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Registration No. 2-95392
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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POST-EFFECTIVE
AMENDMENT NO. 17
TO
FORM S-6
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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SELECT*LIFE VARIABLE ACCOUNT
(Exact Name of Unit Investment Trust)
NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
(Name of Depositor)
Jeffrey A. Proulx, Esquire
Northwestern National Life Insurance Company
20 Washington Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
(Complete Address of Depositor's Principal Executive Offices)
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It is proposed that this filing will become effective
immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 485
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on, April 30, 1995 pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 485
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X 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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Registrant has chosen to register an indefinite amount of securities in
accordance with Rule 24f-2. The Rule 24f-2 Notice for Registrant's most recent
fiscal year was filed on or about February 22, 1996.
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SELECT*LIFE VARIABLE ACCOUNT
CROSS REFERENCE SHEET
(Reconciliation and Tie Sheet)
Item Number of
Form N-8B-2 Heading in the Prospectus
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1 Cover Page
2 Cover Page
3 Not Applicable
4 Distribution of the Policies
5 Northwestern National Life Insurance
Company and The Variable Account
6 The Variable Account
7 Not Applicable
8 Not Applicable
9 Not Applicable
10 Summary; Death Benefit; Payment and
Allocation of Premiums; Death Benefit
Guarantee; Accumulation Value; Sales
Charge Refund; Policy Lapse
and Reinstatement; Surrender Benefits;
Investments of the Variable Account;
Transfers; Policy Loans; Free Look and
Conversion Rights; Voting Rights; General
Provisions; Appendix A; Appendix B
11 Deductions and Charges; Investments of
the Variable Account
12 Investments of the Variable Account
13 Deductions and Charges
14 The Policies; General Provisions;
Distributions of the Policies
15 Payment and Allocation of Premiums;
Investments of the Variable Account
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Item Number of
Form N-8B-2 Heading in the Prospectus
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16 Payment and Allocation of Premiums;
Surrender Benefits; Investments of the
Variable Account
17 Surrender Benefits; Policy Loans; Free
Look and Conversion Rights; General
Provisions
18 The Variable Account; Investments of the
Variable Account; Payment and Allocation
of Premiums
19 Voting Rights; General Provisions
20 Not Applicable
21 Policy Loans
22 Not Applicable
23 Bonding Arrangements
24 Definitions; General Provisions
25 Northwestern National Life Insurance
Company
26 Not Applicable
27 Northwestern National Life Insurance
Company; Other Contracts Issued by Us
28 Management
29 Northwestern National Life Insurance
Company
30 Not Applicable
31 Not Applicable
32 Not Applicable
33 Not Applicable
34 Not Applicable
35 Not Applicable
36 Not Applicable
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Item Number of
Form N-8B-2 Heading in the Prospectus
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37 Not Applicable
38 Distribution of the Policies
39 Distribution of the Policies
40 Distribution of the Policies
41 Distribution of the Policies
42 Not Applicable
43 Not Applicable
44 Investments of the Variable Account;
Payment and Allocation of Premiums;
Deductions and Charges
45 Not Applicable
46 Investments of the Variable Account;
Deductions and Charges
47 Investments of the Variable Account
48 Northwestern National Life Insurance
Company; State Regulation
49 Not Applicable
50 The Variable Account
51 Cover Page; The Policies; Death Benefit;
Payment and Allocation of Premiums;
Deductions and Charges; Policy
Lapse and Reinstatement; General
Provisions; Free Look and Conversion
Rights
52 Investments of the Variable Account
53 Federal Tax Matters
54 Not Applicable
55 Not Applicable
56 Not Applicable
57 Not Applicable
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Item Number of
Form N-8B-2 Heading in the Prospectus
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58 Not Applicable
59 Not Applicable
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20 Washington Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
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FLEXIBLE PREMIUM VARIABLE LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES
ISSUED BY
SELECT*LIFE VARIABLE ACCOUNT
OF
NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
This Prospectus describes a flexible premium variable life insurance policy
(the "Policy") offered by Northwestern National Life Insurance Company ("we",
"us", "our"). This Policy, as long as it remains in force, is designed to
provide lifetime insurance protection up to Age 95. It also is designed to
provide maximum flexibility in connection with premium payments and death
benefits by giving the Policy owner ("you", "your") the opportunity to allocate
net premiums among investment alternatives with different investment objectives.
A Policy owner may, subject to certain restrictions, including limitations on
premium payments, vary the frequency and amount of premium payments and increase
or decrease the level of death benefits payable under the Policy. This
flexibility allows a Policy owner to provide for changing insurance needs under
a single insurance contract.
The Policy provides for a death benefit payable at the Insured's death. As
long as the Policy remains in force, the death benefit will never be less than
the current Face Amount less any Policy loans and unpaid charges. The minimum
Face Amount of the Policy is currently $25,000. The Face Amount may be
increased, subject to certain limitations, provided that the increase is not
less than $5,000. Generally, the Policy will remain in force as along as the
Policy's Cash Surrender Value (that is, the amount that would be paid to you
upon surrender of the Policy) is sufficient to pay certain monthly charges
imposed in connection with the Policy (including the cost of insurance and
certain administrative charges). In addition, the Policy will remain in force
until the Insured reaches Age 65 (or five Policy Years, if longer), without
regard to the Cash Surrender Value, if on each Monthly Anniversary the total
premiums paid on the Policy, less any partial withdrawals and Policy loans,
equals or exceeds the total required Minimum Monthly Premium payments specified
in your Policy (which is a feature of the Policy called the "Death Benefit
Guarantee"). Under certain circumstances, partial withdrawals may not be
deducted from premiums paid for the purposes of the Death Benefit Guarantee.
Net premiums paid under the Policy are allocated, according to your
instructions, either to the Select*Life Variable Account (the "Variable
Account"), which is one of our separate accounts, or to our General Account (the
"Fixed Account"). Any amounts allocated to the Variable Account will be
allocated to one or more Sub-Accounts of the Variable Account. The assets of
each Sub-Account will be invested solely in the shares of one of the five
portfolios of the Variable Insurance Products Fund, in one of the three
portfolios of the Variable Insurance Products Fund II, or in one of four funds
available through Putnam Capital Manager Trust (the "Funds"). The accompanying
prospectus for each of the Funds describes the investment objectives and
attendant risks of each of the Funds and portfolios.
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THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR HAS THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE
ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A
CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
THIS PROSPECTUS SHOULD BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. IT IS VALID ONLY WHEN
ACCOMPANIED OR PRECEDED BY THE CURRENT PROSPECTUSES OF THE FUNDS.
THE DATE OF THIS PROSPECTUS IS APRIL 30, 1996.
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If net premiums are allocated to the Variable Account, the amount of the
Policy's death benefit may, and the Policy's Accumulation Value (that is, the
total amount that a Policy provides for investment at any time) will, reflect
the investment performance of the Sub-Accounts of the Variable Account that you
select. You bear the entire investment risk for any amounts allocated to the
Variable Account; no minimum Accumulation Value in the Variable Account is
guaranteed. Regardless of how net premiums are allocated, the Policy's death
benefit may, and the Policy's Accumulation Value will, also depend upon the
frequency and amount of premiums paid, any partial withdrawals, and the charges
and deductions assessed in connection with the Policy.
The Policy provides for two types of "free look" periods, one after the
issuance of the Policy and the other after any requested increase in the Face
Amount. See "Free Look and Conversion Rights -- Free Look Rights".
THE CHARGES IMPOSED UPON EARLY SURRENDER OR LAPSE WILL BE SIGNIFICANT. FOR
EXAMPLE, IF YOU MAKE PREMIUM PAYMENTS NO GREATER THAN THE MINIMUM MONTHLY
PREMIUM PAYMENTS SPECIFIED IN YOUR POLICY, YOU CAN EXPECT THAT DURING AT LEAST
THE EARLY POLICY YEARS, ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF YOUR PREMIUM PAYMENTS WILL
BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE SURRENDER CHARGE AND OTHER CHARGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
POLICY. AS A RESULT, YOU SHOULD PURCHASE A POLICY ONLY IF YOU HAVE THE FINANCIAL
CAPABILITY TO KEEP IT IN FORCE FOR A SUBSTANTIAL PERIOD. ALSO, CHARGES IMPOSED
UPON SURRENDER OR THE LAPSE OF THE POLICY WILL USUALLY EXCEED THE ACCUMULATION
VALUE OF THE POLICY DURING THE EARLY POLICY YEARS, WHICH MEANS THAT PAYMENTS
SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN THE DEATH BENEFIT GUARANTEE WILL BE REQUIRED TO AVOID
LAPSE DURING THIS PERIOD OF TIME. THESE SAME CONSIDERATIONS APPLY AFTER A
REQUESTED INCREASE IN FACE AMOUNT, WHICH CREATES THE POSSIBILITY OF ADDITIONAL
CHARGES UPON SURRENDER OR LAPSE OF THE POLICY. SEE "PAYMENT AND ALLOCATION OF
PREMIUMS -- AMOUNT AND TIMING OF PREMIUMS", "DEATH BENEFIT GUARANTEE AND
"DEDUCTIONS AND CHARGES -- SURRENDER CHARGE".
REPLACING EXISTING INSURANCE WITH A POLICY DESCRIBED IN THIS PROSPECTUS MAY
NOT BE TO YOUR ADVANTAGE. IN ADDITION, IT MAY NOT BE TO YOUR ADVANTAGE TO
PURCHASE THIS POLICY TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INSURANCE PROTECTION IF YOU ALREADY
OWN ANOTHER FLEXIBLE PREMIUM VARIABLE LIFE INSURANCE POLICY.
THIS PROSPECTUS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFERING OR SOLICITATION IN ANY
JURISDICTION IN WHICH SUCH OFFERING OR SOLICITATION MAY NOT LAWFULLY BE MADE. NO
PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY INFORMATION OR TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS OFFERING OTHER THAN THOSE CONTAINED IN THIS PROSPECTUS OR
THE ACCOMPANYING FUND PROSPECTUSES AND, IF GIVEN OR MADE, SUCH INFORMATION OR
REPRESENTATIONS MUST NOT BE RELIED UPON AS HAVING BEEN AUTHORIZED.
THIS ENTIRE PROSPECTUS SHOULD BE READ TO COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THE POLICY
BEING OFFERED.
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POLICY IS TO PROVIDE INSURANCE PROTECTION FOR THE
BENEFICIARY NAMED IN THE POLICY. NO CLAIM IS MADE THAT THE POLICY IS IN ANY WAY
SIMILAR OR COMPARABLE TO A SYSTEMATIC INVESTMENT PLAN OF A MUTUAL FUND.
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DEFINITIONS ......................................................................... 6
PART 1. SUMMARY
How does the Policy compare to traditional life insurance? ......................... 10
What is the Death Benefit? ......................................................... 10
What flexibility do you have to adjust the amount of the Death Benefit? ............ 10
What is the Death Benefit Guarantee? ............................................... 10
If the Death Benefit Guarantee is not in effect, what will cause the Policy to
lapse? ............................................................................ 11
What is the Fixed Account? ......................................................... 11
What is the Variable Account? ...................................................... 11
Who is the investment adviser of the Funds? ........................................ 11
What are the minimum and maximum premium payments allowed? ......................... 11
How are premiums allocated to the investment options? .............................. 11
What charges do we make against each premium payment? .............................. 11
What charges do we make against the Accumulation Value? ............................ 11
What charges do we make upon lapse or total surrender of the Policy? ............... 12
What is the value of the Policy if you surrender it? ............................... 12
Can you make partial withdrawals? .................................................. 13
What are the free look and conversion rights? ...................................... 13
Can you transfer between the Sub-Accounts and/or the Fixed Account? ................ 13
Can you borrow against the value of the Policy? .................................... 13
Are Death Benefit proceeds taxable income to the beneficiary? ...................... 13
Are Accumulation Value increases included in your taxable income? .................. 13
Will exercising certain Policy rights have tax consequences? ....................... 13
Who sells the Policies? ............................................................ 13
PART 2. DETAILED INFORMATION
Northwestern National Life Insurance Company ....................................... 14
The Variable Account ............................................................... 14
Performance Information ............................................................ 14
The Policies ....................................................................... 15
Death Benefit ...................................................................... 15
Death Benefit Options ............................................................ 15
Which Death Benefit Option to Choose ............................................. 18
Requested Changes in Face Amount ................................................. 18
Insurance Protection ............................................................. 19
Change in Death Benefit Option ................................................... 20
Accelerated Benefit Rider ........................................................ 20
Payment and Allocation of Premiums ................................................. 21
Issuing the Policy ............................................................... 21
Allocation of Premiums ........................................................... 22
Amount and Timing of Premiums .................................................... 22
Planned Periodic Premiums ........................................................ 23
Unscheduled Additional Premiums .................................................. 23
Death Benefit Guarantee ............................................................ 23
Accumulation Value ................................................................. 24
Deductions and Charges ............................................................. 25
Premium Expense Charge ........................................................... 25
Monthly Deduction ................................................................ 26
Surrender Charge ................................................................. 27
Charges Against the Variable Account ............................................. 29
Partial Withdrawal and Transfer Charges .......................................... 29
Reduction of Charges ............................................................. 29
Sales Charge Refund ................................................................ 29
Policy Lapse and Reinstatement ..................................................... 30
Surrender Benefits ................................................................. 31
Total Surrender .................................................................. 31
Partial Withdrawal ............................................................... 32
Transfers .......................................................................... 32
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Policy Loans ....................................................................... 34
Free Look and Conversion Rights .................................................... 36
Free Look Rights ................................................................. 36
Conversion Rights ................................................................ 37
Investments of the Variable Account ................................................ 37
Fidelity's Variable Insurance Products Fund (VIPF):
Money Market Portfolio ......................................................... 37
High Income Portfolio .......................................................... 37
Equity-Income Portfolio ........................................................ 38
Growth Portfolio ............................................................... 38
Overseas Portfolio ............................................................. 38
Fidelity's Variable Insurance Products Fund II (VIPF II):
Asset Manager Portfolio ........................................................ 38
Investment Grade Bond Portfolio ................................................ 38
Index 500 Portfolio ............................................................ 38
Putnam Capital Manager Trust (PCM):
PCM Diversified Income Fund .................................................... 38
PCM Growth and Income Fund ..................................................... 38
PCM Utilities Growth and Income Fund ........................................... 38
PCM Voyager Fund ............................................................... 38
Addition, Deletion, or Substitution of Investments ............................... 38
Voting Rights ...................................................................... 39
General Provisions ................................................................. 39
Benefits at Age 95 ............................................................... 39
Ownership ........................................................................ 39
Proceeds ......................................................................... 40
Beneficiary ...................................................................... 40
Postponement of Payments ......................................................... 40
Settlement Options ............................................................... 40
Incontestability ................................................................. 41
Misstatement of Age and Sex ...................................................... 41
Adjustment of Proceeds ........................................................... 41
Suicide .......................................................................... 41
Termination ...................................................................... 42
Amendment ........................................................................ 42
Reports .......................................................................... 42
Dividends ........................................................................ 42
Collateral Assignment ............................................................ 42
Optional Insurance Benefits ...................................................... 42
Federal Tax Matters ................................................................ 43
Policy Proceeds .................................................................. 43
Taxation of Distributions ........................................................ 43
Taxation of Policies Held by Pension and Certain Deferred Compensation Plans ..... 44
Taxation of Northwestern National Life Insurance Company ......................... 44
Other Considerations ............................................................. 45
Legal Developments Regarding Employment - Related Benefit Plans .................... 45
Distribution of the Policies ....................................................... 45
Management ......................................................................... 46
Directors ........................................................................ 46
Executive Officers ............................................................... 47
State Regulation ................................................................... 47
Montana Residents .................................................................. 48
Legal Proceedings .................................................................. 48
Bonding Arrangements ............................................................... 48
Legal Matters ...................................................................... 48
Experts ............................................................................ 48
Registration Statement Contains Further Information ................................ 48
Financial Statements ............................................................... 49
Appendix A -- The Fixed Account ................................................... A-1
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Appendix B -- Calculation of Accumulation Value ................................... B-1
Appendix C -- Illustration of Accumulation Values, Surrender Charges,
Cash Surrender Values and Death Benefits .......................................... C-1
Appendix D -- Maximum Contingent Deferred Administrative Charges
Per $1,000 of Face Amount ........................................... D-1
Appendix E -- Maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charges Per $1,000 of Face
Amount .............................................................. E-1
Appendix F -- Surrender Charge Guideline Per $1,000 of Face Amount ................ F-1
Fund Prospectuses
Fidelity's Variable Insurance Products Fund (VIPF):
Money Market Portfolio ...................................................... VIP-1
High Income Portfolio ....................................................... VIP-1
Equity-Income Portfolio ..................................................... VIP-1
Growth Portfolio ............................................................ VIP-1
Overseas Portfolio .......................................................... VIP-1
Fidelity's Variable Insurance Products Fund II (VIPF II):
Investment Grade Bond Portfolio ........................................... VIPII-1
Asset Manager Portfolio ................................................... VIPII-1
Index 500 Portfolio ....................................................... VIPII-1
Putnam Capital Manager Trust (PCM):
PCM Diversified Income Fund ................................................. PCM-1
PCM Growth and Income Fund .................................................. PCM-1
PCM Utilities Growth and Income Fund ........................................ PCM-1
PCM Voyager Fund ............................................................ PCM-1
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DEFINITIONS
ACCUMULATION VALUE. The total value attributable to a specific Policy, equals
the sum of the Variable Accumulation Value (the total of the values in each
Sub-Account of the Variable Account) and the Fixed Accumulation Value (the
value in the Fixed Account).
AGE. The Insured's age at the last birthday determined as of the beginning of
each Policy Year.
CASH SURRENDER VALUE. The Accumulation Value less any Surrender Charge, Loan
Amount, and unpaid Monthly Deductions.
CODE. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
CONTINGENT DEFERRED ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE. A contingent deferred charge to
reimburse us for expenses incurred in issuing the Policy. The Contingent
Deferred Administrative Charge will only be imposed upon total surrender or
lapse of the Policy during the first 15 Policy Years and during the first 15
years following any requested increase in Face Amount. The sum of this charge
and the Contingent Deferred Sales Charge is the Surrender Charge. See
"Deductions and Charges -- Surrender Charge" at page 27.
CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE. A contingent deferred charge to reimburse us
for expenses relating to the distribution of the Policy. The Contingent Deferred
Sales Charge will only be imposed upon total surrender or lapse of the Policy
during the first 15 Policy Years and during the first 15 years following any
requested increase in Face Amount. The sum of this charge and the Contingent
Deferred Administrative Charge is the Surrender Charge. See "Deductions and
Charges -- Surrender Charge" at page 27.
DEATH BENEFIT. The amount determined under the applicable Death Benefit Option
(the Level Amount Option or the Variable Amount Option). The proceeds payable to
the beneficiary of the Policy upon the death of the Insured under either
Death Benefit Option will be reduced by any Loan Amount and any unpaid
Monthly Deductions. See "Death Benefit" at page 15.
DEATH BENEFIT GUARANTEE. A feature of the Policy guaranteeing that the Policy
will not lapse before the Insured reaches Age 65 (or five Policy Years, if
longer) if, on each Monthly Anniversary, the total premiums paid on the
Policy, less any partial withdrawals and any Loan Amount, equals or exceeds
the total required Minimum Monthly Premium payments specified in your Policy.
Under certain circumstances, partial withdrawals may not be deducted from
premiums paid for the purposes of the Death Benefit Guarantee. See "Death
Benefit Guarantee" at page 23.
DEATH BENEFIT GUARANTEE CHARGE. A monthly charge to compensate us for the risk
we assume in providing the Death Benefit Guarantee. This charge is deducted for
each Policy Month the Death Benefit Guarantee is in effect and is part of the
Monthly Deduction. The amount of this charge is $.01 per $1,000 of Face
Amount. See "Death Benefit Guarantee" at page 23 and "Deductions and Charges
-- Monthly Deduction" at page 26.
DEATH BENEFIT OPTION. Either of two death benefit options available under the
Policy (the Level Amount Option and the Variable Amount Option). See "Death
Benefit -- Death Benefit Options" at page 15.
FACE AMOUNT. The minimum Death Benefit under the Policy as long as the Policy
remains in force. See "Death Benefit" at page 15.
FIXED ACCOUNT. The assets of Northwestern National Life Insurance Company other
than those allocated to the Variable Account or any other separate account. See
Appendix A.
FIXED ACCUMULATION VALUE. The value attributable to a specific Policy to the
extent such amount is attributable to the Fixed Account (our General Account).
Unlike the Variable Accumulation Value, the Fixed Accumulation Value will not
reflect the investment performance of the Funds. See "Accumulation Value" at
page 24 and Appendix B.
FUNDS. Any open-end management investment company (or portfolio thereof) or
unit investment trust (or series thereof) in which a Sub-Account invests as
described herein.
INSURED. The person upon whose life the Policy is issued.
ISSUE DATE. The date insurance coverage under a Policy begins.
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LEVEL AMOUNT OPTION. One of two Death Benefit Options available under the
Policy. Under this option, the Death Benefit is the greater of the current Face
Amount or the applicable percentage of Accumulation Value on the Valuation
Date on or next following the date of the Insured's death. See "Death Benefit
-- Death Benefit Options" at page 15.
LOAN AMOUNT. The sum of all unpaid Policy loans including unpaid interest due.
MINIMUM FACE AMOUNT. The minimum Face Amount shown in the Policy (currently
$25,000).
MINIMUM MONTHLY PREMIUM. A monthly premium amount specified in the Policy and
determined by us at issuance of the Policy. The initial Minimum Monthly Premium
will depend upon the Insured's sex, Age at issue, Rate Class, optional
insurance benefits added by rider, and the initial Face Amount. A requested
increase or decrease in the Face Amount, a change in the Death Benefit
Option, or the addition or termination of a Policy rider will change the
Minimum Monthly Premium. The Minimum Monthly Premium determines the payments
required to maintain the Death Benefit Guarantee. See "Death Benefit
Guarantee" at page 23.
