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Prospectus Supplement - May 1, 1995*
Prospectus Supplement for Individuals Purchasing Annuity Products
through American Express Financial Advisors Inc. Personal Financial
Planners Located in Branches of Shawmut Bank NH
IDS Life Flexible Annuity S-6155
Quick telephone reference
For American Express Telephone Transaction Service,
American Express Shareholder Service, and
American Express Infoline call:
1-800-777-2244
(replaces Special Shareholder Services phone numbers listed inside)
American Express Financial Advisors Inc. and IDS Life Insurance
Company (IDSL) are not affiliates of Shawmut Bank. Investment,
variable insurance and variable annuity products offered by
American Express Financial Advisors Inc. and IDSL:
o are not federally or FDIC insured;
o are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed by
Shawmut Bank; and
o involve investment risks including possible loss of
principal, and may fluctuate in value.
Form #S-6155-33(5/95)
*Valid until further notice
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