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NEW ENGLAND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Zenith Executive Advantage Plus
Variable Life Insurance Policies
Supplement Dated March 23, 2000
to Prospectus Dated April 30, 1999
The following special provisions apply to Zenith Executive Advantage Plus
Policies issued in the state of Texas:
1. On or after the Policy anniversary when the insured reaches age 100, there
will be no Monthly Deduction made under the Policy. See "Deductions from Cash
Value" in the prospectus.
2. No face amount increases are available under Policies issued in Texas.
3. The Fixed Account is not available under Policies issued in Texas.