MONTHLY ANNIVERSARY. The same date in each succeeding month as the Policy Date.
Whenever the Monthly Anniversary falls on a date other than a Valuation Date,
the Monthly Anniversary will be considered to be the next Valuation Date.
MONTHLY DEDUCTION. A monthly charge deducted from the Accumulation Value of the
Policy. This charge includes the cost of insurance, the Monthly Expense Charge,
the Death Benefit Guarantee Charge, and any charges for optional insurance
benefits. See "Deductions and Charges -- Monthly Deduction" at page 26.
MONTHLY EXPENSE CHARGE. A monthly charge to reimburse us for expenses incurred
in administering the Policy. This charge is part of the Monthly Deduction. The
amount of this charge is $3.50 per month plus $.01 per $1,000 of Face Amount.
See "Deductions and Charges -- Monthly Deduction" at page 26.
MORTALITY AND EXPENSE RISK CHARGE. A daily charge deducted only from amounts in
the Variable Account to compensate us for certain mortality and expense risks we
assume under the Policy. The Mortality and Expense Risk Charge will be an
annual rate of .80 of 1% (.80%) of the Variable Accumulation Value of the
Policy. See "Deductions and Charges -- Charges Against the Variable Account"
at page 29.
NET PREMIUM. The gross premium less a Premium Expense Charge of 5%, which
consists of a sales charge of 2.50% and a premium tax charge of 2.50%. We may in
the future also make a charge of up to $2.00 per premium payment to reimburse
us for the cost of collecting and processing premiums. See "Deductions and
Charges -- Premium Expense Charge" at page 25.
PCM. Putnam Capital Manager Trust.
PCM Diversified Income Fund
PCM Growth and Income Fund
PCM Utilities Growth and Income Fund
PCM Voyager Fund
PLANNED PERIODIC PREMIUM. The scheduled premium selected by you of a level
amount at a fixed interval. The initial Planned Periodic Premium you select will
be shown in the Policy. See "Payment and Allocation of Premiums -- Planned
Periodic Premiums" at page 23.
POLICY, POLICIES. The flexible premium variable life insurance Policy offered by
us and described in this Prospectus.
POLICY ANNIVERSARY. The same date in each succeeding year as the Policy Date.
Whenever the Policy Anniversary falls on a date other than a Valuation Date, the
Policy Anniversary will be considered to be the next Valuation Date.
POLICY DATE. The Policy Date is used in determining Policy Years, Policy Months,
Monthly Anniversaries, and Policy Anniversaries. The Policy Date will be shown
in the Policy.
POLICY MONTH. A month beginning on the Monthly Anniversary.
POLICY YEAR. A year beginning on the Policy Anniversary.
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PREMIUM EXPENSE CHARGE. An amount deducted from each premium payment. The
Premium Expense Charge is currently 5% of each premium payment, which consists
of a sales charge of 2.50% and a premium tax charge of 2.50%. We may in the
future also make a charge of up to $2.00 per premium payment to reimburse us
for the cost of collecting and processing premiums. See "Deductions and
Charges -- Premium Expense Charge" at page 25.
RATE CLASS. A group of Insureds we determine based on our expectation that they
will have similar mortality experience.
SALES CHARGE REFUND. An amount designated as Sales Charge Refund may exist
during the first two Policy Years or during any 24-month period following a
requested increase in Face Amount. Any such Sales Charge Refund will be
applied to supplement the Cash Surrender Value so as to continue the Policy
in force for some months during either of these 24-month periods if there is
insufficient Cash Surrender Value to cover Monthly Deductions. The Sales
Charge Refund, if any, to the extent not so applied, will be refunded upon
total surrender of the Policy during either of these 24-month periods. See
"Sales Charge Refund" at page 29.
SEC. Securities and Exchange Commission.
SIGNATURE GUARANTEE. A guarantee of your signature by a member firm of the New
York, American, Boston, Midwest, Philadelphia, or Pacific Stock Exchange, or by
a commercial bank (not a savings bank) which is a member of the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation, or, in certain cases, by a member firm of the
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. that has entered into an
appropriate agreement with us.
SUB-ACCOUNT. A sub-division of the Variable Account. Each Sub-Account invests
exclusively in the shares of a specified Fund.
SURRENDER CHARGE. A charge imposed upon total surrender or lapse of the Policy
during the first 15 Policy Years and the first 15 years following any requested
increase in Face Amount. The Surrender Charge consists of the Contingent
Deferred Administrative Charge and the Contingent Deferred Sales Charge. See
"Deductions and Charges -- Surrender Charge" at page 27.
SURRENDER CHARGE GUIDELINE. An amount used in calculating Sales Charge Refunds
(see "Sales Charge Refund" at page 29) and in calculating the sales charge on
requested increases in Face Amount (see "Deductions and Charges -- Surrender
Charge -- Contingent Deferred Sales Charge" at page 27). The Surrender Charge
Guideline will equal the amount obtained by dividing the Face Amount or the
amount of a requested increase, as the case may be, by $1,000, and
multiplying the result by the applicable factor from Appendix F. The
Surrender Charge Guideline factors included in Appendix F are based on
certain provisions of Rule 6e-3(T), adopted by the SEC.
UNIT VALUE. The unit measure by which the value of the Policy's interest in each
Sub-Account is determined. See Appendix B.
VALUATION DATE. Each day the New York Stock Exchange is open for trading or any
other day on which there is sufficient trading in a Fund's portfolio securities
to materially affect the Unit Value in the corresponding Sub-Account of the
Variable Account. See Appendix B.
VALUATION PERIOD. The period between two successive Valuation Dates, commencing
at the close of business of a Valuation Date and ending at the close of business
of the next Valuation Date. See Appendix B.
VARIABLE ACCOUNT. Select*Life Variable Account, a separate investment account
established by us to receive and invest Net Premiums paid under the Policy. See
"The Variable Account" at page 14.
VARIABLE ACCUMULATION VALUE. The value attributable to a specific Policy to the
extent such amount is attributable to the Variable Account. See "Accumulation
Value" and Appendix B.
VARIABLE AMOUNT OPTION. One of two Death Benefit Options available under the
Policy. Under this option, the Death Benefit is the greater of the Face Amount
plus the Accumulation Value of the Policy, or the applicable percentage of
Accumulation Value on the Valuation Date on or next following the date of the
Insured's death. See "Death Benefit -- Death Benefit Options" at page 15.
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VIPF. Variable Insurance Products Fund
Money Market Portfolio
High Income Portfolio
Equity-Income Portfolio
Growth Portfolio
Overseas Portfolio
VIPF II. Variable Insurance Products Fund II
Investment Grade Bond Portfolio
Asset Manager Portfolio
Index 500 Portfolio
WE, US, OUR. Northwestern National Life Insurance Company.
YOU, YOUR. The Policy owner as designated in the application for the Policy or
as subsequently changed. If a Policy has been absolutely assigned, the assignee
is the Policy owner. A collateral assignee is not the Policy owner.
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PART 1. SUMMARY
This is a brief summary of the Policy's features. More detailed information
follows later in this Prospectus.
HOW DOES THE POLICY COMPARE TO TRADITIONAL LIFE INSURANCE?
Like traditional life insurance:
- The Policy provides a guaranteed minimum amount of life insurance
coverage.
- As long as you meet the requirements for the Death Benefit Guarantee, your
Policy will remain in force until the Insured reaches Age 65 (or five
Policy Years, if longer).
- You can surrender the Policy while the Insured is living and receive its
Cash Surrender Value.
- The Policy has a loan value.
- The Fixed Accumulation Value is guaranteed.
Unlike traditional life insurance:
- You choose where the Net Premiums for the Policy are invested.
- You may transfer existing values among the investment options.
- The Variable Accumulation Value may increase or decrease based on the
investment performance of the Funds you select.
- You choose between two Death Benefit Options.
- You choose the amount and frequency of your premium payments.
- After the second Policy Year, you can increase or decrease the Face
Amount.
WHAT IS THE DEATH BENEFIT?
You choose one of two Death Benefit Options -- the Level Amount Option or
the Variable Amount Option. The Death Benefit under the Level Amount Option is
the greater of the Face Amount or the applicable percentage of Accumulation
Value on the Valuation Date on or next following the date of the Insured's
death. The Death Benefit under the Variable Amount Option is equal to the
greater of the Face Amount plus the Accumulation Value, or the applicable
percentage of Accumulation Value on the Valuation Date on or next following the
date of the Insured's death. See "Death Benefit".
The proceeds payable upon the death of the Insured under either Death
Benefit Option will be reduced by any Loan Amount and any unpaid Monthly
Deductions.
The Death Benefit will never be less than the Face Amount as long as the
Policy is in force and there is no Loan Amount or unpaid Monthly Deductions.
Under certain circumstances a part of the Death Benefit may be paid to you
when the Insured has been diagnosed as having a terminal illness. See
"Accelerated Benefit Rider".
WHAT FLEXIBILITY DO YOU HAVE TO ADJUST THE AMOUNT OF THE DEATH BENEFIT?
After the second Policy Year, you have flexibility to adjust the Death
Benefit by increasing or decreasing the Face Amount. You cannot decrease the
Face Amount below the Minimum Face Amount shown in the Policy. Any increase in
the Face Amount may require additional evidence of insurability satisfactory to
us and will result in additional charges. See "Death Benefit -- Change in Face
Amount".
Generally, you may also change the Death Benefit Option at any time. See
"Death Benefit Option -- Change in Death Benefit Option".
For a discussion of available techniques to adjust the amount of insurance
protection to satisfy changing insurance needs, see "Death Benefit -- Insurance
Protection".
WHAT IS THE DEATH BENEFIT GUARANTEE?
Until the Insured reaches Age 65 (or five Policy Years, if longer), if you
meet the requirements for the Death Benefit Guarantee we will not lapse your
Policy, even if the Cash Surrender Value is not sufficient to cover the Monthly
Deduction that is due. See "Death Benefit Guarantee".
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IF THE DEATH BENEFIT GUARANTEE IS NOT IN EFFECT, WHAT WILL CAUSE THE POLICY TO
LAPSE?
The Policy will only lapse if (a) the Loan Amount is greater than the
Accumulation Value plus any Sales Charge Refund reduced by the applicable
Surrender Charge, or (b) the Cash Surrender Value plus any Sales Charge Refund
is less than the Monthly Deduction due, and in both cases if a grace period of
61 days expires without a sufficient payment. The Policy thus differs in two
important respects from traditional life insurance. First, the failure to pay a
Planned Periodic Premium will not automatically cause the Policy to lapse.
Second, even if Planned Periodic Premiums have been paid, the Policy may lapse.
See "Policy Lapse and Reinstatement -- Lapse".
WHAT IS THE FIXED ACCOUNT?
The Fixed Account consists of all of our assets other than those in our
separate accounts (including the Variable Account). We credit interest of at
least 4% per year on any amounts you have in the Fixed Account. From time to
time we may guarantee interest in excess of 4%. Interests in the Fixed Account
have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 nor is the Fixed
Account subject to the restrictions of the Investment Company Act of 1940. See
Appendix A.
WHAT IS THE VARIABLE ACCOUNT?
The Select*Life Variable Account is one of our separate accounts. Only
premiums from our variable life insurance policies are invested in the Variable
Account. See "The Variable Account".
The Variable Account is divided into Sub-Accounts. Premiums allocated to
each Sub-Account are invested in shares, at net asset value, of the Fund related
to that Sub-Account. The Variable Accumulation Value of the Policy will vary
with, among other things, the investment performance of the Funds to which
Policy premiums are allocated and the charges deducted from the Variable
Accumulation Value. See "Accumulation Value".
WHO IS THE INVESTMENT ADVISER OF THE FUNDS?
Fidelity Management & Research Company is the investment adviser of VIPF's
five portfolios and of VIPF II's three portfolios. Putnam Investment Management,
Inc. ("Putnam Management") is the investment adviser of PCM's four funds.
WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM PREMIUM PAYMENTS ALLOWED?
With certain restrictions, you can choose when you pay premiums and how much
each payment will be. In most cases, however, payment of cumulative premiums
sufficient to maintain the Death Benefit Guarantee will be required to keep the
Policy in force during at least the first several Policy Years (see "Death
Benefit Guarantee"). We may choose not to accept a payment of less than $25.00.
We do, however, reserve the right to limit the amount of any payment and certain
maximum limits apply. We will return to you any premium paid to the extent that
total premiums paid, both scheduled and unscheduled, would exceed the current
maximum premium payments allowed for life insurance under Federal tax law. See
"Payment and Allocation of Premiums -- Amount and Timing of Premiums".
HOW ARE PREMIUMS ALLOCATED TO THE INVESTMENT OPTIONS?
You choose the premium allocation on the application. You can allocate
premiums to the Fixed Account and/or one or more Sub-Accounts of the Variable
Account. The initial allocation remains in effect for any future premium
payments until you change it. See "Payment and Allocation of Premiums --
Allocation of Premiums".
WHAT CHARGES DO WE MAKE AGAINST EACH PREMIUM PAYMENT?
We deduct an amount (the Premium Expense Charge) from each premium and
credit the remaining premium (the Net Premium) to the Fixed Account or to the
Variable Account in accordance with your instructions. The Premium Expense
Charge is 5% of each premium payment, which consists of a sales charge of 2.50%
and a premium tax charge of 2.50%. Although we do not currently do so, we may
choose to make an additional charge of up to $2.00 per premium payment as part
of the Premium Expense Charge to reimburse us for premium processing expenses.
See "Deductions and Charges -- Premium Expense Charge".
WHAT CHARGES DO WE MAKE AGAINST THE ACCUMULATION VALUE?
The Accumulation Value of the Policy is subject to several charges -- the
Monthly Deduction, the Mortality and Expense Risk Charge, and transfer and
partial withdrawal charges. Only the Variable Accumulation Value is subject to
the Mortality and Expense Risk Charge.
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The Monthly Deduction will be deducted monthly from both the Fixed
Accumulation Value and the Variable Accumulation Value and includes the cost of
insurance, the Monthly Expense Charge, the Death Benefit Guarantee Charge and
charges for optional insurance benefits. The cost of insurance will be
determined by multiplying the applicable cost of insurance rate(s) by the net
amount at risk. The Monthly Expense Charge will be $3.50 per month plus $.01 per
$1,000 of Face Amount. The Death Benefit Guarantee Charge will be $.01 per
$1,000 of Face Amount for each month the Death Benefit Guarantee is in effect.
The charges for optional insurance benefits will vary depending upon the
benefit(s) selected. See "Deductions and Charges -- Monthly Deduction".
The Mortality and Expense Risk Charge will be deducted daily from the
Variable Accumulation Value only. The Mortality and Expense Risk Charge will be
equal to, on an annual basis, .80 of 1% (.80%) of the daily Variable
Accumulation Value (that is, the total value attributable to a specific Policy
in the Sub-Accounts of the Variable Account) of the Policy. See "Deductions and
Charges -- Charges Against the Variable Account".
There is currently no charge imposed for each transfer but we presently
charge $10.00 for each partial withdrawal. The charge for transfers and partial
withdrawals is guaranteed not to exceed $10.00 per transfer or partial
withdrawal. See "Deductions and Charges -- Partial Withdrawal and Transfer
Charges".
WHAT CHARGES DO WE MAKE UPON LAPSE OR TOTAL SURRENDER OF THE POLICY?
During the first 15 years the Policy is in force and the first 15 years
following a requested increase in the Face Amount, there is a charge if the
Policy lapses or you surrender the Policy (the Surrender Charge). The Surrender
Charge consists of the Contingent Deferred Sales Charge to recover our sales
expenses, and the Contingent Deferred Administrative Charge to recover our
policy administration expenses. See "Deductions and Charges -- Surrender
Charge".
The maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge and the maximum Contingent
Deferred Administrative Charge on the initial Face Amount and on any requested
increases in Face Amount will be determined on the Policy Date and on the
effective date of any such requested increase, as the case may be. These maximum
charges then remain level during the first five years in the relevant 15-year
period, and then reduce in equal monthly increments until they become zero at
the end of 15 years. Thus, if the Policy remains in force during the entire
relevant 15-year period, you do not pay this charge.
The Contingent Deferred Administrative Charge on the initial Face Amount
will depend upon the initial Face Amount and the Insured's Age on the Policy
Date. The Contingent Deferred Administrative Charge on any requested increase in
Face Amount will depend upon the Face Amount of the increase and the Insured's
Age on the effective date of the increase (see Appendix D).
The Contingent Deferred Sales Charge on the initial Face Amount will depend
upon the initial Face Amount, the Insured's Age on the Policy Date, and the
Insured's sex. The Contingent Deferred Sales Charge on any requested increase in
Face Amount will depend upon the Face Amount of the increase, the Insured's Age
on the effective date of the increase, and the Insured's sex (see Appendix E).
The Contingent Deferred Sales Charge applicable to Policies issued in
Montana will not be affected by the Insured's sex. Therefore, the Contingent
Deferred Sales Charge applied to Policies issued in that state will differ from
the charge made on Policies issued in other states.
The Surrender Charge imposed upon early surrender or lapse will be
significant. As a result, you should purchase a Policy only if you have the
financial capability to keep it in force for a substantial period of time.
WHAT IS THE VALUE OF THE POLICY IF YOU SURRENDER IT?
In general, the Cash Surrender Value is the amount you would receive if you
surrender the Policy. To determine the Cash Surrender Value, your Accumulation
Value is reduced by the Surrender Charge, if any, and any Loan Amount and unpaid
Monthly Deductions. During the first two Policy Years and the first two Policy
Years following an increase in the Face Amount, you may also be entitled to a
refund of a portion of any charges made for sales expenses. See "Surrender
Benefits -- Total Surrender" and "Sales Charge Refund".
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CAN YOU MAKE PARTIAL WITHDRAWALS?
Yes, you can withdraw part of your Cash Surrender Value. You will not incur
a Surrender Charge, but partial withdrawals are subject to a $10.00 processing
charge. Only one partial withdrawal is allowed in any Policy Year. See
"Surrender Benefits -- Partial Withdrawal".
WHAT ARE THE FREE LOOK AND CONVERSION RIGHTS?
You have a limited free look period during which you have a right to return
the Policy and receive a refund of all premiums paid. See "Free Look and
Conversion Rights -- Free Look Rights". The Policy must be returned to us by the
latest of:
- Midnight of the 20th day after you receive it;
- Midnight of the 20th day after a written Notice of Right of Withdrawal is
mailed or delivered to you; or
- Midnight of the 45th day after the date your application for the Policy is
signed.
Also, the Policy may in effect be converted in whole or in part to a "fixed
benefit" policy (providing benefits that do not vary with the investment
performance of the Variable Account) at any time by transferring all or part of
the Accumulation Value of the Policy from the Variable Account to the Fixed
Account. See "Free Look and Conversion Rights -- Conversion Rights".
Similar free look and conversion rights will be available for requested
increases in the Face Amount. See "Free Look and Conversion Rights".
CAN YOU TRANSFER BETWEEN THE SUB-ACCOUNTS AND/OR THE FIXED ACCOUNT?
Subject to certain restrictions, you can transfer all or part of your
Accumulation Value between the investment options of the Policy. We currently
allow up to twelve transfers per year. Transfers from the Fixed Account are
subject to certain additional restrictions. We reserve the right to limit you to
four transfers per year and to make a $ 10.00 charge for each transfer. To the
extent, however, that you request a transfer from the Variable Account to the
Fixed Account in connection with exercising your conversion rights under the
Policy (see "Free Look and Conversion Rights -- Conversion Rights"), the
transfer limit and the $10.00 charge will not apply. See "Transfers".
CAN YOU BORROW AGAINST THE VALUE OF THE POLICY?
At any time after the first Policy Year, you can borrow up to 75% of the
Cash Surrender Value of the Policy. (In Texas, the percentage is 100% and in
Alabama, Maryland and Virginia, the percentage is 90%. In Indiana you can borrow
up to 75% of the Cash Surrender Value of the Policy during the first Policy
Year.) Each loan must be at least $500, except in Connecticut it must be at
least $200. Interest is payable in advance for each Policy Year and accrues
daily at an effective annual rate that will not exceed 8.00% (which is 7.40%
when payable in advance). After the tenth Policy Year, we will charge interest
at an annual rate of 5.75% (which is 5.44% when payable in advance) on the
portion of your Loan Amount that is not in excess of (a) the Accumulation Value,
less (b) the total of all premiums paid net of all partial withdrawals. See
"Policy Loans".
ARE DEATH BENEFIT PROCEEDS TAXABLE INCOME TO THE BENEFICIARY?
Under current Federal tax law, as long as the Policy qualifies as life
insurance the Death Benefit under the Policy will be subject to the same Federal
income tax treatment as proceeds of traditional life insurance. Therefore, the
Death Benefit should not be taxable income to the beneficiary. See "Federal Tax
Matters -- Policy Proceeds".
ARE ACCUMULATION VALUE INCREASES INCLUDED IN YOUR TAXABLE INCOME?
Under current Federal tax law, as long as the Policy qualifies as life
insurance Accumulation Value increases will also be subject to the same Federal
income tax treatment as traditional life insurance cash values. Therefore any
increases should accumulate on a tax deferred basis. See "Federal Tax Matters --
Policy Proceeds".
WILL EXERCISING CERTAIN POLICY RIGHTS HAVE TAX CONSEQUENCES?
A change of owners, a partial withdrawal, a total surrender, or a Policy
loan may have tax consequences depending on the particular circumstances. See
"Federal Tax Matters -- Policy Proceeds".
WHO SELLS THE POLICIES?
The Policies are sold by licensed insurance agents who are also registered
representatives of broker-dealers registered under the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 who are members of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.
Washington Square Securities, Inc., an affiliate of ours, is the Principal
Underwriter of the Policies. See "Distribution of the Policies".
