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Exhibit 10.2

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

     This EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into this 18th day of May,
2006 but effective as of the 1st day of April, 2006 (the “Effective Date”), among the
Company, as hereinafter defined, and Christopher L. Martin (“Executive”). As used herein, the
“Company” or “HCC” shall mean HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation. Executive and
the Company are sometimes collectively referred to herein as the “Parties” and individually as a
“Party.”

RECITALS:

     WHEREAS, Executive is to be employed as an officer or key employee of the Company;

     WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Company to engage Executive as an officer or key employee of
the Company; and

     WHEREAS, Executive is desirous of being employed by the Company on the terms herein provided.

     WHEREAS, Executive and the Company have previously entered into that certain employment
agreement effective as of January 1, 2003 (the “2003 Agreement”), which 2003 Agreement is to be
terminated and replaced herewith.

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and of the respective covenants and
agreements set forth below, the Parties agree as follows:

AGREEMENT

     1. Term. Effective as of the Effective Date, the Company hereby employs Executive,
and Executive hereby accepts such employment, on the terms and conditions set forth herein, for the
period (the “Term”) commencing on the Effective Date and expiring at 11:59 p.m. on December 31,
2008 (unless sooner terminated as hereinafter set forth).

     2. Duties.

          (a) Duties as Executive of the Company. Executive shall, subject to the supervision
of the Chief Executive Officer of the Company (the “CEO”) or such other person designated by the
CEO, act as the Executive Vice President and General Counsel of the Company in the ordinary course
of its business with all such powers with respect to such management and control as may be
reasonably incident to such responsibilities. During normal business hours, Executive shall devote
his full time and attention to diligently attending to the business of the Company. During the
Term, Executive shall not directly or indirectly render any services of a business, commercial, or
professional nature to any other person, firm, corporation, or organization, whether for
compensation or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the CEO. However, Executive shall
have the right to engage in such activities as may be appropriate in order to manage his personal
investments and in educational, charitable and philanthropic activities so long as such activities
do not materially interfere or conflict with the performance of his duties to the Company

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hereunder. The conduct of such activity shall not be deemed to materially interfere or conflict with
Executive’s performance of his duties until Executive has been notified in writing thereof and
given a reasonable period in which to cure the same.

          (b) Other Duties.

          (1) If elected, Executive agrees to serve as a member of such managerial committees of
the Company and of any of its direct or indirect parents or subsidiaries (collectively,
“Affiliates”) and in one or more executive offices of any of the Company’s Affiliates,
provided Executive is indemnified for serving in any and all such capacities in a manner
acceptable to the Company and Executive. If elected, Executive agrees that he shall not be
entitled to receive any compensation for serving as a director of the Company, or in any
capacities for the Company or the Company’s Affiliates other than the compensation to be
paid to Executive by the Company pursuant to this Agreement.

          (2) Executive acknowledges and agrees that he has read and considered the written
business policies and procedures of the Company as posted on the Company’s intranet and that
he will abide by such policies and procedures throughout the term of his employment with the
Company. Executive further agrees that he will familiarize himself with any amendments to
the policies and procedures and that he will abide by such policies and procedures as they
may change from time to time.

     3. Compensation and Related Matters.

          (a) Base Salary. Executive shall receive an initial base salary paid by the Company
of $275,000 per year for the period from the Effective Date through December 31, 2006; $285,000 for
the calendar year beginning January 1, 2007; and $295,000 for the calendar year beginning January
1, 2008. At the sole discretion of HCC, the base salary may be increased. For purposes of this
Agreement, “Base Salary” shall mean Executive’s initial base salary or, if increased, then the
increased base salary. The Base Salary shall be paid in substantially equal semi-monthly
installments.

          (b) Bonus Plan. Executive shall be eligible to receive, in addition to the Base
Salary, an annual cash and/or stock bonus payment in an amount, which may be zero, to be determined
at the sole discretion of the Chief Executive Officer of the Company or such other person in
accordance with the Company’s policies.

          (c) Expenses. During the Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive prompt
reimbursement for all reasonable expenses incurred by him (in accordance with the policies and
procedures established by the Company) in performing services hereunder, provided that Executive
properly accounts therefor in accordance with Company policy.

          (d) Other Benefits. Executive shall be entitled to participate in or receive benefits
(“Other Benefits”) under any compensation, employee benefit plan, or other arrangement made
generally available by the Company, subject to and on a basis consistent with the terms,
conditions, and overall administration of such plan or arrangement. Nothing paid to Executive
under

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any plan or arrangement presently in effect or made available in the future shall be deemed to
be in lieu of the Base Salary payable to Executive pursuant to paragraph (a) of this Section 3.

          (e) Vacations. Executive shall be entitled to 20 days paid vacation per year during
the Basic Term. There shall be no carryover of unused vacation from year to year. For purposes of
this Paragraph, weekends shall not count as vacation days, and Executive shall also be entitled to
all paid holidays and personal days given by the Company to its senior executive officers.

          (f) Perquisites. Executive shall be entitled to receive the perquisites provided for
on Appendix 1 hereof.

          (g) Proration. Expect with respect to the Bonus payable hereunder, any payments or
benefits payable to Executive hereunder in respect of any calendar year during which Executive is
employed by the Company for less than the entire year, unless otherwise provided in the applicable
plan or arrangement, shall be prorated in accordance with the number of days in such calendar year
during which he is so employed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any payments pursuant to Sections
4(c) or 4(d) this Agreement shall not be subject to proration.

     4. Termination.

          (a) Definitions.

          (1) “Cause” shall mean:

          (i) Material dishonesty which is not the result of an inadvertent or innocent mistake
of Executive with respect to the Company or any of its Affiliates;

          (ii) Willful misfeasance or nonfeasance of duty by Executive;

          (iii) Violation by Executive of any material term of this Agreement; or

          (iv) Conviction of Executive of any crime other than a vehicular offense that could
reflect in some fashion unfavorably upon the Company or its Affiliates.

Executive may not be terminated for Cause unless and until there has been delivered to
Executive written notice from the CEO supplying the particulars of his acts or omissions
that the HCC Board of Directors believes constitute Cause, a reasonable period of time (not
less than 30 days) has been given to Executive after such notice to either cure the same or
to meet with the CEO with his attorney if so desired by Executive, and following which the
CEO reaffirms the previous decision of the HCC Board of Directors.

          (2) A “Disability” shall mean the absence of Executive from Executive’s duties
with the Company on a full-time basis for 180 consecutive days, or 180 days in a 365-day
period, as a result of incapacity due to mental or physical illness which results in
Executive being unable to perform the essential functions of his position, with or without
reasonable accommodation.

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          (3) A “Good Reason” shall mean any of the following (without Executive’s
express written consent):

          (i) The taking of any action by the Company that would adversely affect Executive’s
participation in, or materially reduce Executive’s benefits under, any employee benefit
plan, unless such failure or such taking of any action adversely affects persons similarly
situated in the Company generally;

          (ii) Executive’s involuntary relocation to any place, other than the executive offices
as a result of the Company relocating its executive offices, exceeding a distance of 50
miles from the place of Executive’s normal place of employment on the Effective Date, except
for reasonably required travel by Executive on the Company’s business;

          (iii) Any material breach by the Company of any material provision of this Agreement;
or

          (iv) Any failure by the Company to obtain the assumption and performance of this
Agreement by any successor (by merger, consolidation, or otherwise) or assign of the
Company.

However, Good Reason shall exist with respect to an above specified matter only if such
matter is not corrected, or begun to be corrected, by the Company within 30 days after the
Company’s receipt of written notice of such matter from Executive. In no event shall a
termination by Executive occurring more than 90 days following the date of the event
described be a termination for Good Reason due to such event, whether that event is
corrected or not.

          (4) “Termination Date” shall mean the date Executive terminates or is terminated for
any reason pursuant to this Agreement.

          (b) Termination Without Cause or for Good Reason: Benefits. In the event there is a
termination by the Company without Cause or if Executive Terminates for Good Reason (a “Termination
Event”), this Agreement shall terminate and Executive shall be entitled to the following severance
benefits:

          (1) For the remainder of the Term, after the Termination Date, Base Salary (as defined
in Section 3(a)), at the rate in effect immediately prior to the Termination Event, payable
at the Company’s sole election, either (i) at the same intervals as Executive was previously
being compensated, until the end of the Term, or (ii) within 30 days after the Termination
Date in a lump sum, appropriately discounted to take into consideration the lump sum early
payment;

          (2) All accrued Bonus compensation, unreimbursed expenses and Other Benefits through
the Termination Date. Such amounts shall be paid to Executive in a lump sum in cash within
30 days after the Termination Date; and

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          (3) Executive shall be free to accept other employment during such period, and other
than as set forth herein, there shall be no offset of any employment compensation earned by
Executive in such other employment during such period against payments due Executive under
this Section 4, and there shall be no offset in any compensation received from such other
employment against the Base Salary set forth above, unless the Executive is employed in a
position of competing with the Company as described in Section 5 below.

          (c) Termination In Event of Death: Benefits. If Executive’s employment is terminated
by reason of Executive’s death during the Term, this Agreement shall terminate without further
obligation to Executive’s legal representatives under this Agreement, other than for payment of all
accrued Base Salary, unreimbursed expenses, and the timely payment or provision of Other Benefits
through the date of death and the amount of any Bonus relating to a prior year unpaid as of the
date of death. Such amounts shall be paid to Executive’s estate or beneficiary, as applicable, in
a lump sum in cash within 90 days after the date of death.

          (d) Termination In Event of Disability: Benefits. If Executive’s employment is
terminated by reason of Executive’s Disability during the Term, this Agreement shall terminate but
the Company shall pay the Executive the amount of any Bonus relating to a prior year unpaid as of
the date of disability and continue to pay the Base Salary for a period of three months and
thereafter shall make such additional payment for the Term, so that the after tax effect of
Executive’s Base Salary compensation is the same as before the Disability with such additional
payment, reduced by any long-term disability insurance proceeds received by Executive from policies
obtained or paid for by the Company. Executive shall not be entitled to any subsequent Bonuses.

          (e) Voluntary Termination by Executive and Termination for Cause: Benefits. Executive
may terminate his employment with the Company by giving written notice of his intent and stating an
effective Termination Date at least 90 days after the date of such notice; provided, however, that
the Company may accelerate such effective date by paying Executive through the proposed Termination
Date (but not to exceed 90 days) and vesting any stock options that would have vested prior to the
proposed Termination Date but for such acceleration by the Company. Upon such a termination by
Executive or upon termination for Cause by the Company, this Agreement shall terminate and the
Company shall pay to Executive all accrued Base Salary compensation, unreimbursed expenses and
Other Benefits through the Termination Date. Such amounts shall be paid to Executive in a lump sum
in cash within 60 days after the Termination Date. Executive shall have no entitlement to any
unpaid Bonus.

          (f) Director Positions. Executive agrees that upon termination of employment, for any
reason, at the request of the Chairman of the Board, Executive will immediately tender his
resignation from any and all Board positions held with the Company and/or any of its Affiliates.

     5. Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation and Confidentiality. At the inception of this
employment relationship, and continuing on an ongoing basis, the Company agrees to give Executive
access to Confidential Information (including, without limitation, Confidential Information, as
defined below, of the Company’s Affiliates) that Executive has not had access to or knowledge of
before the execution of this Agreement. At the time this Agreement is made, the Company agrees to
provide Executive with initial and ongoing Specialized Training, which

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Executive has not had access
to or knowledge of before the execution of this Agreement. “Specialized Training” includes
the training the Company provides to its employees that is unique to its business and enhances
Executive’s ability to perform Executive’s job duties effectively. Specialized Training includes,
without limitation, orientation training; sales methods/techniques training; operation methods
training; and computer and systems training.

          (a) Non-Competition During Employment. Executive agrees that, in consideration for
the Company’s promise to provide Executive with Confidential Information and Specialized Training,
during the Term, he will not compete with the Company by engaging in the conception, design,
development, production, marketing, or servicing of any product or service that is substantially
similar to the products or services which the Company provides, and that he will not work for, in
any capacity, assist, or become affiliated with as an owner, partner, etc., either directly or
indirectly, any individual or business which offers or performs services, or offers or provides
products substantially similar to the services and products provided by Company; provided, however,
Executive shall not be prevented from owning no more than 2% of any company whose stock is publicly
traded.

          (b) Conflicts of Interest. Executive agrees that during the Term, he will not engage,
either directly or indirectly, in any activity (a “Conflict of Interest”) that might adversely
affect the Company or its Affiliates, including ownership of a material interest in any supplier,
contractor, distributor, subcontractor, customer or other entity with which the Company does
business or accepting any material payment, service, loan, gift, trip, entertainment, or other
favor from a supplier, contractor, distributor, subcontractor, customer or other entity with which
the Company does business, and that Executive will promptly inform the CEO as to each offer
received by Executive to engage in any such activity. Executive further agrees to disclose to the
Company any other facts of which Executive becomes aware which in Executive’s good faith judgment
could reasonably be expected to involve or give rise to a Conflict of Interest or potential
Conflict of Interest.

          (c) Non-Competition After Termination. Executive agrees that in order to protect the
Company’s Confidential Information, it is necessary to enter into the following restrictive
covenant, which is ancillary to the enforceable promises between the Company and Executive
otherwise contained in this Agreement. Executive agrees that Executive shall not, at any time
during the Restricted Period (as hereinafter defined), within any of the markets in which the
Company has sold products or services or formulated a plan to sell products or services into a
market during the last 12 months of Executive’s employ or which the Company enters into within
three months thereafter, engage in or contribute Executive’s knowledge to any work which is
competitive with or similar to a product, process, apparatus, service, or development on which
Executive worked or with respect to which Executive had access to Confidential Information or
Specialized Training while employed by the Company. It is understood that the geographical area
set forth in this covenant is divisible so that if this clause is invalid or unenforceable in an
included geographic area, that area is severable and the clause remains in effect for the remaining
included geographic areas in which the clause is valid. For the purpose of this Agreement,
“Restricted Period” means a period of 12 months after termination of Executive’s employment with
the Company. The Restricted Period shall commence at the time Executive ceases to be a full-time
employee of the Company.

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          (d) Confidential Information. Executive agrees that he will not, except as the
Company may otherwise consent or direct in writing, reveal or disclose, sell, use, lecture upon,
publish or otherwise disclose to any third party any Confidential Information or proprietary
information of the Company, or authorize anyone else to do these things at any time either during
or subsequent to his employment with the Company. This Paragraph shall continue in full force and
effect after termination of Executive’s employment and after the termination of this Agreement.
Executive’s obligations under this Paragraph with respect to any specific Confidential Information
and proprietary information shall cease when that specific portion of the Confidential Information
and proprietary information becomes publicly known, in its entirety and without combining portions
of such information obtained separately. It is understood that such Confidential Information and
proprietary information of the Company include matters that Executive conceives or develops, as
well as matters Executive learns from other employees of the Company. “Confidential Information”
is defined to include information: (1) disclosed to or known by Executive as a consequence of or
through his employment with the Company; (2) not generally known outside the Company; and (3) that
relates to any aspect of the Company or its business, finances, operation plans, budgets, research,
or strategic development. “Confidential Information” includes, but is not limited to, the
Company’s trade secrets, proprietary information, financial documents, long range plans, customer
lists, employer compensation, marketing strategy, data bases, costing data, computer software
developed by the Company, investments made by the Company, and any information provided to the
Company by a third party under restrictions against disclosure or use by the Company or others.

          (e) Non-Solicitation. To protect the Company’s Confidential Information, and in the
event of Executive’s termination of employment for any reason whatsoever, whether by Executive or
the Company, it is necessary to enter into the following restrictive covenant, which is ancillary
to the enforceable promises between the Company and Executive otherwise contained in this
Agreement. Executive covenants and agrees that during Executive’s employment and for a period of
24 months from the date of termination of Executive’s employment for any reason hereunder (the
“Non-Solicitation Period”), Executive will not, directly or indirectly, either individually or as a
principal, partner, agent, consultant, contractor, employee or as a director or officer of any
corporation or association, or in any other manner or capacity whatsoever, except on behalf of the
Company, solicit business, or attempt to solicit business, and products or services competitive
with products or services sold by the Company, from the Company’s clients or customers, or those
individuals or entities with whom the Company did business during Executive’s employment,
including, without limitation, the Company’s prospective or potential customers or clients.
Executive further agrees that during Executive’s employment and for the Non-Solicitation Period,
Executive will not, either directly or indirectly, or by acting in concert with others, solicit or
influence any Company employee to leave the Company’s employment.

          (f) Return of Documents, Equipment, Etc. All writings, records, and other documents
and things comprising, containing, describing, discussing, explaining, or evidencing any
Confidential Information, and all equipment, components, parts, tools, and the like in Executive’s
custody or possession that have been obtained or prepared in the course of Executive’s employment
with the Company shall be the exclusive property of the Company, shall not be copied and/or removed
from the premises of the Company, except in pursuit of the business of the Company, and

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shall be delivered to the Company, without Executive retaining any copies, upon notification
of the termination of Executive’s employment or at any other time requested by the Company. The
Company shall have the right to retain, access, and inspect all property of Executive of any kind
in the office, work area, and on the premises of the Company upon termination of Executive’s
employment and at any time during employment by the Company to ensure compliance with the terms of
this Agreement.

          (g) Reaffirm Obligations. Upon termination of Executive’s employment with the
Company, Executive, if requested by Company, shall reaffirm in writing Executive’s recognition of
the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of the Company’s Confidential Information and
proprietary information, and reaffirm any other obligations set forth in this Agreement.

          (h) Prior Disclosure. Executive represents and warrants that Executive has not used
or disclosed any Confidential Information he may have obtained from the Company prior to signing
this Agreement, in any way inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement.

          (i) No Previous Restrictive Agreements. Executive represents that, except as
disclosed in writing to the Company, Executive is not bound by the terms of any agreement with any
previous employer or other party to refrain from using or disclosing any trade secret or
confidential or proprietary information in the course of Executive’s employment by the Company or
to refrain from competing, directly or indirectly, with the business of such previous employer or
any other party. Executive further represents that Executive’s performance of all the terms of
this Agreement and Executive’s work duties for the Company does not and will not breach any
agreement to keep in confidence proprietary information, knowledge or data acquired by Executive in
confidence or in trust prior to Executive’s employment with the Company, and Executive will not
disclose to the Company or induce the Company to use any confidential or proprietary information or
material belonging to any previous employer or other party.

          (j) Breach. Executive agrees that any breach of Sections 5(a) through (f) above
cannot be remedied solely by money damages, and that in addition to any other remedies Company may
have, Company is entitled to obtain injunctive relief against Executive. Nothing herein, however,
shall be construed as limiting the Company’s right to pursue any other available remedy at law or
in equity, including recovery of damages and termination of this Agreement and/or any termination
or offset against any payments that may be due pursuant to this Agreement.

          (k) Right to Enter Agreement; Payment of Loans. Executive represents and covenants to
the Company that he has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and that the
execution of this Agreement will not breach or constitute a default of any other agreement or
contract to which he is a party or by which he is bound. Executive further acknowledges that he
has repaid all outstanding loans from the Company prior to entering into this Agreement.

          (l) Enforceability. The agreements contained in this Section 5 are independent of the
other agreements contained herein. Accordingly, failure of the Company to comply with any of its
obligations outside of this Section do not excuse Executive from complying with the agreements
contained herein.

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          (m) Survivability. The agreements contained in this Section 5 shall survive the
termination of this Agreement for any reason.

          (n) Reformation. If a court concludes that any time period or the geographic area
specified in Sections 5(c) or (e) of this Agreement are unenforceable, then the time period will be
reduced by the number of months, or the geographic area will be reduced by the elimination of the
overbroad portion, or both, so that the restrictions may be enforced in the geographic area and for
the time to the fullest extent permitted by law.

     6. Assignment. This Agreement cannot be assigned by Executive. The Company may
assign this Agreement only to a successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger,
consolidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business and assets of the Company
provided such successor expressly agrees in writing reasonably satisfactory to Executive to assume
and perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be
required to perform it if no such succession and assignment had taken place. Failure of the
Company to obtain such written agreement prior to the effectiveness of any such succession shall be
a material breach of this Agreement.

