to purchase or   retire bonds as a consequence of being a member of a residual market mechanism   nor any fines or penalties imposed on the Company for late payment.       7. If, however, a residual market mechanism only provides for assessment based on an   aggregate of losses in any one contract or plan year of said mechanism, then the   amount of that assessment to be included in the ultimate net loss for any one loss   occurrence shall be determined by multiplying the Company's share of the aggregate   assessment by a factor derived by dividing the Company's ultimate net loss (net of the   assessment) with respect to the loss occurrence by the total of all of its ultimate net   losses (net of assessments) from all loss occurrences included by the mechanism in   determining the assessment.      8/1/2012              
  20\F7V1077      Terrorism Exclusion   (Property Treaty Reinsurance)            Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary within this Contract or any amendment thereto, it   is agreed that this Contract excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused   by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any act of terrorism,   as defined herein, regardless of any other cause or event contributing concurrently or in any   other sequence to the loss.      An act of terrorism includes any act, or preparation in respect of action, or threat of action   designed to influence the government de jure or de facto of any nation or any political division   thereof, or in pursuit of political, religious, ideological or similar purposes to intimidate the public   or a section of the public of any nation by any person or group(s) of persons whether acting   alone or on behalf of or in connection with any organization(s) or government(s) de jure or   de facto, and which:       1. Involves violence against one or more persons, or       2. Involves damage to property; or       3. Endangers life other than the person committing the action; or       4. Creates a risk to health or safety of the public or a section of the public; or       5. Is designed to interfere with or disrupt an electronic system.      This Contract also excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused by,   contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any action in controlling,   preventing, suppressing, retaliating against or responding to any act of terrorism.      Notwithstanding the above and subject otherwise to the terms, conditions, and limitations of this   Contract, in respect only of personal lines, this Contract will pay actual loss or damage (but not   related cost and expense) caused by any act of terrorism provided such act is not directly or   indirectly caused by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with   radiological, biological, chemical, or nuclear pollution or contamination.        
 
  20\F7V1077      The Interests and Liabilities Agreements, constituting 9 pages in total, have been omitted from   this exhibit because such agreements are not material and would be competitively harmful if   publicly disclosed.              
 
  20\F7V1089         Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana                                                                                                      _______________________      Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit because it is not material and   would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. Redactions are indicated by [***].     
  20\F7V1089         Table of Contents         Article Page    1 Classes of Business Reinsured 1    2 Commencement and Termination 1    3 Territory 3    4 Exclusions 3    5 Retention and Limit 4    6 Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund 5    7 Other Reinsurance 5    8 Reinstatement 6    9 Definitions 6    10 Loss Occurrence 8    11 Loss Notices and Settlements 10    12 Cash Call 10    13 Salvage and Subrogation 10    14 Reinsurance Premium 11    15 Sanctions 12    16 Late Payments 12    17 Offset 13    18 Severability of Interests and Obligations 13    19 Access to Records 14    20 Liability of the Reinsurer 14    21 Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E) 14    22 Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F) 15    23 Currency (BRMA 12A) 15    24 Taxes (BRMA 50B) 15    25 Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D) 15    26 Reserves 16    27 Insolvency 17    28 Arbitration 18    29 Service of Suit (BRMA 49C) 18    30 Severability (BRMA 72E) 19    31 Governing Law (BRMA 71B) 19    32 Confidentiality 19    33 Non-Waiver 20    34 Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A) 20    35 Notices and Contract Execution 21    36 Intermediary 21    Schedule A     
 
  20\F7V1089   Page 1      Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      entered into by and between      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana    (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Company" except   to the extent individually referred to)      and      The Subscribing Reinsurer(s) Executing the   Interests and Liabilities Agreement(s)   Attached Hereto   (hereinafter referred to as the "Reinsurer")            Article 1 - Classes of Business Reinsured   By this Contract the Reinsurer agrees to reinsure the excess liability which may accrue to the   Company under its policies in force at the effective time and date hereof or issued or renewed at   or after that time and date, and classified by the Company as Property business, including but   not limited to, Dwelling Fire, Inland Marine, Mobile Home, Commercial and Homeowners   business (including any business assumed from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation),   subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth herein and in Schedule A attached   hereto.         Article 2 - Commencement and Termination   A. This Contract shall become effective at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020,   with respect to losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing at or after that time and   date, and shall remain in force until 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021.      B. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A above, the Company may terminate a   Subscribing Reinsurer's percentage share in this Contract at any time by giving written   notice to the Subscribing Reinsurer in the event any of the following circumstances occur:       1. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at the inception of this Contract has been   reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the applicable equivalent)   12 months prior to that date; or     
  20\F7V1089   Page 2          2. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at any time during the term of this   Contract has been reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the   applicable equivalent) at the date of the Subscribing Reinsurer's most recent financial   statement filed with regulatory authorities and available to the public as of the   inception of this Contract; or       3. The Subscribing Reinsurer's A.M. Best's rating has been assigned or downgraded   below A- and/or Standard & Poor's rating has been assigned or downgraded below   BBB+; or       4. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become, or has announced its intention to become,   merged with, acquired by or controlled by any other entity or individual(s) not   controlling the Subscribing Reinsurer's operations previously; or       5. A State Insurance Department or other legal authority has ordered the Subscribing   Reinsurer to cease writing business; or       6. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become insolvent or has been placed into liquidation,   receivership, supervision, administration, winding-up or under a scheme of   arrangement, or similar proceedings (whether voluntary or involuntary) or proceedings   have been instituted against the Subscribing Reinsurer for the appointment of a   receiver, liquidator, rehabilitator, supervisor, administrator, conservator or trustee in   bankruptcy, or other agent known by whatever name, to take possession of its assets   or control of its operations; or       7. The Subscribing Reinsurer has reinsured its entire liability under this Contract without   the Company's prior written consent; or       8. The Subscribing Reinsurer has ceased assuming new or renewal property or casualty   treaty reinsurance business; or       9. The Subscribing Reinsurer has hired an unaffiliated runoff claims manager that is   compensated on a contingent basis or is otherwise provided with financial incentives   based on the quantum of claims paid; or       10. The Subscribing Reinsurer has failed to comply with the funding requirements set forth   in the Reserves Article.      C. The "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern   Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021. However,   if this Contract is terminated, the "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the   period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to the effective time and date   of termination.      D. If this Contract is terminated or expires while a loss occurrence covered hereunder is in   progress, the Reinsurer's liability hereunder shall, subject to the other terms and conditions   of this Contract, be determined as if the entire loss occurrence had occurred prior to the     
 
  20\F7V1089   Page 3      termination or expiration of this Contract, provided that no part of such loss occurrence is   claimed against any renewal or replacement of this Contract.         Article 3 - Territory   The territorial limits of this Contract shall be identical with those of the Company's policies.         Article 4 - Exclusions   A. This Contract does not apply to and specifically excludes the following:       1. Reinsurance assumed by the Company under obligatory reinsurance agreements,   except business assumed by the Company from Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.       2. Hail damage to growing or standing crops.       3. Business rated, coded or classified as Flood insurance or which should have been   rated, coded or classified as such.       4. Business rated, coded or classified as Mortgage Impairment and Difference in   Conditions insurance or which should have been rated, coded or classified as such.       5. Title insurance and all forms of Financial Guarantee, Credit and Insolvency.       6. Aviation, Ocean Marine, Boiler and Machinery, Fidelity and Surety, Accident and   Health, Animal Mortality and Workers Compensation and Employers Liability.       7. Errors and Omissions, Malpractice and any other type of Professional Liability   insurance.       8. Loss and/or damage and/or costs and/or expenses arising from seepage and/or   pollution and/or contamination, other than contamination from smoke. Nevertheless,   this exclusion does not preclude payment of the cost of removing debris of property   damaged by a loss otherwise covered hereunder, subject always to a limit of 25.0% of   the Company's property loss under the applicable original policy.       9. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "War Exclusion Clause"   attached to and forming part of this Contract.       10. Nuclear risks as defined in the "Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical   Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)" attached to and forming part of this Contract.       11. Loss or liability excluded by the Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe) attached to and forming part of this Contract and any assessment or   similar demand for payment related to the FHCF or Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.        
  20\F7V1089   Page 4       12. Loss or liability of the Company arising by contract, operation of law, or otherwise,   from its participation or membership, whether voluntary or involuntary, in any   insolvency fund. "Insolvency fund" includes any guaranty fund, insolvency fund, plan,   pool, association, fund or other arrangement, however denominated, established or   governed, which provides for any assessment of or payment or assumption by the   Company of part or all of any claim, debt, charge, fee or other obligation of an insurer,   or its successors or assigns, which has been declared by any competent authority to   be insolvent, or which is otherwise deemed unable to meet any claim, debt, charge,   fee or other obligation in whole or in part.       13. Losses in the respect of overhead transmission and distribution lines other than those   on or within 150 meters (or 500 feet) of the insured premises.       14. Mold, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       15. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "Terrorism Exclusion" attached   to and forming part of this Contract.       16. All property loss, damage, destruction, erasure, corruption or alteration of Electronic   Data from any cause whatsoever (including, but not limited to, Computer Virus) or loss   of use, reduction in functionality, cost, expense or whatsoever nature resulting   therefrom, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       "Electronic Data" as used herein means facts, concepts and information converted to   a form usable for communications, interpretation or processing by electronic and   electromechanical data processing or electronically-controlled equipment and includes   programs, software and other coded instructions for the processing and manipulation   of data or the direction and manipulation of such equipment.       "Computer Virus" as used herein means a set of corrupting, harmful or otherwise   unauthorized instructions or code, including a set of maliciously-introduced,   unauthorized instructions or code, that propagate themselves through a computer   system network of whatsoever nature.       However, in the event that a peril otherwise covered under the policy results from any   of the matters described above, this Contract, subject to all other terms and   conditions, will cover physical damage directly caused by such listed peril.         Article 5 - Retention and Limit   A. First Excess layer: As respects FedNat Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and   be liable for the first $18,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence.   As respects Monarch National Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable   for the first $2,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. As respects   Maison Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first $5,000,000   of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. Any combination of the respective   retentions as respects each loss occurrence shall be considered the "First Layer   Retention."        
 
  20\F7V1089   Page 5       As respects the Second through Fifth excess layers, the Company shall retain and be liable   for an amount equal to the First Layer Retention, plus the sum of the "Reinsurer's Per   Occurrence Limit" of all underlying layers.      B. The Reinsurer shall then be liable, as respects each excess layer, for the amount by which   such ultimate net loss exceeds the Company's respective retention (as calculated in   paragraph A above), but the liability of the Reinsurer under each excess layer shall not   exceed the amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto, as respects any one loss occurrence.      C. Notwithstanding the provisions above, no claim shall be made hereunder as respects   losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing during the term of this Contract unless   at least two risks insured or reinsured by the Company are involved in such loss   occurrence. For purposes hereof, the Company shall be the sole judge of what constitutes   "one risk."         Article 6 - Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund   The Company has purchased 90.0% of the FHCF mandatory layer of coverage and shall be   deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract. Loss adjustment expense recoveries paid by the   FHCF in excess of the actual loss adjustment expense paid by the Company shall inure to the   benefit of the Company and shall not reduce the amount of ultimate net loss hereunder.   Further, any FHCF loss reimbursement shall be deemed to be paid to the Company in   accordance with the FHCF reimbursement contract at the full payout level set forth therein and   will be deemed not to be reduced by any reduction or exhaustion of the FHCF's claims-paying   capacity as respects the mandatory FHCF coverage.         Article 7 - Other Reinsurance   A. The Company shall be permitted to carry other reinsurance, recoveries under which shall   inure solely to the benefit of the Company and be entirely disregarded in applying all of the   provisions of this Contract.      B. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's Non-Florida Excess   Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1001), shall inure to the benefit of this Contract.      C. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's FHCF Supplement   Layer Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1085), which shall be deemed to be placed at 2.35%,   shall be deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract.           
  20\F7V1089   Page 6      Article 8 - Reinstatement   A. In the event all or any portion of the reinsurance under any excess layer of reinsurance   coverage provided by this Contract is exhausted by ultimate net loss, the amount so   exhausted shall be reinstated immediately from the time the loss occurrence commences   hereon. For each amount so reinstated the Company agrees to pay additional premium   equal to the product of the following:       1. The percentage of the occurrence limit for the excess layer reinstated (based on the   ultimate net loss paid by the Reinsurer under that excess layer); times       2. The earned reinsurance premium for the excess layer reinstated for the term of this   Contract (exclusive of reinstatement premium).      B. Whenever the Company requests payment by the Reinsurer of any ultimate net loss under   any excess layer hereunder, the Company shall submit a statement to the Reinsurer of   reinstatement premium due the Reinsurer for that excess layer. If the earned reinsurance   premium for any excess layer for the term of this Contract has not been finally determined   as of the date of any such statement, the calculation of reinstatement premium due for that   excess layer shall be based on the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that   excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, and shall be readjusted when the earned   reinsurance premium for that excess layer for the term of this Contract has been finally   determined. Any reinstatement premium shown to be due the Reinsurer for any excess   layer as reflected by any such statement (less prior payments, if any, for that excess layer)   shall be payable by the Company concurrently with payment by the Reinsurer of the   requested ultimate net loss for that excess layer. Any return reinstatement premium shown   to be due the Company shall be remitted by the Reinsurer as promptly as possible after   receipt and verification of the Company's statement.      C. Notwithstanding anything stated herein, the liability of the Reinsurer for ultimate net loss   under any excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract shall not exceed   either of the following:       1. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto, as respects loss or losses arising out of any one loss   occurrence; or       2. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Term Limit" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, in all during the term of this Contract.         Article 9 - Definitions   A. "Loss adjustment expense," regardless of how such expenses are classified for statutory   reporting purposes, as used in this Contract shall mean all costs and expenses allocable to   a specific claim that are incurred by the Company in the investigation, appraisal,   adjustment, settlement, litigation, defense or appeal of a specific claim, including court   costs and costs of supersedeas and appeal bonds, and including a) pre-judgment interest,   unless included as part of the award or judgment; b) post-judgment interest; c) legal   expenses and costs incurred in connection with coverage questions and legal actions     
 
  20\F7V1089   Page 7      connected thereto, including Declaratory Judgment Expense; and d) expenses and a pro   rata share of salaries of the Company field employees, and expenses of other Company   employees who have been temporarily diverted from their normal and customary duties and   assigned to the field adjustment of losses covered by this Contract.       Loss adjustment expense as defined above does not include unallocated loss adjustment   expense. Unallocated loss adjustment expense includes, but is not limited to, salaries and   expenses of employees, other than in (d) above, and office and other overhead expenses.      B. "Loss in excess of policy limits" and "extra contractual obligations" as used in this Contract   shall mean:       1. "Loss in excess of policy limits" shall mean 90.0% of any amount paid or payable by   the Company in excess of its policy limits, but otherwise within the terms of its policy,   such loss in excess of the Company's policy limits having been incurred because of,   but not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason   of the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer   of settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. Any loss in excess of policy limits that is made in connection   with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       2. "Extra contractual obligations" shall mean 90.0% of any punitive, exemplary,   compensatory or consequential damages paid or payable by the Company, not   covered by any other provision of this Contract and which arise from the handling of   any claim on business subject to this Contract, such liabilities arising because of, but   not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason of   the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer of   settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. An extra contractual obligation shall be deemed, in all   circumstances, to have occurred on the same date as the loss covered or alleged to   be covered under the policy. Any extra contractual obligations that are made in   connection with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       Notwithstanding anything stated herein, this Contract shall not apply to any loss in excess   of policy limits or any extra contractual obligation incurred by the Company as a result of   any fraudulent and/or criminal act by any officer or director of the Company acting   individually or collectively or in collusion with any individual or corporation or any other   organization or party involved in the presentation, defense or settlement of any claim   covered hereunder.      C. "Policies" as used in this Contract shall mean all policies, contracts and binders of   insurance or reinsurance.      D. "Ultimate net loss" as used in this Contract shall mean the sum or sums (including loss in   excess of policy limits, extra contractual obligations and loss adjustment expense, as   defined herein) paid or payable by the Company in settlement of claims and in satisfaction   of judgments rendered on account of such claims, after deduction of all salvage, all   recoveries and all claims on inuring insurance or reinsurance, whether collectible or not.     
  20\F7V1089   Page 8      Nothing herein shall be construed to mean that losses under this Contract are not   recoverable until the Company's ultimate net loss has been ascertained.         Article 10 - Loss Occurrence   A. The term "loss occurrence" shall mean the sum of all individual losses directly occasioned   by any one disaster, accident or loss or series of disasters, accidents or losses arising out   of one event which occurs within the area of one state of the United States or province of   Canada and states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another. However, the   duration and extent of any one "loss occurrence" shall be limited to all individual losses   sustained by the Company occurring during any period of 168 consecutive hours arising out   of and directly occasioned by the same event, except that the term "loss occurrence" shall   be further defined as follows:       1. As regards a named storm, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring   during any period (a) from and after 12:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date a   watch, warning, advisory, or other bulletin (whether for wind, flood or otherwise) for   such named storm is first issued by the National Hurricane Center ("NHC") or its   successor or any other division of the National Weather Service ("NWS"),   (b) continuing for a time period thereafter during which such named storm continues,   regardless of its category rating or lack thereof and regardless of whether the watch,   warning, or advisory or other bulletin remains in effect for such named storm and   (c) ending 96 hours following the issuance of the last watch, warning or advisory or   other bulletin for such named storm or related to such named storm by the NHC or its   successor or any other division of the NWS. "Named storm" shall mean any storm or   storm system that has been declared by the NHC or its successor or any other   division of the NWS to be a named storm at any time, which may include, by way of   example and not limitation, hurricane, wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, water damage, fire following, sprinkler   leakage, riots, vandalism, and collapse, and all losses and perils (including, by way of   example and not limitation, those mentioned previously in this sentence) in each case   arising out of, caused by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from such storm   or storm system, including by way of example and not limitation the merging of one or   more separate storm(s) or storm system(s) into a combined storm surge event.   However, the named storm need not be limited to one state or province or states or   provinces contiguous thereto.       2. As regards storm or storm systems that are not a named storm, including, by way of   example and not limitation, ensuing wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, fire following, sprinkler leakage, riots,   vandalism, collapse and water damage, all individual losses sustained by the   Company occurring during any period of 144 consecutive hours arising out of, caused   by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from the same event. However, the   event need not be limited to one state or province or states or provinces contiguous   thereto.       3. As regards riot, riot attending a strike, civil commotion, vandalism and malicious   mischief, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring during any period   of 96 consecutive hours within the area of one municipality or county and the     
 
  20\F7V1089   Page 9      municipalities or counties contiguous thereto arising out of and directly occasioned by   the same event. The maximum duration of 96 consecutive hours may be extended in   respect of individual losses which occur beyond such 96 consecutive hours during the   continued occupation of an assured's premises by strikers, provided such occupation   commenced during the aforesaid period.       4. As regards earthquake (the epicenter of which need not necessarily be within the   territorial confines referred to in the introductory portion of this paragraph) and fire   following directly occasioned by the earthquake, only those individual fire losses which   commence during the period of 168 consecutive hours may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.       5. As regards freeze, only individual losses directly occasioned by collapse, breakage of   glass and water damage (caused by bursting frozen pipes and tanks) may be included   in the Company's loss occurrence.       6. As regards firestorms, brush fires and any other fires or series of fires, irrespective of   origin (except as provided in subparagraphs 3 and 4 above), all individual losses   sustained by the Company which commence during any period of 168 consecutive   hours within the area of one state of the United States or province of Canada and   states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.      B. For all loss occurrences hereunder, the Company may choose the date and time when any   such period of consecutive hours commences, provided that no period commences earlier   than the date and time of the occurrence of the first recorded individual loss sustained by   the Company arising out of that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents,   or losses. Furthermore:       1. For all loss occurrences other than those referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.2., and   A.3. above, only one such period of 168 consecutive hours shall apply with respect to   one event.       2. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraphs A.1. and A.2., only   one such period of consecutive hours (as set forth therein) shall apply with respect to   one event, regardless of the duration of the event.       3. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraph A.3. above, if the   disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses occasioned by   the event is of greater duration than 96 consecutive hours, then the Company may   divide that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses into   two or more loss occurrences, provided that no two periods overlap and no individual   loss is included in more than one such period.      C. It is understood that losses arising from a combination of two or more perils as a result of   the same event may be considered as having arisen from one loss occurrence.   Notwithstanding the foregoing, the hourly limitations as stated above shall not be exceeded   as respects the applicable perils, and no single loss occurrence shall encompass a time   period greater than 168 consecutive hours, except as regards those loss occurrences   referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.4. and A.6. above.     
  20\F7V1089   Page 10            Article 11 - Loss Notices and Settlements   A. Whenever losses sustained by the Company are reserved by the Company for an amount   greater than 50.0% of the Company's respective retention under any excess layer   hereunder and/or appear likely to result in a claim under such excess layer, the Company   shall notify the Subscribing Reinsurers under that excess layer and shall provide updates   related to development of such losses. The Reinsurer shall have the right to participate in   the adjustment of such losses at its own expense.      B. All loss settlements made by the Company, provided they are within the terms of this   Contract and the terms of the original policy (with the exception of loss in excess of policy   limits or extra contractual obligations coverage, if any, under this Contract), shall be binding   upon the Reinsurer, and the Reinsurer agrees to pay all amounts for which it may be liable   upon receipt of reasonable evidence of the amount paid by the Company.         Article 12 - Cash Call   Notwithstanding the provisions of the Loss Notices and Settlements Article, upon the request of   the Company, the Reinsurer shall pay any amount with regard to a loss settlement or   settlements that are scheduled to be made (including any payments projected to be made)   within the next 20 days by the Company, subject to receipt by the Reinsurer of a satisfactory   proof of loss. Such agreed payment shall be made within 10 days from the date the demand for   payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.         Article 13 - Salvage and Subrogation   The Reinsurer shall be credited with salvage (i.e., reimbursement obtained or recovery made by   the Company, less the actual cost, excluding salaries of officials and employees of the   Company and sums paid to attorneys as retainer, of obtaining such reimbursement or making   such recovery) on account of claims and settlements involving reinsurance hereunder. Salvage   thereon shall always be used to reimburse the excess carriers in the reverse order of their   priority according to their participation before being used in any way to reimburse the Company   for its primary loss. The Company hereby agrees to enforce its rights to salvage or subrogation   relating to any loss, a part of which loss was sustained by the Reinsurer, and to prosecute all   claims arising out of such rights, if, in the Company's opinion, it is economically reasonable to   do so.           
 
  20\F7V1089   Page 11      Article 14 - Reinsurance Premium   A. As premium for each excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract, the   Company shall pay the Reinsurer a premium equal to the product of the following (or a pro   rata portion thereof in the event the term of this Contract is less than 12 months), subject to   a minimum premium of the amount, shown as "Minimum Premium" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto (or a pro rata portion thereof in the event the term of this   Contract is less than 12 months):       1. The amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto; times       2. The percentage calculated by dividing (a) the actual Probable Maximum Loss ("PML")   determined by the Company's wind insurance in force on September 30, 2020, by   (b) the original PML of $891,356,560.       However, if the difference between the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for   that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, and the premium calculated in   accordance with this paragraph A for the excess layer is less than a 5.0% increase or   decrease, the premium due the Reinsurer shall equal the amount, shown as "Annual   Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto.      B. The Company's PML shall be derived by averaging the applicable data for the 20-year and   100-year return period produced by Applied Insurance Research (AIR) Touchstone v7.3   and Risk Management Solutions (RMS) RiskLink v18.1 catastrophe modeling software, in   the long-term perspective, including secondary uncertainty and loss amplification, but   excluding storm surge. It is understood that the calculation of the actual PML shall be   based on the amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto.       For informational purposes, to follow is the estimated PML based on the estimated 9-30-   2020 PML:      Software 20-Year PML 100-Year PML Average 20 & 100   AIR v7.3 $508,283,950 $1,480,082,582 $994,183,266   RMS v18.1 $440,573,521 $1,136,486,187 $788,529,854      Estimated PML at 9-30-2020 (average AIR & RMS): $891,356,560      C. The Company shall pay the Reinsurer an annual deposit premium for each excess layer of   the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, in four equal installments of the amount, shown as "Deposit Premium   Installment" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, on July 1 and October 1 of   2020, and on January 1 and April 1 of 2021. However, in the event this Contract is   terminated, there shall be no deposit premium installments due after the effective date of   termination.      D. On or before June 30, 2021, the Company shall provide a report to the Reinsurer setting   forth the premium due hereunder for each excess layer for the term of this Contract,     
  20\F7V1089   Page 12      computed in accordance with paragraph A above, and any additional premium due the   Reinsurer or return premium due the Company for each such excess layer shall be remitted   promptly.         Article 15 - Sanctions   Neither the Company nor any Subscribing Reinsurer shall be liable for premium or loss under   this Contract if it would result in a violation of any mandatory sanction, prohibition or restriction   under United Nations resolutions or the trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of the   European Union, United Kingdom or United States of America that are applicable to either party.         Article 16 - Late Payments   A. The provisions of this Article shall not be implemented unless specifically invoked, in   writing, by one of the parties to this Contract.      B. In the event any premium, loss or other payment due either party is not received by the   intermediary named in the Intermediary Article (hereinafter referred to as the   "Intermediary") by the payment due date, the party to whom payment is due may, by   notifying the Intermediary in writing, require the debtor party to pay, and the debtor party   agrees to pay, an interest charge on the amount past due calculated for each such payment   on the last business day of each month as follows:       1. The number of full days which have expired since the due date or the last monthly   calculation, whichever the lesser; times       2. 1/365ths of the six-month United States Treasury Bill rate as quoted in The Wall Street   Journal on the first business day of the month for which the calculation is made; times       3. The amount past due, including accrued interest.       It is agreed that interest shall accumulate until payment of the original amount due plus   interest charges have been received by the Intermediary.      C. The establishment of the due date shall, for purposes of this Article, be determined as   follows:       1. As respects the payment of routine deposits and premiums due the Reinsurer, the due   date shall be as provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a   due date is not specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 30 days   after the date of transmittal by the Intermediary of the initial billing for each such   payment.       2. Any claim or loss payment due the Company hereunder shall be deemed due 10 days   after the proof of loss or demand for payment is transmitted to the Reinsurer. If such   loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest will accrue on the   payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B above, from the date the   proof of loss or demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.     
 
  20\F7V1089   Page 13          3. As respects a "cash call" made in accordance with the Cash Call Article, payment   shall be deemed due 10 days after the demand for payment is transmitted to the   Reinsurer. If such loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest   shall accrue on the payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B   above, from the date the demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       4. As respects any payment, adjustment or return due either party not otherwise   provided for in subparagraphs 1, 2, and 3 of this paragraph C, the due date shall be as   provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a due date is not   specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 10 days following   transmittal of written notification that the provisions of this Article have been invoked.       For purposes of interest calculations only, amounts due hereunder shall be deemed paid   upon receipt by the Intermediary.      D. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting or prohibiting a Subscribing Reinsurer from   contesting the validity of any claim, or from participating in the defense of any claim or suit,   or prohibiting either party from contesting the validity of any payment or from initiating any   arbitration or other proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. If the   debtor party prevails in an arbitration or other proceeding, then any interest charges due   hereunder on the amount in dispute shall be null and void. If the debtor party loses in such   proceeding, then the interest charge on the amount determined to be due hereunder shall   be calculated in accordance with the provisions set forth above unless otherwise   determined by such proceedings. If a debtor party advances payment of any amount it is   contesting, and proves to be correct in its contestation, either in whole or in part, the other   party shall reimburse the debtor party for any such excess payment made plus interest on   the excess amount calculated in accordance with this Article.      E. Interest charges arising out of the application of this Article that are $1,000 or less from any   party shall be waived unless there is a pattern of late payments consisting of three or more   items over the course of any 12-month period.         Article 17 - Offset   The Company and the Reinsurer may offset any balance or amount due from one party to the   other under this Contract or any other contract heretofore or hereafter entered into between the   Company and the Reinsurer, whether acting as assuming reinsurer or ceding company. The   provisions of this Article shall not be affected by the insolvency of either party.         Article 18 - Severability of Interests and Obligations   The rights, duties and obligations set forth below shall apply as if this Contract were a separate   contract between the Subscribing Reinsurers and each named reinsured company:      A. Balances payable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under the   Contract shall not serve to offset any balances recoverable to, or from, any other reinsured     
  20\F7V1089   Page 14      party to the Contract and balances payable shall be separated by named reinsured   company and paid directly to the appropriate named reinsured company's bank account.      B. Balances recoverable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under   the Contract shall not serve to offset any balances payable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract.      C. Reports and remittances made to the Reinsurer in accordance with the applicable articles   of the Contract are to be in sufficient detail to identify both the Reinsurer's loss obligations   due to each named reinsured company and each named reinsured company's premium   remittance under the report.      D. In the event of the insolvency of any of the parties to the Contract, offset shall be only   allowed in accordance with the laws of the insolvent party's state of domicile.      E. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to provide a separate retention, Reinsurer's limit of   liability any one loss occurrence or Reinsurer's annual limit of liability for each named   reinsured company.         Article 19 - Access to Records   The Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall have access at any reasonable time to all   records of the Company which pertain in any way to this reinsurance, provided the Reinsurer   gives the Company at least 15 days prior notice of request for such access. However, a   Subscribing Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall not have any right of access to the   records of the Company if it is not current in all undisputed payments due the Company.   "Undisputed" as used herein shall mean any amount that the Subscribing Reinsurer has not   contested in writing to the Company specifying the reason(s) why the payments are disputed.         Article 20 - Liability of the Reinsurer   A. The liability of the Reinsurer shall follow that of the Company in every case and be subject   in all respects to all the general and specific stipulations, clauses, waivers and modifications   of the Company's policies and any endorsements thereon. However, in no event shall this   be construed in any way to provide coverage outside the terms and conditions set forth in   this Contract.      B. Nothing herein shall in any manner create any obligations or establish any rights against   the Reinsurer in favor of any third party or any persons not parties to this Contract.         Article 21 - Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E)   A. This Contract applies only to that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its   own account (prior to deduction of any underlying reinsurance specifically permitted in this   Contract), and in calculating the amount of any loss hereunder and also in computing the   amount or amounts in excess of which this Contract attaches, only loss or losses in respect     
 
  20\F7V1089   Page 15      of that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its own account shall be   included.      B. The amount of the Reinsurer's liability hereunder in respect of any loss or losses shall not   be increased by reason of the inability of the Company to collect from any other   reinsurer(s), whether specific or general, any amounts which may have become due from   such reinsurer(s), whether such inability arises from the insolvency of such other   reinsurer(s) or otherwise.         Article 22 - Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F)   Inadvertent delays, errors or omissions made in connection with this Contract or any transaction   hereunder shall not relieve either party from any liability which would have attached had such   delay, error or omission not occurred, provided always that such error or omission is rectified as   soon as possible after discovery.         Article 23 - Currency (BRMA 12A)   A. Whenever the word "Dollars" or the "$" sign appears in this Contract, they shall be   construed to mean United States Dollars and all transactions under this Contract shall be in   United States Dollars.      B. Amounts paid or received by the Company in any other currency shall be converted to   United States Dollars at the rate of exchange at the date such transaction is entered on the   books of the Company.         Article 24 - Taxes (BRMA 50B)   In consideration of the terms under which this Contract is issued, the Company will not claim a   deduction in respect of the premium hereon when making tax returns, other than income or   profits tax returns, to any state or territory of the United States of America or the District of   Columbia.         Article 25 - Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D)   A. The Reinsurer has agreed to allow for the purpose of paying the Federal Excise Tax the   applicable percentage of the premium payable hereon (as imposed under Section 4371 of   the Internal Revenue Code) to the extent such premium is subject to the Federal Excise   Tax.      B. In the event of any return of premium becoming due hereunder the Reinsurer will deduct   the applicable percentage from the return premium payable hereon and the Company or its   agent should take steps to recover the tax from the United States Government.           
  20\F7V1089   Page 16      Article 26 - Reserves   A. The Reinsurer agrees to fund its share of amounts, including but not limited to, the   Company's ceded unearned premium and outstanding loss and loss adjustment expense   reserves (including all case reserves plus any reasonable amount estimated to be   unreported from known loss occurrences) (hereinafter referred to as "Reinsurer's   Obligations") by:       1. Clean, irrevocable and unconditional letters of credit issued and confirmed, if   confirmation is required by the insurance regulatory authorities involved, by a bank or   banks meeting the NAIC Securities Valuation Office credit standards for issuers of   letters of credit and acceptable to said insurance regulatory authorities; and/or       2. Escrow accounts for the benefit of the Company; and/or       3. Cash advances;       if the Reinsurer:       1. Is unauthorized in any state of the United States of America or the District of Columbia   having jurisdiction over the Company and if, without such funding, a penalty would   accrue to the Company on any financial statement it is required to file with the   insurance regulatory authorities involved; or       2. Has an A.M. Best Company's rating equal to or below B++ at the inception of this   Contract.       The Reinsurer, at its sole option, may fund in other than cash if its method and form of   funding are acceptable to the insurance regulatory authorities involved.      B. With regard to funding in whole or in part by letters of credit, it is agreed that each letter of   credit will be in a form acceptable to insurance regulatory authorities involved, will be issued   for a term of at least one year and will include an "evergreen clause," which automatically   extends the term for at least one additional year at each expiration date unless written   notice of non-renewal is given to the Company not less than 30 days prior to said expiration   date. The Company and the Reinsurer further agree, notwithstanding anything to the   contrary in this Contract, that said letters of credit may be drawn upon by the Company or   its successors in interest at any time, without diminution because of the insolvency of the   Company or the Reinsurer, but only for one or more of the following purposes:       1. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of unearned premiums returned to   insureds on account of policy cancellations, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       2. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of losses and/or loss adjustment expense   paid under the terms of policies reinsured hereunder, unless paid in cash by the   Reinsurer;       3. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of any other amounts claimed to be due   hereunder, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;        
 
  20\F7V1089   Page 17       4. To fund a cash account in an amount equal to the Reinsurer's share of amounts,   including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's Obligations as set forth above, funded by   means of a letter of credit which is under non-renewal notice, if said letter of credit has   not been renewed or replaced by the Reinsurer 10 days prior to its expiration date;       5. To refund to the Reinsurer any sum in excess of the actual amount required to fund   the Reinsurer's share of amounts, including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's   Obligations as set forth above, if so requested by the Reinsurer.       In the event the amount drawn by the Company on any letter of credit is in excess of the   actual amount required for B(1), B(2) or B(4), or in the case of B(3), the actual amount   determined to be due, the Company shall promptly return to the Reinsurer the excess   amount so drawn.         Article 27 - Insolvency   A. In the event of the insolvency of the Company, this reinsurance shall be payable directly to   the Company or to its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor on the basis of   the liability of the Company without diminution because of the insolvency of the Company or   because the liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor of the Company has   failed to pay all or a portion of any claim. It is agreed, however, that the liquidator, receiver,   conservator or statutory successor of the Company shall give written notice to the   Reinsurer of the pendency of a claim against the Company indicating the policy or bond   reinsured which claim would involve a possible liability on the part of the Reinsurer within a   reasonable time after such claim is filed in the conservation or liquidation proceeding or in   the receivership, and that during the pendency of such claim, the Reinsurer may investigate   such claim and interpose, at its own expense, in the proceeding where such claim is to be   adjudicated, any defense or defenses that it may deem available to the Company or its   liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor. The expense thus incurred by the   Reinsurer shall be chargeable, subject to the approval of the Court, against the Company   as part of the expense of conservation or liquidation to the extent of a pro rata share of the   benefit which may accrue to the Company solely as a result of the defense undertaken by   the Reinsurer.      B. Where two or more Subscribing Reinsurers are involved in the same claim and a majority in   interest elect to interpose defense to such claim, the expense shall be apportioned in   accordance with the terms of this Contract as though such expense had been incurred by   the Company.      C. It is further understood and agreed that, in the event of the insolvency of the Company, the   reinsurance under this Contract shall be payable directly by the Reinsurer to the Company   or to its liquidator, receiver or statutory successor, except as provided by Section 4118(a) of   the New York Insurance Law or except (1) where this Contract specifically provides another   payee of such reinsurance in the event of the insolvency of the Company or (2) where the   Reinsurer with the consent of the direct insured or insureds has assumed such policy   obligations of the Company as direct obligations of the Reinsurer to the payees under such   policies and in substitution for the obligations of the Company to such payees.           
  20\F7V1089   Page 18      Article 28 - Arbitration   A. As a condition precedent to any right of action hereunder, in the event of any dispute or   difference of opinion hereafter arising with respect to this Contract, it is hereby mutually   agreed that such dispute or difference of opinion shall be submitted to arbitration. One   Arbiter shall be chosen by the Company, the other by the Reinsurer, and an Umpire shall   be chosen by the two Arbiters before they enter upon arbitration, all of whom shall be active   or retired disinterested executive officers of insurance or reinsurance companies or Lloyd's   London Underwriters. In the event that either party should fail to choose an Arbiter within   30 days following a written request by the other party to do so, the requesting party may   choose two Arbiters who shall in turn choose an Umpire before entering upon arbitration. If   the two Arbiters fail to agree upon the selection of an Umpire within 30 days following their   appointment, each Arbiter shall nominate three candidates within 10 days thereafter, two of   whom the other shall decline, and the decision shall be made by drawing lots.      B. Each party shall present its case to the Arbiters within 30 days following the date of   appointment of the Umpire. The Arbiters shall consider this Contract as an honorable   engagement rather than merely as a legal obligation and they are relieved of all judicial   formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of law. The decision of the   Arbiters shall be final and binding on both parties; but failing to agree, they shall call in the   Umpire and the decision of the majority shall be final and binding upon both parties.   Judgment upon the final decision of the Arbiters may be entered in any court of competent   jurisdiction.      C. If more than one Subscribing Reinsurer is involved in the same dispute, all such   Subscribing Reinsurers shall, at the option of the Company, constitute and act as one party   for purposes of this Article and communications shall be made by the Company to each of   the Subscribing Reinsurers constituting one party, provided, however, that nothing herein   shall impair the rights of such Subscribing Reinsurers to assert several, rather than joint,   defenses or claims, nor be construed as changing the liability of the Subscribing Reinsurers   participating under the terms of this Contract from several to joint.      D. Each party shall bear the expense of its own Arbiter, and shall jointly and equally bear with   the other the expense of the Umpire and of the arbitration. In the event that the two   Arbiters are chosen by one party, as above provided, the expense of the Arbiters, the   Umpire and the arbitration shall be equally divided between the two parties.      E. Any arbitration proceedings shall take place at a location mutually agreed upon by the   parties to this Contract, but notwithstanding the location of the arbitration, all proceedings   pursuant hereto shall be governed by the law of the state in which the Company has its   principal office.         Article 29 - Service of Suit (BRMA 49C)   (Applicable if the Reinsurer is not domiciled in the United States of America, and/or is not   authorized in any State, Territory or District of the United States where authorization is required   by insurance regulatory authorities)        
 
  20\F7V1089   Page 19      A. It is agreed that in the event the Reinsurer fails to pay any amount claimed to be due   hereunder, the Reinsurer, at the request of the Company, will submit to the jurisdiction of a   court of competent jurisdiction within the United States. Nothing in this Article constitutes or   should be understood to constitute a waiver of the Reinsurer's rights to commence an   action in any court of competent jurisdiction in the United States, to remove an action to a   United States District Court, or to seek a transfer of a case to another court as permitted by   the laws of the United States or of any state in the United States.      B. Further, pursuant to any statute of any state, territory or district of the United States which   makes provision therefor, the Reinsurer hereby designates the party named in its Interests   and Liabilities Agreement, or if no party is named therein, the Superintendent,   Commissioner or Director of Insurance or other officer specified for that purpose in the   statute, or his successor or successors in office, as its true and lawful attorney upon whom   may be served any lawful process in any action, suit or proceeding instituted by or on   behalf of the Company or any beneficiary hereunder arising out of this Contract.         Article 30 - Severability (BRMA 72E)   If any provision of this Contract shall be rendered illegal or unenforceable by the laws,   regulations or public policy of any state, such provision shall be considered void in such state,   but this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract or the   enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.         Article 31 - Governing Law (BRMA 71B)   This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of   Florida.         Article 32 - Confidentiality   A. The Reinsurer hereby acknowledges that the documents, information and data provided to   it by the Company, whether directly or through an authorized agent, in connection with the   placement and execution of this Contract, including all information obtained through any   audits and any claims information between the Company and the Reinsurer, and any   submission or other materials relating to any renewal (hereinafter referred to as   "Confidential Information") are proprietary and confidential to the Company.      B. Except as provided for in paragraph C below, the Reinsurer shall not disclose any   Confidential Information to any third parties, including but not limited to the Reinsurer's   subsidiaries and affiliates, other insurance companies and their subsidiaries and affiliates,   underwriting agencies, research organizations, any unaffiliated entity engaged in modeling   insurance or reinsurance data, and statistical rating organizations.      C. Confidential Information may be used by the Reinsurer only in connection with the   performance of its obligations or enforcement of its rights under this Contract and will only   be disclosed when required by (1) retrocessionaires subject to the business ceded to this   Contract, (2) regulators performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records and/or financial     
  20\F7V1089   Page 20      condition, (3) external auditors performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records in the normal   course of business, or (4) the Reinsurer's legal counsel; provided that the Reinsurer   advises such parties of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and their   obligation to maintain its confidentiality. The Company may require that any third-party   representatives of the Reinsurer agree, in writing, to be bound by this Confidentiality Article   or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, containing terms no less stringent than   those set forth in this Article. If a third-party representative of the Reinsurer is not bound, in   writing, by this Confidentiality Article or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, the   Reinsurer shall be responsible for any breach of this provision by such third-party   representative of the Reinsurer.      D. Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Reinsurer is required by court order, other   legal process or any regulatory authority to release or disclose any or all of the Confidential   Information, the Reinsurer agrees to provide the Company with written notice of same at   least 10 days prior to such release or disclosure, to the extent legally permissible, and to   use its best efforts to assist the Company in maintaining the confidentiality provided for in   this Article.      E. Any disclosure of Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information shall comply with all state   and federal statutes and regulations governing the disclosure of Non-Public Personally   Identifiable Information. "Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information" shall be defined as   this term or a similar term is defined in any applicable state, provincial, territory, or federal   law. Disclosing or using this information for any purpose not authorized by applicable law is   expressly forbidden without the prior consent of the Company.      F. The parties agree that any information subject to privilege, including the attorney-client   privilege or attorney work product doctrine (collectively "Privilege") shall not be disclosed to   the Reinsurer until, in the Company's opinion, such Privilege is deemed to be waived or   otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant to this Contract. Furthermore,   the Reinsurer shall not assert that any Privilege otherwise applicable to the Confidential   Information has been waived or otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant   to this Contract.      G. The provisions of this Article shall extend to the officers, directors and employees of the   Reinsurer and its affiliates, and shall be binding upon their successors and assigns.         Article 33 - Non-Waiver   The failure of the Company or Reinsurer to insist on compliance with this Contract or to exercise   any right, remedy or option hereunder shall not: (1) constitute a waiver of any rights contained   in this Contract, (2) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from thereafter demanding full and   complete compliance, (3) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from exercising such remedy in   the future, nor (4) affect the validity of this Contract or any part thereof.         Article 34 - Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A)   If more than one reinsured company is named as a party to this Contract, the first named   company shall be deemed the agent of the other reinsured companies for purposes of sending     
 
  20\F7V1089   Page 21      or receiving notices required by the terms and conditions of this Contract, and for purposes of   remitting or receiving any monies due any party.         Article 35 - Notices and Contract Execution   A. Whenever a notice, statement, report or any other written communication is required by this   Contract, unless otherwise specified, such notice, statement, report or other written   communication may be transmitted by certified or registered mail, nationally or   internationally recognized express delivery service, personal delivery, electronic mail, or   facsimile. With the exception of notices of termination, first class mail is also acceptable.      B. The use of any of the following shall constitute a valid execution of this Contract or any   amendments thereto:       1. Paper documents with an original ink signature;       2. Facsimile or electronic copies of paper documents showing an original ink signature;   and/or       3. Electronic records with an electronic signature made via an electronic agent. For the   purposes of this Contract, the terms "electronic record," "electronic signature" and   "electronic agent" shall have the meanings set forth in the Electronic Signatures in   Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 or any amendments thereto.      C. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which, when duly   executed, shall be deemed an original.         Article 36 - Intermediary   Aon Benfield Inc., or one of its affiliated corporations duly licensed as a reinsurance   intermediary, is hereby recognized as the Intermediary negotiating this Contract for all business   hereunder. All communications (including but not limited to notices, statements, premiums,   return premiums, commissions, taxes, losses, loss adjustment expense, salvages and loss   settlements) relating to this Contract will be transmitted to the Company or the Reinsurer   through the Intermediary. Payments by the Company to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Reinsurer. Payments by the Reinsurer to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Company only to the extent that such payments are actually received by the   Company.           
  20\F7V1089   Page 22      In Witness Whereof, the Company by its duly authorized representatives has executed this   Contract as of the dates specified below:      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      FedNat Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun         This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Monarch National Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Maison Insurance Company      /s/ Doug Raucy           
 
  20\F7V1089   Schedule A         Schedule A   Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana            First   Excess   Second   Excess   Third   Excess   Fourth   Excess   Fifth   Excess   Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $100,000,000   Reinsurer's Term Limit $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $200,000,000   Minimum Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Annual Deposit Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Deposit Premium Installments [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]     The figures listed above for each excess layer shall apply to each Subscribing Reinsurer in the percentage share for that excess   layer as expressed in its Interests and Liabilities Agreement attached hereto.     
  20\F7V1089      War Exclusion Clause            As regards interests which at time of loss or damage are on shore, no liability shall attach hereto   in respect of any loss or damage which is occasioned by war, invasion, hostilities, acts of   foreign enemies, civil war, rebellion, insurrection, military or usurped power, or martial law or   confiscation by order of any government or public authority.        
 
  20\F7V1089      Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)         1. This Reinsurance does not cover any loss or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as   Insurer or Reinsurer, from any Pool of Insurers or Reinsurers formed for the purpose of covering Atomic or Nuclear   Energy risks.      2. Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) of this Clause, this Reinsurance does not cover any loss   or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as Insurer or Reinsurer, from any insurance   against Physical Damage (including business interruption or consequential loss arising out of such Physical Damage)   to:       I. Nuclear reactor power plants including all auxiliary property on the site, or       II. Any other nuclear reactor installation, including laboratories handling radioactive materials in connection with   reactor installations, and "critical facilities" as such, or       III. Installations for fabricating complete fuel elements or for processing substantial quantities of "special nuclear   material," and for reprocessing, salvaging, chemically separating, storing or disposing of "spent" nuclear fuel or   waste materials, or       IV. Installations other than those listed in paragraph (2) III above using substantial quantities of radioactive isotopes   or other products of nuclear fission.      3. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1) and (2) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, from any insurance on property which is on the same site as a nuclear reactor power plant or other nuclear   installation and which normally would be insured therewith except that this paragraph (3) shall not operate       (a) where Reassured does not have knowledge of such nuclear reactor power plant or nuclear installation, or       (b) where said insurance contains a provision excluding coverage for damage to property caused by or resulting   from radioactive contamination, however caused. However on and after 1st January 1960 this sub-paragraph (b)   shall only apply provided the said radioactive contamination exclusion provision has been approved by the   Governmental Authority having jurisdiction thereof.      4. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, when such radioactive contamination is a named hazard specifically insured against.      5. It is understood and agreed that this Clause shall not extend to risks using radioactive isotopes in any form where the   nuclear exposure is not considered by the Reassured to be the primary hazard.      6. The term "special nuclear material" shall have the meaning given it in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 or by any law   amendatory thereof.      7. Reassured to be sole judge of what constitutes:       (a) substantial quantities, and       (b) the extent of installation, plant or site.      Note.-Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) hereof, it is understood and agreed that       (a) all policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1957 shall be free from the application of the   other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960 whichever first occurs whereupon all the   provisions of this Clause shall apply.       (b) with respect to any risk located in Canada policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1958   shall be free from the application of the other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960   whichever first occurs whereupon all the provisions of this Clause shall apply.      12/12/57   N.M.A. 1119   BRMA 35B     
  20\F7V1089   Page 1 of 2      Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe)         It is hereby understood and agreed that:      A. This Contract excludes loss or liability arising from:       1. Business derived directly or indirectly from any pool, association, or syndicate which   maintains its own reinsurance facilities. This subparagraph 1 shall not apply with   respect to:       a. Residual market mechanisms created by statute. This Contract shall not extend,   however, to afford coverage for liability arising from the inability of any other   participant or member in the residual market mechanism to meet its obligations,   nor shall this Contract extend to afford coverage for liability arising from any   claim against the residual market mechanism brought by or on behalf of any   insolvency fund (as defined in the Insolvency Fund Exclusion Clause   incorporated in this Contract). For the purposes of this Clause, the California   Earthquake Authority shall be deemed to be a "residual market mechanism."       b. Inter-agency or inter-government joint underwriting or risk purchasing   associations (however styled) created by or permitted by statute or regulation.       2. Those perils insured by the Company that the Company knows, at the time the risk is   bound, to be insured by or in excess of amounts insured or reinsured by any pool,   association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil, gas, or petro-chemical   plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks. This subparagraph 2 shall not   apply:       a. If the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.       b. To interests traditionally underwritten as Inland Marine or Stock or Contents   written on a blanket basis.       c. To Contingent Business Interruption liability, except when it is known to the   Company, at the time the risk is bound, that the key location is insured by or   through any pool, association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil,   gas, or petro-chemical plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks; unless   the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.      B. With respect to loss or liability arising from the Company's participation or membership in   any residual market mechanism created by statute, the Company may include in its ultimate   net loss only amounts for which the Company is assessed as a direct consequence of a   covered loss occurrence, subject to the following provisions:       1. Recovery is limited to perils otherwise protected hereunder.       2. In the event the terms of the Company's participation or membership in any such   residual market mechanism permit the Company to recoup any such direct     
 
  20\F7V1089   Page 2 of 2      assessment attributed to a loss occurrence by way of a specific policy premium   surcharge or similar levy on policyholders, the amount received by the Company as a   result of such premium surcharge or levy shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss   for such loss occurrence.       3. The result of any rate increase filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall have no effect on the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered   loss occurrence.       4. The result of any premium tax credit filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered loss   occurrence.       5. The Company may not include in its ultimate net loss any amount resulting from an   assessment that, pursuant to the terms of the Company's participation or membership   in the residual market mechanism, the Company is required to pay only after such   assessment is collected from the policyholder.       6. The ultimate net loss hereunder shall not include any monies expended to purchase or   retire bonds as a consequence of being a member of a residual market mechanism   nor any fines or penalties imposed on the Company for late payment.       7. If, however, a residual market mechanism only provides for assessment based on an   aggregate of losses in any one contract or plan year of said mechanism, then the   amount of that assessment to be included in the ultimate net loss for any one loss   occurrence shall be determined by multiplying the Company's share of the aggregate   assessment by a factor derived by dividing the Company's ultimate net loss (net of the   assessment) with respect to the loss occurrence by the total of all of its ultimate net   losses (net of assessments) from all loss occurrences included by the mechanism in   determining the assessment.      8/1/2012              
  20\F7V1089      Terrorism Exclusion   (Property Treaty Reinsurance)            Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary within this Contract or any amendment thereto, it   is agreed that this Contract excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused   by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any act of terrorism,   as defined herein, regardless of any other cause or event contributing concurrently or in any   other sequence to the loss.      An act of terrorism includes any act, or preparation in respect of action, or threat of action   designed to influence the government de jure or de facto of any nation or any political division   thereof, or in pursuit of political, religious, ideological or similar purposes to intimidate the public   or a section of the public of any nation by any person or group(s) of persons whether acting   alone or on behalf of or in connection with any organization(s) or government(s) de jure or   de facto, and which:       1. Involves violence against one or more persons, or       2. Involves damage to property; or       3. Endangers life other than the person committing the action; or       4. Creates a risk to health or safety of the public or a section of the public; or       5. Is designed to interfere with or disrupt an electronic system.      This Contract also excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused by,   contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any action in controlling,   preventing, suppressing, retaliating against or responding to any act of terrorism.      Notwithstanding the above and subject otherwise to the terms, conditions, and limitations of this   Contract, in respect only of personal lines, this Contract will pay actual loss or damage (but not   related cost and expense) caused by any act of terrorism provided such act is not directly or   indirectly caused by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with   radiological, biological, chemical, or nuclear pollution or contamination.        
 
  20\F7V1089      The Interests and Liabilities Agreements, constituting 6 pages in total, have been omitted from   this exhibit because such agreements are not material and would be competitively harmful if   publicly disclosed.              
 
  20\F7V1090         Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana                                                                                                      _______________________      Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit because it is not material and   would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. Redactions are indicated by [***].     
  20\F7V1090         Table of Contents         Article Page    1 Classes of Business Reinsured 1    2 Commencement and Termination 1    3 Territory 3    4 Exclusions 3    5 Retention and Limit 4    6 Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund 5    7 Other Reinsurance 5    8 Reinstatement 5    9 Definitions 6    10 Loss Occurrence 8    11 Loss Notices and Settlements 8    12 Cash Call 9    13 Salvage and Subrogation 9    14 Reinsurance Premium 9    15 Sanctions 10    16 Late Payments 10    17 Offset 12    18 Severability of Interests and Obligations 12    19 Access to Records 12    20 Liability of the Reinsurer 13    21 Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E) 13    22 Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F) 13    23 Currency (BRMA 12A) 13    24 Taxes (BRMA 50B) 14    25 Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D) 14    26 Reserves 14    27 Insolvency 15    28 Arbitration 16    29 Service of Suit 17    30 Severability (BRMA 72E) 17    31 Governing Law (BRMA 71B) 18    32 Confidentiality 18    33 Non-Waiver 19    34 Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A) 19    35 Notices and Contract Execution 19    36 Intermediary 20    Schedule A     
 
  20\F7V1090   Page 1      Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      entered into by and between      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana    (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Company" except   to the extent individually referred to)      and      The Subscribing Reinsurer(s) Executing the   Interests and Liabilities Agreement(s)   Attached Hereto   (hereinafter referred to as the "Reinsurer")            Article 1 - Classes of Business Reinsured   By this Contract the Reinsurer agrees to reinsure the excess liability which may accrue to the   Company under its policies in force at the effective time and date hereof or issued or renewed at   or after that time and date, and classified by the Company as Property business, including but   not limited to, Dwelling Fire, Inland Marine, Mobile Home, Commercial and Homeowners   business (including any business assumed from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation),   subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth herein and in Schedule A attached   hereto.         Article 2 - Commencement and Termination   A. This Contract shall become effective at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020,   with respect to losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing at or after that time and   date, and shall remain in force until 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021.      B. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A above, the Company may terminate a   Subscribing Reinsurer's percentage share in this Contract at any time by giving written   notice to the Subscribing Reinsurer in the event any of the following circumstances occur:       1. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at the inception of this Contract has been   reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the applicable equivalent)   12 months prior to that date; or     
  20\F7V1090   Page 2          2. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at any time during the term of this   Contract has been reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the   applicable equivalent) at the date of the Subscribing Reinsurer's most recent financial   statement filed with regulatory authorities and available to the public as of the   inception of this Contract; or       3. The Subscribing Reinsurer's A.M. Best's rating has been assigned or downgraded   below A- and/or Standard & Poor's rating has been assigned or downgraded below   BBB+; or       4. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become, or has announced its intention to become,   merged with, acquired by or controlled by any other entity or individual(s) not   controlling the Subscribing Reinsurer's operations previously; or       5. A State Insurance Department or other legal authority has ordered the Subscribing   Reinsurer to cease writing business; or       6. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become insolvent or has been placed into liquidation,   receivership, supervision, administration, winding-up or under a scheme of   arrangement, or similar proceedings (whether voluntary or involuntary) or proceedings   have been instituted against the Subscribing Reinsurer for the appointment of a   receiver, liquidator, rehabilitator, supervisor, administrator, conservator or trustee in   bankruptcy, or other agent known by whatever name, to take possession of its assets   or control of its operations; or       7. The Subscribing Reinsurer has reinsured its entire liability under this Contract without   the Company's prior written consent; or       8. The Subscribing Reinsurer has ceased assuming new or renewal property or casualty   treaty reinsurance business; or       9. The Subscribing Reinsurer has hired an unaffiliated runoff claims manager that is   compensated on a contingent basis or is otherwise provided with financial incentives   based on the quantum of claims paid; or       10. The Subscribing Reinsurer has failed to comply with the funding requirements set forth   in the Reserves Article.      C. The "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern   Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021. However,   if this Contract is terminated, the "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the   period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to the effective time and date   of termination.      D. If this Contract is terminated or expires while a loss occurrence covered hereunder is in   progress, the Reinsurer's liability hereunder shall, subject to the other terms and conditions   of this Contract, be determined as if the entire loss occurrence had occurred prior to the     
 
  20\F7V1090   Page 3      termination or expiration of this Contract, provided that no part of such loss occurrence is   claimed against any renewal or replacement of this Contract.         Article 3 - Territory   The territorial limits of this Contract shall be identical with those of the Company's policies.         Article 4 - Exclusions   A. This Contract does not apply to and specifically excludes the following:       1. Reinsurance assumed by the Company under obligatory reinsurance agreements,   except business assumed by the Company from Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.       2. Hail damage to growing or standing crops.       3. Business rated, coded or classified as Flood insurance or which should have been   rated, coded or classified as such.       4. Business rated, coded or classified as Mortgage Impairment and Difference in   Conditions insurance or which should have been rated, coded or classified as such.       5. Title insurance and all forms of Financial Guarantee, Credit and Insolvency.       6. Aviation, Ocean Marine, Boiler and Machinery, Fidelity and Surety, Accident and   Health, Animal Mortality and Workers Compensation and Employers Liability.       7. Errors and Omissions, Malpractice and any other type of Professional Liability   insurance.       8. Loss and/or damage and/or costs and/or expenses arising from seepage and/or   pollution and/or contamination, other than contamination from smoke. Nevertheless,   this exclusion does not preclude payment of the cost of removing debris of property   damaged by a loss otherwise covered hereunder, subject always to a limit of 25.0% of   the Company's property loss under the applicable original policy.       9. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "War Exclusion Clause"   attached to and forming part of this Contract.       10. Nuclear risks as defined in the "Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical   Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)" attached to and forming part of this Contract.       11. Loss or liability excluded by the Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe) attached to and forming part of this Contract and any assessment or   similar demand for payment related to the FHCF or Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.        
  20\F7V1090   Page 4       12. Loss or liability of the Company arising by contract, operation of law, or otherwise,   from its participation or membership, whether voluntary or involuntary, in any   insolvency fund. "Insolvency fund" includes any guaranty fund, insolvency fund, plan,   pool, association, fund or other arrangement, however denominated, established or   governed, which provides for any assessment of or payment or assumption by the   Company of part or all of any claim, debt, charge, fee or other obligation of an insurer,   or its successors or assigns, which has been declared by any competent authority to   be insolvent, or which is otherwise deemed unable to meet any claim, debt, charge,   fee or other obligation in whole or in part.       13. Losses in the respect of overhead transmission and distribution lines other than those   on or within 150 meters (or 500 feet) of the insured premises.       14. Mold, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       15. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "Terrorism Exclusion" attached   to and forming part of this Contract.       16. All property loss, damage, destruction, erasure, corruption or alteration of Electronic   Data from any cause whatsoever (including, but not limited to, Computer Virus) or loss   of use, reduction in functionality, cost, expense or whatsoever nature resulting   therefrom, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       "Electronic Data" as used herein means facts, concepts and information converted to   a form usable for communications, interpretation or processing by electronic and   electromechanical data processing or electronically-controlled equipment and includes   programs, software and other coded instructions for the processing and manipulation   of data or the direction and manipulation of such equipment.       "Computer Virus" as used herein means a set of corrupting, harmful or otherwise   unauthorized instructions or code, including a set of maliciously-introduced,   unauthorized instructions or code, that propagate themselves through a computer   system network of whatsoever nature.       However, in the event that a peril otherwise covered under the policy results from any   of the matters described above, this Contract, subject to all other terms and   conditions, will cover physical damage directly caused by such listed peril.       17. Loss arising from storms labeled by StormGeo as Disturbance 25 and Disturbance 26.       18. Losses occurring during the period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1,   2020 to 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, August 1, 2020.         Article 5 - Retention and Limit   A. First Excess layer: As respects FedNat Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and   be liable for the first $18,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence.   As respects Monarch National Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable   for the first $2,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. As respects     
 
  20\F7V1090   Page 5      Maison Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first $5,000,000   of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. Any combination of the respective   retentions as respects each loss occurrence shall be considered the "First Layer   Retention."       As respects the Second through Fifth excess layers, the Company shall retain and be liable   for an amount equal to the First Layer Retention, plus the sum of the "Reinsurer's Per   Occurrence Limit" of all underlying layers.      B. The Reinsurer shall then be liable, as respects each excess layer, for the amount by which   such ultimate net loss exceeds the Company's respective retention (as calculated in   paragraph A above), but the liability of the Reinsurer under each excess layer shall not   exceed the amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto, as respects any one loss occurrence.      C. Notwithstanding the provisions above, no claim shall be made hereunder as respects   losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing during the term of this Contract unless   at least two risks insured or reinsured by the Company are involved in such loss   occurrence. For purposes hereof, the Company shall be the sole judge of what constitutes   "one risk."         Article 6 - Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund   The Company has purchased 90.0% of the FHCF mandatory layer of coverage and shall be   deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract. Further, any FHCF loss reimbursement shall be   deemed to be paid to the Company in accordance with the FHCF reimbursement contract at the   full payout level set forth therein and will be deemed not to be reduced by any reduction or   exhaustion of the FHCF's claims-paying capacity as respects the mandatory FHCF coverage.         Article 7 - Other Reinsurance   A. The Company shall be permitted to carry other reinsurance, recoveries under which shall   inure solely to the benefit of the Company and be entirely disregarded in applying all of the   provisions of this Contract.      B. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's Non-Florida Excess   Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1001), shall inure to the benefit of this Contract.      C. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's FHCF Supplement   Layer Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1085), which shall be deemed to be placed at 2.35%,   shall be deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract.         Article 8 - Reinstatement   A. In the event all or any portion of the reinsurance under any excess layer of reinsurance   coverage provided by this Contract is exhausted by ultimate net loss, the amount so   exhausted shall be reinstated immediately from the time the loss occurrence commences     
  20\F7V1090   Page 6      hereon. For each amount so reinstated the Company agrees to pay additional premium   equal to the product of the following:       1. The percentage of the occurrence limit for the excess layer reinstated (based on the   ultimate net loss paid by the Reinsurer under that excess layer); times       2. The earned reinsurance premium for the excess layer reinstated for the term of this   Contract (exclusive of reinstatement premium).      B. Whenever the Company requests payment by the Reinsurer of any ultimate net loss under   any excess layer hereunder, the Company shall submit a statement to the Reinsurer of   reinstatement premium due the Reinsurer for that excess layer. If the earned reinsurance   premium for any excess layer for the term of this Contract has not been finally determined   as of the date of any such statement, the calculation of reinstatement premium due for that   excess layer shall be based on the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that   excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, and shall be readjusted when the earned   reinsurance premium for that excess layer for the term of this Contract has been finally   determined. Any reinstatement premium shown to be due the Reinsurer for any excess   layer as reflected by any such statement (less prior payments, if any, for that excess layer)   shall be payable by the Company concurrently with payment by the Reinsurer of the   requested ultimate net loss for that excess layer. Any return reinstatement premium shown   to be due the Company shall be remitted by the Reinsurer as promptly as possible after   receipt and verification of the Company's statement.      C. Notwithstanding anything stated herein, the liability of the Reinsurer for ultimate net loss   under any excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract shall not exceed   either of the following:       1. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto, as respects loss or losses arising out of any one loss   occurrence; or       2. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Term Limit" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, in all during the term of this Contract.         Article 9 - Definitions   A. "Loss adjustment expense," regardless of how such expenses are classified for statutory   reporting purposes, as used in this Contract shall mean all costs and expenses allocable to   a specific claim that are incurred by the Company in the investigation, appraisal,   adjustment, settlement, litigation, defense or appeal of a specific claim, including court   costs and costs of supersedeas and appeal bonds, and including a) pre-judgment interest,   unless included as part of the award or judgment; b) post-judgment interest; c) legal   expenses and costs incurred in connection with coverage questions and legal actions   connected thereto, including Declaratory Judgment Expense; and d) expenses and a pro   rata share of salaries of the Company field employees, and expenses of other Company   employees who have been temporarily diverted from their normal and customary duties and   assigned to the field adjustment of losses covered by this Contract.        
 
