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    As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 22, 1996.
    
                           Registration No. 33-49550


                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
                             ----------------------

                                    FORM N-4
            REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
                PRE-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO.                  ( )
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                 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO.  6            (X)
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                                     and/or

                  REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT
                              COMPANY ACT OF 1940
   
                              AMENDMENT NO.   36                  (X)
                                              --
    
                        (Check appropriate box or boxes)

                           WRL SERIES ANNUITY ACCOUNT
                           (Exact Name of Registrant)

                   WESTERN RESERVE LIFE ASSURANCE CO. OF OHIO
                              (Name of Depositor)
                              201 Highland Avenue
                              Largo, Florida 34640
       (Address of Depositor's Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

               Depositor's Telephone Number, including Area Code:
                                 (813) 585-6565

                        -----------------------------

                            Thomas E. Pierpan, Esq.
                           Vice President and Counsel
                   Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio
                              201 Highland Avenue
                              Largo, Florida 34640
                    (Name and Address of Agent for Service)

                                    Copy to:

                             Stephen E. Roth, Esq.
                          Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan
                         1275 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
                             Washington, D.C. 20004

                        -----------------------------


It is proposed that this filing will become effective (check appropriate space)

    immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 485
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 X  on  May 1, 1996    , pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 485
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    60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a) of Rule 485
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    on      DATE       , pursuant to paragraph (a) of Rule 485
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The Registrant has chosen to register an indefinite number of securities in
accordance with Rule 24f-2.  The Rule 24f-2 Notice for Registrant's most recent
fiscal year was filed on February 28, 1996.
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                           WRL SERIES ANNUITY ACCOUNT
   
                       POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO
    
                        REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE
                       SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ON FORM N-4

                             Cross Reference Sheet
                         Showing Location in Prospectus
                    and Statement of Additional Information
                            As Required by Form N-4


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FORM N-4 ITEM                                                                        PROSPECTUS CAPTION
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<S>      <C>                                                                         <C>
1.       Cover Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      Cover Page

2.       Definitions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      Definitions of Special Terms

3.       Synopsis or Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      Summary

4.       Condensed Financial Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      Condensed Financial Information

5.       General Description of Registrant, Depositor,
         and Portfolio Companies  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      Western Reserve, the Series
                                                                                     Account, and the Fund; Voting Rights

6.       Deductions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      Charges and Deductions;
                                                                                     Distribution of the Contracts

7.       General Description of Variable Annuity Contracts  . . . . . . . . . .      Western Reserve, the Series
                                                                                     Account, and the Fund; The
                                                                                     Contract; Statement of Additional
                                                                                     Information

8.       Annuity Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      The Contract - Annuity Provisions

9.       Death Benefit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      The Contract - Accumulation
                                                                                     Provisions - Death Benefits during
                                                                                     the Accumulation Period; The
                                                                                     Contract - Annuity Provisions -
                                                                                     Death Benefits after the Maturity Date

10.      Purchases and Contract Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      The Contract - Accumulation
                                                                                     Provisions - Purchase Payments, Net
                                                                                     Purchase Payments, Accumulation
                                                                                     Unit Value; Distribution of the Contracts
</TABLE>





                                      (i)
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FORM N-4 ITEM                                                                        PROSPECTUS CAPTION
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<S>                                                                                  <C>
11.      Redemptions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      The Contract -
                                                                                     AccumulationProvisions - Partial
                                                                                     Withdrawals and Surrenders; Other
                                                                                     Matters Relating to the Contract -
                                                                                     Right to Examine Contract

12.      Taxes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      Federal Tax Matters

13.      Legal Proceedings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      Legal Proceedings

14.      Table of Contents of the Statement of Additional Information . . . . .      Statement of Additional Information


                                                                                     STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL
FORM N-4 ITEM                                                                        INFORMATION CAPTION
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15.      Cover Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      Cover Page

16.      Table of Contents  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      Table of Contents

17.      General Information and History  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      Not Applicable

18.      Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      Custodian; Independent Accountants

19.      Purchase of Securities Being Offered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      Addition, Deletion, and
                                                                                     Substitution of Investments

20.      Underwriters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      Distribution of Contracts

21.      Calculation of Performance Data  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      Calculation of Performance Related
                                                                                     Information

22.      Annuity Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      Not Applicable

23.      Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      Financial Statements
</TABLE>





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                                     PART A

                      INFORMATION REQUIRED IN A PROSPECTUS
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<TABLE>
<S>                         <C>
WRL                         PROSPECTUS
FREEDOM
BELLWETHER(R)               ISSUED BY
Flexible Payment            WESTERN RESERVE LIFE ASSURANCE CO. OF OHIO
Variable Accumulation
Deferred Annuity            201 HIGHLAND AVENUE
Contract                    LARGO, FLORIDA 34640
                            (800) 851-9777
PROSPECTUS DATED            (813) 585-6565
May 1, 1996                 This Prospectus describes the WRL Freedom Bellwether(R) Variable Annuity
                            (the "Contract"), a tax deferred variable annuity contract issued by
                            Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio ("Western Reserve").
                            The Contract provides for accumulation of Contract values on a variable
                            basis, a fixed basis, or a combination of both. The Contract also provides
                            for the payment of periodic annuity payments on a variable basis or a fixed
                            basis. If the variable basis is chosen, Contract values will be held in the
                            WRL Series Annuity Account (the "Series Account") and will vary according
                            to the investment performance of the underlying investment portfolios of
                            the WRL Series Fund, Inc. (the "Fund"). If the fixed basis is chosen,
                            Contract values will be allocated to the Fixed Account and earn interest at
                            no less than the minimum guaranteed rate.
                            There are currently fourteen Sub-Accounts of the Series Account (in
                            addition to the Fixed Account) available through this Contract during the
                            Accumulation Period and after the Maturity Date. Each Sub-Account invests
                            in one investment portfolio of the Fund and Net Purchase Payments will be
                            allocated to one or more of these Sub- Accounts or the Fixed Account as
                            directed by the Owner. These fourteen investment portfolios of the Fund
                            are: the Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Emerging Growth Portfolio, Growth
                            Portfolio, Global Portfolio, Balanced Portfolio, Equity-Income Portfolio,
                            Bond Portfolio, Short-to-Intermediate Government Portfolio, Utility
                            Portfolio, Money Market Portfolio, Tactical Asset Allocation Portfolio,
                            Value Equity Portfolio, C.A.S.E. Growth Portfolio and Meridian/INVESCO
                            Global Sector Portfolio.
                            This Prospectus sets forth information about the Contract that a
                            prospective investor should know before investing. Additional information
                            about the Series Account has been filed with the Securities and Exchange
                            Commission in a Statement of Additional Information, dated May 1, 1996,
                            which is incorporated herein by reference. The Statement of Additional
                            Information is available upon written or oral request and without charge
                            from Western Reserve, P.O. Box 9051, Clearwater, FL 34618-9051; telephone
                            number (800) 851-9777. The table of contents for the Statement of
                            Additional Information appears on page 28 of this Prospectus.
                            THE CONTRACT IS NOT A DEPOSIT OR OBLIGATION OF, OR GUARANTEED OR ENDORSED
                            BY, A BANK OR DEPOSITORY INSTITUTION, AND THE CONTRACT IS NOT FEDERALLY
                            INSURED BY THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, THE FEDERAL RESERVE
                            BOARD, OR ANY OTHER AGENCY, AND INVOLVES INVESTMENT RISK, INCLUDING
                            POSSIBLE LOSS OF PRINCIPAL AMOUNT INVESTED.
                            THIS PROSPECTUS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED OR PRECEDED BY CURRENT PROSPECTUSES FOR
                            THE WRL SERIES FUND, INC. CERTAIN PORTFOLIOS MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL
                            STATES.
                            THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES
                            AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR HAS THE COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR
                            ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A
                            CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
                            THIS PROSPECTUS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFERING IN ANY JURISDICTION IN
                            WHICH SUCH OFFERING MAY NOT LAWFULLY BE MADE. NO DEALER, SALESPERSON OR
                            OTHER PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY INFORMATION OR MAKE ANY
                            REPRESENTATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THIS OFFERING OTHER THAN THOSE CONTAINED
                            IN THIS PROSPECTUS, AND, IF GIVEN OR MADE, SUCH OTHER INFORMATION OR
                            REPRESENTATIONS MUST NOT BE RELIED UPON.
                            THIS PROSPECTUS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE CURRENT PROSPECTUSES FOR THE WRL
                            SERIES FUND, INC. ALL PROSPECTUSES SHOULD BE READ AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE
                            REFERENCE.
</TABLE>
    
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                        Page
<S>                                                                                                     <C>
DEFINITIONS OF SPECIAL TERMS..........................................................................      1
SUMMARY...............................................................................................      3
CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION.......................................................................      6
CALCULATION OF YIELDS AND TOTAL RETURNS...............................................................      6
OTHER PERFORMANCE DATA................................................................................      7
PUBLISHED RATINGS.....................................................................................      9
WESTERN RESERVE, THE SERIES ACCOUNT, AND THE FUND.....................................................      9
     - Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio.....................................................      9
     - WRL Series Annuity Account.....................................................................      9
     - WRL Series Fund, Inc. .........................................................................      9
CHARGES AND DEDUCTIONS................................................................................     11
     - No Sales Charge................................................................................     11
     - Transfer Charge................................................................................     12
     - Mortality and Expense Risk Charge..............................................................     12
     - Annual Contract Charge.........................................................................     12
     - Administrative Charge..........................................................................     12
     - Premium Taxes..................................................................................     12
     - Deductions for Other Taxes.....................................................................     12
     - Expenses of the Fund...........................................................................     12
THE CONTRACT..........................................................................................     13
     ACCUMULATION PROVISIONS..........................................................................     13
     - Purchase Payments..............................................................................     13
     - Net Purchase Payments..........................................................................     13
     - Accumulation Unit Value........................................................................     14
     - Experience Factor..............................................................................     14
     - Computing Sub-Account Value....................................................................     14
     - Transfers to and from, and among Allocation Options............................................     14
     - Dollar Cost Averaging..........................................................................     15
     - Asset Rebalancing Program......................................................................     15
     - Partial Withdrawals and Surrenders.............................................................     16
     - Contract Loans For 401(a), 401(k), and 403(b) Contracts........................................     17
     - Death Benefits during the Accumulation Period..................................................     18
     ANNUITY PROVISIONS...............................................................................     19
     - Maturity Date and Selection of Annuity Options.................................................     19
     - Fixed Account Annuity Options..................................................................     20
     - Series Account Annuity Options.................................................................     20
     - Death Benefits after the Maturity Date.........................................................     21
     - Improved Annuity Rates.........................................................................     21
     - Proof of Age, Sex, and Survival................................................................     21
OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE CONTRACT................................................................     21
     - Changes in Purchase Payments...................................................................     21
     - Right To Examine Contract......................................................................     21
     - Contract Payments..............................................................................     21
     - Ownership......................................................................................     21
     - Annuitant......................................................................................     22
     - Beneficiary....................................................................................     22
     - Modification or Waiver.........................................................................     22
FEDERAL TAX MATTERS...................................................................................     22
     - Introduction...................................................................................     22
     - Company Tax Status.............................................................................     22
     - Taxation of Annuities..........................................................................     22
     - Qualified Plans................................................................................     24
     - Additional Considerations......................................................................     25
THE FIXED ACCOUNT.....................................................................................     26
     - Minimum Guaranteed and Current Interest Rates..................................................     26
     - Fixed Account Value............................................................................     27
     - Allocations, Transfers and Partial Withdrawals.................................................     27
DISTRIBUTION OF THE CONTRACTS.........................................................................     27
VOTING RIGHTS.........................................................................................     27
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.....................................................................................     28
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...................................................................     28
</TABLE>
    
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DEFINITIONS OF SPECIAL TERMS
 
   
<TABLE>
<S>                        <C>
ACCUMULATION PERIOD        The period between the Contract Date and the Maturity Date while the Contract is
                           In Force.
ACCUMULATION UNIT VALUE    An accounting unit of measure used to calculate Sub-Account values during the
                           Accumulation Period.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE      Western Reserve's administrative office for variable annuity products, the address
                           of which is P.O. Box 5068, Clearwater, Florida 34618-5068. Telephone number:
                           1-800-851-9777; Fax number: 1-800-572-0159.
ALLOCATION OPTIONS         The Fixed Account and the Sub-Accounts of the Series Account.
ANNUITANT                  The person named in the application, or as subsequently changed, to receive
                           annuity payments. The Annuitant may be changed as provided in the Contract's death
                           benefit provisions and annuity provisions.
ANNUITY PROCEEDS           The amount applied to purchase periodic annuity payments. Such amount is the
                           Annuity Value on the Maturity Date, less any applicable premium tax.
ANNUITY VALUE              The sum of the Series Account Value and the Fixed Account Value.
ANNUITY UNIT VALUE         An accounting unit of measure used to calculate annuity payments from certain Sub-
                           Accounts after the Maturity Date.
ANNIVERSARY                The same day and month as the Contract Date for each succeeding year the Contract
                           remains in force.
ATTAINED AGE               The Issue Age plus the number of completed Contract Years.
BENEFICIARY                The person(s) entitled to receive the death benefit proceeds under the Contract.
CASH VALUE                 The Annuity Value less any applicable premium taxes and any Withdrawal Charge.
CODE                       The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
CONTINGENT BENEFICIARY     The person named in the application, or subsequently designated, to become the new
                           Beneficiary upon the current Beneficiary's death.
CONTRACT DATE              The later of the date on which the initial Purchase Payment is received and the
                           date that the properly completed application is received at Western Reserve's
                           Administrative Office.
CONTRACT YEAR              A period of twelve consecutive months beginning on the Contract Date and any
                           Anniversary thereafter.
FIXED ACCOUNT              An Allocation Option under the Contract, other than the Series Account, that
                           provides for accumulation of Net Purchase Payments, and options for annuity
                           payments on a fixed basis. For Contracts issued in the State of Washington, the
                           Fixed Account is used solely for Contract loans, and is not available for
                           allocation of Net Purchase Payments or transfers of Annuity Value from the
                           Sub-Accounts.
FIXED ACCOUNT VALUE        During the Accumulation Period, a Contract's value allocated to the Fixed Account.
FUND                       WRL Series Fund, Inc.
IN FORCE                   Condition under which the Contract is active and the Owner is entitled to exercise
                           all rights under the Contract.
ISSUE AGE                  Refers to the age on the birthday nearest the Contract Date.
MATURITY DATE              The date on which the Accumulation Period ends and annuity payments are to
                           commence.
NET PURCHASE PAYMENT       The Purchase Payment less any applicable premium taxes.
NON-QUALIFIED CONTRACTS    Contracts issued other than in connection with retirement plans. Non-Qualified
                           Contracts do not qualify for special Federal income tax treatment under the Code.
OWNER                      The person(s) entitled to exercise all rights under the Contract. The Annuitant is
                           the Owner unless the application states otherwise, or unless a change of ownership
                           is made at a later time.
PORTFOLIO                  A separate investment portfolio of the Fund.
</TABLE>
    
 
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DEFINITIONS OF SPECIAL TERMS (CONTINUED)
 
   
<TABLE>
<S>                        <C>
PURCHASE PAYMENTS          Amounts paid by an Owner or on the Owner's behalf to Western Reserve as
                           consideration for the benefits provided by the Contract.
QUALIFIED CONTRACTS        Contracts issued in connection with retirement plans that qualify for special
                           Federal income tax treatment under the Code.
SERIES ACCOUNT (OR
  SEPARATE ACCOUNT)        WRL Series Annuity Account, a separate investment account composed of several Sub-
                           Accounts established to receive and invest Net Purchase Payments not allocated to
                           the Fixed Account.
SERIES ACCOUNT VALUE       During the Accumulation Period, the value in the Series Account allocable to a
                           Contract, which value is equal to the total of the values allocable to a Contract
                           in each of the Sub-Accounts during the Accumulation Period.
SUB-ACCOUNT                A sub-division of the Series Account that invests exclusively in the shares of a
                           specified Portfolio and supports the Contracts. Sub-Accounts corresponding to each
                           applicable Portfolio hold assets under the Contract during the Accumulation
                           Period. Sub-Accounts corresponding to each applicable Portfolio will hold assets
                           after the Maturity Date if a Series Account annuity option is selected.
SURRENDER                  The termination of a Contract at the option of the Owner.
VALUATION DATE             Each day on which the New York Stock Exchange is open for business.
VALUATION PERIOD           The period commencing at the end of one Valuation Date and continuing to the end
                           of the next succeeding Valuation Date.
</TABLE>
    
 
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SUMMARY
 
This summary provides you with an overview of the tax deferred variable annuity
contract offered by Western Reserve and funded by the Series Account and the
Fixed Account.
 
THE CONTRACT
   
The Contract is a tax deferred variable annuity contract that may be purchased
by submitting a completed application to Western Reserve for its approval. The
Contract provides for accumulation of Annuity Values on a variable basis, a
fixed basis, or a combination of both. The Contract also provides for the
payment of periodic annuity payments on a variable basis or a fixed basis. (See
"THE CONTRACT--Accumulation Provisions" on page 13 and "--Annuity Provisions" on
page 19.) (For information about tax status, see "FEDERAL TAX MATTERS" on pages
22-25.)
    
 
RIGHT TO EXAMINE CONTRACT
   
If an Owner is not satisfied with the Contract, it may be cancelled by returning
it within ten days after receipt together with a written request for
cancellation. In such event, Western Reserve will pay the Owner an amount equal
to the sum of: (i) the Purchase Payments received; plus (or minus) (ii) the
accumulated gains (or losses), if any, in the Series Account for the Contract as
of the date Western Reserve receives the returned Contract. (In certain states,
Western Reserve will refund the Purchase Payments.) (See "OTHER MATTERS RELATING
TO THE CONTRACT--Right to Examine Contract" on page 21.)
    
 
THE FUND
   
The underlying variable investments for the Contract are shares of several of
the Portfolios of the Fund, namely: the Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Emerging
Growth Portfolio, Growth Portfolio, Global Portfolio, Balanced Portfolio,
Equity-Income Portfolio, Bond Portfolio, Short-to-Intermediate Government
Portfolio, Utility Portfolio, Money Market Portfolio, Tactical Asset Allocation
Portfolio, Value Equity Portfolio, C.A.S.E. Growth Portfolio and
Meridian/INVESCO Global Sector Portfolio. Western Reserve reserves the right to
offer additional investment portfolios or other mutual funds with differing
investment objectives. (See "WESTERN RESERVE, THE SERIES ACCOUNT, AND THE
FUND--WRL Series Fund, Inc." on page 9.)
    
 
PURCHASE PAYMENTS
   
The Owner may make Purchase Payments at such frequency as the Owner elects. The
initial Purchase Payment generally must accompany the application, and must be
at least $25,000 unless Western Reserve consents to a smaller amount. Subsequent
Purchase Payments must be at least $50, unless Western Reserve consents to a
smaller amount. The maximum amount of Purchase Payments that may be made in any
Contract Year is $1,000,000, unless Western Reserve consents to a larger amount.
Western Reserve reserves the right to reject any Purchase Payment for any reason
permitted by law. (See "ACCUMULATION PROVISIONS--Purchase Payments" on page 13.)
    
 
PARTIAL WITHDRAWAL AND SURRENDER PRIVILEGE
   
A Contract may be surrendered or portions of the Cash Value may be partially
withdrawn at any time prior to the Maturity Date. The Cash Value may not,
however, be reduced by any partial withdrawal to less than $25,000. (See "THE
CONTRACT--Partial Withdrawals and Surrenders" on page 16.) For Qualified
Contracts issued under Code Section 403(b), certain restrictions will apply.
Moreover, a partial withdrawal or Surrender may have Federal income tax
consequences. (See "FEDERAL TAX MATTERS--Qualified Plans" on page 24.)
    
 
NO SALES CHARGE
   
No deductions for sales expenses are made from Purchase Payments or from
withdrawals or Surrenders. However, a penalty tax under Code Section 72(q) is
currently imposed on withdrawals or Surrenders from Non-Qualified Contracts if
such withdrawals or Surrenders are made prior to age 59 1/2 and other exceptions
do not apply. (See "FEDERAL TAX MATTERS" on pages 22-25.)
    
 
MORTALITY AND EXPENSE RISK CHARGE
   
For assuming mortality and expense risks under the Contract, Western Reserve
imposes a 1.25% per annum charge against all Annuity Value held in the Series
Account. (See "CHARGES AND DEDUCTIONS--Mortality and Expense Risk Charge" on
page 12.)
    
 
ANNUAL CONTRACT CHARGE
   
An Annual Contract Charge of $30 will be deducted annually on the Anniversary.
(See "CHARGES AND DEDUCTIONS--Annual Contract Charge" on page 12.)
    
 
ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE
   
Western Reserve imposes a daily Administrative Charge equal to an annual rate of
0.15% against all Annuity Value held in the Series Account. (See "CHARGES AND
DEDUCTIONS--Administrative Charge" on page 12.)
    
 
PREMIUM TAXES
   
No deduction is made for premium taxes unless Western Reserve incurs a premium
tax under state law. Certain states impose premium taxes ranging up to 3.5% of
Purchase Payments. (See "CHARGES AND DEDUCTIONS--Premium Taxes" on page 12.)
    
 
CHARGES BY THE FUND
   
The Fund is subject to certain fees, charges and expenses. (See "WESTERN
RESERVE, THE SERIES ACCOUNT, AND THE FUND--WRL Series Fund, Inc." on page 9 and
the Prospectuses for the Portfolios.)
    
 
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SUMMARY OF CHARGES AND EXPENSES
The following illustrates the charges and deductions under the Contract during
the Accumulation Period, as well as the fees and expenses of the Fund.
 
   
<TABLE>
<S>                                            <C>
OWNER TRANSACTION EXPENSES
  Sales Load Imposed on Purchases............  None
  Maximum Withdrawal Charge..................  None
  Transfer Charge
   On first 12 transfers each year...........  None
   On each transfer thereafter...............  $10.00
 
ANNUAL CONTRACT CHARGE.......................  $30.00 Per Contract
SEPARATE ACCOUNT ANNUAL EXPENSES (as a %
  of average Series Account Value)
  Mortality and Expense Risk Charge..........  1.25%
  Other Account Fees and Expenses
   (See "Administrative Charge," page 15)....  0.15%
  Total Separate Account Annual Expenses.....  1.40%
</TABLE>
    
 
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Fund Annual Expenses* (as a % of Fund average net assets)
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                        MERIDIAN/
                                                                                                                         INVESCO
                                     AGGRESSIVE   EMERGING                                        VALUE     C.A.S.E.     GLOBAL
                                       GROWTH      GROWTH     GROWTH      GLOBAL     BALANCED    EQUITY      GROWTH      SECTOR
                                     PORTFOLIO    PORTFOLIO  PORTFOLIO   PORTFOLIO   PORTFOLIO  PORTFOLIO   PORTFOLIO   PORTFOLIO
                                     ----------   --------   ---------   ---------   --------   ---------   ---------   ---------
<S>                                  <C>          <C>        <C>         <C>         <C>        <C>         <C>         <C>
Management Fees....................     0.80%       0.80%      0.80%       0.80%       0.80%      0.80%       0.80%       1.10%
Other Expenses (after
  reimbursement)...................     0.12%       0.11%      0.06%       0.19%       0.17%      0.20%       0.20%       0.20%
Total Fund Annual Expenses.........     0.92%       0.91%      0.86%       0.99%       0.97%      1.00%       1.00%       1.30%
</TABLE>
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     SHORT-TO-                                          TACTICAL
                                                                    INTERMEDIATE    EQUITY-                  MONEY       ASSET
                                                          BOND       GOVERNMENT     INCOME      UTILITY     MARKET     ALLOCATION
                                                        PORTFOLIO    PORTFOLIO     PORTFOLIO   PORTFOLIO   PORTFOLIO   PORTFOLIO
                                                        ---------   ------------   ---------   ---------   ---------   ----------
<S>                                                     <C>         <C>            <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>
Management Fees.......................................    0.50%         0.60%        0.80%       0.75%       0.40%        0.80%
Other Expenses (after reimbursement)..................    0.11%         0.18%        0.07%       0.25%       0.06%        0.13%
Total Fund Annual Expenses............................    0.61%         0.78%        0.87%       1.00%       0.46%        0.93%
</TABLE>
    
 
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* Because the Value Equity and Meridian/INVESCO Global Sector Portfolios
  commenced operations on May 1, 1996, the percentages set forth as "Other
  Expenses" and "Total Fund Annual Expenses" are estimates. Because the C.A.S.E.
  Growth Portfolio commenced operations on May 1, 1995, the "Other Expenses" and
  "Total Fund Annual Expenses" are annualized.
    
 
   
The purpose of the preceding Table is to assist the Owner in understanding the
various costs and expenses that an Owner will bear directly and indirectly. The
Table reflects charges and expenses of the Separate Account as well as the
Portfolios of the Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995, except that
the "Other Expenses" and "Total Fund Annual Expenses" for the Value Equity and
Meridian/INVESCO Global Sector Portfolios are estimates. Because the C.A.S.E.
Growth Portfolio commenced operations on May 1, 1995, the "Other Expenses" and
"Total Fund Annual Expenses" are annualized. Expenses of the Fund may be higher
or lower in the future. Certain states and other governmental entities may
impose a premium tax, which the Table does not include. For more information on
the charges described in this Table, see "CHARGES AND DEDUCTIONS" on pages 11-12
and the Fund Prospectuses which accompany this Prospectus.
    
 
   
In 1995, Western Reserve had undertaken to pay Fund expenses for each Portfolio
to the extent normal operating expenses of a Portfolio exceed a stated
percentage of the Portfolio's average daily net assets. In 1995, Western Reserve
reimbursed the C.A.S.E. Growth Portfolio in the amount of $23,832 and the
Utility Portfolio in the amount of $14,417. Without such reimbursements, the
total annual Fund expenses during 1995 for the Utility and the C.A.S.E. Growth
Portfolio would have been 1.08% and 4.15%, respectively. See each Portfolio's
prospectus for a description of the expense limitation applicable to that
Portfolio.
    
 
                                        4
<PAGE>   11
 
EXAMPLES
1. If you surrender or annuitize your Contract at the end of the applicable time
period:
 
You would pay the following expenses on a $1,000 investment, assuming a 5%
annual return on assets:
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     1 YEAR   3 YEARS   5 YEARS   10 YEARS
                                                                     ------   -------   -------   --------
    <S>                                                              <C>      <C>       <C>       <C>
    Aggressive Growth Sub-Account..................................   $ 24      $74      $ 127      $271
    Emerging Growth Sub-Account....................................     24       74        126       270
    Growth Sub-Account.............................................     23       72        124       265
    Global Sub-Account.............................................     25       76        130       278
    Balanced Sub-Account...........................................     25       76        129       276
    Equity-Income Sub-Account......................................     24       72        124       266
    Bond Sub-Account...............................................     21       65        111       239
    Short-to-Intermediate Government Sub-Account...................     23       70        120       257
    Utility Sub-Account............................................     25       76        131       279
    Money Market Sub-Account.......................................     19       60        103       224
    Tactical Asset Allocation Sub-Account..........................     24       74        127       272
    Value Equity Sub-Account.......................................     25       76        131       279
    C.A.S.E. Growth Sub-Account....................................     25       76        131       279
    Meridian/INVESCO Global Sector Sub-Account.....................     28       85        145       308
</TABLE>
    
 
   
THE ABOVE EXAMPLES ASSUME THAT NO TRANSFER CHARGES HAVE BEEN ASSESSED. IN
ADDITION, THE EXAMPLES FACTOR IN THE $30 ANNUAL CONTRACT CHARGE BASED ON AN
AVERAGE SERIES ACCOUNT VALUE PER CONTRACT OF $56,897, WHICH TRANSLATES THAT
CHARGE INTO AN ASSUMED CHARGE AT AN ANNUAL RATE OF 0.05% OF THE SERIES ACCOUNT
VALUE.
    
 
THESE EXAMPLES SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED A REPRESENTATION OF PAST OR FUTURE
EXPENSES AND THE ACTUAL EXPENSES PAID MAY BE GREATER OR LESS THAN THOSE SHOWN.
THE ASSUMED 5% ANNUAL RETURN IS HYPOTHETICAL AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED A
REPRESENTATION OF PAST OR FUTURE ANNUAL RETURNS, WHICH MAY BE GREATER OR LESS
THAN THE ASSUMED AMOUNT.
 
DEATH BENEFIT
 
   
If the Annuitant is also the Owner or if the Owner is not a natural person, and
the Annuitant dies at any time before the Maturity Date, a death benefit will be
provided, unless certain elections have been made that would keep the Contract
In Force. After the Maturity Date, death benefits will be paid in accordance
with the annuity option then in effect. (See "ACCUMULATION PROVISIONS--Death
Benefits during the Accumulation Period" on page 18 and "ANNUITY
PROVISIONS--Death Benefits after the Maturity Date" on page 21.)
    
 
ANNUITY PAYMENT OPTIONS
 
   
Annuity payment options are available under the Contract for distribution of the
Annuity Proceeds after the Maturity Date. The Maturity Date may not be earlier
than the end of the fifth Contract Year and cannot be deferred beyond the
Annuitant reaching Attained Age 90. Subject to these limitations, the default
Maturity Date may be changed by the Owner, at any time prior to that date, by
delivering a written request to Western Reserve. (See "ANNUITY
PROVISIONS--Maturity Date and Selection of Annuity Options" on page 19.)
    
 
TRANSFERS
   
Prior to the Maturity Date, the Owner may transfer any or all of the Annuity
Value from a Sub-Account to the Fixed Account, from the Fixed Account to a
Sub-Account (subject to certain restrictions), or among the Sub-Accounts. (For
Contracts issued in the State of Washington, the Fixed Account is not available
for transfers of Annuity Value from the Sub-Accounts.) (See "THE
CONTRACT--ACCUMULATION PROVISIONS--Transfers to and from, and among Allocation
Options" on page 14.) Twelve transfers are permitted without charge in a
Contract Year. Each additional transfer will be subject to a transfer charge of
$10. This charge will not be increased. Certain restrictions apply to transfers
from the Fixed Account. Western Reserve may, at any time revoke or modify the
transfer privilege. (See "ACCUMULATION PROVISIONS--Transfers to and from, and
among Allocation Options" on page 14 and "THE FIXED ACCOUNT--Allocations,
Transfers and Partial Withdrawals" on page 27.)
    
 
FIXED ACCOUNT
   
Fixed Account Values will be held in the general account of Western Reserve and
earn interest at no less than the minimum guaranteed rate. The Fixed Account is
discussed
     
                                        5
<PAGE>   12
 
   
in the section entitled "THE FIXED ACCOUNT" beginning on page 26.
    
   
                        CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                      FOR THE PERIOD FROM DECEMBER 3, 1992 TO DECEMBER 31, 1992
                     -----------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  NUMBER OF
                     ACCUMULATION UNIT    ACCUMULATION UNIT   ACCUMULATION UNITS
                     VALUE AT BEGINNING     VALUE AT END      OUTSTANDING AT END
    SUB-ACCOUNT          OF PERIOD            OF PERIOD           OF PERIOD
- -------------------  ------------------   -----------------   ------------------
<S>                  <C>                  <C>                 <C>
Growth.............       $ 10.000             $10.240                10,000
Bond...............         10.000              10.140                10,000
Money Market.......         10.000              10.010                10,000
Global.............         10.000              10.151                25,000
Short-to-
  Intermediate
  Government.......         10.000              10.035                85,000
</TABLE>
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1993
                     -----------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  NUMBER OF
                     ACCUMULATION UNIT    ACCUMULATION UNIT   ACCUMULATION UNITS
                     VALUE AT BEGINNING     VALUE AT END      OUTSTANDING AT END
    SUB-ACCOUNT          OF PERIOD            OF PERIOD           OF PERIOD
- -------------------  ------------------   -----------------   ------------------
<S>                  <C>                  <C>                 <C>
Growth.............       $ 10.240             $10.500             1,026,230
Bond...............         10.140              11.330               226,139
Money Market.......         10.010              10.110               250,249
Global.............         10.151              13.520               284,919
Short-to-
  Intermediate
  Government.......         10.035              10.350               290,792
</TABLE>
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                           PERIOD FROM MARCH 1, 1993* TO DECEMBER 31, 1993
                     -----------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  NUMBER OF
                     ACCUMULATION UNIT    ACCUMULATION UNIT   ACCUMULATION UNITS
                     VALUE AT BEGINNING     VALUE AT END      OUTSTANDING AT END
    SUB-ACCOUNT          OF PERIOD            OF PERIOD           OF PERIOD
- -------------------  ------------------   -----------------   ------------------
<S>                  <C>                  <C>                 <C>
Emerging
  Growth...........       $ 10.000             $12.350              185,360
Equity-Income......         10.000              11.240              198,616
</TABLE>
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994
                     -----------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  NUMBER OF
                     ACCUMULATION UNIT    ACCUMULATION UNIT   ACCUMULATION UNITS
                     VALUE AT BEGINNING     VALUE AT END      OUTSTANDING AT END
    SUB-ACCOUNT          OF PERIOD            OF PERIOD           OF PERIOD
- -------------------  ------------------   -----------------   ------------------
<S>                  <C>                  <C>                 <C>
Growth.............       $ 10.500             $ 9.493             1,147,749
Bond...............         11.330              10.400               176,995
Money Market.......         10.110              10.319               390,348
Global.............         13.520              13.364               614,909
Short-to-
  Intermediate
  Government.......         10.350              10.161               232,937
Emerging Growth....         12.350              11.286               292,691
Equity-Income......         11.240              11.027               426,111
</TABLE>
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                           PERIOD FROM MARCH 1, 1994* TO DECEMBER 31, 1994
                     -----------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  NUMBER OF
                     ACCUMULATION UNIT    ACCUMULATION UNIT   ACCUMULATION UNITS
                     VALUE AT BEGINNING     VALUE AT END      OUTSTANDING AT END
    SUB-ACCOUNT          OF PERIOD            OF PERIOD           OF PERIOD
- -------------------  ------------------   -----------------   ------------------
<S>                  <C>                  <C>                 <C>
Aggressive
  Growth...........       $ 10.000             $ 9.782              60,775
Balanced...........         10.000               9.339              59,580
Utility............         10.000               9.453              15,890
</TABLE>
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
                       ---------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  NUMBER OF
                       ACCUMULATION UNIT   ACCUMULATION UNIT  ACCUMULATION UNITS
                       VALUE AT BEGINNING    VALUE AT END     OUTSTANDING AT END
     SUB-ACCOUNT           OF PERIOD           OF PERIOD          OF PERIOD
- ---------------------- ------------------  -----------------  ------------------
<S>                    <C>                 <C>                <C>
Growth................      $  9.493            $13.771            1,084,592
Bond..................        10.400             12.613              299,902
Money Market..........        10.319             10.728              343,824
Global................        13.364             16.217              448,926
Short-to-Intermediate
  Government..........        10.161             11.376              177,325
Emerging Growth.......        11.286             16.337              317,098
Equity-Income.........        11.027             13.555              493,315
Aggressive
  Growth..............         9.782             13.313              300,077
Balanced..............         9.339             11.032               59,798
Utility...............         9.453             11.676               47,852
</TABLE>
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                          PERIOD FROM JANUARY 3, 1995* TO DECEMBER 31, 1995
                     -----------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  NUMBER OF
                     ACCUMULATION UNIT    ACCUMULATION UNIT   ACCUMULATION UNITS
                     VALUE AT BEGINNING     VALUE AT END      OUTSTANDING AT END
    SUB-ACCOUNT          OF PERIOD            OF PERIOD           OF PERIOD
- -------------------  ------------------   -----------------   ------------------
<S>                  <C>                  <C>                 <C>
Tactical Asset
  Allocation.......       $ 10.000             $11.843              156,345
</TABLE>
    
 
   
- ------------------------------
    
   
* Commencement of operations for these Sub-Accounts.
    
 
   
Because the Value Equity, Meridian/INVESCO Global Sector and C.A.S.E. Growth
Sub-Accounts did not commence operations until May 1, 1996, there is no
condensed financial information for these Sub-Accounts for the year ended
December 31, 1995.
    
 
CALCULATION OF YIELDS AND TOTAL RETURNS
From time to time, Western Reserve may disclose in advertisements and sales
literature yields and total returns for the Sub-Accounts representing the
Accumulation Period under a Contract. In addition, Western Reserve may, on the
same basis, advertise the effective yield of the Money Market Sub-Account under
a Contract. THESE YIELDS AND TOTAL RETURNS ARE BASED ON THE SUB-ACCOUNTS'
HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE ONLY AND ARE NOT INTENDED TO INDICATE FUTURE PERFORMANCE.
For more detailed information about the performance data calculations described
below, see the Statement of Additional Information.
 
