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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.1

                                   DYAX CORP.

                 AMENDED AND RESTATED 1995 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

Section 1. PURPOSE

         The purpose of the Dyax Corp. 1995 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan")
is to attract and retain key employees and directors and consultants of the
Company and its Affiliates, to provide an incentive for them to assist the
Company to achieve long-range performance goals, and to enable them to
participate in the long-term growth of the Company.

Section 2. DEFINITIONS

         "Affiliate" means any business entity in which the Company owns
directly or indirectly 50% or more of the total combined voting power or has a
significant financial interest as determined by the Committee.

         "Award" means any Option, Stock Appreciation Right, Performance Share,
Restricted Stock, Stock Unit or Other Stock-Based Award awarded under the Plan.

         "Board" means the Board of Directors of the Company.

         "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to
time, and any successor to such Code.

         "Committee" means the Compensation Committee of the Board or such other
committee of the Board appointed by the Board to administer the Plan or a
specified portion thereof; provided, however, that in any instance the Board of
Directors may take away any action delegated to the Committee hereunder. If a
Committee is authorized to grant Awards to a Reporting Person or a "covered
employee" within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code, each member shall be
a "Non-Employee Director" or the equivalent within the meaning of Rule 16b-3
under the Exchange Act or an "outside director" or the equivalent within the
meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code, respectively.

         "Common Stock" or "Stock" means the Common Stock, $0.01 par value, of
the Company.

         "Company" means Dyax Corp. (formerly named Biotage, Inc.).

         "Designated Beneficiary" means the beneficiary designated by a
Participant, in a manner determined by the Committee, to receive amounts due or
exercise rights of the Participant in the event of the Participant's death. In
the absence of an effective designation by a Participant, "Designated
Beneficiary" shall mean the Participant's estate.

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         "Effective Date" means July 13, 1995.

         "Fair Market Value" means, with respect to Common Stock or any other
property, the fair market value of such property as determined by the Committee
in good faith or in the manner established by the Committee from time to time.

         "Incentive Stock Option" means an option to purchase shares of Common
Stock awarded to a Participant under Section 6 that is intended to meet the
requirements of Section 422 of the Code or any successor provision.

         "Nonstatutory Stock Option" means an option to purchase shares of
Common Stock awarded to a Participant under Section 6 that is not intended to be
an Incentive Stock Option.

         "Option" means an Incentive Stock Option or a Nonstatutory Stock
Option.

         "Other Stock-Based Award" means an Award, other than an Option, Stock
Appreciation Right, Performance Share, Restricted Stock or Stock Unit, having a
Common Stock element and awarded to a Participant under Section 11.

         "Participant" means a person selected by the Committee to receive an
Award under the Plan.

         "Performance Cycle" or "Cycle" means the period of time selected by the
Committee during which performance is measured for the purpose of determining
the extent to which an award of Performance Shares has been earned.

         "Performance Shares" mean shares of Common Stock, which may be earned
by the achievement of performance goals, awarded to a Participant under Section
8.

         "Reporting Person" means a person subject to Section 16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or any successor provision.

         "Restricted Period" means the period of time selected by the Committee
during which an Award may be forfeited to the Company pursuant to the terms and
conditions of such Award.

         "Restricted Stock" means shares of Common Stock subject to forfeiture
awarded to a Participant under Section 9.

         "Stock Appreciation Right" or "SAR" means a right to receive any excess
in value of shares of Common Stock over the exercise price awarded to a
Participant under Section 7.

         "Stock Unit" means an award of Common Stock or units that are valued in
whole or in part by reference to, or otherwise based on, the value of Common
Stock, awarded to a Participant under Section 10.

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Section 3. ADMINISTRATION

         The Plan shall be administered by the Committee; provided, however,
that in any instance the Board of Directors may take any action delegated
hereunder to the Committee. The Committee shall have authority to adopt, alter
and repeal such administrative rules, guidelines and practices governing the
operation of the Plan as it shall from time to time consider advisable, and to
interpret the provisions of the Plan. The Committee's decisions shall be final
and binding. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Committee may
delegate to one or more executive officers of the Company the power to make
Awards to Participants who are not Reporting Persons or covered employees and
all determinations under the Plan with respect thereto, provided that the
Committee shall fix the maximum amount of such Awards for all such Participants
and a maximum for any one Participant.

Section 4. ELIGIBILITY

         All employees and, in the case of Awards other than Incentive Stock
Options, directors and consultants of the Company or any Affiliate, capable of
contributing significantly to the successful performance of the Company, other
than a person who has irrevocably elected not to be eligible, are eligible to be
Participants in the Plan. Incentive Stock Options may be awarded only to persons
eligible to receive such Options under the Code.

Section 5. STOCK AVAILABLE FOR AWARDS

         (a) Subject to adjustment under subsection (b), and after giving effect
to the 0.652-for-one reverse stock split of the Company's Common Stock affected
in March 1998, Awards may be made under the Plan for up to Five Million Five
Hundred Thousand (5,500,000) shares of Common Stock, which number includes
shares previously issued upon exercise of options granted under the Plan. In no
event shall the number of shares of Common Stock that may be subject to Awards
for any individual exceed 489,000 shares of Common Stock in the aggregate except
to the extent of any adjustment under subsection (b). If any Award in respect of
shares of Common Stock expires or is terminated unexercised or is forfeited, the
shares subject to such Award, to the extent of such expiration, termination or
forfeiture, shall again be available for award under the Plan. Common Stock
issued through the assumption or substitution of outstanding grants from an
acquired company shall not reduce the shares available for Awards under the
Plan. Shares issued under the Plan may consist in whole or in part of authorized
but unissued shares or treasury shares.

         (b) In the event that the Committee determines that any stock dividend,
extraordinary cash dividend, creation of a class of equity securities,
recapitalization, reorganization, merger, consolidation, split-up, spin-off,
combination, exchange of shares, warrants or rights offering to purchase Common
Stock at a price substantially below fair market value, or other similar
transaction affects the Common Stock such that an adjustment is required in
order to preserve the benefits or potential benefits intended to be made
available under the Plan, then the Committee (subject, in the case of Incentive
Stock Options, to any limitation required under the Code) shall equitably adjust
any or all of (i) the number and kind of shares in respect of which Awards may
be made under the Plan, (ii) the number and kind of shares subject to
outstanding Awards, and (iii) the award, exercise or conversion price with
respect to any of the foregoing, and if considered appropriate, the Committee
may make provision for a cash payment with respect to

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an outstanding Award, provided that the number of shares subject to any Award
shall always be a whole number.

Section 6. STOCK OPTIONS

         (a) Subject to the provisions of the Plan, the Committee may award
Incentive Stock Options and Nonstatutory Stock Options and determine the number
of shares to be covered by each Option, the option price therefor and the
conditions and limitations applicable to the exercise of the Option. The terms
and conditions of Incentive Stock Options shall be subject to and comply with
Section 422 of the Code or any successor provision and any regulations
thereunder. See subsection (b) below. No Incentive Stock Option may be granted
hereunder more than ten years after the Effective Date.

         (b) The Committee shall establish the option price at the time each
Option is awarded, which price shall not be less than 100% of the Fair Market
Value of the Common Stock on the date of award with respect to Incentive Stock
Options. Nonstatutory Stock Options may be granted at such prices as the
Committee may determine.

         (c) Each Option shall be exercisable at such times and subject to such
terms and conditions as the Committee may specify in the applicable Award or
thereafter. The Committee may impose such conditions with respect to the
exercise of Options, including conditions relating to applicable federal or
state securities laws, as it considers necessary or advisable.

         (d) No shares shall be delivered pursuant to any exercise of an Option
until payment in full of the option price therefor is received by the Company.
Such payment may be made in whole or in part in cash or, to the extent permitted
by the Committee at or after the award of the Option, by delivery of a note or
shares of Common Stock owned by the optionee, including Restricted Stock, or by
retaining shares otherwise issuable pursuant to the Option, in each case valued
at their Fair Market Value on the date of delivery or retention, or such other
lawful consideration as the Committee may determine.

         (e) The Committee may provide that, subject to such conditions as it
considers appropriate, upon the delivery or retention of shares to the Company
in payment of an Option, the Participant automatically be awarded an Option for
up to the number of shares so delivered.

Section 7. STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHTS

         (a) Subject to the provisions of the Plan, the Committee may award SARs
in tandem with an Option (at or after the award of the Option), or alone and
unrelated to an Option. SARs in tandem with an Option shall terminate to the
extent that the related Option is exercised, and the related Option shall
terminate to the extent that the tandem SARs are exercised. SARs granted in
tandem with Options shall have an exercise price not less than the exercise
price of the related Option. SARs granted alone and unrelated to an Option may
be granted at such exercise prices as the Committee may determine.

         (b) An SAR related to an Option, which SAR can only be exercised upon
or during limited periods following a change in control of the Company, may
entitle the Participant to receive an amount based upon the highest price paid
or offered for Common Stock in any

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transaction relating to the change in control or paid during the thirty-day
period immediately preceding the occurrence of the change in control in any
transaction reported in any stock market in which the Common Stock is usually
traded.

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Section 8. PERFORMANCE SHARES

         (a) Subject to the provisions of the Plan, the Committee may award
Performance Shares and determine the number of such shares for each Performance
Cycle and the duration of each Performance Cycle. There may be more than one
Performance Cycle in existence at any one time, and the duration of Performance
Cycles may differ from each other. The payment value of Performance Shares shall
be equal to the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock on the date the
Performance Shares are earned or, in the discretion of the Committee, on the
date the Committee determines that the Performance Shares have been earned.

         (b) The Committee shall establish performance goals for each Cycle, for
the purpose of determining the extent to which Performance Shares awarded for
such Cycle are earned, on the basis of such criteria and to accomplish such
objectives as the Committee may from time to time select. During any Cycle, the
Committee may adjust the performance goals for such Cycle as it deems equitable
in recognition of unusual or non-recurring events affecting the Company, changes
in applicable tax laws or accounting principles, or such other factors as the
Committee may determine.

         (c) As soon as practicable after the end of a Performance Cycle, the
Committee shall determine the number of Performance Shares that have been earned
on the basis of performance in relation to the established performance goals.
The payment values of earned Performance Shares shall be distributed to the
Participant or, if the Participant has died, to the Participant's Designated
Beneficiary, as soon as practicable thereafter. The Committee shall determine,
at or after the time of award, whether payment values will be settled in whole
or in part in cash or other property, including Common Stock or Awards.

Section 9. RESTRICTED STOCK

         (a) Subject to the provisions of the Plan, the Committee may award
shares of Restricted Stock and determine the duration of the Restricted Period
during which, and the conditions under which, the shares may be forfeited to the
Company and the other terms and conditions of such Awards. Shares of Restricted
Stock may be issued for no cash consideration or such minimum consideration as
may be required by applicable law.

