Registration No. 333-20277
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.
POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 3
TO
FORM S-1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
PHL VARIABLE INSURANCE COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Connecticut 06-1045829
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ONE AMERICAN ROW
HARTFORD, CT 06102-5056
(800) 447-4312
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(Address, including zip code, and telephone number,
including area code, of registrant's principal executive offices)
DONA D. YOUNG, ESQ.
PHL VARIABLE INSURANCE COMPANY
ONE AMERICAN ROW
HARTFORD, CT 06102-5056
(860) 403-5967
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(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number,
including area code, of agent for service)
Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: May 1, 1998.
If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a
delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of
1933, check the following box. [ X ]
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MARKET VALUE ADJUSTED
GUARANTEED INTEREST
ACCOUNT
Issued by
PHL VARIABLE INSURANCE COMPANY
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT:
[Envelope Logo] PHOENIX VARIABLE PRODUCTS MAIL OPERATIONS
PO Box 8027
Boston, MA 02266-8027
[Telephone Logo] Tel. 800/541-0171
PROSPECTUS MAY 1, 1999
This Prospectus describes a Market Value Adjusted Guaranteed Interest Account
("MVA"). The MVA is only available for use under PHL Variable Insurance
Company's variable accumulation deferred annuity contract ("Contract").
The Fund prospectuses and the Contract prospectus must accompany this
prospectus. The Fund prospectuses should include The Phoenix Edge Series Fund,
Wanger Advisors Trust and the Templeton Variable Products Series Fund. You
should read these prospectuses and keep them for future reference.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved these
securities, nor has the Commission determined if this prospectus is accurate or
complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SPECIAL TERMS.............................................3
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.......................................3
The Nature of the Contract and the MVA.................3
Availability of the MVA................................3
The MVA................................................4
Market Value Adjustment................................4
Setting the Guaranteed Rate............................5
Deduction of Surrender Charges on Withdrawals..........5
INVESTMENTS BY PHL VARIABLE...............................5
DISTRIBUTION OF CONTRACTS.................................6
FEDERAL TAXATION DISCUSSION...............................6
ACCOUNTING PRACTICES......................................6
DESCRIPTION OF PHL VARIABLE ..............................6
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION........................7
Executive Compensation.................................9
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF PHL VARIABLE....................9
EXPERTS..................................................10
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS........................................10
INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE
Any document that is incorporated by reference is subject to change from
time to time. When referring to such document you should be sure it is the
latest version. Documents that have been incorporated by reference are part of
the Prospectus.
We will furnish a copy of this Prospectus free of charge. Also, we will
furnish free of charge any statements or documents incorporated by reference
when requested. Requests should be made by calling 800-541-0171.
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SPECIAL TERMS
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As used in this Prospectus, the following terms mean:
ACCOUNT: PHL Variable Accumulation Account, a separate account of PHL Variable
Insurance Company (see "The Nature of the Contract and the MVA" for a
description of this Account).
CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE: Surrender charges.
CONTRACT VALUE: Prior to maturity, the sum of the values under a Contract of all
accumulation units held in the Subaccounts of the Account plus the values held
in the Guaranteed Interest Account and in the MVA.
CURRENT RATE: The Guaranteed Rate currently in effect for amounts allocated to
the MVA, established from time to time for various Guarantee Periods.
DEATH BENEFIT: An amount payable upon the death of the Annuitant or Owner, as
applicable, to the named beneficiary.
EXPIRATION DATE: The date on which the Guarantee Period ends.
GUARANTEE PERIOD: The duration for which interest accrues at the Guaranteed Rate
on amounts allocated to the MVA.
GIA (GUARANTEED INTEREST ACCOUNT): An allocation option under which premium
amounts are guaranteed to earn a fixed rate of interest. Excess interest also
may be credited, in the sole discretion of PHL Variable.
GUARANTEED RATE: The effective annual interest rate we use to accrue interest on
amounts allocated to the MVA for a Guarantee Period. Guaranteed Rates are fixed
at the time an amount is credited to the MVA and remain constant throughout the
Guarantee Period.
MVA (MARKET VALUE ADJUSTED GUARANTEED INTEREST ACCOUNT): This is an account that
pays interest at a Guaranteed Rate if held to maturity. If such amounts are
withdrawn, transferred or applied to an annuity option before the end of the
Guarantee Period, a Market Value Adjustment will be made. Assets allocated to
the MVA are not part of the assets allocated to the Account or our general
account.
MARKET VALUE ADJUSTMENT: An adjustment is made to the amount that a Contract
Owner receives if money is withdrawn, transferred or applied to an annuity
option from the MVA before the Expiration Date of the Guarantee Period.
PHL VARIABLE (WE, US, OUR): PHL Variable Insurance Company.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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THE NATURE OF THE CONTRACT AND THE MVA
The investment option described in this Prospectus is an MVA available only
under the variable accumulation deferred annuity contract offered by PHL
Variable. The Contract is described in detail in its own prospectus. You should
review the Contract prospectus along with this Prospectus before deciding to
allocate purchase payments to the MVA.
[diamond] The MVA currently provides four choices of interest rate Guarantee
Periods:
[bullet] 3 years {bullet] 5 years
[bullet] 7 years [bullet] 10 years
[diamond] Purchase payments can be allocated to one or more of the available MVA
Guarantee Period options. Allocations may be made at the time you make
a payment or you may transfer amounts held in the Subaccounts of the
PHL Variable Accumulation Account (the "Account"), the GIA or other
available MVA Guarantee Periods. Generally, amounts allocated to MVA
options must be for at least $1,000. We reserve the right to limit
cumulative amounts allocated to the MVA during any one-week period to
not more than $250,000.
[diamond] Amounts may be transferred to or from the MVA according to the
transfer rules under the Contract. You may make up to six transfers
per year from the MVA. (See "The Accumulation Period -- Transfers" of
the Contract prospectus.)
[diamond] Allocations that remain in the MVA until the applicable Expiration
Date will be equal to the amount originally allocated, multiplied by
its Guaranteed Rate which is compounded on an annual basis.
[diamond] A Market Value Adjustment will be made if amounts are withdrawn,
transferred or applied to an annuity option from the MVA before the
Expiration Date. (See "The MVA.")
[diamond] The Contract provides for the accumulation of values before maturity
and for the payment of annuity benefits thereafter. Since MVA values
are part of the Contract Value, your earnings on allocations to the
MVA will impact the values available at surrender or maturity. No
Market Value Adjustment will be applied to withdrawals to pay Death
Benefit proceeds.
AVAILABILITY OF THE MVA
The MVA is not available in all states. For information, call Variable
Products Operations at 800/541-0171.
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THE MVA
The MVA is available only during the accumulation phase of your
Contract. The MVA option currently offers different Guarantee Periods, which
provides you with the ability to earn interest at different Guaranteed Rates
on all or part of your Contract Value. Each allocation has its own
Guaranteed Rate and Expiration Date. Because we change Guaranteed Rates
periodically, amounts allocated to a Guarantee Period at different times
will have different Guaranteed Rates and Expiration Dates. The applicable
Guaranteed Rate, however, does not change during the Guarantee Period.
We will notify you of the expiration of the Guarantee Period and of your
available options within 30 days of the Expiration Date. You will have 15
days before and 15 days following the Expiration Date ("Window Period") to
notify us of your election. During this Window Period, any withdrawals or
transfers from the MVA will not be subject to a market value adjustment.
Unless you elect to transfer funds to a different Guarantee Period, to the
Subaccounts of the Account, to the GIA or elect to withdraw funds, we will
begin another Guarantee Period of the same duration as the one just ended
and credit interest at the current rate for that new Guarantee Period. If
you chose a Guarantee Period that is no longer available or if your original
Guarantee Period is no longer available, we will use the Guarantee Period
with the next longest duration.
We reserve the right, at anytime, to discontinue Guarantee Periods or to
offer Guarantee Periods that differ from those available at the time your
Contract was issued. Since Guarantee Periods may change, please contact
VPO to determine the current Guarantee Periods being offered.
