SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                       WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549


                              FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)

/X/   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
      EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

      For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1999

                                  OR

/ /   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
      EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

      For the transition period from __________ to __________

Commission file number 33-87272, 333-51353, 333-28765, 333-28681,
                       333-28743, 333-51949, 333-65009, 333-66745,
                       333-76941, 333-76945

                   GOLDEN AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 Delaware                                                      41-0991508
(State or other jurisdiction of          (IRS employer identification no.)
incorporation or organization)

1475 Dunwoody Drive, West Chester, Pennsylvania                 19380-1478
(Address of principal executive offices)                        (Zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code  (610) 425-3400
__________________________________________________________________________
Former name, former address and formal fiscal year, if changed since last
                               report

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes /X/  No / /

                     APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes
of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 250,000 shares of Common
Stock as of August 9, 1999.

NOTE:  WHEREAS GOLDEN AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY MEETS THE CONDITIONS SET
FORTH IN GENERAL INSTRUCTION H (1)(a) AND (b) OF FORM 10Q, THIS FORM IS BEING
FILED WITH THE REDUCED DISCLOSURE FORMAT PURSUANT TO GENERAL INSTRUCTION H(2).







                              FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

Person for whom the Financial Information is given:    Golden American Life
                                                       Insurance Company

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                             For the Three      For the Three
                                              Months ended       Months ended
                                             June 30, 1999      June 30, 1998
                                        _____________________________________
                                                (Dollars in thousands)
<S>                                               <C>                <C>
Revenues:
 Annuity and interest sensitive life
  product charges                                 $19,962             $9,930
 Management fee revenue                             2,281              1,114
 Net investment income                             14,275              9,778
 Realized gains (losses) on investments            (1,764)                46
 Other income                                       2,685              2,861
                                        _____________________________________
                                                   37,439             23,729

Insurance benefits and expenses:
 Annuity and interest sensitive life
  benefits:
  Interest credited to account balances            46,034             21,263
  Benefit claims incurred in excess of
   account balances                                 1,059                323
 Underwriting, acquisition, and
  insurance expenses:
  Commissions                                      47,459             31,268
  General expenses                                 15,780              7,220
  Insurance taxes, state licenses,
   and fees                                         1,465                988
  Policy acquisition costs deferred               (87,588)           (47,302)
  Amortization:
   Deferred policy acquisition costs                5,991              1,141
   Value of purchased insurance in force            1,724              1,375
   Goodwill                                           944                944
                                        _____________________________________
                                                   32,868             17,220
Interest expense                                    1,882              1,093
                                        _____________________________________
                                                   34,750             18,313
                                        _____________________________________
Income before income taxes                          2,689              5,416

Income taxes                                        1,323              2,259
                                        _____________________________________
Net income                                         $1,366             $3,157
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</TABLE>


See accompanying notes.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               For the Six        For the Six
                                              Months ended       Months ended
                                             June 30, 1999      June 30, 1998
                                        _____________________________________
                                                (Dollars in thousands)
<S>                                              <C>                 <C>
Revenues:
 Annuity and interest sensitive life
  product charges                                 $34,783            $16,870
 Management fee revenue                             4,096              2,023
 Net investment income                             28,158             18,620
 Realized gains (losses) on investments            (1,717)               133
 Other income                                       6,189              2,906
                                        _____________________________________
                                                   71,509             40,552

Insurance benefits and expenses:
 Annuity and interest sensitive life
  benefits:
  Interest credited to account balances            82,427             37,969
  Benefit claims incurred in excess of
   account balances                                 1,725                411
 Underwriting, acquisition, and
  insurance expenses:
  Commissions                                      83,226             52,177
  General expenses                                 28,787             13,531
  Insurance taxes, state licenses,
   and fees                                         2,636              1,789
  Policy acquisition costs deferred              (149,988)           (80,856)
  Amortization:
   Deferred policy acquisition costs               10,713              2,076
   Value of purchased insurance in force            3,231              2,963
   Goodwill                                         1,889              1,889
                                        _____________________________________
                                                   64,646             31,949
Interest expense                                    3,496              2,006
                                        _____________________________________
                                                   68,142             33,955
                                        _____________________________________
Income before income taxes                          3,367              6,597

Income taxes                                        1,945              3,023
                                        _____________________________________
Net income                                         $1,422             $3,574
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</TABLE>






See accompanying notes.



Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               June 30, 1999  December 31, 1998
                                          _____________________________________
                                                  (Dollars in thousands,
                                                  except per share data)
<S>                                              <C>                <C>
ASSETS
Investments:
 Fixed maturities, available for sale,
  at fair value (cost: 1999 - $745,735;
  1998 - $739,772)                                 $731,047           $741,985
 Equity securities, at fair value
  (cost: 1999 - $14,437; 1998 - $14,437)             14,688             11,514
 Mortgage loans on real estate                       93,563             97,322
 Policy loans                                        12,930             11,772
 Short-term investments                              67,546             41,152
                                          _____________________________________
Total investments                                   919,774            903,745

Cash and cash equivalents                             9,339              6,679
Due from affiliates                                   1,798              2,983
Accrued investment income                            10,006              9,645
Deferred policy acquisition costs                   351,070            204,979
Value of purchased insurance in force                34,264             35,977
Current income taxes recoverable                        232                628
Deferred income tax asset                            31,426             31,477
Property and equipment, less allowances for
 depreciation of $1,915 in 1999 and $801
 in 1998                                             11,398              7,348
Goodwill, less accumulated amortization of
 $6,297 in 1999 and $4,408 in 1998                  144,830            146,719
Other assets                                         11,979              6,239
Separate account assets                           4,969,046          3,396,114
                                          _____________________________________
Total assets                                     $6,495,162         $4,752,533
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See accompanying notes.




<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               June 30, 1999  December 31, 1998
                                          _____________________________________
                                                  (Dollars in thousands,
                                                  except per share data)
<S>                                              <C>                <C>
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Policy liabilities and accruals:
 Future policy benefits:
  Annuity and interest sensitive life
   products                                        $966,363           $881,112
  Unearned revenue reserve                            5,271              3,840
 Other policy claims and benefits                         4                 --
                                          _____________________________________
                                                    971,638            884,952

Surplus notes                                        85,000             85,000
Revolving note payable                                   50                 --
Due to affiliates                                     3,595                 --
Other liabilities                                    34,016             32,573
Separate account liabilities                      4,969,046          3,396,114
                                          _____________________________________
                                                  6,063,345          4,398,639

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholder's equity:
 Common stock, par value $10 per share,
  authorized, issued, and outstanding
  250,000 shares                                      2,500              2,500
 Additional paid-in capital                         427,640            347,640
 Accumulated other comprehensive loss                (4,394)              (895)
 Retained earnings                                    6,071              4,649
                                          _____________________________________
Total stockholder's equity                          431,817            353,894
                                          _____________________________________
Total liabilities and stockholder's
 equity                                          $6,495,162         $4,752,533
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</TABLE>















See accompanying notes.



Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  For the Six        For the Six
                                                 Months ended       Months ended
                                                June 30, 1999      June 30, 1998
                                           _____________________________________
                                                   (Dollars in thousands)

<S>                                                 <C>                <C>
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES               ($41,587)          ($23,989)

INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Sale, maturity or repayment of
 investments:
 Fixed maturities - available for sale                90,910             64,086
 Mortgage loans on real estate                         3,606              2,586
 Short-term investments - net                             --              3,397
                                           _____________________________________
                                                      94,516             70,069

Acquisition of investments:
 Fixed maturities - available for sale              (100,242)          (168,715)
 Equity securities                                        --            (10,000)
 Mortgage loans on real estate                            --            (13,290)
 Policy loans - net                                   (1,158)              (387)
 Short term investments - net                        (26,394)                --
                                           _____________________________________
                                                    (127,794)          (192,392)
Net purchase of property and equipment                (5,324)            (2,169)
                                           _____________________________________
Net cash used in investing activities                (38,602)          (124,492)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from reciprocal loan agreement
 borrowings                                          265,800            121,400
Repayment of reciprocal loan agreement
 borrowings                                         (265,800)          (102,500)
Proceeds from revolving note payable                  56,345                 --
Repayment of revolving note payable                  (56,295)                --
Repayment of line of credit borrowings                    --             (5,309)
Receipts from annuity and interest
 sensitive life policies credited to
 account balances                                    330,935            202,040
Return of account balances on annuity
 and interest sensitive life policies                (66,732)           (31,104)
Net reallocations to Separate Accounts              (261,404)          (100,422)
Contributions from parent                             80,000             53,750
                                           _____________________________________
Net cash provided by financing activities             82,849            137,855
                                           _____________________________________

</TABLE>





See accompanying notes.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  For the Six        For the Six
                                                 Months ended       Months ended
                                                June 30, 1999      June 30, 1998
                                           _____________________________________
                                                   (Dollars in thousands)
<S>                                                   <C>              <C>
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash
 equivalents                                          $2,660           ($10,626)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
 of period                                             6,679             21,039
                                           _____________________________________
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period            $9,339            $10,413
                                           =====================================
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW
 INFORMATION
Cash paid during the period for
 interest                                             $1,373             $2,006

Non-cash financing activities:
 Non-cash adjustment to additional paid in
  capital for adjusted merger costs                       --                143
 Non-cash contribution of capital from
  parent to repay line of credit borrowings               --             18,750

</TABLE>

























See accompanying notes.






NOTE 1 -- BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have
been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for
interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article
10 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, the financial statements do not include
all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted
accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of
management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have
been included. All adjustments were of a normal recurring nature, unless
otherwise noted in Management's Discussion and Analysis and the Notes to
Financial Statements. Operating results for the six months ended June 30,
1999 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for
the year ending December 31, 1999.  These financial statements should be read
in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes included in
the Golden American Life Insurance Company's annual report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 1998.

CONSOLIDATION
The condensed consolidated financial statements include Golden American Life
Insurance Company ("Golden American") and its wholly owned subsidiary, First
Golden American Life Insurance Company of New York ("First Golden," and with
Golden American, collectively, the "Companies").  All significant
intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

ORGANIZATION
Golden American is a wholly owned subsidiary of Equitable of Iowa Companies,
Inc. ("EIC" or the "Parent").  On October 24, 1997, PFHI Holdings, Inc.
("PFHI"), a Delaware corporation, acquired all of the outstanding capital
stock of Equitable of Iowa Companies ("Equitable") according to the terms of
an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated July 7, 1997 among Equitable, PFHI, and
ING Groep N.V. ("ING").  PFHI is a wholly owned subsidiary of ING, a global
financial services holding company based in The Netherlands.  As a result of
this transaction, Equitable was merged into PFHI, which was simultaneously
renamed Equitable of Iowa Companies, Inc., a Delaware corporation.

FAIR VALUES
Estimated fair values of publicly traded fixed maturities for 1999 are as
reported by an independent pricing service.

STATUTORY
Net loss for Golden American as determined in accordance with statutory
accounting practices was $44,799,000 and $13,028,000 for the six months ended
June 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively.  Total statutory capital and surplus
was $233,107,000 at June 30, 1999 and $183,045,000 at December 31, 1998.

RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain amounts in the June 30, 1998 and December 31, 1998 financial
statements have been reclassified to conform to the June 30, 1999 financial
statement presentation.

NOTE 2 -- COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

As of January 1, 1998, the Companies adopted the Statement of Financial
Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income." SFAS
No. 130 establishes new rules for the reporting and display of comprehensive
income and its components; however, the adoption of this statement had no
impact on the Companies' net income or stockholder's equity.  SFAS No. 130
requires unrealized gains or losses on the Companies' available for sale
securities (net of adjustments for value of purchased insurance in force
("VPIF"), deferred policy acquisition costs ("DPAC"), and deferred income
taxes) to be included in other comprehensive income.

During the second quarter and first six months of 1999, total comprehensive
income (loss) for the Companies amounted to $(828,000) and $(2,077,000),
respectively ($2,606,000 and $3,052,000, respectively, for the same periods
of 1998).  Included in these amounts are total comprehensive income (loss)
for First Golden of $(226,000) and $(244,000) for the second quarter and
first six months of 1999, respectively ($379,000 and $573,000, respectively,
for the same periods of 1998).  Other comprehensive income (loss) excludes
net investment gains (losses) included in net income which merely represent
transfers from unrealized to realized gains and losses.  These amounts
totaled $(2,348,000) and $(2,052,000) during the second quarter and first six
months of 1999, respectively ($50,000 and $125,000, respectively, for the
same periods of 1998).  Such amounts, which have been measured through the
date of sale, are net of income taxes and adjustments for VPIF and DPAC
totaling $584,000 and $335,000 for the second quarter and first six months of
1999, respectively ($(4,000) and $8,000, respectively, for the same periods
of 1998).

NOTE 3 -- INVESTMENTS

INVESTMENT VALUATION ANALYSIS:  The Companies analyze the investment
portfolio at least quarterly in order to determine if the carrying value of
any investment has been impaired.  The carrying value of debt and equity
securities is written down to fair value by a charge to realized losses when
an impairment in value appears to be other than temporary.

During the fourth quarter of 1998, Golden American determined that the
carrying value of two of its bonds exceeded their estimated net realizable
value.  As a result, at December 31, 1998 Golden American recognized a total
pre-tax loss of $973,000 to reduce the carrying value of the bonds to their
combined net realizable value of $2,919,000.  During the second quarter of
1999, further information was received regarding these bonds and Golden
American determined that the carrying value of the two bonds exceeded their
estimated net realizable value. As a result, at June 30, 1999 Golden American
recognized a total pre-tax loss of approximately $1,639,000 to further reduce
the carrying value of the bonds to their combined net realizable value of
$1,137,000.

NOTE 4 -- RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

OPERATING AGREEMENTS:  Directed Services, Inc. ("DSI"), an affiliate, acts as
the principal underwriter (as defined in the Securities Act of 1933 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) and distributor of the variable
insurance products issued by the Companies.  DSI is authorized to enter into
agreements with broker/dealers to distribute the Companies' variable
insurance products and appoint representatives of the broker/dealers as
agents. The Companies paid commissions and expenses to DSI totaling
$45,503,000 in the second quarter and $80,288,000 for the first six months of
1999 ($29,407,000 and $50,444,000, respectively, for the same periods of
1998).

Golden American provides certain managerial and supervisory services to DSI.
The fee paid by DSI for these services is calculated as a percentage of
average assets in the variable separate accounts.  For the second quarter and
first six months of 1999, the fee was $2,281,000 and $4,096,000, respectively
($1,114,000 and $2,023,000, respectively, for the same periods of 1998).


The Companies have an asset management agreement with ING Investment
Management LLC ("ING IM"), an affiliate, in which ING IM provides asset
management and accounting services.  Under the agreement, the Companies
record a fee based on the value of the assets under management.  The fee is
payable quarterly.  For the second quarter and first six months of 1999, the
Companies incurred fees of $576,000 and $1,114,000, respectively, under this
agreement ($354,000 and $672,000, respectively, for the same periods of
1998).

Golden American has a guaranty agreement with Equitable Life Insurance
Company of Iowa ("Equitable Life"), an affiliate. In consideration of an
annual fee, payable June 30, Equitable Life guarantees to Golden American
that it will make funds available, if needed, to Golden American to pay the
contractual claims made under the provisions of Golden American's life
insurance and annuity contracts. The agreement is not, and nothing contained
therein or done pursuant thereto by Equitable Life shall be deemed to
constitute, a direct or indirect guaranty by Equitable Life of the payment of
any debt or other obligation, indebtedness or liability, of any kind or
character whatsoever, of Golden American.  The agreement does not guarantee
the value of the underlying assets held in separate accounts in which funds
of variable life insurance and variable annuity policies have been invested.
The calculation of the annual fee is based on risk based capital.  As Golden
American's risk based capital level was above required amounts, no annual fee
was payable at June 30, 1999 or 1998.