YIELD
   
The yield of the Money Market Sub-Account refers to the annualized income
produced by a hypothetical Series Account Value in the Money Market Sub-Account
under a Contract over a specified seven day period. The yield calculation
assumes that the same amount of income produced for that seven day period is
also produced for each seven day period over a fifty-two week period and is
shown as a percentage of the hypothetical Series Account Value. The effective
yield is calculated similarly but, when annualized, the income earned by the
Series Account Value in the Money Market Sub-Account is assumed to be
reinvested. The effective yield will be slightly higher than the yield because
of the compounding effect of this assumed reinvestment of income. Based on the
method of calculation described in the Statement of Additional Information, for
the
     
                                        6
<PAGE>   13
 
   
seven-day period ended December 31, 1995, the current yield and effective yield
for the Money Market Sub-Account were as follows:
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<S>                  <C>
Current Yield    =   3.92%
Effective Yield   =  3.99%
</TABLE>
    
 
   
The yield of a Sub-Account other than the Money Market Sub-Account (the "other
Sub-Accounts"), refers to the income produced by a hypothetical Series Account
Value in the other Sub-Accounts under a Contract over a specified thirty day
period, expressed as a percentage rate of return for that period. The yield is
calculated by assuming that the income produced by the investment during that
thirty day period is produced each thirty day period over a twelve month period
and is shown as a percentage of the Series Account Value. Based on the method of
calculation described in the Statement of Additional Information, for the thirty
day period ended December 31, 1995, the yield for the following Sub-Accounts was
as follows:
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<S>                                 <C>
Bond Sub-Account                  = 4.38%
Short-to-Intermediate Government
 Sub-Account                      = 4.20%
</TABLE>
    
 
TOTAL RETURN
   
The total return of a Sub-Account for a Contract refers to return quotations
assuming a hypothetical Series Account Value in the Sub-Account has been held
for various periods of time including, but not limited to, a period measured
from the date the Sub-Account commenced operations. When a Sub-Account has been
in operation for one, five, and ten years, respectively, the total return for
these periods will be provided. The total return quotations for a hypothetical
Series Account Value will represent the average annual compounded rates of
return that would equate an initial Series Account Value of $1,000 under a
Contract to the redemption value of that investment as of the last day of each
of the periods for which total return quotations are provided. FOR PURPOSES OF
THE TOTAL RETURN QUOTATIONS, THE CALCULATIONS TAKE INTO ACCOUNT ALL FEES AND
CHARGES THAT ARE CHARGED TO ALL CONTRACTS DURING THE ACCUMULATION PERIOD. Such
fees and charges include the $30 Annual Contract Charge, calculated on the basis
of an average Series Account Value per Contract of $56,897, which converts that
charge to an annual rate of 0.05% of the Series Account Value. The calculations
also assume a complete surrender as of the end of the period illustrated. THE
CALCULATIONS DO NOT INCLUDE A DEDUCTION FOR ANY PREMIUM TAXES THAT MAY BE
APPLICABLE TO A PARTICULAR CONTRACT.
    
 
   
Based on the method of calculation described above and in more detail in the
Statement of Additional Information, the average annual total returns for
periods beginning with the commencement of each Sub-Account to December 31,
1995, were as follows:
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                PERIOD      THREE YEAR   ONE YEAR
                                 FROM         PERIOD      PERIOD
                               12/3/92*       ENDED        ENDED
        SUB-ACCOUNT           TO 12/31/95    12/31/95    12/31/95
- ----------------------------  -----------   ----------   ---------
<S>                           <C>           <C>          <C>
Growth......................     10.94%         10.34%     45.01%
Bond........................      7.81%          7.51%     21.22%
Money Market................      2.26%          2.29%      3.91%
Global......................     17.01%         16.85%     21.27%
Short-to-Intermediate
  Government................      4.24%          4.22%     11.90%
</TABLE>
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            PERIOD      ONE YEAR
                                             FROM        PERIOD
                                            3/1/93*       ENDED
              SUB-ACCOUNT                 TO 12/31/95   12/31/95
- ----------------------------------------  -----------   ---------
<S>                                       <C>           <C>
Emerging Growth.........................    18.89%        44.68%
Equity-Income...........................    11.30%        22.86%
</TABLE>
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          ONE YEAR
                                      PERIOD FROM       PERIOD ENDED
          SUB-ACCOUNT             3/1/94* TO 12/31/95     12/31/95
- --------------------------------  -------------------   ------------
<S>                               <C>                   <C>
Aggressive Growth...............         16.88%            36.04%
Balanced........................          5.47%            18.08%
Utility.........................          8.79%            23.46%
</TABLE>
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       PERIOD FROM
                                                       1/3/95** TO
                     SUB-ACCOUNT                        12/31/95
- -----------------------------------------------------  -----------
<S>                                                    <C>
Tactical Asset Allocation............................    18.38%
</TABLE>
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       PERIOD FROM
                                                       5/1/95** TO
                     SUB-ACCOUNT                        12/31/95
- -----------------------------------------------------  -----------
<S>                                                    <C>
C.A.S.E. Growth......................................    19.46%
</TABLE>
    
 
- ---------------
 
   
 * Commencement of operations for these Sub-Accounts.
    
   
** Commencement of operations of the Fund's Portfolio.
    
 
   
Because the Value Equity and Meridian/INVESCO Global Sector Sub-Accounts had not
yet commenced operations as of December 31, 1995, no performance information is
provided for these Sub-Accounts.
    
 
OTHER PERFORMANCE DATA
Western Reserve may from time to time disclose in advertisements and sales
literature average annual total return in non-standard formats and cumulative
total return for the Contracts.
 
Western Reserve may from time to time also disclose in advertisements and sales
literature yields and non-standard total returns for the Sub-Accounts (some of
which do not include Contract and Series Account fees and charges) including
such disclosure for periods prior to the date the Series Account commenced
operations.
 
For periods prior to the date each Sub-Account commenced operations, performance
information will be calculated based on the performance of the Fund's
corresponding Portfolios and the assumption that the Sub-
 
                                        7
<PAGE>   14
 
Accounts were in existence for the same periods as those indicated for the
corresponding Fund's Portfolios, with a level of fees and charges approximately
equal to those currently assessed against the applicable Sub-Accounts or against
Owners' Contract values under the Contracts.
 
   
For example, Western Reserve may present hypothetical illustrations representing
past performance of one or more Sub-Accounts for a hypothetical Contract. Such a
hypothetical Contract illustration would present average total return
performance information for the hypothetical Contract, assuming allocation of
initial and subsequent net premiums to one or more Sub-Accounts, which reflects
the performance of those Sub-Accounts for the duration of the allocations under
the hypothetical Contract. The information presented may be compared to various
indices.
    
 
NON-STANDARD PERFORMANCE DATA WILL ONLY BE DISCLOSED IF THE STANDARD PERFORMANCE
DATA FOR THE REQUIRED PERIODS IS ALSO DISCLOSED.
 
   
Based on the method of calculation described above and in more detail in the
Statement of Additional Information, the average total returns of the Aggressive
Growth, Emerging Growth, Growth, Global, Balanced, Equity-Income, Bond,
Short-to-Intermediate Government, Utility, Money Market, Tactical Asset
Allocation and C.A.S.E. Growth Sub-Accounts for the periods ended December 31,
1995, were as follows:
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                      PERIOD       FIVE YEAR    THREE YEAR    ONE YEAR
                       FROM          PERIOD       PERIOD       PERIOD
                     10/2/86*        ENDED        ENDED        ENDED
   SUB-ACCOUNT     TO 12/31/95**   12/31/95**   12/31/95**   12/31/95**
- -----------------  -------------   ----------   ----------   ----------
<S>                <C>             <C>          <C>          <C>
Growth...........      15.92%         16.35%       10.34%       45.01%
Bond.............       6.90%          8.99%        7.51%       21.22%
Money Market.....       3.45%          2.40%        2.29%        3.91%
</TABLE>
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    PERIOD      THREE YEAR   ONE YEAR
                                     FROM         PERIOD      PERIOD
                                   12/3/92*       ENDED       ENDED
          SUB-ACCOUNT             TO 12/31/95    12/31/95    12/31/95
- --------------------------------  -----------   ----------   --------
<S>                               <C>           <C>          <C>
Global..........................     17.01%        16.85%      21.27%
Short-to-Intermediate
  Government....................      4.24%         4.22%      11.90%
</TABLE>
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            PERIOD      ONE YEAR
                                             FROM        PERIOD
                                            3/1/93*       ENDED
              SUB-ACCOUNT                 TO 12/31/95   12/31/95
- ----------------------------------------  -----------   ---------
<S>                                       <C>           <C>
Emerging Growth.........................     18.89%       44.68%
Equity-Income...........................     11.30%       22.86%
</TABLE>
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      PERIOD FROM         ONE YEAR
                                       3/1/94* TO       PERIOD ENDED
           SUB-ACCOUNT                  12/31/95          12/31/95
- ---------------------------------  ------------------   ------------
<S>                                <C>                  <C>
Aggressive Growth................         16.88%            36.04%
Balanced.........................          5.47%            18.08%
Utility..........................          8.79%            23.46%
</TABLE>
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       PERIOD FROM
                                                       1/3/95* TO
                     SUB-ACCOUNT                        12/31/95
- -----------------------------------------------------  -----------
<S>                                                    <C>
Tactical Asset Allocation............................    18.38%
</TABLE>
    
 
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       PERIOD FROM
                                                       5/1/95* TO
                     SUB-ACCOUNT                        12/31/95
- -----------------------------------------------------  -----------
<S>                                                    <C>
C.A.S.E. Growth......................................    19.46%
</TABLE>
    
 
- ---------------------
   
*  Commencement of operations of the Fund's Portfolio.
    
 
   
** For purposes of the calculation of the performance data for the Growth, Bond
   and Money Market Sub-Accounts prior to December 3, 1992, the deductions for
   the mortality and expense risk charge are made on a monthly basis, rather
   than a daily basis. The monthly deduction is made at the beginning of each
   month and generally approximates the performance which would have resulted if
   the Sub-Accounts had actually been in existence since the inception of the
   Portfolios.
    
 
   
Because the Value Equity and Meridian/INVESCO Global Sector Sub-Accounts did not
commence operations until May 1, 1996, no performance information is provided
for these Sub-Accounts.
    
 
   
Western Reserve may compare the performance of each Sub-Account in advertising
and sales literature to the performance of other variable annuity issuers in
general or to the performance of particular types of variable annuities
investing in mutual funds, or investment series of mutual funds, with investment
objectives similar to each of the Sub-Accounts. For this purpose, Western
Reserve may use as sources of performance comparison such organizations as
Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. ("Lipper"), Variable Annuity Research & Data
Service ("VARDS") CDA Investment Technologies, Inc. ("CDA") and Morningstar,
Inc. ("Morningstar") or reported by other services, companies, individuals or
other industry or financial publications of general interest, such as Forbes,
Money, The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, Barron's, Kiplinger's Personal
Finance and Fortune. Lipper, VARDS, CDA and Morningstar are independent services
which monitor and rank the performance of variable annuity issuers in each of
the major categories of investment objectives on an industry-wide basis.
    
 
   
Lipper's and Morningstar's rankings include variable life insurance issuers as
well as variable annuity issuers. VARDS and CDA rankings compare only variable
annuity issuers. The performance analysis prepared by Lipper, VARDS, CDA and
Morningstar each rank such issuers on the basis of total return, assuming
reinvestment of distributions, but do not take sales charges, redemption fees or
certain expense deductions at the separate account level into consideration. In
addition, VARDS prepares risk adjusted rankings, which consider the effects of
market risk on total return performance. This type of ranking provides data as
to which funds provide the highest total return within various categories of
funds defined by the degree of risk inherent in their investment objectives.
    
 
   
Western Reserve may also compare, as appropriate, the performance of each
Sub-Account in advertising and sales literature to widely used measures of
market performance, such as the Standard and Poor's Index of 500 Common Stocks,
Dow Jones Industrials Average, Value Line (Arith-
    
 
                                        8
<PAGE>   15
 
   
metic) Index, CDA/Wiesenberger Long Term Growth Average - VA, Wilshire 5000, FT
World Index Ex-USA (Financial Times), Morgan Stanley Capital International World
Index, FT World Index, Lehman Brothers Government/Corporate Bond Index, Dow
Jones Utilities Average, Donahue's Taxable Money Fund Average and others.
Unmanaged indices may assume the reinvestment of dividends, but usually do not
reflect any "deduction" for the expense of operating or managing an investment
portfolio.
    
 
In addition, Western Reserve may, as appropriate, compare each Sub-Account's
performance to that of other types of investments such as certificates of
deposit, savings accounts and U.S. Treasuries, or to certain interest rate and
inflation indices, such as the Consumer Price Index, which is published by the
U.S. Department of Labor and measures the average change in prices over time of
a fixed "market basket" of certain specified goods and services. Similar
comparisons of Sub-Account performance may also be made with appropriate indices
measuring the performance of a defined group of securities widely recognized by
investors as representing a particular segment of the securities markets. For
example, Sub-Account performance may be compared with Donoghue Money Market
Institutional Averages (money market rates), Lehman Brothers Corporate Bond
Index (corporate bond interest rates) or Lehman Brothers Government Bond Index
(long-term U.S. Government obligation interest rates).
 
PUBLISHED RATINGS
Western Reserve may from time to time publish in advertisements, sales
literature and reports to Owners, the ratings and other information assigned to
it by one or more independent rating organizations such as A.M. Best Company
("A.M. Best"), Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"), Standard & Poor's
Insurance Rating Services ("Standard & Poor's"), and Duff & Phelps Credit Rating
Co. ("Duff & Phelps"). A.M. Best's and Moody's ratings reflect their current
opinion on the relative financial strength and operating performance of an
insurance company in comparison to the norms of the life/health insurance
industry. Standard & Poor's and Duff & Phelps provide ratings which measure the
claims-paying ability of insurance companies. These ratings are opinions of an
operating insurance company's financial capacity to meet the obligations of its
insurance policies in accordance with their terms. Claims-paying ability ratings
do not refer to an insurer's ability to meet non-policy obligations (i.e.,
debt/commercial paper).
 
WESTERN RESERVE, THE SERIES ACCOUNT, AND THE FUND
WESTERN RESERVE LIFE ASSURANCE CO. OF OHIO
   
Western Reserve was originally incorporated under the laws of Ohio on October 1,
1957. Western Reserve is engaged in the business of writing life insurance
policies and annuity contracts. Western Reserve is admitted to do business in 49
states and the District of Columbia. The Administrative Office of Western
Reserve is located in Largo, Florida; however, the mailing address is P.O. Box
9051, Clearwater, FL 34618-9051. Western Reserve is wholly-owned by First AUSA
Life Insurance Company ("First AUSA"), a stock life insurance company which is
wholly-owned by AEGON USA, Inc. ("AEGON"). AEGON is a financial services holding
company whose primary emphasis is on life and health insurance and annuity and
investment products. AEGON is a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of AEGON nv, a
Netherlands corporation, which is a publicly traded international insurance
group.
    
 
WRL SERIES ANNUITY ACCOUNT
The Series Account was established by Western Reserve as a separate account and
a unit investment trust on April 12, 1988. The Series Account meets the
definition of a "separate account" under the Federal securities laws. The Series
Account will receive and invest Net Purchase Payments paid under the Contracts.
In addition, the Series Account may be used for other variable annuity contracts
issued by Western Reserve.
 
   
Although the assets of the Series Account belong to Western Reserve, Ohio
insurance law provides that the assets in the Series Account attributable to
variable annuity contracts are not chargeable with liabilities arising out of
any other business of Western Reserve. However, the assets of the Series Account
are available to cover the liabilities of the general asset account of Western
Reserve to the extent that the Series Account's assets exceed the liabilities
arising under variable annuity contracts supported by it.
    
 
   
The Series Account is currently divided into twenty-one Sub-Accounts, fourteen
of which are offered under this Contract. Each Sub-Account invests exclusively
in shares of a single Portfolio of the Fund. Income and both realized and
unrealized gains or losses from the assets of each Sub-Account are credited to
or charged against that Sub-Account without regard to income, gains or losses
from any other Sub-Account or arising out of any other business of Western
Reserve. Western Reserve may add, delete or substitute investments held by the
Sub-Accounts, and Western Reserve reserves the right to add or remove Sub-
Accounts. Western Reserve further reserves the right to change the investment
objective of any Sub-Account, subject to applicable law as described in the
Statement of Additional Information.
    
 
WRL SERIES FUND, INC.
The Series Account currently invests only in shares of the Fund, a series mutual
fund that is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC")
under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act") as an
open-end diversified management investment company.
 
   
The Fund currently has twenty-one Portfolios, fourteen of which are offered
under this Contract: Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Emerging Growth Portfolio,
Growth Portfolio, Global Portfolio, Balanced Portfolio, Equity-Income Portfolio,
    

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Bond Portfolio, Short-to-Intermediate Government Portfolio, Utility Portfolio,
Money Market Portfolio, Tactical Asset Allocation Portfolio, Value Equity
Portfolio, C.A.S.E. Growth Portfolio and Meridian/INVESCO Global Sector
Portfolio. The assets of each Portfolio are held separate from the assets of the
other Portfolios, and each Portfolio has different investment objectives and
policies. Thus, each Portfolio operates as a separate investment vehicle, and
the income or losses of one Portfolio are unrelated to that of any other
Portfolio.
    
 
   
The investment objectives and policies of each Portfolio are summarized below.
There is no assurance that any Portfolio will achieve its stated objective. More
detailed information, including a description of risks, can be found in the
prospectuses for the Fund, which should be read carefully.
    
 
Aggressive Growth Portfolio:  This Portfolio seeks long-term capital
appreciation by investing in a diversified, actively managed portfolio of equity
securities.
 
Emerging Growth Portfolio:  This Portfolio seeks capital appreciation by
investing primarily in common stocks of small and medium sized companies.
 
Growth Portfolio:  This Portfolio's objective is growth of capital.
 
Global Portfolio:  This Portfolio seeks long-term growth of capital in a manner
consistent with preservation of capital, primarily through investments in common
stocks of foreign and domestic issuers.
 
Balanced Portfolio:  This Portfolio seeks preservation of capital, reduced
volatility, and superior long-term risk-adjusted returns by investment primarily
in common stock, convertible securities and fixed-income securities.
 
Equity-Income Portfolio:  This Portfolio seeks to provide current income,
long-term growth of income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in
common stocks, income producing securities convertible into common stocks, and
fixed-income securities.
 
Bond Portfolio:  This Portfolio seeks the highest possible current income within
the confines of the primary goal of insuring the protection of capital by
investing in debt securities issued by the U.S. Government and its agencies and
in medium to high-quality corporate debt securities.
 
Short-to-Intermediate Government Portfolio:  This Portfolio seeks as high a
level of current income as is consistent with preservation of capital, primarily
through investments in U.S. Government securities, including repurchase
agreements with respect to U.S. Government securities.
 
Utility Portfolio:  This Portfolio's objective is to achieve high current income
and moderate capital appreciation by investing primarily in a professionally
managed and diversified portfolio of equity and debt securities of utility
companies.
 
Money Market Portfolio:  This Portfolio's objective is to obtain maximum current
income consistent with preservation of principal and maintenance of liquidity.
 
Tactical Asset Allocation Portfolio:  This Portfolio seeks preservation of
capital and competitive investment returns by investing primarily in stocks,
United States Treasury bonds, notes and bills, and money market funds.
 
   
Value Equity Portfolio:  This Portfolio's objective is to achieve maximum,
consistent total return with minimum risk to principal.
    
 
   
C.A.S.E. Growth Portfolio:  This Portfolio's objective is capital growth through
investments in small- to medium-sized companies.
    
 
   
Meridian/INVESCO Global Sector Portfolio:  This Portfolio's objective is growth
of capital by following an asset allocation strategy that shifts among a wide
range of asset categories and within them, market sectors.
    
 
Western Reserve serves as investment adviser to the Fund and manages its assets
in accordance with policies, programs and guidelines established by the Board of
Directors of the Fund.
 
   
Janus Capital Corporation ("Janus") serves as sub-adviser to the Growth, Bond,
and Global Portfolios of the Fund. Janus, located at 100 Fillmore Street,
Denver, Colorado 80206, has been engaged in the management of the Janus funds
since 1969.
    
 
AEGON USA Investment Management, Inc. ("AEGON Management") is sub-adviser to the
Short-to-Intermediate Government and Balanced Portfolios of the Fund. AEGON
Management, located at 4333 Edgewood Road, N.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52499, is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of AEGON and thus is an affiliate of Western Reserve.
 
Van Kampen American Capital Asset Management, Inc. ("Van Kampen American
Capital") is sub-adviser to the Emerging Growth Portfolio of the Fund. Van
Kampen American Capital, located at 2800 Post Oak Blvd., Houston, Texas 77056,
is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Van Kampen American Capital, Inc., which is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Van Kampen American Capital Holding, Inc.
 
Luther King Capital Management Corporation ("Luther King"), located at 301
Commerce Street, Suite 1600, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, is sub-adviser to the
Equity-Income Portfolio of the Fund. Ultimate control of Luther King is
exercised by J. Luther King, Jr.
 
Federated Investment Counseling ("Federated") is sub-adviser to the Utility
Portfolio of the Fund. Federated, located at Federated Investors Tower,
Pittsburgh, Penn-
 
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sylvania 15222-3779, is a Delaware business trust organized on April 11, 1989
and is a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of
1940. It is a subsidiary of Federated Investors.
 
Fred Alger Management, Inc. ("Fred Alger") is sub-adviser to the Aggressive
Growth Portfolio of the Fund. Fred Alger, located at 75 Maiden Lane, New York,
NY 10038, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fred Alger & Company, Incorporated,
which in turn is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alger Associates, Inc., a
financial services holding company controlled by Fred M. Alger.
 
Dean Investment Associates, a Division of C.H. Dean and Associates, Inc.
("Dean") is sub-adviser to the Tactical Asset Allocation Portfolio of the Fund.
Dean, located at 2480 Kettering Tower, Dayton, Ohio 45423-2480, is a registered
investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Dean is
wholly-owned by C.H. Dean and Associates, Inc.
 
   
NWQ Investment Management Company, Inc. ("NWQ Investment") is sub-adviser to the
Value Equity Portfolio of the Fund. NWQ Investment, located at 655 South Hope
Street, 11th Floor, Los Angeles, California 90017, is a wholly-owned subsidiary
of United Asset Management Corporation.
    
 
   
C.A.S.E. Management, Inc. ("C.A.S.E. Management") is sub-adviser to the C.A.S.E.
Growth Portfolio of the Fund. C.A.S.E. Management, located at 2255 Glades Road,
Suite 221-A, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, is a registered investment advisory firm
and a wholly-owned subsidiary of C.A.S.E. Inc. C.A.S.E. Inc. is indirectly
controlled by William Edward Lange, president and chief executive officer of
C.A.S.E. Management.
    
 
   
Meridian Investment Management Corporation ("Meridian") and INVESCO Global Asset
Management Limited ("INVESCO") serve as co-sub-advisers to the Meridian/INVESCO
Global Sector Portfolio of the Fund. Meridian, located at 12835 East Arapahoe
Road, Tower II, 7th Floor, Englewood, Colorado 80112, is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Meridian Management & Research Corporation. INVESCO, located at
Rosebank, 12 Bermudiana Road, Hamilton, Bermuda HM11, is an indirect
wholly-owned subsidiary of INVESCO PLC.
    
 
   
J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. ("J.P. Morgan") is sub-adviser to the
Money Market Portfolio of the Fund. J.P. Morgan, located at 522 Fifth Avenue,
New York, New York 10036, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of J.P. Morgan & Co.
Incorporated.
    
 
   
Shares of other portfolios of the Fund are sold through different variable
annuity contracts offered through the Series Account. In addition to the Series
Account, shares of certain portfolios of the Fund are sold to the WRL Series
Life Account, a separate account established by Western Reserve for its variable
life insurance policies, the PFL Endeavor Variable Annuity Account, a separate
account of PFL Life Insurance Company, the AUSA Endeavor Variable Annuity
Account, a separate account of AUSA Life Insurance Company Inc., and to the AUSA
Series Life Account, a separate account of AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc.,
all affiliates of Western Reserve. Shares of the Fund may in the future be sold
to other separate accounts, including separate accounts established for variable
life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts issued by Western Reserve
or its affiliates. It is conceivable that, in the future, it may become
disadvantageous for variable life insurance separate accounts and variable
annuity separate accounts to invest in the Fund simultaneously. Although neither
Western Reserve nor the Fund currently foresees any such disadvantages, either
to variable life insurance policyowners or to variable annuity contract owners,
the Fund's Board of Directors intends to monitor events in order to identify any
material conflicts between the interests of such variable life insurance
policyowners and variable annuity contract owners and to determine what action,
if any, it should take. Such action could include the sale of Fund shares by one
or more of the separate accounts, which could have adverse consequences.
Material conflicts could result from, for example, (1) changes in state
insurance laws, (2) changes in Federal income tax laws, or (3) differences in
voting instructions between those given by variable life insurance policyowners
and those given by variable annuity contract owners. If the Board of Directors
were to conclude that separate funds should be established for variable life and
variable annuity separate accounts, Western Reserve will bear the attendant
expenses, but variable life insurance policyowners and variable annuity contract
owners would no longer have the economies of scale resulting from a larger
combined fund.
    
 
CHARGES AND DEDUCTIONS
Certain charges will be deducted in connection with the Contracts to compensate
Western Reserve for (1) administering the Contracts; (2) assuming certain risks
in connection with the Contracts; and (3) incurring expenses in distributing the
Contracts. The nature and amount of these charges are described more fully
below.
 
NO SALES CHARGE
   
No deductions for sales expenses are made from Purchase Payments or from
withdrawals or Surrenders. However, any Surrender or partial withdrawal may be
subject to tax, and the Owner should, therefore, consult with his or her tax
adviser before requesting any Surrender or partial withdrawal. (See "FEDERAL TAX
MATTERS--Taxation of Annuities" on page 22 and "--Qualified Plans" on page 24.)
    
 
   
Western Reserve will cover certain sales expenses it Advances, including the
cost of printing prospectuses and sales literature and any advertising costs,
from its general account assets, which may include profits from the Mortality
and Expense Risk Charge, described below.
    
 
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TRANSFER CHARGE
   
After twelve free transfers of Annuity Value among the Sub-Accounts during any
one Contract Year, each additional transfer will be subject to a Transfer Charge
of $10, which will be deducted from the amount transferred to compensate Western
Reserve for the costs of the transfer. All transfers made on any one day will be
considered a single transfer, with any transfer charge allocated equally. The
Transfer Charge will not be increased. Western Reserve does not anticipate
making a profit from this charge. Western Reserve may, at any time, revoke or
modify this transfer privilege.
    
 
MORTALITY AND EXPENSE RISK CHARGE
   
Western Reserve will deduct a daily Mortality and Expense Risk Charge from the
Series Account at an annual rate of 1.25% of the average daily net assets of the
Series Account. Western Reserve assumes two mortality risks: (1) that the
annuity rates under the Contracts cannot be changed to the detriment of Owners
even if Annuitants live longer than projected; and (2) Western Reserve may be
obligated to pay a death benefit claim in excess of a Contract's Cash Value.
(See "ANNUITY PROVISIONS-- Improved Annuity Rates" on page 21 and "ACCUMULATION
PROVISIONS--Death Benefits during the Accumulation Period" on page 18.) Western
Reserve also assumes an expense risk through its guarantee not to increase the
charges for issuing and administering the Contracts and the Series Account,
regardless of its actual expenses.
    
 
If the Mortality and Expense Risk Charge is insufficient to cover actual costs,
the loss will be borne by Western Reserve; conversely, if the amount deducted
proves more than sufficient, the excess will be a profit to Western Reserve.
This charge is deducted from the Series Account both during the Accumulation
Period and after the Maturity Date. The Mortality and Expense Risk Charge will
not be assessed against either the Fixed Account Value or monies that have been
applied to purchase a Fixed Account annuity option.
 
ANNUAL CONTRACT CHARGE
On each Anniversary through the Maturity Date, Western Reserve will deduct an
Annual Contract Charge of $30 as partial compensation for the cost of providing
administrative services under the Contracts. The Annual Contract Charge is
deducted from each Sub-Account and the Fixed Account in proportion to the value
each bears to the Annuity Value. If the Annuity Value is Surrendered other than
on an Anniversary, a full $30 fee will be deducted.
 
Western Reserve does not expect to earn a profit on the Annual Contract Charge.
Therefore, Western Reserve may reduce the amount of the Annual Contract Charge
when sales of Contracts are made to a group of employees of the same employer,
employer group or similar group under an arrangement which results in a savings
in administrative service expenses. Even if administrative expenses of the
Account increase, Western Reserve guarantees that it will not increase the
amount of the Annual Contract Charge.
 
ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE
Western Reserve deducts a daily Administrative Charge from values remaining in
the Series Account at an annual rate of 0.15% of the average daily net assets of
the Series Account for the cost of providing administrative services under the
Contracts and the Account. This charge is deducted from the Series Account both
during the Accumulation Period and after the Maturity Date.
 
Western Reserve does not expect to earn a profit on the Administrative Charge.
Therefore, Western Reserve may reduce the amount of the Administrative Charge
when sales of Contracts are made to a group of employees of the same employer,
including directors, officers and full-time employees of Western Reserve and its
affiliates, employer group or similar party pursuant to a retirement plan or
similar arrangement under which Contracts are sold to a group of individuals and
such program results in a savings of expenses. The amount of the reduction will
depend on factors such as the size of the group, total purchase payments, and
other relevant factors that might tend to reduce expenses incurred in connection
with such sales. Even if administrative expenses of the Contract and the Account
increase, Western Reserve guarantees that it will not increase the amount of the
Administrative Charge.
 
PREMIUM TAXES
   
Certain states and other governmental entities may impose a premium tax, ranging
up to 3.5% of Purchase Payments. If applicable, and if Western Reserve has
incurred or reasonably expects to incur expenses in respect of premium taxes,
the tax will be deducted, either from the Purchase Payment when received, from
amounts partially withdrawn or surrendered, from death benefit proceeds, or from
the amount applied to effect an annuity at the time annuity payments commence.
Western Reserve will deduct any applicable premium taxes when it incurs them,
but reserves the right to defer deduction to a later date as long as such
deferral is equitable to Owners.
    
 
Premium tax rates are subject to change by the respective state legislatures,
administrative interpretations, or judicial acts. The amount of any such tax
will depend on, among other things, the Owner's state of residence, the status
of Western Reserve in that state, and the insurance tax laws of such state.
 
DEDUCTIONS FOR OTHER TAXES
Currently no charge is made to the Series Account for Federal income taxes
attributable to the Series Account. Western Reserve may, however, make such a
charge in the future subject to obtaining any necessary regulatory approvals.
Charges for any other applicable taxes including any tax or other economic
burden resulting from the application of tax laws that Western Reserve
determines to be properly attributable to the Account may also be made.
 
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(See "FEDERAL TAX MATTERS--Company Tax Status" on page 22.)
    
 
EXPENSES OF THE FUND
   
Because the Series Account purchases shares of the Fund, the net assets of the
Series Account will reflect the investment advisory fee and other expenses
incurred by the Fund, as described in the Portfolios' Prospectuses.
    
 
THE CONTRACT
ACCUMULATION PROVISIONS
 
PURCHASE PAYMENTS
Owners may make Purchase Payments as frequently as they elect. Purchase Payments
after the initial Purchase Payment are payable at Western Reserve's
Administrative Office. The initial Purchase Payment generally must accompany the
application, and must be at least $25,000 unless Western Reserve consents to a
smaller amount. Subsequent Purchase Payments are not required but may be made at
any time and in any amount provided that each payment is for a minimum of $50,
unless Western Reserve consents to a smaller amount and further provided that
total Purchase Payments in any Contract Year do not exceed $1,000,000, unless
Western Reserve consents to a larger amount.
 
As an accommodation to Owners, Western Reserve will accept transmittal of both
initial and subsequent Purchase Payments of at least $1,000 by wire transfer.
For initial Purchase Payments, the wire transfer must be accompanied by a
simultaneous telephone facsimile transmission of an application ("FAXED
Application"). Initial Purchase Payments accepted via wire transfer with FAXED
Application will be invested at the value next determined following receipt.
Initial Purchase Payments made by wire transfer not accompanied by simultaneous
FAXED Application, or accompanied by an incomplete FAXED Application, will be
retained for a period up to five business days while Western Reserve attempts to
obtain the FAXED Application or complete the essential information required to
establish the Contract and allocate the initial Purchase Payment at the
Accumulation Unit Value which will be determined after receipt of the FAXED
Application or information necessary to complete the application. If Western
Reserve cannot obtain the FAXED Application or essential information within five
business days, Western Reserve will return the initial Purchase Payment to the
applicant, unless the applicant consents to allow Western Reserve to retain the
initial Purchase Payment until the required FAXED Application or essential
information is received. When the FAXED Application contains all information
necessary to issue the Contract and allocate the Net Purchase Payment, but the
FAXED Application has not been signed by the Owner, Western Reserve will issue
the Contract and allocate the Net Purchase Payment as indicated in the FAXED
Application. At the same time, Western Reserve will also electronically prepare
a new application form, containing the same information received on the FAXED
Application, for delivery with the Contract to the Owner. Upon delivery, the
Owner will sign the electronically prepared application, which will be retained
by Western Reserve.
 
In the event the original application with original signature is later received
and the allocation instructions in that application are, for any reason,
inconsistent with those previously designated on the FAXED Application, the
initial Purchase Payment will be reallocated in accordance with the allocation
instructions in the application with original signature at the Accumulation Unit
Value next determined after receipt of such application.
 
Owners wishing to make payments via bank wire should instruct their banks to
wire Federal Funds as follows to:
 
   
          Barnett Bank of Pinellas County
          ABA # 063000047
          For credit to: Western Reserve Life
          Account #: 1263627596
          Owner's Name:
          Contract Number:
          Attention: Annuity Accounting
          Fax Number: (813) 588-1620
    
 
Western Reserve may reject any application or Purchase Payment for any reason
permitted by law.
 
NET PURCHASE PAYMENTS
   
The Net Purchase Payment is equal to the Purchase Payment less any premium
taxes. (See "Premium Taxes," page 12.) Initial and subsequent Net Purchase
Payments are allocated according to the Owner's direction among the Sub-Accounts
of the Series Account, to the Fixed Account, or to a combination of both. (For
Contracts issued in the State of Washington, the Fixed Account is not available
for allocation of Net Purchase Payments.) The Owner or the registered
representative/agent of record for the Contract upon instructions from the
Owner, may change the allocation of subsequent Purchase Payments at any time
upon written notice to Western Reserve, or by telephone by calling Western
Reserve's toll-free number, 1-800-851-9777. Western Reserve will employ the same
procedures to confirm that such telephone instructions are genuine as it employs
regarding transfers among Sub-Accounts and the Fixed Account by telephone.
Western Reserve reserves the right to limit such change to once each Contract
Year. Upon allocation to the Series Account, Net Purchase Payments are converted
into units of the appropriate Sub-Account based upon the Accumulation Unit Value
in that Sub-Account on or following the Valuation Date on which the Purchase
Payment is received at Western Reserve's Administrative Office. (See
"Accumulation Unit Value" below.) If the Contract application and other
information necessary for processing the request to apply the Purchase Payment
(collectively "application") are complete upon receipt, Western Reserve will
accept the application and apply the initial Net Purchase Payment within two
business days of receipt. If it is incomplete, Western Reserve will attempt to
have it properly completed
    
 
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within five business days of receipt, and if unable to do so, Western Reserve
will inform the prospective purchaser of the reasons that the application is
incomplete and request that the prospective purchaser consent to Western Reserve
retaining the Purchase Payment until the application is properly completed. If
such consent is not obtained, Western Reserve will immediately return the entire
Purchase Payment. Once the application is complete, Western Reserve will accept
it and apply the initial Net Purchase Payment within two business days.
 
ACCUMULATION UNIT VALUE
The Accumulation Unit Value will vary from one Valuation Period to the next
depending on the investment results experienced by each Sub-Account. When each
Sub-Account was first established, the initial Accumulation Unit Value for the
Sub-Account was arbitrarily set at $10. The Accumulation Unit Value for each
Sub-Account at the close of a Valuation Period is determined by multiplying the
Accumulation Unit Value for that Sub-Account at the close of the immediately
preceding Valuation Period by the experience factor for that Sub-Account for the
current Valuation Period. The Accumulation Unit Value may increase, decrease, or
remain the same from Valuation Period to Valuation Period.
 
EXPERIENCE FACTOR
   
During the Accumulation Period, the experience factor measures investment
experience for a Valuation Period. Each Sub-Account has its own distinct
experience factor. In calculating a Sub-Account's experience factor for a
Valuation Period, the net asset value for each share of the corresponding
Portfolio of the Fund at the end of the current Valuation Period is increased by
the amount per portfolio share of any dividend or capital gain distribution
received by the Portfolio during the current Valuation Period and decreased by a
per portfolio share charge for any applicable taxes. The total is then divided
by the net asset value per portfolio share at the end of the preceding Valuation
Period. A charge equal to 1.25% on an annual basis of the net assets for each
day in the Valuation Period is then subtracted to compensate Western Reserve for
certain mortality and expense risks and a charge equal to 0.15% on an annual
basis of the net assets for each day in the Valuation Period is also subtracted
to compensate Western Reserve for certain administrative expenses. (See "CHARGES
AND DEDUCTIONS--Mortality and Expense Risk Charge" on page 12 and
"-- Administrative Charge" on page 12.)
    
 
COMPUTING SUB-ACCOUNT VALUE
At the end of any Valuation Period, a Sub-Account's value is equal to the number
of units that the Contract has in the Sub-Account, multiplied by the
Accumulation Unit Value of that Sub-Account.
 