     7. Binding Agreement. Executive understands that his obligations under this Agreement
are binding upon Executive’s heirs, successors, personal representatives, and legal
representatives.

     8. Notices. All notices pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and sent
certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed as set forth below, or by delivering the same
in person to such party, or by transmission by facsimile to the number set forth below (which shall
not constitute notice). Notice deposited in the United States Mail, mailed in the manner described
hereinabove, shall be effective upon deposit. Notice given in any other manner shall be effective
only if and when received:

	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	If to Executive:
	 	Christopher L. Martin
	 

	 	 	 	4505 Holt
	 

	 	 	 	Bellaire, Texas 77401
	 

	 	 	 	Fax: (713) 661-7922
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	If to Company:
	 	HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc.
	 

	 	 	 	13403 Northwest Freeway
	 

	 	 	 	Houston, Texas 77040
	 

	 	 	 	Attn: Chief Executive Officer
	 

	 	 	 	Fax: (713) 462-2401

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	 	with a copy (which shall not	 	 
	 

	 	constitute notice) to:
	 	Arthur S. Berner, Esq.
	 

	 	 	 	Haynes and Boone, L.L.P.
	 

	 	 	 	1 Houston Center
	 

	 	 	 	1221 McKinney, Suite 2100
	 

	 	 	 	Houston, Texas 77010
	 

	 	 	 	Fax: (713) 236-5417

     9. Waiver. No waiver by either party to this Agreement of any right to enforce any
term or condition of this Agreement, or of any breach hereof, shall be deemed a waiver of such
right in the future or of any other right or remedy available under this Agreement.

     10. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be void,
invalid, unenforceable, or against public policy, such provisions shall be deemed severable from
the Agreement, and the remaining provisions of the Agreement will remain unaffected and in full
force and effect.

     11. Entire Agreement. The terms and provisions contained herein shall constitute the
entire agreement between the parties with respect to Executive’s employment with Company during the
time period covered by this Agreement. This Agreement replaces and supersedes any and all existing
Agreements entered into between Executive and the Company relating generally to the same subject
matter, if any, including without limitation that certain Employment Agreement dated January 1,
2003, as amended, and any continuing obligations of the parties thereunder. This Agreement shall
be binding upon Executive’s heirs, executors, administrators, or other legal representatives or
assigns.

     12. Modification of Agreement. This Agreement may not be changed or modified or
released or discharged or abandoned or otherwise terminated, in whole or in part, except by an
instrument in writing signed by Executive and an officer or other authorized executive of Company.

     13. Understand Agreement. Executive represents and warrants that he has read and
understood each and every provision of this Agreement, and Executive understands that he has the
right to obtain advice from legal counsel of his choice, if necessary and desired, in order to
interpret any and all provisions of this Agreement, and that Executive has freely and voluntarily
entered into this Agreement.

     14. GOVERNING LAW. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CONFLICTS OF LAWS PRINCIPLES THEREOF.

     15. Jurisdiction and Venue. With respect to any litigation regarding this Agreement,
Executive agrees to venue in the state or federal courts in Harris County, Texas, and agrees to
waive and does hereby waive any defenses and/or arguments based upon improper venue and/or lack of
personal jurisdiction. By entering into this Agreement, Executive agrees to personal jurisdiction
in the state and federal courts in Harris County, Texas.

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     16. Tolling. If Executive violates any of the restrictions contained in Sections 5(c)
or (e), the Restricted Period and the Non-Solicitation Period, respectively, will be suspended and
will not run in favor of Executive from the time of the commencement of any violation until the
time when Executive cures the violation to the Company’s satisfaction.

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement in multiple copies, effective as
of the date set forth above.

	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 
	EXECUTIVE :	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	Christopher L. Martin

	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	  /s/ Christopher L. Martin	 	 
	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	COMPANY:	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc.	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	By:

	 	  /s/ Stephen L. Way	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	STEPHEN L. WAY,	 	 
	 

	 	Chairman and Chief Executive Officer	 	 

Signature Page

Employment Agreement — Martin

 

 

APPENDIX 1

PERQUISITES

	1.	 	Resident club membership and dues at The Houstonian.
	 
	2.	 	Car allowance of $750 per month.exv10w3

 

Exhibit 10.3

 

MASTER AGREEMENT

by and among

ALLIANZ LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA,

ALLIANZ LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK

and

HCC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AUGUST 3, 2006

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	Page	 
	ARTICLE 1 TRANSFER OF ASSETS; ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITIES
	 	 	1	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	Section 1.01 Transfer of Assets
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	Section 1.02 Excluded Assets
	 	 	3	 
	Section 1.03 Assumption of Liabilities
	 	 	3	 
	Section 1.04 Excluded Liabilities
	 	 	3	 
	Section 1.05 Closing
	 	 	4	 
	Section 1.06 General Closing Procedures
	 	 	4	 
	Section 1.07 Closing Statement; Post-Closing Adjustment
	 	 	6	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	ARTICLE 2 PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT
	 	 	7	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	Section 2.01 Amount
	 	 	7	 
	Section 2.02 Manner of Payment
	 	 	7	 
	Section 2.03 Allocation of Purchase Price
	 	 	7	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	ARTICLE 3 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ALLIANZ LIFE
	 	 	7	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	Section 3.01 Incorporation; Corporate Power
	 	 	8	 
	Section 3.02 Execution, Delivery; Valid and Binding Agreement
	 	 	8	 
	Section 3.03 Approval of the Transaction
	 	 	8	 
	Section 3.04 No Breach
	 	 	9	 
	Section 3.05 Governmental Authorities
	 	 	9	 
	Section 3.06 Financial Statements
	 	 	9	 
	Section 3.07 Reserves
	 	 	9	 
	Section 3.08 Absence of Certain Changes
	 	 	10	 
	Section 3.09 Title
	 	 	10	 
	Section 3.10 Tax Matters
	 	 	11	 
	Section 3.11 Insurance Contracts and LifeTrac Contracts
	 	 	11	 
	Section 3.12 Intellectual Property Rights
	 	 	12	 
	Section 3.13 Litigation
	 	 	13	 
	Section 3.14 Employees; Employee Benefit Plans
	 	 	13	 
	Section 3.15 Compliance with Laws; Permits
	 	 	14	 
	Section 3.16 Brokerage
	 	 	15	 
	Section 3.17 Sufficiency of Assets
	 	 	15	 
	Section 3.18 Insurance Agreements; Regulatory Matters
	 	 	15	 
	Section 3.19 Receivables
	 	 	16	 
	Section 3.20 Disclosure
	 	 	16	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	ARTICLE 4 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ALLIANZ NEW YORK
	 	 	17	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	Section 4.01 Incorporation; Corporate Power
	 	 	17	 
	Section 4.02 Execution, Delivery; Valid and Binding Agreement
	 	 	17	 
	Section 4.03 Approval of the Transaction
	 	 	17	 
	Section 4.04 No Breach
	 	 	18	 

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	Section 4.05 Governmental Authorities
	 	 	18	 
	Section 4.06 Absence of Certain Changes
	 	 	18	 
	Section 4.07 Insurance Contracts
	 	 	19	 
	Section 4.08 Litigation
	 	 	20	 
	Section 4.09 Compliance with Laws; Permits
	 	 	20	 
	Section 4.10 Brokerage
	 	 	21	 
	Section 4.11 Insurance Agreements; Regulatory Matters
	 	 	21	 
	Section 4.12 Receivables
	 	 	21	 
	Section 4.13 Employees
	 	 	22	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	ARTICLE 5 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER
	 	 	22	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	Section 5.01 Incorporation and Corporate Power
	 	 	22	 
	Section 5.02 Execution, Delivery; Valid and Binding Agreement
	 	 	22	 
	Section 5.03 No Breach
	 	 	22	 
	Section 5.04 Governmental Authorities; Consents
	 	 	23	 
	Section 5.05 Brokerage
	 	 	23	 
	Section 5.06 Financial Resources
	 	 	23	 
	Section 5.07 Understanding Regarding Disclaimer of Warranties
	 	 	23	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	ARTICLE 6 COVENANTS OF ALLIANZ LIFE AND ALLIANZ NEW YORK
	 	 	23	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	Section 6.01 Conduct of the Business
	 	 	23	 
	Section 6.02 Access to Transferred Books and Records
	 	 	25	 
	Section 6.03 Conditions
	 	 	25	 
	Section 6.04 Filings, Approvals and Consent
	 	 	25	 
	Section 6.05 Exclusivity
	 	 	26	 
	Section 6.06 Non-Competition Agreement
	 	 	26	 
	Section 6.07 Non-Solicitation
	 	 	27	 
	Section 6.08 Notices of Certain Events
	 	 	27	 
	Section 6.09 Cooperation
	 	 	27	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	ARTICLE 7 COVENANTS OF BUYER
	 	 	27	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	Section 7.01 Regulatory Filings
	 	 	28	 
	Section 7.02 Conditions
	 	 	28	 
	Section 7.03 Access to Transferred Books and Records
	 	 	28	 
	Section 7.04 Confidentiality
	 	 	28	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	ARTICLE 8 ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS
	 	 	28	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	Section 8.01 Employee Benefits; Employees
	 	 	28	 
	Section 8.02 Antitrust Filings
	 	 	32	 
	Section 8.03 Related Agreements
	 	 	32	 
	Section 8.04 Transaction Expenses
	 	 	32	 
	Section 8.05 Further Assurances
	 	 	32	 
	Section 8.06 Non-Renewal of Insurance Contracts
	 	 	32	 

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	ARTICLE 9 CLOSING CONDITIONS
	 	 	33	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	Section 9.01 Conditions to Buyer’s Obligations
	 	 	33	 
	Section 9.02 Conditions to Allianz Life’s and Allianz New York’s Obligations
	 	 	34	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	ARTICLE 10 TERMINATION
	 	 	35	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	Section 10.01 Termination
	 	 	35	 
	Section 10.02 Effect of Termination
	 	 	36	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	ARTICLE 11 SURVIVAL; INDEMNIFICATION
	 	 	36	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	Section 11.01 Survival of Representations and Warranties
	 	 	36	 
	Section 11.02 Indemnification
	 	 	36	 
	Section 11.03 Third Party Claims
	 	 	37	 
	Section 11.04 Limitations on Indemnity
	 	 	38	 
	Section 11.05 Exclusivity
	 	 	39	 
	Section 11.06 Treatment of Indemnification Payments
	 	 	39	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	ARTICLE 12 MISCELLANEOUS
	 	 	39	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	Section 12.01 Press Releases and Announcements
	 	 	39	 
	Section 12.02 Amendment and Waiver
	 	 	39	 
	Section 12.03 Notices
	 	 	39	 
	Section 12.04 Arbitration
	 	 	40	 
	Section 12.05 Equitable Remedies
	 	 	41	 
	Section 12.06 Assignment
	 	 	41	 
	Section 12.07 No Third Party Beneficiaries
	 	 	41	 
	Section 12.08 Severability
	 	 	42	 
	Section 12.09 Complete Agreement
	 	 	42	 
	Section 12.10 Time of Essence
	 	 	42	 
	Section 12.11 Signatures; Counterparts
	 	 	42	 
	Section 12.12 Governing Law
	 	 	42	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	ARTICLE 13 DEFINITIONS
	 	 	42	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	Section 13.01 Definitions
	 	 	42	 

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EXHIBITS

	 	 	 
	EXHIBIT A-1

	 	HMO AND INSURANCE COMPANY TREATIES
	 
	 	 
	EXHIBIT A-2

	 	PROVIDER EXCESS POLICIES
	 
	 	 
	EXHIBIT A-3

	 	STOP LOSS POLICIES
	 
	 	 
	EXHIBIT A-4

	 	GROUP AD&D POLICIES
	 
	 	 
	EXHIBIT A-5

	 	GROUP TERM LIFE POLICIES
	 
	 	 
	EXHIBIT A-6

	 	FRONTING CONTRACTS
	 
	 	 
	EXHIBIT A-7

	 	LIFETRAC CONTRACTS
	 
	 	 
	EXHIBIT A-8

	 	NEW YORK INSURANCE CONTRACTS
	 
	 	 
	EXHIBIT A-9

	 	PRODUCER COMPENSATION
	 
	 	 
	EXHIBIT B

	 	INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSETS
	 
	 	 
	EXHIBIT C

	 	OTHER ASSUMED CONTRACTS
	 
	 	 
	EXHIBIT D

	 	EQUIPMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSETS
	 
	 	 
	EXHIBIT E

	 	EXCLUDED ASSETS
	 
	 	 
	EXHIBIT F

	 	FORM OF BILL OF SALE
	 
	 	 
	EXHIBIT G

	 	FORM OF ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT
	 
	 	 
	EXHIBIT H

	 	FORM OF QUOTA SHARE REINSURANCE AGREEMENT — NORTH
AMERICA
	 
	 	 
	EXHIBIT I

	 	FORM OF QUOTA SHARE REINSURANCE AGREEMENT — NEW YORK
	 
	 	 
	EXHIBIT J

	 	FORM OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
	 
	 	 
	EXHIBIT K

	 	FORM OF TRANSITION SERVICES AGREEMENT
	 
	 	 
	EXHIBIT L

	 	PRESS RELEASE
	 
	 	 
	EXHIBIT 1.07

	 	CLOSING STATEMENT
	 
	 	 
	EXHIBIT 2.03

	 	PURCHASE PRICE ALLOCATION
	 
	 	 
	EXHIBIT 4.04

	 	BUYER’S GOVERNMENTAL APPROVALS
	 
	 	 
	EXHIBIT 8.06

	 	INSURANCE CONTRACT RENEWAL COMMITMENTS AND QUOTES

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DISCLOSURE SCHEDULES

	 	 	 
	SCHEDULE 1.04

	 	EXCLUDED LIABILITIES
	 
	 	 
	SCHEDULE 3.01

	 	JURISDICTIONS
	 
	 	 
	SCHEDULE 3.04

	 	NO BREACH
	 
	 	 
	SCHEDULE 3.05

	 	GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES
	 
	 	 
	SCHEDULE 3.06

	 	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
	 
	 	 
	SCHEDULE 3.08

	 	ABSENCE OF CERTAIN CHANGES
	 
	 	 
	SCHEDULE 3.09

	 	TITLE
	 
	 	 
	SCHEDULE 3.11

	 	INSURANCE CONTRACTS AND LIFETRAC CONTRACTS
	 
	 	 
	SCHEDULE 3.13

	 	LITIGATION
	 
	 	 
	SCHEDULE 3.14

	 	EMPLOYEES
	 
	 	 
	SCHEDULE 3.19

	 	RECEIVABLES
	 
	 	 
	SCHEDULE 4.04

	 	NO BREACH
	 
	 	 
	SCHEDULE 4.05

	 	GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES
	 
	 	 
	SCHEDULE 4.06

	 	ABSENCE OF CERTAIN CHANGES
	 
	 	 
	SCHEDULE 4.07

	 	INSURANCE CONTRACTS
	 
	 	 
	SCHEDULE 4.08

	 	LITIGATION
	 
	 	 
	SCHEDULE 4.12

	 	RECEIVABLES
	 
	 	 
	SCHEDULE 9.01(d)

	 	REQUIRED CONSENTS

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MASTER AGREEMENT

     This MASTER AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of August 3, 2006, is made and
entered into by and among Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, a Minnesota corporation
(“Allianz Life”), Allianz Life Insurance Company of New York, a New York corporation
(“Allianz New York”) and HCC Life Insurance Company, an Indiana corporation (the
“Buyer”).

RECITALS

     WHEREAS, Allianz Life, through its Allianz Health Products Business unit (the
“Division”), is engaged in the business of marketing, issuing, underwriting, selling and
administering health reinsurance and excess loss insurance products and services to insurers and
insureds domiciled in the United States (other than New York) (the “Business”); and

     WHEREAS, Allianz Life’s Affiliate, Allianz New York through its Allianz Health Products
Business unit (the “New York Division”), is engaged in the business of marketing, issuing,
underwriting, selling and administering health reinsurance and excess loss insurance products and
services to insurers and insureds domiciled in New York (the “New York Business”); and

     WHEREAS, Allianz Life desires to transfer to Buyer, and Buyer desires to purchase and assume,
certain of the assets and liabilities of Allianz Life associated with the Business, including,
without limitation, Allianz Life’s liabilities arising on or after the Effective Date under the
North America Insurance Contracts and LifeTrac Contracts, and Allianz New York desires to transfer
to Buyer, and Buyer desires to purchase and assume, certain of the assets and liabilities of
Allianz New York associated with the New York Business, including, without limitation, Allianz New
York’s liabilities arising on or after the Effective Date under the New York Insurance Contracts,
all on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement (the “Transaction”).

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements
set forth in this Agreement:

ARTICLE 1

TRANSFER OF ASSETS; ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITIES

     Section 1.01 Transfer of Assets. On the terms and subject to the conditions set forth
in this Agreement, Allianz Life and Allianz New York shall, at the Closing, sell, transfer and
assign to Buyer, and Buyer shall purchase, acquire and assume from Allianz Life and Allianz New
York, all of Allianz Life’s and Allianz New York’s right, title and interest, in and to the
Purchased Assets, excluding the Excluded Assets, free and clear of any Lien, except for the
Permitted Liens. The Purchased Assets consist of:

     a. The rights of Allianz Life under the North America Insurance Contracts as of the Effective
Date, including without limitation premiums and other amounts payable by insureds and cedents with
respect to such contracts (all as more fully provided in, and in accordance with the terms and
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     b. The rights of Allianz New York under the New York Insurance Contracts as of the Effective
Date, including without limitation premiums and other amounts payable by insureds and cedents with
respect to such contracts (all as more fully provided in, and in accordance with the terms and
conditions of, the Reinsurance Agreement — New York);

     c. The rights of Allianz Life under the LifeTrac Contracts as of the Effective Date,
including without limitation amounts payable by insureds and cedents with respect to such
contracts (all as more fully provided in, and in accordance with the terms and conditions of, the
Servicing Agreement);

     d. All right, title and interest, including any Intellectual Property Rights, in those assets
of Allianz Life and Allianz New York identified on Exhibit B (the “Intellectual
Property Assets”);

     e. Only to the extent the following relate to the Assumed Liabilities, all of Allianz Life’s
and Allianz New York’s rights, claims, credits, causes of action and rights of set off against
third parties relating exclusively to the Acquired Business, whether liquidated or unliquidated,
fixed or contingent;

     f. The original or copies of all the books and records used in or pertaining to the Acquired
Business or the Assumed Liabilities, including, without limitation, the Insurance Contracts and
New York Insurance Contracts (including related correspondence and both physicial copies and
imaged files thereof, policy form files and all files relating to the filing and approval of
policy forms, applications and riders with insurance regulatory authorities) and to the extent
used in or pertaining to the Acquired Business or the Assumed Liabilities, the customer lists,
claim records, sales records, underwriting records, client statements, billing statements,
actuarial records, financial records, compliance records, experience studies, spreadsheets and
supporting algorithms, data (including, without limitation, all insured data, all data extracted
from any system used by the Division and the New York Division in the conduct of the Acquired
Business and all other proprietary data), datasets, databases and medical research whether or not
stored in hard copy or electronic form or on magnetic or optical media (the “Transferred Books
and Records”). (The parties acknowledge that,
notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to
the contrary, to the extent Allianz Life or Allianz New York retains originals or copies of any
Transferred Books and Records not used exclusively in or pertaining exclusively to the Acquired
Business or the Assumed Liabilities, such originals or copies shall remain the property of Allianz
Life or Allianz New York, notwithstanding that originals or other copies of the same are acquired
by Buyer pursuant to this Agreement and are the property of Buyer.);

     g. The rights of Allianz Life and Allianz New York under the contracts, leases, licenses,
agreements, arrangements, commitments, instruments and understandings indentified in Exhibit
C hereto (the “Other Assumed Contracts”);

     h. The equipment and information technology assets identified in Exhibit D hereto;

     i. The non-competition agreement as provided in Section 6.06;

     j. The goodwill associated with the Acquired Business; and

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     k. Allianz FSA assets to the extent provided in Section 8.01(d).

