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SUPPLEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 8, 1996
TO THE PROSPECTUS OF
THE CHUBB AMERICA FUND, INC.
DATED MAY 1, 1996
The Chubb America Fund, Inc. prospectus is amended to reflect that C. Edwin
Riley has assumed the responsibility of portfolio manager of the Balanced
Portfolio. Mr. Riley also serves as portfolio manager for other balanced funds
and variable annuity portfolios managed by Phoenix Investment Counsel, Inc.
Prior to joining Phoenix in 1995, Mr. Riley served as Senior Vice President and
Director of Equity Management for Nationsbank Investment Management.