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PART 2. DETAILED INFORMATION
NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
We are a stock life insurance company organized in 1885 and incorporated
under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Effective January 3, 1989, we
converted from a stock and mutual life insurance company to a stock life
insurance company, and through a merger, we became a direct, wholly-owned
subsidiary of ReliaStar Financial Corp., (formerly known as The NWNL Companies,
Inc.). We offer individual life insurance and annuities, employee benefits and
retirement contracts. The Policies described in this Prospectus are
nonparticipating. On a consolidated basis, we have $178 billion of life
insurance in force and our assets are $15.5 billion. Our Home Office is at 20
Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 (telephone 612-372-5507).
THE VARIABLE ACCOUNT
The Variable Account is a Separate Account of ours, established by the Board
of Directors on October 11, 1984 pursuant to the laws of the State of Minnesota.
The Variable Account will receive and invest the Net Premiums paid and allocated
to it under this Policy. In addition, the Variable Account will receive and
invest net premiums for another class of flexible premium variable life
insurance policy and may do so for additional classes in the future. We have
registered the Variable Account with the SEC as a unit investment trust under
the Investment Company Act of 1940. The registration does not involve
supervision by the SEC of the management or investment policies or practices of
the Variable Account, us, or the Funds.
We own the assets of the Variable Account. However, the Minnesota laws under
which the Variable Account was established provide that the Variable Account
cannot be charged with liabilities arising out of any other business we may
conduct. We are required to maintain assets which are at least equal to the
reserves and other liabilities of the Variable Account. We may transfer assets
which exceed these reserves and liabilities to our general account (the Fixed
Account).
For a description of the Fixed Account, see Appendix A.
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Performance information for the Sub-Accounts of the Variable Account and the
Funds available for investment by the Variable Account may appear in
advertisements, sales literature, or reports to Policy owners or prospective
purchasers. Performance information for the Sub-Accounts will reflect deduction
of Fund expenses and the Mortality and Expense Risk Charge at the Variable
Account level. Quotations of performance information for the Funds will be
accompanied by performance information for the Sub-Accounts. Performance
information for the Funds will take into account all fees and charges at the
Fund level, but will not reflect any deductions from the Variable Account.
Performance information reflects only the performance of a hypothetical
investment during a particular time period in which the calculations are based.
Performance information should be considered in light of the investment
objectives and policies, characteristics and quality of the portfolio of the
Fund in which the Sub-Account invests, and the market conditions during the
given period of time, and should not be considered as a representation of what
may be achieved in the future.
Performance of the Sub-Accounts and/or the Funds as reported from time to
time in advertisements and sales literature may be compared to other variable
life insurance issuers in general or to the performance of particular types of
variable life insurance policies investing in mutual funds, or investment series
of mutual funds with investment objectives similar to each of the Sub-Accounts,
whose performance is reported by Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. ("Lipper") and
Morningstar, Inc. ("Morningstar") or reported by other series, companies,
individuals or other industry or financial publications of general interest,
such as FORBES, MONEY, THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, BUSINESS WEEK, BARRON'S,
CHANGING TIMES, and FORTUNE. Lipper and Morningstar are independent services
which monitor and rank the performances of variable life insurance issuers in
each of the major categories of investment objectives on an industry-wide basis.
Lipper's and Morningstar's rankings include variable annuity issuers as well
as variable life insurance issuers. The performance analysis prepared by Lipper
and Morningstar ranks such issuers on the basis of total return, assuming
reinvestment of distributions, but does not take sales charges, redemption fees
or certain expense deductions at the separate account level into consideration.
We may also compare the performance of each Sub-Account in advertising and
sales literature to the Standard & Poor's Index of 500 common stocks and the Dow
Jones Industrials, which are widely
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used measures of stock market performance. We may also compare the performance
of each Sub-Account to other widely recognized indices. Unmanaged indices may
assume the reinvestment of dividends, but typically do not reflect any
"deduction" for the expense of operating or managing an investment portfolio.
THE POLICIES
The Policies are flexible premium variable life insurance contracts with
death benefits, cash values, and other features of traditional life insurance
contracts. They are "flexible premium" because premiums do not have to be paid
according to a fixed schedule. They are "variable" because, to the extent
Accumulation Value is attributable to the Variable Account, Accumulation Values
and, under certain circumstances, the Death Benefit will increase and decrease
based on the investment performance of the Funds to which you allocate your
premium payments.
DEATH BENEFIT
Like traditional life insurance, we pay a death benefit if the Insured dies
while the Policy is in force. The proceeds payable upon the death of the Insured
will be the Death Benefit (see "Death Benefit Options" below) reduced by any
Loan Amount and unpaid Monthly Deductions. All or part of the proceeds may be
paid in cash to your beneficiaries or under one or more of the settlement
options we offer (see "General Provisions -- Settlement Options").
The Policy provides two Death Benefit Options: the Level Amount Option and
the Variable Amount Option. You choose the Death Benefit Option on the
application for the Policy. Subject to certain limitations, you can change the
Death Benefit Option after issuance of the Policy. See "Death Benefit -- Change
in Death Benefit Option".
The Death Benefit may vary with the Policy's Accumulation Value. Under the
Level Amount Option, the Death Benefit will only vary with the Accumulation
Value whenever the Accumulation Value multiplied by the applicable percentage
(see "Death Benefit Options -- Level Amount Option") exceeds the Face Amount of
the Policy, The Death Benefit under the Variable Amount Option will always vary
with the Accumulation Value because the Death Benefit equals the Face Amount
plus the Accumulation Value, or the applicable percentage of the Accumulation
Value. Under either Death Benefit Option, however, the Death Benefit will never
be less than the current Face Amount of the Policy and will be payable only as
long as the Policy remains in force.
In addition to affecting the amount of the Death Benefit as described above,
the Accumulation Value generally determines how long the Policy remains in
force. See "Policy Lapse and Reinstatement". This means that, to the extent
Accumulation Value is attributable to the Variable Account, the investment
performance of the Variable Account (and the underlying Funds) may affect the
duration of the Policy by affecting the amount of Accumulation Value. You bear
the investment risk with respect to any amounts allocated to the Variable
Account. If, however, the Death Benefit Guarantee is in effect (see "Death
Benefit Guarantee"), the Policy will stay in force until the Insured reaches Age
65 (or five Policy Years, if longer) without regard to the investment
performance under the Policy.
Appendix C illustrates Accumulation Values, Surrender Charges, Cash
Surrender Values, and Death Benefits assuming different levels of premium
payments and investment returns for selected Ages and Face Amounts.
DEATH BENEFIT OPTIONS
The Level Amount Option and the Variable Amount Option are described below.
LEVEL AMOUNT OPTION. The Death Benefit is the greater of the current Face
Amount of the Policy or the applicable percentage of Accumulation Value on the
Valuation Date on or next following the date of the Insured's death. The
applicable percentage is 250% for an Insured Age 40 or below, and the percentage
declines with increasing Ages as shown in the Applicable Percentage Table on
page 17. Accordingly, under the Level Amount Option the Death Benefit will
remain level unless the applicable percentage of Accumulation Value exceeds the
current Face Amount, in which case the amount of the Death Benefit will vary as
the Accumulation Value varies.
ILLUSTRATION OF LEVEL AMOUNT OPTION. For purposes of this illustration,
assume that the Insured is under Age 40, and that there is no Loan Amount. Under
the Level Amount Option, a Policy with a $100,000 Face Amount will generally
have a $100,000 Death Benefit. However, because the Death Benefit must be equal
to or be greater than 250% of the Accumulation Value, any time the Accumulation
Value of the Policy exceeds $40,000, the Death Benefit will exceed the $100,000
Face Amount.
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Each additional dollar added to the Accumulation Value above $40,000 will
increase the Death Benefit by $2.50. Thus, if the Accumulation Value exceeds
$40,000 and increases by $100 because of investment performance or premium
payments, the Death Benefit will increase by $250. A Policy owner with an
Accumulation Value of $50,000 will be entitled to a Death Benefit of $125,000
($50,000 X 250%); an Accumulation Value of $75,000 will yield a Death Benefit of
$187,500 ($75,000 X 250%); and an Accumulation Value of $100,000 will yield a
Death Benefit of $250,000 ($100,000 X 250%).
Similarly, as long as the Accumulation Value exceeds $40,000, each dollar
taken out of the Accumulation Value will reduce the Death Benefit by $2.50. If,
for example, the Accumulation Value is reduced from $75,000 to $70,000 because
of partial withdrawals, charges, or negative investment performance, the Death
Benefit will be reduced from $187,500 to $175,000. If at any time, however, the
Accumulation Value multiplied by the applicable percentage is less than the Face
Amount, the Death Benefit will equal the current Face Amount of the Policy.
The applicable percentage becomes lower as the Insured's Age increases. If
the current Age of the Insured in the illustration above were, for example, 50
(rather than under Age 40), the applicable percentage would be 185%. The Death
Benefit would not exceed the $100,000 Face Amount unless the Accumulation Value
exceeded approximately $54,055 (rather than $40,000), and each $1 then added to
or taken from the Accumulation Value would change the Death Benefit by $1.85
(rather than $2.50).
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APPLICABLE PERCENTAGE TABLE
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Insured's Age on
Previous Policy Applicable Percentage
Anniversary of Accumulation Value
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40 or younger 250%
41 243
42 236
43 229
44 222
45 215
46 209
47 203
48 197
49 191
50 185
51 178
52 171
53 164
54 157
55 150
56 146
57 142
58 138
59 134
60 130
61 128
62 126
63 124
64 122
65 120
66 119
67 118
68 117
69 116
70 115
71 113
72 111
73 109
74 107
75-90 105
91 104
92 103
93 102
94 101
95 100
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VARIABLE AMOUNT OPTION. The Death Benefit is equal to the greater of the
current Face Amount plus the Accumulation Value of the Policy, or the applicable
percentage of the Accumulation Value on the Valuation Date on or next following
the date of the Insured's death. The applicable percentage is 250% for an
Insured Age 40 or below, and the percentage declines with increasing Age as
shown in the Applicable Percentage Table above. Accordingly, under the Variable
Amount Option the amount of the Death Benefit will always vary as the
Accumulation Value varies.
ILLUSTRATION OF VARIABLE AMOUNT OPTION. For purposes of this illustration,
assume that the Insured is under Age 40 and that there is no Loan Amount. Under
the Variable Amount Option, a Policy with a Face Amount of $100,000 will
generally pay a Death Benefit of $100,000 plus the Accumulation Value. Thus, for
example, a Policy with an Accumulation Value of $20,000 will have a Death
Benefit of $120,000 ($100,000 + $20,000); an Accumulation Value of $40,000 will
yield a Death Benefit of $140,000 ($100,000 + $40,000). The Death Benefit,
however, must be at least 250% of the Accumulation Value. As a result, if the
Accumulation Value of the Policy exceeds approximately
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$66,667, the Death Benefit will be greater than the Face Amount plus the
Accumulation Value. Each additional dollar of the Accumulation Value above
$66,667 will increase the Death Benefit by $2.50. Thus, if the Accumulation
Value exceeds $66,667 and increases by $100 because of investment performance or
premium payments, the Death Benefit will increase by $250. A Policy owner with
an Accumulation Value of $75,000 will be entitled to a Death Benefit of $187,500
($75,000 X 250%); an Accumulation Value of $100,000 will yield a Death Benefit
of $250,000 ($100,000 X 250%); and an Accumulation Value of $125,000 will yield
a Death Benefit of $312,500 ($125,000 X 250%).
Similarly, any time the Accumulation Value exceeds $66,667, each dollar
taken out of the Accumulation Value will reduce the Death Benefit by $2.50. If,
for example, the Accumulation Value is reduced from $75,000 to $70,000 because
of partial withdrawals, charges, or negative investment performance, the Death
Benefit will be reduced from $187,500 to $175,000. If at any time, however, the
Accumulation Value multiplied by the applicable percentage is less than the Face
Amount plus the Accumulation Value, then the Death Benefit will be the current
Face Amount plus the Accumulation Value of the Policy.
The applicable percentage becomes lower as the Insured's Age increases. If
the current Age of the Insured in the illustration above were, for example, 50
(rather than under 40), the applicable percentage would be 185%. The amount of
the Death Benefit would be the sum of the Accumulation Value plus $100,000
unless the Accumulation Value exceeded approximately $117,647 (rather than
$66,667), and each $1.00 then added to or taken from the Accumulation Value
would change the Death Benefit by $1.85 (rather than $2.50).
WHICH DEATH BENEFIT OPTION TO CHOOSE
If you prefer to have premium payments and favorable investment performance
reflected partly in the form of an increasing Death Benefit, you should choose
the Variable Amount Option. If you are satisfied with the amount of your
existing insurance coverage and prefer to have premium payments and favorable
investment performance reflected to the maximum extent in the Accumulation
Value, you should choose the Level Amount Option.
REQUESTED CHANGES IN FACE AMOUNT
Subject to certain limitations, you may request an increase or decrease in
the Face Amount. No increase or decrease in the Face Amount will be permitted
during the first two Policy Years.
INCREASES. For an increase in the Face Amount, a written request must be
submitted. We may also require additional evidence of insurability satisfactory
to us. The effective date of the increase will be the Monthly Anniversary on or
next following our approval of the increase. The increase may not be less than
$5,000 and no increase will be permitted after the Insured reaches Age 75. We
will deduct any charges associated with the increase (the increases in the cost
of insurance, Death Benefit Guarantee Charge, Surrender Charge and Monthly
Expense Charge -- see "Effect of Requested Changes in Face Amount" below) from
the Accumulation Value, whether or not you pay an additional premium in
connection with the increase. You will be entitled to limited free look,
conversion, and refund rights with respect to requested increases in Face
Amount. See "Sales Charge Refund" and "Free Look and Conversion Rights".
DECREASES. For a decrease in the Face Amount, a written request must also be
submitted. Any decrease in the Face Amount will be effective on the Monthly
Anniversary on or next following our receipt of a written request. You cannot
request a decrease in the Face Amount more frequently than once every six
months. The Face Amount remaining in force after any requested decrease may not
be less than the Minimum Face Amount shown in the Policy. Under our current
policies, the Minimum Face Amount is $25,000, but we reserve the right to
establish a different Minimum Face Amount in the future. If, following a
decrease in Face Amount, the Policy would no longer qualify as life insurance
under Federal tax law (see "Federal Tax Matters -- Policy Proceeds"), the
decrease will be limited to the extent necessary to meet these requirements.
For purposes of determining the cost of insurance, decreases in the Face
Amount will be applied to reduce the current Face Amount in the following order:
(a) The Face Amount provided by the most recent increase;
(b) The next most recent increases successively; and
(c) The Face Amount when the Policy was issued.
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By reducing the current Face Amount in this manner, the Rate Class
applicable to the most recent increase in Face Amount will be eliminated first,
then the Rate Class applicable to the next most recent increase, and so on, for
the purposes of calculating the cost of insurance. This assumption will affect
the cost of insurance under the Policy only if different Rate Classes have been
applied to the current Face Amount. A Rate Class is a group of Insureds we
determine based upon our expectation that they will have similar mortality
experience. We currently place Insureds into standard Rate Classes or into
substandard Rate Classes that involve a higher mortality risk (for example, a
200% Rate Class or a 300% Rate Class). In an otherwise identical Policy, an
Insured in the standard Rate Class will have a lower cost of insurance than an
Insured in a substandard Rate Class with higher mortality risks. See "Deductions
and Charges -- Monthly Deduction".
For example, assume that the initial Face Amount was $50,000 with a standard
Rate Class, and that successive increases of $25,000 (at a Rate Class of 200%)
and $50,000 (at a Rate Class of 300%) were added. If a decrease of $50,000 or
less is requested, the amount of insurance at a 300% Rate Class will be reduced
first. If a decrease of more than $50,000 is requested, the amount at a 300%
Rate Class will be eliminated, and the excess over $50,000 will next reduce the
amount of insurance at a 200% Rate Class.
EFFECT OF REQUESTED CHANGES IN FACE AMOUNT. An increase or decrease in Face
Amount will affect the Monthly Deduction because the cost of insurance, the
Monthly Expense Charge, and the Death Benefit Guarantee Charge depend upon the
Face Amount. The charge for certain optional insurance benefits may also be
affected. See "Deductions and Charges -- Monthly Deduction". An increase in the
Face Amount will increase the Surrender Charge, but a decrease in the Face
Amount will not reduce the Surrender Charge. The Surrender Charge is, however,
imposed only upon lapse or total surrender of the Policy and not upon a
requested decrease in Face Amount. See "Deductions and Charges -- Surrender
Charge".
An increase in the Face Amount will increase the Minimum Monthly Premium as
of the effective date of the increase. Therefore, additional premium payments
may be required to maintain the Death Benefit Guarantee. A decrease in the Face
Amount will reduce the Minimum Monthly Premium as of the effective date of the
decrease. See "Death Benefit Guarantee".
The additional Surrender Charge on a requested increase in the Face Amount
will reduce the Cash Surrender Value (which is the Accumulation Value less any
Surrender Charge, Loan Amount and unpaid Monthly Deductions). If the resulting
Cash Surrender Value is not sufficient to cover the Monthly Deduction, the
Policy may lapse unless the Death Benefit Guarantee is in effect. See "Policy
Lapse and Reinstatement -- Lapse" and "Death Benefit Guarantee".
INSURANCE PROTECTION
You may increase or decrease the pure insurance protection provided by the
Policy (that is, the difference between the Death Benefit and the Accumulation
Value) in one of several ways as insurance needs change. These ways include
increasing or decreasing the Face Amount of insurance, changing the level of
premium payments, and, to a lesser extent, making a partial withdrawal under the
Policy. Although the consequences of each of these methods will depend upon the
individual circumstances, they may be generally summarized as follows:
(a) A decrease in the Face Amount will, subject to the applicable percentage
limitations (see "Death Benefit -- Death Benefit Options"), decrease the
pure insurance protection without reducing the Accumulation Value. If the
Face Amount is decreased, the Policy charges generally will decrease as
well. (Note that the Surrender Charge will NOT be reduced. See "Deductions
and Charges -- Surrender Charge".)
(b) An increase in the Face Amount (which is generally subject to underwriting
approval -- see "Death Benefit -- Requested Changes in Face Amount") will
likely increase the amount of pure insurance protection, depending on the
amount of Accumulation Value and the resultant applicable percentage
limitation. If the insurance protection is increased, the Policy charges
generally will increase as well.
(c) A partial withdrawal will reduce the Death Benefit. See "Surrender Benefits
-- Partial Withdrawal". However, it has a limited effect on the amount of
pure insurance protection and charges under the Policy, because the decrease
in the Death Benefit is usually equal to the amount of
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Accumulation Value withdrawn. The primary use of a partial withdrawal is to
withdraw Accumulation Value. Furthermore, it results in a reduced amount of
Accumulation Value and increases the possibility that the Policy will lapse.
(d) Under the Level Amount Option, until the applicable percentage of
Accumulation Value exceeds the Face Amount, (i) an increased level of
premium payments will reduce the amount of pure insurance protection, and
(ii) a reduced level of premium payments will increase the amount of pure
insurance protection.
(e) Under the Variable Amount Option, until the applicable percentage of
Accumulation Value exceeds the Face Amount plus the Accumulation Value, the
level of premium payments will not affect the amount of pure insurance
protection. (However, both the Accumulation Value and the Death Benefit will
be increased if premium payments are increased, and reduced if premium
payments are reduced.)
(f) Under either Death Benefit Option, if the Death Benefit is the applicable
percentage of Accumulation Value, then (i) an increased level of premium
payments will increase the amount of pure insurance protection (subject to
underwriting approval -- see "Payment and Allocation of Premiums -- Amount
and Timing of Premiums"), and (ii) a reduced level of premium payments will
reduce the pure insurance protection.
THE TECHNIQUES DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION FOR CHANGING THE AMOUNT OF PURE
INSURANCE PROTECTION UNDER THE POLICY (FOR EXAMPLE, CHANGING THE FACE
AMOUNT, MAKING A PARTIAL WITHDRAWAL, AND CHANGING THE AMOUNT OF PREMIUM
PAYMENTS) MUST BE CONSIDERED TOGETHER WITH THE OTHER RESTRICTIONS AND
CONSIDERATIONS DESCRIBED ELSEWHERE IN THIS PROSPECTUS.
CHANGE IN DEATH BENEFIT OPTION
You must submit a written request to change the Death Benefit Option. A
change in the Death Benefit Option will also change the Face Amount. If the
Death Benefit Option is changed from the Level Amount Option to the Variable
Amount Option, the Face Amount will be decreased by an amount equal to the
Accumulation Value on the effective date of the change. You cannot change from
the Level Amount Option to the Variable Amount Option if the resulting Face
Amount would fall below the Minimum Face Amount (currently $25,000).
If the Death Benefit Option is changed from the Variable Amount Option to
the Level Amount Option, the Face Amount will be increased by an amount equal to
the Policy's Accumulation Value on the effective date of the change.
An increase or decrease in Face Amount resulting from a change in the Death
Benefit Option will affect the Monthly Deduction because the cost of insurance,
the Monthly Expense Charge, and the Death Benefit Guarantee Charge depend upon
the Face Amount. The charge for certain optional insurance benefits may also be
affected. See "Deductions and Charges -- Monthly Deduction". The Surrender
Charge, however, will not be affected by an increase or decrease in Face Amount
resulting from a change in Death Benefit Option.
Changes in the Death Benefit Option do not require additional evidence of
insurability.
ACCELERATED BENEFIT RIDER
Under certain circumstances, the Accelerated Benefit Rider allows a Policy
owner to accelerate benefits from the Policy that would be otherwise payable
upon the death of the Insured. The benefit may vary state-by-state and your
registered representative should be consulted as to whether and to what extent
the Rider is available in a particular state and on any particular Policy.
Generally, we will provide an Accelerated Benefit if the Insured has a
terminal illness that will result in the death of the Insured within 12 months,
as certified by a physician.
The Accelerated Benefit will not be more than 50% of the amount that would
be payable at the death of the Insured. The Accelerated Benefit will first be
used to pay off any outstanding Policy loans and interest due. The remainder of
the Accelerated Benefit will be in a lump sum to the Policy owner. Limitations,
as described in the Accelerated Benefit Rider, may apply.