     Section 1.02 Excluded Assets. Notwithstanding the terms of Section 1.01, (a) the cash
and cash equivalents of Allianz Life and Allianz New York (except to the extent transferred to
Buyer pursuant to Section 2.02 below) and (b) the assets, property and rights identified in
Exhibit E, shall be retained by Allianz Life or Allianz New York and shall not be sold,
transferred or assigned to Buyer in connection with the purchase of the Purchased Assets (the
“Excluded Assets”).

     Section 1.03 Assumption of Liabilities. Buyer shall assume, pay, perform in
accordance with their terms and otherwise satisfy, from and after the Closing Date, the following
obligations, liabilities and undertakings of Allianz Life related to the Business and Allianz New
York related to the New York Business (the “Assumed Liabilities”):

     a. Obligations, liabilities and undertakings of Allianz Life under or with respect to the
North America Insurance Contracts as of the Effective Date other than obligations, liabilities and
undertakings arising out of or relating to a breach that occurred prior to the Effective Date (all
as more fully provided in, and in accordance with the terms and conditions of, the Reinsurance
Agreement — North America);

     b. Obligations, liabilities and undertakings of Allianz New York under or with respect to the
New York Insurance Contracts as of the Effective Date other than obligations, liabilities and
undertakings arising out of or relating to a breach that occurred prior to the Effective Date (all
as more fully provided in, and in accordance with the terms and conditions of, the Reinsurance
Agreement — New York);

     c. Obligations, liabilities and undertakings of Allianz Life under or with respect to the
Life Trac Contracts as of the Effective Date other than obligations, liabilities and undertakings
arising out of or relating to a breach that occurred prior to the Effective Date (all as more
fully provided in, and in accordance with the terms and conditions of, the Servicing Agreement);

     d.
Allianz FSA obligations and liabilities to the extent provided in Section 8.01(d);

     e. Obligations, liabilities and undertakings assumed by Buyer in respect of Hired Employees
pursuant to the terms of Section 8.01 hereof;

     f. Obligations, liabilities and undertakings of Allianz Life and Allianz New York for or with
respect to Producer Compensation (all as more fully provided in, and in accordance with the terms
and conditions of, the Servicing Agreement); and

     g. Allianz Life’s and Allianz New York’s obligations, liabilities and undertakings under the
Other Assumed Contracts other than obligations, liabilities and undertakings arising out of or
relating to a breach that occurred prior to the Effective Date.

     Section 1.04 Excluded Liabilities. Except as expressly set forth above in Section
1.03 and in the Related Agreements, Allianz Life and Allianz New York, as the case may be, shall
retain, and Buyer shall not assume, and nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed

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as an assumption by Buyer of, any liabilities, obligations or undertakings of Allianz Life or
Allianz New York or any Employee Benefit Plan of any nature whatsoever, whether accrued, absolute,
fixed or contingent, known or unknown, due or to become due, liquidated, unliquidated or otherwise.
Allianz Life shall be responsible for all of the liabilities, obligations and undertakings of
Allianz Life (including, but not limited to, all liabilities, obligations and undertakings under
all Employee Benefit Plans) not expressly assumed by Buyer pursuant to Section 1.03 or in the
Related Agreements, including without limitation, those liabilities set forth on Schedule 1.04 and
Schedule 3.13. Allianz New York shall be responsible for all of the liabilities, obligations and
undertakings of Allianz New York (including, but not limited to, all liabilities, obligations and
undertakings under all Employee Benefit Plans) not expressly assumed by Buyer pursuant to Section
1.03 or in the Related Agreements, including without limitation, those liabilities set forth on
Schedule 1.04 and Schedule 4.08.

     Section 1.05 Closing. The closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement
(the “Closing”) will take place at the offices of Leonard, Street and Deinard, Professional
Association, 150 South Fifth Street, Suite 2300, Minneapolis, Minnesota at 10:00 a.m. on the third
business day after all conditions to the parties’ obligations set forth in Article 9 have been
satisfied or waived by the party entitled to the benefit of such condition, or at such other place
and on such other date as are mutually agreeable to Buyer, Allianz Life and Allianz New York.

     Section 1.06 General Closing Procedures. At the Closing:

     a. Allianz Life shall execute and deliver to Buyer the following:

          i. a bill of sale in a form substantially similar to that attached hereto as
Exhibit F (the “Bill of Sale”);

          ii. an assignment and assumption agreement in a form substantially similar to that
attached hereto as Exhibit G (the “Assignment and Assumption Agreement”);

          iii. the Reinsurance Agreement — North America, duly executed by Allianz Life;

          iv. the Servicing Agreement, duly executed by Allianz Life;

          v. a copy of the Articles of Incorporation of Allianz Life, certified by the Secretary
of State or other appropriate authority of the State of Minnesota, and a certificate of good
standing (or document of similar import) from such authority evidencing the corporate
existence of Allianz Life in the State of Minnesota;

          vi. a copy of each of (A) the text of the resolution adopted by the Board of Directors
of Allianz Life authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and
the Related Agreements and the consummation of all of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement and the Related Agreements, and (B) the Bylaws of Allianz Life, together with a
certificate executed on behalf of Allianz Life by its corporate secretary, dated the Closing
Date, certifying to Buyer that such copies are true and complete copies of such resolution
and Bylaws, respectively, and that such resolution and Bylaws were duly adopted and have not
been amended or rescinded;

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          vii. a certificate of Allianz Life, dated the Closing Date, and signed by an authorized
officer of Allianz Life, certifying that the conditions set forth in Section 9.01(a) have
been satisfied;

          viii. the Required Consents; and

          ix. such other certificates, documents and instruments as Buyer reasonably requests to
effect the transactions contemplated hereby.

     b. Allianz New York shall execute and deliver to Buyer the following:

          i. a Bill of Sale;

          ii. an Assignment and Assumption Agreement;

          iii. the Reinsurance Agreement — New York, duly executed by Allianz New York;

          iv. the Servicing Agreement, duly executed by Allianz New York;

          v. a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation of Allianz New York, certified by the
Secretary of State or other appropriate authority of the State of New York, and a
certificate of good standing (or document of similar import) from such authority evidencing
the corporate existence of Allianz New York in the State of New York;

          vi. a copy of each of (A) the text of the resolution adopted by the Board of Directors
of Allianz New York authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement
and the Related Agreements and the consummation of all of the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement and the Related Agreements, and (B) the Bylaws of Allianz New York, together
with a certificate executed on behalf of Allianz New York by its corporate secretary, dated
the Closing Date, certifying to Buyer that such copies are true and complete copies of such
resolution and Bylaws, respectively, and that such resolution and Bylaws were duly adopted
and have not been amended or rescinded;

          vii. a certificate of Allianz New York, dated the Closing Date, and signed by an
authorized officer of Allianz New York, certifying that the conditions set forth in Section
9.01(a) have been satisfied;

          viii. the Required Consents; and

          ix. such other certificates, documents and instruments as Buyer reasonably requests to
effect the transactions contemplated hereby.

     c. Buyer shall deliver to Allianz Life and Allianz New York:

          i. the Purchase Price;

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          ii. the Assignment and Assumption Agreement, duly executed by Buyer;

          iii. the Reinsurance Agreements, duly executed by Buyer;

          iv. the Servicing Agreement, duly executed by Buyer;

          v. a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation of Buyer, certified by the Secretary of
State of the State of Indiana, and a certificate of good standing from such authority
evidencing the corporate existence of Buyer in the State of Indiana;

          vi. a copy of each of (A) the resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of Buyer
authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Related
Agreements and the consummation of all of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement
and the Related Agreements, and (B) the Bylaws of Buyer, together with a certificate
executed on behalf of Buyer by its corporate secretary, dated the Closing Date, certifying
to Allianz Life and Allianz New York that such copies are true and complete copies of such
resolution and Bylaws, respectively, and that such resolutions and Bylaws were duly adopted
and have not been amended or rescinded;

          vii. a certificate of Buyer, dated the Closing Date and signed by an authorized officer
of Buyer, certifying that the conditions set forth in Section 9.02(a) have been satisfied;
and

          viii. such other certificates, documents and instruments as Allianz Life or Allianz New
York reasonably requests to effect the transactions contemplated hereby.

     Section 1.07 Closing Statement; Post-Closing Adjustment.

     a. Not later than five days prior to the Closing Date, Allianz Life and Allianz New York
shall deliver to Buyer a pro forma statement (the “Closing Statement”) reflecting an
amount determined in accordance with the methodology set forth on Exhibit 1.07 hereto.

     b. As soon as practicable, but in any event within ninety (90) days following the Closing
Date, Buyer shall deliver to Allianz Life and Allianz New York a pro forma statement
(“Post-Closing Statement”) recalculating each item (as appropriate) on Exhibit
1.07. Allianz Life and Allianz New York shall provide such access to information and
assistance to Buyer as Buyer may reasonably request in preparing the Post-Closing Statement.

     c. Allianz Life and Allianz New York shall notify Buyer in writing of any objections to the
Post-Closing Statement within twenty (20) business days after receipt thereof (the “Objection
Notice”), stating in reasonable detail the basis for any such objections. If Buyer does not
receive the Objection Notice within such period, the Post-Closing Statement shall be deemed
accepted and binding on the parties. If Allianz Life and Allianz New York provide the Objection
Notice as set forth herein, and the parties cannot resolve the objections within twenty (20)
business days after Buyer receives the Objection Notice, the parties shall engage Deloitte &
Touche LLP (the “Independent Firm”) to review the basis upon which Buyer prepared the
Post-Closing Statement. If the Independent Firm declines such engagement, Allianz Life, Allianz
New York and the Buyer shall engage another one of the “big four”

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accounting firms (after eliminating any such firm which is conflicted or otherwise unable to participate).
The conclusion of the Independent Firm shall be final and binding on the parties. Buyer and
Allianz Life shall bear equally the fee charged by the Independent Firm in connection with
resolution of the disputed items.

     d. Within five (5) business days following Allianz Life’s and Allianz New York’s approval of
the Post-Closing Statement, or a final determination if matters are submitted to the Independent
Firm, Allianz Life and Allianz New York shall pay to Buyer the amount, if any, by which the
Closing Payment calculated using the Post-Closing Statement is greater than the Closing Payment
calculated using the Closing Statement, or Buyer shall pay to Allianz Life and Allianz New York
the amount, if any, by which the Closing Payment calculated using the Post-Closing Statement is
less than the Closing Payment calculated using the Closing Statement. The amount payable pursuant
to this Paragraph (d) shall be accompanied by interest on such amount, for the period from the
Closing Date until the date of payment of such amount, at the prime rate, as published in the
Money Rates Section of the Wall Street Journal as of the Closing Date.

ARTICLE 2

PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT

     Section 2.01 Amount. The total purchase price for the Purchased Assets shall be
$140,000,000 (the “Purchase Price”).

     Section 2.02  Manner of Payment. On the Closing Date, Allianz Life and/or Allianz New
York shall pay to Buyer, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to one or more accounts
specified by Buyer, an amount equal to (i) the net amount as set forth on the Closing Statement
(the “Closing Payment”) less (ii) the Purchase Price; or, in the event that (i) the Closing
Payment less (ii) the Purchase Price; or, in the event that (x) the Closing Payment less (y) the
Purchase Price is a negative number on the Closing Date, Buyer shall pay to Allianz Life, by wire
transfer of immediately available funds to one or more accounts specified by Allianz Life in
writing at least three (3) days before the Closing Date, the absolute value of such amount. The
amount payable pursuant to this Section 2.02 is subject to subsequent adjustment pursuant to
Paragraph 1.07(d).

     Section 2.03 Allocation of Purchase Price. Allianz Life, Allianz New York and Buyer
agree that, as soon as reasonably practicable between the date of execution of this Agreement and
the Closing and prior to the filing of any income Tax Return that includes information related to
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, the Purchase Price shall be allocated among the
Purchased Assets in accordance with an allocation schedule (the “Purchase Price Allocation
Schedule”) mutually acceptable to Buyer, Allianz Life, and Allianz New York, which will be
attached hereto as Exhibit 2.03.

ARTICLE 3

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ALLIANZ LIFE

     Allianz Life (together with Allianz New York as to Sections 3.06, 3.07, 3.09, 3.10, 3.12, 3.17
and 3.20) hereby makes the following representations and warranties to Buyer as of the date

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hereof and the Closing Date, except as otherwise set forth in the schedules attached hereto
(the “Disclosure Schedules”). Each of the Disclosure Schedules only qualifies the
corresponding numbered representation or warranty in this Article 3.

     Section 3.01 Incorporation; Corporate Power. Allianz Life is a Minnesota corporation,
duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of Minnesota and has the
requisite corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and the Related
Agreements and to perform its obligations hereunder and thereunder. Allianz Life is also duly
qualified to do business as a foreign corporation in all states other than New York, and is in good
standing in each of those states, except where the failure to be in good standing would not have a
Material Adverse Effect. Allianz Life has the corporate power and authority and all
authorizations, licenses, permits and certifications necessary to own and operate the properties of
the Division and to carry on the Business as now conducted. The copies of Allianz Life’s Articles
of Incorporation and Bylaws that have been furnished by Allianz Life to Buyer prior to the date
hereof reflect all amendments made thereto and are correct and complete as of the date hereof.
Allianz Life or its Fronting Company is either licensed to transact insurance or accredited to
assume reinsurance and is in good standing in every jurisdiction in which the nature of the
Business or its ownership of the Division’s property requires it to be so qualified. A list of the
jurisdictions in which Allianz Life or its Fronting Company is so qualified, licensed or
accredited, as the case may be, is set forth in Schedule 3.01.

     Section 3.02 Execution, Delivery; Valid and Binding Agreement. The execution,
delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Related Agreements by Allianz Life and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly and validly
authorized by all requisite corporate action, and no other corporate proceedings on Allianz Life’s
part are necessary to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the
Related Agreements. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Allianz Life and
constitutes a valid and binding obligation of Allianz Life, enforceable against it in accordance
with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or similar laws
affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally or by application of equitable principles.
When the Related Agreements are duly executed and delivered by Allianz Life, the Related
Agreements will constitute valid and binding obligations of Allianz Life enforceable against
Allianz Life in accordance with their respective terms, except as enforceability may be limited by
bankruptcy, insolvency or similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally or
by application of equitable principles.

     Section 3.03 Approval of the Transaction. Allianz Life’s Board of Directors has, by a
resolution duly adopted at a meeting or by written consent of the same, approved this Agreement and
the Related Agreements and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The resolution
described in this Section 3.03 has not been amended or otherwise modified in any respect since the
date of adoption thereof, and such resolution remains in full force and effect. No other corporate
actions or proceedings on the part of Allianz Life or any of its Affiliates are necessary to
authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Related Agreements and
the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (other than such internal approvals as have
already been obtained).

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     Section 3.04 No Breach. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.04, the execution,
delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Related Agreements by Allianz Life and the
consummation by Allianz Life of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby do not and will not
(with or without notice or lapse of time) conflict with or result in any breach of any of the
provisions of, constitute a default under, result in a violation of, or result in the creation of a
right of termination or acceleration or any Lien upon any Purchased Assets under, (i) the Articles
of Incorporation and Bylaws of Allianz Life, (ii) any material indenture, mortgage, lease, or loan
agreement to which Allianz Life is a party or by which Allianz Life, the Purchased Assets, the
Business or the Division is or are bound, (iii) any Law of any Governmental Entity to which Allianz
Life, the Purchased Assets, the Business or the Division is or are subject, or (iv) any Permit.

     Section 3.05 Governmental Authorities. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.05,
Allianz Life is not required to submit any notice to, or receive any approval, consent, license,
permit, waiver, registration or other authorization from, any Governmental Entity
(“Governmental Consents”) in connection with the execution or delivery of this Agreement or
the Related Agreements or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby.

     Section 3.06 Financial Statements. Attached as Schedule 3.06 are complete and
correct copies of (i) the pro forma unaudited SAP derived statements of income of the Division and
the New York Division for the twelve months ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, (ii)
the unaudited pro forma SAP derived statement of income of the Division of the Division and the New
York Division for the six months ended June 30, 2006 (the foregoing income statements being
referred to collectively as the “Financial Statements”). The Financial Statements (i) are
in accordance with SAP, (ii) reflect consistent application of accounting principals throughout the
periods involved, (iii) are derived from the audited financial statements of Allianz Life as at,
and for the years ended, December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the unaudited financial statements of
Allianz Life as at and for the six months ended June 30, 2006, as applicable (which Allianz Life
financial statements have been prepared in accordance with SAP), and (iv) present in all material
respects fairly the financial condition and results of operations of the Division and the New York
Division for the periods then ended in accordance with SAP; provided, however, that provisions were
made in arriving at the Financial Statements to allocate investment income and expense, the
Financial Statements lack footnotes and other presentation items, and the Financial Statements
referenced in clauses (ii) of the preceding sentence and are subject to normal year-end audit
adjustments.

     Section 3.07 Reserves. The North America Reserves and the New York Reserves
established or reflected in the Financial Statements:

     a. are computed in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Insurance Contracts and
generally accepted actuarial standards consistently applied and are fairly stated in accordance
with sound actuarial principles and practices applicable to the Division and the New York Division
under the laws and applicable regulations of the states of Minnesota and New York and each of the
states in which the Insurance Contracts have been issued or delivered;

     b. are based on actuarial assumptions and methodologies that assume the accuracy of the
information provided to the Division by the primary insurer or insured;

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     c. meet the requirements of Minnesota or New York insurance laws, as applicable; and

     d. are calculated on the basis of reserving methodologies consistent with those employed by
the Division and the New York Division for the calculation of reserves associated with the
relevant Insurance Contracts for purposes of Allianz Life’s and Allianz New York’s statutory
annual statement for the year ended December 31, 2005 and quarterly statements for the quarter
ended March 31, 2006.

     Section 3.08 Absence of Certain Changes. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.08
or as expressly permitted or required by this Agreement, since June 30, 2006, the Division has
conducted the Business in the ordinary course consistent with past practices and there has not
been:

     a. any event, occurrence or development of a state of circumstances or facts known to Allianz
Life, which as of the date hereof could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;

     b. any Lien (other than Permitted Liens) placed on, or any sale or transfer of any of the
Purchased Assets, except for sales or transfers of products and services made in the ordinary
course of business consistent with past practice;

     c. any termination, receipt of notice of termination, or modification of any North America
Insurance Contracts, other than terminations and modifications in the ordinary course of business
consistent with past practice;

     d. any material change or any change outside the ordinary course of business in the
underwriting, pricing, claims, risk retention, actuarial, valuation, marketing, reinsurance,
administration, reserving, sales, or agency practices or policies relating to the Business;

     e. any employment, deferred compensation, severance, retirement or other similar agreement
(or any amendment to or accelerated payment under any such existing agreement) offered to or
entered into with any Division employee, any grant of any severance or termination pay or
“stay-put” bonus to any Division employee, or any change in compensation or other benefits payable
to any Division employee other than merit or tenure increases granted in the ordinary course of
business;

     f. any material change in any actuarial or accounting principles, practices, methods or
policies (including without limitation any reserving method, assumption, practice or policy) by
Allianz Life with respect to Business; or

     g. any payment, discharge, settlement or satisfaction of any claim, liabilities or
obligations arising on or after the Effective Date and relating to the Business in excess of
$250,000, other than in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practices.

     Section 3.09 Title. Except as set forth on the Schedule 3.09, Allianz Life
and Allianz New York have good and marketable title to all of the Purchased Assets, free and clear
of all

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Liens other than Permitted Liens. At the Closing, Buyer will acquire good and marketable
title to all the Purchased Assets, free and clear of all Liens, except for Permitted Liens.

     Section 3.10 Tax Matters. The Allianz Entities have no liability or obligation for or
in respect of Taxes that would be imposed on or affect Buyer, or that would constitute or give rise
to a Lien on the Purchased Assets, and no Tax imposed on any of the Allianz Entities for any period
would be imposed on or affect the Buyer or would constitute or give rise to a Lien on the Purchased
Assets.

