NEW YORK KEYPORT ADVISOR
GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL FLEXIBLE PURCHASE PAYMENT
DEFERRED VARIABLE ANNUITY CONTRACTS
ISSUED BY
Variable Account A
OF
KEYPORT BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
SUPPLEMENT DATED May 5, 1999
TO
PROSPECTUS DATED MAY 3, 1999
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This supplement contains information about the Stein Roe Special
Venture Sub-Account.
Effective May 5, 1999, Stein Roe Special Venture Fund, Variable
Series changed its name to Stein Roe Small Company Growth Fund,
Variable Series.
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