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A lien will be established against the Policy for the amount of the
Accelerated Benefit plus the administrative charge, plus interest on the lien.
Any proceeds from the Policy will be first used to repay this lien. The Policy
owner's access to the Cash Value will be reduced by the amount of the lien. The
proceeds payable to the beneficiary will be reduced by the amount of the lien.
The administrative charge will not exceed $300 and will be assessed at the
time the benefit is accelerated.
The premium payable on the Policy will not be affected by the Accelerated
Benefit.
Receipt of a benefit under the Accelerated Benefit Rider may give rise to
Federal or State income tax. A competent tax adviser should be consulted for
further information.
The above information is not intended to be a complete summary of the Rider.
All of the terms and provisions of the Accelerated Benefit Rider are set forth
in the Rider and should be referred to in order to fully ascertain its benefits
and limitations.
PAYMENT AND ALLOCATION OF PREMIUMS
ISSUING THE POLICY
To apply for a Policy, an individual must complete an application and
personally deliver it to our licensed agent. The minimum Face Amount is
currently $25,000, but we reserve the right to specify a different minimum Face
Amount in the future for issuing a new Policy. We will generally only issue a
Policy to an applicant Age 75 or less who supplies evidence of insurability
satisfactory to us. Acceptance is subject to our underwriting rules and we
reserve the right to reject an application for any reason permitted by law.
SPONSORED MARKET PLANS. Policies may be purchased under sponsored
arrangements where permitted by state law. A "sponsored arrangement" includes an
arrangement where an employer permits group solicitation of its employees or an
association permits group solicitations of its members for the purchase of
Policies on an individual basis.
All participants in sponsored arrangements are individually underwritten.
Persons purchasing under a sponsored arrangement may apply for simplified
underwriting. If simplified underwriting is granted, the cost of insurance may
increase as a result of higher than anticipated mortality experience. However,
any such increase will not cause the cost of insurance charge to exceed the
guaranteed rates set forth in the Policy.
COVERAGE. Coverage under a Policy begins on the later of the Issue Date or
the date we receive at least the minimum initial premium (see immediately
following section). In general, if the applicant pays at least the minimum
initial premium with the application, the Issue Date will be the later of the
date of the application or the date of any medical examination required by our
underwriting procedures. However, if underwriting approval has not occurred
within 45 days after we receive the application, or if you authorize premiums to
be paid by bank account monthly deduction, the Issue Date will be the date of
underwriting approval.
MINIMUM INITIAL PREMIUM. The minimum initial premium is three Minimum
Monthly Premiums (see "Death Benefit Guarantee"). If however, you authorize
premiums to be paid by bank account monthly deduction or government allotment,
we will accept one Minimum Monthly Premium together with the required
authorization forms. The Minimum Monthly Premium is specified in the Policy and
determines the payments required to maintain the Death Benefit Guarantee.
TEMPORARY INSURANCE. At the time the application is taken, the applicant can
receive temporary insurance coverage by paying a premium equal to 10% of
annualized Minimum Monthly Premium. The temporary insurance will be for the face
amount specified in the premium receipt and will be effective until the earliest
of the following:
- The date the coverage under the Policy is effective.
- The date the applicant receives an offer for an alternative policy, a
notice of termination of temporary insurance coverage, or notice that we
have rejected the application.
- The date of death of the proposed Insured, any proposed additional
Insured, or any proposed Insured child.
- The 75th day after the date of the receipt for the temporary insurance.
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CREDITING NET PREMIUMS. We will credit Net Premiums to the Sub-Accounts of
the Variable Account and to the Fixed Account on the basis of the applicant's
allocation on the latest of the following dates:
- The Valuation Date following the date of underwriting approval.
- The Valuation Date on or next following the Policy Date.
- The Valuation Date on or next following the date we have received at least
the required minimum initial premium payment.
- In the case of Policies issued under government allotment programs, the
Valuation Date next following the Issue Date.
Until the date on which Net Premiums are credited as described above,
premium payments will be held in our General Account. No interest will be earned
on these premium payments during this period of time.
REFUNDING PREMIUM. We will return all premiums paid without interest if any
of the following occur:
- We send notice to the applicant that the insurance is declined.
- The applicant refuses an offer for an alternative policy.
- The applicant does not supply required medical exams or tests within 30
days of the date of the application.
- The applicant returns the Policy under the limited free look right. See
"Free Look and Conversion Rights -- Free Look Rights".
ALLOCATION OF PREMIUMS
You choose the initial allocation of your Net Premiums (your gross premiums
less the Premium Expense Charge) to the Fixed Account and the Sub-Accounts of
the Variable Account on the application for the Policy. You may change the
allocation at any time by notifying us in writing. Changes will not be effective
until the date we receive your request and will only affect premiums we receive
on or after that date. The new premium allocation may be 100% to any Account or
divided in whole percentage points totaling 100%. We reserve the right to adjust
any allocation to eliminate fractional percentages. Changing the current premium
allocation will not affect the allocation of existing Accumulation Value.
AMOUNT AND TIMING OF PREMIUMS
The amount and frequency of premium payments will affect the Accumulation
Value, the Cash Surrender Value, and how long the Policy will remain in force
(including affecting whether the Death Benefit Guarantee is in effect -- see
"Death Benefit Guarantee"). After the initial premium, you may determine the
amount and timing of subsequent premium payments within the following
restrictions:
- IN MOST CASES, PAYMENT OF CUMULATIVE PREMIUMS SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN THE
DEATH BENEFIT GUARANTEE WILL BE REQUIRED TO KEEP THE POLICY IN FORCE
DURING AT LEAST THE FIRST SEVERAL POLICY YEARS. SEE "DEATH BENEFIT
GUARANTEE".
- We may choose not to accept any premium less than $25.00.
- We reserve the right to limit the amount of any premium payment. In
general, during the first Policy Year we will not accept total premium
payments in excess of $250,000 on the life of any Insured, whether such
payments are received on a Policy or on any other insurance policy issued
by us or our affiliates. Also, we will not accept any premium payment in
excess of $50,000 on any Policy after the first Policy Year. In our
discretion, however, we may waive any of these premium limitations.
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- We may require additional evidence of insurability satisfactory to us if
any premium would increase the difference between the Death Benefit and
the Accumulation Value (that is, the net amount at risk). A premium
payment would increase the net amount at risk if at the time of payment
the Death Benefit would be based upon the applicable percentage of
Accumulation Value. See "Death Benefit -- Death Benefit Options".
- In no event may the total of all premiums paid, both scheduled and
unscheduled, exceed the current maximum premium payments allowed for life
insurance under Section 7702 of the Federal Internal Revenue Code. If at
any time a premium is paid which would result in total premiums exceeding
the current maximum premiums allowed, we will only accept that portion of
the premium which would make total premiums equal the maximum. Any part of
the premium in excess of that amount will be returned, and no further
premiums will be accepted until allowed by the current maximum premium
limitations.
- If you contemplate a large premium payment under this Policy, and you wish
to avoid Modified Endowment Contract classification, you may contact us in
writing before making the payment and we will tell you the maximum amount
which can be paid into the Policy. See "Federal Tax Matters -- Policy
Proceeds".
PLANNED PERIODIC PREMIUMS
You may choose a Planned Periodic Premium schedule which indicates a
preference as to future amounts and frequency of payment. The Planned Periodic
Premiums may be paid annually, semi-annually, quarterly or, if you choose, you
can pay the Planned Periodic Premiums by bank account monthly deduction or
government allotment.
The amount and frequency of your initial Planned Periodic Premium will be
shown in the Policy. You may change the Planned Periodic Premium at any time by
written request. We may limit the amount of any increase.
As mentioned above, the amount and frequency of premium payments will affect
Accumulation Value, Cash Surrender Value, and how long the Policy will remain in
force. Failure to make any Planned Periodic Premium payment will not, however,
necessarily result in lapse of the Policy. On the other hand, making Planned
Periodic Premium payments will not guarantee that the Policy remains in force.
See "Death Benefit Guarantee" and "Policy Lapse and Reinstatement".
UNSCHEDULED ADDITIONAL PREMIUMS
Premiums, other than Planned Periodic Premiums, may be paid at any time
while the Policy is in force. We may limit the number and amount of these
additional payments.
PAYING PREMIUMS BY MAIL
Planned Periodic Premiums and Unscheduled Additional Premiums may be paid to
the Company by mailing them to:
Northwestern National Life Insurance Company
P.O. Box 802511
Chicago, Illinois 60680-2511
DEATH BENEFIT GUARANTEE
If you meet the requirements described below, we guarantee that we will not
lapse the Policy even if the Cash Surrender Value is not sufficient to cover the
Monthly Deduction that is due. This feature of the Policy is called the "Death
Benefit Guarantee". The Death Benefit Guarantee expires at the Insured's Age 65
(or five Policy Years, if longer).
In general, the two most significant benefits from the Death Benefit
Guarantee are as follows. First, during the early Policy Years, the Cash
Surrender Value (even when supplemented by the Sales Charge Refund) will
generally not be sufficient to cover the Monthly Deduction, so that the Death
Benefit Guarantee will be necessary to avoid lapse of the Policy. See "Policy
Lapse and Reinstatement". This occurs because the Surrender Charge usually
exceeds the Accumulation Value in these years. In this regard, you should
consider that if you request an increase in Face Amount, an additional Surrender
Charge would apply for the fifteen years following the increase, which could
create a similar possibility of lapse as exists during the early Policy Years.
Second, to the extent Cash Surrender Value declines due to poor investment
performance, or due to an additional Surrender Charge after a requested
increase, Cash Surrender Value may not be sufficient even in later Policy Years
to cover the
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Monthly Deduction, so that the Death Benefit Guarantee may also be necessary in
later Policy Years to avoid lapse of the Policy. THUS, EVEN THOUGH THE POLICY
PERMITS PREMIUM PAYMENTS THAT ARE LESS THAN THE MINIMUM MONTHLY PREMIUMS, YOU
MAY LOSE THE SIGNIFICANT PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE DEATH BENEFIT GUARANTEE BY
PAYING LESS THAN THE MINIMUM MONTHLY PREMIUMS.
In general, the Death Benefit Guarantee applies if the total of your
premiums paid under the Policy, less any partial withdrawals and any Loan
Amount, equals or exceeds the sum of the Minimum Monthly Premiums required since
the Policy Date (including the current Monthly Anniversary). However, if at the
time of a partial withdrawal, the Policy's current Accumulation Value exceeds a
target amount determined by us based on certain assumptions regarding Policy
charges and earnings, then all or part of the partial withdrawal may not reduce
premium payments for the purposes of the Death Benefit Guarantee. In this case,
we will notify you of the amount of the partial withdrawal that does not reduce
premiums paid.
REQUIREMENTS
The Death Benefit Guarantee will be in effect if the sum of all premiums
paid minus any partial withdrawals and any loans are equal to or greater than
the sum of the Minimum Monthly Premiums since the Policy Date.
The requirements for the Death Benefit Guarantee must be satisfied as of
each Monthly Anniversary, even though you do not have to pay premiums monthly.
EXAMPLE: The Policy Date is January 1, 1996. The Minimum Monthly Premium is
$100/month. No Policy loans or partial withdrawals are taken and no Face Amount
changes have occurred.
Case 1. You pay $100 each month. The Death Benefit Guarantee is maintained.
Case 2. You pay $1,000 on January 1, 1996. The $1,000 maintains the Death
Benefit Guarantee without your paying any additional premiums for
the next 10 months (through October 31, 1996. However, you must pay
at least $100 by November 1, 1996 to maintain the Death Benefit
Guarantee through November 30, 1996.
The amount of the initial Minimum Monthly Premium will be determined by us
at issuance of the Policy and will be shown in the Policy. The initial Minimum
Monthly Premium will depend upon the Insured's sex, Age at issue, Rate Class,
optional insurance benefits added by rider, and the initial Face Amount.
The following Policy changes will change the Minimum Monthly Premium:
- A requested increase or decrease in the Face Amount (see "Death Benefit --
Requested Changes in Face Amount").
- A change in the Death Benefit Option (see "Death Benefit -- Change in
Death Benefit Option").
- The addition or termination of a Policy rider (see "General Provisions --
Optional Insurance Benefits").
We will notify you in writing of any changes in the Minimum Monthly Premium.
If, as of any Monthly Anniversary, you have not made sufficient premium
payments to maintain the Death Benefit Guarantee, we will send you notice of the
premium payment required to maintain it. If we do not receive the required
premium payment within 61 days from the date of our notice, the Death Benefit
Guarantee will terminate. THE DEATH BENEFIT GUARANTEE CANNOT BE REINSTATED.
Even if the Death Benefit Guarantee terminates, the Policy will not
necessarily lapse. For a discussion of the circumstances under which the Policy
may lapse, see "Policy Lapse and Reinstatement".
ACCUMULATION VALUE
The Accumulation Value of the Policy (that is, the total value attributable
to a specific Policy in the Variable Account and the Fixed Account) is equal to
the sum of the Variable Accumulation Value (the amount attributable to the
Variable Account) plus the Fixed Accumulation Value (the amount attributable to
the Fixed Account). The Accumulation Value should be distinguished from the Cash
Surrender Value that would actually be paid to you upon total surrender of the
Policy, which is the Accumulation Value less any Surrender Charge, Loan Amount
and unpaid Monthly Deductions. See
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"Surrender Benefits -- Total Surrender". (During the first two Policy Years and
the first two years following a requested increase in Face Amount, you may also
be entitled to a Sales Charge Refund. See "Sales Charge Refund".)
The Variable Accumulation Value will increase or decrease to reflect the
investment performance of the Funds in which Sub-Accounts of the Variable
Account have been invested. The Variable Accumulation Value will also be
increased by (a) any Net Premiums credited to the Variable Account and (b) any
transfers from the Fixed Account. The Variable Accumulation Value will also be
reduced by (a) the Monthly Deduction attributable to the Variable Account, (b)
the Mortality and Expense Risk Charge, (c) partial withdrawals from the Variable
Account, (d) any transfer and partial withdrawal charges attributable to the
Variable Account, and (e) any amounts transferred from the Variable Account to
the Fixed Account (including amounts transferred from the Variable Account to
the Fixed Account as security for Policy loans -- see "Policy Loans"). The
Variable Accumulation Value will generally vary daily.
The Fixed Accumulation Value will be increased by (a) any Net Premiums
credited to the Fixed Account, (b) any interest credited to the Fixed Account
(determined at our discretion, but guaranteed not to be less than 4%), and (c)
any amounts transferred from the Variable Account to the Fixed Account
(including amounts transferred to the Fixed Account as security for Policy loans
- -- see "Policy Loans"). The Fixed Accumulation Value will be reduced by (a) the
Monthly Deduction attributable to the Fixed Account, (b) partial withdrawals
from the Fixed Account, (c) any transfer and partial withdrawal charges
attributable to the Fixed Account, and (d) any amounts transferred from the
Fixed Account to the Variable Account.
For a detailed discussion of the calculation of Accumulation Value, see
Appendix B. An illustration of various Accumulation Values, Surrender Charges,
Cash Surrender Values, and Death Benefits, assuming different levels of premium
payments and various investment returns for selected Ages and Face Amounts, is
shown in Appendix C.
DEDUCTIONS AND CHARGES
Charges will be deducted in connection with the Policy to compensate us for
(a) providing the insurance benefits of the Policy (including any riders), (b)
administering the Policy, (c) assuming certain risks in connection with the
Policy, and (d) incurring expenses in distributing the Policy.
Some of these charges are deducted from each premium payment. Certain other
charges are deducted monthly from both the Fixed Account and the Variable
Account, or from the Variable Account only. A charge is also made for each
partial withdrawal and a charge may be made for each transfer.
We currently expect that the total sales charge (which consists of the 2.50%
sales charge deducted from each premium payment and the Contingent Deferred
Sales Charge) may not be sufficient to cover the expenses incurred in selling
and distributing the Policies. To the extent that these charges are not
sufficient these expenses will be paid from our general assets. These assets may
include proceeds from the Mortality and Expense Risk Charge described below.
PREMIUM EXPENSE CHARGE
We deduct a sales charge and a charge for premium taxes from each premium
payment. We may in the future deduct a premium processing charge of up to $2.00
from each premium payment. The total of these charges is called the Premium
Expense Charge. The amount remaining after we have deducted the Premium Expense
Charge is called the Net Premium. The Net Premium is then credited to the Fixed
Account and the Sub-Accounts of the Variable Account according to your
allocation.
SALES CHARGE. A sales charge of 2.50% of each premium payment will be
deducted to compensate us for expenses relating to the distribution of the
Policy, including agents' commissions, advertising, and the printing of the
prospectuses and sales literature for new and prospective buyers of this policy.
In addition, we may charge a contingent deferred sales charge if you surrender
the Policy or the Policy lapses. See "Deductions and Charges -- Surrender
Charge".
PREMIUM TAX CHARGE. Various states and subdivisions impose a tax on premiums
received by insurance companies. Premium taxes vary from state to state. A
charge of 2.50% of each premium payment will be deducted by us. The deduction
represents an amount we consider necessary to pay all taxes imposed by the
states and any subdivisions.
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PREMIUM PROCESSING CHARGE. We may make a charge of up to $2.00 per premium
payment to reimburse us for the cost of collecting and processing premiums,
although we currently make no such charge. We do not anticipate that we will
make any profit on this charge. If a premium processing charge is made, it will
be deducted from premium payments before the percentage deductions for sales
charge and premium taxes.
MONTHLY DEDUCTION
We deduct the charges described below from the Accumulation Value of the
Policy on a monthly basis. The total of these charges is called the Monthly
Deduction.
The Monthly Deduction will be deducted on each Monthly Anniversary from the
Fixed Account and the Sub-Accounts of the Variable Account on a proportionate
basis depending on their relative Accumulation Values at that time. For purposes
of determining these proportions, the Fixed Accumulation Value is reduced by the
Loan Amount. Because portions of the Monthly Deduction, such as the cost of
insurance, can vary from month to month, the Monthly Deduction itself will vary
in amount from month to month.
If the Cash Surrender Value plus any Sales Charge Refund is not sufficient
to cover the Monthly Deduction on a Monthly Anniversary, the Policy may lapse.
See "Death Benefit Guarantee" and "Policy Lapse and Reinstatement".
COST OF INSURANCE. We will determine the monthly cost of insurance by
multiplying the applicable cost of insurance rate or rates by the net amount at
risk under the Policy. The net amount at risk under the Policy for a Policy
Month is (a) the Death Benefit at the beginning of the Policy Month divided by
1.004074 (which reduces the net amount at risk, solely for purposes of computing
the cost of insurance, by taking into account assumed monthly earnings at an
annual rate of 5%), less (b) the Accumulation Value at the beginning of the
Policy Month (reduced by any charges for rider benefits). As a result, the net
amount at risk may be affected by changes in the Accumulation Value or in the
Death Benefit.
The Rate Class of an Insured may affect the cost of insurance. A Rate Class
is a group of Insureds we determine based upon our expectation that they will
have similar mortality experience. We currently place Insureds into standard
Rate Classes or into substandard Rate Classes that involve a higher mortality
risk. In an otherwise identical Policy, an Insured in the standard Rate Class
will have a lower cost of insurance than an Insured in a Rate Class with higher
mortality risks.
If there is an increase in the Face Amount and the Rate Class applicable to
the increase is different from that for the initial Face Amount or any prior
requested increases in Face Amount, the net amount at risk will be calculated
separately for each Rate Class. For purposes of determining the net amount at
risk for each Rate Class, the Accumulation Value will first be assumed to be
part of the initial Face Amount. If the Accumulation Value is greater than the
initial Face Amount, it will then be assumed to be part of each increase in
order, starting with the first increase.
Cost of insurance rates will be based on the sex, Age and Rate Class(es) of
the Insured. The actual monthly cost of insurance rates will reflect our
expectations as to future experience. They will not, however, be greater than
the guaranteed cost of insurance rates shown in the Policy, which are based on
the Commissioner's 1980 Standard Ordinary Mortality Table for smokers or
nonsmokers, respectively.
MONTHLY EXPENSE CHARGE. Each month we deduct an expense charge of $3.50 plus
$.01 per $1,000 of Face Amount. This charge reimburses us for expenses incurred
in administering the Policy, such as processing claims, maintaining records,
making Policy changes and communicating with you and other owners of Policies.
We do not anticipate that we will make any profit on this charge. Because this
charge is intended to cover the average anticipated administrative expenses for
all Policies, however, there is not necessarily a relationship between the
amount of this charge for a given Policy and the amount of expenses that may be
attributable to that Policy.
DEATH BENEFIT GUARANTEE CHARGE. For each Policy Month the Death Benefit
Guarantee is in effect, we deduct a charge of $.01 per $ 1,000 of Face Amount to
compensate us for the risk we assume in providing the Death Benefit Guarantee.
OPTIONAL INSURANCE BENEFIT CHARGES. Each month we deduct charges for any
optional insurance benefits added to the Policy by rider. See "General
Provisions -- Optional Insurance Benefits".
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SURRENDER CHARGE
GENERAL. During the first 15 Policy Years and during the first 15 years
following any requested increase in Face Amount, we make a Surrender Charge if
you surrender the Policy or the Policy lapses. The Surrender Charge has two
parts -- The Contingent Deferred Administrative Charge and the Contingent
Deferred Sales Charge which are determined separately. The Surrender Charge will
not be affected by any decrease in Face Amount or by any change in Face Amount
resulting from a change in the Death Benefit Option.
The Surrender Charge imposed upon early surrender or lapse will be
significant. As a result, you should purchase a Policy only if you have the
financial capability to keep it in force for a substantial period of time.
The Contingent Deferred Administrative Charge reimburses us for expenses
incurred in issuing the Policy, such as processing the application (primarily
underwriting) and setting up computer records. We do not anticipate making a
profit on this charge. Because this charge is intended to cover the average
anticipated administrative expenses for all Policies, however, there is not
necessarily a relationship between the amount of this charge for a given Policy
and the amount of expenses that may be attributable to that Policy.