         (b) Shares of Restricted Stock may not be sold, assigned, transferred,
pledged or otherwise encumbered, except as permitted by the Committee, during
the Restricted Period. Shares of Restricted Stock shall be evidenced in such
manner as the Committee may determine. Any certificates issued in respect of
shares of Restricted Stock shall be registered in the name of the Participant
and unless otherwise determined by the Committee, deposited by the Participant,
together with a stock power endorsed in blank, with the Company. At the
expiration of the Restricted Period, the Company shall deliver such certificates
to the Participant or if the Participant has died, to the Participant's
Designated Beneficiary.

Section 10. STOCK UNITS

         (a) Subject to the provisions of the Plan, the Committee may award
Stock Units subject to such terms, restrictions, conditions, performance
criteria, vesting requirements and payment rules as the Committee shall
determine.

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         (b) Shares of Common Stock awarded in connection with a Stock Unit
Award shall be issued for no cash consideration or such minimum consideration as
may be required by applicable law.

Section 11. OTHER STOCK-BASED AWARDS

         (a) Subject to the provisions of the Plan, the Committee may make other
awards of Common Stock and other awards that are valued in whole or in part by
reference to, or are otherwise based on, Common Stock, including without
limitation convertible preferred stock, convertible debentures, exchangeable
securities and Common Stock awards or options. Other Stock-Based Awards may be
granted either alone or in tandem with other Awards granted under the Plan
and/or cash awards made outside of the Plan.

         (b) The Committee may establish performance goals, which may be based
on performance goals related to book value, subsidiary performance or such other
criteria as the Committee may determine, Restricted Periods, Performance Cycles,
conversion prices, maturities and security, if any, for any Other Stock-Based
Award. Other Stock-Based Awards may be sold to Participants at the face value
thereof or any discount therefrom or awarded for no consideration or such
minimum consideration as may be required by applicable law.

Section 12. GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO AWARDS

         (a) DOCUMENTATION. Each Award under the Plan shall be evidenced by a
writing delivered to the Participant specifying the terms and conditions thereof
and containing such other terms and conditions not inconsistent with the
provisions of the Plan as the Committee considers necessary or advisable to
achieve the purposes of the Plan or to comply with applicable tax and regulatory
laws and accounting principles.

         (b) COMMITTEE DISCRETION. Each type of Award may be made alone, in
addition to or in relation to any other type of Award. The terms of each type of
Award need not be identical, and the Committee need not treat Participants
uniformly. Except as otherwise provided by the Plan or a particular Award, any
determination with respect to an Award may be made by the Committee at the time
of award or at any time thereafter.

         (c) SETTLEMENT. The Committee shall determine whether Awards are
settled in whole or in part in cash, Common Stock, other securities of the
Company, Awards or other property. The Committee may permit a Participant to
defer all or any portion of a payment under the Plan, including the crediting of
interest on deferred amounts denominated in cash and dividend equivalents on
amounts denominated in Common Stock.

         (d) DIVIDENDS AND CASH AWARDS. In the discretion of the Committee, any
Award under the Plan may provide the Participant with (i) dividends or dividend
equivalents payable currently or deferred with or without interest, and (ii)
cash payments in lieu of or in addition to an Award.

         (e) TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT. The Committee shall determine the effect
on an Award of the disability, death, retirement or other termination of
employment of a Participant and the extent to which, and the period during
which, the Participant's legal representative,

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guardian or Designated Beneficiary may receive payment of an Award or exercise
rights thereunder.

         (f) CHANGE IN CONTROL. In order to preserve a Participant's rights
under an Award in the event of a change in control of the Company (as defined by
the Committee), the Committee in its discretion may, at the time an Award is
made or at any time thereafter, take one or more of the following actions: (i)
provide for the acceleration of any time period relating to the exercise or
realization of the Award, (ii) provide for the purchase of the Award upon the
Participant's request for an amount of cash or other property that could have
been received upon the exercise or realization of the Award had the Award been
currently exercisable or payable, (iii) adjust the terms of the Award in a
manner determined by the Committee to reflect the change in control, (iv) cause
the Award to be assumed, or new rights substituted therefor, by another entity,
or (v) make such other provision as the Committee may consider equitable and in
the best interests of the Company.

         (g) LOANS. The Committee may authorize the making of loans or cash
payments to Participants in connection with any Award under the Plan, which
loans may be secured by any security, including Common Stock, underlying or
related to such Award (provided that such Loan shall not exceed the Fair Market
Value of the security subject to such Award), and which may be forgiven upon
such terms and conditions as the Committee may establish at the time of such
loan or at any time thereafter.

         (h) WITHHOLDING TAXES. The Participant shall pay to the Company, or
make provision satisfactory to the Committee for payment of, any taxes required
by law to be withheld in respect of Awards under the Plan no later than the date
of the event creating the tax liability. In the Committee's discretion, such tax
obligations may be paid in whole or in part in shares of Common Stock, including
shares retained from the Award creating the tax obligation, valued at their Fair
Market Value on the date of delivery. The Company and its Affiliates may, to the
extent permitted by law, deduct any such tax obligations from any payment of any
kind otherwise due to the Participant.

         (i) FOREIGN NATIONALS. Awards may be made to Participants who are
foreign nationals or employed outside the United States on such terms and
conditions different from those specified in the Plan as the Committee considers
necessary or advisable to achieve the purposes of the Plan or to comply with
applicable laws.

         (j) AMENDMENT OF AWARD. The Committee may amend, modify or terminate
any outstanding Award, including substituting therefor another Award of the same
or a different type, changing the date of exercise or realization and converting
an Incentive Stock Option to a Nonstatutory Stock Option, provided that the
Participant's consent to such action shall be required unless the Committee
determines that the action, taking into account any related action, would not
materially and adversely affect the Participant.

Section 13. MISCELLANEOUS

         (a) NO RIGHT TO EMPLOYMENT. No person shall have any claim or right to
be granted an Award, and the grant of an Award shall not be construed as giving
a Participant the right to

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continued employment. The Company expressly reserves the right at any time to
dismiss a Participant free from any liability or claim under the Plan, except as
expressly provided in the applicable Award.

         (b) NO RIGHTS AS STOCKHOLDER. Subject to the provisions of the
applicable Award, no Participant or Designated Beneficiary shall have any rights
as a stockholder with respect to any shares of Common Stock to be distributed
under the Plan until he or she becomes the holder thereof. A Participant to whom
Common Stock is awarded shall be considered the holder of the Stock at the time
of the Award except as otherwise provided in the applicable Award.

         (c) EFFECTIVE DATE. Subject to the approval of the stockholders of the
Company, the Plan shall be effective on the Effective Date. Before such
approval, Awards may be made under the Plan expressly subject to such approval.

         (d) AMENDMENT OF PLAN. The Committee may amend, suspend or terminate
the Plan or any portion thereof at any time, subject to any stockholder approval
that the Committee determines to be necessary or advisable.

         (e) GOVERNING LAW. The provisions of the Plan shall be governed by and
interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware.

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THIS PLAN WAS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON JULY 13, 1995.

THIS PLAN WAS APPROVED BY THE STOCKHOLDERS ON AUGUST 8, 1995.

THIS PLAN WAS AMENDED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON OCTOBER 17, 1996, AND SUCH
AMENDMENT WAS APPROVED BY THE STOCKHOLDERS EFFECTIVE AS OF OCTOBER 23, 1996.

THIS PLAN WAS FURTHER AMENDED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON OCTOBER 22, 1997 AND
ON JANUARY 28, 1998, AND SUCH AMENDMENTS WERE APPROVED BY THE STOCKHOLDERS
EFFECTIVE AS OF MARCH 23, 1998.

THIS PLAN WAS FURTHER AMENDED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON AUGUST 13, 1998, AND
SUCH AMENDMENT WAS APPROVED BY THE STOCKHOLDERS EFFECTIVE AS OF AUGUST 28, 1998.

THIS PLAN WAS FURTHER AMENDED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON AUGUST 5, 1999, AND
SUCH AMENDMENT WAS APPROVED BY THE STOCKHOLDERS EFFECTIVE AS OF OCTOBER 29,
1999.

THIS PLAN WAS FURTHER AMENDED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON MARCH 16, 2000, AND
SUCH AMENDMENT WAS APPROVED BY THE STOCKHOLDERS EFFECTIVE AS OF MARCH 20, 2000.

THIS PLAN WAS FURTHER AMENDED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON OCTOBER 26, 2001.

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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.22

                          SERVICE AND EXPENSE AGREEMENT
                                      AMONG

                           ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY

                                       AND
                            THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION

                                       AND

                         CERTAIN INSURANCE SUBSIDIARIES

This Agreement made and effective as of this 1st day of January, 1999, among
ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY, an Illinois insurance company ("Allstate"), THE
ALLSTATE CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation and parent of Allstate ("Allcorp"),
and Certain Insurance Subsidiaries identified as follows: ALLSTATE COUNTY MUTUAL
INSURANCE COMPANY, a Texas county mutual insurance company, ALLSTATE TEXAS
LLOYD'S, a Texas Lloyds plan insurer, LINCOLN BENEFIT LIFE COMPANY, a Nebraska
insurance company, SURETY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, a Nebraska insurance company,
ALLSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY, an Illinois insurance company, ALLSTATE PROPERTY AND
CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, an Illinois insurance company, DEERBOOK INSURANCE
COMPANY, an Illinois insurance company, FORESTVIEW MORTGAGE INSURANCE COMPANY, a
California insurance company, ALLSTATE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, an Illinois
insurance company, NORTHBROOK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, an Arizona insurance
company, GLENBROOK LIFE AND ANNUITY COMPANY, an Arizona insurance company,
ALLSTATE FLORIDIAN INDEMNITY COMPANY, an Illinois insurance company, ALLSTATE
FLORIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY, an Illinois insurance company, ALLSTATE NEW JERSEY
INSURANCE COMPANY, an Illinois insurance company, AMERICAN SURETY & CASUALTY
COMPANY, a Florida insurance company, CHARTER NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
an Illinois insurance company, AMERICAN HERITAGE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, a
Florida insurance company, FIRST COLONIAL REINSURANCE COMPANY, a Florida
insurance company, COLUMBIA UNIVERSAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, a Texas insurance
company, KEYSTONE STATE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, a Pennsylvania insurance
company, CONCORD HERITAGE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, INC., a New Hampshire
insurance company, and AHL SELECT HMO, INCORPORATED, a Florida insurance
company. For purposes of this agreement, the Insurance Subsidiaries shall be
referred to herein, individually as "Affiliate" and collectively as
"Affiliates."

                              W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, Allcorp and each Affiliate desire that Allstate furnish or cause to be
furnished to them certain services and facilities.

NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows:

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1.   Allstate shall furnish or cause to be furnished, at cost and in the same
     manner as such services and facilities are furnished to its other
     affiliates, (a.) to each Affiliate that is a property and casualty insurer,
     services and facilities listed on Exhibit A; (b.) to each Affiliate that is
     a life insurer, services and facilities listed on Exhibit B; (c.) to
     ALLCORP such services and facilities as are required; and (d) to Allcorp
     and each Affiliate the investment services as described in Exhibit E, each
     attached hereto. Allstate and any Affiliate may from time to time agree
     that only certain of the listed services and facilities will be provided by
     Allstate.