  20\F7V1090   Page 7       Loss adjustment expense as defined above does not include unallocated loss adjustment   expense. Unallocated loss adjustment expense includes, but is not limited to, salaries and   expenses of employees, other than in (d) above, and office and other overhead expenses.      B. "Loss in excess of policy limits" and "extra contractual obligations" as used in this Contract   shall mean:       1. "Loss in excess of policy limits" shall mean 90.0% of any amount paid or payable by   the Company in excess of its policy limits, but otherwise within the terms of its policy,   such loss in excess of the Company's policy limits having been incurred because of,   but not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason   of the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer   of settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. Any loss in excess of policy limits that is made in connection   with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       2. "Extra contractual obligations" shall mean 90.0% of any punitive, exemplary,   compensatory or consequential damages paid or payable by the Company, not   covered by any other provision of this Contract and which arise from the handling of   any claim on business subject to this Contract, such liabilities arising because of, but   not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason of   the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer of   settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. An extra contractual obligation shall be deemed, in all   circumstances, to have occurred on the same date as the loss covered or alleged to   be covered under the policy. Any extra contractual obligations that are made in   connection with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       Notwithstanding anything stated herein, this Contract shall not apply to any loss in excess   of policy limits or any extra contractual obligation incurred by the Company as a result of   any fraudulent and/or criminal act by any officer or director of the Company acting   individually or collectively or in collusion with any individual or corporation or any other   organization or party involved in the presentation, defense or settlement of any claim   covered hereunder.      C. "Policies" as used in this Contract shall mean all policies, contracts and binders of   insurance or reinsurance.      D. "Ultimate net loss" as used in this Contract shall mean the sum or sums (including loss in   excess of policy limits, extra contractual obligations and loss adjustment expense, as   defined herein) paid or payable by the Company in settlement of claims and in satisfaction   of judgments rendered on account of such claims, after deduction of all salvage, all   recoveries and all claims on inuring insurance or reinsurance, whether collectible or not.   Nothing herein shall be construed to mean that losses under this Contract are not   recoverable until the Company's ultimate net loss has been ascertained.           
  20\F7V1090   Page 8      Article 10 - Loss Occurrence   A. The term "loss occurrence" shall mean all individual losses sustained by the Company   occurring during any period (a) from and after 12:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on the   date a watch, warning, advisory, or other bulletin (whether for wind, flood or otherwise) for   such named storm is first issued by the National Hurricane Center ("NHC") or its successor   or any other division of the National Weather Service ("NWS"), (b) continuing for a time   period thereafter during which such named storm continues, regardless of its category   rating or lack thereof and regardless of whether the watch, warning, or advisory or other   bulletin remains in effect for such named storm and (c) ending 96 hours following the   issuance of the last watch, warning or advisory or other bulletin for such named storm or   related to such named storm by the NHC or its successor or any other division of the NWS.   "Named storm" shall mean any storm or storm system that has been declared by the NHC   or its successor or any other division of the NWS to be a named storm at any time, which   may include, by way of example and not limitation, hurricane, wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical   storm, hail, rain, tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, water damage, fire   following, sprinkler leakage, riots, vandalism, and collapse, and all losses and perils   (including, by way of example and not limitation, those mentioned previously in this   sentence) in each case arising out of, caused by, occurring during, occasioned by or   resulting from such storm or storm system, including by way of example and not limitation   the merging of one or more separate storm(s) or storm system(s) into a combined storm   surge event. However, the named storm need not be limited to one state or province or   states or provinces contiguous thereto.      B. For all loss occurrences hereunder, the Company may choose the date and time when any   such period of consecutive hours commences, provided that no period commences earlier   than the date and time of the occurrence of the first recorded individual loss sustained by   the Company arising out of that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents,   or losses. Only one such period of consecutive hours (as set forth therein) shall apply with   respect to one event, regardless of the duration of the event.      C. It is understood that losses arising from a combination of two or more perils as a result of   the same event may be considered as having arisen from one loss occurrence.   Notwithstanding the foregoing, the hourly limitations as stated above shall not be exceeded   as respects the applicable perils, and no single loss occurrence shall encompass a time   period greater than the period set forth in paragraph A above.         Article 11 - Loss Notices and Settlements   A. Whenever losses sustained by the Company are reserved by the Company for an amount   greater than 50.0% of the Company's respective retention under any excess layer   hereunder and/or appear likely to result in a claim under such excess layer, the Company   shall notify the Subscribing Reinsurers under that excess layer and shall provide updates   related to development of such losses. The Reinsurer shall have the right to participate in   the adjustment of such losses at its own expense.      B. All loss settlements made by the Company, provided they are within the terms of this   Contract and the terms of the original policy (with the exception of loss in excess of policy   limits or extra contractual obligations coverage, if any, under this Contract), shall be binding     
 
  20\F7V1090   Page 9      upon the Reinsurer, and the Reinsurer agrees to pay all amounts for which it may be liable   upon receipt of reasonable evidence of the amount paid by the Company.         Article 12 - Cash Call   Notwithstanding the provisions of the Loss Notices and Settlements Article, upon the request of   the Company, the Reinsurer shall pay any amount with regard to a loss settlement or   settlements that are scheduled to be made (including any payments projected to be made)   within the next 20 days by the Company, subject to receipt by the Reinsurer of a satisfactory   proof of loss. Such agreed payment shall be made within 10 days from the date the demand for   payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.         Article 13 - Salvage and Subrogation   The Reinsurer shall be credited with salvage (i.e., reimbursement obtained or recovery made by   the Company, less the actual cost, excluding salaries of officials and employees of the   Company and sums paid to attorneys as retainer, of obtaining such reimbursement or making   such recovery) on account of claims and settlements involving reinsurance hereunder. Salvage   thereon shall always be used to reimburse the excess carriers in the reverse order of their   priority according to their participation before being used in any way to reimburse the Company   for its primary loss. The Company hereby agrees to enforce its rights to salvage or subrogation   relating to any loss, a part of which loss was sustained by the Reinsurer, and to prosecute all   claims arising out of such rights, if, in the Company's opinion, it is economically reasonable to   do so.         Article 14 - Reinsurance Premium   A. As premium for each excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract, the   Company shall pay the Reinsurer a premium equal to the product of the following (or a pro   rata portion thereof in the event the term of this Contract is less than 12 months), subject to   a minimum premium of the amount, shown as "Minimum Premium" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto (or a pro rata portion thereof in the event the term of this   Contract is less than 12 months):       1. The amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto; times       2. The percentage calculated by dividing (a) the actual Probable Maximum Loss ("PML")   determined by the Company's wind insurance in force on September 30, 2020, by   (b) the original PML of $891,356,560.       However, if the difference between the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for   that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, and the premium calculated in   accordance with this paragraph A for the excess layer is less than a 5.0% increase or   decrease, the premium due the Reinsurer shall equal the amount, shown as "Annual   Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto.        
  20\F7V1090   Page 10      B. The Company's PML shall be derived by averaging the applicable data for the 20-year and   100-year return period produced by Applied Insurance Research (AIR) Touchstone v7.3   and Risk Management Solutions (RMS) RiskLink v18.1 catastrophe modeling software, in   the long-term perspective, including secondary uncertainty and loss amplification, but   excluding storm surge. It is understood that the calculation of the actual PML shall be   based on the amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto.       For informational purposes, to follow is the estimated PML based on the estimated 9-30-   2020 PML:      Software 20-Year PML 100-Year PML Average 20 & 100   AIR v7.3 $508,283,950 $1,480,082,582 $994,183,266   RMS v18.1 $440,573,521 $1,136,486,187 $788,529,854      Estimated PML at 9-30-2020 (average AIR & RMS): $891,356,560      C. The Company shall pay the Reinsurer an annual deposit premium for each excess layer of   the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, in four equal installments of the amount, shown as "Deposit Premium   Installment" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, on July 1 and October 1 of   2020, and on January 1 and April 1 of 2021. However, in the event this Contract is   terminated, there shall be no deposit premium installments due after the effective date of   termination.      D. On or before June 30, 2021, the Company shall provide a report to the Reinsurer setting   forth the premium due hereunder for each excess layer for the term of this Contract,   computed in accordance with paragraph A above, and any additional premium due the   Reinsurer or return premium due the Company for each such excess layer shall be remitted   promptly.         Article 15 - Sanctions   Neither the Company nor any Subscribing Reinsurer shall be liable for premium or loss under   this Contract if it would result in a violation of any mandatory sanction, prohibition or restriction   under United Nations resolutions or the trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of the   European Union, United Kingdom or United States of America that are applicable to either party.         Article 16 - Late Payments   A. The provisions of this Article shall not be implemented unless specifically invoked, in   writing, by one of the parties to this Contract.      B. In the event any premium, loss or other payment due either party is not received by the   intermediary named in the Intermediary Article (hereinafter referred to as the   "Intermediary") by the payment due date, the party to whom payment is due may, by   notifying the Intermediary in writing, require the debtor party to pay, and the debtor party     
 
  20\F7V1090   Page 11      agrees to pay, an interest charge on the amount past due calculated for each such payment   on the last business day of each month as follows:       1. The number of full days which have expired since the due date or the last monthly   calculation, whichever the lesser; times       2. 1/365ths of the six-month United States Treasury Bill rate as quoted in The Wall Street   Journal on the first business day of the month for which the calculation is made; times       3. The amount past due, including accrued interest.       It is agreed that interest shall accumulate until payment of the original amount due plus   interest charges have been received by the Intermediary.      C. The establishment of the due date shall, for purposes of this Article, be determined as   follows:       1. As respects the payment of routine deposits and premiums due the Reinsurer, the due   date shall be as provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a   due date is not specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 30 days   after the date of transmittal by the Intermediary of the initial billing for each such   payment.       2. Any claim or loss payment due the Company hereunder shall be deemed due 10 days   after the proof of loss or demand for payment is transmitted to the Reinsurer. If such   loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest will accrue on the   payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B above, from the date the   proof of loss or demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       3. As respects a "cash call" made in accordance with the Cash Call Article, payment   shall be deemed due 10 days after the demand for payment is transmitted to the   Reinsurer. If such loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest   shall accrue on the payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B   above, from the date the demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       4. As respects any payment, adjustment or return due either party not otherwise   provided for in subparagraphs 1, 2, and 3 of this paragraph C, the due date shall be as   provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a due date is not   specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 10 days following   transmittal of written notification that the provisions of this Article have been invoked.       For purposes of interest calculations only, amounts due hereunder shall be deemed paid   upon receipt by the Intermediary.      D. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting or prohibiting a Subscribing Reinsurer from   contesting the validity of any claim, or from participating in the defense of any claim or suit,   or prohibiting either party from contesting the validity of any payment or from initiating any   arbitration or other proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. If the   debtor party prevails in an arbitration or other proceeding, then any interest charges due   hereunder on the amount in dispute shall be null and void. If the debtor party loses in such     
  20\F7V1090   Page 12      proceeding, then the interest charge on the amount determined to be due hereunder shall   be calculated in accordance with the provisions set forth above unless otherwise   determined by such proceedings. If a debtor party advances payment of any amount it is   contesting, and proves to be correct in its contestation, either in whole or in part, the other   party shall reimburse the debtor party for any such excess payment made plus interest on   the excess amount calculated in accordance with this Article.      E. Interest charges arising out of the application of this Article that are $1,000 or less from any   party shall be waived unless there is a pattern of late payments consisting of three or more   items over the course of any 12-month period.         Article 17 - Offset   The Company and the Reinsurer may offset any balance or amount due from one party to the   other under this Contract. The provisions of this Article shall not be affected by the insolvency   of either party.         Article 18 - Severability of Interests and Obligations   The rights, duties and obligations set forth below shall apply as if this Contract were a separate   contract between the Subscribing Reinsurers and each named reinsured company:      A. Balances payable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under the   Contract shall not serve to offset any balances recoverable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract and balances payable shall be separated by named reinsured   company and paid directly to the appropriate named reinsured company's bank account.      B. Balances recoverable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under   the Contract shall not serve to offset any balances payable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract.      C. Reports and remittances made to the Reinsurer in accordance with the applicable articles   of the Contract are to be in sufficient detail to identify both the Reinsurer's loss obligations   due to each named reinsured company and each named reinsured company's premium   remittance under the report.      D. In the event of the insolvency of any of the parties to the Contract, offset shall be only   allowed in accordance with the laws of the insolvent party's state of domicile.      E. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to provide a separate retention, Reinsurer's limit of   liability any one loss occurrence or Reinsurer's annual limit of liability for each named   reinsured company.         Article 19 - Access to Records   The Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall have access at any reasonable time to all   records of the Company which pertain in any way to this reinsurance, provided the Reinsurer     
 
  20\F7V1090   Page 13      gives the Company at least 15 days prior notice of request for such access. However, a   Subscribing Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall not have any right of access to the   records of the Company if it is not current in all undisputed payments due the Company.   "Undisputed" as used herein shall mean any amount that the Subscribing Reinsurer has not   contested in writing to the Company specifying the reason(s) why the payments are disputed.         Article 20 - Liability of the Reinsurer   A. The liability of the Reinsurer shall follow that of the Company in every case and be subject   in all respects to all the general and specific stipulations, clauses, waivers and modifications   of the Company's policies and any endorsements thereon. However, in no event shall this   be construed in any way to provide coverage outside the terms and conditions set forth in   this Contract.      B. Nothing herein shall in any manner create any obligations or establish any rights against   the Reinsurer in favor of any third party or any persons not parties to this Contract.         Article 21 - Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E)   A. This Contract applies only to that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its   own account (prior to deduction of any underlying reinsurance specifically permitted in this   Contract), and in calculating the amount of any loss hereunder and also in computing the   amount or amounts in excess of which this Contract attaches, only loss or losses in respect   of that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its own account shall be   included.      B. The amount of the Reinsurer's liability hereunder in respect of any loss or losses shall not   be increased by reason of the inability of the Company to collect from any other   reinsurer(s), whether specific or general, any amounts which may have become due from   such reinsurer(s), whether such inability arises from the insolvency of such other   reinsurer(s) or otherwise.         Article 22 - Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F)   Inadvertent delays, errors or omissions made in connection with this Contract or any transaction   hereunder shall not relieve either party from any liability which would have attached had such   delay, error or omission not occurred, provided always that such error or omission is rectified as   soon as possible after discovery.         Article 23 - Currency (BRMA 12A)   A. Whenever the word "Dollars" or the "$" sign appears in this Contract, they shall be   construed to mean United States Dollars and all transactions under this Contract shall be in   United States Dollars.        
  20\F7V1090   Page 14      B. Amounts paid or received by the Company in any other currency shall be converted to   United States Dollars at the rate of exchange at the date such transaction is entered on the   books of the Company.         Article 24 - Taxes (BRMA 50B)   In consideration of the terms under which this Contract is issued, the Company will not claim a   deduction in respect of the premium hereon when making tax returns, other than income or   profits tax returns, to any state or territory of the United States of America or the District of   Columbia.         Article 25 - Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D)   A. The Reinsurer has agreed to allow for the purpose of paying the Federal Excise Tax the   applicable percentage of the premium payable hereon (as imposed under Section 4371 of   the Internal Revenue Code) to the extent such premium is subject to the Federal Excise   Tax.      B. In the event of any return of premium becoming due hereunder the Reinsurer will deduct   the applicable percentage from the return premium payable hereon and the Company or its   agent should take steps to recover the tax from the United States Government.         Article 26 - Reserves   A. The Reinsurer agrees to fund its share of amounts, including but not limited to, the   Company's ceded unearned premium and outstanding loss and loss adjustment expense   reserves (including all case reserves plus any reasonable amount estimated to be   unreported from known loss occurrences) (hereinafter referred to as "Reinsurer's   Obligations") by:       1. Clean, irrevocable and unconditional letters of credit issued and confirmed, if   confirmation is required by the insurance regulatory authorities involved, by a bank or   banks meeting the NAIC Securities Valuation Office credit standards for issuers of   letters of credit and acceptable to said insurance regulatory authorities; and/or       2. Escrow accounts for the benefit of the Company; and/or       3. Cash advances;       if the Reinsurer:       1. Is unauthorized in any state of the United States of America or the District of Columbia   having jurisdiction over the Company and if, without such funding, a penalty would   accrue to the Company on any financial statement it is required to file with the   insurance regulatory authorities involved; or        
 
  20\F7V1090   Page 15       2. Has an A.M. Best Company's rating equal to or below B++ at the inception of this   Contract.       The Reinsurer, at its sole option, may fund in other than cash if its method and form of   funding are acceptable to the insurance regulatory authorities involved.      B. With regard to funding in whole or in part by letters of credit, it is agreed that each letter of   credit will be in a form acceptable to insurance regulatory authorities involved, will be issued   for a term of at least one year and will include an "evergreen clause," which automatically   extends the term for at least one additional year at each expiration date unless written   notice of non-renewal is given to the Company not less than 30 days prior to said expiration   date. The Company and the Reinsurer further agree, notwithstanding anything to the   contrary in this Contract, that said letters of credit may be drawn upon by the Company or   its successors in interest at any time, without diminution because of the insolvency of the   Company or the Reinsurer, but only for one or more of the following purposes:       1. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of unearned premiums returned to   insureds on account of policy cancellations, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       2. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of losses and/or loss adjustment expense   paid under the terms of policies reinsured hereunder, unless paid in cash by the   Reinsurer;       3. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of any other amounts claimed to be due   hereunder, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       4. To fund a cash account in an amount equal to the Reinsurer's share of amounts,   including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's Obligations as set forth above, funded by   means of a letter of credit which is under non-renewal notice, if said letter of credit has   not been renewed or replaced by the Reinsurer 10 days prior to its expiration date;       5. To refund to the Reinsurer any sum in excess of the actual amount required to fund   the Reinsurer's share of amounts, including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's   Obligations as set forth above, if so requested by the Reinsurer.       In the event the amount drawn by the Company on any letter of credit is in excess of the   actual amount required for B(1), B(2) or B(4), or in the case of B(3), the actual amount   determined to be due, the Company shall promptly return to the Reinsurer the excess   amount so drawn.         Article 27 - Insolvency   A. In the event of the insolvency of the Company, this reinsurance shall be payable directly to   the Company or to its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor on the basis of   the liability of the Company without diminution because of the insolvency of the Company or   because the liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor of the Company has   failed to pay all or a portion of any claim. It is agreed, however, that the liquidator, receiver,   conservator or statutory successor of the Company shall give written notice to the   Reinsurer of the pendency of a claim against the Company indicating the policy or bond     
  20\F7V1090   Page 16      reinsured which claim would involve a possible liability on the part of the Reinsurer within a   reasonable time after such claim is filed in the conservation or liquidation proceeding or in   the receivership, and that during the pendency of such claim, the Reinsurer may investigate   such claim and interpose, at its own expense, in the proceeding where such claim is to be   adjudicated, any defense or defenses that it may deem available to the Company or its   liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor. The expense thus incurred by the   Reinsurer shall be chargeable, subject to the approval of the Court, against the Company   as part of the expense of conservation or liquidation to the extent of a pro rata share of the   benefit which may accrue to the Company solely as a result of the defense undertaken by   the Reinsurer.      B. Where two or more Subscribing Reinsurers are involved in the same claim and a majority in   interest elect to interpose defense to such claim, the expense shall be apportioned in   accordance with the terms of this Contract as though such expense had been incurred by   the Company.      C. It is further understood and agreed that, in the event of the insolvency of the Company, the   reinsurance under this Contract shall be payable directly by the Reinsurer to the Company   or to its liquidator, receiver or statutory successor, except as provided by Section 4118(a) of   the New York Insurance Law or except (1) where this Contract specifically provides another   payee of such reinsurance in the event of the insolvency of the Company or (2) where the   Reinsurer with the consent of the direct insured or insureds has assumed such policy   obligations of the Company as direct obligations of the Reinsurer to the payees under such   policies and in substitution for the obligations of the Company to such payees.         Article 28 - Arbitration   A. As a condition precedent to any right of action hereunder, in the event of any dispute or   difference of opinion hereafter arising with respect to this Contract, it is hereby mutually   agreed that such dispute or difference of opinion shall be submitted to arbitration. One   Arbiter shall be chosen by the Company, the other by the Reinsurer, and an Umpire shall   be chosen by the two Arbiters before they enter upon arbitration, all of whom shall be active   or retired disinterested executive officers of insurance or reinsurance companies or Lloyd's   London Underwriters. In the event that either party should fail to choose an Arbiter within   30 days following a written request by the other party to do so, the requesting party may   choose two Arbiters who shall in turn choose an Umpire before entering upon arbitration. If   the two Arbiters fail to agree upon the selection of an Umpire within 30 days following their   appointment, each Arbiter shall nominate three candidates within 10 days thereafter, two of   whom the other shall decline, and the decision shall be made by drawing lots.      B. Each party shall present its case to the Arbiters within 30 days following the date of   appointment of the Umpire. The Arbiters shall consider this Contract as an honorable   engagement rather than merely as a legal obligation and they are relieved of all judicial   formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of law. The decision of the   Arbiters shall be final and binding on both parties; but failing to agree, they shall call in the   Umpire and the decision of the majority shall be final and binding upon both parties.   Judgment upon the final decision of the Arbiters may be entered in any court of competent   jurisdiction. Notwithstanding anything in this Contract, the Arbiters shall not be permitted to   award special or punitive damages.     
 
  20\F7V1090   Page 17         C. If more than one Subscribing Reinsurer is involved in the same dispute, all such   Subscribing Reinsurers shall, at the option of the Company, constitute and act as one party   for purposes of this Article and communications shall be made by the Company to each of   the Subscribing Reinsurers constituting one party, provided, however, that nothing herein   shall impair the rights of such Subscribing Reinsurers to assert several, rather than joint,   defenses or claims, nor be construed as changing the liability of the Subscribing Reinsurers   participating under the terms of this Contract from several to joint.      D. Each party shall bear the expense of its own Arbiter, and shall jointly and equally bear with   the other the expense of the Umpire and of the arbitration. In the event that the two   Arbiters are chosen by one party, as above provided, the expense of the Arbiters, the   Umpire and the arbitration shall be equally divided between the two parties.      E. Any arbitration proceedings shall take place at a location mutually agreed upon by the   parties to this Contract, but notwithstanding the location of the arbitration, all proceedings   pursuant hereto shall be governed by the law of the state in which the Company has its   principal office.         Article 29 - Service of Suit   (Applicable if the Reinsurer is not domiciled in the United States of America, and/or is not   authorized in any State, Territory or District of the United States where authorization is required   by insurance regulatory authorities)      A. This Article shall not be read to conflict with or override the obligations of the parties to   arbitrate their disputes as provided for in the Arbitration Article. It is agreed that in the event   the Reinsurer fails to pay any amount claimed to be due hereunder, the Reinsurer, at the   request of the Company, will submit to the jurisdiction of a court of competent jurisdiction   within the United States. Nothing in this Article constitutes or should be understood to   constitute a waiver of the Reinsurer's rights to commence an action in any court of   competent jurisdiction in the United States, to remove an action to a United States District   Court, or to seek a transfer of a case to another court as permitted by the laws of the United   States or of any state in the United States.      B. Further, pursuant to any statute of any state, territory or district of the United States which   makes provision therefor, the Reinsurer hereby designates the party named in its Interests   and Liabilities Agreement, or if no party is named therein, the Superintendent,   Commissioner or Director of Insurance or other officer specified for that purpose in the   statute, or his successor or successors in office, as its true and lawful attorney upon whom   may be served any lawful process in any action, suit or proceeding instituted by or on   behalf of the Company or any beneficiary hereunder arising out of this Contract.         Article 30 - Severability (BRMA 72E)   If any provision of this Contract shall be rendered illegal or unenforceable by the laws,   regulations or public policy of any state, such provision shall be considered void in such state,     
  20\F7V1090   Page 18      but this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract or the   enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.         Article 31 - Governing Law (BRMA 71B)   This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of   Florida.         Article 32 - Confidentiality   A. The Reinsurer hereby acknowledges that the documents, information and data provided to   it by the Company, whether directly or through an authorized agent, in connection with the   placement and execution of this Contract, including all information obtained through any   audits and any claims information between the Company and the Reinsurer, and any   submission or other materials relating to any renewal (hereinafter referred to as   "Confidential Information") are proprietary and confidential to the Company.      B. Except as provided for in paragraph C below, the Reinsurer shall not disclose any   Confidential Information to any third parties, including but not limited to the Reinsurer's   subsidiaries and affiliates, other insurance companies and their subsidiaries and affiliates,   underwriting agencies, research organizations, any unaffiliated entity engaged in modeling   insurance or reinsurance data, and statistical rating organizations.      C. Confidential Information may be used by the Reinsurer only in connection with the   performance of its obligations or enforcement of its rights under this Contract and will only   be disclosed when required by (1) retrocessionaires subject to the business ceded to this   Contract, (2) regulators performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records and/or financial   condition, (3) external auditors performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records in the normal   course of business, or (4) the Reinsurer's legal counsel; provided that the Reinsurer   advises such parties of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and their   obligation to maintain its confidentiality. The Company may require that any third-party   representatives of the Reinsurer agree, in writing, to be bound by this Confidentiality Article   or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, containing terms no less stringent than   those set forth in this Article. If a third-party representative of the Reinsurer is not bound, in   writing, by this Confidentiality Article or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, the   Reinsurer shall be responsible for any breach of this provision by such third-party   representative of the Reinsurer.      D. Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Reinsurer is required by court order, other   legal process or any regulatory authority to release or disclose any or all of the Confidential   Information, the Reinsurer agrees to provide the Company with written notice of same at   least 10 days prior to such release or disclosure, to the extent legally permissible, and to   use its best efforts to assist the Company in maintaining the confidentiality provided for in   this Article.      E. Any disclosure of Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information shall comply with all state   and federal statutes and regulations governing the disclosure of Non-Public Personally   Identifiable Information. "Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information" shall be defined as     
 
  20\F7V1090   Page 19      this term or a similar term is defined in any applicable state, provincial, territory, or federal   law. Disclosing or using this information for any purpose not authorized by applicable law is   expressly forbidden without the prior consent of the Company.      F. The parties agree that any information subject to privilege, including the attorney-client   privilege or attorney work product doctrine (collectively "Privilege") shall not be disclosed to   the Reinsurer until, in the Company's opinion, such Privilege is deemed to be waived or   otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant to this Contract. Furthermore,   the Reinsurer shall not assert that any Privilege otherwise applicable to the Confidential   Information has been waived or otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant   to this Contract.      G. The provisions of this Article shall extend to the officers, directors and employees of the   Reinsurer and its affiliates, and shall be binding upon their successors and assigns.         Article 33 - Non-Waiver   The failure of the Company or Reinsurer to insist on compliance with this Contract or to exercise   any right, remedy or option hereunder shall not: (1) constitute a waiver of any rights contained   in this Contract, (2) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from thereafter demanding full and   complete compliance, (3) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from exercising such remedy in   the future, nor (4) affect the validity of this Contract or any part thereof.         Article 34 - Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A)   If more than one reinsured company is named as a party to this Contract, the first named   company shall be deemed the agent of the other reinsured companies for purposes of sending   or receiving notices required by the terms and conditions of this Contract, and for purposes of   remitting or receiving any monies due any party.         Article 35 - Notices and Contract Execution   A. Whenever a notice, statement, report or any other written communication is required by this   Contract, unless otherwise specified, such notice, statement, report or other written   communication may be transmitted by certified or registered mail, nationally or   internationally recognized express delivery service, personal delivery, electronic mail, or   facsimile. With the exception of notices of termination, first class mail is also acceptable.      B. The use of any of the following shall constitute a valid execution of this Contract or any   amendments thereto:       1. Paper documents with an original ink signature;       2. Facsimile or electronic copies of paper documents showing an original ink signature;   and/or        
  20\F7V1090   Page 20       3. Electronic records with an electronic signature made via an electronic agent. For the   purposes of this Contract, the terms "electronic record," "electronic signature" and   "electronic agent" shall have the meanings set forth in the Electronic Signatures in   Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 or any amendments thereto.      C. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which, when duly   executed, shall be deemed an original.         Article 36 - Intermediary   Aon Benfield Inc., or one of its affiliated corporations duly licensed as a reinsurance   intermediary, is hereby recognized as the Intermediary negotiating this Contract for all business   hereunder. All communications (including but not limited to notices, statements, premiums,   return premiums, commissions, taxes, losses, loss adjustment expense, salvages and loss   settlements) relating to this Contract will be transmitted to the Company or the Reinsurer   through the Intermediary. Payments by the Company to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Reinsurer. Payments by the Reinsurer to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Company only to the extent that such payments are actually received by the   Company.         In Witness Whereof, the Company by its duly authorized representatives has executed this   Contract as of the dates specified below:      This 26th day of August in the year 2020 .      FedNat Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun         This 26th day of August in the year 2020 .      Monarch National Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun      This 26th day of August in the year 2020 .      Maison Insurance Company      /s/ Doug Raucy           
 
  20\F7V1090   Schedule A         Schedule A   Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana            First   Excess   Second   Excess   Third   Excess   Fourth   Excess   Fifth   Excess   Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $100,000,000   Reinsurer's Term Limit $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $200,000,000   Minimum Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Annual Deposit Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Deposit Premium Installments [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]     The figures listed above for each excess layer shall apply to each Subscribing Reinsurer in the percentage share for that excess   layer as expressed in its Interests and Liabilities Agreement attached hereto.     
  20\F7V1090      War Exclusion Clause            As regards interests which at time of loss or damage are on shore, no liability shall attach hereto   in respect of any loss or damage which is occasioned by war, invasion, hostilities, acts of   foreign enemies, civil war, rebellion, insurrection, military or usurped power, or martial law or   confiscation by order of any government or public authority.        
 
  20\F7V1090      Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)         1. This Reinsurance does not cover any loss or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as   Insurer or Reinsurer, from any Pool of Insurers or Reinsurers formed for the purpose of covering Atomic or Nuclear   Energy risks.      2. Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) of this Clause, this Reinsurance does not cover any loss   or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as Insurer or Reinsurer, from any insurance   against Physical Damage (including business interruption or consequential loss arising out of such Physical Damage)   to:       I. Nuclear reactor power plants including all auxiliary property on the site, or       II. Any other nuclear reactor installation, including laboratories handling radioactive materials in connection with   reactor installations, and "critical facilities" as such, or       III. Installations for fabricating complete fuel elements or for processing substantial quantities of "special nuclear   material," and for reprocessing, salvaging, chemically separating, storing or disposing of "spent" nuclear fuel or   waste materials, or       IV. Installations other than those listed in paragraph (2) III above using substantial quantities of radioactive isotopes   or other products of nuclear fission.      3. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1) and (2) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, from any insurance on property which is on the same site as a nuclear reactor power plant or other nuclear   installation and which normally would be insured therewith except that this paragraph (3) shall not operate       (a) where Reassured does not have knowledge of such nuclear reactor power plant or nuclear installation, or       (b) where said insurance contains a provision excluding coverage for damage to property caused by or resulting   from radioactive contamination, however caused. However on and after 1st January 1960 this sub-paragraph (b)   shall only apply provided the said radioactive contamination exclusion provision has been approved by the   Governmental Authority having jurisdiction thereof.      4. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, when such radioactive contamination is a named hazard specifically insured against.      5. It is understood and agreed that this Clause shall not extend to risks using radioactive isotopes in any form where the   nuclear exposure is not considered by the Reassured to be the primary hazard.      6. The term "special nuclear material" shall have the meaning given it in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 or by any law   amendatory thereof.      7. Reassured to be sole judge of what constitutes:       (a) substantial quantities, and       (b) the extent of installation, plant or site.      Note.-Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) hereof, it is understood and agreed that       (a) all policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1957 shall be free from the application of the   other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960 whichever first occurs whereupon all the   provisions of this Clause shall apply.       (b) with respect to any risk located in Canada policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1958   shall be free from the application of the other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960   whichever first occurs whereupon all the provisions of this Clause shall apply.      12/12/57   N.M.A. 1119   BRMA 35B     
  20\F7V1090   Page 1 of 2      Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe)         It is hereby understood and agreed that:      A. This Contract excludes loss or liability arising from:       1. Business derived directly or indirectly from any pool, association, or syndicate which   maintains its own reinsurance facilities. This subparagraph 1 shall not apply with   respect to:       a. Residual market mechanisms created by statute. This Contract shall not extend,   however, to afford coverage for liability arising from the inability of any other   participant or member in the residual market mechanism to meet its obligations,   nor shall this Contract extend to afford coverage for liability arising from any   claim against the residual market mechanism brought by or on behalf of any   insolvency fund (as defined in the Insolvency Fund Exclusion Clause   incorporated in this Contract). For the purposes of this Clause, the California   Earthquake Authority shall be deemed to be a "residual market mechanism."       b. Inter-agency or inter-government joint underwriting or risk purchasing   associations (however styled) created by or permitted by statute or regulation.       2. Those perils insured by the Company that the Company knows, at the time the risk is   bound, to be insured by or in excess of amounts insured or reinsured by any pool,   association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil, gas, or petro-chemical   plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks. This subparagraph 2 shall not   apply:       a. If the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.       b. To interests traditionally underwritten as Inland Marine or Stock or Contents   written on a blanket basis.       c. To Contingent Business Interruption liability, except when it is known to the   Company, at the time the risk is bound, that the key location is insured by or   through any pool, association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil,   gas, or petro-chemical plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks; unless   the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.      B. With respect to loss or liability arising from the Company's participation or membership in   any residual market mechanism created by statute, the Company may include in its ultimate   net loss only amounts for which the Company is assessed as a direct consequence of a   covered loss occurrence, subject to the following provisions:       1. Recovery is limited to perils otherwise protected hereunder.       2. In the event the terms of the Company's participation or membership in any such   residual market mechanism permit the Company to recoup any such direct     
 
  20\F7V1090   Page 2 of 2      assessment attributed to a loss occurrence by way of a specific policy premium   surcharge or similar levy on policyholders, the amount received by the Company as a   result of such premium surcharge or levy shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss   for such loss occurrence.       3. The result of any rate increase filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall have no effect on the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered   loss occurrence.       4. The result of any premium tax credit filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered loss   occurrence.       5. The Company may not include in its ultimate net loss any amount resulting from an   assessment that, pursuant to the terms of the Company's participation or membership   in the residual market mechanism, the Company is required to pay only after such   assessment is collected from the policyholder.       6. The ultimate net loss hereunder shall not include any monies expended to purchase or   retire bonds as a consequence of being a member of a residual market mechanism   nor any fines or penalties imposed on the Company for late payment.       7. If, however, a residual market mechanism only provides for assessment based on an   aggregate of losses in any one contract or plan year of said mechanism, then the   amount of that assessment to be included in the ultimate net loss for any one loss   occurrence shall be determined by multiplying the Company's share of the aggregate   assessment by a factor derived by dividing the Company's ultimate net loss (net of the   assessment) with respect to the loss occurrence by the total of all of its ultimate net   losses (net of assessments) from all loss occurrences included by the mechanism in   determining the assessment.      8/1/2012              
  20\F7V1090      Terrorism Exclusion   (Property Treaty Reinsurance)            Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary within this Contract or any amendment thereto, it   is agreed that this Contract excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused   by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any act of terrorism,   as defined herein, regardless of any other cause or event contributing concurrently or in any   other sequence to the loss.      An act of terrorism includes any act, or preparation in respect of action, or threat of action   designed to influence the government de jure or de facto of any nation or any political division   thereof, or in pursuit of political, religious, ideological or similar purposes to intimidate the public   or a section of the public of any nation by any person or group(s) of persons whether acting   alone or on behalf of or in connection with any organization(s) or government(s) de jure or   de facto, and which:       1. Involves violence against one or more persons, or       2. Involves damage to property; or       3. Endangers life other than the person committing the action; or       4. Creates a risk to health or safety of the public or a section of the public; or       5. Is designed to interfere with or disrupt an electronic system.      This Contract also excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused by,   contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any action in controlling,   preventing, suppressing, retaliating against or responding to any act of terrorism.      Notwithstanding the above and subject otherwise to the terms, conditions, and limitations of this   Contract, in respect only of personal lines, this Contract will pay actual loss or damage (but not   related cost and expense) caused by any act of terrorism provided such act is not directly or   indirectly caused by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with   radiological, biological, chemical, or nuclear pollution or contamination.        
 
  20\F7V1090      The Interests and Liabilities Agreements, constituting 4 pages in total, have been omitted from   this exhibit because such agreements are not material and would be competitively harmful if   publicly disclosed.              
 
  20\F7V1099         Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana                                                                                                      _______________________      Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit because it is not material and   would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. Redactions are indicated by [***].     
  20\F7V1099         Table of Contents         Article Page    1 Classes of Business Reinsured 1    2 Commencement and Termination 1    3 Territory 2    4 Exclusions 3    5 Retention and Limit 4    6 Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund 5    7 Other Reinsurance 5    8 Reinstatement 6    9 Definitions 6    10 Loss Occurrence 8    11 Loss Notices and Settlements 10    12 Cash Call 10    13 Salvage and Subrogation 10    14 Reinsurance Premium 10    15 Sanctions 11    16 Late Payments 11    17 Offset 13    18 Severability of Interests and Obligations 13    19 Access to Records 14    20 Liability of the Reinsurer 14    21 Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E) 14    22 Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F) 14    23 Currency (BRMA 12A) 15    24 Taxes (BRMA 50B) 15    25 Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D) 15    26 Reserves 15    27 Insolvency 17    28 Arbitration 17    29 Service of Suit (BRMA 49C) 18    30 Severability (BRMA 72E) 19    31 Governing Law (BRMA 71B) 19    32 Confidentiality 19    33 Non-Waiver 20    34 Agency Agreement 20    35 Notices and Contract Execution 20    36 Intermediary 21    Schedule A     
 
  20\F7V1099   Page 1      Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      entered into by and between      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana    (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Company" except   to the extent individually referred to)      and      The Subscribing Reinsurer(s) Executing the   Interests and Liabilities Agreement(s)   Attached Hereto   (hereinafter referred to as the "Reinsurer")            Article 1 - Classes of Business Reinsured   By this Contract the Reinsurer agrees to reinsure the excess liability which may accrue to the   Company under its policies in force at the effective time and date hereof or issued or renewed at   or after that time and date, and classified by the Company as Property business, including but   not limited to, Dwelling Fire, Inland Marine, Mobile Home, Commercial and Homeowners   business (including any business assumed from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation),   subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth herein and in Schedule A attached   hereto.         Article 2 - Commencement and Termination   A. This Contract shall become effective at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020,   with respect to losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing at or after that time and   date, and shall remain in force until 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021.      B. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A above, the Company may terminate a   Subscribing Reinsurer's percentage share in this Contract at any time by giving written   notice to the Subscribing Reinsurer in the event any of the following circumstances occur:       1. The Subscribing Reinsurer's A.M. Best's rating has been assigned or downgraded   below A- and/or Standard & Poor's rating has been assigned or downgraded below   BBB+; or        
  20\F7V1099   Page 2       2. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become, or has announced its intention to become,   merged with, acquired by or controlled by any other entity or individual(s) not   controlling the Subscribing Reinsurer's operations previously; or       3. A State Insurance Department or other legal authority has ordered the Subscribing   Reinsurer to cease writing business; or       4. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become insolvent or has been placed into liquidation,   receivership, supervision, administration, winding-up or under a scheme of   arrangement, or similar proceedings (whether voluntary or involuntary) or proceedings   have been instituted against the Subscribing Reinsurer for the appointment of a   receiver, liquidator, rehabilitator, supervisor, administrator, conservator or trustee in   bankruptcy, or other agent known by whatever name, to take possession of its assets   or control of its operations; or       5. The Subscribing Reinsurer has reinsured its entire liability under this Contract without   the Company's prior written consent; or       6. The Subscribing Reinsurer has ceased assuming new or renewal property or casualty   treaty reinsurance business; or       7. The Subscribing Reinsurer has hired an unaffiliated runoff claims manager that is   compensated on a contingent basis or is otherwise provided with financial incentives   based on the quantum of claims paid; or       8. The Subscribing Reinsurer has failed to comply with the funding requirements set forth   in the Reserves Article.      C. The "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern   Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021. However,   if this Contract is terminated, the "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the   period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to the effective time and date   of termination.      D. If this Contract is terminated or expires while a loss occurrence covered hereunder is in   progress, the Reinsurer's liability hereunder shall, subject to the other terms and conditions   of this Contract, be determined as if the entire loss occurrence had occurred prior to the   termination or expiration of this Contract, provided that no part of such loss occurrence is   claimed against any renewal or replacement of this Contract.         Article 3 - Territory   The territorial limits of this Contract shall be identical with those of the Company's policies.           
 
  20\F7V1099   Page 3      Article 4 - Exclusions   A. This Contract does not apply to and specifically excludes the following:       1. Reinsurance assumed by the Company under obligatory reinsurance agreements,   except business assumed by the Company from Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.       2. Hail damage to growing or standing crops.       3. Business rated, coded or classified as Flood insurance or which should have been   rated, coded or classified as such.       4. Business rated, coded or classified as Mortgage Impairment and Difference in   Conditions insurance or which should have been rated, coded or classified as such.       5. Title insurance and all forms of Financial Guarantee, Credit and Insolvency.       6. Aviation, Ocean Marine, Boiler and Machinery, Fidelity and Surety, Accident and   Health, Animal Mortality and Workers Compensation and Employers Liability.       7. Errors and Omissions, Malpractice and any other type of Professional Liability   insurance.       8. Loss and/or damage and/or costs and/or expenses arising from seepage and/or   pollution and/or contamination, other than contamination from smoke. Nevertheless,   this exclusion does not preclude payment of the cost of removing debris of property   damaged by a loss otherwise covered hereunder, subject always to a limit of 25.0% of   the Company's property loss under the applicable original policy.       9. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "War Exclusion Clause"   attached to and forming part of this Contract.       10. Nuclear risks as defined in the "Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical   Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)" attached to and forming part of this Contract.       11. Loss or liability excluded by the Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe) attached to and forming part of this Contract and any assessment or   similar demand for payment related to the FHCF or Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.       12. Loss or liability of the Company arising by contract, operation of law, or otherwise,   from its participation or membership, whether voluntary or involuntary, in any   insolvency fund. "Insolvency fund" includes any guaranty fund, insolvency fund, plan,   pool, association, fund or other arrangement, however denominated, established or   governed, which provides for any assessment of or payment or assumption by the   Company of part or all of any claim, debt, charge, fee or other obligation of an insurer,   or its successors or assigns, which has been declared by any competent authority to   be insolvent, or which is otherwise deemed unable to meet any claim, debt, charge,   fee or other obligation in whole or in part.     
  20\F7V1099   Page 4          13. Losses in the respect of overhead transmission and distribution lines other than those   on or within 150 meters (or 500 feet) of the insured premises.       14. Mold, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       15. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "Terrorism Exclusion" attached   to and forming part of this Contract.       16. All property loss, damage, destruction, erasure, corruption or alteration of Electronic   Data from any cause whatsoever (including, but not limited to, Computer Virus) or loss   of use, reduction in functionality, cost, expense or whatsoever nature resulting   therefrom, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       "Electronic Data" as used herein means facts, concepts and information converted to   a form usable for communications, interpretation or processing by electronic and   electromechanical data processing or electronically-controlled equipment and includes   programs, software and other coded instructions for the processing and manipulation   of data or the direction and manipulation of such equipment.       "Computer Virus" as used herein means a set of corrupting, harmful or otherwise   unauthorized instructions or code, including a set of maliciously-introduced,   unauthorized instructions or code, that propagate themselves through a computer   system network of whatsoever nature.       However, in the event that a peril otherwise covered under the policy results from any   of the matters described above, this Contract, subject to all other terms and   conditions, will cover physical damage directly caused by such listed peril.         Article 5 - Retention and Limit   A. The Company shall retain and be liable for the first $25,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising   out of each loss occurrence. The Reinsurer shall then be liable, as respects each excess   layer, for the amount by which such ultimate net loss exceeds the Company's retention, but   the liability of the Reinsurer under each excess layer shall not exceed a combined amount,   shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached   hereto, as respects any one loss occurrence.       Whether a loss occurrence results in an ultimate net loss under one or more of the excess   layers set forth in Schedule A attached hereto, the Company's retention will not exceed the   first $25,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of such loss occurrence.      B. Recoveries shall always be made, in the first instance, under the lowest excess layer that is   not entirely exhausted. If there is any amount of ultimate net loss arising out of a loss   occurrence in excess of the Company's retention under the lowest excess layer that has not   been recovered thereunder, such amount shall be recovered under the next or subsequent   excess layer or layers, as appropriate. Recoveries under each excess layer set forth in   Schedule A attached to and forming part of this Contract shall inure as follows:        
 
  20\F7V1099   Page 5       1. Recoveries under the First Excess layer shall inure to the benefit of the Second   Excess layer; and       2. Recoveries under the First and Second Excess layers shall inure to the benefit of the   Third Excess layer.       It is understood, however, that any fully exhausted excess layer or the exhausted portion of   any excess layer shall no longer inure to the benefit of any subsequent excess layer(s).      C. Notwithstanding the provisions above, no claim shall be made hereunder as respects   losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing during the term of this Contract unless   at least two risks insured or reinsured by the Company are involved in such loss   occurrence. For purposes hereof, the Company shall be the sole judge of what constitutes   "one risk."         Article 6 - Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund   The Company has purchased 90.0% of the FHCF mandatory layer of coverage and shall be   deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract. Loss adjustment expense recoveries paid by the   FHCF in excess of the actual loss adjustment expense paid by the Company shall inure to the   benefit of the Company and shall not reduce the amount of ultimate net loss hereunder.   Further, any FHCF loss reimbursement shall be deemed to be paid to the Company in   accordance with the FHCF reimbursement contract at the full payout level set forth therein and   will be deemed not to be reduced by any reduction or exhaustion of the FHCF's claims-paying   capacity as respects the mandatory FHCF coverage.         Article 7 - Other Reinsurance   A. The Company shall be permitted to carry other reinsurance, recoveries under which shall   inure solely to the benefit of the Company and be entirely disregarded in applying all of the   provisions of this Contract.      B. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's Non-Florida Excess   Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1001), which shall be deemed to be placed at   100%, shall inure to the benefit of this Contract.      C. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's FHCF Supplement   Layer Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1085), which shall be deemed to be placed at 2.35%,   shall be deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract.           
  20\F7V1099   Page 6      Article 8 - Reinstatement   A. In the event all or any portion of the reinsurance under any excess layer of reinsurance   coverage provided by this Contract is exhausted by ultimate net loss, the amount so   exhausted shall be reinstated immediately from the time the loss occurrence commences   hereon. For each amount so reinstated the Company agrees to pay additional premium   equal to the product of the following:       1. The percentage of the occurrence limit for the excess layer reinstated (based on the   ultimate net loss paid by the Reinsurer under that excess layer); times       2. The finally adjusted earned reinsurance premium for the excess layer reinstated for   the term of this Contract (exclusive of reinstatement premium).      B. Whenever the Company requests payment by the Reinsurer of any ultimate net loss under   any excess layer hereunder, the Company shall submit a statement to the Reinsurer of   reinstatement premium due the Reinsurer for that excess layer. If the earned reinsurance   premium for any excess layer for the term of this Contract has not been finally determined   as of the date of any such statement, the calculation of reinstatement premium due for that   excess layer shall be based on the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that   excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, and shall be readjusted when the earned   reinsurance premium for that excess layer for the term of this Contract has been finally   determined. Any reinstatement premium shown to be due the Reinsurer for any excess   layer as reflected by any such statement (less prior payments, if any, for that excess layer)   shall be payable by the Company concurrently with payment by the Reinsurer of the   requested ultimate net loss for that excess layer. Any return reinstatement premium shown   to be due the Company shall be remitted by the Reinsurer as promptly as possible after   receipt and verification of the Company's statement.      C. Notwithstanding anything stated herein, the liability of the Reinsurer for ultimate net loss   under any excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract shall not exceed   either of the following:       1. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto, as respects loss or losses arising out of any one loss   occurrence; or       2. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Term Limit" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, in all during the term of this Contract.         Article 9 - Definitions   A. "Loss adjustment expense," regardless of how such expenses are classified for statutory   reporting purposes, as used in this Contract shall mean all costs and expenses allocable to   a specific claim that are incurred by the Company in the investigation, appraisal,   adjustment, settlement, litigation, defense or appeal of a specific claim, including court   costs and costs of supersedeas and appeal bonds, and including a) pre-judgment interest,   unless included as part of the award or judgment; b) post-judgment interest; c) legal   expenses and costs incurred in connection with coverage questions and legal actions     
 
  20\F7V1099   Page 7      connected thereto, including Declaratory Judgment Expense; and d) expenses and a pro   rata share of salaries of the Company field employees, and expenses of other Company   employees who have been temporarily diverted from their normal and customary duties and   assigned to the field adjustment of losses covered by this Contract.       Loss adjustment expense as defined above does not include unallocated loss adjustment   expense. Unallocated loss adjustment expense includes, but is not limited to, salaries and   expenses of employees, other than in (d) above, and office and other overhead expenses.      B. "Loss in excess of policy limits" and "extra contractual obligations" as used in this Contract   shall mean:       1. "Loss in excess of policy limits" shall mean 90.0% of any amount paid or payable by   the Company in excess of its policy limits, but otherwise within the terms of its policy,   such loss in excess of the Company's policy limits having been incurred because of,   but not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason   of the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer   of settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. Any loss in excess of policy limits that is made in connection   with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       2. "Extra contractual obligations" shall mean 90.0% of any punitive, exemplary,   compensatory or consequential damages paid or payable by the Company, not   covered by any other provision of this Contract and which arise from the handling of   any claim on business subject to this Contract, such liabilities arising because of, but   not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason of   the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer of   settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. An extra contractual obligation shall be deemed, in all   circumstances, to have occurred on the same date as the loss covered or alleged to   be covered under the policy. Any extra contractual obligations that are made in   connection with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       Notwithstanding anything stated herein, this Contract shall not apply to any loss in excess   of policy limits or any extra contractual obligation incurred by the Company as a result of   any fraudulent and/or criminal act by any officer or director of the Company acting   individually or collectively or in collusion with any individual or corporation or any other   organization or party involved in the presentation, defense or settlement of any claim   covered hereunder.      C. "Policies" as used in this Contract shall mean all policies, contracts and binders of   insurance or reinsurance.      D. "Ultimate net loss" as used in this Contract shall mean the sum or sums (including loss in   excess of policy limits, extra contractual obligations and loss adjustment expense, as   defined herein) paid or payable by the Company in settlement of claims and in satisfaction   of judgments rendered on account of such claims, after deduction of all salvage, all   recoveries and all claims on inuring insurance or reinsurance, whether collectible or not.     
  20\F7V1099   Page 8      Nothing herein shall be construed to mean that losses under this Contract are not   recoverable until the Company's ultimate net loss has been ascertained.         Article 10 - Loss Occurrence   A. The term "loss occurrence" shall mean the sum of all individual losses directly occasioned   by any one disaster, accident or loss or series of disasters, accidents or losses arising out   of one event which occurs within the area of one state of the United States or province of   Canada and states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another. However, the   duration and extent of any one "loss occurrence" shall be limited to all individual losses   sustained by the Company occurring during any period of 168 consecutive hours arising out   of and directly occasioned by the same event, except that the term "loss occurrence" shall   be further defined as follows:       1. As regards a named storm, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring   during any period (a) from and after 12:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date a   watch, warning, advisory, or other bulletin (whether for wind, flood or otherwise) for   such named storm is first issued by the National Hurricane Center ("NHC") or its   successor or any other division of the National Weather Service ("NWS"),   (b) continuing for a time period thereafter during which such named storm continues,   regardless of its category rating or lack thereof and regardless of whether the watch,   warning, or advisory or other bulletin remains in effect for such named storm and   (c) ending 96 hours following the issuance of the last watch, warning or advisory or   other bulletin for such named storm or related to such named storm by the NHC or its   successor or any other division of the NWS. "Named storm" shall mean any storm or   storm system that has been declared by the NHC or its successor or any other   division of the NWS to be a named storm at any time, which may include, by way of   example and not limitation, hurricane, wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, water damage, fire following, sprinkler   leakage, riots, vandalism, and collapse, and all losses and perils (including, by way of   example and not limitation, those mentioned previously in this sentence) in each case   arising out of, caused by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from such storm   or storm system, including by way of example and not limitation the merging of one or   more separate storm(s) or storm system(s) into a combined storm surge event.   However, the named storm need not be limited to one state or province or states or   provinces contiguous thereto.       2. As regards storm or storm systems that are not a named storm, including, by way of   example and not limitation, ensuing wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, fire following, sprinkler leakage, riots,   vandalism, collapse and water damage, all individual losses sustained by the   Company occurring during any period of 144 consecutive hours arising out of, caused   by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from the same event. However, the   event need not be limited to one state or province or states or provinces contiguous   thereto.       3. As regards riot, riot attending a strike, civil commotion, vandalism and malicious   mischief, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring during any period   of 96 consecutive hours within the area of one municipality or county and the     
 
  20\F7V1099   Page 9      municipalities or counties contiguous thereto arising out of and directly occasioned by   the same event. The maximum duration of 96 consecutive hours may be extended in   respect of individual losses which occur beyond such 96 consecutive hours during the   continued occupation of an assured's premises by strikers, provided such occupation   commenced during the aforesaid period.       4. As regards earthquake (the epicenter of which need not necessarily be within the   territorial confines referred to in the introductory portion of this paragraph) and fire   following directly occasioned by the earthquake, only those individual fire losses which   commence during the period of 168 consecutive hours may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.       5. As regards freeze, only individual losses directly occasioned by collapse, breakage of   glass and water damage (caused by bursting frozen pipes and tanks) may be included   in the Company's loss occurrence.       6. As regards firestorms, brush fires and any other fires or series of fires, irrespective of   origin (except as provided in subparagraphs 3 and 4 above), all individual losses   sustained by the Company which commence during any period of 168 consecutive   hours within the area of one state of the United States or province of Canada and   states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.      B. For all loss occurrences hereunder, the Company may choose the date and time when any   such period of consecutive hours commences, provided that no period commences earlier   than the date and time of the occurrence of the first recorded individual loss sustained by   the Company arising out of that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents,   or losses. Furthermore:       1. For all loss occurrences other than those referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.2., and   A.3. above, only one such period of 168 consecutive hours shall apply with respect to   one event.       2. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraphs A.1. and A.2., only   one such period of consecutive hours (as set forth therein) shall apply with respect to   one event, regardless of the duration of the event.       3. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraph A.3. above, if the   disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses occasioned by   the event is of greater duration than 96 consecutive hours, then the Company may   divide that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses into   two or more loss occurrences, provided that no two periods overlap and no individual   loss is included in more than one such period.      C. It is understood that losses arising from a combination of two or more perils as a result of   the same event may be considered as having arisen from one loss occurrence.   Notwithstanding the foregoing, the hourly limitations as stated above shall not be exceeded   as respects the applicable perils, and no single loss occurrence shall encompass a time   period greater than 168 consecutive hours, except as regards those loss occurrences   referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.4. and A.6. above.     
  20\F7V1099   Page 10            Article 11 - Loss Notices and Settlements   A. Whenever losses sustained by the Company are reserved by the Company for an amount   greater than 50.0% of the Company's retention under any excess layer hereunder and/or   appear likely to result in a claim under such excess layer, the Company shall notify the   Subscribing Reinsurers under that excess layer and shall provide updates related to   development of such losses. The Reinsurer shall have the right to participate in the   adjustment of such losses at its own expense.      B. All loss settlements made by the Company, provided they are within the terms of this   Contract and the terms of the original policy (with the exception of loss in excess of policy   limits or extra contractual obligations coverage, if any, under this Contract), shall be binding   upon the Reinsurer, and the Reinsurer agrees to pay all amounts for which it may be liable   upon receipt of reasonable evidence of the amount paid by the Company.         Article 12 - Cash Call   Notwithstanding the provisions of the Loss Notices and Settlements Article, upon the request of   the Company, the Reinsurer shall pay any amount with regard to a loss settlement or   settlements that are scheduled to be made (including any payments projected to be made)   within the next 20 days by the Company, subject to receipt by the Reinsurer of a satisfactory   proof of loss. Such agreed payment shall be made within 10 days from the date the demand for   payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.         Article 13 - Salvage and Subrogation   The Reinsurer shall be credited with salvage (i.e., reimbursement obtained or recovery made by   the Company, less the actual cost, excluding salaries of officials and employees of the   Company and sums paid to attorneys as retainer, of obtaining such reimbursement or making   such recovery) on account of claims and settlements involving reinsurance hereunder. Salvage   thereon shall always be used to reimburse the excess carriers in the reverse order of their   priority according to their participation before being used in any way to reimburse the Company   for its primary loss. The Company hereby agrees to enforce its rights to salvage or subrogation   relating to any loss, a part of which loss was sustained by the Reinsurer, and to prosecute all   claims arising out of such rights, if, in the Company's opinion, it is economically reasonable to   do so.         Article 14 - Reinsurance Premium   A. As premium for each excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract, the   Company shall pay the Reinsurer a premium equal to the product of the following (or a pro   rata portion thereof in the event the term of this Contract is less than 12 months):       1. The amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto; times     
 
  20\F7V1099   Page 11          2. The percentage calculated by dividing (a) the actual in force premium determined by   the Company's wind insurance in force on September 30, 2020, by (b) the original in   force premium in the amount of $[***].       However, if the difference between the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for   that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, and the premium calculated in   accordance with this paragraph A for the excess layer decreases or is an increase of   10.0% or less, the premium due the Reinsurer shall equal the amount, shown as "Annual   Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto. If the difference   between the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto, and the premium calculated in accordance with this   paragraph A for the excess layer is greater than a 10.0% increase, the Company shall remit   to the Reinsurer an additional amount equal to the difference between the adjusted   premium for that excess layer and 110% of the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit   Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto.      B. The Company shall pay the Reinsurer an annual deposit premium for each excess layer of   the amount, shown as "Annual Deposit Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, the first two in equal installments of the amount, shown as "Deposit   Premium Installment" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, on July 1 and   October 1 of 2020, and a final third installment of the amount, shown as "Final Deposit   Premium Installment" on January 1 of 2021. However, in the event this Contract is   terminated, there shall be no deposit premium installments due after the effective date of   termination.      C. On or before June 30, 2021, the Company shall provide a report to the Reinsurer setting   forth the premium due hereunder for each excess layer for the term of this Contract,   computed in accordance with paragraph A above, and any additional premium due the   Reinsurer or return premium due the Company for each such excess layer shall be remitted   promptly.         Article 15 - Sanctions   Neither the Company nor any Subscribing Reinsurer shall be liable for premium or loss under   this Contract if it would result in a violation of any mandatory sanction, prohibition or restriction   under United Nations resolutions or the trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of the   European Union, United Kingdom or United States of America that are applicable to either party.         Article 16 - Late Payments   A. The provisions of this Article shall not be implemented unless specifically invoked, in   writing, by one of the parties to this Contract.      B. In the event any premium, loss or other payment due either party is not received by the   intermediary named in the Intermediary Article (hereinafter referred to as the   "Intermediary") by the payment due date, the party to whom payment is due may, by   notifying the Intermediary in writing, require the debtor party to pay, and the debtor party     
  20\F7V1099   Page 12      agrees to pay, an interest charge on the amount past due calculated for each such payment   on the last business day of each month as follows:       1. The number of full days which have expired since the due date or the last monthly   calculation, whichever the lesser; times       2. 1/365ths of the six-month United States Treasury Bill rate as quoted in The Wall Street   Journal on the first business day of the month for which the calculation is made; times       3. The amount past due, including accrued interest.       It is agreed that interest shall accumulate until payment of the original amount due plus   interest charges have been received by the Intermediary.      C. The establishment of the due date shall, for purposes of this Article, be determined as   follows:       1. As respects the payment of routine deposits and premiums due the Reinsurer, the due   date shall be as provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a   due date is not specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 30 days   after the date of transmittal by the Intermediary of the initial billing for each such   payment.       2. Any claim or loss payment due the Company hereunder shall be deemed due 10 days   after the proof of loss or demand for payment is transmitted to the Reinsurer. If such   loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest will accrue on the   payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B above, from the date the   proof of loss or demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       3. As respects a "cash call" made in accordance with the Cash Call Article, payment   shall be deemed due 10 days after the demand for payment is transmitted to the   Reinsurer. If such loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest   shall accrue on the payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B   above, from the date the demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       4. As respects any payment, adjustment or return due either party not otherwise   provided for in subparagraphs 1, 2, and 3 of this paragraph C, the due date shall be as   provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a due date is not   specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 10 days following   transmittal of written notification that the provisions of this Article have been invoked.       For purposes of interest calculations only, amounts due hereunder shall be deemed paid   upon receipt by the Intermediary.      D. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting or prohibiting a Subscribing Reinsurer from   contesting the validity of any claim, or from participating in the defense of any claim or suit,   or prohibiting either party from contesting the validity of any payment or from initiating any   arbitration or other proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. If the   debtor party prevails in an arbitration or other proceeding, then any interest charges due   hereunder on the amount in dispute shall be null and void. If the debtor party loses in such     
 
  20\F7V1099   Page 13      proceeding, then the interest charge on the amount determined to be due hereunder shall   be calculated in accordance with the provisions set forth above unless otherwise   determined by such proceedings. If a debtor party advances payment of any amount it is   contesting, and proves to be correct in its contestation, either in whole or in part, the other   party shall reimburse the debtor party for any such excess payment made plus interest on   the excess amount calculated in accordance with this Article.      E. Interest charges arising out of the application of this Article that are $1,000 or less from any   party shall be waived unless there is a pattern of late payments consisting of three or more   items over the course of any 12-month period.         Article 17 - Offset   The Company and the Reinsurer may offset any balance or amount due from one party to the   other under this Contract or any other contract heretofore or hereafter entered into between the   Company and the Reinsurer, whether acting as assuming reinsurer or ceding company. The   provisions of this Article shall not be affected by the insolvency of either party.         Article 18 - Severability of Interests and Obligations   The rights, duties and obligations set forth below shall apply as if this Contract were a separate   contract between the Subscribing Reinsurers and each named reinsured company:      A. Balances payable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under the   Contract shall not serve to offset any balances recoverable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract and balances payable shall be separated by named reinsured   company and paid directly to the appropriate named reinsured company’s bank account.      B. Balances recoverable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under   the Contract shall not serve to offset any balances payable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract.      C. Reports and remittances made to the Reinsurer in accordance with the applicable articles   of the Contract are to be in sufficient detail to identify both the Reinsurer's loss obligations   due to each named reinsured company and each named reinsured company's premium   remittance under the report.      D. In the event of the insolvency of any of the parties to the Contract, offset shall be only   allowed in accordance with the laws of the insolvent party's state of domicile.      E. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to provide a separate retention, Reinsurer's limit of   liability any one loss occurrence or Reinsurer's annual limit of liability for each named   reinsured company.           
  20\F7V1099   Page 14      Article 19 - Access to Records   The Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall have access at any reasonable time to all   records of the Company which pertain in any way to this reinsurance, provided the Reinsurer   gives the Company at least 15 days prior notice of request for such access. However, a   Subscribing Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall not have any right of access to the   records of the Company if it is not current in all undisputed payments due the Company.   "Undisputed" as used herein shall mean any amount that the Subscribing Reinsurer has not   contested in writing to the Company specifying the reason(s) why the payments are disputed.         Article 20 - Liability of the Reinsurer   A. The liability of the Reinsurer shall follow that of the Company in every case and be subject   in all respects to all the general and specific stipulations, clauses, waivers and modifications   of the Company's policies and any endorsements thereon. However, in no event shall this   be construed in any way to provide coverage outside the terms and conditions set forth in   this Contract.      B. Nothing herein shall in any manner create any obligations or establish any rights against   the Reinsurer in favor of any third party or any persons not parties to this Contract.         Article 21 - Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E)   A. This Contract applies only to that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its   own account (prior to deduction of any underlying reinsurance specifically permitted in this   Contract), and in calculating the amount of any loss hereunder and also in computing the   amount or amounts in excess of which this Contract attaches, only loss or losses in respect   of that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its own account shall be   included.      B. The amount of the Reinsurer's liability hereunder in respect of any loss or losses shall not   be increased by reason of the inability of the Company to collect from any other   reinsurer(s), whether specific or general, any amounts which may have become due from   such reinsurer(s), whether such inability arises from the insolvency of such other   reinsurer(s) or otherwise.         Article 22 - Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F)   Inadvertent delays, errors or omissions made in connection with this Contract or any transaction   hereunder shall not relieve either party from any liability which would have attached had such   delay, error or omission not occurred, provided always that such error or omission is rectified as   soon as possible after discovery.           
 
