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AIM VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS, INC.
AIM V.I. CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND
AIM V.I. DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND
AIM V.I. GLOBAL UTILITIES FUND
AIM V.I. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES FUND
AIM V.I. GROWTH FUND
AIM V.I. GROWTH AND INCOME FUND
AIM V.I. INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
AIM V.I. MONEY MARKET FUND
AIM V.I. VALUE FUND
Supplement dated May 16, 1997
to the Prospectus dated May 1, 1997
The individuals on the management team who are primarily responsible for the
day-to-day management of the International Fund are A. Dale Griffin, III, Clas
G. Olsson, Paul A. Rogge and Barrett K. Sides.