The Contingent Deferred Sales Charge compensates us for expenses relating to
the distribution of the Policy, including agents' commissions, advertising, and
the printing of the prospectus and sales literature.
CONTINGENT DEFERRED ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE. The maximum Contingent Deferred
Administrative Charge for the initial Face Amount and any requested increase in
Face Amount is determined on the Policy Date and on the effective date of any
requested increase in Face Amount. The maximum charge remains level for the
first five years in the relevant 15 year period, and then reduces in equal
monthly increments until it becomes zero at the end of 15 years.
The Contingent Deferred Administrative Charge for the initial Face Amount or
a requested increase in Face Amount can be determined by multiplying (a) the
applicable factor per $1,000 of Face Amount from Appendix D (using the Insured's
Age on the Policy Date or on the effective date of such increase, as
appropriate), by (b) the initial Face Amount or the Face Amount of the increase,
as the case may be, by (c) the applicable percentage from the Surrender Charge
Percentage Table on page 28 and then dividing by 1,000. For example, assume that
an Insured Age 35 buys a Policy with an initial Face Amount of $100,000. If the
Policy is surrendered at any time in the first five Policy Years, the Contingent
Deferred Administrative Charge is equal to $3.50 (factor per $1,000 from
Appendix D, Age 35) times 100,000 (of initial Face Amount) times 100% (from the
Surrender Charge Percentage Table), and then dividing this amount by 1,000 or a
total of $350 ($3.50 X 100,000 X 100%/1,000). If the initial Face Amount were
$50,000, the Contingent Deferred Administrative Charge would instead be $3.50 X
50 X 100%, or $175 for the first five Policy Years.
The calculation of the Contingent Deferred Administrative Charge for a
requested increase in Face Amount is the same as for the initial Face Amount,
except that the charges are based on the Insured's Age on the effective date of
the increase and the years and months are measured from that date.
CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE. The maximum Contingent Deferred Sales
Charge for the initial Face Amount or any requested increase in Face Amount will
be determined on the Policy Date or on the effective date of any requested
increase. The maximum charge will remain level for the first five years in the
relevant 15 year period, and then reduces in equal monthly increments until it
becomes zero at the end of 15 years. The Contingent Deferred Sales Charge will
vary depending upon the Insured's Age (on the Policy Date or on the effective
date of an increase in Face Amount) and the Insured's sex.
If you surrender the Policy during the first two Policy Years or during the
first 24 months following a requested increase in Face Amount, you may be
entitled to a refund of a portion of the Contingent Deferred Sales Charge. See
"Sales Charge Refund."
The Contingent Deferred Sales Charge will be equal to the lesser of:
(a.) 47.50% of the premiums attributable to the initial Face Amount of the
Policy and any premiums attributable to an increase in Face Amount; or
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(b.) The result of the Contingent Deferred Sales Charge Calculation
described below
CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGE CALCULATION. For purposes of b. above, the
Contingent Deferred Sales Charge for the initial Face Amount or any requested
increase in Face Amount is determined by multiplying (i) the applicable Charge
per $1,000 of Face Amount from Appendix E by (ii) the Initial Face Amount or the
Face Amount of the increase, as applicable, and by (iii) the applicable
percentage from the Surrender Charge Percentage Table below, and then dividing
this amount by 1,000.
EXAMPLE. The following example illustrates how the Contingent Deferred
Sales Charge is determined. Assume that a male, Age 35 buys a policy with an
initial Face Amount of $100,000 and he surrenders the Policy during the third
Policy Year at which time he has paid cumulative premiums of $3,000. Based on
these assumptions the Contingent Deferred Sales Charge will be the lesser of:
(a.) 47.50% times the cumulative premiums paid on the Policy, which is
$1,425 (47.50 x $3,000); or
(b.) The result of the Contingent Deferred Sales Charge Calculation, which
is determined by multiplying (i) $15.18 (from Appendix E for a male age
35) by (ii) $100,000 (the Initial Face Amount) and by (iii) 100% (the
applicable percentage from the Surrender Charge Percentage Table), and
then dividing by 1000, which results in a total of $1,518 ($15.18 x
100,000 x 100%/1000).
The Contingent Deferred Sales Charge for requested increases in Face Amount
will be calculated in the same manner as illustrated in the example above.
However, for purposes of determining the amount in (a.) in the above example,
the cumulative premiums paid is replaced by the premiums attributable to the
increase in Face Amount. The premiums attributable to the increase in Face
Amount will consist of a portion of the existing Accumulation Value and the
portion of the premium payments made after the effective date of the increase.
The proportion of existing Accumulation Value and subsequent premium payments
attributable to the increase will equal (a) the Surrender Charge Guideline for
the increase found in Appendix F, divided by (b) the sum of the Surrender Charge
Guideline(s) for the initial Face Amount and each increase in Face Amount.
MONTANA RESIDENTS. Appendix C, Appendix E and the preceding illustrations
of the Contingent Deferred Sales Charge do not apply to Policies issued in
Montana. The Contingent Deferred Sales Charge applied to Policies issued in
Montana is not affected by the Insured's sex. Therefore, the Contingent Deferred
Sales Charge made on Policies issued in this state will differ from the charge
made in other states.
SURRENDER CHARGE PERCENTAGE TABLE
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1 through 5 100%
6 90%
7 80%
8 70%
9 60%
10 50%
11 40%
12 30%
13 20%
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*For requested increases, years are measured from the date of the increase.
**The percentages reduce equally for each Policy Month during the years shown.
For example, during the seventh Policy Year, the percentage reduces equally each
month from 90% at the end of the sixth Policy Year to 80% at the end of the
seventh Policy Year.
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CHARGES AGAINST THE VARIABLE ACCOUNT
Certain charges will be deducted as a percentage of the value of the net
assets of the Variable Account to compensate us for certain risks assumed in
connection with the Policy. These charges will not be deducted from assets in
the Fixed Account.
MORTALITY AND EXPENSE RISK CHARGE. We will deduct a daily charge from the
Variable Account at an annual rate of .80 of 1% (.80%) of the daily Variable
Accumulation Value of the Policy. This deduction is guaranteed not to increase
for the duration of the Policy. We may realize a profit from this charge.
The mortality risk assumed is that Insureds may live for a shorter period of
time than we estimated and that, as a result, we would have to pay a greater
amount in Death Benefits than we collect in premium payments. The expense risk
assumed is that expenses incurred in issuing and administering the Policy will
be greater than we estimated.
TAXES. Currently no charge is made to the Variable Account for Federal
income taxes that may be attributable to the Variable Account. We may, however,
make such a charge in the future. Charges for other taxes, if any, attributable
to the Variable Account may also be made.
INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER FUND EXPENSES. Because the Variable
Account purchases shares of the Funds, the net asset value of the investments of
the Variable Account will reflect the investment advisory fees and other
expenses incurred by the Funds. For more information concerning these expenses,
see the prospectuses for the Funds that accompany this Prospectus.
PARTIAL WITHDRAWAL AND TRANSFER CHARGES
There is currently no charge imposed for each transfer but we presently
charge $10.00 for each partial withdrawal. The charge for transfers and partial
withdrawals is guaranteed not to exceed $10.00 per transfer or partial
withdrawal. We do not anticipate that we will make a profit on these charges.
The transfer charge will not be imposed on transfers that occur as a result of
Policy loans or the exercise of conversion rights.
REDUCTION OF CHARGES
Any of the charges under the Policy, as well as the minimum Face Amount set
forth in this Prospectus, may be reduced because of special circumstances that
result in lower sales, administrative, or mortality expenses. For example,
special circumstances may exist in connection with group or sponsored
arrangements, sales to our policyholders or those of affiliated insurance
companies, or sales to employees or clients of members of our affiliated group
of insurance companies. The amount of any reductions will reflect the reduced
sales effort and administrative costs resulting from, or the different mortality
experience expected as a result of, the special circumstances. Reductions will
not be unfairly discriminatory against any person, including the affected Policy
owners and owners of all other policies funded by the Variable Account.
SALES CHARGE REFUND
During the first two Policy Years and during the first 24 Policy Months
following the effective date of any requested increase in Face Amount, we may be
required to refund a portion of the Contingent Deferred Sales Charge if you
surrender the Policy. This refund is called the Sales Charge Refund.
Any amount used in the calculation described below will be determined on the
effective date of surrender.
INITIAL FACE AMOUNT. If the Policy is surrendered during the first two
Policy Years, a Sales Charge Refund will be made to the extent that the total
sales charge deducted (which consists of the 2.50% sales charge deducted from
each premium payment and the Contingent Deferred Sales Charge) exceeds (i) 30%
of actual premium payments made in the first Policy Year up to the amount of the
Surrender Charge Guideline (see below) for the initial face amount, plus (ii) 9%
of any actual premium payments made that exceed (i). In addition, the amount of
the refund will never decrease as the result of the payment of a premium. After
the second Policy Year, there is no Sales Charge Refund with respect to the
initial Face Amount.
As described above, the Sales Charge Refund is calculated based on
percentages of premium payments. While the total sales charge deducted under the
Policy is not based solely on premium payments, it is possible to translate the
total sales charge into a percentage of premium payments. In general, the total
sales charge deducted (before calculating the Sales Charge Refund) will be 50%
of
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each premium payment until premium payments reach a certain level. This level
ranges from approximately 80% of a Surrender Charge Guideline (for a male at
issue Age 75) to approximately 275% of a Surrender Charge Guideline (at issue
Ages 0-52). After premium payments reach this level, the total sales charge will
equal 2.50% of each additional premium payment. During the two Policy Years when
the Sales Charge Refund applies, however, the total sales charge will be limited
to 30% of actual premium payments up to the amount of a Surrender Charge
Guideline, 9% of actual premium payments until payments reach the level where
the total sales charge drops to 2.50%, and 2.50% of any additional premium
payments beyond that level. If you have any questions regarding the amount of
your Sales Charge Refund, please call us.
Due to the Sales Charge Refund, the total sales charge for the initial Face
Amount will be significantly less if a Policy is surrendered during the first
two Policy Years rather than shortly thereafter.
The Surrender Charge Guideline will equal the amount obtained by dividing
the Face Amount or the amount of the increase, as the case may be, by $1,000,
and multiplying the result by the applicable factor from Appendix F.
REQUESTED INCREASES IN FACE AMOUNT. If you cancel a requested increase in
Face Amount during the first 24 Policy Months following the increase (but after
the free look period -- see "Free Look and Conversion Rights -- Free Look
Rights"), and the Policy is surrendered at any time thereafter, a Sales Charge
Refund will be made to the extent that the total sales charge for the increase
(which consists of 2.50% of the premiums attributable to the increase and the
Contingent Deferred Sales Charge for the increase) exceeds (i) 30% of the
premiums attributable to the increase in the 12 Policy Months following the
increase up to the amount of 30% of the Surrender Charge Guideline for the
increase (see immediately preceding paragraph), plus (ii) 9% of any premiums
attributable to the increase that exceed (i). In addition, the amount of the
refund will never decrease as the result of the payment of a premium. This
refund is only available if the increase is cancelled within the 24 Policy
Months following its effective date, and the Policy is subsequently surrendered.
No refund is available if the increase is cancelled after the 24-month period.
Calculating total sales charge deducted for an increase as a percentage of
premiums attributable to the increase is, in general, the same as described
above for the initial Face Amount. Thus, due to the Sales Charge Refund, the
total sales charge for a requested increase in Face Amount may be significantly
less if the increase is cancelled during the 24-month period following the
increase rather than shortly thereafter. If you have any questions regarding the
amount of your Sales Charge Refund, please call us.
For the purposes of the preceding paragraph, the premiums attributable to
the increase will be determined as described in the section entitled "Deductions
and Charges -- Surrender Charge -- Calculation of Contingent Deferred Sales
Charge", which means that, in effect, a proportionate amount of the existing
Accumulation Value on the effective date of the increase will be deemed to be a
premium payment for the increase, and subsequent premium payments will be
prorated.
EFFECT OF SALES CHARGE REFUND. The Sales Charge Refund will be applied to
maintain the Policy in force when the Cash Surrender Value is insufficient to
cover the Monthly Deduction. If the remaining Sales Charge Refund (not already
applied to keep the Policy in force) is insufficient to cover the Monthly
Deduction, this remaining Sales Charge Refund may be applied for the grace
period under the Policy. See "Policy Lapse and Reinstatement". Any Sales Charge
Refund not so applied will be refunded to you upon the total surrender of the
Policy.
POLICY LAPSE AND REINSTATEMENT
LAPSE. Unlike traditional life insurance policies, the failure to make a
Planned Periodic Payment will not by itself cause the Policy to lapse. If the
Death Benefit Guarantee is not in effect, the Policy will lapse only if, as of
any Monthly Anniversary, (a) the Loan Amount is greater than the Accumulation
Value plus any Sales Charge Refund, less the applicable Surrender Charge, or (b)
the Cash Surrender Value plus any Sales Charge Refund is less than the Monthly
Deduction due, and in both cases if a grace period of 61 days expires without a
sufficient payment. If (during the first two Policy Years or the first 24 Policy
Months after a requested increase in Face Amount) there exists any Sales Charge
Refund (see "Sales Charge Refund") sufficient to supplement the Cash Surrender
Value so as to cover the Monthly Deduction, then the Sales Charge Refund will be
applied by us to keep the Policy in force.
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The amount of Sales Charge Refund available for such application is reduced on
each Monthly Anniversary as so applied. Any payment made by you after we have
kept the Policy in force in this manner will first be used to reimburse us for
the amount of Sales Charge Refund so applied.
During the early Policy Years, the Cash Surrender Value (even when
supplemented by the Sales Charge Refund) will generally not be sufficient to
cover the Monthly Deduction, so that premium payments sufficient to maintain the
Death Benefit Guarantee will be required to avoid lapse. See "Death Benefit
Guarantee".
The Policy does not lapse, and the insurance coverage continues, until the
expiration of a 61-day grace period which begins on the date we send you written
notice indicating that (a) the Loan Amount is greater than the Accumulation
Value plus any Sales Charge Refund, less the applicable Surrender Charge, or (b)
the Cash Surrender Value plus any Sales Charge Refund is less than the Monthly
Deduction due. Our written notice to you will indicate the amount of the payment
required to avoid lapse. Failure to make a sufficient payment within the grace
period will result in lapse of the Policy without value.
As discussed above, any Sales Charge Refund will be applied to keep the
Policy in force when the Cash Surrender Value is less than the Monthly
Deduction. When a total surrender of the Policy is requested after the start of
a grace period, any remaining Sales Charge Refund (not already applied to keep
the Policy in force) will be so applied for the grace period, and consequently
not refunded, unless the surrender request is received by us within 30 days
after we mail the grace period notice to you. If such a request is timely
received, you will be refunded an amount equal to any unapplied Sales Charge
Refund that existed as of the Monthly Anniversary on which the Cash Surrender
Value deficiency causing the grace period notice occurred, plus any unearned
prepaid loan interest as of such Monthly Anniversary.
If the Insured dies during the grace period, the proceeds payable will equal
the amount of the Death Benefit on the Valuation Date on or next following the
date of the Insured's death, reduced by any Loan Amount and any unpaid Monthly
Deductions.
If the Death Benefit Guarantee is in effect, we will not lapse the Policy.
See "Death Benefit Guarantee".
REINSTATEMENT. Reinstatement means putting a lapsed Policy back in force.
You may reinstate a lapsed Policy by written request any time within five years
after it has lapsed if it has not been surrendered for its Cash Surrender Value.
To reinstate the Policy and any riders you must submit evidence of
insurability satisfactory to us and you must pay a premium large enough to keep
the Policy in force for at least two months.
The Death Benefit Guarantee cannot be reinstated. See "Death Benefit
Guarantee".
SURRENDER BENEFITS
Subject to certain limitations, you may make a total surrender of the Policy
or a partial withdrawal of the Policy's Cash Surrender Value by sending us a
written request. The amount available for a total surrender or partial
withdrawal will be determined at the end of the Valuation Period during which
your written request is received. Any amounts payable from the Variable Account
upon total surrender or partial withdrawal will generally be paid within seven
days of receipt of your written request. Postponement of payments may, however,
occur in certain circumstances. See "General Provisions -- Postponement of
Payments".
TOTAL SURRENDER
By making a written request, you may surrender the Policy at any time for
its Cash Surrender Value plus any Sales Charge Refund. The Cash Surrender Value
is the Accumulation Value of the Policy reduced by any Surrender Charge, Loan
Amount and unpaid Monthly Deductions. If the Cash Surrender Value at the time of
a surrender exceeds $25,000, the written request must include a Signature
Guarantee. An illustration of Accumulation Values, Surrender Charges, Cash
Surrender Values, and Death Benefits assuming different levels of premium
payments and investment returns for selected Ages and Face Amounts, is shown in
Appendix C.
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PARTIAL WITHDRAWAL
You may also withdraw part of the Policy's Cash Surrender Value by sending
us a written request. If the amount being withdrawn exceeds $25,000, the written
request must include a Signature Guarantee. Only one partial withdrawal is
allowed in any Policy Year. We currently make a charge of $10.00 for each
partial withdrawal. This charge is guaranteed not to increase for the duration
of the Policy. See "Deductions and Charges -- Partial Withdrawal and Transfer
Charges". The amount of any partial withdrawal must be at least $500 and, during
the first 15 Policy Years, may not be more than 20% of the Cash Surrender Value
on the date we receive your written request.
Unless you specify a different allocation, we make partial withdrawals from
the Fixed Account and the Sub-Accounts of the Variable Account on a
proportionate basis based upon the Accumulation Value. These proportions will be
determined at the end of the Valuation Period during which your written request
is received. For purposes of determining these proportions, any outstanding Loan
Amount is first subtracted from the Fixed Accumulation Value.
EFFECT OF PARTIAL WITHDRAWALS. The Accumulation Value will be reduced by the
amount of any partial withdrawal. The Death Benefit will also be reduced by the
amount of the withdrawal, or, if the Death Benefit is based on the applicable
percentage of Accumulation Value (see "Death Benefit -- Death Benefit Options"),
by an amount equal to the applicable percentage times the amount of the partial
withdrawal.
If the Level Amount Option is in effect, the Face Amount will be reduced by
the amount of the partial withdrawal. When increases in the Face Amount have
occurred previously, we reduce the current Face Amount by the amount of the
partial withdrawal in the following order:
(a) The Face Amount provided by the most recent increase;
(b) The next most recent increases successively; and
(c) The Face Amount when the policy was issued.
(This assumption also applies to requested decreases in Face Amount -- see
"Death Benefit -- Requested Changes in Face Amount".) Thus, partial withdrawals
may affect the way in which the cost of insurance is calculated and the amount
of pure insurance protection under the Policy. See "Death Benefit -- Requested
Changes in Face Amount", "Deductions and Charges -- Monthly Deduction" and
"Death Benefit -- Insurance Protection".
We do not allow a partial withdrawal if the Face Amount after a partial
withdrawal would be less than the Minimum Face Amount (currently $25,000).
If the Variable Amount Option is in effect, a partial withdrawal does not
affect the Face Amount.
A partial withdrawal may also cause the termination of the Death Benefit
Guarantee because the amount of the partial withdrawal is generally deducted
from the total premiums paid in calculating whether sufficient premiums have
been paid in order to maintain the Death Benefit Guarantee. Under certain
circumstances, a partial withdrawal may not be deducted from premiums paid for
purposes of the Death Benefit Guarantee. See "Death Benefit Guarantee".
Like partial withdrawals, Policy loans are a means of withdrawing funds from
the Policy. See "Policy Loans". A partial withdrawal or a Policy loan may have
tax consequences depending on the circumstances of such withdrawal or loan. See
"Federal Tax Matters -- Policy Proceeds".
TRANSFERS
You may transfer all or part of the Variable Accumulation Value between the
Sub-Accounts or to the Fixed Account subject to any conditions the Funds whose
shares are involved may impose. Transfer requests must be in writing unless you
have completed a telephone transfer authorization form. You may also direct us
to automatically make periodic transfers under the Dollar Cost Averaging or
Portfolio Rebalancing services as described below.
To transfer all or part of the Variable Accumulation Value from a
Sub-Account, Accumulation Units are redeemed and their values are reinvested in
other Sub-Accounts, or the Fixed Account, as directed in your request. We will
effect transfers, and determine all values in connection with transfers, at the
end of the Valuation Period during which we receive your request, except as
otherwise specified for the Dollar Cost Averaging or Portfolio Rebalancing
services. With respect to future Net Premium
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payments, however, your current premium allocation will remain in effect unless
(i) you have requested the Portfolio Rebalancing service, or (ii) you are
transferring all of the Variable Accumulation Value from the Variable Account to
the Fixed Account in exercise of conversion rights. See "Free Look and
Conversion Rights -- Conversion Rights".
Transfers from the Fixed Account to the Variable Account are subject to the
following additional restrictions: (i) your transfer request must be postmarked
no more than 30 days before or after the Policy Anniversary in any year, and
only one transfer is permitted during this period, (ii) no more than 50% of the
Fixed Accumulation Value, less any Loan Amount, may be transferred unless the
balance, after the transfer, would be less than $1,000, in which event the full
Fixed Accumulation Value, less any Loan Amount, may be transferred, and (iii)
you must transfer at least the lesser of $500 or the total Fixed Accumulation
Value, less any Loan Amount. See Appendix A. Some of these restrictions may be
waived for transfers due to the Portfolio Rebalancing service.
TELEPHONE TRANSFER REQUESTS. You may request a transfer by telephone on any
Valuation Date after you complete a telephone transfer authorization form. If
you elect to complete the authorization form, you agree that we will not be
liable for any loss, liability, cost or expense when we act in accordance with
the telephone transfer instructions that are received and recorded on voice
recording equipment. If a telephone transfer request is later determined not to
have been made by you or was made without your authorization, and loss results
from such unauthorized transfer, you bear the risk of this loss. We will employ
reasonable procedures to confirm that instructions communicated by telephone are
genuine. In the event we do not employ such procedures, we may be liable for any
losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent instructions. Such procedures may
include, among others, requiring forms of personal identification prior to
acting upon telephone instructions, providing written confirmation of such
instructions, and/or tape recording telephone instructions.
