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Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to
Registration No. 333-88503
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
INITIAL FILING TO
FORM S-6
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
OF SECURITIES OF UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS
REGISTERED ON FORM N-8B-2
A. Exact name of Trust: Massachusetts Mutual Variable Life Separate
Account I
B. Name of Depositor: Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
C. Complete address of 1295 State Street
Depositor's principal Springfield, MA 01111
Executive offices:
It is proposed that this filing will become effective (check appropriate
box)
immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 485.
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on pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 485.
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60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) of Rule 485
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X on January 26, 2000 pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) of Rule
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485.
this post effective amendment designates a new effective
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effective date shall be .
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E. Title of Securities being registered: Survivorship Flexible Premium
Adjustable Variable Life
Insurance Policy
F. Approximate date of proposed as soon as practicable after the
Public offering: effective date of this
Registration Statement.
Pursuant to Rule 24-F-2 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, Registrant
registers an indefinite number or amount of its variable life insurance
contracts under the Securities Act of 1933 pursuant to Rule 24F-2 under the
Investment Company Act of 1940. The Rule 24F-2 notice for Registrant's fiscal
year ending December 31, 1998 was filed on February 25, 1999.
Registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or dates as
may be necessary to delay its effective date until Registrant shall file a
further amendment which specifically states that this Registration Statement
shall become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of
1933 or until this Registration Statement shall become effective on such date as
the Commission, acting pursuant to said section, may determine.
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CROSS REFERENCE TO ITEMS REQUIRED
BY FORM N-8B-2
Item No. of
Form N-8B-2 Caption
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1 Cover Page; The Separate Account.
2 Cover Page.
3 Cover Page.
4 Sales and Other Agreements.
5 The Separate Account.
6 Not Applicable.
7 Not Applicable.
8 Appendix F. Financial Statement.
9 Legal Proceedings.
10 Detailed Description of Policy Features; Investment Options;
Other Policy Information.
11 Investment Options.
12 Investment Options; Sales and Other Agreements.
13 Introduction; Detailed Description of Policy Features.
14 Detailed description of Policy Features.
15 Premiums; Exhibit 99(11).
16 Introduction; The Separate Account.
17 Detailed description of Policy Features; Exhibit 99(11).
18 The Separate Account.
19 Other Information.
20 Not Applicable.
21 Policy Loan Privilege.
22 Not Applicable.
23 Bonding Arrangement.
24 Detailed Description of Policy Features; Other Information;
Investment Options.
25 Other Information.
26 Other Information; The Investment Options.
27 Other Information.
28 Appendix E: Directors and Executive Officers.
29 Other Information.
30 Other Information.
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CROSS REFERENCE TO ITEMS REQUIRED
BY FORM N-8B-2
Item No. of
Form N-8B-2 Caption
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31 Not Applicable.
32 Not Applicable.
33 Not Applicable.
34 Not Applicable.
35 Sales and Other Agreements.
36 Not Applicable.
37 Not Applicable.
38 Sales and Other Agreements.
39 Sales and Other Agreements.
40 Sales and Other Agreements.
41 Sales and Other Agreements.
42 Not Applicable.
43 Sales and Other Agreements.
44 The Separate Account.
45 Not Applicable.
46 Account Value and Net Surrender Value; The Separate Account.
47 The Separate Account.
48 Not Applicable.
49 Not Applicable.
50 Not Applicable.
51 Detailed Description of Policy Features; Other Policy
Information.
52 Investment Options.
53 Federal Income Tax Considerations.
54 Not Applicable.
55 Not Applicable.
56 Not Applicable.
57 Not Applicable.
58 Not Applicable.
59 Appendix F.
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Survivorship Flexible Premium Adjustable Variable Life Insurance Policy*
Issued by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
This prospectus describes a survivorship life insurance policy (the "policy")
offered by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company ("MassMutual"). While the
policy is in force, it provides lifetime insurance protection on the two
Insureds named in the policy. It pays a death benefit at the death of the
surviving Insured (the "second death").
In this prospectus, "you" and "your" refer to the Owner of the policy. "We,"
"us," and "our" refer to MassMutual.
The policy provides premium payment and death benefit flexibility. It permits
you to vary the frequency and amount of premium payments and to increase or
decrease the death benefit. This flexibility allows you to meet changing
insurance needs under a single insurance policy.
You may allocate net premiums and account value among the divisions of the
Separate Account offered under this policy and a Guaranteed Principal Account
(the "GPA"). Each division invests in shares of a designated investment fund.
Currently, the funds listed at right are available under this policy.
You bear the investment risk of any account value allocated to the investment
funds. The death benefit may vary, and the net surrender value will vary,
depending on the investment performance of the funds.
This policy is not a deposit or obligation of, or guaranteed or endorsed by, any
financial institution. It is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board, or any other federal agency. It is also
subject to investment risks, including loss of the principal amount invested.
We service the policy at our Administrative Office located at 1295 State Street,
Springfield, Massachusetts 01111-0001. Our telephone number is (413) 788-8411.
Our Home Office is located in Springfield, Massachusetts.
This policy provides insurance protection. It is not a way to invest in mutual
funds. Replacing an existing life insurance policy with this policy may not be
to your advantage.
Please read this prospectus and keep it for further reference.
This prospectus is not an offer to sell the policy in any jurisdiction where it
is illegal to offer the policy or to anyone to whom it is illegal to offer the
policy.
* Title may vary in some jurisdictions.
MML Series Investment Fund
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MML Equity Fund
MML Money Market Fund
MML Managed Bond Fund
MML Blend Fund
MML Equity Index Fund
MML Small Cap Value Equity Fund
MML Growth Equity Fund
MML Small Cap Growth Equity Fund
Oppenheimer Variable Account Funds
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Oppenheimer Aggressive Growth Fund/VA
Oppenheimer Global Securities Fund/VA
Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund/VA
Oppenheimer Strategic Bond Fund/VA
Oppenheimer Main Street Growth & Income Fund/VA
Oppenheimer High Income Fund/VA
Oppenheimer Bond Fund/VA
Variable Insurance Products Fund II
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Fidelity's VIP II Contrafund(R) Portfolio
T. Rowe Price Equity Series, Inc.
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T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio
American Century Variable Portfolios, Inc.
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American Century's VP Income & Growth Fund
BT Insurance Funds
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Bankers Trust's Small Cap Index Fund
Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust
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Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund
Janus Aspen Series
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Janus Aspen Capital Appreciation Portfolio
Janus Aspen Worldwide Growth Portfolio
Templeton Variable Product Series Fund
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Templeton International Fund
Neither the United States Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state
securities commission has approved this prospectus or determined that it is
accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
This prospectus is valid only when accompanied by the prospectuses for the
investment funds. The Securities and Exchange Commission maintains a Web site
(http://www.sec.gov) that contains material incorporated by reference and other
information regarding registrants that is filed with the Commission.
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Table of Contents
I. INTRODUCTION...................................................3
II. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF
POLICY FEATURES
Purchasing the Policy..........................................7
Death Benefit..................................................7
Premiums.......................................................9
Transfers.....................................................10
Policy Termination and Reinstatement..........................11
Charges and Deductions........................................12
Deductions from Premiums......................................12
Monthly Charges Against the
Account Value...............................................12
Daily Charges Against the
Separate Account............................................13
Surrender Charges.............................................13
Other Charges.................................................13
Special Circumstances.........................................13
Account Value and Net
Surrender Value.............................................13
Policy Loan Privilege.........................................15
III. INVESTMENT OPTIONS
The Guaranteed Principal Account..............................17
The Separate Account..........................................17
The Funds.....................................................18
Fund Profiles.................................................18
The Investment Advisers.......................................21
IV. OTHER POLICY INFORMATION
When We Pay Proceeds..........................................23
Payment Options...............................................23
Beneficiary...................................................24
Assignment....................................................24
Limits on Our Right to Challenge
the Policy..................................................24
Error of Age or Gender........................................24
Suicide.......................................................24
Additional Benefits You Can Get
by Rider....................................................25
Sales and Other Agreements....................................26
V. OTHER INFORMATION
MassMutual....................................................28
Annual Reports................................................28
Federal Income Tax Considerations.............................28
Your Voting Rights............................................31
Reservation of Rights.........................................31
Bonding Arrangement...........................................31
Legal Proceedings.............................................31
Experts.......................................................31
Appendix A
Definition of Terms...........................................33
Appendix B
Examples of Death Benefit
Option Changes..............................................35
Appendix C
Rates of Return...............................................37
Appendix D
Illustration of Death Benefits,
Net Surrender Values, and
Accumulated Premiums........................................41
Appendix E
Directors of MassMutual.......................................54
Executive Vice Presidents.....................................56
Appendix F
Unaudited Interim Financial
Statements.................................................F-1
Financial Statements........................................FF-1
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I. Introduction
Please refer to Appendix A for definitions of the terms contained in this
prospectus.
You should consult your policy for more information about its terms and
conditions, and for any state-specific variations that may apply to your policy.
These variations will depend on the "contract state" of your policy; it is
usually the state or other jurisdiction in which you live.
The Policy is a life insurance contract providing a death benefit, an account
value, surrender rights, policy loan privileges, and other features
traditionally associated with life insurance. The policy is a "survivorship"
policy because it provides life insurance on two insured lives and pays a death
benefit at the time of the second death.
There is no fixed schedule of premium payments. You may establish a schedule of
premium payments ("planned premium payments"), but if a planned premium payment
is not made the policy will not necessarily terminate. If planned premium
payments are made they do not guarantee a policy will remain in force. The
policy allows you to match premium payments to your income flows or other
financial decisions.
You may increase or decrease the death benefit and change the Death Benefit
Option under the policy. Further, the death benefit may vary, and the net
surrender value will vary, with the investment experience of the investment
funds in which an Owner has account value. The GPA interest rate is declared and
guaranteed each calendar year. This guaranteed calendar-year rate will not be
less than 3%; it may be greater than 3%. We may credit interest periodically at
rates that exceed this guaranteed rate.
The following diagram summarizes how the policy works.
HOW THE POLICY WORKS
Premium Payment
We deduct a premium expense
charge from each premium
payment (graphic arrow to "Net
Premium")
Net Premium
We allocate the net premium and
account value among the
divisions of the Separate Account
and the GPA based on the
percentages you have chosen
(graphic arrow to "Account
Value")
Investment Earnings
Each day we credit or debit the
investment earnings or losses of the
divisions of the Separate Account less
fund investment management fees
and separate account fees.
(graphic arrow to "Account Value")
We also credit interest on values
in the GPA.
Account Value
You determine how the account
value is allocated among the
available investment options.
(graphic arrows to "Account
Value Charges", "Owner Access
to Account Value", "Death
Benefit", "Policy Surrender")
Account Value Charges
Each month we deduct for
administrative, insurance, and
rider expenses.
Access to Account Value
While Policy In Force
You may access account values
through loans and withdrawals
after the first Policy Year.
Death Benefit
You have a choice of three Death
Benefit Options. You can change the
Option at a later date.
Policy Surrender
You may surrender your policy at any
time. If you surrender during first 14
years after Policy Date or after any
increase in Face Amount is effective, we
deduct a surrender charge from any
amount we pay you.
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All expense charges and deductions are described in Charges and Deductions in
Part II.
A summary of the product and separate account charges follows.
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CURRENT RATE GUARANTEED RATE
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Premium Expense Charge All Coverage Years: 8.5% of premium up All Coverage Years: 10.5% of premium up
to Premium Expense Factor; 3% of premium to Premium Expense Factor; 7.5% of
over Premium Expense Factor. premium over Premium Expense Factor.
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Administrative Charge Policy Years 1-10: $12 per month per All Policy Years: $12 per month per
policy. policy.
Policy Years 11+: $8 per month per
policy.
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Face Amount Charge A rate that varies by the Issue Ages, A rate that varies by the Issue Ages,
genders, and risk classifications of the genders, and risk classifications of the
Insureds, and by the year of coverage. Insureds, and by the year of coverage.
The monthly rate, per $1,000 of Face The monthly rate, per $1,000 of Face
Amount, ranges from: Amount, ranges from:
Coverage Years 1-10: $0.03 to $0.15 Coverage Years 1-10: $0.06 to $0.18
Coverage Years 11+: $0.00 Coverage Years 11+: $0.00
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Insurance Charges A per-thousand rate applied to the For standard risks, the guaranteed cost
insurance risk each month. The rate of insurance rates are based on the
varies by the Issue Ages, genders, and Commissioners 1980 Standard Ordinary
risk classifications of the Insureds, (CSO) Mortality Tables.
and by the year of coverage.
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Mortality and Expense Risk All Policy Years: 0.25%, on an annual All Policy Years: 0.60%, on an annual
Charge basis, of daily net asset value of the basis, of daily net asset value of the
Separate Account. Separate Account.
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Investment Management Fees (See separate table on next page.)
and Other Expenses
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Loan Rate Expense Charge Policy Years 1-10: 0.50% of loaned All Policy Years: 0.80% of loaned amount.
amount.
Policy Years 11+: 0.25% of loaned amount.
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Withdrawal Fee $25 $25
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Surrender Charges Coverage Years 1-5: Based on the Target Coverage Years 1-5: Based on the Target
(Taken upon policy Premium (but not to exceed $45 per Premium (but not to exceed $45 per
surrender; also, a partial thousand of Face Amount). thousand of Face Amount).
surrender charge may be
taken upon decrease in Coverage Years 6-14: The preceding year Coverage Years 6-14: The preceding year
Face Amount) surrender charge reduced by 10% of the surrender charge reduced by 10% of the
first-year surrender charge. first-year surrender charge.
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The Premium Expense Factor referenced above is used to determine the premium
expense charge and sales compensation. The Premium Expense Factor is shown in
the policy; it can be quoted upon request before the policy is issued. Examples
of current Premium Expense Factors per $1,000 of Face Amount, for a Male and
Female, both Non-Tobacco risk class, are: Both Age 25 - $2.48; Both Age 55 -
$12.45; Both Age 85 - $58.83. The Premium Expense Factor for your policy will
be based on the Issue Ages, genders, and risk classes of the Insureds, and on
the Face Amount.
The Target Premium referenced above is used to determine surrender charges.
Although the Target Premium is not shown in the policy, the surrender charges
are listed in the policy; they can be quoted upon request before the policy is
issued. Examples of current Target Premiums per $1,000 of Face Amount, for a
Male and Female, both Non-Tobacco risk class, are: Both Age 25 - $2.48; Both
Age 55 - $12.45; Both Age 85 - $58.83. The Target Premium for your policy will
be based on the Issue Ages, genders, and risk classes of the Insureds, and on
the Face Amount.
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INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES
AND OTHER EXPENSES
Total fund operating expenses expressed as a percentage of average net assets
for the year ended December 31, 1998.
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Total Fund
Management Other Operating
Fund Name Fees Expenses Expenses
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MML Equity Fund 0.37%/1/ 0.00%/1/ 0.37%
MML Money Market Fund 0.46% 0.03% 0.49%
MML Managed Bond Fund 0.45% 0.03% 0.48%
MML Blend Fund 0.37%/1/ 0.00%/1/ 0.37%
MML Equity Index Fund 0.40% 0.20% 0.60%
MML Small Cap Value Equity Fund 0.67% 0.11%/1/ 0.78%
MML Growth Equity Fund 0.80% 0.11%/1/ 0.91%/2/
MML Small Cap Growth Equity Fund 1.08% 0.11%/1/ 1.19%/2/
Oppenheimer Aggressive Growth Fund/VA 0.69% 0.02% 0.71%
Oppenheimer Global Securities Fund/VA 0.68% 0.06% 0.74%
Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund/VA/3/ 0.72% 0.03% 0.75%
Oppenheimer Strategic Bond Fund/VA 0.74% 0.06% 0.80%
Oppenheimer Main Street Growth & Income Fund/VA 0.74% 0.05% 0.79%
Oppenheimer High Income Fund/VA 0.74% 0.04% 0.78%
Oppenheimer Bond Fund/VA 0.72% 0.02% 0.74%
Fidelity's VIP II Contrafund(R) Portfolio 0.59% 0.11%/4/ 0.70%/4/
T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio 0.85% 0.00% 0.85%
American Century's VP Income & Growth Fund N/A N/A 0.70%
Bankers Trust's Small Cap Index 0.35% 0.10% 0.45%/5/
Goldman Sachs Capital Growth 0.75% 0.15% 0.90%
Janus Aspen Capital Appreciation Portfolio 0.70% 0.22% 0.92%/6/
Janus Aspen Worldwide Growth Portfolio 0.65% 0.07% 0.72%/6/
Templeton International 0.69% 0.42% 1.11%
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/1/MassMutual has agreed to bear the expenses (other than the management fees,
interest, taxes, brokerage commissions and extraordinary expenses) in excess of
.11% of the average daily net asset values through April 30, 2000 for MML Equity
Fund, MML Blend Fund, MML Small Cap Value Equity Fund, MML Growth Equity Fund
and MML Small Cap Growth Equity Fund. Such agreement cannot be terminated
unilaterally by MassMutual. The expenses shown for the MML Growth Equity Fund
and MML Small Cap Growth Equity Fund include this reimbursement. If not
included, the other expenses for these Funds in 1999 are estimated to be 0.25%,
for the MML Growth Equity Fund and 0.25% for the MML Small Cap Growth Equity
Fund. We do not expect that we will be required to reimburse any expenses of the
MML Equity Fund, MML Blend Fund and MML Small Cap Value Equity Fund in 1999.
/2/The MML Growth Equity Fund and the MML Small Cap Growth Equity Fund began
operations in 1999 and therefore, had no operating expenses as of December 31,
1998. The investment manager estimates that the total operating expenses for
these Funds in 1999 will be as shown.
/3/Prior to May 1, 1999, the Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund/VA was called
the Oppenheimer Growth Fund. Prior to May 1, 1998, the Oppenheimer Aggressive
Growth Fund/VA was called the Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund.
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/4/A portion of the brokerage commissions that Contrafund pays was used to
reduce the Other Expenses for the Fund. In addition, Contrafund, or the
investment manager on behalf of the fund, entered into an arrangement with a
fund custodian whereby credits realized as a result of non-invested cash
balances were used to reduce custodian expenses. With such reductions, the Other
Expenses became 0.07%, decreasing the Total Fund Operating Expenses to 0.66%.
/5/Bankers Trust Company has voluntarily undertaken to waive its management fee
and reimburse the BT Small Cap Index Fund certain expenses so that the total
fund expenses for the BT Small Cap Index Fund will not exceed 0.45%. Bankers
Trust Company may not recoup any of its waived investment advisory fees. Such
waivers by Bankers Trust Company should stay in effect for at least 12 months.
Without such waivers and reimbursements, the total fund expenses for the BT
Small Cap Index Fund would have been 1.58%.
/6/Janus Capital has agreed to reduce the management fee of the Janus Aspen
Worldwide Growth Portfolio and the Janus Aspen Capital Appreciation Portfolio to
the level of their corresponding Janus retail funds. Other waivers, if
applicable, are first applied against the management fee and then against other
expenses. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the waivers and fee reductions
until at least the next annual renewal of the advisory agreement. Without such
reductions, the total fund expenses for the Janus Aspen Worldwide Growth
Portfolio and the Janus Aspen Capital Appreciation Portfolio would have been
0.74% and 0.97%, respectively.
(See the funds' prospectuses for more information.)
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II. Detailed Description of Policy Features
Purchasing the Policy
To purchase a policy, you must send a completed application to our
Administrative Office. The minimum Initial Face Amount of a policy is currently
$100,000. The policy can be issued for two Insureds where the older Insured is
between the ages of 18 and 90 inclusive, and the younger Insured is between the
ages of 18 and 85 inclusive. Before issuing a policy, we will require evidence
of insurability. This usually will require a medical examination.
We determine whether to accept or reject the application for the policy and the
Insureds' risk classifications. If we do not accept the application, we will
refund any premium paid.
Coverage under the policy becomes effective on the Issue Date of the policy or,
if later, the date the first premium is paid. See Premiums for more about the
first premium. For the first premium to be paid, we must receive it in good
order.
Unisex Policy. Policies generally are issued with values that vary based on the
genders of the Insureds. Policies purchased as part of an employee benefit plan
may be "unisex"; that is, they have policy values that do not vary by the
genders of the Insureds. References in the prospectus to sex-distinct policy
values are not applicable to unisex policies. Upon request we will provide you
illustrations showing the effect of unisex rates on premiums, net surrender
values, and death benefits.
Right to Return the Policy. Once you receive your policy, you should review it
carefully. If you are not satisfied with your policy, you may cancel it within
10 days after you receive it. (This period of time may vary by state.)
To cancel the policy, return it to us at our Administrative Office, to the agent
who sold the policy, or to one of our agency offices. If you cancel your policy,
we will give you a refund.
In most states, this refund is the sum of:
(i) any premium paid for the policy; plus
(ii) any interest credited to the policy under the GPA; plus or minus
(iii) an amount reflecting the investment experience of the divisions of the
Separate Account under this policy to the date we receive the policy;
minus
(iv) any amounts withdrawn and any policy debt.
In other states, this refund is equal to any premium paid for the policy,
reduced by any amounts withdrawn and any policy debt.
Consult your policy to determine which refund applies under your policy. A few
states have variations of these two refund types.
Death Benefit
While the policy is in force, we will pay the death benefit to the named
Beneficiary at the second death. Although we normally will pay the death benefit
within seven days of receiving satisfactory proof of the Insureds' deaths, we
may delay payments under certain circumstances. All or part of the death benefit
can be paid in cash or under one or more of the payment options described in the
policy.
Minimum Death Benefit. In order to qualify as life insurance under Internal
Revenue Code ("IRC") Section 7702, the policy has a minimum death benefit
determined by one of two compliance tests. You choose the test when you apply
for the policy. You cannot change your choice of test after the policy is
issued.
Under one test, the Cash Value Test, the minimum death benefit is equal to a
percentage of the account value. The percentage depends on the genders (male,
female, unisex), tobacco classifications, and Attained Ages of both Insureds.
Under the other test, the Guideline Premium Test, the minimum death benefit also
is equal to a percentage of the account value, but the percentage varies only by
the Attained Age of the younger Insured. The percentages are shown in the
policy.
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Your choice of the Guideline Premium Test or the Cash Value Test will depend on
how you intend to pay premiums. In general, if you intend to pay premiums in
early policy years only, the Cash Value Test may be more appropriate. If you
intend to pay level premiums over a long period of years, the Guideline Premium
Test may be more appropriate. You should see policy illustrations of both
approaches to determine how the policy works under each approach, and which is
best for you.
Death Benefit Options. The death benefit is the benefit provided under the Death
Benefit Option in effect on the date of the second death. This benefit is
reduced by any outstanding policy debt and any due but unpaid premium needed to
avoid policy termination. You may choose one of three Death Benefit Options:
(a) Option 1 (a level amount option) or
(b) Options 2 or 3 (variable amount options).
You choose the Death Benefit Option in the application and you may change the
option at a later date subject to certain restrictions described in Changes in
Death Benefit Option.
The death benefit provided by Options 1, 2 and 3 is as follows.
Option 1 - The benefit is the greater of:
(a) the Face Amount on the date of the second death; and
(b) the minimum death benefit on the date of the second death.
Option 2 - The benefit is the greater of:
(a) the Face Amount plus the account value on the date of the second death; and
(b) the minimum death benefit on the date of the second death.
Option 3 - The benefit is the greater of:
(a) the Face Amount plus the premiums paid less any premiums refunded under the
policy to the date of the second death; and
(b) the minimum death benefit on the date of the second death.
See Appendix B for examples of how changes in account value and the amount of
premiums paid may affect the death benefit of a policy.
Changes in Death Benefit Option. After the first Policy Year, you may change
the Death Benefit Option. You must provide a written application and you may
have to provide evidence that the Insureds still are insurable. The effective
date of a change will be the Monthly Charge Date on or preceding the date we
approve the change. A change in the Death Benefit Option will result in a change
of the policy Face Amount. The death benefit under the new Death Benefit Option
will be the same as the death benefit under the old Death Benefit Option at the
time of the change.
You cannot change the Death Benefit Option if:
1. the Face Amount is reduced to less than $100,000 as a result of the change,
2. the Attained Age of the younger Insured has reached 85, or of the older as
reached 90; or
3. only one of the Insureds is alive.
When the policy Face Amount changes as a result of a change in the Death Benefit
Option, the monthly charges also will change. The change in Face Amount also may
change the charges for certain additional benefits. The change in Face Amount
will not change the policy surrender charge.
For examples of Death Benefit Option changes and how they impact the contract,
see Appendix B.
Changes in Face Amount. You may request an increase or decrease in the Face
Amount by submitting a written request for a change of Face Amount to our
Administrative Office. The Face Amount change will be effective on the Monthly
Charge Date on or preceding our approval of the request.
Increases in Face Amount. You must provide us with a written application and
evidence the Insureds still are insurable to increase your Face Amount. An
increase may not be less than $50,000. You may not increase the Face Amount of
the policy after the younger Insured reaches Attained Age 85, or, if earlier,
after the older Insured reaches Attained Age 90.
If you increase the policy Face Amount, the monthly charges will increase.
Decreases in Face Amount. After the first Policy Year, you may decrease the
policy Face
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Amount at any time (except during the 12-month period following a
Face Amount increase). You may not decrease the Face Amount if the decrease
would result in a Face Amount of less than $100,000.
If you decrease the Face Amount, a partial surrender charge may apply. (See
Decrease in Face Amount in the Surrender Charges section of this Part.). We will
deduct partial surrender charges from the division(s) of the Separate Account
and from the GPA in proportion to the non-loaned values in each.
A decrease will reduce the Face Amount in the following order:
(a) the Face Amount of the most recent increase; then
(b) the Face Amounts of the next most recent increases successively; and last
(c) the Initial Face Amount.
If you decrease the Face Amount, the monthly charges deducted from the account
value will decrease.
If you decrease the Face Amount, the policy may become a "modified endowment
contract" under federal tax law. Consult your tax adviser. (See also Modified
Endowment Contracts in Part V.)
Premiums
The first premium must be paid before the policy can become effective.
Thereafter, within limits you may make premium payments at any time and in any
amount. Net premiums are allocated to the account value as you choose.
First Premium. Generally, you determine the first premium you want to pay for
the policy; but it must be at least equal to the minimum initial premium. The
minimum initial premium depends on your chosen premium frequency, Initial Face
Amount and Death Benefit Option, and on the Issue Age, gender, and risk
classification of each Insured.
Planned Premiums. When applying for the policy, you select the planned premium
amount and the payment frequency (annual, semiannual, quarterly, or monthly
check service). The planned premium must be at least $20. The amount of the
planned premium and the payment frequency you select are shown in the policy. We
will send you premium notices based on your selections. To change the amount and
frequency of planned premiums, send a request to us at our Administrative
Office.
If a planned premium payment is not made, the policy will not necessarily
terminate. Conversely, making planned premium payments does not guarantee the
policy will remain in force. To keep the policy in force, you must either have a
sufficient account value or meet the safety test. See Grace Period and
Termination.
Premium Payments and Flexibility. After you have paid the first premium, within
limits you may pay any amount at any time while at least one Insured is living.
Send all premium payments to us either at our Administrative Office or at the
address shown on the premium notice.
You may elect to pay premiums by pre-authorized check. Under this procedure, we
automatically deduct premium payments each month from a bank account you
designate. We will not send a bill for these automatic payments.
Premium Limitations. The minimum premium payment is $20.
If you choose the Cash Value Test to qualify your policy as life insurance, the
maximum premium each Policy Year is the greatest of:
(a) an amount equal to $100 plus double the Premium Expense Factor for the
policy;
(b) the amount of premium paid in the preceding Policy Year; and
(c) the highest premium payment amount that would not increase the insurance
risk (see Insurance Charges).
We may refund any amount of premium payment that exceeds the Cash Value Test
limit.
If you choose the Guideline Premium Test, the maximum premium for each Policy
Year is the lesser of:
(a) the maximum premium for the Cash Value Test; and
(b) the Guideline Premium Test amount which will be stated in the policy.
If you choose the Guideline Premium Test, we will refund any amount of premium
payment that
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exceeds the Guideline Premium Test limit. In this case, you may instead increase
the Face Amount, by meeting the requirements for the increase, so that the
premium payment is within the increased premium limit. Otherwise, the policy
would no longer qualify as life insurance under federal tax law.
Allocating Net Premiums. A net premium is a premium payment we receive in good
order, minus the premium expense charge.
Net Premiums Received through Issue Date. We will allocate any net premiums
received through the Issue Date of the policy to our general investment account.
Any net premiums received before the Policy Date will be allocated as of that
Date. We will credit interest at the rate(s) we use for the GPA during that
time.
Register Date and Valuation Date. Net premiums credited to the policy on and
after the Register Date will be allocated among the divisions and the GPA
according to your net premium allocation. Also, any values in the policy held
before the Register Date will be allocated on that Date among the divisions and
the GPA according to your net premium allocation on that Date.
The Register Date must be a Valuation Date. A Valuation Date is any date on
which the New York Stock Exchange is open for trading.
We set the Register Date for the policy. It depends on the type of refund
offered under the Right To Return provision in your policy. Refer back to
Purchasing the Policy for information about this provision.
If the refund includes interest and investment experience, the Register Date is
the Valuation Date that is on, or next follows, the later of:
(a) the day after the Issue Date of the policy; and
(b) the day we receive the first premium payment in good order.
If the refund does not include interest or investment experience:
1. The Register Date is the first Valuation Date after the end of the Right To
Return period;
2. Any net premiums received after the Issue Date but before the Register Date
will be allocated to the Money Market division; and
3. Any values in the policy held as of the Issue Date will be allocated to the
Money Market division on the first Valuation Date after the Issue Date.
Net Premium Allocation. When applying for the policy, you indicate how you want
net premiums allocated among the divisions and the GPA. You may change your net
premium allocation at any time. Just send a notice to us at our Administrative
Office.
You may set your net premium allocation in terms of whole-number percentages
that add to 100%. (Also see Overall Limitation on Net Premium Allocations and
Transfers.)
Transfers
You may transfer all or part of the account value invested in a division of the
Separate Account to any other division or to the GPA. Simply send us a request.
Although currently there is no limit on the number of transfers you may make, we
reserve the right to limit the number to no more than one every 90 days. If we
impose a limit, it would not apply to a transfer of all funds in the Separate
Account divisions to the GPA or to transfers made in connection with any
automated-transfer program we offer.
We limit transfers from the GPA to the Separate Account divisions to one each
Policy Year. You may not transfer more than 25% of the fixed account value (less
any policy debt) at the time of the transfer. There is one exception to this
rule. If you:
. have transferred 25% of the fixed account value each year for three
consecutive Policy Years; and have neither
. allocated net premiums in the GPA, nor
. transferred any money into the GPA during these three Years; then
you may transfer the remainder of the fixed account value (less any policy debt)
out of the GPA in the succeeding Policy Year. In this case, you must transfer
the full amount out of the GPA in one transaction.
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Any transfer is effective on the Valuation Date at the price next determined
after we receive the request in good order at our Administrative Office. We do
not charge for transfers.
Overall Limitation on Net Premium Allocations and Transfers. You may allocate
net premiums and transfer amounts to up to 16 divisions over the life of the
policy. We reserve the right to increase this limit.
In addition, we may need to further limit access to divisions of the Separate
Account, so the policy will continue to qualify as life insurance. See Investor
Control, under Federal Income Tax Considerations, in Section V. Other
Information, for more information.
Policy Termination and Reinstatement
The policy will not terminate simply because you do not make planned premium
payments. Conversely, making planned premium payments does not guarantee that
the policy will remain in force.
The policy may terminate if its account value cannot cover the monthly charges
and the safety test is not met.
If the policy does terminate, you may be permitted to reinstate it.
Grace Period and Termination. The policy may terminate without value if:
. its account value, less any outstanding policy debt, on a Monthly Charge
Date cannot cover the monthly charges due; and
. the safety test is not met on that Date.
However, we allow a grace period for payment of the premium amount (not less
than $20) needed to avoid termination. We will mail you a notice stating this
amount.
The policy will terminate without value if we do not receive the required
payment by the end of the grace period.
Grace Period. The grace period begins on the date the monthly charges are due.
It ends 61 days after that date or, if later, 31 days after the date we mail the
notice stating the amount needed.
During the grace period, the policy will stay in force. If the second death
occurs during the grace period, the death benefit will be payable. In this case,
any due but unpaid premium amount needed to avoid termination will be deducted
from the death benefit.
Safety Test. (Not available in New York) The safety test allows you to keep the
policy in force, regardless of the account value of the policy, by making
minimum premium payments. But the safety test can be met only during the
Guarantee Period stated in the policy.
The Guarantee Period has an associated monthly Guarantee Premium. The amount of
the Guarantee Premium depends on the Issue Age, gender, and risk classification
of each Insured, and on the Face Amount and Death Benefit Option.
During the Guarantee Period, the safety test is met if (A) equals or exceeds
(B), defined as:
(A) premiums paid less any amounts withdrawn, accumulated at an effective
annual interest rate of 3%;
(B) monthly Guarantee Premiums paid on each Monthly Charge Date beginning on
the Policy Date, accumulated at an effective annual interest rate of 3%.
In (A) above, we exclude any premiums refunded (see Premium Limitations).
Example:
The policy is in the Guarantee Period. The monthly Guarantee Premium is
$25. You have made premium payments of $35 on each Monthly Charge Date
beginning on the Policy Date. In this case, the safety test is met. Even if
the account value cannot cover the monthly charges, the policy will stay in
force.
Generally, the Guarantee Period is the first five Policy Years. Consult your
policy for the Guarantee Period available to you.
Reinstating Your Policy. If your policy terminates, you may reinstate it--that
is, put it back in force. But you may not reinstate your policy if:
. you surrendered it; or
. five years have passed since it terminated; or
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. the younger Insured's Attained Age exceeds 99; or
. an Insured has died since the policy terminated.
Requirements to Reinstate Your Policy. To reinstate your policy, we will need:
1. a written application to reinstate;
2. evidence, satisfactory to us, that each Insured living when the policy
terminated still is insurable; and
3. a premium payment sufficient to keep the policy in force for three months
after reinstatement. The minimum amount of this premium payment will be
quoted on request.
Policy after You Reinstate. If you reinstate your policy, the Face Amount will
be the same as it was when it terminated. Your account value at reinstatement
will be the premium paid at that time, reduced by the premium expense charge and
any monthly charges then due. (Monthly charges for the period before
reinstatement are not recovered.) Surrender charges after reinstatement will
apply as if the policy had not terminated. However, if the surrender charge was
taken when the policy terminated, then the applicable surrender charges will not
be reinstated.