MARKET VALUE ADJUSTMENT
Any withdrawal from your MVA will be subject to a Market Value Adjustment
unless the effective date of the withdrawal is within the Window Period. For
this purpose, redemptions, transfers and maturity amounts are treated as
withdrawals. The Market Value Adjustment will be applied to the amount being
withdrawn after the deduction of any applicable Administrative Charge and before
the deduction of any applicable Contingent Deferred Sales Charges (surrender
charges). The Market Value Adjustment can be positive or negative. The amount
being withdrawn after application of the Market Value Adjustment can be greater
than or less than the amount withdrawn before the application of the Market
Value Adjustment.
A Market Value Adjustment will not be applied upon the payment of the
Death Benefit.
The Market Value Adjustment will reflect the relationship between the
Current Rate (defined below) for the amount being withdrawn and the
Guaranteed Rate. It is also reflective of the time remaining in the
applicable Guarantee Period. Generally, if the Guaranteed Rate is lower than
the applicable Current Rate, the Market Value Adjustment will result in a
lower payment upon withdrawal. Conversely, if the Guaranteed Rate is higher
than the applicable Current Rate, the Market Value Adjustment will produce a
higher payment upon withdrawal.
The Market Value Adjustment which is applied to the amount being
withdrawn is determined by using the following formula:
Market Value Adjustment
1 + i (n/12)
= Amount x [{--------------} -1]
1 + J + 0.0025
where,
Amount, is the amount being withdrawn less any applicable administrative
charges.
i, is the Guaranteed Rate being credited to the amount being withdrawn; and
j, is the Current Rate, which is the current interest rate for new deposits
with a Guarantee Period equal to the number of years remaining in the current
Guarantee Period, rounded up to the next higher number of complete years; and
n, is the number of months rounded up to the next whole number from the date
of the withdrawal or transfer to the end of the current Guarantee Period.
If the Company does not offer a Guarantee Period equal to the number of
years remaining in the Guarantee Period, "j" will be determined by interpolation
of the Guaranteed Rate for the Guarantee Periods then available.
EXAMPLES
The following examples illustrate how the Market Value Adjustment operates:
EXAMPLE 1
$10,000 is deposited on January 1, 1997, into an MVA with a 5-year Guarantee
Period. The Guaranteed Rate for this deposit amount is 5.50%.
If, on January 1, 1999 (2 years after deposit), the full amount is taken
from this MVA segment, the following amount is available:
1. The accumulated amount prior to
application of Market Value Adjustment is:
$10,000 x (1.055)2 = $11,130.25
2. The Current Rate that would be applied on January 1, 1999 to amounts
credited to a 3-year MVA segment is 6.50%.
3. The number of months remaining in the Guarantee Period (rounded up
to next whole number) is 36.
4. The Market Value Adjustment equals $-386.43, and is calculated as
follows:
1 + 0.055 (36/12)
$-386.43 = $11,130.25 x [{------------------} -1]
1 + 0.065 + 0.0025
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The market value for the purposes of surrender on January 1, 1999 is
therefore equal to $10,743.82 ($11,130.25 - $386.43).
EXAMPLE 2
$10,000 is deposited on January 1, 1997, into an MVA with a 5-year Guarantee
Period. The Guaranteed Rate for this amount is 5.50%.
If, on January 1, 1999 (2 years from deposit), the full amount is taken from
this MVA segment, the following amount is available:
1. The accumulated amount prior to application of Market Value Adjustment
is:
$10,000 X (1.055)(2) = $11,130.25
2. The Current Rate being applied on January 1, 1999 to amounts credited to
a 3-year MVA segment is 4.50%.
3. The number of months remaining in the Guarantee Period (rounded up to
next whole number) is 36.
4. The Market Value Adjustment equals $240.79, and is calculated as follows:
1 + 0.055 (36/12)
$+240.79 = $11,130.25 x [{------------------} -1]
1 + 0.045 + 0.0025
The market value for the purposes of surrender on January 1, 1999 is
therefore equal to $11,371.04 ($11,130.25 + $240.79).
THE ABOVE EXAMPLES ARE HYPOTHETICAL AND ARE NOT
INDICATIVE OF FUTURE OR PAST PERFORMANCE.
SETTING THE GUARANTEED RATE
We determine Guaranteed Rates for current and future purchase payments,
transfers or renewals. Although future Guaranteed Rates cannot be predicted,
we guarantee that the Guaranteed Rate will never be less than 3% per annum.
DEDUCTION OF SURRENDER CHARGES ON WITHDRAWALS
A Market Value Adjustment will apply if a withdrawal is made before the
Expiration Date and outside the Window Period as described above.
As described in the Contract prospectus, you may withdraw up to 10% of
the Contract Value without a surrender charge being applied. Surrender
charges (expressed as a percentage) on the amount to be withdrawn in excess
of the 10% allowable amount, are as follows:
AGE OF PAYMENT IN COMPLETE
YEARS FROM PAYMENT DATE UNTIL SURRENDER CHARGE AS A
WITHDRAWAL WAS CREDITED PERCENTAGE OF AMOUNT WITHDRAWN
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0 7%
1 6%
2 5%
3 4%
4 3%
5 2%
6 1%
7 and over 0%
We make this adjustment since we do not take any sales charge deductions
when a purchase payment is made. The surrender charge is computed based on the
date that the particular payment is received into the Contract.
Purchase payments that remain on deposit for 7 complete years are not
subject to surrender charges. However, all amounts allocated to the MVA continue
to be subject to a Market Value Adjustment and the Market Value Adjustment
remains applicable to amounts withdrawn free of surrender charges. For more
information regarding the application of sales charges, please consult the
Contract prospectus.
Please note that other charges also are imposed against the Contract,
including mortality and expense risk and administrative charges. For a more
detailed explanation of applicable charges, please see the "Deductions and
Charges" section of the Contract prospectus.
INVESTMENTS BY PHL VARIABLE
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Proceeds from purchases of the MVA option will be deposited into the PHL
Variable Separate Account MVA1 ("Separate Account MVA1"), which is a
non-unitized separate account established under Connecticut law. Contract Values
attributable to such proceeds are based on the interest rate we credit to MVA
allocations and terms of the Contract, and do not depend on the investment
performance of the assets in Separate Account MVA1.
Under Connecticut law, all income, gains or losses of Separate Account MVA1
whether realized or not, must be credited to or charged against the amounts
placed in Separate Account MVA1 without regard to our other income, gains and
losses. The assets of the Separate Account may not be charged with liabilities
arising out of any other business that we may conduct. Obligations under the
Contracts are obligations of PHL Variable.
There are no discreet units in Separate Account MVA1. No party with rights
under any Contract participates in the investment gain or loss from assets
belonging to Separate Account MVA1. Such gain or loss accrues solely to us. We
retain the risk that the value of the assets in Separate Account MVA1 may drop
below the reserves and other liabilities it must maintain. If the Separate
Account MVA1 asset value drops below the reserve and other liabilities we must
maintain in relation to the Contracts supported by
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such assets, we will transfer assets from our general account to Separate
Account MVA1. Conversely, if the amount we maintain is too much, we may
transfer the excess to our general account.
In establishing Guaranteed Rates, we intend to take into account the yields
available on the instruments in which we intend to invest the proceeds from the
Contracts. The Company's investment strategy with respect to the proceeds
attributable to the Contracts generally will be to invest in investment-grade
debt instruments having durations tending to match the applicable Guarantee
Periods.
Investment-grade debt instruments in which the Company intends to invest the
proceeds from the Contracts include:
[diamond] Securities issued by the United States government or its agencies or
instrumentalities.
[diamond] Debt securities which have a rating, at the time of purchase, within
the four highest grades assigned by Moody's Investors Services, Inc.
(Aaa, Aa, A or Bb), Standard & Poor's Corporation (AAA, AA, A or BBB)
or any other nationally recognized rating service.
[diamond] Other debt instruments, including but not limited to, issues of or
guarantees by banks or bank holding companies and corporations, which
obligations, although not rated by Moody's or Standard & Poor's are
deemed by the Company's management to have an investment quality
comparable to securities described above.
