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THE DIRECTOR VARIABLE ANNUITY
SEPARATE ACCOUNT TWO
HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
P.O. BOX 5085
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 06102-5085
TELEPHONE: 1-800-862-6668 (CONTRACT OWNERS)
1-800-862-7155 (INVESTMENT REPRESENTATIVES) [LOGO]
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This prospectus describes information you should know before you purchase Series
VII of The Director variable annuity. Please read it carefully.
The Director variable annuity is a Contract between you and Hartford Life
Insurance Company where you agree to make at least one payment to us and we
agree to make a series of annuity payments to you at a later date. This annuity
is a flexible premium, tax-deferred, variable annuity offered to both
individuals and groups. It is:
x Flexible, because you may add premium payments at any time.
x Tax-deferred, which means you don't pay taxes until you take money out or
until we start to make annuity payments to you.
x Variable, because the value of your annuity will fluctuate with the
performance of the underlying funds.
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At purchase, you allocate your premium payment, which is any purchase payment
less any Premium Taxes, to "Sub-Accounts". These are subdivisions of our
Separate Account, an account that keeps your annuity assets separate from our
company assets. The Sub-Accounts then purchase shares of mutual funds set up
exclusively for variable annuity or variable life insurance products. These
funds are not the same mutual funds that you buy through your stockbroker or
through a retail mutual fund. They may have similar investment strategies and
the same portfolio managers as retail mutual funds. This annuity offers you
funds with investment strategies ranging from conservative to aggressive and you
may pick those funds that meet your investment goals and risk tolerance. The
Sub-Accounts and the funds are listed below:
- - ADVISERS SUB-ACCOUNT which purchases shares of Class IA of Hartford Advisers
HLS Fund, Inc.
- - BOND SUB-ACCOUNT which purchases shares of Class IA of Hartford Bond HLS Fund,
Inc.
- - CAPITAL APPRECIATION SUB-ACCOUNT which purchases shares of Class IA of
Hartford Capital Appreciation HLS Fund, Inc.
- - DIVIDEND AND GROWTH SUB-ACCOUNT which purchase shares of Class IA of Hartford
Dividend and Growth HLS Fund, Inc.
- - GLOBAL LEADERS SUB-ACCOUNT which purchases shares of Class IA of Hartford
Global Leaders HLS Fund
- - GROWTH AND INCOME SUB-ACCOUNT which purchases shares of Class IA of Hartford
Growth and Income HLS Fund
- - HIGH YIELD SUB-ACCOUNT which purchases shares of class IA of Hartford High
Yield HLS Fund
- - INDEX SUB-ACCOUNT which purchases shares of Class IA of Hartford Index HLS
Fund, Inc.
- - INTERNATIONAL ADVISERS SUB-ACCOUNT which purchases shares of Class IA of
Hartford International Advisers HLS Fund, Inc.
- - INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES SUB-ACCOUNT which purchases shares of Class IA of
Hartford International Opportunities HLS Fund, Inc.
- - MIDCAP SUB-ACCOUNT which purchases shares of Class IA of Hartford MidCap HLS
Fund, Inc.
- - MONEY MARKET SUB-ACCOUNT which purchases shares of Class IA of Hartford Money
Market HLS Fund, Inc.
- - MORTGAGE SECURITIES SUB-ACCOUNT which purchases shares of Class IA of Hartford
Mortgage Securities HLS Fund, Inc.
- - SMALL COMPANY SUB-ACCOUNT which purchases shares of Class IA of Hartford Small
Company HLS Fund, Inc.
- - STOCK SUB-ACCOUNT which purchases shares of Class IA of Hartford Stock HLS
Fund, Inc.
You may also allocate some or all of your premium payment to one of the "Fixed
Accumulation Features", which pays an interest rate guaranteed for a certain
time period from the time the payment is made. Premium payments put in a Fixed
Accumulation Feature are not segregated from our company assets like the assets
of the Separate Account.
If you decide to buy this annuity, you should keep this prospectus for your
records. You can also call us at 1-800-862-6668 to get a Statement of Additional
Information, free of charge. The Statement of Additional Information contains
more information about this annuity and, like this prospectus, is filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. We have included the Table of Contents for
the Statement of Additional Information at the end of this prospectus.
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Although we file the prospectus and the Statement of Additional Information with
the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Commission doesn't approve or
disapprove these securities or determine if the information is truthful or
complete. Anyone who represents that the Securities and Exchange Commission does
these things may be guilty of a criminal offense.
This prospectus and the Statement of Additional Information can also be obtained
from the Securities and Exchange Commission's website (HTTP://WWW.SEC.GOV).
This annuity IS NOT:
- A bank deposit or obligation
- Federally insured
- Endorsed by any bank or governmental agency
This annuity may not be available for sale in all states.
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PROSPECTUS DATED: MAY 3, 1999, REVISED AS OF FEBRUARY 8, 2000
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DATED: MAY 3, 1999
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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GLOSSARY OF SPECIAL TERMS 4
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FEE TABLE SUMMARY 5
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SUMMARY 9
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HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 11
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THE SEPARATE ACCOUNT 11
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THE FUNDS 11
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PERFORMANCE RELATED INFORMATION 13
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THE FIXED ACCUMULATION FEATURES 14
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THE CONTRACT 15
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Contract Value -- Before the Annuity Commencement Date 15
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Contract Value Transfers Before and After the Annuity
Commencement Date 16
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Surrenders 17
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Contract Charges 18
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Death Benefits 19
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SETTLEMENT PROVISIONS 21
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Annuity Payments 22
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Other Information 23
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FEDERAL TAX CONSIDERATIONS 24
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MISCELLANEOUS 27
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How Contracts Are Sold 27
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Legal Matters 28
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Experts 28
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More Information 28
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APPENDIX I -- INFORMATION REGARDING TAX-QUALIFIED RETIREMENT
PLANS 29
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APPENDIX II -- OPTIONAL DEATH BENEFIT- EXAMPLES 32
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TO STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 33
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GLOSSARY OF SPECIAL TERMS
ACCOUNT: Any of the Sub-Accounts or Fixed Accumulation Features.
ACCUMULATION UNIT: A unit of measure we use to calculate values before we begin
to make annuity payments to you.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE: Located at 200 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06089. The
mailing address is Post Office Box 5085, Hartford, CT 06102-5085.
ANNIVERSARY VALUE: The value equal to the Contract Value as of a Contract
Anniversary, increased by the dollar amount of any premium payments made since
that anniversary and reduced by the dollar amount of any partial Surrenders
since that anniversary.
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FEE: An annual $30 charge for annuities having a value of
less than $50,000 on the most recent Contract Anniversary or when the annuity is
Surrendered in full. The charge is deducted proportionately from the funds in
use at the time.
ANNUITANT: The person on whose life the Contract is based. The Annuitant may not
be changed.
ANNUITY: A Contract issued by us that provides, in exchange for premium
payments, a series of annuity payments.
ANNUITY CALCULATION DATE: The date we calculate your first annuity payment.
ANNUITY COMMENCEMENT DATE: The date we start to make annuity payments to you.
ANNUITY UNIT: A unit of measure we use to calculate the value of the annuity
payments we make to you.
ASSUMED INVESTMENT RETURN ("AIR"): The investment return, either 3%, 5% or 6%,
which we base your variable dollar amount payments on. You select the AIR before
we start to make annuity payments.
BENEFICIARY: The person or persons you designate to receive payment of the death
benefit upon the death of the Contract Owner.
CODE: The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
CONTINGENT ANNUITANT: The person you may designate to become the Annuitant if
the original Annuitant dies before we begin making annuity payments.
CONTRACT: The contract is the individual Annuity contract and any endorsements
or riders. If you have a group annuity, you will receive a certificate rather
than a contract.
CONTRACT ANNIVERSARY: The annual anniversary of the date we issued your annuity.
If your contract anniversary falls on a day that is not a Valuation Day, then
the next Valuation Day will be your Contract Anniversary for that year.
CONTRACT OWNER(S) OR YOU: The owner(s) or holder(s) of this Annuity.
CONTRACT VALUE: The total value of your Annuity that we get by adding up the
value of each of your Sub-Accounts and Fixed Accumulation Features on any
Valuation Day.
CONTRACT YEAR: The 12 months following the date you purchased your annuity and
from any Contract Anniversary.
DOLLAR COST AVERAGING ("DCA"): Systematic transfers from one Account to another.
DCA PROGRAM FIXED ACCUMULATION FEATURES: Fixed Accumulation Features we
establish to use for dollar cost averaging programs. These are part of our
General Account.
DEATH BENEFIT: The amount we pay when the Contract Owner or the Annuitant dies.
DUE PROOF OF DEATH: A certified copy of a death certificate, an order of a court
of competent jurisdiction, or any other proof acceptable to us.
FIXED ACCUMULATION FEATURE: This is an account that is part of our General
Account. You may allocate all or a portion of your premium payments or transfer
of Contract Value to this account. This is defined as the Fixed Account in your
Contract.
FUNDS: The Funds described in this prospectus or any supplements to the
prospectus.
GENERAL ACCOUNT: Our General Account that includes our company assets and your
annuity assets allocated to any of the Fixed Accumulation Features or DCA
Program Fixed Accumulation Features.
HARTFORD OR WE: Hartford Life Insurance Company.
INTEREST ACCUMULATION VALUE: This is the amount which we use for the purpose of
calculating the optional interest accumulation death benefit.
MAXIMUM ANNIVERSARY VALUE: This is the highest Anniversary Value prior the
deceased's 81st birthday or the date of death, if earlier.
PAYEE: The person or party designated by you to receive annuity payments.
PREMIUM TAX: A tax charged by a state or municipality on premium payments.
SEPARATE ACCOUNT: An account that we establish to separate the assets for your
annuity Sub-Accounts from our company assets. Hartford Life Insurance Company
Separate Account Two.
SUB-ACCOUNT: Divisions established within the Separate Account.
SURRENDER: A complete or partial withdrawal or distribution from your annuity.
SURRENDER VALUE: What we pay you if you terminate your annuity before we begin
to make annuity payments.
VALUATION DAY: Every day the New York Stock Exchange is open for trading. The
value of the Separate Account is determined as of the close of the New York
Stock Exchange (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time).
VALUATION PERIOD: The period between the close of business on successive
Valuation Days.
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FEE TABLE SUMMARY
Contract Owner Transaction Expenses
(All Sub-Accounts)
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Sales Load Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of premium
payments) None
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Exchange Fee $0
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Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of amounts
Surrendered)(1)
First Year (2) 7%
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Second Year 6%
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Third Year 6%
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Fourth Year 5%
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Fifth Year 4%
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Sixth Year 3%
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Seventh Year 2%
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Eighth Year 0%
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Annual Maintenance Fee (3) $30
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Annual Expenses -- Separate Account (as a percentage of
daily Sub-Account value)
Mortality and Expense Risk 1.25%
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Optional Charges
Optional Interest Accumulation Death Benefit (as a
percentage of daily Sub-Account value) .15%
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(1) The Contingent Deferred Sales Charge is not assessed on partial Surrenders
which do not exceed 15% of premium payments each Contract year, on a
non-cumulative basis.
(2) Length of time from each premium payment.
(3) The Annual Maintenance Fee is a single $30 charge deducted on each Contract
Anniversary or upon Surrender if the Contract Value is less than $50,000. It
is deducted proportionally from the investment options in use at the time of
the charge.
The purpose of this table is to assist you in understanding various costs and
expenses that your will bear directly or indirectly. The table reflects expenses
of the Separate Account and underlying Funds. We will deduct any Premium Taxes
that apply.
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Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(as a percentage of average net assets)
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TOTAL FUND
OPERATING
MANAGEMENT FEES EXPENSES
(INCLUDING OTHER (INCLUDING
WAIVERS) EXPENSES WAIVERS)
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Hartford Bond HLS Fund 0.482% 0.021% 0.503%
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Hartford Stock HLS Fund 0.439% 0.018% 0.457%
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Hartford Money Market HLS Fund 0.433% 0.015% 0.448%
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Hartford Advisers HLS Fund 0.616% 0.018% 0.634%
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Hartford Capital Appreciation HLS Fund 0.623% 0.019% 0.642%
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Hartford Mortgage Securities HLS Fund 0.432% 0.030% 0.462%
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Hartford Index HLS Fund 0.382% 0.019% 0.401%
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Hartford International Opportunities HLS Fund 0.681% 0.090% 0.771%
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Hartford Dividend & Growth HLS Fund 0.641% 0.018% 0.659%
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Hartford International Advisers HLS Fund 0.755% 0.108% 0.863%
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Hartford MidCap HLS Fund 0.759% 0.034% 0.793%
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Hartford Small Company HLS Fund 0.753% 0.019% 0.772%
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Hartford Growth and Income HLS Fund 0.767% 0.040% 0.807%
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Hartford Global Leaders HLS Fund (1) 0.487% 0.120% 0.607%
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Hartford High Yield HLS Fund (1) 0.487% 0.035% 0.522%
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(1) Hartford Global Leaders HLS Fund and Hartford High Yield HLS Fund are new
Funds. "Total Fund Operating Expenses" are based on annualized estimates of
such expenses to be incurred in the current fiscal year. HL Investment
Advisors, LLC has agreed to waive its fees for these until the assets of the
Funds (excluding assets contributed by companies affiliated with HL
Investment Advisors, LLC) reach $20 million. Absent this waiver, the
Management Fees and Total Fund Operating Expenses would be:
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Hartford Global Leaders HLS Fund 0.775% 0.120% 0.895%
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Hartford High Yield HLS Fund 0.775% 0.035% 0.810%
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EXAMPLE
THE FOLLOWING TABLE ASSUMES THAT THE OPTIONAL INTEREST ACCUMULATION DEATH
BENEFIT WAS ELECTED:
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If you surrender your Contract at the If you annuitize your Contract at the
end of the applicable time period you end of the applicable time period you
would pay the following expenses on would pay the following expenses on
a $1,000 investment, assuming a 5% a $1,000 investment, assuming a 5%
annual return on assets: annual return on assets:
SUB-ACCOUNT 1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS 1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS
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Bond $83 $116 $143 $231 $20 $62 $106 $230
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Stock 83 115 140 226 19 60 104 225
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Money Market 83 114 140 225 19 60 103 224
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Advisers 84 120 150 224 21 66 113 244
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Capital Appreciation 85 120 150 245 21 66 113 244
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Mortgage Securities 83 115 141 226 19 60 104 225
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Index 82 113 137 220 18 58 101 219
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International Opportunities 86 124 157 259 22 70 120 258
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Dividend & Growth 85 121 151 247 21 66 114 246
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International Advisers 87 127 161 268 23 73 125 267
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MidCap 86 125 158 261 22 71 121 260
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Small Company 86 125 157 259 22 70 120 258
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Growth and Income 86 126 159 262 23 71 122 262
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High Yield 83 117 N/A N/A 20 62 N/A N/A
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Global Leaders 84 119 N/A N/A 21 65 N/A N/A
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If you do not surrender your
Contract, you would pay the
following expenses on a $1,000
investment, assuming a 5% annual
return on assets:
SUB-ACCOUNT 1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS
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Bond $20 $62 $107 $231
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Stock 20 61 104 226
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Money Market 20 60 104 225
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Advisers 21 66 114 244
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Capital Appreciation 22 66 114 245
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Mortgage Securities 20 61 105 226
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Index 19 59 101 220
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International Opportunities 23 70 121 259
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Dividend & Growth 22 67 115 247
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International Advisers 24 73 125 268
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MidCap 23 71 122 261
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Small Company 23 71 121 259
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Growth and Income 23 72 123 262
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High Yield 20 63 N/A N/A
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In the Example, the Annual Maintenance Fee is approximately a 0.06% annual asset
charge based on the experience of the Contracts. This Example should not be
considered a representation of past or future expenses and actual expenses may
be greater or less than those shown.