2.   Costs are defined as Allstate's actual costs and expenses incurred which
     are attributable to the services and facilities provided under this
     Agreement, such as: salaries and benefits; space rental; overhead expenses
     which may include items such as electricity, heat, and water; building
     maintenance services; furniture and other office equipment; supplies and
     special equipment such as reference libraries, electronic data processing
     equipment and the like.

3.   Allocations for the above services and facilities shall be made by Allstate
     in accordance with the general provisions contained in Exhibits A through
     E. Exhibits A and B are based upon NAIC expense classification and
     allocation guidelines. In the event such guidelines are amended, Exhibits A
     and B shall be deemed amended to conform thereto. Allstate will exercise
     reasonable judgment in appropriately revising these Exhibits, maintain
     proper documentation for revisions and communicate changes in allocation
     requirements to affected Affiliates or Allcorp parties in a timely manner.
     Exhibit C provides a narrative overview of the expense management process
     and Exhibit D provides certain definitions used throughout.

4.   Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, the
     amount charged to any Affiliate or Allcorp shall not exceed the cost to
     Allstate. Allstate will exercise reasonable judgement in periodically
     reviewing the expenses incurred and the percentage thereof allocated. Any
     Affiliate or Allcorp may request a review of such expenses and their
     allocation and such review will occur promptly thereafter.

5.   Allstate will charge Allcorp and each Affiliate for all the services and
     facilities provided pursuant to this Agreement via the monthly expense
     allocation process, and payments will be through the monthly intercompany
     settlement process. The process will be completed by Allstate personnel in
     the most timely and effective method available.

6.   Allstate shall maintain such records as may be required relating to the
     accounting system of Allstate, Allcorp and its Affiliates. Each Affiliate
     and Allcorp understand and accept the financial records generated by this
     system which utilizes the concepts detailed in the addenda attached to
     Exhibits A and B, respectively.

7.   Upon reasonable notice, and during normal business hours, each Affiliate
     and Allcorp shall be entitled to, at its own expense, inspect records which
     pertain to the computation of charges for the facilities or services
     provided pursuant to this Agreement. Allstate shall at all times maintain
     correct and complete books, records and accounts of all services and
     facilities furnished pursuant to this Agreement.

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     Each Affiliate and Allcorp shall have unconditional right of ownership of
     any records prepared on its behalf under this Agreement.

8.   Certain agreements relating to reinsurance and other service and expense
     sharing exist by and among Allstate and certain of its Affiliates. Except
     for those Agreements listed on Exhibit F, nothing in this Agreement shall
     be deemed to amend any such previously executed agreement between the
     parties.

9.   Allstate employees performing duties hereunder at all times during the term
     of this Agreement shall be in the employment, under the supervision and
     control of Allstate and shall not be deemed employees of Allcorp or any
     Affiliate.

10.  The scope of, and the manner in which, Allstate provides facilities and
     services to Allcorp and the Affiliates shall be reviewed periodically by
     Allstate, Allcorp and each Affiliate. All services and facilities shall be
     of good quality and suitable for the purpose for which they are intended.

11.  Allstate shall not assign its obligations or rights under this Agreement
     without the written consent of each Affiliate and Allcorp. Allstate may
     terminate this Agreement in its entirety, and Allcorp or any Affiliate may
     cancel its participation in the arrangements under this Agreement, each by
     giving six months written notice to the other parties to this Agreement;
     provided, however, that in the event that the affiliate relationship ceases
     to exist with respect to any Affiliate, this Agreement shall terminate
     immediately with respect to such Affiliate. Under no circumstances will the
     initial term of this Agreement exceed five (5) years.

12.  All communications provided for hereunder shall be in writing, and if to an
     Affiliate, mailed or delivered to such Affiliate at its office at the
     address listed in such Affiliate's Statutory Annual Statement Blank,
     Attention: Secretary, or if to Allcorp or Allstate, mailed or delivered to
     its office at 3075 Sanders Road, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, Attention:
     Controller, or addressed to any party at the address such party may
     hereafter designate by written notice to the other parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be signed
as of the day and year above written.

                                        ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY

                                        By /s/ Samuel H. Pilch
                                           -------------------
                                        Samuel H. Pilch
                                        Group Vice President and Controller

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                                        ALLSTATE COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

                                        By /s/ James P. Zils
                                           -----------------
                                        James P. Zils
                                        Vice President and Treasurer

                                        ALLSTATE TEXAS LLOYDS, INC.
                                         On behalf of ALLSTATE TEXAS LLOYDS

                                        By /s/ James P. Zils
                                           -----------------
                                        James P. Zils
                                        Vice President and Controller

                                        LINCOLN BENEFIT LIFE COMPANY

                                        By /s/ Thomas J. Wilson, II
                                           ------------------------
                                        Thomas J. Wilson, II
                                        Chief Executive Officer

                                        SURETY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

                                        By /s/ Thomas J. Wilson, II
                                           ------------------------
                                        Thomas J. Wilson, II
                                        Chief Executive Officer

                                        ALLSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY

                                        By /s/ James P. Zils
                                           -----------------
                                        James P. Zils
                                        Vice President and Treasurer

                                        ALLSTATE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY
                                        INSURANCE COMPANY

                                        By /s/ James P. Zils
                                           -----------------
                                        James P. Zils
                                        Vice President and Treasurer

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                                        DEERBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY

                                        By /s/ James P. Zils
                                           -----------------
                                        James P. Zils
                                        Vice President and Treasurer

                                        FORESTVIEW MORTGAGE INSURANCE
                                        COMPANY

                                        By /s/ James P. Zils
                                           -----------------
                                        James P. Zils
                                        Vice President and Treasurer

                                        ALLSTATE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

                                        By /s/ James P. Zils
                                           -----------------
                                        James P. Zils
                                        Treasurer

                                        NORTHBROOK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

                                        By /s/ James P. Zils
                                           -----------------
                                        James P. Zils
                                        Treasurer

                                        GLENBROOK LIFE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

                                        By /s/ James P. Zils
                                           -----------------
                                        James P. Zils
                                        Treasurer

                                        THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION

                                        By /s/ James P. Zils
                                           -----------------
                                        James P. Zils
                                        Treasurer

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                                        ALLSTATE FLORIDIAN INDEMNITY COMPANY

                                        By /s/ James P. Zils
                                           -----------------
                                        James P. Zils
                                        Vice President and Treasurer

                                        ALLSTATE FLORIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY

                                        By /s/ James P. Zils
                                           -----------------
                                        James P. Zils
                                        Vice President and Treasurer

                                        ALLSTATE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY

                                        By /s/ James P. Zils
                                           -----------------
                                        James P. Zils
                                        Vice President and Treasurer

                                        AMERICAN SURETY & CASUALTY COMPANY

                                        By /s/ James P. Zils
                                           -----------------
                                        James P. Zils
                                        Vice President and Treasurer

                                        CHARTER NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

                                        By /s/ James P. Zils
                                           -----------------
                                        James P. Zils
                                        Vice President and Treasurer

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                                        AMERICAN HERITAGE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

                                        By /s/ C. Richard Morehead
                                           ------------------------
                                        Name: C. Richard Morehead
                                        Title: President and Chief Executive
                                               Officer

                                        FIRST COLONIAL INSURANCE COMPANY

                                        By /s/ C. RICHARD MOREHEAD
                                           ------------------------
                                        Name: C. Richard Morehead
                                        Title: President and Treasurer

                                        COLUMBIA UNIVERSAL LIFE INSURANCE
                                        COMPANY

                                        By /s/ Mike Pinkham
                                           ----------------
                                        Name:  Mike Pinkham
                                        Title:  President

                                        KEYSTONE STATE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

                                        By /s/ Zack G. Athens
                                           ------------------
                                        Name:  Zack G. Athens
                                        Title: Chief Financial Officer

                                        CONCORD HERITAGE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
                                        INC.

                                        By /s/ Virginia F. Phipps
                                           ----------------------
                                        Name: Virginia F. Phipps
                                        Title: President & CEO

                                        AHL SELECT HMO INCORPORATED

                                        By /s/ James H. Baum
                                           -----------------

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                                        Name:  James H. Baum
                                        Title:  President

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                                                                       EXHIBIT A

           INTERCOMPANY SERVICE AND EXPENSE ALLOCATION SUMMARY MATRIX
          ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY AND PROPERTY & CASUALTY AFFILIATES

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  EXPENSE LINE ITEM                                                                                           BASIS OF EXPENSE
   PER U&I EXHIBIT*                         EXPENSE CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION**                                ALLOCATION***
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<S>                     <C>                                                                                <C>
1.  Claim Adjustment    Investigation and adjustment of policy claims for direct, reinsurance assumed      No allocation-direct
    Services            and ceded business.  The more significant expenses and fees related to:  (1) all   charge to company
                        outside costs associated with independent adjusters, (2) lawyers for legal
                        services in the defense, trial, or appeal of suits, (3) general court costs, (4)
                        medical testimony, (5) expert and lay witnesses, (6) medical examinations for
                        the purpose of trial and resolution of liability and (7) miscellaneous
                        (appraisals, surveys, detective reports, audits, character reports, etc.).
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2.  Commission and      All payments, reimbursements and allowances (on direct and reinsurance assumed     No allocation-direct
    Brokerage           and ceded business) to managers, agents, brokers, solicitors or other producer     charge to company based
                        types.                                                                             on agent contract
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  EXPENSE LINE ITEM                                                                                           BASIS OF EXPENSE
<S>                                                                                                           <C>
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*    Expense classifications per the statutory Underwriting and Investment
     Exhibit, Part 4, Expenses. The company uses these twenty-one
     classifications to record its operating expenses incurred. As described in
     Exhibit C, expenses for these classifications are also spread to three
     distinct functional expense groups: loss adjustment, other underwriting and
     investment expenses.

**   This description provides only a synopsis of the types of expenses for
     each classification. Parties to the Agreement will utilize the NAIC
     Examiners Handbook in expense handling.

