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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THE FORM 10-K FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1999 FOR THE AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME>                        AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
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