Pursuant to requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Annual
Maintenance Fee has been reflected in the Examples by a method intended to show
the "average" impact of the Annual Maintenance Fee on an investment in the
Separate Account.
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THE FOLLOWING TABLE ASSUMES THAT THE OPTIONAL INTEREST ACCUMULATION DEATH
BENEFIT WAS NOT ELECTED:
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If you Surrender your Contract at the If you annuitize your Contract at the
end of the applicable time period you end of the applicable time period you
would pay the following expenses on would pay the following expenses on
a $1,000 investment, assuming a 5% a $1,000 investment, assuming a 5%
annual return on assets: annual return on assets:
SUB-ACCOUNT 1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS 1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS
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Bond $82 $112 $135 $214 $18 $57 $ 98 $214
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Money Market 81 110 132 208 17 55 95 208
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Advisers 83 116 142 229 19 61 105 228
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Capital Appreciation 83 116 142 229 19 61 106 229
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Mortgage Securities 81 110 133 210 18 56 96 209
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Index 81 108 130 203 17 54 93 203
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International Opportunities 84 120 149 243 21 65 112 242
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Dividend & Growth 83 116 143 231 20 62 106 230
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International Advisers 85 123 154 253 22 68 117 252
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MidCap 85 121 150 245 21 66 113 245
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Small Company 84 120 149 243 21 65 112 242
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Growth and Income 85 121 151 247 21 66 114 246
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High Yield 82 112 N/A N/A 18 57 N/A N/A
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Global Leaders 83 115 N/A N/A 19 60 N/A N/A
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If you do not Surrender your
Contract, you would pay the
following expenses on a $1,000
investment, assuming a 5% annual
return on assets:
SUB-ACCOUNT 1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS
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Bond $19 $58 $ 99 $214
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Stock 18 56 97 209
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Money Market 18 56 96 208
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Advisers 20 62 106 229
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Capital Appreciation 20 62 106 229
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Mortgage Securities 18 56 97 210
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Index 18 54 94 203
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International Opportunities 21 66 113 243
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Dividend & Growth 20 62 107 231
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International Advisers 22 69 118 253
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MidCap 22 67 114 245
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Small Company 21 66 113 243
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Growth and Income 22 67 115 247
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High Yield 19 58 N/A N/A
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Global Leaders 20 61 N/A N/A
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In the Example, the Annual Maintenance Fee is approximately a 0.06% annual asset
charge based on the experience of the Contracts. This Example should not be
considered a representation of past or future expenses and actual expenses may
be greater or less than those shown.
Pursuant to requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Annual
Maintenance Fee has been reflected in the Examples by a method intended to show
the "average" impact of the Annual Maintenance Fee on an investment in the
Separate Account.
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SUMMARY
HOW DO I PURCHASE THIS ANNUITY?
You must complete our application or order request and submit it to us for
approval with your first premium payment. Your first premium payment must be at
least $1,000 and subsequent premium payments must be at least $500. The minimum
premium payment requirements may differ if you are participating in our
automatic investing ("InvestEase-Registered Trademark-") program.
- For a limited time, usually within ten days after you receive your annuity,
you may cancel your annuity without paying a Contingent Deferred Sales
Charge. You bear the investment risk for your premium payment prior to our
receipt of your request for cancellation.
WHAT TYPE OF SALES CHARGE WILL I PAY?
CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE ("CDSC")
The CDSC covers expenses relating to the sale and distribution of the Contracts,
including commissions paid to distributing organizations and the cost of
preparing sales literature and other promotional activities.
We assess a CDSC when you request a full or partial Surrender. The percentage of
the CDSC is based on how long each premium payment has been in the Contract.
Each premium payment has its own CDSC schedule. Premium payments are Surrendered
in the order that they were received. The longer you leave your premium payment
in the Contract, the lower the CDSC will be when you Surrender.
The CDSC is a percentage of the amount Surrendered (not to exceed the total
amount of the premium payments made) and equals:
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LENGTH OF TIME FROM
PREMIUM PAYMENT CDSC CHARGE
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1 year 7%
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2 years 6%
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3 years 6%
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4 years 5%
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5 years 4%
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6 years 3%
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7 years 2%
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IS THERE AN ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FEE?
Yes. We deduct this $30 fee each year on your Contract Anniversary or when you
completely Surrender your annuity, if, on either of those dates, the value of
your annuity is less than $50,000.
WHAT CHARGES WILL I PAY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS?
In addition to the Annual Maintenance Fee, you pay two different types of
charges each year. The first type of charge is the fee you pay for insurance.
This charge is:
A mortality and expense risk charge that is subtracted daily and is equal to an
annual charge of 1.25% of your Contract Value invested in the Funds.
The second type of charge is the fee you pay for the Funds.
Currently, total fund operating expenses with waivers range from 0.401% to
0.863% of the average daily value of the amount you have invested in the fund.
See the Annual Operation Expense Table for more complete information and the
funds' prospectuses attached to this prospectus.
If you elect the Optional Death Benefit, we will deduct an additional charge
daily from your Contract Value and is equal to 0.15% per year of your Contract
Value invested in the Funds.
CAN I TAKE OUT ANY OF MY MONEY?
You can partially or fully Surrender your Contract subject to a Contingent
Deferred Sales Charge (CDSC). You can partially Surrender your Contract without
any CDSC applied to the Surrender under the following conditions:
- - Surrenders which don't exceed 15% of premium payments per Contract Year
(Annual Withdrawal Amount);
- - Surrenders made from premium payments invested more than seven years;
- - 100% Surrender of earnings after the seventh Contract Year;
- - Surrenders under the nursing home waiver (described as Eligible Confinement in
the Contract); or
- - Surrenders eligible for disability waiver under a group qualified plan.
WILL HARTFORD PAY A DEATH BENEFIT?
Your Contract has a Death Benefit and we offer an Optional Interest Accumulation
Death Benefit ("Optional Death Benefit") that you can elect for an additional
fee. There is a Death Benefit if the Contract Owner, joint owner or Annuitant,
die before we begin to make annuity payments. The Death Benefit will remain
invested in the Sub-Accounts according to your last instructions (unless
otherwise mutually specified by your Beneficiaries) and will be subject to
market fluctuations.
IF YOU DO NOT ELECT THE OPTIONAL DEATH BENEFIT, the Death Benefit, which we will
calculate as of the date we receive Due Proof of Death, will be the greater of:
1) 100% of the total premium payments you have made to us reduced by any
subsequent Surrenders;
2) The Contract Value of your annuity, or
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3) Your Maximum Anniversary Value, which is described below.
The Maximum Anniversary Value is based on a series of calculations on Contract
Anniversaries, of Contract Values, premium payments and partial Surrenders. We
will calculate an Anniversary Value for each Contract Anniversary prior to the
deceased's 81st birthday or date of death. The Anniversary Value is equal to the
Contract Value as of a Contract Anniversary, increased by the dollar amount of
any premium payments made since that anniversary and reduced by the dollar
amount of any partial Surrenders since that anniversary. The Maximum Anniversary
Value is equal to the greatest Anniversary Value attained from this series of
calculations.
IF YOU ELECT THE OPTIONAL DEATH BENEFIT, the Death Benefit, which we will
calculate as of the date we receive Due Proof of Death, will be the greater of:
1) 100% of the total premium payments you have made to us reduced by any
subsequent Surrenders;
2) The Contract Value of your annuity;
3) Your Maximum Anniversary Value, which is the highest Anniversary Value
before the deceased's 81st birthday or date of death; or
4) Your Interest Accumulation Value.
The INTEREST ACCUMULATION VALUE is calculated by accumulating interest on your
premium payments at a rate of 5% per year up to the deceased's 81st birthday or
date of death, assuming you have not taken any Surrenders. If you have taken any
Surrenders, the 5% will be accumulated on your premium payments, but there will
be an adjustment for any of the Surrenders. This adjustment will reduce the
Optional Death Benefit proportionally for the Surrenders. The Optional Death
Benefit is limited to a maximum of 200% of premium payments, less proportional
adjustments for any Surrenders. For examples on how the Optional Death Benefit
is calculated see "Appendix II". If you elect the Optional Death Benefit, we
will deduct an additional charge daily from your Contract Value equal to .15%
per year of the Sub-Account value. The Optional Death Benefit may not be
available if the Contract Owner or Annuitant is age 75 or older.
SPOUSAL CONTRACT CONTINUATION -- If the Beneficiary is the Contract Owner's
spouse, the Contract will continue with the spouse as Contract Owner, unless the
spouse elects to receive the Death Benefit as a lump sum payment. If the
Contract continues with the spouse as Contract Owner, we will adjust the
Contract Value to the amount that we would have paid as the Death Benefit
payment, had the spouse elected to receive the Death Benefit as a lump sum
payment or as an annuity payment option. This provision will only apply one time
for each Contract.
WHAT ANNUITY PAYMENT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE?
When you purchase your annuity, you may choose one of the following annuity
payment options, or receive a lump sum payment:
LIFE ANNUITY where we make scheduled payments for the Annuitant's life.
- Payments under this option stop upon the death of the Annuitant, even if the
Annuitant dies after one payment.
LIFE ANNUITY WITH CASH REFUND where we make payments during the life of the
Annuitant and when the Annuitant dies, we pay the remaining value to the
Beneficiary. The remaining value is calculated at the time we receive Due Proof
of Death by subtracting the annuity payments already made from the Contract
Value, less any applicable Premium Taxes, applied to this annuity payment
option.
- This option is only available if you select a variable dollar amount payment
with the 5% AIR or fixed dollar amount annuity payments.
LIFE ANNUITY WITH PAYMENTS FOR A PERIOD CERTAIN where we make payments for the
life of the Annuitant but you are at least guaranteed payments for a time period
you select which is a minimum of 5 years and a maximum of 100 years minus your
annuitant's age.
- If the Annuitant dies prior to the end of the period selected, we will pay
the value of the remaining payments to your Beneficiary, either in a lump
sum or we will continue payments until the end of the period selected.
JOINT AND LAST SURVIVOR ANNUITY where we make payments during the lifetimes of
the Annuitant and another designated individual called the Joint Annuitant. At
the time of electing this annuity payment option, the Contract Owner may elect
reduced payments over the remaining lifetime of the survivor.
- Payments under this option STOP UPON THE DEATH OF THE ANNUITANT AND JOINT
ANNUITANT, even if the Annuitant and Joint Annuitant die after one payment.
JOINT AND LAST SURVIVOR LIFE ANNUITY WITH PAYMENTS FOR A PERIOD CERTAIN where we
make payments during the lifetime of the Annuitant and a Joint Annuitant, and we
guarantee that those payments for a time period you select which is a minimum of
5 years and a maximum 100 years minus the younger Annuitant's age. At the time
of electing this Annuity Option, the Contract Owner may elect reduced payments
over the remaining lifetime of the survivor.
- If the Annuitant and the Joint Annuitant die prior to the end of the period
selected, we will pay the value of the remaining payments to your
Beneficiary, either in a lump sum or we will continue payments until the end
of the period selected.
PAYMENTS FOR A PERIOD CERTAIN where we agree to make payments for a specified
time. The minimum period that you can
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select is 10 years during the first two Contract Years and 5 years after the
second Contract Anniversary. The maximum period that you can select is 100 years
minus your Annuitant's age.
- If you select this option under a variable dollar amount payment, YOU MAY
SURRENDER YOUR ANNUITY after annuity payments have started and we will give
you the present value of the remaining payments less any applicable
Contingent Deferred Sales Charge.
- If the Annuitant dies prior to the end of the period selected, we will pay
the value of the remaining payments to your Beneficiary, either in a lump
sum or we will continue payments until the end of the period selected.
You must begin to take payments before the Annuitant's 90th birthday or the end
of the 10th Contract Year, which ever comes later, unless you elect a later date
to begin receiving payments subject to the laws and regulations then in effect
and our approval. If you do not tell us what annuity payment option you want
before that time, we will pay you under the Life Annuity with a 10 year period
certain. You and Hartford can agree to start payments at a later date if the
laws in effect allow us to defer payment and we agree to allow you to defer. The
Annuity Commencement Date in New York may be different. Please consult your
Registered Representative or call us
HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Hartford Life Insurance Company is a stock life insurance company engaged in the
business of writing life insurance, both individual and group, in all states of
the United States as well as the District of Columbia. We were originally
incorporated under the laws of Massachusetts on June 5, 1902, and subsequently
redomiciled to Connecticut. Our offices are located in Simsbury, Connecticut;
however, our mailing address is P.O. Box 5085, Hartford, CT 06102-5085. We are
ultimately controlled by The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., one of the
largest financial service providers in the United States.
HARTFORD'S RATINGS
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THE SEPARATE ACCOUNT
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The Separate Account is where we set aside and invest the assets of some of our
annuity contracts, including this Contract. The Separate Account was established
on June 2, 1986 and is registered as a unit investment trust under the
Investment Company Act of 1940. This registration does not involve supervision
by the Commission of the management or the investment practices of the Separate
Account or Hartford. The Separate Account meets the definition of "Separate
Account" under federal securities law. This Separate Account holds only assets
for variable annuity contracts. The Separate Account:
- - Holds assets for the benefit of you and other Contract Owners, and the persons
entitled to the payments described in the Contract.
- - Is not subject to the liabilities arising out of any other business Hartford
may conduct.
- - Is not affected by the rate of return of Hartford's General Account or by the
investment performance of any of Hartford's other Separate Accounts.
- - May be subject to liabilities from a Sub-Account of the Separate Account which
holds assets of other variable annuity contracts offered by the Separate
Account which are not described in this prospectus.
- - Is credited with income and gains, and takes losses, whether or not realized,
from the assets it holds.
We do not guarantee the investment results of the Separate Account. There is no
assurance that the value of your Annuity will equal the total of the payments
you make to us.
THE FUNDS
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All of the Funds are sponsored and administered by Hartford Life Insurance
Company. HL Investment Advisors LLC. ("HL Advisors") serves as the investment
adviser to each of the Funds. Wellington Management Company, LLP ("Wellington
Management") and The Hartford Investment Management Company ("HIMCO") serve as
sub-investment advisers and provide day to day investment services.
Each Fund, except for the Hartford Global Leaders HLS Fund, the Hartford Growth
and Income HLS Fund and the Hartford High Yield HLS Fund, is a separate Maryland
corporation registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an open-
end management investment company. The Hartford Global Leaders HLS Fund, the
Hartford Growth and Income HLS Fund and the Hartford High Yield HLS Fund are
diversified series of
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Hartford Series Fund, Inc., a Maryland corporation, also registered with the
Securities and Exchange Commission as an open-end management investment company.
The shares of each Fund have been divided into Class IA and Class IB. Only
Class IA shares are available in this Annuity.
We do not guarantee the investment results of any of the underlying Funds. Since
each underlying Fund has different investment objectives, each is subject to
different risks. These risks and the Funds' expenses are more fully described in
the accompanying Funds' prospectus and Statement of Additional Information,
which may be ordered from us. The Funds' prospectus should be read in
conjunction with this prospectus before investing.
The Funds may not be available in all states.