The number of units that a Contract has in each Sub-Account is equal to:
 
1.  The initial units purchased on the Contract Date; plus
 
2.  Units purchased at the time additional Net Purchase Payments are allocated
    to the Sub-Account; plus
 
3.  Units purchased through transfers from another Sub-Account or the Fixed
    Account; minus
 
4.  Any units that are redeemed to pay for partial withdrawals; minus
 
5.  Any units that are redeemed as part of a transfer to another Sub-Account or
    the Fixed Account; minus
 
6.  Any units that are redeemed to pay the Annual Contract Charge, any premium
    taxes and any transfer charge.
 
   
PORTFOLIO SHARE NET ASSET VALUE.  The net asset value per share of shares of the
Fund is determined, once daily, as of the close of the regular session of
business on the New York Stock Exchange ("Exchange") (usually 4:00 p.m. Eastern
time), on each day the Exchange is open.
    
 
TRANSFERS TO AND FROM, AND AMONG ALLOCATION OPTIONS
   
Before the Maturity Date, the Owner may, at any time, transfer amounts among
Sub-Accounts or from Sub-Accounts to the Fixed Account. (For Contracts issued in
the State of Washington, the Fixed Account is not available to receive Annuity
Value transferred from the Sub-Accounts.) Transfers may also be made from the
Fixed Account to the Sub-Accounts, subject to certain restrictions. (See "THE
FIXED ACCOUNT--Allocations, Transfers and Partial Withdrawals" on page 27.)
Transfers are not available if the Owner has elected Dollar Cost Averaging, the
Asset Rebalancing Program or Systematic Partial Withdrawals.
    
 
   
The amount available for transfer from any Sub-Account or the Fixed Account is
determined at the end of the Valuation Period during which the transfer request
is received at Western Reserve's Administrative Office. As explained in the
previous paragraph, the net asset value for each share of the corresponding
Portfolio of any Sub-Account is determined, once daily, as of the close of the
regular business session of the Exchange (usually 4:00 p.m., Eastern time),
which coincides with the end of each Valuation Period. Therefore, any transfer
request received after 4:00 p.m., Eastern time, on any day the Exchange is open
for business will be processed utilizing the net asset value for each share of
the applicable Portfolio determined as of 4:00 p.m., Eastern time, on the next
day the Exchange is open for business.
    
 
   
The amount available for transfer from the Fixed Account will be determined in
the same manner. Owners may make transfer requests in writing, or by telephone.
Written requests must be in a form acceptable to Western Reserve.
    
 
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The registered representative/agent of record for the Contract may, upon
instructions from the Owner, make telephone transfers upon request without the
necessity for the Owner to have previously authorized telephone transfers in
writing. If, for any reason, an Owner does not want the ability to make
transfers by telephone, the Owner should provide written notice to Western
Reserve. All telephone transfers should be made by calling Western Reserve at
our toll-free number: 1-800-851-9777.
 
   
Western Reserve will not be liable for complying with telephone instructions it
reasonably believes to be authentic, nor for any loss, damage, cost or expense
in acting on such telephone instructions, and Owners will bear the risk of any
such loss. Western Reserve will employ reasonable procedures to confirm that
telephone instructions are genuine. If Western Reserve does not employ such
procedures, it may be liable for losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent
instructions. Such procedures may include, among others, requiring forms of
personal identification prior to acting upon such telephone instructions,
providing written confirmation of such transactions to Owners and/or tape
recording of telephone transfer request instructions received from Owners.
Western Reserve may, at any time, revoke or modify the transfer privilege.
Western Reserve ordinarily will effect transfers and determine all values in
connection with transfers at the end of the Valuation Period during which the
transfer request is received at Western Reserve's Administrative Office. Western
Reserve currently imposes a $10 charge for each transfer after the first twelve
transfers during any Contract Year. (See "CHARGES AND DEDUCTIONS--Transfer
Charge" on page 12.)
    
 
   
DOLLAR COST AVERAGING
    
   
The Owner may direct Western Reserve to automatically transfer specified amounts
from the Money Market Sub-Account, the Bond Sub-Account, the
Short-to-Intermediate Government Sub-Account, the Fixed Account or any
combination of these Accounts on a monthly basis to a Sub-Account. This service
is intended to allow the Owner to utilize "Dollar Cost Averaging," a long-term
investment method which provides for regular, level investments over time.
Western Reserve makes no guarantees that Dollar Cost Averaging will result in a
profit or protect against loss.
    
 
   
To qualify for Dollar Cost Averaging a minimum of $10,000 must be in each
Account from which transfers will be made and at least $1,000, in the aggregate,
must be transferred each month, unless Western Reserve consents to a smaller
amount. To further qualify for Dollar Cost Averaging from the Fixed Account, no
more than one-tenth ( 1/10) of the amount in the Fixed Account at the
commencement of Dollar Cost Averaging can be transferred each month. Other types
of transfers from the Fixed Account may also be subject to certain other
restrictions. (See "THE FIXED ACCOUNT--Allocations, Transfers and Partial
Withdrawals" on page 27.)
    
 
   
A written election of this service, on a form provided by Western Reserve, must
be completed by the Owner in order to begin transfers. The first transfer will
occur during the month which follows receipt of the form, providing the form is
received by the 25th day of the month. Once elected, transfers from the Money
Market, Bond, Short-to-Intermediate Government Sub-Accounts or the Fixed Account
will be processed monthly until the entire value of each Account from which
transfers are made is completely depleted or the Owner instructs Western Reserve
in writing to cancel the monthly transfers. For example, if $15,000 was
allocated to the Money Market Sub-Account and $10,000 was allocated to the Bond
Sub-Account and transfers of $500 are made each month from each of these
Sub-Accounts to the Growth Sub-Account, transfers of $500 per month would
continue to be made from the Money Market Sub-Account even though transfers from
the Bond Sub-Account had ceased as a result of depletion of value.
    
 
   
There is no charge for Dollar Cost Averaging. However, each transfer which
occurs under the Dollar Cost Averaging service will be counted towards the
twelve free transfers allowed during each Contract Year. (See "CHARGES AND
DEDUCTIONS--Transfer Charge" on page 12.) Western Reserve reserves the right to
discontinue offering Dollar Cost Averaging upon 30 days written notice to
Owners. Dollar Cost Averaging is not available if the Owner has elected the
Asset Rebalancing Program or Systematic Partial Withdrawals.
    
 
   
ASSET REBALANCING PROGRAM
    
   
Western Reserve will offer a program under which an Owner may authorize Western
Reserve to transfer automatically Annuity Value each quarter to maintain a
particular percentage allocation among the Sub-Accounts. The Annuity Value
allocated to each Sub-Account will grow or decline in value at different rates.
The Asset Rebalancing Program automatically reallocates the Annuity Value in the
Sub-Accounts at the end of each period to match the Contract's currently
effective Net Purchase Payment allocation schedule. The Asset Rebalancing
Program is intended to transfer Annuity Value from those Sub-Accounts that have
increased in value to those Sub-Accounts that have declined in value. Over time,
this method of investing may help an Owner buy low and sell high. This
investment method does not guarantee gains, nor does it assure that any
Sub-Account will not have losses.
    
 
   
To qualify for Asset Rebalancing, a minimum Annuity Value of $25,000 for an
existing Contract, or a minimum initial purchase payment of $25,000 for a new
Contract is required. To participate in the Asset Rebalancing Program, a
properly completed Asset Rebalancing Request Form must be received by Western
Reserve at its Administrative Office. An Asset Rebalancing Request Form is
available upon request.
    
 
   
Owners may elect rebalancing to occur on each quarterly, semi-annual or annual
anniversary of the Contract Date. Following receipt of the Asset Rebalancing
Request Form, Western Reserve will effect the initial rebalancing of Annuity
Value on the next such anniversary, in accordance with the
    
 
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Contract's current Net Purchase Payment allocation schedule. The amounts
transferred will be credited at the Accumulation Unit Value as of the end of the
Valuation Dates on which the transfers are made. If a day on which rebalancing
would ordinarily occur falls on a day on which the New York Stock Exchange is
closed, rebalancing will occur on the next day the New York Stock Exchange is
open. The Asset Rebalancing Program is available only during the Accumulation
Period, and is not available if the Owner has elected Dollar Cost Averaging or
Systematic Partial Withdrawals. There is no charge for the Asset Rebalancing
Program. However, each reallocation which occurs under the Asset Rebalancing
Program will be counted towards the twelve free transfers allowed during each
Contract year. (See "CHARGES AND DEDUCTIONS--Transfer Charge" on page 12.)
    
 
   
An Owner may terminate participation at any time in the Asset Rebalancing
Program by verbal or written request to Western Reserve's Administrative Office.
Participation in the Asset Rebalancing Program will terminate automatically if
any transfer is made to, or from, any Sub-Account, other than on account of a
scheduled rebalancing. If an Owner wishes to resume the Asset Rebalancing
Program after it has been canceled, a new Asset Rebalancing Request Form must be
completed and sent to Western Reserve's Administrative Office. Owners may start
and stop participation in the Asset Rebalancing Program at any time; however,
Western Reserve reserves the right to restrict entry into the Asset Rebalancing
Program to once per Contract Year. Annuity Value allocated to the Fixed Account
may not be included in the Asset Rebalancing Program.
    
 
   
Western Reserve may discontinue, modify, or suspend the Asset Rebalancing
Program at any time.
    
 
   
Although the Asset Rebalancing Program is not available as of the date of this
Prospectus, Western Reserve anticipates its availability by the end of 1996, and
will notify Owners accordingly.
    
 
PARTIAL WITHDRAWALS AND SURRENDERS
   
1.  Partial Withdrawals.  Prior to the earlier of the Maturity Date or the death
of the Annuitant (when no Contingent Annuitant has been named), the Owner may
partially withdraw a portion of the Series Account Value upon written request,
complete with all necessary information, to Western Reserve's Administrative
Office. Although partial withdrawals are currently permitted at any time prior
to the Maturity Date, Western Reserve reserves the right to refuse to permit any
partial withdrawals prior to the first Anniversary. No more than one partial
withdrawal during any Contract Year is permitted without the consent of Western
Reserve. Unless Western Reserve consents, no partial withdrawal is permitted if
the Cash Value would be reduced below $25,000. No partial withdrawals from the
Fixed Account may be made without the consent of Western Reserve. (See "THE
FIXED ACCOUNT-- Allocations, Transfers and Partial Withdrawals" on page 27.) All
requests for partial withdrawals are processed at the Accumulation Unit Value
for each Sub-Account next computed after receipt and acceptance of the request
by Western Reserve at its Administrative Office. Western Reserve will cancel
units equal to the amount requested from each Sub-Account and will pay the
partial withdrawal amount requested less any applicable premium taxes. (See
"CHARGES AND DEDUCTIONS-- Premium Taxes" on page 12.) The Sub-Accounts for a
partial withdrawal may be specified and the amount requested to be withdrawn
from each specified Sub-Account may not exceed the value of that Sub-Account. If
not specified, the amount requested will be withdrawn on a pro rata basis from
each Sub-Account.
    
 
   
2. Systematic Partial Withdrawals.  The Owner may elect in writing on a form
provided by Western Reserve to make partial withdrawals from the Series Account,
in equal monthly payments ("Systematic Partial Withdrawals") of at least $200
per month. The first withdrawal will occur during the month which follows
receipt of the form, providing the form is received by the 25th day of the
month. If Systematic Partial Withdrawals are elected at the time of application
for a Contract, a minimum initial Purchase Payment of at least $25,000 must
accompany the application, unless Western Reserve consents to a smaller amount.
A subsequent election is subject to the Contract then having a minimum of
$25,000 of Cash Value, unless Western Reserve consents to a smaller amount.
Western Reserve will pay the Systematic Partial Withdrawal amount requested and
cancel units equal to the amount withdrawn from the Sub-Accounts in the same
manner as the current Net Purchase Payment allocation instructions, except no
Systematic Partial Withdrawals are permitted from the Fixed Account. The amount
to be partially withdrawn from each Sub-Account may not exceed the Cash Value of
the Sub-Account. Western Reserve will not process a Systematic Partial
Withdrawal if the Cash Value for the entire Contract would be reduced below
$25,000.
    
 
   
Systematic Partial Withdrawals are not available if the Owner has elected Dollar
Cost Averaging or the Asset Rebalancing Program. Systematic Partial Withdrawals
may be discontinued by the Owner at any time by notifying Western Reserve in
writing. Western Reserve reserves the right to discontinue offering Systematic
Partial Withdrawals upon 30 days' written notice to Owners. Western Reserve also
reserves the right to assess a processing fee for this service. Generally, under
a Non-Qualified Contract, Systematic Partial Withdrawals, like other
distributions prior to the Maturity Date, are first treated as taxable income to
the extent that the Contract Value immediately before a withdrawal exceeds the
"investment in the contract" at that time. Any additional amount withdrawn is
not taxable. Further under a Non-Qualified Contract, a 10% penalty tax will
generally be imposed on the taxable portion of a Systematic Partial Withdrawal
made prior to the Owner's age 59 1/2, unless certain exceptions apply. The Owner
should, therefore, consult with his or her tax adviser before
    
 
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requesting any Systematic Partial Withdrawals. (See "FEDERAL TAX
MATTERS--Taxation of Annuities" on page 22.)
    
 
   
3.  Surrenders.  The Owner may completely surrender the Contract at any time
prior to the Maturity Date. All requests for Surrender are processed at the
Accumulation Unit Value for each Sub-Account next computed after receipt and
acceptance of the Surrender request by Western Reserve at its Administrative
Office. Western Reserve will deduct the $30 Annual Contract Charge and any
applicable premium taxes from the Surrender proceeds.
    
 
   
4.  Partial Withdrawals and Surrenders.  The amount of any partial withdrawal or
Surrender will be paid promptly, and in any event within seven days of receipt
of the request, complete with all necessary information at Western Reserve's
Administrative Office, except that Western Reserve reserves the right to defer
the right of partial withdrawal or Surrender under certain circumstances. (See
"OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE CONTRACT--Contract Payments" on page 21.) Under
Non-Qualified Contracts, Western Reserve will withhold from each partial
withdrawal, systematic partial withdrawal or Surrender for tax purposes the
minimum amount required by law, unless the Owner affirmatively elects, before
payments begin, to have either nothing withheld or a different amount withheld.
When Western Reserve incurs extraordinary charges, such as wire transfers or
overnight mail expenses, for expediting delivery of a partial withdrawal or
Surrender payment to a Contract Owner, Western Reserve will deduct such charges
from the payment. The current charge for a wire transfer is $15. The current
charge for overnight delivery is $20. For the protection of Owners, all requests
for partial withdrawals or Surrenders of more than $100,000, or where the
partial withdrawal or Surrender proceeds are to be sent to an address other than
the address of record, will require a signature guarantee. All required
guarantees of signatures must be made by a national or state bank, a member firm
of a national stock exchange or any other institution which is an eligible
guarantor institution as defined by rules and regulations of the SEC. If the
Owner is a corporation, partnership, trust or fiduciary, evidence of the
authority of the person seeking redemption is required before the request for
withdrawal is accepted, including withdrawals under $100,000. For additional
information, Owners may call Western Reserve at (800) 851-9777. Partial
withdrawals and Surrenders may be subject to tax including a penalty tax. (See
"FEDERAL TAX MATTERS--Taxation of Annuities" on pages 22-24.) For certain
Qualified Contracts, a partial withdrawal may require the consent of the Owner's
spouse under the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder by the Treasury
Department (the "Treasury Regulations"). (See "FEDERAL TAX MATTERS--Qualified
Plans" on pages 24-25.) For Qualified Contracts issued under Code Section 403(b)
and Contracts issued under the Texas Optional Retirement Program, certain
restrictions will apply. (See "FEDERAL TAX MATTERS--Qualified Plans" on pages
24-25.)
    
 
CONTRACT LOANS FOR 401(A), 401(K), AND 403(B) CONTRACTS
After the ten day Right to Examine Contract Period and during the Accumulation
Period, (1) Owners of Contracts used in connection with a Tax Sheltered Annuity
Plan ("TSA Plan") under Section 403(b) of the Code, if the TSA Plan is not
subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and (2) Owners
of Contracts purchased by a pension, profit-sharing, or other similar plan
qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code (a "401 Plan"), including a Section
401(k) plan, where a plan trustee is the Owner, may elect a Contract loan
endorsement under which the Owner can receive Contract loans. The availability
of Contract loans will also be governed by the provisions of the TSA Plans or
401 Plans involved. An Owner of a Contract used in connection with a TSA Plan or
401 Plan may be subject to income tax or tax penalties if loans from the plan
are not repaid in accordance with applicable provisions of the Code. In
addition, Internal Revenue Service authorities suggest that a Contract loan may,
at least in certain circumstances, result in adverse tax consequences for the
TSA Plan or 401 Plan. Accordingly, a competent tax advisor should be consulted
before a Contract loan is requested.
 
If the Contract loan endorsement is available, the Owner can borrow against the
Contract an amount which may not exceed the lesser of (1) 50% of the Cash Value
or (2) $50,000 reduced by the highest outstanding loan balance during the 1-year
period ending on the day before the loan date (determined below). However, if
the Cash Value is less than $20,000, the Owner may borrow against the Contract
the lesser of (1) 80% of the Cash Value or (2) $10,000. In all events, the
minimum amount that can be borrowed is $1,000. The Owner has the sole
responsibility for requesting loans and making loan repayments that comply with
applicable tax requirements.
 
When a loan is made, an amount equal to the loan will be withdrawn from the
Sub-Accounts specified by the Owner and transferred to the loan reserve. The
loan reserve is part of the Fixed Account used as collateral for any Contract
loan. If no Sub-Accounts are specified, the loan will be made from each
Sub-Account in accordance with the Owner's current Purchase Payment allocation.
Amounts transferred to the loan reserve do not participate in the investment
experience of the Sub-Accounts from which they were withdrawn.
 
All loan requests are processed at the Accumulation Unit Value for each
Sub-Account next computed after receipt and acceptance of the loan request by
Western Reserve at its Administrative Office. The loan date is the date Western
Reserve processes the loan request. Under its current procedures, Western
Reserve does not charge a fee to cover loan processing and expenses associated
with establishment and administration of the loan reserve. However, Western 
Reserve reserves the right to charge such a fee or change it from time to time. 
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sole security for the loan. Western Reserve reserves the right to limit the
number of loans an Owner may make during a Contract Year.
 
On each Contract Anniversary, Western Reserve will compare the amount of the
outstanding loan to the amount in the loan reserve. Western Reserve will also
make this comparison whenever the Owner repays all or part of the loan. At each
such time, if the amount of the outstanding loan (plus any unpaid interest)
exceeds the amount in the loan reserve, Western Reserve will withdraw the
difference from the Contract's Sub-Accounts and transfer it to the loan reserve,
in the same fashion as when a loan is made. If the amount in the loan reserve
exceeds the amount of the outstanding loan, Western Reserve will withdraw the
difference from the loan reserve and transfer it to the Sub-Accounts in
accordance with the Owner's current payment allocation. However, Western Reserve
reserves the right to require the transfer to the Fixed Account if the amount
was transferred from the Fixed Account to establish the loan.
 
If the Contract loan at any time exceeds the Cash Value of the Contract, Western
Reserve will mail a notice to the last known address of the Owner and any
assignee of record. If the excess amount is not paid within 31 days after
mailing of the notice, the Contract will terminate without value.
 
   
Loan Interest.  Interest on any loan will be at the Contract loan annual rate of
6% in arrears unless, under a 401 Plan, a higher rate is requested by the Owner
in a loan application. (See "Repayment of Loans," below.)
    
 
Amounts in the loan reserve will earn interest at a minimum guaranteed effective
annual interest rate of 4% per year. Western Reserve may declare from time to
time higher current interest rates. Different current interest rates may be
applied to the Fixed Account attributable to the loan reserve than to the rest
of the Fixed Account.
 
   
Repayment of Loans.  Principal and interest must be repaid in substantially
level quarterly or monthly payments over a 5-year period or, if the loan is used
to acquire the Owner's principal residence, a 10, 15, or 20-year period, but
such an extended period cannot go beyond the year the Owner attains age 70 1/2.
If a loan installment repayment is not received within 31 days from the
installment's original due date, a deemed distribution of the entire amount of
the outstanding loan principal, interest due, and any applicable charges under
the Contract, including any Withdrawal Charge, will take place. Under a TSA
Plan, this distribution may be subject to income tax and a penalty tax, and may
cause the Contract to fail to qualify under Section 403(b) of the Code. (See
"FEDERAL TAX MATTERS -- Qualified Plan," page 24.)
    
 
While the Contract is in force and during the Accumulation Period, any loan may
be repaid in full. If not repaid, loans will automatically reduce the amount of
any death benefit proceeds, the amount payable upon a partial withdrawal or
Surrender of the Contract and the amount applied on the Maturity Date to provide
annuity payments.
 
DEATH BENEFITS DURING THE ACCUMULATION PERIOD
 
1. General
   
In general, if the Annuitant dies during the Accumulation Period and the Owner
is a natural person other than the Annuitant, the Owner will automatically
become the new Annuitant, the Contract will continue in force, and no death
benefit will be payable to the Beneficiary. If the Annuitant dies during the
Accumulation Period and the Owner is either the same individual as the Annuitant
or other than a natural person, Western Reserve will pay the death benefit
proceeds to the Beneficiary in a lump sum upon receipt of due proof of death
unless a written Alternative Election, as described below, is made.
    
 
   
2. Amount of Death Benefit Proceeds
    
   
If the Annuitant dies during the Accumulation Period and the Owner is either the
same person as the Annuitant or other than a natural person, the death benefit
proceeds, if payable, will be the greater of: (i) the Annuity Value as of the
date Western Reserve receives due proof of death and a written election as to
the method of payment, as described above; or (ii) the excess of (a) the amount
of Purchase Payments paid less (b) any amounts partially withdrawn from the
Contract to pay for partial withdrawals, increased by 5% on each Contract
Anniversary prior to the Owner's age 80 (Annuitant's age 80 if the Owner is not
a natural person), up to an amount not to exceed 200% of the Purchase Payments
less partial withdrawals.
    
 
   
The Insurance Department of Pennsylvania has disapproved for Contracts issued in
Pennsylvania that portion of item (ii) of the death benefit provision described
in the preceding paragraph which increases the death benefit payable by 5% on
each Contract Anniversary as contrary to Pennsylvania Insurance Company Laws.
Therefore, for Contracts issued in Pennsylvania, when the amount of death
benefit payable under the Contract is the excess of (a) the amount of Purchase
Payments paid less (b) any amount partially withdrawn from the Contract to pay
for partial withdrawals, such amount of death benefit will not be increased by
5% on each Contract Anniversary.
    
 
   
3.  Alternative Elections
    
   
If the Beneficiary is entitled to receive the death benefit proceeds as in 2.
above, and is the spouse of the deceased Annuitant, then the Beneficiary may
elect to become the new Owner and Annuitant and keep the Contract in force in
lieu of receiving the death benefit proceeds. If the Beneficiary is not the
spouse of the deceased Annuitant and is entitled to receive the death benefit
proceeds, the Beneficiary may elect, in lieu of a lump sum payment, one of the
following options that provide for complete distribution of the death benefit
proceeds and termination of the Contract: (i) within five years of the date of
such Annuitant's death; (ii) over the lifetime of the Beneficiary; or (iii) over
a period that does not exceed the life expectancy of such Benefici-
    
 
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ary, as defined by the Code and the Treasury Regulations. Options (ii) and (iii)
may be elected only if the Beneficiary is a natural person and payments start
within one year of the date of the Annuitant's death. (For a more detailed
explanation of these requirements, see "FEDERAL TAX MATTERS--Additional
Considerations" on page 25.) Multiple Beneficiaries may choose individually
among any of the three options.
    
 
Under options (i) and (iii) above, the Annuity Value as of the date Western
Reserve receives due proof of death and a written election as to the method of
payment, if any, will be adjusted to equal the death benefit proceeds, as
described below, and the Contract will remain in force as a deferred annuity
until the end of the elected distribution period. Under option (i) above,
Western Reserve will:
 
     - Allow the Beneficiary, at the time of electing (i), to make a partial
       withdrawal. Further partial withdrawals during the duration of the
       five-year period are not permitted;
 
     - Allow the Beneficiary, at the time of electing (i), to make "one-time"
       transfer of Contract values among Sub-Accounts and to the Fixed Account,
       and transfers from the Fixed Account to the Sub-Accounts;
 
     - Not deduct the Annual Contract Charge during the duration of the
       five-year period;
 
     - Not apply the Withdrawal Charge in the event of a partial withdrawal upon
       election of (i), or upon a total distribution of all Contract values
       during or at the end of the five-year period;
 
     - Not allow annuitization during or at the end of the five-year period.
       Distribution of all Contract values will be made in a lump sum;
 
     - In the event of the death of the Beneficiary prior to the end of the
       five-year period, pay remaining Contract value, according to its value at
       the time of payment, to the Beneficiary's estate, unless a Contingent
       Beneficiary has been named by the Owner, in which event payment will be
       made to the Contingent Beneficiary. The Beneficiary is not entitled to
       name his or her own beneficiary of the Contract's value.
 
   
For option (ii), the Maturity Date will be changed to the date Western Reserve
receives due proof of death and a written election as to the method of payment,
if any, and the death benefit proceeds will be used to purchase annuity payments
under the annuity provisions of the Contract. (See "ANNUITY PROVISIONS" page
19.)
    
 
   
4.  Death of an Owner Who is not an Annuitant
    
If an Owner is not the same individual as the Annuitant and dies before the
Annuitant:
 
   
(a) If no Successor Owner has been named or, if named, is no longer alive, the
Owner's estate will become the new Owner. The Cash Value must be distributed
within five years of the former Owner's death; or
    
 
   
(b) If a Successor Owner has been named, alive and is the Owner's spouse, the
Contract will continue with the spouse as the new Owner; or
    
 
   
(c) If a Successor Owner has been named, alive and is not the Owner's spouse,
the Successor Owner will become the new Owner. The Cash Value must be
distributed either:
    
 
(1) within five years of the former Owner's death; or
 
(2) over the lifetime of the new Owner, if a natural person, with payments
beginning within one year of the former Owner's death; or
 
(3) over a period that does not exceed the life expectancy (as defined by the
Internal Revenue Code and Regulations adopted under the Code) of the new Owner,
if a natural person, with payments beginning within one year of the former
Owner's death.
 
   
5. Qualified Contracts
    
If a Qualified Contract is issued to a retirement plan, similar provisions will
apply upon the death of the plan participant. However, the required distribution
rules are more complex in the case of a Qualified Contract held by a plan. Plan
participants should consult a qualified pension or tax advisor concerning the
operation of these rules.
 
ANNUITY PROVISIONS
 
MATURITY DATE AND SELECTION OF ANNUITY OPTIONS
Provided the Contract is still In Force, annuity payments will begin on the
Maturity Date, which is, for both Non-Qualified Contracts and Qualified
Contracts, the Anniversary nearest the Annuitant's Attained Age 90. However, the
Owner may change the Maturity Date at any time prior to the Maturity Date by
written request. Any new Maturity Date must be at least five years after the
Contract Date, and the Attained Age of the Annuitant as of the new Maturity Date
cannot be greater than 90. After the Maturity Date, no additional purchase
payments, partial withdrawals, transfers, full Surrenders, or change of
Annuitants or annuity options may be made under the Contract. The Qualified
Contract is designed for use with several types of qualified plans. A tax
advisor should be consulted about the use of a Qualified Contract with qualified
plans, including the specified minimum distribution rules applicable to such
plans.
 
Annuity Payments will be paid under Option D (described below), with 120
payments guaranteed, unless the Owner elects otherwise. The Owner may change the
annuity option by written request at any time prior to the Maturity Date. Thirty
days prior to the Maturity Date, Western Reserve will mail to the Owner a notice
and a form upon which the Owner can select Allocation Options for the annuity
proceeds as of the Maturity Date, which cannot be changed thereafter and will
remain in effect until the Contract terminates. If a Series Account annuity
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chosen, the Owner must include in the written notice the Sub-Account allocation
of the Annuity Proceeds as of the Maturity Date. If Western Reserve does not
receive that form or other written notice acceptable to Western Reserve prior to
the Maturity Date, the Contract's existing Allocation Options will remain in
effect until the Contract terminates. The Owner may also, prior to the Maturity
Date, select or change the frequency of annuity payments, which may be monthly,
quarterly, semi-annually or annually, provided that the annuity option and
payment frequency provides for payments of at least $100 per period. If none of
these is possible, a lump sum payment will be made.
    
 
The Owner may select one of the Fixed Account annuity options or Series Account
annuity options described below or any alternate form of settlement acceptable
to Western Reserve. Treasury Regulations may preclude the availability of
certain annuity options in connection with certain Qualified Contracts.
 
   
Fixed Account annuity options provide equal periodic (monthly, quarterly,
semi-annual or annual) payments of a specific amount that Western Reserve
guarantees will not change. The amount of the periodic annuity payment will be
based on the Annuity Proceeds on the Maturity Date, the annuity option selected
(i.e., the form and duration of payments), the age of the Annuitant or
Beneficiary (or ages of co-Annuitants), the sex of the Annuitant (except for
certain Qualified Contracts), and the applicable annuity rate shown in the
Contract (or a more favorable current rate available under the Contracts on the
Maturity Date). The annuity rates shown in the Contract are based on the Society
of Actuaries 1983 Table A with projection and an assumed investment rate of 3%.
Western Reserve may in its sole discretion increase the amount of a payment or
payments once payments begin.
    
 
   
Series Account annuity options (i.e., variable annuity options) are similar to
fixed annuity options except that the amount of each periodic payment after the
first will vary to reflect the net investment experience of the Sub-Accounts
selected by the Owner. The amount of the first annuity payment is determined in
the manner described in the Statement of Additional Information for a Series
Account annuity option. Under a Series Account annuity option, the Owner applies
the Annuity Proceeds to one or more of the fourteen Sub-Accounts designated to
support annuity payments by purchasing units issued in connection with one or
more of these Sub-Accounts. The number of units purchased is equal to the amount
of the first annuity payment allocated to a particular Sub-Account divided by
the Annuity Unit Value for that Sub-Account on the Maturity Date. The number of
units of a particular Sub-Account supporting payments to an Annuitant never
changes, but the second and subsequent payments will vary with the Annuity Unit
Value because each payment will equal the number of units in each selected
Sub-Account multiplied by the Annuity Unit Value of that Sub-Account on the date
the payment is processed. Annuity Proceeds allocated to Series Account annuity
options are subject to a daily Mortality and Expense Risk Charge of 1.25% per
annum and a daily Administrative Charge of 0.15% per annum.
    
 
   
The Annuity Unit Value for a Sub-Account, designated to support annuity
payments, is first calculated in the same manner as the Accumulation Unit Value
corresponding to the same Portfolio would be calculated (see "THE
CONTRACT--Accumulation Provisions," page 13), and then is adjusted to reflect a
5% assumed investment return. The adjustment results in the Annuity Unit Value
increasing to the extent that the net investment factor increases at greater
than an annual rate of 6.4%. It results in the Annuity Unit Value decreasing to
the extent that the net investment factor decreases or increases at less than an
annual rate of 6.4%. Consequently, if, for a monthly periodic payment, the net
investment experience of a Sub-Account for a given month exceeds an annual rate
of 6.4%, the monthly payment from that Sub-Account will be greater than the
previous payment. Likewise, if the net investment experience for that month is
less than an annual rate of 6.4%, the payment will be less than the previous
payment.
    
 
FIXED ACCOUNT ANNUITY OPTIONS
The following options are available for payment of fixed account monthly annuity
payments.
 
Option A--Fixed Installments.  The Annuity Proceeds will be paid in equal
installments over a fixed period of 5, 10, 15, or 20 years or any other fixed
period acceptable to Western Reserve.
 
Option B--Life Income.  The Annuity Proceeds will be paid in equal installments:
(1) during the lifetime of the Annuitant only ("Life Annuity"); (2) during a 10
year fixed period certain and for the remaining lifetime of the Annuitant
("Certain Period"); or (3) until the sum of installments paid equals the Annuity
Proceeds applied and for the remaining life of the Annuitant ("Installment
Refund").
 
Option C--Joint and Survivor Life Income.  The Annuity Proceeds will be paid
during the joint lifetimes of the Annuitant and a designated Co-Annuitant and
will continue upon the death of the first payee for the remaining lifetime of
the survivor.
 
SERIES ACCOUNT ANNUITY OPTIONS
Under the Series Account annuity options, the Contract's Annuity Proceeds will
be used to purchase annuity units of the Sub-Accounts selected by the Owner. The
following Series Account annuity options are available:
 
Option D--Variable Life Income.  The Annuity Proceeds will be paid in
installments determined in accordance with the table set forth in the Contract.
Such installments are payable (1) during the payee's lifetime only ("Variable
Life Annuity"); or (2) during a 10 year fixed period certain and for the payee's
remaining lifetime ("Variable Certain Period").
 
Option E--Variable Joint and Survivor Life Income.  The Annuity Proceeds will be
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joint lifetime of two payees and continuing upon the death of the first payee
for the remaining lifetime of the survivor.
 
DEATH BENEFITS AFTER THE MATURITY DATE
   
The death benefit, if any, payable after the Maturity Date and after the
commencement of annuity payments depends upon the annuity option selected. If a
payee dies on or after the commencement of annuity payments, the remaining
portion of any interest in the Contract will be distributed at least as rapidly
as under the method of distribution being used as of the date of the payee's
death. (For additional information about death benefit payments under the
Contract, see "ACCUMULATION PROVISIONS--Death Benefits during the Accumulation
Period" on page 18.)
    
 
IMPROVED ANNUITY RATES
Western Reserve may offer improved annuity rates to Owners if, at the Maturity
Date, it is offering annuity contracts of the same type and class as the
Contract with more favorable rates than those contained in the Contract's income
tables.
 
PROOF OF AGE, SEX, AND SURVIVAL
Western Reserve may require proper proof of age and sex of any Annuitant or
Co-Annuitant prior to making the first annuity payment. Prior to making any
payment, Western Reserve may require proper proof that the Annuitant or Co-
Annuitant is alive and legally qualified to receive such payment. If required by
law to ignore differences in sex of any payee, annuity payments will be
determined using unisex rates.
 
OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE CONTRACT
 
CHANGES IN PURCHASE PAYMENTS
The Owner may change the amount and the mode of the anticipated Purchase Payment
pattern specified in the Contract if agreed to by Western Reserve.
 
RIGHT TO EXAMINE CONTRACT
   
An Owner may, within ten days of receipt of the Contract (the "Free-Look
Period"), return it to Western Reserve at its Administrative Office, and obtain
a refund equal to the sum of: (1) the Purchase Payments received; plus (or
minus) (2) the accumulated gains (or losses), if any, in the Series Account for
the Contract as of the date Western Reserve receives the returned Contract.
Certain states require a Free-Look Period longer than ten days, either for all
Contract Owners or for certain classes of Contract Owners. The Owner bears the
investment risk during the Free-Look Period. The specific terms applicable to a
particular Contract will be set forth in the "Right to Examine Contract"
provision of that Contract.
    
 
CONTRACT PAYMENTS
All payments under the Contract will be paid in one sum unless the Owner elects
otherwise. Western Reserve reserves the right to suspend or postpone the right
of partial withdrawal and Surrender or postpone the date of payment for any
period: (1) the Exchange is closed, other than customary weekend and holiday
closing, or trading on the Exchange is restricted as determined by the SEC; (2)
the SEC by order permits postponement for the protection of Owners; or (3) an
emergency exists, as determined by the SEC, as a result of which valuation or
disposal of securities is not reasonably practicable. Transfers may also be
postponed under these circumstances.
 
Payments of any amounts derived from Purchase Payments paid by check or bank
draft may be delayed until the check or bank draft has cleared the payor's bank.
 
OWNERSHIP
   
The Owner is the person entitled to exercise all rights under the Contract.
Prior to the Maturity Date, the Owner is the person designated on the Contract
Schedule Page or as subsequently named. These rights may be subject to the
consent of any assignee or irrevocable Beneficiary.
    
 
   
A Successor Owner can be named in the application for the Contract or by
notifying Western Reserve in writing. If the Owner is not the Annuitant, the
Successor Owner will become the new Owner of the Contract upon the death of the
Owner prior to the death of the Annuitant. (See "THE CONTRACT--ACCUMULATION
PROVISIONS--Death Benefits during the Accumulation Period--4. Death of an Owner
Who is Not an Annuitant," on page 19.)
    
 
   
With regard to Non-Qualified Contracts, ownership of the Contract may be changed
or the Contract collaterally assigned at any time during the lifetime of the
Annuitant and prior to the Maturity Date, subject to the rights of any
irrevocable Beneficiary. The assignment of a Contract will be treated as a
distribution of the Annuity Value for Federal tax purposes. (See "FEDERAL TAX
MATTERS--Taxation of Annuities" on pages 22-23.) Any change of ownership or
assignment must be made in writing and accepted by Western Reserve, and, if
accepted, will be effective as of the date accepted by Western Reserve. Western
Reserve assumes no liability for any payments made or actions taken before a
change is accepted and shall not be responsible for the validity or effect of
any change of ownership or assignment.
    