If you reinstate your policy, it may become a "modified endowment contract"
under current federal tax law. Consult your tax adviser.
Charges and Deductions
We will deduct charges from the policy to compensate us for:
(a) providing the insurance benefits under the policy (including any riders);
(b) administering the policy;
(c) assuming certain risks in connection with the policy (including any
riders); and
(d) selling and distributing the policy.
In addition, the fund managers deduct expenses from the funds. For more
information about these expenses, see the individual fund prospectuses.
Deductions from Premiums
We deduct a premium expense charge from each premium payment you make. The
premium expense charge rate is higher for premium payments up to the Premium
Expense Factor than for premium payments over the Premium Expense Factor. The
Premium Expense Factor is based on the Issue Ages, genders, and risk
classifications of the Insureds.
If you have increased the policy Face Amount, we allocate premium payments to
the Initial Face Amount and to all increases based on the relative size of the
Premium Expense Factor for each.
Monthly Charges Against the Account Value
We deduct charges from the account value on each Monthly Charge Date. The
monthly charges are:
(a) an administrative charge;
(b) a face amount charge;
(c) an insurance charge; and
(d) a rider charge for any additional benefits provided by rider.
We deduct the monthly charges from the division(s) and the GPA in proportion to
the non-loaned values of the policy in the division(s) and the GPA.
Monthly charges beyond Attained Age 99 of the younger Insured are zero.
Administrative Charge and Face Amount Charge. The monthly administrative charge
and face amount charge reimburse us for issuing and administering the policy,
and for such activities as processing claims, maintaining records and
communicating with you.
Insurance Charges. The monthly insurance charge for a policy is equal to the
insurance risk under the policy, multiplied by the monthly insurance charge rate
for that policy month. We determine the insurance risk on the first day of each
policy month. It is the amount by which the death benefit (discounted at the
monthly equivalent of 3% per year) exceeds the account value.
Insurance rates are based on the Issue Ages, genders, and risk classes of the
Insureds, and the
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year of coverage. We currently place Insureds into the following five standard
rate classes: Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco, Select Preferred Non-Tobacco,
Non-Tobacco, Select Preferred Tobacco, and Tobacco. We also have rate classes
for less-favorable mortality risks. In otherwise identical policies, the monthly
insurance rate is higher for tobacco users than for those who do not use tobacco
and higher for Non-Tobacco Insureds than for Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco
Insureds.
Rider Charge. You can obtain additional benefits by requesting riders on your
policy. The monthly rider charges include charges for any benefits you add by
rider.
Daily Charges Against the Separate Account
Mortality and Expense Risk Charge. Each day we deduct a charge from the Separate
Account for mortality and expense risks. We do not deduct this charge from the
assets in the GPA.
The mortality risk is a risk that the group of lives we insure may, on average,
live for shorter periods of time than we estimated. The expense risk is a risk
that our costs of issuing and administering policies may be more than we
estimated.
If we do not need all the money we collect in mortality and risk charges to
cover death benefits and expenses, the amount we do not need will be our gain.
However, even if the money we collect is not enough to cover death benefits and
expenses, we will pay all death benefits and expenses.
Investment Management Fee and Other Expenses. Each fund incurs investment
management fees and other expenses. These are deducted from the fund.
Surrender Charges
If you fully surrender the policy or decrease the Face Amount during the first
14 Policy Years, we will take a surrender charge against the account value. This
also applies during the first 14 years after an increase in Face Amount.
We calculate surrender charges separately for the Initial Face Amount and for
each increase in the Face Amount. The surrender charge in the first five years
of coverage is based on the Target Premium. Then, the surrender charge is
decreased by 10% of the first-year surrender charge in each of the next nine
years of coverage, and is zero in the fifteenth and later years.
Decrease in Selected Face Amount. If you decrease your policy Face Amount, we
cancel all or a part of your Face Amount segments. We may take a partial
surrender charge from the account value. The partial surrender charge is equal
to the surrender charge for each canceled Face Amount segment plus a pro rata
surrender charge for any decreased segment. But if the partial surrender charge
would be greater than the account value of the policy, we set the partial
surrender charge equal to the account value on the date of the decrease.
After a Face Amount decrease, we reduce the remaining surrender charge for the
policy by the amount of the partial surrender charge taken.
Other Charges
Withdrawal Fee. If you make a withdrawal from your policy, we deduct $25 from
the amount you withdraw. This fee is guaranteed not to exceed $25.
Loan Interest Rate Expense Charge. This charge reimburses us for administering
policy loans.
Special Circumstances
We may vary the charges and other terms of policies where special circumstances
result in sales or administrative expenses or insurance risks that are different
from those normally associated with these policies. We will make these
variations only in accordance with uniform rules we establish.
Account Value and Net Surrender Value
The account value of the policy has two components: the variable account value
and the fixed account value.
Variable Account Value. The variable account value is the sum of your values in
each of the divisions of the Separate Account. It reflects:
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. net premiums allocated to the Separate Account;
. transfers to the Separate Account from the Guaranteed Principal Account;
. transfers and withdrawals from the Separate Account;
. monthly charges and surrender charges deducted from the Separate Account;
and
. the net investment experience of the Separate Account.
These transactions are all reflected in the variable account value through the
purchase and sale of accumulation units.
Net Investment Experience and Accumulation Units. The net investment experience
of the variable account value is reflected in the value of the accumulation
units. The value of your accumulation units in a division is equal to:
. the accumulation unit value in that division; multiplied by
. the number of accumulation units in that division credited to your policy.
We purchase and sell accumulation units at the unit value as of the closing time
of the New York Stock Exchange on the Valuation Date processed.
If we receive a premium or a transaction request in good order before the
closing time on a Valuation Date, units will be purchased or sold as of that
Valuation Date. If we receive it in good order after that time, units will be
purchased or sold as of the next Valuation Date.
The variable account value of the policy is the total of the values of the
accumulation units in each division credited to policy.
Fixed Account Value. The fixed account value is the accumulation at interest of:
. net premiums allocated to the Guaranteed Principal Account; plus
. amounts transferred into the GPA from the Separate Account; less
. amounts transferred or withdrawn from the GPA; and less
. monthly charges and surrender charges deducted from the GPA.
Interest on the Fixed Account Value. The fixed account value earns interest at
an effective annual rate, credited daily.
For the part of the fixed account value equal to any policy loan, the daily rate
we use is the daily equivalent of:
. the annual loan interest rate minus the loan interest rate expense charge;
or
. 3% if greater.
For the part of the fixed account in excess of any policy loan, the daily rate
we use is the daily equivalent of:
. the current interest rate we declare; or
. the guaranteed calendar-year interest rate we declare for the year if
greater.
This guaranteed calendar-year rate for each year will be at least 3%.
Net Surrender Value. The net surrender value of the policy is equal to:
. the account value; less
. any surrender charges that apply; and less
. any policy debt.
You may surrender your policy written request. We will determine the net
surrender value at the end of the Valuation Date on which we receive the request
in good order.
Withdrawals. After the first Policy Year, you may withdraw up to 75% of the net
surrender value. We deduct a fee of $25 from the amount withdrawn. We do not
charge a surrender charge for a withdrawal. The minimum amount you can withdraw
is $100 (including the withdrawal fee). We may not allow a withdrawal if it
would result in a reduction of the Face Amount to less than $100,000.
You must state in the withdrawal request from which divisions or the GPA you
want the withdrawal made. You can state the amount as a dollar amount or a
percentage. The withdrawal will be effective on the date we receive the request
in good order. We will process it within seven days. The withdrawal amount you
wish taken from each division of the Separate Account and from the GPA may not
exceed the non-loaned account value in each of these. If you
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have chosen Death Benefit Option 1 or 3, we will reduce the Face Amount by the
amount of the withdrawal unless you provide evidence satisfactory to us that the
Insureds or Insured alive still is insurable.
Policy Loan Privilege
General. After the first Policy Year, you may take a loan from the policy as
long as the account value exceeds the total of any surrender charges. We reserve
the right to allow loans during the first Policy Year. You must assign the
policy to us as collateral for the loan. The maximum amount you can borrow at
any time is 90% of the policy's account value less any surrender charge. If
there is any outstanding policy debt (which includes accrued interest), it
reduces the maximum amount available.
Source of Loan. We take the policy loan amount from the divisions and the GPA in
proportion to the amount of account value in each division and the GPA
(excluding any outstanding loans) on the date of the loan. We reduce the amount
of units in the divisions of the Separate Account from which the loan is taken.
We transfer the resulting dollar amounts to the loaned portion of the GPA.
We may delay granting any loan you want taken from the GPA for up to six months.
We may delay granting any loan from the divisions during any period that:
(i) the New York Stock Exchange is closed (other than customary weekend and
holiday closings);
(ii) trading is restricted;
(iii) the SEC determines a state of emergency exists; or
(iv) the SEC permits us to delay payment for the protection of our Owners.
Whenever total policy debt equals or exceeds the account value less surrender
charges, we will send a notice to you. This notice will state the amount needed
to bring the policy debt back within the limit. If we do not receive this amount
within 31 days after the date we mailed the notice, the policy terminates
without value.
Loan Interest Charged. At the time of application for the policy, you may select
a fixed loan interest rate of 4% or an adjustable loan rate.
Each year we will set the adjustable rate that will apply for the next Policy
Year. The maximum loan rate is based on the Monthly Average Corporate yield on
seasoned corporate bonds as published by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. If this
Average is no longer published, we will use a similar average as approved by the
insurance department of your "contract state." The maximum rate is the greater
of:
(i) the published monthly average for the calendar month ending two months
before the Policy Year begins; and
(ii) 4%.
If the maximum rate is less than 1/2% higher than the rate in effect for the
preceding year, we will not increase the rate. If the maximum rate is at least
1/2% lower than the rate in effect for the preceding year, we will decrease the
rate.
Interest on policy loans accrues daily and becomes part of the policy debt as it
accrues. It is due on each Policy Anniversary Date. If you do not pay it when it
is due, the interest is added to the loan. As part of the loan, it will bear
interest at the loan rate. We will treat capitalized interest the same as a new
loan. We will take an amount equal to the interest due from the divisions and
the GPA in proportion to the non-loaned account value in each.
Repayment. You may repay all or part of any policy debt at any time while at
least one of the Insureds is living and while the policy is in force. Any loan
repayment you make within 30 days of a Policy Anniversary Date first pays policy
loan interest due. We will allocate any other loan repayment to the GPA until
you have repaid all loan amounts that were deducted from the GPA. We will
allocate additional loan repayments based on the premium allocation then in
effect. You must clearly identify loan repayments as such, or we will consider
the payments premium payments.
We will deduct any outstanding policy debt from the proceeds payable at the
second death or upon the surrender of the policy.
Interest on Loaned Value. We deposit an amount equal to the loaned amount in the
GPA.
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This amount earns interest at a rate equal to the greater of 3% and a rate equal
to the policy loan rate less the loan interest rate expense charge. We guarantee
this charge rate will not exceed 0.80%. Currently, the charge is 0.50% in Policy
Years one through 10 and 0.25% in Policy Years 11 and later.
Effect of Loan. A policy loan affects the policy since we reduce the death
benefit and net surrender value by the amount of the loan. If you repay the
loan, we increase the death benefit and net surrender value under the policy by
the amount of the repayment. Taking a policy loan could have adverse tax
consequences if your policy is a "modified endowment contract" under current
federal tax law. Consult your tax adviser.
As long as a loan is outstanding, a portion of the policy account value equal to
the loan is invested in the GPA. This amount does not participate in the
Separate Account investment performance.
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III. Investment Options
The Guaranteed Principal Account
You may allocate some or all of the net premiums to the Guaranteed Principal
Account ("GPA"). You also may transfer some or all of the account value in the
divisions of the Separate Account to the GPA. Neither our general investment
account nor the GPA is registered under federal or state securities laws.
Amounts allocated to the GPA become part of our general investment account. Our
general investment account consists of all assets owned by us other than those
in the Separate Account and in our other separate accounts. Subject to
applicable law, we have sole discretion over the investment of the assets of our
general investment account.
We guarantee amounts allocated to the GPA in excess of any policy loan will
accrue interest daily at an effective annual rate at least equal to 3%. For
amounts in the GPA equal to any policy loan, the guaranteed minimum interest
rate is an effective annual rate of 3% or, if greater, the policy loan rate less
the loan interest rate expense charge. This charge will not be greater than
0.80% per year. Interest will be credited at this rate regardless of the actual
investment experience of the GPA. In addition to the guaranteed minimum interest
rate, we will declare a guaranteed minimum calendar-year rate each December for
the upcoming calendar year. Interest we credit during any calendar year will not
be less than would be credited using this guaranteed minimum calendar-year rate.
Although we are not obligated to credit interest at a rate higher than the
guaranteed minimum, we may declare a higher rate.
The Separate Account
Our Board of Directors established the Separate Account on July 13, 1988, as a
separate investment account of MassMutual. The Board established the Separate
Account based on the laws of the State of Massachusetts. The Separate Account is
registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a unit investment
trust under the provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940. We have
established a segment within the Separate Account to receive and invest premium
payments for these policies. We have since divided this segment into 23
divisions. Each division invests in shares of a designated investment fund as
follows:
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Division Fund
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MML Equity MML Equity Fund
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MML Money Market MML Money Market Fund
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MML Managed Bond MML Managed Bond Fund
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MML Blend MML Blend Fund
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MML Equity Index MML Equity Index Fund
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MML Small Cap Value Equity MML Small Cap Value Equity Fund
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MML Growth Equity MML Growth Equity Fund
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MML Small Cap Growth Equity MML Small Cap Growth Equity Fund
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Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund/VA
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Oppenheimer Aggressive Growth Oppenheimer Aggressive Growth Fund/VA
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Oppenheimer Global Securities Oppenheimer Global Securities Fund/VA
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Oppenheimer Strategic Bond Oppenheimer Strategic Bond Fund/VA
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Oppenheimer Main Street Oppenheimer Main Street
Growth & Income Growth & Income Fund/VA
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Oppenheimer High Income Oppenheimer High Income Fund/VA
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Oppenheimer Bond Oppenheimer Bond Fund/VA
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Fidelity VIP II Contrafund Fidelity's VIP II Contrafund Portfolio
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T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Growth T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio
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American Century VP Income & Growth American Century's VP Income
& Growth Fund
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Bankers Trust Small Cap Index Bankers Trust's Small Cap Index Fund
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Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Goldman Sachs Capital Growth
Fund
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Janus Aspen Capital Appreciation Janus Aspen Capital
Appreciation Portfolio
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Janus Aspen Worldwide Growth Janus Aspen Worldwide Growth Portfolio
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Templeton International Templeton International Fund
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We may establish additional divisions within the segment in the future.
We own the assets in the Separate Account. We are required to maintain
sufficient assets in the Separate Account to meet anticipated obligations of the
policies funded by the Separate Account. We credit or charge the income, gains,
or losses, realized or unrealized, of the Separate Account against the assets
held in the Separate Account. We do not take any regard of the other income,
gains, or losses of MassMutual. Assets in the Separate Account attributable to
the reserves and other liabilities under the policies cannot be charged with
liabilities from any other business conducted by MassMutual. We may transfer to
our general investment account any assets that exceed anticipated obligations of
the Separate Account.
Some of the funds offered are similar to, or are "clones" of, mutual funds
offered in the retail marketplace. These "clone" funds have the same investment
objectives, policies, and portfolio managers as the retail funds and usually
were formed after the retail funds. While the clone funds generally have
identical investment objectives, policies and portfolio managers, they are
separate and distinct from the retail funds. In fact, the performance of the
clone funds may be dramatically different from the performance of the retail
funds due to differences in the funds' sizes, the dates shares of stock are
purchased and sold, cash flows, and expenses. Thus, while the performance of the
retail funds may be informative, you should remember that such performance is
not the performance of the funds that support the policy. It is not an
indication of future performance of the policy funds.
The Funds
The investment funds available through the policy are offered by nine investment
companies and trusts. They each provide an investment vehicle for the separate
investment accounts of variable life policies and variable annuity contracts
offered by companies such as MassMutual. Shares of these organizations are not
offered to the general public.
The assets of certain variable annuity separate accounts offered by MassMutual,
and by other affiliated and non-affiliated life insurers are invested in shares
of these funds. Because these separate accounts are invested in the same
underlying funds, it is possible that conflicts could arise between policy
owners and owners of the variable annuity contracts.
The boards of trustees or boards of directors of each fund will follow
procedures developed to determine whether conflicts have arisen. If a conflict
exists, the board will notify the insurers and will take appropriate action to
eliminate the conflict.
We purchase the shares of each fund for the division at net asset value. All
dividends and capital gain distributions received from a fund are automatically
reinvested in that fund at net asset value, unless MassMutual, on behalf of the
Separate Account, elects otherwise. We redeem shares of the funds at their net
asset values as needed to make payments under the policies.
Fund Profiles
Following is a summary of the investment objectives of each fund. Please note
there can be no assurance any fund will achieve its objectives. More detailed
information concerning the funds and their investment objectives is contained in
the accompanying prospectuses; they include information on the risks associated
with the investments, the investment techniques, and the deduction of expenses
for each of the funds.
MML Series Investment Fund ("MML Trust")
The MML Trust, managed by MassMutual, was organized as a Massachusetts business
trust on December 19, 1984. All eight of the diversified investment portfolios
of the Trust are available under this policy.
MML Equity Fund
Sub-adviser: David L. Babson & Company, Inc.
MML Equity Fund seeks to achieve a superior rate of return over time from both
capital appreciation and current income and to preserve capital by investing in
equity securities.
MML Money Market Fund
MML Money Market Fund seeks to maximize current income, to preserve capital, and
to maintain liquidity by investing in money market instruments.
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MML Managed Bond Fund
MML Managed Bond Fund seeks a high rate of return, consistent with capital
preservation, by investing primarily in investment grade, publicly traded, fixed
income securities.
MML Blend Fund
Sub-adviser: David L. Babson & Company, Inc. (equity segment of the fund)
MML Blend Fund seeks a high total rate of return over time, consistent with
prudent investment risk and capital preservation, by investing in equity, fixed
income and money market securities.
MML Equity Index Fund
Sub-adviser: Mellon Equity Associates, LLP
MML Equity Index Fund seeks investment results that correspond to 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. ("Standard
& Poor's 500" and "S&P 500(R)" are trademarks of The McGraw-Hill Companies,
Inc. and have been licensed for use by the Fund. The Fund is not sponsored,
endorsed, sold or promoted by Standard & Poor's, a division of The McGraw-Hill
Companies ("S&P"), or The McGraw Hill Companies, Inc. Standard & Poor's makes no
representation regarding the advisability of investing in the fund.)
MML Small Cap Value Equity Fund
Sub-adviser: David L. Babson & Company, Inc
The MML Small Cap Value Equity Fund seeks long-term growth of capital and income
by investing primarily in small company stocks.
MML Growth Equity Fund
Sub-adviser: Massachusetts Financial Services Company
The MML Growth Equity Fund seeks growth of capital and income over time by
investing primarily in equity securities of large companies with long-term
growth potential.
MML Small Cap Growth Equity Fund
Sub-advisers: J. P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc. (50%), and Waddell & Reed
Investment Management Company (50%)
The MML Small Cap Growth Equity Fund seeks growth of capital over time by
investing primarily in equity securities of smaller and medium-size companies
with long-term growth potential.
Oppenheimer Variable Account Funds ("Oppenheimer Trust")
The Oppenheimer Trust is managed by OppenheimerFunds, Inc. The Trust consists of
10 separate funds, seven of which are offered under this policy.
Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund/VA
Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund/VA is a mutual fund that seeks long-term
capital appreciation by investing in securities of well-known established
companies. It invests mainly in equity securities.
Oppenheimer Aggressive Growth Fund/VA
Oppenheimer Aggressive Growth Fund/VA is a mutual fund that seeks long-term
capital appreciation by investing in "growth-type" companies. Prior to May 1,
1998, the Fund was named Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund.
Oppenheimer Global Securities Fund/VA
Oppenheimer Global Securities Fund/VA is a mutual fund that seeks long-term
capital appreciation by investing mainly in common stocks, and can also buy
other equity securities, including preferred stocks and securities convertible
into common stock.
Oppenheimer Strategic Bond Fund/VA
Oppenheimer Strategic Bond Fund/VA is a mutual fund that seeks a high level of
current income principally derived from interest on debt securities and seeks to
enhance such income by writing covered call options on debt securities. The Fund
invests in three market sectors: debt securities of foreign government and
companies, U.S. Government securities, and lower-rated, high-yield securities of
U.S. companies.
Oppenheimer Main Street Growth & Income Fund/VA
The Oppenheimer Main Street Growth & Income Fund/VA seeks total return (which
includes growth
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in the value of its shares as well as current income) from equity and debt
securities.
Oppenheimer High Income Fund/VA
The Oppenheimer High Income Fund/VA seeks a high level of current income. The
Fund invests in unrated securities or high risk securities in the lower rating
categories, commonly known as "junk bonds," which are subject to a greater risk
of loss of principal and non payment of interest than higher-rated securities.
Oppenheimer Bond Fund/VA
The Oppenheimer Bond Fund/VA seeks a high level of current income. The Fund
seeks capital growth when consistent with its primary objective. The Fund will,
under normal market conditions, invest at least 65% of its total assets in
investment grade securities.
Variable Insurance Products Fund II
Insurance Products Fund II, managed by Fidelity Management & Research
Company ("FMR"), was organized as a Massachusetts business trust on March 21,
1988. One of its investment portfolios, the VIP II Contrafund Portfolio, is
available under this policy.
Fidelity's VIP II Contrafund Portfolio
This fund seeks long-term capital appreciation. It invests primarily in common
stocks. It also invests in the securities of companies whose value FMR believes
is not fully recognized by the public, in domestic and foreign issuers, and in
either "growth" stocks or "value" stocks or both.
T. Rowe Price Equity Series, Inc.
The T. Rowe Price Equity Series, Inc., was incorporated in Maryland in 1994.
Currently, it consists of four series, each representing a separate class of
shares having different objectives and investment policies. One of the series,
the Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio, is available under this policy.
T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio
The T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio seeks to provide long-term capital
appreciation by investing in mid-cap stocks with potential for above-average
earnings growth. T. Rowe Price defines mid-cap companies as those with market
capitalizations within the range of companies in the S&P 400 Mid-Cap Index.
American Century Variable Portfolios, Inc.
American Century Variable Portfolios, Inc., is part of American Century
Investments, a family of funds that includes nearly 70 no-load mutual funds
covering a variety of investment opportunities. One of the funds, VP Income &
Growth Fund, is offered under this policy.
American Century's VP Income & Growth Fund
American Century's VP Income & Growth Fund seeks long-term growth of capital as
well as current income. The fund pursues a total return and dividend yield that
exceed those of the S&P 500 by investing in stocks of companies with strong
dividend growth potential.
BT Insurance Funds Trust
BT Insurance Funds Trust was organized as a Massachusetts business trust in
1996. Bankers Trust's Small Cap Index Fund is a separate series of the BT
Insurance Funds Trust.
Bankers Trust's Small Cap Index Fund
Bankers Trust's Small Cap Index Fund seeks to match, before expenses, the risk
and return characteristics of the Russell 2000 Index. The fund will invest
primarily in common stocks of companies that comprise the Russell 2000 Index, in
approximately the same weightings as the Russell 2000 Index. The fund may also
use stock index futures and options.
(The Russell 2000 index is a widely accepted benchmark of small company stock
performance. It is a model, not an actual portfolio, and is a subset of the
Russell 3000 Index. The Russell 2000 tracks the smallest companies in the
Russell 3000. As of December 31, 1998, the weighted average market
capitalization of the companies in the Russell 2000 was $0.88 billion. That
compares to $72 billion for the companies in the Russell 3000.)
Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust
The Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust is an open-end management investment
company, organized in Delaware in September 1997. The
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Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund is a separate series of shares of the Trust.
Goldman Sachs Capital Growth
The Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund seeks long-term growth of capital through
diversified investments in equity securities of companies that are considered to
have long-term capital appreciation potential.
Janus Aspen Series
The Janus Aspen Series is an open-end, management investment company. Janus
Aspen Worldwide Growth Portfolio and Janus Aspen Capital Appreciation Portfolio
are each a separate portfolio of the Janus Aspen Series.
Janus Aspen Capital Appreciation Portfolio
The Janus Aspen Capital Appreciation Portfolio seeks long-term growth of
capital. The Portfolio invests primarily in common stocks selected for their
growth potential. The Portfolio may invest in companies of any size, from
larger, well-established companies to smaller, emerging growth companies.
Janus Aspen Worldwide Growth Portfolio
The Janus Aspen Worldwide Growth Portfolio seeks long-term growth of capital in
a manner consistent with the preservation of capital. The Portfolio invests
primarily in common stocks of companies of any size throughout the world.
Templeton Variable Products Series Fund ("Templeton Fund")
The Templeton Fund is an open-end management investment company organized as a
Massachusetts business trust on February 25, 1988. The Templeton International
Fund is a separate series of the Templeton Fund.
Templeton International Fund - Class 2 Shares.
The Templeton International Fund seeks long-term capital growth. The fund
invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of non-U.S. common stocks.
The Investment Advisers
MassMutual serves as investment manager of each of the MML Trust funds under
investment management agreements. David L. Babson & Company, Inc. ("Babson"),
which is a controlled subsidiary of MassMutual, is the investment sub-adviser to
the MML Equity Fund, the equity segment of the MML Blend Fund, and the MML Small
Cap Value Equity Fund. Both MassMutual and Babson are registered investment
advisers under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
MassMutual entered into a sub-advisory agreement with Mellon Equity Associates,
LLP ("Mellon Equity"). Mellon Equity manages the investment and reinvestment of
the assets of the MML Equity Index Fund.
MassMutual has entered into a sub-advisory agreement with Massachusetts
Financial Services Company ("MFS"). MFS manages the investment of the MML Growth
Equity Fund.
MassMutual has entered into a sub-advisory agreement with J. P. Morgan
Investment Management, Inc. ("J.P. Morgan"), and Waddell & Reed Investment
Management Company ("Waddell & Reed"). J. P. Morgan and Waddell & Reed each
manage 50% of the portfolio of MML Small Cap Growth Equity Fund.
OppenheimerFunds, Inc. ("OFI"), is an investment adviser organized under the
laws of Colorado as a corporation; it was originally organized in 1959. It
(including a subsidiary) currently manages investment companies, including other
Oppenheimer funds, with assets of more than $95 billion as of December 31, 1998,
and with more than four million shareholder accounts. OFI is located at Two
World Trade Center, 34th Floor, New York, New York 10048-0203. OFI is owned by
Oppenheimer Acquisition Corporation, a holding company owned in part by senior
management of OFI and ultimately controlled by MassMutual. OFI serves as
investment adviser to the Oppenheimer Trust. OFI is registered as an investment
adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. OFI serves as Investment
Adviser to the Oppenheimer Funds.
Citibank N.A., with its home office located at 111 Wall Street, New York, New
York 10005,
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acts as custodian for the MML Trust. Bank of New York, with its home office at
One Wall Street, New York, New York 10015, acts as custodian for the Oppenheimer
Trust.
MassMutual is also the investment adviser to MassMutual Corporate Investors and
MassMutual Participation Investors, closed-end investment companies, certain
wholly owned subsidiaries of MassMutual, and various employee benefit plans.
Fidelity Management & Research Company ("FMR") is the investment adviser to the
VIP II Contrafund Portfolio. FMR is the management arm of Fidelity
Investments(R), which was established in 1946. Fidelity Investments(R) has its
principal business address at 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts. FMR
handles the VIP II Contrafund business affairs and, with the assistance of
affiliates, chooses the fund's investments. Fidelity Management & Research
(U.K.), Inc., in London, England, and Fidelity Management & Research (Far East),
Inc., serve as sub-advisers for the VIP II Contrafund(R) Portfolio.
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. ("T. Rowe Price"), is the investment adviser to
the T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio. T. Rowe Price was founded in 1937.
The T. Rowe Price Equity Series, Inc. (the "Corporation"), was incorporated in
Maryland in 1994, and is a diversified, open-end investment company. The
Corporation is governed by a board of directors that meets regularly to review
the fund's investments, performance, expenses, and other business affairs. The
policy of the Corporation is that a majority of board members will be
independent of T. Rowe Price.
American Century Investment Management, Inc., is the investment adviser to the
VP Income & Growth Fund. Under the laws of the state of Maryland, the company's
board of directors is responsible for managing the business and affairs of the
fund. Acting under an investment management agreement entered into with the
fund, American Century Investment Management, Inc., serves as the manager of the
fund. Its principal place of business is American Century Tower, 4500 Main
Street, Kansas City, Missouri. The manager has been providing investment
advisory services to investment companies and institutional investors since it
was founded in 1958.
Bankers Trust Company, with headquarters at 130 Liberty Street, New York, New
York 10006, acts as the investment adviser of BT Insurance Funds Trust.
Bankers Trust is a wholly owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG.
Deutsche Bank AG is a major global banking institution that is engaged in a wide
range of financial services, including investment management, mutual funds,
retail and commercial banking, investment banking and insurance. Deutsche Bank
AG, as Bankers Trust's parent company, controls its operations as investment
adviser.
Goldman Sachs Asset Management ("GSAM"), a separate operating division of
Goldman, Sachs & Co. ("Goldman Sachs"), serves as investment adviser to the
Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund. Goldman Sachs registered as an investment
adviser in 1991. GSAM is located at One New York Plaza, New York, New York
10004.
The custodian for each fund of the Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust is
State Street Bank and Trust Company. It is located at 1776 Heritage Drive, North
Quincy, Massachusetts 02110.
Janus Aspen is an open-end, management investment company. Janus Aspen Capital
Appreciation Portfolio and Janus Aspen Worldwide Growth Portfolio are each
separate portfolios of the Janus Aspen Series.,
Janus Capital is the investment adviser to the Janus Aspen Capital Appreciation
Portfolio and the Janus Aspen Worldwide Growth Portfolio. Janus Capital is
located at 100 Fillmore Street, Denver, Colorado 80206-4928.
The Templeton Fund is an open-end, management investment company organized as a
Massachusetts business trust on February 25, 1988. The Templeton International
Fund is a separate series of the Templeton Fund.
Templeton Investment Counsel, Inc. ("TIC"), is the investment manager of the
Templeton International Fund. TIC is located at 500 East Broward Boulevard, Fort
Lauderdale, Florida 33394-3091.
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IV. Other Policy Information
When We Pay Proceeds
If the policy has not terminated, we normally pay surrender, withdrawal, or loan
proceeds or the death benefit within seven days after we receive all required
documents in a form satisfactory to us at our Administrative Office.
We can delay payment of the death benefit, the net surrender value, or any
withdrawal or loan from the Separate Account during any period when:
(i) it is not reasonably practical to determine the amount because the New
York Stock Exchange is closed (other than customary week-end and holiday
closings); or
(ii) trading is restricted by the SEC; or
(iii) the SEC declares an emergency exists; or
(iv) the SEC, by order, permits us to delay payment in order to protect our
Owners.
We may delay paying any net surrender value, any Withdrawal, or any loan
proceeds based on the GPA for up to six months from the date the request is
received at our Administrative Office.
We can delay payment of the entire death benefit if we contest the payment. We
investigate all death claims occurring within the two-year contestable period.
We may investigate death claims occurring beyond the two-year contestable
period. When we receive the information from a completed investigation, we
generally determine within five days whether we will authorize payment of the
claim. We make all payments promptly after authorization.
If we delay payment of a surrender or withdrawal for 30 days or more, we add
interest to the date of payment at the same rate it is paid under the interest
payment option. We pay interest on the death benefit from the date of death to
the date of payment.
Payment Options
We will pay the policy proceeds (the death benefit or the net surrender value)
in cash. Or if you wish, we will pay all or part of these under one or more of
the following payment options. The minimum amount that can be applied under a
payment option is $5,000. If the periodic payment under any option is less than
$50, we reserve the right to make payments at less-frequent intervals. None of
these benefits depends on the performance of the Separate Account or the GPA.
For additional information concerning these options, see the policy. The
following payment options are currently available.
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Installments for a Equal monthly payments for any period selected, up to 30 years. The amount
Specified Period of each payment depends on the total amount applied, the period selected,
and the monthly income rates we are using when the first payment is due.
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Life Income Equal monthly payments based on the life of a named person. Payments will
continue for the lifetime of that person. You can elect income with or
without a minimum payment period.
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Interest We will hold any amount applied under this option. We will pay interest on
the amount at an effective annual rate determined by us. This rate will
not be less than 3%.
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Installments of Fixed amount payments. The total amount paid during the first year must be
Specified Amount at least 6% of the total amount applied. We will credit interest each
month on the unpaid balance and add this interest to the unpaid balance.
This interest will be an effective annual rate determined by us, but not
less than 3%. Payments continue until the balance we hold is reduced to
less than the agreed fixed amount. The last payment will be for the
balance only.
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Life Income with Equal monthly payments based on the life of a named person. We will make
Payments Guaranteed for payments until the total amount paid equals the amount applied, whether
Amount Applied the named person lives until all payments have been made or not. If the
named person lives beyond the payment of the total amount applied, we will
continue to make monthly payments as long as the named person lives.
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Joint Lifetime Income Monthly payments based on the lives of two named persons. We will make
with Reduced Payments payments at the initial level while both are living, or for 10 years if
to Survivor longer. When one dies (but not before the 10 years has elapsed), we will
reduce the payments by one-third. Payments will continue at that level for
the lifetime of the other. After the 10 years has elapsed, payments stop
when both named persons have died.
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Withdrawal Rights Under Payment Options. If provided in the payment option
election, you may withdraw or apply under any other option all or part of the
unpaid balance under the Fixed Amount or Interest Payment Option. You may not
withdraw any part of the payments under the Specified Period Payment Option or
payments that are based on a named person's life.
Beneficiary
A Beneficiary is any person named on our records to receive insurance proceeds
at the second death. The Applicant names the Beneficiary in the application for
the policy. You may name different classes of beneficiaries, such as primary and
secondary. These classes set the order of payment. There may be more than one
Beneficiary in a class.
You may change the Beneficiary during either Insured's lifetime by writing to
our Administrative Office. Generally, the change will take effect as of the date
of the request. If no Beneficiary is living at the second death, unless provided
otherwise, the death benefit is paid to you or, if deceased, to your estate.
Assignment
You may assign the policy as collateral for a loan or other obligation. For any
assignment to be binding on MassMutual, however, we must receive a signed copy
of it at our Administrative Office. We are not responsible for the validity of
any assignment.