The investment goals of each of the Funds are as follows:
HARTFORD ADVISERS HLS FUND -- Seeks maximum long-term total rate of return by
investing in common stocks and other equity securities, bonds and other debt
securities, and money market instruments. Sub-advised by Wellington Management.
HARTFORD BOND HLS FUND -- Seeks maximum current income consistent with
preservation of capital by investing primarily in investment grade fixed-income
securities. Up to 20% of the total assets of this Fund may be invested in debt
securities rated in the highest category below investment grade ("Ba" by Moody's
Investor Services, Inc. or "BB" by Standard & Poor's) or, if unrated, are
determined to be of comparable quality by the Fund's investment adviser.
Securities rated below investment grade are commonly referred to as "high
yield-high risk securities" or "junk bonds." For more information concerning the
risks associated with investing in such securities, please refer to the section
in the accompanying prospectus for the Funds entitled "Hartford Bond
Fund, Inc." Sub-advised by HIMCO.
HARTFORD CAPITAL APPRECIATION HLS FUND -- Seeks growth of capital by investing
in equity securities selected solely on the basis of potential for capital
appreciation. Sub-advised by Wellington Management.
HARTFORD DIVIDEND AND GROWTH HLS FUND -- Seeks a high level of current income
consistent with growth of capital by investing primarily in dividend paying
equity securities. Sub-advised by Wellington Management.
HARTFORD GLOBAL LEADERS HLS FUND -- Seeks growth of capital by investing
primarily in equity securities issued by U.S. companies and non-U.S. high
quality growth companies worldwide that, in the opinion of Wellington
Management, are leaders within their respective industries as indicated by an
established market presence and strong competitive position on a global,
regional or country basis. Sub-advised by Wellington Management.
HARTFORD HIGH YIELD HLS FUND -- Seeks high current income by investing in
non-investment grade fixed-income securities. Growth of capital is a secondary
objective. Securities rated below investment grade are commonly referred to as
"high yield-high risk securities" or "junk bonds." For more information
concerning the risks associated with investing in such securities, please refer
to the section in the accompanying prospectus for the Funds entitled "Hartford
High Yield HLS Fund." Sub-advised by HIMCO.
HARTFORD GROWTH AND INCOME HLS FUND -- Seeks growth of capital and current
income by investing primarily in equity securities with earnings growth
potential and steady or rising dividends. Sub-advised by Wellington Management.
HARTFORD INDEX HLS FUND -- Seeks to provide investment results that approximate
the price and yield performance of publicly traded common stocks in the
aggregate, as represented by the Standard & Poor's 500 Composite Stock Price
Index.* Sub-advised by HIMCO.
HARTFORD INTERNATIONAL ADVISERS HLS FUND -- Seeks maximum long-term total return
by investing in a portfolio of equity, debt and money market securities.
Securities in which the Fund invests primarily will be denominated in non-U.S.
currencies and will be traded in non-U.S. markets. Sub-advised by Wellington
Management.
HARTFORD INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES HLS FUND -- Seeks growth of capital by
investing primarily in equity securities issued by non-U.S. companies.
Sub-advised by Wellington Management.
HARTFORD MIDCAP HLS FUND -- Seeks to achieve long-term capital growth through
capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of companies
with market capitalizations within the range represented by the Standard &
Poor's Mid-Cap 400 Index. Sub-advised by Wellington Management.
HARTFORD MORTGAGE SECURITIES HLS FUND -- Seeks maximum current income consistent
with safety of principal and maintenance of liquidity by investing primarily in
mortgage-related securities, including securities issued by the Government
National Mortgage Association. Sub-advised by HIMCO.
HARTFORD SMALL COMPANY HLS FUND -- Seeks growth of capital by investing
primarily in equity securities within the range represented by the Russell 2000
Index selected on the basis of potential for capital appreciation. Sub-advised
by Wellington Management.
HARTFORD STOCK HLS FUND -- Seeks long-term growth by investing primarily in
equity securities. Sub-advised by Wellington Management.
HARTFORD MONEY MARKET HLS FUND -- Seeks maximum current income consistent with
liquidity and preservation of capital. Sub-advised by HIMCO.
* "Standard & Poor's," "S&P-Registered Trademark-," "S&P
500-Registered Trademark-," "Standard & Poor's 500," and "500" are trademarks
of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. and have been licensed for use by Hartford.
The Index Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Standard &
Poor's and Standard & Poor's makes no representation regarding the
advisability of investing in the Index Fund.
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MIXED AND SHARED FUNDING -- Shares of the Funds are sold to our other Separate
Accounts and our insurance company affiliates or other unaffiliated insurance
companies to serve as the underlying investment for both variable annuity
contracts and variable life insurance contracts, a practice known as "mixed and
shared funding." As a result, there is a possibility that a material conflict
may arise between the interests of Contract Owners, and of owners of other
contracts whose contract values are allocated to one or more of these other
Separate Accounts investing in any one of the Funds. In the event of any such
material conflicts, we will consider what action may be appropriate, including
removing the Fund from the Separate Account or replacing the Fund with another
Fund. There are certain risks associated with mixed and shared funding, as
disclosed in the funds' prospectus.
VOTING RIGHTS -- We are the legal owners of all Fund shares held in the Separate
Account and we have the right to vote at the Fund's shareholder meetings. To the
extent required by federal securities laws or regulations, we will:
- - Notify you of any Fund shareholders' meeting if the shares held for your
Contract may be voted.
- - Send proxy materials and a form of instructions that you can use to tell us
how to vote the Fund shares held for your Contract.
- - Arrange for the handling and tallying of proxies received from Contract
Owners.
- - Vote all Fund shares attributable to your Contract according to instructions
received from you, and
- - Vote all Fund shares for which no voting instructions are received in the same
proportion as shares for which instructions have been received.
If any federal securities laws or regulations, or their present interpretation,
change to permit us to vote Fund shares on our own, we may decide to do so. You
may attend any Shareholder Meeting at which shares held for your Contract may be
voted. After we begin to make Annuity Payments to you, the number of votes you
have will decrease.
SUBSTITUTIONS, ADDITIONS, OR DELETIONS OF FUNDS -- We reserve the right, subject
to any applicable law, to make certain changes to the Funds offered under your
Contract. We may, in our sole discretion, establish new Funds. New Funds will be
made available to existing Contract Owners as we determined appropriate. We may
also close one or more Funds to additional payments or transfers from existing
Sub-Accounts.
We reserve the right to eliminate the shares of any of the Funds for any reason
and to substitute shares of another registered investment company for the shares
of any Fund already purchased or to be purchased in the future by the Separate
Account. To the extent required by the 1940 Act, substitutions of shares
attributable to your interest in a Fund will not be made until we have the
approval of the Commission and we have notified you of the change.
In the event of any substitution or change, We may, by appropriate endorsement,
make such changes in the Contract as may be necessary or appropriate to reflect
such substitution or change. If we decide that it is in the best interest of the
Contract Owners, the Separate Account may be operated as a management company
under the 1940 Act or any other form permitted by law, may be de-registered
under the 1940 Act in the event such registration is no longer required, or may
be combined with one or more other Separate Accounts.
PERFORMANCE RELATED INFORMATION
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The Separate Account may advertise certain performance-related information
concerning the Sub-Accounts. Performance information about a Sub-Account is
based on the Sub-Account's past performance only and is no indication of future
performance.
When a Sub-Account advertises its STANDARDIZED TOTAL RETURN, it will usually be
calculated for one year, five years, and ten years or some other relevant
periods if the Sub-Account has not been in existence for at least ten years.
Total return is measured by comparing the value of an investment in the
Sub-Account at the beginning of the relevant period to the value of the
investment at the end of the period and assumes that the Optional Death Benefit
has not been elected.
The Separate Account may also advertise NON-STANDARD TOTAL RETURNS THAT PRE-DATE
THE INCEPTION DATE OF THE SEPARATE ACCOUNT. These non-standardized total returns
are calculated by assuming that the Sub-Accounts have been in existence for the
same periods as the underlying Funds and by taking deductions for charges equal
to those currently assessed against the Sub-Accounts. These non-standardized
returns must be accompanied by standardized total returns.
If applicable, the Sub-Accounts may advertise YIELD IN ADDITION TO TOTAL RETURN.
The yield will be computed in the following manner: the net investment income
per unit earned during a recent one month period, divided by the unit value on
the last day of the period. This figure reflects the recurring charges at the
Separate Account level including the Annual Maintenance Fee.
The MONEY MARKET FUND SUB-ACCOUNT may advertise yield and effective yield. The
yield of a Sub-Account is based upon the income earned by the Sub-Account over a
seven-day period and then annualized; i.e., the income earned in the period is
assumed to be earned every seven days over a 52-week period and stated as a
percentage of the investment. Effective yield is calculated similarly but when
annualized, the income earned by the investment is assumed to be reinvested in
Sub-Account units and thus compounded in the course of a 52-week period. Yield
and effective yield reflect the recurring charges at the Separate Account level
including the Annual Maintenance Fee.
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The Separate Account may also disclose yield for periods prior to the date the
Separate Account commenced operations. For periods prior to the date the
Separate Account commenced operations, performance information for the
Sub-Accounts will be calculated based on the performance of the underlying Funds
and the assumption that the Sub-Accounts were in existence for the same periods
as those of the underlying Funds, with a level of charges equal to those
currently assessed against the Sub-Accounts. No yield disclosure for periods
prior to the date of the Separate Account will be used without the yield
disclosure for periods as of the inception of the Separate Account.
We may provide information on various topics to Contract Owners and prospective
Contract Owners in advertising, sales literature or other materials. These
topics may include the relationship between sectors of the economy and the
economy as a whole and its effect on various securities markets, investment
strategies and techniques (such as value investing, dollar cost averaging and
asset allocation), the advantages and disadvantages of investing in tax-deferred
and taxable instruments, customer profiles and hypothetical purchase scenarios,
financial management and tax and retirement planning, and other investment
alternatives, including comparisons between the Contracts and the
characteristics of and market for such alternatives.
THE FIXED ACCUMULATION FEATURES
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW: THIS PORTION OF THE CONTRACT RELATING TO
THE FIXED ACCUMULATION FEATURES IS NOT REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF
1933 ("1933 ACT") AND THE FIXED ACCUMULATION FEATURES ARE NOT REGISTERED AS
INVESTMENT COMPANIES UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 ("1940 ACT"). NONE
OF THE FIXED ACCUMULATION FEATURES OR ANY OF THEIR INTERESTS ARE SUBJECT TO THE
PROVISIONS OR RESTRICTIONS OF THE 1933 ACT OR THE 1940 ACT, AND THE STAFF OF THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION HAS NOT REVIEWED THE DISCLOSURE REGARDING THE
FIXED ACCUMULATION FEATURES. THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE ABOUT THE FIXED
ACCUMULATION FEATURES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN GENERALLY APPLICABLE PROVISIONS
OF THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS REGARDING THE ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS OF
DISCLOSURE.
Payments and Contract Values allocated to a Fixed Accumulation Feature become a
part of our general assets. We invest the assets of the General Account in
accordance with applicable law governing the investments of insurance company
General Accounts. We have more than one Fixed Accumulation Feature. The standard
Fixed Accumulation Feature (the "Fixed Accumulation Feature") and then a number
of DCA Program Fixed Accumulation Features, which we collectively refer to as
the "Fixed Accumulation Features".
Currently, we guarantee that we will credit interest at a rate of not less than
3% per year, compounded annually, to amounts you allocate to the Fixed
Accumulation Feature. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to credit
interest at a rate in excess of 3% per year. You assume the risk that interest
credited to the Fixed Accumulation Feature may not exceed the minimum guarantee
of 3% for any given year.
We will periodically publish the Fixed Accumulation Feature interest rates
currently in effect. There is no specific formula for the determination of
interest rates. Some of the factors that we may consider in determining whether
to credit excess interest are: general economic trends, rates of return
currently available and anticipated on our investments, regulatory and tax
requirements and competitive factors. We will account for any deductions,
Surrenders or transfers from the Fixed Accumulation Feature on a "first-in",
"first-out" basis. For Contracts issued in the State of New York, Fixed
Accumulation Feature interest rates may vary from other states.
From time to time, we may credit increased interest rates to Contract Owners
under certain programs established at our sole discretion.
DOLLAR COST AVERAGING PLUS ("DCA PLUS") PROGRAM -- These programs will use
designated DCA Program Fixed Accumulation Features. Currently, Contract Owners
may enroll in a special pre-authorized transfer program known as our Dollar Cost
Averaging Plus Program (the "Program"). Under this Program, Contract Owners who
enroll may allocate a minimum of $5,000 of their payment into the appropriate
DCA Program Fixed Accumulation Feature (we may allow a lower minimum premium
payment for qualified plan transfers or rollovers, including IRAs) and
pre-authorize transfers to any of the Sub-Accounts under either the 6-Month
Transfer Program or 12-Month Transfer Program. The 6-Month Transfer Program and
the 12-Month Transfer Program will generally have different credited interest
rates. Under the 6 Month Transfer Program, the interest rate can accrue up to 6
months and all payments and accrued interest must be transferred from the DCA
Program Fixed Accumulation Feature in use to the selected Sub-Accounts in 3 to 6
months. Under the 12-Month Transfer Program, the interest rate can accrue up to
12 months and all payments and accrued interest must be transferred to the
selected Sub-Accounts in 7 to 12 months. This will be accomplished by monthly
transfers for the period selected and a final transfer of the entire amount
remaining in the Program, which will generally be less than the prior monthly
transfer amounts.
The pre-authorized transfers will begin within 15 days after we receive the
initial Program payment and complete enrollment instructions. If We do not
receive complete Program enrollment instructions within 15 days of receipt of
the initial Program payment, the Program will be voided and the entire balance
in the Program will be transferred to the Accounts designated by you. If you do
not designate an Account, we will transfer any remaining amounts to the Fixed
Accumulation Feature and you will receive the Fixed Accumulation Feature's
current effective interest rate.
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Any subsequent payments we receive within the Program period selected will be
allocated to the Sub-Accounts over the remainder of that Program transfer
period, unless otherwise directed by You.
You may only have one dollar cost averaging program in place at one time, this
means one standard dollar cost averaging plan or one Dollar Cost Averaging Plus
Program.
You may elect to terminate the pre-authorized transfers by calling or writing us
of your intent to cancel enrollment in the Program. Upon cancellation of
enrollment in the Program, you will no longer receive the increased interest
rate and unless we receive instructions to the contrary, the amounts remaining
in the DCA Program Fixed Accumulation Feature may be transferred to the Fixed
Accumulation Feature and accrue the interest rate currently in effect.
Transfers made under a Dollar Cost Averaging Program do not count towards the
twelve transfers each Contract Year that we allow without charge and are not
subject to our rule that prohibits any two transfers from occurring on
Consecutive Valuation Days.
We reserve the right to discontinue, modify or amend the Program or any other
interest rate program established by Hartford. Any change to the Program will
not affect Contract Owners currently enrolled in the Program. This Program may
not be available in all states; please contact us to determine if it is
available in your state.
THE CONTRACT
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THE CONTRACT OFFERED -- The Contracts are individual or group tax-deferred
variable annuity contracts. They are designed for retirement planning purposes
and may be purchased by any individual, group or trust, including; (a) any
trustee or custodian for a retirement plan qualified under Sections 401(a), or
403(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (which includes Section 401(k));
(b) annuity purchase plans adopted by public school systems and certain
tax-exempt organizations according to Section 403(b) of the Code;
(c) Individual Retirement Annuities adopted according to Section 408 of the
Code; (d) employee pension plans established for employees by a state, a
political subdivision of a state, or an agency or instrumentality of either a
state or a political subdivision of a state, and (e) certain eligible deferred
compensation plans as defined in Section 457 of the Code ("Qualified
Contracts").