 
Changing the Owner or naming a new Successor Owner cancels any prior designation
of Successor Owner, but it does not change the Beneficiary or Annuitant.
 
With regard to Qualified Contracts, ownership of the Contract generally may be
assigned, but only to the extent permitted by the Code and the terms of the
underlying retirement plan.
 
ANNUITANT
The Annuitant is the person named in the application to receive annuity
payments. If no person is so named, the Owner will be the Annuitant. Prior to
the Maturity Date, if the Owner is a natural person and upon agreement with
Western Reserve, the Owner may elect a different Annui-
 
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tant. As of the Maturity Date, and upon agreement with Western Reserve, the
Owner may elect a different Annuitant or, if either annuity Option C or Option E
has been selected, add a joint annuitant. On the Maturity Date, the Annuitant(s)
will become the payee(s) and receive the annuity payments.
 
BENEFICIARY
The Beneficiary is the person or persons named in the application or as
subsequently changed. The Beneficiary may be changed during the lifetime of the
Annuitant, subject to the rights of any irrevocable Beneficiary. Any change must
be made in writing and received at Western Reserve's Administrative Office and,
if accepted, will be effective as of the date on which signed by the Owner.
Western Reserve assumes no liability for any payments made or actions taken
before the change is received and shall not be responsible for the validity or
effect of the change. Prior to the Maturity Date, if no Beneficiary survives the
Annuitant, the Owner, if living, or the Owner's estate will be the Beneficiary.
The interest of any Beneficiary is subject to that of any assignee. In the case
of certain Qualified Contracts, the Treasury Regulations prescribe certain
limitations on the designation of a Beneficiary.
 
Unless Western Reserve receives written notice from the Owner to the contrary,
no Beneficiary may assign any payments under the Contract before such payments
are due. To the extent permitted by law, no payments under the Contract will be
subject to the claims of any Beneficiary's creditors.
 
MODIFICATION OR WAIVER
The contract and the application constitute the entire Contract. Only statements
in the application can be used to void the Contract or defend a claim. The
statements are considered representations and not warranties. No Contract
provision can be waived or changed except by endorsement. Only the President or
Secretary of Western Reserve can agree to change or waive any provision of the
Contract.
 
The Contract may not be modified by Western Reserve without the consent of the
Owner, except as may be required to make it conform to any law or regulation or
ruling issued by a governmental agency or to improve the rights and/or benefits
under the Contract.
 
FEDERAL TAX MATTERS
 
INTRODUCTION
   
The Contracts are designed for use by individuals to accumulate Annuity Value
and may be used by retirement plans, regardless of whether the plans qualify for
special Federal income tax treatment. The ultimate effect of Federal income
taxes on the amounts held under a Contract, on annuity payments, and on the
economic benefits to the Owner, Annuitant or Beneficiary depends on Western
Reserve's tax status, on the type of retirement plan for which the Contract is
purchased, and upon the tax and employment status of the individual concerned.
    
 
   
The following discussion is general in nature and is not intended as tax advice.
Each person concerned should consult a competent tax advisor. No attempt is made
to consider any applicable state or other tax laws. Moreover, the discussion is
based upon Western Reserve's understanding of the Federal income tax laws as
they are currently interpreted. Western Reserve makes no representations
regarding the likelihood of continuation of the Federal income tax laws, the
Treasury Regulations, or the current interpretations by the Internal Revenue
Service (the "Service"). For a discussion of Federal income taxes as they relate
to the Fund, please see the accompanying Prospectuses for the Portfolios of the
Fund.
    
 
COMPANY TAX STATUS
   
Western Reserve is taxed as a life insurance company under Part 1 of Subchapter
L of the Code. Because the Series Account is not an entity separate from Western
Reserve and its operations form a part of Western Reserve, it will not be taxed
separately as a "regulated investment company" under Subchapter M of the Code.
Investment income and realized capital gains on the assets of the Series Account
are reinvested and taken into account in determining the Annuity Value. Western
Reserve believes that under existing Federal income tax law, the Series
Account's investment income, including realized net capital gains, will not be
taxed to Western Reserve. Based upon this belief, it is anticipated that no
charges will be made against the Series Account for Federal income tax. If any
such charge is made, a Contract's Annuity Value will reflect a deduction for the
charge. Western Reserve reserves the right to make a deduction from the assets
of the Series Account should any tax or other economic burden resulting from the
application of tax laws that Western Reserve determines to be properly
attributable to the Account be imposed with respect to such items in the future.
    
 
TAXATION OF ANNUITIES
The following discussion assumes the Contract will qualify as an annuity
contract for Federal income tax purposes.
 
   
1. In General.  Code Section 72 governs taxation of annuities. In general, an
Owner is not taxed on increases in value under a Contract until some form of
distribution is made under the Contract. The exception to this rule is that
generally, an Owner of any deferred annuity contract who is not a natural person
must include in income any increase in the excess of the Contract's Annuity
Value over the investment in the Contract during the taxable year. However,
there are some exceptions to this exception and you may wish to discuss these
with your tax counsel. The taxable portion of a distribution (in the form of an
annuity or lump sum payment) is generally taxed as ordinary income. For this
purpose, the assignment, pledge, or agreement to assign or pledge any portion of
the Annuity Value generally will be treated as a distribution.
    
 
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2. Partial Withdrawals and Surrenders.  In the case of a partial withdrawal,
Systematic Partial Withdrawal, or Surrender distributed to a participant or
Beneficiary under a Qualified Contract (other than a Qualified Contract used in
a retirement plan that qualifies for special Federal income tax treatment under
section 457 of the Code as to which there are special rules), a ratable portion
of the amount received is taxable, generally based on the ratio of the
investment in the Contract to the total Annuity Value. The "investment in the
contract" generally equals the portion, if any, of any Purchase Payments paid by
or on behalf of an individual under a Contract which is not excluded from the
individual's gross income. For Contracts issued in connection with qualified
plans, the "investment in the contract" can be zero.
 
   
Generally, in the case of a partial withdrawal, Systematic Partial Withdrawal,
or Surrender under a Non-Qualified Contract before the Maturity Date, amounts
received are first treated as taxable income to the extent that the Annuity
Value immediately before the partial withdrawal, Systematic Partial Withdrawal,
or Surrender exceeds the "investment in the contract" at that time. Any
additional amount partially withdrawn, applied to a Systematic Partial
Withdrawal, or Surrender is not taxable. In the event of a partial withdrawal or
Systematic Partial Withdrawal from, or Surrender of, a Non-Qualified Contract,
Western Reserve will withhold for tax purposes the minimum amount required by
law, unless the Owner affirmatively elects, before payments begin, to have
either nothing withheld or a different amount withheld.
    
 
3.  Annuity Payments.  Although the tax consequences may vary depending on the
Annuity Payment elected under the Contract, in general, only the portion of the
Annuity Payment that represents the amount by which the Annuity Value exceeds
the "investment in the contract" will be taxed; after the "investment in the
contract" is recovered, the full amount of any additional Annuity Payments is
taxable. For variable annuity payments, the taxable portion is generally
determined by an equation that establishes a specific dollar amount of each
payment that is not taxed. The dollar amount is determined by dividing the
"investment in the contract" by the total number of expected periodic payments.
However, the entire distribution will be taxable once the recipient has
recovered the dollar amount of his or her "investment in the contract." For
Fixed Annuity Payments, in general, there is no tax on the portion of each
payment which represents the same ratio that the "investment in the contract"
bears to the total expected value of the Annuity Payments for the term of the
payments; however, the remainder of each Annuity Payment is taxable until the
recovery of the "investment in the contract", and thereafter the full amount or
each Annuity Payment is taxable. If death occurs before full recovery of the
"investment in the contract", the unrecovered amount may be deducted on the
Annuitant's final tax return.
 
   
4.  Penalty Tax on Certain Distributions.  In the case of a distribution
pursuant to a Non-Qualified Contract, a penalty tax may be imposed equal to 10%
of the amount treated as taxable income. The penalty tax is not imposed in
certain circumstances, including, generally, distributions: (1) made on or after
the date on which the Owner attains age 59 1/2, (2) made as a result of death of
the Owner or disability of the taxpayer, or (3) received in substantially equal
installments as a life annuity. Other tax penalties may apply to certain
distributions pursuant to a Qualified Contract.
    
 
5.  Taxation of Death Benefit Proceeds.  Amounts may be distributed from a
Contract because of the death of an Owner or an Annuitant. Generally, such
amounts are includable in the income of the recipient as follows: (1) if
distributed in a lump sum, they are taxed in the same manner as a full Surrender
of the Contract, as described above, or (2) if distributed under an annuity
option, they are taxed in the same manner as Annuity Payments, as described
above.
 
6.  Multiple Contracts.  All non-qualified, deferred annuity contracts entered
into after October 21, 1988 that are issued by Western Reserve (or its
affiliates) to the same Owner during any calendar year are to be treated as one
annuity contract for purposes of determining the amount includable in an
individual's gross income. There may be other situations in which the Treasury
may conclude that it would be appropriate to aggregate two or more annuity
contracts purchased by the same owner. Accordingly, an Owner should consult a
competent tax adviser before purchasing more than one Contract or other annuity
contracts.
 
7.  Transfers, Assignments or Exchanges of Contracts.  A transfer of ownership
or assignment of a Contract, the designation of an Annuitant or other
Beneficiary who is not also the Owner, or a change of Annuitant, may result in
certain income or gift tax consequences to the Owner that are beyond the scope
of this discussion. An Owner contemplating any such transfer, assignment or
change should contact a competent tax adviser in respect to the potential tax
effects of such a transaction.
 
   
8.  Possible Changes in Taxation.  In past years, legislation has been proposed
that would have adversely modified the Federal taxation of certain annuities.
For example, one such proposal would have changed the tax treatment of
non-qualified annuities that did not have "substantial life contingencies" by
taxing income as it is credited to the annuity. Although as of the date of this
Prospectus Congress is not considering any legislation regarding the taxation of
annuities, there is always the possibility that the tax treatment of annuities
could change by legislation or other means (such as the IRS regulations, revenue
rulings, judicial decisions, etc.). Moreover, it is also possible that any
change could be effective prior to the date of the change.
    
 
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QUALIFIED PLANS
The Qualified Contract is designed for use with several types of qualified
retirement plans. The tax rules applicable to participants and beneficiaries in
such qualified plans vary according to the type of plan and the terms and
conditions of the plan itself. Special favorable tax treatment may be available
for certain types of contributions and distributions (including special rules
for certain lump sum distributions). Adverse tax consequences may result from
contributions in excess of specified limits, distributions prior to age 59 1/2
(subject to certain exceptions), distributions that do not conform to specified
minimum distribution rules, aggregate distributions in excess of a specified
annual amount, and in certain other circumstances. Therefore, Western Reserve
makes no attempt to provide more than general information about use of the
Contract with the various types of qualified plans. Owners and participants
under qualified plans as well as Annuitants and Beneficiaries are cautioned that
the rights of any person to any benefits under qualified plans may be subject to
the terms and conditions of the plan themselves, regardless of the terms and
conditions of the Contract issued in connection therewith. Some retirement plans
are subject to distribution and other requirements that are not incorporated
into our Contract administration procedures. Owners, participants and
beneficiaries are responsible for determining that contributions, distributions
and other transactions with respect to the Contracts comply with applicable law.
Purchasers of Contracts for use with any qualified plan should seek competent
legal and tax advice regarding the suitability of the Contract therefor.
 
1. (a) Section 403(b) Plans.  Under Section 403(b) of the Code, payments made by
public school systems and certain tax exempt organizations to purchase annuity
policies for their employees are excludable from the gross income of the
employee, subject to certain limitations. However, such payments may be subject
to FICA (Social Security) taxes. Additionally, in accordance with the
requirements of the Code, Section 403(b) annuities generally may not permit
distribution of (i) elective contributions made in years beginning after
December 31, 1988, and (ii) earnings on those contributions, and (iii) earnings
on amounts attributed to elective contributions held as of the end of the last
year beginning before January 1, 1989. Distributions of such amounts will be
allowed only upon the death of the employee, on or after attainment of age
59 1/2, separation from service, disability, or financial hardship, except that
income attributable to elective contributions may not be distributed in the case
of hardship.
 
(b) Restrictions Under the Texas Optional Retirement Programs.  Section 36.105
of the Texas Educational Code permits participants in the Texas Optional
Retirement Program (ORP) to withdraw their interest in a variable annuity
contract issued under the ORP only upon: (1) termination of employment in the
Texas public institutions of higher education; (2) retirement; or (3) death.
Accordingly, a participant in the ORP (or the participant's estate if the
participant has died) will be required to obtain a certificate of termination
from the employer or a certificate of death before the account can be redeemed.
 
   
(c) Restrictions Under Qualified Contracts.  Other restrictions with respect to
the election, commencement, or distribution of benefits may apply under
Qualified Contracts or under the terms of the plans in respect of which
Qualified Contracts are issued.
    
 
2. Individual Retirement Annuities.  Sections 219 and 408 of the Code permit
individuals or their employers to contribute to an individual retirement program
known as an "Individual Retirement Annuity" or an "IRA". Individual Retirement
Annuities are subject to limitation on the amount which may be contributed and
deducted and the time when distributions may commence. In addition,
distributions from certain other types of qualified plans may be placed into an
Individual Retirement Annuity on a tax-deferred basis. The Service has not
reviewed the Contract for qualification as an IRA, and has not addressed in a
ruling of general applicability whether a death benefit provision such as the
provision in the Contract comports with IRA qualification requirements.
 
3. Corporate Pension and Profit-Sharing Plans and H.R. 10 Plans.  Sections
401(a) and 403(a) of the Code permit corporate employers to establish various
types of retirement plans for employees and permit self-employed individuals to
establish qualified plans for themselves and their employees. Such retirement
plans may permit the purchase of the Contracts to provide benefits under the
plans. These retirement plans may permit the purchase of the Contracts to
accumulate retirement savings under the plans. Adverse tax or other legal
consequences to the plan, to the participant or to both may result if this
Contract is assigned or transferred to any individual as a means to provide
benefit payments.
 
4.  Deferred Compensation Plans.  Section 457 of the Code, although not actually
providing for a qualified plan as that term is normally used, provides for
certain deferred compensation plans with respect to service for state
governments, local governments, political subdivisions, agencies,
instrumentalities and certain affiliates of such entities and tax exempt
organizations which enjoy special treatment. The Contracts can be used with such
plans. Under such plans, a participant may specify the form of investment in
which his or her participation will be made. All such investments, however, are
owned by, and are subject to, the claims of the general creditors of the
sponsoring employer. Depending on the terms of the particular plan, the employer
may be entitled to draw on deferred amounts for purposes unrelated to its
section 457 plan obligations. In general, all amounts received under a section
457 plan are taxable and are subject to federal income tax withholding as wages.
 
5.  Distributions from Qualified Plans.  Under the tax qualification rules for
Section 401(a), 403(b), 408 and 457 plans, distributions generally must commence
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than April 1 of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the Owner
(or plan participant) reaches age 70 1/2, and must be made in a specified form
and manner. Special rules and other restrictions may apply depending on the type
of plan and the particular circumstances. Each Owner is responsible for
requesting distributions under the Contract that satisfy applicable tax rules,
and should consult a qualified tax adviser.
 
The above description of Federal income tax consequences pertaining to the
different types of qualified plans that may be funded by the Contracts is only a
brief summary and is not intended as tax advice. The rules governing the
provisions of qualified plans are extremely complex and often difficult to
comprehend. In addition, the Tax Reform Act has significantly changed a great
many rules for qualified plans. Anything less than full compliance with the
applicable rules, all of which are subject to change, may have significant
adverse tax consequences. A prospective purchaser considering the purchase of a
Contract in connection with a qualified plan should first consult a qualified
and competent tax advisor with regard to the suitability of the Contract as an
investment vehicle for the qualified plan.
 
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
1.  Diversification.  Section 817(h) of the Code requires that the investments
of the Series Account must be "adequately diversified" in accordance with
Treasury Regulations in order for the Contracts to qualify as annuity contracts
under Section 72 of the Code. The Series Account, through the Fund, intends to
comply with the diversification requirements prescribed by the Treasury in Reg.
Sec. 1.817.5, which affect how the Fund's assets may be invested. Western
Reserve believes the Series Account will, thus, meet the diversification
requirements of Section 817(h). If the Series Account does not meet those
diversification requirements, Owners would be taxed currently on any investment
income under the Contract.
 
   
In certain circumstances, owners of variable annuity contracts may be considered
the owners, for Federal income tax purposes, of the assets of the separate
account used to support their contracts. In those circumstances, income and
gains from the separate account assets would be includable in the variable
annuity contract owner's gross income. The Treasury Department has stated in
published rulings that a variable annuity contract owner will be considered the
owner of separate account assets if the contract owner possesses incidents of
ownership in those assets, such as the ability to exercise investment control
over the assets. The Treasury Department has also announced, in connection with
the issuance of regulations concerning investment diversification, that those
regulations "do not provide guidance concerning the circumstances in which
investor control of the investments of a segregated asset account may cause the
investor (i.e., the contract owner), rather than the insurance company, to be
treated as the owner of the assets in the account." This announcement further
states that guidance would be issued by way of regulations or rulings on the
"extent to which policyholders may direct their investments to particular
sub-accounts without being treated as owners of the underlying assets."
    
 
The ownership rights under the Contract are similar to, but different in certain
respects from, those described by the IRS in rulings in which it was determined
that contract owners were not owners of separate account assets. For example,
the owner of a Contract has the choice of more sub-accounts in which to allocate
net purchase payments and Contract values, and may be able to transfer among
sub-accounts more frequently than in such rulings. These differences could
result in an Owner being treated as the owner of the assets of the Series
Account. In addition, Western Reserve does not know what standards will be set
forth, if any, in the regulations or rulings which the Treasury Department has
stated it expects to issue. Western Reserve therefore reserves the right to
modify the Contract as necessary to attempt to prevent an Owner from being
considered the owner of a pro rata share of the assets of the Series Account.
 
   
2. Distribution-at-Death Rules.  The Code also requires Non-Qualified Contracts
to contain specific provisions for distribution of the Contract proceeds upon
the death of the Owner. In order to be treated as an annuity contract for
Federal income tax purposes, the Code requires that such Contract provide that
(a) if any Owner dies on or after the Maturity Date and before the entire
interest in the Contract has been distributed, the remaining portion must be
distributed at least as rapidly as under the method in effect on the Owner's
death; and (b) if any Owner dies before the Maturity Date, the entire interest
in the Contract must generally be distributed within five years after the
Owner's date of death. These requirements will be considered satisfied if the
entire interest of the Contract is used to purchase an immediate annuity under
which payments will begin within one year of the Owner's death and will be made
for the life of the Beneficiary or for a period not extending beyond the life
expectancy of the Beneficiary. The Owner's Beneficiary is the person to whom
ownership of the Contract passes because of death and must be a natural person.
(In the Contract, the successor owner is the Owner's Beneficiary.) If the
Beneficiary is the Owner's surviving spouse, the Contract may be continued with
the surviving spouse as the new Owner. Non-Qualified Contracts will be reviewed
and modified if necessary to attempt to assure that they comply with the Code
requirements when clarified by regulation or otherwise. Other rules may apply to
Qualified Contracts.
    
 
3. Withholding.  Withholding of Federal income taxes on the taxable portion of
all distributions may be required unless the recipient elects not to have any
such amounts withheld and properly notifies Western Reserve of that election.
Different rules may apply to United States citizens or expatriates living
abroad. In addition, some states have enacted legislation requiring withholding.
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ary 1, 1993, certain distributions from Section 401(a), 403(a) and 403(b) plans
are subject to mandatory withholding.
 
4. Section 1035 Exchanges.  Code Section 1035 generally provides that no gain or
loss shall be recognized on the exchange of one annuity contract for another. If
the surrendered Contract was issued prior to August 14, 1982, the tax rules that
formerly provided that the Surrender was taxable only to the extent the amount
received exceeds the Owner's investment in the Contract will continue to apply
to amounts allocable to investment in the Contract before August 14, 1982. In
contrast, Contracts issued on or after January 19, 1985 in a Code Section 1035
exchange are treated as new Contracts for purposes of the penalty and
distribution-at-death rules. Special rules and procedures apply to Code Section
1035 transactions. Prospective purchasers wishing to take advantage of Code
Section 1035 should consult their tax advisors.
 
5. Diversification and Qualified Plans.  Code Section 817(h) applies to variable
annuity contracts other than pension plan contracts. The regulations reiterate
that the diversification requirements do not apply to pension plan contracts.
All of the qualified retirement plans (described above) are defined as pension
plan contracts for these purposes. Notwithstanding the exception of Qualified
Contracts from application of the diversification rules, the investment vehicle
for Western Reserve's Qualified Contracts (i.e., the Fund) will be structured to
comply with the diversification standards because it serves as the investment
vehicle for Non-Qualified Contracts as well as Qualified Contracts.
 
THE FIXED ACCOUNT
   
An Owner may allocate Net Purchase Payments and transfer Annuity Value to the
Fixed Account, which is part of Western Reserve's general account. The Insurance
Department of the State of Washington has disapproved, for Contracts issued in
Washington, the ability both to allocate Net Purchase Payments to the Fixed
Account and to transfer Annuity Value from Sub-Accounts of the Series Account to
the Fixed Account. Because of exemptive and exclusionary provisions, interests
in the Fixed Account have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933
and neither the Fixed Account nor the general account has been registered as an
investment company under the 1940 Act. Accordingly, neither the Fixed Account,
the general account nor any interests therein are generally subject to the
provisions of these acts, and Western Reserve has been advised that the staff of
the SEC has not reviewed the disclosure in this Prospectus relating to the Fixed
Account. Disclosure regarding the Fixed Account may, however, be subject to
certain generally applicable provisions of the Federal securities laws relating
to the accuracy and completeness of statements made in prospectuses.
    
 
The portion of the Annuity Value allocated to the Fixed Account (the "Fixed
Account Value") will be credited with rates of interest, as described below.
Because the Fixed Account Value becomes part of Western Reserve's general
account, Western Reserve assumes the risk of investment gain or loss on this
amount. All assets in the general account are subject to Western Reserve's
general liabilities from business operations.
 
MINIMUM GUARANTEED AND CURRENT INTEREST RATES
The Fixed Account Value is guaranteed to accumulate at a minimum effective
annual interest rate of 4%. Western Reserve presently credits the Fixed Account
Value with current rates in excess of the minimum guarantee, but it is not
obligated to do so. These current interest rates are influenced by, but do not
necessarily correspond to, prevailing general market interest rates. Because
Western Reserve, at its sole discretion, anticipates changing the current
interest rate from time to time, different allocations to and from the Fixed
Account Value will be credited with different current interest rates.
 
Western Reserve further guarantees that when a higher or lower current interest
rate is declared on an allocation to the Fixed Account Value, that new interest
rate will be guaranteed on such allocation for at least a one year period
measured from the date of each Purchase Payment or transfer (the "Guarantee
Period"). At the end of the Guarantee Period, Western Reserve reserves the right
to declare a new current interest rate on such allocation and accrued interest
thereon (which may be a different current interest rate than the current
interest rate on new allocations to the Fixed Account Value on that date). The
rate declared on such allocation and accrued interest thereon at the end of each
Guarantee Period will be guaranteed again for another Guarantee Period. At the
end of any Guarantee Period, any interest credited on the Fixed Account Value in
excess of the minimum guaranteed rate of 4% per year will be determined in the
sole discretion of Western Reserve. The Owner assumes the risk that interest
credited may not exceed the guaranteed minimum rate.
 
Allocations from the Fixed Account Value to provide: a) partial withdrawal
amounts, b) transfers to the Series Account, or c) the Annual Contract Charge
are currently, for the purpose of crediting interest, accounted for on a last
in, first out ("LIFO") method.
 
Western Reserve reserves the right to change the method of crediting interest
from time to time, provided that such changes will not have the effect of
reducing the guaranteed rate of interest below 4% per annum.
 
For the sale of the Contract to: (a) current and retired directors, officers,
full-time employees and agents of Western Reserve and its affiliates; (b)
current and retired directors, officers, employees and registered
representatives of InterSecurities, Inc. and any broker-dealer which has a sales
agreement with InterSecurities, Inc.; (c) any Trust, pension, profit-sharing or
other employee benefit plan of any of the foregoing persons or entities; (d)
current and retired directors, officers and employees of WRL Series
 
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Fund, Inc. and any IDEX mutual fund, and any investment adviser or investment
sub-adviser thereto; and (e) any member of a family of any of the foregoing
(e.g., spouse, child, sibling, parent or parent-in-law) Western Reserve may, on
each Contract Anniversary, credit to the Contract's Fixed Account additional
amounts (in addition to the amounts otherwise credited under the Contracts to
all Owners) to reflect savings in Contract expenses.
    
 
FIXED ACCOUNT VALUE
At the end of any Valuation Period, the Fixed Account Value is equal to:
 
1. The sum of all Net Purchase Payments allocated to the Fixed Account; plus
 
2. Any amounts transferred from a Sub-Account to the Fixed Account; plus
 
3. Total interest credited to the Fixed Account; minus
 
4. Any amounts withdrawn from the Fixed Account to pay for partial withdrawals;
minus
 
5. Any amounts transferred to a Sub-Account from the Fixed Account; minus
 
6. Any amounts charged to pay the Annual Contract Charge, premium tax, and
transfer charges, if any.
 
   
ALLOCATIONS, TRANSFERS AND PARTIAL WITHDRAWALS
    
Net Purchase Payments and transfers to the Fixed Account will be allocated to
the Fixed Account on the first Valuation Date on or following the date Western
Reserve receives the payment or transfer request at its Administrative Office,
except that any allocation of the initial Net Purchase Payment will take place
on the Contract Date.
 
   
Transfers may be made from the Fixed Account to a Sub-Account once each Contract
Year. The amount that may be transferred is currently the entire amount
available in the Fixed Account; however, Western Reserve reserves the right to
limit the amount available to be transferred to the greater of (a) 25% of the
amount in the Fixed Account, or (b) the amount transferred in the prior Contract
Year from the Fixed Account, unless Western Reserve consents otherwise. No
transfer charge will apply to transfers from the Fixed Account to a Sub-Account.
Amounts may be withdrawn from the Fixed Account for partial withdrawals and
Surrenders only upon written request and (other than for Surrenders) only with
Western Reserve's consent. Western Reserve further reserves the right to defer
payment of transfers, partial withdrawals, or Surrenders from the Fixed Account
for up to six months. In addition, Contract provisions relating to transfers,
partial withdrawals or Surrenders from the Series Account will also apply to the
Fixed Account. Dollar Cost Averaging may be done from the Fixed Account. (See
"THE CONTRACT-- ACCUMULATION PROVISIONS--Dollar Cost Averaging" on page 15.)
    
 
   
DISTRIBUTION OF THE CONTRACTS
    
The Contracts will be sold by individuals who, in addition to being licensed as
life insurance agents for Western Reserve, are also registered representatives
of InterSecurities, Inc. which has the same address as Western Reserve, an
affiliate of Western Reserve and the principal underwriter of the Contracts, or
of broker-dealers who have entered into written sales agreements with the
principal underwriter. InterSecurities, Inc. is registered with the SEC under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is a member of the National Association
of Securities Dealers, Inc. No amounts have been retained by InterSecurities,
Inc. for acting as principal underwriter for the Contracts. Broker-dealers will
generally receive sales commissions of up to 0.75% of Purchase Payments. In
addition, certain production, persistency and managerial bonuses may be paid.
Subject to applicable Federal and state laws and regulations, Western Reserve
may also pay compensation to banks and other financial institutions for their
services in connection with the sale and servicing of the Contracts. The level
of such compensation will not exceed that paid to broker-dealers for their sale
of the Contracts. The offering of Contracts will be made on a continuing basis.
 
VOTING RIGHTS
To the extent required by law, Western Reserve will vote the Fund shares held in
the Series Account at shareholder meetings of the Fund in accordance with
instructions received from persons having voting interests in the corresponding
Sub-Account of the Series Account. Except as required by the 1940 Act, the Fund
does not hold regular or special shareholder meetings. If the 1940 Act or any
regulation thereunder should be amended or if the present interpretation thereof
should change, and as a result Western Reserve determines that it is permitted
to vote the Fund shares in its own right, it may elect to do so.
 
The number of votes that an Owner has the right to instruct will be calculated
separately for each Sub-Account, and will be determined during the Accumulation
Period by dividing the portion of the Annuity Value in that Sub-Account by $100.
Fractional shares will be counted. After the Maturity Date, the number of votes
that an Annuitant has the right to instruct will be calculated based on the
liability for future variable annuity payments. This liability will be
calculated on the basis of the mortality assumptions used in determining the
number of units purchased by the Annuitant. Because this liability generally
declines as any Annuitant ages, the number of votes attributable to that
Annuitant will decrease over time.
 
The number of votes of the Portfolio that the Owner or Annuitant has the right
to instruct will be determined as of the date established by that Portfolio for
determining shareholders eligible to vote at the meeting of the Fund. Voting
instructions will be solicited by written communications prior to such meeting
in accordance with procedures established by the Fund.
 
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<PAGE>   34
 
Western Reserve will vote Fund shares as to which no timely instructions are
received and Fund shares that are not attributable to Owners in proportion to
the voting instructions that are received with respect to all Contracts
participating in that Portfolio. Voting instructions to abstain on any item to
be voted upon will reduce the votes eligible to be cast by Western Reserve.
 
Each person having a voting interest in a Sub-Account will receive proxy
materials, reports and other materials relating to the appropriate Portfolio.
 
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There are at present no legal proceedings to which the Series Account is a party
or to which the assets of the Series Account are subject. Western Reserve is not
involved in any litigation that is of material importance in relation to its
total assets or that relates to the Series Account. InterSecurities, Inc., the
Series Account's principal underwriter, is not presently a party to any legal
proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect upon its ability
to perform its contract with the Series Account.
 
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Statement of Additional Information contains information and financial
statements relating to the Series Account and Western Reserve. The Table of
Contents of the Statement of Additional Information is set forth below:
 
1. Custodian
 
2. Independent Accountants
 
3. Legal Matters
 
4. Calculation of Performance Related Information
 
5. Addition, Deletion, and Substitution of Investments
 
6. Calculation of Variable Annuity Payments
 
   
7. Financial Statements
    
 
Inquiries and requests for a Statement of Additional Information should be
directed to Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio, P.O. Box 9051,
Clearwater, Florida 34618-9051; telephone number (800) 851-9777.
 
   
WRL00028-05/96
    
 
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<PAGE>   35





                                     PART B

                     INFORMATION REQUIRED IN A STATEMENT OF
                             ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
<PAGE>   36
 
                          WRL SERIES ANNUITY ACCOUNT
 
                          WRL FREEDOM BELLWETHER(R)
                          Flexible Payment Variable
                          Deferred Annuity Contract
 
                                  issued by
 
                  Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio
                             201 Highland Avenue
                             Largo, Florida 34640
 
                          Telephone: (800) 851-9777
                                     (813) 585-6565
                                      
                     STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 
   
This Statement of Additional Information is not a Prospectus and should be read
in conjunction with the WRL Freedom Bellwether(R) Prospectus, dated May 1,
1996, which is available without charge by contacting Western Reserve Life
Assurance Co. of Ohio ("Western Reserve") at P.O. Box 9051, Clearwater, Florida
34618-9051 or at the telephone number above.
    
 
   
                                  May 1, 1996
    
 
   
WRL00029-05/96
    
<PAGE>   37
 
                               TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                          Page
                                                                                          ----
<S>                                                                                       <C>
Custodian...............................................................................    3
Independent Accountants.................................................................    3
Legal Matters...........................................................................    3
Calculation of Performance Related Information..........................................    3
Addition, Deletion, and Substitution of Investments.....................................    6
Calculation of Variable Annuity Payments................................................    6
Financial Statements....................................................................    7
</TABLE>
 
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<PAGE>   38
 
                                   CUSTODIAN
 
   
     The assets of WRL Series Annuity Account (the "Series Account") are held by
Western Reserve. The assets of the Series Account are kept physically segregated
and held apart from the general account and any other separate accounts of
Western Reserve. Western Reserve maintains records of all purchases and
redemptions of shares of the WRL Series Fund, Inc. (the "Fund"). Additional
protection for the assets of the Series Account is provided by a blanket bond
issued to AEGON U.S. Holding Corporation ("AEGON U.S.") in the amount of $5
million (subject to a $1 million deductible), covering all of the employees of
AEGON U.S. and its affiliates, including Western Reserve. A Stockbrokers Blanket
Bond, issued to AEGON U.S.A. Securities, Inc. provides additional fidelity
coverage to a limit of $11 million, subject to a $50,000 deductible.
    
 
                            INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
 
   
     The accounting firm of Price Waterhouse LLP, independent accountants,
provided audit services to the Series Account for the year ended December 31,
1995. The principal business address of Price Waterhouse LLP is 1055 Broadway,
Kansas City, Missouri 64105. The accounting firm of Ernst & Young LLP,
independent auditors, provided audit services to Western Reserve for the year
ended December 31, 1995. The principal business address of Ernst & Young LLP is
801 Grand Avenue, Suite 3400, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-2764.
    
 
                                 LEGAL MATTERS
 
     Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan, Washington, D.C., has provided advice on
certain legal matters concerning Federal securities laws in connection with the
Contracts. All matters of Ohio law pertaining to the Contracts, including the
validity of the Contracts and Western Reserve's right to issue the Contracts
under Ohio insurance law, have been passed upon by Thomas E. Pierpan, Esq., Vice
President and Counsel of Western Reserve.
 
                 CALCULATION OF PERFORMANCE RELATED INFORMATION
 
     A.  Yield and Effective Yield Quotations for the Money Market Sub-Account
 
     Yield - The yield quotation set forth in the Prospectus for the Money
Market Sub-Account is for the seven days ended on the date of the most recent
balance sheet of the Series Account included in the registration statement, and
is computed by determining the net change, exclusive of capital changes, in the
value of a hypothetical preexisting account having a balance of one unit in the
Money Market Sub-Account at the beginning of the period, subtracting a
hypothetical charge reflecting deductions from Owner accounts, and dividing the
difference by the value of the account at the beginning of the base period to
obtain the base period return, and multiplying the base period return by (365/7)
with the resulting figure carried to at least the nearest hundredth of one
percent.
 
     Effective Yield - The effective yield quotation for this Money Market
Sub-Account set forth in the Prospectus is for the seven days ended on the date
of the most recent balance sheet of the Series Account included in the
registration statement. The effective yield is computed by determining the net
change, exclusive of capital changes, in the value of a hypothetical
pre-existing Sub-Account having a balance of one unit in the Money Market
Sub-Account at the beginning of the period. A hypothetical charge, reflecting
deductions from Owner accounts, is subtracted from the balance. The difference
is divided by the value of the Sub-Account at the beginning of the base period
to obtain the base period return, which is then
 
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<PAGE>   39
compounded by adding 1. Next, the sum is raised to a power equal to 365 divided
by 7, and 1 is subtracted from the result. The following formula describes the
computation:
 
           EFFECTIVE YIELD = ({BASE PERIOD RETURN + 1}(365/7)) - 1
 
     The effective yield is shown at least to the nearest hundredth of one
percent.
 
   
     Hypothetical Charge - For purposes of the yield and effective yield
computations, the hypothetical charge reflects all fees and charges that are
charged to all Owner accounts in proportion to the length of the base period.
Such fees and charges include the $30 Annual Contract Charge, calculated on the
basis of an average Series Account Value per Contract of $56,897, which converts
that charge to an annual rate of 0.05% of the Series Account Value. The yield
and effective yield quotations do not reflect any deduction for premium taxes or
transfer charges that may be applicable to a particular Contract. No fees or
sales charges are assessed upon annuitization under the Contracts, except
premium taxes. Realized gains and losses from the sale of securities, and
unrealized appreciation and depreciation of assets held by the Money Market
Sub-Account and the Fund are excluded from the calculation of yield.
    
 
   
     B.  Total Return and Yield Quotations for the Aggressive Growth, Emerging
         Growth, Growth, Global, Balanced, Equity-Income, Bond,
         Short-to-Intermediate Government, Utility, Tactical Asset Allocation,
         Value Equity, C.A.S.E. Growth and Meridian/INVESCO Global Sector
         Sub-Accounts
    
 
     The total return quotations set forth in the Prospectuses for all of these
Sub-Accounts holding assets for the Contracts during the Accumulation Period are
average annual total return quotations for the one, five, and ten-year periods
(or, while a Sub-Account has been in existence for a period of less than one,
five or ten years, for such lesser period) ended on the date of the most recent
balance sheet of the Series Account and for the period from the date the
Sub-Accounts commenced operations until the aforesaid date. The quotations are
computed by determining the average annual compounded rates of return over the
relevant periods that would equate the initial amount invested to the ending
redeemable value, according to the following formula:
 
                              P(1 + T)(n) = ERV
 
   
<TABLE>
<S>        <C>  <C>  <C>
Where:     P    =    a hypothetical initial payment of $1,000
           T    =    average annual total return
           n    =    number of years
           ERV  =    ending redeemable value at the end of the particular period of a hypothetical
                     $1,000 payment made at the beginning of the particular period.
</TABLE>
    
 
   
For purposes of the total return quotations for all of these Sub-Accounts, the
calculations take into account all fees that are charged to all Owner accounts
during the Accumulation Period. Such fees include the $30 Annual Contract
Charge, calculated on the basis of an average Series Account Value per Contract
of $56,897, which converts that charge to an annual rate of 0.05% of the Series
Account Value. The calculations also assume a complete redemption as of the end
of the particular period. The calculations do not reflect any deduction for
premium taxes or any transfer charges that may be applicable to a particular
Contract.
    