DOLLAR COST AVERAGING SERVICE. You may request this service if your Face
Amount is at least $100,000 and your Accumulation Value, less any Loan Amount,
is at least $5,000. If you request this service, you direct us to automatically
make specific periodic transfers of a fixed dollar amount from any of the
Sub-Accounts to one or more of the Sub-Accounts or to the Fixed Account. No
transfers from the Fixed Account are permitted under this service. Transfers of
this type may be made on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual basis.
This service is intended to allow you to use "Dollar Cost Averaging", a long
term investment method which provides for regular investments over time. We make
no guarantees that Dollar Cost Averaging will result in a profit or protect
against loss. You may discontinue this service at any time by notifying us in
writing.
If you are interested in the Dollar Cost Averaging service you may obtain a
separate application form and full information concerning this service and its
restrictions from us or our registered representative.
If you are using the Dollar Cost Averaging service, this service will be
discontinued immediately (i) on receipt of any request to begin a Portfolio
Rebalancing service, (ii) if the Policy is in the grace period on any date when
Portfolio Rebalancing transfers are scheduled, or (iii) if the specified
transfer amount from any Sub-Account is more than the Accumulation Value in that
Sub-Account.
We reserve the right to discontinue, modify, or suspend this service. Any
such modification or discontinuation would not affect any Dollar Cost Averaging
service requests already commenced.
PORTFOLIO REBALANCING SERVICE. You may request this service if your Face
Amount is at least $200,000 and your Accumulation Value, less any Loan Amount,
is at least $10,000. If you request this service, you direct us to automatically
make periodic transfers to maintain your specified percentage allocation of
Accumulation Value, less any Loan Amount, among the Sub-Accounts of the Variable
Account and the Fixed Account; your allocation of future Net Premium payments
will also be changed to be equal to this specified percentage allocation.
Transfers made under this service may be made on a quarterly, semi-annual, or
annual basis. This service is intended to maintain the allocation you have
selected consistent with your personal objectives.
The Accumulation Value in each Sub-Account of the Variable Account and the
Fixed Account will grow or decline at different rates over time. Portfolio
Rebalancing will periodically transfer Accumulation Values from those accounts
that have increased in value to those accounts that have increased at a slower
rate or declined in value. If all accounts decline in value, it will transfer
Accumulation Values
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from those that have decreased less in value to those that have decreased more
in value. We make no guarantees that Portfolio Rebalancing will result in a
profit or protect against loss. You may discontinue this service at any time by
notifying us in writing.
If you are interested in the Portfolio Rebalancing service you may obtain a
separate application form and full information concerning this service and its
restrictions from us or our registered representative.
If you are using the Portfolio Rebalancing service, this service will be
discontinued immediately (i) on receipt of any request to change the allocation
of premiums to the Fixed Account and Sub-Accounts of the Variable Account, (ii)
on receipt of any request to begin a Dollar Cost Averaging service, (iii) upon
receipt of any request to transfer Accumulation Value among the accounts, or
(iv) if the policy is in the grace period or the Accumulation Value, less any
Loan Amount, is less than $7,500 on any Valuation Date when Portfolio
Rebalancing transfers are scheduled.
We reserve the right to discontinue, modify, or suspend this service. Any
such modification or discontinuation could affect Portfolio Rebalancing services
currently in effect, but only after 30 days notice to affected Policy owners.
TRANSFER LIMITS. We currently allow twelve transfers in a Policy Year,
although we reserve the right to limit you to no more than four transfers per
year. All transfers that are effective on the same Valuation Date will be
treated as one transfer transaction. Transfers made due to the Dollar Cost
Averaging or Portfolio Rebalancing services do not currently count toward the
limit on number of transfers.
TRANSFER CHARGES. While there is currently no charge imposed on a transfer
we reserve the right to make a charge not to exceed $25.00 per transfer for the
duration of the Policy. We do not anticipate that we will make a profit on this
charge. See "Deductions and Charges -- Partial Withdrawal and Transfer Charges".
In no event, however, will any charge be imposed in connection with the exercise
of a conversion right or transfers occurring as the result of Policy loans. All
transfers are also subject to any charges and conditions imposed by the Fund
whose shares are involved. All transfers that are effective on the same
Valuation Date will be treated as one transfer transaction.
POLICY LOANS
GENERAL. As long as the Policy remains in effect, you may borrow money from
us at any time after the first Policy Year using the Policy as security for the
loan (except that in Indiana loans may be made during the first Policy Year).
The maximum amount that may be borrowed at any time is 75% of the Cash Surrender
Value (that is, the Accumulation Value less any Surrender Charge, existing Loan
Amount, and unpaid Monthly Deductions) except that in Texas the percentage is
100% and in Alabama, Maryland and Virginia, the percentage is 90%. After Age 65,
we currently allow 100% of the Cash Surrender Value to be borrowed. Each Policy
loan must be at least $500, except in Connecticut it must be at least $200.
Loan requests may be made in writing or by telephoning us on any Valuation
Date. Any loan request in excess of $25,000 will require a signature guarantee
and telephone loan requests cannot exceed $10,000. No election form is currently
required to make telephone loan requests. We will employ reasonable procedures
to confirm that loan requests made by telephone are genuine. In the event we do
not employ such procedures, we may be liable for any losses due to unauthorized
or fraudulent instructions. Such procedures may include, among others, requiring
forms of personal identification prior to acting upon telephone instructions,
providing written confirmations of such instructions and/or tape recording
telephone instructions.
Policy loans have priority over the claims of any assignee or other person.
A Policy loan may be repaid in whole or in part at any time on or before the
Insured reaches Age 95, while the Insured is living.
The loan proceeds will normally be paid to you within seven days after we
receive your request. Postponement of loan proceeds may be postponed under
certain circumstances. See "General Provisions -- Postponement of Payments".
Payments made by you generally will be treated as premium payments, rather
than Policy loan repayments, unless you indicate that the payment should be
treated otherwise or unless we decide, in our discretion, to apply the payment
as a Policy loan repayment. As a result, unless you indicate that a payment is a
loan repayment, all payments you make to the Policy will generally be subject to
the Premium Expense Charge. See "Deductions and Charges -- Premium Expense
Charge".
The total of your outstanding Policy loans is called the "Loan Amount".
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IMMEDIATE EFFECT OF POLICY LOANS. When we make a Policy loan, an amount
equal to the Policy loan (which includes interest payable in advance) will be
segregated within the Accumulation Value of your Policy and held in the Fixed
Account as security for the loan. As described below, you will pay interest to
us on the Policy loan, but we will also credit interest to you on the amount
held in the Fixed Account as security for the loan. The amount segregated in the
Fixed Account as security for the Policy loan will be included as part of the
Fixed Accumulation Value under the Policy, but will (as described below) be
credited with interest on a basis different from other amounts in the Fixed
Account.
Unless you specify differently, amounts held as security for the Policy loan
will come proportionately from the Fixed Accumulation Value and the Variable
Accumulation Value (with the proportions being determined as described below).
Assets equal to the portion of the Policy loan coming from the Variable
Accumulation Value will be transferred from the Sub-Accounts of the Variable
Account to the Fixed Account, THEREBY REDUCING THE POLICY VALUE HELD IN THE
SUB-ACCOUNTS. These transfers are not treated as transfers for the purposes of
the transfer charge or the transfer limit.
ILLUSTRATION OF DETERMINATION OF PROPORTIONS. The segregated amount that
will be security for a Policy loan will come from the Fixed Accumulation Value
and the Variable Accumulation Value in the same proportion that the sum of (a)
the Policy's Fixed Accumulation Value, less any existing Loan Amount, and (b)
the Policy's Variable Accumulation Value, bear to the Policy's total
Accumulation Value less any existing Loan Amount (determined, in each case, at
the end of the Valuation Period during which your request is received).
This can be illustrated as follows. Assume that the Fixed Accumulation Value
is $5,000 and the Variable Accumulation Value is $6,000, with Sub-Account XXX =
$2,000, and Sub-Account YYY = $4,000. Assume that the existing Loan Amount is
$1,000, and the new Policy loan request is $5,000. For purposes of determining
the proportions, we first subtract the existing Loan Amount from the Fixed
Accumulation Value, and then we add the Variable Accumulation Value, which in
our example would be ($5,000-$1,000) + $6,000 = $10,000. The proportionate
percentages of the Policy loan coming from the Fixed Accumulation Value and the
Variable Accumulation Value are then determined as a percentage of this total,
which would be $4,000/$10,000 = 40% from the Fixed Accumulation Value, and
$6,000/$10,000 = 60% from the Variable Accumulation Value. The percentage
deducted from the Variable Accumulation Value would be distributed as follows:
$2,000/$10,000 = 20% from Sub-Account XXX; and $4,000/$10,000 = 40% from
Sub-Account YYY. The actual amounts coming from the various Accounts in
connection with the new $5,000 Policy loan would be 40% X $5,000 = $2,000 from
the Fixed Account; 20% X $5,000 = $1,000 from Sub-Account XXX; and 40% X $5,000
= $2,000 from Sub-Account YYY.
EFFECT ON INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE. Amounts coming from the Variable Account
as security for Policy loans will no longer participate in the investment
performance of the Variable Account. All amounts held in the Fixed Account as
security for Policy loans (that is, the Loan Amount) will only be credited with
interest at an effective annual rate equal to 5.75%. NO ADDITIONAL INTEREST WILL
BE CREDITED TO THESE AMOUNTS. On the Policy Anniversary, any interest credited
on these amounts will be credited to the Fixed Account and Variable Account
according to the premium allocation then in effect (see "Payment and Allocation
of Premiums -- Allocation of Premiums").
Although Policy loans may be repaid in whole or in part at any time before
the Insured's Age 95, Policy loans will permanently affect the Policy's
potential Accumulation Value. As a result, to the extent that the Death Benefit
depends upon the Accumulation Value (see "Death Benefit -- Death Benefit
Options"), Policy loans will also affect the Death Benefit under the Policy.
This effect could be favorable or unfavorable depending on whether the
investment performance of the assets allocated to the Sub-Account(s) is less
than or greater than the interest being credited on the assets transferred to
the Fixed Account while the loan is outstanding. Compared to a Policy under
which no loan is made, values under the Policy will be lower when such interest
credited is less than the investment performance of assets held in the
Sub-Account(s).
EFFECT ON POLICY COVERAGE. If, on any Monthly Anniversary, the Loan Amount
is greater than the Accumulation Value, plus any Sales Charge Refund, less the
then applicable Surrender Charge, we will notify you. If we do not receive
sufficient payment within 61 days from the date we send notice to you, the
Policy will lapse and terminate without value. Our written notice to you will
indicate the amount of the payment required to avoid lapse. The Policy may,
however, later be reinstated. See "Policy Lapse and Reinstatement".
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A Policy loan may also cause termination of the Death Benefit Guarantee,
because the Loan Amount is deducted from the total premiums paid in calculating
whether sufficient premiums have been paid in order to maintain the Death
Benefit Guarantee. See "Death Benefit Guarantee".
Proceeds payable upon the death of the Insured will be reduced by any Loan
Amount.
INTEREST. The interest rate charged on Policy loans will be an annual rate
of 7.40%, payable in advance. After the tenth Policy Year, we will charge
interest at an annual rate of 5.44%, payable in advance, on that portion of your
Loan Amount that is not in excess of (a) the Accumulation Value, less (b) the
total of all premiums paid and plus (c) the total of all partial withdrawals.
Any excess of this amount will be charged interest at the annual rate of 7.40%.
Interest is payable in advance (for the rest of the Policy Year) at the time
any Policy loan is made and at the beginning of each Policy Year thereafter (for
that entire Policy Year). If interest is not paid when due, it will be deducted
from the Accumulation Value as an additional Policy loan (see "Immediate Effect
of Policy Loans" above) and will be added to the existing Loan Amount.
Because we charge interest in advance, any interest that we have not earned
will be refunded to you upon lapse or surrender of the Policy or repayment of
the Policy Loan.
REPAYMENT OF LOAN AMOUNT. The Loan Amount may be repaid any time while the
Insured is living before the Insured reaches Age 95 (see "General Provisions --
Benefits at Age 95"). If not repaid, the Loan Amount will be deducted by us from
any amount payable under the Policy. As described above, unless you provide us
with notice to the contrary, any payments on the Policy will generally be
treated as premium payments, which are subject to the Premium Expense Charge,
rather than repayments on the Loan Amount. Any repayments on the Loan Amount
will result in amounts being reallocated to the Fixed Account and to the
Sub-Accounts of the Variable Account according to your current premium
allocation.
TAX CONSIDERATIONS. A Policy loan may have tax consequences depending on the
circumstances of the loan. See "Federal Tax Matters -- Policy Proceeds".
FREE LOOK AND CONVERSION RIGHTS
FREE LOOK RIGHTS
The Policy provides for two types of return or "free look" periods, one
after application for and issuance of the Policy and the other after any
requested increase in Face Amount.
AT INITIAL ISSUE. The Policy provides for an initial free look period during
which you have a right to return the Policy for cancellation and receive a
refund of all premiums paid. You must return the Policy to us or your agent and
ask us to cancel the Policy by the latest of:
- Midnight of the 20th day after receiving it;
- Midnight of the 20th day after a written Notice of Right of Withdrawal is
mailed or delivered to you; or
- Midnight of the 45th day after the date your application for the Policy is
signed.
FOLLOWING A REQUESTED INCREASE IN FACE AMOUNT. Any requested increase in
Face Amount is also subject to a free look period during which you have a right
to cancel the increase and receive a refund. You must notify us or your agent
and ask us to cancel the increase by the latest of:
- Midnight of the 20th day after receiving a new Policy Data Page;
- Midnight of the 20th day after a written Notice of Right of Withdrawal is
mailed or delivered to you; or
- Midnight of the 45th day after the date your request for the increase is
signed.
Upon requesting cancellation of the increase, you will receive a refund, if
you so request, or otherwise a restoration to the Policy's Accumulation Value
(allocated among the Fixed Account and the Sub-Accounts of the Variable Account
as if it were a Net Premium payment), in an amount equal to all Monthly
Deductions attributable to the increase in Face Amount, including rider costs
arising from the increase. This refund or credit will be made within seven days
after we receive the request for cancellation on the appropriate form. In
addition, the Surrender Charge will be adjusted so that it will be as though no
such increase in Face Amount had occurred. Premiums paid after an increase in
Face Amount will not be refunded following cancellation of the increase. If you
request an increase in Face Amount you should take this into account in deciding
whether to make any premium payments during the free look period for the
increase.
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CONVERSION RIGHTS
Under applicable SEC rules, we must provide you with an option to convert
the Policy or any requested increase in Face Amount to a life insurance policy
on the life of the Insured under which the benefits do not vary with the
investment experience of the Variable Account. In effect, we make this option
available to you at any time while the Policy is in force by permitting you to
transfer all or any part of the Policy's Variable Accumulation Value to the
Fixed Account. If, at any time during the first two Policy Years or the first
two years following a requested increase in Face Amount, you request transfer
from the Variable Account to the Fixed Account and indicate that you are making
the transfer in exercise of your conversion rights, the transfer will not be
subject to the transfer charge and will not count against the transfer limit. At
the time of such transfer, there is no effect on the Policy's Death Benefit,
Face Amount, net amount at risk, Rate Class(es) or issue Age -- only the method
of funding the Accumulation Value under the Policy will be affected. See "Death
Benefit", "Accumulation Value" and Appendix A, "The Fixed Account".
If you transfer all of the Variable Accumulation Value from the Variable
Account to the Fixed Account and indicate that you are making this transfer in
exercise of your conversion rights, we will automatically credit all future
premium payments on the Policy to the Fixed Account unless you request a
different allocation.
INVESTMENTS OF THE VARIABLE ACCOUNT
There are currently 12 investment alternatives available under the Variable
Account. Fidelity Management & Research Company is the investment adviser for
the five portfolios of VIPF and the three portfolios of VIPF II. Putnam
Management is the investment adviser for the four funds of PCM. We reserve the
right to establish additional Sub-Accounts of the Variable Account, each of
which could invest in a new Fund with a specified investment objective.
The Funds currently offered are described below. A brief summary of
investment objectives is contained in the description of each Fund. In addition,
you should read the prospectuses of the Funds, which are combined with this
prospectus, for more detailed information and particularly, a more thorough
explanation of investment objectives, because several of the Funds and
portfolios may have objectives that are quite similar. There is a possibility
that one Fund might become liable for any misstatement, inaccuracy or incomplete
disclosure in another Fund's prospectus.
The Fund shares may be available to fund benefits under both variable
annuity and variable life contracts and policies. This could, in the future,
result in an irreconcilable conflict between the interests of the holders of the
different types of variable contracts. The Funds have advised us that they will
monitor for such conflicts and will promptly provide us with information
regarding any such conflicts should they arise or become imminent and we will
promptly advise the Funds if we become aware of any such conflicts. If any such
material irreconcilable conflict arises we will arrange to eliminate and remedy
such conflict up to and including establishing a new management investment
company and segregating the assets underlying the variable policies and
contracts at no cost to the holders of the policies and contracts. For a brief
explanation of the conflicts that may be involved in such situations, refer to
the section entitled "FMR and Its Affiliates" in the VIPF and VIPF II
Prospectuses, and the section entitled "Sales And Redemptions" in the PCM
Prospectus.
The Funds described below distribute dividends and capital gains. However,
distributions are automatically reinvested in additional Fund shares, at net
asset value. The Sub-Account receives the distributions which are then reflected
in the Unit Value of that Sub-Account. See "Accumulation Value".
FIDELITY'S VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS FUND (VIPF)
VIPF is a mutual fund currently offering five investment portfolios, each
with a different investment objective.
MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO seeks to obtain as high a level of current income as
is consistent with preserving capital and providing liquidity. The portfolio
will invest only in high-quality U.S. dollar denominated money market
instruments of domestic and foreign issuers. An investment in the Portfolio is
not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, and there can be no assurance
that the portfolio will maintain a stable net asset value per share of $1.00.
HIGH INCOME PORTFOLIO seeks to obtain a high level of current income by
investing primarily in high-yielding, lower-rated fixed-income securities
(sometimes referred to as "junk bonds"), while also considering growth of
capital. Lower-rated fixed-income securities are considered speculative and
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involve greater risk of default than higher-rated fixed-income securities and
are more sensitive to the issuer's capacity to pay. Consult the VIPF Prospectus
for further information on the risks associated with the portfolio's investment
in lower-rated, fixed-income securities.
EQUITY-INCOME PORTFOLIO seeks reasonable income by investing primarily in
income-producing equity securities. In choosing these securities the portfolio
will also consider the potential for capital appreciation. The portfolio's goal
is to achieve a yield which exceeds the composite yield on the securities
comprising the Standard & Poor's Composite Index of 500 Stocks.
GROWTH PORTFOLIO seeks to achieve capital appreciation. The portfolio
normally purchases common stocks, although its investments are not restricted to
any one type of security. Capital appreciation may also be found in other types
of securities, including bonds and preferred stocks.
OVERSEAS PORTFOLIO seeks long term growth of capital primarily through
investments in foreign securities. The Overseas Portfolio provides a means for
investors to diversify their own portfolios by participating in companies and
economies outside of the United States.
FIDELITY'S VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS FUND II (VIPF II)
VIPF II is a mutual fund currently offering five investment portfolios, each
with a different investment objective. Presently, only the following three
portfolios are available under this Policy.
ASSET MANAGER PORTFOLIO seeks high total return with reduced risk over the
long-term by allocating its assets among domestic and foreign stocks, bonds and
short-term fixed-income instruments.
INVESTMENT GRADE BOND PORTFOLIO seeks as high a level of current income as
is consistent with the preservation of capital by investing in a broad range of
investment-grade fixed-income securities.
INDEX 500 PORTFOLIO seeks to provide investment results that correspond to
the total return (i.e., the combination of capital changes and income) of common
stocks publicly traded in the United States. In seeking this objective, the
portfolio attempts to duplicate the composition and total return of the Standard
& Poor's Composite Index of 500 Stocks while keeping transaction costs and other
expenses low.
PUTNAM CAPITAL MANAGER TRUST (PCM)
PCM is a mutual fund currently offering eleven investment funds each with a
different investment objective. However, only the following four funds are
available under this contract.
PCM DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND seeks high current income consistent with
capital preservation through U.S. government securities, high-yield, higher-risk
fixed income securities (commonly known as "junk bonds") and international fixed
income securities. Consult the PCM Prospectus for further information on the
risks associated with this Fund's investments in high-yield, higher-risk fixed
income securities.
PCM GROWTH AND INCOME FUND seeks capital growth and current income by
investing primarily in common stocks that offer potential for capital growth,
current income, or both.
PCM UTILITIES GROWTH AND INCOME FUND seeks capital growth and current income
by concentrating its investments in debt and equity securities issued by
companies in the public utilities industries.
PCM VOYAGER FUND seeks capital appreciation primarily from a portfolio of
common stocks which are believed to have potential for capital appreciation
which is significantly greater than that of market averages.
ADDITION, DELETION, OR SUBSTITUTION OF INVESTMENTS
We reserve the right, subject to compliance with applicable law, to make
additions to, deletions from, or substitutions for the shares that are held by
the Variable Account or that the Variable Account may purchase. We reserve the
right to eliminate the shares of any of the Funds and to substitute shares of
another Fund or of another open-end, registered investment company, if the
shares of a Fund are no longer available for investment, or if in our judgment
further investment in any Fund should become inappropriate in view of the
purposes of the Variable Account. We will not substitute any shares attributable
to your interest in a Sub-Account of the Variable Account without notice and
prior approval of the SEC, to the extent required by the Investment Company Act
of 1940 or other applicable law. Nothing contained herein shall prevent the
Variable Account from purchasing other securities of other Funds or classes of
policies, or from permitting a conversion between Funds or classes of policies
on the basis of requests made by Policy owners.