     Section 3.11 Insurance Contracts and LifeTrac Contracts. Set forth in Exhibits
A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, and A-6 is a true, complete and correct list of the North America
Insurance Contracts as of the date of this Agreement, and, as such, constitute the entirety of the
insurance policies issued by Allianz Life, reinsurance contracts or fronting contracts to which
Allianz Life is a party or by which it is bound as of the date of this Agreement related to the
Business. The form of each policy, rider, and amendment used in connection with the North America
Insurance Contracts has been properly approved or deemed approved by appropriate insurance
regulatory authorities to the extent required by applicable state Law, and any of these items
issued to the owners or holders of such North America Insurance Contracts have been validly issued
on approved forms in compliance, in all material respects, with applicable state insurance laws and
regulations, and the Division will provide Buyer with true, correct and complete specimen copies of
all forms representing the North America Insurance Contracts. The rates and rating plans used to
calculate premiums for the North America Insurance Contracts (a) have been established in
accordance with usual and customary actuarial principles and practices; (b) have been approved,
where required, by insurance regulatory authorities in each state in which the North America
Insurance Contracts have been issued and are not in excess of premiums calculated using such
approved rates and rating plans; and (c) are not based on the race of the proposed insureds under
the North America Insurance Contracts. Set forth in Exhibit A-7 is a true, complete and
correct list of the LifeTrac Contracts as of the date of this Agreement, and, as such, it
constitutes the entirety of the contracts to which Allianz Life is a party or by which it is bound
as of the date of this Agreement related to the LifeTrac Network. There are no unwritten
amendments to or waivers of any of the North America Insurance Contracts or LifeTrac Contracts or
Other Assumed Contracts.

     a. Other than those identified as a terminated agreement or policy on the Exhibits, each such
North America Insurance and LifeTrac Contract is in full force and effect and is valid and legally
binding and there are no unresolved disputes involving or with respect to any North America
Insurance or LifeTrac Contract. To the Knowledge of Allianz Life, no party to a North America
Insurance Contract or LifeTrac Contract has advised Allianz Life that it intends either to
terminate a North America Insurance or LifeTrac Contract or to refuse to renew a North America
Insurance Contract or LifeTrac Contract upon the expiration of the term thereof. To the Knowledge
of Allianz Life, no individual North America Insurance or LifeTrac Contract will upon completion
or performance thereof cause a Material Adverse Effect.

     b. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.11:

          i. Allianz Life is, and at all times, has been, in compliance with all applicable terms
and requirements of each North American Insurance and LifeTrac

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Contract to which it is a party, except to the extent any such noncompliance would not
have individually or in the aggregate a Material Adverse Effect;

          ii. each other person that has or had any obligation or liability under any North
America Insurance or LifeTrac Contract is, and at all times has been, in full compliance
with all applicable terms and requirements under such North America Insurance or LifeTrac
Contract, except to the extent any such noncompliance would not have individually or in the
aggregate a Material Adverse Effect;

          iii. no event or occurrence or circumstance exists that (with or without notice or
lapse of time) may contravene, conflict with or result in a breach of, or give Allianz Life
or any other person the right to declare a default or exercise any remedy under, or to
accelerate the maturity or performance of, or payment under, or to cancel, terminate or
modify, any North America Insurance Contract or LifeTrac Contract, except to the extent any
such action would not have individually or in the aggregate a Material Adverse Effect;

          iv. no event has occurred or circumstance exists under or by virtue of any North
America Insurance Contract or LifeTrac Contract that (with or without notice or lapse of
time) would cause the creation of any material Lien affecting any of the Purchased Assets;
and

          v. Allianz Life has not given to or received from any other person, at any time since
January 1, 2006, any notice or other communication (whether oral or written) regarding any
actual, alleged, possible or potential violation or breach of, or default under, any North
American Insurance or LifeTrac Contract, except to the extent that any such violation,
breach or default would not have individually or in the aggregate a Material Adverse Effect.

     c. Allianz Life has not released any material rights under any of the North American
Insurance or LifeTrac Contracts. Allianz Life is not subject to any legal obligations to
renegotiate, nor to the Knowledge of Allianz Life, is there any claim for a legal right to
renegotiate, any of the North American Insurance or LifeTrac Contracts. Allianz Life is not
subject to liability, or claim therefor, for or with respect to any price adjustment under any of
the North American Insurance or LifeTrac Contracts with any Governmental Authority.

     Section 3.12 Intellectual Property Rights.

     a. Allianz Life and Allianz New York own all right, title and interest in the tangible
embodiments of the Transferred Books and Records and have the rights to use the Transferred Books
and Records in the Business and the New York Business in the same manner as they are currently
being used. Allianz Life and Allianz New York own all right, title and interest, including
Intellectual Property Rights, in the Intellectual Property Assets or the rights to use the
Intellectual Property Assets in the conduct of the Business and the New York Business in the same
manner as they are currently being used.

     b. No claims or threats of claims have been asserted by any third party against Allianz Life
or Allianz New York related to the Intellectual Property Assets or challenging or

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questioning the validity of Allianz Life’s or Allianz New York’s Intellectual Property Rights
(or any trademark or trade dress rights) in the Intellectual Property Assets. No claims or
threats of claims have been asserted by any third party against Allianz Life or Allianz New York
challenging or questioning the use by Allianz Life or Allianz New York of any Intellectual
Property Rights (or any trademark or trade dress rights) in the Transferred Books and Records.

     c. The use of the Intellectual Property Assets and the Transferred Books and Records as used
in the Business does not infringe or misappropriate any Intellectual Property Rights (or any
trademark or trade dress rights) of any third party in any respect.

     d. To the Knowledge of Allianz Life or Allianz New York, no third party is currently
infringing the Intellectual Property Rights in the Intellectual Property Assets.

     Section 3.13 Litigation. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.13, there are no
actions, suits, regulatory or administrative proceedings, orders or investigations pending or, to
the Knowledge of Allianz Life, threatened against Allianz Life or any of its respective directors,
officers or employees or against or involving the assets, properties or business of Allianz Life
relating to the Business, the Division or the Purchased Assets or the Assumed Liabilities, or with
respect to the employment and/or termination of any individual currently or formerly employed by
Allianz Life in connection with the Business, at law or in equity, or before or by any Governmental
Entity, and any judgment, decree, injunction or order by any Governmental Entity or arbitrator
outstanding against any of such persons or otherwise affecting the Business.

     Section 3.14 Employees; Employee Benefit Plans. 

     a. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.14, to the Knowledge of Allianz Life: (i) no
employee of Allianz Life is subject to any secrecy or noncompetition agreement or any other
agreement or restriction of any kind that would impede in any material way the ability of such
employee to carry out fully all activities of such employee in furtherance of the Business; and
(ii) no employee or former employee of any Allianz Entity has any claim with respect to any
Intellectual Property Rights in the Purchased Assets.

     b. Schedule 3.14 lists each employee of Allianz Life in the Division and such
employee’s respective position, title, leave status, service years, and remuneration (including
any scheduled salary or remuneration increases, other than increases given to rank-and-file
employees in the ordinary course of business).

     c. Set forth on Schedule 3.14 is a complete and correct list of all Employee Benefit
Plans in which Offered Employees participate. Allianz Life has delivered or made available to
Buyer all documents that set forth the terms of each Employee Benefit Plan and all other
information, documents or reports which describe the terms of or obligations under any such plan.

          i. Except as set forth on the Disclosure Schedules or as expressly provided for under
subsection (c)(iv) below or Section 8.01(d), the Allianz Entities and their ERISA Affiliates
have no liability or obligation for or in respect of any Employee Benefit Plan that would be
imposed on or affect Buyer or that would constitute or give rise to a Lien on the Purchased
Assets, including, without limitation, any liability or obligation to

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provide retiree medical, disability or life insurance on any type of permanent basis in
any manner such that Buyer (or any of its ERISA Affiliates) would become liable or
responsible. to any extent, to provide such payments.

          ii. Since the effective date of ERISA, no material liability under Title IV of ERISA
has been incurred or is reasonably expected to be incurred as of the Closing Date by Allianz
Life or any of its ERISA Affiliates with respect to the Business (other than liability for
premiums due to the PBGC) unless such liability has been, or prior to the Closing Date will
be satisfied in full. The PBGC has not instituted proceedings to terminate any Employee
Benefit Plan that is subject to Title IV of ERISA. None of the Employee Benefit Plans has
incurred an “accumulated funding deficiency” (as defined in section 302 of ERISA and section
412 of the Code), whether or not waived. Neither Allianz Life nor any of its ERISA
Affiliates has engaged in, or is a successor or affiliate of an entity that has engaged in,
a transaction which is described in section 4069 or section 4212(c) of ERISA.

          iii. During the six-year period immediately preceding the Closing Date, neither Allianz
Life nor any of its ERISA Affiliates have participated in or contributed to, or had any
obligation to contribute to, any “multiemployer plan” (as defined in ERISA Section 337).
Allianz Life has not made or incurred, and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement
will not result in Allianz Life making or incurring, a “complete withdrawal” or a “partial
withdrawal,” as such terms are respectively defined in sections 4203 and 4205 of ERISA that
would result in the incurrence of any liability by Allianz Life, and Allianz Life has no
unsatisfied liability for any such complete or partial withdrawal by any of its ERISA
Affiliates.

          iv. With respect to any Employee Benefit Plan that is subject to COBRA continuation
requirements, or the similar continuation requirements of any other applicable law, Allianz
Life and its ERISA Affiliates have complied in all material respects with all such legal
requirements with respect to current and former employees of the Division and the eligible
dependents and qualified beneficiaries of such current and former employees, and Buyer shall
not assume any such liability or responsibility as the result of the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement except as otherwise required by Law. Allianz
Life and its ERISA Affiliates have not taken any action to and, in connection with the
Transaction, do not have any plan or intention to terminate or otherwise cease to provide
coverage under all Employee Benefit Plans which are “group health plans” within the meaning
of COBRA.

     d. Allianz Life is not a party to and has no obligation under any collective bargaining
agreement or other labor union contract or any side agreement with any labor union or organization,
nor any obligation to recognize or deal with any union or organization. There are no overt
activities or efforts of any labor union or organization to organize any employees engaged in the
Business, nor any demands for recognition or collective bargaining, nor any strikes, slowdowns,
work stoppages, or overt threats thereof.

     Section 3.15 Compliance with Laws; Permits. Allianz Life has conducted its business,
including, without limitation, the underwriting, sale, issuance and administration of the North

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America Insurance Contracts, in material compliance with all applicable Laws relating to the
Business and the operation use and ownership of the Purchased Assets, except to the extent such
noncompliance individually or in the aggregate would not have a Material Adverse Effect. Allianz
Life has not received notice that it is in violation of, or has violated any applicable Law with
respect to the Business. Allianz Life has, in full force and effect, all Governmental Consents
from all Governmental Authorities (including, without limitation, state agencies regulating
insurance) necessary to conduct the Business in the manner and the jurisdictions in which the
Business is being conducted and to own and operate the Purchased Assets (collectively, the
“Permits”). Allianz Life has conducted and is conducting the Business in compliance with
all terms and conditions of the Permits, except to the extent such noncompliance individually or in
the aggregate would not have a Material Adverse Effect. All such Permits are in full force and
effect, and to the Knowledge of Allianz Life, there is no proceeding or investigation pending or
threatened which could lead to the revocation, amendment, failure to renew, limitation,
modification, suspension or restriction of any such Permit.

     Section 3.16 Brokerage. No third party shall be entitled to receive any brokerage
commissions, finder’s fees, fees for financial advisory services or similar compensation in
connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement based on any arrangement or
agreement made by or on behalf of Allianz Life.

     Section 3.17 Sufficiency of Assets. The Purchased Assets, other than the Excluded Assets,
include all of the assets used in the Business and the New York Business. Except as otherwise
provided in this Agreement, Allianz Life and Allianz New York, as applicable, owns or leases all
buildings, equipment, and other tangible assets necessary for the conduct of the Acquired Business
as presently conducted or otherwise used by Allianz Life and Allianz New York in the last six
months. The tangible Purchased Assets are free from defects (patent and latent), have been
maintained in accordance with normal industry practice, and are in good operating condition and
repair (subject to normal wear and tear).

     Section 3.18 Insurance Agreements; Regulatory Matters.

     a. All underwriting agreements, agency agreements and commission sharing agreements entered
into with insurance agents, brokers and producers in connection with the solicitation and sale of
the North America Insurance Contracts and LifeTrac Contracts or entered into by Allianz Life as
now in force are, to the extent required under applicable Law, in a form acceptable to applicable
regulatory authorities.

     b. Allianz Life has filed all reports, statements, documents, registrations, filings or
submissions required to be filed by such entity with all applicable federal, state and local
regulatory authorities, and such filings and submissions complied with applicable Law in effect
when filed, and no deficiencies have been asserted by any such regulatory authority with respect
to such reports, statements, documents, registrations, filings or submissions that have not been
satisfied, except to the extent such failure to file or deficiencies would not have individually
or in the aggregate a Material Adverse Effect. Such reports, statements, documents,
registrations, filings or submissions were in compliance with applicable Law when

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filed, except to the extent any such noncompliance would not have individually or in the
aggregate a Material Adverse Effect. Since January 1, 2005, no fine or penalty has been imposed
on Allianz Life by any federal, state or local regulatory authority.

     c. Each appointed agent and broker was, at the time of appointment with Allianz Life or any
other insurance company for which Allianz Life acts as an underwriter, properly licensed by
appropriate regulatory authorities to represent the relevant insurance company.

     Section 3.19 Receivables. All of the receivables of the Acquired Business (including
accounts receivable, loans receivable and advances) which are reflected on the Financial
Statements, and all such receivables which will have arisen since the date of the Financial
Statements, are valid and genuine and have arisen solely from bona fide transactions in the
ordinary course of business consistent with past practices. The receivables reflected on the
Financial Statements do not include any receivables which should be written off as an uncollectible
receivable. To the Knowledge of Allianz Life, none of such receivables is subject to valid
defenses, set-offs or counterclaims. The reserves reflected in the Financial Statements reasonably
reflect anticipated write-offs. Schedule 3.19 accurately lists as to Allianz Life, all
receivables of Allianz Life, the amount owing and the aging of such receivable, and the name of the
party from whom such receivable is owing. This list of receivables will be updated and made
current through the Closing Date and such updated list shall be delivered to the Buyer at least
three (3) days prior to the Closing. Allianz Life has made available to the Buyer complete and
correct copies of all instruments, documents and agreements evidencing such receivables.

     Section 3.20 Disclosure.

     a. Except as set forth herein (including the Disclosure Schedules and Exhibits), Allianz Life
and Allianz New York are not making, nor shall be deemed to have made, any representations or
warranties regarding the Business or any other matters. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, and notwithstanding any other express representations and warranties made in this
Agreement, Allianz Life and Allianz New York makes no representation or warranty to Buyer with
respect to any projections, estimates or budgets delivered to or made available to Buyer of future
revenues, expenses or expenditures, future results of operations, or any other future matters.

     b. No representation or warranty or other statement made by Allianz Life or Allianz New York
in this Agreement, the Disclosure Schedule, any supplement to the Disclosure Schedule, the
certificates delivered pursuant to the contemplated transactions contains any untrue statement or
omits to state a material fact necessary to make any of them, in light of the circumstances in
which it was made, not misleading.

     c. Allianz Life and Allianz New York do not have Knowledge of any fact that has specific
application to Allianz Life or Allianz New York (other than general economic or industry
conditions) and that may result in a Material Adverse Effect that has not been set forth in this
Agreement or the Disclosure Schedules.

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ARTICLE 4

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ALLIANZ NEW YORK

     Allianz New York hereby makes the following representations and warranties to Buyer as of the
date hereof and the Closing Date, except as otherwise set forth in the Disclosure Schedules. Each
of the Disclosure Schedules only qualifies the corresponding numbered representation or warranty in
this Article 4.

     Section 4.01 Incorporation; Corporate Power. Allianz New York is a New York
corporation, duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of New York
and has the requisite corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and the
Related Agreements to which it is a party and to perform its obligations hereunder and thereunder.
Allianz New York has the corporate power and authority and all authorizations, licenses, permits
and certifications necessary to own and operate the properties of the New York Division and to
carry on the New York Business as now conducted. The copies of Allianz New York’s Certificate of
Incorporation and Bylaws that have been furnished by Allianz New York to Buyer prior to the date
hereof reflect all amendments made thereto and are correct and complete as of the date hereof.
Allianz New York is either licensed to transact insurance or accredited to assume reinsurance and
is in good standing in New York.

     Section 4.02 Execution, Delivery; Valid and Binding Agreement. The execution,
delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Related Agreements by Allianz New York and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly and validly
authorized by all requisite corporate action, and no other corporate proceedings on Allianz New
York’s part are necessary to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement
and the Related Agreements. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Allianz New
York and constitutes a valid and binding obligation of Allianz Life, enforceable against it in
accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or
similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally or by application of
equitable principles. When the Related Agreements are duly executed and delivered by Allianz New
York, the Related Agreements will constitute valid and binding obligations of Allianz New York
enforceable against Allianz New York in accordance with their respective terms, except as
enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or similar laws affecting the enforcement
of creditors’ rights generally or by application of equitable principles.

     Section 4.03 Approval of the Transaction. Allianz New York’s Board of Directors has,
by a resolution duly adopted at a meeting or by written consent of the same, approved this
Agreement and the Related Agreements and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The
resolution described in this Section 4.03 has not been amended or otherwise modified in any respect
since the date of adoption thereof, and such resolution remains in full force and effect. No other
corporate actions or proceedings on the part of Allianz New York or any of its Affiliates are
necessary to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Related
Agreements and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (other than such internal approvals
as have already been obtained).

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     Section 4.04 No Breach. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.04, the execution,
delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Related Agreements by Allianz New York and the
consummation by Allianz New York of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby do not and will
not (with or without notice or lapse of time) conflict with or result in any breach of any of the
provisions of, constitute a default under, result in a violation of, or result in the creation of a
right of termination or acceleration or any Lien upon any Purchased Assets under, (i) the
Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws of Allianz New York, (ii) any material indenture, mortgage,
lease, or loan agreement to which Allianz New York is a party or by which Allianz New York, the
Purchased Assets, the New York Business or the New York Division is or are bound, (iii) any Law of
any Governmental Entity to which Allianz New York, the Purchased Assets, the New York Business or
the New York Division is or are subject, or (iv) any Permit.

     Section 4.05 Governmental Authorities. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.05,
Allianz New York is not required to submit any Governmental Consents in connection with the
execution or delivery of this Agreement or the Related Agreements or the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby or thereby.

     Section 4.06 Absence of Certain Changes. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.06
or as expressly permitted or required by this Agreement, since June 30, 2006, the New York Division
has conducted the New York Business in the ordinary course consistent with past practices and there
has not been:

     a. any event, occurrence or development of a state of circumstances or facts known to Allianz
New York, which as of the date hereof could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse
Effect;

     b. any Lien (other than Permitted Liens) placed on, or any sale or transfer of any of the
Purchased Assets, except for sales or transfers of products and services made in the ordinary
course of business consistent with past practice;

     c. any termination, receipt or notice of termination, or modification of any New York
Insurance Contracts, other than terminations and modifications in the ordinary course of business
consistent with past practice;

     d. any material change or any change outside the ordinary course of business in the
underwriting, pricing, claims, risk retention, actuarial, valuation, marketing, reinsurance,
administration, reserving, sales, or agency practices or policies relating to the New York
Business;

     e. any employment, deferred compensation, severance, retirement or other similar agreement
(or any amendment or accelerated payment under any such existing agreement) offered to or entered
into with any New York Division employee, any grant of any severance or termination pay or
“stay-put” bonus to any New York Division employee, or any change in compensation or other
benefits payable to any New York Division employee other than merit or tenure increases granted in
the ordinary course of business;

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     f. any material change in any actuarial or accounting principles, practices, methods or
policies (including without limitation any reserving method, assumption, practice or policy) by
Allianz New York with respect to the New York Business; or

     g. any payment, discharge, settlement or satisfaction of any claim, liabilities or
obligations arising on or after the Effective Date and relating to the New York Business in excess
of $250,000, other than in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practices.