 
   
     The yield quotations for all of these Sub-Accounts except the Money Market
Sub-Account representing the accumulation period set forth in the Prospectuses
is based on the thirty-day period ended on the date of the most recent balance
sheet of the Series Account and are computed by dividing the net investment
    
 
                                        4
<PAGE>   40
income per unit earned during the period by the maximum offering price per unit
on the last date of the period, according to the following formula:
 
                                     a-b
                                    -----
                         YIELD = 2[( cd + 1)(6) - 1]
 
<TABLE>
<S>        <C>   <C>
Where:     a =   net investment income earned during the period by the corresponding Portfolio of
                 the Fund attributable to shares owned by the Sub-Account.
           b =   expenses accrued for the period (net of reimbursement).
           c =   the average daily number of units outstanding during the period.
           d =   the maximum offering price per unit on the last day of the period.
</TABLE>
 
   
For purposes of the yield quotations for all of the Sub-Accounts except the
Money Market Sub-Account, the calculations take into account all fees that are
charged to all Owner accounts during the Accumulation Period. Such fees include
the $30 Annual Contract Charge, calculated on the basis of an average Series
Account Value per Contract of $56,897, which converts that charge to an annual
rate of 0.05% of the Series Account Value. The calculations do not take into
account any premium taxes or any Transfer Charges.
    
 
   
     Premium taxes currently range from 0% to 3.5% of Purchase Payments
depending upon the jurisdiction in which the Contract is delivered.
    
 
     C.  Other Performance Data
 
     Western Reserve may from time to time disclose average annual total return
in non-standard formats and cumulative total return for Contracts funded by
these Sub-Accounts.
 
     Western Reserve may from time to time also disclose in advertisements and
sales literature yields and non-standard total returns for the Sub-Accounts
(some of which do not include Contract and Series Account fees and charges)
including such disclosure for the Sub-Accounts for periods prior to the date the
Sub-Accounts commenced operations.
 
     For periods prior to the date each Sub-Account commenced operations,
performance information will be calculated based on the performance of the
Fund's corresponding Portfolios that commenced operations prior to each
Sub-Account, and the assumption that each Sub-Account was in existence for the
same periods as those indicated for each respective Portfolio, with a level of
fees and charges approximately equal to those currently assessed against each
Sub-Account and the Contract. Non-standard performance data will only be
disclosed if the standard performance data for the required periods is also
disclosed.
 
     D.  Advertising and Sales Literature
 
     From time to time Western Reserve may refer to the diversifying process of
asset allocation based on the Modern Portfolio Theory developed by Nobel Prize
winning economist Harry Markowitz. The basic assumptions of Modern Portfolio
Theory are the selection of individual investments has little impact on
portfolio performance, market timing strategies seldom work, markets are
efficient, and portfolio selection should be made among asset classes. Modern
Portfolio Theory allows an investor to determine an efficient portfolio
selection that will provide a higher return with the same risk or the same
return with lower risk.
 
     When presenting the asset allocation process Western Reserve may outline
the process of personal and investment risk analysis including determining
individual risk tolerances and a discussion of the different types of investment
risk. Western Reserve may classify investors into four categories based on their
risk tolerance and will quote various industry experts on which types of
investments are best suited to each of the four risk categories. The industry
experts quoted may include Ibbotson Associates, CDA Investment Technologies,
Lipper Analytical Services and any other expert which has been deemed by the
Company to be appropriate. Western Reserve may also provide a historical
overview of the performance of a variety of investment market indices, the
performance of these indices over time, and the performance of different asset
classes, such as stocks, bonds, cash equivalents, etc. Western Reserve may also
discuss investment
 
                                        5
<PAGE>   41
 
volatility including the range of returns for different asset classes and over
different time horizons, and the correlation between the returns of different
asset classes. Western Reserve may also discuss the basis of portfolio
optimization including the required inputs and the construction of efficient
portfolios using sophisticated computer-based techniques. Finally, Western
Reserve may describe various investment strategies and methods of
implementation, the periodic rebalancing of diversified portfolios, the use of
dollar cost averaging techniques, a comparison of the tax impact of purchase
payments made on a "before tax" basis through a tax-qualified plan with those
made on an "after tax" basis outside of a tax-qualified plan, and a comparison
of tax-deferred versus non tax-deferred accumulation of purchase payments.
 
              ADDITION, DELETION, AND SUBSTITUTION OF INVESTMENTS
 
     Western Reserve reserves the right, subject to compliance with applicable
law, to make additions to, deletions from or substitutions for the shares that
are held by the Series Account or that the Series Account may purchase. Western
Reserve reserves the right to eliminate the shares of any of the Portfolios of
the Fund and to substitute shares of another Portfolio of the Fund or of another
open-end registered investment company, if the shares of a Portfolio are no
longer available for investment, or if in Western Reserve's judgment further
investment in any Portfolio should become inappropriate in view of the purposes
of the Series Account. Western Reserve will not, however, substitute any shares
attributable to an Owner's interest in a Sub-Account without notice to and prior
approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission, to the extent required by
the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act") or other
applicable law.
 
     Western Reserve also reserves the right to establish additional
Sub-Accounts, each of which would invest in a new Portfolio of the Fund, or in
shares of another investment company, with a specified investment objective. New
Sub-Accounts may be established when, in the sole discretion of Western Reserve,
marketing, tax or investment conditions warrant, and any new Sub-Accounts will
be made available to existing Owners on a basis to be determined by Western
Reserve. Western Reserve may also eliminate one or more Sub-Accounts if, in its
sole discretion, marketing, tax or investment conditions warrant.
 
     In the event of any such substitution or change, Western Reserve may by
appropriate endorsement make such changes in the Contracts and other annuity
contracts as may be necessary or appropriate to reflect such substitution or
change. If deemed by Western Reserve to be in the best interests of persons
having voting rights under the Contracts, the Series Account may be operated as
a management company under the 1940 Act, or, subject to any required approval,
it may be deregistered under that Act in the event such registration is no
longer required.
 
     Western Reserve reserves the right to change the investment objective of
any Sub-Account. Additionally, if required by law or regulation, Western Reserve
will not materially change an investment objective of the Series Account or of a
Portfolio designated for a Sub-Account unless a statement of the change is filed
with and approved by the appropriate insurance official of the state of Western
Reserve's domicile or deemed approved in accordance with such law or regulation.
 
                    CALCULATION OF VARIABLE ANNUITY PAYMENTS
 
   
     Under a Series Account annuity option, the Owner applies his or her Annuity
Proceeds (or a portion thereof) on the Maturity Date to one or more of the
fourteen Sub-Accounts designated to support annuity payments by purchasing units
issued in connection with each Sub-Account selected by the Owner. The Annuity
Unit Value of any Sub-Account will increase or decrease in accordance with the
investment experience of that Sub-Account. The Annuity Unit Value of any
Sub-Account at the end of a Valuation Period is equal to the product of (a) the
Annuity Unit Value for that Sub-Account at the end of the immediately preceding
Valuation Period, multiplied by (b) the net investment factor for that
Sub-Account for the Valuation Period, multiplied by (c) the "assumed investment
return adjustment factor" for the Valuation Period.
    
 
                                        6
<PAGE>   42
 
     The "assumed investment return adjustment factor" for a Valuation Period is
the product of discount factors of .99986634 per day, and is designed to
recognize the 5% effective annual assumed investment return.
 
     The net investment factor used to calculate the Annuity Unit Value in each
Sub-Account for the Valuation Period is equal to (a) the net result of (1) the
net asset value of a Fund share held in that Sub-Account determined as of the
end of the current Valuation Period; plus (2) the per share amount of any
dividend or capital gain distributions made by the Fund for shares held in that
Sub-Account if the ex-dividend date occurs during the Valuation Period; plus or
minus (3) a per share charge or credit for any taxes reserved for, which Western
Reserve determines to have resulted from the investment operations of the
Sub-Account; divided by (b) the net asset value of a Fund share held in the
Sub-Account determined as of the end of the immediately preceding Valuation
Period; minus (c) a factor representing the mortality and expense risk charge
and administrative charge. This factor is equal, on an annual basis, to 1.40% of
the daily net asset value of a Fund share held in the Series Account for the
Sub-Account.
 
     DETERMINATION OF THE FIRST VARIABLE PAYMENT. The amount of the first
variable payment is determined by multiplying the Annuity Proceeds times the
appropriate rate for the variable option selected. The rates are based on the
Society of Actuaries 1983 Individual Mortality Table A with projection and a 5%
effective annual assumed investment return and assuming a Maturity Date in the
year 2000. Gender based mortality tables will be used unless prohibited by law.
 
     The amount of the first payment depends upon the adjusted age of the
Annuitant. The adjusted age is the Annuitant's actual age nearest birthday at
the Maturity Date, adjusted as follows:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Maturity Date        Adjusted Age
- -------------     -------------------
<C>               <S>
 Before  2001     Actual Age
  2001 - 2010     Actual Age minus 1
  2011 - 2020     Actual Age minus 2
  2021 - 2030     Actual Age minus 3
  2031 - 2040     Actual Age minus 4
</TABLE>
 
After the year 2040 as determined by Western Reserve.
 
     DETERMINATION OF SUBSEQUENT VARIABLE PAYMENTS. The amount of variable
annuity payments after the first will increase or decrease according to the
Annuity Unit Value which reflects the investment experience of the selected
Sub-Account(s). Each variable annuity payment after the first will be equal to
the number of units attributable to the Contract in each selected Sub-Account
multiplied by the Annuity Unit Value of that Sub-Account on the date the payment
is processed. The number of such units is determined by dividing the first
payment allocated to that Sub-Account by the Annuity Unit Value of that
Sub-Account on the date the first annuity payment is processed.
 
                              FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
     The financial statements of Western Reserve which are included in this
Statement of Additional Information should be considered only as bearing on the
ability of Western Reserve to meet its obligations under the Contracts. They
should not be considered as bearing on the investment performance of the assets
held in the Series Account.
 
   
     Financial Statements for Western Reserve for the years ended December 31,
1995, 1994 and 1993 have been prepared on the basis of statutory accounting
principles, rather than generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").
    
 
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<PAGE>   43
 
                         INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
   
WRL SERIES ANNUITY ACCOUNT (BELLWETHER AND CONQUEROR VARIABLE ANNUITIES):
    
 
   
     Report of Independent Accountants dated January 31, 1996
    
 
   
     Statements of assets, liabilities and equity accounts at December 31, 1995
    
 
   
     Statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 1995 and
     statements of changes in equity accounts for the years ended December 31,
     1995 and 1994
    
 
     Notes to financial statements
 
WESTERN RESERVE LIFE ASSURANCE CO. OF OHIO:
 
   
     Report of Independent Auditors dated February 23, 1996
    
 
   
     Statutory-Basis balance sheets at December 31, 1995 and 1994
    
 
   
     Statutory-Basis statements of operations for the years ended December 31,
     1995, 1994 and 1993
    
 
   
     Statutory-Basis statements of capital and surplus for the years ended
     December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993
    
 
   
     Statutory-Basis statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31,
     1995, 1994 and 1993
    
 
     Notes to Statutory-Basis financial statements
 
     Statutory-Basis Financial Statement Schedules
 
                                        8
<PAGE>   44
 
WRL SERIES ANNUITY ACCOUNT
BELLWETHER AND CONQUEROR
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
 
To the Board of Directors of Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio and
Contract Owners of the WRL Series Annuity Account -- WRL Freedom Bellwether and
WRL Freedom Conqueror Contracts
 
     In our opinion, the accompanying statements of assets, liabilities and
equity accounts and the related statements of operations and of changes in
equity accounts and the selected per unit data and ratios present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of the Money Market, Bond, Growth,
Short-to-Intermediate Government, Global, Equity-Income, Emerging Growth,
Aggressive Growth, Balanced, Utility and Tactical Asset Allocation Sub-Accounts
of the WRL Freedom Bellwether and WRL Freedom Conqueror Contracts of the WRL
Series Annuity Account (a separate account of Western Reserve Life Assurance Co.
of Ohio, hereafter referred to as the "Annuity Account") at December 31, 1995,
the results of each of their operations, the changes in each of their equity
accounts and the selected per unit data and ratios for each of the periods
indicated, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. These
financial statements and selected per unit data and ratios (hereafter referred
to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Annuity Account's
management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial
statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards which
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, assessing the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.
 
PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
Kansas City, Missouri
January 31, 1996
 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
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<PAGE>   45
 
WRL SERIES ANNUITY ACCOUNT
BELLWETHER AND CONQUEROR
MONEY MARKET SUB-ACCOUNT
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
STATEMENT OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND EQUITY ACCOUNTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASSETS:                                      DECEMBER 31, 1995
<S>                                          <C>
  Investments, at net asset value:
    WRL Series Fund, Inc.:
      Money Market Portfolio
      (28,030,825.490 shares;
      cost $ 28,030,825)..................     $  28,030,825
  Accrued transfers from (to)
    depositor - net.......................           492,914
                                             -----------------
      Total assets........................        28,523,739
                                             -----------------
LIABILITIES:..............................                 0
                                             -----------------
      Total net assets....................     $  28,523,729
                                             ===================
EQUITY ACCOUNTS:
  Contract Owners' equity:
      Money Market sub-account
      (2,658,930.855662 units;
      $ 10.727522 unit value).............     $  28,523,729
                                             -----------------
      Total equity........................     $  28,523,729
                                             ===================
</TABLE>
 
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                YEAR ENDED
INVESTMENT INCOME:                           DECEMBER 31, 1995
<S>                                          <C>
    Dividend income..........................    $ 1,785,101
    Capital gain distributions...............              0
                                             -----------------
                                                   1,785,101
EXPENSES:
    Mortality and expense risk charges.......        471,597
                                             -----------------
      Net investment income (loss)...........      1,313,504
                                             -----------------
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
  investments:
    Net realized gain (loss) from securities
      transactions...........................              0
    Change in unrealized appreciation
      (depreciation).........................              0
                                             -----------------
      Net gain (loss) on investments.........              0
                                             -----------------
        Net increase (decrease) in equity
          accounts resulting from
          operations.........................    $ 1,313,504
                                             ===================
</TABLE>
 
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY ACCOUNTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                           YEAR ENDED              YEAR ENDED
                                                                                        DECEMBER 31, 1995       DECEMBER 31, 1994
<S>                                                                                     <C>                     <C>
OPERATIONS:
  Net investment income (loss)..........................................................   $   1,313,504          $     459,257
  Net gain (loss) on investments........................................................               0                      0
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
  Net increase (decrease) in equity accounts
    resulting from operations...........................................................       1,313,504                459,257
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
EQUITY TRANSACTIONS:
  Proceeds from units sold (redeemed)...................................................       3,849,894             23,523,915
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
  Less cost of units redeemed:
    Administrative charges..............................................................          15,085                  6,710
    Policy loans........................................................................          30,025                  8,799
    Surrender benefits..................................................................       4,807,455              4,098,786
    Death benefits......................................................................         324,411                 15,941
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
                                                                                               5,176,976              4,130,236
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
    Increase (decrease) in equity accounts from
      capital unit transactions.........................................................      (1,327,082)            19,393,679
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
    Net increase (decrease) in equity accounts..........................................         (13,578)            19,852,936
  Depositor's equity contribution (redemption)..........................................               0               (101,154)
EQUITY ACCOUNTS:
  Beginning of period...................................................................      28,537,317              8,785,535
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
  End of period.........................................................................   $  28,523,739          $  28,537,317
                                                                                        ===================     ===================
</TABLE>
 
   The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this report.
 
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                                      10
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WRL SERIES ANNUITY ACCOUNT
BELLWETHER AND CONQUEROR
MONEY MARKET SUB-ACCOUNT
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
SELECTED PER UNIT DATA AND RATIOS*
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                              DECEMBER 31
                                                       ----------------------------------------------------------
                                                         1995              1994            1993            1992+
                                                       --------          --------         -------         -------
<S>                                                    <C>               <C>              <C>             <C>
Accumulation unit value, beginning of period....       $  10.32          $  10.11         $ 10.01         $ 10.00
  Income from operations:
    Net investment income (loss)................            .41               .21             .10             .01
    Net realized and unrealized
      gain (loss) on investment.................            .00               .00             .00             .00
                                                       --------          --------         -------         -------
      Total income (loss) from operations.......            .41               .21             .10             .01
                                                       --------          --------         -------         -------
Accumulation unit value, end of period..........       $  10.73          $  10.32         $ 10.11         $ 10.01
                                                       =========         =========        ========        ========
Total return....................................           3.96%             2.07%           1.01%            .09%
Ratios and supplemental data:
  Net assets at end of period (in thousands)....       $ 28,524          $ 28,537         $ 8,786         $   100
  Ratio of net investment income (loss)
    to average net assets.......................           3.89%             2.26%           1.03%            .09%
</TABLE>
 
*  The above table illustrates the change for a unit outstanding computed using
   average units outstanding throughout each period.
 
+  The inception date of this sub-account was December 3, 1992. The total return
   and ratio of net investment income to average net assets are not annualized.
 
   The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this report.
 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                                      11
<PAGE>   47
WRL SERIES ANNUITY ACCOUNT
BELLWETHER AND CONQUEROR
BOND SUB-ACCOUNT
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
STATEMENT OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND EQUITY ACCOUNTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASSETS:                                      DECEMBER 31, 1995
<S>                                          <C>
  Investments, at net asset value:
    WRL Series Fund, Inc.:
      Bond Portfolio
      (2,896,630.562 shares;
      cost $ 31,815,193)..................     $  32,862,871
  Accrued transfers from (to)
    depositor - net.......................           (91,340)
                                             -----------------
      Total assets........................        32,771,531
                                             -----------------
LIABILITIES:..............................                 0
                                             -----------------
      Total net assets....................     $  32,771,531
                                             ===================
EQUITY ACCOUNTS:
  Contract Owners' equity:
      Bond sub-account
      (2,598,178.000140 units;
      $ 12.613274 unit value).............     $  32,771,531
                                             -----------------
      Total equity........................     $  32,771,531
                                             ===================
</TABLE>
 
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                YEAR ENDED
INVESTMENT INCOME:                           DECEMBER 31, 1995
<S>                                          <C>
    Dividend income..........................    $ 1,677,332
    Capital gain distributions...............              0
                                             -----------------
                                                   1,677,332
EXPENSES:
    Mortality and expense risk charges.......        342,765
                                             -----------------
      Net investment income (loss)...........      1,334,567
                                             -----------------
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
  investments:
    Net realized gain (loss) from securities
      transactions...........................       (730,842)
    Change in unrealized appreciation
      (depreciation).........................      3,995,845
                                             -----------------
      Net gain (loss) on investments.........      3,265,003
                                             -----------------
        Net increase (decrease) in equity
          accounts resulting from
          operations.........................    $ 4,599,570
                                             ===================
</TABLE>
 
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY ACCOUNTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                           YEAR ENDED              YEAR ENDED
                                                                                        DECEMBER 31, 1995       DECEMBER 31, 1994
<S>                                                                                     <C>                     <C>
OPERATIONS:
  Net investment income (loss)..........................................................   $   1,334,567          $     916,610
  Net gain (loss) on investments........................................................       3,265,003             (2,612,594)
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
  Net increase (decrease) in equity accounts
    resulting from operations...........................................................       4,599,570             (1,695,984)
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
EQUITY TRANSACTIONS:
  Proceeds from units sold (redeemed)...................................................      12,376,956              3,605,645
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
  Less cost of units redeemed:
    Administrative charges..............................................................          20,247                 13,632
    Policy loans........................................................................               0                 20,454
    Surrender benefits..................................................................       1,650,718              1,327,499
    Death benefits......................................................................         147,684                 99,837
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
                                                                                               1,818,649              1,461,422
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
    Increase (decrease) in equity accounts from
      capital unit transactions.........................................................      10,558,307              2,144,223
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
    Net increase (decrease) in equity accounts..........................................      15,157,877                448,239
  Depositor's equity contribution (redemption)..........................................               0               (114,957)
EQUITY ACCOUNTS:
  Beginning of period...................................................................      17,613,654             17,280,372
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
  End of period.........................................................................   $  32,771,531          $  17,613,654
                                                                                        ===================     ===================
</TABLE>
 
   The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this report.
 
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                                      12
<PAGE>   48
 
WRL SERIES ANNUITY ACCOUNT
BELLWETHER AND CONQUEROR
BOND SUB-ACCOUNT
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
SELECTED PER UNIT DATA AND RATIOS*
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                               DECEMBER 31
                                                       -----------------------------------------------------------
                                                         1995              1994             1993            1992+
                                                       --------          --------         --------         -------
<S>                                                    <C>               <C>              <C>              <C>
Accumulation unit value, beginning of period....       $  10.40          $  11.33         $  10.14         $ 10.00
  Income from operations:
    Net investment income (loss)................            .64               .52             2.69             .64
    Net realized and unrealized                                                                               
      gain (loss) on investment.................           1.57             (1.45)           (1.50)           (.50)
                                                       --------          --------         --------         -------
      Total income (loss) from operations.......           2.21              (.93)            1.19             .14
                                                       --------          --------         --------         -------
Accumulation unit value, end of period..........       $  12.61          $  10.40         $  11.33         $ 10.14
                                                       ========          ========         ========         =======
Total return....................................          21.28%            (8.23)%          11.81%           1.36%
Ratios and supplemental data:
  Net assets at end of period (in thousands)....       $ 32,772          $ 17,614         $ 17,280         $   101
  Ratio of net investment income (loss)                                                                      
    to average net assets.......................           5.45%             4.91%           24.79%           6.30%
</TABLE>
 
*  The above table illustrates the change for a unit outstanding computed using
average units outstanding throughout each period.
 
+  The inception date of this sub-account was December 3, 1992. The total return
   and ratio of net investment income to average net assets are not annualized.
 
   The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this report.
 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                                      13
<PAGE>   49
 
WRL SERIES ANNUITY ACCOUNT
BELLWETHER AND CONQUEROR
GROWTH SUB-ACCOUNT
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
STATEMENT OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND EQUITY ACCOUNTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASSETS:                                      DECEMBER 31, 1995
<S>                                          <C>
  Investments, at net asset value:
    WRL Series Fund, Inc.:
      Growth Portfolio
      (6,230,854.928 shares;
      cost $ 168,790,057).................     $ 197,273,481
  Accrued transfers from (to)
    depositor - net.......................           865,103
                                             -----------------
      Total assets........................       198,138,584
                                             -----------------
LIABILITIES:..............................                 0
                                             -----------------
      Total net assets....................     $ 198,138,584
                                             ===================
EQUITY ACCOUNTS:
  Contract Owners' equity:
      Growth sub-account
      (14,387,637.262853 units;
      $ 13.771447 unit value).............     $ 198,138,584
                                             -----------------
      Total equity........................     $ 198,138,584
                                             ===================
</TABLE>
 
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                YEAR ENDED
INVESTMENT INCOME:                           DECEMBER 31, 1995
<S>                                          <C>
    Dividend income..........................   $     870,370
    Capital gain distributions...............      18,013,240
                                             -----------------
                                                   18,883,610
EXPENSES:
    Mortality and expense risk charges.......       2,119,146
                                             -----------------
      Net investment income (loss)...........      16,764,464
                                             -----------------
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
  investments:
    Net realized gain (loss) from securities
      transactions...........................       1,525,607
    Change in unrealized appreciation
      (depreciation).........................      36,791,275
                                             -----------------
      Net gain (loss) on investments.........      38,316,882
                                             -----------------
        Net increase (decrease) in equity
          accounts resulting from
          operations.........................   $  55,081,346
                                             ===================
</TABLE>
 
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY ACCOUNTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                           YEAR ENDED              YEAR ENDED
                                                                                        DECEMBER 31, 1995       DECEMBER 31, 1994
<S>                                                                                     <C>                     <C>
OPERATIONS:
  Net investment income (loss)..........................................................   $  16,764,464          $    (259,963)
  Net gain (loss) on investments........................................................      38,316,882             (9,453,848)
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
  Net increase (decrease) in equity accounts
    resulting from operations...........................................................      55,081,346             (9,713,811)
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
EQUITY TRANSACTIONS:
  Proceeds from units sold (redeemed)...................................................      40,690,699             41,203,631
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
  Less cost of units redeemed:
    Administrative charges..............................................................         173,999                115,349
    Policy loans........................................................................          36,385                 28,887
    Surrender benefits..................................................................       9,406,104              5,780,272
    Death benefits......................................................................         399,627                490,389
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
                                                                                              10,016,115              6,414,897
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
    Increase (decrease) in equity accounts from
      capital unit transactions.........................................................      30,674,584             34,788,734
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
    Net increase (decrease) in equity accounts..........................................      85,755,930             25,074,923
  Depositor's equity contribution (redemption)..........................................               0               (107,288)
EQUITY ACCOUNTS:
  Beginning of period...................................................................     112,382,654             87,415,019
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
  End of period.........................................................................   $ 198,138,584          $ 112,382,654
                                                                                        ===================     ===================
</TABLE>
 
   The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this report.
 
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                                      14
<PAGE>   50
 
WRL SERIES ANNUITY ACCOUNT
BELLWETHER AND CONQUEROR
GROWTH SUB-ACCOUNT
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
SELECTED PER UNIT DATA AND RATIOS*
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                DECEMBER 31
                                                       -------------------------------------------------------------
                                                         1995               1994              1993            1992+
                                                       ---------          ---------         --------         -------
<S>                                                    <C>                <C>               <C>              <C>
Accumulation unit value, beginning of period....       $    9.49          $   10.50         $  10.24         $ 10.00
  Income from operations:
    Net investment income (loss)................            1.30               (.03)             .31             .39
    Net realized and unrealized
      gain (loss) on investment.................            2.98               (.98)            (.05)           (.15)
                                                       ---------          ---------         --------         -------
      Total income (loss) from operations.......            4.28              (1.01)             .26             .24
                                                       ---------          ---------         --------         -------
Accumulation unit value, end of period..........       $   13.77          $    9.49         $  10.50         $ 10.24
                                                       ==========         ==========        =========        ========
Total return....................................           45.08%             (9.58)%           2.55%           2.38%
Ratios and supplemental data:
  Net assets at end of period (in thousands)....       $ 198,139          $ 112,383         $ 87,415         $   102
  Ratio of net investment income (loss)
    to average net assets.......................           11.07%              (.26)%           3.14%           3.82%
</TABLE>
 
* The above table illustrates the change for a unit outstanding computed using
   average units outstanding throughout each period.
 
+ The inception date of this sub-account was December 3, 1992. The total return
   and ratio of net investment income to average net assets are not annualized.
 
   The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this report.
 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                                      15
<PAGE>   51
WRL SERIES ANNUITY ACCOUNT
BELLWETHER AND CONQUEROR
SHORT-TO-INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT SUB-ACCOUNT
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
STATEMENT OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND EQUITY ACCOUNTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASSETS:                                      DECEMBER 31, 1995
<S>                                          <C>
  Investments, at net asset value:
    WRL Series Fund, Inc.:
      Short-to-Intermediate Government
      Portfolio
      (1,246,554.162 shares;
      cost $ 12,607,061)..................     $  12,984,245
  Accrued transfers from (to)
    depositor - net.......................             1,297
                                             -----------------
      Total assets........................        12,985,542
                                             -----------------
LIABILITIES:..............................                 0
                                             -----------------
      Total net assets....................     $  12,985,542
                                             ===================
EQUITY ACCOUNTS:
  Contract Owners' equity:
      Short-to-Intermediate Government
      sub-account
      (1,141,492.807778 units;
      $ 11.375930 unit value).............     $  12,985,542
                                             -----------------
      Total equity........................     $  12,985,542
                                             ===================
</TABLE>
 
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              YEAR ENDED
INVESTMENT INCOME:                         DECEMBER 31, 1995
<S>                                        <C>
    Dividend income........................    $   672,129
    Capital gain distributions.............              0
                                           -----------------
                                                   672,129
EXPENSES:
    Mortality and expense risk charges.....        162,554
                                           -----------------
      Net investment income (loss).........        509,575
                                           -----------------
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
  investments:
    Net realized gain (loss) from
      securities transactions..............       (190,002)
    Change in unrealized appreciation
      (depreciation).......................        991,022
                                           -----------------
      Net gain (loss) on investments.......        801,020
                                           -----------------
        Net increase (decrease) in equity
          accounts resulting from
          operations.......................    $ 1,310,595
                                           =====================
</TABLE>
 
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY ACCOUNTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                           YEAR ENDED              YEAR ENDED
                                                                                        DECEMBER 31, 1995       DECEMBER 31, 1994
<S>                                                                                     <C>                     <C>
OPERATIONS:
  Net investment income (loss)..........................................................   $     509,575          $     451,637
  Net gain (loss) on investments........................................................         801,020               (688,949)
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
  Net increase (decrease) in equity accounts
    resulting from operations...........................................................       1,310,595               (237,312)
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
EQUITY TRANSACTIONS:
  Proceeds from units sold (redeemed)...................................................       1,293,887                 21,957
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
  Less cost of units redeemed:
    Administrative charges..............................................................           7,052                  5,707
    Policy loans........................................................................          31,238                 34,109
    Surrender benefits..................................................................       1,086,564                728,811
    Death benefits......................................................................         143,519                 57,574
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
                                                                                               1,268,373                826,201
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
    Increase (decrease) in equity accounts from
      capital unit transactions.........................................................          25,514               (804,244)
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
    Net increase (decrease) in equity accounts..........................................       1,336,109             (1,041,556)
  Depositor's equity contribution (redemption)..........................................               0               (873,292)
EQUITY ACCOUNTS:
  Beginning of period...................................................................      11,649,433             13,564,281
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
  End of period.........................................................................   $  12,985,542          $  11,649,433
                                                                                        =====================   ===================
</TABLE>
 
   The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this report.
 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                                      16
<PAGE>   52
 
WRL SERIES ANNUITY ACCOUNT
BELLWETHER AND CONQUEROR
SHORT-TO-INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT SUB-ACCOUNT
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
SELECTED PER UNIT DATA AND RATIOS*
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                               DECEMBER 31
                                                       -----------------------------------------------------------
                                                         1995              1994             1993            1992+
                                                       --------          --------         --------         -------
<S>                                                    <C>               <C>              <C>              <C>
Accumulation unit value, beginning of period....       $  10.16          $  10.35         $  10.03         $ 10.00
  Income from operations:
    Net investment income (loss)................            .48               .37              .30             .01
    Net realized and unrealized
      gain (loss) on investments................            .74              (.56)             .02             .02
                                                       --------          --------         --------         -------
      Total income (loss) from operations.......           1.22              (.19)             .32             .03
                                                       --------          --------         --------         -------
Accumulation unit value, end of period..........       $  11.38          $  10.16         $  10.35         $ 10.03
                                                       =========         =========        =========        ========
Total return....................................          11.96%            (1.81)%           3.12%            .35%
Ratios and supplemental data:
  Net assets at end of period (in thousands)....       $ 12,986          $ 11,649         $ 13,564         $   853
  Ratio of net investment income (loss)
    to average net assets.......................           4.39%             3.68%            2.98%            .13%
</TABLE>
 
 *  The above table illustrates the change for a unit outstanding computed using
average units outstanding throughout each period.
 
+  The inception date of this sub-account was December 3, 1992. The total return
   and ratio of net investment income to average net assets are not annualized.
 
   The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this report.
 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                                      17
<PAGE>   53
WRL SERIES ANNUITY ACCOUNT
BELLWETHER AND CONQUEROR
GLOBAL SUB-ACCOUNT
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
STATEMENT OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND EQUITY ACCOUNTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASSETS:                                      DECEMBER 31, 1995
<S>                                          <C>
  Investments, at net asset value:
    WRL Series Fund, Inc.:
      Global Portfolio
      (7,156,669.202 shares;
      cost $ 98,775,431)..................     $ 111,040,456
  Accrued transfers from (to)
    depositor - net.......................           917,976
                                             -----------------
      Total assets........................       111,958,432
                                             -----------------
LIABILITIES:..............................                 0
                                             -----------------
      Total net assets....................     $ 111,958,432
                                             ===================
EQUITY ACCOUNTS:
  Contract Owners' equity:
      Global sub-account
      (6,903,572.974135 units;
      $ 16.217462 unit value).............     $ 111,958,432
                                             -----------------
      Total equity........................     $ 111,958,432
                                             ===================
</TABLE>
 
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 YEAR ENDED
                                              DECEMBER 31, 1995
INVESTMENT INCOME:                                  
<S>                                           <C>
    Dividend income...........................   $    125,670
    Capital gain distributions................      4,197,903
                                              ----------------
                                                    4,323,573
EXPENSES:
    Mortality and expense risk charges........      1,386,678
                                              ----------------
      Net investment income (loss)............      2,936,895
                                              ----------------
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
  investments:
    Net realized gain (loss) from securities
      transactions............................      4,357,331
    Change in unrealized appreciation
      (depreciation)..........................     12,210,581
                                              ----------------
      Net gain (loss) on investments..........     16,567,912
                                              ----------------
        Net increase (decrease) in equity
          accounts resulting from
          operations..........................   $ 19,504,807
                                              ==================
</TABLE>
 
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY ACCOUNTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                           YEAR ENDED              YEAR ENDED
                                                                                        DECEMBER 31, 1995       DECEMBER 31, 1994
<S>                                                                                     <C>                     <C>
OPERATIONS:
  Net investment income (loss)..........................................................   $   2,936,895          $   2,765,212
  Net gain (loss) on investments........................................................      16,567,912             (3,980,604)
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
  Net increase (decrease) in equity accounts
    resulting from operations...........................................................      19,504,807             (1,215,392)
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
EQUITY TRANSACTIONS:
  Proceeds from units sold (redeemed)...................................................       3,172,478             71,394,070
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
  Less cost of units redeemed:
    Administrative charges..............................................................         106,341                 44,761
    Policy loans........................................................................           5,024                  9,824
    Surrender benefits..................................................................       5,972,420              3,590,878
    Death benefits......................................................................         464,451                266,183
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
                                                                                               6,548,236              3,911,646
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
    Increase (decrease) in equity accounts from
      capital unit transactions.........................................................      (3,375,758)            67,482,424
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
    Net increase (decrease) in equity accounts..........................................      16,129,049             66,267,032
  Depositor's equity contribution (redemption)..........................................               0               (342,963)
EQUITY ACCOUNTS:
  Beginning of period...................................................................      95,829,383             29,905,314
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
  End of period.........................................................................   $ 111,958,432          $  95,829,383
                                                                                        ===================     ===================
</TABLE>
 
   The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this report.
 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                                      18
<PAGE>   54
 
WRL SERIES ANNUITY ACCOUNT
BELLWETHER AND CONQUEROR
GLOBAL SUB-ACCOUNT
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
SELECTED PER UNIT DATA AND RATIOS*
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                               DECEMBER 31
                                                       ------------------------------------------------------------
                                                         1995               1994             1993            1992+
                                                       ---------          --------         --------         -------
<S>                                                    <C>                <C>              <C>              <C>
Accumulation unit value, beginning of period....       $   13.36          $  13.52         $  10.15         $ 10.00
  Income from operations:
    Net investment income (loss)................             .43               .53              .11            (.01)
    Net realized and unrealized
      gain (loss) on investment.................            2.43              (.69)            3.26             .16
                                                       ---------          --------         --------         -------
      Total income (loss) from operations.......            2.86              (.16)            3.37             .15
                                                       ---------          --------         --------         -------
Accumulation unit value, end of period..........       $   16.22          $  13.36         $  13.52         $ 10.15
                                                       ==========         =========        =========        ========
Total return....................................           21.35%            (1.14)%          33.17%           1.51%
Ratios and supplemental data:
  Net assets at end of period (in thousands)....       $ 111,958          $ 95,829         $ 29,905         $   254
  Ratio of net investment income (loss)
    to average net assets.......................            2.96%             3.95%             .99%           (.11)%
</TABLE>
 
*  The above table illustrates the change for a unit outstanding computed using
average units outstanding throughout each period.
 
+  The inception date of this sub-account was December 3, 1992. The total return
   and ratio of net investment income to average net assets are not annualized.
 