PURCHASING A CONTRACT -- A prospective Contract Owner may purchase a Contract by
completing and submitting an application or an order request along with an
initial premium payment to the Administrative Office of the Company. The maximum
age for Annuitant, Owner and Joint Owner on the Contract Issue Date is 85.
Generally, the minimum premium payment is $1,000. The minimum subsequent premium
payment is $500. Certain plans may be allowed to make smaller periodic premium
payments. Unless we give our prior approval, we will not accept a premium
payment in excess of $1,000,000. Each premium payment, which is your premium
payment after the deduction of any applicable Premium Taxes, may be split among
the various Accounts subject to minimum amounts then in effect. We will send you
a confirmation notice upon receipt and acceptance of your premium payment.
RIGHT TO EXAMINE THE CONTRACT -- If you are not satisfied with your purchase,
you may cancel the Contract by returning it within 10 days (or longer in some
states) after you receive it. You must send a written request for cancellation
along with the Contract. We will, without deduction for any CDSC normally
assessed, pay you an amount equal to the Contract Value. YOU BEAR THE INVESTMENT
RISK DURING THE PERIOD PRIOR TO OUR RECEIPT OF YOUR REQUEST FOR CANCELLATION. We
will refund the premium paid only for Individual Retirement Annuities, if
returned within seven days of receipt, and in those states where required by
law.
CREDITING AND VALUATION -- Your premium payment, which is the balance remaining
after the deduction of any Premium Tax, is credited to your Contract within two
business days of receipt by us at our Administrative Office of a properly
completed application or an order to purchase a Contract and the premium
payment. The payment will be credited to the Accounts according to the
instructions we receive from you.
If your application or other information is incomplete when received, your
payment will be credited to the Accounts within five business days of receipt of
complete information. If the payment is not credited within five business days,
it will be immediately returned to you unless you have been informed of the
delay and tell us not to return it.
Subsequent premium payments are priced on the Valuation Day we receive the
payment in our Administrative Office, provided it is received before the New
York Stock Exchange closes. Unless otherwise specified, We will allocate any
subsequent payments to Accounts according to your most recent instructions.
CONTRACT VALUE -- BEFORE THE ANNUITY
COMMENCEMENT DATE
Your Contract Value reflects interest rate credited any amounts allocated to the
Fixed Accumulation Features and the investment performance of the Sub-Accounts
where you have payments allocated.
SUB-ACCOUNT VALUES -- Your Sub-Account Values on the date we issue your Contract
is the amount of your premium payment allocated to any Sub-Account. After that,
we determine your Sub-Account value by determining the Accumulation Unit value
for each Sub-Account, and then multiplying that value by the number of those
units. Sub-Account Value reflects any variation
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of the interest income, dividends, net capital gains or losses, realized or
unrealized, and any amounts transferred into or out of that Sub-Account.
ACCUMULATION UNITS -- When Premium Payments are credited to your Sub-Accounts,
they are converted into accumulation Units by dividing the amount of your
Premium Payments, minus any Premium Taxes, by the Accumulation Unit Value for
that day. The more Premium Payments you put into your Contract, the more
Accumulation Units you will own. You decrease the number of Accumulation Units
you have by requesting Surrenders, transferring money out of an Account,
settling a Death Benefit claim or by annuitizing your Contract.
ACCUMULATION UNIT VALUE -- The Accumulation Unit value for each Sub-Account was
arbitrarily set initially at $1 when the Sub-Account began operations. After
that, the Accumulation Unit value for each Sub-Account will equal (a) the
Accumulation Unit value at the end of the preceding Valuation Day multiplied by
(b) the Net Investment Factor (see the definition below) for the Valuation Day
for which the Accumulation Unit value is being calculated.
You will be advised, at least semiannually, of the number of Accumulation Units
credited to each Sub-Account, the current Accumulation Unit values, and the
total value of your Contract.
THE NET INVESTMENT FACTOR (BEFORE AND AFTER THE ANNUITY COMMENCEMENT
DATE) -- The Net Investment Factor is an index applied to measure the investment
performance of a Sub-Account from one Valuation Period to the next. For each
Sub-Account, the Net Investment Factor reflects the investment performance of
the Fund in which that Sub-Account invests and the charges assessed against that
Sub-Account for a Valuation Period. The Net Investment Factor is calculated by
dividing (a) by (b) and subtracting (c) from the result, where:
(a) Is the Net Asset Value of the Fund held in that Sub-Account, determined at
the end of the current Valuation Period (plus the per share amount of any
dividends or capital gains distributions made by that Fund);
(b) Is the Net Asset Value of the Fund held in the Sub-Account, determined at
the beginning of the Valuation Period;
(c) Is a daily factor representing the mortality and expense risk charge and any
optional charges deducted from the Sub-Account, adjusted for the number of
days in the Valuation Period.
CONTRACT VALUE TRANSFERS BEFORE AND
AFTER THE ANNUITY COMMENCEMENT DATE
You may transfer your Contract Values from one or more Accounts to another
Account free of charge. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF TRANSFERS TO
12 PER CONTRACT YEAR, WITH NO 2 TRANSFERS OCCURRING ON CONSECUTIVE VALUATION
DAYS. Transfers by telephone may be made by you or by your attorney-in-fact
pursuant to a power of attorney by calling us at 1-800-862-6668 or by the agent
of record by calling 1-800-862-7155. Telephone transfers may not be permitted by
some states. There may be limitations on transfers to and from the Fixed
Accumulation Features that are described in your Contract. Some states may allow
us to limit the dollar amount transferred.
We, or our agents and affiliates will not be responsible for losses resulting
from acting upon telephone requests reasonably believed to be genuine. We will
employ reasonable procedures to confirm that instructions communicated by
telephone are genuine. The procedure we follow for transactions initiated by
telephone include requirements that callers provide certain information for
identification purposes. All transfer instructions by telephone are
tape-recorded.
We may permit you to pre-authorize transfers under certain circumstances.
Transfers between the Accounts may be made both before and after the Annuity
Commencement Date. Generally, the minimum allocation to any Sub-Account may not
be less than $500. All percentage (%) allocations must be in whole numbers
(e.g., 1%). No minimum balance is presently required in any Account.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY THE ACCURACY OF ALL CONFIRMATIONS OF
TRANSFERS AND TO PROMPTLY ADVISE US IN OUR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES OF ANY
INACCURACIES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE DATE YOU RECEIVE YOUR CONFIRMATION.
The right to reallocate Contract Values is subject to modification if we
determine, in our sole opinion, that the exercise of that right by one or more
Contract Owners is, or would be, to the disadvantage of other Contract Owners.
Any modification could be applied to transfers to or from some or all of the
Accounts and could include, but not be limited to, the requirement of a minimum
time period between each transfer, not accepting transfer requests of an agent
acting under a power of attorney on behalf of more than one Contract Owner, or
limiting the dollar amount that may be transferred between the Sub-Accounts by
you at any one time. SUCH RESTRICTIONS MAY BE APPLIED IN ANY MANNER REASONABLY
DESIGNED TO PREVENT ANY USE OF THE TRANSFER RIGHT WHICH WE CONSIDER TO BE TO THE
DISADVANTAGE OF OTHER CONTRACT OWNERS.
For Contracts issued in the STATES OF NEW YORK, FLORIDA, MARYLAND OR OREGON, the
reservation of rights set forth in the preceding paragraph is limited to: (i)
requiring up to a maximum of 10 Valuation Days between each transfer; (ii)
limiting the amount to be transferred on any one Valuation Day to no more than
$2 million; and (iii) upon 30 days prior written notice, to only accepting
transfer instructions from you and not from your representative, agent or person
acting under a power of attorney for you.
Currently, we will not accept instructions from agents acting under a power of
attorney of multiple Contract Owners whose Accounts aggregate more than $2
million, unless the agent has entered into a third party transfer services
agreement with us.
Transfers made under a Dollar Cost Averaging Program do not count towards the
twelve transfers each Contract Year that we
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allow without charge and are not subject to our rule that prohibits any two
transfers from occurring on Consecutive Valuation Days.
SURRENDERS
Contract Owners should consult their tax adviser regarding the tax consequences
of a Surrender.
- A Surrender made before age 59 1/2 may result in adverse tax consequences,
including a penalty tax of 10% of the taxable portion of the Surrender
Value. (See "Federal Tax Considerations")
PAYMENT OF SURRENDER AMOUNTS -- Payment of any request for a full or partial
Surrender from the Accounts will be made as soon as possible and in any event no
later than seven days after we receive the request at our Administrative Office.
There may be postponement in the payment of Surrender Amounts whenever (a) the
New York Stock Exchange is closed; (b) trading on the New York Stock Exchange is
restricted as determined by the Commission; (c) the Commission permits
postponement and so orders; or (d) the Commission determines that an emergency
exists making valuation of the amounts or disposal of securities not reasonably
practicable.
FULL SURRENDERS PRIOR TO THE ANNUITY COMMENCEMENT DATE -- At any time prior to
the Annuity Commencement Date, you have the right to fully Surrender the
Contract. In such event, the Surrender Value of the Contract may be taken in the
form of a lump sum cash payment.
The Surrender Value of the Contract is equal to the Contract Value less any
Premium Taxes, the Annual Maintenance Fee and any Contingent Deferred Sales
Charge, if applicable. The Surrender Value may be more or less than the amount
of the payments made to your Contract.
PARTIAL SURRENDERS PRIOR TO THE ANNUITY COMMENCEMENT DATE -- You may make a
partial Surrender of your Contract Value at any time prior to the Annuity
Commencement Date so long as the amount Surrendered is at least equal to our
minimum amount rules then in effect. Additionally, if the remaining Contract
Value following a Surrender is less than $500, we may terminate the Contract and
pay the Surrender Value. For Contracts issued in TEXAS, the Contract will not be
terminated when the remaining Contract Value after a Surrender is less than $500
unless there were no payments made during the previous 2 Contract Years.
WHEN REQUESTING A PARTIAL SURRENDER, YOU SHOULD SPECIFY THE ACCOUNT(S) FROM
WHICH THE PARTIAL SURRENDER WILL BE TAKEN; OTHERWISE, THE SURRENDER WILL BE
TAKEN ON A PRO RATA BASIS ACCORDING TO THE VALUE IN EACH ACTIVE ACCOUNT.
We may permit you to pre-authorize partial Surrenders subject to certain
limitations then in effect. We permit partial Surrenders by telephone subject to
dollar amount limitations in effect at the time you request the Surrender. To
request partial Surrenders by telephone, you must have completed and returned to
us a Telephone Redemption Program Enrollment Form authorizing telephone
Surrenders. If there are joint Contract Owners, both must authorize us to accept
telephone instructions and agree that We may accept telephone instructions for
partial Surrenders from either Contract Owner. Partial Surrender requests will
not be honored until we receive all required documents in proper form.
Telephone authorization will remain valid until (a) we receive written notice of
revocation by you, or, in the case of joint Contract Owners, written notice from
either Contract Owner; (b) we discontinue the privilege; or (c) we have reason
to believe that you have entered into a market timing agreement with an
investment adviser and/or broker/dealer.
We may record any telephone calls to verify data concerning transactions and may
adopt other procedures to confirm that telephone instructions are genuine. We
will not be liable for losses or expenses arising out of telephone instructions
reasonably believed to be genuine.
In order to obtain that day's unit values on Surrender, We must receive
telephone Surrender instructions prior to the close of trading on the New York
Stock Exchange (generally 4:00 p.m.).
We may modify, suspend, or terminate telephone transaction privileges at any
time.
SURRENDERS AFTER THE ANNUITY COMMENCEMENT DATE -- You may fully Surrender your
Contract on or after the Annuity Commencement Date if you elect the Payment For
a Period Certain Settlement Option. We pay you the commuted value that is equal
to the present value of the remaining payments we are scheduled to make less any
applicable Contingent Deferred Sales Charge. The commuted value is determined as
of the date we receive your written request for Surrender at our Administrative
Office.
Partial Surrenders are permitted after the Annuity Commencement Date if you
elect a variable dollar amount payment under the Payments for a Period Certain
Settlement Option, but check with your tax advisor because there may be adverse
tax consequences.
IMPORTANT TAX INFORMATION -- THERE ARE CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON SECTION 403(B)
TAX-SHELTERED ANNUITIES. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1988, ALL SECTION 403(B) ANNUITIES
HAVE LIMITS ON FULL AND PARTIAL SURRENDERS. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CONTRACT MADE
AFTER DECEMBER 31, 1988 AND ANY INCREASES IN CASH VALUE AFTER DECEMBER 31, 1988
MAY NOT BE DISTRIBUTED UNLESS THE CONTRACT OWNER/EMPLOYEE HAS A) ATTAINED AGE
59 1/2, B) SEPARATED FROM SERVICE, C) DIED, D) BECOME DISABLED OR
E) EXPERIENCED FINANCIAL HARDSHIP (CASH VALUE INCREASES MAY NOT BE DISTRIBUTED
FOR HARDSHIPS PRIOR TO AGE 59 1/2). DISTRIBUTIONS PRIOR TO AGE 59 1/2 DUE TO
FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SEPARATION FROM SERVICE MAY STILL BE SUBJECT TO A PENALTY
TAX OF 10%. WE WILL NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR DETERMINING WHETHER A
SURRENDER IS PERMISSIBLE, WITH OR WITHOUT TAX PENALTY, IN ANY PARTICULAR
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MONITORING SURRENDER REQUESTS REGARDING PRE OR POST JANUARY 1, 1989 CONTRACT
VALUES. ANY FULL OR PARTIAL SURRENDER DESCRIBED ABOVE MAY AFFECT THE CONTINUING
TAX-QUALIFIED STATUS OF SOME CONTRACTS OR PLANS AND MAY RESULT IN ADVERSE TAX
CONSEQUENCES TO THE CONTRACT OWNER. THE CONTRACT OWNER, THEREFORE, SHOULD
CONSULT WITH A TAX ADVISER BEFORE UNDERTAKING ANY SUCH SURRENDER. (SEE "FEDERAL
TAX CONSIDERATIONS")
CONTRACT CHARGES
CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE ("CDSC")
The CDSC covers expenses relating to the sale and distribution of the Contracts,
including commissions paid to distributing organizations and the cost of
preparing sales literature and other promotional activities.
We assess a CDSC when you request a full or partial Surrender. The percentage of
the CDSC is based on how long each premium payment has been in the Contract.
Each premium payment has its own CDSC schedule. Premium payments are Surrendered
in the order that they were received. The longer you leave your premium payment
in the Contract, the lower the CDSC will be when you Surrender.
The CDSC is a percentage of the amount Surrendered (not to exceed the total
amount of the premium payments made) and equals:
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PAYMENTS NOT SUBJECT TO CDSC
ANNUAL WITHDRAWAL AMOUNT -- During the first seven Contract years, you may make
a partial Surrender of Contract Values of up to 15% of the premium payments each
Contract Year on a non-cumulative basis, as determined on the date of the
requested Surrender, without the application of the CDSC. After the seventh
Contract Year, you may make a partial Surrender each Contract Year of 15% of
premium payments made during the seven years prior to the Surrender and 100% of
the Contract Value less the premium payments made during the seven years prior
to the Surrender. These amounts are different for group unallocated contracts
and contracts issued to a Charitable Remainder Trust.
