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CONTENTS TO QUOTA SHARE REINSURANCE AGREEMENT
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                                                                Exhibit 10.9



       List of Contents of Exhibits and Schedules to the Landmark American
               Insurance Company Quota Share Reinsurance Agreement



           Exhibits                         Description
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Exhibit A                           Form of Accounting and Settlement Reports

Exhibit B                           Form of Trust Agreement

Exhibit C                           Assignment of Net Premium Receivables

Exhibit D                           Assignment of Reinsurance Recoverables

Exhibit E                           URC Investment Guidelines




          Schedules                         Description
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Schedule 2.1                        Terrorism Allocation Methodology

Schedule 2.4                        Reinsurance Contracts











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