Limits on Our Right to Challenge the Policy
Except for any policy change or reinstatement requiring evidence of
insurability, we cannot contest the validity of the policy with respect to any
material misrepresentation in the application:
. regarding the insurability of Insured No. 1, once the policy has been in
force during the lifetime of Insured No. 1 for two years after the its
Issue Date; or
. regarding the insurability of Insured No. 2, once the policy has been in
force during the lifetime of Insured No. 2 for two years after the Issue
Date.
For any policy change or reinstatement requiring evidence the Insured(s) are
insurable, we cannot contest the validity of the change or reinstatement with
respect to each Insured after the change has been in effect for two years during
the lifetime of that Insured.
Error of Age or Gender
If either Insured's age or gender is misstated in the policy application, we
will adjust the death benefit we pay under the policy based on what the policy
would provide based on the most recent monthly charge for the correct date of
birth and correct gender.
Suicide
Suicide within two years of the Policy Date is not covered by the policy. If
either Insured dies by suicide, while sane or insane, within two years from the
Issue Date or reinstatement date, the policy will terminate. We will refund the
amount
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of all premiums paid, less any withdrawals and policy debt. If either Insured,
while sane or insane, dies by suicide within two years after the effective date
of any increase in the Face Amount, the increase will terminate and we will
refund the monthly charges for that increase. However, if a refund was payable
as the result of suicide during the first two years following the Issue Date or
the reinstatement date of the policy, there is no additional refund for any Face
Amount increase.
Additional Benefits You Can Get by Rider
You can obtain additional benefits if you request them and qualify for them. We
provide additional benefits by riders. Additional benefits are subject to the
terms of both the rider and the policy. The cost of any rider is deducted as
part of the monthly charges. Subject to state availability, the following riders
are available.
Survivorship Term Rider. This rider provides level survivorship insurance on the
lives of the policy Insureds. The insurance is convertible for a limited period
of time. The Rider Face Amount must be at least $100,000 and must not exceed two
times the Face Amount under the base policy.
The Rider Face Amount may be increased or decreased. An increase requires
evidence of insurability and the increase must not raise the Rider Face Amount
to more than two times the policy Face Amount. The minimum increase amount is
$50,000. A decrease may not bring the Rider Face Amount below $100,000. If the
policy Face Amount decreases to an amount below one-half the Rider Face Amount,
the Rider Face Amount will be decreased to an amount equal to two times the
reduced policy Face Amount.
While both Insureds are living, coverage under the rider can be fully or
partially converted until the earlier of Attained Age 70 of the younger Insured
or Attained Age 80 of the older Insured. Conversion can be either to an increase
in Face Amount under the policy, or to a new survivorship life policy we are
offering for conversion at that time. Evidence of insurability will not be
required.
The rider terminates when the policy terminates or when the policy is changed to
another policy under which this rider is not available.
The monthly charge for this rider is the sum of the risk charge for the Rider
Face Amount and the rider face amount charge.
This rider may be cancelled at any time. Cancellation is effective on the
Monthly Charge Date on, or next following, the date we receive the written
request.
Policy Split Option Rider. (Not available in New York) This rider allows you to
exchange the policy for two new policies, one on the life of each Insured. Both
Insureds must be living when the exchange is made. We do not require evidence
that the Insureds are insurable.
Each new policy may be a fixed premium permanent life policy or a flexible
premium adjustable life policy. Any schedule of surrender charges normally
applicable to the new policy will apply here as well.
This right to exchange will be available for the six-month period beginning on:
. The date six months after the effective date of a final court decree of
divorce. The decree must first become effective at least one year after the
policy Issue Date, and it must remain in effect during the entire six-month
period after it first becomes effective.
. The date IRC Section 2056:
- is nullified;
- is amended to eliminate or reduce by at least 50% the Insureds'
federal estate tax marital deduction;
. The date the maximum federal estate tax rate given in IRC Section 2001 is
reduced to half the rate in effect on the policy Issue Date of this policy.
. The effective date of the dissolution of the corporation or partnership
that owns the policy.
The new policies must meet the policy requirements in effect at the time of the
exchange.
. The face amount of each new policy will be one-half the Face Amount of this
policy at
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the time of the split. (If the policy also has the Survivorship Term Rider,
the amount of that rider is added to the policy Face Amount for the split.)
. The policy date of each new policy will be the date of exchange.
. The issue age of each Insured will be the age of each Insured on the
birthday nearest the policy date of the new policies.
We attach this rider to the policy only at the time of policy issue and only if
the younger Insured is younger than age 80 and the insurance risk class of
neither Insured is uninsurable.
There is no charge for this rider.
Estate Protection Rider. You may attach this rider to the policy only at the
time the policy is issued. It provides an additional death benefit during the
first four Policy Years if both Insureds die during this period. You select the
Face Amount of the rider. The minimum amount is $25,000 and the maximum amount
is 125% of the Initial Face Amount.
We will deduct a monthly charge from the account value for this rider. It will
equal the rider charge rate multiplied by the Face Amount of the rider, divided
by $1,000.
Accelerated Death Benefit Rider. This rider advances to the Owner a portion of
the policy death benefit, after the death of the first Insured to die, when we
receive proof, satisfactory to us, that the surviving Insured is terminally ill
and is not expected to live more than 12 months. In return for the advance
payment, a lien is placed on the policy, equal to the amount of benefit
accelerated. Interest is not charged on the lien.
Where this rider is available, we will include it with all policies. There is no
charge for this rider.
Sales and Other Agreements
MML Distributors, LLC ("MML Distributors"), 1414 Main Street, Springfield,
Massachusetts 01144-1013, is the principal underwriter of the policy. MML
Investors Services, Inc. ("MMLISI"), at the same address serves as the co-
underwriter of the policy. Both MML Distributors and MMLISI are registered with
the SEC as broker-dealers and are members of the National Association of
Securities Dealers, Inc. (the "NASD").
MML Distributors may have selling agreements with other broker-dealers that are
registered with the SEC and are members of the NASD ("selling brokers"). We sell
the policy through agents who are licensed by state insurance officials to sell
the policy. These agents also are registered representatives of selling brokers
or of MMLISI. We intend to offer the policy in California and New York.
We also may contract with independent third party broker-dealers who may assist
us in finding broker-dealers to offer and sell the policies. These third parties
also may provide training, marketing and other sales related functions for us
and other broker-dealers. And they may provide certain administrative services
to us in connection with the policies.
MML Distributors does business under different variations of its name; including
the name MML Distributors, L.L.C., in the states of Illinois, Michigan,
Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Washington; and the name MML Distributors, Limited
Liability Company, in the states of Maine, Ohio and West Virginia.
Both MML Distributors and MMLISI receive compensation for their activities as
underwriters of the policy.
Agents who sell these policies will receive commissions based on certain
commission schedules and rules. We pay some commissions as a percentage of the
premium paid in each year of coverage. These commissions distinguish between
premiums up to the Premium Expense Factor and premiums paid in excess of the
Premium Expense Factor. The Premium Expense Factor is based on the Issue Ages,
genders, and risk classifications of the Insureds. We also pay commissions as a
percentage of the average monthly Account Value in each Policy Year. The maximum
commission percentages are as follow.
For coverage year 1, 50% of premium paid up to the Premium Expense Factor and 3%
of premium paid in excess of the Factor; for coverage years 2 through 5, 5% of
premium paid up to the Premium Expense Factor and 3% of premium paid in excess
of the Factor; for
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coverage years 6 through 10, 3% of all premium paid; and for coverage years 11
and beyond, 1% of all premium paid. Also, for Policy Years 2 and beyond, 0.15%
of the average monthly account value during the Year.
We may compensate agents who have financing agreements with general agents of
MassMutual differently. Agents who meet certain productivity and persistency
standards in selling MassMutual policies are eligible for additional
compensation. General agents and district managers who are registered
representatives of MMLISI also may receive commission overrides, allowances and
other compensation.
We may pay independent, third-party broker-dealers who assist us in finding
broker-dealers to offer and sell the policies compensation based on premium
payments for the policies. In addition, some sales personnel may receive various
types of non-cash compensation as special sales incentives, including trips and
educational and/or business seminars.
While the compensation we pay to broker-dealers for sales of policies may vary
with the sales agreement and level of production, the compensation generally is
expected to be comparable to the aggregate compensation we pay to agents and
general agents.
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V. Other Information
MassMutual
MassMutual is a mutual life insurance company chartered in 1851 under the laws
of Massachusetts. Its Home Office is located in Springfield, Massachusetts.
MassMutual is licensed to transact life, accident, and health business in all
fifty states of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and
certain provinces of Canada. As of December 31, 1998, MassMutual had
consolidated statutory assets in excess of $66 billion and estimated total
assets under management of $176.8 billion.
MassMutual's Tax Status. MassMutual is taxed as a life insurance company under
Subchapter L of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code"). The segment and
the Separate Account are part of MassMutual.
Due to our current tax status, we do not charge the segment for our federal
income taxes that may be a result of activity of the segment. Periodically, we
review the question of a charge to the segment for our federal income taxes. In
the future, we may impose a charge for any federal income taxes we pay resulting
from activity of the segment. Depending on the method of calculating interest on
policy values allocated to the Guaranteed Principal Account, we may charge for
the policy's share of our federal income taxes that are a result of activity of
the GPA.
Under current laws, we may have to pay state or local taxes (in addition to
premium taxes). At present, these taxes are not significant. We reserve the
right to charge the Separate Account for such taxes, if any, resulting from
activity of the Separate Account.
Annual Reports
MassMutual maintains the records and accounts relating to the Separate Account,
the segment, and the divisions. Each year within the 30 days following the
Policy Anniversary Date, we will mail you a report showing:
(i) the account value at the beginning of the previous Policy Year,
(ii) all premiums paid during that Year,
(iii) all additions to and deductions from the account value during the Year;
and
(iv) the account value, death benefit, net surrender value and policy debt as
of the last Policy Anniversary Date.
This report may contain additional information if required by any applicable law
or regulation.
Federal Income Tax Considerations
The information in this prospectus is general. It is not an exhaustive
discussion of all tax questions that might arise under the policy. It also is
not intended as tax advice. In addition, we do not know the likelihood that the
current federal income tax laws and Treasury Regulations or the current
interpretations of the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") will continue. We cannot
make any guarantee regarding the future tax treatment of any policy. But we
reserve the right to make changes to the policy that we determine are needed for
it to continue to qualify as life insurance for tax purposes.
For complete information on any tax issue, we urge you to consult a qualified
tax adviser. No attempt is made in this prospectus to consider any applicable
state or other tax laws.
Policy Proceeds and Loans. We believe the policy meets the Internal Revenue Code
("IRC") definition of life insurance. Therefore, the death benefit under the
policy generally is excludible from the Beneficiary's gross income under federal
tax law, and the gain accumulated in the contract is not taxed until withdrawn
or otherwise accessed. Gain withdrawn from a policy is taxed as ordinary income
The following information applies only to a policy that is not a modified
endowment contract ("MEC") under federal tax law. See Modified Endowment
Contracts below for information about MECs.
As a general rule, withdrawals are taxable only to the extent that the amounts
received exceed your
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cost basis in the policy. Cost basis equals the sum of the premiums and other
consideration paid for the policy less any prior withdrawals under the policy
that were not subject to income taxation. For example, if your cost basis in the
policy is $10,000, amounts received under the policy will not be taxable as
income until they exceed $10,000; then, only the excess over $10,000 is taxable.
However, special rules apply to certain withdrawals associated with a decrease
in the policy Face Amount. The IRC provides that if:
. there is a reduction of benefits during the first 15 years after a policy
is issued, and
. there is a cash distribution associated with the reduction,
you may be taxed on all or a part of the amount distributed. After 15 years,
cash distributions are not subject to federal income tax, except to the extent
they exceed your cost basis.
If you surrender the policy for its net surrender value, all or a portion of the
distribution may be taxable as income. The distribution represents income to the
extent the value received exceeds your cost basis in the policy. For this
calculation, the value received is equal to the account value, reduced by any
surrender charges, but not reduced by any outstanding policy debt. Therefore, if
there is a loan on the policy when it is surrendered, the loan will reduce the
cash actually paid to you but will not reduce the amount you must include in
your income as a result of the surrender.
A change of the Owner or the Insured(s), or an exchange or assignment of the
policy, may cause the Owner to recognize taxable income.
We believe that, under current tax law, any loan taken under the policy will be
treated as policy debt of the Owner. If your policy is not a MEC, the loan will
not be considered income to you when received.
Interest on policy loans used for personal purposes generally is not tax-
deductible. However, you may be able to deduct this interest if the loan
proceeds are used for "trade for business" or "investment" purposes, provided
that you meet certain narrow criteria.
If the Owner is a corporation or other business, additional restrictions may
apply. For example, there are limits on interest deductions available for loans
against a business-owned policy. In addition, the IRC restricts the ability of a
business to deduct interest on debt totally unrelated to any life insurance, if
the business holds a cash value policy on the life of certain insureds. The
alternative minimum tax ("AMT") may apply to the gain accumulated in a policy
held by a corporation. The corporate AMT may apply to a portion of the amount by
which death benefits received exceed the policy's net surrender value on the
date of the second death.
The impact of federal income taxes on values under the policy and on the benefit
to you or your Beneficiary depends on C.M Life's tax status and on the tax
status of the individual concerned. We currently do not make any charge against
the Separate Account for federal income taxes. We may make such a charge
eventually in order to recover the future federal income tax liability to the
Separate Account.
Federal estate and gift taxes, state and local estate taxes, and other taxes
depend on the circumstances of each Owner or Beneficiary.
Investor Control. There are a number of tax benefits associated with variable
life insurance policies. Gains on the net investment experience of the Separate
Account are deferred until withdrawn or otherwise accessed, and gains on
transfers also are deferred. For these benefits to continue, the policy must
continue to qualify as life insurance. In addition to other requirements,
federal tax law dictates that the insurer, and not the policy Owner, have
control of the investments underlying the various divisions for the policy to
qualify as life insurance.
You may make transfers among divisions of the Separate Account, but you may not
direct the investments each division makes. If the IRS were to conclude that
you, as the investor, have control over these investments, then the policy would
no longer qualify as life insurance and you would be taxed on the gain in the
policy as it is earned rather than when it is withdrawn or otherwise accessed.
The IRS has provided some guidance on investor control, but many issues remain
unclear. One such issue is whether a policy Owner can have
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too much investor control if the variable life policy offers a large number of
investment divisions in which to invest account values. We do not know if the
IRS will provide any further guidance on the issue. We do not know if any such
guidance would apply retroactively to policies already in force.
Consequently, we reserve the right to further limit net premium allocations and
transfers under the policy, so that it will not lose its qualification as life
insurance due to investor control.
Modified Endowment Contracts. If a policy is a modified endowment contract
("MEC") under federal tax law, loans, withdrawals, and other amounts distributed
under the policy are taxable to the extent of any income accumulated in the
policy. The policy income is the excess of the account value (both loaned and
unloaned) over your cost basis. For example, if your cost basis in the policy is
$10,000 and the account value is $15,000, then all distributions up to $5,000
(the accumulated policy income) are immediately taxable as income when withdrawn
or otherwise accessed. The collateral assignment of a MEC is also treated as a
taxable distribution. Death benefits paid under a MEC, however, are not taxed
any differently than death benefits payable under other life insurance
contracts.
A policy is a MEC if it satisfies the IRC definition of life insurance but fails
the "7-pay test." A policy fails this test if:
. the accumulated amount paid under the contract at any time during the first
seven contract years
exceeds
. the total premiums that would have been payable for a policy providing the
same benefits guaranteed after the payment of seven level annual premiums.
A life insurance policy may pass the 7-pay test and still be taxed as a MEC if
it is received in a tax-deferred exchange for a MEC.
If certain changes are made to a policy, we will retest it to determine if it
has become a MEC. For example, if you reduce the death benefit, we will retest
the policy using the lower benefit amount. If the reduction in death benefit
causes the policy to become a MEC, this change is effective retroactively to the
Policy Year in which the actual premiums paid exceed the new, lower 7-pay limit.
We will retest whenever there is a "material change" to the policy while it is
in force. If there is a material change, a new 7-pay test period begins at that
time. The term "material change" includes certain increases in death benefits.
Since the policy provides for flexible premium payments, we have procedures for
determining whether increases in death benefits or additional premium payments
cause the start of a new seven-year test period or the taxation of distribution
and loans.
If any amount is taxable as a distribution of income under a MEC, it will also
be subject to a 10% penalty tax. There are a few exceptions to the additional
penalty tax for distributions to individual Owners. The penalty tax will not
apply to distributions:
(i) made on or after the date the taxpayer attains age 59 1/2; or
(ii) made because the taxpayer became disabled; or
(iii) made as part of a series of substantially equal periodic payments paid for
the life or life expectancy of the taxpayer, or the joint lives or joint
life expectancies of the taxpayer and the taxpayer's beneficiary. These
payments must be made at least annually.
Once a policy fails the 7-pay test, loans and distributions taken in the year of
failure and in future years are taxable as distributions from a MEC. In
addition, the IRS has authority to apply the MEC taxation rules to loans and
other distributions received in anticipation of the policy's failing the 7-pay
test. The IRC provides that a loan or distribution, if taken within two years
prior to the policy's becoming a MEC, shall be treated as received in
anticipation of failing the 7-pay test. However, the IRS has not exercised its
authority to extend the MEC tax rules to any distributions received in a year
prior to the one in which the policy became a MEC.
Under current circumstances, a loan, collateral assignment, or other
distribution under a MEC may be taxable even though it exceeds the amount of
income accumulated in that particular policy. For purposes of determining the
amount of income received from a MEC, the law considers the total of all income
in all the MECs issued within the same calendar year to the same
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Owner by an insurer and its affiliates. Loans, collateral assignments, and
distributions from any one MEC are taxable to the extent of this total income.
Qualified Plans. The policy may be used as part of certain tax-qualified and/or
ERISA employee benefit plans. Since the rules concerning the use of a policy
with such plans are complex, you should not use the policy in this way until you
have consulted a competent tax adviser. You may not use the policy as part of an
Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or as part of a Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA)
or Section 403(b) custodial account.
Your Voting Rights
You have the right to instruct us how to vote on questions submitted to the
shareholders of the funds supporting the policy to the extent you have invested
in these divisions.
Your right to instruct us is based on the number of shares of the funds
attributable to your policy. The policy's number of shares of the funds is
determined by dividing the policy's account value held in each division of the
Separate Account by $100. Fractional votes are counted.
You receive proxy material and a form to complete giving us voting instructions.
Shares of the funds held by the Separate Account for which we do not receive
instructions are voted for or against any proposition in the same proportion as
the shares for which we do receive instructions.
Reservation of Rights
We reserve the right to take certain actions. Specifically, we reserve the right
to:
. Create new divisions of the Separate Account;
. Rename divisions;
. Combine any two or more Separate Accounts, Segments or divisions;
. Close divisions to future investments;
. Operate the Separate Account as a unit investment trust under the 1940 Act
or in any other form permitted by law;
. De-register the Separate Account under the 1940 Act in the event such
registration is no longer required; and
. Substitute one or more funds for other funds with similar investment
objectives.
We have reserved all rights to the name Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Company or any part of it. We may allow the Separate Account and other entities
to use our name or part of it, but we also may withdraw this right.
Bonding Arrangement
An insurance company blanket bond is maintained providing $75,000,000 coverage
for officers, employees, general agents, and agents of MassMutual (subject to a
$350,000 deductible).
Legal Proceedings
We are not currently involved in any legal proceedings that would have a
material impact on the policy.
MassMutual is involved in litigation arising in and out of the normal course of
its business. MassMutual intends to defend these actions vigorously. While the
outcome of litigation cannot be foreseen with certainty, it is the opinion of
MassMutual's management, after consultation with its legal counsel, that the
ultimate resolution of these matters will not materially affect its financial
position, results of operations or liquidity.
Experts
We have included the December 31, 1998 financial statements of MassMutual, in
this prospectus in reliance on the reports of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP,
independent accountants, given on the authority of that firm as experts in
accounting and auditing.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP's report on the statutory financial statements of
MassMutual includes explanatory paragraphs relating to the use of statutory
accounting practices, which differ from generally accepted accounting
principles.
Effective July 22, 1999, MassMutual dismissed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its
independent certified public accountants and appointed
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Deloitte & Touche LLP, City Place, 185 Asylum Street, Hartford, Conn. 06103, as
its independent certified public accountants. Deloitte & Touche LLP has not
audited or reviewed the financial statements of MassMutual.
Craig Waddington, FSA, MAAA, Vice President and Actuary for MassMutual, has
examined the illustrations in Appendix D of this prospectus. We filed his
opinion on the illustrations as an exhibit to the registration statement filed
with the SEC.
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Appendix A
Definition of Terms
Account Value: The sum of the variable account value and the fixed account value
of the policy.
Administrative Office: Our Administrative Office is located at 1295 State
Street, Springfield, Massachusetts 01111-0001.
Attained Age: The Issue Age of an Insured plus the number of completed Policy
Years.
Beneficiary(ies): The person or persons specified by you to receive some or all
of the death benefit at the second death.
Death Benefit: The amount paid following receipt of due proof of the death of
both Insureds. The amount is equal to the benefit provided by the Death Benefit
Option in effect on the date of the second death less any policy debt
outstanding and any due but unpaid premium needed to avoid policy termination.
Death Benefit Option: The policy offers three Death Benefit Options for
determination of the amount of the death benefit. The Death Benefit Option is
elected at time of application and, subject to certain requirements, may be
changed at a later date.
Fixed Account Value: The current account value that is allocated to the
Guaranteed Principal Account.
Good Order: Generally, "in good order" means that we have received everything we
need to process the transaction. For example, we may need certain forms
completed and signed before we can process a transaction. Likewise, we cannot
process certain financial transactions until we have received funds with proper
instructions and authorizations.
Guaranteed Principal Account ("GPA"): Part of our general investment account,
the GPA is a fixed account to and from which you may make allocations and
transfers.
Initial Face Amount: The amount of insurance coverage issued under the policy.
Subject to certain limitations, you may change the Face Amount after issue.
Insureds: The two persons whose lives this policy insures.
Issue Age: The age of an Insured at his or her birthday nearest the Policy Date.
Issue Date: The date on which the policy is actually issued; it is also the date
the suicide and contestability periods begin.
Minimum Death Benefit: The death benefit determined in accordance with the
applicable death benefit compliance test. The applicable test is either the Cash
Value Test or the Guideline Premium Test, as chosen at the time of application.
Monthly Charge Date: The monthly date on which the monthly charges for the
policy are due. The first Monthly Charge Date is the Policy Date, and subsequent
Monthly Charge Dates are on the same day of each succeeding calendar month.
Monthly Charges: The charges assessed against the policy account value each
month.
Net Premium: The premium payment we receive in good order, minus the premium
expense charge.
Net Surrender Value: The amount payable to an Owner upon surrender of the
policy. It is equal to the Account Value less any surrender charges that apply
and less any policy debt.
Notice: A notification, in a form satisfactory to us, that we receive at our
Administrative Office. A notice usually must be written, but we may accept
notices by other means.
Owner: The person or entity that owns the policy.
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Policy: The survivorship flexible premium adjustable variable life insurance
policy offered by MassMutual and described in this prospectus.
Policy Anniversary Date: An anniversary of the Policy Date.
Policy Date: The date shown on the policy that is the starting point for
determining Policy Anniversary Dates, Policy Years, and Monthly Charge Dates.
Policy Debt: All outstanding policy loans plus accrued loan interest.
Policy Year: A twelve-month period commencing with the Policy Date or a Policy
Anniversary Date.
Premium Expense Factor: An amount used to determine the premium expense charges
and sales compensation. For the Initial Face Amount, the Premium Expense Factor
is based on the Issue Ages, genders, and risk classifications of the Insureds.
For each increase in Face Amount, the Premium Expense Factor is based on the
ages, genders and risk classifications of the Insureds on the effective date of
the increase.
Request: A notice asking for a change or an additional benefit. We may require
that this notice be in good order.
Second Death: The death of the surviving Insured.
Separate Account: The policies' designated segment of the "Massachusetts Mutual
Variable Life Separate Account I" we established under the laws of Massachusetts
and registered as a unit investment trust with the Securities and Exchange
Commission under the 1940 Act. The Separate Account is used to receive and
invest net premiums for this policy.
Target Premium: An amount used to determine surrender charges. The Target
Premium is based on the Issue Ages, genders, and risk classifications of the
Insureds. It is lower than or equal to the Premium Expense Factor.
Valuation Date: A date on which the net asset value of the units of each
division of the Separate Account is determined. Generally, this will be any date
on which the New York Stock Exchange (or its successor) is open for trading.
Variable Account Value: The total of the values of the accumulation units
credited to the policy in each division of the Separate Account multiplied by
your number of units in that division.
We, us, our: Refer to MassMutual.
Year of Coverage: For the Initial Face Amount, each Policy Year is a year of
coverage. For any increase in the Face Amount, each year of coverage is measured
from the effective date of the increase.
You, your: Refer to the Owner of the policy.
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Appendix B
Examples of the Impact of the Account Value and Premiums on the Policy Death
Benefit
Example I ~ Death Benefit Option 1
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Assume the following:
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. Face Amount is $1,000,000
. Account value is $50,000
. Minimum death benefit is $219,000
. No policy debt
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Based on these assumptions,
. the death benefit is $1,000,000.
If the account value increases to $80,000 and the minimum death benefit
increases to $350,400,
. the death benefit remains at $1,000,000.
If the account value decreases to $30,000 and the minimum death benefit
decreases to $131,400,
. the death benefit still remains at $1,000,000.
Example II ~ Death Benefit Option 2
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Assume the following:
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. Face Amount is $1,000,000
. Account value is $50,000
. Minimum death benefit is $219,000
. No policy debt
Based on these assumptions,
. the death benefit is $1,050,000 (Face Amount plus account value).
If the account value increases to $80,000 and the minimum death benefit
increases to $350,400,
. the death benefit will increase to $1,080,000.
If the account value decreases to $30,000 and the minimum death benefit
decreases to $131,400,
. the death benefit will decrease to $1,030,000.
Example III ~ Death Benefit Option 3
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Assume the following:
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. Face Amount is $1,000,000
. Account Value is $50,000
. Minimum death benefit is $219,000
. No policy debt
. Premiums paid under the policy to-date total $40,000
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Based on these assumptions,
. the death benefit is $1,040,000 (Face Amount plus Premiums paid).
If you pay an additional $30,000 of premium and the account value increases to
$80,000 and the minimum death benefit increases to $350,400,
. the death benefit will increase to $1,070,000.
Examples of Death Benefit Option Changes
Example I ~ Change from Option 2 to Option 1
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For a change from Option 2 to Option 1, the Face Amount is increased by the
amount of the account value on the effective date of the change.
For example, if the policy has a Face Amount of $500,000 and an account value
of $25,000, the death benefit under Option 2 is equal to the Face Amount plus
the account value, or $525,000. If you change from Option 2 to Option 1, the
death benefit under Option 1 is equal to the Policy Face Amount. Since the
death benefit under the policy does not change as the result of a Death
Benefit Option change, the Face Amount will be increased from $500,000 under
Option 2 to $525,000 under Option 1 and the death benefit after the change
will remain at $525,000.
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Example II ~ Change from Option 3 to Option 1
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For a change from Option 3 to Option 1, the Face Amount is increased by the
amount of the premiums paid to the effective date of the change.
For example, if a policy has a Face Amount of $500,000, and premium payments
of $12,000 have been made to-date, the death benefit under Option 3 is equal
to the Face Amount plus the premiums paid, or $512,000. If you change from
Option 3 to Option 1, the death benefit under Option 1 is equal to the Face
Amount. Since the death benefit under the policy does not change as the result
of a Death Benefit Option change, the Face Amount will be increased from
$500,000 under Option 3 to $512,000 under Option 1 and the death benefit after
the change will remain at $512,000.
Example III ~ Change from Option 1 to Option 2
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For a change from Option 1 to Option 2, the Face Amount will be decreased by the
amount of the account value on the effective date of the change.
For example, if the policy has a Face Amount of $700,000 and an account value
of $25,000, under Option 1 the death benefit is equal to the Face Amount, or
$700,000. If you change from Option 1 to Option 2, the death benefit under
Option 2 is equal to the Face Amount plus the account value. Since the death
benefit does not change as the result of a Death Benefit Option change, the
Face Amount will be decreased by $25,000 to $675,000, and the death benefit
under Option 2 after the change will remain $700,000.
Example IV ~ Change from Option 1 to Option 3
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For a change from Option 1 to Option 3, the Face Amount will be decreased by the
amount of the premiums paid to the effective date of the change.
For example, if the policy has a Face Amount of $700,000 and premiums paid to-
date are $30,000, the death benefit under Option 1 is equal to the Face
Amount, or $700,000. If you change from Option 1 to Option 3, the death
benefit under Option 3 is equal to the Face Amount plus the premiums paid to-
date. Since the death benefit under the policy does not change as the result
of a Death Benefit Option change, the Face Amount will be decreased from
$700,000 under Option 1 to $670,000 under Option 3 and the death benefit after
the change will remain at $700,000.
Example V ~ Change from Option 2 to Option 3, or from Option 3 to Option 2
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For a change from Option 2 to Option 3 or from Option 3 to Option 2, the Face
Amount is changed (increased or decreased) by the difference between the account
value and the premiums paid to-date.
For example, if the policy has a Face Amount of $1,000,000 and an Account
Value of $70,000 and premiums paid of $25,000, the death benefit under Option
2 is equal to the Face Amount plus the account value, or $1,070,000. If you
change from Option 2 to Option 3, the death benefit under Option 3 is equal to
the Face Amount plus the premiums paid to-date. Since the death benefit under
the policy does not change as the result of a Death Benefit Option change, the
Face Amount will be increased by the difference between the account value and
the premiums paid, or $45,000, to $1,045,000 under Option 3, maintaining a
death benefit of $1,070,000.
A similar type of change would be made for a change from Option 3 to Option 2.
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Appendix C
Rates of Return
From time to time, we may report different types of historical performance for
the divisions of the Separate Account available under the policy. We may report
the average annual total returns of the funds over various time periods. These
returns will reflect deductions for investment management fees and fund expenses
and an annual deduction for the mortality and expense risk charge. The returns
do not reflect any policy charges, which, if included, would reduce performance.
On request, we will provide an illustration of account values and net surrender
values for hypothetical Insureds of given ages, genders, risk classifications,
premium levels and Initial Face Amounts. We will base the illustration either on
actual historic fund performance or on a hypothetical investment return. The
hypothetical return will be between 0% and 12%. The net surrender value figures
will assume all fund charges, the mortality and expense risk charge, and all
other policy charges are deducted. The account value figures will assume all
charges except the surrender charge are deducted.
We also may distribute sales literature comparing the divisions of the Separate
Account to established market indices, such as the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock
Index and the Dow Jones Industrial Average. These comparisons may show the
percentage change in the net asset values of the funds or in the accumulation
unit values. We also may make comparisons to the percentage change in values of
other mutual funds with investment objectives similar to those of the divisions
of the Separate Account being compared.
Tables 1 and 2 show the effective annual rates of return and one year total
returns, respectively, of the funds based on the actual investment performance
(after deduction of investment management fees and direct operating expenses)
underlying each division of the Separate Account. Table 1 shows figures for
periods ended December 31, 1998, while Table 2 shows December 31 one-year total
returns for each year shown. These rates do not reflect:
. the mortality and expense risk charges assessed against the Separate
Account;
. deductions from premiums or monthly charges assessed against the account
value of the policies; or
. the policy's surrender charges or other charges.
Therefore, these rates are not illustrative of how actual investment performance
will affect the benefits under the policy (see, however, Illustration of Death
Benefits, Net Surrender Values, and Accumulated Premiums, Appendix D). The rates
of return shown are not necessarily indicative of future performance. You may
consider these rates of return, however, in assessing the competence and
performance of the investment advisers.
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TABLE 1
EFFECTIVE ANNUAL RATES OF RETURN AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1998
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<CAPTION>
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Since
Fund Inception 15 Years 10 Years 5 Years 1 Year
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
MML Equity 14.84% 15.76% 16.39% 19.66% 16.20%
MML Money Market 6.66% 6.16% 5.41% 4.95% 5.16%
MML Managed Bond 10.24% 10.16% 9.19% 7.07% 8.14%
MML Blend 13.67% --- 13.70% 14.60% 13.56%
MML Equity Index 31.03% --- --- --- 28.22%
MML Small Cap Value Equity (23.88%) --- --- --- (23.88%)*
MML Growth Equity/1/ --- --- --- --- ---
MML Small Cap Growth Equity/1/ --- --- --- --- ---
Oppenheimer Aggressive Growth/2/ 15.07% --- 16.12% 13.06% 12.36%
Oppenheimer Global Securities 12.49% --- --- 9.67% 14.11%
Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation/3/ 16.03% --- 16.85% 22.10% 24.00%
Oppenheimer Strategic Bond 6.79% --- --- 6.83% 2.90%
Oppenheimer Main Street Growth & Income 27.00% --- --- --- 4.70%
Oppenheimer High Income 12.26% --- 12.71% 8.62% 0.31%
Oppenheimer Bond 9.66% --- 9.28% 7.01% 6.80%
Fidelity's VIP II Contrafund(R) 28.62% --- --- --- 29.98%
T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Growth 20.43% --- --- --- 22.08%
American Century's VP Income & Growth 30.68% --- --- --- 26.87%
Bankers Trust's Small Cap Index 2.07% --- --- --- (2.18%)
Goldman Sachs Capital Growth 13.40% --- --- --- ---
Janus Aspen Capital Appreciation 51.65% --- --- --- 58.11%
Janus Aspen Worldwide Growth 24.06% --- --- 21.32% 28.92%
Templeton International 14.10% --- --- 11.74% 9.08%
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The figures in this Table do not reflect any charges at the Separate Account or
policy level.
/1/ The MML Growth Equity Fund and the MML Small Cap Growth Equity Fund began
operations in 1999 and therefore, had no operating expenses as of December
31, 1998. The investment manager estimates that the total operating
expenses for these Funds in 1999 will be as shown.
/2/ Prior to May 1, 1998, the Oppenheimer Aggressive Growth Fund/VA was called
the Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund.
/3/ Prior to May 1, 1999, the Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund/VA was
called the Oppenheimer Growth Fund.
*Since inception.