Golden American provides certain advisory, computer and other resources and
services to Equitable Life.  Revenues for these services, which reduce
general expenses incurred by Golden American, totaled $262,000 in the second
quarter of 1999 and $661,000 for the first six months of 1999 ($1,234,000 and
$3,567,000, respectively, for the same periods of 1998).

The Companies have a service agreement with Equitable Life in which Equitable
Life provides administrative and financial related services.  Under this
agreement, the Companies incurred expenses of $488,000 in the second quarter
of 1999 and $805,000 for the first six months of 1999 ($165,000 and $314,000,
respectively, for the same periods of 1998).

The Companies provide resources and services to DSI.  Revenues for these
services, which reduce general expenses incurred by the Companies, totaled
$241,000 in the second quarter of 1999 and $483,000 for the first six months
of 1999 ($19,000 and $38,000, respectively, for the same periods of 1998).

Golden American provides resources and services to ING Mutual Funds
Management Co., LLC, an affiliate. Revenues for these services, which reduce
general expenses incurred by Golden American, totaled $206,000 in the second
quarter of 1999 and $217,000 for the first six months of 1999.

For the second quarter of 1999, the Companies received 10.5% of total
premiums (10.1% in the same period of 1998), net of reinsurance, for variable
products sold through four affiliates, Locust Street Securities, Inc.
("LSSI"), Vestax Securities Corporation ("Vestax"), DSI, and Multi-Financial
Securities Corporation ("Multi-Financial") of $45,700,000, $32,600,000,
$651,000, and $7,900,000, respectively ($32,400,000, $8,800,000, $1,800,000,
and $4,500,000, respectively, for the same period of 1998).  For the first
six months of 1999, the Companies received 10.5% of total premiums (9.4% in
the same period of 1998), net of reinsurance, from LSSI, Vestax, DSI, and
Multi-Financial of $75,300,000, $59,100,000, $2,300,000, and $13,400,000,
respectively ($58,100,000, $15,800,000, $8,900,000, and $5,900,000,
respectively, for the same period of 1998).

RECIPROCAL LOAN AGREEMENT:  Golden American maintains a reciprocal loan
agreement with ING America Insurance Holdings, Inc. ("ING AIH"), a Delaware
corporation and affiliate, to facilitate the handling of unusual and/or
unanticipated short-term cash requirements.  Under this agreement, which
became effective January 1, 1998 and expires December 31, 2007, Golden
American and ING AIH can borrow up to $65,000,000 from one another. Prior to
lending funds to ING AIH, Golden American must obtain approval from the
Department of Insurance of the State of Delaware.  Interest on any Golden
American borrowings is charged at the rate of ING AIH's cost of funds for the
interest period plus 0.15%. Interest on any ING AIH borrowings is charged at
a rate based on the prevailing interest rate of U.S. commercial paper
available for purchase with a similar duration.  Under this agreement, Golden
American incurred interest expense of $229,000 in the second quarter of 1999
and $236,000 for the first six months of 1999 ($577,000 and $764,000,
respectively, for the same periods of 1998).  At June 30, 1999, Golden
American did not have any borrowings or receivables from ING AIH under this
agreement.

LINE OF CREDIT:  Golden American maintained a line of credit agreement with
Equitable to facilitate the handling of unusual and/or unanticipated short-
term cash requirements.  Under this agreement, which became effective
December 1, 1996 and expired December 31, 1997, Golden American could borrow
up to $25,000,000.  Interest on any borrowings was charged at the rate of
Equitable's monthly average aggregate cost of short-term funds plus 1.00%.
Under this agreement, Golden American incurred interest expense of $211,000
for the first six months of 1998.  The outstanding balance was paid by a
capital contribution and with funds borrowed from ING AIH.

SURPLUS NOTES:  On December 30, 1998, Golden American issued a 7.25% surplus
note in the amount of $60,000,000 to Equitable Life.  The note matures on
December 29, 2028.  Payment of the note and related accrued interest is
subordinate to payments due to policyholders, claimant and beneficiary
claims, as well as debt owed to all other classes of debtors, other than
surplus note holders, of Golden American.  Any payment of principal and/or
interest made is subject to the prior approval of the Delaware Insurance
Commissioner.  Under this agreement, Golden American incurred interest
expense of $1,088,000 in the second quarter of 1999 and $2,175,000 for the
first six months of 1999.

On December 17, 1996, Golden American issued an 8.25% surplus note in the
amount of $25,000,000 to Equitable. The note matures on December 17, 2026.
Payment of the note and related accrued interest is subordinate to payments
due to policyholders, claimant and beneficiary claims, as well as debts owed
to all other classes of debtors of Golden American.  Any payment of principal
made is subject to the prior approval of the Delaware Insurance Commissioner.
Golden American incurred interest totaling $515,000 in the second quarter of
1999 and $1,031,000 for the first six months of 1999, unchanged from the same
periods of 1998.  As a result of the merger, the surplus note is now payable
to EIC.

STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY:  During the second quarter of 1999 and the first six
months of 1999, Golden American received capital contributions from its
Parent of $60,000,000 and $80,000,000, respectively ($18,750,000 and
$72,500,000, respectively, for the same periods of 1998).

NOTE 5 -- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

REINSURANCE:  At June 30, 1999, Golden American had reinsurance treaties with
four unaffiliated reinsurers and one affiliated reinsurer covering a
significant portion of the mortality risks under its variable contracts.
Golden American remains liable to the extent its reinsurers do not meet their
obligations under the reinsurance agreements. At June 30, 1999 and June 30,
1998, the Companies had a net receivable of $11,170,000 and $5,180,000,
respectively, for reserve credits, reinsurance claims or other receivables
from these reinsurers comprised of $267,000 and $205,000, respectively, for
claims recoverable from reinsurers, $794,000 and $368,000, respectively, for
a payable for reinsurance premiums and $11,697,000 and $5,343,000,
respectively, for a receivable from an unaffiliated reinsurer.  Included in
the accompanying financial statements are net considerations to reinsurers of
$2,203,000 in the second quarter of 1999 and $4,018,000 for the first six
months of 1999 compared to $1,028,000 and $1,966,000, respectively, for the
same periods in 1998.  Also included in the accompanying financial statements
are net policy benefits of $718,000 in the second quarter of 1999 and
$1,439,000 for the first six months of 1999 compared to $290,000 and
$824,000, respectively, for the same periods in 1998.

Effective June 1, 1994, Golden American entered into a modified coinsurance
agreement with an unaffiliated reinsurer. The accompanying financial
statements are presented net of the effects of the treaty.

GUARANTY FUND ASSESSMENTS: Assessments are levied on the Companies by life
and health guaranty associations in most states in which the Companies are
licensed to cover losses of policyholders of insolvent or rehabilitated
insurers. In some states, these assessments can be partially recovered
through a reduction in future premium taxes. The Companies cannot predict
whether and to what extent legislative initiatives may affect the right to
offset.  The associated cost for a particular insurance company can vary
significantly based upon its fixed account premium volume by line of business
and state premiums as well as its potential for premium tax offset.  The
Companies have established an undiscounted reserve to cover such assessments,
review information regarding known failures, and revise estimates of future
guaranty fund assessments.  Accordingly, the Companies accrued and charged to
expense an additional $217,000 and $390,000 in the second quarter and first
six months of 1998, respectively.  At June 30, 1999, the Companies have an
undiscounted reserve of $2,444,000 to cover estimated future assessments (net
of related anticipated premium tax credits) and have established an asset
totaling $586,000 for assessments paid which may be recoverable through
future premium tax offsets. The Companies believe this reserve is sufficient
to cover expected future guaranty fund assessments based upon previous
premiums and known insolvencies at this time.

LITIGATION:  The Companies, like other insurance companies, may be named or
otherwise involved in lawsuits, including class action lawsuits and
arbitrations.  In some class action and other actions involving insurers,
substantial damages have been sought and/or material settlement or award
payments have been made.  The Companies currently believe no pending or
threatened lawsuits or actions exist that are reasonably likely to have a
material adverse impact on the Companies.

