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September 8, 1998 Suppement to
Prospectus dated May 1, 1998
Travelers Index Annuity
The following information supplements the Prospectuses for Fund BD III and
Fund BD IV for Variable Annuities:
Each of the Principal Protection Guarantee levels of 90%, 100% and 115% may
not be available for new purchases at all times. If a Guarantee Level becomes
unavailable, it will not affect existing contract owners who have purchased a
contract with principal protection. Your registered representative can advise
you of the levels that are currently available.
L-12682/3-A 9/98