     Section 4.07 Insurance Contracts. Set forth in Exhibit A-8 is a true,
complete and correct list of the New York Insurance Contracts as of the date of this Agreement,
and, as such, constitute the entirety of the insurance policies issued by Allianz New York,
reinsurance contracts to which Allianz New York is a party or by which it is bound as of the date
of this Agreement related to the New York Business. There are no unwritten amendments to or
waivers of any of the New York Insurance Contracts. The form of each policy, rider, and amendment
used in connection with the New York Insurance Contracts has been properly approved or deemed
approved by appropriate insurance regulatory authorities to the extent required by applicable state
insurance Laws, and any of these items issued to the owners or holders of such New York Insurance
Contracts have been validly issued on approved forms in compliance, in all material respects, with
applicable state insurance laws and regulations, and the New York Division will provide Buyer with
true, correct and complete specimen copies of all forms representing the New York Insurance
Contracts. The rates and rating plans used to calculate premiums for the New York Insurance
Contracts (a) have been established in accordance with usual and customary actuarial principles and
practices; (b) have been approved, where required, by insurance regulatory authorities in each
state in which the New York Insurance Contracts have been issued and are not in excess of premiums
calculated using such approved rates and rating plans; and (c) are not based on the race of the
proposed insureds under the New York Insurance Contracts.

     a. Other than those identified as a terminated agreement or policy on Exhibit A-8,
each such New York Insurance Contract is in full force and effect and is valid and legally binding
and there are no unresolved disputes involving or with respect to any New York Insurance Contract.
No party to a New York Insurance Contract has advised Allianz New York that it intends either to
terminate a New York Insurance Contract or to refuse to renew a New York Insurance Contract upon
the expiration of the term thereof. To the Knowledge of Allianz New York, no individual New York
Insurance Contract will upon completion or performance thereof cause a Material Adverse Effect.

     b. Except as set forth in Schedule 4.07:

          i. Allianz New York is, and at all times, has been, in compliance with all applicable
terms and requirements of each New York Insurance Contract to which it is a party, except to
the extent noncompliance would not have a Material Adverse Effect;

          ii. each other person that has or had any obligation or liability under any New York
Insurance Contract is, and at all times has been, in full compliance with all applicable
terms and requirements under such New York Insurance Contract, except to

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the extent any such noncompliance would not have individually or in the aggregate a
Material Adverse Effect;

          iii. no event or occurrence or circumstance exists that (with or without notice or
lapse of time) may contravene, conflict with or result in a breach of, or give Allianz Life
or any other person the right to declare a default or exercise any remedy under, or to
accelerate the maturity or performance of, or payment under, or to cancel, terminate or
modify, any New York Insurance Contract, except to the extent any such action would not have
individually or in the aggregate a Material Adverse Effect;

          iv. no event has occurred or circumstance exists under or by virtue of any New York
Insurance Contract that (with or without notice or lapse of time) would cause the creation
of any material Lien affecting any of the Purchased Assets; and

          v. Allianz New York has not given to or received from any other person, at any time
since January 1, 2006, any notice or other communication (whether oral or written) regarding
any actual, alleged, possible or potential violation or breach of, or default under, any New
York Insurance Contract, except to the extent that any such violation, breach or default
would not have individually or in the aggregate a Material Adverse Effect.

     c. Allianz New York has not released any material rights under any of the New York Insurance
Contracts. Allianz New York is not subject to any legal obligations to renegotiate, nor to the
Knowledge of Allianz New York, is there any claim for a legal right to renegotiate, any of the New
York Insurance Contracts. Allianz New York is not subject to liability, or claim therefor, for or
with respect to any price adjustment under any of the New York Insurance Contracts with any
Governmental Authority.

     Section 4.08 Litigation. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.08, there are no
actions, suits, regulatory or administrative proceedings, orders or investigations pending or, to
the Knowledge of Allianz New York, threatened against Allianz New York or any of its respective
directors, officers or employees or against or involving the assets, properties or business of
Allianz New York relating to the New York Business, the New York Division or the Purchased Assets
or the Assumed Liabilities, or with respect to the employment and/or termination of any individual
currently or formerly employed by Allianz New York in connection with the New York Business, at law
or in equity, or before or by any Governmental Entity, and any judgment, decree, injunction or
order by any Governmental Entity or arbitrator outstanding against any of such persons or otherwise
affecting the New York Business.

     Section 4.09 Compliance with Laws; Permits. Allianz New York has conducted its
business, including, without limitation, the underwriting, sale, issuance and administration of the
New York Insurance Contracts, in material compliance with all applicable Laws relating to the New
York Business and the operation, use and ownership of the Purchased Assets, except to the extent
such noncompliance individually or in the aggregate would not have a Material Adverse Effect.
Allianz New York has not received notice that it is in violation of, or has violated any applicable
Law with respect to the New York Business. Allianz Life has, in full force and effect, all
Governmental Consents from all Governmental Authorities (including, without limitation,

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state agencies regulating insurance) necessary to conduct the New York Business in the manner
and the jurisdictions in which the New York Business is being conducted and to own and operate the
Purchased Assets (collectively, the “New York Permits”). Allianz New York has conducted
and is conducting the New York Business in compliance with all terms and conditions of the New York
Permits, except to the extent such noncompliance individually or in the aggregate would not have a
Material Adverse Effect. All such Permits are in full force and effect, and to the Knowledge of
Allianz New York, there is no proceeding or investigation pending or threatened which could lead to
the revocation, amendment, failure to renew, limitation, modification, suspension or restriction of
any such Permit.

     Section 4.10 Brokerage. No third party shall be entitled to receive any brokerage
commissions, finder’s fees, fees for financial advisory services or similar compensation in
connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement based on any arrangement or
agreement made by or on behalf of Allianz New York.

     Section 4.11 Insurance Agreements; Regulatory Matters.

     a. All underwriting agreements, agency agreements and commission sharing agreements entered
into with insurance agents, brokers and producers in connection with the solicitation and sale of
the New York Insurance Contracts or entered into by Allianz New York as now in force are, to the
extent required under applicable Law, in a form acceptable to applicable regulatory authorities.

     b. Allianz New York has filed all reports, statements, documents, registrations, filings or
submissions required to be filed by such entity with all applicable federal, state and local
regulatory authorities, and such filings and submissions complied with applicable Law in effect
when filed, and no deficiencies have been asserted by any such regulatory authority with respect
to such reports, statements, documents, registrations, filings or submissions that have not been
satisfied, except to the extent any such failure to file or deficiencies would not have
individually or in the aggregate a Material Adverse Effect. Such reports, statements, documents,
registrations, filings or submissions were in compliance with applicable Law when filed, except to
the extent any such failure to file or deficiencies would not have individually or in the
aggregate a Material Adverse Effect. Since January 1, 2005, no fine or penalty has been imposed
on Allianz New York by any federal, state or local regulatory authority.

     c. Each appointed agent and broker was, at the time of appointment with Allianz New York or
any other insurance company for which Allianz New York acts as an underwriter, properly licensed
by appropriate regulatory authorities to represent the relevant insurance company.

     Section 4.12 Receivables. All of the receivables of the New York Business (including
accounts receivable, loans receivable and advances) which are reflected on the Financial
Statements, and all such receivables which will have arisen since the date of the Financial
Statements, are valid and genuine and have arisen solely from bona fide transactions in the
ordinary course of business consistent with past practices. The receivables reflected on the
Financial Statements do not include any receivables which should be written off as an uncollectible
receivable. To the Knowledge of Allianz New York, none of such receivables is

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subject to valid defenses, set-offs or counterclaims. The reserves reflected in the Financial
Statements reasonably reflect anticipated write-offs. Schedule 4.12 accurately lists as to
Allianz New York, all receivables of Allianz New York, the amount owing and the aging of such
receivable, and the name of the party from whom such receivable is owing. This list of receivables
will be updated and made current through the Closing Date and such updated list shall be delivered
to the Buyer at least three (3) days prior to the Closing. Allianz New York has made available to
the Buyer complete and correct copies of all instruments, documents and agreements evidencing such
receivables

     Section 4.13 Employees. Allianz New York has no employees in the New York Business or
the New York Division and is not a party to and has no obligation under any collective bargaining
agreement or other labor union contract.

ARTICLE 5

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER

     Buyer hereby represents and warrants to Allianz Life and Allianz New York as of the date
hereof and the Closing Date that:

     Section 5.01 Incorporation and Corporate Power. Buyer is a corporation duly
incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Indiana, with
the requisite corporate power and authority to enter into this Agreement and Related Agreements and
perform its obligations hereunder and thereunder. Buyer is licensed or otherwise qualified to
enter into the Reinsurance Agreement — North America with Allianz Life such that Allianz Life will
be entitled to obtain full credit on its statements required to be filed with applicable insurance
regulators for the reinsurance ceded to Buyer thereunder. Buyer is licensed or otherwise qualified
to enter into the Reinsurance Agreement — New York with Allianz New York such that Allianz New
York will be entitled to obtain full credit on its statements required to be filed with applicable
insurance regulators for the reinsurance ceded to Buyer thereunder.

     Section 5.02 Execution, Delivery; Valid and Binding Agreement. The execution,
delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Related Agreements by Buyer and the consummation
of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly and validly authorized by all
requisite corporate action, and no other corporate proceedings on its part are necessary to
authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement. This Agreement has been duly
executed and delivered by Buyer and constitutes the valid and binding obligation of Buyer,
enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy,
insolvency or similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally or by
application of equitable principles. When the Related Agreements are duly executed and delivered
by Buyer, the Related Agreements will constitute valid and binding obligations of Buyer enforceable
against Buyer in accordance with their respective terms, except as enforceability may be limited by
bankruptcy, insolvency or similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally or
by application of equitable principles.

     Section 5.03 No Breach. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and
the Related Agreements by Buyer and the consummation by Buyer of the transactions contemplated
hereby and thereby do not and will not conflict with or result in any breach of any of the
provisions of, constitute a default under, result in a violation of, or result in the creation of

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a right of termination or acceleration under; (i) the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of
Buyer; (ii) any material indenture, mortgage, lease, loan agreement or other material agreement or
instrument to which Buyer is a party or by which Buyer is bound; or (iii) any Law of any
Governmental Entity to which Buyer is subject.

     Section 5.04 Governmental Authorities; Consents. Except as disclosed in Exhibit
5.04 hereto: (i) Buyer is not required to submit any notice to, or receive any Governmental
Consents from, any Governmental Entity in connection with the execution or delivery by it of this
Agreement or the Related Agreements or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or
thereby; and (ii) no consent, approval, exemption or authorization of any other person, is required
to be obtained by Buyer in connection with Buyer’s execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement or the Related Agreements or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and
thereby, including without limitation, in each case, any consent, approval, exemption or
authorization under any material indenture, mortgage, lease, loan agreement or other agreement or
instrument by which Buyer is bound or affected or any Law to which Buyer is subject.

     Section 5.05 Brokerage. No third party shall be entitled to receive any brokerage
commissions, finder’s fees, fees for financial advisory services or similar compensation in
connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement based on any arrangement or
agreement made by or on behalf of Buyer.

     Section 5.06 Financial Resources. Buyer has, or will have on the Closing Date,
adequate financial resources to pay the Purchase Price in full at the Closing and perform its
obligations under the Related Agreements.

     Section 5.07 Understanding Regarding Disclaimer of Warranties. Buyer understands and
agrees that Allianz Life and Allianz New York have not made any representation or warranty, whether
express or implied, of any kind or character, except as expressly set forth herein, including any
representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any projections of future
performance of the Acquired Business (including the underlying assumptions), and Buyer hereby
waives and relinquishes any right, claim, action or remedy based on any of such projections or
assumptions.

ARTICLE 6

COVENANTS OF ALLIANZ LIFE AND ALLIANZ NEW YORK

     Section 6.01 Conduct of the Business.

     a. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, from the date hereof until the Closing,
Allianz Life and Allianz New York shall:

          i. (A) conduct the Business and the New York Business, as applicable, only in the
ordinary course consistent with past practices and (B) use commercially reasonable efforts
to (1) preserve intact the value of the Business and the New York Business, as applicable,
and the present business organization relating to the Business and the New York Business, as
applicable, (2) keep available the services of the officers and key employees who are
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Business, as applicable, and (3) preserve the goodwill of the agents, brokers,
customers, suppliers and other persons having business dealings with the Allianz Entities in
connection with the Business and the New York Business, as applicable;

          ii. perform all of its obligations under agreements, contracts and other instruments
relating to or affecting the operations of the Business and the New York Business, as
applicable, including paying claims in the ordinary course consistent with past practices,
except to the extent such noncompliance individually or in the aggregate would not have a
Material Adverse Effect;

          iii. comply in all respects with all Laws applicable to the Business and the New York
Business, as applicable, except to the extent such noncompliance individually or in the
aggregate would not have a Material Adverse Effect;

          iv. confer on a regular basis with representatives of Buyer (as reasonably requested by
Buyer) to report on operational matters and the general status of ongoing operations of the
Business and the New York Business, as applicable; and

          v. maintain the books, accounts and records of the Business and the New York Business
in the usual, regular and ordinary manner.

     b. Without limiting the generality of Section 6.01(a), except as otherwise expressly
permitted or required by this Agreement, or consented to in writing by Buyer, Allianz Life and
Allianz New York shall not:

          i. except in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, (A) modify,
terminate or fail to use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain in effect or renew any
Insurance Contract or (B) enter into, modify, terminate or assign any other material
agreement, arrangement or understanding with respect to the Business or the New York
Business;

          ii. change any of its accounting principles, practices, methods or policies with
respect to the Business or New York Business, including, without limitation, its reserving
methods, practices and policies, except as may be required as the result of a change in any
applicable Law;

          iii. make or propose to make any change in the underwriting, pricing, claims, risk
retention, actuarial, valuation, marketing, reinsurance, administration, or information
technology and data privacy practices or policies of the Acquired Business that Allianz Life
or Allianz New York knows, or reasonably should know, at the time it makes or proposes to
make such change, would have a Material Adverse Effect;

          iv. take any action with the Knowledge that such action will, or is reasonably expected
to, render any representation or warranty made by Allianz Life or Allianz New York in this
Agreement untrue at the Closing;

          v. pay, discharge, settle, satisfy or waive any claims, liabilities or obligations
arising on or after the Effective Date and relating to the Business or the New York

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Business in excess of $250,000, other than in the ordinary course of business
consistent with past practices;

          vi. dispose of any of the Purchased Assets;

          vii. permit or allow any Purchased Assets to become subject to any Liens (other than
Permitted Liens); or

          viii. enter into or amend or accelerate payment under any employment, termination,
deferred compensation, severance, retention, retirement or other similar agreement with any
employee of the Division, or change the compensation or other benefits payable to or with
respect to any such employee other than merit or tenure increases granted in the ordinary
course of business and other than payment of severance and retention bonuses to employees of
the Division upon Closing; and

          ix. authorize any of, or commit or agree to take any of, the foregoing actions.

     Section 6.02 Access to Transferred Books and Records.

     a. Pre-Closing. Between the date hereof and the Closing Date, Allianz Life and
Allianz New York shall afford to Buyer and its authorized representatives (“Buyer’s
Representatives”) access at all reasonable times and upon reasonable prior notice to the
offices, properties, facilities, books, records, officers, employees and other items of the
Division and the New York Division relating to the Acquired Business, and otherwise provide as
promptly as practicable such assistance, financial information and other materials and information
relating to the Acquired Business as is reasonably requested by Buyer in order to facilitate the
consummation of the transactions contemplated herein and the transition of the Acquired Business
to Buyer, and Allianz Life and Allianz New York shall instruct their officers and their employees,
agents and representatives to cooperate with Buyer’s Representatives in connection therewith.

     b. Post-Closing. For a period of seven (7) years following the Closing Date, Allianz
Life and Allianz New York shall allow Buyer upon reasonable prior notice and during regular
business hours, through Buyer’s employees and representatives, the right, at Buyer’s expense, to
examine, use and make copies of any Transferred Books and Records not actually transferred to
Buyer. Access to such books and records shall be at Buyer’s expense and may not unreasonably
interfere with Allianz Life’s or Allianz New York’s business operations.

     Section 6.03 Conditions. Allianz Life and Allianz New York shall take all
commercially reasonable actions necessary or desirable to cause the conditions set forth in Section
9.01 (including delivery of all certificates and other documents required to be delivered by it at
the Closing) to be satisfied and to consummate the transactions contemplated herein as soon as
reasonably practicable after the satisfaction thereof.

     Section 6.04 Filings, Approvals and Consent. Allianz Life and Allianz New York shall,
as promptly as practicable after the execution of this Agreement, make or cause to be made all
filings, and use commercially reasonable efforts to receive any Governmental Consents and the
Required Consents; provided, however, that, notwithstanding the foregoing, the actions of

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Allianz Life with respect to Governmental Consents pursuant to the HSR Act and any antitrust
Law applicable to Allianz Life shall be governed by Section 8.02.

     Section 6.05 Exclusivity. Between the date of this Agreement and the earlier of the
Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Article 10 below, Allianz Life and
Allianz New York shall not, directly or indirectly through any affiliate or agent, agree to,
entertain, engage in any discussions or negotiations concerning, encourage or otherwise participate
in any manner in any discussions, negotiations or offer concerning the sale (whether by sale of
assets, sale of stock of, or merger with, Allianz Life, Allianz New York or any of their direct or
indirect parents, or otherwise) of any part or all of the Purchased Assets.

     Section 6.06 Non-Competition Agreement. For a period of two years from and after the
Closing Date, none of the Allianz Entities shall, directly or indirectly, for itself or as
shareholder, partner, member, financier, or advisor of another, or otherwise, engage in the United
States in the business reinsured by Buyer under the Reinsurance Agreements (except as contemplated
in this Agreement and the Related Agreements in consummating the transactions contemplated in this
Agreement); provided, however, that the provisions of this Section 6.06 shall not apply to:

     a. Investments held by Allianz Entities on behalf of third party clients through its
investment management operations;

     b. The making of investments by an Allianz Entity, directly or indirectly, in the ordinary
course of business in entities that engage, directly or indirectly, in the business reinsured by
Buyer under the Reinsurance Agreements, provided that each such investment is a passive investment
with respect to which such Allianz Entity (A) does not have the right to direct the operation or
management of any such entity or (B) is not a participant with any other person or entity in any
group with such right;

     c. An Allianz Entity, directly or indirectly, engaging in merger and acquisition advisory or
other investment banking activities (provided that, such investment banking activities do not
include making any investments by an Allianz Entity prohibited under this Agreement);

     d. An Allianz Entity, directly or indirectly, managing investment funds that make investments
in the ordinary course of business in such entities; or

     e. Any person or entity in which an Allianz Entity acquires any interest (including interests
in such person’s contracts or policies) if after such acquisition the person or business so
acquired is not Principally Engaged in the business reinsured by Buyer under the Reinsurance
Agreements or, if such person or business so acquired is Principally Engaged in the business
reinsured by Buyer under the Reinsurance Agreements, such person or business disposes of the same
so that, not later than eighteen months following the closing of such acquisition, such person or
business is not so Principally Engaged provided, that prior to disposing of such business such
Allianz Entity (for the purpose of this provision Allianz Entity shall include such person or
entity that was acquired by an Allianz Entity) shall offer the Buyer the opportunity to buy the
acquired business at a price equal to the price allocated to it as part of

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the larger acquisition. If Buyer does not accept this offer within thirty (30) days, then the Allianz
Entity may dispose of the business in any manner it chooses within its sole discretion, provided
however, that if in rejecting the offer by the Allianz Entity, Buyer proposes a counteroffer, then
the Allianz Entity will not sell the business on substantially the same terms as those offered by
Buyer in the counterproposal at a price lower then the price offered by Buyer.

