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<FN>
<F1> Included in Total Assets are Assets Held in Separate Accounts of
     $22,074,578.
<F2> Included in Total Liabilities and Equity are Liabilities Related to
     Separate Accounts of $22,074,578.
<F3> Other income includes annuity charges and fees of $128,807 and
     fee income of $36,290.
</FN>



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