***  Before consideration of any applicable reinsurance agreement.

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   PER U&I EXHIBIT*                         EXPENSE CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION**                                ALLOCATION***
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<S>                     <C>                                                                                <C>
4.   Advertising        Typical expenses would include services of: (1) advertising agents, (2) public     Direct charge by company
                        relations counsel, (3) advertisements in newspapers, periodicals, billboards,      where known. Allocated
                        pamphlets and literature issued for advertising or promotional purposes, (4)       items handled as
                        related paper and printing charges for advertising purposes, (5) radio             follows: See Exhibit A
                        broadcasts, (6) prospect and mailing lists, (7) signs and medals for agents and    Appendix at B; C 1; D 1
                        (8) television commercials.                                                        and E 1 for explanation
                                                                                                           of allocation by type of
                                                                                                           office
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5.   Boards, Bureaus    Various dues, assessments, fees and charges for items such as: (1) underwriting    No allocation - direct
     and                boards, rating organizations, statistical agencies, inspection and audit           charge to company
     Associations       bureaus, (2) underwriters' advisory and service organizations, (3) accident and
                        loss prevention organizations, (4) claim organizations, (5) underwriting
                        syndicates, pools and associations, assigned risk plans.
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6.   Surveys and        Costs to support the business including: (1) survey, credit, moral hazard,         See Exhibit A Appendix at
     Underwriting       character reports for underwriting, (2) appraisals for underwriting, (3) fire      B; D1; and E1 for
     Reports            records, (4) inspection and engineering billed specifically, (5) medical           explanation of allocation
                        examiner services relating to underwriting.                                        by type of office
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7.   Audit of           Auditing fees and expenses of independent auditors for auditing payroll and        No allocation - direct
     Assured's          other premium bases.                                                               charge to company
     Records
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8.   Salary and         Salaries, bonus, overtime, contingent compensation, and other compensation of      See Exhibit A Appendix at
     Related Items      employees. This would include commission and brokerage to employees when the       A; B; C 1, 2; D 1, 2, 3,
                        activities for which the commission is paid are a part of their duties as          4; E 2, 5; and F 1, 2, 3,
                        employees.                                                                         4 for explanation by type
                                                                                                           of office
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9.   Employee           This category includes a variety of pension and insurance benefits for             See Exhibit A Appendix at
     Relations and      employees, as well as some miscellaneous expenditures. The first area entails:     A; B; C 1, 2; D 1, 2,
     Welfare            (1) cost of retirement insurance, pensions or other retirement allowances and      3, 4; E 2, 5; and F 1, 2,
                        funds irrevocably devoted to the payment of pensions or other employees'           3, 4 for explanation by
                        benefits, and (2) accident, health and hospitalization insurance,                  type of office
                        group life insurance for explanation by type of and workers'
                        compensation insurance. The miscellaneous category may include the following
                        items office (1) training and welfare; (2) physical exams for employees or
                        candidates; (3) gatherings, outings and entertainment; (4) supper money; and (5)
                        donations to or on behalf of employees.
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  EXPENSE LINE ITEM                                                                                           BASIS OF EXPENSE
<S>                                                                                                           <C>
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   PER U&I EXHIBIT*                         EXPENSE CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION**                                ALLOCATION***
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<S>                     <C>                                                                                <C>
10.  Insurance          Costs of insurance for employee/agent fidelity or surety bonds, public             See Exhibit A Appendix at
                        liability, burglary and robbery, automobiles and office contents.                  D 1; E 1; and F 1, 2, 3,
                                                                                                           4 for explanation by type
                                                                                                           of office
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12.  Travel and         Major expense subcategories include: (1) transportation, hotel, meals, telephone   See Exhibit A Appendix at
     Travel Items       and other related costs associated for employees traveling, (2) expense for        A; B; C 1, 2; D 1, 2,
                        transfer of employees, (3) automobile rental and license plates, depreciation,     3, 4; E 2, 5; and F 1,
                        repairs and other operating costs of automobiles (4) transportation,               2, 3, 4 for explanation
                        hotel and meals/entertainment of guests, (5) dues and                              by type of office
                        subscriptions to accounting, for explanation by type of legal, actuarial or
                        similar societies and associations.
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13.  Rent and Rent      Rent of home office and branch offices, space occupied in company owned            Direct charges by company
     Items              buildings, storage and warehouse space, safe deposit boxes and post office         are based on square
                        boxes. Related expenses for: (1) light, heat, power and water, (2) interest,       footage.
                        taxes, (3) cost of alterations and repairs to leased properties, and (4) costs
                        of cleaning and general maintenance.                                               Allocated expenses
                                                                                                           handled per Exhibit A
                                                                                                           Appendix at A; B; C 1, 2;
                                                                                                           D 1, 2, 3, 4; E 2, 5; and
                                                                                                           F 1, 2, 3, 4
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14.  Equipment          Rent and repair of furniture, equipment, and office machines, including the        See Exhibit A Appendix at
                        related depreciation charges.                                                      A; B; C 1, 2; D 1, 2, 3,
                                                                                                           4; E 1, 2, 3, 4; and F 1,
                                                                                                           2, 3, 4
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15.  Printing and       Generally, printing, stationery and office supplies (paper stock, printed forms    See Exhibit A Appendix at
     Stationery         and manuals, Photostat copies, pens and pencils, etc.). Also included would be     A; B; C 1, 2; D 1, 2, 3,
                        policies and policy forms, in-house employee publications, books, newspapers and   4; E 2, 5; and F 1, 2, 3,
                        periodicals including investment, tax and legal publications and services.         4
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  EXPENSE LINE ITEM                                                                                           BASIS OF EXPENSE
   PER U&I EXHIBIT*                         EXPENSE CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION**                                ALLOCATION***
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<S>                     <C>                                                                                <C>
16.  Postage,           All express, freight and cartage expenses, postage, and telephone.                 See Exhibit A Appendix
     Telephone, etc.                                                                                       at A; B; C 1, 2; D 1,2,3,
                                                                                                           4; E 2, 5; and F 1, 2, 3,
                                                                                                           4
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17.  Legal & Auditing   Legal fees and retainers excluding loss and salvage related, auditing fees of      See Exhibit A Appendix at
                        independent auditors for examining records, services of tax experts and            A; D 2, 3 , 4; E 2;
                        investment counsel, custodian fees, notary and trustees' fees.                     and F 1, 2
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18.  Taxes, Licenses    Several categories comprise this expense classification: (1) state and local       No allocation - direct
     and Fees           insurance taxes; (2)Insurance Department licenses and fees; (3) payroll taxes;     charge to company
                        and (4) all other, excluding real estate and federal income. Taxes, licenses and
                        fees based on premiums and payments to state industrial commissions for
                        administration of workers' compensation or other state benefit acts would be in
                        the first classification. Expenses relating to the Insurance Department would
                        include agents' licenses, filing fees, certificates of authority and fees and
                        expenses of examination. Payroll related expenses normally include old age
                        benefit and unemployment insurance taxes. More significant expenses in the all
                        other section would be financial statement publication fees, legally mandated
                        advertising and personal property and state income taxes.
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19.  Real Estate        Salaries, wages and other compensation of maintenance workers in connection with   Direct charges by company
     Expenses           owned real estate. Other expense items assigned to this category may also          are based on square
                        include expenses associated with: operations; maintenance; insurance and           footage.
                        advertising.
                                                                                                           Allocated expenses
                                                                                                           handled per Exhibit A
                                                                                                           Appendix at A; B; C 1, 2;
                                                                                                           D 1, 2, 3, 4; E 1, 2, 3,
                                                                                                           4; and F 1, 2, 3, 4
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  EXPENSE LINE ITEM                                                                                           BASIS OF EXPENSE
   PER U&I EXHIBIT*                         EXPENSE CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION**                                ALLOCATION***
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<S>                     <C>                                                                                <C>
20.  Real Estate        Taxes, licenses and fees on owned real estate.                                     Direct charges by company
     Taxes                                                                                                 are based on square
                                                                                                           footage.

                                                                                                           Allocated expenses
                                                                                                           handled per Exhibit A
                                                                                                           Appendix at A; B; C 1, 2;
                                                                                                           D 1, 2, 3, 4; E 1, 2, 3,
                                                                                                           4; and F 1, 2, 3, 4
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NOTE: Expense classification for lines 3, 11 and 20a are not applicable for the
Allstate Group.

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                                                                       EXHIBIT A

                                                                        APPENDIX

           INTERCOMPANY SERVICE AND EXPENSE ALLOCATION SUMMARY MATRIX
                    ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY AND AFFILIATES

A.   Offices 001 (Corporate Home Office), 201 (Investment Shared Services), 203
     (Research Center Shared Services), 204 (Human Resources Shared Service),
     205 (Corporate Relations Shared Services), 206 (Technical Shared Services),
     207 (Law and Regulation Shared Services), 208 (Finance Shared Services) and
     209 (Market Brand Development) factors are based on Service Level
     Agreements. These Agreements are written documents detailing services and
     associated costs performed by the provider for the benefit of the recipient
     and are generated and approved through extensive discussions between
     service providers and service recipients.

B.   Support Centers, Data Centers, and Output Processing Centers (OPC) factors
     are based on Stat Policies in Force and Time and Effort studies that
     roll-up to the Support Center/Data Center/OPC.

C.   P&C Head Office (Office 032) factors are based on:

     1.     Total agents' compensation
     2.     Time and effort studies

D.   Regional Office factors are based on the following methodologies:

     1.     Agent compensation
     2.     Gross policies issued (GPI)
     3.     Notice counts
     4.     Time and effort studies 5. System capacity studies

E.   Regional Commercial Centers factors are based on the following
     methodologies:

     1.     Agent compensation
     2.     Gross policies issued (GPI)
     3.     Notice counts
     4.     Time and effort studies
     5.     General office compensation

F.  Claim Service Areas factors are based on the following:

     1.     Headcount (Property vs. Auto)
     2.     Notice counts
     3.     Incurred loss
     4.     Claim legal matter counts

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                                                                       EXHIBIT B

           INTERCOMPANY SERVICE AND EXPENSE ALLOCATION SUMMARY MATRIX
               ALLSTATE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND LIFE AFFILIATES

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  EXPENSE LINE ITEM                                                                                            BASIS OF EXPENSE
    PER GENERAL                             EXPENSE CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION**                                 ALLOCATION***
  EXPENSE EXHIBIT*
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<S>                     <C>                                                                                <C>
1.   Rent               Rent for all premises occupied by the company, including any adequate rent for     Direct charges by company
                        occupancy of its own buildings, in whole or in part, except to the extent that     are based on square
                        allocation to other expense classifications on a functional basis is permitted     footage.
                        and used.                                                                          Allocated expenses are
                                                                                                           handled per Exhibit B
                                                                                                           Appendix at A; B 1, 2; C
                                                                                                           1, 2 and D 1, 2, 3
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2.   Salaries and       Salaries and wages, bonuses and incentive compensation to employees, overtime      Agents' compensation is a
     wages              payments, continuation of salary during temporary short-term absences, dismissal   direct charge to company.
                        allowances, payments to employees while in training and other compensation to      The remaining expenses in
                        employees not specifically designated herein, except to the extent that            this category are
                        allocation to their expense classifications is permitted and used.                 allocated per Exhibit B
                                                                                                           Appendix at A; B 1, 2; C
                                                                                                           1, 2; and D 1, 2, 3
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*    Expense classifications per Statutory Exhibits 5 & 6. The company uses
     these classifications to record its operating expenses incurred. This
     expense data is also captured by four distinct functional expense groups:
     life, accident and health, all other lines of business and investment
     expenses.

**   These descriptions were written using the NAIC Life Annual Statement
     Instructions. Refer to this publication for a complete breakdown of the
     expenses included in each line item.

