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POWERS OF ATTORNEY
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
WITH RESPECT TO
PFL LIFE VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT E
Know all men by these presents that Bart Herbert, Jr., whose signature appears
below, constitutes and appoints Craig D. Vermie and Brenda K. Clancy, and each
of them, his attorneys-in-fact, each with the power of substitution, for him in
any and all capacities, to sign any registration statements and amendments
thereto for the PFL Life Variable Annuity Account E, and to file the same, with
exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that
each of said attorneys-in-fact, or their substitute, may do or cause to be done
by virtue hereof.
/s/ Bart Herbert, Jr.
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Bart Herbert, Jr.
Executive Vice President
PFL Life Insurance Company
July 9, 2000
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