We also reserve the right to establish additional Sub-Accounts of the
Variable Account, each of which would invest in a new Fund, or in shares of
another investment company, with a specified investment objective. New
Sub-Accounts may be established when, in our sole discretion, marketing
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needs or investment conditions warrant, and any new Sub-Accounts will be made
available to existing Policy owners on a basis to be determined by us. We may
also eliminate one or more Sub-Accounts if, in our sole discretion, marketing,
tax, or investment conditions warrant.
In the event of any such substitution or change, we may make such changes in
this and other policies as may be necessary or appropriate to reflect such
substitution or change. If all or a portion of your investments are allocated to
any of the current funds that are being substituted for on the date such
substitution is announced, you may surrender the portion of the Accumulation
Value funded by such Fund(s) without payment of the associated Surrender Charge.
You may transfer the portion of the Accumulation Value affected without payment
of a Transfer Charge. If deemed by us to be in the best interests of persons
having voting rights under the Policies, the Variable Account may be operated as
a management company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, it may be
deregistered under that Act in the event such registration is no longer
required, or it may be combined with our other separate accounts.
VOTING RIGHTS
You have the right to instruct us how to vote the Fund shares attributable
to the Policy at regular meetings and special meetings of the Funds. We will
vote the Fund shares held in Sub-Accounts according to the instructions
received, as long as:
- The Variable Account is registered as a unit investment trust under the
Investment Company Act of 1940; and
- The assets of the Variable Account are invested in Fund shares.
If we determine that, because of applicable law or regulation, we do not
have to vote according to the voting instructions received, we will vote the
Fund shares at our discretion.
All persons entitled to voting rights and the number of votes they may cast
are determined as of a record date, selected by us, not more than 90 days before
the meeting of the Fund. All Fund proxy materials and appropriate forms used to
give voting instructions will be sent to persons having voting interests.
Any Fund shares held in the Variable Account for which we do not receive
timely voting instructions, or which are not attributable to Policy owners, will
be voted by us in proportion to the instructions received from all Policy owners
having a voting interest in the Fund. Any Fund shares held by us or any of our
affiliates in general accounts will, for voting purposes, be allocated to all
separate accounts having voting interests in the Fund in proportion to each
account's voting interest in the respective Fund, and will be voted in the same
manner as are the respective account's votes.
Owning the Policy does not give you the right to vote at meetings of our
stockholders.
DISREGARD OF VOTING INSTRUCTIONS. We may, when required by state insurance
regulatory authorities, disregard voting instructions if the instructions
require that the shares be voted so as to cause a change in the
subclassification or investment objective of any Fund or to approve or
disapprove an investment advisory contract for any Fund. In addition, we may
disregard voting instructions in favor of changes initiated by a Policy owner in
the investment policy or the investment adviser of any Fund if we reasonably
disapprove of such changes. A change would be disapproved only if the proposed
change is contrary to state law or prohibited by state regulatory authorities or
we determine that the change would have an adverse effect on the Variable
Account in that the proposed investment policy for a Fund may result in
speculative or unsound investments. In the event we do disregard voting
instructions, a summary of that action and the reasons for such action will be
included in the next annual report to owners.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
BENEFITS AT AGE 95
If the Insured is living and the Policy is in force, we will pay the Cash
Surrender Value of the Policy to you when the Insured reaches Age 95.
OWNERSHIP
While the Insured is alive, subject to the Policy's provisions you may:
- Change the amount and frequency of premium payments.
- Change the allocation of premiums.
- Change the Death Benefit Option.
- Change the Face Amount.
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- Make transfers between accounts.
- Surrender the Policy for cash.
- Make a partial withdrawal for cash.
- Receive a cash loan.
- Assign the Policy as collateral.
- Change the beneficiary.
- Transfer ownership of the Policy.
- Enjoy any other rights the Policy allows.
PROCEEDS
At the Insured's death, the proceeds payable include the Death Benefit then
in force:
- Plus any additional amounts provided by rider on the life of the Insured;
- Plus any Policy loan interest that we have collected but not earned;
- Minus any Loan Amount; and
- Minus any unpaid Monthly Deductions.
BENEFICIARY
You may name one or more beneficiaries on the application when you apply for
the Policy. You may later change beneficiaries by written request. If no
beneficiary is surviving when the Insured dies, the Death Benefit will be paid
to you, if surviving, or otherwise to your estate.
POSTPONEMENT OF PAYMENTS
Payments from the Variable Account for Death Benefits, cash surrender,
partial withdrawal, or loans will generally be made within seven days after we
receive all the documents required for the payments.
We may, however, delay making a payment when we are not able to determine
the Variable Accumulation Value because (i) the New York Stock Exchange is
closed, other than customary weekend or holiday closings, or trading on the New
York Stock Exchange is restricted by the SEC, (ii) the SEC by order permits
postponement for the protection of Policyholders, or (iii) an emergency exists,
as determined by the SEC, as a result of which disposal of securities is not
reasonably practicable or it is not reasonably practicable to determine the
value of the Variable Account's net assets. Transfers and allocation to and
against any Sub-Account of the Variable Account may also be postponed under
these circumstances.
Any of the payments described above which are made from the Fixed Account
may be delayed up to six months from the date we receive the documents required.
We will pay interest at an effective annual rate of 3.50% if we delay payment
more than 30 days. No additional interest will be credited to any delayed
payments.
SETTLEMENT OPTIONS
Settlement Options are ways you can choose to have the Policy's proceeds
paid. These options apply to proceeds paid:
- At the Insured's death.
- On total surrender of the Policy.
The proceeds are paid to one or more payees. The proceeds may be paid in a
lump sum or may be applied to one of the following Settlement Options. A
combination of options may be used. At least $2,500 must be applied to any
option for each payee under that option. Under an installment Option, each
payment must be at least $25.00. We may adjust the interval to make each payment
at least $25.00.
Proceeds applied to any Option no longer earn interest at the rate applied
to the Fixed Account or participate in the investment performance of the Funds.
Option 1 -- Proceeds are left with us to earn interest. Withdrawals and any
changes are subject to our approval.
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Option 2 -- Proceeds and interest are paid in equal installments of a
specified amount until the proceeds and interest are all paid.
Option 3 -- Proceeds and interest are paid in equal installments for a
specified period until the proceeds and interest are all paid.
Option 4 -- The proceeds provide an annuity payment with a specified number
of months "certain". The payments are continued for the life of the primary
payee. If the primary payee dies before the certain period is over, the
remaining payments are paid to a contingent payee.
Option 5 -- The proceeds provide a life income for two payees. When one
payee dies, the surviving payee receives two-thirds of the amount of the
joint monthly payment for life.
Option 6 -- The proceeds are used to provide an annuity based on the rates
in effect when the proceeds are applied. We do not apply this Option if a
similar option would be more favorable to the payee at that time.
INTEREST ON SETTLEMENT OPTIONS. We base the interest rate for proceeds
applied under Options 1 and 2 on the interest rate we declare on funds that we
consider to be in the same classification based on the Option, restrictions on
withdrawal, and other factors. The interest rate will never be less than an
effective annual rate of 3.50%.
In determining amounts to be paid under Options 3 and 4, we assume interest
at an effective annual rate of 3.50%. Also, for Option 3 and "certain" periods
under Option 4, we credit any excess interest we may declare on funds that we
consider to be in the same classification based on the Option, restrictions on
withdrawal, and other factors.
INCONTESTABILITY
After the Policy has been in force during the Insured's lifetime for two
years from the Policy's Issue Date, we cannot claim the Policy is void or refuse
to pay any proceeds unless the Policy has lapsed.
If you make a Face Amount increase or a premium payment which requires proof
of insurability, the corresponding Death Benefit increase has its own two-year
contestable period measured from the date of the increase.
If the Policy is reinstated, the contestable period is measured from the
date of reinstatement with respect to statements made on the application for
reinstatement.
MISSTATEMENT OF AGE AND SEX
If the Insured's Age or sex or both are misstated (except where unisex rates
apply), we adjust the proceeds by the difference between the Monthly Deductions
made and those that should have been made.
ADJUSTMENT OF PROCEEDS
If we make incorrect payments because of incorrect Age or sex information,
or any error or miscalculation, we adjust the proceeds. We deduct any
overpayments from the next payment or payments or request a refund of the
overpayment. We add underpayments to the next payment or pay you that amount
immediately. In adjusting the proceeds we use the interest rates in effect for
the Fixed Accumulation Value and the applicable Sub-Account Unit Values at the
time the Monthly Deduction, error or miscalculation was originally made.
SUICIDE
If the Insured commits suicide, whether sane or insane, within two years of
the Policy's Issue Date, we do not pay the Death Benefit. Instead, we refund all
premiums paid for the Policy and any attached riders, minus any Loan Amounts and
partial withdrawals.
If you make a Face Amount increase or a premium payment which requires proof
of insurability, the corresponding Death Benefit increase has its own two-year
suicide limitation for the proceeds associated with that increase. If the
Insured commits suicide, whether sane or insane, within two years of the
effective date of the increase, we pay the Death Benefit prior to the increase
and refund the cost of insurance for that increase.
In Colorado and North Dakota, the suicide period is shortened to one year.
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TERMINATION
The Policy terminates when any of the following occurs:
- The Policy lapses. See "Policy Lapse and Reinstatement".
- The Insured dies.
- The Policy is surrendered for its Cash Surrender Value.
- The Policy is amended according to the amendment provision described below
and you do not accept the amendment.
- The Policy matures. See "General Provisions -- Benefits of Age 95".
AMENDMENT
We reserve the right to amend the Policy in order to include any future
changes relating to the following:
- Any SEC rulings and regulations.
- The Policy's qualification for treatment as a life insurance policy under
the following:
-- The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
-- Internal Revenue Service rulings and regulations.
-- Any requirements imposed by the Internal Revenue Service.
REPORTS
ANNUAL STATEMENT. We will send you an Annual Statement once each year,
showing the Face Amount, Death Benefit, Accumulation Value, Cash Surrender
Value, Loan Amount, premiums paid, Planned Periodic Premiums, interest credits,
partial withdrawals, transfers, and charges since the last statement.
Additional statements are available for a fee upon request.
PROJECTION REPORT. Upon request, we will for a fee provide you a report
projecting future results based on the Death Benefit Option you specify, the
Planned Periodic Premiums you specify, and the Accumulation Value of your Policy
at the end of the prior Policy Year.
DIVIDENDS
The Policy does not entitle you to participate in our surplus. We do not pay
you dividends under the Policy.
The Sub-Account receives any dividends paid by the related Fund. Any such
dividend is credited to you through the calculation of the Sub-Account's daily
Unit Value.
COLLATERAL ASSIGNMENT
You may assign the benefits of the Policy as collateral for a debt. This
limits your rights to the Cash Surrender Value and the beneficiary's rights to
the proceeds. An assignment is not binding on us until we receive written
notice.
OPTIONAL INSURANCE BENEFITS
The Policy can include additional benefits, in the form of riders to the
Policy, if our requirements for issuing such benefits are met. We currently
offer the following benefit riders:
ACCELERATED BENEFIT RIDER. Under certain circumstances a part of the Death
Benefit may be paid to you when the Insured has been diagnosed as having a
terminal illness. This Rider may not be available in all states. Ask your
registered representative about the availability of this Rider in your state.
ACCIDENTAL DEATH BENEFIT RIDER. Provides an additional benefit if the
Insured dies from an accidental injury.
ADDITIONAL INSURED RIDER. Provides a 10 year, guaranteed level premium and
level term coverage for the Insured, the Insured's spouse, or a child of the
Insured.
WAIVER OF MONTHLY DEDUCTION RIDER. The Monthly Deduction for the Policy is
waived while the Insured is totally disabled under the terms of the rider.
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CHILDREN'S INSURANCE RIDER. Provides up to $10,000 of term life insurance on
the life of each of the Insured's children.
COST OF LIVING INCREASE RIDER. Provides optional increases in Face Amount on
the life of the Insured every two years based on the cost of living without
evidence of insurability.
WAIVER OF SPECIFIED PREMIUM RIDER. Contributes a specified amount of premium
to the Policy each month while the Insured is totally disabled under the terms
of the rider. This rider may not be available in all states. Ask your registered
representative about the availability of this rider in your state.
FEDERAL TAX MATTERS
The following discussion is not intended to be a complete description of the
tax status of the Policies. Rather, it provides information about how we believe
the tax laws apply in the most commonly occurring circumstances. The tax
treatment of certain aspects of the Policies, such as surrenders and partial
withdrawals, is uncertain or may be changed by regulations adopted in the
future. For these reasons, Policy owners are advised to consult with their own
tax advisers with regard to the tax implications of the Policies.
POLICY PROCEEDS
GENERAL. The Policy should qualify as a life insurance contract as long as
it satisfies certain definitional tests under Section 7702 and 817(d) of the
Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") and as long as the underlying investments for
the Contract satisfy diversification requirements under Section 817(h) of the
Code (see "Diversification Requirements"). Section 7702 of the Code provides
that the Policy will so qualify if it satisfies a cash value accumulation test
or a guideline premium requirement and falls within a cash value corridor. The
qualification of the Policy under Section 7702 depends in part upon the Death
Benefit payable under the Policy at any time. To the extent a change in the
Policy, such as a decrease in Face Amount or a change in Death Benefit Option,
would cause the Policy not to qualify, we will not make the change. Also, if at
any time a premium is paid which would result in total premiums exceeding the
current maximum premiums allowed, we will only accept that portion of the
premium which would make total premiums equal the maximum (see "Payment and
Allocation of Premiums -- Amount and Timing of Premiums").
MODIFIED ENDOWMENT CONTRACTS. In 1988 Congress created a new classification
of life insurance policies known as "Modified Endowment Contracts". Policy
loans, partial surrenders and partial withdrawals of cash from a policy which is
classified as a Modified Endowment Contract are taxable as ordinary income to
the Policy owner. Additionally, taxable distributions, if made before the Policy
owner is 59 1/2, are subject to a Federal income tax penalty of 10%.
Modified Endowment Contract classification may be avoided by limiting the
amount of premiums paid under the Policy. If you contemplate a large premium
payment under this Policy, and you wish to avoid Modified Endowment Contract
classification, you may contact us in writing before making the payment and we
will tell you the maximum amount which can be paid into the Policy.
DIVERSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. Flexible premium variable life insurance
policies such as these Policies will be treated as life insurance contracts
under the Code as long as the separate accounts funding them are "adequately
diversified" under Section 817(h) of the Code and regulations issued by the
Treasury Department. If the Variable Account is determined to be not adequately
diversified, Policy owners in the Variable Account will be treated as the owners
of the underlying assets and thus the earnings and gains will be currently
taxable. The investment adviser of the respective mutual fund investment options
has responsibility for maintaining the investment diversification required under
the Code.
DEATH BENEFITS. The Death Benefit proceeds payable under either the Level
Amount Option or the Variable Amount Option will be excludable from the gross
income of the beneficiary under Section 101(a) of the Code.
TAXATION OF DISTRIBUTIONS
SURRENDERS AND PARTIAL WITHDRAWALS. A surrender or lapse of the Policy may
have tax consequences. Upon surrender, the owner will not be taxed on the Cash
Surrender Value except for the amount, if any, that exceeds the gross premiums
paid less the untaxed portion of any prior withdrawals. The amount of any Policy
loan will, upon surrender or lapse, be added to the Cash Surrender Value and
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treated, for this purpose, as if it had been received. A loss incurred upon
surrender is generally not deductible. The tax consequences of a surrender may
differ if the proceeds are received under any income payment settlement option.
A complete surrender of the Policy will, and a partial withdrawal may, under
Section 72(e)(5) of the Code, be included in your gross income to the extent
that the distribution exceeds your investment in the Policy. Withdrawals or
partial surrenders generally are not taxable unless the total of such
withdrawals exceeds total premiums paid to the date of withdrawal less the
untaxed portion of any prior withdrawals. During the first 15 Policy Years,
however, an additional amount may be taxable if the partial surrender results in
or is necessitated by a reduction in benefits. A qualified tax adviser should be
consulted regarding the tax consequences of any surrender or partial withdrawal
during the first 15 Policy Years.
The increase in Accumulation Value of the Policy will not be included in
gross income unless and until there is a total surrender or partial withdrawal
under the Policy. A complete surrender of the Policy will, and a partial
withdrawal may, under Section 72(e)(5) of the Code, be included in your gross
income to the extent the distribution exceeds your investment in the Policy.
The Unemployment Compensation Amendments of 1992 require us to withhold
Federal income tax at the rate of 20% on most distributions from qualified
plans, unless the distribution is an "eligible rollover distribution" as defined
by the Unemployment Compensation Act of 1992 and the Policy owner files a
written request with us for a direct rollover to an individual retirement
account as described in 408(b) of the Code, or as applicable, to another
qualified plan or a Section 403(b) arrangement that accepts rollovers.
POLICY LOANS. Under Section 72(e)(5) of the Code, loans received under the
Policy will be generally recognized as loans for tax purposes and will not be
considered to be distributions subject to tax. Pursuant to Section 163 of the
Code, interest paid to us with respect to the loan may or may not be deductible,
depending upon a number of factors. If the Policy is a Modified Endowment
Contract, a Policy loan or assignment of any portion of the Accumulation Value
will be taxable in an amount equal to the lesser of the amount of the
loan/assignment or the excess of Accumulation Value over the Owner's investment
in the Policy. Due to the complexity of these factors, a Policy owner should
consult a competent tax adviser as to the deductibility of interest paid on any
Policy loans.
OTHER TAXES. Federal estate taxes and state and local estate, inheritance
and other taxes may become due depending on applicable law and your
circumstances or the circumstances of the Policy beneficiary if you or the
Insured dies. Any person concerned about the estate implications of the Policy
should consult a competent tax adviser.
TAXATION OF POLICIES HELD BY PENSION AND CERTAIN DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS
PENSION AND PROFIT-SHARING PLANS. If a Policy is purchased by a trust which
forms part of a pension or profit-sharing plan qualified under Section 401(a) of
the Code for the benefit of participants covered under the plan, the Federal
income tax treatment of such Policies will be somewhat different from that
described above. A competent tax adviser should be consulted on these matters.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYEES OF TAX EXEMPT
ORGANIZATIONS. Section 457 of the Code permits state and local government
employers and tax exempt employers to establish deferred compensation plans for
eligible employees and independent contractors. Eligible plans limit the amount
of compensation which may be deferred. Distribution from eligible plans may
occur only upon the death of the employee, attainment of age 70 1/2, separation
from service or in the event of an unforseeable emergency. Amounts deferred may
be transferred directly to another eligible deferred compensation plan. The
employer will be the Owner and Beneficiary of all policies issued to an eligible
plan. Policies are subject to the claims of the employer's general creditors.
Death Benefit proceeds payable to the employer, some or all of which are
subsequently paid by the employer to the employee's beneficiary under the plan
will not be excludable from gross income under Section 101(a) or Section 101(b)
of the Code and will be taxable as ordinary income. An employee has no present
legal right or vested interest in such policies; an employee is entitled to
distributions only in accordance with eligible plan provisions.
TAXATION OF NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
We do not initially expect to incur any income tax burden upon the earnings
or the realized capital gains attributable to the Variable Account. Based on
this expectation, no charge is being made
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currently to the Variable Account for Federal income taxes which may be
attributable to the Account. If, however, we determine that we may incur such
tax burden, we may assess a charge for such burden from the Variable Account.
We may also incur state and local taxes, in addition to premium taxes, in
several states. At present these taxes are not significant. If there is a
material change in state or local tax laws, charges for such taxes, if any,
attributable to the Variable Account, may be made.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
The foregoing discussion is general and is not intended as tax advice. Any
person concerned about these tax implications should consult a competent tax
adviser. This discussion is based on our understanding of the present Federal
income tax laws as they are currently interpreted by the IRS. No representation
is made as to the likelihood of continuation of these current laws and
interpretations. It should be further understood that the foregoing discussion
is not exhaustive and that special rules not described in this Prospectus may be
applicable in certain situations. Moreover, no attempt has been made to consider
any applicable state or other tax laws.
LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS REGARDING EMPLOYMENT -- RELATED BENEFIT PLANS
The Policy is based on actuarial tables which distinguish between men and
women and therefore provide different benefits to men and women of the same Age.
Employers and employee organizations should consider, in consultation with legal
counsel, the impact of the Supreme Court decision of July 6, 1983 in ARIZONA
GOVERNING COMMITTEE V. NORRIS. That decision stated that optional annuity
benefits provided under an employee's deferred compensation plan could not,
under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, vary between men and women on
the basis of sex. Employers and employee organizations should also consider, in
consultation with legal counsel, the impact of Title VII generally, and
comparable state laws that may be applicable, on any employment-related
insurance or benefit plan for which a Policy may be purchased.
Because of the NORRIS decision, the charges under the Policy that vary
depending on sex may in some cases not vary on the basis of the Insured's sex.
Unisex rates to be provided by us will apply if requested on the application,
for tax-qualified plans and those plans where an employer believes that the
NORRIS decision applies. In this case, references made to the mortality tables
applicable to this Policy are to be disregarded and substituted with an 80% male
20% female blend of the 1980 Commissioner's Standard Ordinary Smoker and
Non-Smoker Mortality Tables, Age Last Birthday.
DISTRIBUTION OF THE POLICIES
We intend to sell the Policies in all jurisdictions where we are licensed.
The Policies will be sold by licensed insurance agents who are also registered
representatives of broker-dealers registered with the SEC under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 who are members of the National Association of Securities
Dealers, Inc.
The Policies will be distributed by the general distributor, Washington
Square Securities, Inc., (WSSI), a Minnesota corporation, which is an affiliate
of ours. WSSI is a securities broker-dealer registered with the SEC and is a
member of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. It is primarily a
mutual funds dealer and has dealer agreements under which it markets shares of
more than 50 mutual funds. It also markets limited partnerships and other
tax-sheltered or tax-deferred investments, and acts as general distributor
(principal underwriter) for other variable life insurance and variable annuity
products issued by us.