***  Before consideration of any applicable reinsurance agreement.

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  EXPENSE LINE ITEM                                                                                            BASIS OF EXPENSE
    PER GENERAL                             EXPENSE CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION**                                 ALLOCATION***
  EXPENSE EXHIBIT*
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<S>                     <C>                                                                                <C>
3.11 Contributions      Contributions by company for pension and total permanent disability benefits,      See Exhibit B Appendix at
     for plans          life insurance benefits, accident, health, hospitalization, medical, surgical,     A; B 1, 2; C 1, 2; and D
     benefits for       or other temporary disability benefits under a self-administered or trusteed       1, 2, 3
     employees          plan or for the purchase of annuity or insurance contracts. Appropriation of any
                        other assignment of funds by company in connection with any benefit plan of the
                        types enumerated herein.
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3.12 Contributions      Contributions by company for pension and total permanent disability benefits,      See Exhibit B Appendix at
     for benefit        life insurance benefits, accident, health, hospitalization, medical, surgical,     C 1, 2; and D 1, 2, 3
     plans for          or other temporary disability benefits under a self-administered or trusteed
     agents             plan or for the purchase of annuity or insurance contracts. Appropriation of any
                        other assignment of funds by company in connection with any benefit plan of the
                        types enumerated herein.
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3.21 Payments to        Payments by company under a program for pension and total and permanent            No allocation - direct
     employees under    disability benefits, death benefits, accident, health, hospitalization, medical    charge to company
     non-funded         surgical or other temporary disability benefits where no contribution or
     benefit plans      appropriation is made prior to the payment of the benefit.
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3.22 Payments to        Payments by company under a program for pension and total and permanent            No allocation - direct
     agents under       disability benefits, death benefits, accident, health, hospitalization, medical,   charge to company
     non-funded         surgical or other temporary disability benefits where no contribution or
     benefit plans      appropriation is made prior to the payment of the benefit.
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3.31 Other employee     The net periodic postretirement benefit cost, meals to employees, contribution     Agents' compensation is a
     welfare            to employee associations or clubs, dental examinations, medical dispensary or      direct charge to company.
                        convalescent home expenses for employees.                                          The remaining expenses in
                                                                                                           this category are
                                                                                                           allocated per Exhibit B
                                                                                                           Appendix at A; B 1, 2; C
                                                                                                           1, 2; and D 1, 2, 3
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  EXPENSE LINE ITEM                                                                                             BASIS OF EXPENSE
    PER GENERAL                             EXPENSE CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION**                                  ALLOCATION***
  EXPENSE EXHIBIT*
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<S>                     <C>                                                                                <C>
3.32 Other agent        The net periodic postretirement benefit cost, meals to employees, contribution     Agents' compensation is a
     welfare            to employee associations or clubs, dental examinations, medical dispensary or      direct charge to company.
                        convalescent home expenses for agents.                                             The remaining expenses in
                                                                                                           this category are
                                                                                                           allocated per Exhibit B
                                                                                                           Appendix at C 1, 2; and
                                                                                                           D 1, 2, 3
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4.1  Legal fees and     Court costs, penalties and all fees or retainers for legal services or expenses    No allocation - direct
     expenses           in connection with matters before administrative or legislative bodies.            charge to company
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4.2  Medical            Fees to medical examiners in connection with new business reinstatements, policy   See Exhibit B Appendix at
     examination fees   changes and applications for employment.                                           D 1, 2
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4.3  Inspection         Fee for inspection reports in connection with new business, reinstatements,        See Exhibit B Appendix at
     report fees        policy changes and applications for employment. Cost of services furnished by      D 1, 2
                        the Medical Information Bureau.
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4.4  Fees of public     Include expenses relating to this category except exclude examination fees made    See Exhibit B Appendix at
     accountants        by State Departments and internal audits by company employees.                     A; B 1, 2; C 1, 2; and D
     and consulting                                                                                        1, 2
     actuaries
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4.6  Expense of         Payment to other than employees of fees and expenses for the investigation,        See Exhibit B Appendix at
     investigation      litigation and settlement of policy claims.                                        D 1, 2
     and
     settlement of
     policy claims
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5.1  Traveling          Traveling expense of officers, other employees, directors and agents, including    See Exhibit B Appendix at
     expenses           hotel, meals, telephone, telegraph and postage charges incurred while traveling.   A; B 1, 2; C 1, 2; and D
                        Also include amounts allowed employees for use of their own cars on company        and 1, 2, 3
                        business and the cost of, or depreciation on, maintenance and running expenses
                        of company-owned automobiles.
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  EXPENSE LINE ITEM                                                                                            BASIS OF EXPENSE
    PER GENERAL                             EXPENSE CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION**                                 ALLOCATION***
  EXPENSE EXHIBIT*
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<S>                     <C>                                                                                <C>
5.2  Advertising        Newspaper, magazine and trade journal advertising for the purpose of               See Exhibit B Appendix at
                        solicitation and conservation of business. Billboard, sign and telephone           B 1, 2; C 1; and D 1, 2
                        directory, television, radio broadcasting and motion picture advertising,
                        excluding subjects dealing wholly with health and welfare. All canvassing or
                        other literature, such as pamphlets, circulars, leaflets, policy illustration
                        forms and other sales aids, printed material, etc., prepared for distribution to
                        the public by agents or through the mail for the purposes of solicitation and
                        conservation of business. All calendars, blotters, wallets, advertising
                        novelties, etc., for distribution to the public. Printing, paper stock, etc. in
                        connection with advertising. Prospect and mailing lists when used for
                        advertising purposes. Fees and expenses of advertising agencies related to
                        advertising.
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5.3  Postage, express,  Freight and cartage, cables, radiograms and teletype. Also charges for use,        See Exhibit B Appendix at
     telegraph and      installation and maintenance of related equipment if not included elsewhere.       A; B 1, 2; C 1, 2; and D
     telephone                                                                                             1, 2, 3
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5.4  Printing and       Policy forms, riders, supplementary contracts, applications, etc., rate books,     See Exhibit B Appendix at
     stationery         instruction manuals, punch-cards, house organs, and all other printed material     A; B 1, 2; C 1, 2; and D
                        which is not required to be included in any other expense classification. Office   1, 2, 3
                        supplies and pamphlets on health, welfare and education subjects. Also
                        include annual reports to policyholders and stockholders if not included in Line
                        5.2.
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5.5  Cost or            The cost or depreciation of office machines except for such charges as may be      See Exhibit B Appendix at
     depreciation       reported in Line 5.3.                                                              A; B 1, 2; C 1, 2; and D
     of furniture and                                                                                      1, 2, 3
     equipment
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5.6  Rental of          Rental of office machines except for such charges as may be reported in Line       See Exhibit B Appendix at
     equipment          5.3.                                                                               A; B 1, 2; C 1, 2; and D
                                                                                                           1, 2, 3
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6.1  Books and          Books, newspapers, periodicals, etc., including investment tax and legal           See Exhibit B Appendix at
     periodicals        publications and information services, and including all such material for         A; B 1, 2; C 1, 2; and D
                        company's law department and libraries.                                            1, 2, 3
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  EXPENSE LINE ITEM                                                                                             BASIS OF EXPENSE
    PER GENERAL                             EXPENSE CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION**                                  ALLOCATION***
  EXPENSE EXHIBIT*
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<S>                     <C>                                                                                <C>
6.2  Bureau and         All dues and assessments of organizations of which the company is a member. All    No allocation - direct
     association        dues for employees' and agents' memberships on the company's behalf.               charge to company
     fees
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6.3  Insurance,         Premiums for Workers' Compensation, burglary, holdup, forgery and the public       See Exhibit B Appendix a
     except on          liability insurance, fidelity or surety bonds, insurance on contents of            A; B 1, 2; C 1, 2; and D
     real estate        company-occupied buildings and all other at insurance or bonds not included        1, 2, 3
                        elsewhere.
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6.4  Miscellaneous      Uncollectible losses due to deficiencies, defalcations, robbery, or forgery,       Primarily a direct charge
     losses             except those offset by bonding companies' payments. Also include Worker's          to company. Remaining
                        Compensation benefits not covered by insurance and other uninsured losses not      expenses are allocated
                        included elsewhere.                                                                per Exhibit B Appendix at
                                                                                                           A; D 1, 2, 3
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6.5  Collection and     Collection charges on checks and drafts and charges for checking accounts and      See Exhibit B Appendix at
     bank service       money orders.                                                                      A; and D 1, 2, 3
     charges
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6.6  Sundry             Direct expense of local agency meetings, luncheons and dinners, tabulating         See Exhibit B Appendix
     general            service rendered by outside organizations, gifts and donations. Any portion of     at A; B 1, 2; C 1, 2; and
     expenses           commissions and expense allowances on reinsurance assumed for group business       D 1, 2, 3
                        which represents specific reimbursement of expenses. Reimbursement to another
                        insurer for expense of jointly underwritten group contracts.
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6.7  Group service      Administration fees, service fees, or any other form of allowance, reimbursement   See Exhibit B Appendix at
     and                of expenses, or compensation (other than commissions) to agents, brokers,          D 1, 2
     administration     applicants, policyholders or third parties in connection with the solicitation,
     fees               sale, issuance, service and administration of group business.
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  EXPENSE LINE ITEM                                                                                             BASIS OF EXPENSE
    PER GENERAL                             EXPENSE CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION**                                  ALLOCATION***
  EXPENSE EXHIBIT*
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<S>                     <C>                                                                                <C>
6.8  Reimbursements     Report as a negative amount administrative fees, direct reimbursement of           No allocation - direct
     by uninsured       expenses, or other similar receipts or credits attributable to uninsured           charge to company
     accident and       accident and health plans and the uninsured portion of partially insured
     health plans       accident and health plans.
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7.1  Agency expense     All bona fide allowance for agency expense, but not allowances constituting        No allocation - direct
     allowance          additional compensation.                                                           charge to company
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7.2  Agents' balances   Agents' balances charged off less any amounts recovered during the year.           No allocation - direct
     charged off                                                                                           charge to company
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7.3  Agency             Cost of banquets and rental of meeting rooms. Expenses of all persons traveling    Primary dollars are a
     conferences        to conferences and their expenses at conferences.                                  direct charge to company.
     other than local                                                                                      The remaining expenses in
     meetings                                                                                              this category are
                                                                                                           allocated per Exhibit B
                                                                                                           Appendix at C 1; and D 1
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9.1  Real estate        The cost of repairs, maintenance, service, and operation of all real estate        Direct charges by company
     expenses           properties including insurance whether occupied by the company or not; salaries    are based on square
                        and other compensation of managing agents and their employees; expenses incurred   footage. Allocated
                        in connection with rental of such properties; legal fees specifically associated   expenses are handled per
                        with real estate transactions other than sale; rent, salaries and wages, and       Exhibit B Appendix at A;
                        other direct expenses of any branch of Home Office until engaged solely in real    B 1, 2; C 1, 2; and D 1,
                        estate work (not real estate and mortgages combined).                              2, 3
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9.2  Investment         Only items for which no specific provisions has been made elsewhere, e.g.,         See Exhibit B Appendix at
     expenses not       contributions or assessments for bondholders' protective committees, fees of       A; and D 1, 2, 3
     included           investment counsel, custodian and trustee fees.
     elsewhere
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</Table>

NOTE:   Line 9.3, Aggregate write-ins for expenses, was not detailed in this
        exhibit. The types of expenses, if any, and the corresponding allocation
        basis are completely variable year-to-year. The Cost Management
        Department will maintain appropriate records for this line item.