While the above generally describes our investment strategy with respect to
the proceeds attributable to the Contracts, we are not obligated to invest the
proceeds according to any particular strategy, except as may be required by
Connecticut and other state insurance law.
DISTRIBUTION OF CONTRACTS
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Phoenix Equity Planning Corporation ("PEPCO") acts as the principal
underwriter of the Contracts. Contracts may be purchased through
representatives of W.S. Griffith & Company ("W.S. Griffith") licensed to sell
PHL Variable Annuity Contracts. PEPCO and W.S. Griffith are registered as
broker-dealers under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are members of the
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (the "NASD"). PHL Variable,
PEPCO and W.S. Griffith are indirect subsidiaries of Phoenix Home Life Mutual
Insurance Company.
PEPCO enters into selling agreements with other broker-dealers or entities
registered under or exempt under the Securities Act of 1934 ("selling brokers").
The Contracts are sold through agents who are licensed by state insurance
officials to sell the Contracts. These agents also are registered
representatives of selling brokers or W.S. Griffith. Contracts with the MVA
option are offered in states where we have received authority and the MVA and
the Contracts have been approved. The maximum dealer concession that a selling
broker will receive for selling a Contract is 7.25%.
Although the Glass-Steagall Act prohibits banks and bank affiliates from
engaging in the business of underwriting securities, banking regulators have not
indicated that such institutions are prohibited from purchasing variable annuity
contracts upon the order and for the account of their customers.
FEDERAL TAXATION DISCUSSION
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Please refer to "Federal Income Taxes" in the Contract prospectus for a
discussion of the tax status of the Contract.
ACCOUNTING PRACTICES
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The information presented below should be read with the audited financial
statements of PHL Variable and other information included elsewhere in this
Prospectus.
The financial statements and other financial information included in this
Prospectus have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles ("GAAP").
DESCRIPTION OF PHL VARIABLE
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THE COMPANY
We are a life insurance company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Phoenix
Home Life Mutual Insurance Company ("Phoenix"). Phoenix purchased the Company
(formerly known as Dreyfuss Consumers Life) and its name was changed accordingly
in 1994. We are domiciled in the state of Connecticut. Phoenix and its
subsidiaries (the Phoenix Group) offer a wide range of insurance and investment
products and services including:
[diamond] individual participating life insurance
[diamond] variable life insurance
[diamond] group life and health insurance
[diamond] life and health reinsurance
[diamond] investment advisory services
[diamond] mutual fund distribution services
[diamond] insurance agency and brokerage operations
We serve as the variable annuity operation for the Phoenix Group and as of
the date of this Prospectus, we offer individual deferred variable annuities
that are registered with the SEC and 10-year and 20-year guaranteed level term
life insurance. We plan to obtain authority to sell variable annuity contracts
in all states except New York, and as of April 1, 1999, we had obtained
authority in 48 states and the District of Columbia.
Our Home Office is located in Hartford, Connecticut. Our principal
administrative office is located at 101
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Munson Street, Greenfield, Massachusetts. We are part of Phoenix's operations
and Phoenix provides all administrative and operational services.
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following selected financial data was taken from the financial
statements which can be found at the end of this prospectus. You should read the
financial statements including the notes.
The following table reflects the results of our operations for the years
ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996:
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997 1996
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Income Statement Date: (in thousands)
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Revenues:
Premiums $ 6,280 $ 230
Insurance and investment
product fees 10,998 5,050 $ 1,491
Net investment income 2,458 1,543 1,097
Net realized investment
(gains) losses 40 (18)
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Total revenues 19,776 6,823 2,570
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Benefits, losses and
expenses:
Policy benefits and
payments 3,964 1,092 397
Policy acquisition expenses 4,006 1,310 578
Other operating expenses 5,359 2,915 1,124
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Total benefits, losses and
expenses 13,329 5,317 2,099
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Income before income taxes 6,447 1,506 471
Income taxes 2,257 553 171
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Net income $ 4,190 $ 953 $ 300
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATION
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RESULTS OF OPERATION
Deposits from the sale of variable annuity products increased significantly
over the last three years, reaching a level of $367.4 million in 1998, up from
the $212.6 million received in 1997 and $142.6 million in 1996. Variable annuity
funds under management include contractholders' funds at interest and separate
account liabilities totalling $822.2 million as of December 31, 1998 and $403.6
million as of December 31, 1997. The growth of annuity deposits during the last
three years occurred primarily in the separate accounts, with approximately 95%
of the end of year variable annuity liabilities residing in separate accounts
and 5% in guaranteed interest accounts. Although the Company began offering
variable annuities with a market value adjustment option during the third
quarter of 1997, the impact on operating results was not significant in 1997 or
1998. This product feature has a $.3 million liability balance at December 31,
1998.
A universal life insurance product was introduced during 1998 but did not
significantly contribute to earnings in 1998. The term product introduced during
1997 generated increased sales in 1998, reaching $6.28 million in premium
revenues, up from $.23 million in 1997. Investment product fees represent
contract charges assessed against variable annuity fund values. For the year
ended December 31, 1998, these fees totaled $11.0 million, a $5.9 million (116%)
increase from the $5.1 million reported in 1997 and a $9.5 million (634%)
increase from the $1.5 million reported in 1996. The higher fees were attributed
to a higher level of fund balances that generated additional revenues. During
1998, fees were earned on approximately $613 million in average funds under
management versus average funds of approximately $287 million in 1997 and $95
million in 1996. Net investment income rose to $2.5 million in 1998, an
improvement over the $1.5 million in 1997 and the $1.1 million earned in 1996.
Policy benefits and payments include the interest credited on the guaranteed
interest accounts, the cost of reinsuring the minimum death benefit on variable
annuity contracts and the current and future policy benefit costs for the
traditional term insurance. Guaranteed interest contract balances rose to $39.7
million at December 31, 1998 up from $27.6 million at December 31, 1997.
Interest credited increased during the same periods reflecting these higher
balances. In addition, the cost of reinsurance on the growing block of variable
annuity business increased to $.56 million in 1998 from $.26 million in 1997 and
$.05 million in 1996.
Policy acquisition expenses consist primarily of commissions and field
distribution expenses. The increase in these expenses to $4.0 million in 1998
from $1.3 million in 1997 and $0.6 million in 1996 was a direct result of the
significant increase in deposits for variable annuities and higher sales of the
term life insurance product.
Other operating expenses include the cost of facilities and services under
an expense allocation agreement with the parent company, Phoenix. Operating
expenses were $5.4 million for 1998, $2.9 million for 1997 and $1.1 million for
1996. The increases in expenses over the last two years were primarily
attributable to the administration of a larger block of variable annuity and
term insurance business.
Net income of $4.2 million in 1998 showed a significant increase over the
net income of $1.0 million in 1997 and $.3 million in 1996. As explained
earlier, the growth in the variable annuity funds under management and related
fee income associated with that business have provided the biggest contribution
to the improvement in operating results. Increasing term insurance sales and low
benefit payments also contributed to net income.
Significant increases in revenues combined with appropriate control over
expenses produced improved profit results. Gross revenues of $19.8 million
increased $13.0 million (191%) over 1997 revenues of $6.8 million
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which in turn increased $4.2 million (162%) over 1996 revenues of $2.6 million.
Benefits and expenses, totaling $13.3 million in 1998 increased $8.0 million
(151%) from $5.3 million in 1997 and $3.2 million (152%) over 1996 benefits and
expenses of $2.1 million. Pretax income of $6.4 million in 1998 increased by
$4.9 million (326%) from $1.5 million in 1997 and $5.9 million from $.5 million
in 1996. Income taxes of $2.2 million for 1998, $.6 million for 1997 and $.2
million for 1996 averaged 34.3%, 36.7% and 36.3% of pretax earnings for the
respective years.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's liquidity requirements are met by anticipating and managing
the timing of cash uses and sources provided from insurance operations,
investing activities and capital contributions from the parent.
Rapid sales growth has created a need for additional cash in order to cover
the acquisition costs incurred in operating activities. These liquidity
requirements are currently being met through investing activities and by capital
contributed by its parent. The direct parent, PM Holdings, has made capital
contributions of $6.0 million in 1995 and $5.0 million in 1997 and $17.0 million
in 1998.