VULNERABILITY FROM CONCENTRATIONS: The Companies have various concentrations
in the investment portfolio.  The Companies' asset growth, net investment
income and cash flow are primarily generated from the sale of variable
products and associated future policy benefits and separate account
liabilities.  Substantial changes in tax laws that would make these products
less attractive to consumers and extreme fluctuations in interest rates or
stock market returns, which may result in higher lapse experience than
assumed, could cause a severe impact on the Companies' financial condition.
Two broker/dealers, each having at least ten percent of total sales,
generated 29% of the Companies' sales during the first six months of 1999
(22% by the same two broker/dealers in the same period of 1998).  The Premium
Plus product generated 77% of the Companies' sales during the first six
months of 1999 (55% in the same period of 1998).

REVOLVING NOTE PAYABLE:  To enhance short-term liquidity, the Companies
established a revolving note payable effective July 27, 1998 and expiring
July 31, 1999 with SunTrust Bank, Atlanta (the "Bank").  The note was
approved by the Boards of Directors of Golden American and First Golden on
August 5, 1998 and September 29, 1998, respectively.  The total amount the
Companies may have outstanding is $85,000,000, of which Golden American and
First Golden have individual credit sublimits of $75,000,000 and $10,000,000,
respectively.  The note accrues interest at an annual rate equal to: (1)  the
cost of funds for the Bank for the period applicable for the advance plus
0.25% or (2) a rate quoted by the Bank to the Companies for the advance. The
terms of the agreement require the Companies to maintain the minimum level of
Company Action Level Risk Based Capital as established by applicable state
law or regulation.  During the quarter and six months ended June 30, 1999,
the Companies paid interest expense of $50,000 and $54,000, respectively.  At
June 30, 1999, the Companies had a $50,000 payable outstanding.

ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

The purpose of this section is to discuss and analyze Golden American Life
Insurance Company's ("Golden American") condensed consolidated results of
operations.  In addition, some analysis and information regarding financial
condition and liquidity and capital resources is also provided.  This
analysis should be read jointly with the condensed consolidated financial
statements, related notes, and the Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-
Looking Statements, which appear elsewhere in this report.  Golden American
reports financial results on a consolidated basis.  The condensed
consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Golden American and
its subsidiary, First Golden American Life Insurance Company of New York
("First Golden," and collectively with Golden American, the "Companies").

Golden American is a wholly owned subsidiary of Equitable of Iowa Companies,
Inc. ("EIC" or the "Parent").  On October 24, 1997, PFHI Holdings, Inc.
("PFHI"), a Delaware corporation, acquired all of the outstanding capital
stock of Equitable of Iowa Companies ("Equitable") according to the terms of
an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated July 7, 1997 among Equitable, PFHI, and
ING Groep N.V. ("ING").  PFHI is a wholly owned subsidiary of ING, a global
financial services holding company based in The Netherlands.  As a result of
this transaction, Equitable was merged into PFHI, which was simultaneously
renamed Equitable of Iowa Companies, Inc., a Delaware corporation.


















RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
_____________________

PREMIUMS

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<CAPTION>

                                            Percentage      Dollar
Six Months ended June 30             1999       Change      Change          1998
________________________________________________________________________________
                                            (Dollars in millions)
<S>                             <C>             <C>        <C>           <C>
Variable annuity
 premiums:
 Separate account               $1,087.8         62.3%     $417.7        $670.1
 Fixed account                     330.2         65.5       130.6         199.6
                            ____________________________________________________
Total variable annuity
 premiums                        1,418.0         63.0       548.3         869.7
Variable life
 premiums                            4.7        (32.5)       (2.3)          7.0
                            ____________________________________________________
Total premiums                  $1,422.7         62.3%     $546.0        $876.7
                            ====================================================
</TABLE>

For the Companies' variable contracts, premiums collected are not reported as
revenues, but as deposits to insurance liabilities.  Revenues for these
products are recognized over time in the form of investment income and

product charges.

Variable annuity separate account premiums increased 62.3% during the first
six months of 1999. The fixed account portion of the Companies' variable
annuity premiums increased 65.5% during the first six months of 1999.  These
increases resulted from increased sales of the Premium Plus product.

Premiums, net of reinsurance, for variable products from two significant
broker/dealers each having at least ten percent of total sales for the six
months ended June 30, 1999 totaled $406.6 million, or 29% of total premiums
($195.7 million, or 22%, from the same two significant broker/dealers for the
six months ended June 30, 1998).



















REVENUES

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<CAPTION>

                                            Percentage      Dollar
Six Months ended June 30             1999       Change      Change          1998
________________________________________________________________________________
                                            (Dollars in millions)
<S>                                <C>       <C>            <C>           <C>
Annuity and interest
 sensitive life
 product charges                   $34.8        106.2%      $17.9         $16.9
Management fee revenue               4.1        102.4         2.1           2.0
Net investment income               28.1         51.2         9.4          18.7
Realized gains (losses)
 on investments                     (1.7)    (1,395.3)       (1.8)          0.1
Other income                         6.2        113.0         3.3           2.9
                            ____________________________________________________
                                   $71.5         76.3%      $30.9         $40.6
                            ====================================================
</TABLE>


Total revenues increased 76.3% in the first six months of 1999 from the same
period in 1998. Annuity and interest sensitive life product charges increased
106.2% in the first six months of 1999 due to additional fees earned from the
increasing block of business under management in the separate accounts and an
increase in surrender charges.

Golden American provides certain managerial and supervisory services to
Directed Services, Inc. ("DSI").  The fee paid to Golden American for these
services, which is calculated as a percentage of average assets in the
variable separate accounts, was $4.1 million and $2.0 million for the first
six months of 1999 and 1998, respectively.

Net investment income increased 51.2% in the first six months of 1999 due to
growth in invested assets from June 30, 1998.  The Companies had $1.7 million
of realized losses resulting from the writedown of two fixed maturities and
the sale of investments in the first six months of 1999, compared to gains of
$133,000 in the same period of 1998.  Other income increased $3.3 million to
$6.2 million in the first six months of 1999 due primarily to income received
due to a modified coinsurance agreement with an unaffiliated reinsurer, which
was largely offset by a reduction in the Companies' deferred policy
acquisition costs.

EXPENSES

Total insurance benefits and expenses increased $32.7 million, or 102.3%, to
$64.6 million in the first six months of 1999. Interest credited to account
balances increased $44.4 million, or 117.1%, to $82.4 million in the first
six months of 1999.  The extra credit bonus on the Premium Plus product
increased $30.8 million to $51.2 million at June 30, 1999 resulting in an
increase in interest credited during the first six months of 1999 compared to
the same period in 1998.  The bonus interest on the fixed account increased
$4.1 million to $7.1 million at June 30, 1999 resulting in an increase in
interest credited during the first six months of 1999 compared to the same
period in 1998. The remaining increase in interest credited relates to higher

account balances associated with the Companies' fixed account option within
the variable products.

Commissions increased $31.0 million, or 59.5%, to $83.2 million in the first
six months of 1999. Insurance taxes, state licenses, and fees increased $0.8
million, or 47.4%, to $2.6 million in the first six months of 1999.  Changes
in commissions and insurance taxes, state licenses, and fees are generally
related to changes in the level and composition of variable product sales.
Insurance taxes, state licenses, and fees are impacted by several other
factors, which include an increase in FICA taxes primarily due to bonuses
and expenses for the triennial insurance department examination.  Most costs
incurred as the result of sales have been deferred, thus having very little
impact on current earnings.

General expenses increased $15.3 million, or 112.7%, to $28.8 million in the
first six months of 1999. Management expects general expenses to continue to
increase in 1999 as a result of the emphasis on expanding the salaried
wholesaler distribution network and the growth in sales.  The Companies use a
network of wholesalers to distribute products and the salaries of these
wholesalers are included in general expenses. The portion of these salaries
and related expenses that varies directly with production levels is deferred
thus having little impact on current earnings.  The increase in general
expenses was partially offset by reimbursements received from DSI and
Equitable Life Insurance Company of Iowa ("Equitable Life"), an affiliate,
for certain advisory, computer and other resources and services provided by
Golden American.