   The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this report.
 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                                      19
<PAGE>   55
WRL SERIES ANNUITY ACCOUNT
BELLWETHER AND CONQUEROR
EQUITY-INCOME SUB-ACCOUNT
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
STATEMENT OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND EQUITY ACCOUNTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASSETS:                                      DECEMBER 31, 1995
<S>                                          <C>
  Investments, at net asset value:
    WRL Series Fund, Inc.:
      Equity-Income Portfolio
      (7,836,733.175 shares;
      cost $ 89,819,964)..................     $ 100,815,159
  Accrued transfers from (to)
    depositor - net.......................           835,949
                                             -----------------
      Total assets........................       101,651,108
                                             -----------------
LIABILITIES:..............................                 0
                                             -----------------
      Total net assets....................     $ 101,651,108
                                             ===================
EQUITY ACCOUNTS:
  Contract Owners' equity:
      Equity-Income sub-account
      (7,498,915.593967 units;
      $ 13.555441 unit value).............     $ 101,651,108
                                             -----------------
      Total equity........................     $ 101,651,108
                                             ===================
</TABLE>
 
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                YEAR ENDED
INVESTMENT INCOME:                           DECEMBER 31, 1995
<S>                                          <C>
    Dividend income..........................   $   2,624,380
    Capital gain distributions...............       2,631,227
                                             -----------------
                                                    5,255,607
EXPENSES:
    Mortality and expense risk charges.......       1,194,121
                                             -----------------
      Net investment income (loss)...........       4,061,486
                                             -----------------
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
  investments:
    Net realized gain (loss) from securities
      transactions...........................       1,477,909
    Change in unrealized appreciation
      (depreciation).........................      11,986,591
                                             -----------------
      Net gain (loss) on investments.........      13,464,500
                                             -----------------
        Net increase (decrease) in equity
          accounts resulting from
          operations.........................   $  17,525,986
                                             ===================
</TABLE>
 
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY ACCOUNTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                           YEAR ENDED              YEAR ENDED
                                                                                        DECEMBER 31, 1995       DECEMBER 31, 1994
<S>                                                                                     <C>                     <C>
OPERATIONS:
  Net investment income (loss)..........................................................   $   4,061,486          $     802,343
  Net gain (loss) on investments........................................................      13,464,500             (1,600,649)
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
  Net increase (decrease) in equity accounts
    resulting from operations...........................................................      17,525,986               (798,306)
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
EQUITY TRANSACTIONS:
  Proceeds from units sold (redeemed)...................................................      17,763,181             47,358,710
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
  Less cost of units redeemed:
    Administrative charges..............................................................          71,983                 30,989
    Policy loans........................................................................               0                 22,759
    Surrender benefits..................................................................       4,611,616              2,510,372
    Death benefits......................................................................         687,018                175,728
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
                                                                                               5,370,617              2,739,848
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
    Increase (decrease) in equity accounts from
      capital unit transactions.........................................................      12,392,564             44,618,862
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
    Net increase (decrease) in equity accounts..........................................      29,918,550             43,820,556
  Depositor's equity contribution (redemption)..........................................               0               (399,714)
EQUITY ACCOUNTS:
  Beginning of period...................................................................      71,732,558             28,311,716
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
  End of period.........................................................................   $ 101,651,108          $  71,732,558
                                                                                        ===================     ===================
</TABLE>
 
   The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this report.
 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                                      20
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BELLWETHER AND CONQUEROR
EQUITY-INCOME SUB-ACCOUNT
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
SELECTED PER UNIT DATA AND RATIOS*
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        DECEMBER 31
                                                       ---------------------------------------------
                                                          1995               1994            1993+
                                                       ----------          --------         --------
<S>                                                    <C>                 <C>              <C>
Accumulation unit value, beginning of period....       $    11.03          $  11.24         $  10.00
  Income from operations:
    Net investment income (loss)................              .59               .16              .20
    Net realized and unrealized
      gain (loss) on investment.................             1.94              (.37)            1.04
                                                       ----------          --------         --------
      Total income (loss) from operations.......             2.53              (.21)            1.24
                                                       ----------          --------         --------
Accumulation unit value, end of period..........       $    13.56          $  11.03         $  11.24
                                                       ==========          =========        =========
Total return....................................            22.93%            (1.92)%          12.43%
Ratios and supplemental data:
  Net assets at end of period (in thousands)....       $  101,651          $ 71,733         $ 28,312
  Ratio of net investment income (loss)
    to average net assets.......................             4.76%             1.49%            1.87%
</TABLE>
 
*  The above table illustrates the change for a unit outstanding computed using
   average units outstanding throughout each period.
 
+  The inception date of this sub-account was March 1, 1993. The total return
   and ratio of net investment income to average net assets are not annualized.
 
   The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this report.
 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                                      21
<PAGE>   57
WRL SERIES ANNUITY ACCOUNT
BELLWETHER AND CONQUEROR
EMERGING GROWTH SUB-ACCOUNT
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
STATEMENT OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND EQUITY ACCOUNTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASSETS:                                      DECEMBER 31, 1995
<S>                                          <C>
  Investments, at net asset value:
    WRL Series Fund, Inc.:
      Emerging Growth Portfolio
      (6,452,411.758 shares;
      cost $ 82,403,820)..................    $   104,817,068
  Accrued transfers from (to)
    depositor - net.......................            297,742
                                             -----------------
      Total assets........................        105,114,810
                                             -----------------
LIABILITIES:..............................                  0
                                             -----------------
      Total net assets....................    $   105,114,810
                                             ===================
EQUITY ACCOUNTS:
  Contract Owners' equity:
      Emerging Growth sub-account
      (6,434,050.653589 units;
      $ 16.337268 unit value).............    $   105,114,810
                                             -----------------
      Total equity........................    $   105,114,810
                                             ===================
</TABLE>
 
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                YEAR ENDED
INVESTMENT INCOME:                           DECEMBER 31, 1995
<S>                                          <C>
    Dividend income..........................   $      18,082
    Capital gain distributions...............       4,331,176
                                             -----------------
                                                    4,349,258
EXPENSES:
    Mortality and expense risk charges.......       1,160,134
                                             -----------------
      Net investment income (loss)...........       3,189,124
                                             -----------------
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
  investments:
    Net realized gain (loss) from securities
      transactions...........................       2,726,445
    Change in unrealized appreciation
      (depreciation).........................      24,715,163
                                             -----------------
      Net gain (loss) on investments.........      27,441,608
                                             -----------------
        Net increase (decrease) in equity
          accounts resulting from
          operations.........................   $  30,630,732
                                             ===================
</TABLE>
 
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY ACCOUNTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                           YEAR ENDED              YEAR ENDED
                                                                                        DECEMBER 31, 1995       DECEMBER 31, 1994
<S>                                                                                     <C>                     <C>
OPERATIONS:
  Net investment income (loss)..........................................................   $   3,189,124          $    (644,417)
  Net gain (loss) on investments........................................................      27,441,608             (3,294,972)
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
  Net increase (decrease) in equity accounts
    resulting from operations...........................................................      30,630,732             (3,939,389)
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
EQUITY TRANSACTIONS:
  Proceeds from units sold (redeemed)...................................................      16,786,688             43,904,600
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
  Less cost of units redeemed:
    Administrative charges..............................................................          85,948                 34,882
    Policy loans........................................................................          13,781                 13,553
    Surrender benefits..................................................................       4,544,091              2,178,811
    Death benefits......................................................................         273,410                113,827
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
                                                                                               4,917,230              2,341,073
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
    Increase (decrease) in equity accounts from
      capital unit transactions.........................................................      11,869,458             41,563,527
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
    Net increase (decrease) in equity accounts..........................................      42,500,190             37,624,138
  Depositor's equity contribution (redemption)..........................................               0               (453,363)
EQUITY ACCOUNTS:
  Beginning of period...................................................................      62,614,620             25,443,845
                                                                                        -----------------       -----------------
  End of period.........................................................................   $ 105,114,810          $  62,614,620
                                                                                        ===================     ===================
</TABLE>
 
   The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this report.
 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                                      22
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WRL SERIES ANNUITY ACCOUNT
BELLWETHER AND CONQUEROR
EMERGING GROWTH SUB-ACCOUNT
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
SELECTED PER UNIT DATA AND RATIOS*
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       DECEMBER 31
                                                       --------------------------------------------
                                                         1995               1994            1993+
                                                       ---------          --------         --------
<S>                                                    <C>                <C>              <C>
Accumulation unit value, beginning of period....       $   11.29          $  12.35         $  10.00
  Income from operations:
    Net investment income (loss)................             .54              (.15)            (.14)
    Net realized and unrealized
      gain (loss) on investments................            4.51              (.91)            2.49
                                                       ---------          --------         --------
      Total income (loss) from operations.......            5.05             (1.06)            2.35
                                                       ---------          --------         --------
Accumulation unit value, end of period..........       $   16.34          $  11.29         $  12.35
                                                       ==========         =========        =========
Total return....................................           44.75%            (8.65)%          23.54%
Ratios and supplemental data:
  Net assets at end of period (in thousands)....       $ 105,115          $ 62,615         $ 25,444
  Ratio of net investment income (loss)
    to average net assets.......................            3.85%            (1.33)%          (1.20)%
</TABLE>
 
*  The above table illustrates the change for a unit outstanding computed using
average units outstanding throughout each period.
 
+  The inception date of this sub-account was March 1, 1993. The total return
   and ratio of net investment income to average net assets are not annualized.
 
   The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this report.
 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                                      23
<PAGE>   59
 
WRL SERIES ANNUITY ACCOUNT
BELLWETHER AND CONQUEROR
AGGRESSIVE GROWTH SUB-ACCOUNT
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
STATEMENT OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND EQUITY ACCOUNTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               
ASSETS:                                      DECEMBER 31, 1995
<S>                                           <C>
  Investments, at net asset value:
    WRL Series Fund, Inc.:
      Aggressive Growth Portfolio
      (4,500,269.637 shares;
      cost $ 55,918,903)...................    $  59,630,183
  Accrued transfers from (to)
    depositor - net........................          789,360
                                              ---------------
      Total assets.........................       60,419,543
                                              ---------------
LIABILITIES:...............................                0
                                              ---------------
      Total net assets.....................    $  60,419,543
                                              ==================
EQUITY ACCOUNTS:
  Contract Owners' equity:
      Aggressive Growth sub-account
      (4,538,243.619699 units;
      $ 13.313420 unit value)..............    $  60,419,543
                                              ---------------
      Total equity.........................    $  60,419,543
                                              ==================
</TABLE>

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               YEAR ENDED
INVESTMENT INCOME:                          DECEMBER 31, 1995      
<S>                                          <C>
    Dividend income..........................   $       167
    Capital gain distributions...............     1,574,535
                                             ---------------
                                                  1,574,702
EXPENSES:
    Mortality and expense risk charges.......       496,029
                                             ---------------
      Net investment income (loss)...........     1,078,673
                                             ---------------
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
  investments:
    Net realized gain (loss) from securities
      transactions...........................     2,166,499
    Change in unrealized appreciation
      (depreciation).........................     3,287,005
                                             ---------------
      Net gain (loss) on investments.........     5,453,504
                                             ---------------
        Net increase (decrease) in equity
          accounts resulting from
          operations.........................   $ 6,532,177
                                             ==================
</TABLE>
 
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY ACCOUNTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                          YEAR ENDED              PERIOD ENDED
                                                                                       DECEMBER 31, 1995       DECEMBER 31, 1994*
<S>                                                                                    <C>                     <C>
OPERATIONS:
  Net investment income (loss).........................................................   $   1,078,673           $    (50,309)
  Net gain (loss) on investments.......................................................       5,453,504                423,609
                                                                                       -----------------       ------------------
  Net increase (decrease) in equity accounts
    resulting from operations..........................................................       6,532,177                373,300
                                                                                       -----------------       ------------------
EQUITY TRANSACTIONS:
  Proceeds from units sold (redeemed)..................................................      44,671,168             10,915,809
                                                                                       -----------------       ------------------
  Less cost of units redeemed:
    Administrative charges.............................................................          26,869                  2,281
    Policy loans.......................................................................           8,808                  4,781
    Surrender benefits.................................................................       1,799,668                139,102
    Death benefits.....................................................................          78,444                      0
                                                                                       -----------------       ------------------
                                                                                              1,913,789                146,164
                                                                                       -----------------       ------------------
    Increase (decrease) in equity accounts from
      capital unit transactions........................................................      42,757,379             10,769,645
                                                                                       -----------------       ------------------
    Net increase (decrease) in equity accounts.........................................      49,289,556             11,142,945
  Depositor's equity contribution (redemption).........................................        (272,958)               260,000
EQUITY ACCOUNTS:
  Beginning of period..................................................................      11,402,945                      0
                                                                                       -----------------       ------------------
  End of period........................................................................   $  60,419,543           $ 11,402,945
                                                                                       =====================   ====================
</TABLE>
 
*  The inception date of this sub-account was March 1, 1994.
 
   The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this report.
 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                                      24
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WRL SERIES ANNUITY ACCOUNT
BELLWETHER AND CONQUEROR
AGGRESSIVE GROWTH SUB-ACCOUNT
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
SELECTED PER UNIT DATA AND RATIOS*
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              DECEMBER 31
                                                       -------------------------
                                                         1995            1994+
                                                       --------         --------
<S>                                                    <C>              <C>
Accumulation unit value, beginning of period....       $   9.78         $  10.00
  Income from operations:
    Net investment income (loss)................            .40             (.10)
    Net realized and unrealized
      gain (loss) on investments................           3.13             (.12)
                                                       --------         --------
      Total income (loss) from operations.......           3.53             (.22)
                                                       --------         --------
Accumulation unit value, end of period..........       $  13.31         $   9.78
                                                       =========        =========
Total return....................................          36.10%           (2.18)%
Ratios and supplemental data:
  Net assets at end of period (in thousands)....       $ 60,420         $ 11,403
  Ratio of net investment income (loss)
    to average net assets.......................           3.04%            (.99)%
</TABLE>
 
*  The above table illustrates the change for a unit outstanding computed using
average units outstanding throughout each period.
 
+  The inception date of this sub-account was March 1, 1994. The total return
   and ratio of net investment income to average net assets are not annualized.
 
   The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this report.
 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                                      25
<PAGE>   61

WRL SERIES ANNUITY ACCOUNT
BELLWETHER AND CONQUEROR
BALANCED SUB-ACCOUNT
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
STATEMENT OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND EQUITY ACCOUNTS

 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASSETS:                                      DECEMBER 31, 1995
<S>                                          <C>
  Investments, at net asset value:
    WRL Series Fund, Inc.:
      Balanced Portfolio
      (1,502,723.671 shares; cost
      $ 14,649,370).......................     $  15,980,734
  Accrued transfers from (to)
    depositor - net.......................            88,060
                                             -----------------
      Total assets........................        16,068,794
                                             -----------------
LIABILITIES:..............................                 0
                                             -----------------
      Total net assets....................     $  16,068,794
                                             ===================
EQUITY ACCOUNTS:
  Contract Owners' equity:
      Balanced sub-account
      (1,436,511.861084 units;
      $ 11.032381 unit value).............     $  15,848,146
  Depositors' equity:
      Balanced sub-account
      (20,000.000000 units;
      $ 11.032381 unit value).............           220,648
                                             -----------------
      Total equity........................     $  16,068,794
                                             ===================
</TABLE>
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 YEAR ENDED
                                                DECEMBER 31, 1995
INVESTMENT INCOME:                                  
<S>                                           <C>
    Dividend income...........................   $    553,159
    Capital gain distributions................              0
                                              ----------------
                                                      553,159
EXPENSES:
    Mortality and expense risk charges........        169,887
                                              ----------------
      Net investment income (loss)............        383,272
                                              ----------------
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
  investments:
    Net realized gain (loss) from securities
      transactions............................         12,691
    Change in unrealized appreciation
      (depreciation)..........................      1,685,289
                                              ----------------
      Net gain (loss) on investments..........      1,697,980
                                              ----------------
        Net increase (decrease) in equity
          accounts resulting from
          operations..........................   $  2,081,252
                                              ==================
</TABLE>
 
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY ACCOUNTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                       
                                                                                                    
                                                                                          YEAR ENDED             PERIOD ENDED
                                                                                       DECEMBER 31, 1995       DECEMBER 31, 1994*
<S>                                                                                     <C>                    <C>
OPERATIONS:
  Net investment income (loss)..........................................................   $    383,272           $    101,544
  Net gain (loss) on investments........................................................      1,697,980               (358,976)
                                                                                        ----------------       ------------------
  Net increase (decrease) in equity accounts
    resulting from operations...........................................................      2,081,252               (257,432)
                                                                                        ----------------       ------------------
EQUITY TRANSACTIONS:
  Proceeds from units sold (redeemed)...................................................      6,741,534              8,140,529
                                                                                        ----------------       ------------------
  Less cost of units redeemed:
    Administrative charges..............................................................          8,055                    589
    Policy loans........................................................................              0                 21,306
    Surrender benefits..................................................................        543,786                125,576
    Death benefits......................................................................        137,777                      0
                                                                                        ----------------       ------------------
                                                                                                689,618                147,471
                                                                                        ----------------       ------------------
    Increase (decrease) in equity accounts from
      capital unit transactions.........................................................      6,051,916              7,993,058
                                                                                        ----------------       ------------------
    Net increase (decrease) in equity accounts..........................................      8,133,168              7,735,626
  Depositor's equity contribution (redemption)..........................................              0                200,000
EQUITY ACCOUNTS:
  Beginning of period...................................................................      7,935,626                      0
                                                                                        ----------------       ------------------
  End of period.........................................................................   $ 16,068,794           $  7,935,626
                                                                                        ==================     ====================
</TABLE>
 
*  The inception date of this sub-account was March 1, 1994.
 
   The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this report.
 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                                      26
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WRL SERIES ANNUITY ACCOUNT
BELLWETHER AND CONQUEROR
BALANCED SUB-ACCOUNT
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
SELECTED PER UNIT DATA AND RATIOS*
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                DECEMBER 31
                                                       -----------------------------
                                                         1995               1994+
                                                       --------          -----------
<S>                                                    <C>               <C>
Accumulation unit value, beginning of period....       $   9.34            $ 10.00
  Income from operations:
    Net investment income (loss)................            .32                .27
    Net realized and unrealized
      gain (loss) on investments................           1.37               (.93)
                                                       --------          -----------
      Total income (loss) from operations.......           1.69               (.66)
                                                       --------          -----------
Accumulation unit value, end of period..........       $  11.03            $  9.34
                                                       =========         =============
Total return....................................          18.13%             (6.61)%
Ratios and supplemental data:
  Net assets at end of period (in thousands)....       $ 16,069            $ 7,936
  Ratio of net investment income (loss)
    to average net assets.......................           3.16%              2.90%
</TABLE>
 
*  The above table illustrates the change for a unit outstanding computed using
average units outstanding throughout each period.
 
+  The inception date of this sub-account was March 1, 1994. The total return
   and ratio of net investment income to average net assets are not annualized.
 
   The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this report.
 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                                      27
<PAGE>   63
 
WRL SERIES ANNUITY ACCOUNT
BELLWETHER AND CONQUEROR
UTILITY SUB-ACCOUNT
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
STATEMENT OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND EQUITY ACCOUNTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASSETS:                                      DECEMBER 31, 1995
<S>                                          <C>
  Investments, at net asset value:
    WRL Series Fund, Inc.:
      Utility Portfolio
      (906,462.911 shares;
      cost $ 9,284,067)...................     $  10,083,189
  Accrued transfers from (to)
    depositor - net.......................             2,453
                                             -----------------
      Total assets........................        10,085,642
                                             -----------------
LIABILITIES:..............................                 0
                                             -----------------
      Total net assets....................     $  10,085,642
                                             ===================
EQUITY ACCOUNTS:
  Contract Owners' equity:
      Utility sub-account
      (843,789.458936 units;
      $ 11.676042 unit value).............     $   9,852,121
  Depositors' equity:
      Utility sub-account
      (20,000.000000 units;
      $ 11.676042 unit value).............           233,521
                                             -----------------
      Total equity........................     $  10,085,642
                                             ===================
</TABLE>
 
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                YEAR ENDED
INVESTMENT INCOME:                           DECEMBER 31, 1995
<S>                                          <C>
    Dividend income..........................    $   313,797
    Capital gain distributions...............         75,695
                                             -----------------
                                                     389,492
EXPENSES:
    Mortality and expense risk charges.......         92,303
                                             -----------------
      Net investment income (loss)...........        297,189
                                             -----------------
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
  investments:
    Net realized gain (loss) from securities
      transactions...........................        220,387
    Change in unrealized appreciation
      (depreciation).........................        937,376
                                             -----------------
      Net gain (loss) on investments.........      1,157,763
                                             -----------------
        Net increase (decrease) in equity
          accounts resulting from
          operations.........................    $ 1,454,952
                                             ===================
</TABLE>
 
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY ACCOUNTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                          YEAR ENDED              PERIOD ENDED
                                                                                       DECEMBER 31, 1995       DECEMBER 31, 1994*
<S>                                                                                    <C>                     <C>
OPERATIONS:
  Net investment income (loss).........................................................   $     297,189           $     62,720
  Net gain (loss) on investments.......................................................       1,157,763               (154,434)
                                                                                       -----------------       ------------------
  Net increase (decrease) in equity accounts
    resulting from operations..........................................................       1,454,952                (91,714)
                                                                                       -----------------       ------------------
EQUITY TRANSACTIONS:
  Proceeds from units sold (redeemed)..................................................       5,146,911              3,839,826
                                                                                       -----------------       ------------------
  Less cost of units redeemed:
    Administrative charges.............................................................           4,161                    276
    Policy loans.......................................................................             193                 16,969
    Surrender benefits.................................................................         210,465                144,466
    Death benefits.....................................................................          87,803                      0
                                                                                       -----------------       ------------------
                                                                                                302,622                161,711
                                                                                       -----------------       ------------------
    Increase (decrease) in equity accounts from
      capital unit transactions........................................................       4,844,289              3,678,115
                                                                                       -----------------       ------------------
    Net increase (decrease) in equity accounts.........................................       6,299,241              3,586,401
  Depositor's equity contribution (redemption).........................................               0                200,000
EQUITY ACCOUNTS:
  Beginning of period..................................................................       3,786,401                      0
                                                                                       -----------------       ------------------
  End of period........................................................................   $  10,085,642           $  3,786,401
                                                                                       ===================     ====================
</TABLE>
 
*  The inception date of this sub-account was March 1, 1994.
 
   The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this report.
 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                                      28
<PAGE>   64
 
WRL SERIES ANNUITY ACCOUNT
BELLWETHER AND CONQUEROR
UTILITY SUB-ACCOUNT
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
SELECTED PER UNIT DATA AND RATIOS*
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     DECEMBER 31
                                                       ----------------------------------------
                                                             1995                     1994+
                                                       -----------------          -------------
<S>                                                    <C>                        <C>
Accumulation unit value, beginning of period....           $    9.45                 $ 10.00
  Income from operations:
    Net investment income (loss)................                 .47                     .33
    Net realized and unrealized
      gain (loss) on investments................                1.76                    (.88)
                                                       -----------------          -------------
      Total income (loss) from operations.......                2.23                    (.55)
                                                       -----------------          -------------
Accumulation unit value, end of period..........           $   11.68                 $  9.45
                                                       ===================        ===============
Total return....................................               23.52%                  (5.47)%
Ratios and supplemental data:
    Net assets at end of period (in
      thousands)................................           $  10,086                 $ 3,786
    Ratio of net investment income (loss)
      to average net assets.....................                4.50%                   3.48%
</TABLE>
 
*  The above table illustrates the change for a unit outstanding computed using
average units outstanding throughout each period.
 
+  The inception date of this sub-account was March 1, 1994. The total return
   and ratio of net investment income to average net assets are not annualized.
 
   The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this report.
 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
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<PAGE>   65
WRL SERIES ANNUITY ACCOUNT
BELLWETHER AND CONQUEROR
TACTICAL ASSET ALLOCATION SUB-ACCOUNT
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
STATEMENT OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND EQUITY ACCOUNTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASSETS:                                      DECEMBER 31, 1995
<S>                                          <C>
  Investments, at net asset value:
    WRL Series Fund, Inc.:
      Tactical Asset Allocation Portfolio
      (6,619,630.020 shares;
      cost $ 74,153,257)..................     $  76,074,774
  Accrued transfers from (to)
    depositor - net.......................        (3,775,165)
                                             -----------------
      Total assets........................        72,299,609
                                             -----------------
LIABILITIES:..............................                 0
                                             -----------------
      Total net assets....................     $  72,299,609
                                             ===================
EQUITY ACCOUNTS:
  Contract Owners' equity:
      Tactical Asset Allocation
      sub-account
      (6,104,684.950590 units;
      $ 11.843299 unit value).............     $  72,299,609
                                             -----------------
      Total equity........................     $  72,299,609
                                             ===================
</TABLE>
 
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               PERIOD ENDED
INVESTMENT INCOME:                          DECEMBER 31, 1995*
<S>                                        <C>
    Dividend income........................     $  1,141,213
    Capital gain distributions.............        1,381,088
                                           --------------------
                                                   2,522,301
EXPENSES:
    Mortality and expense risk charges.....          406,309
                                           --------------------
      Net investment income (loss).........        2,115,992
                                           --------------------
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
  investments:
    Net realized gain (loss) from
      securities transactions..............        1,248,103
    Change in unrealized appreciation
      (depreciation).......................        1,921,517
                                           --------------------
      Net gain (loss) on investments.......        3,169,620
                                           --------------------
        Net increase (decrease) in equity
          accounts resulting from
          operations.......................     $  5,285,612
                                           =====================
</TABLE>
 
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY ACCOUNTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                 PERIOD ENDED
                                                                                                              DECEMBER 31, 1995*
<S>                                                                                                           <C>
OPERATIONS:
  Net investment income (loss)................................................................................    $   2,115,992
  Net gain (loss) on investments..............................................................................        3,169,620
                                                                                                              -------------------
  Net increase (decrease) in equity accounts
    resulting from operations.................................................................................        5,285,612
                                                                                                              -------------------
EQUITY TRANSACTIONS:
  Proceeds from units sold (redeemed).........................................................................       70,478,164
                                                                                                              -------------------
  Less cost of units redeemed:
    Administrative charges....................................................................................            7,030
    Policy loans..............................................................................................            8,139
    Surrender benefits........................................................................................        3,423,825
    Death benefits............................................................................................           18,074
                                                                                                              -------------------
                                                                                                                      3,457,068
                                                                                                              -------------------
    Increase (decrease) in equity accounts from
      capital unit transactions...............................................................................       67,021,096
                                                                                                              -------------------
    Net increase (decrease) in equity accounts................................................................       72,306,708
    Depositor's equity contributions (redemption).............................................................           (7,099)
EQUITY ACCOUNTS:
  Beginning of period.........................................................................................                0
                                                                                                              -------------------
  End of period...............................................................................................    $  72,299,609
                                                                                                              =====================
</TABLE>
 
*  The inception date of this sub-account was January 3, 1995.
 
   The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this report.
 
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<PAGE>   66
 
WRL SERIES ANNUITY ACCOUNT
BELLWETHER AND CONQUEROR
TACTICAL ASSET ALLOCATION SUB-ACCOUNT
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
SELECTED PER UNIT DATA AND RATIOS*
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       DECEMBER 31
                                                       -----------
                                                          1995+
                                                       -----------
<S>                                                    <C>
Accumulation unit value, beginning of period....        $   10.00
  Income from operations:
    Net investment income (loss)................              .82
    Net realized and unrealized
      gain (loss) on investments................             1.02
                                                       -----------
      Total income (loss) from operations.......             1.84
                                                       -----------
Accumulation unit value, end of period..........        $   11.84
                                                       =============
Total return....................................            18.43%
Ratios and supplemental data:
  Net assets at end of period (in thousands)....        $  72,300
  Ratio of net investment income (loss)
    to average net assets.......................             7.29%
</TABLE>
 
*  The above table illustrates the change for a unit outstanding computed using
   average units outstanding throughout each period.
 
+  The inception date of this sub-account was January 3, 1995. The total return
   and ratio of net investment income to average net assets are not annualized.
 
   The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this report.
 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
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<PAGE>   67
 
WRL SERIES ANNUITY ACCOUNT
BELLWETHER AND CONQUEROR
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
DECEMBER 31, 1995
 
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
     The WRL Series Annuity Account (the "Annuity Account") was established as a
variable accumulation deferred annuity separate account of Western Reserve Life
Assurance Co. of Ohio ("WRL") and is registered as a unit investment trust
("Trust") under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Annuity
Account encompasses various contract types: the WRL Freedom Variable Annuity and
the WRL Freedom Attainer ("Annuity #1"); the WRL Freedom Bellwether and the WRL
Freedom Conqueror ("Annuity #2"). Each contains eleven investment options
referred to as sub-accounts. Each sub-account invests in the corresponding
portfolio of the WRL Series Fund, Inc. (the "Fund"), a registered management
investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. These
portfolios and their respective investment management organizations are as
follows:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
       PORTFOLIO              INVESTMENT MANAGER
- -----------------------  -----------------------------
<S>                      <C>
Money Market             Janus Capital Corporation
                           ("JCC")
Bond                     JCC
Growth                   JCC
Short-to Intermediate    AEGON USA Investment
  Government               Management, Inc. ("AEGON
                           Management")
Global                   JCC
Equity-Income            Luther King Capital
                           Management Corporation
Emerging Growth          Van Kampen American Capital
                           Asset Management, Inc.
Aggressive Growth        Fred Alger Management, Inc.
Balanced                 AEGON Management
Utility                  Federated Investment
                           Counseling
Tactical Asset           Dean Investment Associates
  Allocation
</TABLE>
 
     WRL and AEGON Management are indirectly wholly-owned subsidiaries of AEGON
USA, Inc., which is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of AEGON nv, a
Netherlands corporation.
 
     On January 3, 1995, WRL made an initial contribution of $150,000 to the
Annuity Account, Tactical Asset Allocation sub-account, for which WRL received
15,000.000000 units. On April 20, 1995, WRL redeemed the initial contribution in
the Annuity Account, Tactical Asset Allocation sub-account, for $157,099.
 
     The Annuity #2 sub-accounts were established on December 3, 1992 to hold
assets that support the benefits under certain flexible payment variable
accumulation deferred annuity contracts (the "Contracts") issued by WRL. The
Annuity Account equity transactions are accounted for using the appropriate
effective date at the corresponding accumulation unit value.
 
     The preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
     The following significant accounting policies, which are in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles for unit investment trusts, have been
consistently used in preparation of the Trust's financial statements.
 
A.  VALUATION OF INVESTMENTS
 
    The investments in the Fund's shares are stated at the closing net asset
    value ("NAV") per share as determined by the Fund on December 31, 1995.
    Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date, using the Fund
    NAV next determined after receipt of sale or redemption order without sales
    charges. Dividend income and capital gain distributions are recorded on the
    ex-dividend date. The cost of investments sold is determined on a first-in,
    first-out basis.
 
B.  FEDERAL INCOME TAXES
 
    The operations of the Annuity Account are a part of and are taxed with the
    total operations of WRL, which is taxed as a life insurance company under
    the Internal Revenue Code. Under current law, the investment income of the
    Annuity Account, including realized and unrealized capital gains, is not
    taxable to WRL. Accordingly, no provision for Federal income taxes has been
    made.
 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
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<PAGE>   68
 
WRL SERIES ANNUITY ACCOUNT
BELLWETHER AND CONQUEROR
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
NOTE 2 - CHARGES AND DEDUCTIONS
 
     Charges are assessed by WRL in connection with issuance and administration
of the Contracts.
 
A.  CONTRACT CHARGES
 
    No deduction for sales expenses are made from the purchase payments. A
    contingent deferred sales charge may, however, be assessed against contract
    values when withdrawn or surrendered.
 
    On each anniversary through maturity date, WRL will deduct an annual
    contract charge as partial compensation for providing administrative
    services under the Contracts.
 
B.  ANNUITY #2 SUB-ACCOUNTS CHARGES
 
    A daily charge equal to an annual rate of 1.40% of average daily net assets
    is assessed to compensate WRL for assumption of mortality and expense risks
    and administrative services in connection with issuance and administration
    of the Contracts. This charge (not assessed at the individual contract
    level) effectively reduces the value of a unit outstanding during the year.
 
NOTE 3 - DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
 
     Dividends of the Fund's Money Market Portfolio are declared daily and
reinvested monthly. Dividends of the remaining portfolios are declared and
reinvested semiannually, while capital gain distributions are declared and
reinvested annually. Dividends and distributions of the Fund are generally paid
to and reinvested by the Annuity Account the next business day after
declaration.
 
NOTE 4 - OTHER MATTERS
 
     As of December 31, 1995 the equity accounts include net unrealized
appreciation (depreciation) on investments as follows:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              SUB-ACCOUNT
- ---------------------------------------
<S>                                     <C>
Money Market........................... $        n/a
Bond...................................    1,047,678
Growth.................................   28,483,424
Short-to-Intermediate Government.......      377,184
Global.................................   12,265,025
Equity-Income..........................   10,995,195
Emerging Growth........................   22,413,248
Aggressive Growth......................    3,711,280
Balanced...............................    1,331,364
Utility................................      799,122
Tactical Asset Allocation..............    1,921,517
</TABLE>
 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
                                      33
<PAGE>   69

                         Report of Independent Auditors


The Board of Directors
Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio


We have audited the accompanying statutory-basis balance sheets of Western
Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio as of December 31, 1995 and 1994, and the
related statutory-basis statements of operations, changes in capital and
surplus, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 1995.  Our audits also included the statutory-basis financial
statement schedules required by Regulation S-X, Article 7.  These financial
statements and schedules are the responsibility of the Company's management.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based
on our audits.  We did not audit the "Separate Account Assets" and "Separate
Account Liabilities" in the balance sheet of the Company.  The Separate Account
financial statements were audited by other auditors whose reports have been
furnished to us, and our opinion, insofar as it relates to the data included
for the Separate Account, is based solely upon the reports of the other 
auditors.

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 and the reports of other
auditors provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

The Company presents its financial statements in conformity with the accounting
practices prescribed or permitted by the Insurance Department of the State of
Ohio.  The variances between such practices and generally accepted accounting
principles are described in Note 1.  The effects of these variances are not
reasonably determinable but we believe they are material.

In our opinion, because of the materiality of the effects of the variances
between generally accepted accounting principles and the accounting practices
referred to in the preceding paragraph, the financial statements referred to
above are not intended to and do not present fairly, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles, the financial position of Western
Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio at December 31, 1995 and 1994, or the
results of its operations or its cash flows for each of the three years in the
period ended December 31, 1995.


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<PAGE>   70
In addition, in our opinion, based on our audits and the reports of other
auditors, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of Western Reserve Life Assurance Co.
of Ohio at December 31, 1995 and 1994, and the results of its operations and
its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31,
1995 in conformity with accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the
Insurance Department of the State of Ohio.  Also, in our opinion, the related
financial statement schedules, when considered in relation to the basic
statutory-basis financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly in all
material respects the information set forth therein.


                                                            ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Des Moines, Iowa
February 23, 1996


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<PAGE>   71
                   Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio

                        Balance Sheets - Statutory Basis
                 (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      DECEMBER 31
                                                   1995         1994
                                               -------------------------
<S>                                            <C>           <C>
ADMITTED ASSETS
Cash and invested assets:
 Cash and short-term investments               $    4,999    $   46,722
 Bonds                                            452,474       423,758
 Stocks:
  Preferred, at market (cost:  $78 in 1994)             -            14
  Common, at market (cost:  $473 in 1995 and
   $1,944 in 1994)                                    834         2,541
 Mortgage loans on real estate                      6,181         9,539
 Home office properties, at cost less
  accumulated depreciation ($1,505 in 1995
  and $1,358 in 1994)                               5,121         4,818
 Policy loans                                      37,125        27,520
                                               ------------------------
Total cash and invested assets                    506,734       514,912    

Premiums deferred and uncollected                   1,787         1,763    
Accrued investment income                           7,565         7,505    
Receivable from affiliates                          4,337           481    
Other assets                                        4,264         3,504    
Separate account assets                         2,419,205     1,596,736    


                                               ------------------------   
Total admitted assets                          $2,943,892    $2,124,901    
                                               ========================   
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes.


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<PAGE>   72
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            DECEMBER 31
                                                         1995         1994
                                                     -------------------------
<S>                                                  <C>           <C>
LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL AND SURPLUS
Liabilities:
  Aggregate reserves for policies and contracts:
   Life                                              $   73,163    $   84,689
   Annuity                                              319,353       314,124
  Policy and contract claim reserves                      6,612         5,119
  Other policyholders' funds                              2,384         2,495
  Remittances and items not allocated                     5,136         4,613
  Federal income taxes payable                            1,417            96
  Asset valuation reserve                                 5,590         8,491
  Interest maintenance reserve                            6,392         6,720
  Payable to affiliate                                        -           674
  Other liabilities                                      10,102         8,239
  Separate account liabilities                        2,415,804     1,594,621
                                                     ------------------------
Total liabilities                                     2,845,953     2,029,881

Commitments and contingencies

Capital and surplus:
  Common stock, $1.00 par value, 1,500 shares
   authorized, issued and outstanding                     1,500         1,500
  Paid-in surplus                                        68,015        68,015
  Unassigned surplus                                     28,424        25,505
                                                     ------------------------
Total capital and surplus                                97,939        95,020
                                                     ------------------------
Total liabilities and capital and surplus            $2,943,892    $2,124,901
                                                     ========================
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes.