SEGMENT INFORMATION
As of the date of this Prospectus, the Company offers deferred variable and
fixed interest rate annuities as well as two life insurance products. The life
products include a 10-year guaranteed level term product and a single life
flexible premium universal life insurance product.
REINSURANCE
The Company has entered into a reinsurance agreement related to the death
benefit on its variable deferred annuities. This agreement transfers the payment
obligation for the death benefit on variable deferred annuities to the reinsurer
in exchange for a reinsurance premium.
In addition, other reinsurance agreements are in place for the term and
universal life insurance products. These agreements transfer 90% of the life
insurance benefit payment obligation to various reinsurers in exchange for a
reinsurance premium.
The ceding of death benefit payments does not discharge the original insurer
from its primary liability to the policyholder. The original insurer would
remain liable in those situations where the reinsurer is unable to meet the
obligations assumed under the reinsurance agreements. The Company and its
affiliated group have established strict standards that govern the placement of
reinsurance and monitors ceded insurance security.
COMPETITION
The Company is engaged in a business that is highly competitive due to the
large number of insurance companies and other entities competing in the
marketing and sale of insurance and annuity products. There are approximately
2,300 stock, mutual and other types of insurers in the life insurance business
in the United States.
YEAR 2000 READINESS
The ultimate parent, Phoenix Home Life Mutual Insurance Company (Phoenix)
has been addressing Year 2000 issues in earnest since 1995. After establishing a
system inventory, Phoenix pursued a number of strategies to address the issue.
These strategies include: upgrading systems with compliant versions, developing
or acquiring new systems to replace those that are obsolete, remediating
existing systems by converting code or hardware, and preparing contingency plans
to address unexpected situations that may occur.
Based on current assessments, those computer systems deemed critical to
customer service and business continuity are compliant. Testing will continue
through 1999. In addition, Phoenix is examining the readiness of its business
alliances by obtaining assurances from its third-party vendors that their
software and hardware products will be century compliant. Testing of these
products is occurring where appropriate.
Year 2000 costs are being expensed annually as incurred. Total project costs
for Phoenix and its affiliates (including insurance and non-insurance
subsidiaries) are estimated to be $26 million. Actual expenses were $8.0 million
in 1998 and totaled $8.5 million prior to 1998. It is estimated that $8.3
million and $1.3 million will be incurred in 1999 and 2000, respectively. A
number of steps have been taken to maximize the value of each dollar spent.
These steps include: automating the process with tools for analysis, remediation
and testing; using experienced staff to manage and carry out the associated
tasks; leveraging the Company's own experience and that of its peers in the
industry. In addition, Phoenix developed a unique strategy for "outsourcing"
part of its Year 2000 work to a wholly-owned subsidiary located in Bangalore,
India. Much of the code remediation work was performed with the assistance of
highly-trained employees at this subsidiary's state-of-the-art facilities.
The Year 2000 presents risks to business continuity in the insurance and
financial services industries at the turn of the century and beyond. Phoenix has
gone to great lengths to mitigate those risks by fixing, replacing, upgrading
and testing its systems, and obtaining confirmation that its critical business
partners have done the same. Yet, even a tested system could fail to perform as
expected after January 1, 2000. Phoenix is developing detailed contingency plans
for dealing with unexpected failures of important systems. Those systems
carrying greater risk will have more detailed plans developed.
Phoenix does not control all of the factors that could affect its ability to
do business as it enters the year 2000. Temporary disruptions of service to
customers may occur. Such events are not expected to significantly affect the
Company's ability to conduct normal business operations.
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Since 1995, Phoenix has committed extensive resources toward insuring that it is
adequately prepared for Year 2000 issues and can resolve unexpected occurrences
with minimal business disruption.
EMPLOYEES
Phoenix employees perform all management and administrative functions. PHL
Variable is charged for such services on a time allocation basis.
REGULATION
PHL Variable is organized as a Connecticut stock life insurance company, and
is subject to Connecticut law governing insurance companies. The Company is
regulated and supervised by the Connecticut Commissioner of Insurance. By March
1 of every year, an annual statement must be prepared and filed in a form
prescribed by the Connecticut Insurance Department. This annual statement
reports on the Company's operating results for the preceding calendar year. A
statement of financial condition as of December 31 of the preceding calendar
year must also be prepared and filed. The Commissioner and his or her agents
have the right at all times to review or examine the Company's books and assets.
A full examination of the Company's operations will be conducted periodically
according to the rules and practices of the National Association of Insurance
Commissioners ("NAIC"). PHL Variable is subject to the insurance laws and
various federal and state securities laws and regulations and to regulatory
agencies, such as the SEC and the Connecticut Banking Department, which
administer those laws and regulations.
PHL Variable can be assessed up to prescribed limits for policyholder losses
incurred by insolvent insurers under the insurance guaranty fund laws of most
states. The amount of any such future assessments cannot be predicted or
estimated. However, the insurance guaranty laws of most states provide for
deferring payment or exempting a company from paying such an assessment if it
would threaten such insurer's financial strength.
Several states, including Connecticut, regulate insurers and their
affiliates under insurance holding company laws and regulations. Such regulation
is applicable to PHL Variable and its affiliates. Under such laws, intercompany
transactions, such as dividend payments to parent companies and transfers of
assets, may be subject to prior notice and approval, depending on factors such
as the size of the transaction in relation to the financial position of the
companies.
Currently, the federal government does not directly regulate the business of
insurance. However, federal legislative, regulatory and judicial decisions and
initiatives often have significant effects on our business. Types of changes
that are most likely to affect our business include changes to: (a) the taxation
of life insurance companies; (b) the tax treatment of insurance products; (c)
the securities laws, particularly as they relate to insurance and annuity
products; (d) the "business of insurance" exemption from many of the provisions
of the antitrust laws; (e) the barriers preventing most banks from selling or
underwriting insurance; and (f) any initiatives directed toward improving the
solvency of insurance companies. PHL Variable would also be affected by federal
initiatives that have impact on the ownership of, or investment in, United
States companies by foreign companies or investors.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
All of the executive officers of PHL Variable also serve as officers of
Phoenix and receive no direct compensation from PHL Variable. Allocations have
been made as to the officers' time devoted to duties as executive officers of
PHL Variable. No officer or Director of PHL Variable received allocated
compensation in excess of $100,000.
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF PHL VARIABLE
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NAME POSITION WITH REGISTRANT
Richard H. Booth Director and Executive
Vice President
Robert G. Chipkin Director
Robert W. Fiondella Director, Chairman and
President
Joseph E. Kelleher Director and Senior
Vice President
Philip R. McLoughlin Director and Executive
Vice President
David W. Searfoss Director, Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial
Officer
Simon Y. Tan Director and Senior Vice
President
Dona D. Young Director and Executive
Vice President
Bruce M. Jones Senior Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer
Robert G. Lautensack, Jr. Senior Vice President
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EXPERTS
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The financial statements of PHL Variable Insurance Company as of December
31, 1998 have been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent
accountants, whose report is set forth herein, and the financial statements
have been included upon the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and
auditing. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, whose address is One Financial Plaza,
Hartford, Connecticut, also provides other accounting and tax-related services
as requested by PHL Variable from time to time.
Edwin L. Kerr, Counsel, Phoenix Home Life Mutual Insurance Company,
Hartford, Connecticut has passed upon legal matters relating to the validity of
the securities being issued. Mr. Kerr also has provided advice on certain
matters relating to federal securities and income tax laws about the Contracts.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
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PHL Variable, the Account and PEPCO are not parties to any litigation that
would have a material adverse effect upon the Account or the Contracts.