The Companies' previous balances of deferred policy acquisition costs
("DPAC"), value of purchased insurance in force ("VPIF"), and unearned
revenue reserve were eliminated and an asset of $44.3 million representing
VPIF was established for all policies in force at the merger date.  During
the first six months of 1999, VPIF was adjusted to increase amortization by
$0.7 million to reflect changes in the assumptions related to the timing of
estimated gross profits.  During the first six months of 1998, VPIF decreased
$2.7 million to adjust the value of other receivables and increased $0.2
million as a result of an adjustment to the merger costs.  Amortization of
DPAC increased $8.9 million, or 176.7%, in the first six months of 1999.
This increase resulted from growth in policy acquisition costs deferred from
$80.9 million at June 30, 1998 to $150.0 million at June 30, 1999, which was
generated by expenses associated with the large sales volume experienced
since June 30, 1998.  Based on current conditions and assumptions as to the
impact of future events on acquired policies in force, the expected
approximate net amortization relating to VPIF as of June 30, 1999 is $2.2
million for the remainder of 1999, $4.3 million in 2000, $4.0 million in
2001, $3.6 million in 2002, $3.2 million in 2003, and $2.4 million in 2004.
Actual amortization may vary based upon changes in assumptions and
experience.

Amortization of goodwill during the first six months of 1999 totaled $1.9
million unchanged from the first six months of 1998.  Goodwill resulting from
the merger is being amortized on a straight-line basis over 40 years.

Interest expense on the $25 million surplus note issued in December 1996 and
expiring December 2026 was $1.0 million in the first six months of 1999,
unchanged from the same period of 1998.  Interest expense on the $60 million
surplus note issued in December 1998 and expiring December 2028 was $2.2
million in the first six months of 1999. Golden American also paid $0.2
million in the first six months of 1999 compared to $0.8 million in the same
period of 1998 to ING America Insurance Holdings, Inc. ("ING AIH") for interest
on the reciprocal loan agreement. Interest expense on the revolving note
payable with SunTrust Bank, Atlanta was $0.1 million for the first six months
of 1999.  In addition, Golden American paid interest of $0.2 million during the
first six months of 1998 on the line of credit with Equitable, which was
repaid with a capital contribution from the Parent and with funds borrowed
from ING AIH.

INCOME

Net income for the first six months of 1999 was $1.4 million, a decrease of
$2.2 million from net income of $3.6 million in the same period of 1998.

Comprehensive loss for the first six months of 1999 was $2.1 million, a
decrease of $5.2 million from comprehensive income of $3.1 million in the
same period of 1998.

FINANCIAL CONDITION
___________________

INVESTMENTS

The financial statement carrying value and amortized cost basis of the
Companies' total investment portfolio grew 2.7% and 4.2%, respectively,
during the first six months of 1999.  All of the Companies' investments,
other than mortgage loans on real estate, are carried at fair value in the
Companies' financial statements. As such, growth in the carrying value of the
Companies' investment portfolio included changes in unrealized appreciation
and depreciation of fixed maturities as well as growth in the cost basis of
these securities.  Growth in the cost basis of the Companies' investment
portfolio resulted from the investment of premiums from the sale of the
Companies' fixed account options. The Companies manage the growth of
insurance operations in order to maintain adequate capital ratios.  To
support the fixed account options of the Companies' variable insurance
products, cash flow was invested primarily in fixed maturities and short-term
investments.

At June 30, 1999, the Companies had no investments in default and the
Companies' investment portfolio had a yield of 6.5%.  The Companies estimate
the total investment portfolio, excluding policy loans, had a fair value
approximately equal to 98.3% of amortized cost value at June 30, 1999.

FIXED MATURITIES:  At June 30, 1999, the Companies had fixed maturities with
an amortized cost of $745.7 million and an estimated fair value of $731.0
million.  The Companies classify 100% of securities as available for sale.
Net unrealized depreciation on fixed maturities of $14.7 million was
comprised of gross appreciation of $0.5 million and gross depreciation of
$15.2 million.  Net unrealized holding losses on these securities, net of
adjustments for VPIF, DPAC, and deferred income taxes of $4.6 million, was
included in stockholder's equity at June 30, 1999.

The individual securities in the Companies' fixed maturities portfolio (at
amortized cost) include investment grade securities, which include securities
issued by the U.S. government, its agencies, and corporations, that are rated
at least A- by Standard & Poor's Rating Services ("Standard & Poor's")
($492.5 million or 66.0%), that are rated BBB+ to BBB- by Standard & Poor's
($121.8 million or 16.3%), and below investment grade securities, which are
securities issued by corporations that are rated BB+ to B- by Standard &
Poor's ($69.0 million or 9.3%).  Securities not rated by Standard & Poor's
had a National Association of Insurance Commissioners ("NAIC") rating of 1,
2, 3, or 4 ($62.4 million or 8.4%). The Companies' fixed maturity investment
portfolio had a combined yield at amortized cost of 6.5% at June 30, 1999.
Fixed maturities rated BBB+ to BBB- may have speculative characteristics and
changes in economic conditions or other circumstances are more likely to lead
to a weakened capacity of the issuer to make principal and interest payments
than is the case with higher rated fixed maturities.

At June 30, 1999, the amortized cost value of the Companies' total
investments in below investment grade securities, excluding mortgage-backed
securities, was $76.2 million, or 8.2%, of the Companies' investment
portfolio.  The Companies intend to purchase additional below investment
grade securities but do not expect the percentage of the portfolio invested
in such securities to exceed 10% of the investment portfolio.  At June 30,
1999, the yield at amortized cost on the Companies' below investment grade
portfolio was 7.7% compared to 6.4% for the Companies' investment grade
corporate bond portfolio. The Companies estimate the fair value of the below
investment grade portfolio was $73.2 million, or 96.0% of amortized cost
value, at June 30, 1999.

Below investment grade securities have different characteristics than
investment grade corporate debt securities. Risk of loss upon default by the
borrower is significantly greater with respect to below investment grade
securities than with other corporate debt securities. Below investment grade
securities are generally unsecured and are often subordinated to other
creditors of the issuer.  Also, issuers of below investment grade securities
usually have higher levels of debt and are more sensitive to adverse economic
conditions, such as recession or increasing interest rates, than are
investment grade issuers. The Companies attempt to reduce the overall risk in
the below investment grade portfolio, as in all investments, through careful
credit analysis, strict investment policy guidelines, and diversification by
company and by industry.

The Companies analyze the investment portfolio, including below investment
grade securities, at least quarterly in order to determine if the Companies'
ability to realize the carrying value on any investment has been impaired.
For debt and equity securities, if impairment in value is determined to be
other than temporary (i.e. if it is probable the Companies will be unable to
collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the security),
the cost basis of the impaired security is written down to fair value, which
becomes the new cost basis. The amount of the write-down is included in
earnings as a realized loss. Future events may occur, or additional or
updated information may be received, which may necessitate future write-downs
of securities in the Companies' portfolio. Significant write-downs in the
carrying value of investments could materially adversely affect the
Companies' net income in future periods.

During the six months ended June 30, 1999, fixed maturities designated as
available for sale with a combined amortized cost of $83.6 million were
called or repaid by their issuers.  In total, net pre-tax losses from sales,
calls, and repayments of fixed maturities amounted to $78,000 in the first
six months of 1999.

During the fourth quarter of 1998, Golden American determined that the
carrying value of two of its bonds exceeded their estimated net realizable
value.  As a result, at December 31, 1998 Golden American recognized a total
pre-tax loss of approximately $1.0 million to reduce the carrying value of
the bonds to their combined net realizable value of $2.9 million.  During the
second quarter of 1999, further information was received regarding these
bonds and Golden American determined that the carrying value of the two bonds
exceeded their estimated net realizable value. As a result, at June 30, 1999
Golden American recognized a total pre-tax loss of approximately $1.6 million

to further reduce the carrying value of the bonds to their combined net
realizable value of $1.1 million.

EQUITY SECURITIES:  Equity securities represent 1.5% of the Companies'
investment portfolio.  At June 30, 1999, the Companies owned equity
securities with a cost of $14.4 million and an estimated fair value of $14.7
million. Net unrealized appreciation of equity securities of $0.3 million was
comprised of gross appreciation of $0.8 million and gross depreciation of
$0.5 million.  Equity securities are primarily comprised of investments in
shares of the mutual funds underlying the Companies' registered separate
accounts.

