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EXHIBIT 10.1

 

Unico American Corporation

26050 Mureau Road

Calabasas, California 91302

 

August 10, 2020

 

Cary L. Cheldin

26050 Mureau Road

Calabasas, CA 91302

 

Re: Acceptance of Resignation and Award of Retirement Package

 

Mr. Cheldin:

 

The board of directors (the “Board”)
of Unico American Corporation, a Nevada corporation (the “Company”) understands that should you determine
to resign from your positions as Chairman of the Board, member of the Board and President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company
and its affiliates and subsidiaries, including leaving in all capacities of employment, agency or obligation in connection with
your retirement, this resignation shall be effective as of August 10, 2020 (the “Effective Date”). The
Board will accept your resignation as Chairman of the Board, member of the Board and President and Chief Executive Officer of the
Company and its affiliates and subsidiaries, including leaving in all capacities of employment, agent or obligation effective as
of the Effective Date.

 

With appreciation for your service to the Board
in your role as Chairman for over a decade, in consideration of, and contingent upon, your resignation and in recognition of the
additional decades of service to the Company you have provided in various roles, the Board shall provide you with a retirement
package, on the terms set forth in Exhibit A hereto (the “Retirement Package”) and you, in consideration
of the payments and benefits provided for under the Retirement Package, will agree that the Employment Agreement, dated as of March
17, 2015, by and between Unico American Corporation and Cary L. Cheldin, as amended (the “Employment Agreement”),
except as to those provisions which expressly survive termination or expiration will be terminated and you shall not be entitled
to receive any compensation or benefits under the Employment Agreement or otherwise, except as provided in the Retirement Package.

 

You further agree that during the twenty trading
day period ending on and including March 31, 2021, you will not offer, sell, assign, transfer, pledge, contract to sell, or otherwise
dispose of, or publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition of, any shares of the Company’s
common stock or securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for the Company’s common stock in an open market
transaction.

 

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding
the Retirement Package, please do not hesitate to contact me at (805) 630-1248. The Board wishes you best of luck in your retirement
and in connection with your future endeavors.

 

[Signature page follows]

 

 

     

     

    

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Unico American Corporation

By: /s/ Ron Closser_______________________

Name: Ron Closser

Title: Authorized Signatory on behalf of the Board of Directors

 

 

AGREED AND ACCEPTED

 

 

 

By: /s/ Cary L. Cheldin

Name: Cary L. Cheldin

 

 

     

     

    

   

EXHIBIT A

 

Terms of Retirement Package

 

In connection with Mr. Cheldin’s resignation
as Chairman of the Board, member of the Board and President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and its affiliates and subsidiaries,
the Company hereby agrees to and shall provide Mr. Cheldin a retirement package on the terms set forth herein.

 

		1.	The Company shall pay to Mr. Cheldin without offset, setoff or deduction (except for tax deductions
as required by law) the following:

 

		a.	an amount in cash equal to all accrued and unpaid salary and other compensation, including accrued,
but unused vacation, incurred prior to the Effective Date and any unreimbursed business expenses; such amounts to be paid within
three (3) business days of the Effective Date; and

 

		b.	an amount in cash equal to $54,000; such amount to be paid within five (5) business days of the
Effective Date.

 

		2.	In addition, provided that Mr. Cheldin executes a general release in the form attached hereto as
Schedule A within thirty (30) days of the Effective Date, and does not in the seven (7) days thereafter revoke such general release,
the Company shall pay to and provide to Mr. Cheldin, without offset, setoff or deduction (except for tax deductions as required
by law) the following payments and benefits:

 

		a.	an amount in cash equal to $993,000; payable within forty-five (45) days of the Effective Date;

 

		b.	an amount equal to $27,583.33, payable within forty-five (45) days of the Effective Date;

 

		c.	an amount in cash equal to $162,000; payable within forty-five days of the Effective Date;

 

		d.	an amount in cash equivalent to reimburse Mr. Cheldin for the cost of purchasing health, disability
and life insurance, at the same levels as provided by the Company as of the Effective Date for the three year and one month period
following the Effective Date; such reimbursements, including any tax costs to Mr. Cheldin associated with the above reimbursements,
shall be made to Mr. Cheldin on a monthly basis; and

 

		e.	an amount in cash equal to $25,200 for reimbursement of certain pension benefits owed to Mr. Cheldin;
payable within forty-five (45) days of the Effective Date.

 

		3.	The Company agrees that Mr. Cheldin has the option, exercisable on or before thirty (30) days after
the Effective Date, to require the Company to purchase all shares of common stock of the Company held by Mr. Cheldin, as of the
Effective Date, for a purchase price of $5.00 per share. In the event that Mr. Cheldin exercises such option, the Company shall
be obligated to purchase all of Mr. Cheldin’s shares within thirty (30) days of receiving notice of his exercise thereof.
The Company has the right to substitute a third party purchaser for the Company’s obligation to purchase all or a portion
of Mr. Cheldin’s shares, at the sole discretion of the Company.

