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SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS FOR
THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA
SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
DATED MAY 1, 1998
DISCONTINUANCE OF VENTURE LIFE SALES
Effective July 20, 1998, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company of North
America will no longer issue new Venture Life contracts. All applications
received in good order prior to July 20, 1998 will be accepted subject to
underwriting requirements. The discontinuance of Venture Life sales does not
affect inforce contracts. There will be no change in any contract provisions and
The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company of North America will continue to
service these contracts.
SUPPLEMENT DATED JULY 20, 1998
VENLIFE.SUP798