MORTGAGE LOANS ON REAL ESTATE:  Mortgage loans on real estate represent 10.0%
of the Companies' investment portfolio.  Mortgages outstanding at amortized
cost were $93.6 million at June 30, 1999 with an estimated fair value of
$92.2 million. The Companies' mortgage loan portfolio includes 56 loans with
an average size of $1.7 million and average seasoning of 0.9 years if
weighted by the number of loans.  The Companies' mortgage loans on real
estate are typically secured by occupied buildings in major metropolitan
locations and not speculative developments and are diversified by type of
property and geographic location.  At June 30, 1999, the yield on the
Companies' mortgage loan portfolio was 7.3%.

At June 30, 1999, no mortgage loan on real estate was delinquent by 90 days
or more.  The Companies' loan investment strategy is consistent with other
life insurance subsidiaries of ING.  The insurance subsidiaries of EIC have
experienced a historically low default rate in their mortgage loan
portfolios.

OTHER ASSETS

Accrued investment income increased $0.4 million during the first six months
of 1999 due to an increase in the overall size of the portfolio resulting
from the investment of premiums allocated to the fixed account options of the
Companies' variable products.

DPAC represents certain deferred costs of acquiring new insurance business,
principally first year commissions and interest bonuses, extra credit
bonuses, and other expenses related to the production of new business after
the merger. The Companies' previous balances of DPAC and VPIF were eliminated
as of the merger date, and an asset representing VPIF was established for all
policies in force at the merger date.  VPIF is amortized into income in
proportion to the expected gross profits of in force acquired business in a
manner similar to DPAC amortization. Any expenses which vary directly with
the sales of the Companies' products are deferred and amortized.  At June 30,
1999, the Companies had DPAC and VPIF balances of $351.1 million and $34.3
million, respectively.  During the first six months of 1998, VPIF decreased
$2.7 million to adjust the value of other receivables and increased $0.2
million as a result of an adjustment to the merger costs.

Property and equipment increased $4.1 million, or 55.1%, during the first
six months of 1999, due to the purchase of furniture and other equipment for
Golden American's new offices in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Goodwill totaling $151.1 million, representing the excess of the acquisition
cost over the fair value of net assets acquired, was established at the
merger date.  Accumulated amortization of goodwill as of June 30, 1999 was
$6.3 million.


At June 30, 1999, the Companies had $5.0 billion of separate account assets
compared to $3.4 billion at December 31, 1998. The increase in separate
account assets resulted from market appreciation, increased transfer
activity, and sales of the Companies' variable annuity products, net of
redemptions.

At June 30, 1999, the Companies had total assets of $6.5 billion, a 36.7%
increase from December 31, 1998.

LIABILITIES

In conjunction with the volume of variable annuity sales, the Companies'
total liabilities increased $1.7 billion, or 37.8%, during the first six
months of 1999 and totaled $6.1 billion at June 30, 1999. Future policy
benefits for annuity and interest sensitive life products increased $85.3
million, or 9.7%, to $966.4 million reflecting premium growth in the
Companies' fixed account options of the variable products, net of transfers
to the separate accounts. Market appreciation, increased transfer activity,
and premiums, net of redemptions, accounted for the $1.6 billion, or 46.3%,
increase in separate account liabilities to $5.0 billion at June 30, 1999.

On December 30, 1998, Golden American issued a $60 million, 7.25% surplus
note to Equitable Life, which matures on December 29, 2028.

On December 17, 1996, Golden American issued a $25 million, 8.25% surplus
note to Equitable, which matures on December 17, 2026.  As a result of the
merger, the surplus note is now payable to EIC.

The effects of inflation and changing prices on the Companies' financial
position are not material since insurance assets and liabilities are both
primarily monetary and remain in balance.  An effect of inflation, which has
been low in recent years, is a decline in stockholder's equity when monetary
assets exceed monetary liabilities.

STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY

Additional paid-in capital increased $80.0 million, or 23.0%, from December
31, 1998 to $427.6 million at June 30, 1999 due to capital contributions of
$60.0 million in the second quarter and $20.0 million in the first quarter
from the Parent.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
_______________________________

Liquidity is the ability of the Companies to generate sufficient cash flows
to meet the cash requirements of operating, investing, and financing
activities.  The Companies' principal sources of cash are variable annuity
premiums and product charges, investment income, maturing investments,
proceeds from debt issuance, and capital contributions made by the Parent.
Primary uses of these funds are payments of commissions and operating
expenses, interest and extra premium credits, investment purchases, repayment
of debt, as well as withdrawals and surrenders.

Net cash used in operating activities was $41.6 million in the first six
months of 1999 compared to $24.0 million in the same period of 1998.  The
Companies have predominantly had negative cash flows from operating
activities since Golden American started issuing variable insurance products
in 1989.  These negative operating cash flows result primarily from the
funding of commissions and other deferrable expenses related to the continued
growth in the variable annuity products.

Net cash used in investing activities was $38.6 million during the first six
months of 1999 compared to $124.5 million in the same period of 1998.  This
decrease is primarily due to greater net purchases of fixed maturities,
equity securities, and mortgage loans on real estate during the first six
months of 1998 than in the same period of 1999.  Net purchases of fixed
maturities reached $9.3 million during the first six months of 1999 versus
$104.6 million in the same period of 1998.  Net sales of mortgage loans on
real estate were $3.6 million during the first six months of 1999 compared to
net purchases of $10.7 million during the first six months of 1998.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $82.8 million during the first
six months of 1999 compared to $137.9 million during the same period in 1998.
In the first six months of 1999, net cash provided by financing activities
was positively impacted by net fixed account deposits of $264.2 million
compared to $170.9 million in the same period of 1998. This increase was
offset by net reallocations to the Companies' separate accounts, which
increased to $261.4 million from $100.4 million during the prior year, and by
net borrowings of $50,000 in the first six months of 1999 compared to $13.6
million in the first six months of 1998.  In the first six months of 1999,
another important source of cash provided by financing activities was $80.0
million in capital contributions from the Parent compared to $53.8 million in
the first six months of 1998.

The Companies' liquidity position is managed by maintaining adequate levels
of liquid assets, such as cash or cash equivalents and short-term
investments.  Additional sources of liquidity include borrowing facilities to
meet short-term cash requirements.  Golden American maintains a $65.0 million
reciprocal loan agreement with ING AIH and the Companies have an $85.0
million revolving note facility with SunTrust Bank, Atlanta.  As of July 31,
1999, the SunTrust Bank, Atlanta revolving note facility was extended to July
31, 2000.  Management believes these sources of liquidity are adequate to
meet the Companies' short-term cash obligations.

Based on current trends, the Companies expect to continue to use net cash in
operating activities, given the continued growth of the variable annuity
products.  It is anticipated that a continuation of capital contributions
from the Parent and the issuance of additional surplus notes will cover these
net cash outflows.  ING is committed to the sustained growth of Golden
American.  During 1999, ING will maintain Golden American's statutory capital
and surplus at the end of each quarter at a level such that:  1) the ratio of
Total Adjusted Capital divided by Company Action Level Risk Based Capital
exceeds 300%; 2) the ratio of Total Adjusted Capital (excluding surplus
notes) divided by Company Action Level Risk Based Capital exceeds 200%; and
3) Golden American's statutory capital and surplus exceeds the "Amounts
Accrued for Expense Allowances Recognized in Reserves" as disclosed on page
3, Line 13A of Golden American's Statutory Statement.

During the first quarter of 1999, Golden American's operations were moved to
a new site in West Chester, Pennsylvania.  During the second quarter of 1999,
Golden American occupied an additional 20,000 square feet and currently
occupies 85,000 square feet of leased space and has made commitments for an
additional 40,000 square feet to be added during 1999 to be occupied by
itself and its affiliates.  Golden American's New York subsidiary is housed
in leased space in New York, New York.  The Companies intend to spend
approximately $1.7 million on capital needs during the remainder of 1999.