     Section 6.07 Non-Solicitation. During the period beginning on the Closing Date and
ending on the second anniversary of the Closing Date, Allianz Life, Allianz New York their
Affiliates shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit for employment any employee of the Division
who accepts employment with Buyer or any of its Affiliates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
restriction on solicitation set forth in the immediately preceding sentence shall not prohibit
Allianz Life, Allianz New York or any of its Affiliates from recruiting through general
advertisements, searches or other broad-based hiring methods and shall not prohibit Allianz Life,
Allianz New York or any of its Affiliates from offering employment to any employee of the Division
after such employee has rejected Buyer’s offer of employment, subject to the restrictions set forth
in Section 6.06 of this Agreement.

     Section 6.08 Notices of Certain Events. Allianz Life or Allianz New York, as the case
may be, shall promptly notify Buyer and obtain copies for Buyer of:

     a. any notice or other communication received by Allianz Life or Allianz New York after the
date of this Agreement from any person alleging that the consent of such person is or may be
required in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or an Insurance
Contract;

     b. any notice or other communication received by Allianz Life or Allianz New York after the
date of this Agreement from any Governmental Entity that would adversely affect Buyer or its
interests with respect to the Insurance Contacts; and

     c. any actions, suits, claims, investigations or proceedings commenced (or any notices
thereof) or, to Allianz Life’s Knowledge, threatened against Allianz Life or Allianz New York
after the date of this Agreement that relate to the Purchased Assets, or that relate to the
consummation of any transaction contemplated by this Agreement or any Related Agreement.

     Section 6.09 Cooperation. Following the Closing, Allianz Life and Allianz New York
shall cooperate, to the extent commercially reasonable and at Buyer’s sole cost and expense
(provided that Buyer shall not be responsible for Allianz Life or Allianz New York’s internal costs
and expenses), with Buyer (i) in the defense of any litigation or arbitration arising out of the
Purchased Assets, (ii) in connection with any Tax matter relating to the Purchased Assets, and
(iii) in fulfilling such other reasonable requests as may be made by Buyer in connection with the
Purchased Assets.

ARTICLE 7

COVENANTS OF BUYER

     Buyer covenants and agrees with Allianz Life and Allianz New York as follows:

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     Section 7.01 Regulatory Filings. Buyer shall, as promptly as practicable after the
execution of this Agreement, make or cause to be made all filings and use commercially reasonable
efforts to obtain all Governmental Consents and any other approval, consent, license, permit,
waiver or other authorization from third parties required pursuant to Section 5.04 necessary to
consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; provided, however,
that, notwithstanding the foregoing, the actions of Buyer with respect to filings, approvals and
other matters pursuant to the HSR Act applicable to Buyer shall be governed by Section 8.02.

     Section 7.02 Conditions. Buyer shall take all commercially reasonable actions
necessary or desirable to cause the conditions set forth in Section 9.02 (including delivery of all
certificates and other documents required to be delivered by it at the Closing) to be satisfied and
to consummate the transactions contemplated herein as soon as reasonably possible after the
satisfaction thereof.

     Section 7.03 Access to Transferred Books and Records. Following the Closing Date,
Buyer shall maintain the Transferred Books and Records included in the Purchased Assets for a
minimum period of seven (7) years. During such time period, Buyer shall allow Allianz Life and
Allianz New York, upon reasonable prior notice and during regular business hours, through their
employees and representatives, the right, at Allianz Life’s or Allianz New York’s expense, to
examine and make copies of such Transferred Books and Records for the purposes of the preparation
or examination of Tax Returns, regulatory filings and financial statements, or the conduct of any
litigation or regulatory, contract holder, or other claim or dispute resolution.

     Section 7.04 Confidentiality. Except as required by Law, the parties to this
Agreement shall hold, and shall cause its directors, officers, employees, accountants, counsel,
financial advisors and other representatives and Affiliates to hold, any non-public information
obtained from the other party, or their Affiliates, advisors and other agents in confidence to the
extent required by, and in accordance with the provisions of, that certain confidentiality
agreement dated June 14, 2006 between Allianz Life and Buyer (the “Confidentiality
Agreement”), provided, however, that the obligations of Buyer under the Confidentiality
Agreement shall expire on the Closing Date as to any information included in the Purchased Assets.

ARTICLE 8

ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS

     Section 8.01 Employee Benefits; Employees.

     a. Except as provided in Section 8.01(d) with respect to the Allianz FSA, (i) Allianz Life
shall retain all responsibility for any assets held and any liabilities incurred with respect to
all of the Employee Benefit Plans; (ii) Buyer shall not have any responsibility, liability or
obligation to any current or former employee of Allianz Life, Allianz New York, any ERISA
Affiliate of either, or any other Allianz Entity (or any dependent or beneficiary of any such
employee) with respect to any Employee Benefit Plan (including, but not limited to, any liability
under COBRA with respect to any such Employee Benefit Plan or any such current or former employee
or dependent of such employee); and, (iii) except to the extent necessary to comply with
applicable Law, Allianz Life, its ERISA Affiliates, and the Allianz Entities shall not, without
the prior consent of Buyer, take any action prior to the Closing Date to adopt any

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Employee Benefit Plan subject to Title IV of ERISA or materially amend or terminate the
Employee Benefit Plans.

     b. Buyer or its Affiliate shall offer employment commencing on the Closing Date to all active
employees of the Division as of the Closing Date who provide all of their services to or on behalf
of the Division and/or the New York Division (the “Offered Employees”), other than (i)
those employees identified by Buyer to Allianz Life in writing not later than thirty (30) days
prior to the Closing as excluded and (ii) those employees who commence employment within thirty
(30) days prior to the Closing and who are identified by Buyer to Allianz Life in writing not
later than the Closing Date as excluded. In the event that Buyer identifies excluded employees
less than thirty (30) days prior to the Closing, Buyer agrees to reimburse Allianz Life at Closing
on a per day per employee basis for the additional cost of wages, salary and benefits that Allianz
Life incurs for each day that Buyer’s notice was less than thirty (30) days prior to the Closing.
Such offer of employment shall be at a base wage or salary (exclusive of bonuses and incentives)
not less than such Offered Employee was paid by Allianz Life as set forth on Schedule
3.14, and with benefits substantially similar to the benefits provided to similary situated
employees of Buyer and its Affiliates. Allianz Life will cooperate with Buyer in the making of
such offers of employment by Buyer or its Affiliate. An Offered Employee who accepts such an
offer shall become an employee of Buyer or its Affiliate on the Closing Date (each a “Hired
Employee”). Buyer shall have no liability or obligation with respect to any Offered Employee
who does not accept such offer of employment. Buyer shall have no liability or obligation with
respect to any individual or employee who is not an Offered Employee (including any employee
identified by Buyer as excluded in accordance with the foregoing), except that Buyer shall comply
with applicable Law (including, but not limited to, employment discrimination Laws) in selecting
the employees to whom Buyer or its Affiliate offers employment in accordance with the foregoing.
Except as expressly provided in Sections 8.01(c), 8.01(d), and 8.01(e), nothing in this Agreement
shall limit Buyer’s ability to change, at any time after the Closing Date and in its sole
discretion, a Hired Employee’s position, compensation or benefits for performance-related,
business or any other reasons or require Buyer to continue the employment of a Hired Employee for
any particular period of time after the Closing Date. Allianz Life or one of its Affiliates shall
retain the employment of Division employees who are on legally protected leave as of the Closing
Date until the end of such employee’s leave or until such employment would otherwise terminate in
accordance with Allianz Life’s leave policies. The Buyer shall assume any legally required
reinstatement obligations with respect to such employees and shall offer such employees immediate
employment at such time as they are able to return to work, provided that such employees are able
to return to work and apply for reinstatement within six months of the Closing Date, or such later
date as may be required by Law. Following reinstatement, Buyer’s obligation to retain the
employee shall be subject to the right of the Buyer to select the employees of the Division that
the Buyer chooses to hire. Upon hire by the Buyer, such employees shall also be “Hired Employees”
under this Agreement.

     c. With respect to employee benefit plans, if any, of Buyer or its Affiliate in which Hired
Employees become eligible to participate after the Closing Date (the “Buyer Plans”), Buyer
shall: (i) with respect to each Buyer Plan that is a medical, health, life, accidental detah and
dismemberment, or disability plan, (A) for those Hired Employees who were participants in Allianz
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amounts available under such arrangement, provide for participation in a health flexible
spending arrangement of Buyer (the “Buyer FSA”) in accordance with Section 8.01(d); (B)
waive any exclusions for pre-existing conditions under such Buyer Plan that would result in a lack
of coverage for any conditions covered under the Buyer Plan for which the applicable Hired
Employee would have been entitled to coverage under the corresponding Employee Benefit Plan in
which such Hired Employee was an active participant immediately prior to his or her transfer to
the Buyer Plan; (C) waive any waiting period under such Buyer Plan, to the extent that such period
exceeds the corresponding waiting period under the corresponding Employee Benefit Plan in which
such Hired Employee was an active participant immediately prior to his or her transfer to the
Buyer Plan (after taking into account the service credit provided for herein for purposes of
satisfying such waiting period); and (D) with respect to each Buyer Plan that is a medical or
health plan, provide each Hired Employee with credit for any deductibles paid by such Hired
Employee prior to his or her transfer to the Buyer Plan (to the same extent such credit was given
under the analogous Employee Benefit Plan prior to such transfer) in satisfying any applicable
deductible or out-of-pocket requirements under such Buyer Plan for the plan year that includes
such transfer and (ii) recognize service of the Hired Employees with Allianz Life for purposes of
eligibility to participate, accrual and vesting credit, to the extent that such service was
recognized for that purpose under Allianz Life’s analogous Employee Benefit Plan prior to such
transfer; provided, however, that the foregoing shall not apply to the extent it would result in
duplication of benefits, and shall apply for benefit accrual purposes (x) only for purposes of
meeting any hours of service or last day of the year requirements under any defined contribution
plan in which the Hired Employees become eligible to participate and (y) only for the first plan
year in which the Hired Employees become eligible to participate in such defined contribution
plan.

     d. Allianz Life and Buyer shall provide for a transfer of assets and liabilities of the
Allianz FSA with respect to specified Hired Employees who participated in such plan as of the
Closing as follows.

          i. Buyer shall take any action necessary to ensure that the Buyer FSA shall provide
that as of the Closing Date and for the plan year in which the Closing Date occurs, (A) the
Hired Employees who participated in the Allianz FSA shall become participants in the Buyer
FSA as of the beginning of the Allianz FSA plan year and at the same level of coverage
provided under the Allianz FSA, except that any Hired Employees who continue participation
in the Allianz FSA after the Closing Date as provided in paragraph (ii) below shall not be
covered by the Buyer FSA for that year; (B) the Hired Employees’ salary reduction
elections shall be taken into account for the remainder of the Buyer FSA plan year as if
made under the Buyer FSA; and (C) the Buyer FSA shall reimburse medical expenses
incurred by the Hired Employees at any time during the Allianz FSA’s plan year (including
claims incurred prior to the Closing Date but unpaid prior to the Closing Date), up to the
amount of the Hired Employee’s election and reduced by amounts previously reimbursed by the
Allianz FSA.

          ii. Allianz shall take any action necessary to amend the Allianz FSA to provide that
the Hired Employees shall cease to be eligible for reimbursements from the Allianz FSA as of
the Closing Date, except to the extent that any Hired Employee elects continuation of
coverage under the Allianz FSA as permitted by COBRA.

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          iii. As soon as practicable following the Closing Date, Allianz Life shall transfer to
Buyer and Buyer agrees to accept, those amounts which represent the debit and credit
balances under the Allianz FSA of the Hired Employees who are to become covered by the Buyer
FSA and the transfer of such amounts shall take into account on a net basis employees’
payroll deductions and claims paid through the Closing Date. Allianz Life represents that
as of the Closing Date it has properly withheld from the pay of applicable Hired Employees
all amounts in accordance with the Allianz FSA elections of such employees. If a net credit
balance (total employee contributions exceed total claims paid) is transferred, Allianz Life
shall transfer to Buyer at the same time an amount in cash equal to such net credit balance.

     e. Buyer will not terminate the employment of any Hired Employees if or to the extent that
any such terminations of employment would require Allianz Life to take any actions in order to
comply with, or would create liability for Allianz Life pursuant to, the provisions of the Worker
Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, 29 U.S.C. § 2101, et. seq. (the “WARN Act”)
and/or any state or local statutory equivalent. Buyer will defend, indemnify and hold harmless
Allianz Life and its Affiliates after the Closing Date from and against any liability that may
arise from noncompliance with the WARN Act and/or any state or local statutory equivalent to the
extent it may relate to the Transaction and Buyer’s termination of Hired Employees.

     f. Allianz Life and its ERISA Affiliates shall not terminate in connection with the
Transaction any Employee Benefit Plans which are group health plans. Allianz Life and its ERISA
Affiliates shall retain all liability under COBRA with respect to all current and former employees
and other qualified beneficiaries and dependents of Allianz Life, Allianz New York, and their
ERISA Affiliates who experience qualifying events prior to or in connection with the Transaction
(including, but not limited to, Hired Employees and their dependents).

     g. As soon as administratively practicable after the Closing Date, Allianz Life shall pay to
each Hired Employee the accrued, but unpaid, annual leave of such Hired Employee as of Closing
under the annual leave program maintained by Allianz Life or any Allianz Entity.

     h. Nothing herein (including the Schedules hereto) expressed or implied shall confer upon any
Hired Employee or any other employee of Allianz Life, Allianz New York, or any other Allianz
Entity, or upon any legal representative of such employee, or upon any collective bargaining
agent, any rights or remedies, including any right to employment or continued employment for any
specified period, of any nature or kind whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement, and no
such employee, legal representative, or collective bargaining agent shall be a third party
beneficiary of this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to confer upon any
person (nor any beneficiary thereof) any rights under or with respect to any plan, program or
arrangement described in or contemplated by this Agreement, and each person (and any beneficiary
thereof) shall be entitled to look only to the express terms of any such plan, program or
arrangement for his or her rights thereunder.

     i. Allianz Life, Allianz New York and Buyer agree to cooperate fully with respect to the
actions necessary to effect the transactions contemplated in this Section 8.01, including the

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provision of records (including payroll and benefit plan participation records) and
information as each may reasonably request from the other.

     Section 8.02 Antitrust Filings. Allianz Life, Allianz New York and Buyer shall (to
the extent not filed prior to the date hereof) file with (i) the FTC and the DOJ the notification
and report form required for the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and any supplemental
information requested in connection with such notification and report form pursuant to the HSR Act,
and (ii) any other applicable governmental or regulatory entity, all filings, reports, information
and documentation required for the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
Allianz Life, Allianz New York and Buyer shall furnish to each other’s counsel such necessary
information and reasonable assistance as the other party may request in connection with its
preparation of any filing or submission that is necessary under the HSR Act. Allianz Life, Allianz
New York and Buyer shall consult with each other as to the appropriate time of making such filings
and submissions and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to make such filings and submissions
at the agreed upon time. Allianz Life, Allianz New York and Buyer shall keep each other apprised
of the status of any communications with, and any inquiries or requests for additional information
from, the FTC and the DOJ and other governmental or regulatory entities and shall comply promptly
with any such inquiry or request; provided, that Buyer, Allianz Life, and Allianz New York shall
not be required to dispose of, hold separately or make any change in, any portion of its business
or assets (or the Business or the New York Business or the Purchased Assets) or incur any other
burden.

     Section 8.03 Related Agreements. At the Closing, (i) Buyer and Allianz Life shall
enter into the Quota Share Reinsurance Agreement — North America, in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit H (the “Reinsurance Agreement — North America”), (ii) Buyer and Allianz
New York shall enter into the Quota Share Reinsurance Agreement — New York, in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit I (the “Reinsurance Agreement — New York” and collectively with
Reinsurance Agreement — North America, the “Reinsurance Agreements”), (iii) Buyer, Allianz
Life and Allianz New York shall enter into the Administrative Services Agreement, in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit J (the “Servicing Agreement”) (in each case with such
changes as to which the parties may agree prior to the Closing), (iv) Buyer, Allianz Life and
Allianz New York shall enter into the Transition Services Agreement, in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit K (the “Transition Services Agreement”)..

     Section 8.04 Transaction Expenses. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement,
each party to this Agreement shall bear all of its Transaction Expenses, regardless of whether the
Transaction is consummated.

     Section 8.05 Further Assurances. On and after the Closing Date, each party to this
Agreement shall take all reasonably appropriate action and execute any additional documents,
instruments and conveyances of any kind which may be reasonably necessary to carry out any of the
provisions of this Agreement or the Related Agreement or consummate any of the transactions
contemplated hereby or thereby.

     Section 8.06 Non-Renewal of Insurance Contracts. Following the Closing, Buyer shall
allow each Insurance Contract to expire on its termination date and shall take no action to extend
or renew such Insurance Contracts thereunder after such date in the name and place of Allianz

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Life or Allianz New York, as applicable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, on and after Closing
until December 31, 2006, if the Buyer has not obtained the regulatory approval necessary to issue
policies or contracts to replace an Insurance Contract in the state of delivery for such Insurance
Contract, Buyer may renew any Insurance Contract or issue any new Insurance Contract in such state
in the name and place of Allianz Life or Allianz New York, as applicable, with a policy effective
date on or prior to April 1, 2007, subject to the terms and conditions of the Servicing Agreement.
Further, Buyer shall fulfill all commitments of Allianz Life and Allianz New York, as applicable,
to issue or renew the Insurance Contracts to fulfill the quotations for the issuance of new and
renewal Insurance Contracts set forth on Exhibit 8.06, at the price and terms quoted by Allianz
Life or Allianz New York, as applicable, in the name and place of Allianz Life or Allianz New York,
as applicable, subject to the terms and conditions of the Servicing Agreement and applicable Law.
Any Insurance Contract issued by Buyer pursuant to this section shall be (i) in the same form as
the Insurance Contract issued by Allianz Life or Allianz New York, as applicable, with a premium
calculated pursuant to the rating manual used by Allianz Life or Allianz New York, as applicable,
for such purpose; (ii) in full compliance with applicable law; and (iii) for a maximum term of one
year. With respect to such Insurance Contracts issued or renewed in the name and place of Allianz
Life or Allianz New York pursuant to the authority of this Section, Buyer shall allow each such
Insurance Contract to expire on its termination date and shall take no action to extend or renew
coverage thereunder. Buyer shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to expeditiously obtain
the regulatory approvals necessary to issue policies or contracts to replace the Insurance
Contracts. The reinsurance under the Reinsurance Agreements shall remain in full force and effect
with respect to any Liability assumed under such Insurance Contract until all Liability expires
thereunder.