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PHL VARIABLE
INSURANCE COMPANY
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1998
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PHL VARIABLE INSURANCE COMPANY
(A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PM HOLDINGS, INC.)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PAGE
Report of Independent Accountants.............................................13
Balance Sheet at December 31, 1998 and 1997 ..................................14
Statement of Income, Comprehensive Income and Equity for the Years Ended
December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996.............................................15
Statement of Cash Flows for the Years Ended
December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996.............................................16
Notes to Financial Statements..............................................17-27
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[PriceWaterhouseCoopers Logo and Address]
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors
and Stockholder of
PHL Variable Insurance Company
In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheet and the related statements of
income, comprehensive income and equity and of cash flows present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of PHL Variable Insurance Company at
December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the results of its operations and its cash flows
for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1998, in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles. These financial statements are
the responsibility of the company's management; our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our
audits of these statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.
[PriceWaterhouseCoopers Signature Logo]
February 11, 1999
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PHL VARIABLE INSURANCE COMPANY
(A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PM HOLDINGS, INC.)
BALANCE SHEET
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DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997
(IN THOUSANDS)
ASSETS
Investments:
Held-to-maturity debt securities, at amortized cost $ 3,840 $ 3,144
Available-for-sale debt securities, at fair value 36,480 21,859
Other invested assets 1,313 1,024
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Total investments 41,633 26,027
Cash and cash equivalents 7,320 1,714
Accrued investment income 511 257
Deferred policy acquisition costs 36,686 21,010
Deferred income taxes 2,178 1,259
Deferred and uncollected premium 1,872 122
Other assets 1,860 929
Goodwill 553 660
Separate account assets 782,496 376,046
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Total assets $875,109 $428,024
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LIABILITIES
Contractholders' funds at interest $ 39,690 $ 27,563
Reserves for future policy benefits 2,736 104
Other liabilities 6,077 1,517
Separate account liabilities 782,496 376,046
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Total liabilities 830,999 405,230
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EQUITY
Common stock, $5,000 par value, 1,000
shares authorized, 500 shares issued and outstanding 2,500 2,500
Additional paid-in-capital 35,864 18,864
Retained earnings 5,539 1,349
Accumulated other comprehensive income 207 81
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Total equity 44,110 22,794
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Total liabilities and equity $875,109 $428,024
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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PHL VARIABLE INSURANCE COMPANY
(A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PM HOLDINGS, INC.)
STATEMENT OF INCOME, COMPREHENSIVE INCOME AND EQUITY
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997 1996
(IN THOUSANDS)
REVENUES
Premiums $ 6,280 $ 230
Insurance and investment product fees 10,998 5,050 $ 1,491
Net investment income 2,458 1,543 1,097
Net realized investment gains (losses) 40 (18)
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Total revenues 19,776 6,823 2,570
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BENEFITS, LOSSES AND EXPENSES
Policy benefits and payments 3,964 1,092 397
Policy acquisition expenses 4,006 1,310 578
Other operating expenses 5,359 2,915 1,124
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Total benefits, losses and expenses 13,329 5,317 2,099
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 6,447 1,506 471
Income taxes 2,257 553 171
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NET INCOME 4,190 953 300
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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF INCOME TAX
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities
arising during period 166 37 (195)
Reclassification adjustment for
(gains) losses included in net income (40) 18
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Total other comprehensive income (loss) 126 37 (177)
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 4,316 990 123
Capital contribution 17,000 5,000
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NET INCREASE IN EQUITY 21,316 5,990 123
EQUITY, BEGINNING OF YEAR 22,794 16,804 16,681
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EQUITY, END OF YEAR $44,110 $22,794 $16,804
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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PHL VARIABLE INSURANCE COMPANY
(A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PM HOLDINGS, INC.)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997 1996
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 4,190 $ 953 $ 300
ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET INCOME
TO NET CASH USED FOR OPERATIONS
Net realized investment (gains) losses (40) 18
Amortization 107 96 106
Deferred income taxes (987) (916) (319)
Increase in accrued investment income (254) (49) (43)
Increase in deferred policy acquisition costs (15,815) (11,453) (8,496)
(Increase) decrease in other assets/liabilities 1,881 (973) 116
Other, net (209) (131)
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Net cash used for operating activities (10,918) (12,551) (8,449)
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CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from sales, maturities or repayments of
available-for-sale debt securities 14,133 4,665 3,219
Proceeds from sales, maturities or repayments of
held-to-maturity debt securities 634 212
Purchase of available-for-sale debt securities (28,360) (11,003) (7,638)
Purchase of held-to-maturity debt securities (1,216) (1,529) (1,827)
Increase in policy loans (249)
Investment in separate accounts (1,000)
Other, net (177)
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Net cash used for investing activities (15,235) (8,655) (6,246)
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CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Capital contributions from parent 17,000 5,000
Increase in contractholder funds 14,759 16,098 8,072
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Net cash provided by financing activities 31,759 21,098 8,072
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 5,606 (108) (6,623)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR 1,714 1,822 8,445
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR $ 7,320 $ 1,714 $ 1,822
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Income taxes paid, net $ 1,711 $ 2,044 $ 569
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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PHL VARIABLE INSURANCE COMPANY
(A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PM HOLDINGS, INC.)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
PHL Variable Insurance Company offers variable annuity and nonparticipating
life insurance products in the United States. PHL Variable is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of PM Holdings, Inc. PM Holdings is a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Phoenix Home Life Mutual Insurance Company.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The preparation of financial
statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at
the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates. Significant estimates used in determining contractholder
liabilities, income taxes and valuation allowances for investment assets are
discussed throughout the Notes to Financial Statements. Certain
reclassifications have been made to the 1997 and 1996 amounts to conform
with the 1998 presentation.
VALUATION OF INVESTMENTS
Investments in debt securities include bonds and asset-backed securities
including collateralized mortgage obligations. PHL Variable classifies its
debt securities as either held-to-maturity or available-for-sale
investments. Debt securities held-to-maturity consist of private placement
bonds reported at amortized cost, net of impairments, that management
intends and has the ability to hold until maturity. Debt securities
available-for-sale are reported at fair value with unrealized gains or
losses included in equity and consist of public bonds that management may
not hold until maturity. Debt securities are considered impaired when a
decline in value is considered to be other than temporary.
Short-term investments are carried at amortized cost, which approximates
fair value.
Realized investment gains and losses, other than those related to separate
accounts for which PHL Variable does not bear the investment risk, are
determined by the specific identification method and reported as a component
of revenue. A realized investment loss is recorded when an investment
valuation reserve is determined. Valuation reserves are netted against the
asset categories to which they apply and changes in the valuation reserves
are included in realized investment gains and losses. Unrealized investment
gains and losses on debt securities available-for-sale are included as a
separate component of equity, net of deferred income taxes and deferred
policy acquisition costs.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, money market instruments
and short-term investments purchased with a maturity of less than three
months.
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PHL VARIABLE INSURANCE COMPANY
(A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PM HOLDINGS, INC.)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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DEFERRED POLICY ACQUISITION COSTS
The costs of acquiring new business, principally commissions, underwriting,
distribution and policy issue expenses, all of which vary with and are
primarily related to the production of revenues, are deferred. Deferred
policy acquisition costs are subject to recoverability testing at the time
of policy issue and loss recognition at the end of each accounting period.
Deferred policy acquisition costs are amortized in proportion to total
estimated gross profits over the expected average life of the contracts
using estimated gross margins arising principally from investment, mortality
and expense margins and surrender charges based on historical and
anticipated experience, updated at the end of each accounting period.
GOODWILL
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of businesses acquired over the
fair value of their net assets. The costs are amortized on the straight-line
method over a period of 10 years, the expected period of benefit from the
acquisition. Management periodically reevaluates the propriety of the
carrying value of goodwill by comparing expected future undiscounted cash
flows to the carrying value. Such analyses are performed at least annually
or more frequently if warranted by events or circumstances affecting PHL
Variable's business. Goodwill is considered impaired if its carrying value
exceeds its expected future undiscounted cash flows. At this time,
management believes that no impairment of the remaining goodwill asset has
occurred and that no reduction of the estimated useful lives is warranted.
SEPARATE ACCOUNTS
Separate account assets and liabilities are funds maintained in accounts to
meet specific investment objectives of contractholders who can either choose
to bear the full investment risk or can choose guaranteed investment
earnings subject to certain conditions.