  20\F7V1099   Page 15      Article 23 - Currency (BRMA 12A)   A. Whenever the word "Dollars" or the "$" sign appears in this Contract, they shall be   construed to mean United States Dollars and all transactions under this Contract shall be in   United States Dollars.      B. Amounts paid or received by the Company in any other currency shall be converted to   United States Dollars at the rate of exchange at the date such transaction is entered on the   books of the Company.         Article 24 - Taxes (BRMA 50B)   In consideration of the terms under which this Contract is issued, the Company will not claim a   deduction in respect of the premium hereon when making tax returns, other than income or   profits tax returns, to any state or territory of the United States of America or the District of   Columbia.         Article 25 - Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D)   A. The Reinsurer has agreed to allow for the purpose of paying the Federal Excise Tax the   applicable percentage of the premium payable hereon (as imposed under Section 4371 of   the Internal Revenue Code) to the extent such premium is subject to the Federal Excise   Tax.      B. In the event of any return of premium becoming due hereunder the Reinsurer will deduct   the applicable percentage from the return premium payable hereon and the Company or its   agent should take steps to recover the tax from the United States Government.         Article 26 - Reserves   A. The Reinsurer agrees to fund its share of amounts, including but not limited to, the   Company's ceded unearned premium and outstanding loss and loss adjustment expense   reserves (including all case reserves plus any reasonable amount estimated to be   unreported from known loss occurrences) (hereinafter referred to as "Reinsurer's   Obligations") by:       1. Clean, irrevocable and unconditional letters of credit issued and confirmed, if   confirmation is required by the insurance regulatory authorities involved, by a bank or   banks meeting the NAIC Securities Valuation Office credit standards for issuers of   letters of credit and acceptable to said insurance regulatory authorities; and/or       2. Escrow accounts for the benefit of the Company; and/or       3. Cash advances;        
  20\F7V1099   Page 16       if the Reinsurer:       1. Is unauthorized in any state of the United States of America or the District of Columbia   having jurisdiction over the Company and if, without such funding, a penalty would   accrue to the Company on any financial statement it is required to file with the   insurance regulatory authorities involved; or       2. Has an A.M. Best Company's rating equal to or below B++ at the inception of this   Contract.       The Reinsurer, at its sole option, may fund in other than cash if its method and form of   funding are acceptable to the insurance regulatory authorities involved.      B. With regard to funding in whole or in part by letters of credit, it is agreed that each letter of   credit will be in a form acceptable to insurance regulatory authorities involved, will be issued   for a term of at least one year and will include an "evergreen clause," which automatically   extends the term for at least one additional year at each expiration date unless written   notice of non-renewal is given to the Company not less than 30 days prior to said expiration   date. The Company and the Reinsurer further agree, notwithstanding anything to the   contrary in this Contract, that said letters of credit may be drawn upon by the Company or   its successors in interest at any time, without diminution because of the insolvency of the   Company or the Reinsurer, but only for one or more of the following purposes:       1. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of unearned premiums returned to   insureds on account of policy cancellations, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       2. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of losses and/or loss adjustment expense   paid under the terms of policies reinsured hereunder, unless paid in cash by the   Reinsurer;       3. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of any other amounts claimed to be due   hereunder, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       4. To fund a cash account in an amount equal to the Reinsurer's share of amounts,   including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's Obligations as set forth above, funded by   means of a letter of credit which is under non-renewal notice, if said letter of credit has   not been renewed or replaced by the Reinsurer 10 days prior to its expiration date;       5. To refund to the Reinsurer any sum in excess of the actual amount required to fund   the Reinsurer's share of amounts, including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's   Obligations as set forth above, if so requested by the Reinsurer.       In the event the amount drawn by the Company on any letter of credit is in excess of the   actual amount required for B(1), B(2) or B(4), or in the case of B(3), the actual amount   determined to be due, the Company shall promptly return to the Reinsurer the excess   amount so drawn.           
 
  20\F7V1099   Page 17      Article 27 - Insolvency   A. In the event of the insolvency of the Company, this reinsurance shall be payable directly to   the Company or to its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor on the basis of   the liability of the Company without diminution because of the insolvency of the Company or   because the liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor of the Company has   failed to pay all or a portion of any claim. It is agreed, however, that the liquidator, receiver,   conservator or statutory successor of the Company shall give written notice to the   Reinsurer of the pendency of a claim against the Company indicating the policy or bond   reinsured which claim would involve a possible liability on the part of the Reinsurer within a   reasonable time after such claim is filed in the conservation or liquidation proceeding or in   the receivership, and that during the pendency of such claim, the Reinsurer may investigate   such claim and interpose, at its own expense, in the proceeding where such claim is to be   adjudicated, any defense or defenses that it may deem available to the Company or its   liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor. The expense thus incurred by the   Reinsurer shall be chargeable, subject to the approval of the Court, against the Company   as part of the expense of conservation or liquidation to the extent of a pro rata share of the   benefit which may accrue to the Company solely as a result of the defense undertaken by   the Reinsurer.      B. Where two or more Subscribing Reinsurers are involved in the same claim and a majority in   interest elect to interpose defense to such claim, the expense shall be apportioned in   accordance with the terms of this Contract as though such expense had been incurred by   the Company.      C. It is further understood and agreed that, in the event of the insolvency of the Company, the   reinsurance under this Contract shall be payable directly by the Reinsurer to the Company   or to its liquidator, receiver or statutory successor, except as provided by Section 4118(a) of   the New York Insurance Law or except (1) where this Contract specifically provides another   payee of such reinsurance in the event of the insolvency of the Company or (2) where the   Reinsurer with the consent of the direct insured or insureds has assumed such policy   obligations of the Company as direct obligations of the Reinsurer to the payees under such   policies and in substitution for the obligations of the Company to such payees.         Article 28 - Arbitration   A. As a condition precedent to any right of action hereunder, in the event of any dispute or   difference of opinion hereafter arising with respect to this Contract, it is hereby mutually   agreed that such dispute or difference of opinion shall be submitted to arbitration. One   Arbiter shall be chosen by the Company, the other by the Reinsurer, and an Umpire shall   be chosen by the two Arbiters before they enter upon arbitration, all of whom shall be active   or retired disinterested executive officers of insurance or reinsurance companies or Lloyd's   London Underwriters. In the event that either party should fail to choose an Arbiter within   30 days following a written request by the other party to do so, the requesting party may   choose two Arbiters who shall in turn choose an Umpire before entering upon arbitration. If   the two Arbiters fail to agree upon the selection of an Umpire within 30 days following their   appointment, each Arbiter shall nominate three candidates within 10 days thereafter, two of   whom the other shall decline, and the decision shall be made by drawing lots.        
  20\F7V1099   Page 18      B. Each party shall present its case to the Arbiters within 30 days following the date of   appointment of the Umpire. The Arbiters shall consider this Contract as an honorable   engagement rather than merely as a legal obligation and they are relieved of all judicial   formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of law. The decision of the   Arbiters shall be final and binding on both parties; but failing to agree, they shall call in the   Umpire and the decision of the majority shall be final and binding upon both parties.   Judgment upon the final decision of the Arbiters may be entered in any court of competent   jurisdiction.      C. If more than one Subscribing Reinsurer is involved in the same dispute, all such   Subscribing Reinsurers shall, at the option of the Company, constitute and act as one party   for purposes of this Article and communications shall be made by the Company to each of   the Subscribing Reinsurers constituting one party, provided, however, that nothing herein   shall impair the rights of such Subscribing Reinsurers to assert several, rather than joint,   defenses or claims, nor be construed as changing the liability of the Subscribing Reinsurers   participating under the terms of this Contract from several to joint.      D. Each party shall bear the expense of its own Arbiter, and shall jointly and equally bear with   the other the expense of the Umpire and of the arbitration. In the event that the two   Arbiters are chosen by one party, as above provided, the expense of the Arbiters, the   Umpire and the arbitration shall be equally divided between the two parties.      E. Any arbitration proceedings shall take place at a location mutually agreed upon by the   parties to this Contract, but notwithstanding the location of the arbitration, all proceedings   pursuant hereto shall be governed by the law of the state in which the Company has its   principal office.         Article 29 - Service of Suit (BRMA 49C)   (Applicable if the Reinsurer is not domiciled in the United States of America, and/or is not   authorized in any State, Territory or District of the United States where authorization is required   by insurance regulatory authorities)      A. It is agreed that in the event the Reinsurer fails to pay any amount claimed to be due   hereunder, the Reinsurer, at the request of the Company, will submit to the jurisdiction of a   court of competent jurisdiction within the United States. Nothing in this Article constitutes or   should be understood to constitute a waiver of the Reinsurer's rights to commence an   action in any court of competent jurisdiction in the United States, to remove an action to a   United States District Court, or to seek a transfer of a case to another court as permitted by   the laws of the United States or of any state in the United States.      B. Further, pursuant to any statute of any state, territory or district of the United States which   makes provision therefor, the Reinsurer hereby designates the party named in its Interests   and Liabilities Agreement, or if no party is named therein, the Superintendent,   Commissioner or Director of Insurance or other officer specified for that purpose in the   statute, or his successor or successors in office, as its true and lawful attorney upon whom   may be served any lawful process in any action, suit or proceeding instituted by or on   behalf of the Company or any beneficiary hereunder arising out of this Contract.        
 
  20\F7V1099   Page 19         Article 30 - Severability (BRMA 72E)   If any provision of this Contract shall be rendered illegal or unenforceable by the laws,   regulations or public policy of any state, such provision shall be considered void in such state,   but this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract or the   enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.         Article 31 - Governing Law (BRMA 71B)   This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of   Florida.         Article 32 - Confidentiality   A. The Reinsurer hereby acknowledges that the documents, information and data provided to   it by the Company, whether directly or through an authorized agent, in connection with the   placement and execution of this Contract, including all information obtained through any   audits and any claims information between the Company and the Reinsurer, and any   submission or other materials relating to any renewal (hereinafter referred to as   "Confidential Information") are proprietary and confidential to the Company.      B. Except as provided for in paragraph C below, the Reinsurer shall not disclose any   Confidential Information to any third parties, including but not limited to the Reinsurer's   subsidiaries and affiliates, other insurance companies and their subsidiaries and affiliates,   underwriting agencies, research organizations, any unaffiliated entity engaged in modeling   insurance or reinsurance data, and statistical rating organizations.      C. Confidential Information may be used by the Reinsurer only in connection with the   performance of its obligations or enforcement of its rights under this Contract and will only   be disclosed when required by (1) retrocessionaires subject to the business ceded to this   Contract, (2) regulators performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records and/or financial   condition, (3) external auditors performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records in the normal   course of business, or (4) the Reinsurer's legal counsel; provided that the Reinsurer   advises such parties of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and their   obligation to maintain its confidentiality. The Company may require that any third-party   representatives of the Reinsurer agree, in writing, to be bound by this Confidentiality Article   or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, containing terms no less stringent than   those set forth in this Article. If a third-party representative of the Reinsurer is not bound, in   writing, by this Confidentiality Article or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, the   Reinsurer shall be responsible for any breach of this provision by such third-party   representative of the Reinsurer.      D. Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Reinsurer is required by court order, other   legal process or any regulatory authority to release or disclose any or all of the Confidential   Information, the Reinsurer agrees to provide the Company with written notice of same at   least 10 days prior to such release or disclosure, to the extent legally permissible, and to     
  20\F7V1099   Page 20      use its best efforts to assist the Company in maintaining the confidentiality provided for in   this Article.      E. Any disclosure of Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information shall comply with all state   and federal statutes and regulations governing the disclosure of Non-Public Personally   Identifiable Information. "Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information" shall be defined as   this term or a similar term is defined in any applicable state, provincial, territory, or federal   law. Disclosing or using this information for any purpose not authorized by applicable law is   expressly forbidden without the prior consent of the Company.      F. The parties agree that any information subject to privilege, including the attorney-client   privilege or attorney work product doctrine (collectively "Privilege") shall not be disclosed to   the Reinsurer until, in the Company's opinion, such Privilege is deemed to be waived or   otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant to this Contract. Furthermore,   the Reinsurer shall not assert that any Privilege otherwise applicable to the Confidential   Information has been waived or otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant   to this Contract.      G. The provisions of this Article shall extend to the officers, directors and employees of the   Reinsurer and its affiliates, and shall be binding upon their successors and assigns.         Article 33 - Non-Waiver   The failure of the Company or Reinsurer to insist on compliance with this Contract or to exercise   any right, remedy or option hereunder shall not: (1) constitute a waiver of any rights contained   in this Contract, (2) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from thereafter demanding full and   complete compliance, (3) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from exercising such remedy in   the future, nor (4) affect the validity of this Contract or any part thereof.         Article 34 - Agency Agreement   If more than one reinsured company is named as a party to this Contract, the first named   company shall be deemed the agent of the other reinsured companies for purposes of sending   or receiving notices required by the terms and conditions of this Contract.         Article 35 - Notices and Contract Execution   A. Whenever a notice, statement, report or any other written communication is required by this   Contract, unless otherwise specified, such notice, statement, report or other written   communication may be transmitted by certified or registered mail, nationally or   internationally recognized express delivery service, personal delivery, electronic mail, or   facsimile. With the exception of notices of termination, first class mail is also acceptable.      B. The use of any of the following shall constitute a valid execution of this Contract or any   amendments thereto:       1. Paper documents with an original ink signature;     
 
  20\F7V1099   Page 21          2. Facsimile or electronic copies of paper documents showing an original ink signature;   and/or       3. Electronic records with an electronic signature made via an electronic agent. For the   purposes of this Contract, the terms "electronic record," "electronic signature" and   "electronic agent" shall have the meanings set forth in the Electronic Signatures in   Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 or any amendments thereto.      C. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which, when duly   executed, shall be deemed an original.         Article 36 - Intermediary   Aon Benfield Inc., or one of its affiliated corporations duly licensed as a reinsurance   intermediary, is hereby recognized as the Intermediary negotiating this Contract for all business   hereunder. All communications (including but not limited to notices, statements, premiums,   return premiums, commissions, taxes, losses, loss adjustment expense, salvages and loss   settlements) relating to this Contract will be transmitted to the Company or the Reinsurer   through the Intermediary. Payments by the Company to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Reinsurer. Payments by the Reinsurer to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Company only to the extent that such payments are actually received by the   Company.         In Witness Whereof, the Company by its duly authorized representatives has executed this   Contract as of the dates specified below:      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      FedNat Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun         This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Monarch National Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun      This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .      Maison Insurance Company      /s/ Doug Raucy           
  20\F7V1099   Schedule A         Schedule A   Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 1, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana                  First   Excess   Second   Excess   Third   Excess      Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $70,000,000   Reinsurer's Term Limit $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $140,000,000   Annual Deposit Premium [***] [***] [***]   Deposit Premium Installments [***] [***] [***]   Final Deposit Premium Installment [***] [***] [***]           The figures listed above for each excess layer shall apply to each Subscribing Reinsurer in the percentage share for that excess   layer as expressed in its Interests and Liabilities Agreement attached hereto.     
 
  20\F7V1099      War Exclusion Clause            As regards interests which at time of loss or damage are on shore, no liability shall attach hereto   in respect of any loss or damage which is occasioned by war, invasion, hostilities, acts of   foreign enemies, civil war, rebellion, insurrection, military or usurped power, or martial law or   confiscation by order of any government or public authority.        
  20\F7V1099      Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)         1. This Reinsurance does not cover any loss or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as   Insurer or Reinsurer, from any Pool of Insurers or Reinsurers formed for the purpose of covering Atomic or Nuclear   Energy risks.      2. Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) of this Clause, this Reinsurance does not cover any loss   or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as Insurer or Reinsurer, from any insurance   against Physical Damage (including business interruption or consequential loss arising out of such Physical Damage)   to:       I. Nuclear reactor power plants including all auxiliary property on the site, or       II. Any other nuclear reactor installation, including laboratories handling radioactive materials in connection with   reactor installations, and "critical facilities" as such, or       III. Installations for fabricating complete fuel elements or for processing substantial quantities of "special nuclear   material," and for reprocessing, salvaging, chemically separating, storing or disposing of "spent" nuclear fuel or   waste materials, or       IV. Installations other than those listed in paragraph (2) III above using substantial quantities of radioactive isotopes   or other products of nuclear fission.      3. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1) and (2) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, from any insurance on property which is on the same site as a nuclear reactor power plant or other nuclear   installation and which normally would be insured therewith except that this paragraph (3) shall not operate       (a) where Reassured does not have knowledge of such nuclear reactor power plant or nuclear installation, or       (b) where said insurance contains a provision excluding coverage for damage to property caused by or resulting   from radioactive contamination, however caused. However on and after 1st January 1960 this sub-paragraph (b)   shall only apply provided the said radioactive contamination exclusion provision has been approved by the   Governmental Authority having jurisdiction thereof.      4. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, when such radioactive contamination is a named hazard specifically insured against.      5. It is understood and agreed that this Clause shall not extend to risks using radioactive isotopes in any form where the   nuclear exposure is not considered by the Reassured to be the primary hazard.      6. The term "special nuclear material" shall have the meaning given it in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 or by any law   amendatory thereof.      7. Reassured to be sole judge of what constitutes:       (a) substantial quantities, and       (b) the extent of installation, plant or site.      Note.-Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) hereof, it is understood and agreed that       (a) all policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1957 shall be free from the application of the   other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960 whichever first occurs whereupon all the   provisions of this Clause shall apply.       (b) with respect to any risk located in Canada policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1958   shall be free from the application of the other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960   whichever first occurs whereupon all the provisions of this Clause shall apply.      12/12/57   N.M.A. 1119   BRMA 35B     
 
  20\F7V1099   Page 1 of 2      Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe)         It is hereby understood and agreed that:      A. This Contract excludes loss or liability arising from:       1. Business derived directly or indirectly from any pool, association, or syndicate which   maintains its own reinsurance facilities. This subparagraph 1 shall not apply with   respect to:       a. Residual market mechanisms created by statute. This Contract shall not extend,   however, to afford coverage for liability arising from the inability of any other   participant or member in the residual market mechanism to meet its obligations,   nor shall this Contract extend to afford coverage for liability arising from any   claim against the residual market mechanism brought by or on behalf of any   insolvency fund (as defined in the Insolvency Fund Exclusion Clause   incorporated in this Contract). For the purposes of this Clause, the California   Earthquake Authority shall be deemed to be a "residual market mechanism."       b. Inter-agency or inter-government joint underwriting or risk purchasing   associations (however styled) created by or permitted by statute or regulation.       2. Those perils insured by the Company that the Company knows, at the time the risk is   bound, to be insured by or in excess of amounts insured or reinsured by any pool,   association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil, gas, or petro-chemical   plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks. This subparagraph 2 shall not   apply:       a. If the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.       b. To interests traditionally underwritten as Inland Marine or Stock or Contents   written on a blanket basis.       c. To Contingent Business Interruption liability, except when it is known to the   Company, at the time the risk is bound, that the key location is insured by or   through any pool, association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil,   gas, or petro-chemical plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks; unless   the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.      B. With respect to loss or liability arising from the Company's participation or membership in   any residual market mechanism created by statute, the Company may include in its ultimate   net loss only amounts for which the Company is assessed as a direct consequence of a   covered loss occurrence, subject to the following provisions:       1. Recovery is limited to perils otherwise protected hereunder.       2. In the event the terms of the Company's participation or membership in any such   residual market mechanism permit the Company to recoup any such direct     
  20\F7V1099   Page 2 of 2      assessment attributed to a loss occurrence by way of a specific policy premium   surcharge or similar levy on policyholders, the amount received by the Company as a   result of such premium surcharge or levy shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss   for such loss occurrence.       3. The result of any rate increase filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall have no effect on the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered   loss occurrence.       4. The result of any premium tax credit filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered loss   occurrence.       5. The Company may not include in its ultimate net loss any amount resulting from an   assessment that, pursuant to the terms of the Company's participation or membership   in the residual market mechanism, the Company is required to pay only after such   assessment is collected from the policyholder.       6. The ultimate net loss hereunder shall not include any monies expended to purchase or   retire bonds as a consequence of being a member of a residual market mechanism   nor any fines or penalties imposed on the Company for late payment.       7. If, however, a residual market mechanism only provides for assessment based on an   aggregate of losses in any one contract or plan year of said mechanism, then the   amount of that assessment to be included in the ultimate net loss for any one loss   occurrence shall be determined by multiplying the Company's share of the aggregate   assessment by a factor derived by dividing the Company's ultimate net loss (net of the   assessment) with respect to the loss occurrence by the total of all of its ultimate net   losses (net of assessments) from all loss occurrences included by the mechanism in   determining the assessment.      8/1/2012              
 
  20\F7V1099      Terrorism Exclusion   (Property Treaty Reinsurance)            Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary within this Contract or any amendment thereto, it   is agreed that this Contract excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused   by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any act of terrorism,   as defined herein, regardless of any other cause or event contributing concurrently or in any   other sequence to the loss.      An act of terrorism includes any act, or preparation in respect of action, or threat of action   designed to influence the government de jure or de facto of any nation or any political division   thereof, or in pursuit of political, religious, ideological or similar purposes to intimidate the public   or a section of the public of any nation by any person or group(s) of persons whether acting   alone or on behalf of or in connection with any organization(s) or government(s) de jure or   de facto, and which:       1. Involves violence against one or more persons, or       2. Involves damage to property; or       3. Endangers life other than the person committing the action; or       4. Creates a risk to health or safety of the public or a section of the public; or       5. Is designed to interfere with or disrupt an electronic system.      This Contract also excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused by,   contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any action in controlling,   preventing, suppressing, retaliating against or responding to any act of terrorism.      Notwithstanding the above and subject otherwise to the terms, conditions, and limitations of this   Contract, in respect only of personal lines, this Contract will pay actual loss or damage (but not   related cost and expense) caused by any act of terrorism provided such act is not directly or   indirectly caused by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with   radiological, biological, chemical, or nuclear pollution or contamination.        
  20\F7V1099      The Interests and Liabilities Agreements, constituting 3 pages in total, have been omitted from   this exhibit because such agreements are not material and would be competitively harmful if   publicly disclosed.              
 

Second and Third Event
Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract
Effective: July 1, 2020

FedNat Insurance Company
Sunrise, Florida
and
Monarch National Insurance Company
Sunrise, Florida
and
Maison Insurance Company
Baton Rouge, Louisiana






























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Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit because it is not material and would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. Redactions are indicated by [***].


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Table of Contents


Article    Page
1    Classes of Business Reinsured
1
2    Commencement and Termination
1
3    Territory
3
4    Exclusions
3
5    Retention and Limit
4
6    Reinstatement
5
7    Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund
5
8    Other Reinsurance
6
9    Definitions
6
10    Loss Occurrence
7
11    Loss Notices and Settlements
9
12    Cash Call
9
13    Salvage and Subrogation
10
14    Reinsurance Premium
10
15    Sanctions
10
16    Late Payments
10
17    Offset
12
18    Severability of Interests and Obligations
12
19    Access to Records
12
20    Liability of the Reinsurer
13
21    Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E)
13
22    Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F)
13
23    Currency (BRMA 12A)
13
24    Taxes (BRMA 50B)
14
25    Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D)
14
26    Reserves
14
27    Insolvency
15
28    Arbitration
16
29    Service of Suit (BRMA 49C)
17
30    Severability (BRMA 72E)
17
31    Governing Law (BRMA 71B)
17
32    Confidentiality
18
33    Non-Waiver
19
34    Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A)
19
35    Notices and Contract Execution
19
36    Intermediary
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Second and Third Event
Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract
Effective: July 1, 2020

entered into by and between

FedNat Insurance Company
Sunrise, Florida
and
Monarch National Insurance Company
Sunrise, Florida
and
Maison Insurance Company
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
(hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Company" except
to the extent individually referred to)

and

The Subscribing Reinsurer(s) Executing the
Interests and Liabilities Agreement(s)
Attached Hereto
(hereinafter referred to as the "Reinsurer")


Article 1 -Classes of Business Reinsured
By this Contract the Reinsurer agrees to reinsure the excess liability which may accrue to the Company under its policies in force at the effective time and date hereof or issued or renewed at or after that time and date, and classified by the Company as Property business, including but not limited to, Dwelling Fire, Inland Marine, Mobile Home, Commercial and Homeowners business (including any business assumed from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation), subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth herein.

Article 2 -Commencement and Termination
A.This Contract shall become effective at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020, with respect to losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing at or after that time and date, and shall remain in force until 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021.
B.Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A above, the Company may terminate a Subscribing Reinsurer's percentage share in this Contract at any time by giving written notice to the Subscribing Reinsurer in the event any of the following circumstances occur:
1.The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at the inception of this Contract has
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been reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the applicable equivalent) 12 months prior to that date; or
2.The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at any time during the term of this Contract has been reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the applicable equivalent) at the date of the Subscribing Reinsurer's most recent financial statement filed with regulatory authorities and available to the public as of the inception of this Contract; or
3.The Subscribing Reinsurer's A.M. Best's rating has been assigned or downgraded below A- and/or Standard & Poor's rating has been assigned or downgraded below BBB+; or
4.The Subscribing Reinsurer has become, or has announced its intention to become, merged with, acquired by or controlled by any other entity or individual(s) not controlling the Subscribing Reinsurer's operations previously; or
5.A State Insurance Department or other legal authority has ordered the Subscribing Reinsurer to cease writing business; or
6.The Subscribing Reinsurer has become insolvent or has been placed into liquidation, receivership, supervision, administration, winding-up or under a scheme of arrangement, or similar proceedings (whether voluntary or involuntary) or proceedings have been instituted against the Subscribing Reinsurer for the appointment of a receiver, liquidator, rehabilitator, supervisor, administrator, conservator or trustee in bankruptcy, or other agent known by whatever name, to take possession of its assets or control of its operations; or
7.The Subscribing Reinsurer has reinsured its entire liability under this Contract without the Company's prior written consent; or
8.The Subscribing Reinsurer has ceased assuming new or renewal property or casualty treaty reinsurance business; or
9.The Subscribing Reinsurer has hired an unaffiliated runoff claims manager that is compensated on a contingent basis or is otherwise provided with financial incentives based on the quantum of claims paid; or
10.The Subscribing Reinsurer has failed to comply with the funding requirements set forth in the Reserves Article.
C.The "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021. However, if this Contract is terminated, the "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020 to the effective time and date of termination.
D.If this Contract is terminated or expires while a loss occurrence covered hereunder is in progress, the Reinsurer's liability hereunder shall, subject to the other terms and conditions of this Contract, be determined as if the entire loss occurrence had occurred prior to the
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termination or expiration of this Contract, provided that no part of such loss occurrence is claimed against any renewal or replacement of this Contract.

Article 3 -Territory
The territorial limits of this Contract shall be identical with those of the Company's policies, but is limited to risks located within the State of Florida.

Article 4 -Exclusions
A.If this Contract is terminated or expires while a loss occurrence covered hereunder is in This Contract does not apply to and specifically excludes the following:
1.Reinsurance assumed by the Company under obligatory reinsurance agreements, except business assumed by the Company from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation.
2.Hail damage to growing or standing crops.
3.Business rated, coded or classified as Flood insurance or which should have been rated, coded or classified as such.
4.Business rated, coded or classified as Mortgage Impairment and Difference in Conditions insurance or which should have been rated, coded or classified as such.
5.Title insurance and all forms of Financial Guarantee, Credit and Insolvency.
6.Aviation, Ocean Marine, Boiler and Machinery, Fidelity and Surety, Accident and Health, Animal Mortality and Workers Compensation and Employers Liability.
7.Errors and Omissions, Malpractice and any other type of Professional Liability insurance.
8.Loss and/or damage and/or costs and/or expenses arising from seepage and/or pollution and/or contamination, other than contamination from smoke. Nevertheless, this exclusion does not preclude payment of the cost of removing debris of property damaged by a loss otherwise covered hereunder, subject always to a limit of 25.0% of the Company's property loss under the applicable original policy.
9.Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "War Exclusion Clause" attached to and forming part of this Contract.
10.Nuclear risks as defined in the "Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)" attached to and forming part of this Contract.
11.Loss or liability excluded by the Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause (Catastrophe) attached to and forming part of this Contract and any
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assessment or similar demand for payment related to the FHCF or Citizens Property Insurance Corporation.
12.Loss or liability of the Company arising by contract, operation of law, or otherwise, from its participation or membership, whether voluntary or involuntary, in any insolvency fund. "Insolvency fund" includes any guaranty fund, insolvency fund, plan, pool, association, fund or other arrangement, however denominated, established or governed, which provides for any assessment of or payment or assumption by the Company of part or all of any claim, debt, charge, fee or other obligation of an insurer, or its successors or assigns, which has been declared by any competent authority to be insolvent, or which is otherwise deemed unable to meet any claim, debt, charge, fee or other obligation in whole or in part.
13.Losses in the respect of overhead transmission and distribution lines other than those on or within 150 meters (or 500 feet) of the insured premises.
14.Mold, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.
15.Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "Terrorism Exclusion" attached to and forming part of this Contract.
16.All property loss, damage, destruction, erasure, corruption or alteration of Electronic Data from any cause whatsoever (including, but not limited to, Computer Virus) or loss of use, reduction in functionality, cost, expense or whatsoever nature resulting therefrom, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.
"Electronic Data" as used herein means facts, concepts and information converted to a form usable for communications, interpretation or processing by electronic and electromechanical data processing or electronically-controlled equipment and includes programs, software and other coded instructions for the processing and manipulation of data or the direction and manipulation of such equipment.
"Computer Virus" as used herein means a set of corrupting, harmful or otherwise unauthorized instructions or code, including a set of maliciously-introduced, unauthorized instructions or code, that propagate themselves through a computer system network of whatsoever nature.
However, in the event that a peril otherwise covered under the policy results from any of the matters described above, this Contract, subject to all other terms and conditions, will cover physical damage directly caused by such listed peril.

Article 5 -Retention and Limit
A.The Company shall retain and be liable for the first $10,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. The Reinsurer shall then be liable for the amount by which such ultimate net loss exceeds the Company's retention (subject to the provisions of paragraph B below), but the liability of the Reinsurer shall not exceed $15,000,000 of ultimate net loss, as respects any one loss occurrence, nor shall it exceed $30,000,000, in all during the term of this Contract.
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B.Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A above, no claim shall be made hereunder unless and until the Company's subject excess ultimate net loss arising out of loss occurrences commencing during the term of this Contract exceeds $15,000,000 in the aggregate. "Subject excess ultimate net loss" as used herein shall mean the amount, if any, by which the Company's ultimate net loss arising out of any one loss occurrence exceeds $10,000,000, but said amount shall not exceed $15,000,000 in excess of $10,000,000 as respects any one loss occurrence.
C.Notwithstanding the provisions above, no claim shall be made as respects losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing during the term of this Contract unless at least two risks insured or reinsured by the Company are involved in such loss occurrence. For purposes hereof, the Company shall be the sole judge of what constitutes "one risk."
Article 6 -Reinstatement
A.In the event all or any portion of the reinsurance under any excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract is exhausted by ultimate net loss, the amount so exhausted shall be reinstated immediately from the time the loss occurrence commences hereon. For each amount so reinstated the Company shall pay additional premium equal to the product of the following:
1.The percentage of the occurrence limit reinstated (based on the ultimate net loss paid by the Reinsurer); times
2.The earned reinsurance premium for the term of this Contract (exclusive of reinstatement premium).
B.Whenever the Company requests payment by the Reinsurer of any ultimate net loss hereunder, the Company shall submit a statement to the Reinsurer of reinstatement premium due the Reinsurer. Any reinstatement premium shown to be due the Reinsurer as reflected by any such statement (less prior payments, if any) shall be payable by the Company concurrently with payment by the Reinsurer of the requested ultimate net loss.
C.Notwithstanding anything stated herein, the liability of the Reinsurer for ultimate net loss under reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract shall not exceed $15,000,000 of ultimate net loss, as respects any one loss occurrence, nor shall it exceed $30,000,000, in all during the term of this Contract.

Article 7 -Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund
The Company has purchased 90.0% of the FHCF mandatory layer of coverage and shall be deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract. Loss adjustment expense recoveries paid by the FHCF in excess of the actual loss adjustment expense paid by the Company shall inure to the benefit of the Company and shall not reduce the amount of ultimate net loss hereunder. Further, any FHCF loss reimbursement shall be deemed to be paid to the Company in accordance with the FHCF reimbursement contract at the full payout level set forth therein and will be deemed not to be reduced by any reduction or exhaustion of the FHCF's claims-paying capacity as respects the mandatory FHCF coverage.
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Article 8 -Other Reinsurance
A.The Company shall be permitted to carry other reinsurance, recoveries under which shall inure solely to the benefit of the Company and be entirely disregarded in applying all of the provisions of this Contract.
B.Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's FHCF Supplement Layer Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1085), which shall be deemed to be placed at 2.35%, shall be deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract.

Article 9 -Definitions
A."Loss adjustment expense," regardless of how such expenses are classified for statutory reporting purposes, as used in this Contract shall mean all costs and expenses allocable to a specific claim that are incurred by the Company in the investigation, appraisal, adjustment, settlement, litigation, defense or appeal of a specific claim, including court costs and costs of supersedeas and appeal bonds, and including a) pre-judgment interest, unless included as part of the award or judgment; b) post-judgment interest; c) legal expenses and costs incurred in connection with coverage questions and legal actions connected thereto, including Declaratory Judgment Expense; and d) expenses and a pro rata share of salaries of the Company field employees, and expenses of other Company employees who have been temporarily diverted from their normal and customary duties and assigned to the field adjustment of losses covered by this Contract.
Loss adjustment expense as defined above does not include unallocated loss adjustment expense. Unallocated loss adjustment expense includes, but is not limited to, salaries and expenses of employees, other than in (d) above, and office and other overhead expenses.
B."Loss in excess of policy limits" and "extra contractual obligations" as used in this Contract shall mean:
1."Loss in excess of policy limits" shall mean 90.0% of any amount paid or payable by the Company in excess of its policy limits, but otherwise within the terms of its policy, such loss in excess of the Company's policy limits having been incurred because of, but not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason of the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer of settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent upon such an action. Any loss in excess of policy limits that is made in connection with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.
2."Extra contractual obligations" shall mean 90.0% of any punitive, exemplary, compensatory or consequential damages paid or payable by the Company, not covered by any other provision of this Contract and which arise from the handling of any claim on business subject to this Contract, such liabilities arising because of, but not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason of the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting
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an offer of settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent upon such an action. An extra contractual obligation shall be deemed, in all circumstances, to have occurred on the same date as the loss covered or alleged to be covered under the policy. Any extra contractual obligations that are made in connection with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.
Notwithstanding anything stated herein, this Contract shall not apply to any loss in excess of policy limits or any extra contractual obligation incurred by the Company as a result of any fraudulent and/or criminal act by any officer or director of the Company acting individually or collectively or in collusion with any individual or corporation or any other organization or party involved in the presentation, defense or settlement of any claim covered hereunder.
C."Policies" as used in this Contract shall mean all policies, contracts and binders of insurance or reinsurance.
D."Ultimate net loss" as used in this Contract shall mean the sum or sums (including loss in excess of policy limits, extra contractual obligations and loss adjustment expense, as defined herein) paid or payable by the Company in settlement of claims and in satisfaction of judgments rendered on account of such claims, after deduction of all salvage, all recoveries and all claims on inuring insurance or reinsurance, whether collectible or not. Nothing herein shall be construed to mean that losses under this Contract are not recoverable until the Company's ultimate net loss has been ascertained.

Article 10 -Loss Occurrence
A.The term "loss occurrence" shall mean the sum of all individual losses directly occasioned by any one disaster, accident or loss or series of disasters, accidents or losses arising out of one event which occurs within the area of one state of the United States or province of Canada and states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another. However, the duration and extent of any one "loss occurrence" shall be limited to all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring during any period of 168 consecutive hours arising out of and directly occasioned by the same event, except that the term "loss occurrence" shall be further defined as follows:
1.As regards a named storm, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring during any period (a) from and after 12:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date a watch, warning, advisory, or other bulletin (whether for wind, flood or otherwise) for such named storm is first issued by the National Hurricane Center ("NHC") or its successor or any other division of the National Weather Service ("NWS"), (b) continuing for a time period thereafter during which such named storm continues, regardless of its category rating or lack thereof and regardless of whether the watch, warning, or advisory or other bulletin remains in effect for such named storm and (c) ending 96 hours following the issuance of the last watch, warning or advisory or other bulletin for such named storm or related to such named storm by the NHC or its successor or any other division of the NWS. "Named storm" shall mean any storm or storm system that has been declared by the NHC or its
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successor or any other division of the NWS to be a named storm at any time, which may include, by way of example and not limitation, hurricane, wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain, tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, water damage, fire following, sprinkler leakage, riots, vandalism, and collapse, and all losses and perils (including, by way of example and not limitation, those mentioned previously in this sentence) in each case arising out of, caused by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from such storm or storm system, including by way of example and not limitation the merging of one or more separate storm(s) or storm system(s) into a combined storm surge event. However, the named storm need not be limited to one state or province or states or provinces contiguous thereto.
2.As regards storm or storm systems that are not a named storm, including, by way of example and not limitation, ensuing wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain, tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, fire following, sprinkler leakage, riots, vandalism, collapse and water damage, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring during any period of 144 consecutive hours arising out of, caused by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from the same event. However, the event need not be limited to one state or province or states or provinces contiguous thereto.
3.As regards riot, riot attending a strike, civil commotion, vandalism and malicious mischief, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring during any period of 96 consecutive hours within the area of one municipality or county and the municipalities or counties contiguous thereto arising out of and directly occasioned by the same event. The maximum duration of 96 consecutive hours may be extended in respect of individual losses which occur beyond such 96 consecutive hours during the continued occupation of an assured's premises by strikers, provided such occupation commenced during the aforesaid period.
4.As regards earthquake (the epicenter of which need not necessarily be within the territorial confines referred to in the introductory portion of this paragraph) and fire following directly occasioned by the earthquake, only those individual fire losses which commence during the period of 168 consecutive hours may be included in the Company's loss occurrence.
5.As regards freeze, only individual losses directly occasioned by collapse, breakage of glass and water damage (caused by bursting frozen pipes and tanks) may be included in the Company's loss occurrence.
6.As regards firestorms, brush fires and any other fires or series of fires, irrespective of origin (except as provided in subparagraphs 3 and 4 above), all individual losses sustained by the Company which commence during any period of 168 consecutive hours within the area of one state of the United States or province of Canada and states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another may be included in the Company's loss occurrence.
B.For all loss occurrences hereunder, the Company may choose the date and time when any such period of consecutive hours commences, provided that no period commences earlier than the date and time of the occurrence of the first recorded individual loss sustained by
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the Company arising out of that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses. Furthermore:
1.For all loss occurrences other than those referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.2., and A.3. above, only one such period of 168 consecutive hours shall apply with respect to one event.
2.As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraphs A.1. and A.2., only one such period of consecutive hours (as set forth therein) shall apply with respect to one event, regardless of the duration of the event.
3.As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraph A.3. above, if the disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses occasioned by the event is of greater duration than 96 consecutive hours, then the Company may divide that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses into two or more loss occurrences, provided that no two periods overlap and no individual loss is included in more than one such period.
C.It is understood that losses arising from a combination of two or more perils as a result of the same event may be considered as having arisen from one loss occurrence. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the hourly limitations as stated above shall not be exceeded as respects the applicable perils, and no single loss occurrence shall encompass a time period greater than 168 consecutive hours, except as regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.4. and A.6. above.

Article 11 -Loss Notices and Settlements
A.Whenever losses sustained by the Company are reserved by the Company for an amount greater than 50.0% of the Company's respective retention hereunder and/or appear likely to result in a claim, the Company shall notify the Subscribing Reinsurers and shall provide updates related to development of such losses. The Reinsurer shall have the right to participate in the adjustment of such losses at its own expense.
B.All loss settlements made by the Company, provided they are within the terms of this Contract and the terms of the original policy (with the exception of loss in excess of policy limits or extra contractual obligations coverage, if any, under this Contract), shall be binding upon the Reinsurer, and the Reinsurer agrees to pay all amounts for which it may be liable upon receipt of reasonable evidence of the amount paid by the Company.

Article 12 -Cash Call
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Loss Notices and Settlements Article, upon the request of the Company, the Reinsurer shall pay any amount with regard to a loss settlement or settlements that are scheduled to be made (including any payments projected to be made) within the next 20 days by the Company, subject to receipt by the Reinsurer of a satisfactory proof of loss. Such agreed payment shall be made within 10 days from the date the demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.
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Article 13 -Salvage and Subrogation
The Reinsurer shall be credited with salvage (i.e., reimbursement obtained or recovery made by the Company, less the actual cost, excluding salaries of officials and employees of the Company and sums paid to attorneys as retainer, of obtaining such reimbursement or making such recovery) on account of claims and settlements involving reinsurance hereunder. Salvage thereon shall always be used to reimburse the excess carriers in the reverse order of their priority according to their participation before being used in any way to reimburse the Company for its primary loss. The Company hereby agrees to enforce its rights to salvage or subrogation relating to any loss, a part of which loss was sustained by the Reinsurer, and to prosecute all claims arising out of such rights, if, in the Company's opinion, it is economically reasonable to do so.

Article 14 -Reinsurance Premium
As premium for the reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract, the Company shall pay the Reinsurer a reinsurance premium of $[***] in four equal installments of $[***] on July 1 and October 1 of 2020, and on January 1 and April 1 of 2021. However, in the event this Contract is terminated, there shall be no premium installments due after the effective date of termination, and the Reinsurer shall immediately return the unearned portion of any premium paid hereunder.

Article 15 -Sanctions
Neither the Company nor any Subscribing Reinsurer shall be liable for premium or loss under this Contract if it would result in a violation of any mandatory sanction, prohibition or restriction under United Nations resolutions or the trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of the European Union, United Kingdom or United States of America that are applicable to either party.

Article 16 -Late Payments
A.The provisions of this Article shall not be implemented unless specifically invoked, in writing, by one of the parties to this Contract.
B.In the event any premium, loss or other payment due either party is not received by the intermediary named in the Intermediary Article (hereinafter referred to as the "Intermediary") by the payment due date, the party to whom payment is due may, by notifying the Intermediary in writing, require the debtor party to pay, and the debtor party agrees to pay, an interest charge on the amount past due calculated for each such payment on the last business day of each month as follows:
1.The number of full days which have expired since the due date or the last monthly calculation, whichever the lesser; times
2.1/365ths of the six-month United States Treasury Bill rate as quoted in The Wall Street Journal on the first business day of the month for which the calculation is made; times
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3.The amount past due, including accrued interest.
It is agreed that interest shall accumulate until payment of the original amount due plus interest charges have been received by the Intermediary.
C.The establishment of the due date shall, for purposes of this Article, be determined as follows:
1.As respects the payment of routine deposits and premiums due the Reinsurer, the due date shall be as provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a due date is not specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 30 days after the date of transmittal by the Intermediary of the initial billing for each such payment.
2.Any claim or loss payment due the Company hereunder shall be deemed due 10 days after the proof of loss or demand for payment is transmitted to the Reinsurer. If such loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest will accrue on the payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B above, from the date the proof of loss or demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.
3.As respects a "cash call" made in accordance with the Cash Call Article, payment shall be deemed due 10 days after the demand for payment is transmitted to the Reinsurer. If such loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest shall accrue on the payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B above, from the date the demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.
4.As respects any payment, adjustment or return due either party not otherwise provided for in subparagraphs 1, 2, and 3 of this paragraph C, the due date shall be as provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a due date is not specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 10 days following transmittal of written notification that the provisions of this Article have been invoked.
For purposes of interest calculations only, amounts due hereunder shall be deemed paid upon receipt by the Intermediary.
D.Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting or prohibiting a Subscribing Reinsurer from contesting the validity of any claim, or from participating in the defense of any claim or suit, or prohibiting either party from contesting the validity of any payment or from initiating any arbitration or other proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. If the debtor party prevails in an arbitration or other proceeding, then any interest charges due hereunder on the amount in dispute shall be null and void. If the debtor party loses in such proceeding, then the interest charge on the amount determined to be due hereunder shall be calculated in accordance with the provisions set forth above unless otherwise determined by such proceedings. If a debtor party advances payment of any amount it is contesting, and proves to be correct in its contestation, either in whole or in part, the other party shall reimburse the debtor party for any such excess payment made plus interest on the excess amount calculated in accordance with this Article.
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E.Interest charges arising out of the application of this Article that are $1,000 or less from any party shall be waived unless there is a pattern of late payments consisting of three or more items over the course of any 12-month period.

Article 17 -Offset
The Company and the Reinsurer may offset any balance or amount due from one party to the other under this Contract or any other contract heretofore or hereafter entered into between the Company and the Reinsurer, whether acting as assuming reinsurer or ceding company. The provisions of this Article shall not be affected by the insolvency of either party.

Article 18 -Severability of Interests and Obligations
The rights, duties and obligations set forth below shall apply as if this Contract were a separate contract between the Subscribing Reinsurers and each named reinsured company:
A.Balances payable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under the Contract shall not serve to offset any balances recoverable to, or from, any other reinsured party to the Contract and balances payable shall be separated by named reinsured company and paid directly to the appropriate named reinsured company's bank account.
B.Balances recoverable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under the Contract shall not serve to offset any balances payable to, or from, any other reinsured party to the Contract.
C.Reports and remittances made to the Reinsurer in accordance with the applicable articles of the Contract are to be in sufficient detail to identify both the Reinsurer's loss obligations due to each named reinsured company and each named reinsured company's premium remittance under the report.
D.In the event of the insolvency of any of the parties to the Contract, offset shall be only allowed in accordance with the laws of the insolvent party's state of domicile.
E.Nothing in this Article shall be construed to provide a separate retention, Reinsurer's limit of liability any one loss occurrence or Reinsurer's annual limit of liability for each named reinsured company.

Article 19 -Access to Records
The Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall have access at any reasonable time to all records of the Company which pertain in any way to this reinsurance, provided the Reinsurer gives the Company at least 15 days prior notice of request for such access. However, a Subscribing Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall not have any right of access to the records of the Company if it is not current in all undisputed payments due the Company. "Undisputed" as used herein shall mean any amount that the Subscribing Reinsurer has not contested in writing to the Company specifying the reason(s) why the payments are disputed.

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Article 20 -Liability of the Reinsurer
A.The liability of the Reinsurer shall follow that of the Company in every case and be subject in all respects to all the general and specific stipulations, clauses, waivers and modifications of the Company's policies and any endorsements thereon. However, in no event shall this be construed in any way to provide coverage outside the terms and conditions set forth in this Contract.
B.Nothing herein shall in any manner create any obligations or establish any rights against the Reinsurer in favor of any third party or any persons not parties to this Contract.

Article 21 -Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E)
A.This Contract applies only to that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its own account (prior to deduction of any underlying reinsurance specifically permitted in this Contract), and in calculating the amount of any loss hereunder and also in computing the amount or amounts in excess of which this Contract attaches, only loss or losses in respect of that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its own account shall be included.
B.The amount of the Reinsurer's liability hereunder in respect of any loss or losses shall not be increased by reason of the inability of the Company to collect from any other reinsurer(s), whether specific or general, any amounts which may have become due from such reinsurer(s), whether such inability arises from the insolvency of such other reinsurer(s) or otherwise.

Article 22 -Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F)
Inadvertent delays, errors or omissions made in connection with this Contract or any transaction hereunder shall not relieve either party from any liability which would have attached had such delay, error or omission not occurred, provided always that such error or omission is rectified as soon as possible after discovery.

Article 23 -Currency (BRMA 12A)
A.Whenever the word "Dollars" or the "$" sign appears in this Contract, they shall be construed to mean United States Dollars and all transactions under this Contract shall be in United States Dollars.
B.Amounts paid or received by the Company in any other currency shall be converted to United States Dollars at the rate of exchange at the date such transaction is entered on the books of the Company.


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Article 24 -Taxes (BRMA 50B)
In consideration of the terms under which this Contract is issued, the Company will not claim a deduction in respect of the premium hereon when making tax returns, other than income or profits tax returns, to any state or territory of the United States of America or the District of Columbia.

Article 25 -Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D)
A.The Reinsurer has agreed to allow for the purpose of paying the Federal Excise Tax the applicable percentage of the premium payable hereon (as imposed under Section 4371 of the Internal Revenue Code) to the extent such premium is subject to the Federal Excise Tax.
B.In the event of any return of premium becoming due hereunder the Reinsurer will deduct the applicable percentage from the return premium payable hereon and the Company or its agent should take steps to recover the tax from the United States Government.

Article 26 -Reserves
A.The Reinsurer agrees to fund its share of amounts, including but not limited to, the Company's ceded unearned premium and outstanding loss and loss adjustment expense reserves (including all case reserves plus any reasonable amount estimated to be unreported from known loss occurrences) (hereinafter referred to as "Reinsurer's Obligations") by:
1.Clean, irrevocable and unconditional letters of credit issued and confirmed, if confirmation is required by the insurance regulatory authorities involved, by a bank or banks meeting the NAIC Securities Valuation Office credit standards for issuers of letters of credit and acceptable to said insurance regulatory authorities; and/or
2.Escrow accounts for the benefit of the Company; and/or
3.Cash advances;
if the Reinsurer:
1.Is unauthorized in any state of the United States of America or the District of Columbia having jurisdiction over the Company and if, without such funding, a penalty would accrue to the Company on any financial statement it is required to file with the insurance regulatory authorities involved; or
2.Has an A.M. Best Company's rating equal to or below B++ at the inception of this Contract.
The Reinsurer, at its sole option, may fund in other than cash if its method and form of funding are acceptable to the insurance regulatory authorities involved.
B.With regard to funding in whole or in part by letters of credit, it is agreed that each letter of credit will be in a form acceptable to insurance regulatory authorities involved, will be
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issued for a term of at least one year and will include an "evergreen clause," which automatically extends the term for at least one additional year at each expiration date unless written notice of non-renewal is given to the Company not less than 30 days prior to said expiration date. The Company and the Reinsurer further agree, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Contract, that said letters of credit may be drawn upon by the Company or its successors in interest at any time, without diminution because of the insolvency of the Company or the Reinsurer, but only for one or more of the following purposes:
1.To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of unearned premiums returned to insureds on account of policy cancellations, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;
2.To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of losses and/or loss adjustment expense paid under the terms of policies reinsured hereunder, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;
3.To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of any other amounts claimed to be due hereunder, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;
4.To fund a cash account in an amount equal to the Reinsurer's share of amounts, including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's Obligations as set forth above, funded by means of a letter of credit which is under non-renewal notice, if said letter of credit has not been renewed or replaced by the Reinsurer 10 days prior to its expiration date;
5.To refund to the Reinsurer any sum in excess of the actual amount required to fund the Reinsurer's share of amounts, including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's Obligations as set forth above, if so requested by the Reinsurer.
In the event the amount drawn by the Company on any letter of credit is in excess of the actual amount required for B(1), B(2) or B(4), or in the case of B(3), the actual amount determined to be due, the Company shall promptly return to the Reinsurer the excess amount so drawn.

Article 27 -Insolvency
A.In the event of the insolvency of the Company, this reinsurance shall be payable directly to the Company or to its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor on the basis of the liability of the Company without diminution because of the insolvency of the Company or because the liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor of the Company has failed to pay all or a portion of any claim. It is agreed, however, that the liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor of the Company shall give written notice to the Reinsurer of the pendency of a claim against the Company indicating the policy or bond reinsured which claim would involve a possible liability on the part of the Reinsurer within a reasonable time after such claim is filed in the conservation or liquidation proceeding or in the receivership, and that during the pendency of such claim, the Reinsurer may investigate such claim and interpose, at its own expense, in the proceeding where such claim is to be adjudicated, any defense or defenses that it may deem available to the Company or its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor. The expense thus incurred by the
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Reinsurer shall be chargeable, subject to the approval of the Court, against the Company as part of the expense of conservation or liquidation to the extent of a pro rata share of the benefit which may accrue to the Company solely as a result of the defense undertaken by the Reinsurer.
B.Where two or more Subscribing Reinsurers are involved in the same claim and a majority in interest elect to interpose defense to such claim, the expense shall be apportioned in accordance with the terms of this Contract as though such expense had been incurred by the Company.
C.It is further understood and agreed that, in the event of the insolvency of the Company, the reinsurance under this Contract shall be payable directly by the Reinsurer to the Company or to its liquidator, receiver or statutory successor, except as provided by Section 4118(a) of the New York Insurance Law or except (1) where this Contract specifically provides another payee of such reinsurance in the event of the insolvency of the Company or (2) where the Reinsurer with the consent of the direct insured or insureds has assumed such policy obligations of the Company as direct obligations of the Reinsurer to the payees under such policies and in substitution for the obligations of the Company to such payees.

Article 28 -Arbitration
A.As a condition precedent to any right of action hereunder, in the event of any dispute or difference of opinion hereafter arising with respect to this Contract, it is hereby mutually agreed that such dispute or difference of opinion shall be submitted to arbitration. One Arbiter shall be chosen by the Company, the other by the Reinsurer, and an Umpire shall be chosen by the two Arbiters before they enter upon arbitration, all of whom shall be active or retired disinterested executive officers of insurance or reinsurance companies or Lloyd's London Underwriters. In the event that either party should fail to choose an Arbiter within 30 days following a written request by the other party to do so, the requesting party may choose two Arbiters who shall in turn choose an Umpire before entering upon arbitration. If the two Arbiters fail to agree upon the selection of an Umpire within 30 days following their appointment, each Arbiter shall nominate three candidates within 10 days thereafter, two of whom the other shall decline, and the decision shall be made by drawing lots.
B.Each party shall present its case to the Arbiters within 30 days following the date of appointment of the Umpire. The Arbiters shall consider this Contract as an honorable engagement rather than merely as a legal obligation and they are relieved of all judicial formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of law. The decision of the Arbiters shall be final and binding on both parties; but failing to agree, they shall call in the Umpire and the decision of the majority shall be final and binding upon both parties. Judgment upon the final decision of the Arbiters may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
C.If more than one Subscribing Reinsurer is involved in the same dispute, all such Subscribing Reinsurers shall, at the option of the Company, constitute and act as one party for purposes of this Article and communications shall be made by the Company to each of the Subscribing Reinsurers constituting one party, provided, however, that nothing herein shall impair the rights of such Subscribing Reinsurers to assert several, rather than joint,
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defenses or claims, nor be construed as changing the liability of the Subscribing Reinsurers participating under the terms of this Contract from several to joint.
D.Each party shall bear the expense of its own Arbiter, and shall jointly and equally bear with the other the expense of the Umpire and of the arbitration. In the event that the two Arbiters are chosen by one party, as above provided, the expense of the Arbiters, the Umpire and the arbitration shall be equally divided between the two parties.
E.Any arbitration proceedings shall take place at a location mutually agreed upon by the parties to this Contract, but notwithstanding the location of the arbitration, all proceedings pursuant hereto shall be governed by the law of the state in which the Company has its principal office.

Article 29 -Service of Suit (BRMA 49C)
(Applicable if the Reinsurer is not domiciled in the United States of America, and/or is not authorized in any State, Territory or District of the United States where authorization is required by insurance regulatory authorities)
A.It is agreed that in the event the Reinsurer fails to pay any amount claimed to be due hereunder, the Reinsurer, at the request of the Company, will submit to the jurisdiction of a court of competent jurisdiction within the United States. Nothing in this Article constitutes or should be understood to constitute a waiver of the Reinsurer's rights to commence an action in any court of competent jurisdiction in the United States, to remove an action to a United States District Court, or to seek a transfer of a case to another court as permitted by the laws of the United States or of any state in the United States.
B.Further, pursuant to any statute of any state, territory or district of the United States which makes provision therefor, the Reinsurer hereby designates the party named in its Interests and Liabilities Agreement, or if no party is named therein, the Superintendent, Commissioner or Director of Insurance or other officer specified for that purpose in the statute, or his successor or successors in office, as its true and lawful attorney upon whom may be served any lawful process in any action, suit or proceeding instituted by or on behalf of the Company or any beneficiary hereunder arising out of this Contract.

Article 30 -Severability (BRMA 72E)
If any provision of this Contract shall be rendered illegal or unenforceable by the laws, regulations or public policy of any state, such provision shall be considered void in such state, but this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract or the enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.

Article 31 -Governing Law (BRMA 71B)
This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida.

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Article 32 -Confidentiality
A.The Reinsurer hereby acknowledges that the documents, information and data provided to it by the Company, whether directly or through an authorized agent, in connection with the placement and execution of this Contract, including all information obtained through any audits and any claims information between the Company and the Reinsurer, and any submission or other materials relating to any renewal (hereinafter referred to as "Confidential Information") are proprietary and confidential to the Company.
B.Except as provided for in paragraph C below, the Reinsurer shall not disclose any Confidential Information to any third parties, including but not limited to the Reinsurer's subsidiaries and affiliates, other insurance companies and their subsidiaries and affiliates, underwriting agencies, research organizations, any unaffiliated entity engaged in modeling insurance or reinsurance data, and statistical rating organizations.
C.Confidential Information may be used by the Reinsurer only in connection with the performance of its obligations or enforcement of its rights under this Contract and will only be disclosed when required by (1) retrocessionaires subject to the business ceded to this Contract, (2) regulators performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records and/or financial condition, (3) external auditors performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records in the normal course of business, or (4) the Reinsurer's legal counsel; provided that the Reinsurer advises such parties of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and their obligation to maintain its confidentiality. The Company may require that any third-party representatives of the Reinsurer agree, in writing, to be bound by this Confidentiality Article or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, containing terms no less stringent than those set forth in this Article. If a third-party representative of the Reinsurer is not bound, in writing, by this Confidentiality Article or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, the Reinsurer shall be responsible for any breach of this provision by such third-party representative of the Reinsurer.
D.Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Reinsurer is required by court order, other legal process or any regulatory authority to release or disclose any or all of the Confidential Information, the Reinsurer agrees to provide the Company with written notice of same at least 10 days prior to such release or disclosure, to the extent legally permissible, and to use its best efforts to assist the Company in maintaining the confidentiality provided for in this Article.
E.Any disclosure of Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information shall comply with all state and federal statutes and regulations governing the disclosure of Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information. "Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information" shall be defined as this term or a similar term is defined in any applicable state, provincial, territory, or federal law. Disclosing or using this information for any purpose not authorized by applicable law is expressly forbidden without the prior consent of the Company.
F.The parties agree that any information subject to privilege, including the attorney-client privilege or attorney work product doctrine (collectively "Privilege") shall not be disclosed to the Reinsurer until, in the Company's opinion, such Privilege is deemed to be waived or otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant to this Contract. Furthermore, the Reinsurer shall not assert that any Privilege otherwise applicable to the Confidential
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Information has been waived or otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant to this Contract.
G.The provisions of this Article shall extend to the officers, directors and employees of the Reinsurer and its affiliates, and shall be binding upon their successors and assigns.

Article 33 -Non-Waiver
The failure of the Company or Reinsurer to insist on compliance with this Contract or to exercise any right, remedy or option hereunder shall not:  (1) constitute a waiver of any rights contained in this Contract, (2) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from thereafter demanding full and complete compliance, (3) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from exercising such remedy in the future, nor (4) affect the validity of this Contract or any part thereof.

Article 34 -Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A)
If more than one reinsured company is named as a party to this Contract, the first named company shall be deemed the agent of the other reinsured companies for purposes of sending or receiving notices required by the terms and conditions of this Contract, and for purposes of remitting or receiving any monies due any party.

Article 35 -Notices and Contract Execution
A.Whenever a notice, statement, report or any other written communication is required by this Contract, unless otherwise specified, such notice, statement, report or other written communication may be transmitted by certified or registered mail, nationally or internationally recognized express delivery service, personal delivery, electronic mail, or facsimile. With the exception of notices of termination, first class mail is also acceptable.
B.The use of any of the following shall constitute a valid execution of this Contract or any amendments thereto:
1.Paper documents with an original ink signature;
2.Facsimile or electronic copies of paper documents showing an original ink signature; and/or
3.Electronic records with an electronic signature made via an electronic agent. For the purposes of this Contract, the terms "electronic record," "electronic signature" and "electronic agent" shall have the meanings set forth in the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 or any amendments thereto.
C.This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which, when duly executed, shall be deemed an original.


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Article 36 -Intermediary
Aon Benfield Inc., or one of its affiliated corporations duly licensed as a reinsurance intermediary, is hereby recognized as the Intermediary negotiating this Contract for all business hereunder. All communications (including but not limited to notices, statements, premiums, return premiums, commissions, taxes, losses, loss adjustment expense, salvages and loss settlements) relating to this Contract will be transmitted to the Company or the Reinsurer through the Intermediary. Payments by the Company to the Intermediary will be deemed payment to the Reinsurer. Payments by the Reinsurer to the Intermediary will be deemed payment to the Company only to the extent that such payments are actually received by the Company.

In Witness Whereof, the Company by its duly authorized representatives has executed this Contract as of the dates specified below:

This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .

FedNat Insurance Company

/s/ Michael Braun                             


This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .

Monarch National Insurance Company

/s/ Michael Braun                             

This 13th day of July in the year 2020 .

Maison Insurance Company

/s/ Doug Raucy                             



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War Exclusion Clause



As regards interests which at time of loss or damage are on shore, no liability shall attach hereto in respect of any loss or damage which is occasioned by war, invasion, hostilities, acts of foreign enemies, civil war, rebellion, insurrection, military or usurped power, or martial law or confiscation by order of any government or public authority.


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Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)


1.This Reinsurance does not cover any loss or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as Insurer or Reinsurer, from any Pool of Insurers or Reinsurers formed for the purpose of covering Atomic or Nuclear Energy risks.
2.Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) of this Clause, this Reinsurance does not cover any loss or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as Insurer or Reinsurer, from any insurance against Physical Damage (including business interruption or consequential loss arising out of such Physical Damage) to:
I.Nuclear reactor power plants including all auxiliary property on the site, or
II.Any other nuclear reactor installation, including laboratories handling radioactive materials in connection with reactor installations, and "critical facilities" as such, or
III.Installations for fabricating complete fuel elements or for processing substantial quantities of "special nuclear material," and for reprocessing, salvaging, chemically separating, storing or disposing of "spent" nuclear fuel or waste materials, or
IV.Installations other than those listed in paragraph (2) III above using substantial quantities of radioactive isotopes or other products of nuclear fission.
3.Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1) and (2) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or Reinsurer, from any insurance on property which is on the same site as a nuclear reactor power plant or other nuclear installation and which normally would be insured therewith except that this paragraph (3) shall not operate
(a)where Reassured does not have knowledge of such nuclear reactor power plant or nuclear installation, or
(b)where said insurance contains a provision excluding coverage for damage to property caused by or resulting from radioactive contamination, however caused. However on and after 1st January 1960 this sub-paragraph (b) shall only apply provided the said radioactive contamination exclusion provision has been approved by the Governmental Authority having jurisdiction thereof.
4.Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or Reinsurer, when such radioactive contamination is a named hazard specifically insured against.
5.It is understood and agreed that this Clause shall not extend to risks using radioactive isotopes in any form where the nuclear exposure is not considered by the Reassured to be the primary hazard.
6.The term "special nuclear material" shall have the meaning given it in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 or by any law amendatory thereof.
7.Reassured to be sole judge of what constitutes:
(a)substantial quantities, and
(b)the extent of installation, plant or site.
Note.-Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) hereof, it is understood and agreed that
(a)all policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1957 shall be free from the application of the other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960 whichever first occurs whereupon all the provisions of this Clause shall apply.
(b)with respect to any risk located in Canada policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1958 shall be free from the application of the other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960 whichever first occurs whereupon all the provisions of this Clause shall apply.
12/12/57
N.M.A. 1119
BRMA 35B

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Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause
(Catastrophe)


It is hereby understood and agreed that:

A.This Contract excludes loss or liability arising from:
1.Business derived directly or indirectly from any pool, association, or syndicate which maintains its own reinsurance facilities. This subparagraph 1 shall not apply with respect to:
a.Residual market mechanisms created by statute. This Contract shall not extend, however, to afford coverage for liability arising from the inability of any other participant or member in the residual market mechanism to meet its obligations, nor shall this Contract extend to afford coverage for liability arising from any claim against the residual market mechanism brought by or on behalf of any insolvency fund (as defined in the Insolvency Fund Exclusion Clause incorporated in this Contract). For the purposes of this Clause, the California Earthquake Authority shall be deemed to be a "residual market mechanism."
b.Inter-agency or inter-government joint underwriting or risk purchasing associations (however styled) created by or permitted by statute or regulation.
2.Those perils insured by the Company that the Company knows, at the time the risk is bound, to be insured by or in excess of amounts insured or reinsured by any pool, association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil, gas, or petro-chemical plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks. This subparagraph 2 shall not apply:
a.If the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.
b.To interests traditionally underwritten as Inland Marine or Stock or Contents written on a blanket basis.
c.To Contingent Business Interruption liability, except when it is known to the Company, at the time the risk is bound, that the key location is insured by or through any pool, association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil, gas, or petro-chemical plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks; unless the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.
B.With respect to loss or liability arising from the Company's participation or membership in any residual market mechanism created by statute, the Company may include in its ultimate net loss only amounts for which the Company is assessed as a direct consequence of a covered loss occurrence, subject to the following provisions:
1.Recovery is limited to perils otherwise protected hereunder.
2.In the event the terms of the Company's participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism permit the Company to recoup any such direct assessment attributed to a loss occurrence by way of a specific policy premium surcharge or similar levy on policyholders, the amount received by the Company as a
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result of such premium surcharge or levy shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss for such loss occurrence.
3.The result of any rate increase filing permitted by the terms of the Company's participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any assessment shall have no effect on the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered loss occurrence.
4.The result of any premium tax credit filing permitted by the terms of the Company's participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any assessment shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered loss occurrence.
5.The Company may not include in its ultimate net loss any amount resulting from an assessment that, pursuant to the terms of the Company's participation or membership in the residual market mechanism, the Company is required to pay only after such assessment is collected from the policyholder.
6.The ultimate net loss hereunder shall not include any monies expended to purchase or retire bonds as a consequence of being a member of a residual market mechanism nor any fines or penalties imposed on the Company for late payment.
7.If, however, a residual market mechanism only provides for assessment based on an aggregate of losses in any one contract or plan year of said mechanism, then the amount of that assessment to be included in the ultimate net loss for any one loss occurrence shall be determined by multiplying the Company's share of the aggregate assessment by a factor derived by dividing the Company's ultimate net loss (net of the assessment) with respect to the loss occurrence by the total of all of its ultimate net losses (net of assessments) from all loss occurrences included by the mechanism in determining the assessment.