 

 

     

     

    

  

		4.	Mr. Cheldin shall have the right to remove his personal property from the Company’s premises
within sixty (60) days from the Effective Date.

 

		5.	The Company following the Board meeting on August 10, 2020, may issue a press release in the form
of Schedule B annexed hereto. No press release relating to the resignation of Cary Cheldin shall be issued by the Company without
the prior written approval of Mr. Cheldin.

 

		6.	Mr. Cheldin shall have fifteen (15) days following the Effective Date to submit an expense reimbursement
claim for payment, which reimbursement will be paid within three (3) business days of receipt of the claim.

 

		7.	To the fullest extent permitted under the law, the Company shall indemnify Mr. Cheldin, if Mr.
Cheldin is made a party, or threatened to be made a party, to any threatened, pending, or contemplated action, suit, or proceeding,
whether civil, criminal, administrative, or investigative, by reason of the fact that Mr. Cheldin is or was an employee, officer
or director of the Company or any affiliate of the Company, in which capacity Mr. Cheldin is or was serving the Company, against
any and all liabilities, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs), judgments, fines, and amounts
paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with such action, suit, or proceeding. In the case of
any claim, the Company shall advance reasonable costs of defense (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) provided that Mr.
Cheldin agrees to repay such advances if it is finally determined that Mr. Cheldin was not entitled to indemnification with respect
to such claim. This Section 7 shall not limit in any way Mr. Cheldin’s rights under any agreement relating specifically to
indemnification or under applicable law.EXHIBIT 10.2

 

ADVISORY
AGREEMENT

This
Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of August 10, 2020 (the “Effective
Date”), by and between Unico American Corporation, a Nevada
corporation (the “Company”), and Cary L. Cheldin (“Advisor”).

RECITALS

Whereas,
the Company desires to engage Advisor, and Advisor desires to accept the engagement by the Company, as an Advisor to the Company
on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

Now,
Therefore, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration,
the sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

AGREEMENT

1.                 
Advisory Services. As a result of Advisor’s role as
a former Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”), Advisor
has institutional and industry knowledge that may be valuable to the Company. Advisor has agreed to work with the Board of Directors
of the Company, or such individual(s) as designated by the Board of Directors, to assist the Company in identifying a qualified
chief executive officer and in transitioning the Company to a new management team and such other services as are reasonably requested
by the Company and agreeable to Advisor (collectively, the “Services”). The
manner and means by which Advisor chooses to perform the Services shall be in Advisor’s sole discretion and control;
provided, however, that Advisor shall perform all Services in a timely and professional manner, using a degree of
skill and care at least consistent with industry standards. If it is necessary for Advisor to be on the premises of the Company,
Advisor agrees to comply with the Company’s then-current access rules and procedures, including, without limitation, those
procedures pertaining to safety, security and confidentiality.

2.                 
Term; Compensation. The Term of this Agreement shall be
for 12 months after the Effective Date. As full and complete consideration for Advisor’s performance of the Services, the
Company shall pay to Advisor a cash fee in the amount of $10,000 per month, with the first such payment being made within three
(3) business days of the Effective Date. All other payments shall be made on the tenth day of each month thereafter (provided that
if such tenth day is a weekend or holiday, then such payment shall be made on the first business day after the tenth day of the
month). The total amounts owed to Advisor under this Agreement for the full term shall be $120,000. Advisor shall be obligated
to incur no more than 10 hours of time each month in providing the Services. None of the Services shall require Advisor to travel,
other than to the headquarters of the Company in Calabasas, CA, when necessary.

3.                 
Expenses. The Company shall reimburse Advisor for any reasonable
out-of-pocket expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable travel expenses, to the extent Advisor agrees to any travel,
incurred in connection with Advisor’s performance of the Services; provided, however, that Advisor must: (i)
obtain the prior written approval of the Company for any such expenses that, individually or in the aggregate, exceed $100; and
(ii) submit such written documentation of all such expenses as the Company may reasonably require. The Company will reimburse
Advisor for expenses covered by this Section 3 within thirty (30) days of the Company’s receipt of proper written documentation
of such expenses. 

     

     

    

 

4.                 
Independent Contractor Relationship. Advisor’s relationship
with the Company shall be solely that of an independent contractor, and nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create
a partnership, joint venture or employer-employee relationship. Advisor is not the agent of the Company and is not authorized to
make any representation, warranty, agreement, contract or commitment on behalf of the Company. Advisor shall not be entitled to
any of the benefits that the Company may, from time to time, make available to its employees, such as group insurance, profit-sharing
or retirement benefits. Advisor shall be solely responsible for all tax returns and payments required to be filed with or made
to any federal, state or local tax authority with respect to Advisor’s performance of the Services and receipt of the Advisory
Fees pursuant to this Agreement. The Company will regularly report amounts paid to Advisor by filing Form 1099-MISC with the Internal
Revenue Service as required by law, but given that Advisor is an independent contractor, the Company will not withhold or make
payments for social security, make unemployment insurance or disability insurance contributions or obtain worker’s compensation
insurance on Advisor’s behalf. Advisor agrees to accept exclusive liability for complying with all applicable federal, state
and local laws governing his status as a self-employed individual, including, without limitation, obligations such as the payment
of taxes, social security, disability and other contributions based on the Advisory Fees paid to Advisor. Advisor hereby agrees
to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Company from and against any and all such taxes and contributions, as well as any penalties
and interest arising therefrom.