Dates of inception:
MML Equity Fund - 9/15/71
MML Money Market Fund - 12/16/81
MML Managed Bond Fund - 12/16/81
MML Blend Fund - 2/3/84
MML Equity Index Fund - 5/1/97
MML Small Cap Value Equity Fund - 6/1/98
MML Growth Equity Fund - 5/3/99
MML Small Cap Growth Equity Fund - 5/3/99
Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund/VA - 4/3/85
Oppenheimer Aggressive Growth Fund/VA - 8/15/86
Oppenheimer Global Securities Fund/VA - 11/12/90
Oppenheimer Strategic Bond Fund/VA - 5/3/93
Oppenheimer Main Street Growth and Income - 7/5/95
Oppenheimer High Income Fund/VA - 4/30/86
Oppenheimer Bond Fund/VA - 4/3/85
VIP II Contrafund(R) Portfolio - 1/3/95
T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio - 12/31/96
American Century's VP Income & Growth Fund - 10/30/97
Bankers Trust's Small Cap Index Fund - 8/25/97
Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund - 5/1/98
Janus Aspen Capital Appreciation Portfolio - 5/1/97
Janus Aspen Worldwide Growth Portfolio - 9/13/93
Templeton International Fund - 5/1/92
38 Appendix C
<PAGE>
TABLE 2
ONE YEAR TOTAL RETURNS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MML MML
MML MML MML Small Cap MML Small Cap
Year MML Managed MML Money Equity Value Growth Growth
Ended Equity Bond Blend Market Index Equity Equity Equity
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1998 16.20% 8.14% 13.56% 5.16% 28.22% (23.88%)* ---/2/ ---/2/
1997 28.59% 9.91% 20.89% 5.18% 21.93%* --- --- ---
1996 20.25% 3.25% 13.95% 5.01% --- --- --- ---
1995 31.13% 19.14% 23.28% 5.58% --- --- --- ---
1994 4.10% (3.76%) 2.48% 3.84% --- --- --- ---
1993 9.52% 11.81% 9.70% 2.75% --- --- --- ---
1992 10.48% 7.31% 9.36% 3.48% --- --- --- ---
1991 25.56% 16.66% 24.00% 6.01% --- --- --- ---
1990 (0.51%) 8.38% 2.37% 8.12% --- --- --- ---
1989 23.04% 12.83% 19.96% 9.16% --- --- --- ---
1988 16.68% 7.13% 13.40% 7.39% --- --- --- ---
1987 2.10% 2.60% 3.12% 6.49% --- --- --- ---
1986 20.15% 14.46% 18.30% 6.60% --- --- --- ---
1985 30.54% 19.94% 24.88% 8.03% --- --- --- ---
1984 5.40% 11.69% 8.24%* 10.39% --- --- --- ---
1983 22.85% 7.26% --- 8.97% --- --- --- ---
1982 25.67%/1/ 22.79%* --- 11.12%* --- --- --- ---
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</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer Oppenheimer Oppenheimer Oppenheimer Main Street
Year Capital Aggressive Global Strategic Growth & Oppenheimer Oppenheimer
Ended Appreciation/3/ Growth/4/ Securities Bond Income High Income Bond
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1998 24.00% 12.36% 14.11% 2.90% 4.70% 0.31% 6.80%
1997 26.69% 11.67% 22.42% 8.71% 32.48% 21.22% 9.26%
1996 25.20% 20.23% 17.80% 12.07% 32.51% 15.25% 4.80%
1995 36.66% 32.52% 2.24% 15.33% --- 20.37% 17.00%
1994 0.97% (7.59%) (5.72%) (3.78%) --- (3.18%) (1.94%)
1993 7.25% 27.32% 70.32% 4.25%* --- 26.34% 13.04%
1992 14.53% 15.42% (7.11%) --- --- 17.92% 6.50%
1991 25.54% 54.72% 3.39% --- --- 33.91% 17.63%
1990 (8.21%) (16.82%) 0.40%* --- --- 4.65% 7.92%
1989 23.59% 27.57% --- --- --- 4.84% 13.32%
1988 22.09% 13.41% --- --- --- --- ---
1987 3.31% 14.34% --- --- --- --- ---
1986 17.76% (1.65%)* --- --- --- --- ---
1985 9.50%* --- --- --- --- --- ---
1984 --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
1983 --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
1982 --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
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</TABLE>
The figures in this Table do not reflect any charges at the Separate Account or
policy level.
*Since inception.
/1/ Performance for the MML Equity Fund for years 1981 through 1974: 6.67%,
27.62%, 19.54%, 3.71%, (0.52%), 24.77%, 32.85%, (17.61%). Performance for
the MML Equity Fund prior to 1974 is not available.
/2/ The MML Growth Equity Fund and the MML Small Cap Growth Equity Fund began
operations in 1999 and therefore, had no operating expenses as of December
31, 1998. The investment manager estimates that the total operating
expenses for these Funds in 1999 will be as shown.
/3/ Prior to May 1, 1999, the Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund/VA was
called the Oppenheimer Growth Fund.
/4/ Prior to May 1, 1998, the Oppenheimer Aggressive Growth Fund/VA was called
the Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund.
Appendix C 39
<PAGE>
TABLE 2 (continued)
ONE YEAR TOTAL RETURNS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
T. Rowe Goldman Janus
Price Mid VP Income B.T. Small Sachs Janus Aspen Aspen
Year VIP II Cap & Growth Cap Index Capital Capital Worldwide Templeton
Ended Contrafund Growth Fund Fund Growth Appreciation Growth International
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1998 29.98% 22.08% 26.87% (2.18%) 13.40% 58.11% 28.92% 9.08%
1997 24.14% 18.80%* 7.8%* --- --- --- 22.15% 13.78%
1996 21.22% -- -- --- --- --- 29.04% 24.04%
1995 39.72%* -- -- --- --- --- 27.37% 15.78%
1994 --- -- -- --- --- --- 1.53% (2.22%)
1993 --- -- -- --- --- --- --- 47.28%
1992 --- -- -- --- --- --- --- ---
1991 --- -- -- --- --- --- --- ---
1990 --- -- --- --- --- --- --- ---
1989 --- -- --- --- --- --- --- ---
1988 --- -- --- --- --- --- --- ---
1987 --- -- --- --- --- --- --- ---
1986 --- -- --- --- --- --- --- ---
1985 --- -- --- --- --- --- --- ---
1984 --- -- --- --- --- --- --- ---
1983 --- -- --- --- --- --- --- ---
1982 --- -- --- --- --- --- --- ---
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
The figures in this Table do not reflect any charges at the Separate Account or
policy level.
*Since inception.
Dates of inception:
MML Equity Fund - 9/15/71
MML Money Market Fund - 12/16/81
MML Managed Bond Fund - 12/16/81
MML Blend Fund - 2/3/84
MML Equity Index Fund - 5/1/97
MML Small Cap Value Equity Fund - 6/1/98
MML Growth Equity Fund - 5/3/99
MML Small Cap Growth Equity Fund - 5/3/99
Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund/VA - 4/3/85
Oppenheimer Aggressive Growth Fund/VA - 8/15/86
Oppenheimer Global Securities Fund/VA - 11/12/90
Oppenheimer Strategic Bond Fund/VA - 5/3/93
Oppenheimer Main Street Growth and Income - 7/5/95
Oppenheimer High Income Fund/VA - 4/30/86
Oppenheimer Bond Fund/VA - 4/3/85
VIP II Contrafund(R) Portfolio - 1/3/95
T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio - 12/31/96
American Century's VP Income & Growth Fund - 10/30/97
Bankers Trust's Small Cap Index Fund - 8/25/97
Goldman Sachs Capital Growth Fund - 5/1/98
Janus Aspen Capital Appreciation Portfolio - 5/1/97
Janus Aspen Worldwide Growth Portfolio - 9/13/93
Templeton International Fund - 5/1/92
40 |Appendix C
<PAGE>
Appendix D
Illustration of Death Benefits, Net Surrender Values, and Accumulated Premiums
The following tables illustrate the way in which a policy operates. They show
how the death benefit and net surrender value could vary over an extended period
of time assuming the funds experience hypothetical gross rates of investment
return (i.e., investment income and capital gains and losses, realized or
unrealized), equal to constant gross annual rates of 0%, 6%, and 12%. The tables
are based on annual premium payments of $7,500 for a combination of an Ultra
Preferred Non-Tobacco Male age 35 and an Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco Female age
35. Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco is currently our best risk classification.
Separate tables are shown for the current and guaranteed schedules of charges.
These tables will assist in the comparison of death benefits and net surrender
values for the policy with those of other variable life policies.
The death benefits and net surrender values for a policy would be different from
the amounts shown if:
. the rates of return averaged 0%, 6%, and 12% over a period of years, but
varied above and below that average in individual Policy Years
. any policy loan were made during the period of time illustrated
. the rates of return for all funds averaged 0%, 6%, and 12% but varied above
or below that average for particular funds.
The death benefits and net surrender values shown in Tables 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, and 9
reflect the following current charges:
. administrative charges of $12 per month per policy in Policy Years 1-10,
and $8 per month in Policy Years 11 and beyond.
. face amount charges of $0.05 per month per $1,000 of Face Amount in
coverage years 1-10.
. insurance charges based on the current rates we are charging for Ultra
Preferred Non-Tobacco, fully underwritten risks.
. mortality and expense risk charges of 0.25% on an annual basis of the daily
net asset value of the Separate Account in all Policy Years.
. fund level expenses of 0.73% on an annual basis of the net asset value of
the Separate Account. These expenses represent the unweighted average of
all fund expenses.
The death benefits and net surrender values shown in Tables 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, and
12 reflect the following guaranteed maximum charges as well as the current fund
level expenses.
. administrative charges equal to $12 per month per policy in all years.
. face amount charge of $0.08 per month per $1,000 of Face Amount in coverage
years 1-10.
. insurance charges based on the Commissioners 1980 Standard Ordinary
Nonsmoker Mortality Table.
. mortality and expense risk charges equal to 0.60% on an annual basis of the
daily net asset value of the Separate Account in all years.
Net surrender values shown in the tables reflect the deduction of surrender
charges in the first 14 Policy Years. The surrender charge in the first five
Years is the Target Premium or $45 per $1,000 of Face Amount if less. In each of
Years six through 14, the surrender charge is equal to the surrender charge in
the preceding year reduced by 10% of the surrender charge in the first year.
Taking the current mortality and expense risk charge and the fund level expenses
into account, the gross rates of 0%, 6%, and 12% are (0.97%), 4.97%, and 10.91%,
respectively, on a net basis.
Appendix D 41
<PAGE>
TABLE 1
Survivorship Flexible Premium Adjustable Variable Life Insurance Policy
Male and Female Each Issue Age 35, Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco
Death Benefit Option 1
Current Schedule of Charges
$7,500 Annual Premium
$1 million Initial Face Amount
Guideline Premium Test
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Death Benefit Assuming Hypothetical Net Surrender Value Assuming Hypothetical
Gross Annual Investment Return of: Gross Annual Investment Return of:
--------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------
Premiums
End of Accumulated at
Policy 5% Interest
Year Per Year 0% 6% 12% 0% 6% 12%
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1 $7,875 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $2,280 $2,672 $3,064
2 $16,144 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $8,400 $9,570 $10,787
3 $24,826 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $14,460 $16,809 $19,351
4 $33,942 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $20,460 $24,408 $28,850
5 $43,514 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $26,400 $32,384 $39,384
6 $53,565 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $32,672 $41,144 $51,455
7 $64,118 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $38,885 $50,319 $64,800
8 $75,199 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $45,039 $59,928 $79,556
9 $86,834 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $51,135 $69,994 $95,877
10 $99,051 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $57,173 $80,537 $113,934
15 $169,931 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $89,657 $144,957 $241,899
20 $260,394 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $118,566 $224,395 $453,232
25 $375,851 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,082,274 $145,534 $325,114 $807,667
30 $523,206 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,710,466 $169,923 $452,502 $1,402,021
35 $711,272 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $2,781,292 $190,162 $613,293 $2,397,665
40 $951,298 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $4,349,407 $202,522 $816,732 $4,064,866
45 $1,257,639 $1,000,000 $1,131,346 $7,199,585 $197,247 $1,077,472 $6,856,747
50 $1,648,615 $1,000,000 $1,477,469 $12,081,362 $150,961 $1,407,114 $11,506,059
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Account Value Assuming Hypothetical
Gross Annual Investment Return of:
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
End of
Policy Year 0% 6% 12%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 $6,180 $6,572 $6,964
2 $12,300 $13,470 $14,687
3 $18,360 $20,709 $23,251
4 $24,360 $28,308 $32,750
5 $30,300 $36,284 $43,284
6 $36,182 $44,654 $54,965
7 $42,005 $53,439 $67,920
8 $47,769 $62,658 $82,286
9 $53,475 $72,334 $98,217
10 $59,123 $82,487 $115,884
15 $89,657 $144,957 $241,899
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please remember that the hypothetical investment rates of return shown above and
elsewhere in this prospectus are illustrative only and are not a representation
of past or future investment rates of return. Actual rates of return may be more
or less than those shown.
42 Appendix D
<PAGE>
TABLE 2
Survivorship Flexible Premium Adjustable Variable Life Insurance Policy
Male and Female Each Issue Age 35, Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco
Death Benefit Option 2
Current Schedule of Charges
$7,500 Annual Premium
$1 million Initial Face Amount
Guideline Premium Test
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Death Benefit Assuming Hypothetical Net Surrender Value Assuming Hypothetical
Gross Annual Investment Return of: Gross Annual Investment Return of:
--------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------
Premiums
End of Accumulated at
Policy 5% Interest
Year Per Year 0% 6% 12% 0% 6% 12%
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1 $ 7,875 $1,006,180 $1,006,572 $ 1,006,964 $ 2,280 $ 2,672 $ 3,064
2 $ 16,144 $1,012,300 $1,013,470 $ 1,014,687 $ 8,400 $ 9,570 $ 10,787
3 $ 24,826 $1,018,360 $1,020,709 $ 1,023,251 $ 14,460 $ 16,809 $ 19,351
4 $ 33,942 $1,024,360 $1,028,308 $ 1,032,750 $ 20,460 $ 24,408 $ 28,850
5 $ 43,514 $1,030,300 $1,036,284 $ 1,043,283 $ 26,400 $ 32,384 $ 39,383
6 $ 53,565 $1,036,181 $1,044,654 $ 1,054,965 $ 32,671 $ 41,144 $ 51,455
7 $ 64,118 $1,042,004 $1,053,438 $ 1,067,919 $ 38,884 $ 50,318 $ 64,799
8 $ 75,199 $1,047,768 $1,062,657 $ 1,082,284 $ 45,038 $ 59,927 $ 79,554
9 $ 86,834 $1,053,474 $1,072,332 $ 1,098,215 $ 51,134 $ 69,992 $ 95,875
10 $ 99,051 $1,059,121 $1,082,484 $ 1,115,880 $ 57,171 $ 80,534 $ 113,930
15 $ 169,931 $1,089,646 $1,144,938 $ 1,241,865 $ 89,646 $ 144,938 $ 241,865
20 $ 260,394 $1,118,522 $1,224,305 $ 1,453,039 $118,522 $ 224,305 $ 453,039
25 $ 375,851 $1,145,359 $1,324,691 $ 1,806,570 $145,359 $ 324,691 $ 806,570
30 $ 523,206 $1,169,342 $1,450,821 $ 2,397,810 $169,342 $ 450,821 $ 1,397,810
35 $ 711,272 $1,188,445 $1,607,292 $ 3,385,167 $188,445 $ 607,292 $ 2,385,167
40 $ 951,298 $1,197,848 $1,796,678 $ 5,030,787 $197,848 $ 796,678 $ 4,030,787
45 $1,257,639 $1,185,279 $2,013,557 $ 7,764,939 $185,279 $1,013,557 $ 6,764,939
50 $1,648,615 $1,124,127 $2,233,889 $12,290,868 $124,127 $1,233,889 $11,290,868
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</TABLE>
Account Value Assuming Hypothetical
Gross Annual Investment Return of:
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
End of
Policy Year 0% 6% 12%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 $ 6,180 $ 6,572 $ 6,964
2 $ 12,300 $ 13,470 $ 14,687
3 $ 18,360 $ 20,709 $ 23,251
4 $ 24,360 $ 28,308 $ 32,750
5 $ 30,300 $ 36,284 $ 43,283
6 $ 36,181 $ 44,654 $ 54,965
7 $ 42,004 $ 53,438 $ 67,919
8 $ 47,768 $ 62,657 $ 82,284
9 $ 53,474 $ 72,332 $ 98,215
10 $ 59,121 $ 82,484 $ 115,880
15 $ 89,646 $ 144,938 $ 241,865
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please remember that the hypothetical investment rates of return shown above and
elsewhere in this prospectus are illustrative only and are not a representation
of past or future investment rates of return. Actual rates of return may be more
or less than those shown.
Appendix D 43
<PAGE>
TABLE 3
Survivorship Flexible Premium Adjustable Variable Life Insurance Policy
Male and Female Each Issue Age 35, Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco
Death Benefit Option 3
Current Schedule of Charges
$7,500 Annual Premium
$1 million Initial Face Amount
Guideline Premium Test
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Death Benefit Assuming Hypothetical Net Surrender Value Assuming Hypothetical
Gross Annual Investment Return of: Gross Annual Investment Return of:
--------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------
Premiums
End of Accumulated at
Policy 5% Interest
Year Per Year 0% 6% 12% 0% 6% 12%
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1 $ 7,875 $1,007,500 $1,007,500 $ 1,007,500 $ 2,280 $ 2,672 $ 3,064
2 $ 16,144 $1,015,000 $1,015,000 $ 1,015,000 $ 8,400 $ 9,570 $ 10,787
3 $ 24,826 $1,022,500 $1,022,500 $ 1,022,500 $ 14,460 $ 16,809 $ 19,351
4 $ 33,942 $1,030,000 $1,030,000 $ 1,030,000 $ 20,460 $ 24,408 $ 28,850
5 $ 43,514 $1,037,500 $1,037,500 $ 1,037,500 $ 26,400 $ 32,384 $ 39,383
6 $ 53,565 $1,045,000 $1,045,000 $ 1,045,000 $ 32,671 $ 41,144 $ 51,455
7 $ 64,118 $1,052,500 $1,052,500 $ 1,052,500 $ 38,884 $ 50,318 $ 64,799
8 $ 75,199 $1,060,000 $1,060,000 $ 1,060,000 $ 45,038 $ 59,927 $ 79,554
9 $ 86,834 $1,067,500 $1,067,500 $ 1,067,500 $ 51,134 $ 69,992 $ 95,875
10 $ 99,051 $1,075,000 $1,075,000 $ 1,075,000 $ 57,171 $ 80,534 $ 113,931
15 $ 169,931 $1,112,500 $1,112,500 $ 1,112,500 $ 89,643 $ 144,940 $ 241,879
20 $ 260,394 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $ 1,150,000 $118,511 $ 224,327 $ 453,145
25 $ 375,851 $1,187,500 $1,187,500 $ 1,187,500 $145,312 $ 324,836 $ 807,313
30 $ 523,206 $1,225,000 $1,225,000 $ 1,709,679 $169,171 $ 451,534 $ 1,401,376
35 $ 711,272 $1,262,500 $1,262,500 $ 2,780,037 $187,867 $ 610,264 $ 2,396,584
40 $ 951,298 $1,300,000 $1,300,000 $ 4,347,468 $195,938 $ 807,853 $ 4,063,054
45 $1,257,639 $1,337,500 $1,337,500 $ 7,196,398 $178,619 $1,053,462 $ 6,853,712
50 $1,648,615 $1,375,000 $1,436,411 $12,076,036 $ 99,145 $1,368,011 $11,500,987
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Account Value Assuming Hypothetical
Gross Annual Investment Return of:
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
End of
Policy Year 0% 6% 12%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 $ 6,180 $ 6,572 $ 6,964
2 $ 12,300 $ 13,470 $ 14,687
3 $ 18,360 $ 20,709 $ 23,251
4 $ 24,360 $ 28,308 $ 32,750
5 $ 30,300 $ 36,284 $ 43,283
6 $ 36,181 $ 44,654 $ 54,965
7 $ 42,004 $ 53,438 $ 67,919
8 $ 47,768 $ 62,657 $ 82,284
9 $ 53,474 $ 72,332 $ 98,215
10 $ 59,121 $ 82,484 $ 115,881
15 $ 89,643 $ 144,940 $ 241,879
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please remember that the hypothetical investment rates of return shown above and
elsewhere in this prospectus are illustrative only and are not a representation
of past or future investment rates of return. Actual rates of return may be more
or less than those shown.
44 Appendix D
<PAGE>
TABLE 4
Survivorship Flexible Premium Adjustable Variable Life Insurance Policy
Male and Female Each Issue Age 35, Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco
Death Benefit Option 1
Guaranteed Schedule of Mortality and Expense Charges and
Current Fund Level Charges
$7,500 Annual Premium
$1 million Initial Face Amount
Guideline Premium Test
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Death Benefit Assuming Hypothetical Net Surrender Value Assuming Hypothetical
Gross Annual Investment Return of: Gross Annual Investment Return of:
--------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------
Premiums
End of Accumulated at
Policy 5% Interest
Year Per Year 0% 6% 12% 0% 6% 12%
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1 $ 7,875 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 1,751 $ 2,121 $ 2,491
2 $ 16,144 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 7,323 $ 8,414 $ 9,550
3 $ 24,826 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 12,815 $ 14,990 $ 17,344
4 $ 33,942 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 18,227 $ 21,861 $ 25,952
5 $ 43,514 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 23,559 $ 29,039 $ 35,455
6 $ 53,565 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 29,200 $ 36,927 $ 46,338
7 $ 64,118 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 34,758 $ 45,146 $ 58,311
8 $ 75,199 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 40,233 $ 53,710 $ 71,487
9 $ 86,834 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 45,623 $ 62,632 $ 85,992
10 $ 99,051 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 50,925 $ 71,925 $ 101,961
15 $ 169,931 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 80,683 $129,862 $ 215,932
20 $ 260,394 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $105,339 $198,586 $ 399,484
25 $ 375,851 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $125,315 $281,785 $ 700,876
30 $ 523,206 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,460,439 $137,189 $380,585 $1,197,081
35 $ 711,272 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $2,329,056 $131,673 $493,759 $2,007,807
40 $ 951,298 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $3,563,630 $ 87,906 $618,955 $3,330,495
45 $1,257,639 $ 0 $1,000,000 $5,765,882 $ 0 $752,923 $5,491,317
50 $1,648,615 $ 0 $1,000,000 $9,390,604 $ 0 $915,774 $8,943,432
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Account Value Assuming Hypothetical
Gross Annual Investment Return of:
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
End of
Policy Year 0% 6% 12%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 $ 5,651 $ 6,021 $ 6,391
2 $ 11,223 $ 12,314 $ 13,450
3 $ 16,715 $ 18,890 $ 21,244
4 $ 22,127 $ 25,761 $ 29,852
5 $ 27,459 $ 32,939 $ 39,355
6 $ 32,710 $ 40,437 $ 49,848
7 $ 37,878 $ 48,266 $ 61,431
8 $ 42,963 $ 56,440 $ 74,217
9 $ 47,963 $ 64,972 $ 88,332
10 $ 52,875 $ 73,875 $ 103,911
15 $ 80,683 $ 129,862 $ 215,932
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please remember that the hypothetical investment rates of return shown above and
elsewhere in this prospectus are illustrative only and are not a representation
of past or future investment rates of return. Actual rates of return may be more
or less than those shown.
Appendix D 45
<PAGE>
TABLE 5
Survivorship Flexible Premium Adjustable Variable Life Insurance Policy
Male and Female Each Issue Age 35, Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco
Death Benefit Option 2
Guaranteed Schedule of Mortality and Expense Charges and
Current Fund Level Charges
$7,500 Annual Premium
$1 million Initial Face Amount
Guideline Premium Test
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Death Benefit Assuming Hypothetical Net Surrender Value Assuming Hypothetical
Gross Annual Investment Return of: Gross Annual Investment Return of:
--------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------
Premiums
End of Accumulated at
Policy 5% Interest
Year Per Year 0% 6% 12% 0% 6% 12%
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1 $ 7,875 $1,005,651 $1,006,021 $1,006,391 $ 1,751 $ 2,121 $ 2,491
2 $ 16,144 $1,011,223 $1,012,314 $1,013,450 $ 7,323 $ 8,414 $ 9,550
3 $ 24,826 $1,016,715 $1,018,889 $1,021,244 $ 12,815 $ 14,989 $ 17,344
4 $ 33,942 $1,022,126 $1,025,760 $1,029,850 $ 18,226 $ 21,860 $ 25,950
5 $ 43,514 $1,027,457 $1,032,937 $1,039,352 $ 23,557 $ 29,037 $ 35,452
6 $ 53,565 $1,032,707 $1,040,433 $1,049,843 $ 29,197 $ 36,923 $ 46,333
7 $ 64,118 $1,037,873 $1,048,259 $1,061,422 $ 34,753 $ 45,139 $ 58,302
8 $ 75,199 $1,042,955 $1,056,428 $1,074,202 $ 40,225 $ 53,698 $ 71,472
9 $ 86,834 $1,047,950 $1,064,954 $1,088,307 $ 45,610 $ 62,614 $ 85,967
10 $ 99,051 $1,052,857 $1,073,848 $1,103,871 $ 50,907 $ 71,898 $ 101,921
15 $ 169,931 $1,080,590 $1,129,701 $1,215,648 $ 80,590 $129,701 $ 215,648
20 $ 260,394 $1,104,997 $1,197,884 $1,397,984 $104,997 $197,884 $ 397,984
25 $ 375,851 $1,124,249 $1,279,174 $1,694,021 $124,249 $279,174 $ 694,021
30 $ 523,206 $1,134,252 $1,371,856 $2,171,886 $134,252 $371,856 $1,171,886
35 $ 711,272 $1,124,234 $1,465,828 $2,934,869 $124,234 $465,828 $1,934,869
40 $ 951,298 $1,072,136 $1,534,907 $4,138,201 $ 72,136 $534,907 $3,138,201
45 $1,257,639 $ 0 $1,510,014 $5,996,932 $ 0 $510,014 $4,996,932
50 $1,648,615 $ 0 $1,267,615 $8,825,609 $ 0 $267,615 $7,825,609
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Account Value Assuming Hypothetical
Gross Annual Investment Return of:
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
End of
Policy Year 0% 6% 12%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 $ 5,651 $ 6,021 $ 6,391
2 $ 11,223 $ 12,314 $ 13,450
3 $ 16,715 $ 18,889 $ 21,244
4 $ 22,126 $ 25,760 $ 29,850
5 $ 27,457 $ 32,937 $ 39,352
6 $ 32,707 $ 40,433 $ 49,843
7 $ 37,873 $ 48,259 $ 61,422
8 $ 42,955 $ 56,428 $ 74,202
9 $ 47,950 $ 64,954 $ 88,307
10 $ 52,857 $ 73,848 $ 103,871
15 $ 80,590 $ 129,701 $ 215,648
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please remember that the hypothetical investment rates of return shown above and
elsewhere in this prospectus are illustrative only and are not a representation
of past or future investment rates of return. Actual rates of return may be more
or less than those shown.
46 Appendix D
<PAGE>
TABLE 6
Survivorship Flexible Premium Adjustable Variable Life Insurance Policy
Male and Female Each Issue Age 35, Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco
Death Benefit Option 3
Guaranteed Schedule of Mortality and Expense Charges and
Current Fund Level Charges
$7,500 Annual Premium
$1 million Initial Face Amount
Guideline Premium Test
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Death Benefit Assuming Hypothetical Net Surrender Value Assuming Hypothetical
Gross Annual Investment Return of: Gross Annual Investment Return of:
--------------------------------------- --------------------------------------
Premiums
End of Accumulated at
Policy 5% Interest
Year Per Year 0% 6% 12% 0% 6% 12%
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1 $ 7,875 $1,007,500 $1,007,500 $1,007,500 $ 1,751 $ 2,121 $ 2,491
2 $ 16,144 $1,015,000 $1,015,000 $1,015,000 $ 7,323 $ 8,414 $ 9,550
3 $ 24,826 $1,022,500 $1,022,500 $1,022,500 $ 12,814 $ 14,989 $ 17,344
4 $ 33,942 $1,030,000 $1,030,000 $1,030,000 $ 18,226 $ 21,860 $ 25,950
5 $ 43,514 $1,037,500 $1,037,500 $1,037,500 $ 23,557 $ 29,036 $ 35,452
6 $ 53,565 $1,045,000 $1,045,000 $1,045,000 $ 29,196 $ 36,922 $ 46,333
7 $ 64,118 $1,052,500 $1,052,500 $1,052,500 $ 34,751 $ 45,138 $ 58,303
8 $ 75,199 $1,060,000 $1,060,000 $1,060,000 $ 40,222 $ 53,697 $ 71,473
9 $ 86,834 $1,067,500 $1,067,500 $1,067,500 $ 45,605 $ 62,612 $ 85,970
10 $ 99,051 $1,075,000 $1,075,000 $1,075,000 $ 50,900 $ 71,896 $ 101,928
15 $ 169,931 $1,112,500 $1,112,500 $1,112,500 $ 80,554 $129,707 $ 215,743
20 $ 260,394 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $104,861 $197,988 $ 398,715
25 $ 375,851 $1,187,500 $1,187,500 $1,187,500 $123,780 $279,799 $ 698,204
30 $ 523,206 $1,225,000 $1,225,000 $1,453,421 $132,690 $374,612 $1,191,329
35 $ 711,272 $1,262,500 $1,262,500 $2,318,117 $118,778 $476,307 $1,998,377
40 $ 951,298 $1,300,000 $1,300,000 $3,547,121 $ 52,054 $569,365 $3,315,066
45 $1,257,639 $ 0 $1,337,500 $5,739,393 $ 0 $608,158 $5,466,088
50 $1,648,615 $ 0 $1,375,000 $9,347,679 $ 0 $474,240 $8,902,551
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</TABLE>
Account Value Assuming Hypothetical
Gross Annual Investment Return of:
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
End of
Policy Year 0% 6% 12%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 $ 5,651 $ 6,021 $ 6,391
2 $ 11,223 $ 12,314 $ 13,450
3 $ 16,714 $ 18,889 $ 21,244
4 $ 22,126 $ 25,760 $ 29,850
5 $ 27,457 $ 32,936 $ 39,352
6 $ 32,706 $ 40,432 $ 49,843
7 $ 37,871 $ 48,258 $ 61,423
8 $ 42,952 $ 56,427 $ 74,203
9 $ 47,945 $ 64,952 $ 88,310
10 $ 52,850 $ 73,846 $ 103,878
15 $ 80,554 $ 129,707 $ 215,743
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please remember that the hypothetical investment rates of return shown above and
elsewhere in this prospectus are illustrative only and are not a representation
of past or future investment rates of return. Actual rates of return may be more
or less than those shown.
Appendix D 47
<PAGE>
TABLE 7
Survivorship Flexible Premium Adjustable Variable Life Insurance Policy
Male and Female Each Issue Age 35, Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco
Death Benefit Option 1
Current Schedule of Charges
$7,500 Annual Premium
$1 million Initial Face Amount
Cash Value Test
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Death Benefit Assuming Hypothetical Net Surrender Value Assuming Hypothetical
Gross Annual Investment Return of: Gross Annual Investment Return of:
--------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------
Premiums
End of Accumulated at
Policy 5% Interest
Year Per Year 0% 6% 12% 0% 6% 12%
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1 $ 7,875 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 2,280 $ 2,672 $ 3,064
2 $ 16,144 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 8,400 $ 9,570 $ 10,787
3 $ 24,826 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 14,460 $ 16,809 $ 19,351
4 $ 33,942 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 20,460 $ 24,408 $ 28,850
5 $ 43,514 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 26,400 $ 32,384 $ 39,384
6 $ 53,565 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 32,672 $ 41,144 $ 51,455
7 $ 64,118 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 38,885 $ 50,319 $ 64,800
8 $ 75,199 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 45,039 $ 59,928 $ 79,556
9 $ 86,834 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 51,135 $ 69,994 $ 95,877
10 $ 99,051 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 57,173 $ 80,537 $ 113,934
15 $ 169,931 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 89,657 $ 144,957 $ 241,899
20 $ 260,394 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 1,427,471 $118,566 $ 224,395 $ 453,165
25 $ 375,851 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 2,105,323 $145,534 $ 325,114 $ 806,637
30 $ 523,206 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 3,058,274 $169,923 $ 452,502 $ 1,396,472
35 $ 711,272 $1,000,000 $1,133,847 $ 4,396,675 $190,162 $ 612,890 $ 2,376,581
40 $ 951,298 $1,000,000 $1,292,236 $ 6,351,817 $202,522 $ 812,727 $ 3,994,854
45 $1,257,639 $1,000,000 $1,480,831 $ 9,293,511 $197,247 $1,057,736 $ 6,638,222
50 $1,648,615 $1,000,000 $1,716,346 $13,832,716 $150,961 $1,351,454 $10,891,902
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Account Value Assuming Hypothetical
Gross Annual Investment Return of:
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
End of
Policy Year 0% 6% 12%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 $6,180 $6,572 $6,964
2 $12,300 $13,470 $14,687
3 $18,360 $20,709 $23,251
4 $24,360 $28,308 $32,750
5 $30,300 $36,284 $43,284
6 $36,182 $44,654 $54,965
7 $42,005 $53,439 $67,920
8 $47,769 $62,658 $82,286
9 $53,475 $72,334 $98,217
10 $59,123 $82,487 $115,884
15 $89,657 $144,957 $241,899
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please remember that the hypothetical investment rates of return shown above and
elsewhere in this prospectus are illustrative only and are not a representation
of past or future investment rates of return. Actual rates of return may be more
or less than those shown.