EXTENDED SURRENDER PRIVILEGE -- This privilege allows Annuitants who attain age
70 1/2 with a Contract held under an Individual Retirement Account or 403(b)
plan to Surrender an amount equal to the required minimum distribution for the
stated Contract without incurring any CDSC.
WAIVERS OF CDSC
CONFINEMENT IN A NURSING HOME, HOSPITAL OR LONG TERM CARE FACILITY -- (described
as Eligible Confinement in the Contract) -- We will waive any CDSC applicable to
a partial or full Surrender if the Annuitant, Contract Owner or joint annuitant
is confined, at the recommendation of a physician for medically necessary
reasons, for at least 180 calendar days to: a hospital recognized as a general
hospital by the proper authority of the state in which it is located; or a
hospital recognized as a general hospital by the Joint Commission on the
Accreditation of Hospitals; or a facility certified as a hospital or long-term
care facility; or a nursing home licensed by the state in which it is located
and offers the services of a registered nurse 24 hours a day.
The Annuitant, Contract Owner or joint annuitant cannot be confined at the time
the Contract is purchased in order to receive this waiver and the Contract
Owner(s) must have been the Contract Owner(s) continuously since the Contract
issue date. You must provide written proof of confinement satisfactory to
Hartford and you must request the partial or full Surrender within 91 calendar
days of the last day of confinement.
This waiver may not be available in all states. Please contact your registered
representative or contact Us to determine availability.
DEATH OF THE ANNUITANT OR CONTRACT OWNER OR PAYMENTS UNDER AN ANNUITY
OPTION -- No CDSC otherwise applicable will be assessed in the event of death of
the Annuitant, death of the Contract Owner or if payments are made under an
Annuity option (other than a Surrender of variable payments for a Period Certain
Annuity option) provided for under the Contract.
OTHER PLANS OR PROGRAMS -- Certain plans or programs established by us from time
to time may have different Surrender privileges.
MORTALITY AND EXPENSE RISK CHARGE -- For assuming risks under the Contract, We
deduct a daily charge at the rate of 1.25% per year against all Contract Values
held in the Accounts during the life of the Contract. Although variable annuity
payments made under the Contracts will vary in accordance with the investment
performance of the underlying Fund shares held in the Sub-Account(s), the
payments will not be affected by (a) our actual mortality experience among
Annuitants before or after the Annuity Commencement Date or (b) our actual
expenses, if greater than the deductions provided for in the Contracts because
of the expense and mortality undertakings by us.
There are two types of mortality risks: those made during the accumulation or
deferral phase and those made during the annuity payout phase. The mortality
risk we take in the accumulation phase is that we may experience a loss
resulting from the assumption of the mortality risk relative to the death
benefit in event of the death of an Annuitant or Contract Owner before
commencement of Annuity payments, in periods of declining value. The mortality
risk we take during the annuity payout
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phase is to make monthly Annuity payments (determined in accordance with the
1983a Individual Annuity Mortality Table and other provisions contained in the
Contract) to Annuitants regardless of how long an Annuitant may live, and
regardless of how long all Annuitants as a group may live. These mortality
undertakings are based on our determination of expected mortality rates among
all Annuitants. If actual experience among Annuitants during the Annuity payment
period deviates from our actuarial determination of expected mortality rates
among Annuitants because, as a group, their longevity is longer than
anticipated, we must provide amounts from our general funds to fulfill our
contractual obligations. We will bear the loss in such a situation.
During the accumulation phase, we also provide an expense undertaking. We assume
the risk that the Annual Maintenance Fee for maintaining the Contracts prior to
the Annuity Commencement Date may be insufficient to cover the actual cost of
providing such items.
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FEE -- Each year, on each Contract Anniversary on or before
the Annuity Commencement Date, we will deduct an Annual Maintenance Fee, if
applicable, from Contract Values to reimburse us for expenses relating to the
maintenance of the Contract and Accounts. If during a Contract Year the Contract
is Surrendered for its full value, we will deduct the Annual Maintenance Fee at
the time of such Surrender. The fee is a flat fee that will be due in the full
amount regardless of the time of the Contract Year that Contract Values are
Surrendered. The Annual Maintenance Fee is $30 per Contract Year for Contracts
with less than $50,000 Contract Value on the Contract Anniversary. Fees will be
deducted on a pro rata basis according to the value in each Account under a
Contract.
WAIVERS OF THE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FEE -- Annual Maintenance Fees are waived for
Contracts with Contract Value equal to or greater than $50,000. In addition, we
will waive one Annual Maintenance Fee for Contract Owners who own one or more
Contracts with a combined Contract Value of $50,000 up to $100,000. If you have
multiple Contracts with a combined Contract Value of $100,000 or greater, we
will waive the Annual Maintenance Fee on all Contracts. However, we reserve the
right to limit the number of Annual Maintenance Fee waivers to a total of six
Contracts. We reserve the right to waive the Annual Maintenance Fee under other
conditions.
PREMIUM TAXES -- Charges are also deducted for Premium Tax, if applicable,
imposed by state or other governmental entity. Certain states impose a Premium
Tax, currently ranging up to 3.5%. Some states assess the tax at the time
purchase payments are made; others assess the tax at the time of annuitization.
We will pay Premium Taxes at the time imposed under applicable law. At our sole
discretion, we may deduct Premium Taxes at the time we pay such taxes to the
applicable taxing authorities, at the time the Contract is Surrendered, at the
time a death benefit is paid, or at the time the Contract annuitizes.
OPTIONAL DEATH BENEFIT FEE -- If you elect the Optional Death Benefit, we will
deduct daily from your Contract Value an additional charge which equals .15% per
year of the Sub-Account value.
EXCEPTIONS TO CHARGES UNDER THE CONTRACT -- We may offer, at our discretion,
reduced fees and charges including, but not limited to, CDSC, the mortality and
expense risk charge, administration charges, optional charges and the Annual
Maintenance Fee for certain sales (including employer sponsored savings plans)
under circumstances which may result in savings of certain costs and expenses.
Reductions in these fees and charges will not be unfairly discriminatory against
any Contract Owner.
DEATH BENEFITS
DEATH BEFORE THE ANNUITY COMMENCEMENT DATE
DETERMINATION OF THE BENEFICIARY -- If the Contract Owner or the Annuitant dies
before the Annuity Commencement Date, we will pay a Death Benefit to the
Beneficiary.
- IF THE CONTRACT OWNER DIES before the Annuity Commencement Date, any
surviving joint Contract Owner becomes the Beneficiary. If there is no
surviving joint Contract Owner, the designated Beneficiary will be the
Beneficiary. If the Contract Owner's spouse is the sole Beneficiary, the
spouse may elect, in lieu of receiving the Death Benefit, to be treated as
the Contract Owner. If the Annuitant is not living and there is no
Contingent Annuitant, the spouse will be presumed to be the Contingent
Annuitant. If no Beneficiary designation is in effect or if the Beneficiary
has predeceased the Contract Owner, the Contract Owner's estate will be the
Beneficiary.
- IF THE ANNUITANT DIES before the Annuity Commencement Date, the Contingent
Annuitant will become the Annuitant. If either (a) there is no Contingent
Annuitant, (b) the Contingent Annuitant predeceases the Annuitant, or
(c) if any sole Contract Owner dies before the Annuity Commencement Date,
the Beneficiary, as determined under the Contract control provisions, will
receive the Death Benefit. However, if the Annuitant dies prior to the
Annuity Commencement Date and the Contract Owner is living, the Contract
Owner shall be the Beneficiary. In that case, the rights of any designated
Beneficiary shall be void.
DETERMINATION OF THE DEATH BENEFIT
IF YOU DID NOT ELECT THE OPTIONAL DEATH BENEFIT, Your Death Benefit, which we
will calculate as of the date we receive Due Proof of Death, will be calculated
as follows:
If the deceased HAD NOT REACHED THEIR 81ST BIRTHDAY, the Death Benefit is the
greater of:
1) 100% of the total premium payments made to the Contract, reduced by any
subsequent Surrenders, or
2) The Contract Value of your annuity, or
3) Your Maximum Anniversary Value, which is described below.
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The Maximum Anniversary Value is based on a series of calculations on Contract
Anniversaries of Contract Values, premium payments and partial Surrenders. We
will calculate an Anniversary Value for each Contract Anniversary prior to the
deceased's 81st birthday or date of death. The Anniversary Value is equal to the
Contract Value as of a Contract Anniversary, increased by the dollar amount of
any premium payments made since that anniversary and reduced by the dollar
amount of any partial Surrenders since that anniversary. The Maximum Anniversary
Value is equal to the greatest Anniversary Value attained from this series of
calculations.
IF THE DECEASED REACHED THEIR 81ST BIRTHDAY, then the Death Benefit is the
greater of:
1) 100% of the total premium payments made to us, reduced by any subsequent
Surrenders, or
2) The Contract Value of your annuity, or
3) The Maximum Anniversary Value.
IF YOU DID ELECT THE OPTIONAL DEATH BENEFIT, the Death Benefit, which we will
calculate as of the date we receive Due Proof of Death, will be the greater of:
1) 100% of the total premium payments made to us, reduced by any subsequent
Surrenders;
2) The Contract Value of your annuity;
3) The Maximum Anniversary Value; or
4) The Interest Accumulation Value, which is described below.
The Interest Accumulation Value is calculated by accumulating interest on your
premium payments at a rate of 5% per year up to the deceased's 81st birthday or
date of death, assuming you have not taken any Surrenders. If you have taken any
Surrenders, the 5% will be accumulated on your premium payments, but there will
be an adjustment for any of the Surrenders. This adjustment will reduce the
Optional Death Benefit proportionally for the Surrenders. We stop compounding
interest on the deceased's 81st birthday or date of death. After that date, the
Interest Accumulation Value will be adjusted by adding any subsequent payments
and subtracting proportional adjustments for any partial Surrenders. The
Optional Death Benefit is limited to a maximum of 200% of premium payments, less
proportional adjustments for any Surrenders. For examples on how the Optional
Death Benefit is calculated see "Appendix II". The Optional Death Benefit may
not be available if the Contract Owner or Annuitant is age 75 or older.
SPOUSAL CONTRACT CONTINUATION -- If the Death Benefit beneficiary is the
Contract Owner's spouse, the Contract will continue with the spouse as Contract
Owner, unless the spouse elects to receive the Death Benefit as a lump sum
payment or as an annuity payment option. If the Contract continues with the
spouse as Contract Owner, we will adjust the Contract Value to the amount that
we would have paid as the Death Benefit payment, had the spouse elected to
receive the Death Benefit as a lump sum payment. This provision will only apply
one time for each Contract.
CALCULATION OF THE DEATH BENEFIT -- If the Contract Owner or Annuitant dies
before the Annuity Commencement Date and a Death Benefit is payable to the
Beneficiary, the Death Benefit will be calculated as of the date we receive
written notification of Due Proof of Death. THE DEATH BENEFIT REMAINS INVESTED
IN THE SEPARATE ACCOUNT ACCORDING TO YOUR LAST INSTRUCTIONS UNTIL THE PROCEEDS
ARE PAID OR WE RECEIVE NEW SETTLEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE BENEFICIARY. DURING
THE TIME PERIOD BETWEEN OUR RECEIPT OF WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF DUE PROOF OF
DEATH AND OUR RECEIPT OF THE COMPLETE SETTLEMENT INSTRUCTIONS, THE CALCULATED
DEATH BENEFIT WILL BE SUBJECT TO MARKET FLUCTUATIONS. UPON RECEIPT OF COMPLETE
SETTLEMENT INSTRUCTIONS, WE WILL CALCULATE THE PAYABLE AMOUNT.
Any Annuity payments made on or after the date of death, but before receipt of
written notification of Due Proof of Death will be recovered by us from the
Payee.
DEATH ON OR AFTER THE ANNUITY COMMENCEMENT DATE
If, on or after the Annuity Commencement Date, the Contract Owner dies and the
Annuitant is living, the Beneficiary becomes the Contract Owner. If the
Annuitant dies and the Contract Owner is living, the Contract Owner becomes the
Beneficiary.
If the Annuitant dies on or after the Annuity Commencement Date, a Death Benefit
may be paid or payments may continue under the following annuity payment
options:
x Life Annuity with Cash Refund
x Life Annuity with payments for a Period Certain
x Joint and Last Survivor Life Annuity with payments for a Period Certain and
x payments for a Period Certain.
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Proceeds from the Death Benefit may be left with us for at least 5 years from
the date of the Contract Owner's death if the death occurs prior to the Annuity
Commencement Date. These proceeds will remain in the Account(s) to which they
were allocated at the time of death unless the Beneficiary elects to reallocate
them. Full or partial Surrenders may be made at any time. In the event of a
complete Surrender, the remaining value will equal the Contract Value of the
proceeds left with us, minus any partial Surrenders. This option may not be
available under certain Contracts issued in connection with Qualified Plans.
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SETTLEMENT PROVISIONS
You select an Annuity Commencement Date which will not be deferred beyond the
Valuation Day immediately following the later of the Annuitant's 90th birthday
or the end of the tenth Contract Year. You may elect a later Annuity
Commencement Date if we allow and subject to the laws and regulations then in
effect. The Annuity Commencement Date may be changed from time to time, but ANY
CHANGE MUST BE WITHIN 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE ON WHICH ANNUITY PAYMENTS ARE
SCHEDULED TO BEGIN.
You also elect in writing an annuity payment option, which may be any of the
options described below or any annuity payment option then being offered by us.
The annuity payment option may not be changed on or after the Annuity
Commencement Date. The Contract contains the six annuity payment options
described below and the Annuity Proceeds Settlement Option.
For Qualified Contracts, the following annuity payment options are only
available if the guaranteed payment period is less than the life expectancy of
the Annuitant at the time the option becomes effective. The Annuity Proceeds
Settlement option is available for Qualified Contracts only if the guaranteed
payment period is less than the life expectancy of the Beneficiary at the time
the option becomes effective. Such life expectancies are computed on the basis
of the mortality table prescribed by the IRS, or if none is prescribed, the
mortality table in use by us. If you do not elect otherwise, fixed dollar amount
annuity payments will begin automatically on the Annuity Commencement Date,
under the Life Annuity Payment Option.
For Non-Qualified Contracts, if you do not elect otherwise, fixed dollar amount
annuity payments will automatically begin on the Annuity Commencement Date under
the annuity payment option Life Annuity with payments for a Period Certain of 10
years. For Qualified Contracts and Contracts issued in Texas, if you do not
elect otherwise, fixed dollar amount annuity payments will begin automatically
on the Annuity Commencement Date, under the Life Annuity Payment Option.
With the exception of the option Payments for a Period Certain, if the variable
dollar amount payment is selected, no Surrenders are permitted after annuity
payments begin.
ANNUITY PAYMENT OPTIONS
OPTION 1 -- LIFE ANNUITY
where we make Annuity payments for as long as the Annuitant lives.
- Payments under this option STOP UPON THE DEATH OF THE ANNUITANT, even if the
Annuitant dies after one payment.
OPTION 2 -- LIFE ANNUITY WITH CASH REFUND
where we make payments during the life of the Annuitant and when the Annuitant
dies, we pay the remaining value to the Beneficiary. The remaining value is
calculated at the time we receive Due Proof of Death by subtracting the annuity
payments already made from the Contract Value less any applicable Premium Taxes
applied to this annuity payment option.
- This option is only available if you select payments using a VARIABLE DOLLAR
AMOUNT PAYMENT OPTION WITH THE 5% AIR OR FIXED DOLLAR AMOUNT ANNUITY
PAYMENTS.
