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REGISTRATION #333-13087
497(d)
VARIABLE ACCOUNT G
SUN LIFE CORPORATE VUL
ISSUED BY
SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY
OF CANADA (U.S.)
Supplement to Prospectus
Dated May 1, 1998
Effective November 1, 1998 the DAILY MORTALITY AND EXPENSE RISK CHARGES
currently deducted are reduced to an annual rate of 0.60% of the Variable
Account's net asset value for the first ten Policy Years, 0.20% in Policy
Years 11 through 20 and 0.10% thereafter (guaranteed not to exceed 0.90%).
The new lower rates are not reflected in the hypothetical policy
illustrations at pages A-3 to A-8. Any personalized illustrations that you
are provided will reflect the new, lower charges.
The ZIP CODE for Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts has been changed to 02481.
The date of this Supplement
is November 1, 1998.