For contractholders who bear the investment risk, investment income and
investment gains and losses accrue directly to such contractholders. The
assets of each account are legally segregated and are not subject to claims
that arise out of any other business of PHL Variable. The assets and
liabilities are carried at market value. Net investment income and realized
investment gains and losses for these accounts are excluded from revenues,
and the related liability increases are excluded from benefits and expenses.
Amounts assessed to the contractholders for management services are included
in PHL Variable's revenues.
For Market Value Adjusted (MVA) separate accounts, contractholders receive
interest at a guaranteed rate if the account is held until maturity. In
these separate accounts, appreciation or depreciation of assets,
undistributed net investment income and investment or other sundry expenses
is reflected as net income or loss in PHL Variable's interest in the
separate accounts. Contractholders receive a distribution of interest at a
guaranteed interest rate on this annuity option provided funds are not
withdrawn from the separate account before the end of their elected
guarantee period.
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(A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PM HOLDINGS, INC.)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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CONTRACTHOLDERS' FUNDS AT INTEREST
Contractholder deposit funds consist of deposits received from customers and
investment earnings on their fund balances, less administrative charges.
INVESTMENT PRODUCT FEES
Revenues for investment-related products consist of net investment income
and contract charges assessed against the fund values. Related benefit
expenses primarily consist of net investment income credited to the fund
values after deduction for investment and risk charges.
POLICY LIABILITIES AND ACCRUALS
Reserves for future policy benefits are liabilities for life products. Such
liabilities are established in amounts adequate to meet the estimated future
obligations of policies in force. Policy liabilities for traditional life
insurance are computed using the net level premium method on the basis of
actuarial assumptions as to assumed rates of interest, mortality, morbidity
and withdrawals. Liabilities for universal life policies include deposits
received from customers and investment earnings on their fund balances, less
administrative charges. Universal life fund balances are also assessed
mortality charges.
Liabilities for outstanding claims, losses and loss adjustment expenses are
amounts estimated to cover incurred losses. These liabilities, included in
other liabilities, are based on individual case estimates for reported
losses and estimates of unreported losses based on past experience.
PREMIUM AND FEE REVENUE AND RELATED EXPENSES
Term life insurance premiums are recorded as premium revenue on a pro rata
basis over each policy year. Benefits, losses and related expenses are
matched with premiums over the related contract periods. Revenues for
variable annuity products consist of net investment income and contract
charges assessed against the fund values. Related benefit expenses primarily
consist of net investment income credited to the fund values after deduction
for investment and risk charges. Revenues for universal life products
consist of net investment income and mortality, administration and surrender
charges assessed against the fund values during the period. Related benefit
expenses include universal life benefit claims in excess of fund values and
net investment income credited to universal life fund values.
INCOME TAXES
For the tax year ended December 31, 1998, PHL Variable will file a separate
federal income tax return. PHL Variable filed separate federal income tax
returns for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996.
Deferred income taxes result from temporary differences between the tax
basis of assets and liabilities and their recorded amounts for financial
reporting purposes. These differences result primarily from policy
liabilities, accruals and surrenders, policy acquisition expenses and
unrealized gains or losses on investments.
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PHL VARIABLE INSURANCE COMPANY
(A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PM HOLDINGS, INC.)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Phoenix sponsors pension and savings plans for its employees and agents, and
those of its subsidiaries. The multi-employer qualified plans comply with
requirements established by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
1974 (ERISA) and excess benefit plans provide for that portion of pension
obligations which is in excess of amounts permitted by ERISA. Phoenix also
provides certain health care and life insurance benefits for active and
retired employees. PHL Variable incurs applicable employee benefit expenses
through the process of cost allocation by Phoenix.
Applicable information regarding the actuarial present value of vested and
nonvested accumulated plan benefits, and the net assets of the plans
available for benefits is omitted, as the information is not separately
calculated for PHL Variable's participation in the plans. The amount of such
allocated benefits is immaterial to the financial statements. However, with
respect to the Phoenix Home Life Mutual Insurance Company employee pension
plan, the total assets of the plan exceeded the actuarial present value of
vested benefits at January 1, 1998, the date of the most recent actuarial
valuation.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Phoenix adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 130,
"Reporting Comprehensive Income," as of January 1, 1998. This statement
establishes standards for the reporting and display of comprehensive income
and its components in a full set of financial statements. This statement
defines the components of comprehensive income as those items that were
previously reported only as components of equity and were excluded from net
income.
3. INVESTMENTS
Information pertaining to PHL Variable's investments, net investment income
and realized and unrealized investment gains and losses follows:
DEBT SECURITIES
The amortized cost and fair value of investments in debt securities as of
December 31, 1998 were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
GROSS GROSS
AMORTIZED UNREALIZED UNREALIZED FAIR
COST GAINS LOSSES VALUE
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
HELD-TO-MATURITY:
Corporate securities $ 3,840 $ 27 $ (126) $ 3,741
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AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE:
U.S. government and agency bonds $ 6,515 $ 290 $ (9) $ 6,796
State and political subdivision bonds 9,485 126 (21) 9,590
Corporate securities 13,605 187 (81) 13,711
Mortgage-backed securities 6,308 80 (5) 6,383
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Total $35,913 $ 683 $ (116) $36,480
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</TABLE>
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PHL VARIABLE INSURANCE COMPANY
(A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PM HOLDINGS, INC.)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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The amortized cost and fair value of investments in debt securities as of
December 31, 1997 were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
GROSS GROSS
AMORTIZED UNREALIZED UNREALIZED FAIR
COST GAINS LOSSES VALUE
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
HELD-TO-MATURITY:
Corporate securities $ 3,144 $ 13 $ (187) $ 2,970
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AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE:
U.S. government and agency bonds $ 5,997 $ 190 $ 6,187
State and political subdivision bonds 3,020 12 3,032
Corporate securities 3,480 4 $ (19) 3,465
Mortgage-backed securities 9,127 48 9,175
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Total $21,624 $ 254 $ (19) $21,859
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</TABLE>
The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities, by contractual
maturity, as of December 31, 1998 are shown below. Actual maturities may
differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to
call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties, or
PHL Variable may have the right to put or sell the obligations back to the
issuers.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
HELD-TO-MATURITY AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE
AMORTIZED FAIR AMORTIZED FAIR
COST VALUE COST VALUE
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Due in one year or less $ 281 $ 274 $ 5,550 $ 5,653
Due after one year through five years 3,559 3,467 13,811 13,817
Due after five years through ten years 1,946 2,143
Due after ten years 8,298 8,484
Mortgage-backed securities 6,308 6,383
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Total $ 3,840 $ 3,741 $35,913 $36,480
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</TABLE>
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(A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PM HOLDINGS, INC.)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME
The components of net investment income for the year ended December 31, were
as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Debt securities $2,142 $1,301 $ 949
Policy loans 1
Other invested assets 9
Short-term investments 344 269 167
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2,496 1,570 1,116
Less: investment expenses 38 27 19
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Net investment income $2,458 $1,543 $1,097
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</TABLE>
INVESTMENT GAINS AND LOSSES
Unrealized gains and losses on investments carried at fair value at
December 31, were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Unrealized investment gains (losses):
Debt securities $ 333 $ 87 $ (233)
Deferred policy acquisition costs (139) (30) (40)
Deferred income taxes (benefits) 68 20 (96)
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Net unrealized investment gains (losses) $ 126 $ 37 $ (177)
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</TABLE>
The proceeds from sales of available-for-sale debt securities for the years
ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 were $10.0 million, $.2 million and
$3.1 million, respectively. The gross realized gains or losses associated
with these sales were $37,654, ($304) and ($18,044) in 1998, 1997 and 1996,
respectively.
4. GOODWILL
PHL Variable, formerly Dreyfus Consumer Life Insurance Company, was acquired
by way of a stock purchase agreement on May 31, 1994 and was accounted for
under the purchase method of accounting. The assets and liabilities were
recorded at fair value as of the date of acquisition and the goodwill of
$1.02 million was pushed-down to PHL Variable from PM Holdings.
