# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000717347
**File Stem:** 0001193125-26-262355
**Filing Date:** 2026-6
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-26-262355.hdr.sgml**: 20260609

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-26-262355

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 497

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260609

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260608

**EFFECTIVENESS DATE**: 20260609

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** New England Variable Life Separate Account
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000717347

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 042708937
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 497
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-103193
- **FILM NUMBER:** 261074033

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** NEW ENGLAND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
- **STREET 2:** 11225 NORTH COMMUNITY HOUSE ROAD
- **CITY:** CHARLOTTE
- **STATE:** NC
- **ZIP:** 28277
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 980-365-7100

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** NEW ENGLAND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
- **STREET 2:** 11225 NORTH COMMUNITY HOUSE ROAD
- **CITY:** CHARLOTTE
- **STATE:** NC
- **ZIP:** 28277

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** NEW ENGLAND VARIABLE LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20011204

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** NEW ENGLAND LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20011129

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** NEW ENGLAND VARIABLE LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### New England Variable Life Separate Account (Series ID: S000004217)

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| Class Name                | Class ID   |
| Zenith Flexible Life 2001 | C000011866 |

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## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### New England Variable Life Separate Account (Series ID: S000004217)

| Class ID   | Class Name                | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000011866 | Zenith Flexible Life 2001 |  |

**BRIGHTHOUSE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY** 

**BRIGHTHOUSE SEPARATE ACCOUNT A** 

**BRIGHTHOUSE SEPARATE ACCOUNT ELEVEN FOR VARIABLE ANNUITIES** 

**BRIGHTHOUSE VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C** 

**BRIGHTHOUSE VARIABLE LIFE ACCOUNT A** 

**BRIGHTHOUSE VARIABLE LIFE ACCOUNT ONE** 

**BRIGHTHOUSE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NY**

**BRIGHTHOUSE VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT B** 

**NEW ENGLAND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY** 

**NEW ENGLAND VARIABLE ANNUITY SEPARATE ACCOUNT** 

**NEW ENGLAND VARIABLE LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT** 

**Supplement Dated June 8, 2026 for the variable contracts listed below** 

This supplement describes certain changes that occurred with respect to the Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value<br> Portfolio (the "Portfolio") offered as an investment option for the variable contracts listed below issued by<br> Brighthouse Life Insurance Company, Brighthouse Life Insurance Company of NY, and New England Life Insurance<br> Company ("we" or "us"). This supplement should be read in its entirety and kept for future reference. Certain terms<br> used in this supplement have special meanings. If a term is not defined in this supplement, it has the meaning given<br> to it in the initial summary prospectus, updating summary prospectus, statutory prospectus, or disclosure document<br> ("Regulatory Documents").

**Effective on or about June 1, 2026,** the subadviser for the Portfolio changed from Artisan Partners Limited<br> Partnership to Invesco Advisers, Inc. Additionally, the name of the Portfolio changed to Invesco Value Opportunities<br> Portfolio. The following changes are made to your Regulatory Documents:

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| **Former Portfolio Name and Subadviser** | **New Portfolio Name and Subadviser** |
| Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio<br> *Subadviser: Artisan Partners Limited Partnership.*  | Invesco Value Opportunities Portfolio<br> *Subadviser: Invesco Advisers, Inc.* |

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Accordingly, all further references to Artisan Partners Limited Partnership or Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value<br> Portfolio contained in the Regulatory Documents, are changed to Invesco Advisers, Inc. or Invesco Value<br> Opportunities Portfolio, respectively.

Further, for more information, see the Brighthouse Funds Trust II supplement dated May 29, 2026.