8/1/2012




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Terrorism Exclusion
(Property Treaty Reinsurance)

Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary within this Contract or any amendment thereto, it is agreed that this Contract excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any act of terrorism, as defined herein, regardless of any other cause or event contributing concurrently or in any other sequence to the loss.

An act of terrorism includes any act, or preparation in respect of action, or threat of action designed to influence the government de jure or de facto of any nation or any political division thereof, or in pursuit of political, religious, ideological or similar purposes to intimidate the public or a section of the public of any nation by any person or group(s) of persons whether acting alone or on behalf of or in connection with any organization(s) or government(s) de jure or de facto, and which:

    1.    Involves violence against one or more persons, or

    2.    Involves damage to property; or

    3.    Endangers life other than the person committing the action; or

    4.    Creates a risk to health or safety of the public or a section of the public; or

    5.    Is designed to interfere with or disrupt an electronic system.

This Contract also excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any action in controlling, preventing, suppressing, retaliating against or responding to any act of terrorism.

Notwithstanding the above and subject otherwise to the terms, conditions, and limitations of this Contract, in respect only of personal lines, this Contract will pay actual loss or damage (but not related cost and expense) caused by any act of terrorism provided such act is not directly or indirectly caused by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with radiological, biological, chemical, or nuclear pollution or contamination.


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The Interests and Liabilities Agreements, constituting 8 pages in total, have been omitted from this exhibit because such agreements are not material and would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed.
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  20\F7V1102         Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 28, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana                                                                                                      _______________________      Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit because it is not material and   would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. Redactions are indicated by [***].     
  20\F7V1102         Table of Contents         Article Page    1 Classes of Business Reinsured 1    2 Commencement and Termination 1    3 Territory 3    4 Exclusions 3    5 Retention and Limit 4    6 Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund 5    7 Other Reinsurance 5    8 Reinstatement 6    9 Definitions 6    10 Loss Occurrence 8    11 Loss Notices and Settlements 10    12 Cash Call 10    13 Salvage and Subrogation 10    14 Reinsurance Premium 10    15 Sanctions 11    16 Late Payments 11    17 Offset 12    18 Severability of Interests and Obligations 13    19 Access to Records 13    20 Liability of the Reinsurer 13    21 Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E) 14    22 Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F) 14    23 Currency (BRMA 12A) 14    24 Taxes (BRMA 50B) 14    25 Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D) 14    26 Reserves 15    27 Insolvency 16    28 Arbitration 17    29 Service of Suit (BRMA 49C) 18    30 Severability (BRMA 72E) 18    31 Governing Law (BRMA 71B) 18    32 Confidentiality 18    33 Non-Waiver 19    34 Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A) 20    35 Notices and Contract Execution 20    36 Intermediary 20    Schedule A     
 
  20\F7V1102   Page 1      Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 28, 2020      entered into by and between      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana    (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Company" except   to the extent individually referred to)      and      The Subscribing Reinsurer(s) Executing the   Interests and Liabilities Agreement(s)   Attached Hereto   (hereinafter referred to as the "Reinsurer")            Article 1 - Classes of Business Reinsured   By this Contract the Reinsurer agrees to reinsure the excess liability which may accrue to the   Company under its policies in force at the effective time and date hereof or issued or renewed at   or after that time and date, and classified by the Company as Property business, including but   not limited to, Dwelling Fire, Inland Marine, Mobile Home, Commercial and Homeowners   business (including any business assumed from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation),   subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth herein and in Schedule A attached   hereto.         Article 2 - Commencement and Termination   A. This Contract shall become effective at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 28, 2020,   with respect to losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing at or after that time and   date, and shall remain in force until 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021.      B. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A above, the Company may terminate a   Subscribing Reinsurer's percentage share in this Contract at any time by giving written   notice to the Subscribing Reinsurer in the event any of the following circumstances occur:       1. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at the inception of this Contract has been   reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the applicable equivalent)   12 months prior to that date; or     
  20\F7V1102   Page 2          2. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at any time during the term of this   Contract has been reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the   applicable equivalent) at the date of the Subscribing Reinsurer's most recent financial   statement filed with regulatory authorities and available to the public as of the   inception of this Contract; or       3. The Subscribing Reinsurer's A.M. Best's rating has been assigned or downgraded   below A- and/or Standard & Poor's rating has been assigned or downgraded below   BBB+; or       4. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become, or has announced its intention to become,   merged with, acquired by or controlled by any other entity or individual(s) not   controlling the Subscribing Reinsurer's operations previously; or       5. A State Insurance Department or other legal authority has ordered the Subscribing   Reinsurer to cease writing business; or       6. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become insolvent or has been placed into liquidation,   receivership, supervision, administration, winding-up or under a scheme of   arrangement, or similar proceedings (whether voluntary or involuntary) or proceedings   have been instituted against the Subscribing Reinsurer for the appointment of a   receiver, liquidator, rehabilitator, supervisor, administrator, conservator or trustee in   bankruptcy, or other agent known by whatever name, to take possession of its assets   or control of its operations; or       7. The Subscribing Reinsurer has reinsured its entire liability under this Contract without   the Company's prior written consent; or       8. The Subscribing Reinsurer has ceased assuming new or renewal property or casualty   treaty reinsurance business; or       9. The Subscribing Reinsurer has hired an unaffiliated runoff claims manager that is   compensated on a contingent basis or is otherwise provided with financial incentives   based on the quantum of claims paid; or       10. The Subscribing Reinsurer has failed to comply with the funding requirements set forth   in the Reserves Article.      C. The "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern   Standard Time, July 28, 2020 to 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021.   However, if this Contract is terminated, the "term of this Contract" as used herein shall   mean the period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 28, 2020 to the effective   time and date of termination.      D. If this Contract is terminated or expires while a loss occurrence covered hereunder is in   progress, the Reinsurer's liability hereunder shall, subject to the other terms and conditions   of this Contract, be determined as if the entire loss occurrence had occurred prior to the     
 
  20\F7V1102   Page 3      termination or expiration of this Contract, provided that no part of such loss occurrence is   claimed against any renewal or replacement of this Contract.         Article 3 - Territory   The territorial limits of this Contract shall be identical with those of the Company's policies.         Article 4 - Exclusions   A. This Contract does not apply to and specifically excludes the following:       1. Reinsurance assumed by the Company under obligatory reinsurance agreements,   except business assumed by the Company from Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.       2. Hail damage to growing or standing crops.       3. Business rated, coded or classified as Flood insurance or which should have been   rated, coded or classified as such.       4. Business rated, coded or classified as Mortgage Impairment and Difference in   Conditions insurance or which should have been rated, coded or classified as such.       5. Title insurance and all forms of Financial Guarantee, Credit and Insolvency.       6. Aviation, Ocean Marine, Boiler and Machinery, Fidelity and Surety, Accident and   Health, Animal Mortality and Workers Compensation and Employers Liability.       7. Errors and Omissions, Malpractice and any other type of Professional Liability   insurance.       8. Loss and/or damage and/or costs and/or expenses arising from seepage and/or   pollution and/or contamination, other than contamination from smoke. Nevertheless,   this exclusion does not preclude payment of the cost of removing debris of property   damaged by a loss otherwise covered hereunder, subject always to a limit of 25.0% of   the Company's property loss under the applicable original policy.       9. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "War Exclusion Clause"   attached to and forming part of this Contract.       10. Nuclear risks as defined in the "Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical   Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)" attached to and forming part of this Contract.       11. Loss or liability excluded by the Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe) attached to and forming part of this Contract and any assessment or   similar demand for payment related to the FHCF or Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.        
  20\F7V1102   Page 4       12. Loss or liability of the Company arising by contract, operation of law, or otherwise,   from its participation or membership, whether voluntary or involuntary, in any   insolvency fund. "Insolvency fund" includes any guaranty fund, insolvency fund, plan,   pool, association, fund or other arrangement, however denominated, established or   governed, which provides for any assessment of or payment or assumption by the   Company of part or all of any claim, debt, charge, fee or other obligation of an insurer,   or its successors or assigns, which has been declared by any competent authority to   be insolvent, or which is otherwise deemed unable to meet any claim, debt, charge,   fee or other obligation in whole or in part.       13. Losses in the respect of overhead transmission and distribution lines other than those   on or within 150 meters (or 500 feet) of the insured premises.       14. Mold, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       15. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "Terrorism Exclusion" attached   to and forming part of this Contract.       16. All property loss, damage, destruction, erasure, corruption or alteration of Electronic   Data from any cause whatsoever (including, but not limited to, Computer Virus) or loss   of use, reduction in functionality, cost, expense or whatsoever nature resulting   therefrom, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       "Electronic Data" as used herein means facts, concepts and information converted to   a form usable for communications, interpretation or processing by electronic and   electromechanical data processing or electronically-controlled equipment and includes   programs, software and other coded instructions for the processing and manipulation   of data or the direction and manipulation of such equipment.       "Computer Virus" as used herein means a set of corrupting, harmful or otherwise   unauthorized instructions or code, including a set of maliciously-introduced,   unauthorized instructions or code, that propagate themselves through a computer   system network of whatsoever nature.       However, in the event that a peril otherwise covered under the policy results from any   of the matters described above, this Contract, subject to all other terms and   conditions, will cover physical damage directly caused by such listed peril.         Article 5 - Retention and Limit   A. First Excess layer: As respects FedNat Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and   be liable for the first $18,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence.   As respects Monarch National Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable   for the first $2,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. As respects   Maison Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first $5,000,000   of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. Any combination of the respective   retentions as respects each loss occurrence shall be considered the "First Layer   Retention."        
 
  20\F7V1102   Page 5       As respects the Second through Fifth excess layers, the Company shall retain and be liable   for an amount equal to the First Layer Retention, plus the sum of the "Reinsurer's Per   Occurrence Limit" of all underlying layers.      B. The Reinsurer shall then be liable, as respects each excess layer, for the amount by which   such ultimate net loss exceeds the Company's respective retention (as calculated in   paragraph A above), but the liability of the Reinsurer under each excess layer shall not   exceed the amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto, as respects any one loss occurrence.      C. Notwithstanding the provisions above, no claim shall be made hereunder as respects   losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing during the term of this Contract unless   at least two risks insured or reinsured by the Company are involved in such loss   occurrence. For purposes hereof, the Company shall be the sole judge of what constitutes   "one risk."         Article 6 - Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund   The Company has purchased 90.0% of the FHCF mandatory layer of coverage and shall be   deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract. Loss adjustment expense recoveries paid by the   FHCF in excess of the actual loss adjustment expense paid by the Company shall inure to the   benefit of the Company and shall not reduce the amount of ultimate net loss hereunder.   Further, any FHCF loss reimbursement shall be deemed to be paid to the Company in   accordance with the FHCF reimbursement contract at the full payout level set forth therein and   will be deemed not to be reduced by any reduction or exhaustion of the FHCF's claims-paying   capacity as respects the mandatory FHCF coverage.         Article 7 - Other Reinsurance   A. The Company shall be permitted to carry other reinsurance, recoveries under which shall   inure solely to the benefit of the Company and be entirely disregarded in applying all of the   provisions of this Contract.      B. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's Non-Florida Excess   Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1001), shall inure to the benefit of this Contract.      C. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's FHCF Supplement   Layer Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1085), which shall be deemed to be placed at 2.35%,   shall be deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract.           
  20\F7V1102   Page 6      Article 8 - Reinstatement   A. In the event all or any portion of the reinsurance under any excess layer of reinsurance   coverage provided by this Contract is exhausted by ultimate net loss, the amount so   exhausted shall be reinstated immediately from the time the loss occurrence commences   hereon. For each amount so reinstated the Company agrees to pay additional premium   equal to the product of the following:       1. The percentage of the occurrence limit for the excess layer reinstated (based on the   ultimate net loss paid by the Reinsurer under that excess layer); times       2. The earned reinsurance premium for the excess layer reinstated for the term of this   Contract (exclusive of reinstatement premium).      B. Whenever the Company requests payment by the Reinsurer of any ultimate net loss under   any excess layer hereunder, the Company shall submit a statement to the Reinsurer of   reinstatement premium due the Reinsurer for that excess layer. Any reinstatement   premium shown to be due the Reinsurer for any excess layer as reflected by any such   statement (less prior payments, if any, for that excess layer) shall be payable by the   Company concurrently with payment by the Reinsurer of the requested ultimate net loss for   that excess layer. Any return reinstatement premium shown to be due the Company shall   be remitted by the Reinsurer as promptly as possible after receipt and verification of the   Company's statement.      C. Notwithstanding anything stated herein, the liability of the Reinsurer for ultimate net loss   under any excess layer of reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract shall not exceed   either of the following:       1. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit" for that excess layer in   Schedule A attached hereto, as respects loss or losses arising out of any one loss   occurrence; or       2. The amount, shown as "Reinsurer's Term Limit" for that excess layer in Schedule A   attached hereto, in all during the term of this Contract.         Article 9 - Definitions   A. "Loss adjustment expense," regardless of how such expenses are classified for statutory   reporting purposes, as used in this Contract shall mean all costs and expenses allocable to   a specific claim that are incurred by the Company in the investigation, appraisal,   adjustment, settlement, litigation, defense or appeal of a specific claim, including court   costs and costs of supersedeas and appeal bonds, and including a) pre-judgment interest,   unless included as part of the award or judgment; b) post-judgment interest; c) legal   expenses and costs incurred in connection with coverage questions and legal actions   connected thereto, including Declaratory Judgment Expense; and d) expenses and a pro   rata share of salaries of the Company field employees, and expenses of other Company   employees who have been temporarily diverted from their normal and customary duties and   assigned to the field adjustment of losses covered by this Contract.        
 
  20\F7V1102   Page 7       Loss adjustment expense as defined above does not include unallocated loss adjustment   expense. Unallocated loss adjustment expense includes, but is not limited to, salaries and   expenses of employees, other than in (d) above, and office and other overhead expenses.      B. "Loss in excess of policy limits" and "extra contractual obligations" as used in this Contract   shall mean:       1. "Loss in excess of policy limits" shall mean 90.0% of any amount paid or payable by   the Company in excess of its policy limits, but otherwise within the terms of its policy,   such loss in excess of the Company's policy limits having been incurred because of,   but not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason   of the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer   of settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. Any loss in excess of policy limits that is made in connection   with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       2. "Extra contractual obligations" shall mean 90.0% of any punitive, exemplary,   compensatory or consequential damages paid or payable by the Company, not   covered by any other provision of this Contract and which arise from the handling of   any claim on business subject to this Contract, such liabilities arising because of, but   not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason of   the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer of   settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. An extra contractual obligation shall be deemed, in all   circumstances, to have occurred on the same date as the loss covered or alleged to   be covered under the policy. Any extra contractual obligations that are made in   connection with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       Notwithstanding anything stated herein, this Contract shall not apply to any loss in excess   of policy limits or any extra contractual obligation incurred by the Company as a result of   any fraudulent and/or criminal act by any officer or director of the Company acting   individually or collectively or in collusion with any individual or corporation or any other   organization or party involved in the presentation, defense or settlement of any claim   covered hereunder.      C. "Policies" as used in this Contract shall mean all policies, contracts and binders of   insurance or reinsurance.      D. "Ultimate net loss" as used in this Contract shall mean the sum or sums (including loss in   excess of policy limits, extra contractual obligations and loss adjustment expense, as   defined herein) paid or payable by the Company in settlement of claims and in satisfaction   of judgments rendered on account of such claims, after deduction of all salvage, all   recoveries and all claims on inuring insurance or reinsurance, whether collectible or not.   Nothing herein shall be construed to mean that losses under this Contract are not   recoverable until the Company's ultimate net loss has been ascertained.           
  20\F7V1102   Page 8      Article 10 - Loss Occurrence   A. The term "loss occurrence" shall mean the sum of all individual losses directly occasioned   by any one disaster, accident or loss or series of disasters, accidents or losses arising out   of one event which occurs within the area of one state of the United States or province of   Canada and states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another. However, the   duration and extent of any one "loss occurrence" shall be limited to all individual losses   sustained by the Company occurring during any period of 168 consecutive hours arising out   of and directly occasioned by the same event, except that the term "loss occurrence" shall   be further defined as follows:       1. As regards a named storm, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring   during any period (a) from and after 12:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date a   watch, warning, advisory, or other bulletin (whether for wind, flood or otherwise) for   such named storm is first issued by the National Hurricane Center ("NHC") or its   successor or any other division of the National Weather Service ("NWS"),   (b) continuing for a time period thereafter during which such named storm continues,   regardless of its category rating or lack thereof and regardless of whether the watch,   warning, or advisory or other bulletin remains in effect for such named storm and   (c) ending 96 hours following the issuance of the last watch, warning or advisory or   other bulletin for such named storm or related to such named storm by the NHC or its   successor or any other division of the NWS. "Named storm" shall mean any storm or   storm system that has been declared by the NHC or its successor or any other   division of the NWS to be a named storm at any time, which may include, by way of   example and not limitation, hurricane, wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, water damage, fire following, sprinkler   leakage, riots, vandalism, and collapse, and all losses and perils (including, by way of   example and not limitation, those mentioned previously in this sentence) in each case   arising out of, caused by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from such storm   or storm system, including by way of example and not limitation the merging of one or   more separate storm(s) or storm system(s) into a combined storm surge event.   However, the named storm need not be limited to one state or province or states or   provinces contiguous thereto.       2. As regards storm or storm systems that are not a named storm, including, by way of   example and not limitation, ensuing wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, fire following, sprinkler leakage, riots,   vandalism, collapse and water damage, all individual losses sustained by the   Company occurring during any period of 144 consecutive hours arising out of, caused   by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from the same event. However, the   event need not be limited to one state or province or states or provinces contiguous   thereto.       3. As regards riot, riot attending a strike, civil commotion, vandalism and malicious   mischief, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring during any period   of 96 consecutive hours within the area of one municipality or county and the   municipalities or counties contiguous thereto arising out of and directly occasioned by   the same event. The maximum duration of 96 consecutive hours may be extended in   respect of individual losses which occur beyond such 96 consecutive hours during the     
 
  20\F7V1102   Page 9      continued occupation of an assured's premises by strikers, provided such occupation   commenced during the aforesaid period.       4. As regards earthquake (the epicenter of which need not necessarily be within the   territorial confines referred to in the introductory portion of this paragraph) and fire   following directly occasioned by the earthquake, only those individual fire losses which   commence during the period of 168 consecutive hours may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.       5. As regards freeze, only individual losses directly occasioned by collapse, breakage of   glass and water damage (caused by bursting frozen pipes and tanks) may be included   in the Company's loss occurrence.       6. As regards firestorms, brush fires and any other fires or series of fires, irrespective of   origin (except as provided in subparagraphs 3 and 4 above), all individual losses   sustained by the Company which commence during any period of 168 consecutive   hours within the area of one state of the United States or province of Canada and   states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.      B. For all loss occurrences hereunder, the Company may choose the date and time when any   such period of consecutive hours commences, provided that no period commences earlier   than the date and time of the occurrence of the first recorded individual loss sustained by   the Company arising out of that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents,   or losses. Furthermore:       1. For all loss occurrences other than those referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.2., and   A.3. above, only one such period of 168 consecutive hours shall apply with respect to   one event.       2. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraphs A.1. and A.2., only   one such period of consecutive hours (as set forth therein) shall apply with respect to   one event, regardless of the duration of the event.       3. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraph A.3. above, if the   disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses occasioned by   the event is of greater duration than 96 consecutive hours, then the Company may   divide that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses into   two or more loss occurrences, provided that no two periods overlap and no individual   loss is included in more than one such period.      C. It is understood that losses arising from a combination of two or more perils as a result of   the same event may be considered as having arisen from one loss occurrence.   Notwithstanding the foregoing, the hourly limitations as stated above shall not be exceeded   as respects the applicable perils, and no single loss occurrence shall encompass a time   period greater than 168 consecutive hours, except as regards those loss occurrences   referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.4. and A.6. above.           
  20\F7V1102   Page 10      Article 11 - Loss Notices and Settlements   A. Whenever losses sustained by the Company are reserved by the Company for an amount   greater than 50.0% of the Company's respective retention under any excess layer   hereunder and/or appear likely to result in a claim under such excess layer, the Company   shall notify the Subscribing Reinsurers under that excess layer and shall provide updates   related to development of such losses. The Reinsurer shall have the right to participate in   the adjustment of such losses at its own expense.      B. All loss settlements made by the Company, provided they are within the terms of this   Contract and the terms of the original policy (with the exception of loss in excess of policy   limits or extra contractual obligations coverage, if any, under this Contract), shall be binding   upon the Reinsurer, and the Reinsurer agrees to pay all amounts for which it may be liable   upon receipt of reasonable evidence of the amount paid by the Company.         Article 12 - Cash Call   Notwithstanding the provisions of the Loss Notices and Settlements Article, upon the request of   the Company, the Reinsurer shall pay any amount with regard to a loss settlement or   settlements that are scheduled to be made (including any payments projected to be made)   within the next 20 days by the Company, subject to receipt by the Reinsurer of a satisfactory   proof of loss. Such agreed payment shall be made within 10 days from the date the demand for   payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.         Article 13 - Salvage and Subrogation   The Reinsurer shall be credited with salvage (i.e., reimbursement obtained or recovery made by   the Company, less the actual cost, excluding salaries of officials and employees of the   Company and sums paid to attorneys as retainer, of obtaining such reimbursement or making   such recovery) on account of claims and settlements involving reinsurance hereunder. Salvage   thereon shall always be used to reimburse the excess carriers in the reverse order of their   priority according to their participation before being used in any way to reimburse the Company   for its primary loss. The Company hereby agrees to enforce its rights to salvage or subrogation   relating to any loss, a part of which loss was sustained by the Reinsurer, and to prosecute all   claims arising out of such rights, if, in the Company's opinion, it is economically reasonable to   do so.         Article 14 - Reinsurance Premium   A. The Company shall pay the Reinsurer a flat premium for each excess layer of the amount,   shown as "Reinsurance Premium" for that excess layer in Schedule A attached hereto, in   four equal installments of the amount, shown as "Premium Installment" for that excess layer   in Schedule A attached hereto, on July 28 and October 1 of 2020, and on January 1 and   April 1 of 2021. However, in the event this Contract is terminated, there shall be no   premium installments due after the effective date of termination.        
 
  20\F7V1102   Page 11      B. In the event there are no losses paid by the Subscribing Reinsurer during the term of this   Contract, the Reinsurer shall remit to the Company a no claims bonus of 20.0% of the   premium ceded during the term of this Contract. The no claims bonus shall apply separately   to each excess layer. Upon payment of such no claims bonus, the Reinsurer shall be   relieved of any and all liability under this Contract, whether known or unknown, for loss   occurrences commencing during the term of this Contract.         Article 15 - Sanctions   Neither the Company nor any Subscribing Reinsurer shall be liable for premium or loss under   this Contract if it would result in a violation of any mandatory sanction, prohibition or restriction   under United Nations resolutions or the trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of the   European Union, United Kingdom or United States of America that are applicable to either party.         Article 16 - Late Payments   A. The provisions of this Article shall not be implemented unless specifically invoked, in   writing, by one of the parties to this Contract.      B. In the event any premium, loss or other payment due either party is not received by the   intermediary named in the Intermediary Article (hereinafter referred to as the   "Intermediary") by the payment due date, the party to whom payment is due may, by   notifying the Intermediary in writing, require the debtor party to pay, and the debtor party   agrees to pay, an interest charge on the amount past due calculated for each such payment   on the last business day of each month as follows:       1. The number of full days which have expired since the due date or the last monthly   calculation, whichever the lesser; times       2. 1/365ths of the six-month United States Treasury Bill rate as quoted in The Wall Street   Journal on the first business day of the month for which the calculation is made; times       3. The amount past due, including accrued interest.       It is agreed that interest shall accumulate until payment of the original amount due plus   interest charges have been received by the Intermediary.      C. The establishment of the due date shall, for purposes of this Article, be determined as   follows:       1. As respects the payment of routine deposits and premiums due the Reinsurer, the due   date shall be as provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a   due date is not specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 30 days   after the date of transmittal by the Intermediary of the initial billing for each such   payment.        
  20\F7V1102   Page 12       2. Any claim or loss payment due the Company hereunder shall be deemed due 10 days   after the proof of loss or demand for payment is transmitted to the Reinsurer. If such   loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest will accrue on the   payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B above, from the date the   proof of loss or demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       3. As respects a "cash call" made in accordance with the Cash Call Article, payment   shall be deemed due 10 days after the demand for payment is transmitted to the   Reinsurer. If such loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest   shall accrue on the payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B   above, from the date the demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       4. As respects any payment, adjustment or return due either party not otherwise   provided for in subparagraphs 1, 2, and 3 of this paragraph C, the due date shall be as   provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a due date is not   specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 10 days following   transmittal of written notification that the provisions of this Article have been invoked.       For purposes of interest calculations only, amounts due hereunder shall be deemed paid   upon receipt by the Intermediary.      D. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting or prohibiting a Subscribing Reinsurer from   contesting the validity of any claim, or from participating in the defense of any claim or suit,   or prohibiting either party from contesting the validity of any payment or from initiating any   arbitration or other proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. If the   debtor party prevails in an arbitration or other proceeding, then any interest charges due   hereunder on the amount in dispute shall be null and void. If the debtor party loses in such   proceeding, then the interest charge on the amount determined to be due hereunder shall   be calculated in accordance with the provisions set forth above unless otherwise   determined by such proceedings. If a debtor party advances payment of any amount it is   contesting, and proves to be correct in its contestation, either in whole or in part, the other   party shall reimburse the debtor party for any such excess payment made plus interest on   the excess amount calculated in accordance with this Article.      E. Interest charges arising out of the application of this Article that are $1,000 or less from any   party shall be waived unless there is a pattern of late payments consisting of three or more   items over the course of any 12-month period.         Article 17 - Offset   The Company and the Reinsurer may offset any balance or amount due from one party to the   other under this Contract or any other contract heretofore or hereafter entered into between the   Company and the Reinsurer, whether acting as assuming reinsurer or ceding company. The   provisions of this Article shall not be affected by the insolvency of either party.           
 
  20\F7V1102   Page 13      Article 18 - Severability of Interests and Obligations   The rights, duties and obligations set forth below shall apply as if this Contract were a separate   contract between the Subscribing Reinsurers and each named reinsured company:      A. Balances payable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under the   Contract shall not serve to offset any balances recoverable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract and balances payable shall be separated by named reinsured   company and paid directly to the appropriate named reinsured company's bank account.      B. Balances recoverable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under   the Contract shall not serve to offset any balances payable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract.      C. Reports and remittances made to the Reinsurer in accordance with the applicable articles   of the Contract are to be in sufficient detail to identify both the Reinsurer's loss obligations   due to each named reinsured company and each named reinsured company's premium   remittance under the report.      D. In the event of the insolvency of any of the parties to the Contract, offset shall be only   allowed in accordance with the laws of the insolvent party's state of domicile.      E. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to provide a separate retention, Reinsurer's limit of   liability any one loss occurrence or Reinsurer's annual limit of liability for each named   reinsured company.         Article 19 - Access to Records   The Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall have access at any reasonable time to all   records of the Company which pertain in any way to this reinsurance, provided the Reinsurer   gives the Company at least 15 days prior notice of request for such access. However, a   Subscribing Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall not have any right of access to the   records of the Company if it is not current in all undisputed payments due the Company.   "Undisputed" as used herein shall mean any amount that the Subscribing Reinsurer has not   contested in writing to the Company specifying the reason(s) why the payments are disputed.         Article 20 - Liability of the Reinsurer   A. The liability of the Reinsurer shall follow that of the Company in every case and be subject   in all respects to all the general and specific stipulations, clauses, waivers and modifications   of the Company's policies and any endorsements thereon. However, in no event shall this   be construed in any way to provide coverage outside the terms and conditions set forth in   this Contract.      B. Nothing herein shall in any manner create any obligations or establish any rights against   the Reinsurer in favor of any third party or any persons not parties to this Contract.           
  20\F7V1102   Page 14      Article 21 - Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E)   A. This Contract applies only to that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its   own account (prior to deduction of any underlying reinsurance specifically permitted in this   Contract), and in calculating the amount of any loss hereunder and also in computing the   amount or amounts in excess of which this Contract attaches, only loss or losses in respect   of that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its own account shall be   included.      B. The amount of the Reinsurer's liability hereunder in respect of any loss or losses shall not   be increased by reason of the inability of the Company to collect from any other   reinsurer(s), whether specific or general, any amounts which may have become due from   such reinsurer(s), whether such inability arises from the insolvency of such other   reinsurer(s) or otherwise.         Article 22 - Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F)   Inadvertent delays, errors or omissions made in connection with this Contract or any transaction   hereunder shall not relieve either party from any liability which would have attached had such   delay, error or omission not occurred, provided always that such error or omission is rectified as   soon as possible after discovery.         Article 23 - Currency (BRMA 12A)   A. Whenever the word "Dollars" or the "$" sign appears in this Contract, they shall be   construed to mean United States Dollars and all transactions under this Contract shall be in   United States Dollars.      B. Amounts paid or received by the Company in any other currency shall be converted to   United States Dollars at the rate of exchange at the date such transaction is entered on the   books of the Company.         Article 24 - Taxes (BRMA 50B)   In consideration of the terms under which this Contract is issued, the Company will not claim a   deduction in respect of the premium hereon when making tax returns, other than income or   profits tax returns, to any state or territory of the United States of America or the District of   Columbia.         Article 25 - Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D)   A. The Reinsurer has agreed to allow for the purpose of paying the Federal Excise Tax the   applicable percentage of the premium payable hereon (as imposed under Section 4371 of   the Internal Revenue Code) to the extent such premium is subject to the Federal Excise   Tax.        
 
  20\F7V1102   Page 15      B. In the event of any return of premium becoming due hereunder the Reinsurer will deduct   the applicable percentage from the return premium payable hereon and the Company or its   agent should take steps to recover the tax from the United States Government.         Article 26 - Reserves   A. The Reinsurer agrees to fund its share of amounts, including but not limited to, the   Company's ceded unearned premium and outstanding loss and loss adjustment expense   reserves (including all case reserves plus any reasonable amount estimated to be   unreported from known loss occurrences) (hereinafter referred to as "Reinsurer's   Obligations") by:       1. Clean, irrevocable and unconditional letters of credit issued and confirmed, if   confirmation is required by the insurance regulatory authorities involved, by a bank or   banks meeting the NAIC Securities Valuation Office credit standards for issuers of   letters of credit and acceptable to said insurance regulatory authorities; and/or       2. Escrow accounts for the benefit of the Company; and/or       3. Cash advances;       if the Reinsurer:       1. Is unauthorized in any state of the United States of America or the District of Columbia   having jurisdiction over the Company and if, without such funding, a penalty would   accrue to the Company on any financial statement it is required to file with the   insurance regulatory authorities involved; or       2. Has an A.M. Best Company's rating equal to or below B++ at the inception of this   Contract.       The Reinsurer, at its sole option, may fund in other than cash if its method and form of   funding are acceptable to the insurance regulatory authorities involved.      B. With regard to funding in whole or in part by letters of credit, it is agreed that each letter of   credit will be in a form acceptable to insurance regulatory authorities involved, will be issued   for a term of at least one year and will include an "evergreen clause," which automatically   extends the term for at least one additional year at each expiration date unless written   notice of non-renewal is given to the Company not less than 30 days prior to said expiration   date. The Company and the Reinsurer further agree, notwithstanding anything to the   contrary in this Contract, that said letters of credit may be drawn upon by the Company or   its successors in interest at any time, without diminution because of the insolvency of the   Company or the Reinsurer, but only for one or more of the following purposes:       1. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of unearned premiums returned to   insureds on account of policy cancellations, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;        
  20\F7V1102   Page 16       2. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of losses and/or loss adjustment expense   paid under the terms of policies reinsured hereunder, unless paid in cash by the   Reinsurer;       3. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of any other amounts claimed to be due   hereunder, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       4. To fund a cash account in an amount equal to the Reinsurer's share of amounts,   including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's Obligations as set forth above, funded by   means of a letter of credit which is under non-renewal notice, if said letter of credit has   not been renewed or replaced by the Reinsurer 10 days prior to its expiration date;       5. To refund to the Reinsurer any sum in excess of the actual amount required to fund   the Reinsurer's share of amounts, including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's   Obligations as set forth above, if so requested by the Reinsurer.       In the event the amount drawn by the Company on any letter of credit is in excess of the   actual amount required for B(1), B(2) or B(4), or in the case of B(3), the actual amount   determined to be due, the Company shall promptly return to the Reinsurer the excess   amount so drawn.         Article 27 - Insolvency   A. In the event of the insolvency of the Company, this reinsurance shall be payable directly to   the Company or to its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor on the basis of   the liability of the Company without diminution because of the insolvency of the Company or   because the liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor of the Company has   failed to pay all or a portion of any claim. It is agreed, however, that the liquidator, receiver,   conservator or statutory successor of the Company shall give written notice to the   Reinsurer of the pendency of a claim against the Company indicating the policy or bond   reinsured which claim would involve a possible liability on the part of the Reinsurer within a   reasonable time after such claim is filed in the conservation or liquidation proceeding or in   the receivership, and that during the pendency of such claim, the Reinsurer may investigate   such claim and interpose, at its own expense, in the proceeding where such claim is to be   adjudicated, any defense or defenses that it may deem available to the Company or its   liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor. The expense thus incurred by the   Reinsurer shall be chargeable, subject to the approval of the Court, against the Company   as part of the expense of conservation or liquidation to the extent of a pro rata share of the   benefit which may accrue to the Company solely as a result of the defense undertaken by   the Reinsurer.      B. Where two or more Subscribing Reinsurers are involved in the same claim and a majority in   interest elect to interpose defense to such claim, the expense shall be apportioned in   accordance with the terms of this Contract as though such expense had been incurred by   the Company.      C. It is further understood and agreed that, in the event of the insolvency of the Company, the   reinsurance under this Contract shall be payable directly by the Reinsurer to the Company   or to its liquidator, receiver or statutory successor, except as provided by Section 4118(a) of     
 
  20\F7V1102   Page 17      the New York Insurance Law or except (1) where this Contract specifically provides another   payee of such reinsurance in the event of the insolvency of the Company or (2) where the   Reinsurer with the consent of the direct insured or insureds has assumed such policy   obligations of the Company as direct obligations of the Reinsurer to the payees under such   policies and in substitution for the obligations of the Company to such payees.         Article 28 - Arbitration   A. As a condition precedent to any right of action hereunder, in the event of any dispute or   difference of opinion hereafter arising with respect to this Contract, it is hereby mutually   agreed that such dispute or difference of opinion shall be submitted to arbitration. One   Arbiter shall be chosen by the Company, the other by the Reinsurer, and an Umpire shall   be chosen by the two Arbiters before they enter upon arbitration, all of whom shall be active   or retired disinterested executive officers of insurance or reinsurance companies or Lloyd's   London Underwriters. In the event that either party should fail to choose an Arbiter within   30 days following a written request by the other party to do so, the requesting party may   choose two Arbiters who shall in turn choose an Umpire before entering upon arbitration. If   the two Arbiters fail to agree upon the selection of an Umpire within 30 days following their   appointment, each Arbiter shall nominate three candidates within 10 days thereafter, two of   whom the other shall decline, and the decision shall be made by drawing lots.      B. Each party shall present its case to the Arbiters within 30 days following the date of   appointment of the Umpire. The Arbiters shall consider this Contract as an honorable   engagement rather than merely as a legal obligation and they are relieved of all judicial   formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of law. The decision of the   Arbiters shall be final and binding on both parties; but failing to agree, they shall call in the   Umpire and the decision of the majority shall be final and binding upon both parties.   Judgment upon the final decision of the Arbiters may be entered in any court of competent   jurisdiction.      C. If more than one Subscribing Reinsurer is involved in the same dispute, all such   Subscribing Reinsurers shall, at the option of the Company, constitute and act as one party   for purposes of this Article and communications shall be made by the Company to each of   the Subscribing Reinsurers constituting one party, provided, however, that nothing herein   shall impair the rights of such Subscribing Reinsurers to assert several, rather than joint,   defenses or claims, nor be construed as changing the liability of the Subscribing Reinsurers   participating under the terms of this Contract from several to joint.      D. Each party shall bear the expense of its own Arbiter, and shall jointly and equally bear with   the other the expense of the Umpire and of the arbitration. In the event that the two   Arbiters are chosen by one party, as above provided, the expense of the Arbiters, the   Umpire and the arbitration shall be equally divided between the two parties.      E. Any arbitration proceedings shall take place at a location mutually agreed upon by the   parties to this Contract, but notwithstanding the location of the arbitration, all proceedings   pursuant hereto shall be governed by the law of the state in which the Company has its   principal office.           
  20\F7V1102   Page 18      Article 29 - Service of Suit (BRMA 49C)   (Applicable if the Reinsurer is not domiciled in the United States of America, and/or is not   authorized in any State, Territory or District of the United States where authorization is required   by insurance regulatory authorities)      A. It is agreed that in the event the Reinsurer fails to pay any amount claimed to be due   hereunder, the Reinsurer, at the request of the Company, will submit to the jurisdiction of a   court of competent jurisdiction within the United States. Nothing in this Article constitutes or   should be understood to constitute a waiver of the Reinsurer's rights to commence an   action in any court of competent jurisdiction in the United States, to remove an action to a   United States District Court, or to seek a transfer of a case to another court as permitted by   the laws of the United States or of any state in the United States.      B. Further, pursuant to any statute of any state, territory or district of the United States which   makes provision therefor, the Reinsurer hereby designates the party named in its Interests   and Liabilities Agreement, or if no party is named therein, the Superintendent,   Commissioner or Director of Insurance or other officer specified for that purpose in the   statute, or his successor or successors in office, as its true and lawful attorney upon whom   may be served any lawful process in any action, suit or proceeding instituted by or on   behalf of the Company or any beneficiary hereunder arising out of this Contract.         Article 30 - Severability (BRMA 72E)   If any provision of this Contract shall be rendered illegal or unenforceable by the laws,   regulations or public policy of any state, such provision shall be considered void in such state,   but this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract or the   enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.         Article 31 - Governing Law (BRMA 71B)   This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of   Florida.         Article 32 - Confidentiality   A. The Reinsurer hereby acknowledges that the documents, information and data provided to   it by the Company, whether directly or through an authorized agent, in connection with the   placement and execution of this Contract, including all information obtained through any   audits and any claims information between the Company and the Reinsurer, and any   submission or other materials relating to any renewal (hereinafter referred to as   "Confidential Information") are proprietary and confidential to the Company.      B. Except as provided for in paragraph C below, the Reinsurer shall not disclose any   Confidential Information to any third parties, including but not limited to the Reinsurer's   subsidiaries and affiliates, other insurance companies and their subsidiaries and affiliates,     
 
  20\F7V1102   Page 19      underwriting agencies, research organizations, any unaffiliated entity engaged in modeling   insurance or reinsurance data, and statistical rating organizations.      C. Confidential Information may be used by the Reinsurer only in connection with the   performance of its obligations or enforcement of its rights under this Contract and will only   be disclosed when required by (1) retrocessionaires subject to the business ceded to this   Contract, (2) regulators performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records and/or financial   condition, (3) external auditors performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records in the normal   course of business, or (4) the Reinsurer's legal counsel; provided that the Reinsurer   advises such parties of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and their   obligation to maintain its confidentiality. The Company may require that any third-party   representatives of the Reinsurer agree, in writing, to be bound by this Confidentiality Article   or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, containing terms no less stringent than   those set forth in this Article. If a third-party representative of the Reinsurer is not bound, in   writing, by this Confidentiality Article or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, the   Reinsurer shall be responsible for any breach of this provision by such third-party   representative of the Reinsurer.      D. Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Reinsurer is required by court order, other   legal process or any regulatory authority to release or disclose any or all of the Confidential   Information, the Reinsurer agrees to provide the Company with written notice of same at   least 10 days prior to such release or disclosure, to the extent legally permissible, and to   use its best efforts to assist the Company in maintaining the confidentiality provided for in   this Article.      E. Any disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information shall comply with all applicable   statutes and regulations governing the disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information.   "Personally Identifiable Information" shall be defined as this term or a similar term is defined   in any applicable state, provincial, territory, federal, or international law. Disclosing or using   this information for any purpose not authorized by applicable law is expressly forbidden   without the prior consent of the Company.      F. The parties agree that any information subject to privilege, including the attorney-client   privilege or attorney work product doctrine (collectively "Privilege") shall not be disclosed to   the Reinsurer until, in the Company's opinion, such Privilege is deemed to be waived or   otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant to this Contract. Furthermore,   the Reinsurer shall not assert that any Privilege otherwise applicable to the Confidential   Information has been waived or otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant   to this Contract.      G. The provisions of this Article shall extend to the officers, directors and employees of the   Reinsurer and its affiliates, and shall be binding upon their successors and assigns.         Article 33 - Non-Waiver   The failure of the Company or Reinsurer to insist on compliance with this Contract or to exercise   any right, remedy or option hereunder shall not: (1) constitute a waiver of any rights contained   in this Contract, (2) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from thereafter demanding full and     
  20\F7V1102   Page 20      complete compliance, (3) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from exercising such remedy in   the future, nor (4) affect the validity of this Contract or any part thereof.         Article 34 - Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A)   If more than one reinsured company is named as a party to this Contract, the first named   company shall be deemed the agent of the other reinsured companies for purposes of sending   or receiving notices required by the terms and conditions of this Contract, and for purposes of   remitting or receiving any monies due any party.         Article 35 - Notices and Contract Execution   A. Whenever a notice, statement, report or any other written communication is required by this   Contract, unless otherwise specified, such notice, statement, report or other written   communication may be transmitted by certified or registered mail, nationally or   internationally recognized express delivery service, personal delivery, electronic mail, or   facsimile. With the exception of notices of termination, first class mail is also acceptable.      B. The use of any of the following shall constitute a valid execution of this Contract or any   amendments thereto:       1. Paper documents with an original ink signature;       2. Facsimile or electronic copies of paper documents showing an original ink signature;   and/or       3. Electronic records with an electronic signature made via an electronic agent. For the   purposes of this Contract, the terms "electronic record," "electronic signature" and   "electronic agent" shall have the meanings set forth in the Electronic Signatures in   Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 or any amendments thereto.      C. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which, when duly   executed, shall be deemed an original.         Article 36 - Intermediary   Aon Benfield Inc., or one of its affiliated corporations duly licensed as a reinsurance   intermediary, is hereby recognized as the Intermediary negotiating this Contract for all business   hereunder. All communications (including but not limited to notices, statements, premiums,   return premiums, commissions, taxes, losses, loss adjustment expense, salvages and loss   settlements) relating to this Contract will be transmitted to the Company or the Reinsurer   through the Intermediary. Payments by the Company to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Reinsurer. Payments by the Reinsurer to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Company only to the extent that such payments are actually received by the   Company.           
 
  20\F7V1102   Page 21      In Witness Whereof, the Company by its duly authorized representatives has executed this   Contract as of the dates specified below:      This 26th day of August in the year 2020 .      FedNat Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun         This 26th day of August in the year 2020 .      Monarch National Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun      This 26th day of August in the year 2020 .      Maison Insurance Company      /s/ Doug Raucy           
  20\F7V1102   Schedule A         Schedule A   Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: July 28, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana            First   Excess   Second   Excess   Third   Excess   Fourth   Excess   Fifth   Excess   Reinsurer's Per Occurrence Limit $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $70,000,000 $180,000,000 $100,000,000   Reinsurer's Term Limit $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $140,000,000 $360,000,000 $200,000,000   Reinsurance Premium [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]   Premium Installments [***] [***] [***] [***] [***]     The figures listed above for each excess layer shall apply to each Subscribing Reinsurer in the percentage share for that excess   layer as expressed in its Interests and Liabilities Agreement attached hereto.     
 
  20\F7V1102      War Exclusion Clause            As regards interests which at time of loss or damage are on shore, no liability shall attach hereto   in respect of any loss or damage which is occasioned by war, invasion, hostilities, acts of   foreign enemies, civil war, rebellion, insurrection, military or usurped power, or martial law or   confiscation by order of any government or public authority.        
  20\F7V1102      Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)         1. This Reinsurance does not cover any loss or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as   Insurer or Reinsurer, from any Pool of Insurers or Reinsurers formed for the purpose of covering Atomic or Nuclear   Energy risks.      2. Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) of this Clause, this Reinsurance does not cover any loss   or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as Insurer or Reinsurer, from any insurance   against Physical Damage (including business interruption or consequential loss arising out of such Physical Damage)   to:       I. Nuclear reactor power plants including all auxiliary property on the site, or       II. Any other nuclear reactor installation, including laboratories handling radioactive materials in connection with   reactor installations, and "critical facilities" as such, or       III. Installations for fabricating complete fuel elements or for processing substantial quantities of "special nuclear   material," and for reprocessing, salvaging, chemically separating, storing or disposing of "spent" nuclear fuel or   waste materials, or       IV. Installations other than those listed in paragraph (2) III above using substantial quantities of radioactive isotopes   or other products of nuclear fission.      3. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1) and (2) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, from any insurance on property which is on the same site as a nuclear reactor power plant or other nuclear   installation and which normally would be insured therewith except that this paragraph (3) shall not operate       (a) where Reassured does not have knowledge of such nuclear reactor power plant or nuclear installation, or       (b) where said insurance contains a provision excluding coverage for damage to property caused by or resulting   from radioactive contamination, however caused. However on and after 1st January 1960 this sub-paragraph (b)   shall only apply provided the said radioactive contamination exclusion provision has been approved by the   Governmental Authority having jurisdiction thereof.      4. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, when such radioactive contamination is a named hazard specifically insured against.      5. It is understood and agreed that this Clause shall not extend to risks using radioactive isotopes in any form where the   nuclear exposure is not considered by the Reassured to be the primary hazard.      6. The term "special nuclear material" shall have the meaning given it in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 or by any law   amendatory thereof.      7. Reassured to be sole judge of what constitutes:       (a) substantial quantities, and       (b) the extent of installation, plant or site.      Note.-Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) hereof, it is understood and agreed that       (a) all policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1957 shall be free from the application of the   other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960 whichever first occurs whereupon all the   provisions of this Clause shall apply.       (b) with respect to any risk located in Canada policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1958   shall be free from the application of the other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960   whichever first occurs whereupon all the provisions of this Clause shall apply.      12/12/57   N.M.A. 1119   BRMA 35B     
 
  20\F7V1102   Page 1 of 2      Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe)         It is hereby understood and agreed that:      A. This Contract excludes loss or liability arising from:       1. Business derived directly or indirectly from any pool, association, or syndicate which   maintains its own reinsurance facilities. This subparagraph 1 shall not apply with   respect to:       a. Residual market mechanisms created by statute. This Contract shall not extend,   however, to afford coverage for liability arising from the inability of any other   participant or member in the residual market mechanism to meet its obligations,   nor shall this Contract extend to afford coverage for liability arising from any   claim against the residual market mechanism brought by or on behalf of any   insolvency fund (as defined in the Insolvency Fund Exclusion Clause   incorporated in this Contract). For the purposes of this Clause, the California   Earthquake Authority shall be deemed to be a "residual market mechanism."       b. Inter-agency or inter-government joint underwriting or risk purchasing   associations (however styled) created by or permitted by statute or regulation.       2. Those perils insured by the Company that the Company knows, at the time the risk is   bound, to be insured by or in excess of amounts insured or reinsured by any pool,   association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil, gas, or petro-chemical   plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks. This subparagraph 2 shall not   apply:       a. If the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.       b. To interests traditionally underwritten as Inland Marine or Stock or Contents   written on a blanket basis.       c. To Contingent Business Interruption liability, except when it is known to the   Company, at the time the risk is bound, that the key location is insured by or   through any pool, association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil,   gas, or petro-chemical plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks; unless   the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.      B. With respect to loss or liability arising from the Company's participation or membership in   any residual market mechanism created by statute, the Company may include in its ultimate   net loss only amounts for which the Company is assessed as a direct consequence of a   covered loss occurrence, subject to the following provisions:       1. Recovery is limited to perils otherwise protected hereunder.       2. In the event the terms of the Company's participation or membership in any such   residual market mechanism permit the Company to recoup any such direct     
  20\F7V1102   Page 2 of 2      assessment attributed to a loss occurrence by way of a specific policy premium   surcharge or similar levy on policyholders, the amount received by the Company as a   result of such premium surcharge or levy shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss   for such loss occurrence.       3. The result of any rate increase filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall have no effect on the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered   loss occurrence.       4. The result of any premium tax credit filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered loss   occurrence.       5. The Company may not include in its ultimate net loss any amount resulting from an   assessment that, pursuant to the terms of the Company's participation or membership   in the residual market mechanism, the Company is required to pay only after such   assessment is collected from the policyholder.       6. The ultimate net loss hereunder shall not include any monies expended to purchase or   retire bonds as a consequence of being a member of a residual market mechanism   nor any fines or penalties imposed on the Company for late payment.       7. If, however, a residual market mechanism only provides for assessment based on an   aggregate of losses in any one contract or plan year of said mechanism, then the   amount of that assessment to be included in the ultimate net loss for any one loss   occurrence shall be determined by multiplying the Company's share of the aggregate   assessment by a factor derived by dividing the Company's ultimate net loss (net of the   assessment) with respect to the loss occurrence by the total of all of its ultimate net   losses (net of assessments) from all loss occurrences included by the mechanism in   determining the assessment.      8/1/2012              
 
  20\F7V1102      Terrorism Exclusion   (Property Treaty Reinsurance)            Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary within this Contract or any amendment thereto, it   is agreed that this Contract excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused   by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any act of terrorism,   as defined herein, regardless of any other cause or event contributing concurrently or in any   other sequence to the loss.      An act of terrorism includes any act, or preparation in respect of action, or threat of action   designed to influence the government de jure or de facto of any nation or any political division   thereof, or in pursuit of political, religious, ideological or similar purposes to intimidate the public   or a section of the public of any nation by any person or group(s) of persons whether acting   alone or on behalf of or in connection with any organization(s) or government(s) de jure or   de facto, and which:       1. Involves violence against one or more persons, or       2. Involves damage to property; or       3. Endangers life other than the person committing the action; or       4. Creates a risk to health or safety of the public or a section of the public; or       5. Is designed to interfere with or disrupt an electronic system.      This Contract also excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused by,   contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any action in controlling,   preventing, suppressing, retaliating against or responding to any act of terrorism.      Notwithstanding the above and subject otherwise to the terms, conditions, and limitations of this   Contract, in respect only of personal lines, this Contract will pay actual loss or damage (but not   related cost and expense) caused by any act of terrorism provided such act is not directly or   indirectly caused by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with   radiological, biological, chemical, or nuclear pollution or contamination.        
  20\F7V1102      The Interests and Liabilities Agreements, constituting 6 pages in total, have been omitted from   this exhibit because such agreements are not material and would be competitively harmful if   publicly disclosed.              
 
  20\F7V1103         Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: September 3, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana                                                                                                         _______________________      Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit because it is not material and   would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. Redactions are indicated by [***].     
  20\F7V1103         Table of Contents         Article Page    1 Classes of Business Reinsured 1    2 Commencement and Termination 1    3 Territory 3    4 Exclusions 3    5 Retention and Limit 4    6 Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund 5    7 Other Reinsurance 5    8 Definitions 6    9 Loss Occurrence 7    10 Loss Notices and Settlements 9    11 Cash Call 9    12 Salvage and Subrogation 9    13 Reinsurance Premium 10    14 Sanctions 10    15 Late Payments 10    16 Offset 11    17 Severability of Interests and Obligations 12    18 Access to Records 12    19 Liability of the Reinsurer 12    20 Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E) 13    21 Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F) 13    22 Currency (BRMA 12A) 13    23 Taxes (BRMA 50B) 13    24 Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D) 13    25 Reserves 14    26 Insolvency 15    27 Arbitration 16    28 Service of Suit (BRMA 49C) 17    29 Severability (BRMA 72E) 17    30 Governing Law (BRMA 71B) 17    31 Confidentiality 17    32 Non-Waiver 18    33 Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A) 19    34 Notices and Contract Execution 19    35 Intermediary 19     
 
  20\F7V1103   Page 1      Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: September 3, 2020      entered into by and between      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana    (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Company" except   to the extent individually referred to)      and      The Subscribing Reinsurer(s) Executing the   Interests and Liabilities Agreement(s)   Attached Hereto   (hereinafter referred to as the "Reinsurer")            Article 1 - Classes of Business Reinsured   By this Contract the Reinsurer agrees to reinsure the excess liability which may accrue to the   Company under its policies in force at the effective time and date hereof or issued or renewed at   or after that time and date, and classified by the Company as Property business, including but   not limited to, Dwelling Fire, Inland Marine, Mobile Home, Commercial and Homeowners   business (including any business assumed from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation),   subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth herein.         Article 2 - Commencement and Termination   A. This Contract shall become effective at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, September 3,   2020, with respect to losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing at or after that   time and date, and shall remain in force until 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1,   2021.      B. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A above, the Company may terminate a   Subscribing Reinsurer's percentage share in this Contract at any time by giving written   notice to the Subscribing Reinsurer in the event any of the following circumstances occur:       1. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at the inception of this Contract has been   reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the applicable equivalent)   12 months prior to that date; or     
  20\F7V1103   Page 2          2. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at any time during the term of this   Contract has been reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the   applicable equivalent) at the date of the Subscribing Reinsurer's most recent financial   statement filed with regulatory authorities and available to the public as of the   inception of this Contract; or       3. The Subscribing Reinsurer's A.M. Best's rating has been assigned or downgraded   below A- and/or Standard & Poor's rating has been assigned or downgraded below   BBB+; or       4. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become, or has announced its intention to become,   merged with, acquired by or controlled by any other entity or individual(s) not   controlling the Subscribing Reinsurer's operations previously; or       5. A State Insurance Department or other legal authority has ordered the Subscribing   Reinsurer to cease writing business; or       6. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become insolvent or has been placed into liquidation,   receivership, supervision, administration, winding-up or under a scheme of   arrangement, or similar proceedings (whether voluntary or involuntary) or proceedings   have been instituted against the Subscribing Reinsurer for the appointment of a   receiver, liquidator, rehabilitator, supervisor, administrator, conservator or trustee in   bankruptcy, or other agent known by whatever name, to take possession of its assets   or control of its operations; or       7. The Subscribing Reinsurer has reinsured its entire liability under this Contract without   the Company's prior written consent; or       8. The Subscribing Reinsurer has ceased assuming new or renewal property or casualty   treaty reinsurance business; or       9. The Subscribing Reinsurer has hired an unaffiliated runoff claims manager that is   compensated on a contingent basis or is otherwise provided with financial incentives   based on the quantum of claims paid; or       10. The Subscribing Reinsurer has failed to comply with the funding requirements set forth   in the Reserves Article.      C. The "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern   Standard Time, September 3, 2020 to 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021.   However, if this Contract is terminated, the "term of this Contract" as used herein shall   mean the period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, September 3, 2020 to the   effective time and date of termination.      D. If this Contract is terminated or expires while a loss occurrence covered hereunder is in   progress, the Reinsurer's liability hereunder shall, subject to the other terms and conditions   of this Contract, be determined as if the entire loss occurrence had occurred prior to the     
 
  20\F7V1103   Page 3      termination or expiration of this Contract, provided that no part of such loss occurrence is   claimed against any renewal or replacement of this Contract.         Article 3 - Territory   The territorial limits of this Contract shall be identical with those of the Company's policies.         Article 4 - Exclusions   A. This Contract does not apply to and specifically excludes the following:       1. Reinsurance assumed by the Company under obligatory reinsurance agreements,   except business assumed by the Company from Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.       2. Hail damage to growing or standing crops.       3. Business rated, coded or classified as Flood insurance or which should have been   rated, coded or classified as such.       4. Business rated, coded or classified as Mortgage Impairment and Difference in   Conditions insurance or which should have been rated, coded or classified as such.       5. Title insurance and all forms of Financial Guarantee, Credit and Insolvency.       6. Aviation, Ocean Marine, Boiler and Machinery, Fidelity and Surety, Accident and   Health, Animal Mortality and Workers Compensation and Employers Liability.       7. Errors and Omissions, Malpractice and any other type of Professional Liability   insurance.       8. Loss and/or damage and/or costs and/or expenses arising from seepage and/or   pollution and/or contamination, other than contamination from smoke. Nevertheless,   this exclusion does not preclude payment of the cost of removing debris of property   damaged by a loss otherwise covered hereunder, subject always to a limit of 25.0% of   the Company's property loss under the applicable original policy.       9. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "War Exclusion Clause"   attached to and forming part of this Contract.       10. Nuclear risks as defined in the "Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical   Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)" attached to and forming part of this Contract.       11. Loss or liability excluded by the Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe) attached to and forming part of this Contract and any assessment or   similar demand for payment related to the FHCF or Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.        
  20\F7V1103   Page 4       12. Loss or liability of the Company arising by contract, operation of law, or otherwise,   from its participation or membership, whether voluntary or involuntary, in any   insolvency fund. "Insolvency fund" includes any guaranty fund, insolvency fund, plan,   pool, association, fund or other arrangement, however denominated, established or   governed, which provides for any assessment of or payment or assumption by the   Company of part or all of any claim, debt, charge, fee or other obligation of an insurer,   or its successors or assigns, which has been declared by any competent authority to   be insolvent, or which is otherwise deemed unable to meet any claim, debt, charge,   fee or other obligation in whole or in part.       13. Losses in the respect of overhead transmission and distribution lines other than those   on or within 150 meters (or 500 feet) of the insured premises.       14. Mold, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       15. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "Terrorism Exclusion" attached   to and forming part of this Contract.       16. All property loss, damage, destruction, erasure, corruption or alteration of Electronic   Data from any cause whatsoever (including, but not limited to, Computer Virus) or loss   of use, reduction in functionality, cost, expense or whatsoever nature resulting   therefrom, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       "Electronic Data" as used herein means facts, concepts and information converted to   a form usable for communications, interpretation or processing by electronic and   electromechanical data processing or electronically-controlled equipment and includes   programs, software and other coded instructions for the processing and manipulation   of data or the direction and manipulation of such equipment.       "Computer Virus" as used herein means a set of corrupting, harmful or otherwise   unauthorized instructions or code, including a set of maliciously-introduced,   unauthorized instructions or code, that propagate themselves through a computer   system network of whatsoever nature.       However, in the event that a peril otherwise covered under the policy results from any   of the matters described above, this Contract, subject to all other terms and   conditions, will cover physical damage directly caused by such listed peril.       17. Loss arising from Tropical Storm Paulette.         Article 5 - Retention and Limit   A. As respects FedNat Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first   $18,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. As respects Monarch   National Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first   $2,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. As respects Maison   Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first $5,000,000 of   ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. Any combination of the respective   retentions as respects each loss occurrence shall be considered the "The Retention."     
 
  20\F7V1103   Page 5         B. The Reinsurer shall then be liable for the amount by which such ultimate net loss exceeds   The Retention (as calculated in paragraph A above), but the liability of the Reinsurer shall   not exceed $70,000,000, as respects any one loss occurrence, nor shall it exceed   $70,000,000 as respects all loss occurrences during the term of this Contract.      C. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs A and B above, no claim shall be made   hereunder unless and until the Company's subject excess ultimate net loss arising out of   loss occurrences commencing during the term of this Contract exceeds $70,000,000 in the   aggregate. "Subject excess ultimate net loss" as used herein shall mean the amount, if   any, by which the Company's ultimate net loss arising out of any one loss occurrence   exceeds The Retention, but said amount shall not exceed $70,000,000 in excess of The   Retention as respects any one loss occurrence.      D. Notwithstanding the provisions above, no claim shall be made hereunder as respects   losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing during the term of this Contract unless   at least two risks insured or reinsured by the Company are involved in such loss   occurrence. For purposes hereof, the Company shall be the sole judge of what constitutes   "one risk."         Article 6 - Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund   The Company has purchased 90.0% of the FHCF mandatory layer of coverage and shall be   deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract. Loss adjustment expense recoveries paid by the   FHCF in excess of the actual loss adjustment expense paid by the Company shall inure to the   benefit of the Company and shall not reduce the amount of ultimate net loss hereunder.   Further, any FHCF loss reimbursement shall be deemed to be paid to the Company in   accordance with the FHCF reimbursement contract at the full payout level set forth therein and   will be deemed not to be reduced by any reduction or exhaustion of the FHCF's claims-paying   capacity as respects the mandatory FHCF coverage.         Article 7 - Other Reinsurance   A. The Company shall be permitted to carry other reinsurance, recoveries under which shall   inure solely to the benefit of the Company and be entirely disregarded in applying all of the   provisions of this Contract.      B. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's Non-Florida Excess   Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1001), shall inure to the benefit of this Contract.      C. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's FHCF Supplement   Layer Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1085), which shall be deemed to be placed at 2.35%,   shall be deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract.           
  20\F7V1103   Page 6      Article 8 - Definitions   A. "Loss adjustment expense," regardless of how such expenses are classified for statutory   reporting purposes, as used in this Contract shall mean all costs and expenses allocable to   a specific claim that are incurred by the Company in the investigation, appraisal,   adjustment, settlement, litigation, defense or appeal of a specific claim, including court   costs and costs of supersedeas and appeal bonds, and including a) pre-judgment interest,   unless included as part of the award or judgment; b) post-judgment interest; c) legal   expenses and costs incurred in connection with coverage questions and legal actions   connected thereto, including Declaratory Judgment Expense; and d) expenses and a pro   rata share of salaries of the Company field employees, and expenses of other Company   employees who have been temporarily diverted from their normal and customary duties and   assigned to the field adjustment of losses covered by this Contract.       Loss adjustment expense as defined above does not include unallocated loss adjustment   expense. Unallocated loss adjustment expense includes, but is not limited to, salaries and   expenses of employees, other than in (d) above, and office and other overhead expenses.      B. "Loss in excess of policy limits" and "extra contractual obligations" as used in this Contract   shall mean:       1. "Loss in excess of policy limits" shall mean 90.0% of any amount paid or payable by   the Company in excess of its policy limits, but otherwise within the terms of its policy,   such loss in excess of the Company's policy limits having been incurred because of,   but not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason   of the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer   of settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. Any loss in excess of policy limits that is made in connection   with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       2. "Extra contractual obligations" shall mean 90.0% of any punitive, exemplary,   compensatory or consequential damages paid or payable by the Company, not   covered by any other provision of this Contract and which arise from the handling of   any claim on business subject to this Contract, such liabilities arising because of, but   not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason of   the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer of   settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. An extra contractual obligation shall be deemed, in all   circumstances, to have occurred on the same date as the loss covered or alleged to   be covered under the policy. Any extra contractual obligations that are made in   connection with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       Notwithstanding anything stated herein, this Contract shall not apply to any loss in excess   of policy limits or any extra contractual obligation incurred by the Company as a result of   any fraudulent and/or criminal act by any officer or director of the Company acting   individually or collectively or in collusion with any individual or corporation or any other   organization or party involved in the presentation, defense or settlement of any claim   covered hereunder.     
 