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  EXPENSE LINE ITEM                                                                                             BASIS OF EXPENSE
    PER GENERAL                             EXPENSE CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION**                                  ALLOCATION***
  EXPENSE EXHIBIT*
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<S>                     <C>                                                                                <C>
1.   Real estate        Those taxes directly assessed against property owned by the company. Canadian      Direct charges by company
     taxes              and other foreign taxes should be included appropriately.                          are based on square
                                                                                                           footage. Allocated
                                                                                                           expenses are handled per
                                                                                                           Exhibit B Appendix at A;
                                                                                                           B 1, 2; C 1, 2; and D 1,
                                                                                                           2, 3
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2.   State insurance    Assessments to defray operating expenses of any state insurance department.        No allocation - direct
     department         Canadian and other foreign taxes should be included appropriately. Fees for        charge to company
     licenses           examinations by state departments.
     and fees
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3.   State taxes on     State taxes based on policy reserves, if in lieu of premium taxes. Canadian and    No allocation - direct
     premiums           other foreign taxes should be included appropriately. Any portion of commissions   charge to company
                        or allowances on reinsurance assumed for group business which represents
                        specific reimbursement of premium taxes. Deduct any portion of commissions or
                        allowances on reinsurance ceded for group business which represents specific
                        reimbursement of premium taxes.
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4.   Other state        Assessments of state industrial or other boards for operating expenses or for      No allocation - direct
     taxes              benefits to sick unemployed persons in connection with disability benefit laws     charge to company
                        or similar taxes levied by states. Canadian and other foreign taxes are to be
                        included appropriately. Advertising required by law, regulation or ruling,
                        except in connection with investments. State sales taxes, if company does not
                        exercise option of including such taxes with the cost of goods and services
                        purchased. State income taxes.
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5.   U.S. Social        Company's contribution is based on the current tax rate, which is applied to all   See Exhibit B Appendix at
     Security taxes     wages, salary or compensation entered on the employees earning record and          A; B 1, 2; C 1, 2; and D
                        federal unemployment tax.                                                          1, 2, 3

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6.   All other taxes    Guaranty fund assessments and taxes of Canada or of any other foreign country      No allocation - direct
                        not specifically provided for elsewhere. Sales taxes, other than state sales       charge to company
                        taxes, if company does not exercise option of including such taxes with the cost
                        of goods and services purchased.
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</Table>

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                                                                      EXHIBIT B

                                                                       APPENDIX

           INTERCOMPANY SERVICE AND EXPENSE ALLOCATION SUMMARY MATRIX
               ALLSTATE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND LIFE AFFILIATES

A.   Office 001, 201, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208 and 209 factors to the Life
     Parent Company are based on Service Level Agreements. Once expenses are
     charged to the Life Parent Company a second and third tier of allocation
     occurs, which allocates expenses to Profit Centers and Life Affiliates.

B.   P&C Head Office (Office 032) allocations to the Life Parent Company are
     based on:

     1.   Agents' compensation
     2.   Time and effort studies

C.   Regional Office allocations to the Life Parent Company are based on:

     1.   Agents' compensation
     2.   Time and effort/usage studies
     3.   System capacity studies

D.   Life Parent Company allocations to Life Affiliates are based on:

     1.   Expenses are direct coded to the appropriate company.
     2.   Determination of how expense is to be allocated to profit center is
          based on time studies, project activity, required capital and invested
          assets.

     The intercompany factors are based on the following methodology:

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<Caption>
       PROFIT CENTER                METHODOLOGY                COMPANY
       <S>                          <C>                        <C>
       Allstate Agent               Policies in force          030, 036
       Northbrook/Glenbrook         Reserves in force          031, 036,038
       Structured Settlements       Premium income             030, 036
       Direct Response              Premium income             030, 036
       Lincoln Benefit              Time and effort studies    direct to 034
       Surety Life                  Time and effort studies    direct to 032
       Group Pensions               Time and effort studies    direct to 030
</Table>

     3.   Any Investment Expense is based on Invested Assets.

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                                                                      EXHIBIT C

                            EXPENSE PROCESS OVERVIEW
                            ALLSTATE INSURANCE GROUP

For purposes of operational analysis and financial reporting, functional expense
groups are made up of three primary categories: (1) Loss adjustment expenses,
(2) Other underwriting expenses; and (3) Investment expenses. A more detailed
description of expense items, which comprise these categories, is provided in
Exhibits A and B. These exhibits are the framework for reporting expenses
required by the NAIC. The expense categories, in turn, flow into the financial
records based on the following cost allocation methods: a direct charge basis;
an allocated or shared basis; or in accordance with the terms of one or several
reinsurance agreements. The combined expense process ultimately provides for
financial records that reflect the financial performance of the business.

On a day-to-day basis, expenses are incurred directly by companies within the
Allstate Group. The expenses are charted numerically by account. Formalized
procedures are used in order to ensure that the expenses are accurately recorded
and allocated to the appropriate office, company, cost center and cost element.
Allocations are also provided for various support costs, which include: company,
cost center and general ledger account (cost element) level with the objective
of providing for an accurate means of tracking expenses..

A brief description of each of the three expense categories follows:

-    Loss adjustment expenses are various costs associated with the claim
     handling process. These costs, which comprise all aspects of the claims
     handling function, include: the adjustment, factual investigation, defense
     and recordkeeping functions. Salaries of claim personnel and allocated
     executive salaries, as well as other basic costs associated with the claim
     function (accounting, data processing, rent, utilities, etc.) are grouped
     in this category. Generally, these expenses may be either direct charged,
     allocated, or flow to an entity by means of a separate reinsurance
     agreement.

-    Other underwriting expenses include acquisition, general expenses, taxes,
     licenses and fees. The larger piece, acquisition expenses, is comprised of
     agent commissions, various expenses related to underwriting (motor vehicle
     reports, home inspections, etc.), salaries, marketing and other allocations
     of expenses which support the production of new and renewal business.
     General expenses are typically administrative in nature and do not fit
     cleanly in any other expense grouping. Taxes, licenses and fees pertain to:
     taxes (income and franchise) and licenses fees levied by state and local
     government; insurance department expenses; and guaranty fund assessments.
     These expense categories are charged to an entity in any of the same three
     methods shown above for Loss adjustment expenses.

-    Investment expenses for research, purchase and sale activities,
     safekeeping, accounting and data support are the bulk of expenses in this
     bucket. Generally, these expenses will flow to an entity by direct charges
     to an entity or on an allocated basis.

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The mechanism for recording expenses can occur by means of one of the following
three methods:

-    DIRECT CHARGES - This method is used where the expenses are unique to the
     company incurring them. These types of expenses are not allocated to
     another Allstate Company due to their unique relationship to the company
     incurring them. Expense payments are classified to the responsible company
     through an accounting coding expense system involving charge company, cost
     center, and cost element (See Exhibits A and B for more detail). By way of
     example: agents' commissions, taxes, licenses and fees, and bad debt
     expense are company specific, and therefore, coded directly to the
     appropriate company.

-    ALLOCATIONS

     THE EXPENSE ALLOCATION PROCESS CAN BE DIVIDED INTO 3 SUBCATEGORIES:

1.   OFFICE - The objective of this phase of the allocation process is to
     properly transfer various support costs performed by one organization to
     another organization that they directly relate to. The basic justification
     for this cost transfer is efficiency gain, which is mutually beneficial to
     both parties. Certain processes are centrally performed on behalf of a
     number of entities, then allocated to the office/company being supported.
     Routine expenses of this nature often include support activities from the
     following functional areas: Accounting; Systems; Investments; Corporate
     Relations; Law and Regulation; and Human Resources. These costs cannot be
     directly expensed, it is necessary to provide for an appropriate method of
     allocation. An example of this method of allocation would relate to the
     accounting treatment of costs and expenses attributable to Allstate's
     Internal Audit Department (IAD). As part of the Allstate Corporate Home
     Office structure, IAD salaries and related expenses are allocated to other
     Affiliates companies and/or offices (i.e. data and profit centers) based on
     time and effort studies. The terms for this allocation are delineated in a
     separate agreement between the parties which is referred to as a Shared
     Service Agreement (SSA). The SSA is a vehicle which allows the parties to
     agree in advance on certain essential terms and conditions which include: a
     description of the services to be provided; the period covered; costs and
     standards. The SSA concept can be used to transfer expenses between Brands
     (e.g., Allstate, Indemnity, Life), between Shared Services (e.g., Finance,
     Investments, Human Resources, Technical) or between a Brand and Shared
     Service.

     The Accounting Department database is programmed to perform the allocation
     process on a monthly basis. The process begins with the extraction of
     direct costs for each office, company, cost center and general ledger
     account. Varying premium and claim statistics (e.g., policies in force,
     claim counts) as well as other common factors (e.g., number of employees,
     number of retirees) are then entered into the program. The resulting data
     provides the bases, or allocation drivers, for transferring expenses from
     an office/cost center /general ledger account level of detail to other
     charge offices/cost centers /general ledger accounts. Detail records are
     generated in order to provide the source and recipient of the allocated
     expenses.

     A separate process has been initiated in order to periodically review the
     accuracy of the factors or drivers of the allocations. The accuracy of
     service provider time and effort studies may be taken into account (i.e.
     projected v. actual). Other factors that may be considered include an
     inventory of activities and customers in order to ensure that allocations
     are accurate. Intensive discussions and management agreement between the
     provider and customer are also an integral part of the process. Flexibility
     in the overall allocation process must routinely occur to provide for
     changes in the business activities or organizational structure.

2.   COMPANY - This step in the expense allocation process is similar the office
     expense allocation process described above in that allocations are charged
     to other affiliates . For instance, both Allstate Insurance Company and
     Allstate Life Insurance Company incur expenses on a direct

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     basis for themselves and on behalf of their affiliates. A portion of these
     expenses may be transferred to the affiliated companies, as appropriate.
     Fixed factors are normally based on internal time and effort studies,
     agents' compensation, or statistical criteria such as gross policies issued
     or claim notice counts.

3.   UNIFORM ACCOUNTING TRANSFER (UAT) The next step in the process is to
     reclassify all of the general office expenses addressed in the direct
     charges and expense allocation (office and company) sections above, having
     been recorded on a management basis, to their required statutory expense
     classifications. The use of a consistent basis for reporting expenses, as
     dictated by the NAIC, allows the Regulators to better compare various
     insurance companies' operations. On the property/casualty side, broad
     expense categories and detail breakouts are required for both the Expense
     Exhibit in the annual Statutory Statement as well as the Supplemental
     Expense Filing, which is contained in the Insurance Expense Exhibit. For
     Life companies, the General Expense and the Taxes, Licenses and Fees
     Exhibits from the annual Statutory Statement have distinct expense
     categories. A synopsis of these required expense categories, along with a
     description of each expense category and the basis of allocation presently
     used by Allstate is contained in Exhibit A and appendix (Property &
     Casualty affiliates) and Exhibit B and appendix (Life Company affiliates).