5.                 
No Conflicting Obligation. Advisor represents that Advisor’s
entering into this Agreement, performance of all of the terms of this Agreement and performance of the Services pursuant to this
Agreement do not and will not breach or conflict with any agreement or other arrangement between Advisor and any third party, including,
without limitation, an agreement or other arrangement between Advisor and any third party to keep in confidence any proprietary
information of another entity acquired by Advisor in confidence or in trust prior to the date of this Agreement. Advisor agrees
not to enter into any agreement that conflicts with this Agreement while this Agreement remains in effect.

6.                 
Miscellaneous.

6.1             
Notices. All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed effectively given: (i) upon
personal delivery to the party to be notified; (ii) when sent by confirmed electronic mail or facsimile if sent during normal
business hours of the recipient, and if not, then on the next business day; (iii) five (5) days after having been sent by
registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid; or (iv) one (1) day after deposit with a nationally
recognized overnight courier, specifying next day delivery, with written verification of receipt. All communications shall be sent
to the Company or to Advisor, as applicable, at the respective addresses set forth on the signature page to this Agreement or at
such other address(es) as the Company or Advisor may designate by ten (10) days advance written notice to the other party hereto.

     

     

    

 

6.2             
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with, and governed in all respects by, the laws of the
State of California, as applied to contracts to be performed entirely within such state. 

6.3             
Successors and Assigns. The rights and liabilities of the parties hereto shall bind and inure to the benefit of their
respective successors, heirs, executors and administrators, as the case may be; provided, however, that, as the Company
has specifically contracted for Advisor’s services, which services are unique and personal, Advisor may not assign or delegate
Advisor’s obligations under this Agreement either in whole or in part to any party without the prior written consent of the
Company. The Company may assign its rights and obligations hereunder to any person or entity which succeeds to all or substantially
all of the Company’s business.

6.4             
Waiver. No failure on the part of any party to exercise any power, right, privilege or remedy under this Agreement,
and no delay on the part of any party in exercising any power, right, privilege or remedy under this Agreement, shall operate as
a waiver of such power, right, privilege or remedy and no single or partial exercise of any such power, right, privilege or remedy
shall preclude any other or further exercise thereof or of any other power, right, privilege or remedy. No party shall be deemed
to have waived any claim arising out of this Agreement, or any power, right, privilege or remedy under this Agreement, unless the
waiver of such claim, power, right, privilege or remedy is expressly set forth in a written instrument duly executed and delivered
on behalf of such party, and any such waiver shall not be applicable or have any effect except in the specific instance in which
it is given.

6.5             
Amendments. This Agreement may not be amended, modified, altered or supplemented other than by means of a written instrument
duly executed and delivered on behalf of all of the parties hereto.

6.6             
Severability. If one or more provisions of this Agreement are held to be unenforceable under applicable law, the parties
agree to renegotiate such provision in good faith. In the event that the parties cannot reach a mutually agreeable and enforceable
replacement in writing for such provision, then: (i) such provision shall be excluded from this Agreement; (ii) the balance
of the Agreement shall be interpreted as if such provision were so excluded; and (iii) the balance of the Agreement shall be enforceable
in accordance with its terms.

6.7             
Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding of the parties hereto relating to the subject matter
hereof and thereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings among or between any of the parties relating to the subject
matter hereof and thereof.

6.8             
Counterparts; Execution by Facsimile. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each
of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. The exchange of copies
of this Agreement or amendments thereto and of signature pages by facsimile transmission or by e-mail transmission in portable
digital format, or similar format, shall constitute effective execution and delivery of such instrument(s) by the parties and may
be used in lieu of the original Agreement for all purposes.

     

     

    

 

6.9             
Attorneys’ Fees. The prevailing party in any litigation relating to this Agreement shall be entitled to recover
his or its reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses.

 

     

     

    

 

In
Witness Whereof, the parties hereto have executed this Advisory Agreement
as of the Effective Date.

THE
COMPANY:

 

Unico
American Corporation

 

 

By: /s/ Ronald A. Closser

 

Name: Ronald A. Closser

Title: Interim President and Chief Executive
Officer

 

 Address: _______

 

 

 

 

ADVISOR:

 

Cary
L. Cheldin

 

 

By: /s/ Cary L. Cheldin

 

Address: _______

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