ARTICLE 9

CLOSING CONDITIONS

     Section 9.01 Conditions to Buyer’s Obligations. The obligations of Buyer to
consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are subject to the satisfaction of the
following conditions at or before the Closing Date:

     a. Representations and Covenants. The representations and warranties of Allianz Life
and Allianz New York contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct as of the date of this
Agreement and, except for any such representations and warranties that speak as an earlier
specified date, as of the Closing Date with the same force and effect as though made on and as of
the Closing Date, except for such failures of such representations and warranties to be true and
correct (without regard to any materiality qualifier set forth in such representations and
warranties) as would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect.
Allianz Life shall have performed or complied in all respects with all covenants and agreements
required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by Allianz Life on or prior to the
Closing Date. Allianz Life shall have delivered to Buyer an update of any changes to Exhibits
A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, A-6, A-7 and A-9 as of the Closing Date. Allianz New York shall have
performed or complied in all respects with all covenants and agreements required by this Agreement
to be performed or complied with by Allianz New York on or prior to the Closing Date. Allianz New
York shall have delivered to Buyer an update of any changes to Exhibits A-8 as of the
Closing Date. Each of Allianz Life and Allianz New York shall have delivered to

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Buyer an officer’s certificate dated the Closing Date certifying the fulfillment of the
conditions specified in Section 9.01(a).

     b. Other Agreements. The Related Agreements and each of the other agreements and
instruments contemplated hereby and thereby to which Allianz Life is a party shall have been duly
executed and delivered by Allianz Life on the Closing Date, and each of such agreements and
instruments shall be in full force and effect with respect to Allianz Life on the Closing Date.
The Related Agreements and each of the other agreements and instruments contemplated hereby and
thereby to which Allianz New York is a party shall have been duly executed and delivered by
Allianz New York on the Closing Date, and each of such agreements and instruments shall be in full
force and effect with respect to Allianz New York on the Closing Date.

     c. Government Approvals. The applicable waiting periods under the HSR Act shall have
expired or been terminated, and all other governmental filings, authorizations and approvals that
are required for the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall have
been duly made and obtained.

     d. Consents. All third-party consents set forth on Schedule 9.01(d) (the
“Required Consents”) shall have been obtained and shall be in full force and effect;
provided, however, that any Required Consent not obtained by Allianz Life or Allianz New York, but
waived by Buyer, shall not be an unfulfilled condition hereunder.

     e. No Prohibitions. There shall not be pending any action or proceeding, before any
Governmental Entity, (i) challenging or seeking to make illegal, or to delay or otherwise directly
or indirectly restrain or prohibit, the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or
seeking to obtain material damages in connection with such transactions, (ii) seeking to prohibit
direct or indirect ownership or operation by Buyer of all or a material portion of the Business or
Purchased Assets, or to require Buyer to dispose of or to hold separately all or any portion of
the business or assets of Buyer or the Business or the Purchased Assets, as a result of the
transactions contemplated hereby, (iii) seeking to invalidate or render unenforceable any material
provision of this Agreement or the Related Agreements or (iv) otherwise relating to and materially
adversely affecting the transactions contemplated hereby.

     f. Material Adverse Effect. There shall not have occurred between the date of this
Agreement and the Closing Date any Material Adverse Effect.

     g. Liens. Each Lien on the Purchased Assets (other than Permitted Liens) shall have
been released.

     h. Reinsurance. Except for the reinsurance agreements listed on Exhibit C, all of
the reinsurance on Purchased Assets shall be commuted prior to Closing.

     Section 9.02 Conditions to Allianz Life’s and Allianz New York’s Obligations. The
obligations of Allianz Life and Allianz New York to consummate the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement are subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions at or before the Closing
Date:

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     a. Representations and Covenants. The representations and warranties of Buyer
contained in this Agreement shall be true and correct as of the date of this Agreement and, except
for any such representations and warranties that speak as of an earlier specified date, as of the
Closing Date with the same force and effect as though made on and as of the Closing Date, except
for such failures of such representations and warranties to be true and correct (without regard to
any materiality qualifier therein) as would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a
material adverse effect on the business, financial conditions or results of operation of Buyer.
Buyer shall have performed and complied in all material respects with all covenants and agreements
required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by Buyer on or prior to the Closing
Date.

     b. Other Agreements. The Related Agreements and each of the other agreements and
instruments contemplated hereby and thereby to which Buyer is a party shall have been duly
executed and delivered by Buyer on the Closing Date and each of such agreements and instruments
shall be in full force and effect with respect to Buyer on the Closing Date.

     c. Government Approvals. The applicable waiting periods under the HSR Act shall have
expired or been terminated, and all other material governmental filings, authorizations and
approvals that are required for the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement shall have been duly made and obtained.

     d. No Prohibitions. There shall not be pending any action or proceeding, before any
Governmental Entity, (i) challenging or seeking to make illegal, or to delay or otherwise directly
or indirectly restrain or prohibit, the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement or seeking to obtain material damages in connection with such transactions, (ii) seeking
to invalidate or render unenforceable any material provision of this Agreement or any of the
Related Agreements or (iii) otherwise relating to and materially adversely affecting the
transactions contemplated hereby or thereby.

ARTICLE 10

TERMINATION

     Section 10.01 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the
Closing Date:

     a. by the mutual written consent of Buyer, Allianz Life and Allianz New York;

     b. by either Buyer, on the one hand, or Allianz Life or Allianz New York, on the other hand,
if there has been a material misrepresentation, breach of warranty or breach of covenant on the
part of the other party in the representations, warranties and covenants set forth in this
Agreement that has not been cured within thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice of such
misrepresentation or breach, provided, however, the party in breach shall have no
right to terminate the Agreement under this Section 10.01(a);

     c. by either Buyer, on the one hand, or Allianz Life or Allianz New York, on the other hand,
if the transactions contemplated hereby have not been consummated by November 30, 2006, which time
shall be extended by up to thirty (30) days if notice of a misrepresentation or breach is given
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directed is making a diligent effort to cure such breach or misrepresentations; provided, however,
that neither party shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 10.01(c)
if such party’s breach of this Agreement has prevented the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement; or

     d. by either party, if there shall be any order, injunction or decree of any Governmental
Entity which prohibits or restrains either party from consummating the transactions contemplated
hereby, and such order, injunction or decree shall have become final and nonappealable;
provided, however, that prior to termination under this 10.01(d), the party
seeking to terminate this Agreement shall have used all reasonable efforts to have such order,
injunction or decree vacated.

     Section 10.02 Effect of Termination.

     a. In the event of the termination of this Agreement by either Buyer, Allianz Life, or Allianz
New York as provided in Section 10.01, all provisions of this Agreement shall terminate, and there
shall be no liability on the part of any of Buyer, Allianz Life or Allianz New York or their
respective shareholders, officers or directors, except that the parties shall remain liable for
breaches of this Agreement occurring prior to the time of such termination, and except that the
provisions of Section 7.04 and Article 10 of this Agreement shall survive any such termination.

     b. Buyer will promptly cause to be returned to Allianz Life and Allianz New York all documents
and information obtained in connection with Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement and all documents and information obtained in connection with Buyer’s investigations of
the operation and financial and legal affairs of the Business, including any copies made by Buyer
or any of Buyer’s Representatives of any such documents or information.

ARTICLE 11

SURVIVAL; INDEMNIFICATION

     Section 11.01 Survival of Representations and Warranties. The representations and
warranties contained in this Agreement shall survive for the longer of (i) a period of eighteen
(18) months from the Closing Date or (ii) March 31, 2008 (the “Survival Period”); provided,
however, that, with respect to any specific representation or warranty under which an Indemnified
Party shall have delivered to an Indemnifying Party in good faith a written notice of a claim prior
to the expiration of the Survival Period and as to which such claim has not been completely and
finally resolved prior to such expiration, such representation or warranty shall survive solely as
to such claim for the period of time beyond the Survival Period sufficient to resolve, completely
and finally, the claim relating to such representation or warranty.

     Section 11.02 Indemnification.

     a. Subject to the limitations of Sections 11.01 and 11.04 hereof, Allianz Life and Allianz
New York, shall, jointly and severally (except as otherwise provided in Section 11.04) indemnify
Buyer and hold the Buyer harmless against any loss, liability, penalty, fines, settlement,
deficiency, damage, expense or cost (including (a) punitive, consequential and all other kinds of
special damages only if such damages arise out of Third Party Claims, and

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(b) costs of investigations and defense and reasonable legal expenses) (collectively,
“Losses”), that Buyer incurs as a result of (i) any misrepresentation in any of the
representations and warranties of Allianz Life or Allianz New York contained in this Agreement,
(ii) any breach of, or failure to perform, any obligation of Allianz Life or Allianz New York
contained in this Agreement, (iii) any liability or obligation arising out of ownership or
operation of the Purchased Assets prior to the Effective Date other than Assumed Liabilities, or
(iv) any liability or obligation of Allianz Life or Allianz New York not assumed by Buyer pursuant
to this Agreement.

     b. Subject to the limitations of Sections 11.01 and 11.04 hereof, Buyer shall indemnify the
Allianz Entities and hold the Allianz Entities harmless against any Losses that the Allianz
Entities incur as a result of (i) any misrepresentation of any of the representations and
warranties of Buyer contained in this Agreement, (ii) any breach of, or failure to perform, any
obligation of Buyer contained in this Agreement, or (iii) any liability or obligation assumed by
Buyer pursuant to this Agreement.

     Section 11.03 Third Party Claims. As used herein, “Indemnified Party” shall refer
either to Buyer or the Allianz Entities, as applicable, and “Indemnifying Party” shall refer to the
party obligated hereunder to indemnify such Indemnified Party. In the event that any of the
Indemnified Parties is made a defendant in or party to any action or proceeding, judicial or
administrative, instituted by any third party, or in the event that a claim is made by any third
party against any of the Indemnified Parties, for any matter the liability, costs or expenses of
which are Losses for which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification by the Indemnifying
Party pursuant to Section 11.02 above (any such third party claim, action or proceeding being
referred to as a “Third Party Claim”), the Indemnified Party shall give the Indemnifying
Party prompt written notice thereof (a “Third Party Claim Notice”), including, in
reasonable detail, the identity of the third party and the nature and amount of the Third Party
Claim. The failure to give such notice shall not affect any Indemnified Party’s ability to seek
reimbursement unless such failure has materially prejudiced the Indemnifying Party’s ability to
defend successfully a Third Party Claim. The Indemnifying Party shall be entitled, upon written
notice delivered to the Indemnified Party, to control the defense and settlement of such Third
Party Claim, subject to the further provisions of this Section 11.03 and provided that the
Indemnifying Party diligently contests and defends such Third Party Claim. If the Indemnifying
Party has so elected to control the defense and settlement of such Third Party Claim, the
Indemnified Party shall be entitled at any time, at its own cost and expense (which expense shall
not constitute a Loss), to participate in such defense and settlement and to be represented by
attorneys of its own choosing; and if the Indemnifying Party does not so elect to control the
defense and settlement of such Third Party Claim, the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled at any
time, at its own cost and expense, to participate in such defense and settlement and to be
represented by attorneys of its own choosing. The Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party
shall in any event cooperate with one another in the defense of any Third Party Claim and provide
to the other such documents and information as are reasonably requested in connection therewith.
Neither the Indemnified Party nor the Indemnifying Party may concede, settle or compromise any
Third Party Claim as to which the other party will have any liability without the prior written
consent of such other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or
conditioned. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) if a Third Party Claim seeks equitable relief or
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of any of the
Indemnified Parties, which Third Party Claim, if decided against any of the
Indemnified Parties, would materially adversely affect the ongoing business of any of the
Indemnified Parties, then the Indemnified Parties shall have the right to control the defense and
settlement of such claim, but the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any Losses arising
from any settlement thereof effected without its consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld.

     Section 11.04 Limitations on Indemnity.

     a. Allianz Life and Allianz New York shall be liable for claims under Section 11.02(a)(i)
hereof only if the aggregate amount of all Losses for claims under Section 11.02(a)(i) exceeds
$250,000 (the “Deductible Amount”). The Deductible Amount shall not apply to claims other
than claims under Section 11.02(a)(i) hereof. In the event that Losses for claims under Section
11.02(a)(i) hereof exceed the Deductible Amount, Allianz Life and Allianz New York, jointly and
severally, shall be obligated to indemnify the Buyer Indemnified Parties for the amount of all
such Losses in excess of the Deductible Amount up to $24,800,000 (the “Cap Amount). The
Cap Amount shall be the maximum aggregate liability of Allianz Life and Allianz New York to the
Buyer Indemnified Parties under Section 11.02(a)(i) hereof. The Cap Amount shall not apply to
claims other than those under Section 11.02(a)(i).

     b. Buyer shall be liable for claims under Sections 11.02(b)(i) hereof only if the aggregate
amount of all Losses for claims under Section 11.02(b)(i) hereof exceeds the Deductible Amount.
The Deductible Amount shall not apply to claims against Buyer other than claims under Section
11.02(b)(i) hereof. In the event that Losses for claims under Section 11.02(b) hereof exceed the
Deductible Amount, Buyer shall be obligated to indemnify the Seller Indemnified Parties for the
amount of all such Losses in excess of the Deductible Amount up to the total of the Cap Amount.
Except as otherwise set forth in the next sentence, the Cap Amount shall be the maximum aggregate
liability of Buyer to the Seller Indemnified Parties under Section 11.02(b) hereof.

     c. In computing the amount of indemnifiable Losses, there shall be deducted therefrom an
amount equal to the amount of insurance proceeds, if any, that an Indemnified Party or any of its
affiliates actually receives as a consequence of any loss, claim, damage, liability, cost, expense
or deficiency giving rise to such Losses. If and to the extent an Indemnified Party has not
actually realized such Tax benefit at the time the Indemnifying Party makes an indemnity payment,
the Indemnified Party shall make a payment (or, as appropriate, payments) at such time as it
actually realizes such Tax benefit. For purposes of determining the amount of any Tax benefit or
liability pursuant to this Section 11.05(c), the marginal combined federal and state income tax
rate of the Indemnified Party shall be deemed to be the maximum marginal combined federal and
state income tax rate applicable to the Indemnified Party.

     d.
Notwithstanding the joint and several liability of Allianz Life and Allianz New York
provided for in this Agreement, to the extent required by law, (i) Allianz New York shall have no
liability for a breach of any of the representations and warranties set forth in Article 3,
insofar as such breaches are of representations and warranties concerning Allianz Life and not
Allianz New York, and (ii) Allianz Life shall have no liability for a breach of any of the

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representations and warranties set forth in Article 4, insofar as such breaches are of
representations and warranties concerning Allianz New York and not Allianz Life.

     Section 11.05 Exclusivity. After the Closing, the rights set forth in this Article 11
shall be each party’s sole and exclusive remedies against the other parties hereto for any Losses
arising out of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated herein, but excluding claims for
Losses under the Related Agreements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall prevent
any of the parties hereto from bringing an action based upon allegations of fraud in connection
with the transactions contemplated in this Agreement.

     Section 11.06 Treatment of Indemnification Payments. Any payment made under Section
11.02 shall be treated as an adjustment to Purchase Price.

ARTICLE 12

MISCELLANEOUS

     Section 12.01 Press Releases and Announcements. Upon the execution and delivery of
this Agreement, the parties shall issue a press release in the form attached hereto as Exhibit
L, announcing the execution and delivery of this Agreement. Prior to the Closing Date, the
parties shall cooperate to prepare a press release for issuance upon the Closing, announcing the
consummation of the transactions contemplated herein. Each party shall make all filings such party
is required to make with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Other than the foregoing, no
party hereto shall issue any press release (or make any other public announcement) related to this
Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby without prior written approval of the other party
hereto, except to the extent that the party reasonably determines that any such press release or
other announcement is necessary in order to comply with any applicable Laws, in which case such
party shall consult the other prior to issuing such press release or other announcement, and except
for communications with employees and customers in connection with consummating the transactions
contemplated herein and transitioning the Business and the New York Business to Buyer.

     Section 12.02 Amendment and Waiver. This Agreement may not be amended or waived
except in a writing executed by the party against which such amendment or waiver is sought to be
enforced. No course of dealing between or among any persons having any interest in this Agreement
will be deemed effective to modify or amend any part of this Agreement or any rights or obligations
of any person under or by reason of this Agreement.

     Section 12.03 Notices. All notices, demands and other communications to be given or
delivered under or by reason of the provisions of this Agreement will be in writing and will be
deemed to have been given when personally delivered or three days after being mailed, if mailed by
first class mail, return receipt requested, or when receipt is acknowledged, if sent by facsimile,
telecopy or other electronic transmission device. Notices, demands and communications to Buyer,
Allianz Life, or Allianz New York will, unless another address is specified in writing, be sent to
the address indicated below:

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Notices to Buyer:

HCC Life Insurance Company

13403 Northwest Freeway

Houston, TX 77040

Attention: Christopher L. Martin, General Counsel

Facsimile No.: 713-766-9648

With a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

Haynes and Boone, LLP

1221 McKinney, Suite 2100

Houston, Texas 77010

Attention: Arthur S. Berner

Facsimile No.: (713) 236-5652

Notices to Allianz Life or Allianz New York:

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America or

Allianz Life Insurance Company of New York

P.O. Box 1344

Minneapolis, MN 55440-1344

Attention: Chief Investment Officer

Facsimile No.: (763) 765-5382

With copies (which shall not constitute notice) in the case of Allianz Life or

Allianz New York to:

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America

P.O. Box 1344

Minneapolis, MN 55440-1344

Attention: Julius M. Davidson, Senior Counsel

Facsimile No.: (763) 765-6355

and

Leonard, Street and Deinard, Professional Association

150 South Fifth Street, Suite 2300

Minneapolis, MN 55402

Attention: Daniel J. McInerney, Esq.

Facsimile No.: (612) 335-1657

     Section 12.04 Arbitration.

     a. It is the intention of the parties that customs and usages of the business of reinsurance
shall be given full effect in the interpretation of this Agreement. Except as provided in Section
1.07 and 2.03, a dispute or difference between the parties with respect to the operation or
interpretation of this Agreement on which an amicable understanding cannot be reached shall be
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States of America, or at
any other venue mutually agreed upon by the parties. The arbitrators are empowered to decide all
questions or issues with respect to the operation or interpretation of this Agreement and, solely
where there is an ambiguity with respect to the provisions of this
Agreement or the application thereof to any particular facts and circumstances, shall be free
to reach their decisions from the standpoint of equity and customary practices of the insurance
and reinsurance industry rather than from that of strict law.

     b. There shall be three arbitrators. Each of the parties shall appoint one of the arbitrators
who shall each be disinterested active or retired officers of health products reinsurance
companies other than the contracting companies or their affiliates and these two arbitrators shall
select the third who shall be a retired judge. In the event that either party should fail to
choose an arbitrator within thirty days after the other party has given notice of its arbitrator
appointment, that party may choose two arbitrators, who shall in turn choose a third arbitrator
before entering arbitration. If the two arbitrators are unable to agree upon the selection of a
third arbitrator within thirty days following their appointment, each arbitrator shall nominate
three candidates within ten days thereafter, two of whom the other shall decline and the decision
shall be made by drawing lots.

     c. The arbitrators shall be authorized to direct specific performance of the terms of this
Agreement and to award actual damages. The arbitrators shall have authority to award
consequential, exemplary or punitive damages. The arbitrators shall decide by a majority of votes
and from their written decision there can be no appeal. The decision may be confirmed and
judgment entered thereon in a court of law. Within 45 days after the closing of the arbitration
hearings, the decisions of the arbitrators will be presented to the parties to the arbitration.
All costs of the arbitration will be determined by the arbitrators, which may take into account
the law and practice of the place of arbitration, and in what manner arbitration costs will be
paid, and by whom.

     Section 12.05 Equitable Remedies. Each of the parties agrees that the other parties
shall be entitled to seek an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of the provisions of
this Agreement and to enforce specifically this Agreement and the terms and provisions hereof in
any action instituted in any court of the United States or any state thereof having jurisdiction
over the parties and the matter, in addition to any other remedy to which it may be entitled, at
law or in equity.

     Section 12.06 Assignment. This Agreement and all of the provisions hereof shall be
binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and
permitted assigns, and neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or obligations
hereunder may be assigned by any party hereto without the prior written consent of the other party
hereto. Buyer may assign or novate this Agreement and its rights, interest or obligations
hereunder to HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. subject to the Allianz Entities consent to the terms of
such assignment or novation, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.

     Section 12.07 No Third Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in this Agreement shall confer
any rights upon any person or entity that is not a party or permitted assignee of a party to this
Agreement, including without limitation any employee of Allianz Life or Allianz New York.

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     Section 12.08 Severability. Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement will
be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable Law, but if any
provision of this Agreement is held to be prohibited by or invalid under applicable Law, such
provision will be ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without
invalidating the remainder of such provision or the remaining provisions of this Agreement.

     Section 12.09 Complete Agreement. This Agreement, the Related Agreements, the
Disclosure Schedules and the exhibits and other documents referred to herein contain the complete
agreement among the parties and supersede any prior understandings, agreements or representations
by or among the parties, written or oral, which may have related to the subject matter hereof in
any way; provided, however, that except as otherwise expressly provided in Section 7.04 above, the
Confidentiality Agreement shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated herein. The section and paragraph headings of this
Agreement are for reference purposes and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of the
Agreement.

     Section 12.10 Time of Essence. With regard to all dates and time periods set forth or
referred to in this Agreement, time is of the essence.