     In order to provide for accurate summarization and reporting, each general
     ledger account (cost element) included in the Chart of Accounts is assigned
     a statutory expense classification. Loss adjustment, other underwriting and
     investment expenses are the broad classifications that UAT applies to. By
     way of example, a systems function, whether relating to claims, sales, or
     investments, is initially classified as a general office expense on a
     management basis. Based on the UAT process, these expenses are reclassified
     for statutory reporting purposes to loss adjustment, other underwriting or
     investments. Taxes, licenses and fees, although included in the other
     underwriting expense category, are not used in the UAT calculation process.
     These expenses are directly charged to the appropriate statutory
     classification within company.

     REINSURANCE AGREEMENTS Separate arrangements exist between the
     property/casualty parent, Allstate Insurance Company, and certain
     affiliates, and the life parent, Allstate Life Insurance Company, and
     certain affiliates that drive expenses. Terms and conditions relating to
     methods of expense classification are contained in each of the individual
     reinsurance agreements. Typically, the reinsurer will be liable for a pre
     determined pro-rata share of all underwriting related expenses to support
     the assumed business. However, the reinsurer is not generally liable for
     the investment expenses.

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                                                                       EXHIBIT D

                                   DEFINITIONS

The following terms shown by "process flow" and "general" categories are
commonly used in explanation of the Allstate Group's overall expense process.
Presentation of the "process flow" section follows the same hierarchical order
of our current expense processing methodology.

PROCESS FLOW

COMPANY - Identifies legal entity that expense is charged to and may be
disbursed from. Each entity who is a party to this agreement is assigned a
separate three digit company code (e.g., Allstate Insurance Company - 010,
Allstate Life Insurance Company - 030). A "charged company" is the Allstate
entity charged with the expense under review and whose Statement of Income would
be ultimately impacted.

COST CENTERS -- Describe where specific costs were incurred. Cost Centers will
be the most common object used. Cost centers are areas of organizational
responsibility in which costs are incurred and planned. Identifies
administrative grouping within an office and duties as well as the manager
responsible. Regional Office Departments include: Underwriting; Sales; Human
Resources; and Claims. Each Regional Office is assigned a distinct four digit
number.

COST ELEMENTS -- They describe what specific costs have occurred. They are used
to plan and incur direct expenses for cost objects representing a unique item or
category of expense to the company.

INTERNAL ORDERS -- A short-term cost collector used to collect, identify and
allocate costs associated with a process, event or activity.

OFFICE -- Typically, office codes identify high level responsibility for the
expenses charged. Office level configuration (by type or geographical location)
is a key building block in the accumulation of Allstate's expenses. This data is
used in preparing the various expense analyses/reports prepared. A "charged
office" is the office within an Allstate entity charged with the expense under
review. The decision regarding which office to charge with an expense is based
on Statement of Income impact analysis. Offices may include various high level
types, such as Profit Centers (Midwest Regional Office - 002), , Data Centers
(Atlantic - 136), Shared Services (Human Resources - 204), and Home Offices
(Corporate Home Office - 001, PP&C Head Office - 032). Each Office is designated
by a three-digit code.

PROFIT CENTER -- Aligns expense to a distribution channel, geographic location
and product grouping (i.e. Denver Region, Colorado, Standard Auto). -

GENERAL

ASSESSMENTS/ALLOCATED EXPENSES -- which are incurred by one Allstate Company or
office and charged, or allocated, to other companies or offices on the basis of
mutual benefit. Examples of the types of allocated expenses include: Loss
Adjustment, Other Underwriting and Investment Expenses. These expenses include
allocations in Cost Centers from Cost Elements to Secondary Cost Elements and
are described in Exhibit C. Criteria for cost allocation "drivers" are based on
the implementation of management objectives. The assessments can use all three
methods of allocations: Field Percentage; Fixed Amount; and Variable Portions
which contain Statistical Key Figures. Additional information is included in the
Exhibits and Appendixes

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attached. Allocation drivers agreed to by Management are used to allocate
expenses, and these are described in detail in the various exhibits and
appendixes.

REINSURANCE AGREEMENT -- An agreement between two parties where one insurer
spreads its risk (premium, loss and expense) of losses with other insurers.

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                                                                      EXHIBIT E
                               INVESTMENT SERVICES

     A. APPOINTMENT. The Board of Directors of Affiliate (the "Board") has
appointed Allstate as the investment advisor and manager of its investment
assets (the "Account"). Pursuant to the Service and Expense Agreement of which
this is Exhibit E (the "Agreement"), AFFILIATE grants Allstate the power and
authority to advise, manage, and direct the investment and reinvestment of the
assets of the Account for the period and on the terms and conditions set forth
herein, subject to the supervision of the Board. Such Activities shall be
conducted subject to and in accordance with the investment objectives,
restrictions, and strategies set forth in the of Investment Policy and
Investment Plan (the "Policy") adopted by the Board, and in accordance with such
other limitations and guidelines as may be established from time to time for the
Account by the Board (such investment objectives, restrictions, strategies,
limitations, and guidelines herein referred to collectively as the "Investment
Guidelines"). Allstate hereby accepts such responsibility and agrees during such
period to render the services and to assume the obligations herein set forth.

     B. ALLSTATE AS AGENT. Allstate shall, for purposes of this Agreement, be
granted and exercise full investment discretion and authority in buying, selling
or otherwise disposing of or managing the investment of the assets held in the
Account and in the performance of the services rendered hereunder, and shall do
so as AFFILIATE's agent only, subject to Allstate's adherence to the policy
stated in Item A, above. AFFILIATE hereby authorizes Allstate to exercise all
such powers with respect to the assets of the Account as may be necessary or
appropriate for the performance by Allstate of its obligations under this
Agreement, subject to the supervision of the Board and any limitations contained
herein.

     C. INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES. In furtherance of the foregoing, and in
carrying out its obligations to manage the investment and reinvestment of the
assets in the Account, Allstate shall, as appropriate and consistent with the
Investment Guidelines:
     (a) perform research and obtain and evaluate such information relating to
the economics, industries, businesses, markets and new investment structures,
techniques, practices, and financial data as Allstate deems appropriate in its
discharge of its duties under this Agreement; (b) consult with and furnish to
the Board recommendations with respect to overall investment strategies for the
Account; (c) seek out and implement specific investment opportunities,
consistent with such overall investment strategies approved by the Board,
including making and carrying out day-to-day decisions to acquire or dispose of
permissible investments, managing the investment of the assets of the Account,
and providing or obtaining such services as may be necessary in managing,
acquiring or disposing of investments; (d) regularly report to the Board with
respect to the implementation of investment strategies and any other activities
in connection with management of the Account's assets, including furnishing to
the Board, within 45 days after the end of each quarter, a report including a
summary of investment activity during the quarter; (e) maintain all required
accounts, records, memoranda, instructions or

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authorizations relating to the acquisition or disposition of investments for the
Account; (f) determine the securities to be purchased or sold by the Account and
place orders either directly with the issuer, with any broker-dealer or
underwriter that specializes in the securities for which the order is made, or
with any other broker or dealer that Allstate selects; and (g) perform the
services hereunder in a manner consistent with investment objectives and
policies of AFFILIATE as detailed in the Investment Guidelines, as amended from
time to time, and in compliance with the applicable provisions of the insurance
laws and regulations of AFFILIATE's domicile, as amended and any other
applicable insurance laws.

          D. ALLOCATION OF BROKERAGE. Allstate is authorized in its sole
discretion to select the brokers or dealers that will execute the purchases and
sales of securities for the Account. In making such selection, Allstate shall
use its best efforts to obtain for the Account the most favorable net price and
execution available taking into account all appropriate factors, including
price, dealer spread or commission, if any, and size and difficulty of the
transaction.

     If, in the judgment of Allstate, AFFILIATE would be benefited by
supplemental investment research, Allstate is authorized, but not obligated, to
select brokers or dealers on the basis of research information, materials, or
services they could furnish to Allstate for potential use in supplementing
Allstate's own information and in making investment decisions for the Account.
The expenses of Allstate and the charges to AFFILIATE may not necessarily be
reduced as a result of receipt of such supplemental information. Subject to the
above requirements, nothing shall prohibit Allstate from selecting brokers or
dealers with which it or AFFILIATE is affiliated.

     E. SERVICE TO OTHER CLIENTS. AFFILIATE acknowledges that Allstate may
perform services for clients other than AFFILIATE which are similar to the
services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement, and that Allstate is free
to do so provided that its services pursuant to this Agreement are not in any
way impaired. AFFILIATE agrees that Allstate may provide investment advice to
any of its other clients that may differ from advice given to AFFILIATE, or take
action with respect to assets owned by it or its other clients that may differ
from the action taken with respect to the Account and/or assets held therein, so
long as Allstate, to the extent reasonable and practicable, allocates investment
opportunities to the Account on a fair and equitable basis relative to
Allstate's other clients. It is understood that Allstate shall have no
obligation to purchase or sell, or to recommend for purchase or sale for the
Account, any security which Allstate, its affiliates, employees or agents may
purchase or sell for its or their own accounts or for the account of any other
client, if, in the opinion of Allstate, such transaction or investment appears
unsuitable, impractical or undesirable for the Account. It is agreed that
Allstate may use any supplemental investment research obtained for the benefit
of AFFILIATE in providing investment advice to its other clients or its own
accounts. Conversely, such supplemental information obtained by the placement of
business for Allstate or other entities advised by Allstate will be considered
by and may be useful to Allstate in carrying out its obligations to AFFILIATE.

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     F. ALLOCATION OF TRADES. It is acknowledged that securities held by
AFFILIATE may also be held by separate investment accounts or other funds for
which Allstate may act as a manager or by Allstate or its other affiliates. If
purchases or sales of securities for AFFILIATE or other entities for which
Allstate or its affiliates act as investment manager arise for consideration at
or about the same time, AFFILIATE agrees that Allstate may make transactions in
such securities, insofar as feasible, for the respective entities in a manner
deemed equitable to all. To the extent that transactions on behalf of more than
one client of Allstate during the same period may increase the demand for
securities being purchased or the supply of securities being sold, AFFILIATE
recognizes that there may be an adverse effect on price.

     It is agreed that, on occasions when Allstate deems the purchase or sale of
a security to be in the best interests of AFFILIATE as well as other accounts or
companies, it may, to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations,
but will not be obligated to, aggregate the securities to be so sold or
purchased for AFFILIATE with those to be sold or purchased for other accounts or
companies in order to obtain favorable execution and lower brokerage
commissions. In that event, allocation of the securities purchased or sold, as
well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by Allstate in
the manner it considers to be most equitable and consistent with its obligations
to AFFILIATE and to such other accounts or companies. AFFILIATE recognizes that
in some cases this procedure may adversely affect the size of the position
obtainable for AFFILIATE.

