# Confirmation of Binding

**To:** Ms. Kathleen Ireland, International Business Machines Corporation  
**From:** Chris Heinicke, Aon (Bermuda) Ltd.  
**Date:** May 18, 2018  

**Aon (Bermuda) Ltd. can confirm that coverage is bound for the below mentioned Insured, as follows:**

- **Name Insured:** International Business Machines Corporation  
- **Carrier:** Iron-Starr Excess Agency Ltd.  
- **Type of Cover:** Excess Liability  
- **Limit:** $50,000,000  
- **Attachment:** $450,000,000  
- **Effective Dates:** May 21, 2018 - May 21, 2019  
- **Gross Premium:** $103,945  
- **Terms & Conditions:** As per terms and conditions of the attached binder.  
- **Special Notes:** This confirmation of binding is not valid unless accompanied by the appropriate carrier binder.

**Prepared By:** [Signature]  
**Date:** May 18, 2018  

**Checked By:** [Signature]  
**Date:** May 18, 2018  

**NB:** PREMIUMS PAID TO BERMUDA-BASED INSURANCE MARKETS BY U.S. INSURED MAY BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL EXCISE TAX, AS WELL AS OTHER STATE AND/OR FEDERAL TAXES. THE INSURED IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REPORTING AND REMITTING THIS TAX TO THE APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES. WE SUGGEST INSURED CHECK WITH THEIR TAX ADVISORS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

**Aon (Bermuda) Ltd.**
Aon House, 30 Woodbourne Ave, Pembroke HM 06, tel: (441) 295-0265, fax: (441) 292-3244  
Mailing address: P.O. Box HM 2020, Hamilton HM HX, Bermuda