The ability of Golden American to pay dividends to its Parent is restricted.
Prior approval of insurance regulatory authorities is required for payment of
dividends to the stockholder which exceed an annual limit.  During 1999,
Golden American cannot pay dividends to its Parent without prior approval of
statutory authorities.

Under the provisions of the insurance laws of the State of New York, First
Golden cannot distribute any dividends to its stockholder, Golden American,
unless a notice of its intent to declare a dividend and the amount of the
dividend has been filed with the New York Insurance Department at least
thirty days in advance of the proposed declaration.  If the Superintendent of
the New York Insurance Department finds the financial condition of First
Golden does not warrant the distribution, the Superintendent may disapprove
the distribution by giving written notice to First Golden within thirty days
after the filing.  The management of First Golden does not anticipate paying
any dividends to Golden American during 1999.

The NAIC's risk-based capital requirements require insurance companies to
calculate and report information under a risk-based capital formula.  These
requirements are intended to allow insurance regulators to monitor the
capitalization of insurance companies based upon the type and mixture of
risks inherent in a company's operations. The formula includes components for
asset risk, liability risk, interest rate exposure and other factors.  The
Companies have complied with the NAIC's risk-based capital reporting
requirements.  Amounts reported indicate the Companies have total adjusted
capital well above all required capital levels.

REINSURANCE:  At June 30, 1999, Golden American had reinsurance treaties with
four unaffiliated reinsurers and one affiliated reinsurer covering a
significant portion of the mortality risks under its variable contracts.
Golden American remains liable to the extent its reinsurers do not meet their
obligations under the reinsurance agreements.

YEAR 2000 READINESS DISCLOSURE:  Based on and in conjunction with a 1997
study and an ongoing analysis of computer software and hardware, the
Companies have assessed their exposure to the Year 2000 change of the century
date issue.  Some of the Companies' computer programs were originally written
using two digits rather than four to define a particular year.  As a result,
these computer programs contain "time sensitive" software that may recognize
"00" as the year 1900 rather than the year 2000, which could cause system
failure or miscalculations resulting in disruptions to operations.  These
disruptions could include, but are not limited to, a temporary inability to
process transactions.  To a lesser extent, the Companies depend on various
non-information technology systems, which could also fail or malfunction as a
result of the Year 2000.


















The Companies have developed a plan to address the Year 2000 issue in a
timely manner.  The following schedule details the plan's phases, progress
towards completion, and actual or estimated completion dates as of July 31,
1999:

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<CAPTION>



                                           % Complete as of  Actual/Estimated
           Phases                             July 31, 1999  Completion Dates
_____________________________________________________________________________
<S>                                                    <C>         <C>
ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT of the steps to
 be taken to address Year 2000 systems
 issues                                                100%        12/31/1997
REMEDIATION of business critical systems
 to address Year 2000 issues                           100%         2/28/1999
REMEDIATION of non-critical systems
 to address Year 2000 issues                            98%         9/01/1999
TESTING of business critical systems                   100%         3/05/1999
TESTING of non-critical systems and
 integrated testing of hardware and
 infrastructure                                         98%         9/01/1999
POINT-TO-POINT TESTING of external
 interfaces with third party computer
 systems that communicate with the
 Companies' systems                                     98%         9/01/1999
IMPLEMENTATION of tested business
 critical software addressing Year 2000
 systems issues                                        100%         3/05/1999
IMPLEMENTATION of tested non-critical
 software addressing Year 2000
 systems issues                                         98%         9/01/1999
CONTINGENCY PLAN                                       100%         6/30/1999
</TABLE>

The Companies' operations could be adversely affected if significant
customers, suppliers, and other third parties, including underlying mutual
funds available through the Companies' variable products, would be unable to
transact business in the Year 2000 and thereafter as a result of the Year
2000 issue.  To mitigate the effect of outside influences and other
dependencies relative to the Year 2000, the Companies have identified and
contacted these third parties to obtain assurances that necessary steps are
being taken to prepare for the Year 2000.  The Companies will continue these
communications and establish compliance checkpoints through the Year 2000
transition.

Management believes the Companies' systems are or will be substantially
compliant by Year 2000.  Through June 30, 1999, Golden American has spent
approximately $465,000 in connection with the Year 2000 project, which
includes $130,000 of expenses charged during the first six months of 1999.
These costs are incremental expenses that Golden American does not anticipate
recurring in the Year 2000 and thereafter.  The Companies anticipate charging
to expense an additional $140,000 to $240,000 during the remainder of 1999,
which includes upgrade and internal resources costs.

Despite the Companies' efforts to modify or replace "time sensitive" computer
and information systems, the Companies could experience a disruption to their
operations as a result of the Year 2000.  The Companies have developed a
contingency plan to address the content of third party compliance statements
and any systems that may malfunction despite the testing being performed.
The contingency plan was completed on June 30, 1999.

The Year 2000 project costs and completion dates are based on management's
best estimates.  These estimates were derived using numerous assumptions of
future events, including the continued availability of resources, third party
Year 2000 compliance, and other factors.  There is no guarantee these
estimates will be achieved and actual results could materially differ from
those anticipated.  Specific factors that might cause such material
differences include, but are not limited to, the availability and cost of
trained personnel, the ability to locate and correct all relevant computer
codes, and other uncertainties.

It is the Companies' intention to make every reasonable effort to achieve
business continuity through appropriate planning, testing, and establishing
contingency scenarios; however, the Companies do not make any representations
because of many unknown factors beyond the control of the Companies.









































CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
_________________________________________________________

Any forward-looking statement contained herein or in any other oral or
written statement by the Companies or any of their officers, directors or
employees is qualified by the fact that actual results of the Companies may
differ materially from such statement, among other risks and uncertainties
inherent in the Companies' business, due to the following important factors:

1.  Prevailing interest rate levels and stock market performance, which may
    affect the ability of the Companies to sell their products, the market
    value and liquidity of the Companies' investments, and the lapse rate of
    the Companies' policies, notwithstanding product design features intended
    to enhance persistency of the Companies' products.

2.  Changes in the federal income tax laws and regulations which may affect
    the tax status of the Companies' products.

3.  Changes in the regulation of financial services, including bank sales
    and underwriting of insurance products, which may affect the competitive
    environment for the Companies' products.

4.  Increasing competition in the sale of the Companies' products.

5.  Other factors that could affect the performance of the Companies,
    including, but not limited to, market conduct claims, litigation, insurance
    industry insolvencies, availability of competitive reinsurance on new
    business, investment performance of the underlying portfolios of the
    variable products, variable product design, and sales volume by significant
    sellers of the Companies' variable products.

6.  To the extent third parties are unable to transact business in the Year
    2000 and thereafter, the Companies' operations could be adversely affected.



























PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.

(a)  Exhibits

A list of exhibits included as part of this report is set forth in the
Exhibit Index which immediately precedes such exhibits and is hereby
incorporated by reference herein.

(b)  Reports on Form 8-K

None














































                                  SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.



DATE:  August 13, 1999                  GOLDEN AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY





                                        By/s/  E. Robert Koster
                                            ____________________________
                                        E. Robert Koster
                                        Senior Vice President and Chief
                                         Financial Officer
                                        (Principal Financial Officer)


                                        By/s/  Michellen A. Wildin
                                            ____________________________
                                        Michellen A. Wildin
                                        Assistant Vice President and Chief
                                         Accounting Officer
                                        (Principal Accounting Officer)































                                     INDEX


                             Exhibits to Form 10-Q
                        Six Months ended June 30, 1999
                    GOLDEN AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

2  PLAN OF ACQUISITION
   (a)     Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of May 3, 1996, between Equitable
           of Iowa Companies ("Equitable") and Whitewood Properties Corp.
           (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2 in Equitable's Form 8-K
           filed August 28, 1996)

   (b)     Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of July 7, 1997, among ING
           Groep N.V., PFHI Holdings, Inc., and Equitable (incorporated by
           reference from Exhibit 2 in Equitable's Form 8-K filed
           July 11, 1997)

3  ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS
   (a)     Articles of Incorporation of Golden American Life Insurance Company
           ("Registrant" or "Golden American") (incorporated by reference from
           Exhibit 3(a) to Amendment No. 9 to Registrant's Registration
           Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange
           Commission (the "SEC") on February 17, 1998 (File No. 33-87272))