Goodwill as of December 31, was as follows:
1998 1997
(IN THOUSANDS)
Goodwill $1,020 $1,020
Accumulated amortization (467) (360)
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Total $ 553 $ 660
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(A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PM HOLDINGS, INC.)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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5. INCOME TAXES
A summary of income taxes (benefits) in the Statement of Income,
Comprehensive Income and Equity for the year ended December 31, is as
follows:
1998 1997 1996
(IN THOUSANDS)
Income taxes:
Current $3,244 $1,469 $ 490
Deferred (987) (916) (319)
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Total $2,257 $ 553 $ 171
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The income taxes attributable to the results of operations are different
than the amounts determined by multiplying income before taxes by the
statutory income tax rate. The sources of the difference and the tax effects
of each for the year ended December 31, were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Income tax expense (benefit) at statutory rate $ 2,256 35% $ 527 35% $ 165 35%
Dividend received deduction and 1 0% (4) (1%)
tax-exempt interest
State income tax expense 6 1%
Other, net 1 0% 25 2% 4 1%
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Income taxes (benefit) $ 2,257 35% $ 553 37% $ 171 36%
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</TABLE>
The deferred income tax asset (liability) represents the tax effects of
temporary differences. The components were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred policy acquisition costs $(10,953) $ (6,770)
Surrender charges 11,886 6,291
Investments (72) (51)
Future policyholder benefits 1,374 1,793
Other 54 39
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2,289 1,302
Net unrealized investment losses (111) (43)
-------- --------
Deferred tax asset, net $ 2,178 $ 1,259
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</TABLE>
Gross deferred income tax assets totaled $13.3 million and $8.1 million at
December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Gross deferred income tax
liabilities totaled $11.1 million and $6.9 million at December 31, 1998 and
1997, respectively. It is management's assessment, based on PHL Variable's
earnings and projected future taxable income, that it is more likely than
not that the deferred tax assets at December 31, 1998 and 1997, will be
realized.
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PHL VARIABLE INSURANCE COMPANY
(A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PM HOLDINGS, INC.)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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The Internal Revenue Service is currently examining PHL Variable's tax
return for 1995, which was included in Phoenix's consolidated return.
Subsequent tax years were filed on a separate company basis and are not
currently under examination. Management does not believe that there will be
a material adverse effect on the financial statements as a result of pending
tax matters.
6. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
The components of, and related tax effects for, other comprehensive income
for the years ended December 31, are as follows:
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<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON SECURITIES
AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE ARISING DURING PERIOD:
Before-tax amount $ 256 $ 57 $(299)
Tax expense (benefit) 90 20 (104)
----- ----- -----
Net-of-tax amount 166 37 (195)
----- ----- -----
RECLASSIFICATION ADJUSTMENT FOR GAINS OR LOSSES
REALIZED IN NET INCOME:
Before-tax amount (62) 28
Tax expense (benefit) (22) 10
----- ----- -----
Net-of-tax amount (40) 18
----- ----- -----
NET UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON SECURITIES
AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE:
Before-tax amount 194 57 (271)
Tax expense (benefit) 68 20 (94)
----- ----- -----
Net-of-tax amount $ 126 $ 37 $(177)
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The following table summarizes accumulated other comprehensive income
balances:
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<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C>
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Balance, beginning of year $ 81 $ 44
Change during period 126 37
---- ----
Balance, end of year $207 $ 81
==== ====
</TABLE>
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PHL VARIABLE INSURANCE COMPANY
(A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PM HOLDINGS, INC.)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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7. REINSURANCE
PHL Variable entered into a reinsurance treaty in 1996 that cedes death
benefits to a reinsurer in excess of account balances on variable contracts.
Premiums paid during 1998, 1997 and 1996 were $668 thousand, $259 thousand
and $49 thousand, respectively, less claims of $13 thousand and $1 thousand
in 1998 and 1997, respectively. There were no claims for 1996.
In connection with PHL Variable's life insurance products, automatic
treaties have been established with four reinsurers and their subsidiaries,
covering 90% of the net amount at risk, on a first dollar basis. As of
December 31, 1998, PHL Variable had approximately $271.6 million of net
insurance in force, including $2.7 billion of direct in force less $2.4
billion of reinsurance ceded. As of December 31, 1997, PHL Variable had
approximately $9.1 million of net insurance in force, including $80.7
million of direct in force less $71.6 million of reinsurance ceded. No
claims were recovered in 1998 or 1997.
For PHL Variable's life insurance products, a stop loss treaty between
Phoenix and PHL Variable was introduced in 1998. The reinsurance recoverable
as of December 31, 1998 was $455 thousand. There were no recoverables as of
December 31, 1997.
8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Phoenix and its affiliates provide services and facilities to PHL Variable
and are reimbursed through a cost allocation process. Investment related
expenses are allocated to PHL Variable from PM Holdings.
9. DEFERRED POLICY ACQUISITION COSTS
The following reflects the amount of policy acquisition costs deferred and
amortized for the years ended December 31:
1998 1997
(IN THOUSANDS)
Balance at beginning of year $21,010 $ 9,557
Acquisition expense deferred 19,791 12,664
Amortized to expense during the year (3,976) (1,181)
Adjustment to equity during the year (139) (30)
------- -------
Balance at end of year $36,686 $21,010
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10. FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Financial instruments that are subject to fair value disclosure requirements
(insurance contracts are excluded) are carried in the financial statements
at amounts that approximate fair value. The fair values presented for
certain financial instruments are estimates which, in many cases, may differ
significantly from the amounts which could be realized upon immediate
liquidation. In cases where market prices are not available, estimates of
fair value are based on discounted cash flow analyses that utilize current
interest rates for similar financial instruments which have comparable terms
and credit quality.
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PHL VARIABLE INSURANCE COMPANY
(A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PM HOLDINGS, INC.)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value
of each class of financial instruments:
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
For these short-term investments, the carrying amount approximates fair
value.
DEBT SECURITIES
Fair values are based on quoted market prices, where available, or quoted
market prices of comparable instruments. Fair values of private placement
debt securities are estimated using discounted cash flows that apply
interest rates currently being offered with similar terms to borrowers of
similar credit quality.
INVESTMENT CONTRACTS
Variable annuity contracts have guarantees of less than one year for which
interest credited is closely tied to rates earned on owned assets. For such
liabilities, fair value is assumed to be equal to the stated liability
balances. The contract liability balances for December 31, 1998 and 1997
were $39.7 million and $27.6 million, respectively.
11. STATUTORY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The insurance subsidiaries are required to file annual statements with state
regulatory authorities prepared on an accounting basis prescribed or
permitted by such authorities. As of December 31, 1998, there were no
material practices not prescribed by the Insurance Department of the State
of Connecticut. Statutory equity differs from stockholder's equity reported
in accordance with GAAP for life insurance companies primarily because
policy acquisition costs are expensed when incurred, investment reserves are
based on different assumptions, postretirement benefit costs are based on
different assumptions and reflect a different method of adoption, life
insurance reserves are based on different assumptions and income tax expense
reflects only taxes paid or currently payable.
The following reconciles the statutory net income of PHL Variable as
reported to regulatory authorities to the net income as reported in these
financial statements for the year ended December 31:
1998 1997 1996
(IN THOUSANDS)
Statutory net income $ 1,542 $ 937 $ 1,073
Deferred policy acquisition costs 15,815 11,483 8,536
Future policy benefits (14,056) (12,271) (9,515)
Deferred income taxes 987 899 310
Other, net (98) (95) (104)
-------- -------- --------
Net income, as reported $ 4,190 $ 953 $ 300
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PHL VARIABLE INSURANCE COMPANY
(A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PM HOLDINGS, INC.)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The following reconciles the statutory surplus and asset valuation reserve
(AVR) of PHL Variable as reported to regulatory authorities to equity as
reported in these financial statements:
DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997
(IN THOUSANDS)
Statutory surplus and AVR $ 41,268 $ 22,727
Deferred policy acquisition costs, net 36,686 21,010
Future policy benefits (37,155) (23,098)
Investment valuation allowances 568 125
Deferred income taxes 2,178 1,259
Other, net 565 771
-------- --------
Equity, as reported $ 44,110 $ 22,794
======== ========
The Connecticut Insurance Holding Act limits the maximum amount of annual
dividends or other distributions available to stockholders of Connecticut
insurance companies without prior approval of the Insurance Commissioner.