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<PAGE>   73
                   Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio

                   Statements of Operations - Statutory Basis
                             (Dollars in thousands)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31
                                                  1995        1994         1993
                                             --------------------------------------
<S>                                            <C>          <C>         <C>
Revenues:
  Premiums and other considerations, net of
   reinsurance:
   Life                                        $ 191,508    $ 150,991   $ 107,008
   Annuity                                       378,390      449,141     449,361
  Net investment income                           40,891       40,139      46,197
  Amortization of interest maintenance reserve       882          726         618
  Commissions and expense allowances on
   reinsurance ceded                                  11           12          14
  Other income                                     8,237        6,354       4,322
                                               ----------------------------------    
                                                 619,919      647,363     607,520
Benefits and expenses:
  Benefits paid or provided for:
   Death, surrender and other life insurance
    and annuity benefits                         243,658      230,511     111,785
   Increase (decrease) in aggregate reserves
    for policies and contracts:
    Life                                         (15,023)     (11,332)     (4,259)
    Annuity                                        5,229      (78,590)    (12,486)
                                               ----------------------------------      
                                                 233,864      140,589      95,040
   Insurance expenses:
    Net transfers to separate accounts           242,427      386,174     414,357
    Commissions                                   82,903       78,168      60,975
    General insurance expenses                    37,246       33,100      24,701
    Taxes, licenses and fees                       8,919        5,931       5,682
                                               ----------------------------------      
                                                 371,495      503,373     505,715
                                               ----------------------------------      
                                                 605,359      643,962     600,755
                                               ----------------------------------      
Gain from operations before federal income
  taxes and realized capital gains (losses)
  on investments                                  14,560        3,401       6,765

Federal income tax expense                         8,917        3,406       4,206
                                               ----------------------------------    
Gain (loss) from operations before realized
  capital gains (losses) on investments            5,643           (5)      2,559

Net realized capital gains (losses) on
  investments (net of related federal income
  taxes and amounts transferred to interest
  maintenance reserve)                            (1,678)      (1,133)      2,348
                                               ----------------------------------    
Net income (loss)                              $   3,965    $  (1,138)  $   4,907
                                               ==================================    
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes.


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<PAGE>   74
                   Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio

         Statements of Changes in Capital and Surplus - Statutory Basis
                             (Dollars in thousands)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       Additional                 Total
                                               Common   Paid-In    Unassigned  Capital and
                                                Stock   Capital      Surplus     Surplus
                                              -------------------------------------------- 
<S>                                            <C>        <C>         <C>          <C>
Balance at January 1, 1993                     $1,500     $23,015     $19,109      $43,624
  Net income for 1993                               -           -       4,907        4,907
  Net unrealized capital gains                      -           -       1,503        1,503
  Decrease in non-admitted assets                   -           -       5,535        5,535
  Increase in asset valuatio reserves               -           -      (1,706)      (1,706)
  Increase in surplus in separate accounts          -           -         633          633
  Dividend to stockholder                           -           -      (5,600)      (5,600)
  Other adjustments                                 -           -         513          513
                                               ------------------------------------------- 
Balance at December 31, 1993                    1,500      23,015      24,894       49,409
  Capital contribution                              -      45,000           -       45,000
  Net loss for 1994                                 -           -      (1,138)      (1,138)
  Net unrealized capital losses                     -           -          (9)          (9)
  Decrease in non-admitted assets                   -           -         368          368
  Decrease in asset valuation reserves              -           -       4,321        4,321
  Decrease in surplus in separate accounts          -           -        (748)        (748)
  Other adjustments                                 -           -      (2,183)      (2,183)
                                               ------------------------------------------- 
Balance at December 31, 1994                    1,500      68,015      25,505       95,020
  Net income for 1995                               -           -       3,965        3,965
  Net unrealized capital losses                     -           -        (500)        (500)
  Decrease in non-admitted assets                   -           -         903          903
  Decrease in asset valuation reserve               -           -       2,901        2,901
  Decrease in surplus in separate accounts          -           -         541          541
  Change in reserve valuation                       -           -      (3,496)      (3,496)
  Other adjustments                                 -           -      (1,395)      (1,395)
                                               ------------------------------------------- 
Balance at December 31, 1995                   $1,500     $68,015     $28,424      $97,939
                                               =========================================== 
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes.


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<PAGE>   75
                   Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio

                   Statements of Cash Flows - Statutory Basis
                             (Dollars in thousands)



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                             YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31
                                                           1995       1994       1993
                                                       ---------------------------------
<S>                                                      <C>        <C>        <C>
SOURCES OF CASH
Premiums and other considerations, net of reinsurance    $569,934   $600,405   $556,353
Net investment income                                      42,359     41,977     47,424
Other income                                                8,052      6,311      4,245
                                                         ------------------------------ 
                                                          620,345    648,693    608,022
                                                                     
Life claims                                               (16,759)   (14,660)   (12,820)
Surrender benefits and other fund withdrawals            (206,250)  (196,169)   (81,902)
Other benefits to policyholders                           (19,041)   (18,251)   (17,385)
Commissions, other expenses and taxes                    (128,314)  (119,755)   (92,572)
Dividends to policyholders                                    (26)       (22)       (44)
Federal income taxes                                       (7,531)    (3,378)    (3,573)
Net increase in policy loans                               (9,605)    (4,496)    (4,686)
Net transfers to separate accounts                       (242,427)  (386,174)  (414,357)
                                                         ------------------------------ 
Net cash used by operations                                (9,608)   (94,212)   (19,317)

Proceeds from investments sold, matured or repaid:
  Bonds and redeemable preferred stock                    108,554     99,241    203,547
  Common stocks                                             2,108     80,066     81,391
  Mortgage loans on real estate                             1,954        132        764
  Real estate                                                   -          -        109
  Miscellaneous                                                 -       (28)          -
                                                         ------------------------------ 
Total cash from investments                               112,616    179,411    285,811

Capital contribution                                            -     45,000          -
Other sources                                               2,830      6,135      5,899
                                                         ------------------------------ 
Total sources of cash                                     105,838    136,334    272,393

APPLICATIONS OF CASH
Cost of investments acquired:
  Bonds and redeemable preferred stock                    139,402     47,214    165,967
  Common stocks                                               589     65,911     82,767
  Mortgage loans on real estate                                 6      1,004        290
  Real estate                                                 449         37        478
                                                         ------------------------------ 
Total investments acquired                                140,446    114,166    249,502

Dividend to stockholder                                         -          -      5,600
Other applications, net                                     7,115      6,086      1,959
                                                         ------------------------------ 
Total applications of cash                                147,561    120,252    257,061
                                                         ------------------------------ 
Net change in cash and short-term investments             (41,723)    16,082     15,332

Cash and short-term investments at beginning of year       46,722     30,640     15,308
                                                         ------------------------------ 
Cash and short-term investments at end of year           $  4,999   $ 46,722   $ 30,640
                                                         ==============================
</TABLE>


See accompanying notes.


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<PAGE>   76
                   Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio

                Notes to Financial Statements - Statutory-Basis
                             (Dollars in thousands)

                               December 31, 1995

1.  ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

ORGANIZATION

Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio ("the Company") is a stock life
insurance company and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of First AUSA Life Insurance
Company which, in turn, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AEGON USA, Inc.
("AEGON").  AEGON is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AEGON nv, a holding company
organized under the laws of the Netherlands.

NATURE OF BUSINESS

The Company operates predominantly in the variable universal life and variable
annuity areas of the life insurance business.  The Company is licensed in 49
states and the District of Columbia.  Sales of the Company's products are
through financial planners, independent representatives, financial institutions
and stockbrokers.  The majority of the Company's new life insurance written and
a substantial portion of new annuities written is done through one marketing
organization; the Company expects to maintain this relationship for the
foreseeable future.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The preparation of financial statements of insurance companies requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in
the financial statements and accompanying notes.  Such estimates and
assumptions could change in the future as more information becomes known, which
could impact the amounts reported and disclosed herein.

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on the basis of
accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the Insurance Department of the
State of Ohio, which practices differ in some respects from generally accepted
accounting principles.  The more significant of these differences are as
follows:  (a) bonds are generally carried at amortized cost rather than
segregating the portfolio into held-to-maturity (carried at amortized cost),
available-for-sale (carried at fair value), and trading (carried at fair value)
classifications; (b) acquisition costs of acquiring new business are charged to
current operations as incurred rather than deferred and amortized over the life
of the policies; (c) policy reserves on traditional life products are based on
statutory mortality rates and interest which may differ from reserves based on
reasonable assumptions of expected mortality, interest, and withdrawals which
include a provision for possible unfavorable deviation from such assumptions;
(d) policy reserves on certain investment products use discounting 
methodologies utilizing statutory interest rates rather than full account
values; (e) reinsurance amounts are netted against the corresponding receivable
or payable rather than shown as gross amounts on the balance sheet; (f)
deferred income taxes are not provided for the difference between the financial
statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities; (g) net realized
gains or losses attributed to changes in the


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          Notes to Financial Statements - Statutory-Basis (continued)
                             (Dollars in thousands)



1.  ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

level of interest rates in the market are deferred and amortized over the
remaining life of the bond or mortgage loan, rather than recognized as gains or
losses in the statement of operations when the sale is completed; (h) declines
in the estimated realizable value of investments are provided for through the
establishment of a formula-determined statutory investment reserve (carried as
a liability) changes to which are charged directly to surplus, rather than
through recognition in the statement of operations for declines in value, when
such declines are judged to be other than temporary; (i) certain assets
designated as "non-admitted assets" have been charged to surplus rather than
being reported as assets; (j) revenues for universal life and investment
products consist of premiums received rather than policy charges for the cost
of insurance, policy administration charges, amortization of policy initiation
fees and surrender charges assessed; and (k) pension expense is recorded as
amounts are paid.  The effects of these variances have not been determined by
the Company.

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) currently is in the
process of recodifying statutory accounting practices, the result of which is
expected to constitute the only source of "prescribed" statutory accounting
practices.  Accordingly, that project, which is expected to be completed in
1996, will likely change, to some extent, prescribed statutory accounting
practices and may result in changes to the accounting practices that the
Company uses to prepare its statutory-basis financial statements.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

For purposes of the statements of cash flows, the Company considers all highly
liquid investments with remaining maturities of one year or less when purchased
to be cash equivalents.  This amount includes $6,500 of short-term intercompany
notes receivable at December 31, 1995.

INVESTMENTS

Investments in bonds (except those to which the Securities Valuation Office of
the NAIC has ascribed a value), mortgage loans on real estate and short-term
investments are reported at cost adjusted for amortization of premiums and
accrual of discounts.  Amortization is computed using methods which result in a
level yield over the expected life of the security.  The Company reviews its
prepayment assumptions on mortgage and other asset backed securities at regular
intervals and adjusts amortization rates prospectively when such assumptions
are changed due to experience and/or expected future patterns.  Investments in
preferred stocks in good standing are reported at cost.  Investments in
preferred stocks not in good standing are reported at the lower of cost or
market.  Common stocks are carried at market and include shares of mutual funds
(money market and other). Real estate is reported at cost less allowances for
depreciation.  Depreciation is computed principally by the straight-line
method.  Policy loans are reported at unpaid principal. Other "admitted assets"
are valued, principally at cost, as required or permitted by Ohio Insurance
Laws.


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          Notes to Financial Statements - Statutory-Basis (continued)
                             (Dollars in thousands)


1.  ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Realized capital gains and losses are determined on the basis of specific
identification and are recorded net of related federal income taxes.  The Asset
Valuation Reserve (AVR) is established by the Company to provide for
anticipated losses in the event of default by issuers of certain invested
assets.  These amounts are determined using a formula prescribed by the NAIC
and are reported as a liability.  The formula for the AVR provides for a
corresponding adjustment for realized gains and losses, net of amounts
attributed to changes in the general level of interest rates.  Under a formula
prescribed by the NAIC, the Company defers, in the Interest Maintenance Reserve
(IMR), the portion of realized gains and losses on sales of fixed income
investments, principally bonds and mortgage loans, attributable to changes in
the general level of interest rates and amortizes those deferrals over the
remaining period to maturity of the security.

During 1995, 1994 and 1993, net realized capital gains of $554, $436 and
$4,270, respectively, were credited to the IMR rather than being immediately
recognized in the statements of operations.  Amortization of these net gains
aggregated $882, $726 and $618 for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and
1993, respectively.

Interest income is recognized on an accrual basis.  The Company does not accrue
income on bonds in default, mortgage loans on real estate in default and/or
foreclosure or which are delinquent more than twelve months, or real estate
where rent is in arrears for more than three months.  Further, income is not
accrued when collection is uncertain.  At December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, the
Company excluded investment income due and accrued of $1, $237 and $0,
respectively, with respect to such practices.

AGGREGATE RESERVES FOR POLICIES

Life and annuity reserves are developed by actuarial methods and are determined
based on published tables using statutorily specified interest rates and
valuation methods that will provide, in the aggregate, reserves that are
greater than or equal to the minimum required by law.

The aggregate policy reserves for traditional life insurance policies are based
principally upon the 1941, 1958, and 1980 Commissioners' Standard Ordinary
Mortality Tables.  The reserves are calculated using interest rates ranging
from 2.25% to 5.50% and are computed principally on the Net Level Valuation and
the Commissioner's Reserve Valuation Method (CRVM).  Reserves for universal
life policies are based on account balances adjusted for the CRVM.


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          Notes to Financial Statements - Statutory-Basis (continued)
                             (Dollars in thousands)


1.  ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Deferred annuity reserves are calculated according to the Commissioners'
Annuity Reserve Valuation Method plus excess interest reserves to cover
situations where the future interest guarantees plus the decrease in surrender
charges are in excess of the maximum valuation rates of interest.  Reserves for
immediate annuities and supplementary contracts with and without life
contingencies are equal to the present value of future payments assuming
interest rates ranging from 7.00% to 9.25% and mortality rates, where
appropriate, from a variety of tables.

POLICY AND CONTRACT CLAIM RESERVES

Claim reserves represent the estimated accrued liability for claims reported to
the Company and claims incurred but not yet reported through the statement
date.  These reserves are estimated using either individual case-basis
valuations or statistical analysis techniques.  Because estimates are subject
to the effects of trends in claim severity and frequency, the estimates are
continually reviewed and adjusted as necessary as experience develops or new
information becomes available.

SEPARATE ACCOUNT

Assets held in trust for purchases of variable universal life and variable
annuity contracts and the Company's corresponding obligation to the contract
owners are shown separately in the balance sheets.  The assets in the separate
accounts are valued at market.  Income and gains and losses with respect to the
assets in the separate accounts accrue to the benefit of the policyholders.
The Company received variable contract premiums of $467,142, $533,536 and
$489,243 in 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively.  All variable account contracts
are subject to discretionary withdrawal by the policyholder at the market value
of the underlying assets less the current surrender charge.

RECLASSIFICATIONS

Certain reclassifications have been made to the 1994 and 1993 financial
statements to conform to the 1995 presentation.


2.  FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair
Value of Financial Instruments", requires disclosure of fair value information
about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the statutory-basis
balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate that value.  In cases
where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on
estimates using present value or other valuation techniques.  Those techniques
are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the


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          Notes to Financial Statements - Statutory-Basis (continued)
                             (Dollars in thousands)



2.  FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)

discount rate and estimates of future cash flows.  In that regard, the derived
fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparisons to independent
markets and, in many cases, could not be realized in immediate settlement of
the instrument.  Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107 excludes
certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its
disclosure requirements and allows companies to forego the disclosures when
those estimates can only be made at excessive cost.  Accordingly, the aggregate
fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value of the
Company.

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating
its fair value disclosures for financial instruments:

 Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-Term Investments:  The carrying amounts
 reported in the statutory-basis balance sheet for these instruments
 approximate their fair values.

 Investment Securities:  Fair values for fixed maturity securities (including
 redeemable preferred stocks) are based on quoted market prices, where
 available.  For fixed maturity securities not actively traded, fair values
 are estimated using values obtained from independent pricing services or (in
 the case of private placements) are estimated by discounting expected future
 cash flows using a current market rate applicable to the yield, credit
 quality, and maturity of the investments.  The fair values for equity
 securities are based on quoted market prices and are recognized in the
 statutory-basis balance sheet.

 Mortgage Loans and Policy Loans:  The fair values for mortgage loans are
 estimated utilizing discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates
 reflective of current market conditions and the risk characteristics of the
 loans.  The fair value of policy loans are assumed to equal their carrying
 value.

 Investment Contracts:  Fair values for the Company's liabilities under
 investment-type insurance contracts are estimated using discounted cash flow
 calculations, based on interest rates currently being offered for similar
 contracts with maturities consistent with those remaining for the contracts
 being valued.

Fair values for the Company's insurance contracts other than investment
contracts are not required to be disclosed.  However, the fair values of
liabilities under all insurance contracts are taken into consideration in the
Company's overall management of interest rate risk, which minimizes exposure to
changing interest rates through the matching of investment maturities with
amounts due under insurance contracts.


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          Notes to Financial Statements - Statutory-Basis (continued)
                             (Dollars in thousands)



2.  FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)

The following sets forth a comparison of the fair values and carrying values
of the Company's financial instruments subject to the provisions of Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          DECEMBER 31
                                               1995                         1994
                                    --------------------------   --------------------------
                                       CARRYING       FAIR          CARRYING       FAIR 
                                         VALUE        VALUE           VALUE        VALUE
                                    -------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                  <C>          <C>             <C>          <C>
ADMITTED ASSETS
Bonds                                $  452,474   $  479,656      $  423,758   $  414,541
Stocks                                      834          834           2,555        2,555
Mortgage loans on real estate             6,181        6,536           9,539        7,915
Policy loans                             37,125       37,125          27,520       27,520
Cash and short-term investments           4,999        4,999          46,722       46,722
Separate account assets               2,419,205    2,419,205       1,596,736    1,596,736

LIABILITIES
Investment contract liabilities         309,556      279,347         302,890      245,161
Separate account annuities            1,930,590    1,930,590       1,316,237    1,316,237
</TABLE>

3.  INVESTMENTS

The carrying value and estimated fair value of investments in debt securities
are as follows:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                ESTIMATED    GROSS        GROSS      ESTIMATED    
                                                CARRYING   UNREALIZED   UNREALIZED      FAIR
                                                  VALUE      GAINS        LOSSES       VALUE
                                               -----------------------------------------------
<S>                                             <C>          <C>            <C>      <C>
DECEMBER 31, 1995
Bonds:
  United States Government and agencies         $ 11,611     $    64        $129     $ 11,546
  State, municipal and other government           15,079         940           -       16,019
  Public utilities                                16,143       1,425           -       17,568
  Industrial and miscellaneous                   219,764      17,444         550      236,658
  Mortgage-backed securities                     189,877       8,228         240      197,865
                                                ---------------------------------------------  
Total bonds                                     $452,474     $28,101        $919     $479,656
                                                ============================================= 
</TABLE>


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          Notes to Financial Statements - Statutory-Basis (continued)
                             (Dollars in thousands)



3.  INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             GROSS          GROSS    ESTIMATED 
                                               CARRYING    UNREALIZED     UNREALIZED   FAIR
                                                 VALUE       GAINS          LOSSES     VALUE
                                               -----------------------------------------------
<S>                                            <C>           <C>            <C>       <C>
DECEMBER 31, 1994
Bonds:
  United States Government and agencies        $ 11,277      $   17         $ 1,048   $ 10,246
  State, municipal and other government          13,117           -             423     12,694
  Public utilities                               13,296          75             432     12,939
  Industrial and miscellaneous                  238,389       3,668           7,543    234,514
  Mortgage-backed securities                    147,679       1,597           5,128    144,148
                                               -----------------------------------------------
Total bonds                                     423,758       5,357          14,574    414,541

Preferred stock                                      14           -               -         14
                                               -----------------------------------------------
                                               $423,772      $5,357         $14,574   $414,555
                                               ===============================================
</TABLE>

Preferred stock required writedowns for the securities not in good standing to
fair values of $64 in 1994.

The carrying value and fair value of bonds at December 31, 1995 by contractual
maturity are shown below.  Expected maturities may differ from contractual
maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations
with or without penalties.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                         ESTIMATED
                                             CARRYING      FAIR
                                               VALUE       VALUE
                                             ---------------------
<S>                                          <C>          <C>
Due in one year or less                      $ 23,820     $ 23,842
Due one through five years                    109,362      114,336
Due five through ten years                     91,534      101,034
Due after ten years                            37,881       42,579
                                             ---------------------
                                              262,597      281,791
Mortgage and other asset backed securities    189,877      197,865
                                             ---------------------
                                             $452,474     $479,656
                                             =====================
</TABLE>


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          Notes to Financial Statements - Statutory-Basis (continued)
                             (Dollars in thousands)




3.  INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

A detail of net investment income is presented below:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                               YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31    
                                              1995      1994      1993   
                                             --------------------------- 
  <S>                                        <C>       <C>       <C>     
  Interest on bonds                          $38,047   $37,318   $43,744 
  Dividends on equity investments                 30       700     1,533 
  Interest on mortgage loans                     573       616       832 
  Interest on policy loans                     2,353     1,830     1,465 
  Other investment income                      1,919     1,802     1,010 
                                             --------------------------- 
  Gross investment income                    $42,922    42,266    48,584 

  Investment expenses                         (2,031)   (2,127)   (2,387)
                                             --------------------------- 
  Net investment income                      $40,891   $40,139   $46,197 
                                             =========================== 
</TABLE>

Proceeds from sales and maturities of debt securities and related gross
realized gains and losses were as follows:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                               YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31       
                                             1995        1994        1993    
                                            -------------------------------
  <S>                                       <C>         <C>        <C>      
  Proceeds                                  $108,554    $99,241    $203,547 
                                            -------------------------------
                        
  Gross realized gains                      $  1,631    $ 2,019    $  7,584 
  Gross realized losses                        1,346      1,362         703 
                                            -------------------------------
  Net realized gains                        $    285    $   657    $  6,881 
                                            ===============================
</TABLE>

At December 31, 1995, bonds with an aggregate carrying value of $4,483 were on
deposit with certain state regulatory authorities or were restrictively held in
bank custodial accounts for benefit of such state regulatory authorities, as
required by statute.



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          Notes to Financial Statements - Statutory-Basis (continued)
                             (Dollars in thousands)




3.  INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

Realized investment gains (losses) and changes in unrealized gains (losses) for
investments are summarized below:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       REALIZED
                                           -------------------------------
                                                YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31
                                            1995         1994       1993
                                           -------------------------------
 <S>                                       <C>         <C>         <C> 
 Debt securities                           $   285     $   657     $ 6,881
 Equity securities                               -      (1,579)          -
 Mortgage loans                             (1,409)          -           -
 Real estate                                     -           -         (37)
                                           -------------------------------
                                            (1,124)       (922)      6,844
                                         
 Tax effect                                      -         225        (226)
 Transfer to interest maintenance reserve     (554)       (436)     (4,270)
                                           -------------------------------
 Net realized gains (losses)               $(1,678)    $(1,133)    $ 2,348
                                           ===============================

</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              UNREALIZED        
                                                    ----------------------------
                                                       YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31   
                                                     1995        1994      1993 
                                                    ----------------------------
 <S>                                                <C>        <C>        <C>   
 Debt securities                                    $36,399    $(43,354)  $5,598
 Common stock                                          (236)      1,009    1,581
                                                    ----------------------------
 Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   $36,163    $(42,345)  $7,179
                                                    ============================
</TABLE>                                   

Gross unrealized gains (losses) on common stocks were as follows:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     UNREALIZED       
                                              ------------------------      
                                               YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 
                                              1995      1994    1993
                                              ------------------------
 <S>                                          <C>       <C>     <C> 
 Unrealized gains                             $361      $597    $1,045
 Unrealized losses                               -         -     1,457
                                              ------------------------
 Net unrealized gains (losses)                $361      $597    $ (412)
</TABLE>                                      ========================

The Company issued no mortgage loans during 1995.  The maximum percentage of
any one mortgage loan to the value of the underlying real estate at origination
was 73%.  The Company requires all mortgagees to carry fire insurance equal to
the value of the underlying property.



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          Notes to Financial Statements - Statutory-Basis (continued)
                             (Dollars in thousands)




3.  INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

During 1995, 1994 and 1993, no mortgage loans were foreclosed and transferred
to real estate.  During 1994, a mortgage loan loss reserve of $1,033 was
established.  This reserve was released in 1995 coincident with the loss
recognition of $1,409 on a loan payoff.

At December 31, 1995, the Company had no investments (excluding U. S.
Government guaranteed or insured issues) which individually represented more
than ten percent of capital and surplus and the asset valuation reserve.


4.  REINSURANCE

The Company reinsures portions of certain insurance policies which exceed its
established limits, thereby providing a greater diversification of risk and
minimizing exposure on larger risks.  The Company remains contingently liable
with respect to any insurance ceded, and this would become an actual liability
in the event that the assuming insurance company became unable to meet its
obligations under the reinsurance treaty.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                       1995         1994         1993
                                     ----------------------------------  
 <S>                                 <C>          <C>          <C>     
 Direct premiums                     $570,413     $600,608     $556,641
 Reinsurance assumed                    1,569        1,232        1,015
 Reinsurance ceded                     (2,084)      (1,708)      (1,287)
                                     ----------------------------------  
 Net premiums earned                 $569,898     $600,132     $556,369
                                     ==================================
</TABLE>

The Company received reinsurance recoveries in the amount of $512, $1,146 and
$1,135 during 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively.  At December 31, 1995 and
1994, estimated amounts recoverable from reinsurers that have been deducted
from policy and contract claim reserves totaled $2 and $85, respectively.  The
aggregate reserves for policies and contracts were reduced for reserve credits
for reinsurance ceded at December 31, 1995 and 1994 of $848 and $807,
respectively.



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          Notes to Financial Statements - Statutory-Basis (continued)
                             (Dollars in thousands)




5.  INCOME TAXES

Federal income tax expense differs from the amount computed by applying the
statutory federal income tax rate to gain from operations before taxes and
realized capital gains (losses) for the following reasons:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                       1995    1994     1993 
                                                      ----------------------- 
 <S>                                                  <C>      <C>     <C>    
 Computed tax at federal statutory rate (35%)         $5,096   $1,190  $2,368 
 Purchase accounting tax adjustments                       -        -    (424) 
 Deferred acquisition costs - tax basis                4,241    4,043   3,395 
 Tax reserve valuation                                   (49)  (1,353)   (817) 
 Investment income differences                            85     (109)   (192) 
 Amortization of IMR                                    (309)    (254)   (216) 
 Other, net                                             (147)    (111)     92 
                                                      -----------------------
 Federal income tax expense                           $8,917   $3,406  $4,206 
                                                      =======================
</TABLE>

Prior to 1984, as provided for under the Life Insurance Company Tax Act of
1959, a portion of statutory income was not subject to current taxation, but
was accumulated for income tax purposes in a memorandum account referred to as
the policyholders' surplus account.  No federal income taxes have been provided
for in the financial statements on income deferred in the policyholders'
surplus account ($293 at December 31, 1995).  To the extent dividends are paid
from the amount accumulated in the policyholders' surplus account, net earnings
would be reduced by the amount of tax required to be paid.  Should the entire
amount in the policyholders' surplus account become taxable, the tax thereon
computed at current rates would amount to approximately $103.

In 1995, the Company reached a final settlement with the Internal Revenue
Service for 1987 through 1993 resulting in taxes of $1,275 and interest of $120
(net of $65 tax effect).  The assessment was charged to surplus as a prior
period adjustment.

During 1994, the Company settled tax years 1980 through 1986 with the Internal
Revenue Service.  The agreed upon settlement totaled $2.26 million in taxes and
interest.  The Company's former parent company, Kansas City Southern
Industries, is principally liable for reimbursing this amount to the Company
under the terms of an indemnification agreement made coincident with the sale
of the Company.  A charge to surplus of $1.8 million was made as a prior period
adjustment related to this assessment.



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          Notes to Financial Statements - Statutory-Basis (continued)
                             (Dollars in thousands)




6.  POLICY AND CONTRACT ATTRIBUTES

Participating life insurance policies are issued by the Company which entitle
policyholders to a share in the earnings of the participating policies,
provided that a dividend distribution, which is determined annually based on
mortality and persistency experience of the participating policies, is
authorized by the Company.  Participating insurance constituted approximately
7.7% and 8.2% of life insurance in force at December 31, 1995 and 1994,
respectively.

A portion of the Company's policy reserves and other policyholders' funds
relate to liabilities established on a variety of the Company's products that
are not subject to significant mortality or morbidity risk; however, there may
be certain restrictions placed upon the amount of funds that can be withdrawn
without penalty.  The amount of reserves on these products, by withdrawal
characteristics are summarized as follows:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                 DECEMBER 31                  
                                         1995                    1994         
                                  --------------------   --------------------
                                              PERCENT                PERCENT 
                                   AMOUNT     OF TOTAL    AMOUNT    OF TOTAL
                                  --------------------   --------------------
<S>                               <C>           <C>      <C>           <C>   
Subject to discretionary 
  withdrawal with market value
  adjustment                      $   13,422       1%    $   12,345        1%  
Subject to discretionary 
  withdrawal at book value less 
  surrender charge                    60,970       3         73,733        4  
Subject to discretionary 
  withdrawal at market value       1,930,590      85      1,316,237       81  
Subject to discretionary 
  withdrawal at book value 
  (minimal or no charges or 
  adjustments)                       227,549      10        207,779       13  
Not subject to discretionary 
  withdrawal provision                20,034       1         22,788        1 
                                  --------------------   --------------------
                                  $2,252,565     100%    $1,632,882      100%
                                                ======                   ====

Less reinsurance ceded                     -                      -           
                                  ----------             ----------
Total policy reserves on 
  annuities and deposit fund 
  liabilities                     $2,252,565             $1,632,882           
                                  ==========             ==========
</TABLE>                      

Reserves on the Company's traditional life products are computed using mean
reserving methodologies.  These methodologies result in the establishment of
assets for the amount of the net valuation premiums that are anticipated to be
received between the policy's paid-through date to the policy's next
anniversary date.  At December 31, 1995 and 1994, these assets (which are
reported as premiums deferred and uncollected) and the amounts of the related
gross premiums and loadings, are as follows:


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          Notes to Financial Statements - Statutory-Basis (continued)
                             (Dollars in thousands)




6.  POLICY AND CONTRACT ATTRIBUTES (CONTINUED)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                               GROSS    LOADING   NET  
                                               ------------------------  
<S>                                            <C>       <C>     <C>     
DECEMBER 31, 1995                                                         
Ordinary direct first year business            $   47    $ 17    $   30  
Ordinary direct renewal business                1,707     229     1,478  
Group life direct business                        379       -       379  
Reinsurance ceded                                (100)      -      (100)  
                                               ------------------------
                                               $2,033    $246    $1,787
                                               ========================  

DECEMBER 31, 1994                                                         
Ordinary direct first year business            $   46    $ 17    $   29  
Ordinary direct renewal business                1,649     252     1,397  
Group life direct business                        362       -       362  
Reinsurance ceded                                 (25)      -       (25)  
                                               ------------------------
                                               $2,032    $269    $1,763 
                                               ======================== 
</TABLE>

At December 31, 1995 and 1994, the Company had insurance in force aggregating
$2,374 and $3,403, respectively, in which the gross premiums are less than the
net premiums required by the standard valuation standards established by the
Insurance Department of the State of Ohio.  The Company established policy
reserves of $32 and $40 to cover these deficiencies at December 31, 1995 and
1994, respectively.

In 1994, the NAIC enacted a guideline to clarify reserving methodologies for
contracts that require immediate payment of claims upon proof of death of the
insured.  Companies were allowed to grade the effects of the change in
reserving methodologies over five years.  A direct charge to surplus of $3,496
and $450 was made for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively,
related to the change in reserve methodology.


7.  DIVIDEND RESTRICTIONS

Generally, an insurance company's ability to pay dividends is limited to the
amount that their net assets, as determined in accordance with statutory
accounting practices, exceed minimum statutory capital requirements.  However,
payment of such amounts as dividends may be subject to approval by regulatory
authorities.  The maximum dividend payout which may be made without prior
approval in 1996 is approximately $9,644.



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          Notes to Financial Statements - Statutory-Basis (continued)
                             (Dollars in thousands)




8.  RETIREMENT AND COMPENSATION PLANS

The Company's employees participate in a qualified benefit plan sponsored by
AEGON.  The Company has no legal obligation for the plan.  The Company
recognizes pension expense equal to its allocation from AEGON.  The pension
expense is allocated among the participating companies based on the FASB
Statement No. 87 expense as a percent of salaries.  The benefits are based on
years of service and the employee's compensation during the highest five
consecutive years of employment.  Pension expense aggregated $505, $397 and
$249 for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively.  The
plan is subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements of the Employee
Retirement and Income Security Act of 1974.

The Company's employees also participate in a contributory defined contribution
plan sponsored by AEGON which is qualified under Section 401(k) of the Internal
Revenue Service Code.  Employees of the Company who customarily work at least
1,000 hours during each calendar year and meet the other eligibility
requirements, are participants of the plan.  Participants may elect to
contribute up to fifteen percent of their salary to the plan.  The Company will
match an amount up to three percent of the participant's salary.  Participants
may direct all of their contributions and plan balances to be invested in a
variety of investment options.  The plan is subject to the reporting and
disclosure requirements of the Employee Retirement and Income Security Act of
1974.  Pension expense related to this plan was $305, $250 and $176 for the
years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively.

AEGON sponsors supplemental retirement plans to provide the Company's senior
management with benefits in excess of normal pension benefits.  The plans are
noncontributory and benefits are based on years of service and the employee's
compensation level.  The plans are unfunded and nonqualified under the Internal
Revenue Code.  In addition, AEGON has established incentive deferred
compensation plans for certain key employees of the Company.  AEGON also
sponsors an employee stock option plan for individuals employed at least three
years and a stock purchase plan for its producers, with the participating
affiliated companies establishing their own eligibility criteria, producer
contribution limits and company matching formula.  These plans have been
accrued or funded as deemed appropriate by management of AEGON and the Company.



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                   Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio

          Notes to Financial Statements - Statutory-Basis (continued)
                             (Dollars in thousands)




8.  RETIREMENT AND COMPENSATION PLANS (CONTINUED)

In addition to pension benefits, the Company participates in plans sponsored by
AEGON that provide postretirement medical, dental and life insurance benefits
to employees meeting certain eligibility requirements.  Portions of the medical
and dental plans are contributory.  The expenses of the postretirement plans
calculated on the pay-as-you-go basis are charged to affiliates in accordance
with an intercompany cost sharing arrangement.  The Company expensed $86, $70
and $0 for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively.


9.  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company shares certain officers, employees and general expenses with
affiliated companies.

The Company receives investment advisory and management services from certain
affiliates.  During 1995, 1994 and 1993, the Company paid $8,825, $7,497 and
$4,583, respectively, for such services, which approximates their costs to the
affiliates.  The Company provides office space, marketing and administrative
services to certain affiliates.  During 1995, 1994 and 1993, the Company
received $4,545, $3,261 and $1,900, respectively, for such services, which
approximates their cost.  The Company had a receivable (payable) with
affiliates of $3,625 and $(674) at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively.

The Company paid a cash dividend to its immediate parent, First AUSA Life
Insurance Company, of $5,600 in 1993, and during 1994 received capital
contributions of $45,000.

The Company has an agreement with an affiliate through which net agents debit
balances are sold for cash.  The net non-admitted assets sold during 1995, 1994
and 1993 aggregated $5,887, $3,553 and $4,555, respectively.

At December 31, 1995, the Company has a $6,500 short-term note receivable from
an affiliate.  Interest on this note accrues at 5.82%.



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                   Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio

          Notes to Financial Statements - Statutory-Basis (continued)
                             (Dollars in thousands)




10.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company is a party to legal proceedings incidental to its business.
Although such litigation sometimes includes substantial demands for
compensatory and punitive damages in addition to contract liability, it is
management's opinion, after consultation with counsel and a review of available
facts, that damages arising from such demands will not be material to the
Company's financial position.

The Company is subject to insurance guaranty laws in the states in which it
writes business.  These laws provide for assessments against insurance
companies for the benefit of policyholders and claimants in the event of
insolvency of other insurance companies.  Assessments are charged to operations
when received by the Company except where right of offset against other taxes
paid is allowed by law; amounts available for future offsets are recorded as an
asset on the Company's balance sheet.  The future obligation has been based on
the most recent information available from the National Organization of Life
and Health Insurance Guaranty Association.  Potential future obligations for
unknown insolvencies are not determinable by the Company.  The Company has
established a reserve of $4,445 at December 31, 1995 for its estimated share of
future guaranty fund assessments related to several post major insurer
insolvencies.  An asset of $1,319 at December 31, 1995 has been recorded
relating to anticipated offsets available for certain state premium taxes to be
utilized in future periods.  The guaranty fund expense was $1,950, $618 and
$329 at December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively.




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                   Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio

                       Summary of Investments Other Than
                         Investments in Related Parties
                             (Dollars in thousands)

                               December 31, 1995



SCHEDULE I


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                AMOUNT AT WHICH
                                                                 SHOWN IN THE   
      TYPE OF INVESTMENT                 COST (1)      VALUE     BALANCE SHEET  
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                      <C>          <C>         <C>          
FIXED MATURITIES                                                               
Bonds:                                                                         
 United States Government and govern-
  ment agencies and authorities          $108,398     $112,590    $108,213     
 Foreign governments                       15,196       16,019      15,079     
 Public utilities                          16,179       17,568      16,143     
 All other corporate bonds                315,676      333,479     313,039
                                         ---------------------------------
Total fixed maturities                   $455,449     $479,656    $452,474
                                                                               
EQUITY SECURITIES                                                              
Common stocks:                                                                 
 Industrial, miscellaneous and all 
 other                                        473          834         834     
                                         ---------------------------------
Total equity securities                       473          834         834
     
Mortgage loans on real estate               6,181        6,536       6,181     
Real estate                                 5,121        5,121       5,121     
Policy loans                               37,125       37,125      37,125     
Cash and short-term investments             4,999        4,999       4,999     
                                         ---------------------------------
Total investments                        $509,348     $534,271    $506,734     
                                         =================================
</TABLE>

(1)  Original cost of equity securities and, as to fixed maturities, original
     cost reduced by repayments and adjusted for amortization of premiums or
     accrual of discounts.  Real estate is net of accumulated depreciation.