48 Appendix D
<PAGE>
TABLE 8
Survivorship Flexible Premium Adjustable Variable Life Insurance Policy
Male and Female Each Issue Age 35, Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco
Death Benefit Option 2
Current Schedule of Charges
$7,500 Annual Premium
$1 million Initial Face Amount
Cash Value Test
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Death Benefit Assuming Hypothetical Net Surrender Value Assuming Hypothetical
Gross Annual Investment Return of: Gross Annual Investment Return of:
--------------------------------------- --------------------------------------
Premiums
End of Accumulated at
Policy 5% Interest
Year Per Year 0% 6% 12% 0% 6% 12%
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1 $ 7,875 $1,006,180 $1,006,572 $ 1,006,964 $ 2,280 $ 2,672 $ 3,064
2 $ 16,144 $1,012,300 $1,013,470 $ 1,014,687 $ 8,400 $ 9,570 $ 10,787
3 $ 24,826 $1,018,360 $1,020,709 $ 1,023,251 $ 14,460 $ 16,809 $ 19,351
4 $ 33,942 $1,024,360 $1,028,308 $ 1,032,750 $ 20,460 $ 24,408 $ 28,850
5 $ 43,514 $1,030,300 $1,036,284 $ 1,043,283 $ 26,400 $ 32,384 $ 39,383
6 $ 53,565 $1,036,181 $1,044,654 $ 1,054,965 $ 32,671 $ 41,144 $ 51,455
7 $ 64,118 $1,042,004 $1,053,438 $ 1,067,919 $ 38,884 $ 50,318 $ 64,799
8 $ 75,199 $1,047,768 $1,062,657 $ 1,082,284 $ 45,038 $ 59,927 $ 79,554
9 $ 86,834 $1,053,474 $1,072,332 $ 1,098,215 $ 51,134 $ 69,992 $ 95,875
10 $ 99,051 $1,059,121 $1,082,484 $ 1,115,880 $ 57,171 $ 80,534 $ 113,930
15 $ 169,931 $1,089,646 $1,144,938 $ 1,241,865 $ 89,646 $ 144,938 $ 241,865
20 $ 260,394 $1,118,522 $1,224,305 $ 1,453,039 $118,522 $ 224,305 $ 453,039
25 $ 375,851 $1,145,359 $1,324,691 $ 2,104,758 $145,359 $ 324,691 $ 806,421
30 $ 523,206 $1,169,342 $1,450,821 $ 3,057,481 $169,342 $ 450,821 $ 1,396,110
35 $ 711,272 $1,188,445 $1,607,292 $ 4,395,557 $188,445 $ 607,292 $ 2,375,977
40 $ 951,298 $1,197,848 $1,796,678 $ 6,350,222 $197,848 $ 796,678 $ 3,993,850
45 $1,257,639 $1,185,279 $2,013,557 $ 9,291,194 $185,279 $1,013,557 $ 6,636,567
50 $1,648,615 $1,124,127 $2,233,889 $13,829,281 $124,127 $1,233,889 $10,889,198
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Account Value Assuming Hypothetical
Gross Annual Investment Return of:
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
End of
Policy Year 0% 6% 12%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 $6,180 $6,572 $6,964
2 $12,300 $13,470 $14,687
3 $18,360 $20,709 $23,251
4 $24,360 $28,308 $32,750
5 $30,300 $36,284 $43,283
6 $36,181 $44,654 $54,965
7 $42,004 $53,438 $67,919
8 $47,768 $62,657 $82,284
9 $53,474 $72,332 $98,215
10 $59,121 $82,484 $115,880
15 $89,646 $144,938 $241,865
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please remember that the hypothetical investment rates of return shown above and
elsewhere in this prospectus are illustrative only and are not a representation
of past or future investment rates of return. Actual rates of return may be more
or less than those shown.
Appendix D 49
<PAGE>
TABLE 9
Survivorship Flexible Premium Adjustable Variable Life Insurance Policy
Male and Female Each Issue Age 35, Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco
Death Benefit Option 3
Current Schedule of Charges
$7,500 Annual Premium
$1 million Initial Face Amount
Cash Value Test
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Death Benefit Assuming Hypothetical Net Surrender Value Assuming Hypothetical
Gross Annual Investment Return of: Gross Annual Investment Return of:
--------------------------------------- --------------------------------------
Premiums
End of Accumulated at
Policy 5% Interest
Year Per Year 0% 6% 12% 0% 6% 12%
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1 $ 7,875 $1,007,500 $1,007,500 $ 1,007,500 $ 2,280 $ 2,672 $ 3,064
2 $ 16,144 $1,015,000 $1,015,000 $ 1,015,000 $ 8,400 $ 9,570 $ 10,787
3 $ 24,826 $1,022,500 $1,022,500 $ 1,022,500 $ 14,460 $ 16,809 $ 19,351
4 $ 33,942 $1,030,000 $1,030,000 $ 1,030,000 $ 20,460 $ 24,408 $ 28,850
5 $ 43,514 $1,037,500 $1,037,500 $ 1,037,500 $ 26,400 $ 32,384 $ 39,383
6 $ 53,565 $1,045,000 $1,045,000 $ 1,045,000 $ 32,671 $ 41,144 $ 51,455
7 $ 64,118 $1,052,500 $1,052,500 $ 1,052,500 $ 38,884 $ 50,318 $ 64,799
8 $ 75,199 $1,060,000 $1,060,000 $ 1,060,000 $ 45,038 $ 59,927 $ 79,554
9 $ 86,834 $1,067,500 $1,067,500 $ 1,067,500 $ 51,134 $ 69,992 $ 95,875
10 $ 99,051 $1,075,000 $1,075,000 $ 1,075,000 $ 57,171 $ 80,534 $ 113,931
15 $ 169,931 $1,112,500 $1,112,500 $ 1,112,500 $ 89,643 $ 144,940 $ 241,879
20 $ 260,394 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $ 1,427,320 $118,511 $ 224,327 $ 453,117
25 $ 375,851 $1,187,500 $1,187,500 $ 2,105,113 $145,312 $ 324,836 $ 806,557
30 $ 523,206 $1,225,000 $1,225,000 $ 3,057,979 $169,171 $ 451,534 $ 1,396,338
35 $ 711,272 $1,262,500 $1,262,500 $ 4,396,259 $187,867 $ 610,264 $ 2,376,356
40 $ 951,298 $1,300,000 $1,300,000 $ 6,351,224 $195,938 $ 807,853 $ 3,994,481
45 $1,257,639 $1,337,500 $1,471,984 $ 9,292,650 $178,619 $1,051,417 $ 6,637,607
50 $1,648,615 $1,375,000 $1,706,391 $13,831,440 $ 99,145 $1,343,615 $10,890,898
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Account Value Assuming Hypothetical
Gross Annual Investment Return of:
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
End of
Policy Year 0% 6% 12%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 $ 6,180 $ 6,572 $ 6,964
2 $12,300 $ 13,470 $ 14,687
3 $18,360 $ 20,709 $ 23,251
4 $24,360 $ 28,308 $ 32,750
5 $30,300 $ 36,284 $ 43,283
6 $36,181 $ 44,654 $ 54,965
7 $42,004 $ 53,438 $ 67,919
8 $47,768 $ 62,657 $ 82,284
9 $53,474 $ 72,332 $ 98,215
10 $59,121 $ 82,484 $115,881
15 $89,643 $144,940 $241,879
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please remember that the hypothetical investment rates of return shown above and
elsewhere in this prospectus are illustrative only and are not a representation
of past or future investment rates of return. Actual rates of return may be more
or less than those shown.
50 Appendix D
<PAGE>
TABLE 10
Survivorship Flexible Premium Adjustable Variable Life Insurance Policy
Male and Female Each Issue Age 35, Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco
Death Benefit Option 1
Guaranteed Schedule of Mortality and Expense Charges and
Current Fund Level Charges
$7,500 Annual Premium
$1 million Initial Face Amount
Cash Value Test
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Death Benefit Assuming Hypothetical Net Surrender Value Assuming Hypothetical
Gross Annual Investment Return of: Gross Annual Investment Return of:
--------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------
Premiums
End of Accumulated at
Policy 5% Interest
Year Per Year 0% 6% 12% 0% 6% 12%
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1 $ 7,875 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 1,751 $ 2,121 $ 2,491
2 $ 16,144 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 7,323 $ 8,414 $ 9,550
3 $ 24,826 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 12,815 $ 14,990 $ 17,344
4 $ 33,942 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 18,227 $ 21,861 $ 25,952
5 $ 43,514 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 23,559 $ 29,039 $ 35,455
6 $ 53,565 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 29,200 $ 36,927 $ 46,338
7 $ 64,118 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 34,758 $ 45,146 $ 58,311
8 $ 75,199 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 40,233 $ 53,710 $ 71,487
9 $ 86,834 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 45,623 $ 62,632 $ 85,992
10 $ 99,051 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 50,925 $ 71,925 $ 101,961
15 $ 169,931 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $ 80,683 $129,862 $ 215,932
20 $ 260,394 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,257,628 $105,339 $198,586 $ 399,247
25 $ 375,851 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,817,457 $125,315 $281,785 $ 696,344
30 $ 523,206 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $2,565,682 $137,189 $380,585 $1,171,544
35 $ 711,272 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $3,541,135 $131,673 $493,759 $1,914,127
40 $ 951,298 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $4,833,658 $ 87,906 $618,955 $3,040,036
45 $1,257,639 $ 0 $1,049,748 $6,529,825 $ 0 $749,820 $4,664,161
50 $1,648,615 $ 0 $1,110,024 $8,775,423 $ 0 $874,035 $6,909,782
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Account Value Assuming Hypothetical
Gross Annual Investment Return of:
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
End of
Policy Year 0% 6% 12%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 $ 5,651 $ 6,021 $ 6,391
2 $11,223 $ 12,314 $ 13,450
3 $16,715 $ 18,890 $ 21,244
4 $22,127 $ 25,761 $ 29,852
5 $27,459 $ 32,939 $ 39,355
6 $32,710 $ 40,437 $ 49,848
7 $37,878 $ 48,266 $ 61,431
8 $42,963 $ 56,440 $ 74,217
9 $47,963 $ 64,972 $ 88,332
10 $52,875 $ 73,875 $103,911
15 $80,683 $129,862 $215,932
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please remember that the hypothetical investment rates of return shown above and
elsewhere in this prospectus are illustrative only and are not a representation
of past or future investment rates of return. Actual rates of return may be more
or less than those shown.
Appendix D 51
<PAGE>
TABLE 11
Survivorship Flexible Premium Adjustable Variable Life Insurance Policy
Male and Female Each Issue Age 35, Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco
Death Benefit Option 2
Guaranteed Schedule of Mortality and Expense Charges and
Current Fund Level Charges
$7,500 Annual Premium
$1 million Initial Face Amount
Cash Value Test
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Death Benefit Assuming Hypothetical Net Surrender Value Assuming Hypothetical
Gross Annual Investment Return of: Gross Annual Investment Return of:
--------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------
Premiums
End of Accumulated at
Policy 5% Interest
Year Per Year 0% 6% 12% 0% 6% 12%
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1 $7,875 $1,005,651 $1,006,021 $1,006,391 $1,751 $2,121 $2,491
2 $16,144 $1,011,223 $1,012,314 $1,013,450 $7,323 $8,414 $9,550
3 $24,826 $1,016,715 $1,018,889 $1,021,244 $12,815 $14,989 $17,344
4 $33,942 $1,022,126 $1,025,760 $1,029,850 $18,226 $21,860 $25,950
5 $43,514 $1,027,457 $1,032,937 $1,039,352 $23,557 $29,037 $35,452
6 $53,565 $1,032,707 $1,040,433 $1,049,843 $29,197 $36,923 $46,333
7 $64,118 $1,037,873 $1,048,259 $1,061,422 $34,753 $45,139 $58,302
8 $75,199 $1,042,955 $1,056,428 $1,074,202 $40,225 $53,698 $71,472
9 $86,834 $1,047,950 $1,064,954 $1,088,307 $45,610 $62,614 $85,967
10 $99,051 $1,052,857 $1,073,848 $1,103,871 $50,907 $71,898 $101,921
15 $169,931 $1,080,590 $1,129,701 $1,215,648 $80,590 $129,701 $215,648
20 $260,394 $1,104,997 $1,197,884 $1,397,984 $104,997 $197,884 $397,984
25 $375,851 $1,124,249 $1,279,174 $1,811,032 $124,249 $279,174 $693,882
30 $523,206 $1,134,252 $1,371,856 $2,556,961 $134,252 $371,856 $1,167,562
35 $711,272 $1,124,234 $1,465,828 $3,529,381 $124,234 $465,828 $1,907,773
40 $951,298 $1,072,136 $1,534,907 $4,817,846 $ 72,136 $534,907 $3,030,092
45 $1,257,639 $0 $1,510,014 $6,508,662 $0 $510,014 $4,649,044
50 $1,648,615 $0 $1,267,615 $8,747,157 $0 $267,615 $6,887,525
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Account Value Assuming Hypothetical
Gross Annual Investment Return of:
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
End of
Policy Year 0% 6% 12%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 $5,651 $6,021 $6,391
2 $11,223 $12,314 $13,450
3 $16,715 $18,889 $21,244
4 $22,126 $25,760 $29,850
5 $27,457 $32,937 $39,352
6 $32,707 $40,433 $49,843
7 $37,873 $48,259 $61,422
8 $42,955 $56,428 $74,202
9 $47,950 $64,954 $88,307
10 $52,857 $73,848 $103,871
15 $80,590 $129,701 $215,648
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please remember that the hypothetical investment rates of return shown above and
elsewhere in this prospectus are illustrative only and are not a representation
of past or future investment rates of return. Actual rates of return may be more
or less than those shown.
52 Appendix D
<PAGE>
TABLE 12
Survivorship Flexible Premium Adjustable Variable Life Insurance Policy
Male and Female Each Issue Age 35, Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco
Death Benefit Option 3
Guaranteed Schedule of Mortality and Expense Charges and
Current Fund Level Charges
$7,500 Annual Premium
$1 million Initial Face Amount
Cash Value Test
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Death Benefit Assuming Hypothetical Net Surrender Value Assuming Hypothetical
Gross Annual Investment Return of: Gross Annual Investment Return of:
--------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------
Premiums
End of Accumulated at
Policy 5% Interest
Year Per Year 0% 6% 12% 0% 6% 12%
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1 $7,875 $1,007,500 $1,007,500 $1,007,500 $1,751 $2,121 $2,491
2 $16,144 $1,015,000 $1,015,000 $1,015,000 $7,323 $8,414 $9,550
3 $24,826 $1,022,500 $1,022,500 $1,022,500 $12,814 $14,989 $17,344
4 $33,942 $1,030,000 $1,030,000 $1,030,000 $18,226 $21,860 $25,950
5 $43,514 $1,037,500 $1,037,500 $1,037,500 $23,557 $29,036 $35,452
6 $53,565 $1,045,000 $1,045,000 $1,045,000 $29,196 $36,922 $46,333
7 $64,118 $1,052,500 $1,052,500 $1,052,500 $34,751 $45,138 $58,303
8 $75,199 $1,060,000 $1,060,000 $1,060,000 $40,222 $53,697 $71,473
9 $86,834 $1,067,500 $1,067,500 $1,067,500 $45,605 $62,612 $85,970
10 $99,051 $1,075,000 $1,075,000 $1,075,000 $50,900 $71,896 $101,928
15 $169,931 $1,112,500 $1,112,500 $1,112,500 $80,554 $129,707 $215,743
20 $260,394 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $1,255,848 $104,861 $197,988 $398,682
25 $375,851 $1,187,500 $1,187,500 $1,815,052 $123,780 $279,799 $695,422
30 $523,206 $1,225,000 $1,225,000 $2,562,418 $132,690 $374,612 $1,170,054
35 $711,272 $1,262,500 $1,262,500 $3,536,735 $118,778 $476,307 $1,911,749
40 $951,298 $1,300,000 $1,300,000 $4,827,739 $ 52,054 $569,365 $3,036,314
45 $1,257,639 $0 $1,337,500 $6,521,903 $0 $608,158 $4,658,502
50 $1,648,615 $0 $1,375,000 $8,764,842 $0 $474,240 $6,901,451
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</TABLE>
Account Value Assuming Hypothetical
Gross Annual Investment Return of:
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End of
Policy Year 0% 6% 12%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 $5,651 $6,021 $6,391
2 $11,223 $12,314 $13,450
3 $16,714 $18,889 $21,244
4 $22,126 $25,760 $29,850
5 $27,457 $32,936 $39,352
6 $32,706 $40,432 $49,843
7 $37,871 $48,258 $61,423
8 $42,952 $56,427 $74,203
9 $47,945 $64,952 $88,310
10 $52,850 $73,846 $103,878
15 $80,554 $129,707 $215,743
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please remember that the hypothetical investment rates of return shown above and
elsewhere in this prospectus are illustrative only and are not a representation
of past or future investment rates of return. Actual rates of return may be more
or less than those shown.
Appendix D 53
<PAGE>
Appendix E
Directors of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name, Position, Business Address Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years
<S> <C>
Roger G. Ackerman, Director Corning, Inc.
One Riverfront Plaza, HQE 2 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (since 1996)
Corning, NY 14831 President and Chief Operating Officer (1990-1996)
James R. Birle, Director Resolute Partners, LLC
2 Soundview Drive Chairman (since 1997), Founder (1994)
Greenwich, CT 06836 President (1994-1997)
Blackstone Group
General Partner (1988-1994)
Gene Chao, Director Computer Projections, Inc.
733 SW Vista Avenue Chairman, President and CEO (since 1991)
Portland, OR 97205
Patricia Diaz Dennis, Director SBC Communications Inc.
175 East Houston, Room 5-A-70 Senior Vice President - Regulatory and Public Affairs (since 1998)
San Antonio, TX 78205 Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel (1995-1998)
Sullivan & Cromwell
Special Counsel (1993-1995)
Anthony Downs, Director The Brookings Institution
1775 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Senior Fellow (since 1977)
Washington, DC 20036-2188
James L. Dunlap, Director Ocean Energy, Inc.
2514 Westgate Vice Chairman (1998-1999)
Houston, TX 77019 United Meridian Corporation
President and Chief Operating Officer (1996-1998)
Texaco, Inc.
Senior Vice President (1987-1996)
William B. Ellis, Director Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies
31 Pound Foolish Lane Senior Fellow (since 1995)
Glastonbury, CT 06033 Northeast Utilities
Chairman of the Board (1993-1995) and Chief Executive Officer (1983-
1993)
Robert M. Furek, Director Resolute Partners LLC
1 State Street, Suite 2310 Partner (since 1997)
Hartford, CT 06103 State Board of Trustees for the Hartford School System
Chairman (since 1997)
Heublein, Inc.
President and Chief Executive Officer (1987-1996)
</TABLE>
Appendix E 54
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name, Position, Business Address Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years
<S> <C>
Charles K. Gifford, Director FleetBoston Financial
One Federal Street President and Chief Operating Officer (since 1999)
Boston, MA 02110 BankBoston, N.A.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (1996-1999)
President (1989-1996)
BankBoston Corporation
Chairman (1998-1999) and Chief Executive Officer (1995-1999)
President (1989-1996)
William N. Griggs, Director Griggs & Santow, Inc.
1 State Street, 5th Floor Managing Director (since 1983)
New York, NY 10004
George B. Harvey, Director Pitney Bowes
One Landmark Square, Suite 1905 Chairman, President and CEO (1983-1996)
Stamford, CT 06901
Barbara B. Hauptfuhrer, Director Director of various corporations (since 1972)
1700 Old Welsh Road
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
Sheldon B. Lubar, Director Lubar & Co. Incorporated
700 North Water Street, Suite 1200 Chairman (since 1977)
Milwaukee, WI 53202
William B. Marx, Jr., Director Lucent Technologies
5 Peacock Lane Senior Executive Vice President (1996-1996)
Village of Golf, FL 33436-5299 AT&T Multimedia Products Group
Executive Vice President and CEO (1994-1996)
AT&T Network Systems Group
Executive Vice President and CEO (1993-1994)
John F. Maypole, Director Peach State Real Estate Holding Company
55 Sandy Hook Road - North Managing Partner (since 1984)
Sarasota, FL 34242
Robert J. O'Connell, Director, MassMutual
Chairman, President and Chief Chairman (since 2000), Director, President and Chief Executive Officer
Executive Officer (since 1999)
1295 State Street American International Group, Inc.
Springfield, MA 01111 Senior Vice President (1991-1998)
AIG Life Companies
President and Chief Executive Officer (1991-1998)
Thomas B. Wheeler, Director MassMutual
1295 State Street Chairman of the Board (1996-1999) and Director (since 1987)
Springfield, MA 01111 President (1988-1996) and Chief Executive Officer (1988-1999)
</TABLE>
55 Appendix E
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name, Position, Business Address Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years
<S> <C>
Alfred M. Zeien, Director The Gillette Company
Prudential Tower Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (1991-1999)
Boston, MA 02199
Executive Vice Presidents:
Lawrence V. Burkett, Jr. MassMutual
1295 State Street Executive Vice President and General Counsel (since 1993)
Springfield, MA 01111
Robert W. Crispin MassMutual
1295 State Street Executive Vice President (since 1999)
Springfield, MA 01111 UNUM Corporation
Executive Vice President (1995-1999)
Travelers Corporation
Vice Chairman (1991-1994)
James E. Miller MassMutual
1295 State Street Executive Vice President (since 1997 and 1987-1996)
Springfield, MA 01111 UniCare Life & Health
Senior Vice President (1996-1997)
Christine Modie MassMutual
1295 State Street Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer (since 1999)
Springfield, MA 01111 Travelers Insurance Company
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer (1996-1999)
Aetna Life & Annuity
Vice President (1993-1996)
John V. Murphy MassMutual
1295 State Street Executive Vice President (since 1997)
Springfield, MA 01111 David L. Babson & Co., Inc.
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (1995-1997)
Concert Capital Management, Inc.
Chief Operating Officer (1993-1995)
Stuart H. Reese MassMutual
1295 State Street Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer (since 1999)
Springfield, MA 01111 Chief Executive Director-Investment Management (1997-1999)
Senior Vice President (1993-1997)
</TABLE>
Appendix E 56
<PAGE>
MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
--------------
INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998
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<PAGE>
MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATUTORY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(Unaudited)
September 30, December 31,
1999 1998
---- ----
(In Millions)
Assets:
Bonds $24,278.3 $25,215.8
Common stocks 446.1 296.3
Mortgage loans 6,522.5 5,916.5
Real estate 1,975.6 1,739.8
Other investments 2,386.2 2,263.7
Policy loans 5,431.7 5,224.2
Cash and short-term investments 1,701.0 1,123.3
--------- ---------
Total invested assets 42,741.4 41,779.6
Other assets 1,305.7 1,306.2
--------- ---------
44,047.1 43,085.8
Separate account assets 18,918.6 19,589.7
--------- ---------
Total assets $62,965.7 $62,675.5
========= =========
See condensed notes to statutory financial statements.
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<PAGE>
MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATUTORY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION, continued
(Unaudited)
September 30, December 31,
1999 1998
---- ----
(In Millions)
Liabilities:
Policyholders' reserves and funds $36,467.1 $35,277.0
Policyholders' dividends 1,049.6 1,021.6
Policyholders' claims and other benefits 336.0 332.4
Federal income taxes 725.0 634.9
Asset valuation and other investment reserves 1,085.6 1,053.4
Other liabilities 1,025.1 1,578.9
--------- ---------
40,688.4 39,898.2
Separate account liabilities 18,917.6 19,588.5
--------- ---------
Total Liabilities 59,606.0 59,486.7
Policyholders' contingency reserves 3,359.7 3,188.8
--------- ---------
Total liabilities & policyholders'
contingency reserves $62,965.7 $62,675.5
========= =========
See condensed notes to statutory financial statements.
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<PAGE>
MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATUTORY STATEMENT OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
1999 1998
---- ----
(In Millions)
Revenue:
Premium income $5,612.8 $5,720.7
Net investment income 2,208.4 2,230.4
Fees and other income 130.4 126.3
-------- --------
7,951.6 8,077.4
-------- --------
Benefits and expenses:
Policy benefits and payments 5,602.3 4,645.3
Addition to policyholders' reserves and funds 581.8 1,606.7
Operating expenses 309.8 337.1
Commissions 203.2 214.0
State taxes, licenses and fees 63.5 67.2
-------- --------
6,760.6 6,870.3
-------- --------
Net gain before federal income taxes and
dividends 1,191.0 1,207.1
Federal income taxes 144.7 164.4
-------- --------
Net gain from operations before dividends 1,046.3 1,042.7
Dividends to policyholders 731.7 685.5
-------- --------
Net gain from operations 314.6 357.2
Net realized capital (loss) gain (7.3) 40.4
-------- --------
Net income $ 307.3 $ 397.6
======== ========
See condensed notes to statutory financial statements.
F-4
<PAGE>
MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATUTORY STATEMENT OF CHANGES
IN POLICYHOLDERS' CONTINGENCY RESERVES
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
1999 1998
---- ----
(In Millions)
Policyholders' contingency reserves,
beginning of year $3,188.8 $2,873.3
-------- --------
Increases (decreases) due to:
Net income 307.3 397.6
Net unrealized capital loss (29.3) (66.1)
Change in asset valuation and
other investment reserves (32.2) (24.2)
Benefit plan enhancements (70.5) -
Other (4.4) (0.2)
-------- --------
Policyholders' contingency reserves, end of period $3,359.7 $3,180.4
======== ========
See condensed notes to statutory financial statements.
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<PAGE>
MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATUTORY STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
1999 1998
---- ----
(In Millions)
Operating activities:
Net income $ 307.3 $ 397.6
Addition to policyholders' reserves and funds,
net of transfers to separate accounts 1,193.7 955.1
Net realized capital (gain) loss 7.3 (40.4)
Other changes (173.7) (329.0)
---------- ----------
Net cash provided by operating activities 1,334.6 983.3
---------- ----------
Investing activities:
Loans and purchases of investments (10,558.6) (13,752.4)
Sales or maturities of investments and receipts
from repayment of loans 9,801.7 12,912.8
---------- ----------
Net cash used in investing activities (756.9) (839.6)
---------- ----------
Increase in cash and short-term investments 577.7 143.7
Cash and short-term investments, beginning of
year 1,123.3 1,941.2
---------- ----------
Cash and short-term investments, end of period $ 1,701.0 $ 2,084.9
========== ==========
See condensed notes to statutory financial statements.
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<PAGE>
MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
CONDENSED NOTES TO STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company ("the Company") is a mutual life
insurance company and as such has no shareholders. The Company's primary
business is individual life insurance, annuity and disability income products
distributed through career agents. The Company also provides either directly or
through its subsidiaries a wide range of pension products and services, as well
as investment services to individuals, corporations and institutions in all 50
states and the District of Columbia.
Certain prior period amounts have been restated to conform to current
presentation. These financial statements have been prepared under the
presumption that users of the interim financial information have either read or
have access to the Company's audited statutory financial statements for the year
ended December 31, 1998. Accordingly, footnote disclosures, which would
substantially duplicate the disclosures contained in the Company's December 31,
1998, audited statutory financial statements, have been omitted from these
interim financial statements.
1. Summary of Accounting Practices
The accompanying interim statutory financial statements have been prepared
in conformity with the statutory accounting practices of the National
Association of Insurance Commissioners ("NAIC") and the accounting
practices prescribed or permitted by the Division of Insurance of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts and are different in some respects from
financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles ("GAAP"). The more significant differences are as
follows: (a) acquisition costs, such as commissions and other costs
directly related to acquiring new business, are charged to current
operations as incurred, whereas GAAP would require these expenses to be
capitalized and recognized over the life of the policies; (b) policy
reserves are based upon statutory mortality and interest requirements
without consideration of withdrawals, whereas GAAP reserves would be based
upon reasonably conservative estimates of mortality, interest and
withdrawals; (c) bonds are generally carried at amortized cost whereas GAAP
generally requires they be reported at fair value; (d) deferred income
taxes are not provided for book-tax timing differences as would be required
by GAAP; and (e) payments received for universal life products and variable
annuities are reported as premium revenue, whereas under GAAP, these
payments would be recorded as deposits to policyholders' account balances.
In March 1998, the NAIC adopted the Codification of Statutory Accounting
Principles ("Codification"). Codification provides a comprehensive guide of
statutory accounting principles for use by insurers in all states and is
expected to become effective no later than January 1, 2001. The effect of
adopting Codification shall be reported as an adjustment to policyholders'
contingency reserves on the effective date. The Company is currently
reviewing the impact of Codification; however, the impact has not yet been
determined.
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<PAGE>
CONDENSED NOTES TO STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, Continued
The preparation of financial statements requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities, as well as disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities,
at the date of the financial statements. Management must also make
estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. Future events, including changes in the levels
of mortality, morbidity, interest rates and asset valuations, could cause
actual results to differ from the estimates used in these financial
statements.
In the Company's opinion these financial statements contain all
adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary to
present fairly its statutory financial position in accordance with
statutory accounting principles, as of September 30, 1999 and December 31,
1998, and the results of its operations, changes in policyholders'
contingency reserves and its cash flows for the nine month periods ended
September 30, 1999 and 1998.
2. Benefit Plan Enhancements
During 1999, the Company offered an early retirement program to employees
over the age of 50 with more than 10 years of service. Employees that
elected this program, received enhanced benefits that included an
additional five years of credited service and an additional five years of
attained age. Additionally, a 25% cash bonus was offered for those electing
a lump sum settlement of their obligation. Employee pension benefits,
including the early retirement program enhancements, are paid directly from
plan assets. The Company recorded a $70.5 million reduction to
Policyholders' Contingency Reserves in 1999, as a result of these benefit
plan enhancements.
3. Asset Valuation Reserve
In compliance with regulatory requirements, the Company maintains the Asset
Valuation Reserve. The balance as of September 30, 1999 reflects the
year-to- date activity and a pro rata share of the annual contribution or
amortization. The Asset Valuation Reserve and other investment reserves
stabilize the policyholders' contingency reserves against fluctuations in
the value of stocks, as well as declines in the value of bonds, mortgage
loans and real estate investments. These other investment reserves for both
periods are established each quarter based on the Company's best estimate
at those dates and realized losses are taken after a complete analysis is
performed during the fourth quarter.
4. Policyholders' Dividends
The Board of Directors annually approves dividends to be paid in the
following year. These dividends are allocated to reflect the relative
contribution of each group of policies to policyholders' contingency
reserves and consider investment and mortality experience, expenses and
federal income tax charges. The dividend liability recorded as of September
30, 1999 and December 31, 1998 is based on the dividend scales approved for
those periods, and reflects the estimated amount of dividends to be paid
during the following twelve months.
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<PAGE>
Report Of Independent Accountants
To the Board of Directors and Policyholders of
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
We have audited the accompanying statutory statements of financial position of
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company as of December 31, 1998 and 1997,
and the related statutory statements of income and changes in policyholders'
contingency reserves, and of cash flows for each of the three years in the
period ended December 31, 1998. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
As described in Note 1, these financial statements were prepared in conformity
with accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the Division of Insurance
of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, which practices differ from generally
accepted accounting principles. The effects on the financial statements of the
variances between the statutory basis of accounting and generally accepted
accounting principles, although not reasonably determinable, are presumed to be
material.
In our opinion, because of the effects of the matter discussed in the preceding
paragraph, the financial statements audited by us do not present fairly, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, the financial position
of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company as of December 31, 1998 and 1997,
or the results of its operations or its cash flows for each of the three years
in the period ended December 31, 1998.
In our opinion, the financial statements audited by us present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Company as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the results of its operations and
its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31,
1998, on the basis of accounting described in Note 1.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Springfield, Massachusetts
February 25, 1999
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<PAGE>
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
STATUTORY STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
December 31,
1998 1997
-------- --------
(In Millions)
Assets:
Bonds $ 25,215.8 $ 23,508.2
Common stocks 296.3 354.7
Mortgage loans 5,916.5 5,245.8
Real estate 1,739.8 1,697.7
Other investments 2,263.7 1,963.8
Policy loans 5,224.2 4,950.4
Cash and short-term investments 1,123.3 1,941.2
----------- -----------
41,779.6 39,661.8
Other assets 1,306.2 1,169.7
----------- -----------
43,085.8 40,831.5
Separate account assets 19,589.7 16,803.1
----------- -----------
$ 62,675.5 $ 57,634.6
=========== ===========
See notes to statutory financial statements.
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<PAGE>
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
STATUTORY STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION, Continued
December 31,
1998 1997
-------- --------
(In Millions)
Liabilities:
Policyholders' reserves and funds $ 35,277.0 $ 33,783.2
Policyholders' dividends 1,021.6 954.1
Policyholders' claims and other benefits 332.4 353.4
Federal income taxes 634.9 436.5
Asset valuation and other investment reserves 1,053.4 973.4
Other liabilities 1,578.9 1,457.9
----------- -----------
39,898.2 37,958.5
Separate account liabilities 19,588.5 16,802.8
----------- -----------
59,486.7 54,761.3
Policyholders' contingency reserves 3,188.8 2,873.3
----------- -----------
$ 62,675.5 $ 57,634.6
=========== ===========
See notes to statutory financial statements.
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<PAGE>
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
STATUTORY STATEMENTS OF INCOME
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended December 31,
1998 1997 1996
-------- -------- --------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue:
Premium income $ 7,482.2 $ 6,764.8 $ 6,328.6
Net investment income 2,956.8 2,870.2 2,834.4
Fees and other income 154.0 126.7 117.2
--------- --------- ---------
10,593.0 9,761.7 9,280.2
--------- --------- ---------
Benefits and expenses:
Policyholders' benefits and payments 5,873.9 6,583.8 6,048.2
Addition to policyholders' reserves and funds 2,299.6 826.8 945.2
Operating expenses 509.5 450.8 428.0
Commissions 299.3 315.3 335.5
State taxes, licenses and fees 88.1 81.5 96.4
Merger restructuring costs - - 66.1
--------- --------- ---------
9,070.4 8,258.2 7,919.4
--------- --------- ---------
Net gain before federal income taxes and dividends 1,522.6 1,503.5 1,360.8
Federal income taxes 199.3 284.4 276.7
--------- --------- ---------
Net gain from operations before dividends 1,323.3 1,219.1 1,084.1
Dividends to policyholders 982.9 919.5 859.9
--------- --------- ---------
Net gain from operations 340.4 299.6 224.2
Net realized capital gain (loss) 25.4 (42.5) 40.3
--------- --------- ---------
Net income $ 365.8 $ 257.1 $ 264.5
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
See notes to statutory financial statements.
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<PAGE>
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
STATUTORY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES
IN POLICYHOLDERS' CONTINGENCY RESERVES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended December 31,
1998 1997 1996
-------- -------- --------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Policyholders' contingency reserves,
beginning of year $2,873.3 $2,638.6 $2,600.9
-------- -------- --------
Increases (decreases) due to:
Net income 365.8 257.1 264.5
Net unrealized capital gain (loss) 17.4 119.1 (1.7)
Change in asset valuation and other investment reserves (81.0) (76.0) (142.4)
Change in prior year policyholders' reserves 8.6 (55.4) (72.2)
Other 4.7 (10.1) (10.5)
-------- -------- --------
315.5 234.7 37.7
-------- -------- --------
Policyholders' contingency reserves,
end of year $3,188.8 $2,873.3 $2,638.6
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
See notes to statutory financial statements.