OPTION 3 -- LIFE ANNUITY WITH PAYMENTS FOR A PERIOD CERTAIN
where we make payments to you for the life of the Annuitant but you are at least
guaranteed payments for a time period you select which is a minimum of 5 years
and a maximum of 100 years minus your Annuitant's age.
- If the Annuitant dies prior to the end of the period selected, we will pay
your Beneficiary the present value of the remaining payments, either in a
lump sum payment or we will continue payments until the end of the period
selected.
OPTION 4 -- JOINT AND LAST SURVIVOR ANNUITY
where we make payments during the lifetimes of the Annuitant and another
designated individual called the Joint Annuitant. At the time of electing this
Annuity Option, the Contract Owner may elect reduced payments over the remaining
lifetime of the survivor.
- Payments under this option STOP UPON THE DEATH OF THE ANNUITANT AND JOINT
ANNUITANT, even if the Annuitant and Joint Annuitant die after one payment.
OPTION 5 -- JOINT AND LAST SURVIVOR LIFE ANNUITY WITH PAYMENTS FOR A PERIOD
CERTAIN
where we make payments during the lifetime of the Annuitant and a Joint
Annuitant, and we guarantee that those payments for a time period you select
which is not less than 5 years and no more than 100 years minus the younger
Annuitant's age. At the time of electing this Annuity Option, the Contract Owner
may elect reduced payments over the remaining lifetime of the survivor.
- If the Annuitant and Joint Annuity die prior to the end of the period
selected, we will pay your Beneficiary the present value of the remaining
payments, either in a lump sum payment or We will continue payments until
the end of the period selected.
OPTION 6 -- PAYMENTS FOR A PERIOD CERTAIN
where we agree to make payments for a specified time. The minimum period that
you can select is 10 years during the first two Contract years and 5 years after
the second Contract Anniversary. The maximum period that you can select is 100
years minus your Annuitant's age.
- If you select this option under a variable dollar amount payment, YOU MAY
SURRENDER YOUR ANNUITY after annuity payments have started and we will give
you the
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present value of the remaining payments less any applicable Contingent
Deferred Sales Charge.
- If the Annuitant dies prior to the end of the period selected, we will pay
your Beneficiary the present value of the remaining payments, either in a
lump sum payment or we will continue payments until the end of the period
selected.
WE MAY OFFER OTHER ANNUITY PAYMENT OPTIONS FROM TIME TO TIME.
ANNUITY PAYMENTS
When you decide to begin to take payments, we calculate your Contract Value
minus any Premium Tax which we must pay and, unless you instruct us otherwise,
we apply that amount to a variable annuity with the same Sub-Account values. You
may however, choose to have your Contract Value applied to a fixed annuity
instead.
IMPORTANT: YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THE QUESTION OF ALLOCATION OF CONTRACT VALUES
(LESS APPLICABLE PREMIUM TAXES) AMONG ACCOUNTS TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT ANNUITY
PAYMENTS ARE BASED ON THE INVESTMENT ALTERNATIVE BEST SUITED TO YOUR NEEDS FOR
RETIREMENT.
ANNUITY PAYMENTS -- The minimum Annuity payment is $50. No election may be made
which results in a first payment of less than $50. If at any time Annuity
payments are or become less than $50, we have the right to change the frequency
of payment to intervals so that payments will at least be $50. For Contracts
issued in the State of New York, the minimum monthly Annuity payment is $20. If
any amount due is less than the minimum amount per year, we make such other
settlement as may be equitable to the Payee.
All Annuity payments under any option will occur the same day of the month as
the Annuity Commencement Date, based on the payment frequency selected by you.
Available payment frequencies include monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and
annual. The payment frequency may be changed within 30 days prior to the
anniversary of your Annuity Commencement Date.
ANNUITY COMMENCEMENT DATE -- You select the Annuity Commencement Date in your
application or order request. The Annuity Calculation Date will be no more than
five Valuation Days before the Annuity Commencement Date.
ANNUITY CALCULATION DATE -- On the Annuity Calculation Date, your Contract Value
less any applicable Premium Tax is applied to purchase Annuity Units of the
Sub-Accounts selected by you. The first Annuity payment is computed using the
value of these Annuity Units as of the Annuity Calculation Date.
INCOME PAYMENT DATES -- All Annuity payments after the first Annuity payment are
computed and payable as of the Income Payment Dates. These dates are the same
day of the month as the Annuity Commencement Date, based on the Annuity payment
frequency selected by you. They are also shown on the specification page of your
Contract. You may choose from monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual
payments. The Annuity payment frequency may not be changed once selected by you.
IN THE EVENT THAT YOU DO NOT SELECT A PAYMENT FREQUENCY, ANNUITY PAYMENTS WILL
BE MADE MONTHLY.
VARIABLE ANNUITY PAYMENTS
THE FIRST VARIABLE ANNUITY PAYMENT -- Variable Annuity payments are periodic
payments we pay to your designated Payee, the amount of which varies from one
Income Payment Date to the next as a function of the net investment performance
of the Sub-Accounts selected by you. The dollar amount of the first Variable
Annuity payment depends on the annuity payment option chosen, the age of the
Annuitant, the gender of the Annuitant (if applicable), the amount of Contract
Value less applicable Premium Tax applied to purchase the Annuity payments, and
the applicable annuity purchase rates based on the 1983a Individual Annuity
Mortality table using projection scale G projected to the year 2000 and an AIR
of not less than 3.0%.
The dollar amount of the first Variable Annuity payment attributable to each
Sub-Account is determined by dividing the dollar amount of the Contract Value
less applicable Premium Tax applied to that Sub-Account on the Annuity
Calculation Date by $1,000 and multiplying the result by the payment factor in
the Contract for the selected annuity payment option. The dollar value of the
first Variable Annuity payment is the sum of the first Variable Annuity payments
attributable to each Sub-Account.
ANNUITY UNITS -- The number of Annuity Units attributable to a Sub-Account is
derived by dividing the first Variable Annuity payment attributable to that
Sub-Account by the Annuity Unit value for that Sub-Account for the Valuation
Period ending on the Annuity Calculation Date or during which the Annuity
Calculation Date falls if the Valuation Period does not end on such date. The
number of Annuity Units attributable to each Sub-Account under a Contract
remains fixed unless there is a transfer of Annuity Units between Sub-Accounts.
SUBSEQUENT VARIABLE ANNUITY PAYMENTS -- The dollar amount of each subsequent
Variable Annuity payment attributable to each Sub-Account is calculated on the
Income Payment Date. It is determined by multiplying (a) by (b), where:
(a) is the number of Annuity Units of each Sub-Account credited under the
Contract and
(b) is the Annuity Unit value (described below) for that Sub-Account.
The total subsequent Variable Annuity payments equal the sum of the amounts
attributable to each Sub-Account.
When an Income Payment Date falls on a day that is not a Valuation Day, the
Income Payment is computed as of the prior Valuation Day. If the date of the
month elected does not occur in a given month, i.e., the 29th, 30th, or 31st of
a month, the payment will be computed as of the last Valuation Day of the month.
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The Annuity Unit value of each Sub-Account for any Valuation Period is equal to
(a) multiplied by (b) multiplied by (c) where:
(a) is the Net Investment Factor for the Valuation Period for which the Annuity
Unit value is being calculated;
(b) is the Annuity Unit value for the preceding Valuation Period; and
(c) is the Annuity Unit Factor
The Annuity Unit Factor neutralizes the AIR percentage (3%, 5%, or 6%). The
daily Annuity Unit Factor corresponding to the AIR percentages of 3%, 5%, and 6%
are 0.999919, 0.999866, and 0.999840, respectively
THE ASSUMED INVESTMENT RETURN (AIR) -- The Annuity Unit value will increase or
decrease from one Income Payment Date to the next in direct proportion to the
net investment return of the Sub-Account(s) supporting the Variable Annuity
payments, less an adjustment to neutralize the selected AIR. Dividing what would
otherwise be the Annuity Unit value by the AIR factor is necessary in order to
adjust the change in the Annuity Unit value (resulting from the Net Investment
Factor) so that the Annuity Unit value only changes to the extent that the Net
Investment Factor represents a rate of return greater than or less than the AIR
selected by you. Without this adjustment, the Net Investment Factor would
decrease the Annuity Unit value to the extent that such value represented an
annualized rate of return of less than 0.0% and increase the Annuity Unit value
to the extent that such value represented an annualized rate of return of
greater than 0.0%.
The Contract permits Contract Owners to select one of three AIRs: 3%, 5% or 6%.
A higher AIR will result in a higher initial payment, a more slowly rising
series of subsequent payments when actual investment performance (minus any
deductions and expenses) exceeds the AIR, and a more rapid drop in subsequent
payments when actual investment performance (minus any deductions and expenses)
is less than the AIR. The following examples may help clarify the impact of
selecting one AIR over another:
- - If you select a 3% AIR and if the net investment return of the Sub-Account for
an Annuity payment period is equal to the pro-rated portion of the 3% AIR, the
Variable Annuity payment attributable to that Sub-Account for that period will
equal the Annuity payment for the prior period. To the extent that such net
investment return exceeds an annualized rate of return of 3% for a payment
period, the Annuity payment for that period will be greater than the Annuity
payment for the prior period and to the extent that such return for a period
falls short of an annualized rate of 3%, the Annuity payment for that period
will be less than the Annuity payment for the prior period.
- - If you select a 5% AIR and if the net investment return of the Sub-Account for
an Annuity payment period is equal to the pro-rated portion of the 5% AIR, the
Variable Annuity payment attributable to that Sub-Account for that period will
equal the Annuity payment for the prior period. To the extent that such net
investment return exceeds an annualized rate of return of 5% for a payment
period, the Annuity payment for that period will be greater than the Annuity
payment for the prior period and to the extent that such return for a period
falls short of an annualized rate of 5%, the Annuity payment for that period
will be less than the Annuity payment for the prior period.
- - If you select a 6% AIR and if the net investment return of the Sub-Account for
an Annuity payment period is equal to the pro-rated portion of the 6% AIR, the
Variable Annuity payment attributable to that Sub-Account for that period will
equal the Annuity payment for the prior period. To the extent that such net
investment return exceeds an annualized rate of return of 6% for a payment
period, the Annuity payment for that period will be greater than the Annuity
payment for the prior period and to the extent that such return for a period
falls short of an annualized rate of 6%, the Annuity payment for that period
will be less than the Annuity payment for the prior period.
LEVEL VARIABLE ANNUITY PAYMENTS WOULD BE PRODUCED IF THE INVESTMENT RATE RETURNS
REMAINED CONSTANT AND EQUAL TO THE AIR. IN FACT, PAYMENTS WILL VARY UP OR DOWN
AS THE INVESTMENT RATE VARIES UP OR DOWN FROM THE AIR.
EXCHANGE (TRANSFER) OF ANNUITY UNITS -- After the Annuity Calculation Date, you
may exchange (i.e., transfer) the dollar value of a designated number of Annuity
Units of a particular Sub-Account for an equivalent dollar amount of Annuity
Units of another Sub-Account. On the date of the transfer, the dollar amount of
a Variable Annuity payment generated from the Annuity Units of either
Sub-Account would be the same. Transfers are executed as of the day Hartford
receives a written request for a transfer. For guidelines refer to Sub-Account
Value Transfers Before and After the Annuity Commencement Date.
FIXED DOLLAR ANNUITY -- Fixed Annuity payments are determined at annuitization
by multiplying the Contract Value (less applicable Premium Taxes) by a rate to
be determined by Hartford which is no less than the rate specified in the Fixed
Annuity option tables in the Contract. The Annuity payment will remain level for
the duration of the Annuity. Any Fixed Annuity allocation may not be changed.
OTHER INFORMATION
ASSIGNMENT -- Ownership of this Contract is generally assignable. However, if
the Contracts are issued pursuant to some form of Qualified Plan, it is possible
that the ownership of the Contracts may not be transferred or assigned depending
on the type of tax-qualified retirement plan involved. An assignment of a
Non-Qualified Contract may subject the Contract Values or assignment proceeds to
income taxes and certain penalty taxes.
CONTRACT MODIFICATION -- The Annuitant may not be changed; however, the
Contingent Annuitant may be changed at any time prior to the Annuity
Commencement Date by sending us written notice. We may modify the Contract, but
no modification will effect the amount or term of any Contract unless a
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modification is required to conform the Contract to applicable Federal or State
law. No modification will effect the method by which Contract Values are
determined.
FEDERAL TAX CONSIDERATIONS
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What are some of the federal tax consequences which affect these Contracts?
A. GENERAL
Since federal tax law is complex, the tax consequences of purchasing this
contract will vary depending on your situation. You may need tax or legal advice
to help you determine whether purchasing this contract is right for you.
Our general discussion of the tax treatment of this contract is based on our
understanding of federal income tax laws as they are currently interpreted. A
detailed description of all federal income tax consequences regarding the
purchase of this contract cannot be made in the prospectus. We also do not
discuss state, municipal or other tax laws that may apply to this contract. For
detailed information, you should consult with a qualified tax adviser familiar
with your situation.
B. TAXATION OF HARTFORD AND THE SEPARATE ACCOUNT
The Separate Account is taxed as part of Hartford which is taxed as a life
insurance company in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended (the "Code"). Accordingly, the Separate Account will not be taxed as a
"regulated investment company" under subchapter M of Chapter 1 of the Code.
Investment income and any realized capital gains on the assets of the Separate
Account are reinvested and are taken into account in determining the value of
the Accumulation and Annuity Units (See "Value of Accumulation Units"). As a
result, such investment income and realized capital gains are automatically
applied to increase reserves under the Contract.
No taxes are due on interest, dividends and short-term or long-term capital
gains earned by the Separate Account with respect to Qualified or Non-Qualified
Contracts.
C. TAXATION OF ANNUITIES -- GENERAL PROVISIONS AFFECTING PURCHASERS OTHER THAN
QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLANS
Section 72 of the Code governs the taxation of annuities in general.
1. NON-NATURAL PERSONS, CORPORATIONS, ETC.
Code Section 72 contains provisions for contract owners which are not natural
persons. Non-natural persons include corporations, trusts, limited liability
companies, partnerships and other types of legal entities. The tax rules for
contracts owned by non-natural persons are different from the rules for
contracts owned by individuals. For example, the annual net increase in the
value of the contract is currently includible in the gross income of a
non-natural person, unless the non-natural person holds the contract as an agent
for a natural person. There are additional exceptions from current inclusion
for:
- - certain annuities held by structured settlement companies,
- - certain annuities held by an employer with respect to a terminated qualified
retirement plan and
- - certain immediate annuities.
A non-natural person which is a tax-exempt entity for federal tax purposes will
not be subject to income tax as a result of this provision.
If the contract owner is a non-natural person, the primary annuitant is treated
as the contract owner in applying mandatory distribution rules. These rules
require that certain distributions be made upon the death of the contract owner.
A change in the primary annuitant is also treated as the death of the contract
owner.
2. OTHER CONTRACT OWNERS (NATURAL PERSONS).
A Contract Owner is not taxed on increases in the value of the Contract until an
amount is received or deemed received, e.g., in the form of a lump sum payment
(full or partial value of a Contract) or as Annuity payments under the
settlement option elected.
The provisions of Section 72 of the Code concerning distributions are summarized
briefly below. Also summarized are special rules affecting distributions from
Contracts obtained in a tax-free exchange for other annuity contracts or life
insurance contracts which were purchased prior to August 14, 1982.