  20\F7V1103   Page 7         C. "Policies" as used in this Contract shall mean all policies, contracts and binders of   insurance or reinsurance.      D. "Ultimate net loss" as used in this Contract shall mean the sum or sums (including loss in   excess of policy limits, extra contractual obligations and loss adjustment expense, as   defined herein) paid or payable by the Company in settlement of claims and in satisfaction   of judgments rendered on account of such claims, after deduction of all salvage, all   recoveries and all claims on inuring insurance or reinsurance, whether collectible or not.   Nothing herein shall be construed to mean that losses under this Contract are not   recoverable until the Company's ultimate net loss has been ascertained.         Article 9 - Loss Occurrence   A. The term "loss occurrence" shall mean the sum of all individual losses directly occasioned   by any one disaster, accident or loss or series of disasters, accidents or losses arising out   of one event which occurs within the area of one state of the United States or province of   Canada and states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another. However, the   duration and extent of any one "loss occurrence" shall be limited to all individual losses   sustained by the Company occurring during any period of 168 consecutive hours arising out   of and directly occasioned by the same event, except that the term "loss occurrence" shall   be further defined as follows:       1. As regards a named storm, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring   during any period (a) from and after 12:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date a   watch, warning, advisory, or other bulletin (whether for wind, flood or otherwise) for   such named storm is first issued by the National Hurricane Center ("NHC") or its   successor or any other division of the National Weather Service ("NWS"),   (b) continuing for a time period thereafter during which such named storm continues,   regardless of its category rating or lack thereof and regardless of whether the watch,   warning, or advisory or other bulletin remains in effect for such named storm and   (c) ending 96 hours following the issuance of the last watch, warning or advisory or   other bulletin for such named storm or related to such named storm by the NHC or its   successor or any other division of the NWS. "Named storm" shall mean any storm or   storm system that has been declared by the NHC or its successor or any other   division of the NWS to be a named storm at any time, which may include, by way of   example and not limitation, hurricane, wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, water damage, fire following, sprinkler   leakage, riots, vandalism, and collapse, and all losses and perils (including, by way of   example and not limitation, those mentioned previously in this sentence) in each case   arising out of, caused by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from such storm   or storm system, including by way of example and not limitation the merging of one or   more separate storm(s) or storm system(s) into a combined storm surge event.   However, the named storm need not be limited to one state or province or states or   provinces contiguous thereto.       2. As regards storm or storm systems that are not a named storm, including, by way of   example and not limitation, ensuing wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, fire following, sprinkler leakage, riots,     
  20\F7V1103   Page 8      vandalism, collapse and water damage, all individual losses sustained by the   Company occurring during any period of 144 consecutive hours arising out of, caused   by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from the same event. However, the   event need not be limited to one state or province or states or provinces contiguous   thereto.       3. As regards riot, riot attending a strike, civil commotion, vandalism and malicious   mischief, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring during any period   of 96 consecutive hours within the area of one municipality or county and the   municipalities or counties contiguous thereto arising out of and directly occasioned by   the same event. The maximum duration of 96 consecutive hours may be extended in   respect of individual losses which occur beyond such 96 consecutive hours during the   continued occupation of an assured's premises by strikers, provided such occupation   commenced during the aforesaid period.       4. As regards earthquake (the epicenter of which need not necessarily be within the   territorial confines referred to in the introductory portion of this paragraph) and fire   following directly occasioned by the earthquake, only those individual fire losses which   commence during the period of 168 consecutive hours may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.       5. As regards freeze, only individual losses directly occasioned by collapse, breakage of   glass and water damage (caused by bursting frozen pipes and tanks) may be included   in the Company's loss occurrence.       6. As regards firestorms, brush fires and any other fires or series of fires, irrespective of   origin (except as provided in subparagraphs 3 and 4 above), all individual losses   sustained by the Company which commence during any period of 168 consecutive   hours within the area of one state of the United States or province of Canada and   states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.      B. For all loss occurrences hereunder, the Company may choose the date and time when any   such period of consecutive hours commences, provided that no period commences earlier   than the date and time of the occurrence of the first recorded individual loss sustained by   the Company arising out of that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents,   or losses. Furthermore:       1. For all loss occurrences other than those referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.2., and   A.3. above, only one such period of 168 consecutive hours shall apply with respect to   one event.       2. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraphs A.1. and A.2., only   one such period of consecutive hours (as set forth therein) shall apply with respect to   one event, regardless of the duration of the event.       3. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraph A.3. above, if the   disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses occasioned by   the event is of greater duration than 96 consecutive hours, then the Company may   divide that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses into     
 
  20\F7V1103   Page 9      two or more loss occurrences, provided that no two periods overlap and no individual   loss is included in more than one such period.      C. It is understood that losses arising from a combination of two or more perils as a result of   the same event may be considered as having arisen from one loss occurrence.   Notwithstanding the foregoing, the hourly limitations as stated above shall not be exceeded   as respects the applicable perils, and no single loss occurrence shall encompass a time   period greater than 168 consecutive hours, except as regards those loss occurrences   referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.4. and A.6. above.         Article 10 - Loss Notices and Settlements   A. Whenever losses sustained by the Company are reserved by the Company for an amount   greater than 50.0% of the Company's respective retention and/or appear likely to result in a   claim, the Company shall notify the Subscribing Reinsurers, and shall provide updates   related to development of such losses. The Reinsurer shall have the right to participate in   the adjustment of such losses at its own expense.      B. All loss settlements made by the Company, provided they are within the terms of this   Contract and the terms of the original policy (with the exception of loss in excess of policy   limits or extra contractual obligations coverage, if any, under this Contract), shall be binding   upon the Reinsurer, and the Reinsurer agrees to pay all amounts for which it may be liable   upon receipt of reasonable evidence of the amount paid by the Company.         Article 11 - Cash Call   Notwithstanding the provisions of the Loss Notices and Settlements Article, upon the request of   the Company, the Reinsurer shall pay any amount with regard to a loss settlement or   settlements that are scheduled to be made (including any payments projected to be made)   within the next 20 days by the Company, subject to receipt by the Reinsurer of a satisfactory   proof of loss. Such agreed payment shall be made within 10 days from the date the demand for   payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.         Article 12 - Salvage and Subrogation   The Reinsurer shall be credited with salvage (i.e., reimbursement obtained or recovery made by   the Company, less the actual cost, excluding salaries of officials and employees of the   Company and sums paid to attorneys as retainer, of obtaining such reimbursement or making   such recovery) on account of claims and settlements involving reinsurance hereunder. Salvage   thereon shall always be used to reimburse the excess carriers in the reverse order of their   priority according to their participation before being used in any way to reimburse the Company   for its primary loss. The Company hereby agrees to enforce its rights to salvage or subrogation   relating to any loss, a part of which loss was sustained by the Reinsurer, and to prosecute all   claims arising out of such rights, if, in the Company's opinion, it is economically reasonable to   do so.           
  20\F7V1103   Page 10      Article 13 - Reinsurance Premium   As premium for the reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract, the Company shall pay the   Reinsurer a premium in the amount of $[***] (or a pro rata portion thereof in the event this   Contract is terminated prior to the expiration date of this Contract), payable in installments of   $[***] on October 1, 2020, and $[***] on January 1 and April 1, 2021. However, in the event this   Contract is terminated, there shall be no premium installments due after the effective date of   termination, and the Reinsurer shall immediately return the unearned portion of any premium   paid hereunder.         Article 14 - Sanctions   Neither the Company nor any Subscribing Reinsurer shall be liable for premium or loss under   this Contract if it would result in a violation of any mandatory sanction, prohibition or restriction   under United Nations resolutions or the trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of the   European Union, United Kingdom or United States of America that are applicable to either party.         Article 15 - Late Payments   A. The provisions of this Article shall not be implemented unless specifically invoked, in   writing, by one of the parties to this Contract.      B. In the event any premium, loss or other payment due either party is not received by the   intermediary named in the Intermediary Article (hereinafter referred to as the   "Intermediary") by the payment due date, the party to whom payment is due may, by   notifying the Intermediary in writing, require the debtor party to pay, and the debtor party   agrees to pay, an interest charge on the amount past due calculated for each such payment   on the last business day of each month as follows:       1. The number of full days which have expired since the due date or the last monthly   calculation, whichever the lesser; times       2. 1/365ths of the six-month United States Treasury Bill rate as quoted in The Wall Street   Journal on the first business day of the month for which the calculation is made; times       3. The amount past due, including accrued interest.       It is agreed that interest shall accumulate until payment of the original amount due plus   interest charges have been received by the Intermediary.      C. The establishment of the due date shall, for purposes of this Article, be determined as   follows:       1. As respects the payment of routine deposits and premiums due the Reinsurer, the due   date shall be as provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a   due date is not specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 30 days   after the date of transmittal by the Intermediary of the initial billing for each such   payment.     
 
  20\F7V1103   Page 11          2. Any claim or loss payment due the Company hereunder shall be deemed due 10 days   after the proof of loss or demand for payment is transmitted to the Reinsurer. If such   loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest will accrue on the   payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B above, from the date the   proof of loss or demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       3. As respects a "cash call" made in accordance with the Cash Call Article, payment   shall be deemed due 10 days after the demand for payment is transmitted to the   Reinsurer. If such loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest   shall accrue on the payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B   above, from the date the demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       4. As respects any payment, adjustment or return due either party not otherwise   provided for in subparagraphs 1, 2, and 3 of this paragraph C, the due date shall be as   provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a due date is not   specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 10 days following   transmittal of written notification that the provisions of this Article have been invoked.       For purposes of interest calculations only, amounts due hereunder shall be deemed paid   upon receipt by the Intermediary.      D. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting or prohibiting a Subscribing Reinsurer from   contesting the validity of any claim, or from participating in the defense of any claim or suit,   or prohibiting either party from contesting the validity of any payment or from initiating any   arbitration or other proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. If the   debtor party prevails in an arbitration or other proceeding, then any interest charges due   hereunder on the amount in dispute shall be null and void. If the debtor party loses in such   proceeding, then the interest charge on the amount determined to be due hereunder shall   be calculated in accordance with the provisions set forth above unless otherwise   determined by such proceedings. If a debtor party advances payment of any amount it is   contesting, and proves to be correct in its contestation, either in whole or in part, the other   party shall reimburse the debtor party for any such excess payment made plus interest on   the excess amount calculated in accordance with this Article.      E. Interest charges arising out of the application of this Article that are $1,000 or less from any   party shall be waived unless there is a pattern of late payments consisting of three or more   items over the course of any 12-month period.         Article 16 - Offset   The Company and the Reinsurer may offset any balance or amount due from one party to the   other under this Contract or any other contract heretofore or hereafter entered into between the   Company and the Reinsurer, whether acting as assuming reinsurer or ceding company. The   provisions of this Article shall not be affected by the insolvency of either party.           
  20\F7V1103   Page 12      Article 17 - Severability of Interests and Obligations   The rights, duties and obligations set forth below shall apply as if this Contract were a separate   contract between the Subscribing Reinsurers and each named reinsured company:      A. Balances payable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under the   Contract shall not serve to offset any balances recoverable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract and balances payable shall be separated by named reinsured   company and paid directly to the appropriate named reinsured company's bank account.      B. Balances recoverable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under   the Contract shall not serve to offset any balances payable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract.      C. Reports and remittances made to the Reinsurer in accordance with the applicable articles   of the Contract are to be in sufficient detail to identify both the Reinsurer's loss obligations   due to each named reinsured company and each named reinsured company's premium   remittance under the report.      D. In the event of the insolvency of any of the parties to the Contract, offset shall be only   allowed in accordance with the laws of the insolvent party's state of domicile.      E. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to provide a separate retention, Reinsurer's limit of   liability any one loss occurrence or Reinsurer's annual limit of liability for each named   reinsured company.         Article 18 - Access to Records   The Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall have access at any reasonable time to all   records of the Company which pertain in any way to this reinsurance, provided the Reinsurer   gives the Company at least 15 days prior notice of request for such access. However, a   Subscribing Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall not have any right of access to the   records of the Company if it is not current in all undisputed payments due the Company.   "Undisputed" as used herein shall mean any amount that the Subscribing Reinsurer has not   contested in writing to the Company specifying the reason(s) why the payments are disputed.         Article 19 - Liability of the Reinsurer   A. The liability of the Reinsurer shall follow that of the Company in every case and be subject   in all respects to all the general and specific stipulations, clauses, waivers and modifications   of the Company's policies and any endorsements thereon. However, in no event shall this   be construed in any way to provide coverage outside the terms and conditions set forth in   this Contract.      B. Nothing herein shall in any manner create any obligations or establish any rights against   the Reinsurer in favor of any third party or any persons not parties to this Contract.           
 
  20\F7V1103   Page 13      Article 20 - Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E)   A. This Contract applies only to that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its   own account (prior to deduction of any underlying reinsurance specifically permitted in this   Contract), and in calculating the amount of any loss hereunder and also in computing the   amount or amounts in excess of which this Contract attaches, only loss or losses in respect   of that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its own account shall be   included.      B. The amount of the Reinsurer's liability hereunder in respect of any loss or losses shall not   be increased by reason of the inability of the Company to collect from any other   reinsurer(s), whether specific or general, any amounts which may have become due from   such reinsurer(s), whether such inability arises from the insolvency of such other   reinsurer(s) or otherwise.         Article 21 - Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F)   Inadvertent delays, errors or omissions made in connection with this Contract or any transaction   hereunder shall not relieve either party from any liability which would have attached had such   delay, error or omission not occurred, provided always that such error or omission is rectified as   soon as possible after discovery.         Article 22 - Currency (BRMA 12A)   A. Whenever the word "Dollars" or the "$" sign appears in this Contract, they shall be   construed to mean United States Dollars and all transactions under this Contract shall be in   United States Dollars.      B. Amounts paid or received by the Company in any other currency shall be converted to   United States Dollars at the rate of exchange at the date such transaction is entered on the   books of the Company.         Article 23 - Taxes (BRMA 50B)   In consideration of the terms under which this Contract is issued, the Company will not claim a   deduction in respect of the premium hereon when making tax returns, other than income or   profits tax returns, to any state or territory of the United States of America or the District of   Columbia.         Article 24 - Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D)   A. The Reinsurer has agreed to allow for the purpose of paying the Federal Excise Tax the   applicable percentage of the premium payable hereon (as imposed under Section 4371 of   the Internal Revenue Code) to the extent such premium is subject to the Federal Excise   Tax.        
  20\F7V1103   Page 14      B. In the event of any return of premium becoming due hereunder the Reinsurer will deduct   the applicable percentage from the return premium payable hereon and the Company or its   agent should take steps to recover the tax from the United States Government.         Article 25 - Reserves   A. The Reinsurer agrees to fund its share of amounts, including but not limited to, the   Company's ceded unearned premium and outstanding loss and loss adjustment expense   reserves (including all case reserves plus any reasonable amount estimated to be   unreported from known loss occurrences) (hereinafter referred to as "Reinsurer's   Obligations") by:       1. Clean, irrevocable and unconditional letters of credit issued and confirmed, if   confirmation is required by the insurance regulatory authorities involved, by a bank or   banks meeting the NAIC Securities Valuation Office credit standards for issuers of   letters of credit and acceptable to said insurance regulatory authorities; and/or       2. Escrow accounts for the benefit of the Company; and/or       3. Cash advances;       if the Reinsurer:       1. Is unauthorized in any state of the United States of America or the District of Columbia   having jurisdiction over the Company and if, without such funding, a penalty would   accrue to the Company on any financial statement it is required to file with the   insurance regulatory authorities involved; or       2. Has an A.M. Best Company's rating equal to or below B++ at the inception of this   Contract.       The Reinsurer, at its sole option, may fund in other than cash if its method and form of   funding are acceptable to the insurance regulatory authorities involved.      B. With regard to funding in whole or in part by letters of credit, it is agreed that each letter of   credit will be in a form acceptable to insurance regulatory authorities involved, will be issued   for a term of at least one year and will include an "evergreen clause," which automatically   extends the term for at least one additional year at each expiration date unless written   notice of non-renewal is given to the Company not less than 30 days prior to said expiration   date. The Company and the Reinsurer further agree, notwithstanding anything to the   contrary in this Contract, that said letters of credit may be drawn upon by the Company or   its successors in interest at any time, without diminution because of the insolvency of the   Company or the Reinsurer, but only for one or more of the following purposes:       1. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of unearned premiums returned to   insureds on account of policy cancellations, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;        
 
  20\F7V1103   Page 15       2. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of losses and/or loss adjustment expense   paid under the terms of policies reinsured hereunder, unless paid in cash by the   Reinsurer;       3. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of any other amounts claimed to be due   hereunder, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       4. To fund a cash account in an amount equal to the Reinsurer's share of amounts,   including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's Obligations as set forth above, funded by   means of a letter of credit which is under non-renewal notice, if said letter of credit has   not been renewed or replaced by the Reinsurer 10 days prior to its expiration date;       5. To refund to the Reinsurer any sum in excess of the actual amount required to fund   the Reinsurer's share of amounts, including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's   Obligations as set forth above, if so requested by the Reinsurer.       In the event the amount drawn by the Company on any letter of credit is in excess of the   actual amount required for B(1), B(2) or B(4), or in the case of B(3), the actual amount   determined to be due, the Company shall promptly return to the Reinsurer the excess   amount so drawn.         Article 26 - Insolvency   A. In the event of the insolvency of the Company, this reinsurance shall be payable directly to   the Company or to its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor on the basis of   the liability of the Company without diminution because of the insolvency of the Company or   because the liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor of the Company has   failed to pay all or a portion of any claim. It is agreed, however, that the liquidator, receiver,   conservator or statutory successor of the Company shall give written notice to the   Reinsurer of the pendency of a claim against the Company indicating the policy or bond   reinsured which claim would involve a possible liability on the part of the Reinsurer within a   reasonable time after such claim is filed in the conservation or liquidation proceeding or in   the receivership, and that during the pendency of such claim, the Reinsurer may investigate   such claim and interpose, at its own expense, in the proceeding where such claim is to be   adjudicated, any defense or defenses that it may deem available to the Company or its   liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor. The expense thus incurred by the   Reinsurer shall be chargeable, subject to the approval of the Court, against the Company   as part of the expense of conservation or liquidation to the extent of a pro rata share of the   benefit which may accrue to the Company solely as a result of the defense undertaken by   the Reinsurer.      B. Where two or more Subscribing Reinsurers are involved in the same claim and a majority in   interest elect to interpose defense to such claim, the expense shall be apportioned in   accordance with the terms of this Contract as though such expense had been incurred by   the Company.      C. It is further understood and agreed that, in the event of the insolvency of the Company, the   reinsurance under this Contract shall be payable directly by the Reinsurer to the Company   or to its liquidator, receiver or statutory successor, except as provided by Section 4118(a) of     
  20\F7V1103   Page 16      the New York Insurance Law or except (1) where this Contract specifically provides another   payee of such reinsurance in the event of the insolvency of the Company or (2) where the   Reinsurer with the consent of the direct insured or insureds has assumed such policy   obligations of the Company as direct obligations of the Reinsurer to the payees under such   policies and in substitution for the obligations of the Company to such payees.         Article 27 - Arbitration   A. As a condition precedent to any right of action hereunder, in the event of any dispute or   difference of opinion hereafter arising with respect to this Contract, it is hereby mutually   agreed that such dispute or difference of opinion shall be submitted to arbitration. One   Arbiter shall be chosen by the Company, the other by the Reinsurer, and an Umpire shall   be chosen by the two Arbiters before they enter upon arbitration, all of whom shall be active   or retired disinterested executive officers of insurance or reinsurance companies or Lloyd's   London Underwriters. In the event that either party should fail to choose an Arbiter within   30 days following a written request by the other party to do so, the requesting party may   choose two Arbiters who shall in turn choose an Umpire before entering upon arbitration. If   the two Arbiters fail to agree upon the selection of an Umpire within 30 days following their   appointment, each Arbiter shall nominate three candidates within 10 days thereafter, two of   whom the other shall decline, and the decision shall be made by drawing lots.      B. Each party shall present its case to the Arbiters within 30 days following the date of   appointment of the Umpire. The Arbiters shall consider this Contract as an honorable   engagement rather than merely as a legal obligation and they are relieved of all judicial   formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of law. The decision of the   Arbiters shall be final and binding on both parties; but failing to agree, they shall call in the   Umpire and the decision of the majority shall be final and binding upon both parties.   Judgment upon the final decision of the Arbiters may be entered in any court of competent   jurisdiction.      C. If more than one Subscribing Reinsurer is involved in the same dispute, all such   Subscribing Reinsurers shall, at the option of the Company, constitute and act as one party   for purposes of this Article and communications shall be made by the Company to each of   the Subscribing Reinsurers constituting one party, provided, however, that nothing herein   shall impair the rights of such Subscribing Reinsurers to assert several, rather than joint,   defenses or claims, nor be construed as changing the liability of the Subscribing Reinsurers   participating under the terms of this Contract from several to joint.      D. Each party shall bear the expense of its own Arbiter, and shall jointly and equally bear with   the other the expense of the Umpire and of the arbitration. In the event that the two   Arbiters are chosen by one party, as above provided, the expense of the Arbiters, the   Umpire and the arbitration shall be equally divided between the two parties.      E. Any arbitration proceedings shall take place at a location mutually agreed upon by the   parties to this Contract, but notwithstanding the location of the arbitration, all proceedings   pursuant hereto shall be governed by the law of the state in which the Company has its   principal office.           
 
  20\F7V1103   Page 17      Article 28 - Service of Suit (BRMA 49C)   (Applicable if the Reinsurer is not domiciled in the United States of America, and/or is not   authorized in any State, Territory or District of the United States where authorization is required   by insurance regulatory authorities)      A. It is agreed that in the event the Reinsurer fails to pay any amount claimed to be due   hereunder, the Reinsurer, at the request of the Company, will submit to the jurisdiction of a   court of competent jurisdiction within the United States. Nothing in this Article constitutes or   should be understood to constitute a waiver of the Reinsurer's rights to commence an   action in any court of competent jurisdiction in the United States, to remove an action to a   United States District Court, or to seek a transfer of a case to another court as permitted by   the laws of the United States or of any state in the United States.      B. Further, pursuant to any statute of any state, territory or district of the United States which   makes provision therefor, the Reinsurer hereby designates the party named in its Interests   and Liabilities Agreement, or if no party is named therein, the Superintendent,   Commissioner or Director of Insurance or other officer specified for that purpose in the   statute, or his successor or successors in office, as its true and lawful attorney upon whom   may be served any lawful process in any action, suit or proceeding instituted by or on   behalf of the Company or any beneficiary hereunder arising out of this Contract.         Article 29 - Severability (BRMA 72E)   If any provision of this Contract shall be rendered illegal or unenforceable by the laws,   regulations or public policy of any state, such provision shall be considered void in such state,   but this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract or the   enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.         Article 30 - Governing Law (BRMA 71B)   This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of   Florida.         Article 31 - Confidentiality   A. The Reinsurer hereby acknowledges that the documents, information and data provided to   it by the Company, whether directly or through an authorized agent, in connection with the   placement and execution of this Contract, including all information obtained through any   audits and any claims information between the Company and the Reinsurer, and any   submission or other materials relating to any renewal (hereinafter referred to as   "Confidential Information") are proprietary and confidential to the Company.      B. Except as provided for in paragraph C below, the Reinsurer shall not disclose any   Confidential Information to any third parties, including but not limited to the Reinsurer's   subsidiaries and affiliates, other insurance companies and their subsidiaries and affiliates,     
  20\F7V1103   Page 18      underwriting agencies, research organizations, any unaffiliated entity engaged in modeling   insurance or reinsurance data, and statistical rating organizations.      C. Confidential Information may be used by the Reinsurer only in connection with the   performance of its obligations or enforcement of its rights under this Contract and will only   be disclosed when required by (1) retrocessionaires subject to the business ceded to this   Contract, (2) regulators performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records and/or financial   condition, (3) external auditors performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records in the normal   course of business, or (4) the Reinsurer's legal counsel; provided that the Reinsurer   advises such parties of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and their   obligation to maintain its confidentiality. The Company may require that any third-party   representatives of the Reinsurer agree, in writing, to be bound by this Confidentiality Article   or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, containing terms no less stringent than   those set forth in this Article. If a third-party representative of the Reinsurer is not bound, in   writing, by this Confidentiality Article or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, the   Reinsurer shall be responsible for any breach of this provision by such third-party   representative of the Reinsurer.      D. Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Reinsurer is required by court order, other   legal process or any regulatory authority to release or disclose any or all of the Confidential   Information, the Reinsurer agrees to provide the Company with written notice of same at   least 10 days prior to such release or disclosure, to the extent legally permissible, and to   use its best efforts to assist the Company in maintaining the confidentiality provided for in   this Article.      E. Any disclosure of Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information shall comply with all state   and federal statutes and regulations governing the disclosure of Non-Public Personally   Identifiable Information. "Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information" shall be defined as   this term or a similar term is defined in any applicable state, provincial, territory, or federal   law. Disclosing or using this information for any purpose not authorized by applicable law is   expressly forbidden without the prior consent of the Company.      F. The parties agree that any information subject to privilege, including the attorney-client   privilege or attorney work product doctrine (collectively "Privilege") shall not be disclosed to   the Reinsurer until, in the Company's opinion, such Privilege is deemed to be waived or   otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant to this Contract. Furthermore,   the Reinsurer shall not assert that any Privilege otherwise applicable to the Confidential   Information has been waived or otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant   to this Contract.      G. The provisions of this Article shall extend to the officers, directors and employees of the   Reinsurer and its affiliates, and shall be binding upon their successors and assigns.         Article 32 - Non-Waiver   The failure of the Company or Reinsurer to insist on compliance with this Contract or to exercise   any right, remedy or option hereunder shall not: (1) constitute a waiver of any rights contained   in this Contract, (2) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from thereafter demanding full and     
 
  20\F7V1103   Page 19      complete compliance, (3) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from exercising such remedy in   the future, nor (4) affect the validity of this Contract or any part thereof.         Article 33 - Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A)   If more than one reinsured company is named as a party to this Contract, the first named   company shall be deemed the agent of the other reinsured companies for purposes of sending   or receiving notices required by the terms and conditions of this Contract, and for purposes of   remitting or receiving any monies due any party.         Article 34 - Notices and Contract Execution   A. Whenever a notice, statement, report or any other written communication is required by this   Contract, unless otherwise specified, such notice, statement, report or other written   communication may be transmitted by certified or registered mail, nationally or   internationally recognized express delivery service, personal delivery, electronic mail, or   facsimile. With the exception of notices of termination, first class mail is also acceptable.      B. The use of any of the following shall constitute a valid execution of this Contract or any   amendments thereto:       1. Paper documents with an original ink signature;       2. Facsimile or electronic copies of paper documents showing an original ink signature;   and/or       3. Electronic records with an electronic signature made via an electronic agent. For the   purposes of this Contract, the terms "electronic record," "electronic signature" and   "electronic agent" shall have the meanings set forth in the Electronic Signatures in   Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 or any amendments thereto.      C. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which, when duly   executed, shall be deemed an original.         Article 35 - Intermediary   Aon Benfield Inc., or one of its affiliated corporations duly licensed as a reinsurance   intermediary, is hereby recognized as the Intermediary negotiating this Contract for all business   hereunder. All communications (including but not limited to notices, statements, premiums,   return premiums, commissions, taxes, losses, loss adjustment expense, salvages and loss   settlements) relating to this Contract will be transmitted to the Company or the Reinsurer   through the Intermediary. Payments by the Company to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Reinsurer. Payments by the Reinsurer to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Company only to the extent that such payments are actually received by the   Company.           
  20\F7V1103   Page 20      In Witness Whereof, the Company by its duly authorized representatives has executed this   Contract as of the dates specified below:      This 25th day of September in the year 2020 .      FedNat Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun         This 25th day of September in the year 2020 .      Monarch National Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun      This 25th day of September in the year 2020 .      Maison Insurance Company      /s/ Doug Raucy           
 
  20\F7V1103      War Exclusion Clause            As regards interests which at time of loss or damage are on shore, no liability shall attach hereto   in respect of any loss or damage which is occasioned by war, invasion, hostilities, acts of   foreign enemies, civil war, rebellion, insurrection, military or usurped power, or martial law or   confiscation by order of any government or public authority.        
  20\F7V1103      Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)         1. This Reinsurance does not cover any loss or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as   Insurer or Reinsurer, from any Pool of Insurers or Reinsurers formed for the purpose of covering Atomic or Nuclear   Energy risks.      2. Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) of this Clause, this Reinsurance does not cover any loss   or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as Insurer or Reinsurer, from any insurance   against Physical Damage (including business interruption or consequential loss arising out of such Physical Damage)   to:       I. Nuclear reactor power plants including all auxiliary property on the site, or       II. Any other nuclear reactor installation, including laboratories handling radioactive materials in connection with   reactor installations, and "critical facilities" as such, or       III. Installations for fabricating complete fuel elements or for processing substantial quantities of "special nuclear   material," and for reprocessing, salvaging, chemically separating, storing or disposing of "spent" nuclear fuel or   waste materials, or       IV. Installations other than those listed in paragraph (2) III above using substantial quantities of radioactive isotopes   or other products of nuclear fission.      3. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1) and (2) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, from any insurance on property which is on the same site as a nuclear reactor power plant or other nuclear   installation and which normally would be insured therewith except that this paragraph (3) shall not operate       (a) where Reassured does not have knowledge of such nuclear reactor power plant or nuclear installation, or       (b) where said insurance contains a provision excluding coverage for damage to property caused by or resulting   from radioactive contamination, however caused. However on and after 1st January 1960 this sub-paragraph (b)   shall only apply provided the said radioactive contamination exclusion provision has been approved by the   Governmental Authority having jurisdiction thereof.      4. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, when such radioactive contamination is a named hazard specifically insured against.      5. It is understood and agreed that this Clause shall not extend to risks using radioactive isotopes in any form where the   nuclear exposure is not considered by the Reassured to be the primary hazard.      6. The term "special nuclear material" shall have the meaning given it in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 or by any law   amendatory thereof.      7. Reassured to be sole judge of what constitutes:       (a) substantial quantities, and       (b) the extent of installation, plant or site.      Note.-Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) hereof, it is understood and agreed that       (a) all policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1957 shall be free from the application of the   other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960 whichever first occurs whereupon all the   provisions of this Clause shall apply.       (b) with respect to any risk located in Canada policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1958   shall be free from the application of the other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960   whichever first occurs whereupon all the provisions of this Clause shall apply.      12/12/57   N.M.A. 1119   BRMA 35B     
 
  20\F7V1103   Page 1 of 2      Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe)         It is hereby understood and agreed that:      A. This Contract excludes loss or liability arising from:       1. Business derived directly or indirectly from any pool, association, or syndicate which   maintains its own reinsurance facilities. This subparagraph 1 shall not apply with   respect to:       a. Residual market mechanisms created by statute. This Contract shall not extend,   however, to afford coverage for liability arising from the inability of any other   participant or member in the residual market mechanism to meet its obligations,   nor shall this Contract extend to afford coverage for liability arising from any   claim against the residual market mechanism brought by or on behalf of any   insolvency fund (as defined in the Insolvency Fund Exclusion Clause   incorporated in this Contract). For the purposes of this Clause, the California   Earthquake Authority shall be deemed to be a "residual market mechanism."       b. Inter-agency or inter-government joint underwriting or risk purchasing   associations (however styled) created by or permitted by statute or regulation.       2. Those perils insured by the Company that the Company knows, at the time the risk is   bound, to be insured by or in excess of amounts insured or reinsured by any pool,   association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil, gas, or petro-chemical   plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks. This subparagraph 2 shall not   apply:       a. If the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.       b. To interests traditionally underwritten as Inland Marine or Stock or Contents   written on a blanket basis.       c. To Contingent Business Interruption liability, except when it is known to the   Company, at the time the risk is bound, that the key location is insured by or   through any pool, association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil,   gas, or petro-chemical plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks; unless   the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.      B. With respect to loss or liability arising from the Company's participation or membership in   any residual market mechanism created by statute, the Company may include in its ultimate   net loss only amounts for which the Company is assessed as a direct consequence of a   covered loss occurrence, subject to the following provisions:       1. Recovery is limited to perils otherwise protected hereunder.       2. In the event the terms of the Company's participation or membership in any such   residual market mechanism permit the Company to recoup any such direct     
  20\F7V1103   Page 2 of 2      assessment attributed to a loss occurrence by way of a specific policy premium   surcharge or similar levy on policyholders, the amount received by the Company as a   result of such premium surcharge or levy shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss   for such loss occurrence.       3. The result of any rate increase filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall have no effect on the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered   loss occurrence.       4. The result of any premium tax credit filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered loss   occurrence.       5. The Company may not include in its ultimate net loss any amount resulting from an   assessment that, pursuant to the terms of the Company's participation or membership   in the residual market mechanism, the Company is required to pay only after such   assessment is collected from the policyholder.       6. The ultimate net loss hereunder shall not include any monies expended to purchase or   retire bonds as a consequence of being a member of a residual market mechanism   nor any fines or penalties imposed on the Company for late payment.       7. If, however, a residual market mechanism only provides for assessment based on an   aggregate of losses in any one contract or plan year of said mechanism, then the   amount of that assessment to be included in the ultimate net loss for any one loss   occurrence shall be determined by multiplying the Company's share of the aggregate   assessment by a factor derived by dividing the Company's ultimate net loss (net of the   assessment) with respect to the loss occurrence by the total of all of its ultimate net   losses (net of assessments) from all loss occurrences included by the mechanism in   determining the assessment.      8/1/2012              
 
  20\F7V1103      Terrorism Exclusion   (Property Treaty Reinsurance)            Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary within this Contract or any amendment thereto, it   is agreed that this Contract excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused   by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any act of terrorism,   as defined herein, regardless of any other cause or event contributing concurrently or in any   other sequence to the loss.      An act of terrorism includes any act, or preparation in respect of action, or threat of action   designed to influence the government de jure or de facto of any nation or any political division   thereof, or in pursuit of political, religious, ideological or similar purposes to intimidate the public   or a section of the public of any nation by any person or group(s) of persons whether acting   alone or on behalf of or in connection with any organization(s) or government(s) de jure or   de facto, and which:       1. Involves violence against one or more persons, or       2. Involves damage to property; or       3. Endangers life other than the person committing the action; or       4. Creates a risk to health or safety of the public or a section of the public; or       5. Is designed to interfere with or disrupt an electronic system.      This Contract also excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused by,   contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any action in controlling,   preventing, suppressing, retaliating against or responding to any act of terrorism.      Notwithstanding the above and subject otherwise to the terms, conditions, and limitations of this   Contract, in respect only of personal lines, this Contract will pay actual loss or damage (but not   related cost and expense) caused by any act of terrorism provided such act is not directly or   indirectly caused by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with   radiological, biological, chemical, or nuclear pollution or contamination.        
  20\F7V1103      The Interests and Liabilities Agreements, constituting 14 pages in total, have been omitted from   this exhibit because such agreements are not material and would be competitively harmful if   publicly disclosed.              
 
  20\F7V1104         Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: September 3, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana                                                                                                         _______________________      Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit because it is not material and   would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. Redactions are indicated by [***].     
  20\F7V1104         Table of Contents         Article Page    1 Classes of Business Reinsured 1    2 Commencement and Termination 1    3 Territory 3    4 Exclusions 3    5 Retention and Limit 4    6 Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund 5    7 Other Reinsurance 5    8 Definitions 6    9 Loss Occurrence 7    10 Loss Notices and Settlements 9    11 Cash Call 9    12 Salvage and Subrogation 9    13 Reinsurance Premium 10    14 Sanctions 10    15 Late Payments 10    16 Offset 11    17 Severability of Interests and Obligations 12    18 Access to Records 12    19 Liability of the Reinsurer 12    20 Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E) 13    21 Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F) 13    22 Currency (BRMA 12A) 13    23 Taxes (BRMA 50B) 13    24 Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D) 13    25 Reserves 14    26 Insolvency 15    27 Arbitration 16    28 Service of Suit (BRMA 49C) 17    29 Severability (BRMA 72E) 17    30 Governing Law (BRMA 71B) 17    31 Confidentiality 17    32 Non-Waiver 18    33 Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A) 19    34 Notices and Contract Execution 19    35 Intermediary 19     
 
  20\F7V1104   Page 1      Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: September 3, 2020      entered into by and between      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana    (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Company" except   to the extent individually referred to)      and      The Subscribing Reinsurer(s) Executing the   Interests and Liabilities Agreement(s)   Attached Hereto   (hereinafter referred to as the "Reinsurer")            Article 1 - Classes of Business Reinsured   By this Contract the Reinsurer agrees to reinsure the excess liability which may accrue to the   Company under its policies in force at the effective time and date hereof or issued or renewed at   or after that time and date, and classified by the Company as Property business, including but   not limited to, Dwelling Fire, Inland Marine, Mobile Home, Commercial and Homeowners   business (including any business assumed from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation),   subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth herein.         Article 2 - Commencement and Termination   A. This Contract shall become effective at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, September 3,   2020, with respect to losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing at or after that   time and date, and shall remain in force until 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1,   2021.      B. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A above, the Company may terminate a   Subscribing Reinsurer's percentage share in this Contract at any time by giving written   notice to the Subscribing Reinsurer in the event any of the following circumstances occur:       1. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at the inception of this Contract has been   reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the applicable equivalent)   12 months prior to that date; or     
  20\F7V1104   Page 2          2. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at any time during the term of this   Contract has been reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the   applicable equivalent) at the date of the Subscribing Reinsurer's most recent financial   statement filed with regulatory authorities and available to the public as of the   inception of this Contract; or       3. The Subscribing Reinsurer's A.M. Best's rating has been assigned or downgraded   below A- and/or Standard & Poor's rating has been assigned or downgraded below   BBB+; or       4. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become, or has announced its intention to become,   merged with, acquired by or controlled by any other entity or individual(s) not   controlling the Subscribing Reinsurer's operations previously; or       5. A State Insurance Department or other legal authority has ordered the Subscribing   Reinsurer to cease writing business; or       6. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become insolvent or has been placed into liquidation,   receivership, supervision, administration, winding-up or under a scheme of   arrangement, or similar proceedings (whether voluntary or involuntary) or proceedings   have been instituted against the Subscribing Reinsurer for the appointment of a   receiver, liquidator, rehabilitator, supervisor, administrator, conservator or trustee in   bankruptcy, or other agent known by whatever name, to take possession of its assets   or control of its operations; or       7. The Subscribing Reinsurer has reinsured its entire liability under this Contract without   the Company's prior written consent; or       8. The Subscribing Reinsurer has ceased assuming new or renewal property or casualty   treaty reinsurance business; or       9. The Subscribing Reinsurer has hired an unaffiliated runoff claims manager that is   compensated on a contingent basis or is otherwise provided with financial incentives   based on the quantum of claims paid; or       10. The Subscribing Reinsurer has failed to comply with the funding requirements set forth   in the Reserves Article.      C. The "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern   Standard Time, September 3, 2020 to 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021.   However, if this Contract is terminated, the "term of this Contract" as used herein shall   mean the period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, September 3, 2020 to the   effective time and date of termination.      D. If this Contract is terminated or expires while a loss occurrence covered hereunder is in   progress, the Reinsurer's liability hereunder shall, subject to the other terms and conditions   of this Contract, be determined as if the entire loss occurrence had occurred prior to the     
 
  20\F7V1104   Page 3      termination or expiration of this Contract, provided that no part of such loss occurrence is   claimed against any renewal or replacement of this Contract.         Article 3 - Territory   The territorial limits of this Contract shall be identical with those of the Company's policies.         Article 4 - Exclusions   A. This Contract does not apply to and specifically excludes the following:       1. Reinsurance assumed by the Company under obligatory reinsurance agreements,   except business assumed by the Company from Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.       2. Hail damage to growing or standing crops.       3. Business rated, coded or classified as Flood insurance or which should have been   rated, coded or classified as such.       4. Business rated, coded or classified as Mortgage Impairment and Difference in   Conditions insurance or which should have been rated, coded or classified as such.       5. Title insurance and all forms of Financial Guarantee, Credit and Insolvency.       6. Aviation, Ocean Marine, Boiler and Machinery, Fidelity and Surety, Accident and   Health, Animal Mortality and Workers Compensation and Employers Liability.       7. Errors and Omissions, Malpractice and any other type of Professional Liability   insurance.       8. Loss and/or damage and/or costs and/or expenses arising from seepage and/or   pollution and/or contamination, other than contamination from smoke. Nevertheless,   this exclusion does not preclude payment of the cost of removing debris of property   damaged by a loss otherwise covered hereunder, subject always to a limit of 25.0% of   the Company's property loss under the applicable original policy.       9. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "War Exclusion Clause"   attached to and forming part of this Contract.       10. Nuclear risks as defined in the "Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical   Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)" attached to and forming part of this Contract.       11. Loss or liability excluded by the Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe) attached to and forming part of this Contract and any assessment or   similar demand for payment related to the FHCF or Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.        
  20\F7V1104   Page 4       12. Loss or liability of the Company arising by contract, operation of law, or otherwise,   from its participation or membership, whether voluntary or involuntary, in any   insolvency fund. "Insolvency fund" includes any guaranty fund, insolvency fund, plan,   pool, association, fund or other arrangement, however denominated, established or   governed, which provides for any assessment of or payment or assumption by the   Company of part or all of any claim, debt, charge, fee or other obligation of an insurer,   or its successors or assigns, which has been declared by any competent authority to   be insolvent, or which is otherwise deemed unable to meet any claim, debt, charge,   fee or other obligation in whole or in part.       13. Losses in the respect of overhead transmission and distribution lines other than those   on or within 150 meters (or 500 feet) of the insured premises.       14. Mold, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       15. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "Terrorism Exclusion" attached   to and forming part of this Contract.       16. All property loss, damage, destruction, erasure, corruption or alteration of Electronic   Data from any cause whatsoever (including, but not limited to, Computer Virus) or loss   of use, reduction in functionality, cost, expense or whatsoever nature resulting   therefrom, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       "Electronic Data" as used herein means facts, concepts and information converted to   a form usable for communications, interpretation or processing by electronic and   electromechanical data processing or electronically-controlled equipment and includes   programs, software and other coded instructions for the processing and manipulation   of data or the direction and manipulation of such equipment.       "Computer Virus" as used herein means a set of corrupting, harmful or otherwise   unauthorized instructions or code, including a set of maliciously-introduced,   unauthorized instructions or code, that propagate themselves through a computer   system network of whatsoever nature.       However, in the event that a peril otherwise covered under the policy results from any   of the matters described above, this Contract, subject to all other terms and   conditions, will cover physical damage directly caused by such listed peril.       17. Loss arising from Tropical Storm Paulette.         Article 5 - Retention and Limit   A. As respects FedNat Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first   $18,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. As respects Monarch   National Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first   $2,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. As respects Maison   Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first $5,000,000 of   ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. Any combination of the respective   retentions as respects each loss occurrence shall be considered the "The Retention."     
 
  20\F7V1104   Page 5         B. The Reinsurer shall then be liable for the amount by which such ultimate net loss exceeds   The Retention (as calculated in paragraph A above), but the liability of the Reinsurer shall   not exceed $70,000,000, as respects any one loss occurrence, nor shall it exceed   $70,000,000 as respects all loss occurrences during the term of this Contract.      C. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs A and B above, no claim shall be made   hereunder unless and until the Company's subject excess ultimate net loss arising out of   loss occurrences commencing during the term of this Contract exceeds $70,000,000 in the   aggregate. "Subject excess ultimate net loss" as used herein shall mean the amount, if   any, by which the Company's ultimate net loss arising out of any one loss occurrence   exceeds The Retention, but said amount shall not exceed $70,000,000 in excess of The   Retention as respects any one loss occurrence.      D. Notwithstanding the provisions above, no claim shall be made hereunder as respects   losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing during the term of this Contract unless   at least two risks insured or reinsured by the Company are involved in such loss   occurrence. For purposes hereof, the Company shall be the sole judge of what constitutes   "one risk."         Article 6 - Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund   The Company has purchased 90.0% of the FHCF mandatory layer of coverage and shall be   deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract. Loss adjustment expense recoveries paid by the   FHCF in excess of the actual loss adjustment expense paid by the Company shall inure to the   benefit of the Company and shall not reduce the amount of ultimate net loss hereunder.   Further, any FHCF loss reimbursement shall be deemed to be paid to the Company in   accordance with the FHCF reimbursement contract at the full payout level set forth therein and   will be deemed not to be reduced by any reduction or exhaustion of the FHCF's claims-paying   capacity as respects the mandatory FHCF coverage.         Article 7 - Other Reinsurance   A. The Company shall be permitted to carry other reinsurance, recoveries under which shall   inure solely to the benefit of the Company and be entirely disregarded in applying all of the   provisions of this Contract.      B. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's Non-Florida Excess   Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1001), shall inure to the benefit of this Contract.      C. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's FHCF Supplement   Layer Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1085), which shall be deemed to be placed at 2.35%,   shall be deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract.           
  20\F7V1104   Page 6      Article 8 - Definitions   A. "Loss adjustment expense," regardless of how such expenses are classified for statutory   reporting purposes, as used in this Contract shall mean all costs and expenses allocable to   a specific claim that are incurred by the Company in the investigation, appraisal,   adjustment, settlement, litigation, defense or appeal of a specific claim, including court   costs and costs of supersedeas and appeal bonds, and including a) pre-judgment interest,   unless included as part of the award or judgment; b) post-judgment interest; c) legal   expenses and costs incurred in connection with coverage questions and legal actions   connected thereto, including Declaratory Judgment Expense; and d) expenses and a pro   rata share of salaries of the Company field employees, and expenses of other Company   employees who have been temporarily diverted from their normal and customary duties and   assigned to the field adjustment of losses covered by this Contract.       Loss adjustment expense as defined above does not include unallocated loss adjustment   expense. Unallocated loss adjustment expense includes, but is not limited to, salaries and   expenses of employees, other than in (d) above, and office and other overhead expenses.      B. "Loss in excess of policy limits" and "extra contractual obligations" as used in this Contract   shall mean:       1. "Loss in excess of policy limits" shall mean 90.0% of any amount paid or payable by   the Company in excess of its policy limits, but otherwise within the terms of its policy,   such loss in excess of the Company's policy limits having been incurred because of,   but not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason   of the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer   of settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. Any loss in excess of policy limits that is made in connection   with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       2. "Extra contractual obligations" shall mean 90.0% of any punitive, exemplary,   compensatory or consequential damages paid or payable by the Company, not   covered by any other provision of this Contract and which arise from the handling of   any claim on business subject to this Contract, such liabilities arising because of, but   not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason of   the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer of   settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. An extra contractual obligation shall be deemed, in all   circumstances, to have occurred on the same date as the loss covered or alleged to   be covered under the policy. Any extra contractual obligations that are made in   connection with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       Notwithstanding anything stated herein, this Contract shall not apply to any loss in excess   of policy limits or any extra contractual obligation incurred by the Company as a result of   any fraudulent and/or criminal act by any officer or director of the Company acting   individually or collectively or in collusion with any individual or corporation or any other   organization or party involved in the presentation, defense or settlement of any claim   covered hereunder.     
 
  20\F7V1104   Page 7         C. "Policies" as used in this Contract shall mean all policies, contracts and binders of   insurance or reinsurance.      D. "Ultimate net loss" as used in this Contract shall mean the sum or sums (including loss in   excess of policy limits, extra contractual obligations and loss adjustment expense, as   defined herein) paid or payable by the Company in settlement of claims and in satisfaction   of judgments rendered on account of such claims, after deduction of all salvage, all   recoveries and all claims on inuring insurance or reinsurance, whether collectible or not.   Nothing herein shall be construed to mean that losses under this Contract are not   recoverable until the Company's ultimate net loss has been ascertained.         Article 9 - Loss Occurrence   A. The term "loss occurrence" shall mean the sum of all individual losses directly occasioned   by any one disaster, accident or loss or series of disasters, accidents or losses arising out   of one event which occurs within the area of one state of the United States or province of   Canada and states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another. However, the   duration and extent of any one "loss occurrence" shall be limited to all individual losses   sustained by the Company occurring during any period of 168 consecutive hours arising out   of and directly occasioned by the same event, except that the term "loss occurrence" shall   be further defined as follows:       1. As regards a named storm, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring   during any period (a) from and after 12:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date a   watch, warning, advisory, or other bulletin (whether for wind, flood or otherwise) for   such named storm is first issued by the National Hurricane Center ("NHC") or its   successor or any other division of the National Weather Service ("NWS"),   (b) continuing for a time period thereafter during which such named storm continues,   regardless of its category rating or lack thereof and regardless of whether the watch,   warning, or advisory or other bulletin remains in effect for such named storm and   (c) ending 96 hours following the issuance of the last watch, warning or advisory or   other bulletin for such named storm or related to such named storm by the NHC or its   successor or any other division of the NWS. "Named storm" shall mean any storm or   storm system that has been declared by the NHC or its successor or any other   division of the NWS to be a named storm at any time, which may include, by way of   example and not limitation, hurricane, wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, water damage, fire following, sprinkler   leakage, riots, vandalism, and collapse, and all losses and perils (including, by way of   example and not limitation, those mentioned previously in this sentence) in each case   arising out of, caused by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from such storm   or storm system, including by way of example and not limitation the merging of one or   more separate storm(s) or storm system(s) into a combined storm surge event.   However, the named storm need not be limited to one state or province or states or   provinces contiguous thereto.       2. As regards storm or storm systems that are not a named storm, including, by way of   example and not limitation, ensuing wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, fire following, sprinkler leakage, riots,     
  20\F7V1104   Page 8      vandalism, collapse and water damage, all individual losses sustained by the   Company occurring during any period of 144 consecutive hours arising out of, caused   by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from the same event. However, the   event need not be limited to one state or province or states or provinces contiguous   thereto.       3. As regards riot, riot attending a strike, civil commotion, vandalism and malicious   mischief, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring during any period   of 96 consecutive hours within the area of one municipality or county and the   municipalities or counties contiguous thereto arising out of and directly occasioned by   the same event. The maximum duration of 96 consecutive hours may be extended in   respect of individual losses which occur beyond such 96 consecutive hours during the   continued occupation of an assured's premises by strikers, provided such occupation   commenced during the aforesaid period.       4. As regards earthquake (the epicenter of which need not necessarily be within the   territorial confines referred to in the introductory portion of this paragraph) and fire   following directly occasioned by the earthquake, only those individual fire losses which   commence during the period of 168 consecutive hours may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.       5. As regards freeze, only individual losses directly occasioned by collapse, breakage of   glass and water damage (caused by bursting frozen pipes and tanks) may be included   in the Company's loss occurrence.       6. As regards firestorms, brush fires and any other fires or series of fires, irrespective of   origin (except as provided in subparagraphs 3 and 4 above), all individual losses   sustained by the Company which commence during any period of 168 consecutive   hours within the area of one state of the United States or province of Canada and   states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.      B. For all loss occurrences hereunder, the Company may choose the date and time when any   such period of consecutive hours commences, provided that no period commences earlier   than the date and time of the occurrence of the first recorded individual loss sustained by   the Company arising out of that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents,   or losses. Furthermore:       1. For all loss occurrences other than those referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.2., and   A.3. above, only one such period of 168 consecutive hours shall apply with respect to   one event.       2. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraphs A.1. and A.2., only   one such period of consecutive hours (as set forth therein) shall apply with respect to   one event, regardless of the duration of the event.       3. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraph A.3. above, if the   disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses occasioned by   the event is of greater duration than 96 consecutive hours, then the Company may   divide that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses into     
 
  20\F7V1104   Page 9      two or more loss occurrences, provided that no two periods overlap and no individual   loss is included in more than one such period.      C. It is understood that losses arising from a combination of two or more perils as a result of   the same event may be considered as having arisen from one loss occurrence.   Notwithstanding the foregoing, the hourly limitations as stated above shall not be exceeded   as respects the applicable perils, and no single loss occurrence shall encompass a time   period greater than 168 consecutive hours, except as regards those loss occurrences   referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.4. and A.6. above.         Article 10 - Loss Notices and Settlements   A. Whenever losses sustained by the Company are reserved by the Company for an amount   greater than 50.0% of the Company's respective retention and/or appear likely to result in a   claim, the Company shall notify the Subscribing Reinsurers, and shall provide updates   related to development of such losses. The Reinsurer shall have the right to participate in   the adjustment of such losses at its own expense.      B. All loss settlements made by the Company, provided they are within the terms of this   Contract and the terms of the original policy (with the exception of loss in excess of policy   limits or extra contractual obligations coverage, if any, under this Contract), shall be binding   upon the Reinsurer, and the Reinsurer agrees to pay all amounts for which it may be liable   upon receipt of reasonable evidence of the amount paid by the Company.         Article 11 - Cash Call   Notwithstanding the provisions of the Loss Notices and Settlements Article, upon the request of   the Company, the Reinsurer shall pay any amount with regard to a loss settlement or   settlements that are scheduled to be made (including any payments projected to be made)   within the next 20 days by the Company, subject to receipt by the Reinsurer of a satisfactory   proof of loss. Such agreed payment shall be made within 10 days from the date the demand for   payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.         Article 12 - Salvage and Subrogation   The Reinsurer shall be credited with salvage (i.e., reimbursement obtained or recovery made by   the Company, less the actual cost, excluding salaries of officials and employees of the   Company and sums paid to attorneys as retainer, of obtaining such reimbursement or making   such recovery) on account of claims and settlements involving reinsurance hereunder. Salvage   thereon shall always be used to reimburse the excess carriers in the reverse order of their   priority according to their participation before being used in any way to reimburse the Company   for its primary loss. The Company hereby agrees to enforce its rights to salvage or subrogation   relating to any loss, a part of which loss was sustained by the Reinsurer, and to prosecute all   claims arising out of such rights, if, in the Company's opinion, it is economically reasonable to   do so.           
  20\F7V1104   Page 10      Article 13 - Reinsurance Premium   As premium for the reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract, the Company shall pay the   Reinsurer a premium in the amount of $[***] (or a pro rata portion thereof in the event this   Contract is terminated prior to the expiration date of this Contract), payable in installments of   $[***] on October 1, 2020, and $[***] on January 1 and April 1, 2021. However, in the event this   Contract is terminated, there shall be no premium installments due after the effective date of   termination, and the Reinsurer shall immediately return the unearned portion of any premium   paid hereunder.         Article 14 - Sanctions   Neither the Company nor any Subscribing Reinsurer shall be liable for premium or loss under   this Contract if it would result in a violation of any mandatory sanction, prohibition or restriction   under United Nations resolutions or the trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of the   European Union, United Kingdom or United States of America that are applicable to either party.         Article 15 - Late Payments   A. The provisions of this Article shall not be implemented unless specifically invoked, in   writing, by one of the parties to this Contract.      B. In the event any premium, loss or other payment due either party is not received by the   intermediary named in the Intermediary Article (hereinafter referred to as the   "Intermediary") by the payment due date, the party to whom payment is due may, by   notifying the Intermediary in writing, require the debtor party to pay, and the debtor party   agrees to pay, an interest charge on the amount past due calculated for each such payment   on the last business day of each month as follows:       1. The number of full days which have expired since the due date or the last monthly   calculation, whichever the lesser; times       2. 1/365ths of the six-month United States Treasury Bill rate as quoted in The Wall Street   Journal on the first business day of the month for which the calculation is made; times       3. The amount past due, including accrued interest.       It is agreed that interest shall accumulate until payment of the original amount due plus   interest charges have been received by the Intermediary.      C. The establishment of the due date shall, for purposes of this Article, be determined as   follows:       1. As respects the payment of routine deposits and premiums due the Reinsurer, the due   date shall be as provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a   due date is not specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 30 days   after the date of transmittal by the Intermediary of the initial billing for each such   payment.     
 
  20\F7V1104   Page 11          2. Any claim or loss payment due the Company hereunder shall be deemed due 10 days   after the proof of loss or demand for payment is transmitted to the Reinsurer. If such   loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest will accrue on the   payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B above, from the date the   proof of loss or demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       3. As respects a "cash call" made in accordance with the Cash Call Article, payment   shall be deemed due 10 days after the demand for payment is transmitted to the   Reinsurer. If such loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest   shall accrue on the payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B   above, from the date the demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       4. As respects any payment, adjustment or return due either party not otherwise   provided for in subparagraphs 1, 2, and 3 of this paragraph C, the due date shall be as   provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a due date is not   specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 10 days following   transmittal of written notification that the provisions of this Article have been invoked.       For purposes of interest calculations only, amounts due hereunder shall be deemed paid   upon receipt by the Intermediary.      D. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting or prohibiting a Subscribing Reinsurer from   contesting the validity of any claim, or from participating in the defense of any claim or suit,   or prohibiting either party from contesting the validity of any payment or from initiating any   arbitration or other proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. If the   debtor party prevails in an arbitration or other proceeding, then any interest charges due   hereunder on the amount in dispute shall be null and void. If the debtor party loses in such   proceeding, then the interest charge on the amount determined to be due hereunder shall   be calculated in accordance with the provisions set forth above unless otherwise   determined by such proceedings. If a debtor party advances payment of any amount it is   contesting, and proves to be correct in its contestation, either in whole or in part, the other   party shall reimburse the debtor party for any such excess payment made plus interest on   the excess amount calculated in accordance with this Article.      E. Interest charges arising out of the application of this Article that are $1,000 or less from any   party shall be waived unless there is a pattern of late payments consisting of three or more   items over the course of any 12-month period.         Article 16 - Offset   The Company and the Reinsurer may offset any balance or amount due from one party to the   other under this Contract or any other contract heretofore or hereafter entered into between the   Company and the Reinsurer, whether acting as assuming reinsurer or ceding company. The   provisions of this Article shall not be affected by the insolvency of either party.           
  20\F7V1104   Page 12      Article 17 - Severability of Interests and Obligations   The rights, duties and obligations set forth below shall apply as if this Contract were a separate   contract between the Subscribing Reinsurers and each named reinsured company:      A. Balances payable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under the   Contract shall not serve to offset any balances recoverable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract and balances payable shall be separated by named reinsured   company and paid directly to the appropriate named reinsured company's bank account.      B. Balances recoverable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under   the Contract shall not serve to offset any balances payable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract.      C. Reports and remittances made to the Reinsurer in accordance with the applicable articles   of the Contract are to be in sufficient detail to identify both the Reinsurer's loss obligations   due to each named reinsured company and each named reinsured company's premium   remittance under the report.      D. In the event of the insolvency of any of the parties to the Contract, offset shall be only   allowed in accordance with the laws of the insolvent party's state of domicile.      E. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to provide a separate retention, Reinsurer's limit of   liability any one loss occurrence or Reinsurer's annual limit of liability for each named   reinsured company.         Article 18 - Access to Records   The Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall have access at any reasonable time to all   records of the Company which pertain in any way to this reinsurance, provided the Reinsurer   gives the Company at least 15 days prior notice of request for such access. However, a   Subscribing Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall not have any right of access to the   records of the Company if it is not current in all undisputed payments due the Company.   "Undisputed" as used herein shall mean any amount that the Subscribing Reinsurer has not   contested in writing to the Company specifying the reason(s) why the payments are disputed.         Article 19 - Liability of the Reinsurer   A. The liability of the Reinsurer shall follow that of the Company in every case and be subject   in all respects to all the general and specific stipulations, clauses, waivers and modifications   of the Company's policies and any endorsements thereon. However, in no event shall this   be construed in any way to provide coverage outside the terms and conditions set forth in   this Contract.      B. Nothing herein shall in any manner create any obligations or establish any rights against   the Reinsurer in favor of any third party or any persons not parties to this Contract.           
 
  20\F7V1104   Page 13      Article 20 - Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E)   A. This Contract applies only to that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its   own account (prior to deduction of any underlying reinsurance specifically permitted in this   Contract), and in calculating the amount of any loss hereunder and also in computing the   amount or amounts in excess of which this Contract attaches, only loss or losses in respect   of that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its own account shall be   included.      B. The amount of the Reinsurer's liability hereunder in respect of any loss or losses shall not   be increased by reason of the inability of the Company to collect from any other   reinsurer(s), whether specific or general, any amounts which may have become due from   such reinsurer(s), whether such inability arises from the insolvency of such other   reinsurer(s) or otherwise.         Article 21 - Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F)   Inadvertent delays, errors or omissions made in connection with this Contract or any transaction   hereunder shall not relieve either party from any liability which would have attached had such   delay, error or omission not occurred, provided always that such error or omission is rectified as   soon as possible after discovery.         Article 22 - Currency (BRMA 12A)   A. Whenever the word "Dollars" or the "$" sign appears in this Contract, they shall be   construed to mean United States Dollars and all transactions under this Contract shall be in   United States Dollars.      B. Amounts paid or received by the Company in any other currency shall be converted to   United States Dollars at the rate of exchange at the date such transaction is entered on the   books of the Company.         Article 23 - Taxes (BRMA 50B)   In consideration of the terms under which this Contract is issued, the Company will not claim a   deduction in respect of the premium hereon when making tax returns, other than income or   profits tax returns, to any state or territory of the United States of America or the District of   Columbia.         Article 24 - Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D)   A. The Reinsurer has agreed to allow for the purpose of paying the Federal Excise Tax the   applicable percentage of the premium payable hereon (as imposed under Section 4371 of   the Internal Revenue Code) to the extent such premium is subject to the Federal Excise   Tax.        
  20\F7V1104   Page 14      B. In the event of any return of premium becoming due hereunder the Reinsurer will deduct   the applicable percentage from the return premium payable hereon and the Company or its   agent should take steps to recover the tax from the United States Government.         Article 25 - Reserves   A. The Reinsurer agrees to fund its share of amounts, including but not limited to, the   Company's ceded unearned premium and outstanding loss and loss adjustment expense   reserves (including all case reserves plus any reasonable amount estimated to be   unreported from known loss occurrences) (hereinafter referred to as "Reinsurer's   Obligations") by:       1. Clean, irrevocable and unconditional letters of credit issued and confirmed, if   confirmation is required by the insurance regulatory authorities involved, by a bank or   banks meeting the NAIC Securities Valuation Office credit standards for issuers of   letters of credit and acceptable to said insurance regulatory authorities; and/or       2. Escrow accounts for the benefit of the Company; and/or       3. Cash advances;       if the Reinsurer:       1. Is unauthorized in any state of the United States of America or the District of Columbia   having jurisdiction over the Company and if, without such funding, a penalty would   accrue to the Company on any financial statement it is required to file with the   insurance regulatory authorities involved; or       2. Has an A.M. Best Company's rating equal to or below B++ at the inception of this   Contract.       The Reinsurer, at its sole option, may fund in other than cash if its method and form of   funding are acceptable to the insurance regulatory authorities involved.      B. With regard to funding in whole or in part by letters of credit, it is agreed that each letter of   credit will be in a form acceptable to insurance regulatory authorities involved, will be issued   for a term of at least one year and will include an "evergreen clause," which automatically   extends the term for at least one additional year at each expiration date unless written   notice of non-renewal is given to the Company not less than 30 days prior to said expiration   date. The Company and the Reinsurer further agree, notwithstanding anything to the   contrary in this Contract, that said letters of credit may be drawn upon by the Company or   its successors in interest at any time, without diminution because of the insolvency of the   Company or the Reinsurer, but only for one or more of the following purposes:       1. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of unearned premiums returned to   insureds on account of policy cancellations, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;        
 
  20\F7V1104   Page 15       2. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of losses and/or loss adjustment expense   paid under the terms of policies reinsured hereunder, unless paid in cash by the   Reinsurer;       3. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of any other amounts claimed to be due   hereunder, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       4. To fund a cash account in an amount equal to the Reinsurer's share of amounts,   including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's Obligations as set forth above, funded by   means of a letter of credit which is under non-renewal notice, if said letter of credit has   not been renewed or replaced by the Reinsurer 10 days prior to its expiration date;       5. To refund to the Reinsurer any sum in excess of the actual amount required to fund   the Reinsurer's share of amounts, including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's   Obligations as set forth above, if so requested by the Reinsurer.       In the event the amount drawn by the Company on any letter of credit is in excess of the   actual amount required for B(1), B(2) or B(4), or in the case of B(3), the actual amount   determined to be due, the Company shall promptly return to the Reinsurer the excess   amount so drawn.         Article 26 - Insolvency   A. In the event of the insolvency of the Company, this reinsurance shall be payable directly to   the Company or to its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor on the basis of   the liability of the Company without diminution because of the insolvency of the Company or   because the liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor of the Company has   failed to pay all or a portion of any claim. It is agreed, however, that the liquidator, receiver,   conservator or statutory successor of the Company shall give written notice to the   Reinsurer of the pendency of a claim against the Company indicating the policy or bond   reinsured which claim would involve a possible liability on the part of the Reinsurer within a   reasonable time after such claim is filed in the conservation or liquidation proceeding or in   the receivership, and that during the pendency of such claim, the Reinsurer may investigate   such claim and interpose, at its own expense, in the proceeding where such claim is to be   adjudicated, any defense or defenses that it may deem available to the Company or its   liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor. The expense thus incurred by the   Reinsurer shall be chargeable, subject to the approval of the Court, against the Company   as part of the expense of conservation or liquidation to the extent of a pro rata share of the   benefit which may accrue to the Company solely as a result of the defense undertaken by   the Reinsurer.      B. Where two or more Subscribing Reinsurers are involved in the same claim and a majority in   interest elect to interpose defense to such claim, the expense shall be apportioned in   accordance with the terms of this Contract as though such expense had been incurred by   the Company.      C. It is further understood and agreed that, in the event of the insolvency of the Company, the   reinsurance under this Contract shall be payable directly by the Reinsurer to the Company   or to its liquidator, receiver or statutory successor, except as provided by Section 4118(a) of     
  20\F7V1104   Page 16      the New York Insurance Law or except (1) where this Contract specifically provides another   payee of such reinsurance in the event of the insolvency of the Company or (2) where the   Reinsurer with the consent of the direct insured or insureds has assumed such policy   obligations of the Company as direct obligations of the Reinsurer to the payees under such   policies and in substitution for the obligations of the Company to such payees.         Article 27 - Arbitration   A. As a condition precedent to any right of action hereunder, in the event of any dispute or   difference of opinion hereafter arising with respect to this Contract, it is hereby mutually   agreed that such dispute or difference of opinion shall be submitted to arbitration. One   Arbiter shall be chosen by the Company, the other by the Reinsurer, and an Umpire shall   be chosen by the two Arbiters before they enter upon arbitration, all of whom shall be active   or retired disinterested executive officers of insurance or reinsurance companies or Lloyd's   London Underwriters. In the event that either party should fail to choose an Arbiter within   30 days following a written request by the other party to do so, the requesting party may   choose two Arbiters who shall in turn choose an Umpire before entering upon arbitration. If   the two Arbiters fail to agree upon the selection of an Umpire within 30 days following their   appointment, each Arbiter shall nominate three candidates within 10 days thereafter, two of   whom the other shall decline, and the decision shall be made by drawing lots.      B. Each party shall present its case to the Arbiters within 30 days following the date of   appointment of the Umpire. The Arbiters shall consider this Contract as an honorable   engagement rather than merely as a legal obligation and they are relieved of all judicial   formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of law. The decision of the   Arbiters shall be final and binding on both parties; but failing to agree, they shall call in the   Umpire and the decision of the majority shall be final and binding upon both parties.   Judgment upon the final decision of the Arbiters may be entered in any court of competent   jurisdiction.      C. If more than one Subscribing Reinsurer is involved in the same dispute, all such   Subscribing Reinsurers shall, at the option of the Company, constitute and act as one party   for purposes of this Article and communications shall be made by the Company to each of   the Subscribing Reinsurers constituting one party, provided, however, that nothing herein   shall impair the rights of such Subscribing Reinsurers to assert several, rather than joint,   defenses or claims, nor be construed as changing the liability of the Subscribing Reinsurers   participating under the terms of this Contract from several to joint.      D. Each party shall bear the expense of its own Arbiter, and shall jointly and equally bear with   the other the expense of the Umpire and of the arbitration. In the event that the two   Arbiters are chosen by one party, as above provided, the expense of the Arbiters, the   Umpire and the arbitration shall be equally divided between the two parties.      E. Any arbitration proceedings shall take place at a location mutually agreed upon by the   parties to this Contract, but notwithstanding the location of the arbitration, all proceedings   pursuant hereto shall be governed by the law of the state in which the Company has its   principal office.           
 