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                   Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio

                      Supplementary Insurance Information
                             (Dollars in thousands)



SCHEDULE III


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                              FUTURE POLICY                   POLICY AND
                              BENEFITS AND      UNEARNED       CONTRACT
                                EXPENSES        PREMIUMS      LIABILITIES
                              -------------------------------------------
<S>                            <C>                 <C>            <C>     
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995                                              
Individual life                $ 65,259            $41            $5,811  
Group life and health             7,904              -               701  
Annuity                         319,353              -               100  
                               -----------------------------------------  
                               $392,516            $41            $6,612  
                               =========================================  
                                                                          
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994                                              
Individual life                $ 77,366            $52            $4,501  
Group life                        7,323              -               481  
Annuity                         314,124              -               137  
                               -----------------------------------------  
                               $398,813            $52            $5,119  
                               =========================================  
                                                                          
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1993                                              
Individual life                $ 78,371            $56            $2,757  
Group life                       17,380              -               488  
Annuity                         392,714              -               763  
                               -----------------------------------------  
                               $488,465            $56            $4,008  
                               =========================================  
</TABLE>



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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                   NET        BENEFITS         OTHER       
 PREMIUM       INVESTMENT    AND CLAIMS      OPERATING   PREMIUMS 
 REVENUE         INCOME       EXPENSES        EXPENSES    WRITTEN
- -----------------------------------------------------------------
<S>            <C>             <C>           <C>         <C>
$188,143       $ 9,470         $ 36,066       $83,675    $ 99,115        
   3,365         1,054            2,217           946         780        
 378,390        30,367          205,375        44,447     342,949        
- -----------------------------------------------------------------
$569,899       $40,891         $243,658      $129,068    $442,844
=================================================================

$147,282       $10,146         $ 29,272      $ 71,807    $ 89,467        
   3,709           372            1,754         1,329       1,846        
 449,141        29,621          199,485        44,063     421,176
- -----------------------------------------------------------------        
$600,132       $40,139         $230,511      $117,199    $512,489
=================================================================
        
$101,621       $10,943         $ 24,086      $ 52,514     $62,600        
   5,387           201            1,293         1,104       4,063        
 449,361        35,053           86,406        37,740     419,037
- -----------------------------------------------------------------
$556,369       $46,197         $111,785      $ 91,358    $485,700
=================================================================        
</TABLE>




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                   Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio

                                  Reinsurance
                             (Dollars in thousands)



SCHEDULE IV


<TABLE> 
<CAPTION>                                                     ASSUMED                     PERCENTAGE   
                                                CEDED TO       FROM                       OF AMOUNT    
                                   GROSS         OTHER         OTHER           NET         ASSUMED     
                                   AMOUNT       COMPANIES     COMPANIES       AMOUNT        TO NET     
                                 -------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                              <C>            <C>           <C>           <C>              <C>      
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER                                                                          
  31, 1995                                                                                     
Life insurance in force          $21,057,581    $1,365,119    $       -     $19,692,462        0.0%   
                                 =================================================================
                                                                                             
Premiums:                                                                                            
  Individual life                $   189,870    $    1,727    $       -     $   188,143        0.0%   
  Group life and health                2,153           357         1,569          3,365       46.6   
  Annuity                            378,390             -             -        378,390        0.0
                                 -----------------------------------------------------------------   
                                 $   570,413    $    2,084    $    1,569    $   569,898        0.2%   
                                 =================================================================

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER                                                                                 
  31, 1994                                                                                             
Life insurance in force          $14,321,386    $1,090,845    $1,271,402    $14,501,943        8.8%   
                                 =================================================================
Premiums:                                                                                            
  Individual life                   $148,766    $    1,484    $       -     $   147,282        0.0%   
  Group life                           2,701           224         1,232          3,709       33.0   
  Annuity                            449,141             -             -        449,141        0.0
                                 -----------------------------------------------------------------   
                                    $600,608    $    1,708    $    1,232    $   600,132        0.4%   
                                 =================================================================
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER                                                                                 
  31, 1993                                                                                             
Life insurance in force          $ 9,881,904    $  851,042    $1,009,201    $10,040,063       10.1%   
                                 =================================================================
Premiums:                                                                                            
  Individual life                $   102,817    $    1,196    $       -     $   101,621        0.0%   
  Group life                           4,463            91         1,015          5,387       18.8   
  Annuity                            449,361             -             -        449,361        0.0
                                 -----------------------------------------------------------------   
                                 $   556,641    $    1,287    $    1,015    $   556,369        0.2%   
                                 =================================================================
</TABLE>


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WRL Series Annuity Account

                                     PART C

                               OTHER INFORMATION


Item 24.         Financial Statements and Exhibits

                 (a)      Financial Statements

   
                          The financial statements for the WRL Series Annuity
                          Account and for Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of
                          Ohio ("Western Reserve") are included in Part B.
    

                 (b)      Exhibits

                          (1)     Copy of resolution of the Board of Directors
                                  of Western Reserve establishing the Series
                                  Account. 1/

                          (2)     Not Applicable.

                          (3)     Distribution of Contracts

                                  (a)      Form of Master Service and
                                           Distribution Compliance Agreement. 5/
                                  (b)      Form of Broker/Dealer Supervisory 
                                           and Service Agreement. 2/ 
                                  (c)      Form of Broker/Dealer Supervisory 
                                           and Service Agreement. 8/

                          (4)     (a)      Specimen Flexible Payment Variable
                                           Accumulation Deferred Annuity 
                                           Contract. 7/
                                  (b)      Contract Loan Endorsements. 9/ 
                                  (c)      (i)     Other Endorsements. 9/
                                           (ii)    Form of Other 
                                                   Endorsements. 9/
                                  (d)      Tax Sheltered Annuity 
                                           Endorsements. 10/
                                  (e)      Endorsement (Form 
                                           END00117-04/95). 10/

                          (5)     Form of Application for Flexible Payment
                                  Variable Accumulation Deferred Annuity
                                  Contract. 7/

                          (6)     (a)      Copy of Second Amended Articles of
                                           Incorporation of Western Reserve. 3/
                                  (b)      Copy of Amended Code of Regulations 
                                           of Western Reserve. 5/

                          (7)     Not Applicable.

                          (8)     Not Applicable.

                          (9)     Opinion and Consent of William H. Geiger,
                                  Esq. as to Legality of Securities Being
                                  Registered. 8/

                          (10)    (a)      Written Consent of Sutherland,
                                           Asbill & Brennan.  
                                  (b)      Written Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.





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<PAGE>   97
                                  (c)      Written Consent of Price Waterhouse 
                                           LLP.

                          (11)    Not Applicable.

                          (12)    Not Applicable.

                          (13)    Schedules for Computation of Performance 
                                  Quotations 9/

   
                          (14)    Not Applicable.
    

   
                          (15)    Powers of Attorney.
    

- -------------------------------------
1/       This exhibit was previously filed on Form N-4 dated October 11, 1988
         (File No. 33-24856) and is incorporated herein by reference.

2/       This exhibit was previously filed on Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to
         the Form S-6 Registration Statement dated December 19, 1989 (File No.
         33-31140) and is incorporated herein by reference.

3/       This exhibit was previously filed on Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to
         the Form N-4 Registration Statement dated May 1, 1989 (File No.
         33-24856) and is incorporated herein by reference.

4/       This exhibit was previously filed on Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to
         the Form N-4 Registration Statement dated May 1, 1990 (File No.
         33-24856) and is incorporated herein by reference.

5/       This exhibit was previously filed on Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to
         the Form N-4 Registration Statement dated March 1, 1991 (File No.
         33-24856) and is incorporated herein by reference.

6/       This exhibit was previously filed on Post-Effective Amendment No. 4 to
         the Form N-4 Registration Statement dated May 1, 1991 (File No.
         33-24856) and is incorporated herein by reference.

7/       This exhibit was previously filed on the Form N-4 Registration
         Statement dated July 10, 1992 (File No. 33- 49556) and is incorporated
         herein by reference.

8/       This exhibit was previously filed on Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to
         the Form N-4 Registration Statement dated October 2, 1992 (File No.
         33-49556) and is incorporated herein by reference.

9/       This exhibit was previously filed on Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to
         the Form N-4 Registration Statement dated April 28, 1993 (File No.
         33-49556) and is incorporated herein by reference.

10/      This exhibit was previously filed on Post-Effective Amendment No. 4 to
         the Form N-4 Registration Statement dated April 25, 1995 (File No.
         33-49550) and is incorporated herein by reference.





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Item 25.         Directors and Officers of the Depositor

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                               Principal                      Position and Offices
     Name                   Business Address                     with Depositor
     ----                   ----------------                  --------------------
<S>                         <C>                               <C>
John R. Kenney                   (1)                          Chairman of the Board, Chief
                                                              Executive Officer and President
                          
                          
Patrick S. Baird            4333 Edgewood Rd. N.E.            Director
                            Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52499
                          
                          
Lyman H. Treadway           30195 Chagrin Boulevard           Director
                            Suite 210N
                            Cleveland, OH 44124
                          
Jack E. Zimmerman           507 St. Michel Circle             Director
                            Kettering, Ohio 45429
                          
Alan M. Yaeger                   (1)                          Executive Vice President, Actuary
                                                              and Chief Financial Officer
                          
                          
G. John Hurley                   (1)                          Executive Vice President
                          
William H. Geiger                (1)                          Senior Vice President, Secretary
                                                              and General Counsel
                          
Richard B. Franz, II             (1)                          Senior Vice President and Treasurer
                          
Allan J. Hamilton                (1)                          Vice President and Controller
                          
</TABLE>
- ------------------------------ 
(1)  201 Highland Avenue, Largo, Florida 34640

ITEM 26.  Persons Controlled By Or Under Common Control With The Depositor Or
          Registrant.

   
VERENGING AEGON Netherlands Membership Association

AEGON n.v. Netherlands Corporation  (55.19%)

  AEGON Netherland n.v. Netherlands Corporation (100%)
  
  AEGON Nevark Holding B.V. Netherlands Corporation (100%)
  
  Groninger Financieringen B.V. Netherlands Corporation (100%)
    


                                      C-3
<PAGE>   99

   
AEGON International B.V. Netherlands Corporation (100%)

  Voting Trust - (Trustees - K.J. Storm, William H. Foster, H.B. Van Wijk)

  AEGON U.S. Holding Corporation (DE) (100%)
    Short Hills Management Company (NJ) (100%)
    CORPA Reinsurance Company (NY) (100%)
    AEGON Management Company (IN) (100%)
    RCC North America Inc. (DE) (100%)

  AEGON USA, Inc. - Holding Co. (IA) (100%
    First AUSA Life Insurance Company - Insurance Holding Co. (MD) (100%)
    AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc. - Insurance (NY) (100%)
    Life Investors Insurance Company of America - Insurance (IA) (100%)
          International Life Investors Insurance Company - Insurance (NY) (100%)
        Bankers United Life Assurance Company - Insurance (IA) (100%)
    PFL Life Insurance Company - Insurance (IA) (100%)
    Southwest Equity Life Insurance Company - Insurance (AZ) (100% Voting 
      Common)
    Iowa Fidelity Life Insurance Company - Insurance (AZ) (100% Voting Common)
    Western Reserve Life Assurance Company of Ohio - Insurance (OH) (100%)
      WRL Series Fund, Inc. - Mutual fund (MD)
    Monumental Life Insurance Company - Insurance (MD) (100%)
       Monumental General Casualty Company - Insurance (MD) (100%)
       United Financial Services, Inc. - General Agency (MD) (100%)
       Bankers Financial Life Insurance Company - Insurance (AZ)
       The Whitestone Corporation - Insurance agency (MD) (100%)
    Cadet Holding Corp. - Holding company (IA) (100%)

    AUSA Holding Company - Holding company (MD) (100%)
      Monumental General Insurance Group, Inc. - Holding company (MD) (100%)
          Monumental General Administrators, Inc. - Provides management 
           services to unaffiliated third party administrator (MD) (100%)
          Executive Management and Consultant Services, Inc. - Provides 
            actuarial consulting services (MD) (100%)
          Monumental General Mass Marketing, Inc. - Marketing arm for sale of 
            mass marketed insurance coverages (MD) (100%)
      AUSA Financial Markets, Inc. - Marketing (IA) (100%)
      Universal Benefits Corporation - Third party administrator (IA) (100%)
      Investors Warranty of America, Inc. - Provider of automobile extended 
        maintenance contracts (IA) (100%)
      Massachusetts Fidelity Trust Company - Trust company (IA) (100%)
      Money Services, Inc. - Provides financial counseling for employees and 
        agents of affiliated companies (DE) (100%)
      Zahorik Company, Inc. - Broker-dealer (CA) (100%)
          ZCI, Inc. (AL) (100%)
      Intersecurities, Inc. - Broker-dealer (DE) (100%)
          ISI Insurance Agency Inc. & its Subsidiaries  - Insurance agency 
           (CA) (100%)
          Associated Mariner Financial Group, Inc. - Holding company management
            services (MI) (100%)
              Mariner Financial Services, Inc. - Broker/Dealer (MI) (100%)
                Mariner/ISI Planning Corporation - Financial planning (MI) 
                 (100%)
              Associated Mariner Agency, Inc. and its Subsidiaries- Insurance 
                  agency (MI) (100%)
              Mariner Mortgage Corporation - Mortgage origination (MI) (100%)
       Idex Investor Services, Inc. - Shareholder services (FL) (100%)
    





                                      C-4
<PAGE>   100
   
       Idex Management, Inc. - Investment advisor (DE) (50%)
            Idex Fund - Mutual fund (MA)
            Idex II Series Fund - Mutual fund (MA)
            Idex Fund 3 - Mutual fund (MA)
       Transunion Casualty Company - Insurance (IA) (100%)
       AUSA Institutional Marketing Group, Inc. - Insurance agency (MN) (100%)
       Colorado Annuity Agency, Inc. - Insurance agency  (MN) (100%)
       Diversified Investment Advisors, Inc. - Registered investment advisor 
       (DE) (100%)
           Diversified Investors Securities Corporation - Broker-dealer (DE) 
           (100%)
       AEGON USA Securities, Inc. - Broker-dealer (IA) (100%)
          AEGON USA Managed Portfolios, Inc. - Mutual fund (MD)
       American Forum for Fiscal Fitness, Inc. - Marketing (IA) (100%)
       Supplemental Insurance Division, Inc. - Insurance (TN) (100%)
       Creditor Resources, Inc. - Credit insurance (MI) (100%)
           CRC Creditor Resources Canadian Dealer Network Inc. - Insurance 
           agency (Canada)
       AEGON USA Investment Management, Inc. - Investment advisor (IA) (100%)
       AEGON USA Realty Advisors, Inc. - Provides real estate administrative 
        and real estate investment services (IA) (100%)
            Melson & Associates, Inc. - Real estate financial management 
            consulting (TX) (100%)
            Landauer Realty Advisors, Inc. - Real estate counseling (IA) (100%)
            Landauer Associates, Inc. - Real estate counseling (DE) (100%)
            AEGON USA Realty Management, Inc. - Real estate management (IA)
            (100%)
            Realty Information Systems, Inc. - Information systems for real 
            estate investment management (IA) (100%)
            USP Real Estate Investment Trust - Real estate investment trust (IA)
            Cedar Income Fund Ltd. - Real estate investment trust (IA)
            Forty-Six Hundred Limited Partnership - Limited partnership (IA)
       
       JLW Financial Management Systems, Inc. - Provides management expertise 
         and administrative services for credit unions (IN) (60%)
    

Item 27.         Number of Contractowners.

   
As of March 31, 1996, 670 non-qualified contracts and 262 qualified contracts
were In Force.
    

Item 28.         Indemnification

         Provisions exist under the Ohio General Corporation Law, the Second
         Amended Articles of Incorporation of Western Reserve and the Amended
         Code of Regulations of Western Reserve whereby Western Reserve may
         indemnify certain persons against certain payments incurred by such
         persons.  The following excerpts contain the substance of these
         provisions.

                          Ohio General Corporation Law

         SECTION 1701.13  AUTHORITY OF CORPORATION.

         (E)(1)A corporation may indemnify or agree to indemnify any person who
was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party, to any threatened,
pending, or completed action, suit, or proceeding, whether civil, criminal,
administrative, or investigative, other than an action by or in the right of
the corporation, by reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer,
employee, or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of
the corporation as a director, trustee, officer,





                                      C-5
<PAGE>   101

employee, or agent of another corporation (including a subsidiary of this
corporation), domestic or foreign, nonprofit or for profit, partnership, joint
venture, trust, or other enterprise, against expenses, including attorneys'
fees, judgments, fines, and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably
incurred by him in connection with such action, suit, or proceeding if he acted
in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to
the best interests of the corporation, and with respect to any criminal action
or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful.
The termination of any action, suit, or proceeding by judgment, order,
settlement, conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendre or its equivalent,
shall not, of itself create a presumption that the person did not act in good
faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to
the best interests of the corporation, and with respect to any criminal action
or proceeding, he had reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was
unlawful.

         (2)     A corporation may indemnify or agree to indemnify any person
who was or is a party, or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened,
pending, or completed action or suit by or in the right of the corporation to
procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that he is or was a
director, officer, employee, or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving
at the request of the corporation as a director, trustee, officer, employee, or
agent of another corporation, domestic or foreign, nonprofit or for profit,
partnership, joint venture, trust, or other enterprise, against expenses,
including attorneys' fees, actually and reasonably incurred by him in
connection with the defense or settlement of such action or suit if he acted in
good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to
the best interests of the corporation, except that no indemnification shall be
made in respect of any of the following:

                 (a)      Any claim, issue, or matter as to which such person
shall have been adjudged to be liable for negligence or misconduct in the
performance of his duty to the corporation unless, and only to the extent that
the court of common pleas, or the court in which such action or suit was
brought determines upon application that, despite the adjudication of
liability, but in view of all the circumstances of the case, such person is
fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses as the court of
common pleas or such other court shall deem proper;

                 (b)      Any action or suit in which the only liability
asserted against a director is pursuant to section 1701.95 of the Revised Code.

         (3)     To the extent that a director, trustee, officer, employee, or
agent has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action,
suit, or proceeding referred to in divisions (E)(1) and (2) of this section, or
in defense of any claim, issue, or matter therein, he shall be indemnified
against expenses, including attorneys' fees, actually and reasonably incurred
by him in connection therewith.

         (4)     Any indemnification under divisions (E)(1) and (2) of this
section, unless ordered by a court, shall be made by the corporation only as
authorized in the specific case upon a determination that indemnification of
the director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent is proper in the
circumstances because he has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth
in divisions (E)(1) and (2) of this section.  Such determination shall be made
as follows:

                 (a)      By a majority vote of a quorum consisting of
directors of the indemnifying corporation who were not and are not parties to
or threatened with any such action, suit, or proceeding;

                 (b)      If the quorum described in division (E)(4)(a) of this
section is not obtainable or if a majority vote of a quorum of disinterested
directors so directs, in a written opinion by independent legal counsel other
than an attorney, or a firm having associated with it an attorney, who has been
retained by or who has performed services for the corporation, or any person to
be indemnified within the past five years;





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                 (c)      By the shareholders;

                 (d)      By the court of common pleas or the court in which
such action, suit, or proceeding was brought.

         Any determination made by the disinterested directors under division
(E)(4)(a) or by independent legal counsel under division (E)(4)(b) of this
section shall be promptly communicated to the person who threatened or brought
the action or suit by or in the right of the corporation under division (E)(2)
of this section, and within ten days after receipt of such notification, such
person shall have the right to petition the court of common pleas or the court
in which such action or suit was brought to review the reasonableness of such
determination.

         (5)(a)  Unless at the time of a director's act or omission that is the
subject of an action, suit or proceeding referred to in divisions (E)(1) and
(2) of this section, the articles or the regulations of a corporation state by
specific reference to this division that the provisions of this division do not
apply to the corporation and unless the only liability asserted against a
director in an action, suit, or proceeding referred to in divisions (E)(1) and
(2) of this section is pursuant to section 1701.95 of the Revised Code,
expenses, including attorney's fees, incurred by a director in defending the
action, suit, or proceeding shall be paid by the corporation as they are
incurred, in advance of the final disposition of the action, suit, or
proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of the director in
which he agrees to do both of the following:

                          (i)     Repay such amount if it is proved by clear
and convincing evidence in a court of competent jurisdiction that his action or
failure to act involved an act or omission undertaken with deliberate intent to
cause injury to the corporation or undertaken with reckless disregard for the
best interests of the corporation;

                        (ii)    Reasonably cooperate with the corporation 
concerning the action, suit, or proceeding.


                 (b)      Expenses, including attorneys' fees incurred by a
director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent in defending any action, suit,
or proceeding referred to in divisions (E)(1) and (2) of this section, may be
paid by the corporation as they are incurred, in advance of the final
disposition of the action, suit, or proceeding as authorized by the directors
in the specific case upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of the
director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent to repay such amount, if it
ultimately is determined that he is entitled to be indemnified by the
corporation.

         (6)     The indemnification authorized by this section shall not be
exclusive of, and shall be in addition to, any other rights granted to those
seeking indemnification under the articles or the regulations or any agreement,
vote of shareholders or disinterested directors, or otherwise, both as to
action in his official capacity and as to action in another capacity while
holding such office, and shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a
director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent and shall inure to the benefit
of the heirs, executors, and administrators of such a person.

         (7)     A corporation may purchase and maintain insurance or furnish
similar protection, including but not limited to trust funds, letters of
credit, or self-insurance on behalf of or for any person who is or was a
director, officer, employee, or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving
at the request of the corporation as a director, trustee, officer, employee, or
agent of another corporation, domestic or foreign, nonprofit or for profit,
partnership, joint venture, trust, or other enterprise against any liability
asserted against him and incurred by him in any such capacity, or arising out
of his status as such, whether or not the corporation would have the power to
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section.  Insurance may be purchased from or maintained with a person in which
the corporation has a financial interest.

         (8)     The authority of a corporation to indemnify persons pursuant
to divisions (E)(1) and (2) of this section does not limit the payment of
expenses as they are incurred, indemnification, insurance, or other protection
that may be provided pursuant to divisions (E)(5), (6), and (7) of this
section.  Divisions (E)(1) and (2) of this section do not create any obligation
to repay or return payments made by the corporation pursuant to divisions
(E)(5), (6), or (7).

         (9)     As used in this division, references to "corporation" include
all constituent corporations in a consolidation or merger and the new or
surviving corporation, so that any person who is or was a director, officer,
employee, or agent of such a constituent corporation, or is or was serving at
the request of such constituent corporation as a director, trustee, officer,
employee or agent of another corporation, domestic or foreign, nonprofit or
for profit, partnership, joint venture, trust, or other enterprise, shall stand
in the same position under this section with respect to the new or surviving
corporation as he would if he had served the new or surviving corporation in
the same capacity.

         Second Amended Articles of Incorporation of Western Reserve

                               ARTICLE EIGHTH


         EIGHTH:  (1)  The corporation may indemnify or agree to indemnify any
person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party, to any
threatened, pending, or completed action, suit, or proceeding, whether civil,
criminal, administrative, or investigative, other than an action by or in the
right of the corporation, by reason of the fact that he is or was a director,
officer, employee, or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the
request of the corporation as a director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent
of another corporation (including a subsidiary of this corporation), domestic
or foreign, nonprofit or for profit, partnership, joint venture, trust, or
other enterprise, against expenses, including attorneys' fees, judgments,
fines, and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him
in connection with such action, suit, or proceeding if he acted in good faith
and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best
interests of the corporation, and with respect to any criminal action or
proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful.  The
termination of any action, suit, or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement,
conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendre or its equivalent, shall not, of
itself create a presumption that the person did not act in good faith and in a
manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best
interests of the corporation, and with respect to any criminal action or
proceeding, he had reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful.

         (2)     The corporation may indemnify or agree to indemnify any person
who was or is a party, or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened,
pending, or completed action or suit by or in the right of the corporation to
procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that he is or was a
director, officer, employee, or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving
at the request of the corporation as a director, trustee, officer, employee, or
agent of another corporation (including a subsidiary of this corporation),
domestic or foreign, nonprofit or for profit, partnership, joint venture,
trust, or other enterprise against expenses, including attorneys' fees,
actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the defense or
settlement of such action or suit if he acted in good faith and in a manner he
reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the
corporation, except that no indemnification shall be made in respect of any
claim, issue, or matter as to which such person shall have been adjudged to be
liable for negligence or misconduct in the performance of his duty to the
corporation unless, and only to the extent that the court of common pleas, or
the court in which such action or suit was brought shall determine upon
application that, despite the adjudication of liability, but in view of all the
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fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses as the court of
common pleas or such other court shall deem proper.

         (3)     To the extent that a director, trustee, officer, employee, or
agent has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action,
suit, or proceeding referred to in sections (1) and (2) of this article, or in
defense of any claim, issue, or matter therein, he shall be indemnified against
expenses, including attorneys' fees, actually and reasonably incurred by him in
connection therewith.

         (4)     Any indemnification under sections (1) and (2) of this
article, unless ordered by a court, shall be made by the corporation only as
authorized in the specific case upon a determination that indemnification of
the director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent is proper in the
circumstances because he has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth
in sections (1) and (2) of this article.  Such determination shall be made (a)
by a majority vote of a quorum consisting of directors of the indemnifying
corporation who were not and are not parties to or threatened with any such
action, suit, or proceeding, or (b) if such a quorum is not obtainable or if a
majority vote of a quorum of disinterested directors so directs, in a written
opinion by independent legal counsel other than an attorney, or a firm having
associated with it an attorney, who has been retained by or who has performed
services for the corporation, or any person to be indemnified within the past
five years, or (c) by the shareholders, or (d) by the court of common pleas or
the court in which such action, suit, or proceeding was brought.  Any
determination made by the disinterested directors under section (4)(a) or by
independent legal counsel under section (4)(b) of this article shall be
promptly communicated to the person who threatened or brought the action or
suit by or in the right of the corporation under section (2) of this article,
and within ten days after receipt of such notification, such person shall have
the right to petition the court of common pleas or the court in which such
action or suit was brought to review the reasonableness of such determination.

         (5)     Expenses, including attorneys' fees incurred in defending any
action, suit, or proceeding referred to in sections (1) and (2) of this
article, may be paid by the corporation in advance of the final disposition of
such action, suit, or proceeding as authorized by the directors in the specific
case upon receipt of a written undertaking by or on behalf of the director,
trustee, officer, employee, or agent to repay such amount, unless it shall
ultimately be determined that he is entitled to be indemnified by the
corporation as authorized in this article.  If a majority vote of a quorum of
disinterested directors so directs by resolution, said written undertaking need
not be submitted to the corporation.  Such a determination that a written
undertaking need not be submitted to the corporation shall in no way affect the
entitlement of indemnification as authorized by this article.

         (6)     The indemnification provided by this article shall not be
deemed exclusive of any other rights to which those seeking indemnification may
be entitled under the articles or the regulations or any agreement, vote of
shareholders or disinterested directors, or otherwise, both as to action in his
official capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding such
office, and shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director,
trustee, officer, employee, or agent and shall inure to the benefit of the
heirs, executors, and administrators of such a person.

         (7)     The Corporation may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf
of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee, or agent of the
corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a
director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of another corporation
(including a subsidiary of this corporation), domestic or foreign, nonprofit or
for profit, partnership, joint venture, trust, or other enterprise against any
liability asserted against him and incurred by him in any such capacity or
arising out of his status as such, whether or not the corporation would have
the power to indemnify him against such liability under this section.

         (8)     As used in this section, references to "the corporation"
include all constituent corporations in a consolidation or merger and the new
or surviving corporation, so that any person





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who is or was a director, officer, employee, or agent of such a constituent
corporation, or is or was serving at the request of such constituent
corporation as a director, trustee, officer, employee or agent of another
corporation (including a subsidiary of this corporation), domestic or foreign,
nonprofit or for profit, partnership, joint venture, trust, or other enterprise
shall stand in the same position under this article with respect to the new or
surviving corporation as he would if he had served the new or surviving
corporation in the same capacity.  

         (9)     The foregoing provisions of this article do not apply to any
proceeding against any trustee, investment manager or other fiduciary of an
employee benefit plan in such person's capacity as such, even though such
person may also be an agent of this corporation.  The corporation may indemnify
such named fiduciaries of its employee benefit plans against all costs and
expenses, judgments, fines, settlements or other amounts actually and
reasonably incurred by or imposed upon said named fiduciary in connection with
or arising out of any claim, demand, action, suit or proceeding in which the
named fiduciary may be made a party by reason of being or having been a named
fiduciary, to the same extent it indemnifies an agent of the corporation.  To
the extent that the corporation does not have the direct legal power to
indemnify, the corporation may contract with the named fiduciaries of its
employee benefit plans to indemnify them to the same extent as noted above.
The corporation may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of such named
fiduciary covering any liability to the same extent that it contracts to
indemnify.

                 Amended Code of Regulations of Western Reserve

                                   ARTICLE V

                   Indemnification of Directors and Officers


         Each Director, officer and member of a committee of this Corporation,
and any person who may have served at the request of this Corporation as a
Director, officer or member of a committee of any other corporation in which
this Corporation owns shares of capital stock or of which this Corporation is a
creditor (and his heirs, executors and administrators) shall be indemnified by
the Corporation against all expenses, costs, judgments, decrees, fines or
penalties as provided by, and to the extent allowed by, Article Eighth of the
Corporation's Articles of Incorporation, as amended.


                              Rule 484 Undertaking

         Insofar as indemnification for liability arising under the Securities
Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers, and controlling persons of
Western Reserve pursuant to the foregoing provisions or otherwise, Western
Reserve has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange
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 Western
Reserve of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling
person of Western Reserve 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, Western Reserve 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 of
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.





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Item 29.         Principal Underwriter

                 (a)      InterSecurities, Inc. ("ISI"), formerly known as IDEX
                          Distributors, Inc. and before that, as Pioneer
                          Western Distributors, Inc., currently distributes
                          securities of WRL Series Life Account and the mutual
                          funds managed by IDEX Management, Inc., an affiliate
                          of ISI.
                 (b)      Directors and Officers of ISI

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                             Principal                   Position and Offices
    Name                   Business Address                with Underwriter
    -----                  ----------------              --------------------
<S>                        <C>                           <C>
John R. Kenney                  (1)                      Chairman of the Board
                                                     
J. Will Paull              17199 N. Laurel Park Dr.      Director
                           Livonia, MI  48152-3908   
                                                     
G. John Hurley                  (1)                      Director, President and
                                                         Chief Executive Officer
                                                     
Thomas R. Moriarty              (1)                      Senior Vice President
                                                     
Donald L. Cudney                (1)                      Senior Vice President
                                                     
William H. Geiger               (1)                      Secretary and Director
                                                     
Richard B. Franz, II            (1)                      Treasurer
</TABLE>              

- ----------------------------------------------
(1)  201 Highland Avenue, Largo, Florida 34640


         (c)     Compensation to Principal Underwriter

                 Not Applicable

Item 30.         Location of Accounts and Records

                 All accounts, books, or other documents required to be
                 maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Act and the rules
                 promulgated thereunder are maintained by the Registrant
                 through Western Reserve, 201 Highland Avenue, Largo, Florida
                 34640.

Item 31.         Management Services

                 Not Applicable

Item 32.         Undertakings

                 Not Applicable





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Item 33.         Section 403(b)(11) Representation

                 Registrant represents that in connection with its offering of
                 Contracts as funding vehicles for retirement plans meeting the
                 requirements of Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of
                 1986, Registrant is relying on the no-action letter issued by
                 the Office of Insurance Products and Legal Compliance,
                 Division of Investment Management, to the American Council of
                 Life Insurance dated November 28, 1988 (Ref. No. IP-6-88), and
                 that the provisions of paragraphs (1) - (4) thereof have been
                 complied with.

                 Texas ORP Representation

                 The Registrant intends to offer Contracts to participants in
                 the Texas Optional Retirement Program.  In connection with
                 that offering, the Registrant is relying on Rule 6c-7 under
                 the Investment Company Act of 1940 and is complying with, or
                 shall comply with, paragraphs (a) - (d) of that Rule.





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                                   SIGNATURES


   
         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Registrant certifies that it
meets all the requirements for effectiveness of this Registration Statement
pursuant to Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act of 1933 and has duly caused
this Post-Effective Amendment No. 6 to its Registration Statement to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunder duly authorized, in the City of
Largo, State of Florida, on this 17th day of April, 1996.


                                        WRL SERIES ANNUITY ACCOUNT
                                        (Registrant)


                                        By: /s/ John R. Kenney
                                            ---------------------------
                                            John R. Kenney, Chairman of the 
                                            Board, Chief Executive Officer and
                                            President of Western Reserve
                                            Life Assurance Co. of Ohio

                                        WESTERN RESERVE LIFE ASSURANCE CO. OF
                                        OHIO (Depositor)


                                        By: /s/ John R. Kenney
                                            ---------------------------
                                            John R. Kenney, Chairman of the
                                            Board, Chief Executive Officer and
                                            President


         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this
Post-Effective Amendment No. 6 to this Registration Statement has been signed
below by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

Signature                      Title                               Date
- ---------                      -----                               ----
<S>                            <C>                             <C>
/s/ John R. Kenney             Chairman of the Board,          April 17, 1996
- -------------------------      Chief Executive Officer       
John R. Kenney                 and President                 
                               (Principal Executive          
                               Officer)                      
                                                             
                                                             
/s/ Richard B. Franz II        Senior Vice President           April 17, 1996
- -------------------------      and Treasurer                 
Richard B. Franz II                                          
                                                             
                                                             
/s/ Alan M. Yaeger             Executive Vice President,       April 17, 1996
- -------------------------      Actuary & Chief Financial     
Alan M. Yaeger                 Officer                  
</TABLE>
    
<PAGE>   109

   
<TABLE>
<S>                            <C>                             <C>
/s/ Allan J. Hamilton          Vice President                  April 17, 1996
- ------------------------       and Controller                  
Allan J. Hamilton                                              
                                                               
                                                               
Patrick S. Baird               Director                        April 17, 1996
- -------------------
Patrick S. Baird */                                            
                                                               
                                                               
                                                               
/s/ Lyman H. Treadway          Director                        April 17, 1996
- ----------------------
Lyman H. Treadway */                                           
                                                               
                                                               
                                                               
/s/Jack E. Zimmerman           Director                        April 17, 1996
- -----------------------
Jack E. Zimmerman */



*/ /s/ Thomas E. Pierpan
   ----------------------------
   Signed by Thomas E. Pierpan
   As Attorney-in-fact
                        
</TABLE>
    


<PAGE>   1
















   

                                 Exhibit 10(a)

                    Consent of Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan

    

<PAGE>   2







                               S.A.B. letterhead



                                 April 22, 1996



Board of Directors
Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio
WRL Series Annuity Account
201 Highland Avenue
Largo, Florida 34640

         RE:     WRL Series Annuity Account
                 File No. 33-49550
                 --------------------------


Gentlemen:

                 We hereby consent to the use of our name under the caption
"Legal Matters" in the Statement of Additional Information contained in
Post-Effective Amendment No. 6 to the Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File
No. 33-49550) of the WRL Series Annuity Account filed by Western Reserve Life
Assurance Co. of Ohio with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  In giving
this consent, we do not admit that we are in the category of persons whose
consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act of 1933.



                               Very truly yours,

                               SUTHERLAND, ASBILL & BRENNAN



                               By:   /s/ Stephen E. Roth
                                     ------------------------
                                     Stephen E. Roth

<PAGE>   1




   

                                 Exhibit 10(b)

                          Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
    

<PAGE>   2





                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS



   
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Independent
Accountants" and to the use of our report dated February 23, 1996, with respect
to the statutory-basis financial statements of Western Reserve Life Assurance
Co. of Ohio included in Amendment No. 6 to Registration Statement (Form N-4 No.
33-49550) and related Prospectus of WRL Series Annuity Account.
    


                                                               ERNST & YOUNG LLP


Des Moines, Iowa
April 18, 1996

<PAGE>   1





   
                                 Exhibit 10(c)

                        Consent of Price Waterhouse LLP
    

<PAGE>   2





                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS



We hereby consent to the use in the Statement of Additional Information
constituting part of the WRL Freedom Bellwether Post-Effective Amendment No. 6
to the Registration Statement on Form N-4 of our report dated January 31, 1996
relating to the financial statements and selected per unit data and ratios of
the sub-accounts comprising the WRL Series Annuity Account--WRL Freedom
Bellwether and WRL Freedom Conqueror Contracts, which appears in such Statement
of Additional Information. We further consent to the reference to us under the
heading "Independent Accountants" in such Statement of Additional Information.


PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP


Kansas City, Missouri
April 22, 1996


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