     Section 12.11 Signatures; Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more
counterparts, any one of which need not contain the signatures of more than one party, but all such
counterparts taken together will constitute one and the same instrument. A facsimile signature
will be considered an original signature.

     Section 12.12 Governing Law. The internal Law, without regard for conflicts of laws
principles, of the State of Minnesota will govern all questions concerning the construction,
validity and interpretation of this Agreement and the performance of the obligations imposed by
this Agreement.

ARTICLE 13

DEFINITIONS

     Section 13.01 Definitions. The following terms have the following meanings for
purposes of this Agreement:

     “Acquired Business” means the Business and the New York Business.

     “Administrator” has the meaning specified in the introductory paragraph of the
Servicing Agreement.

     “Administrator Extracontractual Obligation” means punitive or compensatory damages or
statutory penalties that are awarded or assessed against Allianz New York or Allianz Life as a
result of an act, omission or course of conduct committed by the Administrator, its agents or
representatives after the date hereof in connection with the Administrator’s obligations under the
Reinsurance Agreements or Servicing Agreement, including without limitation any such act, omission
or course of conduct arising out of any Claim, including any administration thereof by the
Administrator, or the Insurance Servicing Duties.

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     “Affiliate” means, with respect to any person, at the time in question, any other
person controlling, controlled by or under common control with such person. For purposes of the
foregoing, “control”, including the terms “controlling”, “controlled by”
and “under common
control with”, means the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direct or
cause the direction of the management and policies of a person, whether through the ownership of
voting securities, by contract or otherwise.

     “Agreement” has the meaning specified in the introductory paragraph.

     “Allianz Entities” means Allianz Life and all of its Affiliates, including Allianz New
York.

     “Allianz FSA” has the meaning specified in Section 8.01(c).

     “Allianz Life” has the meaning specified in the introductory paragraph.

     “Allianz New York” has the meaning specified in the introductory paragraph.

     “Assignment and Assumption Agreement” has the meaning specified in Section
1.06(a)(ii).

     “Assumed Liabilities” has the meaning specified in Section 1.03.

     “Bill of Sale” has the meaning specified in Section 1.06(a)(i).

     “Business” has the meaning specified in the recitals to the Agreement.

     “Buyer” has the meaning specified in the introductory paragraph.

     “Buyer FSA” has the meaning specified in Section 8.01(c).

     “Buyer Plans” has the meaning specified in Section 8.01(c).

     “Buyer’s Representatives” has the meaning specified in Section 6.02.

     “Cap Amount” has the meaning specified in Section 11.04(a).

     “Claim” or “Claims” means any request or demand made for the payment of
amounts or other obligations due cedents or insureds, as applicable, under the terms of any North
America Insurance Contract or New York Insurance Contract with regards to Allianz Life’s North
America Liability or Allianz New York’s New York Liability arising under the North America
Insurance Contracts or the New York Insurance Contracts, as applicable.

     “Claims Administration Expense” means all costs and expenses relating to or arising
out of the payment, settlement, contest, compromise, litigation or arbitration of any Claim.

     “Closing” has the meaning specified in Section 1.05.

     “Closing Date” means the date on which the Closing occurs.

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     “Closing Payment” has the meaning specified in Section 2.02

     “Closing Statement” has the meaning specified in Section 1.07(a).

     “COBRA” means the group health plan coverage continuation provisions of the
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, as amended.

     “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

     “Confidentiality Agreement” has the meaning specified in Section 7.04.

     “Deductible Amount” has the meaning specified in Section 11.04(a).

     “Disclosure Schedules” has the meaning specified in Article 3.

     “Division” has the meaning specified in the recitals to the Agreement.

     “DOJ” means the United States Department of Justice.

     “Effective Date” means the Closing Date.

     “Employee Benefit Plans” means (a) any “employee benefit plan” or “plan” within the
meaning of Section 3(3) of ERISA, and (b) all plans and policies providing for “fringe benefits”
(including but not limited to annual paid leave, personal days, educational benefits and similar
programs), and each other employee benefit, bonus, incentive compensation, deferred compensation,
profit sharing, stock, severance, retirement, health, life, disability, group insurance,
employment, stock option, stock purchase, stock appreciation right, performance share, supplemental
unemployment, layoff, consulting, or any other similar plan, agreement, or policy or understanding,
and any trust, escrow or other agreement related thereto, which Allianz Life, Allianz New York, or
any other ERISA Affiliate of either maintains, sponsors, contributes to or has an obligation to
contribute to, or which Allianz Life, Allianz New York, or any ERISA Affiliate of either has
maintained, sponsored, contributed to, or had an obligation to contribute to at any time within the
six year period ending on the Closing Date.

     “ERISA” means Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.

     “ERISA Affiliate” means, with respect to any person, any trade or business (whether or
not incorporated) which is or at any time within the six (6)-year period preceding the date of this
Agreement would have been treated as a “single employer” with such person under Section 414(b),
(c), (m), or (o) of the Code or Section 4001(b)(1) of ERISA.

     “Excluded Assets” has the meaning specified in Section 1.02.

     “Financial Statements” has the meaning specified in Section 3.06.

     “Fronting Company” means BCS Insurance Company or Physicians Insurance, as the
fronting agents for Allianz Life pursuant to the Fronting Contracts.

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     “Fronting Contracts” means: (1) the reinsurance agreement entered into between the
Allianz Life and BCS Insurance Company whereby BCS Insurance Company fronted for certain
Provider Excess Policies in certain states; (2) the reinsurance agreement entered into between
Allianz Life and Physicians Insurance whereby Physicians Insurance fronted for certain Provider
Excess Policies in Oregon and Washington; and (3) the reinsurance agreement entered into between
the Allianz Life and BCS Insurance Company whereby BCS Insurance Company fronted for certain HMO
and Insurance Company Treaties with certain health maintenance organizations, each as set forth in
Exhibit A-6 attached hereto.

     “FTC” means the United States Federal Trade Commission.

     “GAAP” means United States generally accepted accounting principles, consistently
applied and applied by Allianz Life on a basis consistent with prior periods.

     “Governmental Consents” has the meaning specified in Section 3.05.

     “Governmental Entity” means any federal, state, local, foreign, international or
multinational entity or authority exercising executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory,
administrative or taxing functions of or pertaining to government.

     “Group AD&D Policies” means group term accidental death and dismemberment policies
entered into between Allianz Life and certain employers sponsored benefit plans covering such
employer’s or plan’s employee accidental death and dismemberment insurance benefits, all as set
forth in Exhibit A-4 attached hereto. “Group AD&D Policies” includes such policies not set
forth on such exhibit that are issued by Buyer pursuant to Section 8.06.

     “Group Term Life Policies” means group term life policies entered into between Allianz
Life and certain employers sponsored benefit plans covering such employer’s or plan’s employee life
insurance benefits, all as set forth in Exhibit A-5 attached hereto. “Group Term Life
Policies” includes such policies not set forth on such exhibit that are issued by Buyer pursuant to
Section 8.06.

     “Hired Employees” has the meaning specified in Section 8.01(b).

     “HMO and Insurance Company Treaties” means the health reinsurance treaties entered
into between Allianz Life and certain health maintenance organizations and certain insurance
companies, all as set forth in Exhibit A-1 attached hereto. “HMO and Insurance Company
Treaties” includes such treaties not set forth on such exhibit that are issued by Buyer pursuant to
Section 8.06.

     “HSR Act” means the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended,
and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

     “Indemnified Party” has the meaning specified in Section 11.03.

     “Indemnifying Party” has the meaning specified in Section 11.03

     “Independent Firm” has the meaning specified in Section 1.07(c).

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     “Insurance Contract(s)” means the North America Insurance Contracts and the New York
Insurance Contracts.

     “Insurance Servicing Duties” means the services to be provided by the Administrator
pursuant to Article I of the Servicing Agreement.

     “Insurance Servicing Expense” means all costs and expenses incurred by the
Administrator pursuant to the performance of the Insurance Servicing Duties under the Servicing
Agreement, including without limitation costs and expenses arising out of or related to collecting
premium and other charges related to the Insurance Contracts, providing services for the Insurance
Contracts, paying broker compensation, and performing all services necessary or appropriate for the
administration of the Insurance Contracts, all to the extent set forth therein.

     “Intellectual Property Assets” has the meaning specified in Section 1.01(d).

     “Intellectual Property Rights” means: (i) the United States and foreign copyrights,
and similar rights, including common law rights, registrations and applications to register or
renew the registration of any of the foregoing; (ii) the United States and foreign trademarks, and
similar rights, including common law rights, registrations and applications to register or renew
the registration of any of the foregoing; (iii) the United States and foreign letters patent and
patent applications; (iv) inventions, processes, designs, formulae, trade secrets, algorithms,
spreadsheets and know-how; (v) confidential information; (vi) computer software (including source
code, object code, executables and utilities); (vii) data, datasets, databases and documentation;
and (viii) all similar intellectual property rights and tangible embodiments of any of the
foregoing (in any medium, including electronic media).

     “Knowledge,” means, in the case of Allianz Life and Allianz New York, the actual
knowledge of Patrick Foley, Carl Adamek, Greg Demars, Elizabeth A. Midtlien and Thomas D. Owen.

     “Law” means any constitution, law, ordinance, rule, principle of common law,
regulation, statute, treaty, order, judgment, decree or injunction or other requirements.

     “Liabilities” means the North America Liabilities and New York Liabilities.

     “Lien” means any charge, claim, condition, equitable interest, lien, option, pledge,
security interest, right of first refusal or restriction of any kind.

     “LifeTrac Contracts” means the agreements entered into by Allianz Life with transplant
facilities and agreements entered into by Allianz Life with payors and their representatives
related to the LifeTrac Network, all as set forth in Exhibit A-7 attached hereto, provided
that Exhibit A-7 shall not include those agreements, treaties and policies containing provisions
related to the LifeTrac Network that are listed on Exhibits A-1, A-2, A-3
and A-8.

     “Losses” has the meaning specified in Section 11.02(a).

     “Material Adverse Effect” means a material adverse effect on (i) the financial
condition or results of operation of the Acquired Business or (ii) the ability of Allianz Life to
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the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Related Agreements, other than (i) any
material change in the financial, banking, currency or capital markets; (ii) conditions and events
generally affecting the insurance and reinsurance industry; and (iii) conditions or effects
resulting from or relating to announcement of this Agreement, the Related Agreements or the
transactions contemplated herein or therein, or the actions of Buyer.

     “New York Business” has the meaning specified in the recitals.

     “New York Claim” or “New York Claims” means any request or demand made for the
payment of amounts or other obligations due cedents or insureds, as applicable, under the terms of
any New York Insurance Contract with regards to the New York Liability.

     “New York Division” has the meaning specified in the recitals.

     “New York Insurance Contract” or “New York Insurance Contracts” has the same
meaning as Stop Loss Policies, the HMO and Insurance Company Treaties, the Provider Excess
Policies, Group Term Life Policies, Group AD&D Policies except that the insurer is Allianz New York
rather than Allianz Life.

     “New York Liability” or “New York Liabilities” means any (a) liability, duty
or other obligation assumed by Allianz New York under the terms of the New York Insurance Contracts
(including without limitation any liability under the terms of the New York Insurance Contracts
relating to unearned premium, dividends, experience refunds, commissions, extracontractual
obligations and premiums payable) except for liability assumed by Allianz New York for its group
term life policies for individuals approved by Allianz New York to be entitled to a waiver of
premium disability benefit under those policies; (b) Insurance Servicing Expense; (c) Claims
Administration Expense; (d) any Premium Taxes; and (e) obligations and liability of Allianz New
York to pay experience refunds, and retrospective payments under the terms of each New York
Insurance Contract.

     “New York Reinsured Liability” means the New York Liability of Allianz New York
assumed by the Reinsurer under the Reinsurance Agreement — New York.

     “New York Reserves” means the sum of all reserves, deposit fund liabilities (i.e.,
pre-paid premium, death benefits left on deposit) and liabilities required to be maintained by
Allianz New York for the New York Insurance Contracts, as required under (a) the terms of the New
York Insurance Contracts and (b) the reserve requirements, statutory accounting rules and practices
prescribed or permitted for insurance companies by the Superintendent of Insurance of the State of
New York, and consistent with the methodologies and assumptions used by Allianz New York in
calculating the reserves and liabilities for the New York Insurance Contracts on its latest annual
and quarterly financial statements filed with the Superintendent of Insurance of the State of New
York. The New York Reserves shall not include any reserve attributable to the liability, duty or
other obligation assumed by Allianz New York for Group Term Life Policies for individuals approved
by Allianz New York to be entitled to a waiver of premium disability benefit under those policies
as of the Effective Date.

     “North America Claim” or “North America Claims” means any request or demand
made for the payment of amounts or other obligations due cedents or insureds, as applicable, under
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terms of any North America Insurance Contract with regards to Allianz Life’s North America
Liability arising under the North America Insurance Contracts.

     “North America Insurance Contract” or “North America Insurance Contracts”
means the Stop Loss Policies, the HMO and Insurance Company Treaties, the Provider Excess Policies,
Group Term Life Policies, Group AD&D Policies and the Fronting Contracts.

     “North America Liability” or “North America Liabilities” means any (a)
liability, duty or other obligation assumed by Allianz Life under the terms of the North America
Insurance Contracts (including without limitation any liability under the terms of the North
America Insurance Contracts relating to unearned premium, dividends, experience refunds,
commissions, extracontractual obligations and premiums payable) except for liability, duty or other
obligation assumed by the Allianz Life for Group Term Life Policies for individuals approved by
Allianz Life to be entitled to a waiver of premium disability benefit under those policies as of
the Effective Date; (b) Insurance Servicing Expense; (c) Claims Administration Expense; (d) any
Premium Taxes; and (e) obligations and liability of Allianz Life to pay experience refunds, and
retrospective payments under the terms of each North America Insurance Contract.

     “North America Reinsured Liability” means the North America Liability of Allianz Life
assumed by the Reinsurer under the Reinsurance Agreement — North America.

     “North America Reserves” means the sum of all reserves and liabilities required to be
maintained by Allianz Life for the North America Insurance Contracts, as required under (a) the
terms of the North America Insurance Contracts and (b) the reserve requirements, statutory
accounting rules and practices prescribed or permitted for insurance companies by the Commissioner
of Commerce of the State of Minnesota and each state in which the North America Insurance Contracts
were issued and delivered, and consistent with the methodologies and assumptions used by Allianz
Life in calculating the reserves and liabilities for the North America Insurance Contracts on its
latest annual and quarterly financial statements filed with the Commissioner of Commerce of the
State of Minnesota. The North America Reserves shall not include any reserve attributable to the
liability, duty or other obligation assumed by Allianz Life for Group Term Life Policies for
individuals approved by Allianz Life to be entitled to a waiver of premium disability benefit under
those policies as of the Effective Date.

     “Objection Notice” has the meaning specified in Section 1.07(c).

     “Offered Employees” has the meaning specified in Section 8.01(b).

     “Other Assumed Contracts” has the meaning specified in Section 1.01(g).

     “Permits” has the meaning specified in Section 3.15.

     “Permitted Liens” means (i) statutory liens for current Taxes or other current
governmental charges not yet due and payable or which may thereafter be paid without penalty; (ii)
mechanics’, carriers’ and similar statutory liens arising or incurred in the ordinary course of
business which do not materially detract from the value of such property or materially impair the
use of the property; (iii) the terms of the Insurance Contracts and LifeTrac Contracts; (iv) such
other Liens arising as a matter of law as do not materially impair the value of the Purchased

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Assets or the operation of the Business in the manner it is currently conducted; and (v) such
other Liens acceptable to Buyer and are disclosed in the Disclosure Schedules.

     “Post-Closing Statement” has the meaning specified in 1.07(b).

     “Premium Taxes” means any tax assessed by a state or any unit thereof or any other fee
or assessment, including without limitation any guarantee fund changes, residual market assessments
and other state imposed costs, upon the premium charged for the Insurance Contracts.

     “Principally Engaged” means that premiums from the business reinsured by Buyer under
the Reinsurance Agreements in the United States account for at least twenty-five percent (25%) of
aggregate annual revenue of the subject business.

     “Producer Compensation” means any compensation commitments, whether written or oral,
that have been assumed by either Allianz New York or Allianz Life to pay to persons selling,
soliciting and negotiating certain New York Insurance Contracts or certain North America Insurance
Contracts, as applicable, to such persons or agreements as set forth on Exhibit A-9 hereto.

     “Provider Excess Policies” means the excess of loss insurance policies issued by
Allianz Life to certain groups of health care providers, all as set forth in Exhibit A-2
attached hereto. “Provider Excess Policies” includes such policies not set forth on such exhibit
that are issued by Buyer pursuant to Section 8.06.

     “Purchased Assets” has the meaning specified in Section 1.01.

     “Purchase Price” has the meaning specified in Section 2.01.

     “Purchase Price Allocation Schedule” has the meaning specified in Section 2.03.

     “Reinsurance Agreement — New York” has the meaning specified in Section 8.03.

     “Reinsurance Agreement — North America” has the meaning specified in Section 8.03.

     “Reinsurer” has the meaning specified in the introductory paragraph of the Reinsurance
Agreements.

     “Related Agreements” means the Servicing Agreement, the Reinsurance Agreements, and
the Transition Services Agreement.

     “Required Consents” has the meaning specified in Section 9.01(d).

     “SAP” means statutory accounting principles as prescribed or permitted by applicable
state law.

     “Servicing Agreement” has the meaning specified in Section 8.03.

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     “Stop Loss Policies” means the stop loss insurance contracts entered into between
Allianz Life and/or Allianz New York and certain employers or employers sponsored benefit plans
covering such employer’s or plan’s liability for health benefits above a certain retention, all as
set forth on Exhibit A-3 attached hereto. “Stop Loss Policies” includes such policies not
set forth on such exhibit that are issued by Buyer pursuant to Section 8.06.

     “Survival Period” has the meaning specified in Section 11.01.

     “Tax” or “Taxes” means all taxes, charges, fees, levies and other assessments,
including, without limitation, all net income, gross income, gross receipts, sales, use, ad
valorem, gains, transfer, franchise, premium, profits, license, withholding, payroll, employment,
social security, unemployment, excise, estimated, severance, stamp, occupation, property, and other
taxes, customs duties, fees, assessments, and charges of any kind whatsoever, including, without
limitation, all interest and penalties thereon, and additions to tax or additional amounts imposed
by any taxing authority, domestic or foreign.

     “Tax Returns” means all returns, declarations, reports, estimates, information returns
and statements in respect to any Taxes.

     “Third Party Claim” has the meaning specified in Section 11.03.

     “Third Party Claim Notice” has the meaning specified in Section 11.03.

     “Transaction” has the meaning specified in the recitals to the Agreement.

     “Transaction Agreements” means this Agreement, the Servicing Agreement, the
Reinsurance Agreements and any collateral agreements or documents appended thereto.

     “Transaction Expenses” means, with respect to any party hereto, all fees and expenses
relating to the Transaction, including the negotiation of this Agreement, the performance of any
obligations under this Agreement and all ancillary agreements hereto, and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (including, without limitation, the fees and expenses
of any attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, brokers and finders hired or otherwise engaged
by Allianz Life or Allianz New York, on the one hand, or Buyer, on the other, as applicable).

     “Transferred Books and Records” has the meaning specified in Section 1.01(e).

     “Transition Services Agreement” has the meaning specified in Section 8.03.

     “WARN Act” has the meaning specified in Section 8.01(e).

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year
first above written.

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	ALLIANZ LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By
	 	/s/ Volker Stueven
 

	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Dr. Volker Stueven	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Senior Vice President and Chief
Investment Officer	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	ALLIANZ LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By
	 	/s/ Gabrielle Matzdorff
 

	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Gabrielle Matzdorff	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Chief Financial Officer	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	HCC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By
	 	/s/ Edward H. Ellis, Jr.
 

	 	 
	 

	 	Name:
	 	Edward H. Ellis, Jr.	 	 
	 

	 	Title:
	 	Executive Vice President	 	 

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