   (b)(i)  By-laws of Golden American (incorporated by reference from Exhibit
           3(b)(i) to Amendment No. 9 to Registrant's Registration Statement
           on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on February 17, 1998
           (File No. 33-87272))

     (ii)  By-laws of Golden American, as amended (incorporated by reference
           from Exhibit 3(b)(ii) to Amendment No. 9 to Registrant's
           Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on February
           17, 1998 (File No. 33-87272))

    (iii)  Certificate of Amendment of the By-laws of MB Variable Life
           Insurance Company, as amended (incorporated by reference from
           Exhibit 3(b)(iii) to Amendment No. 9 to Registrant's Registration
           Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on February 17, 1998
           (File No. 33-87272))

     (iv)  By-laws of Golden American, as amended (12/21/93) (incorporated by
           reference from Exhibit 3(b)(iv) to Amendment No. 9 to Registrant's
           Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on February
           17, 1998 (File No. 33-87272))

4  INSTRUMENTS DEFINING THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS, INCLUDING INDENTURES
   (a)     Individual Deferred Combination Variable and Fixed Annuity Contract
           (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4(a) to Amendment No. 3 of
           Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC
           on or about April 23, 1999 (File No. 333-51353))

   (b)     Discretionary Group Deferred Combination Variable Annuity Contract
           (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4(b) to Amendment No. 3 of
           Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC
           on or about April 23, 1999 (File No. 333-51353))





                                      INDEX

                              Exhibits to Form 10-Q
                          Six Months ended June 30, 1999
                      GOLDEN AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

   (c)     Individual Deferred Variable Annuity Contract (incorporated by
           reference from Exhibit 4(c) to Amendment No. 4 of Registrant's
           Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on or about
           April 23, 1999 (File No. 333-51353))

   (d)     Individual Deferred Combination Variable and Fixed Annuity
           Application (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4(g) to
           Amendment No.3 of Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1
           filed with the SEC on or about April 23, 1999 (File No. 333-51353))

   (e)     Group Deferred Combination Variable and Fixed Annuity Enrollment
           Form (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4(h) to Amendment No.3
           of Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the
           SEC on or about April 23, 1999 (File No. 333-51353))

   (f)     Individual Deferred Variable Annuity Application (incorporated by
           reference from Exhibit 4(i) to Amendment No. 3 of Registrant's
           Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on or about
           April 23, 1999 (File No. 333-51353))

   (g)     Individual Deferred Variable and Fixed Annuity Contract
           (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4(a) to Amendment No. 5 to
           Registrant's Registration Statement filed with the SEC on or about
           April 23, 1999 (File No. 333-28765))

   (h)     Group Deferred Variable and Fixed Annuity Contract Individual
           Deferred Variable and Fixed Annuity Contract (incorporated by
           reference from Exhibit 4(b) to Amendment No. 5 to Registrant's
           Registration Statement filed with the SEC on or about April 23,
           1999 (File No. 333-28765))

   (i)     Individual Deferred Variable Annuity Contract (incorporated by
           reference from Exhibit 4(c) to Amendment No. 5 to Registrant's
           Registration Statement filed with the SEC on or about April 23,
           1999 (File No. 333-28765))

   (j)     Individual Deferred Variable and Fixed Annuity Contract
           (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4(a) to a Registration
           Statement for Golden American filed with the SEC on or about
           April 23, 1999 (File No. 333-76941))

   (k)     Group Deferred Variable and Fixed Annuity Contract Individual
           Deferred Variable and Fixed Annuity Contract (incorporated by
           reference from Exhibit 4(b) to a Registration Statement
           for Golden American filed with the SEC on or about April 23, 1999
           (File No. 333-76941))

   (l)     Individual Deferred Variable Annuity Contract (incorporated by
           reference from Exhibit 4(c) to a Registration Statement for
           Golden American filed with the SEC on or about April 23, 1999
           (File No. 333-76941))



                                       INDEX

                                Exhibits to Form 10-Q
                           Six Months ended June 30, 1999
                      GOLDEN AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY


   (m)     Individual Deferred Variable and Fixed Annuity Contract
           (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4(a) to a Registration
           Statement for Golden American filed with the SEC on or about
           April 23, 1999 (File No. 333-76945))

   (n)     Group Deferred Variable and Fixed Annuity Contract Individual
           Deferred Variable and Fixed Annuity Contract (incorporated by
           reference from Exhibit 4(b) to a Registration Statement for
           Golden American filed with the SEC on or about April 23, 1999
           (File No. 333-76945))

   (o)     Individual Deferred Variable Annuity Contract (incorporated by
           reference from Exhibit 4(c) to a Registration Statement for
           Golden American filed with the SEC on or about April 23, 1999
           (File No. 333-76945))

   (p)     Individual Deferred Variable and Fixed Annuity Contract
           (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4(a) to Amendment No.3 to
           Registrant's Registration Statement filed with the SEC on or about
           April 23, 1999 (File No. 333-66745))

   (q)     Group Deferred Variable and Fixed Annuity Contract Individual
           Deferred Variable and Fixed Annuity Contract (incorporated by
           reference from Exhibit 4(b) to Amendment No. 3 to Registrant's
           Registration Statement filed with the SEC on or about April 23,
           1999 (File No. 333-66745))

   (r)     Individual Deferred Variable Annuity Contract (incorporated by
           reference from Exhibit 4(c) to Amendment No. 3 to Registrant's
           Registration Statement filed with the SEC on or about
           April 23, 1999 (File No. 333-66745))

10 MATERIAL CONTRACTS
   (a)     Administrative Services Agreement, dated as of January 1, 1997,
           between Golden American and Equitable Life Insurance Company of
           Iowa (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10(a) to a
           Registration Statement for Golden American on Form S-1 filed with
           the SEC on April 29, 1998 (File No. 333-51353))

   (b)     Service Agreement, dated as of January 1, 1994, between Golden
           American and Directed Services, Inc. (incorporated by reference
           from Exhibit 10(b) to a Registration Statement for Golden American
           on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on April 29, 1998
           (File No. 333-51353))

   (c)     Service Agreement, dated as of January 1, 1997, between Golden
           American and Equitable Investment Services, Inc. (incorporated by
           reference from Exhibit 10(c) to a Registration Statement for Golden
           American on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on April 29, 1998
           (File No. 333-51353))



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                                Exhibits to Form 10-Q
                           Six Months ended June 30, 1999
                      GOLDEN AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY


   (d)     Participation Agreement between Golden American and Warburg Pincus
           Trust (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 8(a) to Amendment
           No. 54 to Separate Account B of Golden American's Registration
           Statement on Form N-4 filed with the SEC on or about April 30, 1998
           (File Nos. 333-28679 and 811-5626))

   (e)     Participation Agreement between Golden American and PIMCO Variable
           Trust (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 8(b) to Amendment
           No. 54 to Separate Account B of Golden American's Registration
           Statement on Form N-4 filed with the SEC on or about April 30, 1998
           (File Nos. 333-28679 and 811-5626))

   (f)     Asset Management Agreement, dated January 20, 1998, between Golden
           American and ING Investment Management LLC (incorporated by
           reference from Exhibit 10(f) to Golden American's Form 10-Q filed
           with the SEC on August 14, 1998 (File No. 33-87272))

   (g)     Reciprocal Loan Agreement, dated January 1, 1998, as amended March
           20, 1998, between Golden American and ING America Insurance Holdings,
           Inc. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10(g) to Golden
           American's Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 14, 1998
           (File No. 33-87272))

   (h)     Underwriting Agreement between Golden American and Directed
           Services, Inc. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 1 to
           Amendment No. 9 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1
           filed with the SEC on or about February 17, 1998
           (File No. 33-87272))

   (i)     Revolving Note Payable, dated July 27, 1998, between Golden American
           and SunTrust Bank, Atlanta (incorporated by reference from Exhibit
           10(i) to Golden American's Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on
           November 13, 1998 (File No. 33-87272))

   (j)     Revolving Note Payable, dated July 31, 1999, between Golden American
           and SunTrust Bank, Atlanta

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