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Supplement for the following variable contracts:

<u>BRIGHTHOUSE SEPARATE ACCOUNT A</u> 

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Series C (offered between September 4, 2001 and October<br>7, 2011) | SecurAnnuity |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Series L (offered between November 22, 2004 and<br>October 7, 2011) | Series XTRA 6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Series L-4 (offered between November 22, 2004 and<br>October 7, 2011) | Series VA-4 (offered between May 1, 2011<br>and October 7, 2011) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Series VA (offered between March 22, 2001 and October 7,<br>2011) | Series VA (offered between October 7, 2011 and<br>May 1, 2016) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Series XC | Series VA-4 (offered between October 7, 2011<br>and May 1, 2016) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Series S and Series S - L Share Option (offered between April<br>30, 2007 and October 7, 2011) | Series L - 4 Year (offered between October 7, 2011<br>and April 28, 2013) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Series XTRA | Series C (offered on and after October 7, 2011) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Flexible Bonus | Series S and Series S - L Share Option (offered<br>between October 7, 2011 and May 1, 2016) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Retirement Companion | Series L - 4 Year (offered on and after April 29,<br>2013) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Smart Choice | Series S and Series S – L Share Option (offered on<br>and after May 2, 2016) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Flexible Value Annuity | Series VA (offered on and after May 2, 2016) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ultimate Annuity | Series VA - 4 (offered on and after May 2, 2016) |

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<u>BRIGHTHOUSE SEPARATE ACCOUNT ELEVEN FOR VARIABLE ANNUITIES</u> 

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| &nbsp;&nbsp; Premier Advisers - Class II Annuity | Premier Advisers II Annuity |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Premier Advisers Annuity | |

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<u>BRIGHTHOUSE VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C</u> 

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Class C; Class C (CA) | Class XC; Class XC (CA) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Class L; Class L (CA) | Class VA ; Class VA (CA) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Class L-4 Year; Class L-4 Year (CA) |  |

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<u>BRIGHTHOUSE VARIABLE LIFE ACCOUNT A</u> 

Equity Advantage VUL    

<u>BRIGHTHOUSE VARIABLE LIFE ACCOUNT ONE</u> 

Class VL; Class VL (CA)    

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<u>BRIGHTHOUSE VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT B</u> 

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Class C (offered between September 4, 2001 and October<br>7, 2011) | Class VA (offered between October 7, 2011 and May<br>1, 2016) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Class L | Class VA - 4 (offered between October 7, 2011 and<br>May 1, 2016) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Class L - 4 Year (offered between November 22, 2004 and<br>October 7, 2011) | Class L 4-Year (offered between October 7, 2011<br>and April 28, 2013) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Class VA (offered between June 15, 2001 and October 7,<br>2011) | Class C (offered on and after October 7, 2011) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Class XC | Class S and Class S - L Share Option (offered<br>between October 7, 2011 and May 1, 2016) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Class VA | Class L - 4 Year (offered on and after April 29, 2013) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Class S and Class S – L Share Option (offered between April<br>30, 2007 and October 7, 2011) | Class S and Class S – L Share Option (offered on and<br>after May 2, 2016) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Class XTRA | Class VA (offered on and after May 2, 2016) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Class XTRA 6 | Class VA-4 (offered on and after May 2, 2016) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Class VA-4 (offered between May 1, 2001 and October 7,<br>2011) |  |

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<u>NEW ENGLAND VARIABLE ANNUITY SEPARATE ACCOUNT</u> 

American Forerunner Series<sup>®</sup>   <u>American Growth Series</u> <br> <u>American Growth Series - 1</u>    

<u>NEW ENGLAND VARIABLE LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT</u> 

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;American Gateway Series | Zenith Survivorship Life |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Enterprise Executive Advantage | Zenith Survivorship Life Plus |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zenith Executive Advantage 2000 | Zenith Survivorship Life 2002 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zenith Executive Advantage Plus | Zenith Life Plus II |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zenith Executive Advantage | Zenith Life |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zenith Flexible Life | Zenith Life Executive 65 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zenith Flexible Life 2001 | Zenith Life One |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zenith Flexible Life 2002 | Zenith Variable Whole Life |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zenith Life Plus |  |

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**THIS SUPPLEMENT SHOULD BE READ AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE** 

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