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<PAGE>
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
STATUTORY STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended December 31,
1998 1997 1996
-------- -------- --------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Operating activities:
Net income $ 365.8 $ 257.1 $ 264.5
Addition to policyholders' reserves and funds,
net of transfers to separate accounts 1,472.8 421.3 426.7
Net realized capital (gain) loss (25.4) 42.5 (40.3)
Other changes 15.4 (108.1) (286.1)
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by operating activities 1,828.6 612.8 364.8
--------- --------- ---------
Investing activities:
Loans and purchases of investments (15,981.2) (12,292.7) (10,171.5)
Sales or maturities of investments and receipts
from repayment of loans 13,334.7 12,545.7 8,539.3
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (2,646.5) 253.0 (1,632.2)
--------- --------- ---------
Increase (decrease) in cash and short-term investments (817.9) 865.8 (1,267.4)
Cash and short-term investments, beginning of year 1,941.2 1,075.4 2,342.8
--------- --------- ---------
Cash and short-term investments, end of year $ 1,123.3 $ 1,941.2 $ 1,075.4
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
See notes to statutory financial statements.
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<PAGE>
Notes To Statutory Financial Statements
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company ("the Company") is a mutual life
insurance company and as such has no shareholders. The Company's primary
business is individual life insurance, annuity and disability income
products distributed primarily through career agents. The Company also
provides either directly or through its subsidiaries, a wide range of
pension products and services, as well as investment services to
individuals, corporations and institutions in all 50 states and the District
of Columbia.
On March 1, 1996, the operations of the former Connecticut Mutual Life
Insurance Company ("Connecticut Mutual") were merged into the Company. This
merger was accounted for under the pooling of interests method of
accounting. For the purposes of this presentation, these financial
statements reflect historical amounts giving retroactive effect as if the
merger had occurred on January 1, 1996 in conformity with the practices of
the National Association of Insurance Commissioners ("NAIC") and the
accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the Division of Insurance of
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In 1996, merger-related expenses totaling
$66.1 million were recorded in the Statutory Statement of Income. On the
merger date, policyholders' reserves attributable to disability income
contracts were strengthened by $75.0 million, investment reserves for real
estate were increased by $49.8 million and net prepaid pension assets were
increased by $10.4 million with all adjustments reflected as a charge to
policyholders' contingency reserves.
On March 31, 1996, the Company sold MassMutual Holding Company Two, Inc., a
wholly-owned subsidiary, and its subsidiaries, including Mirus Life
Insurance Company (formerly the MML Pension Insurance Company; currently
doing business as "UniCARE"), which comprised the Company's group life and
health business, to WellPoint Health Networks, Inc. The Company received
total consideration of $402.2 million ($340.0 million in cash and $62.2
million in notes receivable) and recognized a before tax gain of $187.9
million. The Company, pursuant to a 1994 reinsurance agreement, cedes its
group life, accident and health business to UniCARE.
1. SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING PRACTICES
The accompanying statutory financial statements, have been prepared in
conformity with the statutory accounting practices of the NAIC and the
accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the Division of Insurance of
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and are different in some respects from
financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles ("GAAP"). The more significant differences are as
follows: (a) acquisition costs, such as commissions and other costs directly
related to acquiring new business, are charged to current operations as
incurred, whereas GAAP would require these expenses to be capitalized and
recognized over the life of the policies; (b) policy reserves are based upon
statutory mortality, morbidity and interest requirements without
consideration of withdrawals, whereas GAAP reserves would be based upon
reasonably conservative estimates of mortality, morbidity, interest and
withdrawals; (c) bonds are generally carried at amortized cost whereas GAAP
generally requires they be reported at fair value; (d) deferred income taxes
are not provided for book-tax timing differences as would be required by
GAAP, and (e) payments received for universal and variable life products,
variable annuities and investment related products are reported as premium
income and changes in reserves, whereas under GAAP, these payments would be
recorded as deposits to policyholders' account balances.
In March 1998, the NAIC adopted the Codification of Statutory Accounting
Principles ("Codification"). Codification provides a comprehensive guide of
statutory accounting principles for use by insurers in all states and is
expected to become effective no later than January 1, 2001. The effect of
adopting Codification shall be reported as an adjustment to policyholders'
contingency reserves on the effective date. The Company is currently
reviewing the impact of Codification; however, since the Division of
Insurance of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has not approved
Codification, the ultimate impact cannot be determined at this time.
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Notes To Statutory Financial Statements (Continued)
The preparation of financial statements requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities, as well as disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at
the date of the financial statements. Management must also make estimates
and assumptions that affect the amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Future events, including changes in the levels of
mortality, morbidity, interest rates and asset valuations, could cause
actual results to differ from the estimates used in these financial
statements.
Certain 1997 and 1996 amounts have been reclassified to conform with the
current year presentation.
The following is a description of the Company's principal accounting
policies and practices.
A. Investments
Bonds and stocks are valued in accordance with rules established by the
NAIC. Generally, bonds are valued at amortized cost, preferred stocks in
good standing at cost, and common stocks, except for unconsolidated
subsidiaries, at fair value.
Mortgage loans are valued at unpaid principal net of unamortized premium or
discount. The Company discontinues the accrual of interest on mortgage loans
which are delinquent more than 90 days or when collection is uncertain. Real
estate is valued at cost less accumulated depreciation, impairment
allowances and mortgage encumbrances. Encumbrances totaled $63.5 million in
1998 and $14.2 million in 1997. Depreciation on investment real estate is
calculated using the straight-line and constant yield methods.
Policy loans are carried at the outstanding loan balance less amounts
unsecured by the cash surrender value of the policy.
Short-term investments are stated at amortized cost, which approximates fair
value.
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates, joint ventures
and other forms of partnerships are included in other investments on the
Statutory Statement of Financial Position and are accounted for using the
equity method.
In compliance with regulatory requirements, the Company maintains an Asset
Valuation Reserve ("AVR") and an Interest Maintenance Reserve ("IMR"). The
AVR and other investment reserves stabilize the policyholders' contingency
reserves against fluctuations in the value of stocks, as well as declines in
the value of bonds, mortgage loans and real estate investments. The IMR
captures after-tax realized capital gains and losses which result from
changes in the overall level of interest rates for all types of fixed income
investments and interest related hedging activities. These interest rate
related gains and losses are amortized into income using the grouped method
over the remaining life of the investment sold or over the remaining life of
the underlying asset. Net realized after tax capital gains of $189.1 million
in 1998, $95.4 million in 1997 and $73.1 million in 1996 were charged to the
IMR. Amortization of the IMR into net investment income amounted to $40.3
million in 1998, $31.0 million in 1997, and $26.9 million in 1996.
Realized capital gains and losses, less taxes, not includible in the IMR,
are recognized in net income. Realized capital gains and losses are
determined using the specific identification method. Unrealized capital
gains and losses are included in policyholders' contingency reserves.
B. Separate Accounts
Separate account assets and liabilities represent segregated funds
administered and invested by the Company for the benefit of pension,
variable annuity and variable life insurance contractholders. Assets consist
principally of marketable securities reported at fair value. Premiums,
benefits and expenses of the separate
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Notes To Statutory Financial Statements (Continued)
accounts are reported in the Statutory Statement of Income. The Company
receives administrative and investment advisory fees from these accounts.
Net transfers to separate accounts of $821.3 million, $355.7 million and
$636.5 million in 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively, are included in the
addition of policyholders' reserves and funds.
C. Non-admitted Assets
Assets designated as "non-admitted" (principally certain furniture,
equipment and other receivables) are excluded from the Statutory Statement
of Financial Position by an adjustment to policyholders' contingency
reserves.
D. Policyholders' Reserves and Funds
Policyholders' reserves for life insurance contracts are developed using
accepted actuarial methods computed principally on the net level premium and
the Commissioners' Reserve Valuation Method bases using the American
Experience and the 1941, 1958 and 1980 Commissioners' Standard Ordinary
mortality tables with assumed interest rates ranging from 2.5 to 6.75
percent.
Reserves for individual annuities, guaranteed investment contracts and
deposit administration and immediate participation guarantee contracts are
based on accepted actuarial methods principally at interest rates ranging
from 2.25 to 11.25 percent. Reserves for policies and contracts considered
investment contracts have a carrying value of $7,734.6 million and $8,077.9
million at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively with a fair value of
$7,940.6 million and $8,250.0 million at December 31, 1998 and 1997,
respectively, as determined by discounted cash flow projections.
Disability income policy reserves are generally calculated using the two-
year preliminary term, net level premium and fixed net premium methods and
various morbidity tables.
The Company made certain changes in the valuation of policyholders' reserves
which increased policyholders' contingency reserves by $8.6 million in 1998
and decreased policyholders' contingency reserves by $55.4 million and $72.2
million in 1997 and 1996, respectively.
E. Premium and Related Expense Recognition
Life insurance premium revenue is recognized annually on the anniversary
date of the policy. Annuity premium is recognized when received. Disability
income premiums are recognized as revenue when due. Commissions and other
costs related to issuance of new policies, maintenance and settlement costs
are charged to current operations when incurred.
F. Policyholders' Dividends
The Board of Directors annually approves dividends to be paid in the
following year. These dividends are allocated to reflect the relative
contribution of each group of policies to policyholders' contingency
reserves and consider investment and mortality experience, expenses and
federal income tax charges. The liability for policyholders' dividends is
equal to the estimated amount of dividends to be paid in the following
calendar year.
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Notes To Statutory Financial Statements (Continued)
G. Cash and Short-term Investments
For purposes of the Statutory Statement of Cash Flows, the Company considers
all highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of twelve months or
less to be short-term investments.
H. Policyholders' Contingency Reserves
Policyholders' contingency reserves represent surplus of the Company as
reported to regulatory authorities and are intended to protect policyholders
against possible adverse experience.
2. SURPLUS NOTES
The Company issued surplus notes of $100.0 million at 7.50 percent and $250.0
million at 7.625 percent in 1994 and 1993, respectively. These notes are
unsecured and subordinate to all present and future indebtedness of the
Company, policy claims and prior claims against the Company as provided by
the Massachusetts General Laws. Issuance was approved by the Commissioner of
Insurance of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ("the Commissioner").
All payments of interest and principal are subject to the prior approval of
the Commissioner. Sinking fund payments are due as follows: $62.5 million in
2021, $87.5 million in 2022, $150.0 million in 2023 and $50.0 million in
2024.
Interest on the notes issued in 1994 is scheduled to be paid on March 1 and
September 1 of each year, to holders of record on the preceding February 15
or August 15, respectively. Interest on the notes issued in 1993 is scheduled
to be paid on May 15 and November 15 of each year, to holders of record on
the preceding May 1 or November 1, respectively. Interest expense is not
recorded until approval for payment is received from the Commissioner.
Interest of $26.6 million was approved and paid in 1998, 1997 and 1996.
The proceeds of the notes, less a $24.4 million reserve in 1998, and a $28.3
million reserve in 1997 for contingencies associated with the issuance of the
notes, are recorded as a component of the Company's policyholders'
contingency reserves as permitted by the Division of Insurance. These surplus
note reserves are included in asset valuation and other investment reserves
on the Statutory Statement of Financial Position.
3. BENEFIT PLANS
The Company provides multiple benefit plans to employees, agents and retirees
including retirement plans and life and health benefits.
Retirement Plans
The Company has two non-contributory defined benefit plans covering
substantially all of its employees. One plan includes active employees and
retirees previously employed by Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company
which merged with MassMutual in 1996; the other plan includes all other
eligible employees and retirees. Benefits are based on the employees' years
of service, compensation during the last five years of employment and
estimated social security retirement benefits. The Company accounts for these
plans following Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 87,
"Employers' Accounting for Pensions". Accordingly, as permitted by the
Massachusetts Division of Insurance, the Company has recognized a pension
asset of $216.0 million and $157.4 million at December 31, 1998 and 1997,
respectively. Company policy is to fund pension costs in accordance with the
requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and,
based on such requirements, no funding was required for the years ended
December 31, 1998, and 1997. The assets of the plans are invested in the
Company's general account and separate accounts.
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<PAGE>
Notes To Statutory Financial Statements (Continued)
The Company also has defined contribution plans for employees and agents. The
Company funds the plans by matching employee contributions, subject to
statutory limits. Company contributions and any earnings on them are vested
based on years of vesting service using a graduated vesting schedule in 20
percent increments over a five-year period.
Life and Health
Life and health insurance benefits are provided to employees and agents
through group insurance contracts. Substantially all of the Company's
employees and agents may become eligible for continuation of certain of these
benefits if they retire as active employees or agents of the Company. The
Company adopted the National Association of Insurance Commissioners'
accounting standard for post retirement life and health benefit costs,
requiring these benefits to be accounted for using the accrual method for
employees and agents eligible to retire and current retirees. The initial
transition obligation of $137.9 million is being amortized over twenty years
through 2012. During 1998, the Company transferred the administration of the
retiree life and health plan benefit obligations and supporting assets to an
unconsolidated subsidiary.
The status of the defined benefit plans as of December 31 is as follows:
Retirement Life and Health
1998 1997 1998 1997
---- ---- ---- ----
(In Millions)
Accumulated benefit obligation
at December 31 $ 822.8 $ 663.1 $ 185.6 $ 145.9
Fair value of plan assets
at December 31 1,160.2 1,154.2 21.0 21.7
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Funded status $ 337.4 $ 491.1 $ (164.6) $ (124.2)
========= ========= ======== ========
The following rates were used in determining the actuarial present value of the
accumulated benefit obligations.
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Retirement Life and Health
1998 1997 1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Discount rate 6.75% 7.25% 6.75% 7.25%
Increase in future compensation
levels 4.00-5.00% 4.00-5.00% 5.00% 5.00-5.50%
Long-term rate of return on assets 9.00-10.00% 9.00-10.00% 6.75% 6.75%
Assumed increases in medical cost
Rates in the first year - - 7.00% 6.25-9.50%
declining to - - 4.25% 4.75-5.00%
within - - 5 years 5 years
</TABLE>
A one percent increase in the annual assumed inflation rate in medical cost
rates would increase the 1998 accumulated postretirement benefit liability and
benefit expense by $9.2 million and $1.1 million, respectively. A one percent
decrease in the annual assumed inflation rate in medical costs rates would
decrease the 1998 accumulated postretirement benefit liability and benefit
expense by $8.5 million and $1.0 million, respectively.
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Notes To Statutory Financial Statements (Continued)
The expense charged to operations for all employee benefit plans is $32.1
million in 1998, $23.9 million in 1997 and $38.1 million in 1996. In 1997,
there was a significant reduction in plan participants in the Connecticut
Mutual Plan which resulted in recognition of a pension plan curtailment gain
of $10.7 million.
4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The company has management and service contracts or cost sharing arrangements
with various subsidiaries and affiliates whereby the Company, for a fee, will
furnish a subsidiary or affiliate, as required, operating facilities, human
resources, computer software development and managerial services. Fees earned
under the terms of the contracts or arrangements were $205.0 million and
$137.3 million for 1998 and 1997, respectively.
The Company has reinsurance agreements with its subsidiaries, C.M. Life
Insurance Company and MML Bay State Life Insurance Company, including stop-
loss and modified coinsurance agreements on life insurance products. Total
premiums assumed on these agreements were $38.4 million in 1998, $40.9
million in 1997 and $44.1 million in 1996.
5. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES
Provision for federal income taxes is based upon the Company's estimate of
its current tax liability. No deferred tax effect is recognized for temporary
differences that may exist between financial reporting and taxable income.
Accordingly, the reporting of miscellaneous temporary differences, such as
reserves, acquisition costs and restructuring costs and of permanent
differences such as the equity tax, resulted in effective tax rates which
differ from the statutory tax rate.
The Company plans to file its 1998 federal income tax return on a
consolidated basis with its eligible life affiliates and non-life affiliates.
C.M. Life Insurance Company, which is not an eligible life affiliate, files a
separate return. The Company and its eligible life insurance and non-life
affiliates are subject to a written tax allocation agreement, which allocates
the group's consolidated tax liability for payment purposes. Generally, the
agreement provides that affiliates with losses shall be compensated for the
use of their losses and credits by other affiliates.
The Internal Revenue Service has completed examining the Company's income tax
returns through the year 1992 for Massachusetts Mutual and 1995 for
Connecticut Mutual, and is currently examining Massachusetts Mutual for the
years 1993 and 1994. The Company believes adjustments which may result from
such examinations will not materially affect its financial position.
Components of the formula authorized by the Internal Revenue Service for
determining deductible policyholder dividends have not been finalized for
1998 or 1997. The Company records the estimated effects of anticipated
revisions in the Statutory Statement of Income.
Federal tax payments were $152.4 million in 1998, $353.4 million in 1997 and
$330.7 million in 1996.
6. INVESTMENTS
The Company maintains a diversified investment portfolio. Investment policies
limit concentration in any asset class, geographic region, industry group,
economic characteristic, investment quality or individual investment. In the
normal course of business, the Company enters into commitments to purchase
privately placed bonds and to issue mortgage loans.
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Notes To Statutory Financial Statements (Continued)
A. Bonds
The carrying value and estimated fair value of bonds are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31, 1998
-----------------
Gross Gross Estimated
Carrying Unrealized Unrealized Fair
Value Gains Losses Value
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
U. S. Treasury securities $ 4,945.3 $ 473.0 $ 20.4 $ 5,397.9
and obligations of U. S.
government corporations
and agencies
Debt securities issued by 41.2 1.5 1.3 41.4
foreign governments
Mortgage-backed securities 3,734.4 188.0 13.9 3,908.5
State and local governments 360.5 33.2 7.9 385.8
Corporate debt securities 14,133.3 845.3 118.4 14,860.2
Utilities 885.8 102.6 0.3 988.1
Affiliates 1,115.3 0.6 0.9 1,115.0
----------- ---------- -------- -----------
TOTAL $ 25,215.8 $ 1,644.2 $ 163.1 $ 26,696.9
=========== ========== ======== ===========
<CAPTION>
December 31, 1997
-----------------
Gross Gross Estimated
Carrying Unrealized Unrealized Fair
Value Gains Losses Value
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
U. S. Treasury securities $ 6,241.0 $ 470.5 $ 10.3 $ 6,701.2
and obligations of U. S.
government corporations
and agencies
Debt securities issued by 83.5 4.4 3.0 84.9
foreign governments
Mortgage-backed securities 3,008.7 187.9 9.0 3,187.6
State and local governments 361.9 23.9 .6 385.2
Corporate debt securities 12,148.9 765.2 46.9 12,867.2
Utilities 871.8 100.1 2.2 969.7
Affiliates 792.4 2.8 1.0 794.2
----------- ---------- -------- -----------
TOTAL $ 23,508.2 $ 1,554.8 $ 73.0 $ 24,990.0
=========== ========== ======== ===========
</TABLE>
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Notes To Statutory Financial Statements (Continued)
The carrying value and estimated fair value of bonds at December 31, 1998 by
contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from
contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay
obligations with or without prepayment penalties.
Estimated
Carrying Fair
Value Value
--------- ---------
(In Millions)
Due in one year or less $ 556.5 $ 560.7
Due after one year through five years 4,150.6 4,270.5
Due after five years through ten years 8,622.8 9,045.0
Due after ten years 5,319.5 5,999.6
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18,649.4 19,875.8
Mortgage-backed securities, including
securities guaranteed by the U.S.
Government 6,566.4 6,821.1
--------- ---------
TOTAL $25,215.8 $26,696.9
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Proceeds from sales of investments in bonds were $11,663.4 million during
1998, $11,427.8 million during 1997 and $6,390.7 million during 1996. Gross
capital gains of $331.8 million in 1998, $200.7 million in 1997 and $188.8
million in 1996 and gross capital losses of $47.3 million in 1998, $68.8
million in 1997 and $255.5 million in 1996 were realized on those sales,
portions of which were included in the IMR. The estimated fair value of non-
publicly traded bonds is determined by the Company using a pricing matrix and
quoted market prices for publicly traded bonds.
B. Stocks
Common stocks, except for unconsolidated subsidiaries, had a cost of $238.4
million in 1998 and $250.3 million in 1997.
C. Mortgages
The fair value of mortgage loans, as determined from a pricing matrix for
performing loans and the estimated underlying real estate value for non-
performing loans, was $6,178.8 million and $5,039.1 million at December 31,
1998 and 1997, respectively.
The Company had restructured loans with book values of $126.6 million, and
$202.3 million at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. These loans
typically have been modified to defer a portion of the contractual interest
payments to future periods. Interest deferred to future periods totaled $0.1
million in 1998, $5.1 million in 1997 and $2.2 million in 1996. At December
31, 1998, scheduled commercial mortgage loan maturities were as follows:
1999 - $341.0 million; 2000 - $333.0 million; 2001 - $305.2 million; 2002 -
$210.6 million; 2003 - $299.0 million; and $3,106.4 million thereafter.
D. Policy Loans
Policy loans are recorded at cost as it is not practicable to determine the
fair value since they do not have a stated maturity.
E. Other
Preferred stocks in good standing had fair values of $116.0 million in 1998
and $145.5 million in 1997, using a pricing matrix for non-publicly traded
stocks and quoted market prices for publicly traded stocks.
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Notes To Statutory Financial Statements (Continued)
The carrying value of investments which were non-income producing for the
preceding twelve months was $13.2 million and $5.7 million at December 31,
1998 and 1997, respectively.
7. PORTFOLIO RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company manages its investment risks, primarily to reduce interest rate
and duration imbalances determined in asset/liability analyses. The fair
values of these financial instruments, described below, which are not
recorded in the financial statements, unless otherwise noted, are based upon
market prices or prices obtained from brokers. The Company does not hold or
issue these financial instruments for trading purposes.
The notional amounts described do not represent amounts exchanged by the
parties and, thus, are not a measure of the exposure of the Company. The
amounts exchanged are calculated on the basis of the notional amounts and the
other terms of the instruments, which relate to interest rates, exchange
rates, security prices or financial or other indexes.
The Company utilizes interest rate swap agreements, options, and purchased
caps and floors to reduce interest rate exposures arising from mismatches
between assets and liabilities and to modify portfolio profiles to manage
other risks identified. Under interest rate swaps, the Company agrees to an
exchange, at specified intervals, between streams of variable rate and fixed
rate interest payments calculated by reference to an agreed-upon notional
principal amount. Gains and losses realized on the termination of contracts
are deferred and amortized through the IMR over the remaining life of the
associated contract. IMR amortization is included in net investment income on
the Statutory Statement of Income. Net amounts receivable and payable are
accrued as adjustments to investment income and included in other assets on
the Statutory Statement of Financial Position. At December 31, 1998 and 1997,
the Company had swaps with notional amounts of $4,382.0 million and $3,220.2
million, respectively. The fair values of these instruments were $84.1
million at December 31, 1998 and $20.9 million at December 31, 1997.
Options grant the purchaser the right to buy or sell a security or enter into
a derivative transaction at a stated price within a stated period. The
Company's option contracts have terms of up to fifteen years. The amounts
paid for options purchased are amortized into investment income over the life
of the contract on a straight-line basis. Unamortized costs are included in
other investments on the Statutory Statement of Financial Position. Gains and
losses on these contracts are recorded at the expiration or termination date
and are deferred and amortized through the IMR over the remaining life of the
option contract. At December 31, 1998 and 1997, the Company had option
contracts with notional amounts of $12,704.4 million and $5,388.2 million,
respectively. The Company's credit risk exposure was limited to the
unamortized costs of $92.5 million and $59.0 million, which had fair values
of $161.9 million and $99.6 million at December 31, 1998 and 1997,
respectively.
Interest rate cap agreements grant the purchaser the right to receive the
excess of a referenced interest rate over a stated rate calculated by
reference to an agreed upon notional amount. Interest rate floor agreements
grant the purchaser the right to receive the excess of a stated rate over a
referenced interest rate calculated by reference to an agreed upon notional
amount. Amounts paid for interest rate caps and floors are amortized into
investment income over the life of the asset on a straight-line basis.
Unamortized costs are included in other investments on the Statutory
Statement of Financial Position. Amounts receivable and payable are accrued
as adjustments to investment income and included in the Statutory Statement
of Financial Position as other assets. Gains and losses on these contracts,
including any unamortized cost, are recognized upon termination and are
deferred and amortized through the IMR over the remaining life of the
associated cap or floor agreement. At December 31, 1998 and 1997, the company
had agreements with notional amounts of $4,337.9 million and $3,348.6
million, respectively. The Company's credit risk exposure on these agreements
is limited to the unamortized costs of $22.7 million and $18.2 million at
December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The fair values of these
instruments were $43.9 million and $23.4 million at December 31, 1998 and
1997, respectively.
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Notes To Statutory Financial Statements (Continued)
The Company enters into forward U.S. Treasury, and Government National
Mortgage Association ("GNMA") and Federal National Home Mortgage Association
("FNMA") commitments for the purpose of managing interest rate exposure. The
Company generally does not take delivery on forward commitments. These
commitments are instead settled with offsetting transactions. Gains and
losses on forward commitments are recorded when the commitment is closed and
amortized through the IMR over the remaining life of the asset. At December
31, 1998 and 1997, the Company had U. S. Treasury, GNMA and FNMA purchase
commitments which will settle during the following year with contractual
amounts of $603.4 million and $1,100.7 million, respectively. The fair values
of these commitments were $604.1 million and $1,117.6 million, including net
unrealized gains of $0.7 million and $16.9 million at December 31, 1998 and
1997, respectively.
The Company utilizes other agreements to reduce exposures to various risks.
Notional amounts relating to these agreements totaled $384.2 million and
$385.6 million at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The fair values
of these instruments resulted in an unrealized gain of $7.2 million at
December 31, 1998 and an unrealized loss of $6.8 million at December 31,
1997.
The Company is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of
nonperformance by counterparties to derivative financial instruments. This
exposure is limited to contracts with a positive fair value. The amounts at
risk in a net gain position were $272.5 million and $146.7 million at
December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The Company monitors exposure to
ensure counterparties are credit worthy and concentration of exposure is
minimized. Additionally, collateral positions have been obtained with
counterparties when considered prudent.
8. INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
MassMutual has two primary insurance subsidiaries, C.M. Life, which primarily
writes variable annuities and universal life insurance, and MML Bay State,
which primarily writes variable life and annuity business. MassMutual's
wholly-owned non-insurance subsidiary MassMutual Holding Company, Inc.
("MMHC") owns subsidiaries which include retail and institutional asset
management, registered broker dealer and international life and annuity
operations.
MassMutual accounts for the value of its investments in subsidiaries at their
underlying net equity. Operating results for such subsidiaries are reflected
as net unrealized capital gains in the Statement of Changes in Policyholders'
Contingency Reserves. Net investment income is recorded by MassMutual to the
extent that dividends are declared by the subsidiaries. The Company holds
debt issued by MMHC and its subsidiaries of $1,111.3 million and $792.4
million at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Below is summarized financial information for the unconsolidated subsidiaries
as of December 31 and for the year then ended:
1998 1997
-------- --------
(In Millions)
Domestic Life Insurance Subsidiaries:
Total revenue $ 1,151.4 $ 1,086.9
Net income (loss) $ (3.2) $ 1.1
Assets $ 4,741.4 $ 3,766.8
Other Subsidiaries:
Total revenue $ 1,137.4 $ 967.2
Net income $ 73.6 $ 75.4
Assets $ 2,839.5 $ 2,018.8
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Notes To Statutory Financial Statements (Continued)
9. REINSURANCE
The Company has reinsurance agreements with other insurance companies in the
normal course of business. In addition, the Company cedes the remainder of
its group life and health business to UniCARE. Premiums, benefits to
policyholders and provisions for future benefits are stated net of
reinsurance. The Company remains liable to the insured for the payment of
benefits if the reinsurer cannot meet its obligations under the reinsurance
agreements. Total premiums ceded were $183.9 million in 1998, $294.6 million
in 1997 and $793.5 million in 1996.
10. BUSINESS RISKS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company is subject to insurance guaranty fund laws in the states in
which it does business. These laws assess insurance companies amounts to be
used to pay benefits to policyholders and claimants of insolvent insurance
companies. Many states allow these assessments to be credited against future
premium taxes. The Company believes such assessments in excess of amounts
accrued will not materially affect its financial position, results of
operations or liquidity.
The Company is involved in litigation arising in and out of the normal
course of its business. Management intends to defend these actions
vigorously. While the outcome of litigation cannot be foreseen with
certainty, it is the opinion of management, after consultation with legal
counsel, that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not materially
affect its financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
11. SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATED COMPANIES
A summary of ownership and relationship of the Company and its subsidiaries
and affiliated companies as of December 31, 1998 is illustrated below. The
Company provides management or advisory services to these companies.
Subsidiaries are wholly-owned, except as noted.
Parent
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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
Subsidiaries of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
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CM Assurance Company
CM Benefit Insurance Company
C.M. Life Insurance Company
MassMutual Holding Company
MassMutual of Ireland, Limited
MML Bay State Life Insurance Company
MML Distributors, LLC
MassMutual Mortgage Finance, LLC
Subsidiaries of MassMutual Holding Company
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GR Phelps & Co., Inc.
MassMutual Holding Trust I
MassMutual Holding Trust II
MassMutual Holding MSC, Inc.
MassMutual International, Inc.
MML Investor Services, Inc.
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Notes To Statutory Financial Statements (Continued)
Subsidiaries of MassMutual Holding Trust I
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Antares Capital Corporation - 99.4%
Charter Oak Capital Management, Inc. - 80.0%
Cornerstone Real Estate Advisors, Inc.
DLB Acquisition Corporation - 85.8%
Oppenheimer Acquisition Corporation - 89.36%
Subsidiaries of MassMutual Holding Trust II
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CM Advantage, Inc.
CM International, Inc.
CM Property Management, Inc.
HYP Management, Inc.
MMHC Investments, Inc.
MML Realty Management
Urban Properties, Inc.
MassMutual Benefits Management, Inc.
Subsidiaries of MassMutual International, Inc.
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Compensa de Seguros de Vida S.A. - 33.5%
MassLife Seguros de Vida (Argentina) S.A.
MassMutual International (Bermuda) Ltd.
Mass Seguros de Vida (Chile) S.A. - 33.5%
MassMutual International (Luxembourg) S.A.
MassMutual Holding MSC, Inc.
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MassMutual Corporate Value Limited - 40.93%
9048 - 5434 Quebec, Inc.
1279342 Ontario Limited
Affiliates of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
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MML Series Investment Fund
MassMutual Institutional Funds
Oppenheimer Value Stock Fund
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
UNDERTAKING TO FILE REPORTS
Subject to the terms and conditions of Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to file with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") such supplementary and
periodic information, documents, and reports as may be prescribed by any rule or
regulation of the Commission heretofore or hereafter duly adopted pursuant to
authority conferred in that section.
RULE 484 UNDERTAKING
Article V of the Bylaws of MassMutual provide for indemnification of directors
and officers as follows:
Article V. Subject to limitations of law, the Company shall indemnify:
(a) each director, officer or employee;
(b) any individual who serves at the request of the Company as
Secretary, a director, board member, committee member, officer
or employee of any organization or any separate investment
account; or
(c) any individual who serves in any capacity with respect to any
employee benefit plan; from and against all loss, liability and
expense imposed upon or incurred by such person in connection
with any action, claim or proceeding of any nature whatsoever,
in which such person may be involved or with which he or she may
be threatened, by reason of any alleged act, omission or
otherwise while serving in any such capacity.
Indemnification shall be provided although the person no longer serves
in such capacity and shall include protection for the person's heirs
and legal representatives. Indemnities hereunder shall include, but not
be limited to, all costs and reasonable counsel fees, fines, penalties,
judgments or awards of any kind, and the amount of reasonable
settlements, whether or not payable to the Company or to any of the
other entities described in the preceding paragraph, or to the
policyholders or security holders thereof.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, no indemnification shall be
provided with respect to:
(1) any matter as to which the person shall have been
adjudicated in any proceeding not to have acted in
good faith in the reasonable belief that his or her
action was in the best interests of the Company or,
to the extent that such matter relates to service
with respect to any employee benefit plan, in the
best interests of the participants or beneficiaries
of such employee benefit plan;
(2) any liability to any entity which is registered as
an investment company under the Federal Investment
Company Act of 1940 or to the security holders
thereof, where the basis for such liability is
willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or
reckless disregard of the duties involved in the
conduct of office; and
(3) any action, claim or proceeding voluntarily
initiated by any person seeking indemnification,
unless such action, claim or proceeding had been
authorized by the Board of Directors or unless such
person's indemnification is awarded by vote of the
Board of Directors.
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In any matter disposed of by settlement or in the
event of an adjudication which in the opinion of
the General Counsel or his delegate does not make a
sufficient determination of conduct which could
preclude or permit indemnification in accordance
with the preceding paragraphs (1), (2) and (3), the
person shall be entitled to indemnification unless,
as determined by the majority of the disinterested
directors or in the opinion of counsel (who may be
an officer of the Company or outside counsel
employed by the Company), such person's conduct was
such as precludes indemnification under any of such
paragraphs.
The Company may at its option indemnify for
expenses incurred in connection with any action or
proceeding in advance of its final disposition,
upon receipt of a satisfactory undertaking for
repayment if it be subsequently determined that the
person thus indemnified is not entitled to
indemnification under this Article V.
Insofar as indemnification for liability arising
under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Act") may be
permitted to directors, officers and controlling
persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing
provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been
advised that in the opinion of the Commission such
indemnification is against public policy as
expressed in the Act and is, therefore,
unenforceable. In the event that a claim for
indemnification against such liabilities (other
than the payment by the registrant of expenses
incurred or paid by a director, officer or
controlling person of the registrant in the
successful defense of any action, suit or
proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer
or controlling person in connection with the
securities being registered, the registrant will,
unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has
been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a
court of appropriate jurisdiction the question
whether such indemnification by it is against
public policy as expressed in the Act and will be
governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
REPRESENTATION UNDER SECTION 26(e)(2)(A) OF
THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company hereby represents that the fees and
charges deducted under the flexible premium variable whole life insurance
policies described in this Registration Statement in the aggregate, are
reasonable in relation to the services rendered, the expenses expected to be
incurred, and the risks assumed by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company.
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CONTENTS OF FILING
This Registration Statement is comprised of the following documents:
The Facing Sheet.
Cross-Reference to items required by Form N-8B-2.
The Prospectus consisting of 82 pages.
The Undertaking to File Reports.
The Undertaking pursuant to Rule 484 under the Securities
Act of 1933.
Representation under Section 26(e)(2)(a) of the Investment
Company Act of 1940.