A. DISTRIBUTIONS PRIOR TO THE ANNUITY COMMENCEMENT DATE.
i. Total premium payments less amounts received which were not includable in
gross income equal the "investment in the contract" under Section 72 of the
Code.
ii. To the extent that the value of the Contract (ignoring any surrender
charges except on a full surrender) exceeds the "investment in the
contract," such excess constitutes the "income on the contract."
iii. Any amount received or deemed received prior to the Annuity Commencement
Date (e.g., upon a partial surrender) is deemed to come first from any
such "income on the contract" and then from "investment in the contract,"
and for these purposes such "income on the contract" shall be computed by
reference to any aggregation rule in subparagraph 2.c. below. As a result,
any such amount received or deemed received (1) shall be includable in
gross income to the extent that such amount does not exceed any such
"income on the contract," and (2) shall not be includable in
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gross income to the extent that such amount does exceed any such "income on
the contract." If at the time that any amount is received or deemed
received there is no "income on the contract" (e.g., because the gross
value of the Contract does not exceed the "investment in the contract" and
no aggregation rule applies), then such amount received or deemed received
will not be includable in gross income, and will simply reduce the
"investment in the contract."
iv. The receipt of any amount as a loan under the Contract or the assignment or
pledge of any portion of the value of the Contract shall be treated as an
amount received for purposes of this subparagraph a. and the next
subparagraph b.
v. In general, the transfer of the Contract, without full and adequate
consideration, will be treated as an amount received for purposes of this
subparagraph a. and the next subparagraph b. This transfer rule does not
apply, however, to certain transfers of property between spouses or incident
to divorce.
B. DISTRIBUTIONS AFTER ANNUITY COMMENCEMENT DATE.
Annuity payments made periodically after the Annuity Commencement Date are
includable in gross income to the extent the payments exceed the amount
determined by the application of the ratio of the "investment in the contract"
to the total amount of the payments to be made after the Annuity Commencement
Date (the "exclusion ratio").
i. When the total of amounts excluded from income by application of the
exclusion ratio is equal to the investment in the contract as of the
Annuity Commencement Date, any additional payments (including surrenders)
will be entirely includable in gross income.
ii. If the annuity payments cease by reason of the death of the Annuitant and,
as of the date of death, the amount of annuity payments excluded from gross
income by the exclusion ratio does not exceed the investment in the
contract as of the Annuity Commencement Date, then the remaining portion of
unrecovered investment shall be allowed as a deduction for the last taxable
year of the Annuitant.
iii. Generally, nonperiodic amounts received or deemed received after the
Annuity Commencement Date are not entitled to any exclusion ratio and
shall be fully includable in gross income. However, upon a full surrender
after such date, only the excess of the amount received (after any
surrender charge) over the remaining "investment in the contract" shall be
includable in gross income (except to the extent that the aggregation rule
referred to in the next subparagraph c. may apply).
C. AGGREGATION OF TWO OR MORE ANNUITY CONTRACTS.
Contracts issued after October 21, 1988 by the same insurer (or affiliated
insurer) to the same Contract Owner within the same calendar year (other than
certain contracts held in connection with a tax-qualified retirement
arrangement) will be treated as one annuity Contract for the purpose of
determining the taxation of distributions prior to the Annuity Commencement
Date. An annuity contract received in a tax-free exchange for another annuity
contract or life insurance contract may be treated as a new Contract for this
purpose. Hartford believes that for any annuity subject to such aggregation, the
values under the Contracts and the investment in the contracts will be added
together to determine the taxation under subparagraph 2.a., above, of amounts
received or deemed received prior to the Annuity Commencement Date. Withdrawals
will first be treated as withdrawals of income until all of the income from all
such Contracts is withdrawn. As of the date of this Prospectus, there are no
regulations interpreting this provision.
D. 10% PENALTY TAX -- APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN WITHDRAWALS AND ANNUITY
PAYMENTS.
i. If any amount is received or deemed received on the Contract (before or
after the Annuity Commencement Date), the Code applies a penalty tax equal
to ten percent of the portion of the amount includable in gross income,
unless an exception applies.
ii. The 10% penalty tax will not apply to the following distributions
(exceptions vary based upon the precise plan involved):
1. Distributions made on or after the date the recipient has attained the
age of 59 1/2.
2. Distributions made on or after the death of the holder or where the
holder is not an individual, the death of the primary annuitant.
3. Distributions attributable to a recipient's becoming disabled.
4. A distribution that is part of a scheduled series of substantially equal
periodic payments (not less frequently than annually) for the life (or
life expectancy) of the recipient (or the joint lives or life
expectancies of the recipient and the recipient's designated
Beneficiary).
5. Distributions of amounts which are allocable to the "investment in the
contract" prior to August 14, 1982 (see next subparagraph e.).
E. SPECIAL PROVISIONS AFFECTING CONTRACTS OBTAINED THROUGH A TAX-FREE
EXCHANGE OF OTHER ANNUITY OR LIFE INSURANCE CONTRACTS PURCHASED PRIOR TO
AUGUST 14, 1982.
If the Contract was obtained by a tax-free exchange of a life insurance or
annuity Contract purchased prior to August 14, 1982, then any amount received or
deemed received prior to the Annuity Commencement Date shall be deemed to come
(1) first from the amount of the "investment in the contract" prior to August
14, 1982 ("pre-8/14/82 investment") carried over from the prior Contract,
(2) then from the portion of the "income on the contract" (carried over to, as
well as accumulating in, the successor Contract) that is attributable to such
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pre-8/14/82 investment, (3) then from the remaining "income on the contract" and
(4) last from the remaining "investment in the contract." As a result, to the
extent that such amount received or deemed received does not exceed such
pre-8/14/82 investment, such amount is not includable in gross income. In
addition, to the extent that such amount received or deemed received does not
exceed the sum of (a) such pre-8/14/82 investment and (b) the "income on the
contract" attributable thereto, such amount is not subject to the 10% penalty
tax. In all other respects, amounts received or deemed received from such post-
exchange Contracts are generally subject to the rules described in this
subparagraph 3.
F. REQUIRED DISTRIBUTIONS.
i. Death of Contract Owner or Primary Annuitant
Subject to the alternative election or spouse beneficiary provisions in ii
or iii below:
1. If any Contract Owner dies on or after the Annuity Commencement Date and
before the entire interest in the Contract has been distributed, the
remaining portion of such interest shall be distributed at least as
rapidly as under the method of distribution being used as of the date of
such death;
2. If any Contract Owner dies before the Annuity Commencement Date, the
entire interest in the Contract will be distributed within 5 years after
such death; and
3. If the Contract Owner is not an individual, then for purposes of 1. or
2. above, the primary annuitant under the Contract shall be treated as
the Contract Owner, and any change in the primary annuitant shall be
treated as the death of the Contract Owner. The primary annuitant is the
individual, the events in the life of whom are of primary importance in
affecting the timing or amount of the payout under the Contract.
ii. Alternative Election to Satisfy Distribution Requirements
If any portion of the interest of a Contract Owner described in i. above is
payable to or for the benefit of a designated beneficiary, such beneficiary
may elect to have the portion distributed over a period that does not extend
beyond the life or life expectancy of the beneficiary. The election must be
made and payments must begin within a year of the death.
iii. Spouse Beneficiary
If any portion of the interest of a Contract Owner is payable to or for the
benefit of his or her spouse, and the Annuitant or Contingent Annuitant is
living, such spouse shall be treated as the Contract Owner of such portion
for purposes of section i. above. This spousal continuation shall apply only
once for this contract.
3. DIVERSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.
The Code requires that investments supporting your contract be adequately
diversified. Code Section 817 provides that a variable annuity contract will not
be treated as an annuity contract for any period during which the investments
made by the separate account or underlying fund are not adequately diversified.
If a contract is not treated as an annuity contract, the contract owner will be
subject to income tax on annual increases in cash value.
The Treasury Department's diversification regulations require, among other
things, that:
- - no more than 55% of the value of the total assets of the segregated asset
account underlying a variable contract is represented by any one investment,
- - no more than 70% is represented by any two investments,
- - no more than 80% is represented by any three investments and
- - no more than 90% is represented by any four investments.
In determining whether the diversification standards are met, all securities of
the same issuer, all interests in the same real property project, and all
interests in the same commodity are each treated as a single investment. In the
case of government securities, each government agency or instrumentality is
treated as a separate issuer.
A separate account must be in compliance with the diversification standards on
the last day of each calendar quarter or within 30 days after the quarter ends.
If an insurance company inadvertently fails to meet the diversification
requirements, the company may still comply within a reasonable period and avoid
the taxation of contract income on an ongoing basis. However, either the company
or the contract owner must agree to pay the tax due for the period during which
the diversification requirements were not met.
We monitor the diversification of investments in the separate accounts and test
for diversification as required by the Code. We intend to administer all
contracts subject to the diversification requirements in a manner that will
maintain adequate diversification.
4. OWNERSHIP OF THE ASSETS IN THE SEPARATE ACCOUNT.
In order for a variable annuity contract to qualify for tax deferral, assets in
the separate accounts supporting the contract must be considered to be owned by
the insurance company and not by the contract owner. It is unclear under what
circumstances an investor is considered to have enough control over the assets
in the separate account to be considered the owner of the assets for tax
purposes.
The IRS has issued several rulings discussing investor control. These rulings
say that certain incidents of ownership by the contract owner, such as the
ability to select and control investments in a separate account, will cause the
contract owner to be treated as the owner of the assets for tax purposes.
In its explanation of the diversification regulations, the Treasury Department
recognized that the temporary regulations "do not
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provide guidance concerning the circumstances in which investor control of the
investments of a segregated asset account may cause the investor, rather than
the insurance company, to be treated as the owner of the assets in the account."
The explanation further indicates that "the temporary regulations provide that
in appropriate cases a segregated asset account may include multiple
sub-accounts, but do not specify the extent to which policyholders may direct
their investments to particular sub-accounts without being treated as the owners
of the underlying assets. Guidance on this and other issues will be provided in
regulations or revenue rulings under Section 817(d), relating to the definition
of variable contract."
The final regulations issued under Section 817 did not provide guidance
regarding investor control, and as of the date of this prospectus, guidance has
yet to be issued. We do not know if additional guidance will be issued. If
guidance is issued, we do not know if it will have a retroactive effect.
Due to the lack of specific guidance on investor control, there is some
uncertainty about when a contract owner is considered the owner of the assets
for tax purposes. We reserve the right to modify the contract, as necessary, to
prevent you from being considered the owner of assets in the separate account.
D. FEDERAL INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING
The portion of a distribution which is taxable income to the recipient will be
subject to federal income tax withholding, pursuant to Section 3405 of the Code.
The application of this provision is summarized below:
1. NON-PERIODIC DISTRIBUTIONS.
The portion of a non-periodic distribution which constitutes taxable income will
be subject to federal income tax withholding unless the recipient elects not to
have taxes withheld. If there is no election to waive withholding, 10% of the
taxable distribution will be withheld as federal income tax. Election forms will
be provided at the time distributions are requested. If the necessary election
forms are not submitted to Hartford, Hartford will automatically withhold 10% of
the taxable distribution.
2. PERIODIC DISTRIBUTIONS (DISTRIBUTIONS PAYABLE OVER A PERIOD GREATER THAN ONE
YEAR).
The portion of a periodic distribution which constitutes taxable income will be
subject to federal income tax withholding as if the recipient were married
claiming three exemptions. A recipient may elect not to have income taxes
withheld or have income taxes withheld at a different rate by providing a
completed election form. Election forms will be provided at the time
distributions are requested.
E. GENERAL PROVISIONS AFFECTING QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLANS
The Contract may be used for a number of qualified retirement plans. If the
Contract is being purchased with respect to some form of qualified retirement
plan, please refer to Appendix I for information relative to the types of plans
for which it may be used and the general explanation of the tax features of such
plans.
F. ANNUITY PURCHASES BY NONRESIDENT ALIENS AND FOREIGN CORPORATIONS
The discussion above provides general information regarding U.S. federal income
tax consequences to annuity purchasers that are U.S. citizens or residents.
Purchasers that are not U.S. citizens or residents will generally be subject to
U.S. federal income tax and withholding on annuity distributions at a 30% rate,
unless a lower treaty rate applies. In addition, purchasers may be subject to
state premium tax, other state and/or municipal taxes, and taxes that may be
imposed by the purchaser's country of citizenship or residence. Prospective
purchasers are advised to consult with a qualified tax adviser regarding U.S.,
state, and foreign taxation with respect to an annuity purchase.
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HOW CONTRACTS ARE SOLD
Hartford Securities Distribution Company, Inc. ("HSD") serves as Principal
Underwriter for the securities issued with respect to the Separate Account. HSD
is an affiliate of Hartford. Both HSD and Hartford are ultimately controlled by
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. The principal business address of
HSD is the same as that of Hartford.
The securities will be sold by salesperson of HSD who represent Hartford as
insurance and variable annuity agents and who are registered representatives of
Broker-Dealers who have entered into distribution agreements with HSD.
HSD is registered with the Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
as a Broker-Dealer and is a member of the National Association of Securities
Dealers, Inc.
Commissions will be paid by Hartford and will not be more than 6% of premium
payments. From time to time, Hartford may pay or permit other promotional
incentives, in cash or credit or other compensation.
Broker-dealers or financial institutions are compensated according to a schedule
set forth by HSD and any applicable rules or regulations for variable insurance
compensation. Compensation is generally based on premium payments made by
policyholders or contract owners. This compensation is usually paid from the
sales charges described in this prospectus.
In addition, a broker-dealer or financial institution may also receive
additional compensation for, among other things, training, marketing or other
services provided. HSD, its affiliates or Hartford may also make compensation
arrangements with certain broker-dealers or financial institutions based on
total sales by the broker-dealer or financial institution of insurance products.
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These payments, which may be different for different broker-dealers or financial
institutions, will be made by HSD, its affiliates or Hartford out of their own
assets and will not affect the amounts paid by the policyholders or contract
owners to purchase, hold or Surrender variable insurance products.
The Contract may be sold directly to certain individuals under certain
circumstances that do not involve payment of any sales compensation to a
registered representative. In such case, Hartford will credit the Contract with
an additional 5.0% of the Premium Payment. This additional percentage of Premium
Payment in no way affects present or future charges, rights, benefits or current
values of other Contract Owners. The following class of individuals are eligible
for this feature: (1) current or retired officers, directors, trustees and
employees (and their families) of the ultimate parent and affiliates of
Hartford; and (2) employees and registered representatives (and their families)
of registered broker-dealers (or their financial institutions) that have a sales
agreement with Hartford and its principal underwriter to sell the Contracts.
LEGAL MATTERS
There are no material legal proceedings pending to which the Separate Account is
a party.
Counsel with respect to federal laws and regulations applicable to the issue and
sale of the Contracts and with respect to Connecticut law is Lynda Godkin,
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Hartford Life
Insurance Company, P.O. Box 2999, Hartford, Connecticut 06104-2999.
EXPERTS
The audited financial statements and financial statement schedules included in
this registration statement have been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP,
independent public accountants, as indicated in their reports with respect
thereto, and are included herein in reliance upon the authority of said firm as
experts in giving said reports. The principal business address of Arthur
Andersen LLP is One Financial Plaza, Hartford, Connecticut 06103.