Under current law, the maximum dividend distribution that may be made by PHL
Variable during 1998 without prior approval is subject to restrictions
relating to statutory surplus.
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN A PROSPECTUS
ITEM 13. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION
Not applicable.
ITEM 14. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Section 5.9 of the Connecticut Corporation Law & Practice, provides that a
corporation may indemnify any director or officer of the corporation made, or
threatened to be made, a party to an action or proceeding other than one by or
in the right of the corporation to procure a judgment in its favor, whether
civil or criminal, including an action by or in the right of any other
corporation of any type or kind, by reason of the fact that he, his testator
or intestate, served such other corporation in any capacity at the request of
the indemnifying corporation.
Article III Section 14 of the By-laws of the Company provides: "Each
Director, officer or employee of the Company, and his heirs, executors or
administrators, shall be indemnified or reimbursed by the Company for all
expenses necessarily incurred by him in connection with the defense or
reasonable settlement of any action, suit or proceeding in which he is made a
party by reason of his being or having been a Director, officer or employee of
the Company, or of any other company which he was serving as a Director or
officer at the request of the Company, except in relation to matters as to
which such Director, officer or employee is finally adjudged in such action,
suit or proceeding to be liable for negligence or misconduct in the
performance of his duties as such Director, officer or employee. The foregoing
right of indemnification or reimbursement shall not be exclusive of any other
rights to which he may be entitled under any statute, by-law, agreement, vote
of shareholders or otherwise."
Insofar as indemnification for liability arising under the Securities Act
of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the
registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant
has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission
such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is,
therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification
against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses
incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the
registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is
asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with
the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of
its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a
court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by
it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by
the final adjudication of such issue.
ITEM 15. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
Not applicable.
ITEM 16. EXHIBITS
1 Underwriting Agreement. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3
of File No. 33-87376 Pre-Effective Amendment No.1 to Form N-4
filed on July 20, 1995.
2 Plan of acquisition, reorganization, arrangement, liquidation
or succession. Not applicable.
3 (i) Articles of Incorporation. Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 6(a) of File No. 33-87376 Registration Statement
on Form N-4 filed on December 14, 1994.
(ii) By-laws. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 6(b) of File
No. 33-87376 Registration Statement on Form N-4 filed on
December 14, 1994.
4 Form of Variable Annuity Contract with MVA Rider. Filed with
Registration Statement on Form S-1 on January 23, 1997 and
incorporated herein by reference.
5 Opinion re legality. Refer to Exhibit 23.2.
8 Opinion re tax matters. Not applicable.
9 Voting trust agreement. Not applicable.
10 Material contracts. Not applicable.
11 Statement re computation of per share earnings. Not applicable.
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12 Statements re computation of ratios. Not applicable.
15 Letter re unaudited interim financial information. Not
applicable.
16 Letter re change in certifying accountant. Not applicable.
21 Subsidiaries of the registrant. Not applicable.
23.1 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.*
23.2 Opinion and Consent of Counsel Edwin L. Kerr.*
24 Powers of attorney are incorporated herein by reference to
registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 dated
April 28, 1998.
25 Statement of eligibility of trustee. Not applicable.
26 Invitation for competitive bids. Not applicable.
27 Financial Data Schedule.*
ITEM 17. UNDERTAKINGS
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:
(1) To file, during any period in which offers of sales are being
made, a post-effective amendment to this registration
statement:
(i) To include any prospectus required by section 10(a)(3) of
the Securities Act of 1933;
(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising
after the effective date of the registration statement
(or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof)
which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a
fundamental change in the information set forth in the
registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered
(if the total dollar value of securities offered would
not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation
from the low or high end of the estimated maximum
offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus
filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in
the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent
no more than a 20% change in the maximum aggregate
offering price set forth in the "Calculation of
Registration Fee" table in the effective registration
statement.
(iii) To include any material information with respect to the
plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the
registration statement or any material change to such
information in the registration statement.
(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the
Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment
shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to
the securities offered therein, and the offering of such
securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona
fide offering thereof.
(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective
amendment any of the securities being registered which remain
unsold at the termination of the offering.
(4) Not applicable.
ITEM 18. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES
Financial Statements and Schedules conforming to the requirement of
Regulation S-X are filed herewith.
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*Filed herewith.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant
has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Hartford, State of
Connecticut, on this 28th day of April, 1999.
PHL VARIABLE INSURANCE COMPANY
By____________________________________
*Robert W. Fiondella
President
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this
registration statement has been signed by the persons in the capacities
indicated with PHL Variable Insurance Company on this 28th day of April, 1999.
SIGNATURE TITLE
--------- -----
________________________ Director
*Richard H. Booth
________________________ Director
*Robert G. Chipkin
________________________ Chairman of the Board and President
*Robert W. Fiondella (Principal Executive Officer)
________________________ Director
*Joseph E. Kelleher
________________________ Director
*Philip R. McLoughlin
________________________ Director, Executive Vice President,
*David W. Searfoss Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
________________________ Director
*Simon Y. Tan
/s/ Dona D. Young Director
________________________
Dona D. Young
By: /s/ DONA D. YOUNG
________________________
Dona D. Young
*DONA D. YOUNG, as Attorney-in-Fact pursuant to Powers of Attorney filed
previously.
S-1
EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
<PAGE>
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We hereby consent to the use in the Prospectus constituting part of this
Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 of our
reports dated February 11, 1999, relating to the financial statements of PHL
Variable Insurance Company, which appears in such Prospectus. We also consent to
the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in such Prospectus.
/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Hartford, Connecticut
April 27, 1999
EXHIBIT 23.2
OPINION & CONSENT OF EDWIN L. KERR, ESQ.
<PAGE>
April 28, 1999
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: PHL Variable Insurance Company
Registration No. 333-20277
Dear Sirs:
As Counsel to the Registrant, I have participated in the development of
and am familiar with the market value adjustment feature ("MVA") that is offered
under the variable annuity contracts registered under Registration No. 33-87376
(the "Contracts"), which is the subject of the above-captioned Registration
Statement on Form S-1.
In connection with this opinion, I have reviewed the Contracts, the
Registration Statements, the Charter and By-Laws of the company, relevant
proceedings of the Board of Directors, and the provisions of Connecticut
insurance law relevant to the issuance of the Contracts with the MVA added.
Based upon this review, I am of the opinion that each of the Contracts,
when issued with the MVA will have been validly and legally issued as fully paid
and non-assessable securities.
I further consent to the use of this opinion as an exhibit to the
above-captioned Registration Statement and to my being named as a expert under
"Experts" therein.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Edwin L. Kerr
Edwin L. Kerr, Counsel
Phoenix Home Life Mutual
Insurance Company
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<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> 12-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> Dec-31-1997
<PERIOD-START> Jan-01-1997
<PERIOD-END> Dec-31-1997
<EXCHANGE-RATE> 1
<DEBT-HELD-FOR-SALE> 21,859,000
<DEBT-CARRYING-VALUE> 3,144,000
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<MORTGAGE> 0
<REAL-ESTATE> 0
<TOTAL-INVEST> 26,027,000
<CASH> 1,714,000
<RECOVER-REINSURE> 0
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<POLICY-OTHER> 0
<POLICY-HOLDER-FUNDS> 27,667,000
<NOTES-PAYABLE> 0
0
0
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230,000
<INVESTMENT-INCOME> 1,543,000
<INVESTMENT-GAINS> 0
<OTHER-INCOME> 5,050,000
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<UNDERWRITING-OTHER> 2,869,000
<INCOME-PRETAX> 1,506,000
<INCOME-TAX> 553,000
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 953,000
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<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
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<FN>
<F1> Included in Total Assets are Assets Held in Separate Accounts of
$376,046,000.
<F2> Included in Total Liabilities and Equity are Liabilities Related to
Separate Accounts of $376,046,000.
</FN>
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