The Signatures.
Written Consents of the Following Persons:
1. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its independent
accountants;
2. Counsel's opinion as to the legality of securities
being registered;
3. Opinion and consent of Craig Waddington, FSA, MAAA,
opining as to actuarial matters contained in the
Registration Statement.
99.A. The following Exhibits correspond to those required by Paragraph A of
the instructions as to Exhibits in Form N-8B-2:
1. a. Resolution of Board of Directors of MassMutual establishing the
Separate Account./1/
b. Certificate of Secretary as to the establishment of the SVUL II
Segment of the Separate Account.
2. Not Applicable.
3. a. Form of Distribution Servicing Agreement between MML Distributors,
LLC and MassMutual./3/
b. Form of Co-Underwriting Agreement between MML Investors Services,
Inc. and MassMutual./3/
4. Not Applicable.
5.
a. Form of Survivorship Flexible Premium Adjustable Variable
Life insurance policy./12/
b. Form of Survivorship Term Rider/10/
c. Form of Estate Protection Rider/10/
d. Form of Accelerated Benefit Rider/10/
e. Form of Policy Split Option Rider/10/
6. a. Certificate of Incorporation of MassMutual./1/
b. By-Laws of MassMutual./1/
7. Not Applicable.
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8. Form of Participation Agreements.
a. Oppenheimer Variable Account Funds/1/
b. Variable Insurance Products Fund II/4/
c. T. Rowe Price Equity Series, Inc./5/
d. American Century Variable Portfolios, Inc./4/
e. Janus Aspen Series/11/
f. BT Insurance Funds/11/
g. Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust/5/
h. Templeton Variable Products Series Fund/11/
9. Not Applicable.
10. Form of Application for a Survivorship Flexible Premium Adjustable
Variable Life insurance policy.
11. Form of Memorandum describing Mass Mutual's issuance, transfer, and
redemption procedures for the Policy./6/
99.B. Opinion and Consent of Counsel as to the legality of the securities
being registered.
99.C. No financial statement will be omitted from the Prospectus
pursuant to Instruction 1(b) or (c) of Part I
99.D. Not Applicable.
99.E. Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent accountant.
99.F. Opinion and consent of Craig Waddington, FSA, MAAA, as to
actuarial matters pertaining to the securities being registered.
99.G. 1. Powers of Attorney/7/
2. Power of Attorney - Roger G. Ackerman/8/
3. Power of Attorney - Robert J. O'Connell
4. Power of Attorney - Howard Gunton
27 Not Applicable
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/1/ Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration Statement of the
Separate Account filed with the Commission as an exhibit on February
28,1997. (Registration No. 333-22557)
/2/ Incorporated by reference to Registration Statement as an exhibit filed
with the Commission on December 5, 1997.
/3/ Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to
Registration Statement No. 33-89798 as an exhibit filed with the
Commission on May 1, 1997.
/4/ Incorporated by reference to the Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to
Registration Statement No. 333-41657 filed with the Commission as an
exhibit on May 26, 1998.
/5/ Incorporated by reference to the Initial Registration Statement No.
333-65887 filed with the Commission as an exhibit on October 20, 1998.
/6/ Incorporated by reference to the Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to
Registration Statement No. 333-41667 filed with the Commission as an
exhibit on March 18, 1998.
/7/ Incorporated by reference to Registration Statement No. 333-22557 filed
with the Commission as an exhibit on February 28, 1997.
/8/ Incorporated by reference to the Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to
Registration Statement No. 333-45039 on Form N-4 filed with the
Commission as an exhibit on June 4, 1998.
/9/ Incorporated by reference to the Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to
Registration Statement No. 333-65887 filed with the Commission on Form
S-6 as an exhibit on January 28, 1999.
/10/ Incorporated by reference to the Initial Registration Statement to SVUL
II - C.M. Life, filed with the Commission as an exhibit on October 5,
1999.
/11/ Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to
Registration Statement No. 333-80991 filed with the Commission on
September 20, 1999.
/12/ Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration Statement No 333-88503
filed with the Commission as an exhibit on October 5, 1999.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant has
caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized, all in the city of Springfield and the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts, on the 20th day of January, 2000.
MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL VARIABLE LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT I
MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
(Depositor)
By: /s/ Robert J. O'Connell*
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Robert J. O'Connell, Chief Executive Officer
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
/s/ Richard M. Howe on January 20, 2000, as Attorney-in-Fact pursuant to
- -------------------- powers of attorney filed herewith.
*Richard M. Howe
As required by the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been
signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature Title Date
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/s/ Robert J. O'Connell * Chief Executive Officer and January 20, 2000
- ---------------------------- Chairman of the Board
Robert J. O'Connell
/s/ Howard Gunton* Chief Financial Officer January 20, 2000
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Howard Gunton
/s/ Roger G. Ackerman* Director January 20, 2000
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Roger G. Ackerman
/s/ James R. Birle* Director January 20, 2000
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James R. Birle
/s/ Gene Chao* Director January 20, 2000
- ----------------------------
Gene Chao, Ph.D.
/s/ Patricia Diaz Dennis* Director January 20, 2000
- ----------------------------
Patricia Diaz Dennis
/s/ Anthony Downs* Director January 20, 2000
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Anthony Downs
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/s/ James L. Dunlap* Director January 20, 2000
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James L. Dunlap
/s/ William B. Ellis* Director January 20, 2000
- ----------------------------
William B. Ellis, Ph.D.
/s/ Robert M. Furek* Director January 20, 2000
- ----------------------------
Robert M. Furek
/s/ Charles K. Gifford* Director January 20, 2000
- ----------------------------
Charles K. Gifford
/s/ William N. Griggs* Director January 20, 2000
- ----------------------------
William N. Griggs
/s/ George B. Harvey* Director January 20, 2000
- ----------------------------
George B. Harvey
/s/ Barbara B. Hauptfuhrer* Director January 20, 2000
- ----------------------------
Barbara B. Hauptfuhrer
/s/ Sheldon B. Lubar* Director January 20, 2000
- ----------------------------
Sheldon B. Lubar
/s/ William B. Marx, Jr.* Director January 20, 2000
- ----------------------------
William B. Marx, Jr.
/s/ John F. Maypole* Director January 20, 2000
- ----------------------------
John F. Maypole
/s/ Thomas B. Wheeler* Director January 20, 2000
- ----------------------------
Thomas B. Wheeler
/s/ Alfred M. Zeien* Director January 20, 2000
- ----------------------------
Alfred M. Zeien
/s/ Richard M. Howe on January 20, 2000, as Attorney-in-Fact
- ---------------------------- pursuant to powers of attorney filed
*Richard M. Howe herewith.
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EXHIBIT LIST
99.A.1.b. Form of Certificate of Secretary as to the establishment of the SVUL
II Segment of the Separate Account
99.A.10 Form of Application for a Survivorship Flexible Premium Adjustable
Variable Life insurance policy.
99.A. 11 Memorandum describing Mass Mutual's issuance, transfer, and
redemption procedures for the Policy
99.B. Form of Opinion and Consent of Counsel as to the legality of the
securities being registered.
99.E. Consents of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent accountants.
99.F Form of Opinion and consent of Craig Waddington, FSA, MAAA, as
to actuarial matters pertaining to the securities being
registered.
99.G Powers of Attorney
3. Robert J. O'Connell
4. Howard Gunton
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EXHIBIT 99.A.1.b. - FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY AS TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
THE SVUL II SEGMENT OF THE SEPARATE ACCOUNT
CERTIFICATE
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The undersigned hereby certifies that she is the Secretary of Massachusetts
Mutual Life Insurance Company (the "Company"); that on May 13, 1998, the
Investment Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company voted that the
Chief Executive Officer or President of the Company be authorized to establish
additional segments of Massachusetts Mutual Variable Life Separate Account I;
that said vote remains in full force and effect; that the following was adopted
by the President and CEO of the Company in a writing dated November 23, 1999:
That in connection with the development of a new survivorship variable universal
life insurance product (the "SVUL II Policy"), the Company establish a segment
of Massachusetts Mutual Variable Life Separate Account I (the "Separate
Account") in accordance with the provisions of Section 132G of Chapter 175 of
the Massachusetts General Laws for the purpose of investing contributions
received under a new SVUL II Policy; and that any officer authorized by the
Rules and Regulations of the Board of Directors to sign on behalf of the Company
hereby is authorized to execute all documents or take any other action which
said officer deems necessary or advisable in order to permit the sale of the
SVUL II Policy, including the filing of registration statements or amendments
thereto with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or other
appropriate regulatory authorities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my hand and the seal of the Company
this 23rd day of November, 1999.
/s/ Ann F. Lomeli
____________________
Ann F. Lomeli
Secretary
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Exhibit 99.A.10
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[LOGO OF MASSMUTUAL]
Survivorship
Life
Application
Part 1 (A20GE) - General Version
This application package may be used to apply for the following survivorship
policies:
. Survivorship Whole Life
. Survivorship Variable Universal Life
. Blue Chip Estate Manager
. Blue Chip Survivor Universal Life
. Non-Convertible Survivorship Term
Survivorship policies are only available in the non-qualified market.
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Contents
This package includes:
. Part 1 of Application, A20GE199
. Investment Suitability Form for Variable Life, IAC-9800
. Agent's Statement, A2AGE199
. Temporary Life Insurance Receipt, R10GE199
. MIB and Fair Credit Reporting Act Notice, N148-9000
. Consumer Notification and Summary of Consumer Rights, L7024
. Pre-authorized Check Premium Payment Form, F6445
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See additional information on reverse side.
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and affiliated insurance companies
Springfield MA 01111-0001
A20GE199
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Notes On Using This Application Package
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. Do not use this application for changes, additions or reinstatements, or
for increases on universal life (BCSUL) or variable life (SVUL) policies;
instead, use the appropriate Change Application.
. Fully complete the Agent's Statement. Do not omit item 8 (Telephone
Numbers).
. If more space is needed in answering questions, use the "Remarks" sections
included throughout the application.
Checklist
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Complete the appropriate Company Name in the Header on Page 1 and Product Data
section for the product selected:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Product Name Issuing Company/Part 1 Product Data Section Questions
Header Information
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<S> <C> <C>
Survivorship Whole Life MassMutual Complete Ques. 23 through 28
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Survivorship Variable Universal Life C.M. Life Complete Ques. 29 through 37
MassMutual in CA, NY only.
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Blue Chip Estate Manager MassMutual Complete Ques. 38 through 43
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Blue Chip Survivor Universal Life C.M. Life Complete Ques. 44 through 50
MassMutual in NY
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Non-Convertible Survivorship Term MassMutual Complete Ques. 23 through 28; write product name
on the blank line provided in Ques. 23.
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</TABLE>
For Survivorship Variable Universal Life:
[_] Complete and forward Investment Suitability Form.
[_] Give the policyowner the current SVUL prospectus.
[_] SVUL monies must be remitted immediately; do not hold them while
completing requirements for other products being applied for
concurrently.
Signature Instructions for Part 1 of Application (Agreement and Signatures):
[_] Both Proposed Insureds must always sign.
[_] Applicant must be indicated. If different from either Proposed
Insured, the Applicant's signature is also required.
[_] Owner(s) must always sign at the bottom of page 6, even if already
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signed as Insured or as Applicant, for tax ID purposes.
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[_] If the Owner/Applicant is a trust or corporation, include title and
corporation name as appropriate.
For Conversion or Insurability Option Exercise:
[_] In all cases, the Owner and any Assignee of the original policy must
sign.
[_] Each Proposed Insured, if not the Owner of the original policy, must
also sign.
[_] For Option Exercises, both Proposed Insureds and the Owner must
always sign, even if no additional amount of insurance is applied
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for.
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For Prepaid Cases, Use the Temporary Life Insurance Receipt (TLIR):
[_] Complete the health questions on the TLIR for both Proposed Insureds.
[_] If all health questions are answered "No":
[_] Complete the Receipt and give the Premium Payer Part to the
client.
[_] Obtain a separate check for SVUL premium.
[_] Do not use the TLIR with applications for Insurability Option
exercises or Term Conversions.
[_] If any health question is answered "yes" or is left unanswered:
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[_] Do not accept any monies.
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[_] Do not give the receipt to the client.
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Give Client:
[_] MIB and Fair Credit Notice, N148, and Consumer Notification and
Summary of Consumer Rights, L7024.
[_] Buyer's Guide (if applicable).
A20GE199
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APPLICATION NO.
SURVIVORSHIP LIFE INSURANCE APPLICATION (PART 1)
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C> <C>
To: [_] Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. [_] MML Bay State Life Insurance Co. [_] C.M. Life Insurance Co.
1295 State Street, Springfield, Massachusetts 01111-0001
For: [_] New Survivorship Life Insurance Policy [_] New Policy as Conversion of Term Insurance / Guaranteed Insurability Option
[_]
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</TABLE>
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Client Data
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<TABLE>
<C><S> <C> <C>
1. Proposed Insured No. 1 first name middle name
Name [_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_] [_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_]
(hereinafter referred to last name suffix (e.g., Jr.)
as Insured 1) [_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_] [_][_][_]
2. Current Address ________________________________________[_][_][_][_][_]-[_][_][_][_]
street & no. city state zip
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3. Business/Employer name
Name & Address ________________________________________[_][_][_][_][_]-[_][_][_][_]
street & no. city state zip
4. Social Security Number [_][_][_]-[_][_]-[_][_][_][_] 5. Date of Birth
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mo. day yr.
6. [_] Male [_] Female 7. Birthplace
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8. Citizen of USA [_] Yes [_] No If "No," what country? ____________ Type of Visa [_] Perm. [_] Temp.
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<C><S> <C> <C>
9. Proposed Insured No. 2 first name middle name
Name [_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_] [_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_]
(hereinafter referred to last name suffix (e.g., Jr.)
as Insured 2) [_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_][_] [_][_][_]
10. Current Address ________________________________________[_][_][_][_][_]-[_][_][_][_]
street & no. city state zip
11. Business/Employer ------------------------------------------------------- ------------
Name & Address name
________________________________________[_][_][_][_][_]-[_][_][_][_]
street & no. city state zip
12. Social Security Number [_][_][_]-[_][_]-[_][_][_][_] 13. Date of Birth
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mo. day yr.
14. [_] Male [_] Female 15. Birthplace
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16. Citizen of USA [_] Yes [_] No If "No," what country? ____________ Type of Visa [_] Perm. [_] Temp.
</TABLE>
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17. Owner (Select only one of (a) through (e).) (For all Owners, print full
name(s) and relationship(s) to the Insureds.)
(a) [_] The Insureds, jointly, or to the survivor of them.
(b) [_] Insured No. ______, if living, otherwise Insured No. _____, if
living.
(c) [_] Joint Ownership: __________________, or to the survivor(s) of them.
(d) [_] ___________________________ as Trustee(s), or the then-acting
Trustee(s), under the Trust Agreement dated _________________.
(Copy of signed Trust Agreement required)
(e) [_] Other
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Unless otherwise requested in 22, if the last Owner is other than an
Insured and all Owners predecease the Insureds, then the Owner shall be the
estate of the last Owner to die.
18. Owner's (if other than an Insured) Soc. Sec. No. or Taxpayer ID
No. ____________________________________________________
(If more than one Owner, give name, address and Soc. Sec. No. of all Owners
in 22.)
19. Owner's (if other than an Insured) Address
_______________________________________________[_][_][_][_][_]-[_][_][_][_]
street & no. city state zip
20. Insured assumed to have died first in the event of simultaneous deaths
[_] Insured 1 [_] Insured 2
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A20GE199
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APPLICATION NO. Page 2
21. Beneficiary (Select only one of (a) through (d). (For all Beneficiaries,
print full name(s) and relationship(s) to the Insureds.) Payment to all
Beneficiaries shall be made in one sum unless otherwise requested.
(a) [_] Estate of Insured who dies last
(b) [_] See Memo attached
(c) [_] ______________________________________________ as Trustee(s), or
the then-acting Trustee(s), under the Trust Agreement dated
____________________. (Copy of signed Trust Agreement required.)
(d) Other _______________________________________________________________
Unless otherwise requested in 22, payment shall be made in one sum.
Unless otherwise requested in 22, if two or more persons are the
beneficiaries in any class, payment shall be made to them equally or to the
survivor(s).
If there is no beneficiary entitled to payment when both the Insureds die
and one of the Insureds was the last Owner, payment shall be made to the
estate of the Owner. But if an Insured is not the Owner, payment shall be
made to the Owner.
22. Remarks
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Product Data (one of the following four sections to be completed)
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23. [_] Survivorship Whole Life (SWL) [_] ____________________________
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24. Amount of Insurance (a or b)
(a) Face Amount $_________________
(b) Face Amount purchased by a premium of $_________________ at premium
frequency elected in 58
[_] This premium includes all riders.
25. Riders
[_] Waiver of Premium (WP) O Insured 1 O Insured 2
[_] Suppl. Ins. Purch. (SWL Term) $
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SIPR Payment $
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[_] SWL-Additional Life Insurance Rider (ALIR) $
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[_] Estate Protection Rider (EPR)
[_]
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26. Dividend Option
(If SWL Term applied for, dividends will be applied to buy Supplemental
Insurance)
[_] Paid-up Additions [_] Accumulate at Interest
[_] Reduce Premiums [_] Cash
[_]
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27. Automatic Premium Loan [_] Yes [_] No
28. Loan Interest Rate (where elective)
[_] Adjustable (Variable) [_] 8% [_] _____%
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29. [_] Survivorship Variable Universal Life (SVUL) [_] _____________________
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30. Face Amount $
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31. Initial Premium $
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32. Planned (billed) Premium $
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33. Riders
[_] Estate Protection Rider (EPR) $
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[_]
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34. Death Benefit Option [_] 1 [_] 2 [_] 3 [_] _____
35. Loan Interest Rate (where elective)
[_] Adjustable (Variable) [_] 5% [_] ______%
36. Election for Definition of Life Insurance
[_] Cash Value Test [_] Guideline Premium Test
37. For Variable Life Insurance, the Applicant acknowledges:
. That the variable value of the policy may increase or decrease in
accordance with the experience of the Separate Account(s);
. That there are no minimum guarantees as to the variable value;
. That the fixed value of the policy earns interest at a rate not less
than a minimum specified rate; and
. That the death benefit may be variable or fixed under specified
conditions.
A20GE199
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APPLICATION NO. Page 3
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38. [_] Blue Chip Estate Manager (BCEM) [_] _______________________________
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39. Face Amount $
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<TABLE>
<C> <S> <C> <C> <C>
40. Riders
[_] Survivorship Additional Benefits Rider (SABR) [_] Term Options Rider (TOR)
O Unscheduled Premium $_________ O Option 5
O Initial modal premium amount $_________ O Option 6
Total number of years payable O Option 7 Target amount $_________
O Option 8 Target amount $_________
(Select if desired)
[_] Decrease [_] Split Option Rider (SOR)
Modal Adjustment Amount $_________
Number of years of adjustment _________ [_] Estate Preservation Rider (EPR)
[_] Survivorship Flexible Term Rider (SFTR)
Initial target amount $_________
[_] First Death Rider (SFDR) $_________ Increase factor _________%
Increase expiry age _________
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First Death Rider Beneficiary Designation (Select one)
[_] The surviving insured. [_] The Executors or Administrators of the first
insured to die.
[_] ___________________________________________, its successors or assigns.
(Corporation Name)
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[_] If Insured No.____ is the first to die, then to ___________________________ of that Insured, or
(Name and Relationship)
if Insured No.____ is the first to die, then to ___________________________ of that Insured.
(Name and Relationship)
[_] If Insured No.____ is the first to die, then to ___________________________ of that Insured if he/she survives
(Name and Relationship) the Insured, otherwise in equal
shares to the surviving children
of that Insured, or
if Insured No.____ is the first to die, then to ___________________________ of that Insured if he/she survives
(Name and Relationship) the Insured, otherwise in equal
shares to the surviving children
of that Insured.
[_] Other
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41. Dividend Option
[_] Paid-up Additions [_] Accumulate at Interest
[_] Premium Payment [_] Cash
[_] _______________________
42. Automatic Premium Loan [_] Yes [_] No
43. Loan Interest Rate (where elective)
[_] Adjustable (Variable) [_] 8% [_] ______ %
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44. [_] Blue Chip Survivor Universal Life (BCSUL) [_] _______________________
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45. Face Amount $_____________
46. Initial Premium $_____________
47. Planned (billed) Premium $_____________
48. Riders
[_] Estate Preservation Rider (EPR)
[_] Policy Split Option Rider (PSO)
[_] _______________________
49. Death Benefit Option [_] 1 [_] 2 [_] ____
50. Loan Interest Rate (where elective)
[_] Adjustable (Variable) [_] 8% [_] ______ %
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Life Insurance Data - All Products
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51. Policy Date (optional) __________________________
52. To Save Issue Age (optional) ___ Insured 1 ___ Insured 2
53. If the policy applied for will be used in connection with an
employer-sponsored plan involving both males and females, will the policy be
issued on a Unisex basis? [_] Yes [_] No
54. Life Insurance currently applied for, contemplated, or now in force on
either Insured in this and all companies. (Exclude amounts shown in 56(a).)
If none, check here [_]
Insd. Currently
1 or 2 Company Name Face Amount Year(s) Issued or Applied For
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55. Total amount of new insurance to be placed in all companies
$____________ Insured 1 $ ____________ Insured 2
56. Replacement/Section 1035 Exchange (For each policy listed in (a), include
completed replacement forms with this application.)
(Do not complete for Term Conversions)
(a) Will the insurance now being applied for replace or change, or is it
intended to replace or change, any insurance or annuity, in whole or in
part, issued by this or any other company? Insured 1 O Yes O No
Insured 2 O Yes O No
If "Yes," complete the following.
Ins. 1 or 2 Company Name Policy Number Yr. Issued Product Face Amount
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(b) If the policy applied for is intended to qualify for a Section 1035
exchange, the approximate value of the policy to be exchanged is $__________
and will be applied for on the new policy in the form of:
O ALIR O SIPR O SABR O Additional Premium (UL,VL) O Initial Premium
(If exchanging another company's policy, the policy, a completed absolute
assignment form, and the other company's blank surrender form should
accompany this application.)
57. Remarks
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Payment Data
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58. Premium Payments
(a) Billing Type
[_] Automatic Bank Account Withdrawal
[_] Direct Bill
[_] Invoice/Franchise
(b) Frequency
[_] Annual [_] Quarterly
[_] Semiannual [_] Monthly (not with Direct Bill)
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59. Premium Payer [_] Insured 1 [_] Insured 2 [_] Owner [_] Other ________
Mailing Address [_] Insured 1 O Home O Business O Other ________________
[_] Insured 2 O Home O Business ________________
[_] Owner's Address ________________
60. Has the first premium on the insurance applied for been paid?
[_] Yes (complete temporary life insurance receipt except on
conversion/option)
[_] No
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Conversion and Option Data
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61. Request is hereby made to exchange either:
[_] (1) the option to purchase new insurance on the next Option Date
available under an Insurability Rider of an existing policy; or
[_] (2) existing term insurance,
for a new survivorship life insurance policy or an increase in face amount under
an existing survivorship policy, as applied for.
The new Policy or insurance shall take effect as provided in the application for
insurance.
The Term Insurance or Insurability Option being exchanged shall terminate when
the new insurance takes effect. For an exchange of Term Insurance, an exchange
allowance equal to the allowance on conversion will be calculated as of the date
the new Policy takes effect. The Part 2 of the application for Term Insurance or
Insurability Option being exchanged or exercised shall become a Part 2 of the
application of the new Policy and a Copy of that Part 2 shall be made a part of
the new Policy.
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APPLICATION NO. Page 5
62. (a) Conversion of term insurance on
[_] Insured 1 under policy(ies) numbered __________________________
[_] Insured 2 under policy(ies) numbered __________________________
Date of New Policy (required) _____________________
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Complete Only If Not Converting All
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Balance to be
Amt. To Be Conv. -----------------------
Insd. 1 or 2 Policy Number Type of Term Convert All Terminated Continued
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
[_]Yes [_] No [_] [_]
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Any applied for amounts not being converted on either life and any
riders which do not carry over automatically, require evidence of
insurability.
(b) If the term insurance provides that Waiver of Premium is to be included
in the new policy if available, the rider will automatically be included
unless otherwise requested here.: [_] Do not include Waiver of Premium
63. Guaranteed Insurability Option on
[_] Insured 1 under policy(ies) numbered __________________________
[_] Insured 2 under policy(ies) numbered __________________________
Indicate if Regular Option Date or Substitute Option Date (and reason for
Substitute Option Date) in 64.
Any applied for amounts on either life not the result of exercising an
option, and any riders which do not carry over automatically, require
evidence of insurability.
64. Remarks
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Personal Data Regarding the Insureds
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<CAPTION>
Insured 1 Insured 2
<C> <S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
65. (a) Has the Insured smoked cigarettes during the past 12 months? [_] Yes [_] No [_] Yes [_] No
(b) If "No," has the Insured used tobacco or nicotine in any
other form during the past 12 months? [_] Yes [_] No [_] Yes [_] No
(c) Has the Insured used tobacco or nicotine in any form
during the past 3 years? (If "Yes," give details in 73.) [_] Yes [_] No [_] Yes [_] No
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Complete the following only if Evidence of Insurability is required.
Explain "Yes" answers in 73.
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66. What are the Occupation(s) and Exact Duties of each of the Insureds?
Occupation(s) Exact Duties
Insured 1
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Insured 2
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67. Insured 1 current driver's license no. ____________________ State_________
Insured 2 current driver's license no. ____________________ State_________
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Insured 1 Insured 2
<C> <S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
68. Within the last 5 years has the Insured been in a motor vehicle accident,
been convicted of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs, been convicted of a moving violation, or received a
driver's license restriction or revocation? [_] Yes [_] No [_] Yes [_] No
69. Does the Insured now contemplate any foreign travel? [_] Yes [_] No [_] Yes [_] No
70. Within the last 3 years has the Insured been, or does the Insured now expect
to become, a pilot, student pilot, or crew member of any type of aircraft?
If "Yes," complete Aviation Supplement A3310 [_] Yes [_] No [_] Yes [_] No
71. Within the last 3 years has the Insured taken part in, or does the Insured
now intend to take part in, underwater diving, hang gliding, para sailing,
para kiting, parachuting, skydiving, mountain climbing, or organized racing
by automobile, motorcycle, motorboat, or snowmobile, or any other form(s) of
hazardous activity? If "Yes," complete Avocation Supplement A3320 [_] Yes [_] No [_] Yes [_] No
72. Has the Insured ever been convicted of a felony? [_] Yes [_] No [_] Yes [_] No
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73. Remarks
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APPLICATION NO. Page 6
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Agreement and Signatures
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The persons signing below agree that:
The Application -- This is Part 1 of an application for Life Insurance. The
application includes any Part 2 that may be required and any amendments and
supplements to either Part. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the
persons signing below, all statements in this Part 1 are complete and true and
were correctly recorded. Each person signing below adopts all of the statements
made in the application and agrees to be bound by them.
Company, as used in this application, refers to Massachusetts Mutual Life
Insurance Company and/or MML Bay State Life Insurance Company and/or C.M. Life
Insurance Company.
Liability of Company -- The insurance applied for will not take effect unless
each of the applicable conditions is met:
1. For all cases: The first premium has been paid during the lifetime of all
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persons to be insured by the policy and the application has been approved by
the Company at its Home Office/Administrative Office.
2. For insurance purchased under a guaranteed insurability rider or agreement:
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The first premium must be paid within the time period specified in the rider
or agreement. If all applicable conditions are met, the insurance purchased
under such rider or agreement becomes effective according to its terms.
3. For conversion: If all applicable conditions are met, the insurance
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purchased under a conversion becomes effective, and coverage being converted
terminates, on the Issue Date of the policy applied for. The first premium
may be reduced by any conversion allowances permitted.
4. For insurance not provided for in 2 or 3 above: The first premium may be
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paid to the agent in exchange for a Temporary Life Insurance Receipt signed
by that agent. If this is done, the Company shall be liable only as set
forth in that Receipt. If not, (i) the policy must be delivered to the
person named as Owner therein; and (ii) at the time of payment and delivery,
all statements that relate to the insurability of all persons to be insured
under the policy are complete and true as though they were made at that
time.
Authority of Agents -- No agent can change the terms of this application or any
policy issued by the Company. No agent can waive any of the Company's rights or
requirements or extend the time for any payment.
Changes and Corrections -- Any change or correction of the application will be
shown on an Amendment of Application attached to the policy. Acceptance of any
policy issued shall be acceptance of any change or correction of the application
made by the Company. However, any correction or change of amount,
classification, plan of insurance, or riders applied for in this application
must be agreed to in writing.
Authorization To Obtain and Disclose Information (For Each Insured And/Or
Applicant) -- I have received the Notice about the Medical Information Bureau,
Inc. (MIB). I have also received the Notice about the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
I understand and authorize an investigative report to be made. This report may
include information about my character, general reputation, personal
characteristics, and mode of living. I hereby authorize certain parties that
have any records or knowledge of me and my health, to make such information
available to the Company and its reinsurers. These parties include: any licensed
physician, medical practitioner, hospital, clinic, other medical or medically
related facility, insurance company, the MIB, or other organization. I agree
that a photocopy or facsimile of this authorization may be used to obtain
information.
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ANY POLICY ISSUED AS A RESULT OF A MATERIAL MISSTATEMENT OR OMISSION
OF FACTS MAY BE VOIDED, AND THE COMPANY'S ONLY OBLIGATION SHALL BE TO
RETURN PREMIUMS PAID.
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For All Cases
Proposed Insured 1 Applicant Signature (if other than Insured)
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Proposed Insured 2 Applicant: [_] Insured 1 or
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For Conversions and Option Purchases
Owner(s) of Original Policy(ies) Assignee(s) of Original Policy(ies)
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(include company name(s) and (include company name(s) and title(s)
title(s) if applicable) if applicable)
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Signed at ____________________________________________ on ____________________
city state date
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General Agent submitting Agent who actually solicited this
application (Agcy. No.) application (print name here)
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A20GE199 Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
and affiliated insurance companies Springfield MA 01111-0001
Taxpayer Identification -- The Owner of the policy applied for herein certifies,
under penalties of perjury, that: (i) the number referred to in 4, 12 or 18 of
this application is his/her correct Taxpayer Identification number (or he/she is
waiting for a number to be issued); and (ii) he/she is not subject to backup
withholding either because he/she has not been notified by the Internal Revenue
Service (IRS) that he/she is subject to backup withholding as a result of a
failure to report all interest or dividends, or the IRS has notified him/her
that he/she is no longer subject to backup withholding. If the IRS has notified
the Owner that he/she is subject to backup withholding and he/she has not
received notice from the IRS that backup withholding has terminated, he/she
should strike out the language here in (ii) that he/she is not subject to backup
withholding due to notified payee underreporting.
on
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Signature(s) and Title (if corporate owned) of Owner(s) Date
of New Policy
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EXHIBIT 99.A. 11
Memorandum describing Mass Mutual's issuance, transfer, and redemption
procedures for the Policy
This document sets forth, as required by Rule 6e-3 (T) (b) (12) (ii) adopted
pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the administrative
procedures that will be followed by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
("MassMutual") and C.M. Life Insurance Company ("CML") (collectively and
individually MassMutual and CML are referred to as the "Company") in connection
with the issuance of the Survivorship Variable Universal Life Policy described
in this Registration Statement ("SVUL II" or the "Policy"), the transfer of
assets held thereunder, and the redemption by Policyowners of their interests in
the Policy. Set forth below is a summary of the principal Policy provisions and
administrative procedures which might be deemed to constitute, either directly
or indirectly, purchase, transfer or redemption transactions. The summary shows
that, because of the insurance nature of the Policy, the procedures involved
necessarily differ in certain significant respects from the purchase procedures
for mutual funds and other contractual plans.
A. Availability and Underwriting--Upon receipt of a completed application, the
Company will follow certain insurance underwriting (i.e., evaluation of risks)
procedures designed to determine whether the applicant is insurable. This
process may involve verification procedures, such as medical examinations, and
may require that further information be provided by the proposed Insured before
an underwriting determination can be made. The rating classifications assigned
will impact the mortality and risk charges assessed against a Policy. The
minimum Face Amount is $100,000.
B. Death Benefit--SVUL II insures two lives and pays a death benefit at the
second death. As long as the Policy remains in force, the Company will pay a
Death Benefit to the named Beneficiary(ies) in accordance with the designated
settlement option, generally within seven days after the Company receives due
proof of death of the second Insured to die and verifies the validity of the
claim. Payment of Death Benefits may, however, be postponed under certain
circumstances. Additionally, during the first two Policy Years, during the first
two years after an increase in Selected Face Amount, and in any other
circumstances in which the Company may have a basis for contesting the claim,
there can be a delay beyond the seven day period. All or part of the Death
Benefit can be paid in cash or under one or more of the payment options set
forth in the Policy.
We will investigate most death claims arising within the two-year contestable
period. Upon receiving the information from a completed investigation, we will
generally make a determination within five days as to whether the claim should
be authorized for payment. Payments will be made promptly after authorization.
The amount of the death benefit is determined as of the date of the insured's
death. The Company pays interest from the date of the insured's death at the
Option D rate or, if greater, at a state mandated rate.
SVUL II provides a choice of three death benefit options:
1. Under Death Benefit Option 1 ("DBO 1") the death benefit is the greater
of: (a) The Face Amount ("FA") in effect on the date of the second death;
and (b) The Minimum Death Benefit in effect on the date of the second
death.
2. Under Death Benefit 2 ("DBO 2"), the death benefit is the greater of:
(a) The FA in effect on the date of the second death plus the account value
on that date; and (b) The Minimum Death Benefit in effect on the date of
the second death.
3. Under Death Benefit Option 3 ("DBO 3"), the death benefit is the greater
of: (a) The FA in effect on the date of the second death plus the sum of
all premiums paid (and not refunded) to that date; and (b) The Minimum
Death Benefit in effect on the date of the second death.
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The Minimum Death Benefit--is equal to the account value multiplied by the Death
Benefit Factor for the younger insured's attained age. The Death Benefit Factor
depends on the IRC 7702 test chosen at issue by the Owner (Cash Value or
Guideline Premium test). Refer to Section II for the formulas to calculate these
factors.
Adjusted Death Benefit--The Death Benefit, as determined earlier, is adjusted as
follows: (a) We deduct any policy debt outstanding on the date of the second
death (including any accrued loan interest); (b) We deduct any unpaid premium
amount needed to avoid termination during the policy grace period to the date of
the second death.