  20\F7V1104   Page 17      Article 28 - Service of Suit (BRMA 49C)   (Applicable if the Reinsurer is not domiciled in the United States of America, and/or is not   authorized in any State, Territory or District of the United States where authorization is required   by insurance regulatory authorities)      A. It is agreed that in the event the Reinsurer fails to pay any amount claimed to be due   hereunder, the Reinsurer, at the request of the Company, will submit to the jurisdiction of a   court of competent jurisdiction within the United States. Nothing in this Article constitutes or   should be understood to constitute a waiver of the Reinsurer's rights to commence an   action in any court of competent jurisdiction in the United States, to remove an action to a   United States District Court, or to seek a transfer of a case to another court as permitted by   the laws of the United States or of any state in the United States.      B. Further, pursuant to any statute of any state, territory or district of the United States which   makes provision therefor, the Reinsurer hereby designates the party named in its Interests   and Liabilities Agreement, or if no party is named therein, the Superintendent,   Commissioner or Director of Insurance or other officer specified for that purpose in the   statute, or his successor or successors in office, as its true and lawful attorney upon whom   may be served any lawful process in any action, suit or proceeding instituted by or on   behalf of the Company or any beneficiary hereunder arising out of this Contract.         Article 29 - Severability (BRMA 72E)   If any provision of this Contract shall be rendered illegal or unenforceable by the laws,   regulations or public policy of any state, such provision shall be considered void in such state,   but this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract or the   enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.         Article 30 - Governing Law (BRMA 71B)   This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of   Florida.         Article 31 - Confidentiality   A. The Reinsurer hereby acknowledges that the documents, information and data provided to   it by the Company, whether directly or through an authorized agent, in connection with the   placement and execution of this Contract, including all information obtained through any   audits and any claims information between the Company and the Reinsurer, and any   submission or other materials relating to any renewal (hereinafter referred to as   "Confidential Information") are proprietary and confidential to the Company.      B. Except as provided for in paragraph C below, the Reinsurer shall not disclose any   Confidential Information to any third parties, including but not limited to the Reinsurer's   subsidiaries and affiliates, other insurance companies and their subsidiaries and affiliates,     
  20\F7V1104   Page 18      underwriting agencies, research organizations, any unaffiliated entity engaged in modeling   insurance or reinsurance data, and statistical rating organizations.      C. Confidential Information may be used by the Reinsurer only in connection with the   performance of its obligations or enforcement of its rights under this Contract and will only   be disclosed when required by (1) retrocessionaires subject to the business ceded to this   Contract, (2) regulators performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records and/or financial   condition, (3) external auditors performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records in the normal   course of business, or (4) the Reinsurer's legal counsel; provided that the Reinsurer   advises such parties of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and their   obligation to maintain its confidentiality. The Company may require that any third-party   representatives of the Reinsurer agree, in writing, to be bound by this Confidentiality Article   or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, containing terms no less stringent than   those set forth in this Article. If a third-party representative of the Reinsurer is not bound, in   writing, by this Confidentiality Article or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, the   Reinsurer shall be responsible for any breach of this provision by such third-party   representative of the Reinsurer.      D. Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Reinsurer is required by court order, other   legal process or any regulatory authority to release or disclose any or all of the Confidential   Information, the Reinsurer agrees to provide the Company with written notice of same at   least 10 days prior to such release or disclosure, to the extent legally permissible, and to   use its best efforts to assist the Company in maintaining the confidentiality provided for in   this Article.      E. Any disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information shall comply with all applicable   statutes and regulations governing the disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information.   "Personally Identifiable Information" shall be defined as this term or a similar term is defined   in any applicable state, provincial, territory, federal, or international law. Disclosing or using   this information for any purpose not authorized by applicable law is expressly forbidden   without the prior consent of the Company.      F. The parties agree that any information subject to privilege, including the attorney-client   privilege or attorney work product doctrine (collectively "Privilege") shall not be disclosed to   the Reinsurer until, in the Company's opinion, such Privilege is deemed to be waived or   otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant to this Contract. Furthermore,   the Reinsurer shall not assert that any Privilege otherwise applicable to the Confidential   Information has been waived or otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant   to this Contract.      G. The provisions of this Article shall extend to the officers, directors and employees of the   Reinsurer and its affiliates, and shall be binding upon their successors and assigns.         Article 32 - Non-Waiver   The failure of the Company or Reinsurer to insist on compliance with this Contract or to exercise   any right, remedy or option hereunder shall not: (1) constitute a waiver of any rights contained   in this Contract, (2) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from thereafter demanding full and     
 
  20\F7V1104   Page 19      complete compliance, (3) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from exercising such remedy in   the future, nor (4) affect the validity of this Contract or any part thereof.         Article 33 - Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A)   If more than one reinsured company is named as a party to this Contract, the first named   company shall be deemed the agent of the other reinsured companies for purposes of sending   or receiving notices required by the terms and conditions of this Contract, and for purposes of   remitting or receiving any monies due any party.         Article 34 - Notices and Contract Execution   A. Whenever a notice, statement, report or any other written communication is required by this   Contract, unless otherwise specified, such notice, statement, report or other written   communication may be transmitted by certified or registered mail, nationally or   internationally recognized express delivery service, personal delivery, electronic mail, or   facsimile. With the exception of notices of termination, first class mail is also acceptable.      B. The use of any of the following shall constitute a valid execution of this Contract or any   amendments thereto:       1. Paper documents with an original ink signature;       2. Facsimile or electronic copies of paper documents showing an original ink signature;   and/or       3. Electronic records with an electronic signature made via an electronic agent. For the   purposes of this Contract, the terms "electronic record," "electronic signature" and   "electronic agent" shall have the meanings set forth in the Electronic Signatures in   Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 or any amendments thereto.      C. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which, when duly   executed, shall be deemed an original.         Article 35 - Intermediary   Aon Benfield Inc., or one of its affiliated corporations duly licensed as a reinsurance   intermediary, is hereby recognized as the Intermediary negotiating this Contract for all business   hereunder. All communications (including but not limited to notices, statements, premiums,   return premiums, commissions, taxes, losses, loss adjustment expense, salvages and loss   settlements) relating to this Contract will be transmitted to the Company or the Reinsurer   through the Intermediary. Payments by the Company to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Reinsurer. Payments by the Reinsurer to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Company only to the extent that such payments are actually received by the   Company.           
  20\F7V1104   Page 20      In Witness Whereof, the Company by its duly authorized representatives has executed this   Contract as of the dates specified below:      This 25th day of September in the year 2020 .      FedNat Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun         This 25th day of September in the year 2020 .      Monarch National Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun      This 25th day of September in the year 2020 .      Maison Insurance Company      /s/ Doug Raucy           
 
  20\F7V1104      War Exclusion Clause            As regards interests which at time of loss or damage are on shore, no liability shall attach hereto   in respect of any loss or damage which is occasioned by war, invasion, hostilities, acts of   foreign enemies, civil war, rebellion, insurrection, military or usurped power, or martial law or   confiscation by order of any government or public authority.        
  20\F7V1104      Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)         1. This Reinsurance does not cover any loss or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as   Insurer or Reinsurer, from any Pool of Insurers or Reinsurers formed for the purpose of covering Atomic or Nuclear   Energy risks.      2. Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) of this Clause, this Reinsurance does not cover any loss   or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as Insurer or Reinsurer, from any insurance   against Physical Damage (including business interruption or consequential loss arising out of such Physical Damage)   to:       I. Nuclear reactor power plants including all auxiliary property on the site, or       II. Any other nuclear reactor installation, including laboratories handling radioactive materials in connection with   reactor installations, and "critical facilities" as such, or       III. Installations for fabricating complete fuel elements or for processing substantial quantities of "special nuclear   material," and for reprocessing, salvaging, chemically separating, storing or disposing of "spent" nuclear fuel or   waste materials, or       IV. Installations other than those listed in paragraph (2) III above using substantial quantities of radioactive isotopes   or other products of nuclear fission.      3. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1) and (2) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, from any insurance on property which is on the same site as a nuclear reactor power plant or other nuclear   installation and which normally would be insured therewith except that this paragraph (3) shall not operate       (a) where Reassured does not have knowledge of such nuclear reactor power plant or nuclear installation, or       (b) where said insurance contains a provision excluding coverage for damage to property caused by or resulting   from radioactive contamination, however caused. However on and after 1st January 1960 this sub-paragraph (b)   shall only apply provided the said radioactive contamination exclusion provision has been approved by the   Governmental Authority having jurisdiction thereof.      4. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, when such radioactive contamination is a named hazard specifically insured against.      5. It is understood and agreed that this Clause shall not extend to risks using radioactive isotopes in any form where the   nuclear exposure is not considered by the Reassured to be the primary hazard.      6. The term "special nuclear material" shall have the meaning given it in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 or by any law   amendatory thereof.      7. Reassured to be sole judge of what constitutes:       (a) substantial quantities, and       (b) the extent of installation, plant or site.      Note.-Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) hereof, it is understood and agreed that       (a) all policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1957 shall be free from the application of the   other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960 whichever first occurs whereupon all the   provisions of this Clause shall apply.       (b) with respect to any risk located in Canada policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1958   shall be free from the application of the other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960   whichever first occurs whereupon all the provisions of this Clause shall apply.      12/12/57   N.M.A. 1119   BRMA 35B     
 
  20\F7V1104   Page 1 of 2      Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe)         It is hereby understood and agreed that:      A. This Contract excludes loss or liability arising from:       1. Business derived directly or indirectly from any pool, association, or syndicate which   maintains its own reinsurance facilities. This subparagraph 1 shall not apply with   respect to:       a. Residual market mechanisms created by statute. This Contract shall not extend,   however, to afford coverage for liability arising from the inability of any other   participant or member in the residual market mechanism to meet its obligations,   nor shall this Contract extend to afford coverage for liability arising from any   claim against the residual market mechanism brought by or on behalf of any   insolvency fund (as defined in the Insolvency Fund Exclusion Clause   incorporated in this Contract). For the purposes of this Clause, the California   Earthquake Authority shall be deemed to be a "residual market mechanism."       b. Inter-agency or inter-government joint underwriting or risk purchasing   associations (however styled) created by or permitted by statute or regulation.       2. Those perils insured by the Company that the Company knows, at the time the risk is   bound, to be insured by or in excess of amounts insured or reinsured by any pool,   association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil, gas, or petro-chemical   plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks. This subparagraph 2 shall not   apply:       a. If the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.       b. To interests traditionally underwritten as Inland Marine or Stock or Contents   written on a blanket basis.       c. To Contingent Business Interruption liability, except when it is known to the   Company, at the time the risk is bound, that the key location is insured by or   through any pool, association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil,   gas, or petro-chemical plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks; unless   the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.      B. With respect to loss or liability arising from the Company's participation or membership in   any residual market mechanism created by statute, the Company may include in its ultimate   net loss only amounts for which the Company is assessed as a direct consequence of a   covered loss occurrence, subject to the following provisions:       1. Recovery is limited to perils otherwise protected hereunder.       2. In the event the terms of the Company's participation or membership in any such   residual market mechanism permit the Company to recoup any such direct     
  20\F7V1104   Page 2 of 2      assessment attributed to a loss occurrence by way of a specific policy premium   surcharge or similar levy on policyholders, the amount received by the Company as a   result of such premium surcharge or levy shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss   for such loss occurrence.       3. The result of any rate increase filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall have no effect on the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered   loss occurrence.       4. The result of any premium tax credit filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered loss   occurrence.       5. The Company may not include in its ultimate net loss any amount resulting from an   assessment that, pursuant to the terms of the Company's participation or membership   in the residual market mechanism, the Company is required to pay only after such   assessment is collected from the policyholder.       6. The ultimate net loss hereunder shall not include any monies expended to purchase or   retire bonds as a consequence of being a member of a residual market mechanism   nor any fines or penalties imposed on the Company for late payment.       7. If, however, a residual market mechanism only provides for assessment based on an   aggregate of losses in any one contract or plan year of said mechanism, then the   amount of that assessment to be included in the ultimate net loss for any one loss   occurrence shall be determined by multiplying the Company's share of the aggregate   assessment by a factor derived by dividing the Company's ultimate net loss (net of the   assessment) with respect to the loss occurrence by the total of all of its ultimate net   losses (net of assessments) from all loss occurrences included by the mechanism in   determining the assessment.      8/1/2012              
 
  20\F7V1104      Terrorism Exclusion   (Property Treaty Reinsurance)            Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary within this Contract or any amendment thereto, it   is agreed that this Contract excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused   by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any act of terrorism,   as defined herein, regardless of any other cause or event contributing concurrently or in any   other sequence to the loss.      An act of terrorism includes any act, or preparation in respect of action, or threat of action   designed to influence the government de jure or de facto of any nation or any political division   thereof, or in pursuit of political, religious, ideological or similar purposes to intimidate the public   or a section of the public of any nation by any person or group(s) of persons whether acting   alone or on behalf of or in connection with any organization(s) or government(s) de jure or   de facto, and which:       1. Involves violence against one or more persons, or       2. Involves damage to property; or       3. Endangers life other than the person committing the action; or       4. Creates a risk to health or safety of the public or a section of the public; or       5. Is designed to interfere with or disrupt an electronic system.      This Contract also excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused by,   contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any action in controlling,   preventing, suppressing, retaliating against or responding to any act of terrorism.      Notwithstanding the above and subject otherwise to the terms, conditions, and limitations of this   Contract, in respect only of personal lines, this Contract will pay actual loss or damage (but not   related cost and expense) caused by any act of terrorism provided such act is not directly or   indirectly caused by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with   radiological, biological, chemical, or nuclear pollution or contamination.        
  20\F7V1104      The Interests and Liabilities Agreements, constituting 5 pages in total, have been omitted from   this exhibit because such agreements are not material and would be competitively harmful if   publicly disclosed.                 
 
  20\F7V1105         Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: September 3, 2020      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana                                                                                                         _______________________      Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit because it is not material and   would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. Redactions are indicated by [***].     
  20\F7V1105         Table of Contents         Article Page    1 Classes of Business Reinsured 1    2 Commencement and Termination 1    3 Territory 3    4 Exclusions 3    5 Retention and Limit 4    6 Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund 5    7 Other Reinsurance 5    8 Definitions 6    9 Loss Occurrence 7    10 Loss Notices and Settlements 9    11 Cash Call 9    12 Salvage and Subrogation 9    13 Reinsurance Premium 10    14 Sanctions 10    15 Late Payments 10    16 Offset 11    17 Severability of Interests and Obligations 12    18 Access to Records 12    19 Liability of the Reinsurer 12    20 Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E) 13    21 Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F) 13    22 Currency (BRMA 12A) 13    23 Taxes (BRMA 50B) 13    24 Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D) 13    25 Reserves 14    26 Insolvency 15    27 Arbitration 16    28 Service of Suit (BRMA 49C) 17    29 Severability (BRMA 72E) 17    30 Governing Law (BRMA 71B) 17    31 Confidentiality 17    32 Non-Waiver 18    33 Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A) 19    34 Notices and Contract Execution 19    35 Intermediary 19     
 
  20\F7V1105   Page 1      Excess Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract   Effective: September 3, 2020      entered into by and between      FedNat Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Monarch National Insurance Company   Sunrise, Florida   and   Maison Insurance Company   Baton Rouge, Louisiana    (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Company" except   to the extent individually referred to)      and      The Subscribing Reinsurer(s) Executing the   Interests and Liabilities Agreement(s)   Attached Hereto   (hereinafter referred to as the "Reinsurer")            Article 1 - Classes of Business Reinsured   By this Contract the Reinsurer agrees to reinsure the excess liability which may accrue to the   Company under its policies in force at the effective time and date hereof or issued or renewed at   or after that time and date, and classified by the Company as Property business, including but   not limited to, Dwelling Fire, Inland Marine, Mobile Home, Commercial and Homeowners   business (including any business assumed from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation),   subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth herein.         Article 2 - Commencement and Termination   A. This Contract shall become effective at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, September 3,   2020, with respect to losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing at or after that   time and date, and shall remain in force until 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1,   2021.      B. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A above, the Company may terminate a   Subscribing Reinsurer's percentage share in this Contract at any time by giving written   notice to the Subscribing Reinsurer in the event any of the following circumstances occur:       1. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at the inception of this Contract has been   reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the applicable equivalent)   12 months prior to that date; or     
  20\F7V1105   Page 2          2. The Subscribing Reinsurer's policyholders' surplus (or its equivalent under the   Subscribing Reinsurer's accounting system) at any time during the term of this   Contract has been reduced by 20.0% or more of the amount of surplus (or the   applicable equivalent) at the date of the Subscribing Reinsurer's most recent financial   statement filed with regulatory authorities and available to the public as of the   inception of this Contract; or       3. The Subscribing Reinsurer's A.M. Best's rating has been assigned or downgraded   below A- and/or Standard & Poor's rating has been assigned or downgraded below   BBB+; or       4. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become, or has announced its intention to become,   merged with, acquired by or controlled by any other entity or individual(s) not   controlling the Subscribing Reinsurer's operations previously; or       5. A State Insurance Department or other legal authority has ordered the Subscribing   Reinsurer to cease writing business; or       6. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become insolvent or has been placed into liquidation,   receivership, supervision, administration, winding-up or under a scheme of   arrangement, or similar proceedings (whether voluntary or involuntary) or proceedings   have been instituted against the Subscribing Reinsurer for the appointment of a   receiver, liquidator, rehabilitator, supervisor, administrator, conservator or trustee in   bankruptcy, or other agent known by whatever name, to take possession of its assets   or control of its operations; or       7. The Subscribing Reinsurer has reinsured its entire liability under this Contract without   the Company's prior written consent; or       8. The Subscribing Reinsurer has ceased assuming new or renewal property or casualty   treaty reinsurance business; or       9. The Subscribing Reinsurer has hired an unaffiliated runoff claims manager that is   compensated on a contingent basis or is otherwise provided with financial incentives   based on the quantum of claims paid; or       10. The Subscribing Reinsurer has failed to comply with the funding requirements set forth   in the Reserves Article.      C. The "term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern   Standard Time, September 3, 2020 to 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2021.   However, if this Contract is terminated, the "term of this Contract" as used herein shall   mean the period from 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, September 3, 2020 to the   effective time and date of termination.      D. If this Contract is terminated or expires while a loss occurrence covered hereunder is in   progress, the Reinsurer's liability hereunder shall, subject to the other terms and conditions   of this Contract, be determined as if the entire loss occurrence had occurred prior to the     
 
  20\F7V1105   Page 3      termination or expiration of this Contract, provided that no part of such loss occurrence is   claimed against any renewal or replacement of this Contract.         Article 3 - Territory   The territorial limits of this Contract shall be identical with those of the Company's policies.         Article 4 - Exclusions   A. This Contract does not apply to and specifically excludes the following:       1. Reinsurance assumed by the Company under obligatory reinsurance agreements,   except business assumed by the Company from Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.       2. Hail damage to growing or standing crops.       3. Business rated, coded or classified as Flood insurance or which should have been   rated, coded or classified as such.       4. Business rated, coded or classified as Mortgage Impairment and Difference in   Conditions insurance or which should have been rated, coded or classified as such.       5. Title insurance and all forms of Financial Guarantee, Credit and Insolvency.       6. Aviation, Ocean Marine, Boiler and Machinery, Fidelity and Surety, Accident and   Health, Animal Mortality and Workers Compensation and Employers Liability.       7. Errors and Omissions, Malpractice and any other type of Professional Liability   insurance.       8. Loss and/or damage and/or costs and/or expenses arising from seepage and/or   pollution and/or contamination, other than contamination from smoke. Nevertheless,   this exclusion does not preclude payment of the cost of removing debris of property   damaged by a loss otherwise covered hereunder, subject always to a limit of 25.0% of   the Company's property loss under the applicable original policy.       9. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "War Exclusion Clause"   attached to and forming part of this Contract.       10. Nuclear risks as defined in the "Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical   Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)" attached to and forming part of this Contract.       11. Loss or liability excluded by the Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe) attached to and forming part of this Contract and any assessment or   similar demand for payment related to the FHCF or Citizens Property Insurance   Corporation.        
  20\F7V1105   Page 4       12. Loss or liability of the Company arising by contract, operation of law, or otherwise,   from its participation or membership, whether voluntary or involuntary, in any   insolvency fund. "Insolvency fund" includes any guaranty fund, insolvency fund, plan,   pool, association, fund or other arrangement, however denominated, established or   governed, which provides for any assessment of or payment or assumption by the   Company of part or all of any claim, debt, charge, fee or other obligation of an insurer,   or its successors or assigns, which has been declared by any competent authority to   be insolvent, or which is otherwise deemed unable to meet any claim, debt, charge,   fee or other obligation in whole or in part.       13. Losses in the respect of overhead transmission and distribution lines other than those   on or within 150 meters (or 500 feet) of the insured premises.       14. Mold, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       15. Loss or liability as excluded under the provisions of the "Terrorism Exclusion" attached   to and forming part of this Contract.       16. All property loss, damage, destruction, erasure, corruption or alteration of Electronic   Data from any cause whatsoever (including, but not limited to, Computer Virus) or loss   of use, reduction in functionality, cost, expense or whatsoever nature resulting   therefrom, unless resulting from a peril otherwise covered under the policy involved.       "Electronic Data" as used herein means facts, concepts and information converted to   a form usable for communications, interpretation or processing by electronic and   electromechanical data processing or electronically-controlled equipment and includes   programs, software and other coded instructions for the processing and manipulation   of data or the direction and manipulation of such equipment.       "Computer Virus" as used herein means a set of corrupting, harmful or otherwise   unauthorized instructions or code, including a set of maliciously-introduced,   unauthorized instructions or code, that propagate themselves through a computer   system network of whatsoever nature.       However, in the event that a peril otherwise covered under the policy results from any   of the matters described above, this Contract, subject to all other terms and   conditions, will cover physical damage directly caused by such listed peril.       17. Loss arising from Tropical Storm Paulette.         Article 5 - Retention and Limit   A. As respects FedNat Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first   $18,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. As respects Monarch   National Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first   $2,000,000 of ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. As respects Maison   Insurance Company, the Company shall retain and be liable for the first $5,000,000 of   ultimate net loss arising out of each loss occurrence. Any combination of the respective   retentions as respects each loss occurrence shall be considered the "The Retention."     
 
  20\F7V1105   Page 5         B. The Reinsurer shall then be liable for the amount by which such ultimate net loss exceeds   The Retention (as calculated in paragraph A above), but the liability of the Reinsurer shall   not exceed $70,000,000, as respects any one loss occurrence, nor shall it exceed   $70,000,000 as respects all loss occurrences during the term of this Contract.      C. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs A and B above, no claim shall be made   hereunder unless and until the Company's subject excess ultimate net loss arising out of   loss occurrences commencing during the term of this Contract exceeds $70,000,000 in the   aggregate. "Subject excess ultimate net loss" as used herein shall mean the amount, if   any, by which the Company's ultimate net loss arising out of any one loss occurrence   exceeds The Retention, but said amount shall not exceed $70,000,000 in excess of The   Retention as respects any one loss occurrence.      D. Notwithstanding the provisions above, no claim shall be made hereunder as respects   losses arising out of loss occurrences commencing during the term of this Contract unless   at least two risks insured or reinsured by the Company are involved in such loss   occurrence. For purposes hereof, the Company shall be the sole judge of what constitutes   "one risk."         Article 6 - Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund   The Company has purchased 90.0% of the FHCF mandatory layer of coverage and shall be   deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract. Loss adjustment expense recoveries paid by the   FHCF in excess of the actual loss adjustment expense paid by the Company shall inure to the   benefit of the Company and shall not reduce the amount of ultimate net loss hereunder.   Further, any FHCF loss reimbursement shall be deemed to be paid to the Company in   accordance with the FHCF reimbursement contract at the full payout level set forth therein and   will be deemed not to be reduced by any reduction or exhaustion of the FHCF's claims-paying   capacity as respects the mandatory FHCF coverage.         Article 7 - Other Reinsurance   A. The Company shall be permitted to carry other reinsurance, recoveries under which shall   inure solely to the benefit of the Company and be entirely disregarded in applying all of the   provisions of this Contract.      B. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's Non-Florida Excess   Catastrophe Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1001), shall inure to the benefit of this Contract.      C. Any loss reimbursement received under FedNat Insurance Company's FHCF Supplement   Layer Reinsurance Contract (20\F7V1085), which shall be deemed to be placed at 2.35%,   shall be deemed to inure to the benefit of this Contract.           
  20\F7V1105   Page 6      Article 8 - Definitions   A. "Loss adjustment expense," regardless of how such expenses are classified for statutory   reporting purposes, as used in this Contract shall mean all costs and expenses allocable to   a specific claim that are incurred by the Company in the investigation, appraisal,   adjustment, settlement, litigation, defense or appeal of a specific claim, including court   costs and costs of supersedeas and appeal bonds, and including a) pre-judgment interest,   unless included as part of the award or judgment; b) post-judgment interest; c) legal   expenses and costs incurred in connection with coverage questions and legal actions   connected thereto, including Declaratory Judgment Expense; and d) expenses and a pro   rata share of salaries of the Company field employees, and expenses of other Company   employees who have been temporarily diverted from their normal and customary duties and   assigned to the field adjustment of losses covered by this Contract.       Loss adjustment expense as defined above does not include unallocated loss adjustment   expense. Unallocated loss adjustment expense includes, but is not limited to, salaries and   expenses of employees, other than in (d) above, and office and other overhead expenses.      B. "Loss in excess of policy limits" and "extra contractual obligations" as used in this Contract   shall mean:       1. "Loss in excess of policy limits" shall mean 90.0% of any amount paid or payable by   the Company in excess of its policy limits, but otherwise within the terms of its policy,   such loss in excess of the Company's policy limits having been incurred because of,   but not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason   of the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer   of settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. Any loss in excess of policy limits that is made in connection   with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       2. "Extra contractual obligations" shall mean 90.0% of any punitive, exemplary,   compensatory or consequential damages paid or payable by the Company, not   covered by any other provision of this Contract and which arise from the handling of   any claim on business subject to this Contract, such liabilities arising because of, but   not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits or by reason of   the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer of   settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its   insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent   upon such an action. An extra contractual obligation shall be deemed, in all   circumstances, to have occurred on the same date as the loss covered or alleged to   be covered under the policy. Any extra contractual obligations that are made in   connection with this Contract shall not exceed 25.0% of the actual catastrophe loss.       Notwithstanding anything stated herein, this Contract shall not apply to any loss in excess   of policy limits or any extra contractual obligation incurred by the Company as a result of   any fraudulent and/or criminal act by any officer or director of the Company acting   individually or collectively or in collusion with any individual or corporation or any other   organization or party involved in the presentation, defense or settlement of any claim   covered hereunder.     
 
  20\F7V1105   Page 7         C. "Policies" as used in this Contract shall mean all policies, contracts and binders of   insurance or reinsurance.      D. "Ultimate net loss" as used in this Contract shall mean the sum or sums (including loss in   excess of policy limits, extra contractual obligations and loss adjustment expense, as   defined herein) paid or payable by the Company in settlement of claims and in satisfaction   of judgments rendered on account of such claims, after deduction of all salvage, all   recoveries and all claims on inuring insurance or reinsurance, whether collectible or not.   Nothing herein shall be construed to mean that losses under this Contract are not   recoverable until the Company's ultimate net loss has been ascertained.         Article 9 - Loss Occurrence   A. The term "loss occurrence" shall mean the sum of all individual losses directly occasioned   by any one disaster, accident or loss or series of disasters, accidents or losses arising out   of one event which occurs within the area of one state of the United States or province of   Canada and states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another. However, the   duration and extent of any one "loss occurrence" shall be limited to all individual losses   sustained by the Company occurring during any period of 168 consecutive hours arising out   of and directly occasioned by the same event, except that the term "loss occurrence" shall   be further defined as follows:       1. As regards a named storm, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring   during any period (a) from and after 12:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date a   watch, warning, advisory, or other bulletin (whether for wind, flood or otherwise) for   such named storm is first issued by the National Hurricane Center ("NHC") or its   successor or any other division of the National Weather Service ("NWS"),   (b) continuing for a time period thereafter during which such named storm continues,   regardless of its category rating or lack thereof and regardless of whether the watch,   warning, or advisory or other bulletin remains in effect for such named storm and   (c) ending 96 hours following the issuance of the last watch, warning or advisory or   other bulletin for such named storm or related to such named storm by the NHC or its   successor or any other division of the NWS. "Named storm" shall mean any storm or   storm system that has been declared by the NHC or its successor or any other   division of the NWS to be a named storm at any time, which may include, by way of   example and not limitation, hurricane, wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, water damage, fire following, sprinkler   leakage, riots, vandalism, and collapse, and all losses and perils (including, by way of   example and not limitation, those mentioned previously in this sentence) in each case   arising out of, caused by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from such storm   or storm system, including by way of example and not limitation the merging of one or   more separate storm(s) or storm system(s) into a combined storm surge event.   However, the named storm need not be limited to one state or province or states or   provinces contiguous thereto.       2. As regards storm or storm systems that are not a named storm, including, by way of   example and not limitation, ensuing wind, gusts, typhoon, tropical storm, hail, rain,   tornados, cyclones, ensuing flood, storm surge, fire following, sprinkler leakage, riots,     
  20\F7V1105   Page 8      vandalism, collapse and water damage, all individual losses sustained by the   Company occurring during any period of 144 consecutive hours arising out of, caused   by, occurring during, occasioned by or resulting from the same event. However, the   event need not be limited to one state or province or states or provinces contiguous   thereto.       3. As regards riot, riot attending a strike, civil commotion, vandalism and malicious   mischief, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring during any period   of 96 consecutive hours within the area of one municipality or county and the   municipalities or counties contiguous thereto arising out of and directly occasioned by   the same event. The maximum duration of 96 consecutive hours may be extended in   respect of individual losses which occur beyond such 96 consecutive hours during the   continued occupation of an assured's premises by strikers, provided such occupation   commenced during the aforesaid period.       4. As regards earthquake (the epicenter of which need not necessarily be within the   territorial confines referred to in the introductory portion of this paragraph) and fire   following directly occasioned by the earthquake, only those individual fire losses which   commence during the period of 168 consecutive hours may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.       5. As regards freeze, only individual losses directly occasioned by collapse, breakage of   glass and water damage (caused by bursting frozen pipes and tanks) may be included   in the Company's loss occurrence.       6. As regards firestorms, brush fires and any other fires or series of fires, irrespective of   origin (except as provided in subparagraphs 3 and 4 above), all individual losses   sustained by the Company which commence during any period of 168 consecutive   hours within the area of one state of the United States or province of Canada and   states or provinces contiguous thereto and to one another may be included in the   Company's loss occurrence.      B. For all loss occurrences hereunder, the Company may choose the date and time when any   such period of consecutive hours commences, provided that no period commences earlier   than the date and time of the occurrence of the first recorded individual loss sustained by   the Company arising out of that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents,   or losses. Furthermore:       1. For all loss occurrences other than those referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.2., and   A.3. above, only one such period of 168 consecutive hours shall apply with respect to   one event.       2. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraphs A.1. and A.2., only   one such period of consecutive hours (as set forth therein) shall apply with respect to   one event, regardless of the duration of the event.       3. As regards those loss occurrences referred to in subparagraph A.3. above, if the   disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses occasioned by   the event is of greater duration than 96 consecutive hours, then the Company may   divide that disaster, accident, or loss or series of disasters, accidents, or losses into     
 
  20\F7V1105   Page 9      two or more loss occurrences, provided that no two periods overlap and no individual   loss is included in more than one such period.      C. It is understood that losses arising from a combination of two or more perils as a result of   the same event may be considered as having arisen from one loss occurrence.   Notwithstanding the foregoing, the hourly limitations as stated above shall not be exceeded   as respects the applicable perils, and no single loss occurrence shall encompass a time   period greater than 168 consecutive hours, except as regards those loss occurrences   referred to in subparagraphs A.1., A.4. and A.6. above.         Article 10 - Loss Notices and Settlements   A. Whenever losses sustained by the Company are reserved by the Company for an amount   greater than 50.0% of the Company's respective retention and/or appear likely to result in a   claim, the Company shall notify the Subscribing Reinsurers, and shall provide updates   related to development of such losses. The Reinsurer shall have the right to participate in   the adjustment of such losses at its own expense.      B. All loss settlements made by the Company, provided they are within the terms of this   Contract and the terms of the original policy (with the exception of loss in excess of policy   limits or extra contractual obligations coverage, if any, under this Contract), shall be binding   upon the Reinsurer, and the Reinsurer agrees to pay all amounts for which it may be liable   upon receipt of reasonable evidence of the amount paid by the Company.         Article 11 - Cash Call   Notwithstanding the provisions of the Loss Notices and Settlements Article, upon the request of   the Company, the Reinsurer shall pay any amount with regard to a loss settlement or   settlements that are scheduled to be made (including any payments projected to be made)   within the next 20 days by the Company, subject to receipt by the Reinsurer of a satisfactory   proof of loss. Such agreed payment shall be made within 10 days from the date the demand for   payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.         Article 12 - Salvage and Subrogation   The Reinsurer shall be credited with salvage (i.e., reimbursement obtained or recovery made by   the Company, less the actual cost, excluding salaries of officials and employees of the   Company and sums paid to attorneys as retainer, of obtaining such reimbursement or making   such recovery) on account of claims and settlements involving reinsurance hereunder. Salvage   thereon shall always be used to reimburse the excess carriers in the reverse order of their   priority according to their participation before being used in any way to reimburse the Company   for its primary loss. The Company hereby agrees to enforce its rights to salvage or subrogation   relating to any loss, a part of which loss was sustained by the Reinsurer, and to prosecute all   claims arising out of such rights, if, in the Company's opinion, it is economically reasonable to   do so.           
  20\F7V1105   Page 10      Article 13 - Reinsurance Premium   As premium for the reinsurance coverage provided by this Contract, the Company shall pay the   Reinsurer a premium in the amount of $[***] (or a pro rata portion thereof in the event this   Contract is terminated prior to the expiration date of this Contract), payable in installments of   $[***] on October 1, 2020, and $[***] on January 1 and April 1, 2021. However, in the event this   Contract is terminated, there shall be no premium installments due after the effective date of   termination, and the Reinsurer shall immediately return the unearned portion of any premium   paid hereunder.         Article 14 - Sanctions   Neither the Company nor any Subscribing Reinsurer shall be liable for premium or loss under   this Contract if it would result in a violation of any mandatory sanction, prohibition or restriction   under United Nations resolutions or the trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of the   European Union, United Kingdom or United States of America that are applicable to either party.         Article 15 - Late Payments   A. The provisions of this Article shall not be implemented unless specifically invoked, in   writing, by one of the parties to this Contract.      B. In the event any premium, loss or other payment due either party is not received by the   intermediary named in the Intermediary Article (hereinafter referred to as the   "Intermediary") by the payment due date, the party to whom payment is due may, by   notifying the Intermediary in writing, require the debtor party to pay, and the debtor party   agrees to pay, an interest charge on the amount past due calculated for each such payment   on the last business day of each month as follows:       1. The number of full days which have expired since the due date or the last monthly   calculation, whichever the lesser; times       2. 1/365ths of the six-month United States Treasury Bill rate as quoted in The Wall Street   Journal on the first business day of the month for which the calculation is made; times       3. The amount past due, including accrued interest.       It is agreed that interest shall accumulate until payment of the original amount due plus   interest charges have been received by the Intermediary.      C. The establishment of the due date shall, for purposes of this Article, be determined as   follows:       1. As respects the payment of routine deposits and premiums due the Reinsurer, the due   date shall be as provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a   due date is not specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 30 days   after the date of transmittal by the Intermediary of the initial billing for each such   payment.     
 
  20\F7V1105   Page 11          2. Any claim or loss payment due the Company hereunder shall be deemed due 10 days   after the proof of loss or demand for payment is transmitted to the Reinsurer. If such   loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest will accrue on the   payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B above, from the date the   proof of loss or demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       3. As respects a "cash call" made in accordance with the Cash Call Article, payment   shall be deemed due 10 days after the demand for payment is transmitted to the   Reinsurer. If such loss or claim payment is not received within the 10 days, interest   shall accrue on the payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B   above, from the date the demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer.       4. As respects any payment, adjustment or return due either party not otherwise   provided for in subparagraphs 1, 2, and 3 of this paragraph C, the due date shall be as   provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a due date is not   specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 10 days following   transmittal of written notification that the provisions of this Article have been invoked.       For purposes of interest calculations only, amounts due hereunder shall be deemed paid   upon receipt by the Intermediary.      D. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting or prohibiting a Subscribing Reinsurer from   contesting the validity of any claim, or from participating in the defense of any claim or suit,   or prohibiting either party from contesting the validity of any payment or from initiating any   arbitration or other proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. If the   debtor party prevails in an arbitration or other proceeding, then any interest charges due   hereunder on the amount in dispute shall be null and void. If the debtor party loses in such   proceeding, then the interest charge on the amount determined to be due hereunder shall   be calculated in accordance with the provisions set forth above unless otherwise   determined by such proceedings. If a debtor party advances payment of any amount it is   contesting, and proves to be correct in its contestation, either in whole or in part, the other   party shall reimburse the debtor party for any such excess payment made plus interest on   the excess amount calculated in accordance with this Article.      E. Interest charges arising out of the application of this Article that are $1,000 or less from any   party shall be waived unless there is a pattern of late payments consisting of three or more   items over the course of any 12-month period.         Article 16 - Offset   The Company and the Reinsurer may offset any balance or amount due from one party to the   other under this Contract or any other contract heretofore or hereafter entered into between the   Company and the Reinsurer, whether acting as assuming reinsurer or ceding company. The   provisions of this Article shall not be affected by the insolvency of either party.           
  20\F7V1105   Page 12      Article 17 - Severability of Interests and Obligations   The rights, duties and obligations set forth below shall apply as if this Contract were a separate   contract between the Subscribing Reinsurers and each named reinsured company:      A. Balances payable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under the   Contract shall not serve to offset any balances recoverable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract and balances payable shall be separated by named reinsured   company and paid directly to the appropriate named reinsured company's bank account.      B. Balances recoverable by any Subscribing Reinsurer to or from any reinsured party under   the Contract shall not serve to offset any balances payable to, or from, any other reinsured   party to the Contract.      C. Reports and remittances made to the Reinsurer in accordance with the applicable articles   of the Contract are to be in sufficient detail to identify both the Reinsurer's loss obligations   due to each named reinsured company and each named reinsured company's premium   remittance under the report.      D. In the event of the insolvency of any of the parties to the Contract, offset shall be only   allowed in accordance with the laws of the insolvent party's state of domicile.      E. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to provide a separate retention, Reinsurer's limit of   liability any one loss occurrence or Reinsurer's annual limit of liability for each named   reinsured company.         Article 18 - Access to Records   The Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall have access at any reasonable time to all   records of the Company which pertain in any way to this reinsurance, provided the Reinsurer   gives the Company at least 15 days prior notice of request for such access. However, a   Subscribing Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall not have any right of access to the   records of the Company if it is not current in all undisputed payments due the Company.   "Undisputed" as used herein shall mean any amount that the Subscribing Reinsurer has not   contested in writing to the Company specifying the reason(s) why the payments are disputed.         Article 19 - Liability of the Reinsurer   A. The liability of the Reinsurer shall follow that of the Company in every case and be subject   in all respects to all the general and specific stipulations, clauses, waivers and modifications   of the Company's policies and any endorsements thereon. However, in no event shall this   be construed in any way to provide coverage outside the terms and conditions set forth in   this Contract.      B. Nothing herein shall in any manner create any obligations or establish any rights against   the Reinsurer in favor of any third party or any persons not parties to this Contract.           
 
  20\F7V1105   Page 13      Article 20 - Net Retained Lines (BRMA 32E)   A. This Contract applies only to that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its   own account (prior to deduction of any underlying reinsurance specifically permitted in this   Contract), and in calculating the amount of any loss hereunder and also in computing the   amount or amounts in excess of which this Contract attaches, only loss or losses in respect   of that portion of any policy which the Company retains net for its own account shall be   included.      B. The amount of the Reinsurer's liability hereunder in respect of any loss or losses shall not   be increased by reason of the inability of the Company to collect from any other   reinsurer(s), whether specific or general, any amounts which may have become due from   such reinsurer(s), whether such inability arises from the insolvency of such other   reinsurer(s) or otherwise.         Article 21 - Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F)   Inadvertent delays, errors or omissions made in connection with this Contract or any transaction   hereunder shall not relieve either party from any liability which would have attached had such   delay, error or omission not occurred, provided always that such error or omission is rectified as   soon as possible after discovery.         Article 22 - Currency (BRMA 12A)   A. Whenever the word "Dollars" or the "$" sign appears in this Contract, they shall be   construed to mean United States Dollars and all transactions under this Contract shall be in   United States Dollars.      B. Amounts paid or received by the Company in any other currency shall be converted to   United States Dollars at the rate of exchange at the date such transaction is entered on the   books of the Company.         Article 23 - Taxes (BRMA 50B)   In consideration of the terms under which this Contract is issued, the Company will not claim a   deduction in respect of the premium hereon when making tax returns, other than income or   profits tax returns, to any state or territory of the United States of America or the District of   Columbia.         Article 24 - Federal Excise Tax (BRMA 17D)   A. The Reinsurer has agreed to allow for the purpose of paying the Federal Excise Tax the   applicable percentage of the premium payable hereon (as imposed under Section 4371 of   the Internal Revenue Code) to the extent such premium is subject to the Federal Excise   Tax.        
  20\F7V1105   Page 14      B. In the event of any return of premium becoming due hereunder the Reinsurer will deduct   the applicable percentage from the return premium payable hereon and the Company or its   agent should take steps to recover the tax from the United States Government.         Article 25 - Reserves   A. The Reinsurer agrees to fund its share of amounts, including but not limited to, the   Company's ceded unearned premium and outstanding loss and loss adjustment expense   reserves (including all case reserves plus any reasonable amount estimated to be   unreported from known loss occurrences) (hereinafter referred to as "Reinsurer's   Obligations") by:       1. Clean, irrevocable and unconditional letters of credit issued and confirmed, if   confirmation is required by the insurance regulatory authorities involved, by a bank or   banks meeting the NAIC Securities Valuation Office credit standards for issuers of   letters of credit and acceptable to said insurance regulatory authorities; and/or       2. Escrow accounts for the benefit of the Company; and/or       3. Cash advances;       if the Reinsurer:       1. Is unauthorized in any state of the United States of America or the District of Columbia   having jurisdiction over the Company and if, without such funding, a penalty would   accrue to the Company on any financial statement it is required to file with the   insurance regulatory authorities involved; or       2. Has an A.M. Best Company's rating equal to or below B++ at the inception of this   Contract.       The Reinsurer, at its sole option, may fund in other than cash if its method and form of   funding are acceptable to the insurance regulatory authorities involved.      B. With regard to funding in whole or in part by letters of credit, it is agreed that each letter of   credit will be in a form acceptable to insurance regulatory authorities involved, will be issued   for a term of at least one year and will include an "evergreen clause," which automatically   extends the term for at least one additional year at each expiration date unless written   notice of non-renewal is given to the Company not less than 30 days prior to said expiration   date. The Company and the Reinsurer further agree, notwithstanding anything to the   contrary in this Contract, that said letters of credit may be drawn upon by the Company or   its successors in interest at any time, without diminution because of the insolvency of the   Company or the Reinsurer, but only for one or more of the following purposes:       1. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of unearned premiums returned to   insureds on account of policy cancellations, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;        
 
  20\F7V1105   Page 15       2. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of losses and/or loss adjustment expense   paid under the terms of policies reinsured hereunder, unless paid in cash by the   Reinsurer;       3. To reimburse itself for the Reinsurer's share of any other amounts claimed to be due   hereunder, unless paid in cash by the Reinsurer;       4. To fund a cash account in an amount equal to the Reinsurer's share of amounts,   including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's Obligations as set forth above, funded by   means of a letter of credit which is under non-renewal notice, if said letter of credit has   not been renewed or replaced by the Reinsurer 10 days prior to its expiration date;       5. To refund to the Reinsurer any sum in excess of the actual amount required to fund   the Reinsurer's share of amounts, including but not limited to, the Reinsurer's   Obligations as set forth above, if so requested by the Reinsurer.       In the event the amount drawn by the Company on any letter of credit is in excess of the   actual amount required for B(1), B(2) or B(4), or in the case of B(3), the actual amount   determined to be due, the Company shall promptly return to the Reinsurer the excess   amount so drawn.         Article 26 - Insolvency   A. In the event of the insolvency of the Company, this reinsurance shall be payable directly to   the Company or to its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor on the basis of   the liability of the Company without diminution because of the insolvency of the Company or   because the liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor of the Company has   failed to pay all or a portion of any claim. It is agreed, however, that the liquidator, receiver,   conservator or statutory successor of the Company shall give written notice to the   Reinsurer of the pendency of a claim against the Company indicating the policy or bond   reinsured which claim would involve a possible liability on the part of the Reinsurer within a   reasonable time after such claim is filed in the conservation or liquidation proceeding or in   the receivership, and that during the pendency of such claim, the Reinsurer may investigate   such claim and interpose, at its own expense, in the proceeding where such claim is to be   adjudicated, any defense or defenses that it may deem available to the Company or its   liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor. The expense thus incurred by the   Reinsurer shall be chargeable, subject to the approval of the Court, against the Company   as part of the expense of conservation or liquidation to the extent of a pro rata share of the   benefit which may accrue to the Company solely as a result of the defense undertaken by   the Reinsurer.      B. Where two or more Subscribing Reinsurers are involved in the same claim and a majority in   interest elect to interpose defense to such claim, the expense shall be apportioned in   accordance with the terms of this Contract as though such expense had been incurred by   the Company.      C. It is further understood and agreed that, in the event of the insolvency of the Company, the   reinsurance under this Contract shall be payable directly by the Reinsurer to the Company   or to its liquidator, receiver or statutory successor, except as provided by Section 4118(a) of     
  20\F7V1105   Page 16      the New York Insurance Law or except (1) where this Contract specifically provides another   payee of such reinsurance in the event of the insolvency of the Company or (2) where the   Reinsurer with the consent of the direct insured or insureds has assumed such policy   obligations of the Company as direct obligations of the Reinsurer to the payees under such   policies and in substitution for the obligations of the Company to such payees.         Article 27 - Arbitration   A. As a condition precedent to any right of action hereunder, in the event of any dispute or   difference of opinion hereafter arising with respect to this Contract, it is hereby mutually   agreed that such dispute or difference of opinion shall be submitted to arbitration. One   Arbiter shall be chosen by the Company, the other by the Reinsurer, and an Umpire shall   be chosen by the two Arbiters before they enter upon arbitration, all of whom shall be active   or retired disinterested executive officers of insurance or reinsurance companies or Lloyd's   London Underwriters. In the event that either party should fail to choose an Arbiter within   30 days following a written request by the other party to do so, the requesting party may   choose two Arbiters who shall in turn choose an Umpire before entering upon arbitration. If   the two Arbiters fail to agree upon the selection of an Umpire within 30 days following their   appointment, each Arbiter shall nominate three candidates within 10 days thereafter, two of   whom the other shall decline, and the decision shall be made by drawing lots.      B. Each party shall present its case to the Arbiters within 30 days following the date of   appointment of the Umpire. The Arbiters shall consider this Contract as an honorable   engagement rather than merely as a legal obligation and they are relieved of all judicial   formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of law. The decision of the   Arbiters shall be final and binding on both parties; but failing to agree, they shall call in the   Umpire and the decision of the majority shall be final and binding upon both parties.   Judgment upon the final decision of the Arbiters may be entered in any court of competent   jurisdiction.      C. If more than one Subscribing Reinsurer is involved in the same dispute, all such   Subscribing Reinsurers shall, at the option of the Company, constitute and act as one party   for purposes of this Article and communications shall be made by the Company to each of   the Subscribing Reinsurers constituting one party, provided, however, that nothing herein   shall impair the rights of such Subscribing Reinsurers to assert several, rather than joint,   defenses or claims, nor be construed as changing the liability of the Subscribing Reinsurers   participating under the terms of this Contract from several to joint.      D. Each party shall bear the expense of its own Arbiter, and shall jointly and equally bear with   the other the expense of the Umpire and of the arbitration. In the event that the two   Arbiters are chosen by one party, as above provided, the expense of the Arbiters, the   Umpire and the arbitration shall be equally divided between the two parties.      E. Any arbitration proceedings shall take place at a location mutually agreed upon by the   parties to this Contract, but notwithstanding the location of the arbitration, all proceedings   pursuant hereto shall be governed by the law of the state in which the Company has its   principal office.           
 
  20\F7V1105   Page 17      Article 28 - Service of Suit (BRMA 49C)   (Applicable if the Reinsurer is not domiciled in the United States of America, and/or is not   authorized in any State, Territory or District of the United States where authorization is required   by insurance regulatory authorities)      A. It is agreed that in the event the Reinsurer fails to pay any amount claimed to be due   hereunder, the Reinsurer, at the request of the Company, will submit to the jurisdiction of a   court of competent jurisdiction within the United States. Nothing in this Article constitutes or   should be understood to constitute a waiver of the Reinsurer's rights to commence an   action in any court of competent jurisdiction in the United States, to remove an action to a   United States District Court, or to seek a transfer of a case to another court as permitted by   the laws of the United States or of any state in the United States.      B. Further, pursuant to any statute of any state, territory or district of the United States which   makes provision therefor, the Reinsurer hereby designates the party named in its Interests   and Liabilities Agreement, or if no party is named therein, the Superintendent,   Commissioner or Director of Insurance or other officer specified for that purpose in the   statute, or his successor or successors in office, as its true and lawful attorney upon whom   may be served any lawful process in any action, suit or proceeding instituted by or on   behalf of the Company or any beneficiary hereunder arising out of this Contract.         Article 29 - Severability (BRMA 72E)   If any provision of this Contract shall be rendered illegal or unenforceable by the laws,   regulations or public policy of any state, such provision shall be considered void in such state,   but this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract or the   enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.         Article 30 - Governing Law (BRMA 71B)   This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of   Florida.         Article 31 - Confidentiality   A. The Reinsurer hereby acknowledges that the documents, information and data provided to   it by the Company, whether directly or through an authorized agent, in connection with the   placement and execution of this Contract, including all information obtained through any   audits and any claims information between the Company and the Reinsurer, and any   submission or other materials relating to any renewal (hereinafter referred to as   "Confidential Information") are proprietary and confidential to the Company.      B. Except as provided for in paragraph C below, the Reinsurer shall not disclose any   Confidential Information to any third parties, including but not limited to the Reinsurer's   subsidiaries and affiliates, other insurance companies and their subsidiaries and affiliates,     
  20\F7V1105   Page 18      underwriting agencies, research organizations, any unaffiliated entity engaged in modeling   insurance or reinsurance data, and statistical rating organizations.      C. Confidential Information may be used by the Reinsurer only in connection with the   performance of its obligations or enforcement of its rights under this Contract and will only   be disclosed when required by (1) retrocessionaires subject to the business ceded to this   Contract, (2) regulators performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records and/or financial   condition, (3) external auditors performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records in the normal   course of business, or (4) the Reinsurer's legal counsel; provided that the Reinsurer   advises such parties of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and their   obligation to maintain its confidentiality. The Company may require that any third-party   representatives of the Reinsurer agree, in writing, to be bound by this Confidentiality Article   or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, containing terms no less stringent than   those set forth in this Article. If a third-party representative of the Reinsurer is not bound, in   writing, by this Confidentiality Article or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, the   Reinsurer shall be responsible for any breach of this provision by such third-party   representative of the Reinsurer.      D. Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Reinsurer is required by court order, other   legal process or any regulatory authority to release or disclose any or all of the Confidential   Information, the Reinsurer agrees to provide the Company with written notice of same at   least 10 days prior to such release or disclosure, to the extent legally permissible, and to   use its best efforts to assist the Company in maintaining the confidentiality provided for in   this Article.      E. Any disclosure of Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information shall comply with all state   and federal statutes and regulations governing the disclosure of Non-Public Personally   Identifiable Information. "Non-Public Personally Identifiable Information" shall be defined as   this term or a similar term is defined in any applicable state, provincial, territory, or federal   law. Disclosing or using this information for any purpose not authorized by applicable law is   expressly forbidden without the prior consent of the Company.      F. The parties agree that any information subject to privilege, including the attorney-client   privilege or attorney work product doctrine (collectively "Privilege") shall not be disclosed to   the Reinsurer until, in the Company's opinion, such Privilege is deemed to be waived or   otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant to this Contract. Furthermore,   the Reinsurer shall not assert that any Privilege otherwise applicable to the Confidential   Information has been waived or otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant   to this Contract.      G. The provisions of this Article shall extend to the officers, directors and employees of the   Reinsurer and its affiliates, and shall be binding upon their successors and assigns.         Article 32 - Non-Waiver   The failure of the Company or Reinsurer to insist on compliance with this Contract or to exercise   any right, remedy or option hereunder shall not: (1) constitute a waiver of any rights contained   in this Contract, (2) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from thereafter demanding full and     
 
  20\F7V1105   Page 19      complete compliance, (3) prevent the Company or Reinsurer from exercising such remedy in   the future, nor (4) affect the validity of this Contract or any part thereof.         Article 33 - Agency Agreement (BRMA 73A)   If more than one reinsured company is named as a party to this Contract, the first named   company shall be deemed the agent of the other reinsured companies for purposes of sending   or receiving notices required by the terms and conditions of this Contract, and for purposes of   remitting or receiving any monies due any party.         Article 34 - Notices and Contract Execution   A. Whenever a notice, statement, report or any other written communication is required by this   Contract, unless otherwise specified, such notice, statement, report or other written   communication may be transmitted by certified or registered mail, nationally or   internationally recognized express delivery service, personal delivery, electronic mail, or   facsimile. With the exception of notices of termination, first class mail is also acceptable.      B. The use of any of the following shall constitute a valid execution of this Contract or any   amendments thereto:       1. Paper documents with an original ink signature;       2. Facsimile or electronic copies of paper documents showing an original ink signature;   and/or       3. Electronic records with an electronic signature made via an electronic agent. For the   purposes of this Contract, the terms "electronic record," "electronic signature" and   "electronic agent" shall have the meanings set forth in the Electronic Signatures in   Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 or any amendments thereto.      C. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which, when duly   executed, shall be deemed an original.         Article 35 - Intermediary   Aon Benfield Inc., or one of its affiliated corporations duly licensed as a reinsurance   intermediary, is hereby recognized as the Intermediary negotiating this Contract for all business   hereunder. All communications (including but not limited to notices, statements, premiums,   return premiums, commissions, taxes, losses, loss adjustment expense, salvages and loss   settlements) relating to this Contract will be transmitted to the Company or the Reinsurer   through the Intermediary. Payments by the Company to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Reinsurer. Payments by the Reinsurer to the Intermediary will be deemed   payment to the Company only to the extent that such payments are actually received by the   Company.           
  20\F7V1105   Page 20      In Witness Whereof, the Company by its duly authorized representatives has executed this   Contract as of the dates specified below:      This 25th day of September in the year 2020 .      FedNat Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun         This 25th day of September in the year 2020 .      Monarch National Insurance Company      /s/ Michael Braun      This 25th day of September in the year 2020 .      Maison Insurance Company      /s/ Doug Raucy           
 
  20\F7V1105      War Exclusion Clause            As regards interests which at time of loss or damage are on shore, no liability shall attach hereto   in respect of any loss or damage which is occasioned by war, invasion, hostilities, acts of   foreign enemies, civil war, rebellion, insurrection, military or usurped power, or martial law or   confiscation by order of any government or public authority.        
  20\F7V1105      Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical Damage - Reinsurance (U.S.A.)         1. This Reinsurance does not cover any loss or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as   Insurer or Reinsurer, from any Pool of Insurers or Reinsurers formed for the purpose of covering Atomic or Nuclear   Energy risks.      2. Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) of this Clause, this Reinsurance does not cover any loss   or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly and whether as Insurer or Reinsurer, from any insurance   against Physical Damage (including business interruption or consequential loss arising out of such Physical Damage)   to:       I. Nuclear reactor power plants including all auxiliary property on the site, or       II. Any other nuclear reactor installation, including laboratories handling radioactive materials in connection with   reactor installations, and "critical facilities" as such, or       III. Installations for fabricating complete fuel elements or for processing substantial quantities of "special nuclear   material," and for reprocessing, salvaging, chemically separating, storing or disposing of "spent" nuclear fuel or   waste materials, or       IV. Installations other than those listed in paragraph (2) III above using substantial quantities of radioactive isotopes   or other products of nuclear fission.      3. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1) and (2) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, from any insurance on property which is on the same site as a nuclear reactor power plant or other nuclear   installation and which normally would be insured therewith except that this paragraph (3) shall not operate       (a) where Reassured does not have knowledge of such nuclear reactor power plant or nuclear installation, or       (b) where said insurance contains a provision excluding coverage for damage to property caused by or resulting   from radioactive contamination, however caused. However on and after 1st January 1960 this sub-paragraph (b)   shall only apply provided the said radioactive contamination exclusion provision has been approved by the   Governmental Authority having jurisdiction thereof.      4. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) hereof, this Reinsurance does not cover any   loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or   Reinsurer, when such radioactive contamination is a named hazard specifically insured against.      5. It is understood and agreed that this Clause shall not extend to risks using radioactive isotopes in any form where the   nuclear exposure is not considered by the Reassured to be the primary hazard.      6. The term "special nuclear material" shall have the meaning given it in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 or by any law   amendatory thereof.      7. Reassured to be sole judge of what constitutes:       (a) substantial quantities, and       (b) the extent of installation, plant or site.      Note.-Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph (1) hereof, it is understood and agreed that       (a) all policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1957 shall be free from the application of the   other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960 whichever first occurs whereupon all the   provisions of this Clause shall apply.       (b) with respect to any risk located in Canada policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December 1958   shall be free from the application of the other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December 1960   whichever first occurs whereupon all the provisions of this Clause shall apply.      12/12/57   N.M.A. 1119   BRMA 35B     
 
  20\F7V1105   Page 1 of 2      Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause   (Catastrophe)         It is hereby understood and agreed that:      A. This Contract excludes loss or liability arising from:       1. Business derived directly or indirectly from any pool, association, or syndicate which   maintains its own reinsurance facilities. This subparagraph 1 shall not apply with   respect to:       a. Residual market mechanisms created by statute. This Contract shall not extend,   however, to afford coverage for liability arising from the inability of any other   participant or member in the residual market mechanism to meet its obligations,   nor shall this Contract extend to afford coverage for liability arising from any   claim against the residual market mechanism brought by or on behalf of any   insolvency fund (as defined in the Insolvency Fund Exclusion Clause   incorporated in this Contract). For the purposes of this Clause, the California   Earthquake Authority shall be deemed to be a "residual market mechanism."       b. Inter-agency or inter-government joint underwriting or risk purchasing   associations (however styled) created by or permitted by statute or regulation.       2. Those perils insured by the Company that the Company knows, at the time the risk is   bound, to be insured by or in excess of amounts insured or reinsured by any pool,   association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil, gas, or petro-chemical   plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks. This subparagraph 2 shall not   apply:       a. If the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.       b. To interests traditionally underwritten as Inland Marine or Stock or Contents   written on a blanket basis.       c. To Contingent Business Interruption liability, except when it is known to the   Company, at the time the risk is bound, that the key location is insured by or   through any pool, association or syndicate formed for the purpose of insuring oil,   gas, or petro-chemical plants; oil or gas drilling rigs; and/or aviation risks; unless   the total insured value over all interests of the risk is less than $250,000,000.      B. With respect to loss or liability arising from the Company's participation or membership in   any residual market mechanism created by statute, the Company may include in its ultimate   net loss only amounts for which the Company is assessed as a direct consequence of a   covered loss occurrence, subject to the following provisions:       1. Recovery is limited to perils otherwise protected hereunder.       2. In the event the terms of the Company's participation or membership in any such   residual market mechanism permit the Company to recoup any such direct     
  20\F7V1105   Page 2 of 2      assessment attributed to a loss occurrence by way of a specific policy premium   surcharge or similar levy on policyholders, the amount received by the Company as a   result of such premium surcharge or levy shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss   for such loss occurrence.       3. The result of any rate increase filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall have no effect on the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered   loss occurrence.       4. The result of any premium tax credit filing permitted by the terms of the Company's   participation or membership in any such residual market mechanism following any   assessment shall reduce the Company's ultimate net loss for any covered loss   occurrence.       5. The Company may not include in its ultimate net loss any amount resulting from an   assessment that, pursuant to the terms of the Company's participation or membership   in the residual market mechanism, the Company is required to pay only after such   assessment is collected from the policyholder.       6. The ultimate net loss hereunder shall not include any monies expended to purchase or   retire bonds as a consequence of being a member of a residual market mechanism   nor any fines or penalties imposed on the Company for late payment.       7. If, however, a residual market mechanism only provides for assessment based on an   aggregate of losses in any one contract or plan year of said mechanism, then the   amount of that assessment to be included in the ultimate net loss for any one loss   occurrence shall be determined by multiplying the Company's share of the aggregate   assessment by a factor derived by dividing the Company's ultimate net loss (net of the   assessment) with respect to the loss occurrence by the total of all of its ultimate net   losses (net of assessments) from all loss occurrences included by the mechanism in   determining the assessment.      8/1/2012              
 
  20\F7V1105      Terrorism Exclusion   (Property Treaty Reinsurance)            Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary within this Contract or any amendment thereto, it   is agreed that this Contract excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused   by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any act of terrorism,   as defined herein, regardless of any other cause or event contributing concurrently or in any   other sequence to the loss.      An act of terrorism includes any act, or preparation in respect of action, or threat of action   designed to influence the government de jure or de facto of any nation or any political division   thereof, or in pursuit of political, religious, ideological or similar purposes to intimidate the public   or a section of the public of any nation by any person or group(s) of persons whether acting   alone or on behalf of or in connection with any organization(s) or government(s) de jure or   de facto, and which:       1. Involves violence against one or more persons, or       2. Involves damage to property; or       3. Endangers life other than the person committing the action; or       4. Creates a risk to health or safety of the public or a section of the public; or       5. Is designed to interfere with or disrupt an electronic system.      This Contract also excludes loss, damage, cost or expense directly or indirectly caused by,   contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with any action in controlling,   preventing, suppressing, retaliating against or responding to any act of terrorism.      Notwithstanding the above and subject otherwise to the terms, conditions, and limitations of this   Contract, in respect only of personal lines, this Contract will pay actual loss or damage (but not   related cost and expense) caused by any act of terrorism provided such act is not directly or   indirectly caused by, contributed to by, resulting from or arising out of or in connection with   radiological, biological, chemical, or nuclear pollution or contamination.        
  20\F7V1105      The Interests and Liabilities Agreements, constituting 3 pages in total, have been omitted from   this exhibit because such agreements are not material and would be competitively harmful if   publicly disclosed.              
 
