PHL VARIABLE UNIVERSAL LIFE ACCOUNT
PHL VARIABLE INSURANCE COMPANY
THE FLEX EDGE SUCCESS(R)
SUPPLEMENT DATED AUGUST 15, 2000 TO PROSPECTUS DATED MAY 1, 2000
The information contained in this
supplement updates and revises your prospectus.
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THE FOLLOWING INVESTMENT OPTIONS ARE ADDED TO THE FIRST PAGE OF YOUR PROSPECTUS:
THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND
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MANAGED BY PHOENIX INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC.
[diamond] Phoenix-Engemann Small & Mid-Cap Growth Series
MANAGED BY PHOENIX VARIABLE ADVISORS, INC.
[diamond] Phoenix-Bankers Trust Nasdaq-100 Index(R) Series
THESE FUNDS ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS AND ARE
PENDING CALIFORNIA STATE APPROVAL.
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THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS ADDED TO THE SECTION TITLED "SUMMARY OF EXPENSES":
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FUND ANNUAL EXPENSES (AS A PERCENTAGE OF FUND AVERAGE NET ASSETS)
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OTHER EXPENSES TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL EXPENSES
SERIES MANAGEMENT RULE 12b-1 BEFORE BEFORE AFTER
FEES FEES REIMBURSEMENT REIMBURSEMENT REIMBURSEMENT
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THE PHOENIX EDGE SERIES FUND
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Phoenix-Bankers Trust Nasdaq-100 Index(R) .35% N/A .45% .80%(1) .50%(2)
Phoenix-Engemann Small & Mid-Cap Growth .90% N/A .70% 1.60%(1) 1.15%(2)
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</TABLE>
1 Each series pays a portion or all of its expenses other than the management
fee. The Phoenix-J.P. Morgan Research Enhanced Index Series will pay up to
.10%; the Phoenix-Engemann Capital Growth, Phoenix-Goodwin Multi-Sector Fixed
Income, Phoenix-Oakhurst Strategic Allocation, Phoenix-Goodwin Money Market,
Phoenix-Oakhurst Balanced, Phoenix-Engemann Nifty Fifty, Phoenix-Oakhurst
Growth and Income, Phoenix-Hollister Value Equity, Phoenix-Schafer Mid-Cap
Value, Phoenix-Bankers Trust Dow 30, Phoenix-Federated U.S. Government,
Phoenix-Janus Equity Income, Phoenix-Janus Flexible Income, Phoenix-Janus
Growth, Phoenix-Bankers Trust Nasdaq-100 Index(R) and Phoenix-Morgan Stanley
Focus Equity Series will pay up to .15%; the Phoenix-Duff & Phelps Real
Estate Securities, Phoenix-Seneca Strategic Theme, Phoenix-Aberdeen New Asia,
Phoenix-Engemann Small & Mid-Cap Growth and Phoenix-Seneca Mid-Cap Growth
Series will pay up to .25%; and the Phoenix-Aberdeen International Series
will pay up to .40%. The Wanger Foreign Forty will pay up to .45%, the Wanger
U.S. Small Cap Series will pay up to .50%, the Wanger International Small Cap
will pay up to .60%, and the Wanger Twenty will pay up to .40%.
2 Reflects the effect of any management fee waivers and reimbursement of
expenses.
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THE FOLLOWING SERIES ARE ADDED TO THE SECTION TITLED "INVESTMENTS OF THE VUL
ACCOUNT":
PHOENIX-BANKERS TRUST NASDAQ-100 INDEX(R) SERIES: This non-diversified series
seeks to track the total return of the Nasdaq-100 Index(R) ("Index") before fund
expenses. The series is "passively" managed (it invests in the same companies in
the same proportions as the Index). The series may invest in equity equivalents
in an attempt to improve cash flow and reduce transaction costs, while
replicating investments in the Index.
PHOENIX-ENGEMANN SMALL & MID-CAP GROWTH SERIES: The series seeks to achieve
its objective of long-term growth of capital by normally investing at least 65%
of assets in equities of "small-cap" and "mid-cap" companies (market
capitalization under $1.5 billion). Expected emphasis will be on investments in
common stocks of U.S. corporations that have rapidly growing earnings per share.
Stocks are generally sold when characteristics such as growth rate, competitive
advantage, or price render the stock unattractive. The advisor may change the
asset allocation or temporarily take up a defensive investment strategy
depending on market conditions.
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THE FOLLOWING ADVISORS, SUBADVISORS AND INVESTMENT OPTIONS ARE ADDED TO THE
SECTION TITLED "INVESTMENT ADVISORS":
INVESTMENT ADVISOR: PHOENIX INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC.
SUBADVISOR: ROGER ENGEMANN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
[diamond] Phoenix-Engemann Small & Mid-Cap Growth Series
INVESTMENT ADVISOR: PHOENIX VARIABLE ADVISORS, INC.
SUBADVISOR: BANKERS TRUST COMPANY
[diamond] Phoenix-Bankers Trust Nasdaq-100 Index(R) Series
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KEEP THIS SUPPLEMENT WITH YOUR PROSPECTUS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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