MORE INFORMATION
You may call your Representative if you have any questions or write or call us
at the address below:
Hartford Life Insurance Company
Attn: IPS
P.O. Box 5085
Hartford, Connecticut 06102-5085
Telephone: 1-800-862-6668 (Contract Owners)
1-800-862-7155 (Investment Representatives)
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APPENDIX I -- INFORMATION REGARDING TAX-QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLANS
This summary does not attempt to provide more than general information about the
federal income tax rules associated with use of a Contract by a tax-qualified
retirement plan. Because of the complexity of the federal tax rules, owners,
participants and beneficiaries are encouraged to consult their own tax advisors
as to specific tax consequences.
The federal tax rules applicable to owners of Contracts under tax-qualified
retirement plans vary according to the type of plan as well as the terms and
conditions of the plan itself. Contract owners, plan participants and
beneficiaries are cautioned that the rights and benefits of any person may be
controlled by the terms and conditions of the tax-qualified retirement plan
itself, regardless of the terms and conditions of a Contract. We are not bound
by the terms and conditions of such plans to the extent such terms conflict with
a Contract, unless we specifically consent to be bound.
Some tax-qualified retirement plans are subject to distribution and other
requirements that are not incorporated into our administrative procedures.
Contract owners, participants and beneficiaries are responsible for determining
that contributions, distributions and other transactions comply with applicable
law. Tax penalties may apply to transactions with respect to tax-qualified
retirement plans if applicable federal income tax rules and restrictions are not
carefully observed.
We do not currently offer the Contracts in connection with all of the types of
tax-qualified retirement plans discussed below and may not offer the Contracts
for all types of tax-qualified retirement plans in the future.
1. TAX-QUALIFIED PENSION OR PROFIT-SHARING PLANS -- Eligible employers can
establish certain tax-qualified pension and profit-sharing plans under
section 401 of the Code. Rules under section 401(k) of the Code govern certain
"cash or deferred arrangements" under such plans. Rules under section 408(k)
govern "simplified employee pensions". Tax-qualified pension and profit-sharing
plans are subject to limitations on the amount that may be contributed, the
persons who may be eligible to participate and the time when distributions must
commence. Employers intending to use the Contracts in connection with
tax-qualified pension or profit-sharing plans should seek competent tax and
other legal advice.
2. TAX SHELTERED ANNUITIES UNDER SECTION 403(b) -- Public schools and certain
types of charitable, educational and scientific organizations, as specified in
section 501(c)(3) of the Code, can purchase tax-sheltered annuity contracts for
their employees. Tax-deferred contributions can be made to tax-sheltered annuity
contracts under section 403(b) of the Code, subject to certain limitations.
Generally, such contributions may not exceed the lesser of $10,000 (indexed) or
20% of the employee's "includable compensation" for such employee's most recent
full year of employment, subject to other adjustments. Special provisions under
the Code may allow some employees to elect a different overall limitation.
Tax-sheltered annuity programs under section 403(b) are subject to a PROHIBITION
AGAINST DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE CONTRACT ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRIBUTIONS MADE
PURSUANT TO A SALARY REDUCTION AGREEMENT, unless such distribution is made:
- - after the participating employee attains age 59 1/2;
- - upon separation from service;
- - upon death or disability; or
- - in the case of hardship (and in the case of hardship, any income attributable
to such contributions may not be distributed).
Generally, the above restrictions do not apply to distributions attributable to
cash values or other amounts held under a section 403(b) contract as of December
31, 1988.
3. DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS UNDER SECTION 457 -- A governmental employer or a
tax-exempt employer other than a governmental unit can establish a Deferred
Compensation Plan under section 457 of the Code. For these purposes, a
"governmental employer" is a State, a political subdivision of a State, or an
agency or an instrumentality of a State or political subdivision of a State.
Employees and independent contractors performing services for a governmental or
tax-exempt employer can elect to have contributions made to a Deferred
Compensation Plan of their employer in accordance with the employer's plan and
section 457 of the Code.
Deferred Compensation Plans that meet the requirements of section 457(b) of the
Code are called "eligible" Deferred Compensation Plans. Section 457(b) limits
the amount of contributions that can be made to an eligible Deferred
Compensation Plan on behalf of a participant. Generally, the limitation on
contributions is 33 1/3% of a participant's includable compensation (typically
25% of gross compensation) or, for 1999, $8,000 (indexed), whichever is less.
The plan may provide for additional "catch-up" contributions during the three
taxable years ending before the year in which the participant attains normal
retirement age.
All of the assets and income of an eligible Deferred Compensation Plan
established by a governmental employer after August 20, 1996, must be held in
trust for the exclusive benefit of participants and their beneficiaries. For
this purpose, custodial accounts and certain annuity contracts are treated as
trusts. Eligible Deferred Compensation Plans that were in existence on August
20, 1996 may be amended to satisfy the trust and exclusive benefit requirements
any time prior to January 1, 1999, and must be amended not later than that date
to continue to receive favorable tax treatment. The requirement of a trust does
not apply to amounts under a Deferred Compensation Plan of a tax-
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exempt (non-governmental) employer. In addition, the requirement of a trust does
not apply to amounts under a Deferred Compensation Plan of a governmental
employer if the Deferred Compensation Plan is not an eligible plan within the
meaning of section 457(b) of the Code. In the absence of such a trust, amounts
under the plan will be subject to the claims of the employer's general
creditors.
In general, distributions from an eligible Deferred Compensation Plan are
prohibited under section 457 of the Code unless made after the participating
employee:
- - attains age 70 1/2,
- - separates from service,
- - dies, or
- - suffers an unforeseeable financial emergency as defined in the Code.
Under present federal tax law, amounts accumulated in a Deferred Compensation
Plan under section 457 of the Code cannot be transferred or rolled over on a
tax-deferred basis except for certain transfers to other Deferred Compensation
Plans under section 457 in limited cases.
4. INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ANNUITIES ("IRAS") UNDER SECTION 408
TRADITIONAL IRAS -- Eligible individuals can establish individual retirement
programs under section 408 of the Code through the purchase of an IRA. Section
408 imposes limits with respect to IRAs, including limits on the amount that may
be contributed to an IRA, the amount of such contributions that may be deducted
from taxable income, the persons who may be eligible to contribute to an IRA,
and the time when distributions commence from an IRA. Distributions from certain
tax-qualified retirement plans may be "rolled-over" to an IRA on a tax-deferred
basis.
SIMPLE IRAS -- Eligible employees may establish SIMPLE IRAs in connection with a
SIMPLE IRA plan of an employer under section 408(p) of the Code. Special
rollover rules apply to SIMPLE IRAs. Amounts can be rolled over from one SIMPLE
IRA to another SIMPLE IRA. However, amounts can be rolled over from a SIMPLE IRA
to a Traditional IRA only after two years have expired since the employee first
commenced participation in the employer's SIMPLE IRA plan. Amounts cannot be
rolled over to a SIMPLE IRA from a qualified plan or a Traditional IRA. Hartford
is a non-designated financial institution for purposes of the SIMPLE IRA rules.
ROTH IRAS -- Eligible individuals may establish Roth IRAs under section 408A of
the Code. Contributions to a Roth IRA are not deductible. Subject to special
limitations, a Traditional IRA may be converted into a Roth IRA or a
distribution from a Traditional IRA may be rolled over to a Roth IRA. However, a
conversion or a rollover from a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA is not excludable
from gross income. If certain conditions are met, qualified distributions from a
Roth IRA are tax-free.
5. FEDERAL TAX PENALTIES AND WITHHOLDING -- Distributions from tax-qualified
retirement plans are generally taxed as ordinary income under section 72 of the
Code. Under these rules, a portion of each distribution may be excludable from
income. The excludable amount is the portion of the distribution that bears the
same ratio as the after-tax contributions bear to the expected return.
(A) PENALTY TAX ON EARLY DISTRIBUTIONS Section 72(t) of the Code imposes an
additional penalty tax equal to 10% of the taxable portion of a distribution
from certain tax-qualified retirement plans. However, the 10% penalty tax
does not apply to a distributions that is:
- - Made on or after the date on which the employee reaches age 59 1/2;
- - Made to a beneficiary (or to the estate of the employee) on or after the death
of the employee;
- - Attributable to the employee's becoming disabled (as defined in the Code);
- - Part of a series of substantially equal periodic payments (not less frequently
than annually) made for the life (or life expectancy) of the employee or the
joint lives (or joint life expectancies) of the employee and his or her
designated beneficiary;
- - Except in the case of an IRA, made to an employee after separation from
service after reaching age 55; or
- - Not greater than the amount allowable as a deduction to the employee for
eligible medical expenses during the taxable year.
IN ADDITION, THE 10% PENALTY TAX DOES NOT APPLY TO A DISTRIBUTION FROM AN IRA
THAT IS:
- - Made after separation from employment to an unemployed IRA owner for health
insurance premiums, if certain conditions are met;
- - Not in excess of the amount of certain qualifying higher education expenses,
as defined by section 72(t)(7) of the Code; or
- - A qualified first-time homebuyer distribution meeting the requirements
specified at section 72(t)(8) of the Code.
If you are a participant in a SIMPLE IRA plan, you should be aware that the 10%
penalty tax is increased to 25% with respect to non-exempt early distributions
made from your SIMPLE IRA during the first two years following the date you
first commenced participation in any SIMPLE IRA plan of your employer.
(B) MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION PENALTY TAX If the amount distributed is less than the
minimum required distribution for the year, the Participant is subject to a
50% penalty tax on the amount that was not properly distributed.
An individual's interest in a tax-qualified retirement plan generally must be
distributed, or begin to be distributed, not later than
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the Required Beginning Date. Generally, the Required Beginning Date is April 1
of the calendar year following the later of:
- - the calendar year in which the individual attains age 70 1/2; or
- - the calendar year in which the individual retires from service with the
employer sponsoring the plan.
The Required Beginning Date for an individual who is a five (5) percent owner
(as defined in the Code), or who is the owner of an IRA, is April 1 of the
calendar year following the calendar year in which the individual attains age
70 1/2.
The entire interest of the Participant must be distributed beginning no later
than the Required Beginning Date over:
- - the life of the Participant or the lives of the Participant and the
Participant's designated beneficiary, or
- - over a period not extending beyond the life expectancy of the Participant or
the joint life expectancy of the Participant and the Participant's designated
beneficiary.
Each annual distribution must equal or exceed a "minimum distribution amount"
which is determined by dividing the account balance by the applicable life
expectancy. This account balance is generally based upon the account value as of
the close of business on the last day of the previous calendar year. In
addition, minimum distribution incidental benefit rules may require a larger
annual distribution.
If an individual dies before reaching his or her Required Beginning Date, the
individual's entire interest must generally be distributed within five years of
the individual's death. However, this rule will be deemed satisfied, if
distributions begin before the close of the calendar year following the
individual's death to a designated beneficiary and distribution is over the life
of such designated beneficiary (or over a period not extending beyond the life
expectancy of the beneficiary). If the beneficiary is the individual's surviving
spouse, distributions may be delayed until the individual would have attained
age 70 1/2.
If an individual dies after reaching his or her Required Beginning Date or after
distributions have commenced, the individual's interest must generally be
distributed at least as rapidly as under the method of distribution in effect at
the time of the individual's death.
(C) WITHHOLDING In general, regular wage withholding rules apply to
distributions from IRAs and plans described in section 457 of the Code.
Periodic distributions from other tax-qualified retirement plans that are
made for a specified period of 10 or more years or for the life or life
expectancy of the participant (or the joint lives or life expectancies of
the participant and beneficiary) are generally subject to federal income tax
withholding as if the recipient were married claiming three exemptions. The
recipient of periodic distributions may generally elect not to have
withholding apply or to have income taxes withheld at a different rate by
providing a completed election form.
Mandatory federal income tax withholding at a flat rate of 20% will generally
apply to other distributions from such other tax-qualified retirement plans
unless such distributions are:
- - the non-taxable portion of the distribution;
- - required minimum distributions; or
- - direct transfer distributions.
Direct transfer distributions are direct payments to an IRA or to another
eligible retirement plan under Code section 401(a)(31).
Certain states require withholding of state taxes when federal income tax is
withheld.
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APPENDIX II -- OPTIONAL DEATH BENEFIT -- EXAMPLES
EXAMPLE 1
Assume that you deposited a premium payment of $100,000 on January 1, 1998. If
you made no Surrenders during the year, your Interest Accumulation Value on
January 1, 1999 would be $105,000, calculated as follows:
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$100,000 Premium deposited on January 1, 1998
5,000 Interest accumulated at 5% per year on premiums
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$105,000 Interest Accumulation Value on January 1, 1999.
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If you elected the Optional Death Benefit, you would be guaranteed a Death
Benefit payment equal to at least $105,000.
EXAMPLE 2
Assume that you deposited a premium payment of $100,000 on January 1, 1998. If
you Surrendered $10,000 on January 1, 1999 and your Contract Value immediately
prior to the partial Surrender was $100,000, your Interest Accumulation Value on
January 1, 1999 would be $94,500, calculated as follows:
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$100,000 Premium deposited on January 1, 1998
5,000 Interest accumulated at 5% per year on premiums
($10,500) Adjustment for partial Surrender*
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$94,500 Interest Accumulation Value on January 1, 1999.
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* The Adjustment for the partial Surrender reduces the Interest Accumulation
Value by an amount equal to the proportion of the partial Surrender to the
Contract Value prior to the partial Surrender. Therefore, in this example, the
$10,500 reduction to the Interest Accumulation Value is calculated by dividing
the amount of the Surrender, $10,000, by the Contract Value paid prior to the
Surrender, $100,000. This ratio (Surrender DIVIDED BY Contract Value prior to
Surrender) is multiplied by the Interest Accumulation Value prior to
Surrenders and results in the adjustment for the partial Surrender.
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Interest Accumulation Value prior to Surrenders $105,000
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Multiplied by ratio of Surrenders DIVIDED BY Contract Value
prior to Surrenders ($10,000 DIVIDED BY 100,000) X .10
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Adjustment for the partial Surrender $ 10,500
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The Surrender reduced the Interest Accumulation Value by $10,500 ($105,000 -
94,500).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TO STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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DESCRIPTION OF HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
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SAFEKEEPING OF ASSETS
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INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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DISTRIBUTION OF CONTRACTS
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CALCULATION OF YIELD AND RETURN
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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This form must be completed for all tax sheltered annuities.
SECTION 403(b)(11) ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM
The Hartford Variable Annuity Contract which you have recently purchased is
subject to certain restrictions imposed by the Tax Reform Act of 1986.
Contributions to the Contract after December 31, 1988 and any increases in cash
value after December 31, 1988 may not be distributed to you unless you have:
- - attained age 59 1/2,
- - separated from service,
- - died, or
- - become disabled.
Distributions of post December 31, 1988 contributions (excluding any income
thereon) may also be made if you have experienced a financial hardship.
Also, there may be a 10% penalty tax for distributions made prior to age 59 1/2
because of financial hardship or separation from service.
Also, please be aware that your 403(b) Plan may also offer other financial
alternatives other than The Director variable annuity. Please refer to your
Plan.
Please complete the following and return to:
Hartford Life Insurance Company
Individual Annuity Services
P.O. Box 5085
Hartford, CT 06102-5085
Name of Contract Owner/Participant
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Address
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City or Plan/School District
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Date:
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Contract No:
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Signature:
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To obtain a Statement of Additional Information, please complete the form below
and mail to:
Hartford Life Insurance Company
Attn: Individual Annuity Services
P.O. Box 5085
Hartford, CT 06102-5085
Please send a Statement of Additional Information for Series VII of The Director
variable annuity to me at the following address:
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