NET QUOTA SHARE REINSURANCE AGREEMENT NO. FIN_5166.3 EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 between FEDNAT INSURANCE COMPANY Sunrise, Florida and SWISS REINSURANCE AMERICA CORPORATION Armonk, New York _______________________ Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit because it is not material and would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. Redactions are indicated by [***]. EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
NET QUOTA SHARE REINSURANCE AGREEMENT NO. FIN_5166.3 ARTICLE CONTENTS PAGE PREAMBLE 1 I BUSINESS COVERED 1 II EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERMINATION 3 III TERRITORY 4 IV RETENTION 4 V DEFINITIONS 4 VI EXCLUSIONS 9 VII SPECIAL ACCEPTANCE 11 VIII INTERNATIONAL TRADE CONTROLS AND ECONOMIC SANCTIONS 11 IX REINSURANCE PREMIUM 11 X SLIDING SCALE COMMISSION 12 XI LOSSES, LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES AND SALVAGES 14 XII REPORTS AND REMITTANCES 14 XIII ACCESS TO RECORDS 17 XIV TAXES 18 XV OFFSET 18 XVI DISPUTE RESOLUTION 18 XVII INSOLVENCY 20 XVIII AMENDMENTS 20 SIGNATURES 21 ATTACHMENTS: INSOLVENCY FUNDS EXCLUSION CLAUSE POOLS, ASSOCIATIONS AND SYNDICATES EXCLUSION CLAUSE POLLUTION AND SEEPAGE EXCLUSION CLAUSE NUCLEAR INCIDENT EXCLUSION CLAUSE - PHYSICAL DAMAGE - REINSURANCE - U.S.A. NUCLEAR INCIDENT EXCLUSION CLAUSE - REINSURANCE - NO. 4 POLLUTION LIABILITY EXCLUSION CLAUSE - REINSURANCE NUCLEAR INCIDENT EXCLUSION CLAUSE - LIABILITY - REINSURANCE - U.S.A. TERRORISM EXCLUSION CLAUSE (USA) – REINSURANCE (PROPERTY) TERRORISM EXCLUSION CLAUSE (USA) – REINSURANCE (CASUALTY) EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
NET QUOTA SHARE REINSURANCE AGREEMENT NO. FIN_5166.3 (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") between FEDNAT INSURANCE COMPANY Sunrise, Florida (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") and SWISS REINSURANCE AMERICA CORPORATION Armonk, New York (hereinafter referred to as the "Reinsurer") ARTICLE I - BUSINESS COVERED A. By this Agreement the Company obligates itself to cede to the Reinsurer and the Reinsurer obligates itself to accept from the Company a 10% Quota Share participation of the Company's Ultimate Net Liability for Policies in force as of July 1, 2020, and new and renewal Policies becoming effective on or after said date as respects losses occurring on or after July 1, 2020, subject to Paragraph B. This Quota Share is subject to the maximum cession limits set forth below: 1. Property Business $[***] each risk (10% share of the Company's Ultimate Net Liability of $[***]), but in no event shall the Reinsurer's liability from all risks in any one Loss Occurrence exceed $[***] (10% of $[***]). It is understood that the Company's $[***] limit reflects their portion of the retention under the Company's Catastrophe Excess of Loss Reinsurance Agreement of July 1, 2020 ("Common Agreement") which also reinsures Monarch National Insurance Company and Maison Insurance Company (neither of which are subject to this Agreement). Should the event from which a Loss Occurrence hereunder arises also include losses sustained by Monarch National Insurance Company and/or Maison Insurance Company under the Common Agreement, the $[***] limit addressed in this paragraph could be reduced proportionately to reflect the Company’s retained share of the total losses under the retention of the Common Agreement. Notwithstanding the limits stated above, the Reinsurer's liability shall not exceed $[***] (10% of $[***]) as respects all Loss Occurrences taking place during the term of this Agreement. 2. Casualty Business EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 1. FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
$[***] each Policy each Loss Occurrence (10% share of the Company's Ultimate Net Liability of $[***].) B. The cession percentage set forth in Paragraph A. of this Article may be adjusted up to three times during the Agreement Year, subject to the following: 1. The Company has provided the Reinsurer no less than 45 day's written notice prior to the end of any calendar quarter during the Agreement Year, of its desire to adjust the cession percentage prospectively. 2. The adjusted cession percentage shall not be less than 2% nor greater than 20%. 3. The cession adjustment is to take effect as respects in force, new and renewal business on a prospective basis on the last day of the calendar quarter in which such notice was given as respects Loss Occurrences taking place on or after such date; 4. Such cession adjustment shall be at the election of the Company only if the Loss Ratio from Agreement inception through the end of the quarter in which such notice was given is less than or equal to 30%. 5. If such Loss Ratio is greater than 30%, any such cession adjustment must be mutually agreed by both parties. 6. Mutual agreement of the parties to any cession adjustment is evidenced by addendum to this Agreement signed by both parties. For purposes of this Paragraph B., "Loss Ratio" shall mean the actual ratio of Incurred Losses to Earned Premiums from Agreement inception to the end of the calendar quarter for which calculation is being made. The terms "Incurred Losses" and "Earned Premiums" shall be defined as they are under Article X - Sliding Scale Commission, provided however, as respects Incurred Losses, there will be no Incurred But Not Reported ("IBNR") losses included. C. Loss Adjustment Expenses and any loss arising under this Agreement with respect to Loss In Excess of Policy Limits and Extra Contractual Obligations, as defined herein, shall be recovered in the same proportion as the contractual loss recoverable hereunder; provided such contractual loss plus Loss Adjustment Expenses, Loss In Excess of Policy Limits and Extra Contractual Obligations shall never exceed the maximum cession limit set forth under Paragraph A. above. D. This Agreement is solely between the Company and the Reinsurer, and nothing contained in this Agreement shall create any obligations or establish any rights against the Reinsurer in favor of any person or entity not a party hereto. E. The performance of obligations by both parties under this Agreement shall be in accordance with a fiduciary standard of good faith and fair dealing. EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 2. FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
F. Under this Agreement, the indemnity for reinsured loss applies only to the following Property and Casualty Business except as excluded under Article VI - Exclusions of this Agreement. PROPERTY LINES OF BUSINESS Homeowners (Section I only) Dwelling Fire (Section I only) CASUALTY LINES OF BUSINESS Homeowners (Section II only) Dwelling Fire (Section II only) ARTICLE II - EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERMINATION A. This Agreement shall become effective at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, July 1, 2020, and shall terminate at 12:01 a.m., Eastern Standard Time on July 1, 2021. B. Upon termination of this Agreement: 1. All reinsurance hereunder shall be automatically cancelled as of the date of termination and the Reinsurer shall be released of all liability as respects losses occurring on or after the date of termination. The Reinsurer shall return to the Company the unearned premiums on the business in force hereunder at the date of termination, less the commission allowed thereon. 2. Alternatively, at the Company's option, and provided written notice of the Company's election of such option is given to the Reinsurer by certified mail, electronic mail or by a courier service each producing evidence of receipt by the Reinsurer prior to the date of termination, this Agreement will terminate on a "Run-off" basis and the Reinsurer shall be liable for losses occurring on or after to the date of termination for all Policies covered hereunder and in force at the date of termination of this Agreement until their natural expiry, cancellation or next anniversary of such business, whichever first occurs; but in no case shall the Reinsurer be liable for losses occurring more than 12 months after the termination date unless the Company is required by statute or regulation to continue coverage on a Policy. In such case, the Reinsurer shall continue to be liable for losses occurring subsequent to the date of termination until the earliest date on which the Company may cancel such Policy. The Reinsurer shall return to the Company the unearned premiums, if any, less commissions applicable, for the unexpired periods. ARTICLE III – TERRITORY As respects Property Business, this Agreement applies to risks located in Florida. EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 3. FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
As respects Casualty Business, the Agreement applies to Policies issued by the Company within Florida and shall apply to losses covered hereunder wherever occurring. ARTICLE IV - RETENTION A. The Company warrants that it shall retain net for its own account and not reinsure in any way, 90% of its Ultimate Net Liability. B. In the event there is a cession adjustment pursuant to Paragraph B. of Article I – Business Covered, the Company's net retention shall be revised to reflect the difference between the revised cession percentage and 100% as of the effective date of the change. ARTICLE V – DEFINITIONS A. AGREEMENT YEAR "Agreement Year" shall mean the 12-month period commencing July 1, 2020 and continuing through June 30, 2021. B. DECLARATORY JUDGMENT EXPENSES "Declaratory Judgment Expenses" shall mean all legal expenses incurred in the representation of the Company in litigation brought to determine the Company's defense and/or indemnification obligations that are allocable to any specific claim or loss applicable to Policies subject to this Agreement. In addition, the Company shall promptly notify the Reinsurer of any Declaratory Judgment Expenses subject to this Agreement. C. EXTRA CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS 1. "Extra Contractual Obligations" are defined as those liabilities not covered under any other provision of this Agreement and which arise from the handling of any claim on business covered hereunder, such liabilities arising because of, but not limited to, the following: failure by the Company to settle within the Policy limit, or by reason of alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer of settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of any action against its insured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent upon such action. 2. The date on which an Extra Contractual Obligation is incurred by the Company shall be deemed, in all circumstances, to be the date of the original accident, casualty, disaster or loss occurrence. EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 4. FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
3. However, coverage hereunder as respects Extra Contractual Obligations shall not apply where the loss has been incurred due to the fraud of a member of the Board of Directors or a corporate officer of the Company acting individually or collectively or in collusion with any individual or corporation or any other organization or party involved in the presentation, defense or settlement of any claim covered hereunder. 4. Recoveries, collectibles or retention from any other form of insurance or reinsurance including deductibles or self-insured retention which protect the Company against Extra Contractual Obligations, whether collectible or not, shall inure to the benefit of the Reinsurer and shall be deducted from the total amount of Extra Contractual Obligations for purposes of determining the loss hereunder. 5. If any provision of this paragraph shall be rendered illegal or unenforceable by the laws, regulations or public policy of any jurisdiction, such provision shall be considered void in such jurisdiction, but this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Article or the enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction. D. GROSS PREMIUMS WRITTEN "Gross Premiums Written" shall mean the Company's written premiums for subject business less return premiums. E. LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES "Loss Adjustment Expenses" shall mean all expenses paid by the Company in connection with the investigation, settlement, defense or litigation, including court costs and post-judgment interest, of any claim or loss which is the subject matter of Policies covered under this Agreement and shall include Declaratory Judgment Expenses. However, "Loss Adjustment Expenses" shall not include the salaries and expenses of Company employees, office expenses, and other overhead expenses. F. LOSS IN EXCESS OF POLICY LIMITS 1. "Loss in Excess of Policy Limits" is defined as loss in excess of the limit of the original Policy, such loss in excess of the limit having been incurred because of failure by the Company to settle within the Policy limit or by reason of alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer of settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of any action against its insured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent upon such action. 2. However, this paragraph shall not apply where the loss has been incurred due to fraud by a member of the Board of Directors or a corporate officer of the Company acting individually or collectively or in collusion with any EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 5. FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
individual or corporation or any other organization or party involved in the presentation, defense or settlement of any claim covered hereunder. 3. For the purposes of this paragraph, the word "loss" shall mean any amounts which the Company would have been contractually liable to pay had it not been for the limit of the original Policy. 4. With respect to coverage provided under this paragraph, recoveries from any insurance or reinsurance other than this Agreement, whether collectible or not, shall be deducted to arrive at the amount of the Company's Ultimate Net Liability. G. LOSS OCCURRENCE As respects Property Business covered under this Agreement: 1. The term "Loss Occurrence" shall mean the sum of all individual losses directly occasioned by any one disaster, accident or loss or series of disasters, accidents or losses arising out of one event which occurs within the state of Florida. However, the duration and extent of any one Loss Occurrence shall be limited to all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring during any period of 168 consecutive hours arising out of and directly occasioned by the same event except that the term "Loss Occurrence" shall be further defined as follows: a. As regards windstorm, other than Named Windstorms, hail, tornado, hurricane, cyclone, including ensuing collapse and water damage, all individual losses sustained by the Company occurring during any period of 120 consecutive hours arising out of and directly occasioned by the same event. b. As regards riot, riot attending a strike, civil commotion, vandalism and malicious mischief, all individual losses sustained by the Company, occurring during any period of 72 consecutive hours within the area of one municipality or county and the municipalities or counties contiguous thereto arising out of and directly occasioned by the same event. The maximum duration of 72 consecutive hours may be extended in respect of individual losses which occur beyond such 72 consecutive hours during the continued occupation of an assured's premises by strikers, provided such occupation commenced during the aforesaid period. c. As regards earthquake (the epicentre of which need not necessarily be within the territorial confines referred to in the opening paragraph of this Article) and fire following directly occasioned by the earthquake, only those individual fire losses which commence during the period of 168 consecutive hours may be included in the Company's Loss Occurrence. EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 6. FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
d. As regards Freeze, only individual losses directly occasioned by collapse, breakage of glass and water damage (including but not limited to those caused by freezing and/or melting of ice, snow and sleet, or ice damming on a structure or bursting of frozen pipes and tanks) may be included in the Company's Loss Occurrence. 2. For all Loss Occurrences the Company may choose the date and time when any such period of consecutive hours commences provided that it is not earlier than the date and time of the occurrence of the first recorded individual loss sustained by the Company arising out of that disaster, accident or loss and provided that only one such period of 168 consecutive hours shall apply with respect to one event except for those Loss Occurrences referred to in a. and b. above, where only one such period of 72 consecutive hours shall apply with respect to one event, regardless of the duration of the event. 3. No individual losses occasioned by an event that would be covered by 72 hours clauses may be included in any Loss Occurrence claimed under the 168 hours provision. As respects Casualty Business covered under this Agreement: "Loss Occurrence" shall mean any accident or occurrence or series of accidents or occurrences arising out of any one event and happening within the term and scope of this Agreement. H. NAMED WINDSTORMS "Named Windstorms" shall mean a storm and all other atmospheric perils arising out of such storm that are identified and named as a Tropical Storm or Hurricane by the National Hurricane Center of the National Weather Service, operated by the National Oceanographic Administration of the U.S. Government ("NHC"). The duration of such Named Windstorm shall be deemed to be as follows: 1. Beginning at the time a Named Windstorm warning is issued by the NHC for any part of each state in which the Company writes the business reinsured hereunder; 2. Continuing for the time period which the Named Windstorm conditions exist anywhere in such state; and 3. Ending 72 hours following termination of the last Named Windstorm warning by NHC for any part of such state. I. POLICIES "Policies" shall mean each of the Company's binders, policies and contracts of insurance on the business covered hereunder. EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 7. FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
J. RISK The Company shall be the sole judge of what constitutes one risk provided, however, that: 1. A risk shall never be less than all insurable values within exterior walls and under one roof regardless of fire divisions, the number of Policies involved, and whether there is a single, multiple or unrelated named insureds involved in such risk. 2. When two or more buildings are situated at the same general location, the Company shall identify on its records at the time of acceptance by the Company, those individual buildings and all insurable values contained therein that are considered to constitute each risk. If such identification is not made, each building and all insurable values contained therein shall be considered to be a separate risk. 3. A risk shall be determined from the standpoint of the predominant peril and such peril shall be noted in the Company's records. K. ULTIMATE NET LIABILITY "Ultimate Net Liability" shall mean the remaining portion of the Company's gross liability on each Policy reinsured under this Agreement after deducting recoveries from all other reinsurance, whether specific or general and whether collectible or not. For avoidance of doubt, it is understood that recoveries under the Company's Property Per Risk Excess of Loss Contract shall inure to the benefit of this Agreement. ARTICLE VI - EXCLUSIONS I. AS RESPECTS PROPERTY BUSINESS COVERED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT DOES NOT COVER: A. THE FOLLOWING GENERAL CATEGORIES 1. All Lines of Business not specifically listed in Article I - Business Covered. 2. Reinsurance assumed. 3. Ex-gratia Payments. EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 8. FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
4. Loss or damage occasioned by war, invasion, revolution, bombardment, hostilities, acts of foreign enemies, civil war, rebellion, insurrection, military or usurped power, martial law, or confiscation by order of any government or public authority, but not excluding loss or damage which would be covered under a standard form of Policy containing a standard war exclusion clause. 5. Insolvency Funds as per the attached Insolvency Funds Exclusion Clause, which is made part of this Agreement. 6. Pool, Syndicate and Association business as per the attached Pools, Associations and Syndicates Exclusion Clause, which is made part of this Agreement. 7. Any statutory or regulatory fine or penalty imposed upon the Company on account of any unfair trade or claim practice. B. THE FOLLOWING PERILS 1. Flood and/or Earthquake when written on a stand-alone basis. 2. Pollution and Seepage as per the attached Pollution and Seepage Exclusion Clause which is made part of this Agreement. 3. Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clauses which are attached and made part of this Agreement: a. Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Physical Damage - Reinsurance - U.S.A. b. Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Reinsurance - No. 4. 4. a. Loss, damage or expense of whatsoever nature caused directly or indirectly by any of the following, regardless of any other cause or event contributing concurrently or in any other sequence to the loss: nuclear reaction or radiation, or radioactive contamination, however caused. b. However, if nuclear reaction or radiation, or radioactive contamination results in fire it is specifically agreed herewith that this Agreement will pay for such fire loss or damage subject to all of the terms, conditions and limitations of this Agreement. c. This exclusion shall not apply to loss, damage or expense originating from and occurring at risks using radioactive isotopes in any form where the nuclear exposure is not considered by the Company to be the primary hazard. 5. Terrorism as per the attached Terrorism Exclusion Clause (USA) – Reinsurance (Property), which is made part of this Agreement. EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 9. FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
6. Loss, damage or expense of whatsoever nature arising from Named Windstorms. II. AS RESPECTS CASUALTY BUSINESS COVERED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT DOES NOT COVER: 1. All Lines of Business not specifically listed in Article I - Business Covered. 2. Ex-gratia payments. 3. Loss or damage caused directly or indirectly by: (a) enemy attack by armed forces including action taken by military, naval or air forces in resisting an actual or an immediately impending enemy attack; (b) invasion; (c) insurrection; (d) rebellion; (e) revolution; (f) intervention; (g) civil war; and (h) usurped power. 4. Reinsurance assumed by the Company. 5. Business derived from any Pool, Association, including Joint Underwriting Association, Syndicate, Exchange, Plan, Fund or other facility directly as a member, subscriber or participant, or indirectly by way of reinsurance or assessments. 6. Pollution Liability as per the attached Pollution Liability Exclusion Clause - Reinsurance. 7. Insolvency Funds as per the attached Insolvency Funds Exclusion Clause. 8. Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clauses which are attached and made part of this Agreement: a. Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Liability - Reinsurance - U.S.A. b. Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clause - Reinsurance - No. 4. 9. Any statutory or regulatory fine or penalty imposed upon the Company on account of any unfair trade or claim practice. 10. Terrorism as per the attached Terrorism Exclusion Clause (USA) – Reinsurance (Casualty), which is made part of this Agreement. 11. Any actual or alleged liability whatsoever for any claim or claims in respect of loss or losses, directly or indirectly arising out of, resulting from, or in consequence of asbestos, in whatever form or quantity. ARTICLE VII - SPECIAL ACCEPTANCE Risks and/or Policies which are beyond the terms, conditions or limitations of this Agreement may be submitted to the Reinsurer for special acceptance hereunder; and such EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 10. FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
risks and/or Policies, if accepted in writing by the Reinsurer, shall be subject to all of the terms, conditions and limitations of this Agreement, except as modified by the special acceptance. Premiums and losses derived from any special acceptance shall be included with other data for purposes of this Agreement. ARTICLE VIII - INTERNATIONAL TRADE CONTROLS AND ECONOMIC SANCTIONS No Reinsurer shall be deemed to provide cover and no Reinsurer shall be liable to pay any claim or pay any benefit hereunder to the extent that the provision of such cover, payment of such claim or provision of such benefit would expose that Reinsurer to any sanction, prohibition or restriction under United Nations resolutions or the trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of any jurisdiction applicable to that Reinsurer. ARTICLE IX - REINSURANCE PREMIUM A. The Company shall cede to the Reinsurer 10% of the Company's unearned premiums on its Ultimate Net Liability in force as of July 1, 2020 on the business covered hereunder. B. The Company shall cede to the Reinsurer 10% of the Company's Gross Premiums Written applicable to new and renewal Policies becoming effective on or after July 1, 2020, with respect to its Ultimate Net Liability on the business covered hereunder. C. The Reinsurer will allow the Company an allowance for other reinsurance equal to [***]% of the premiums ceded under Paragraphs A. and B. above. Other reinsurance includes but is not limited to Property Per Risk Reinsurance, Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Mandatory Coverage Layer and Property Catastrophe Excess of Loss Reinsurance. D. In the event there is a cession adjustment pursuant to Paragraph B. of Article I – Business Covered, the percentage of the Company's Gross Premiums Written to be ceded to the Reinsurer commencing on the effective date of such cession change shall be the newly revised cession percentage and any resulting difference in unearned premiums shall be debited or credited to the appropriate party. EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 11. FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
ARTICLE X – SLIDING SCALE COMMISSION A. The Reinsurer shall make to the Company a provisional commission allowance of [***]% of the Gross Premiums Written ceded hereunder. Such provisional commission allowance shall also apply to the Company's unearned premiums ceded hereunder as respects business in force as of July 1, 2020. The Company shall debit the Reinsurer with the provisional commission allowance; such provisional commission shall be adjusted as provided hereafter. On all return premiums the Company shall return to the Reinsurer the provisional commission allowance of [***]%. Such commission allowance includes provision for all brokerage and commission, premium taxes of all kinds, all board, bureau and exchange assessments and any other expenses whatsoever except Loss Adjustment Expenses. B. The adjusted commission allowance which the Reinsurer shall make to the Company shall be in accordance with the following formula and computed and paid on Earned Premiums. All intermediate and final calculations shall be rounded to two decimal places. If the actual ratio of Incurred The adjusted commission Losses to Earned Premiums is: shall be: [***]% or less [***]% Maximum Higher than [***]% but [***]% less [***]% of not exceeding [***]% the difference between the actual loss ratio and [***]% [***]% or higher [***]% Minimum C. The term "Incurred Losses" means all losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses paid less recoveries, including salvage and subrogation, during the current Period for which computation is being made plus all losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses outstanding at the end of the current Period plus a reserve for IBNR losses at the end of the current Period, as determined by the Company, less all losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses outstanding and IBNR, determined by the Company, at the close of the preceding period. D. The term "Earned Premiums" means the total of the Gross Premiums Written, ceded during the current Period plus the unearned premiums as respects premiums in force at the beginning of such Period, less the unearned premiums at the close of the current Period, provided that in the event of a Run-off termination, only those unearned premiums applicable to any unexpired periods shall be deducted. Said unearned premiums to be calculated on an actual daily basis or in accordance with the Company's methodology, as agreed. E. The term "Period" means the actual time covered by each adjustment of commission. EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 12. FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
F. Within 90 days after the close of each Period, the Reinsurer shall calculate the commission adjustment on the Earned Premiums during the Period. The first adjustment of commission shall be made as of September 30, 2021, for the Period from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021 and annually thereafter. If the adjusted commission on the Earned Premiums during the Period exceeds the provisional commission already allowed on the Earned Premiums, the Reinsurer shall pay the difference to the Company. If the provisional commission already allowed on the Earned Premiums exceeds the adjusted commission on the Earned Premiums, the difference shall be refunded by the Company to the Reinsurer. In addition, the difference in commission adjustment shall be paid by the debtor party within 30 days after the Company's verification of the Reinsurer's calculations. G. In the event reserves for losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses used in any previous calculation of adjusted commission shall have been underestimated or overestimated, as proven by subsequent developments, such previous calculations shall be revised at the request of either party. The Company shall refund to the Reinsurer, or the Reinsurer shall pay to the Company, such amount as will give effect to the revision(s). H. After the first commission adjustment, as noted in Paragraph F. above, all subsequent adjustments of commission shall be made every September 30th until the expiration of all liability and the settlement of all losses covered under this Agreement. EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 13. FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
ARTICLE XI - LOSSES, LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES AND SALVAGES A. The Reinsurer shall pay its pro rata share of losses including prejudgment interest paid by the Company arising under Policies covered under this Agreement, subject to Article I – Business Covered, and the Reinsurer shall benefit proportionately in all recoveries, including salvage and subrogation. B. The Reinsurer shall pay its pro rata share of Loss Adjustment Expenses paid by the Company, subject to Article I – Business Covered. C. The Company shall have the responsibility to investigate, defend or negotiate settlements of all claims and lawsuits related to Policies written by the Company and reinsured under this Agreement. The Reinsurer, at its own expense, may associate with the Company in the defense of any claim, suit or other proceeding which involves or is likely to involve the reinsurance provided under this Agreement, and the Company shall cooperate in every respect in the defense of any such claim, suit or proceeding. ARTICLE XII - REPORTS AND REMITTANCES A. The Company shall provide the Reinsurer with a quarterly account and bordereaux, as well as quarterly and annual reports, in accordance with the provisions set forth in Paragraphs C., E., F. and G. below. B. Portfolio Assumption - Within 45 days after July 1, 2020, the Company shall pay to the Reinsurer the Reinsurer's pro rata share of the Company's unearned premium reserve segregated by Line of Business on the business in force as of said date. C. Quarterly Account - Within 30 days after the close of each calendar quarter, the Company shall forward a quarterly account summarizing the following transactions under this Agreement during such quarter: 1. Gross Premiums Written ceded segregated by Line of Business specifically identifying the current cession rate in the event there has been a cession change pursuant to Paragraph B. of Article I – Business Covered; 2. [***]% allowance for reinsurance; 3. Provisional Commissions; 4. Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses paid less recoveries, including salvage and subrogation, segregated by Line of Business, by year of loss. The balance due either party shall be paid within 45 days after the close of each for the transactions during such quarter. EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 14. FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
D. In respect of Paragraph C. above: 1. All quarterly Account Statements shall be sent to the Reinsurer at: a. E-Mail/Word, Excel, PDF, or TIF Formats, or other scanned documents: [***], or b. Standard Mail: Swiss Reinsurance America Corporation P.O. Box 74008504 Chicago, IL 60674-8504 2. All checks and supporting documentation shall be sent to the Reinsurer through one of the options set forth below and shall identify the applicable Reinsurer Agreement Number(s): a. WIRE TRANSFER (i) All wires shall be sent to: Bank of America 655 Grant Street Concord, CA 94520 Account Name: Swiss Reinsurance America Corporation Account Address: 175 King Street Armonk, NY 10504 Account Number: [***] Wire ABA Number: [***] ACH ABA Number: [***] SWIFT: [***] (ii) All supporting documentation shall be sent to: (a) E-Mail/Word, Excel, PDF, or TIF Formats, or other scanned documents: [***], or (b) Standard Mail: Swiss Reinsurance America Corporation P.O. Box 74008504 Chicago, IL 60674-8504 b. COURIER OR OVERNIGHT CARRIER Both checks and supporting documentation shall be sent to: EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 15. FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
Bank of America Lockbox Services Swiss Reinsurance America Corporation 540 West Madison Street, 4th Floor Chicago, IL 60661 Re: Lockbox 74008504 c. STANDARD MAIL Both checks and supporting documentation shall be sent to: Swiss Reinsurance America Corporation P.O. Box 74008504 Chicago, IL 60674-8504 E. Premium Bordereau as respects each Policy covered under this Agreement - Within 30 days after the close of each quarter, the Company shall submit a premium bordereau to the Reinsurer segregated by underwriting year, the following information as respects each Policy covered under this Agreement: 1. Name of Insured, 2. Policy Number, 3. Effective and Expiration Dates, 4. Line of Business. F. Loss Bordereau as respects each Policy covered under this Agreement - Within 30 days after the close of each quarter, the Company shall submit a loss bordereau to the Reinsurer segregating by underwriting year of loss the following information as respects each loss covered under this Agreement: 1. Name of Insured, 2. Policy Number, 3. Policy Limits, 4. Effective and Expiration Dates, 5. Claim Number, 6. Date of Loss, 7. Line of Business. G. Quarterly Report - The Company shall furnish the Reinsurer within 30 days after the close of each quarter the following information as respects the business ceded hereunder: EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 16. FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
1. Unearned premium reserves segregated by Line of Business at the end of the quarter and calculated on the actual daily basis or in accordance with the Company's methodology, as agreed. 2. Estimated loss and Loss Adjustment Expense reserves outstanding at the end of the quarter segregated by Line of Business, by year of loss. H. Annual Report - The Company shall furnish the Reinsurer, within 45 days after the termination date of this Agreement, and annually thereafter, a summary of the business ceded hereunder: 1. Gross Premiums Written ceded from inception to date, segregated by Line of Business; provided that in the event there was a cession change under the Agreement, pursuant to Paragraph B. of Article I- Business Covered, such report shall provide separately the Gross Premiums Written ceded during the year as respects the initial 10% cession and the Gross Premiums Written ceded during the year as respects the revised cession percentage, specifically identifying the new percentage. 2. Unearned premium reserves segregated by Line of Business; 3. Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses paid, less recoveries, including salvage and subrogation, from inception to date; 4. Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses outstanding, segregated by Line of Business; 5. IBNR, as determined by the Company, as of each June 30th. ARTICLE XIII - ACCESS TO RECORDS The Reinsurer or its duly authorized representatives shall have the right to examine, at the offices of the Company at a reasonable time, during the currency of this Agreement or anytime thereafter, all books and records of the Company relating to business which is the subject of this Agreement. ARTICLE XIV - TAXES The Company shall be liable for all taxes on premiums paid to the Reinsurer under this Agreement, except income or profit taxes of the Reinsurer, and shall indemnify and hold the Reinsurer harmless for any such taxes which the Reinsurer may become obligated to pay to any local, state or federal taxing authority. EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 17. FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
ARTICLE XV - OFFSET Each party to this Agreement together with their successors or assigns shall have and may exercise, at any time, the right to offset any balance or balances due the other (or, if more than one, any other). Such offset may include balances due under this Agreement regardless of whether such balances arise from premiums, losses or otherwise, and regardless of capacity of any party, whether as assuming insurer and/or ceding insurer, under the various agreements involved; provided however, that in the event of insolvency of a party hereto, offsets shall only be allowed in accordance with the provisions of any applicable Florida law, statute or regulation governing such offset. ARTICLE XVI - DISPUTE RESOLUTION Part I - Choice Of Law And Forum Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be resolved in the State of Florida, and the laws of the State of Florida shall govern the interpretation and application of this Agreement. Part II - Mediation If a dispute between the Company and the Reinsurer, arising out of the provisions of this Agreement or concerning its interpretation or validity and whether arising before or after termination of this Agreement has not been settled through negotiation, both parties agree to try in good faith to settle such dispute by nonbinding mediation, before resorting to arbitration. Part III - Arbitration A. Resolution of Disputes - As a condition precedent to any right of action arising hereunder, any dispute not resolved by mediation between the Company and the Reinsurer arising out of the provisions of this Agreement or concerning its interpretation or validity, whether arising before or after termination of this Agreement, shall be submitted to arbitration in the manner hereinafter set forth. B. Composition of Panel - Unless the parties agree upon a single arbitrator within 15 days after the receipt of a notice of intention to arbitrate, all disputes shall be submitted to an arbitration panel composed of two arbitrators and an umpire chosen in accordance with Paragraph C. hereof. C. Appointment of Arbitrators - The members of the arbitration panel shall be chosen from disinterested persons with at least 10 years' experience in the insurance and reinsurance business. Unless a single arbitrator is agreed upon, the party requesting arbitration (hereinafter referred to as the "claimant") shall appoint an EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 18. FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
arbitrator and give written notice thereof by certified mail or by a courier service producing evidence of receipt by the receiving party, to the other party (hereinafter referred to as the "respondent") together with its notice of intention to arbitrate. Within 30 days after receiving such notice, the respondent shall also appoint an arbitrator and notify the claimant thereof by certified mail or by a courier service producing evidence of receipt by the receiving party. Before instituting a hearing, the two arbitrators so appointed shall choose an umpire. If, within 20 days after the appointment of the arbitrator chosen by the respondent, the two arbitrators fail to agree upon the appointment of an umpire, each of them shall nominate three individuals to serve as umpire, of whom the other shall decline two and the umpire shall be chosen from the remaining two by drawing lots. The name of the individual first drawn shall be the umpire. D. Failure of Party to Appoint an Arbitrator - If the respondent fails to appoint an arbitrator within 30 days after receiving a notice of intention to arbitrate, the claimant's arbitrator shall appoint an arbitrator on behalf of the respondent, such arbitrator shall then, together with the claimant's arbitrator, choose an umpire as provided in Paragraph C. of Part III of this Article. E. Submission of Dispute to Panel – Within 30 days after the notice of appointment of all arbitrators, the panel shall meet, and determine a timely period for discovery, discovery procedures and schedules for hearings. F. Procedure Governing Arbitration - All proceedings before the panel shall be informal and the panel shall not be bound by the formal rules of evidence. The panel shall have the power to fix all procedural rules relating to the arbitration proceeding. In reaching any decision, the panel shall give due consideration to the customs and usages of the insurance and reinsurance business. G. Arbitration Award - The arbitration panel shall render its decision within 60 days after termination of the proceeding, which decision shall be in writing, stating the reasons therefor. The decision of the majority of the panel shall be final and binding on the parties to the proceeding. In no event, however, will the panel be authorized to award punitive, exemplary or consequential damages of whatsoever nature in connection with any arbitration proceeding concerning this Agreement. H. Cost of Arbitration - Unless otherwise allocated by the panel, each party shall bear the expense of its own arbitrator and shall jointly and equally bear with the other parties the expense of the umpire and the arbitration. ARTICLE XVII - INSOLVENCY A. In the event of insolvency of the Company, the reinsurance provided by this Agreement shall be payable by the Reinsurer on the basis of the liability of the Company as respects Policies covered hereunder, without diminution because of such insolvency, directly to the Company or its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor except as provided in Sections 4118(a)(1)(A) and 1114(c) of the New York Insurance Law. EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 19. FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
B. The Reinsurer shall be given written notice of the pendency of each claim or loss which may involve the reinsurance provided by this Agreement within a reasonable time after such claim or loss is filed in the insolvency proceedings. The Reinsurer shall have the right to investigate each such claim or loss and interpose, at its own expense, in the proceedings where the claim or loss is to be adjudicated, any defense which it may deem available to the Company, its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor. The expense thus incurred by the Reinsurer shall be chargeable, subject to court approval, against the insolvent Company as part of the expense of liquidation to the extent of a proportionate share of the benefit which may accrue to the Company solely as a result of the defense undertaken by the Reinsurer. C. In addition to the offset provisions set forth in Article XV - Offset, any debts or credits, liquidated or unliquidated, in favor of or against either party on the date of the receivership or liquidation order (except where the obligation was purchased by or transferred to be used as an offset) are deemed mutual debts or credits and shall be set off with the balance only to be allowed or paid. Although such claim on the part of either party against the other may be unliquidated or undetermined in amount on the date of the entry of the receivership or liquidation order, such claim will be regarded as being in existence as of such date and any claims then in existence and held by the other party may be offset against it. D. Nothing contained in this Article is intended to change the relationship or status of the parties to this Agreement or to enlarge upon the rights or obligations of either party hereunder except as provided herein. ARTICLE XVIII - AMENDMENTS This Agreement may be amended by mutual consent of the parties expressed in an addendum; and such addendum, when executed by both parties, shall be deemed to be an integral part of this Agreement and binding on the parties hereto. EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 20. FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives as of the following dates: FEDNAT INSURANCE COMPANY /s/ Michael Braun /s/ Ronald Jordan Signature Signature Michael Braun Ronald Jordan Print Name Print Name President CFO Title Title Date: 7/29/2020 Date: 7/29/2020 SWISS REINSURANCE AMERICA CORPORATION /s/ Thomas Smith /s/ Andrew Robertson Date: 7/28/2020 Date: 7/29/2020 EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 21. FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
SUPPLEMENT TO THE ATTACHMENTS DEFINITION OF IDENTIFICATION TERMS USED WITHIN THE ATTACHMENTS A. Wherever the term "Company" or "Reinsured" or "Reassured" or whatever other term is used to designate the reinsured company or companies within the various attachments to the reinsurance agreement, the term shall be understood to mean Company or Reinsured or Reassured or whatever other term is used in the attached reinsurance agreement to designate the reinsured company or companies. B. Wherever the term "Agreement" or "Contract" or "Policy" or whatever other term is used to designate the attached reinsurance agreement within the various attachments to the reinsurance agreement, the term shall be understood to mean Agreement or Contract or Policy or whatever other term is used to designate the attached reinsurance agreement. C. Wherever the term "Reinsurer" or "Reinsurers" or "Underwriters" or whatever other term is used to designate the reinsurer or reinsurers in the various attachments to the reinsurance agreement, the term shall be understood to mean Reinsurer or Reinsurers or Underwriters or whatever other term is used to designate the reinsuring company or companies. EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 1. FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
INSOLVENCY FUNDS EXCLUSION CLAUSE This Agreement excludes all liability of the Company arising by contract, operation of law, or otherwise from its participation or membership, whether voluntary or involuntary, in any insolvency fund or from reimbursement of any person for any such liability. "Insolvency fund" includes any guaranty fund, insolvency fund, plan, pool, association, fund or other arrangement, howsoever denominated, established or governed, which provides for any assessment of or payment or assumption by any person of part or all of any claim, debt, charge, fee, or other obligation of an insurer, or its successors or assigns, which has been declared by any competent authority to be insolvent or which is otherwise deemed unable to meet any claim, debt, charge, fee or other obligation in whole or in part. EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 1. FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
POOLS, ASSOCIATIONS AND SYNDICATES EXCLUSION CLAUSE SECTION A Excluding: (a) All Business derived directly or indirectly from any Pool, Association or Syndicate which maintains its own reinsurance facilities. (b) Any Pool or Scheme (whether voluntary or mandatory) formed after March 1, 1968, for the purpose of insuring Property whether on a country-wide basis or in respect of designated areas. This Exclusion shall not apply to so-called Automobile Insurance Plans or other Pools formed to provide coverage for Automobile Physical Damage. SECTION B It is agreed that business, written by the Company for the same perils, which is known at the time to be insured by or in excess of underlying amounts placed in the following Pools, Associations or Syndicates, whether by way of insurance or reinsurance is excluded hereunder: Industrial Risk Insurers (successor to Factory Insurance Association and Oil Insurance Association); Associated Factory Mutuals. Any Pool, Association or Syndicate formed for the purpose of writing Oil, Gas or Petro- Chemical Plants and/or Oil or Gas Drilling Rigs. United States Aircraft Insurance Group, Canadian Aircraft Insurance Group, Associated Aviation Underwriters, American Aviation Underwriters. SECTION B does not apply: (a) Where the Total Insured Value over all interests of the risk in question is less than $350,000,000. (b) To interests traditionally underwritten as Inland Marine or Stock and/or Contents written on a Blanket basis. (c) To Contingent Business Interruption, except when the Company is aware that the key location is known at the time to be insured in any Pool, Association or Syndicate named above. (d) To risks as follows: Offices, Hotels, Apartments, Hospitals, Educational Establishments, Public Utilities (other than Railroad Schedules) and Builders Risks on the classes of risks specified in this subsection (d) only. EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 1. FIN_5166.3 P20-01346 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
POLLUTION AND SEEPAGE EXCLUSION CLAUSE This Reinsurance does not apply to: 1. Pollution, seepage, contamination or environmental impairment (hereinafter collectively referred to as "pollution") insurances, however styled; 2. Loss or damage caused directly or indirectly by pollution, unless said loss or damage follows as a result of a loss caused directly by a peril covered hereunder; 3. Expenses resulting from any governmental direction or request that material present in or part of or utilized on an insured's property be removed or modified, except as provided in 5. below; 4. Expenses incurred in testing for and/or monitoring pollutants; 5. Expenses incurred in removing debris, unless (A) the debris results from a loss caused directly by a peril covered hereunder, and (B) the debris to be removed is itself covered hereunder, and (C) the debris is on the insured's premises, subject, however, to a limit of $5,000 plus 25% of (i) the property damage loss, any risk, any one location, any one original insured, and (ii) any deductible applicable to the loss; 6. Expenses incurred to extract pollutants from land or water at the insured's premises unless (A) the release, discharge, or dispersal of pollutants results from a loss caused directly by a peril covered hereunder, and (B) such expenses shall not exceed $10,000; 7. Loss of income due to any increased period of time required to resume operations resulting from enforcement of any law regulating the prevention, control, repair, clean-up or restoration of environmental damage; 8. Claims under 5. and/or 6. above, unless notice thereof is given to the Company by the insured within 180 days after the date of the loss occurrence to which such claims relate. "Pollutants" means any solid, liquid, gaseous or thermal irritant or contaminant, including smoke, vapor, soot, fumes, acids, alkalis, chemicals and waste. Waste includes materials to be recycled, reconditioned or reclaimed. Where no pollution exclusion has been accepted or approved by an insurance regulatory authority for use in a policy that is subject to this Agreement or where a pollution exclusion that has been used in a policy is overturned, either in whole or in part, by a court having jurisdiction, there shall be no recovery for pollution under this Agreement unless said pollution loss or damage follows as a result of a loss caused directly by a peril covered hereunder. Nothing herein shall be deemed to extend the coverage afforded by this reinsurance to property or perils specifically excluded or not covered under the terms and conditions of the original policy involved. EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 1 FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
NUCLEAR INCIDENT EXCLUSION CLAUSE - PHYSICAL DAMAGE - REINSURANCE - U.S.A. N.M.A. 1119 1. This Reinsurance does not cover any loss or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or Reinsurer, from any Pool of Insurers or Reinsurers formed for the purpose of covering Atomic or Nuclear Energy risks. 2. Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph 1. of this Clause, this Reinsurance does not cover any loss or liability accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or Reinsurer, from any insurance against Physical Damage (including business interruption or consequential loss arising out of such Physical Damage) to: I. Nuclear reactor power plants including all auxiliary property on the site, or II. Any other nuclear reactor installation, including laboratories handling radioactive materials in connection with reactor installations, and critical facilities as such, or III. Installations for fabricating complete fuel elements or for processing substantial quantities of "special nuclear material," and for reprocessing, salvaging, chemically separating, storing or disposing of spent nuclear fuel or waste materials, or IV. Installations other than those listed in paragraph 2. III. above using substantial quantities of radioactive isotopes or other products of nuclear fission. 3. Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraphs 1. and 2. of this Clause, this Reinsurance does not cover any loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or Reinsurer, from any insurance on property which is on the same site as a nuclear reactor power plant or other nuclear installation and which normally would be insured therewith, except that this paragraph 3. shall not operate: (a) where the Reassured does not have knowledge of such nuclear reactor power plant or nuclear installation, or (b) where the said insurance contains a provision excluding coverage for damage to property caused by or resulting from radioactive contamination, however caused. However, on and after 1st January, 1960, this sub-paragraph (b) shall only apply provided the said radioactive contamination exclusion provision has been approved by the Governmental Authority having jurisdiction thereof. 4. Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraphs 1., 2. and 3. of this Clause, this Reinsurance does not cover any loss or liability by radioactive contamination accruing to the Reassured, directly or indirectly, and whether as Insurer or Reinsurer, when such radioactive contamination is a named hazard specifically insured against. 5. It is understood and agreed this Clause shall not extend to risks using radioactive isotopes in any form where the nuclear exposure is not considered by the Reassured to be the primary hazard. N.M.A. 1119 EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 1 FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
6. The term "special nuclear material" shall have the meaning given to it by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 or by any law amendatory thereof. 7. Reassured to be sole judge of what constitutes: (a) substantial quantities, and (b) the extent of installation, plant or site. NOTE: - Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph 1. hereof, it is understood and agreed that (a) all policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December, 1957 shall be free from the application of the other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December, 1960 whichever first occurs whereupon all the provisions of this Clause shall apply, (b) with respect to any risk located in Canada policies issued by the Reassured on or before 31st December, 1958 shall be free from the application of the other provisions of this Clause until expiry date or 31st December, 1960 whichever first occurs whereupon all the provisions of this Clause shall apply. EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 2 FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
NUCLEAR INCIDENT EXCLUSION CLAUSE - REINSURANCE - NO. 4 1. This Reinsurance does not cover any loss or liability accruing to the Reassured as a member of, or subscriber to, any association of insurers or reinsurers formed for the purpose of covering nuclear energy risks or as a direct or indirect reinsurer of any such member, subscriber or association. 2. Without in any way restricting the operations of Nuclear Incident Exclusion Clauses, - Liability, - Physical Damage, - Boiler and Machinery and paragraph 1. of this Clause, it is understood and agreed that for all purposes of the reinsurance assumed by the Reinsurer from the Reinsured, all original insurance policies or contracts of the Reinsured (new, renewal and replacement) shall be deemed to include the applicable existing Nuclear Clause and/or Nuclear Exclusion Clause(s) in effect at the time and any subsequent revisions thereto as agreed upon and approved by the Insurance Industry and/or a qualified Advisory or Rating Bureau. EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 1 FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
POLLUTION LIABILITY EXCLUSION CLAUSE - REINSURANCE This Reinsurance excludes: (1) Any loss occurrence arising out of the actual, alleged or threatened discharge, dispersal, release or escape of pollutants: a) At or from premises owned, rented or occupied by an original assured; or b) At or from any site or location used for the handling, storage, disposal, processing or treatment of waste; or c) Which are at any time transported, handled, stored, treated, disposed of, or processed as waste; or d) At or from any site or location on which any original assured is performing operations: (i) If the pollutants are brought on or to the site or location in connection with such operations; or (ii) If the operations are to test for, monitor, clean up, remove, contain, treat, detoxify or neutralize the pollutants. (2) Any liability, loss, cost or expense arising out of any governmental direction or request to test for, monitor, clean up, remove, contain, treat, detoxify or neutralize pollutants. "Pollutants" means any solid, liquid, gaseous or thermal irritant or contaminant, including smoke, vapor, soot, fumes, acids, alkalis, chemicals and waste. Waste includes materials to be recycled, reconditioned or reclaimed. Subparagraphs a) and d)(i) of paragraph (1) of this exclusion do not apply to loss occurrences caused by heat, smoke or fumes from a hostile fire. As used herein, "hostile fire" means one which becomes uncontrollable or breaks out from where it was intended to be. "Original assured" as used herein means all insureds as defined in the policy issued by the Company. EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 1 FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
NUCLEAR INCIDENT EXCLUSION CLAUSE - LIABILITY - REINSURANCE - U.S.A. N.M.A. 1590 1. This reinsurance does not cover any loss or liability accruing to the Reassured as a member of, or subscriber to, any association of insurers or reinsurers formed for the purpose of covering nuclear energy risks or as a direct or indirect reinsurer of any such member, subscriber or association. 2. Without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph 1. of this Clause it is understood and agreed that for all purposes of this reinsurance all the original policies of the Reassured (new, renewal and replacement) of the classes specified in Clause II. in this paragraph 2. from the time specified in Clause III. in this paragraph 2. shall be deemed to include the following provision (specified as the Limited Exclusion Provision): LIMITED EXCLUSION PROVISION* I. It is agreed that the policy does not apply under any liability coverage, to injury, sickness, disease, death or destruction, bodily injury or property damage with respect to which an insured under the policy is also an insured under a nuclear energy liability policy issued by Nuclear Energy Liability Insurance Association, Mutual Atomic Energy Liability Underwriters or Nuclear Insurance Association of Canada, or would be an insured under any such policy but for its termination upon exhaustion of its limit of liability. II. Family Automobile Policies (liability only), Special Automobile Policies (private passenger automobiles, liability only), Farmers Comprehensive Personal Liabilities Policies (liability only), Comprehensive Personal Liability Policies (liability only) or policies of a similar nature; and the liability portion of combination forms related to the four classes of policies stated above, such as the Comprehensive Dwelling Policy and the applicable types of Homeowners Policies. III. The inception dates and thereafter of all original policies as described in II. above, whether new, renewal or replacement, being policies which either (a) become effective on or after 1st May, 1960, or (b) become effective before that date and contain the Limited Exclusion Provision set out above; provided this paragraph 2. shall not be applicable to Family Automobile Policies, Special Automobile Policies, or policies or combination policies of a similar nature, issued by the Reassured on New York risks, until 90 days following approval of the Limited Exclusion Provision by the Governmental Authority having jurisdiction thereof. 3. Except for those classes of policies specified in Clause II. of paragraph 2. and without in any way restricting the operation of paragraph 1. of this Clause, it is understood and agreed that for all purposes of this reinsurance the original liability policies of the Reassured (new, renewal and replacement) affording the following coverages: 2012 JULY 1 EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 1 FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
Owners, Landlords and Tenants Liability, Contractual Liability, Elevator Liability, Owners or Contractors (including railroad) Protective Liability, Manufacturers and Contractors Liability, Product Liability, Professional and Malpractice Liability, Storekeepers Liability, Garage Liability, Automobile Liability (including Massachusetts Motor Vehicle or Garage Liability) shall be deemed to include with respect to such coverages, from the time specified in Clause V. of this paragraph 3., the following provision (specified as the Broad Exclusion Provision): BROAD EXCLUSION PROVISION* It is agreed that the policy does not apply: I. Under any Liability Coverage to injury, sickness, disease, death or destruction, bodily injury or property damage (a) with respect to which an insured under the policy is also an insured under nuclear energy liability policy issued by Nuclear Energy Liability Insurance Association, Mutual Atomic Energy Liability Underwriters or Nuclear Insurance Association of Canada, or would be an insured under any such policy but for its termination upon exhaustion of its limit of liability; or (b) resulting from the hazardous properties of nuclear material and with respect to which (1) any person or organization is required to maintain financial protection pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, or any law amendatory thereof, or (2) the insured is, or had this policy not been issued would be, entitled to indemnity from the United States of America, or any agency thereof, under any agreement entered into by the United States of America, or any agency thereof, with any person or organization. II. Under any Medical Payments Coverage, or under any Supplementary Payments Provision relating to immediate medical or surgical relief, first aid, to expenses incurred with respect to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, bodily injury resulting from the hazardous properties of nuclear material and arising out of the operation of a nuclear facility by any person or organization. III. Under any Liability Coverage, to injury, sickness, disease, death or destruction, bodily injury or property damage resulting from the hazardous properties of nuclear material, if (a) the nuclear material (1) is at any nuclear facility owned by, or operated by or on behalf of, an insured or (2) has been discharged or dispersed therefrom; (b) the nuclear material is contained in spent fuel or waste at any time possessed, handled, used, processed, stored, transported or disposed of by or on behalf of an insured; or EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 2 FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
(c) the injury, sickness, disease, death or destruction, bodily injury or property damage arises out of the furnishing by an insured of services, materials, parts or equipment in connection with the planning, construction, maintenance, operation or use of any nuclear facility, but if such facility is located within the United States of America, its territories, or possessions or Canada, this exclusion (c) applies only to injury to or destruction of property at such nuclear facility, property damage to such nuclear facility and any property thereat. IV. As used in this endorsement: "hazardous properties" include radioactive, toxic or explosive properties; "nuclear material" means source material, special nuclear material or byproduct material; "source material," "special nuclear material," and "byproduct material" have the meanings given them in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 or in any law amendatory thereof; "spent fuel" means any fuel element or fuel component, solid or liquid, which has been used or exposed to radiation in a nuclear reactor; "waste" means any waste material (1) containing byproduct material other than the tailings or wastes produced by the extraction or concentration of uranium or thorium from any ore processed for its source material content and (2) resulting from the operation by any person or organization of any nuclear facility included within the definition of nuclear facility under paragraph (a) or (b) thereof; "nuclear facility" means (a) any nuclear reactor, (b) any equipment or device designed or used for (1) separating the isotopes of uranium or plutonium, (2) processing or utilizing spent fuel, or (3) handling, processing or packaging waste, (c) any equipment or device used for the processing, fabricating or alloying of special nuclear material if at any time the total amount of such material in the custody of the insured at the premises where such equipment or device is located consists of or contains more than 25 grams of plutonium or uranium 233 or any combination thereof, or more than 250 grams of uranium 235, (d) any structure, basin, excavation, premises or place prepared or used for the storage or disposal of waste and includes the site on which any of the foregoing is located, all operations conducted on such site and all premises used for such operations; "nuclear reactor" means any apparatus designed or used to sustain nuclear fission in a self- supporting chain reaction or to contain a critical mass of fissionable material; with respect to injury to or destruction of property, the word "injury" or "destruction" includes all forms of radioactive contamination of property; "property damage" includes all forms of radioactive contamination of property. V. The inception dates and thereafter of all original policies affording coverages specified in this paragraph 3., whether new, renewal or replacement, being policies which become effective on or after 1st May, 1960, provided this paragraph 3. shall not be applicable to (i) Garage and Automobile Policies issued by the Reassured on New York risks, or EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 3 FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
(ii) Statutory liability insurance required under Chapter 90, General Laws of Massachusetts, until 90 days following approval of the Broad Exclusion Provision by the Governmental Authority having jurisdiction thereof. 4. Without in any way restricting the operations of paragraph 1. of this Clause, it is understood and agreed that paragraphs 2. and 3. above are not applicable to original liability policies of the Reassured in Canada, and that with respect to such policies, this Clause shall be deemed to include the Nuclear Energy Liability Exclusion Provisions adopted by the Canadian Underwriters' Association or the Independent Insurance Conference of Canada. *NOTE: The words printed in BOLD TYPE in the Limited Exclusion Provision and in the Broad Exclusion Provision shall apply only in relation to original liability policies which include a Limited Exclusion Provision or a Broad Exclusion Provision containing those words. EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 4 FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
TERRORISM EXCLUSION CLAUSE (USA) – REINSURANCE (PROPERTY) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary within this Agreement or any endorsement thereto, this reinsurance Agreement does not cover any loss, damage or expense of whatsoever nature directly or indirectly caused by, resulting from, arising out of or in connection with any act of terrorism in the United States of America, regardless of any other cause contributing concurrently or in any other sequence to the loss, damage or expense. For the purpose of this exclusion, terrorism means any actual or threatened violent act or act harmful to human life, tangible or intangible property or infrastructure, directed towards or having the effect of (a) influencing or protesting against any de jure or de facto government or policy thereof or (b) intimidating, coercing or putting in fear a civilian population or section thereof. In any action, suit or other proceedings where the reinsurer alleges that by reason of this exclusion a loss, damage or expense is not covered by this reinsurance Agreement, the burden of proving that such loss, damage or expense is covered shall be upon the Company. TERRUSA-PROP EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 1 FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
TERRORISM EXCLUSION CLAUSE (USA) – REINSURANCE (CASUALTY) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary within this Agreement or any endorsement thereto, this reinsurance Agreement does not cover any liability, loss, cost or expense of whatsoever nature directly or indirectly caused by, resulting from, arising out of or in connection with any act of terrorism in the United States of America, regardless of any other cause contributing concurrently or in any other sequence to the liability, loss, cost or expense. For the purpose of this exclusion, terrorism means any actual or threatened violent act or act harmful to human life, tangible or intangible property or infrastructure, directed towards or having the effect of (a) influencing or protesting against any de jure or de facto government or policy thereof or (b) intimidating, coercing or putting in fear a civilian population or section thereof. In any action, suit or other proceedings where the reinsurer alleges that by reason of this exclusion a liability, loss, cost or expense is not covered by this reinsurance Agreement, the burden of proving that such liability, loss, cost or expense is covered shall be upon the Company. TERRUSA-CAS EFFECTIVE: JULY 1, 2020 1 FIN_5166.3 P20-0134 7/28/2020 5:08 PM.v2


 
Non-Florida Property Quota Share Reinsurance Contract Effective: July 1, 2020 FedNat Insurance Company Sunrise, Florida _______________________ Certain identified information has been omitted from this exhibit because it is not material and would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. Redactions are indicated by [***].