Over Age 99 of Younger Insured--The policy provides coverage for as long as it
remains in force. The policy does not provide for an endowment in any year
except where a state requires a maturity date. While the policy is in force, we
will maintain all policy features (i.e. we will accept premium payments, take
monthly deductions, honor all policy provisions, etc.). All rates applicable at
attained age 99 will apply for attained ages 99+.
Interest on Death Benefit--We will add interest from the date of the second
death to the date of payment. The amount of interest will be computed using an
effective annual rate not less than 3% or, if greater, the annual rate required
by law. We currently use 3%.
Changes in DBO--After the first policy year, the Owner may change the death
benefit option of his/her policy, upon written request, while both insureds are
living and the older insured is younger than attained age 86. A DBO change will
be effective on the Monthly Charge Date ("MCD") which is on, or precedes, the
date we approve the change, unless a later date is requested. A change in the
DBO may follow one or more increases in the FA of the policy. In this case, the
change will increase (decrease) the most recent increase(s) if the FA increases
(decreases). No change in DBO will be allowed if the FA after the change would
be less than $100,000. If the DBO is changed, we will send the Owner any revised
or additional Policy Specifications for attachment to the policy.
C. Increases in Face Amounts ("FA")
1. While both insureds are living, the FA may be increased by written
request. Any increases in FA is subject to the following conditions: (a)
Submission of a written application for increase; (b) Satisfactory evidence
of insurability must be provided for both insureds; (c) No increase may be
made after the Policy Anniversary Date nearest the younger insured's 85th
birthday or, if earlier, the Policy Anniversary Date nearest the older
insured's 90th birthday; (d) The minimum amount of any increase is $50,000.
2. A FA increase is effective on the MCD that is on, or precedes, the
date we approve the application. A FA increase is accomplished by issuing
an additional insurance coverage segment. Each such segment has distinct
issue ages, risk classes, target premiums, monthly charges, premium expense
charges, surrender charges and commissions. The insuring ages for the
increase segment are determined as of the policy anniversary on or just
preceding the MCD on which the increase becomes effective. It is possible
for risk classes of prior segments to change in order to match the risk
class of the new segment. This will happen only if the underwriter
indicates that it should. The general rule is that if the new segment has a
risk class worse than prior segments, then the prior segments will not
change. Conversely, if the new segment has a risk class better than prior
segments, then the prior segments will change. The monthly charges that
apply to each elected FA increase are the FA charge and the insurance
charge. The administrative charge applies once to the policy as a whole.
The premium expense charge also applies to each elected FA increase. The
charges associated with the increase will be deducted from the account
value beginning on the effective date of the increase.
3. Premium payments received once an increase becomes effective will be
allocated to each segment of the FA. The premium allocation will be made on
a pro rata basis using the expense premium for each segment. If the net
surrender value is insufficient to continue the changed policy in force for
three months at the new monthly charges, we may require a payment
sufficient to increase the net surrender value to such amount. The
contestable and suicide periods begin again on the date of the FA increase
for the increase in FA. If the FA is changed, we will send the Owner any
revised or additional Policy Specifications for attachment to the policy.
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D. Decreases in FA
1. After the first policy year, the FA may be decreased by the Owner's
written request while either insured is living. No decrease is permitted
within one year following the effective date of any increase. Any decrease
will be effective on the MCD that is on, or precedes, the date we receive
the written request. The FA remaining after any decrease (both elected and
non-elected) must be at least $100,000.
2. Elected decreases in FA (i.e., decreases resulting from other than a
withdrawal or a change in the DBO) are taken on a last-in-first-out basis.
In other words, the decrease is taken from the most recent increase. For a
discussion of surrender charges as to elected decreases in FA, see K(3)
herein. Any canceled segments remain active in the administrative system
with a zero FA.
3. Non-elected decreases in FA (i.e., decreases resulting from a withdrawal
or a change in the DBO) are accompanied by canceling previously issued
segments on a last-in-first-out basis. No surrender charge is assessed when
the FA is reduced as the result of a non-elected decrease. If the FA is
changed, we will send the Owner any revised or additional Policy
Specifications for attachment to the policy.
E. Death by Suicide--If either insured commits suicide within 2 years after the
issue date of the policy and while the policy is in force, the policy will
terminate. In this case, we will refund the amount of premiums paid for the
policy, less any amounts withdrawn and less any policy debt. If either insured
commits suicide within 2 years after the policy is reinstated and while the
policy is in force, the policy will terminate. In this case, we will refund any
amount paid to reinstate the policy and any premiums paid thereafter, less any
amounts withdrawn and less any policy debt. If either insured commits suicide
within 2 years after the effective date of any increase in the FA, the increase
will terminate. In this case, we will refund the monthly charges made for that
increase. However, if a refund as described in either of the two preceding
paragraphs is payable, there will be no additional refund for the increase.
F. Contestability--The Company cannot contest the Policy with respect to any
material misrepresentation in the application regarding the insurability of
insured 1, once the policy has been in force during the lifetime of insured
number 1 for 2 years after its issue date; or with respect to any material
misrepresentation in the application regarding the insurability of insured
number 2, once the policy has been in force during the lifetime of insured
number 2 for 2 years after its issue date. For any policy change requiring
evidence of insurability, we cannot contest the validity of the change with
respect to each insured after the change has been in effect for 2 years during
the lifetime of that insured. If evidence of insurability is required to
reinstate the policy, our right to contest the validity of the policy begins
again on the date of reinstatement. For each insured living on that date, we
cannot contest once the reinstated policy has been in force during the lifetime
of that insured for 2 years after that reinstatement date. If the date of birth
or gender of either insured as given in the application is not correct, the FA
will be adjusted. The administrative system will initially handle misstatements
as follows. If the misstatement is discovered after the second death, the
adjustment will reflect the amount provided by the most recent monthly insurance
charges using the correct ages and genders. If the misstatement is found before
the second death, the policy will be reissued to reflect the correct ages and
genders. This reissue leads to gains and losses if any units of a SA need to be
sold. The Company reserves the right to not reissue the policy.
G. Premium Payments
1. General--Premium payments are flexible as to both timing and amount. Any
amount of premium may be paid at any time while either insured is living,
subject to the minimums and maximums stated below. If the premium payment
effective date is prior to the issue date of the policy, then the premium
payment is considered "cash with app" and it is placed in a general account
fixed fund. Interest is credited as of the date the premium payment is
received at the Administrative Office designated by the Company. Deductions
will come out of this fund if a
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MCD occurs before the premium is moved out of the fund. Money remains in
this fund until one day after the Register Date.
The amount refunded under the policy's "free-look" provision will vary by
contract state. The refund will generally be: (a) any premium (either gross
or net) paid for the policy, plus (b) interest credited to the policy under
the GPA, plus or minus (c) an amount that reflects the investment
experience of the investment divisions of the SA under the policy to the
date the policy is received by us. Each premium payment, less a premium
expense charge, is added to the account value and allocated to the
investment funds as elected in the application. The allocation of premiums
must be specified as whole percentages. After the policy is issued and
during the free look period in a state that requires the return of gross
premiums paid, the cash with app will be placed in a money market account
for the number of free look days plus an additional six days, then
transferred to the GPA and divisions of the SA as elected in the
application. Deductions are taken from the money market account if a MCD
occurs before the money is moved out of the fund.
2. Initial Premiums--Except as noted above, initial net premiums are
allocated to the GPA and the Divisions as of the Register Date plus one,
provided such funds and application are in good order and are received on a
given business day by the time the New York Stock Exchange closes, normally
4:00 PM EST. If receipt is after such time, the allocation will occur on
the next business day following the Register Date. "Good order" requires
that Part 1 of the Application is completed, a suitability review and
approval has occurred, all licensing issues are resolved, all owner and
insured information is furnished, and all signatures are obtained.
Subsequent premium payments received in good order on a given business day
by the time the New York Stock Exchange closes, normally 4:00 PM EST, will
be processed on a "same day" basis. If receipt, however, is after such
time, the subsequent premium payment will be credited on the next business
day. Allocation instructions can be changed prospectively, but allocations
must be in whole percentage points.
3. Planned Premiums--The planned premium is the premium the Owner plans to
pay. It is chosen by the Owner at issue. The frequency of planned premiums
for the policy is as elected in the application. The frequency and amount
of the planned premium may be changed by written request. The Owner does
not have to pay the planned premium. Timely payment of the planned premium
does not guarantee that the policy will stay in force until both insureds
have died.
4. Maximum Premium Payments in any Policy Year--For the Cash Value Test,
the maximum premium which may be paid during any policy year is the
greatest of: (1) The largest premium which will not increase the insurance
risk; (2) $100 plus 2 times the annual target premium; and (3). The amount
of premiums paid in the preceding policy year. For the Guideline Premium
Test, the maximum premium which may be paid during any policy year is the
lesser of the maximum premium calculated for the Cash Value Test and the
guideline premium limitation for the Guideline Premium Test.
5. Minimum Premium Payments in any Policy Year--The initial premium paid
must be at least $20 or, if greater, the amount needed to prevent
termination before the next billing date. Each premium paid must be at
least $20 or, if greater, the amount needed to prevent termination. Refer
to section on Lapse Logic for termination rules.
6. Secondary Guarantee Premiums--The policy offers a safety test in the
form of two no-lapse guarantees. Each has a corresponding Guarantee Period
and Guarantee Premium. The two Guarantee Periods are: (1) The earlier of 20
years or to age 90 of the younger insured, and (2) To age 100 of the
younger insured. The First Guaranteed Premium will be table driven,
utilizing a joint equal age. The Second Guaranteed Premium will be equal to
the Guideline Level Premium. The Guaranteed Premiums will vary by issue
age, gender, underwriting class and death benefit option.
7. Billing--The billed premium is equal to the planned premium. Premium
notices will be sent for the planned premium based on the amount and
frequency in effect. The frequency or amount of the planned premium may be
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changed by written request. We will stop sending notices for the planned
premium upon receipt of the Owner's written request to do so. Available
premium frequencies and billing types are: (1) Regular - Annual,
Semiannual, and Quarterly; (2) Triple M - Monthly Check Service; and (3)
Pension, Plan C and Invoice - Annual, Semiannual, Quarterly and Monthly. If
payment of the planned premium exceeds the maximum premium limit, the
planned premium (and, hence, the billed premium) for the policy will be
changed to the maximum premium. Government Allotment and Federal Employee
payment plans are not available. Money-purchase is also not available.
There is no frequency loading, i.e., the modal planned premium is the
annual amount divided by the frequency factor (i.e., 2 for semiannual, 4
for quarterly, or 12 for monthly).
8. Target Premiums--Each policy has an annual target premium. At any time,
a policy's target is equal to the sum of the target for each insurance
coverage segment in force on that date. For each segment, the target is the
segment's FA (in thousands) multiplied by the unit target at the issue age
for that segment. The target premium will be table driven, utilizing a
joint equal age. The target premium will vary by issue age, gender,
underwriting class and death benefit option. Unisex targets equal the male
targets.
H.1 Charges - See the SVUL II Prospectuses
I. Separate Accounts (SA) Divisions--The cumulative limit on the number of
distinct SA divisions to which net premiums are allocated and transfers are made
is currently 16, with plans to increase this number in coming years. Accounting
for the allocation of the account value within the divisions of the SA is done
by holding units within each, much the same as under our variable annuities. All
charges and credits to that part of the account value which is allocated to a
division of the SA are made by selling or purchasing units in that division at
the current unit value.
J. Policy Values/Investment Funds--Date the date on which the first premium
payment for the policy is allocated to the SA or the GPA. It is the Valuation
Date that is on, or next follows, the later of: (1) The day after the issue
date; and (2) The day we receive the first premium for the policy.
1. Account Value--The account value is the sum of all premium payments
adjusted by periodic charges and credits and partial withdrawals. The
policy value is equal to the account value less any surrender charge. The
policy's net surrender value is equal to the policy value less any policy
debt. The policy's account value will be allocated among the various
investment funds available. Investment performance from each of the
divisions of the SA is reflected through the value of the units held in
each division. Each unit within a division has the same value. Unit values
will be the same regardless of which company issues the policy (CM Life or
MassMutual). Unit values are determined on each valuation date based on the
investment performance of the underlying funds, such as MML Series
Investment Fund or the Oppenheimer Variable Account Funds. Valuation Date
is any date on which the New York Stock Exchange is open for trading. The
unit values will reflect a mortality and expense risk charge (M&E). On an
annual basis, the "current" M&E is 0.25% for all policy years. It is
guaranteed not to exceed 0.90%. The amount of any account value allocated
to any division of the SA is not guaranteed. This means the amount of this
portion of the account value may increase or decrease by any amount
depending upon the investment performance of the underlying investment
fund.
2. Account Valuation--A policy's account value is equal to: (a) the sum of
all premiums paid less the premium expense charge; (b) less the monthly
charges, which consist of an administrative charge, a face amount charge,
an insurance charge and a rider charge; (c) less any withdrawals (including
any withdrawal fees); (d) less surrender charges assessed under an elected
decrease in FA; (e) plus any interest earned on the account value held in
the GPA; (f) plus or minus investment experience on the account value held
in the divisions of the SA. The items in the list above are not in
processing order. They appear here so one can see what additions and
deductions apply to the account value. The account value is allocated
between the GPA and each division of the SA and the value within each fund
is maintained separately. The account value for the policy is the sum of
its
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account value held in the GPA (fixed account value) and its account value
held in each division of the SA (variable account value).
3. GPA Value--The fixed account value is accounted for in dollars and
cents. Its value at any time is the sum of all charges and credits plus
earned interest. The decrease in the GPA resulting from a withdrawal is
equal to the dollar amount withdrawn from the GPA as specified in the
withdrawal request.
4. The Variable Account Value--Each division of the SA is accounted for
through holding units within each division. Charges and credits are
accomplished by increasing (purchasing) or decreasing (selling) the number
of units of each division held under the policy. Investment experience on
the variable account value is reflected through the change in the value of
each unit. Therefore, the policy's variable account value in any division
is the total number of units for that division held under the policy
multiplied by the value of each unit on the date of the valuation.
K. Guaranteed Principal Account (GPA)--Amounts allocated to this fund will be
invested within the Company's General Account. For MassMutual policies, these
funds will be part of the non-traditional segment of the MassMutual General
Account. For CM Life policies, these funds will be part of CM Life's General
Account. Amounts allocated to the GPA will be accounted for in dollars and
cents. Interest is earned and credited on a daily basis on the portion of the
account value which is allocated to the GPA, including any loaned values. The
portion of the account value equal to the loan balance earns interest at the
policy loan rate less a company declared charge for expenses and taxes
(currently 0.5% in the first 10 policy years and 0.25% thereafter, and
guaranteed not to exceed 2%), or, if greater, 3% per annum. The account value
allocated to the GPA in excess of any loan balance earns interest at a company
declared rate. This rate is guaranteed to be not less than 3% per annum. The
declared rate will be the portfolio earnings rate of the GPA less a spread. The
declared rate will reflect our expectations for future investment results,
profits and expenses. The rate will be declared monthly in advance. Once
declared for a calendar month, it cannot be changed.
L. Changes in Current Rates--Current rates are expected to be revised
periodically at the discretion of the company as follows:
1. Revised Charges--Insurance Charge Rates, monthly Policy Loan Expense
Charge (PLEC), Premium Expense Charge (PEC), Face Amount Charge (FAC), and
Monthly Administrative Charge (MAC) are (1) Revised annually; (2) Approved
and announced on or about November 1, and (3) Effective from the MCD on or
next following January 1 for all new issues and all in force policies. 2.
Adjustable Policy Loan Rates--The same as ALR rate for Whole Life.
3. Interest--is (1) Revised monthly; (2) Approved and announced 1 to 2
weeks prior to the beginning of each calendar month; and, (3) Effective
from the first day of a month through the last day of that month or until
the date of an earlier special revision.
4. SA Unit Values--Are valued on each valuation date for each division.
Changes described above will affect only "current" rates, not guaranteed rates.
We reserve the right to change any non-guaranteed rate more frequently than
indicated above, but such changes are not anticipated.
M. Transfers--The transfer of account value between or among investment funds is
allowed without charge subject to the following restrictions: (1) Transfer
requests must be in writing, and (2) Only one transfer will be permitted from
the GPA in each policy year. Each such transfer may not exceed 25% of the
account value, less any policy debt, in the GPA at the time of transfer. There
is an extra contractual (by company practice; not in contract, but in the
prospectus) exception to this rule. We will allow a 100% transfer from the GPA
following three consecutive years of 25% transfers from the GPA, provided no
value has been transferred into the GPA and no premiums have been allocated to
the GPA during this period. The following types of transfers can be made: (1)
Transfers of values
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between the divisions of the SA. These transfers will be made by selling all or
part of the accumulation units in a division and applying the value of the sold
units to purchase units in any other division; (2) Transfers of values from one
or more divisions of the SA to the GPA. These transfers will be made by selling
all or part of the accumulation units in a division and applying the value of
the sold units to the GPA; (3) Transfers of values from the GPA to one or more
divisions of the SA. These transfers will be made by applying all or part of the
value in the GPA (excluding any outstanding policy loans) to purchase
accumulation units in one or more divisions of the SA. There is currently no
limit to the number of transfers in a policy year other than from the GPA;
however, we will reserve the right to limit transfers to not more than one every
90 days, with one exception. There are no restrictions on a transfer of all
funds in the SA to the GPA. There is no minimum transfer amount nor minimum
value which must be maintained within an investment fund except as noted
earlier. Transfers must be in whole-number percentages or in dollar-and-cent
amounts. Transfers will be made as of the Valuation Date, provided the request
is received in good order. All transfers made on the Valuation Date will be
considered one transfer. Transfer requests received in good order for transfers
between divisions generally will be done on a "same day" basis.
N. Withdrawals & Surrenders--After the first policy year, partial withdrawals
may be made by written request at any time the policy is in force and either
insured is living. The request for a withdrawal must state the account(s) from
which the withdrawal will be made. From any withdrawal from the SA, the request
must also state the division(s) from which the withdrawal will be made. A
withdrawal will be effective on the date we receive the written request in good
order. On the effective date of the withdrawal, the non-loaned account value is
reduced by the amount of the withdrawal. The withdrawal amount includes the
withdrawal fee. The maximum withdrawal fee is $25. There is no plan at this time
to charge less than the maximum. The withdrawal from the GPA will be made by
reducing the non-loaned account value in that account to provide the amount of
the withdrawal. A withdrawal from a division of the SA will be made by selling a
sufficient number of accumulation units to provide the amount of the withdrawal.
There is no surrender charge levied when a partial withdrawal is taken. Full
surrenders will generally be processed within seven days of receipt of the
written request in good order, and partial withdrawals within seven days of
receipt in good order of the written request.1
The FA will be decreased by the amount of the withdrawal if: (a) DBO 1 or DBO 3
is in effect. FA decreases of this type are considered as "non-elected" and do
not cancel or reduce previously issued coverage segments for purposes of ongoing
targets or surrender charges, and (b) We have not received evidence of
insurability satisfactory to us. Under DBO 2, there is no reduction in the FA.
If a decrease follows one or more FA increases, the decrease is taken from the
most recent increase(s). The last-in-first-out rule applies. Withdrawals will be
subject to the following limits: (1) The minimum amount of a withdrawal
(including the withdrawal fee) is $100; (2) The maximum amount of a withdrawal
on any date is 75% of the net surrender value on that date; (3) The FA after a
withdrawal must not be less than $100,000; and (4) The withdrawal from each fund
cannot exceed the non-loaned account value allocated to that fund as of the date
of the withdrawal. If the FA is reduced due to a withdrawal, we will send the
Owner any revised or additional Policy Specifications for attachment to the
policy.
O. Policy Loans--After the first policy year, while either insured is living,
loans can be made at any time. The maximum amount which can be borrowed on any
date is: (1) 90% of the policy value (i.e., account value less surrender
charge), less (2) any outstanding policy debt (including accrued policy loan
interest). Loan repayments will be credited on the date we receive them. We may
eliminate the prohibition against policy loans in the first policy year at our
discretion.
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1 Payment from the Separate Account may be postponed whenever: (i) the New York
Stock Exchange is closed for other than for customary week-end and holiday
closings, or trading on the New York Stock Exchange is restricted as determined
by the SEC; (ii) the SEC by order permits postponement for the protection of
Policyowners; or (iii) an emergency exists, as determined by the SEC, as a
result of which disposal of securities is not reasonably practicable or it is
not reasonably practicable to determine the value of the Separate Account's net
assets. Payments from the portion of the Account Value held in the GPA may be
postponed for up to six months. Payments under the Policy of any amount paid to
the Company by check may be postponed until such time as the check has cleared
the Policyowner's bank.
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1. All or part of any policy debt may be repaid at any time while the
policy is in force and either insured is living. Loan repayments will be
credited on the date we receive them. In the event that there are several
loans against a policy, the oldest loan is repaid first. A loan is
attributed to each division of the SA and to the GPA in proportion to the
values of the policy in each of those divisions and in the GPA (excluding
any outstanding policy loans) at the time of the loan. Any loan repayment
received by us within 30 days of the policy anniversary date will be used
first to pay off any loan interest due and then applied to principal. Any
loan repayment received by us on a date other than within 30 days of the
policy anniversary date will be allocated first to the GPA until the Owner
has repaid any loan amounts, excluding loan interest (both outstanding and
previously capitalized), that originated from the GPA. In other words, only
the original principal borrowed from the GPA will be paid back to the GPA
first. Any additional loan repayments, including loan interest, will be
allocated to the GPA and the divisions of the SA according to the premium
allocation factors then in effect.
2. Loan repayments must be clearly identified as such; otherwise, they will
be considered premium payments. The amount equal to any outstanding policy
loans will be held in the GPA and will earn interest as described herein.
The above amounts are determined as of the effective date of the new loan.
Policy loan interest is charged in arrears at a rate determined by the
policy loan rate provision, which may be either (1) the variable policy
loan rate, or (2) the 5% fixed loan rate. The choice of loan rate provision
will be elective at the time of application, except in those states
requiring the fixed rate provision. Once elected, this choice cannot be
changed. The variable loan rate is an annual rate set by the company. This
rate may change from year to year. Each year we will set the rate that will
apply for the next policy year. The rate will apply to all policy debt
under the policy. Each year there is a maximum limit on the variable loan
interest rate we can set. That limit is based on a published monthly
average. That average will be the Monthly Average Corporate yield shown in
Moody's Corporate Bond Yield Averages, as published by Moody's Investors
Service, Inc. The maximum limit is the published Monthly Average for the
calendar month ending 2 months before the month in which the policy year
begins or, if higher, the minimum annual interest rate for the GPA plus 1%.
3. If the maximum limit for a policy year is at least 1/2% higher than the
loan interest rate in effect for the previous year, we may increase the
rate to a rate not higher than that limit. If the maximum limit for a
policy year is at least 1/2% lower than the loan interest rate in effect
for the previous year, we must decrease the rate to a rate not exceeding
that limit. Any policy loan, either elected or for capitalizing loan
interest, automatically will result in a transfer of part of the account
value from the divisions of the SA to the GPA. The amount transferred from
each division of the SA will be in proportion to the non-loaned value in
each of the funds as of the effective date of the loan. Any such transfer
is made by selling accumulation units in the division of the SA and
applying the value of those units to the GPA on the date the loan is made.
Any interest added to the loan will be treated as a new loan. However, no
part of this new loan will be treated as a loan from the GPA when it comes
time to repaying the loans taken against the GPA before loans taken against
the SA. SVUL II does not provide automatic premium loans.
P. Riders--The Riders that are available are set forth in the SVUL II
Prospectus.
Q. Lapse Logic--Policy debt (which includes accrued interest) may not equal or
exceed the policy value. If this limit is reached, the policy will terminate
after the following happens: (1) We mail written notice to the Owner. This
notice will state the amount needed to bring the policy debt back within the
limit; (2) If we do not receive payment within 31 days after the date we mail
the notice, the account value will be reduced by any surrender charges that
apply and this policy will terminate without value at the end of those 31 days.
During the first 3 policy years, if the account value less any outstanding debt
is not enough to cover the monthly charges due on a MCD and the safety test is
not met on that date, the policy may terminate without value. After the first 3
policy years, if the net surrender value is not enough to cover the monthly
charges due on a MCD and the safety test is not met on that date, the policy may
terminate without value. However, we allow a grace period for payment of the
amount of premium (not less than $20) needed to avoid termination. During the
first 3 policy years, if the account value cannot cover the monthly charges due
on a MCD but the safety test is met on that date, then the monthly charges for
that date will be reduced to an amount equal to the account value less any
policy debt. After the first 3 policy years, if the net surrender value
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cannot cover the monthly charges due on a MCD but the safety test is met on that
date, the monthly charges for that date will be reduced to an amount equal to
the account value less any policy debt.
Safety Test: The safety test can be met only during the First and Second
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Guarantee Periods. Each Guarantee Period is paired with a Guarantee Premium. The
First Guarantee Period is the earlier of 20 years or to age 90 of the younger
insured. The Second Guarantee Period is to age 100 of the younger insured. The
Guarantee Periods may be different in Texas, New York, New Jersey and
Massachusetts. These states may only have one Guarantee Period and the Guarantee
Period(s) may be of different length. For any day during the First Guarantee
Period, the safety test is met if the result of premiums paid less amounts
withdrawn, accumulated with interest to that day, equals or exceeds the result
of payments of the First Guarantee Premium accumulated with interest from the
policy date to that day. For any day after the First Guarantee Period but during
the Second Guarantee Period, the safety test is met if the result of premiums
paid less amounts withdrawn, accumulated with interest to that day, equals or
exceeds the result of payments of the Second Guarantee Premium accumulated with
interest from the policy date to that day. In the safety test, interest is
accumulated at an effective annual rate equal to the minimum annual interest
rate for the GPA. Also, we assume in this test that Guarantee Premiums are paid
on each MCD.
R Reinstatement--A policy may be reinstated within five years as long as the
policy was not surrendered for its net surrender value and neither insured has
died since the policy terminated.. Reinstatement requires a written application,
evidence of insurability on both insureds and payment of a cost. This cost is an
amount of premium necessary to keep the policy in force for 3 months from the
date of reinstatement. This amount will be quoted upon request. Reinstatement
will not be allowed if an insured has died since the date of termination. The
policy will be reinstated on the MCD on or next following the date we approve
the application. Upon reinstatement, the cost is applied as a premium and the
premium expense charge is deducted. The following changes apply to the policy
upon reinstatement.
1. Monthly deductions begin as of the MCD on or next following the effective
date of reinstatement.
2. Surrender charges are the same as those had the policy not terminated.
However, if the surrender charge was taken when the policy terminated, the
applicable surrender charges will not be reinstated.
3. Any account value or policy debt as of the date of termination is not
reinstated, i.e., there is no loan and the account value is based solely on
the payment of the cost of reinstatement.
4. The PSO will be reinstated. However, the EPR will not be reinstated.
5. The contestability and suicide periods begin again on the date of
reinstatement.
S. Dividends--The CM Life policy is non-participating. The MassMutual policy is
participating, but no dividends will be payable.
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EXHIBIT 99.B -- FORM OF LEGAL OPINION
(MassMutual logo appears here)
January 20, 2000
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
1295 State Street
Springfield, MA 01111
RE: Registration Statement No. 333-88503
filed on Form S-6
Ladies and Gentlemen:
This opinion is furnished in connection with the filing of Registration
Statement under the Securities Act of 1933 for Massachusetts Mutual Life
Insurance Company's ("MassMutual") Survivorship Flexible Premium Adjustable
Variable Life Insurance Policies (the "Policies"). Massachusetts Mutual Variable
Life Separate Account I issues the Policies.
As 2nd Vice President & Associate General Counsel for MassMutual, I provide
legal advice to MassMutual in connection with the operation of its variable
products. In such role I am familiar with the filing for the Policies. In so
acting, I have made such examination of the law and examined such records and
documents as in my judgment are necessary or appropriate to enable me to render
the opinion expressed below. I am of the following opinion:
1. MassMutual is a valid and subsisting corporation, organized and operated
under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is subject to
regulation by the Massachusetts Commissioner of Insurance.
2. Massachusetts Mutual Variable Life Separate Account I is a separate account
validly established and maintained by MassMutual in accordance with
Massachusetts law.
3. All of the prescribed corporate procedures for the issuance of the Policies
have been followed, and all applicable state laws have been complied with.
I hereby consent to the use of this opinion as an exhibit to this filing.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Richard M. Howe
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Richard M. Howe
2nd Vice President & Associate General Counsel
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EXHIBIT 99.E CONSENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
Consent of Independent Accountants
To the Board of Directors of
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement of Massachusetts
Mutual Life Variable Life Separate Account I on Form S-6 (File No. 333-88503) of
our report, which includes explanatory paragraphs relating to the use of
statutory accounting practices, which practices differ from generally accepted
accounting principles, dated February 25, 1999 relating to the financial
statements of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company as of December 31,
1998 and 1997 and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31,
1998, which appear in such Registration Statement. We also consent to the
references to us under the caption "Experts" in this Registration
Statement.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Hartford, Connecticut
January 20, 2000
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EXHIBIT 99.F -- FORM OF ACTUARIAL OPINION
(MassMutual logo appears here)
January 7, 2000
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
1295 State Street
Springfield, MA 01111
Ladies and Gentlemen:
This opinion is furnished in connection with Registration Statement for
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company's Survivorship Flexible Premium
Adjustable Variable Life Insurance Policies (the "Policies") under the
Securities Act of 1933. The prospectus included in the filing describes the
Policies. I am familiar with the forms of the Policies and the prospectus.
In my opinion, the illustrations of benefits under the Policies included in the
section entitled "Illustrations" in Appendix A of the prospectus, based on the
assumptions stated in the illustrations, are consistent with the provisions of
the respective forms of the Policies. The age selected in the illustrations is
representative of the manner in which the Policies operate.
I hereby consent to the use of this opinion as an exhibit to Registration
Statement filing and to the reference of my name under the heading "Experts" in
the prospectus.
Sincerely,
/s/ Craig Waddington
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Craig Waddington, FSA, MAAA
Vice President and Actuary
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EXHIBIT 99.G.3. - POWER OF ATTORNEY - Robert J. O'Connell
POWER OF ATTORNEY: FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS
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The Undersigned, Robert J. O'Connell, President, Chief Executive Officer,
Chairman and Chairman and Member of the Board of Directors of Massachusetts
Mutual Life Insurance Company ("MassMutual"), does hereby constitute and appoint
Lawrence V. Burkett, Jr., Robert Liguori, Richard M. Howe, Stephen R. Bosworth,
and Michael Berenson, and each of them individually, as his true and lawful
attorneys and agents.
Such attorneys and agents shall have full power of substitution and to take any
and all action and execute any and all instruments on the Undersigned's behalf
as President, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and Chairman and Member of the
Board of Directors of MassMutual that said attorneys and agents may deem
necessary or advisable to enable MassMutual to comply with the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (collectively, the "Acts") and any
rules, regulations, orders or other requirements of the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "Commission") thereunder. This Power of Attorney authorizes such
attorneys and agents to sign the Undersigned's name on his behalf as President,
Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and Chairman and Member of the Board of
Directors of MassMutual to any and all registration statements and/or amendments
thereto, reports, instruments or documents filed or to be filed with the
Commission under the Acts. Without limiting the scope of this Power of Attorney,
it shall apply to filings by or on behalf of MassMutual separate investment
accounts currently in existence or established in the future, including but not
limited to those listed below.
Massachusetts Mutual Variable Annuity Fund 1
Massachusetts Mutual Variable Annuity Fund 2
Massachusetts Mutual Variable Annuity Separate Account 1
Massachusetts Mutual Variable Annuity Separate Account 2
Massachusetts Mutual Variable Annuity Separate Account 3
Massachusetts Mutual Variable Annuity Separate Account 4
Massachusetts Mutual Variable Life Separate Account I
Massachusetts Mutual Variable Life Separate Account II
Panorama Separate Account CML Variable Annuity Account A
CML Variable Annuity Account B
CML Accumulation Annuity Account E
Connecticut Mutual Variable Life Separate Account I
CML/OFFITBANK Separate Account
The Undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms all that said attorneys and agents
shall do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Undersigned has set his hand this 7th day of January
2000.
/s/ Robert J. O'Connell /s/ Sally Fortier Murphy
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Robert J. O'Connell Witness
President, Chief Executive Officer,
Chairman, and Chairman and
Member of the Board of Directors
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EXHIBIT 99.G.4. - POWER OF ATTORNEY, Howard Gunton
POWER OF ATTORNEY: FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS
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The Undersigned Howard Gunton, Chief Financial Officer of Massachusetts Mutual
Life Insurance Company ("MassMutual"), does hereby constitute and appoint
Lawrence V. Burkett, Jr., Robert Liguori, Richard M. Howe, Stephen R. Bosworth,
and Michael Berenson, and each of them individually, as his true and lawful
attorneys and agents.
Such attorneys and agents shall have full power of substitution and to take any
and all action and execute any and all instruments on the Undersigned's behalf
Chief Financial Officer of MassMutual that said attorneys and agents may deem
necessary or advisable to enable MassMutual to comply with the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (collectively, the "Acts") and any
rules, regulations, orders or other requirements of the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "Commission") thereunder. This Power of Attorney authorizes such
attorneys and agents to sign the Undersigned's name on his behalf Chief
Financial Officer of MassMutual to any and all registration statements and/or
amendments thereto, reports, instruments or documents filed or to be filed with
the Commission under the Acts. Without limiting the scope of this Power of
Attorney, it shall apply to filings by or on behalf of MassMutual separate
investment accounts currently in existence or established in the future,
including but not limited to those listed below.
Massachusetts Mutual Variable Annuity Fund 1
Massachusetts Mutual Variable Annuity Fund 2
Massachusetts Mutual Variable Annuity Separate Account 1
Massachusetts Mutual Variable Annuity Separate Account 2
Massachusetts Mutual Variable Annuity Separate Account 3
Massachusetts Mutual Variable Annuity Separate Account 4
Massachusetts Mutual Variable Life Separate Account I
Massachusetts Mutual Variable Life Separate Account II
Panorama Separate Account
CML Variable Annuity Account A
CML Variable Annuity Account B
CML Accumulation Annuity Account E
Connecticut Mutual Variable Life Separate Account I
CML/OFFITBANK Separate Account
The Undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms all that said attorneys and agents
shall do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Undersigned has set his hand this 28th day of December,
1999.
/s/ Howard Gunton /s/ Carol A. Olbrych
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Howard Gunton Witness
Chief Financial Officer