     G. CONTRACTS; AUTHORIZED SIGNATORIES. Allstate shall have the full power,
right and authority, as AFFILIATE's agent, in accordance with this Agreement and
the Investment Guidelines, to negotiate, apply for, enter into, execute,
deliver, amend, modify and/or terminate legal documents of every kind and nature
relating to or required by the investment of the assets of the Account. All such
documents may be entered into in AFFILIATE's name or in Allstate's name (as
agent for AFFILIATE), as Allstate shall determine, and all such documents shall
be legally binding on AFFILIATE. Those certain employees and officers of
Allstate who are authorized to execute transactions and sign documentation
pursuant to the Policies and Procedures and Investment Guidelines adopted
pursuant to authorization of the Investment Committee of Allstate, as they may
be amended from time to time, shall also be authorized to the same extent to
execute transactions and sign documentation on behalf of AFFILIATE and/or
Allstate in connection with transactions entered into on behalf of the assets of
the Account pursuant to this Agreement.

     H. COMPLIANCE WITH LEGAL REQUIREMENTS. Allstate shall make all reasonable
efforts to comply with and cause to be complied with all applicable laws, rules,
and regulations of the AFFILIATE's domicile, and any federal, state or municipal
authority governing this Agreement, the services rendered hereunder, the Account
and the assets held therein. Without limiting the foregoing, Allstate shall
comply with all securities laws and other laws applicable to the services
provided under this Agreement.

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     I. TRANSACTION PROCEDURES. The assets of the Account are or will be held in
custody by the bank custodian(s) appointed by AFFILIATE from time to time.
Allstate shall not act as custodian for the assets of the Account and shall not
under any circumstances have or be deemed to have ownership, custody or physical
control of any of the assets of the Account. Allstate may, however, issue
instructions to, and communicate with, the bank custodian for the Account as may
be necessary and appropriate in connection with provision of its services
pursuant to this Agreement. At the option of Allstate, instructions by Allstate
to the bank custodian may be made orally or by computer, electronic instruction
systems or telecommunications terminals. Allstate will confirm that the bank
custodian has effected such instructions either by access to the bank's
computerized identification system or by telephonic confirmation. The bank
custodian will confirm with Allstate receipt of trade instructions orally or by
computer for the Account. Allstate will instruct all brokers, dealers and
counterparties executing orders on behalf of the assets of the Account to
forward to Allstate and AFFILIATE copies of all confirmations.

     J. STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE. Allstate shall discharge its duties hereunder
at all times in good faith and with that degree of prudence, diligence, care and
skill which a prudent person rendering services as an institutional investment
manager and adviser would exercise under similar circumstances. The provisions
of this Agreement shall not be interpreted to imply any obligation on the part
of Allstate to observe any standard of care other than as set forth in this
Section J.

     K. RECORDKEEPING. Allstate shall keep and maintain an accurate and detailed
accounting of each transaction concerning the assets of the Account and of all
receipts, disbursements, and other transactions relating to the purchase and
sale transactions arising hereunder. Allstate agrees to preserve such records
for the greater of (i) six years; (ii) the required period pursuant to the
insurance laws of AFFILIATE's domicile and related regulations; or (iii) such
other time period that AFFILIATE may from time to time request. Allstate
acknowledges that all such records shall be the property of AFFILIATE and shall
be made available, within five (5) business days of a written request, to
AFFILIATE, its accountants, auditors or other representatives of AFFILIATE for
inspection and/or copying (at AFFILIATE's expense) during regular business
hours. In addition, Allstate shall provide any materials, reasonably related to
the investment advisory services provided hereunder, as may be reasonably
requested in writing by the directors or officers of AFFILIATE or as may be
required by any governmental agency with jurisdiction hereunder.

     Allstate further agrees to prepare and furnish to AFFILIATE and to other
persons designated by AFFILIATE, at such regular intervals and other times as
may be specified by AFFILIATE from time to time (i) such balance sheets, income
and expense statements and other financial statements and reports, and (ii) such
other statements, reports and information, in each case regarding the assets of
the Account as AFFILIATE shall from time to time reasonably require.

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     In the event of termination for any reason, all such records or copies
thereof shall be returned promptly to AFFILIATE, free from any claim or
retention of rights by Allstate.

     L. LIABILITY OF ALLSTATE. In the absence of Allstate's willful or negligent
misconduct (or the willful or negligent misconduct of its officers, directors,
agents, employees, controlling persons, shareholders, and any other person or
entity affiliated with Allstate or retained by it to perform or assist in the
performance of its obligations under this Agreement), neither Allstate nor any
of its officers, directors, employees or agents shall be subject to liability to
AFFILIATE for any act or omission in the course of, or connected with, rendering
services hereunder.

     M. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Allstate shall for all purposes be deemed to be
an independent contractor. Allstate shall have no power or authority to bind
AFFILIATE or to assume or create an obligation or responsibility, express or
implied, on behalf of AFFILIATE, nor shall it represent to anyone that it has
such power or authority, except as expressly provided in this Agreement. Nothing
in this Agreement shall be deemed to create a partnership between or among the
parties, whether for purposes of taxation or otherwise.

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                                    EXHIBIT F

TO INCLUDE A LIST OF AGREEMENTS WHICH WILL TERMINATE AS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF
THE MASTER SERVICE AND EXPENSE AGREEMENT./

Investment Advisory and Management Agreement between Allstate Insurance Company
and Lincoln Benefit Life Company effective as of January 1, 1996 pursuant to
which Allstate Insurance Company provides investment advisory services to
Lincoln Benefit Life Company, as amended effective January 1, 1996. (Form D-1
filed with Illinois Insurance Department on April 5, 1996 and Forms D filed in
April and May 1996 with the Department of Insurance of Nebraska.)

Investment Advisory and Management Agreement between Allstate Insurance Company
and Surety Life Insurance Company effective as of January 1, 1996 pursuant to
which Allstate Insurance Company provides investment advisory services to Surety
Life Insurance Company, as amended effective January 1, 1996. (Form D-1 filed
with Illinois Insurance Department on April 5, 1996 and Forms D filed in April
and May 1996 with the Department of Insurance of Utah.)

Investment Advisory and Management Agreement effective as of August 21, 1996
between Allstate Floridian Insurance Company and Allstate Insurance Company,
pursuant to which Allstate Insurance provides investment advisory and management
services to Allstate Floridian. (See Form D-1 dated July 23, 1996 filed with the
Illinois Department of Insurance. See also letter dated January 23, 1997 from
Florida Department of Insurance.)

Services Agreement executed September 25, 1996 and effective as of June 25, 1996
between Allstate Insurance Company and Allstate Floridian Insurance Company
pursuant to which Allstate Insurance provides Allstate Floridian underwriting,
claims, actuarial, policy processing, tax, legal, systems, accounting and
customer support services. (See Form D-1 dated July 23, 1996 filed with the
Illinois Department of Insurance. See also letter dated January 23, 1997 from
Florida Department of Insurance.)

Service and Expense Agreement between Allstate Insurance Company and certain of
its Subsidiaries and Affiliates effective June 16, 1997. (See Form D-1 filed
with the Illinois Department of Insurance in May 1997 and other prior
notification forms filed with the insurance departments of California, Nebraska,
Texas and Utah in May 1997. Texas HCS# 27286.)

Investment Advisory and Management Agreement effective as of January 1, 1998
between Allstate Insurance Company and Allstate Floridian Indemnity Company
pursuant to which Allstate Insurance provides investment services to Allstate
Floridian Indemnity.

Investment Advisory and Management Agreement effective as of January 1, 1998
between Allstate Insurance Company and Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company
pursuant to which Allstate Insurance provides investment services to Allstate
New Jersey.

Investment Advisory and Management Agreement between American Surety and
Casualty Company ("ASCC") and Allstate Insurance Company ("Allstate") dated
January 1, 1999 pursuant to which Allstate will provide investment management
services, investment advisory services, and certain other operational and
administrative support services to ASCC for those assets so designated by ASCC
(Form D-1 filed with Illinois Department of Insurance on November 17, 1998 and
accepted pursuant to a letter dated December 3, 1998).

Investment Advisory and Management Agreement between Allstate Insurance Company
("Allstate") and American Heritage Life Insurance Company ("AHL") dated October
31, 1999 pursuant to which Allstate will provide investment management services,
investment advisory services, and certain other operational and administrative
support services to AHL for those assets so designated by AHL (Form D-1 filed
with the

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Illinois Department of Insurance in October 1999 and other prior notification
forms filed with the Florida Department of Insurance in October 1999).

Investment Advisory and Management Agreement between Allstate Insurance Company
("Allstate") and AHL Select HMO Incorporated ("AHL Select") dated October 31,
1999 pursuant to which Allstate will provide investment management services,
investment advisory services, and certain other operational and administrative
support services to AHL Select for those assets so designated by AHL Select
(Form D-1 filed with the Illinois Department of Insurance in October 1999 and
other prior notification forms filed with the Florida Department of Insurance in
October 1999).

Investment Advisory and Management Agreement between Allstate Insurance Company
("Allstate") and First Colonial Insurance Company ("First Colonial") dated
October 31, 1999 pursuant to which Allstate will provide investment management
services, investment advisory services, and certain other operational and
administrative support services to First Colonial for those assets so designated
by First Colonial (Form D-1 filed with the Illinois Department of Insurance in
October 1999 and other prior notification forms filed with the Florida
Department of Insurance in October 1999).

Investment Advisory and Management Agreement between Allstate Insurance Company
("Allstate") and Columbia Universal Life Insurance Company ("Columbia") dated
October 31, 1999 pursuant to which Allstate will provide investment management
services, investment advisory services, and certain other operational and
administrative support services to Columbia for those assets so designated by
Columbia (Form D-1 filed with the Illinois Department of Insurance in October
1999 and other prior notification forms filed with the Texas Department of
Insurance in October 1999).

Investment Advisory and Management Agreement between Allstate Insurance Company
("Allstate") and Concord Heritage Life Insurance Company, Inc. ("Concord") dated
October 31, 1999 pursuant to which Allstate will provide investment management
services, investment advisory services, and certain other operational and
administrative support services to Concord for those assets so designated by
Concord (Form D-1 filed with the Illinois Department of Insurance in October
1999 and other prior notification forms filed with the New Hampshire Department
of Insurance in October 1999).

Investment Advisory and Management Agreement between Allstate Insurance Company
("Allstate") and Keystone Life Insurance Company ("Keystone") dated October 31,
1999 pursuant to which Allstate will provide investment management services,
investment advisory services, and certain other operational and administrative
support services to Keystone for those assets so designated by Keystone (Form
D-1 filed with the Illinois Department of Insurance in October 1999 and other
prior notification forms filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Insurance in
October 1999).

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