 
Table of Contents Article Page 1 Classes of Business Reinsured 1 2 Term 1 3 Special Termination or Participation Reduction 2 4 Territory 3 5 Retention and Limit 3 6 Definitions 3 7 Loss in Excess of Policy Limits/ Extra Contractual Obligations 5 8 Other Reinsurance 5 9 Losses and Loss Adjustment Expense 6 10 Salvage and Subrogation 6 11 Original Conditions 7 12 Commission (BRMA 10A) 7 13 Reinsurer Allowance 7 14 Funds Withheld 7 15 Commutation 8 16 Reports and Remittances 8 17 Sanctions 9 18 Late Payments 9 19 Offset (BRMA 36C) 10 20 Access to Records 10 21 Confidentiality 10 22 Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F) 12 23 Currency 12 24 Federal Excise Tax 12 25 Reserves 12 26 Insolvency 14 27 Arbitration 15 28 Service of Suit 16 29 Governing Law (BRMA 71B) 16 30 Non-Waiver 17 31 Severability 17 32 Notices and Contract Execution 17


 
Non-Florida Property Quota Share Reinsurance Contract Effective: July 1, 2020 entered into by and between FedNat Insurance Company Sunrise, Florida (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") and Anchor Re The Subscribing Reinsurer(s) Executing the Interests and Liabilities Agreement(s) Attached Hereto (hereinafter referred to individually as the "Subscribing Reinsurer" and collectively as the "Reinsurer") Article 1 - Classes of Business Reinsured A. By this Contract the Company obligates itself to cede to the Reinsurer and the Reinsurer obligates itself to accept quota share reinsurance of the Company's Ultimate Net Liability under its policies in force at the effective date hereof or issued or renewed on or after that date, subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth herein. B. The liability of the Reinsurer with respect to each cession hereunder shall commence obligatorily and simultaneously with that of the Company, subject to the terms, conditions and limitations hereinafter set forth. C. The classes of business ceded to the Reinsurer will be limited to Homeowners & Dwelling Fire products. It will also be limited to only those acquired through the Company’s partnership with the program administrator SageSure Insurance Managers, LLC. This Contract shall not apply to any other policies in force acquired though alternative means or through any other affiliation of the Company. Article 2 - Term A. This Contract shall become effective July 1, 2020, with respect to losses occurring at or after that time and date, and shall remain in force until terminated by either party. B. 30 days prior to the beginning of any new Contract Year, the parties will review and agree, via an Addendum, if necessary, on the inuring reinsurance limit, Reinsurance Allowance percentage and Ceding Commission percentage. In addition, both parties will review and agree that the reinsurance collateral is adequate for the upcoming Contract Year. C. Either party may terminate this Contract at any June 30 by giving the other party not less than 90 days’ prior written notice. D. If a loss occurrence covered hereunder is in progress at the end of any Contract Year, the Reinsurer's liability hereunder shall, subject to the other terms and conditions of this Contract, be Page 1


 
determined as if the entire loss occurrence had occurred prior to the end of that Contract Year, provided that no part of such loss occurrence is claimed against any other Contract Year or any renewal. E. Upon termination of this Contract, 1. All reinsurance hereunder shall be automatically cancelled as of the date of termination and the Reinsurer shall be released of all liability as respects losses occurring after the date of termination. The Reinsurer shall return to the Company the unearned premiums on the business in force hereunder at the date of termination, less the reinsurance and commission allowances thereon. 2. Company and Reinsurer may mutually agree to terminate this Contract on a "Run-Off" basis, as defined in Article 6.J. Prior to, and in order to effect such termination, the Company and the Reinsurer will execute an Addendum to this Contract detailing the specific terms and conditions of the termination on a “Run-Off” basis. Article 3 - Special Termination or Participation Reduction A. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A of the Term Article, the Company may reduce or terminate a Subscribing Reinsurer's percentage share in this Contract at any time by giving written notice to the Subscribing Reinsurer in the event any of the following circumstances occur: 1. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become, or has announced its intention to become, merged with, acquired by or controlled by any other entity or individual(s) not controlling the Subscribing Reinsurer's operations previously; or 2. A State Insurance Department or other legal authority has ordered the Subscribing Reinsurer to cease writing business; or 3. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become insolvent or has been placed into liquidation, receivership, supervision or administration (whether voluntary or involuntary), or proceedings have been instituted against the Subscribing Reinsurer for the appointment of a receiver, liquidator, rehabilitator, supervisor, administrator, conservator or trustee in bankruptcy, or other agent known by whatever name, to take possession of its assets or control of its operations; or 4. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become involved in a scheme of arrangement or similar proceeding (whether voluntary or involuntary) which enables the Subscribing Reinsurer to settle its claims liabilities, including but not limited to any estimated or undetermined claims liabilities under this Contract, on an accelerated basis; or 5. The Subscribing Reinsurer has reinsured its entire liability under this Contract with an unaffiliated entity or entities without the Company's prior written consent; or 6. The Subscribing Reinsurer has transferred or delegated its claims-paying authority, as respects business subject to this Contract, to an unaffiliated entity; or 7. The Subscribing Reinsurer has failed to comply with the funding requirements set forth in the Reserves Article. Page 2


 
B. In the event any of the circumstances set forth in paragraph A above occur, it is solely at the Company's option to reduce, terminate or allow a Subscribing Reinsurer to continue to participate on this Contract. C. The Subscribing Reinsurer shall notify the Company immediately of the occurrence of any of the events set forth in paragraph A above. If the Subscribing Reinsurer fails to provide the Company with such notification, the Company may terminate the Subscribing Reinsurer based on a public announcement or discovery of the occurrence of such event. Article 4 - Territory The territorial limits of this Contract shall be identical with those of the Company's policies, excluding risks located in the State of Florida. Article 5 - Retention and Limit As respects business subject to this Contract, the Company shall cede to the Reinsurer and the Reinsurer agrees to accept 100% of the Company's Ultimate Net Liability. However, in no event will the Reinsurer's liability hereunder for Ultimate Net Liability for Contract Year exceed the greater of $[***] or [***] of the Premium Earned. Article 6 - Definitions A. "Premium Earned" as used herein shall mean ceded unearned premiums at the beginning of this Contract, plus ceded Net Written Premiums the Term of this Contract, less ceded unearned premiums at the end of this Contract. B. "Loss Adjustment Expense" as used in this Contract is defined as all costs and expenses allocable to a specific claim, regardless of how such expenses are classified for statutory reporting purposes, that are incurred by the Company in the investigation, appraisal, adjustment, settlement, litigation, defense or appeal of a specific claim, including court costs and costs of supersedeas and appeal bonds, and including: 1. pre-judgment interest, unless included as part of the award or judgment 2. post-judgment interest 3. legal expenses and costs incurred in connection with coverage questions and legal actions connected thereto including declaratory judgment expense 4. pro rata shares of salaries and expenses of the Company field employees, and expenses of other Company employees who have been temporarily diverted from their normal and customary duties and assigned to the field adjustment of losses covered by this Contract However, Loss Adjustment Expense does not include unallocated loss adjustment expense (“ULAE”). Unallocated loss adjustment expense includes, but is not limited to, salaries and expenses of the employees, other than in (d) above, and office and other overhead expenses. C. "Ultimate Net Liability" as used in this Contract shall mean the Company's gross liability under this Contract after deducting recoveries from all other reinsurance, whether specific or general and whether collectible or not. Page 3


 
D. "Net Written Premium" as used in this Contract shall mean the Company's gross written premium for the classes of business reinsured hereunder, less cancellations and return premiums. E. "Policy" as used in this Contract shall mean policies, binders, contracts, endorsements, or agreements of insurance or reinsurance. F. "Runoff Subscribing Reinsurer" as used in this Contract shall mean a Subscribing Reinsurer that experiences one or more of the following circumstances: 1. A State Insurance Department or other legal authority has ordered the Subscribing Reinsurer to cease writing business; or 2. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become insolvent or has been placed into liquidation, receivership, supervision or administration (whether voluntary or involuntary), or proceedings have been instituted against the Subscribing Reinsurer for the appointment of a receiver, liquidator, rehabilitator, supervisor, administrator, conservator or trustee in bankruptcy, or other agent known by whatever name, to take possession of its assets or control of its operations; or 3. The Subscribing Reinsurer has become involved in a scheme of arrangement or similar proceeding (whether voluntary or involuntary) which enables the Subscribing Reinsurer to settle its claims liabilities, including but not limited to any estimated or undetermined claims liabilities under this Contract, on an accelerated basis; or 4. The Subscribing Reinsurer has reinsured its entire liability under this Contract with an unaffiliated entity or entities without the Company's prior written consent; or 5. The Subscribing Reinsurer has ceased assuming new or renewal property or casualty treaty reinsurance business; or 6. The Subscribing Reinsurer has transferred or delegated its claims-paying authority, as respects business subject to this Contract, to an unaffiliated entity. G. "Term of this Contract" as used in this Contract, and as defined in Article 2, shall mean July 1, 2020, with respect to losses occurring at or after that time and date, and shall remain in force until terminated by either party. However, if this Contract expires on a "cutoff" basis, or a Subscribing Reinsurer's share is terminated in accordance with the Special Termination or Participation Reduction Article, "Term of this Contract" as used herein shall mean the period from July 1, 2020 to the effective date of termination or expiration, both days inclusive. H. "Contract Year" as used in this Contract shall mean the period from July 1 to June 30, both days inclusive, and each respective 12-month period thereafter that this Contract continues in force. However, in the event this Contract or a Subscribing Reinsurer's share in this Contract is terminated, the final contract year as respects the terminated share(s) shall be the period from the beginning of the then current contract year to the effective time and date of termination. I. “Corporate Core Reinsurance Program” shall be defined as the shared reinsurance catastrophe excess of loss placement applying to both policies subject to and not subject to this Contract. The Corporate Core Reinsurance Program shall inure to the benefit of this Contract subject to the mutually agreed limits, attachments and exhaustion amounts for both first and second events noted in Article 8 - Other Reinsurance. Provisions for payment for Corporate Core Reinsurance Program are contained in Article 13 – Reinsurance Allowance. Page 4


 
J. “Run-Off” shall be defined as means of termination for this Contract in which the Reinsurer shall be liable for losses occurring on or after the date of termination for all policies covered hereunder and in force at the date of termination of this Agreement until their natural expiry, cancellation or next anniversary of such business, whichever first occurs; but in no case shall the Reinsurer be liable for losses occurring more than 12 months after the termination date unless the Company is required by statute or regulation to continue coverage on a policy. In such case, the Reinsurer shall continue to be liable for losses occurring subsequent to the date of termination until the earliest date on which the Company may cancel such Policy Article 7 - Loss in Excess of Policy Limits/ Extra Contractual Obligations A. In the event the Company pays or is held liable to pay an amount of loss in excess of its policy limit, but otherwise within the terms of its policy (hereinafter called "Loss in Excess of Policy Limits") or any punitive, exemplary, compensatory or consequential damages, other than loss in excess of policy limits (hereinafter called "Extra Contractual Obligations") because of, but not limited to, failure by the Company to settle within the policy limits, failure to settle within a timely manner, or by reason of the Company's alleged or actual negligence, fraud or bad faith in rejecting an offer of settlement or in the preparation of the defense or in the trial of an action against its insured or reinsured or in the preparation or prosecution of an appeal consequent upon such an action, or in otherwise handling a claim under a policy subject to this Contract, the loss in excess of policy limits and/or the Extra Contractual Obligations shall be added to the Company's loss, if any, under the policy involved, and the sum thereof shall be subject to the provisions of the Retention and Limit Article. B. An Extra Contractual Obligation shall be deemed to have occurred on the same date as the loss covered or alleged to be covered under the policy. C. However, coverage hereunder as respects Extra Contractual Obligations shall not apply where the loss has been incurred due to the fraud of a member of the Board of Directors or a corporate officer of the Company acting individually or collectively or in collusion with any individual or corporation or any other organization or party involved in the presentation, defense or settlement of any claim covered hereunder. D. A Runoff Subscribing Reinsurer shall be precluded from asserting that a claim otherwise payable hereunder is loss in excess of policy limits and/or Extra Contractual Obligations. E. Recoveries from any form of insurance which protects the Company against claims the subject matter of this Article shall inure to the benefit of this Contract. F. Savings Clause (Applicable only if the Subscribing Reinsurer is domiciled in the State of New York): In no event shall coverage be provided to the extent that such coverage is not permitted under New York law. Article 8 - Other Reinsurance A. The Company shall maintain in force catastrophe and per risk excess of loss reinsurance, recoveries under which shall inure to the benefit of this Contract. B. The Company and Reinsurer shall mutually agree on the limits, attachments and exhaustion amounts for both first and second events of the in-force catastrophe excess of loss reinsurance inuring to the benefit of this Contract. Page 5


 
C. The Company and Reinsurer agree that the exhaustion point of the in-force catastrophe excess of loss program will not meaningfully deviate from the 130-year PML event to be calculated net of inuring limit to Corporate Core Reinsurance Program for the subject business of this Contract. The 130-year PML event loss amount will be calculated, with actual in force portfolio data at September 30, of the current Contract Year, and as the average AIR & RMS event based on historical rates including demand surge, excluding storm surge, and including secondary uncertainty. The inuring limit to Corporate Core Reinsurance Program will be based on inuring loss paid by this Contract and other inuring reinsurance as purchased in accordance with Article 13 - Reinsurance Allowance. The inuring limit is agreed at $[***] for the Contract Year incepting in 2020. D. The Company shall be permitted to carry other reinsurance, recoveries under which shall inure solely to the benefit of the Company and be entirely disregarded in applying all the provisions of this Contract. Article 9 - Losses and Loss Adjustment Expense A. Losses shall be reported by the Company in summary form as hereinafter provided. B. All loss settlements made by the Company, whether under strict policy conditions or by way of compromise, shall be binding upon the Reinsurer, and the Reinsurer agrees to pay or allow, as the case may be, its proportion of each such settlement in accordance with the Reports and Remittances Article. C. In the event of a claim under a policy subject hereto, the Reinsurer shall be liable for its proportionate share of Loss Adjustment Expense incurred by the Company in connection therewith and shall be credited with its proportionate share of any recoveries of such expense. D. If a Runoff Subscribing Reinsurer does not raise a query concerning a claim it has not paid within 30 days of billing, it shall be estopped from denying such claim and must pay immediately. E. The Company shall be the sole judge as to: 1. What constitutes a claim or loss covered under any policy; 2. The Company's liability thereunder; 3. The amount or amounts the Company shall pay thereunder. The Reinsurer shall be bound by the judgment of the Company as to the obligation(s) and liability(ies) of the Company under any policy. Article 10 - Salvage and Subrogation The Reinsurer shall be credited with its proportionate share of salvage (i.e., reimbursement obtained or recovery made by the Company, less the actual cost, excluding salaries of officials and employees of the Company and sums paid to attorneys as retainer, of obtaining such reimbursement or making such recovery) on account of claims and settlements involving reinsurance hereunder. The Company hereby agrees to enforce its rights to salvage or subrogation relating to any loss, a part of which loss was sustained by the Reinsurer, and to prosecute all claims arising out of such rights if, in the Company's opinion, it is economically reasonable to do so. Page 6


 
Article 11 - Original Conditions A. All reinsurance under this Contract shall be subject to the same rates, terms, conditions, waivers and interpretations and to the same modifications and alterations, including judicial interpretation, policy reformation and regulatory changes, as the respective policies of the Company. The Reinsurer shall be credited with its exact proportion of the Company's Net Written Premium. The Reinsurer's share in the Company's Net Written Premium shall be credited to the Funds Withheld Account. B. Nothing herein shall in any manner create any obligations or establish any rights against the Reinsurer in favor of any third party or any persons not parties to this Contract. Article 12 - Commission (BRMA 10A) A. The Reinsurer shall allow the Company a [***] commission (“Ceding Commission”) on Net Written Premium ceded to the Reinsurer hereunder. The Company shall allow the Reinsurer return commission on return premiums at the same rate. [***] shall be agreed by Company and Reinsurer as the sole compensation allowed for ULAE under this Contract. B. It is expressly agreed that the Ceding Commission allowed the Company includes provision for all dividends, commissions, taxes, assessments, ULAE charges, and other related acquisition expenses, except Loss Adjustment Expense. However, this excludes any passthrough taxes or assessment made directly to the policyholder and remitted to the Company. Article 13 - Reinsurance Allowance A. The Reinsurer shall allow the Company a [***] provisional allowance (“Reinsurance Allowance”) on all premiums ceded for the inuring reinsurance in Article 8. The Company shall allow the Reinsurer return commission on return premiums at the same rate. At the expiration or termination of this Contract, the provisional allowance percentage shall be adjusted to equal the final cost percentage of all inuring reinsurance on an earned premium basis. Article 14 - Funds Withheld A. The Company shall establish and maintain a notional account on a cumulative paid basis from the inception of this Contract (the "Funds Withheld Account"), and the balance of the Funds Withheld Account as of any date shall be calculated in accordance with the following: 1. Ceded unearned premium applicable to subject business in force at the effective date of this Contract plus ceded Net Written Premiums; minus 2. Ceding Commission thereon; minus 3. Reinsurance Allowance on (1) above; minus 4. Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses paid B. The amounts in subparagraphs 1 through 4 in paragraph A shall be deemed to have been paid in accordance with Article 16 - Reports and Remittances. Page 7


 
Article 15 - Commutation A. The Company has the unilateral right to commute this Contract if the balance of the Funds Withheld Account is positive after the termination or expiration of this Contract. B. If the Company unilaterally commutes this Contract, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph A above, the Reinsurer shall receive 100% of the Funds Withheld Account balance and all parties shall be released from any and all past, current or future liabilities, rights and obligations under this Contract. Upon commutation, prior to any payout of the Funds Withheld Account, the Funds Withheld Account balance will be adjusted to reflect the impact of: 1. Recapture of the ending unearned premium applicable to subject business in force at commutation, net of Reinsurance Allowance and Ceding Commission thereon; 2. Any adjustment to the cost of inuring reinsurance pursuant to Article 13; 3. Provision for incurred but not reported claim reserves in accordance with reserves as recorded by the Company for accounting purposes; 4. Contingent commissions paid by the Company to Reinsurer or its affiliates related to the Term of this Contract. C. Mutual consent is required to commute this Contract if the balance of the Funds Withheld Account is negative. Article 16 - Reports and Remittances A. As promptly as possible after the effective date of this Contract, the Company shall remit the Reinsurer's share of the ceded unearned premium (less commission and allowance thereon) applicable to subject business in force at the effective date of this Contract. B. Within 60 days after the end of each quarter, the Company shall report to the Reinsurer: 1. Ceded Net Written Premium for the quarter; 2. Ceding Commission thereon; 3. Reinsurance Allowance on (1) above; 4. Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses Paid for the quarter; 5. The balance of the Funds Withheld Account for the previous quarter; 6. The balance of the Funds Withheld Account for the quarter. Any balance shown to be due the Company shall be remitted by the Reinsurer within 30 days after receipt and verification of the Company's report. Payment by the Reinsurer to the Company shall first be made from the Funds Withheld Account and then out of other funds of the Reinsurer. C Within 60 days after the end of each calendar quarter, the Company shall report to the Reinsurer the ceded unearned premiums and ceded outstanding loss reserves as of the end of the calendar quarter. Page 8


 
Article 17 - Sanctions Neither the Company nor any Subscribing Reinsurer shall be liable for premium or loss under this Contract if it would result in a violation of any mandatory sanction, prohibition or restriction under United Nations resolutions or the trade or economic sanctions, laws or regulations of the European Union, United Kingdom or United States of America that are applicable to either party. Article 18 - Late Payments A. The provisions of this Article shall not be implemented unless specifically invoked, in writing, by one of the parties to this Contract. However, any Subscribing Reinsurer that has experienced any of the circumstances set forth in paragraph A of the Special Termination or Participation Reduction Article shall not be allowed to implement the provisions of this Article against the Company. B. In the event any premium, loss or other payment due either party is not received by the intermediary named in the Intermediary Article (hereinafter referred to as the "Intermediary") by the payment due date, the party to whom payment is due may, by notifying the Intermediary in writing, require the debtor party to pay, and the debtor party shall pay, any and all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred in connection with the collection or enforcement of any payment obligations of the debtor party, except those costs and expenses the parties are required to share equally pursuant to the Arbitration Article, plus an interest charge on the amount past due calculated for each such payment on the last business day of each month as follows: 1. The number of full days which have expired since the due date or the last monthly calculation, whichever the lesser; times 2. 1/365th of the sum of 4.0% and the U.S. prime rate as quoted in The Wall Street Journal on the first business day of the month for which the calculation is made; times 3. The amount past due, including accrued interest. Interest shall accumulate until payment of the original amount due plus interest charges have been received by the Intermediary. Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph B(2) above and the immediately preceding sentence, the interest rate for a Runoff Subscribing Reinsurer shall increase by 1.0% for every month that payment of the claim is past due, subject to a maximum annual interest rate of 12.0%. C. If the interest rate provided under this Article exceeds the maximum interest rate allowed by any applicable law, such interest rate shall be modified to the highest rate permitted by the applicable law, and all remaining provisions of this Article and Contract shall remain in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way. D. The establishment of the due date shall, for purposes of this Article, be determined as follows: 1. As respects any routine payment, adjustment or return due either party, the due date shall be as provided for in the applicable section of this Contract. In the event a due date is not specifically stated for a given payment, it shall be deemed due 30 days after the date of transmittal by the Intermediary of the initial billing for each such payment. Page 9


 
2. As respects a "cash call", payment shall be deemed due 30 days after the proof of loss or demand for payment is transmitted to the Reinsurer. If such loss or claim payment is not received within the 30 days, interest shall accrue on the payment or amount overdue in accordance with paragraph B above, from the date the proof of loss or demand for payment was transmitted to the Reinsurer. 3. As respects any payment, adjustment or return due either party not otherwise provided for in subparagraphs D(1) and D(2) above, the due date shall be deemed as 30 days following transmittal of written notification that the provisions of this Article have been invoked. For purposes of interest calculations only, amounts due hereunder shall be deemed paid upon receipt by the Intermediary. E. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting or prohibiting a Subscribing Reinsurer from contesting the validity of any claim, or from participating in the defense of any claim or suit, or prohibiting either party from contesting the validity of any payment or from initiating any arbitration or other proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. If the debtor party prevails in an arbitration or other proceeding, then any interest charges due hereunder on the amount in dispute shall be null and void. If the debtor party loses in such proceeding, then the interest charge on the amount determined to be due hereunder shall be calculated in accordance with the provisions set forth above unless otherwise determined by such proceedings. If a debtor party advances payment of any amount it is contesting, and proves to be correct in its contestation, either in whole or in part, the other party shall reimburse the debtor party for any such excess payment made plus interest on the excess amount calculated in accordance with this Article. F. Interest charges arising out of the application of this Article that are $100 or less from any party shall be waived unless there is a pattern of late payments consisting of three or more items over the course of any 12-month period. Article 19 - Offset (BRMA 36C) The Company and the Reinsurer shall have the right to offset any balance or amounts due from one party to the other under the terms of this Contract. The party asserting the right of offset may exercise such right any time whether the balances due are on account of premiums or losses or otherwise. Article 20 - Access to Records By giving the Company 30 days of prior notice, the Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall have access at any reasonable time to underwriting, claims and accounting files of the Company which pertain in any way to this Contract. However, a Subscribing Reinsurer or its designated representatives shall not have any right of access to the records of the Company if it is not current in all undisputed payments due the Company. "Undisputed" as used herein shall mean any amount that the Subscribing Reinsurer has not contested in writing to the Company specifying the reason(s) why the payments are disputed. Article 21 - Confidentiality A. The Reinsurer hereby acknowledges that the documents, information and data provided to it by the Company, whether directly or through an authorized agent, in connection with the placement and execution of this Contract, including all information obtained through any audits and any Page 10


 
claims information between the Company and the Reinsurer, and any submission or other materials relating to any renewal (hereinafter referred to as "confidential information") are proprietary and confidential to the Company. B. Except as provided for in paragraph C below, the Reinsurer shall not disclose any confidential information to any third parties, including but not limited to the Reinsurer's subsidiaries and affiliates, other insurance companies and their subsidiaries and affiliates, underwriting agencies, research organizations, any unaffiliated entity engaged in modeling insurance or reinsurance data, and statistical rating organizations. C. Confidential information may be used by the Reinsurer only in connection with the performance of its obligations or enforcement of its rights under this Contract and shall only be disclosed when required by (1) retrocessionaires subject to the business ceded to this Contract, (2) regulators performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records and/or financial condition, (3) external auditors performing an audit of the Reinsurer's records in the normal course of business, (4) the Reinsurer's legal counsel, or (5) subsidiaries or affiliates of the Reinsurer that assist in underwriting or administrative obligations directly related to this Contract (however, this subparagraph 5 shall not include subsidiaries or affiliates in competition with the Company); provided that the Reinsurer advises such parties of the confidential nature of the confidential information and their obligation to maintain its confidentiality. The Company may require that any third-party representatives of the Reinsurer agree, in writing, to be bound by this Confidentiality Article or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, containing terms no less stringent than those set forth in this Article. If a third-party representative of the Reinsurer is not bound, in writing, by this Confidentiality Article or by a separate written confidentiality agreement, the Reinsurer shall be responsible for any breach of this provision by such third-party representative of the Reinsurer. D. Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Reinsurer is required by court order, other legal process or any regulatory authority to release or disclose any or all of the confidential information, the Reinsurer agrees to provide the Company with written notice of same at least 10 days prior to such release or disclosure, to the extent legally permissible, and to use its best efforts to assist the Company in maintaining the confidentiality provided for in this Article. E. Any disclosure of non-public personally identifiable information shall comply with all state and federal statutes and regulations governing the disclosure of non-public personally identifiable information. "Non-public personally identifiable information" shall be defined as this term or a similar term is defined in any applicable state, provincial, territory, or federal law. Disclosing or using this information for any purpose not authorized by applicable law is expressly forbidden without the prior consent of the Company. F. The parties agree that any information subject to privilege, including the attorney-client privilege or attorney work product doctrine (collectively "privilege") shall not be disclosed to the Reinsurer until, in the Company's opinion, such privilege is deemed to be waived or otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant to this Contract. Furthermore, the Reinsurer shall not assert that any privilege otherwise applicable to the confidential information has been waived or otherwise compromised by virtue of its disclosure pursuant to this Contract. G. The provisions of this Article shall extend to the officers, directors and employees of the Reinsurer and its affiliates, and shall be binding upon their successors and assigns. Page 11


 
Article 22 - Errors and Omissions (BRMA 14F) Inadvertent delays, errors or omissions made in connection with this Contract or any transaction hereunder shall not relieve either party from any liability which would have attached had such delay, error or omission not occurred, provided always that such error or omission is rectified as soon as possible after discovery. Article 23 - Currency A. Whenever the word "Dollars" or the "$" sign appears in this Contract, it shall be construed to mean United States Dollars, and all transactions under this Contract shall be in United States Dollars. B. Amounts paid or received by the Company in any other currency shall be converted to United States Dollars at the rate of exchange at the date such transaction is entered on the books of the Company. Article 24 - Federal Excise Tax A. The Reinsurer has agreed to allow for the purpose of paying the Federal Excise Tax the applicable percentage of the premium payable hereon (as imposed under Section 4371 of the Internal Revenue Code) to the extent such premium is subject to the Federal Excise Tax. B. In the event of any return of premium becoming due hereunder the Reinsurer shall deduct the applicable percentage from the return premium payable hereon and the Company or its agent should take steps to recover the tax from the United States Government. Article 25 - Reserves A. The Subscribing Reinsurer agrees to fund 100% of its share of the Company's ceded unearned premium, if any, and/or outstanding loss and loss adjustment expense reserves (including incurred but not reported loss reserves) (hereinafter the "Subscribing Reinsurer's Obligations") in excess of the Funds Withheld balance by: 1. Clean, irrevocable and unconditional letters of credit issued and confirmed, if confirmation is required by the insurance regulatory authorities involved, by a bank or banks meeting the NAIC Securities Valuation Office credit standards for issuers of letters of credit and acceptable to said insurance regulatory authorities; and/or 2. Trust accounts established solely for the benefit of the Company; and/or 3. Cash advances; if the Subscribing Reinsurer: 1. As of the inception of this Contract (irrespective of any certification date that may be backdated) or during the Term of the Contract or thereafter, is unauthorized in any state of the United States of America, any of its territories or possessions, or the District of Columbia having jurisdiction over the Company's reserves; or Page 12


 
2. Is not domiciled in the United States of America or its territories or possessions, and has become certified, authorized, trusteed, accepted, approved or qualified in any state of the United States of America, any of its territories or possessions, or the District of Columbia having jurisdiction over the Company's reserves; or 3. Is a Runoff Subscribing Reinsurer; or 4. Has its A.M. Best's and/or Standard & Poor's rating assigned or downgraded below A-. Notwithstanding the provisions above, if the Subscribing Reinsurer became authorized, trusteed, accepted, approved or qualified in any state of the United States of America, any of its territories or possessions, or the District of Columbia having jurisdiction over the Company's reserves before January 1, 2010, then the Subscribing Reinsurer may provide funding via a multi- beneficiary trust amounting to 100% of the Subscribing Reinsurer's obligations, and such funding shall be deemed to satisfy the funding requirements under this Article. Any funding in a multi- beneficiary trust shall include an amount of incurred but not reported loss reserves as calculated by the Company. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Arbitration Article, if a Runoff Subscribing Reinsurer fails to fund its share of the Subscribing Reinsurer's obligations under this Contract as set forth above, the Company retains its right to apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for equitable or interim relief. B. As respects reinsurers that have become certified in any state of the United States of America, any of its territories or possessions, or the District of Columbia having jurisdiction over the Company's reserves, any deferred funding as permitted by certain states in the event of a catastrophe shall not apply to the Subscribing Reinsurer. The Subscribing Reinsurer, at its sole option, may fund in other than cash if its method and form of funding are acceptable to the Company and the insurance regulatory authorities involved. C. With regard to funding in whole or in part by letters of credit, each letter of credit shall be in a form acceptable to insurance regulatory authorities involved, shall be issued for a term of at least one year and shall include an "evergreen clause," which automatically extends the term for at least one additional year at each expiration date unless written notice of non-renewal is given to the Company not less than 30 days prior to said expiration date. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Contract, said letters of credit may be drawn upon by the Company or its successors in interest at any time, without diminution because of the insolvency of the Company or the Subscribing Reinsurer, but only for one or more of the following purposes: 1. To reimburse the Company for the Subscribing Reinsurer's share of unearned premiums, if any, returned to insureds on account of policy cancellations, unless paid in cash by the Subscribing Reinsurer; 2. To reimburse the Company for the Subscribing Reinsurer's share of losses and/or Loss Adjustment Expense paid under the terms of policies reinsured hereunder, unless paid in cash by the Subscribing Reinsurer; 3. To reimburse the Company for the Subscribing Reinsurer's share of any other amounts claimed to be due hereunder, unless paid in cash by the Subscribing Reinsurer; 4. To fund a cash account in an amount equal to the Subscribing Reinsurer's obligations funded by means of a letter of credit which is under non-renewal notice, if said letter of credit Page 13


 
has not been renewed or replaced by the Subscribing Reinsurer 10 days prior to its expiration date; 5. To refund to the Subscribing Reinsurer any sum in excess of the actual amount required to fund the Subscribing Reinsurer's obligations, if so requested by the Subscribing Reinsurer. In the event the amount drawn by the Company on any letter of credit is in excess of the actual amount required for C(1), C(2) or C(4) above, or in the case of C(3) above, the actual amount determined to be due, the Company shall promptly return to the Subscribing Reinsurer the excess amount so drawn. D. At annual intervals, or more frequently as agreed but never more frequently than quarterly, the Company shall prepare a specific statement, for the sole purpose of amending the respective letters of credit, of the Subscribing Reinsurer's obligations. Amendments shall be made to said letters of credit in accordance with the following: 1. If the statement shows that the Subscribing Reinsurer's obligations exceed the balance of credit applicable thereto as of the statement date, the Subscribing Reinsurer shall, within 30 days after receipt of notice of such excess, secure delivery to the Company of an amendment or amendments of the respective letters of credit increasing the amount of credit by the amount of the applicable difference. 2. If, however, the statement shows that the Subscribing Reinsurer's obligations are less than the balance of credit applicable thereto as of the statement date, the Company shall, within 30 days after receipt of written request from the Subscribing Reinsurer, release such excess credit by agreeing to secure an amendment or amendments to the respective letters of credit reducing the amount of credit available by the amount of the applicable excess credit. Article 26 - Insolvency A. This Article shall apply severally to each reinsured company referenced within the definition of "Company" in this Contract. Further, this Article and the laws of the domiciliary jurisdiction shall apply in the event of the insolvency of any company intended to be covered hereunder. In the event of a conflict between any provision of this Article and the laws of the domiciliary jurisdiction of any company intended to be covered hereunder, that domiciliary jurisdiction's laws shall prevail. B. In the event of the insolvency of the Company, the reinsurance under this Contract shall be payable directly to the Company or to its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor on the basis of the liability of the Company without diminution because of the insolvency of the Company or because the liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor of the Company has failed to pay all or a portion of any claim. However, the liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor of the Company shall give written notice to the Reinsurer of the pendency of a claim against the Company indicating the policy or bond reinsured which claim would involve a possible liability on the part of the Reinsurer within a reasonable time after such claim is filed in the conservation or liquidation proceeding or in the receivership, and during the pendency of such claim, the Reinsurer may investigate such claim and interpose, at its own expense, in the proceeding where such claim is to be adjudicated, any defense or defenses that it may deem available to the Company or its liquidator, receiver, conservator or statutory successor. The expense thus incurred by the Reinsurer shall be chargeable, subject to the approval of the Court, against the Company as part of the expense of conservation or liquidation to the extent of a pro rata share of the benefit which may accrue to the Company solely as a result of the defense undertaken by the Reinsurer. Page 14


 
C. Where two or more Subscribing Reinsurers are involved in the same claim and a majority in interest elect to interpose defense to such claim, the expense shall be apportioned in accordance with the terms of this Contract as though such expense had been incurred by the Company. D. In the event of the insolvency of the Company, the reinsurance under this Contract shall be payable directly by the Reinsurer to the Company or to its liquidator, receiver or statutory successor, except as provided by Section 4118(a) of the New York Insurance Law or except (1) where this Contract specifically provides another payee of such reinsurance in the event of the insolvency of the Company or (2) where the Reinsurer with the consent of the direct insured or insureds has assumed such policy obligations of the Company as direct obligations of the Reinsurer to the payees under such policies and in substitution for the obligations of the Company to such payees. Article 27 - Arbitration A. As a condition precedent to any right of action hereunder, in the event of any dispute or difference of opinion hereafter arising with respect to this Contract, such dispute or difference of opinion shall be submitted to arbitration. One arbiter shall be chosen by the Company, the other by the Reinsurer, and an umpire shall be chosen by the two arbiters before they enter upon arbitration, all of whom shall be disinterested active or former officials or experienced individuals who have operated in, or been involved in, business placed in the United States insurance or reinsurance industry for at least 10 years. In the event that either party should fail to choose an arbiter within 30 days following a written request by the other party to do so, the requesting party may choose two arbiters who shall in turn choose an umpire before entering upon arbitration. If the two arbiters fail to agree upon the selection of an umpire within 30 days following their appointment, the two arbiters shall request the American Arbitration Association to appoint the umpire. If the American Arbitration Association fails to appoint the umpire within 30 days after it has been requested to do so, either party may request a justice of a Court of general jurisdiction of the state in which the arbitration is to be held to appoint the umpire. Notwithstanding the above, in the event the dispute or difference of opinion involves a Runoff Subscribing Reinsurer, the Company may, at its option, choose to forgo arbitration and may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction. Such court shall award costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and other expenses, if the Company prevails in such action. B. Each party shall present its case to the arbiters within 30 days following the date of appointment of the umpire. The arbiters shall consider this Contract as an honorable engagement rather than merely as a legal obligation and they are relieved of all judicial formalities and may abstain from following the strict rules of law. The decision of the arbiters shall be final and binding on both parties; but failing to agree, they shall call in the umpire and the decision of the majority shall be final and binding upon both parties. Judgment upon the final decision of the arbiters may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. The arbiters may award costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and other expenses. C. If more than one Subscribing Reinsurer is involved in the same dispute, all such Subscribing Reinsurers shall, at the option of the Company, constitute and act as one party for purposes of this Article and communications shall be made by the Company to each of the Subscribing Reinsurers constituting one party, provided, however, that nothing herein shall impair the rights of such Subscribing Reinsurers to assert several, rather than joint, defenses or claims, nor be construed as changing the liability of the Subscribing Reinsurers participating under the terms of this Contract from several to joint. Page 15


 
D. Each party shall bear the expense of its own arbiter, and shall jointly and equally bear with the other the expense of the umpire and of the arbitration. In the event that the two arbiters are chosen by one party, as above provided, the expense of the arbiters, the umpire and the arbitration shall be equally divided between the two parties. E. Any arbitration proceedings shall take place at a location mutually agreed upon by the parties to this Contract, but notwithstanding the location of the arbitration, all proceedings pursuant hereto shall be governed by the law of the State of Florida. F. In the event the dispute or difference of opinion involves a Runoff Subscribing Reinsurer and the Company prevails in the arbitration, the arbiters shall conduct a bad-faith assessment in accordance with applicable law as soon as practicable after their decision. The arbiters shall award any necessary and legally permissible punitive damages to the Company. Article 28 - Service of Suit (Applicable if the Subscribing Reinsurer is not domiciled in the United States of America, and/or is not authorized in any state, territory or district of the United States where authorization is required by insurance regulatory authorities) A. This Article shall not be read to conflict with or override the obligations of the parties to arbitrate their disputes as provided for in the Arbitration Article. This Article is intended as an aid to compelling arbitration or enforcing such arbitration or arbitral award, not as an alternative to the Arbitration Article for resolving disputes arising out of this Contract. B. In the event the Subscribing Reinsurer fails to perform its obligations hereunder, the Subscribing Reinsurer, at the request of the Company, shall submit to the jurisdiction of a court of competent jurisdiction within the United States. Nothing in this Article constitutes or should be understood to constitute a waiver of the Subscribing Reinsurer's rights to commence an action in any court of competent jurisdiction in the United States, to remove an action to a United States District Court, or to seek a transfer of a case to another court as permitted by the laws of the United States or of any state in the United States. The Subscribing Reinsurer, once the appropriate Court is accepted by the Subscribing Reinsurer or is determined by removal, transfer or otherwise, as provided for above, shall comply with all requirements necessary to give said Court jurisdiction and, in any suit instituted against any of the Subscribing Reinsurers upon this Contract, shall abide by the final decision of such Court or of any Appellate Court in the event of an appeal. C. Further, pursuant to any statute of any state, territory or district of the United States which makes provision therefor, the Subscribing Reinsurer hereby designates the party named in its Interests and Liabilities Agreement, or if no party is named therein, the Superintendent, Commissioner or Director of Insurance or other officer specified for that purpose in the statute, or his or her successor or successors in office, as its true and lawful attorney upon whom may be served any lawful process in any action, suit or proceeding instituted by or on behalf of the Company or any beneficiary hereunder arising out of this Contract. Article 29 - Governing Law (BRMA 71B) This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. Page 16


 
Article 30 - Non-Waiver The failure of the Company to insist on compliance with this Contract or to exercise any right, remedy or option hereunder shall not: (1) constitute a waiver of any rights contained in this Contract, (2) prevent the Company from thereafter demanding full and complete compliance, (3) prevent the Company from exercising such remedy in the future, nor (4) affect the validity of this Contract or any part thereof. Article 31 - Severability If any provision of this Contract shall be rendered illegal or unenforceable by the laws, regulations or public policy of any jurisdiction, regulatory body or court, such provision shall be considered void in such jurisdiction, but this shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Contract or the enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction. Article 32 - Notices and Contract Execution A. Whenever a notice, statement, report or any other written communication is required by this Contract, unless otherwise specified, such notice, statement, report or other written communication may be transmitted by certified or registered mail, nationally or internationally recognized express delivery service, personal delivery, electronic mail, or facsimile. With the exception of notices of termination, first class mail is also acceptable. B. The use of any of the following shall constitute a valid execution of this Contract or any amendments thereto: 1. Paper documents with an original ink signature; 2. Facsimile or electronic copies of paper documents showing an original ink signature; and/or 3. Electronic records with an electronic signature made via an electronic agent. For the purposes of this Contract, the terms "electronic record," "electronic signature" and "electronic agent" shall have the meanings set forth in the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act of 2000 or any amendments thereto. C. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which, when duly executed, shall be deemed an original. In Witness Whereof, the Company by its duly authorized representative has executed this Contract as of the date specified below: This 26th day of June in the year 2020 . FedNat Insurance Company /s/ Michael Braun Page 17


 
The Interests and Liabilities Agreement, constituting 1 page in total, has been omitted from this exhibit because such agreement is not material and would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed. Page 18


 
  EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), made and entered into as of the _22_day of _August_, 2020 (the “Effective Date”), by and between: (i) PATRICK MCCAHILL, an individual currently residing at the address set forth in Section 10 below (the “Executive”) and (ii) FEDNAT HOLDING COMPANY, a Florida corporation with offices and place of business at the address set forth in Section 10 below (the “Company”). All capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings as set forth in Appendix A hereto, which is incorporated by reference herein. P R E L I M I N A R Y S T A T E M E N T WHEREAS, the Company is engaged in the insurance business and desires to employ Executive and to secure for the Company the benefit of Executive’s experience, efforts and abilities in connection with the business of the Company, all as provided herein; and WHEREAS, the Company has and will continue to expend substantial resources in connection with the aforementioned endeavors; and WHEREAS, Executive and Company desire to set forth the terms and conditions of Executive's service to the Company as its Chief Operating Officer, among other services, and the Company's compensation of Executive in connection therewith. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows: 1. Employment. The Company desires to continue the Executive’s employment as, and the Executive agrees to continue his employment as, the Company’s Chief Operating Officer. 2. Term of Employment. Executive shall serve as the Company's Chief Operating Officer and be employed under this Agreement for a period of two (2) years beginning on the Effective Date (the “Term”). 3. Duties of Executive. So long as employed hereunder, Executive agrees to devote Executive’s full business time and energy (except during periods of vacation or personal time off as described in Section 4 or disability as described in Section 5) to the business and affairs of the Company, to perform Executive’s duties hereunder effectively, diligently and to the best of Executive’s ability and to use Executive’s best efforts, skill and abilities to promote the Company’s interests. Executive shall report to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Executive’s duties shall include, but are not limited to, serving as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, together with such other executive management functions for the Company as may be determined   Page 1 of 11


 
  by the Chief Executive Officer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive may serve on a non- profit or other board as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer may approve. 4. Compensation. For all services to be rendered by Executive to the Company during the Term of this Agreement, the Company agrees to compensate Executive and Executive agrees to accept from Employer, the following compensation: (a) Base Salary; Additional Incentive Compensation. The Company agrees to pay Executive (i) an annual base salary as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board from time to time, payable biweekly, subject to applicable withholding and other taxes and (ii) such additional incentive compensation, as determined by the Compensation Committee in its sole discretion. In addition, Executive shall be entitled to participate in any annual incentive compensation plan, program and/or arrangements applicable to the Company’s executive officers as established and modified from time to time by the Compensation Committee in its sole discretion. (b) Medical Insurance. So long as Executive is employed by the Company, the Company agrees to provide medical insurance coverage for Executive and his family commensurate with the coverage provided by the Company for other similarly situated employees. (c) Other Benefits. Executive shall be entitled to receive such other benefits as are provided by the Company for other similarly situated employees. (d) Vacation/Personal Time. Executive shall be entitled to reasonable vacations and/or personal time off during each year of the Term of this Agreement. 5. Termination of Employment. (a) Termination by the Company for Cause. If Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated for Cause, Executive shall be entitled only to Executive’s base salary (as provided in Section 4(a) above) prorated through the date of the termination of employment and Executive shall forfeit all rights to any bonus or other incentive compensation or other benefits that may be owed to Executive but have not been paid as of the date of termination, except as may be otherwise provided under the applicable plan, program or arrangement. (b) Termination by the Company without Cause prior to a Change of Control. If during the Term of this Agreement Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company without Cause prior to a Change of Control, then in addition to any bonus or other incentive compensation or other benefits that may be owed to Executive but have not been paid as of the date of termination (the amount of any such bonus, incentive compensation or other benefits that may be due to Executive at the time of termination is hereinafter referred to as the “Accrued Obligations”), the Company will make a lump sum payment, no later than ten (10) days following such termination, to Executive in an amount equal to Executive’s annual base salary as in effect immediately prior to such termination of employment (the "Termination Severance"). Additionally, the Company will accelerate all unvested equity awards held by Executive at the time of such termination and Executive shall have no less than ninety (90) days to exercise any outstanding stock options; provided, however, in no event shall an option be exercisable beyond its stated term.   Page 2 of 11


 
  (c) Death. In the event of Executive’s death, this Agreement shall automatically terminate as of the date of such death without notice to either party. In addition to the Accrued Obligations, the Company will make a lump sum payment to Executive’s estate in an amount equal to the Termination Severance. Additionally, the Company will accelerate all unvested equity awards held by Executive at the time of such death and the personal representative of Executive’s estate shall have no less than ninety (90) days to exercise any outstanding stock options; provided, however, in no event shall an option be exercisable beyond its stated term. Executive shall also be entitled to any benefits that become due and payable pursuant to any plan, program and/or arrangements providing life insurance or other death benefits for the Company’s executive officers as established and modified from time to time by the Compensation Committee in its sole discretion. (d) Disability. In the event that Executive shall be unable to substantially perform his essential duties and responsibilities under this Agreement, with or without reasonable accommodation, by virtue of illness or physical or mental disability (from any cause or causes whatsoever) in substantially the manner and to the extent required of him hereunder prior to the commencement of such disability and Executive shall fail to perform such duties for a period of ninety (90) or more days, whether or not continuous, in any continuous one hundred and eighty (180) day period, then the Company shall have the right to terminate this Agreement and Executive’s employment with the Company as of the end of any calendar month during the continuance of such disability upon at least fifteen (15) days' prior written notice to Executive. Such determination shall be made by a licensed physician mutually selected by the Company and Executive. If the parties cannot agree on a licensed physician, each party shall select a licensed physician and the two licensed physicians shall select a third licensed physician, who shall make such determination for this purpose. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that the Company maintains a long-term disability policy for the benefit of Executive (regardless of who pays the premium) the Company shall have the right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 5(d) only if Executive is determined to be disabled for purposes of collecting disability benefits under such long-term disability policy. Upon termination of this Agreement for disability, the Company will make payments to Executive in an aggregate amount equal to the Termination Severance less any amounts paid to Executive under Executive’s long-term disability policy, payable biweekly or otherwise in accordance with the Company’s payroll practices. In addition to the Accrued Obligations, the Company will accelerate all unvested equity awards held by Executive at the time of such termination of Executive’s employment for disability and Executive shall have no less than ninety (90) days to exercise any outstanding stock options; provided, however, in no event shall an option be exercisable beyond its stated term. (e) Termination by the Company without Cause or by Executive for Good Reason Following a Change of Control. If Executive is employed with the Company on the date on which a Change of Control occurs (the “Change of Control Date”) and if, during the remaining Term of this Agreement after the Change of Control Date, Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company (or any successor or subsidiary) without Cause or by Executive for Good Reason, then in addition to the Accrued Obligations, the Company will make a lump sum payment to Executive in an amount equal to (i) Executive’s annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the date of the definitive agreement for the transaction resulting in the Change of Control, plus (ii) the average of Executive’s incentive bonus (annual and long-term) awarded for the two (2) fiscal years immediately preceding such termination of employment (the "Change of Control Severance"). This payment shall be made to Executive within five (5) days following such termination of employment. Additionally, the Company will accelerate all unvested equity awards held by Executive at the time of such termination and Executive shall have no less than ninety (90) days to exercise any outstanding stock options; provided, however, in no event shall an option be exercisable beyond its stated term. All obligations of the Company pursuant to this   Page 3 of 11


 
  Agreement following a Change of Control shall be assumed by the acquirer or successor entity of the Company. (f) Termination Within Six Months Prior to a Change of Control. In the event that Executive is terminated by the Company without Cause prior to a Change of Control and a Change of Control occurs within six (6) months following such termination, then in addition to the Termination Severance made to Executive pursuant to Section 5(b) of this Agreement, Executive shall be entitled to an additional lump sum payment in an amount equal to (i) the Change of Control Severance, less (ii) the Termination Severance. Such additional payment shall be made by the acquirer or successor entity of the Company within five (5) days following the Change of Control. In addition to the Accrued Obligations, the Company will accelerate all unvested equity awards held by Executive at the time of such termination and Executive shall have no less than ninety (90) days to exercise any outstanding stock options; provided, however, in no event shall an option be exercisable beyond its stated term. All obligations of the Company pursuant to this Agreement following a Change of Control shall be assumed by the acquirer or successor entity of the Company. (g) Resignation. If Executive voluntarily resigns his employment with the Company other than for Good Reason following a Change of Control and provides the Board with less than sixty (60) days’ advance written notice of such resignation, Executive’s compensation shall be reduced one (1) day for each day the advance notice is less than sixty (60) days. Such reduction shall be offset against any amounts due to Executive from the Company; provided, however, if the   Page 4 of 11


 
  amount due to Executive is less than the amount of such reduction, Executive agrees to reimburse the Company for the difference. In addition, Executive shall forfeit all rights to any bonus or other incentive compensation or other benefits that may be owed to Executive but have not been paid as of the date of resignation, except as may be otherwise provided under the applicable plan, program or arrangement. 6. Restrictive Covenants. Executive recognizes, acknowledges and agrees his covenants and obligations contained in his Confidential Information, Non-Solicitation and Non-Competition Agreement with the Company dated as of 22 of _August__, 2020 (the "Restrictive Covenant Agreement"), which are in full force and effect and will continue to apply throughout the Term of this Agreement and thereafter as provided in the Restrictive Covenant Agreement. For avoidance of doubt, Executive recognizes, acknowledges and agrees that all payments and benefits described in Section 5 (other than the Accrued Obligations) are made in consideration of Executive's execution and continuous compliance with the Restrictive Covenant Agreement. 7. Confidentiality Agreement. Executive recognizes, acknowledges and agrees that the documents, lists, files, records, data and other information developed and acquired by the Company, including all information developed and acquired by Executive in the course of Executive’s employment with the Company as it may exist from time to time, are considered confidential, and include, but are not limited to, all information relating to the Company’s projects, proposed projects or applications, whether existing in tangible paper form or in electronic form, whether stored on CDs, tape, cloud or other electronic storage formats (collectively, “Confidential Information”). (a) Prohibited Acts. Executive understands and agrees that all such Confidential Information is to be preserved and protected, is not to be disclosed or made available, directly or indirectly, to third persons for purposes unrelated to the objectives of the Company, without prior authorization of an executive officer of the Company, and is not to be used, directly or indirectly, for any purpose unrelated to the objectives of the Company without prior written authorization of an executive officer of the Company. (b) Continuing Obligations. Executive understands and agrees that Executive’s obligations under this Agreement, specifically including the obligations to preserve and protect and not to disclose (or make available to third persons) or use for purposes unrelated to the objectives of the Company, without prior written authorization of an executive officer of the Company, Confidential Information, continue indefinitely and do not, under any circumstances or for any reason (specifically including wrongful discharge), cease upon termination of employment; and that, in the event of termination of Executive’s employment for any reason (specifically including wrongful discharge), such Confidential Information shall remain the sole property of the Company and shall be left in its entirety in the undisputed possession and control of the Company after such termination. 8. Enforcement of Covenants. In addition to all other remedies available at law or in equity, the covenants contained in Sections 6 and 7 hereof shall be enforceable by decree of specific performance and/or injunctive relief and shall be construed as separate covenants covering competition in the geographical territory set forth, and if any court shall finally determine that the restraints provided for therein are too broad as to the area, activity or time covered, then the area,   Page 5 of 11


 
  activity or time covered, as the case may be, may be reduced by such court to whatever extent the court deems reasonable and such covenants shall be enforced as to such reduced area, activity or time. 9. Applicability of Clawback Policy. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, payment of all amounts due and payable under this Agreement shall be subject to the Company’s Clawback Policy as may be in effect from time to time. 10. Notices. All notices, demands and other communications that may or are required to be given to or made by either party to the other in connection with this Agreement shall be in writing, shall be given by hand delivery, by overnight delivery through a nationally recognized delivery service, or by U. S. certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, and shall be deemed to have been given or made when received by the addressee, addressed to the respective parties as follows: If to Executive: PATRICK MCCAHILL 7431 N Cypresshead Drive, Parkland, FL 33067 If to Company: FEDNAT HOLDING COMPANY 14050 N.W. 14th Street, Suite 180 Sunrise, Florida 33323 Attn: Corporate Secretary 11. Miscellaneous. (a) This Agreement has been executed in and shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. (b) Unless otherwise provided herein, all rights, powers, and privileges conferred hereunder upon the parties shall be cumulative and not restrictive of those given by law. (c) No failure of any party hereto to exercise any power given such party hereunder or to insist upon strict compliance by the other party with its obligations hereunder, and no customary practice of the parties at variance with the terms hereof, shall constitute a waiver of a party’s right to demand exact compliance with the terms hereof. (d) Time is of the essence in complying with the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement. (e) This Agreement and the Restrictive Covenant Agreement contain the entire agreement of the parties hereto pertaining to the subject matter hereof, and no representations, inducements, promises or agreements between the parties not contained herein shall be of any force or effect. (f) This Agreement is binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the Company, its successors and assigns and Executive and his respective heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns.   Page 6 of 11


 
  (g) Any amendment to this Agreement shall not be binding upon the parties to this Agreement unless such amendment is in writing and due executed by all the parties hereto. (h) In the event any litigation or controversy arises out of or in connection with this Agreement between the parties hereto, the prevailing party in such litigation or controversy shall be entitled to recover from the other party or parties all reasonable attorney’s fees, expenses and suit costs, including those associated with any appellate or post-judgment collection proceeding. 12. Section 409A Compliance. (a) General. It is the intention of both the Company and Executive that the benefits and rights to which Executive is entitled pursuant to this Agreement comply with Code Section 409A, to the extent that the requirements of Code Section 409A are applicable thereto, and the provisions of this Agreement shall be construed in a manner consistent with that intention. If Executive or the Company believes, at any time, that any such benefit or right that is subject to Code Section 409A does not so comply, it shall promptly advise the other and shall negotiate reasonably and in good faith to amend the terms of such benefits and rights such that they comply with Code Section 409A (with the most limited possible economic effect on Executive and on the Company). (b) Distributions on Account of Separation from Service. To the extent required to comply with Code Section 409A, for purposes of determining the timing of payment of any amount or benefit required to be paid under this Agreement on account of termination of Executive’s service (or any other similar term), any reference to termination of employment or similar terms shall be defined as a "separation from service" with respect to Executive within the meaning of Code Section 409A. Further, notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, all severance payments payable under this Agreement shall be paid to Executive no later than the last day of the second calendar year following the calendar year in which occurs the date of Executive’s termination of employment. (c) No Acceleration of Payments. Neither the Company nor Executive, individually or in combination, may accelerate any payment or benefit that is subject to Code Section 409A, except in compliance with Code Section 409A and the provisions of this Agreement, and no amount that is subject to Code Section 409A shall be paid prior to the earliest date on which it may be paid without violating Code Section 409A. (d) Six Month Delay for Specified Employees, Establishment of Rabbi Trust. In the event that Executive is a “specified employee” (as described in Code Section 409A), and any payment or benefit payable pursuant to this Agreement constitutes deferred compensation under Code Section 409A, then the Company and Executive shall cooperate in good faith to undertake any actions that would cause such payment or benefit not to constitute deferred compensation under Code Section 409A. In the event that, following such efforts, the Company determines (after consultation with its counsel and tax advisors) that such payment or benefit is still subject to the six (6) month delay requirement described in Code Section 409A(2)(b) in order for such payment or benefit to comply with the requirements of Code Section 409A, then no such payment or benefit shall be made before the date that is six (6) months after Executive’s “separation from service” (as described in Code Section 409A) (or, if earlier, the date of Executive’s death). Any payment or   Page 7 of 11


 
  benefit delayed by reason of the prior sentence (the “Delayed Payment”) shall be paid out or provided in a single lump sum at the end of such required delay period in order to catch up to the original payment schedule. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, if a Change of Control occurs prior to Executive receiving the Delayed Payment, the Company shall establish and fund a "rabbi trust" in substantially the form described in IRS Rev. Proc. 92-64 in an amount of money that is at all times at least equal to the amount of any payment or benefit being delayed. The Company shall be required to establish and fund such "rabbi trust" within seven (7) days following the later of (i) the date Executive becomes entitled to the Delayed Payment or (ii) the occurrence of such Change of Control and such trust shall be established with a nationally recognized banking institution with experience in serving as trustee for such matters and pursuant to such documentation as recommended by outside counsel to the Company. (e) Treatment of Each Installment as a Separate Payment. For purposes of applying the provisions of Code Section 409A to this Agreement, each separately identified amount to which Executive is entitled under this Agreement shall be treated as a separate payment. In addition, to the extent permissible under Code Section 409A, any series of installment payments under this Agreement shall be treated as a right to a series of separate payments. (f) Reimbursements. Payments with respect to reimbursements of expenses or benefits or provision of fringe or other in-kind benefits that are not otherwise exempt from Code Section 409A shall be made on or before the last day of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the relevant expense or benefit is incurred. The amount of expenses or benefits eligible for reimbursement, payment or provision during a calendar year shall not affect the expenses or benefits eligible for reimbursement, payment or provision in any other calendar year. 13. Golden Parachute Payments. In the event that any payment made to Executive under this Agreement (a "Payment"), either alone or together with other "parachute payments" (as defined in Section 280G(b)(2)(A) of the Code), would constitute an "excess parachute payment" (as defined in Section 280G(b)(1) of the Code), such Payment shall be reduced to the largest amount as will result in no portion of the Payment being subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the "Reduced Payment"), provided, however, no reduction to the Payment shall occur if the Payment, less any excise tax that would be imposed on such payment pursuant to Section 4999 of the Code, would be greater than the Reduced Payment. [SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]   Page 8 of 11


 
  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Employment Agreement to be executed effective as of the Effective Date. EXECUTIVE: /s/ Patrick McCahill PATRICK MCCAHILL FEDNAT HOLDING COMPANY a Florida corporation By: /s/ Michael Braun Name: Michael H. Braun Title: Chief Executive Officer   Page 9 of 11


 
  APPENDIX A DEFINITIONS “Board” shall mean the Board of Directors of FedNat Holding Company. “Cause” shall mean that: (i) there has been a good faith determination by the Board that Executive has willfully refused or grossly neglected to perform the duties reasonably assigned to him by the Chief Executive Officer, with notice and an opportunity to cure; (ii) Executive shall have committed a material breach of any term or condition of this Agreement; (iii) Executive shall have continued to fail to comply with the written policies and procedures of the Company, as may be in effect from time to time; or (iv) Executive is convicted during the Term of this Agreement of a felony involving moral turpitude. Prior to terminating Executive for Cause under clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) above, the Company shall provide Executive with at least ten (10) days’ written notice of the breach and an opportunity to cure the breach. If Executive does not cure the breach during this period to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer, in his reasonable discretion, the Company may terminate Executive for Cause. If Executive is terminated under clause (iv) above, his termination will be immediate upon the date of the conviction and no written notice is required by the Company. “Change of Control” shall be deemed to have taken place if: (1) any person, including a “group” as defined in Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, becomes the owner or beneficial owner of Company securities, after the date of this Agreement, having 50% or more of the combined voting power of the then outstanding securities of the Company that may be cast for the election of directors of the Company (other than as a result of an issuance of securities initiated by the Company, or open market purchases approved by the Board, as long as the majority of the Board approving the purchases is the majority at the time the purchases are made), or (2) the persons who were directors of the Company before such transactions shall cease to constitute a majority of the Board, or any successor to the Company, as the direct or indirect result of or in connection with, any cash tender or exchange offer, merger or other business combination, sale of assets or contested election, or any combination of the foregoing transactions. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Change of Control shall not be deemed to occur unless it constitutes a “change in control event” within the meaning of Section 1.409A-3(i)(5) of the Treasury Regulations promulgated under Section 409A. “COBRA” shall mean the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder.   Page 10 of 11


 
  "Code" shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder. "Code Section 409A" shall mean Section 409A of the Code and its implementing regulations and guidance. "Good Reason" shall mean the occurrence of one of the following conditions: (1) a material reduction in Executive's base compensation; (2) a material reduction in the overall benefits package available to Executive as compared to Executive’s benefits package in effect immediately prior to the date of the definitive agreement for the transaction resulting in the Change of Control; (3) a material diminution in Executive's authority, duties, or responsibilities, including a requirement that Executive report to a corporate officer or employee instead of reporting directly to the Board; (4) a material diminution in the budget over which Executive retains authority; (5) a change of more than 15 miles in the geographic location at which Executive must perform the services; or (6) any other action or inaction that constitutes a material breach by the Company of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive shall not be deemed to have terminated this Agreement for Good Reason unless: (i) Executive terminates this Agreement no later than two (2) years following the initial existence of one or more of the above referenced conditions; and (ii) Executive provides to the Company a written notice of the existence of the above-referenced condition(s) within ninety (90) days following the initial existence of such condition(s) and the Company fails to remedy such condition(s) within 30 days following the receipt of such notice.   Page 11 of 11


 
  CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION, NON-SOLICITATION AND NON-COMPETITION AGREEMENT This Confidential Information, Non-Solicitation and Non-Competition Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of the 2 2 _ day of August, 2020, by and between FEDNAT HOLDING COMPANY, its affiliates, parents, subsidiaries, successors or assigns (collectively referred to as “Company”), and PATRICK MCCAHILL (hereinafter "Employee"). WHEREAS, Employee seeks employment or continued employment with the Company; WHEREAS, the Company would not employ or continue to employ Employee but for Employee's agreement to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth; and WHEREAS, Employee will be entrusted with and have access to the Company's trade secrets, customers, employees and other confidential and proprietary information, property and knowledge. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of, among other things, Employee's employment or continued employment, the receipt and sufficiency of which Employee acknowledges, Company and Employee agree as follows: 1. COMPANY'S BUSINESS. The Company offers insurance products and services, including but not necessarily limited to, homeowners insurance, commercial general liability insurance, federal flood insurance, personal auto, and umbrella insurance. The term "Company's Business", as used in this Agreement, includes these activities as well as any other activities in which the Company may become engaged or be in the process of developing during Employee's employment with the Company. 2. ACCESS TO CUSTOMERS, POLICYHOLDERS, AGENTS AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. At great expense to it, the Company has secured customers, policyholder, agents and solicited potential customers, policyholders and agents through its employees and sales and marketing efforts in its service area and by promoting its business practices through its good name in the industry. In this regard, Employee will have employment responsibilities involving finance, accounting, investments, SEC reporting, shareholder communication, administration, customer contact, marketing, distribution, products, services and new product and services launches, recruiting, contact with recruits, and/or exposure to sales, marketing, product, services, customer and recruiting information and other aspects of Company's Business. 3. COMPANY'S CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. a. With the exception of its employees, the Company considers its most valuable assets to be its trade secrets and other confidential business information such as its insured and agent lists, any and all Company financial records known or considered to be non-public information, current and future sales and marketing plans, including distribution, advertising, underwriting, files, business relationships and accounts, customer lists and information, computer software and hardware, information relating to the Company's programs, activities, projects and services, or any other materials relating to


 
  the Company's business or the customers of the Company or any trade secrets or confidential information, including, without limitation, any business or operational planning, budgeting and methods, drawings, sketches, designs or concepts, know-how, marketing plans or strategies, financial accounting, investment presentations, reinsurance, human resource management, corporate recordkeeping, programs, products or services, business acquisition plans, financial or other performance data, personnel and other policies of the Company, and any other information, whether communicated orally or in documentary or other tangible form, concerning how Company operates Company's Business. The parties to this Agreement recognize Company has invested considerable amounts of time and money in attaining and developing all of the information described above (hereafter collectively referred to as "Company's Confidential Information"), and any unauthorized disclosure or release of Company's Confidential Information in any form would irreparably harm Company. b. The parties recognize Employee may take part in attaining and developing, and/or otherwise will have access to Company's Confidential Information in the course of Employee's employment with Company. c. The parties further recognize protecting Company's Confidential Information from disclosure to others not only benefits Company, but also benefits all Company employees who remain in Company's employ, as their livelihood is dependent upon the preservation of Company's Business. 4. COMPANY'S LEGITIMATE BUSINESS INTERESTS. In light of the foregoing, the Company has legitimate business interests to protect, including (a) valuable confidential business and proprietary information and trade secrets, (b) substantial relationships with specific prospective and existing customers, and (c) goodwill associated with (i) extraordinary or specialized training of its employees, (ii) promotion of the Company's business practice through its good name in the industry, and (iii) the specific geographical location and marketing area within which the Company’s business is located and draws its customers. 5. NON-DISCLOSURE OR USE OF COMPANY'S CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. Employee shall refrain from directly or indirectly disclosing to any third party, using for any purpose other than for the direct benefit of Company, or communicating in any manner, any of Company's Confidential Information during Employee's employment and thereafter, whatever the reason for Employee leaving Company's employ. 6. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION FROM THIRD PARTIES. Employee recognizes the Company has received and in the future will receive from customers, agents, and other third parties their confidential or proprietary information subject to a duty on the Company's part to maintain the confidentiality of such information and to use it only for certain limited purposes. Employee agrees to hold all such confidential or proprietary information in the strictest confidence and not to disclose it to any person, firm or corporation or to use it except as necessary in carrying out Employee’s work for Company consistent with Company's agreement with such third party.


 
  7. RETURN OF COMPANY'S PROPERTY. Should Employee's employment be terminated for any reason, Employee shall: a. Refrain from taking any of the Company's property or allowing any of the Company's property to be taken from the Company's premises; b. Refrain from transmitting or reproducing in any manner or allowing to be transmitted or reproduced any of the Company's property; c. Refrain from removing any such reproduction from the Company's premises; d. Delete any electronically stored Company property in Employee's possession, custody or control; and e. Immediately return to Company any original or reproduction of Company's property in Employee's possession, including but not limited to manuals, procedures, reports, papers, or other documents relating to the business of the Company. At any time upon request by the Company, Employee agrees to immediately return to the Company any of the Company's property. 8. RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS. During Employee’s employment with the Company and for a period of one year thereafter, whatever the reason for Employee's termination of employment, Employee shall not, either directly or indirectly, either on Employee’s own behalf or on behalf of another business or individual, engage in any of the following activities, or assist others in such activities, in any geographic location where Company's Business is or may be conducted: a. Solicit, hire, recruit, or attempt to solicit, hire or recruit, for any individual or entity engaged in any business similar to and in competition with Company's Business, any current or former employee, including directors, officers and agents, of the Company, or enter into any contractual agreement with any employee or former employee, including directors, officers and agents, of the Company, or attempt to induce any employee, including directors, officers and agents, of the Company to terminate his or her employment or relationship with the Company; b. Solicit or accept any business from any of Company's current, former or prospective customers (a prospective customer is defined as any person or business Company has actively solicited, planned to solicit, or provided products or services to, during the 12 months before Employee's termination of employment with Company), insureds, agents, vendors, partners, or associations, if the business solicited or accepted is similar to Company's Business; or c. Enter into, engage in, be employed by, be connected to, consult for, or otherwise assist any business or individual engaged primarily in any business similar to and in competition with Company's Business. Nothing in this Agreement prevents Employee from owning not more than 2% of the equity of a publicly traded entity.


 
  9. RIGHT TO INJUNCTIVE RELIEF. The parties to this Agreement recognize irreparable harm would result from any breach by Employee of the covenants contained in this Agreement and monetary damages alone would not provide adequate relief for any such breach. Accordingly, in addition to any other remedy which may be available to Company, if Employee breaches a restrictive covenant in this Agreement, the parties acknowledge injunctive and other relief in favor of Company is proper and may be ordered by any state or federal court of competent jurisdiction located in Broward County, Florida. 10. TRADE SECRETS. Company and Employee's rights and obligations under this Agreement shall be cumulative and in addition to any rights Company may have to protect Company's Confidential Information that may constitute trade secrets under applicable law. 11. COSTS AND ATTORNEYS' FEES. If either party seeks to enforce any provision(s) in this Agreement in a court of competent jurisdiction and secures any relief, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in enforcing this Agreement. 12. EXTENSION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANT DURING BREACH. If Employee breaches a covenant containing a specified duration, the duration of that covenant shall be extended by the period of time between Employee's termination of employment with Company and the date a court of competent jurisdiction enters an injunction restraining further breach of the covenant. Additionally, if Employee breaches any restrictive covenant in this Agreement, Employee forfeits Employee’s right to any compensation payable while Employee is breaching such covenant or after any such breach has occurred. 13. SERVICE OF PROCESS. If Company determines Employee has breached this Agreement, Employee shall become available for service of process within the State of Florida. 14. JUDICIAL MODIFICATION OF COVENANTS. If a court of competent jurisdiction determines any of the restrictions in this Agreement are overbroad, Employee shall agree to modification of the affected restriction(s) to permit enforcement to the maximum extent allowed by law. 15. INDEPENDENT AGREEMENTS. The agreements and covenants in Paragraphs 5-8 of this Agreement shall be construed as agreements independent of any other provision of this Agreement or in any other agreement by, between, among, or affecting Company and Employee, and the existence of any claim or cause of action of Employee against Company, whether predicated on this Agreement or otherwise, shall not constitute a defense to the enforcement of any of the agreements or covenants in those Paragraphs. The covenants, agreements, and representations set forth in this Agreement will survive termination of this Agreement and termination of Employee's employment. 16. AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT/NO DUTY TO EMPLOY. Employee understands that this Agreement does not constitute a contract of employment or obligate the Company to employ Employee for any stated period of time. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall limit the ability of either Employee or the Company to terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause, at any time. 17. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. Company's rights and obligations under this Agreement may be assigned at the Company's discretion to any successor or assign. Any


 
  successor or assign of Company is authorized to enforce all terms of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the provisions and restrictive covenant described in Paragraphs 5-8 of this Agreement, as if the name of such successor or assign replaces Company throughout this Agreement. Employee's rights and obligations under this Agreement, being personal in nature, may not be assigned. 18. NOTICES. All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed delivered when delivered in person or on the third day after being deposited in the mail, postage paid, addressed as follows: FEDNAT HOLDING COMPANY: 14050 NW 14th Street, Suite 180 Sunrise, Florida 33323 Attention: Chief Executive Officer PATRICK MCCAHILL 7431 N Cypresshead Drive, Parkland, FL 33067 Such addresses may be changed from time to time by either party by providing written notice in the manner set forth above. 19. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, Bonus Agreement, and Change in Control Agreement contain the entire agreement of the parties and there are no other promises or conditions in any other agreement whether oral or written. This Agreement supersedes any prior written or oral agreements between the parties, with the exception of the Bonus Agreement, and Change in Control Agreement. 20. AMENDMENT. This Agreement may not be modified or amended, unless the modification is set forth in a written document signed by both parties. 21. SEVERABILITY. If any provisions of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable. If a court finds that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid or enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited. 22. WAIVER OF CONTRACTUAL RIGHT. The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of that party's right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Agreement. 23. APPLICABLE LAW. ALL ISSUES RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS


 
  PRINCIPLES. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT ANY LITIGATION ARISING OUT OF, CONCERNING, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT SHALL OCCUR IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA OR IN THE FEDERAL COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA. BOTH PARTIES HEREBY CONSENT TO JURISDICTION OF THE STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS LOCATED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA OVER ANY SUCH LITIGATION OR DISPUTE. EMPLOYEE EXPRESSLY CONSENTS TO THE PERSONAL JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL AND STATE COURTS IN FLORIDA. ANY SUCH LAWSUIT SHALL BE BROUGHT IN OR REMOVED TO A STATE OR FEDERAL COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION LOCATED IN BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA OR THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA. 24. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Both Employee and the Company are executing this Agreement voluntarily and without any duress or undue influence. Both Employee and the Company understand the terms, consequences and binding effect of this Agreement. Both Employee and the Company have had the opportunity to seek the advice of an attorney of their own selection before signing this Agreement. No rules of construction will be applied in favor of or against either party based on the identity of the party drafting this Agreement. 25. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be enforceable, and all of which together shall constitute one agreement. A photocopy, facsimile, copy or electronic copy of any party's signature shall be as binding as the original. AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED: FEDNAT HOLDING COMPANY By: /s/ Michael Braun Michael H. Braun CEO/President AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED: PATRICK MCCAHILL /s/ Patrick McCahill Patrick McCahill


 
Exhibit 31(1)
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT

I, Michael H. Braun, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of FedNat Holding Company;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15(d)-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date:  November 6, 2020
  
/s/ Michael H. Braun  
Michael H. Braun  
Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)  



Exhibit 31(2)
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT

I, Ronald Jordan, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of FedNat Holding Company;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15(d)-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: November 6, 2020
/s/ Ronald Jordan  
Ronald Jordan  
Chief Financial Officer  
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)


Exhibit 32(1)
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of FedNat Holding Company for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”), I, Michael H. Braun, Chief Executive Officer of FedNat Holding Company, hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of FedNat Holding Company.

/s/ Michael H. Braun  
Michael H. Braun  
Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)  

November 6, 2020



Exhibit 32(2)
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of FedNat Holding Company for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”), I, Ronald Jordan, Chief Financial Officer of FedNat Holding Company, hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of FedNat Holding Company.

/s/ Ronald Jordan  
Ronald Jordan  
Chief Financial Officer  
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)  

November 6, 2020