Registered representatives who sell the Policies will receive commissions
based on a commission schedule. In the first Policy Year, commissions will be no
more than 50% of the premiums paid up to the annualized Minimum Monthly Premium,
plus 2% of additional premiums. In any subsequent Policy Year, commissions will
be 2% of premiums paid in that year. Corresponding commissions will be paid upon
a requested increase in Face Amount. In addition, a commission of .25% of the
average monthly Accumulation Value during each Policy Year may be paid. Further,
registered representatives may be eligible to receive certain overrides and
other benefits based on the amount of earned commissions.
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MANAGEMENT
DIRECTORS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
TERM PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION
EXPIRES AND BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
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<S> <C> <C>
R. Michael Conley 1997 Senior Vice President of ReliaStar Financial Corp.
since 1991; Senior Vice President, Employee Benefits
Division of Northwestern National Life Insurance
Company since 1986; President of NWNL Benefits
Corporation since 1988; Director of subsidiaries of
ReliaStar Financial Corp.
John H. Flittie 1996 President and Chief Operating Officer of ReliaStar
Financial Corp. and Northwestern National Life
Insurance Company since 1993; Vice Chairman of United
Services Life Insurance Company and Bankers Security
Life Insurance Society since 1995; Senior Executive
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of
ReliaStar Financial Corp. and Northwestern National
Life Insurance Company from 1992 to 1993; Senior
Executive Vice President from 1991 to 1992; Executive
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 1989
to 1991; Director of Community First BankShares, Inc.
and subsidiaries of ReliaStar Financial Corp.
Wayne R. Huneke 1998 Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer of ReliaStar Financial Corp. and
Northwestern National Life Insurance Company since
1994; Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Accounting
Officer from 1990 to 1994; Director of subsidiaries of
ReliaStar Financial Corp.
William R. Merriam 1996 Senior Vice President, Life & Health Reinsurance of
Northwestern National Life Insurance Company since
1991; Vice President from 1984 to 1991.
Craig R. Rodby 1998 Senior Vice President, Financial Management of
ReliaStar Financial Corp. since 1994; President and
Chief Executive Officer of Northern Life Insurance
Company from 1991 to 1994; President and Chief
Operating Officer of Northern Life Insurance Company
from 1990 to 1991; Director of subsidiaries of
ReliaStar Financial Corp.
David H. Roe 1998 Senior Vice President of ReliaStar Financial Corp.
since 1995; Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of
Bankers Security Life Insurance Society since 1995;
President and Chief Executive Officer of United
Services Life Insurance Company since 1995; Chairman &
Chief Executive Officer of United Services Life
Insurance Company and Bankers Security Life Insurance
Society from 1992 to 1995; President and Chief
Operating Officer of USLICO Corp. from 1992 to 1995;
President of United Services Life Insurance Company
from 1991 to 1992; Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer, USAA from 1990 to 1991; Director of
subsidiaries of ReliaStar Financial Corp.
Robert C. Salipante 1997 Senior Vice President, Technology of ReliaStar
Financial Corp. and Northwestern National Life
Insurance Company since 1996; Senior Vice President,
Individual Division of Northwestern National Life
Insurance Company since 1996; Senior Vice President,
Strategic Marketing and Technology of ReliaStar
Financial Corp. and Northwestern National Life
Insurance Company from 1994 to 1996; Senior Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer from 1992 to
1994; Executive Vice President of Ameritrust
Corporation from 1988 to 1992; Director of
subsidiaries of ReliaStar Financial Corp.
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Royce N. Sanner 1996 Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary of
ReliaStar Financial Corp. since 1989; Senior Vice
President, General Counsel & Secretary of Northwestern
National Life Insurance Company since 1983; Vice
President of Washington Square Securities, Inc. since
1983; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of
Bankers Security Life Insurance Society since 1995;
General Counsel of United Services Life Insurance
Company since 1995; General Counsel and Secretary of
United Services Life Insurance Company in 1995;
Director of subsidiaries of ReliaStar Financial Corp.
Donald L. Swanson 1997 Senior Vice President, Retirement Plan Division of
Northwestern National Life Insurance Company since
1993; Vice President from 1990 to 1993
John G. Turner 1998 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ReliaStar
Financial Corp. and Northwestern National Life
Insurance Company since 1993; Chairman of United
Services Life Insurance Company and Bankers Security
Life Insurance Society since 1995; Chairman of
Northern Life Insurance Company since 1992; Chairman,
President and Chief Executive Officer of ReliaStar
Financial Corp. and Northwestern National Life
Insurance Company in 1993; President and Chief
Executive Officer from 1991 to 1993; President and
Chief Operating Officer from 1989 to 1991; President
and Chief Operating Officer of Northwestern National
Life Insurance Company from 1986 to 1991; Director of
subsidiaries of ReliaStar Financial Corp.
Steven W. Wishart 1996 Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of
ReliaStar Financial Corp. since 1989; Senior Vice
President of Northwestern National Life Insurance
Company since 1981; President and Chief Executive
Officer of ReliaStar Research, Inc. since 1996;
President of Washington Square Capital Inc. from 1981
to 1996; President of WSCR, Inc. from 1986 to 1996;
Director of National Benefit Resources Group Services
Inc. and subsidiaries of ReliaStar Financial Corp.
</TABLE>
The Executive Committee and Finance Committee of our Board of Directors consists
of Directors Flittie, Huneke, Rodby, Roe, Salipante, Sanner and Turner.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
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John G. Turner Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
John H. Flittie President and Chief Operating Officer
R. Michael Conley Senior Vice President -- Employee Benefits
Wayne R. Huneke Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer
Craig R. Rodby Senior Vice President -- Financial Management
Robert C.
Salipante Senior Vice President -- Individual Insurance and
Technology
Royce N. Sanner Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Steven W. Wishart Senior Vice President -- Investments and Pensions
</TABLE>
All of the foregoing executive officers have been officers or employees of
ours for the past five years, except Mr. Salipante and Mr. Rodby. Mr. Salipante
became employed with the Company on July 6, 1992. Prior to joining the Company,
Mr. Salipante was Executive Vice President of the Banking Services Group of
Ameritrust Corp. Mr. Rodby became employed with the Company in August, 1994.
Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Rodby was President/Chief Executive Officer,
Northern Life Insurance Company, a subsidiary of the Company.
STATE REGULATION
We are subject to the laws of the State of Minnesota governing insurance
companies and to regulation and supervision by the Insurance Division of the
State of Minnesota. An annual statement in a prescribed form is filed with the
Insurance Division each year, and in each state we do business,
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covering our operations for the preceding year and our financial condition as of
the end of that year. Our books and accounts are subject to review by the
Insurance Division and a full examination of our operations is conducted
periodically (usually every three years) by the National Association of
Insurance Commissioners. This regulation does not, however, involve supervision
or management of our investment practices or policies.
In addition, we are subject to regulation under the insurance laws of other
jurisdictions in which we operate.
We are also subject to supervision and verification by the State of
Minnesota regarding participating business allocated to the Participation Fund
Account, which was established in connection with the reorganization and
demutualization of the Company in 1989. The Participation Fund Account was
established for the purpose of maintaining the dividend practices relative to
certain policies previously issued by the Company's former Mutual Department.
The Participation Fund Account is not a separate account as described under
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 61A. An annual examination of the Participation Fund
Account is made by independent consulting actuaries representing the Insurance
Division of the State of Minnesota.
MONTANA RESIDENTS
All Policy provisions described in the prospectus that are based on the sex
of the Insured should be disregarded. This Policy will be issued on a unisex
basis.
References made to the mortality tables applicable to this Policy are to be
disregarded and substituted with an 80% male 20% female blend of the 1980
Commissioner's Standard Ordinary Smoker and Non-Smoker Mortality Tables, Age
Last Birthday.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There are no legal proceedings to which the Variable Account is a party. We
are engaged in litigation of various kinds; however, our management does not
believe that any of this litigation is of material importance in relation to our
total assets.
BONDING ARRANGEMENTS
An insurance company blanket bond is maintained providing $25,000,000
coverage for our officers and employees and those of Washington Square
Securities, Inc., subject to a $500,000 deductible.
LEGAL MATTERS
Legal matters in connection with the Variable Account and the Policy
described in this Prospectus have been passed upon by Jeffrey A. Proulx,
Esquire, Attorney for the Company.
EXPERTS
The financial statements of NWNL's Select*Life Variable Account as of
December 31, 1995 and for each of the three years in the period then ended and
the annual financial statements of Northwestern National Life Insurance Company
included in this Prospectus have been audited by independent auditors, as stated
in their reports which are included herein, and have been so included in
reliance upon such reports given upon the authority of that firm as experts in
accounting and auditing.
Actuarial matters included in this Prospectus have been examined by Craig A.
Krogstad, F.S.A., M.A.A.A., as stated in the opinion filed as an exhibit to the
Registration Statement.
REGISTRATION STATEMENT CONTAINS FURTHER INFORMATION
A Registration Statement has been filed with the SEC under the Securities
Act of 1933 with respect to the Policies. This Prospectus does not contain all
information included in the Registration Statement, its amendments and exhibits.
For further information concerning the Variable Account, the Funds, the Policies
and us, please refer to the Registration Statement.
Statements in this Prospectus concerning provisions of the Policy and other
legal documents are summaries. Please refer to the documents as filed with the
SEC for a complete statement of the provisions of those documents.
Information may be obtained from the SEC's principal office in Washington,
D.C., for a fee it prescribes, or examined there without charge.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements for the Variable Account reflect the operations of
the Variable Account and its Sub-Accounts as of December 31, 1995 and for each
of the three years in the period then ended. Although the financial statements
are audited, the period they cover is not necessarily indicative of the longer
term performance of the assets held in the Variable Account.
The financial statements of Northwestern National Life Insurance Company
which are included in this Prospectus should be distinguished from the financial
statements of the Variable Account and should be considered only as bearing upon
the ability of Northwestern National Life Insurance Company to meet its
obligations under the Policies. They should not be considered as bearing on the
investment performance of the assets held in the Variable Account.
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APPENDIX A
THE FIXED ACCOUNT
The Fixed Account consists of all of our assets other than those in our
separate accounts. We have complete ownership and control of all of the assets
of the Fixed Account.
Because of exemptions and exclusions contained in the Securities Act of 1933
and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Fixed Account has not been
registered under these acts. Neither the Fixed Account nor any interest in it is
subject to the provisions of these acts and as a result the SEC has not reviewed
the disclosures in this Prospectus relating to the Fixed Account. However,
disclosures relating to the Fixed Account are subject to generally applicable
provisions of the federal securities laws relating to the accuracy and
completeness of statements made in prospectuses.
We guarantee both principal and interest on amounts credited to the Fixed
Account. We credit interest at an effective annual rate of at least 4%,
independent of the investment experience of the Fixed Account. From time to
time, we may guarantee interest at a rate higher than 4%.
ANY INTEREST CREDITED TO AMOUNTS ALLOCATED TO THE FIXED ACCOUNT IN EXCESS OF
4% PER YEAR WILL BE DETERMINED AT OUR SOLE DISCRETION. YOU ASSUME THE RISK THAT
INTEREST CREDITED TO THE FIXED ACCOUNT MAY NOT EXCEED THE MINIMUM GUARANTEE OF
4% FOR A GIVEN YEAR.
We do not use a specific formula for determining excess interest credits.
However, we consider the following:
- General economic trends,
- Rates of return currently available on our investments,
- Rates of return anticipated in our investments, Regulatory and tax
factors, and
- Competitive factors.
We are not aware of any statutory limitations to the maximum amount of
interest we may credit and our Board of Directors has not set any limitations.
The Fixed Accumulation Value of the Policy is the sum of the Net Premiums
credited to the Fixed Account. It is increased by transfers and Loan Amounts
from the Variable Account, and interest credits. It is decreased by Monthly
Deductions and partial withdrawals taken from the Fixed Account and transfers to
the Variable Account. The Fixed Accumulation Value will be calculated at least
monthly on the monthly anniversary date.
You may transfer all or part of your Fixed Accumulation Value to the
Sub-Accounts of the Variable Account, subject to the following transfer
limitations:
- The request to transfer must be postmarked no more than 30 days before the
Policy Anniversary and no later than 30 days after the Policy Anniversary.
Only one transfer is allowed during this period.
- The Fixed Accumulation Value after the transfer must be at least equal to
the Loan Amount.
- No more than 50% of the Fixed Accumulation Value (minus any Loan Amount)
may be transferred unless the balance, after the transfer, would be less
than $1,000. If the balance would be less than $1,000, the full Fixed
Accumulation Value (minus any Loan Amount) may be transferred.
- You must transfer at least:
- $500, or
- the total Fixed Accumulation Value (minus any Loan Amount) if less
than $500.
We make the Monthly Deduction from your Fixed Accumulation Value in
proportion to the total Accumulation Value of the Policy.
The Surrender Charge described in the Prospectus applies to the total
Accumulation Value, which includes the Fixed Accumulation Value. If the Owner
surrenders the Policy for its Cash Surrender Value, the Fixed Accumulation Value
will be reduced by any applicable Surrender Charge, any Loan Amount and unpaid
Monthly Deductions applicable to the Fixed Account.
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APPENDIX B
CALCULATION OF ACCUMULATION VALUE
The Accumulation Value of the Policy is equal to the sum of the Variable
Accumulation Value plus the Fixed Accumulation Value.
VARIABLE ACCUMULATION VALUE
The Variable Accumulation Value is the total of your values in each
Sub-Account. The value for each Sub-Account is equal to:
A multiplied by B, where:
A
is your current number of Accumulation Units (described below).
B
is the current Unit Value (described below).
The Variable Accumulation Value will vary from Valuation Date to Valuation
Date (described below) reflecting changes in A and B above.
ACCUMULATION UNITS. When transactions are made which affect the Variable
Accumulation Value, dollar amounts are converted to Accumulation Units. The
number of Accumulation Units for a transaction is found by dividing the dollar
amount of the transaction by the current Unit Value.
The number of Accumulation Units for a Sub-Account increases when:
- Net Premiums are credited to that Sub-Account; or
- Transfers from the Fixed Account or other Sub-Accounts are credited to
that Sub-Account.
The number of Accumulation Units for a Sub-Account decreases when:
- You take out a Policy loan from that Sub-Account;
- You take a partial withdrawal from that Sub-Account;
- We take a portion of the Monthly Deduction or the Mortality and Expense
Risk Charge from that Sub-Account; or
- Transfers are made from that Sub-Account to the Fixed Account or other
Sub-Accounts.
UNIT VALUE. The Unit Value for a Sub-Account on any Valuation Date is equal
to the previous Unit Value times the Net Investment Factor for that Sub-Account
(described below) for the Valuation Period (described below) ending on that
Valuation Date. The Unit Value was initially set at $10 when the Sub-Account
first purchased Fund shares.
NET INVESTMENT FACTOR. The Net Investment Factor is a number that reflects
charges to the Policy and the investment performance during a Valuation Period
of the Fund in which a Sub-Account is invested. If the Net Investment Factor is
greater than one, the Unit Value is increased. If the Net Investment Factor is
less than one, the Unit Value is decreased. The Net Investment Factor for a Sub-
Account is determined by dividing A by B and then subtracting C from the result,
(A DIVIDED BY B) - C, where:
A
is the result of:
- the net asset value per share of the Fund shares in which the Sub-Account
invests, determined at the end of the current Valuation Period;
- plus the per share amount of any dividend or capital gain distributions
made on the Fund shares in which the Sub-Account invests during the
current Valuation Period;
- plus or minus a per share charge or credit for any taxes reserved which we
determine has resulted from the investment operations of the Sub-Account
and to be applicable to the Policy.
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B
is the result of:
- the net asset value per share of the Fund shares held in the Sub-Account,
determined at the end of the last prior Valuation Period;
- plus or minus a per share charge or credit for any taxes reserved for
during the last prior Valuation Period which we determine resulted from
the investment operations of the Sub-Account and was applicable to the
Policy.
C
is a factor representing the Mortality and Expense Risk Charge deducted from the
Sub-Account (see "Deductions and Charges -- Charges Against the Variable
Account"), which factor is equal, on an annual basis, to .80 of 1% (.80%) of the
daily net asset value of the Sub-Account.
VALUATION DATE; VALUATION PERIOD. A Valuation Date is each day the New York
Stock Exchange is open for trading or any other day on which there is sufficient
trading in a Fund's portfolio securities to materially affect the Unit Value in
the corresponding Sub-Account of the Variable Account. A Valuation Period is the
period between two successive Valuation Dates, commencing at the close of
business of a Valuation Date and ending at the close of business on the next
Valuation Date.
FIXED ACCUMULATION VALUE
The Fixed Accumulation Value on the Policy Date is your Net Premium credited
to the Fixed Account on that date minus the Monthly Deduction applicable to the
Fixed Accumulation Value for the first Policy Month.
After the Policy Date, the Fixed Accumulation Value is calculated as:
A + B + C + D - E - F, where:
A
is the Fixed Accumulation Value on the preceding Monthly Anniversary, plus
interest from the Monthly Anniversary to the date of the calculation.
B
is the total of your Net Premiums credited to the Fixed Account since the
preceding Monthly Anniversary, plus interest from the date premiums are credited
to the date of the calculation.
C
is the total of your transfers from the Variable Account to the Fixed Account
since the preceding Monthly Anniversary, plus interest from the date of transfer
to the date of the calculation.
D
is the total of your Loan Amounts transferred from the Variable Account since
the preceding Monthly Anniversary.
E
is the total of your transfers to the Variable Account from the Fixed Account
since the preceding Monthly Anniversary, plus interest from the date of transfer
to the date of the calculation.
F
is the total of your partial withdrawals from the Fixed Account since the
preceding Monthly Anniversary, plus interest from the date of withdrawal to the
date of the calculation.
If the date of the calculation is a Monthly Anniversary, we also reduce the
Fixed Accumulation Value by the applicable Monthly Deduction for the Policy
Month following the Monthly Anniversary.
The minimum interest rate applied in the calculation of the Fixed
Accumulation Value is an effective annual rate of 4%. Interest in excess of the
minimum rate may be applied in the calculation of your Fixed Accumulation Value
in a manner which our Board of Directors determines.
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APPENDIX C
ILLUSTRATION OF ACCUMULATION VALUES, SURRENDER CHARGES,
CASH SURRENDER VALUES, AND DEATH BENEFITS
The following tables illustrate how the Accumulation Values, Cash Surrender
Values, and Death Benefits of a Policy may change with the investment experience
of the Variable Account. In addition, the tables illustrate the levels of the
Surrender Charges which would be imposed if the Policy lapses or was surrendered
in the years indicated. The tables show how the Accumulation Values, Cash
Surrender Values, and Death Benefits of a Policy issued to an Insured of a given
Age (who pays the given Planned Periodic Premiums annually) would vary over time
if the investment return on the assets held in the Funds were a uniform, gross,
after-tax, annual rate of 0 percent, 6 percent, or 12 percent. The tables on
pages C-3 through C-14 illustrate a Policy issued to either a male Age 30 or a
male Age 45 (as indicated in each table), in a standard Rate Class, and
qualifying for the non-smoker rate. The Accumulation Values, Cash Surrender
Values, and Death Benefits would be lower if the Insured were in a substandard
Rate Class or did not qualify for the non-smoker discount because the cost of
insurance would be increased. The Accumulation Values, Cash Surrender Values,
and Death Benefits would be different from those shown if the gross annual
investment returns averaged 0 percent, 6 percent, and 12 percent over a period
of years, but fluctuated above and below those averages for individual Policy
Years.
The second column of the tables shows the accumulated value of the premiums
paid at the stated interest rate. The third and fourth columns illustrate the
Accumulation Value of the Policy over the designated period. The Accumulation
Value is the total amount that a Policy provides for investment at any time. The
fifth and sixth columns illustrate the Surrender Charges that would apply if the
Policy was surrendered at the end of the designated period. The seventh and
eighth columns illustrate the Cash Surrender Value of a Policy over the
designated period. The Cash Surrender Value is equal to the Accumulation Value
less any Surrender Charges, Loan Amount (assumed to be 0 in these illustrations)
and unpaid Monthly Deductions (also assumed to be 0 in these illustrations). The
last two columns illustrate the Death Benefit of a Policy over the designated
period. The third, fifth, seventh and ninth columns assume that throughout the
life of the Policy, the monthly charge for the cost of insurance is based upon
the current cost-of-insurance rates. The fourth, sixth, eighth and tenth columns
assume that the monthly charge for the cost of insurance is based on the maximum
level permitted under the Policy. These maximum allowable rates are based on
100% of the 1980 Commissioners Standard Ordinary Mortality Table. The death
benefit values also vary between tables depending upon whether the Level Amount
Death Benefit Option (Tables at pages C-3 through C-8) or the Variable Amount
Death Benefit Option (Tables at pages C-9 through C-14) is illustrated.
The amounts shown for the Accumulation Values, Cash Surrender Values, and
Death Benefits reflect the fact that the net investment return of the
Sub-Accounts of the Variable Account is lower than the gross, after-tax return
on the assets held in the Funds as a result of the Funds' operating expenses and
charges made against the Sub-Accounts. The values shown take into account the
daily total operating expenses paid by the portfolios of VIPF and VIPF II, and
the four funds of PCM, which together are assumed to be at an average annual
rate of % for all years. This figure is derived based on an average of the
Funds' (investment choices under the policy) current operating expenses net of
any limitations on such expenses paid by the Funds. In addition, the daily
charge to each Sub-Account for assuming mortality and expense risks has been
deducted (which is equivalent to a charge at an annual rate of 0.80% of the
average assets of the Sub-Accounts). After deduction of these amounts, the
illustrated gross annual investment rates of return of 0 percent, 6 percent, and
12 percent correspond to approximate net annual rates of %, %, and
%, respectively.
The hypothetical values shown in the tables do not reflect any charges for
Federal income taxes attributable to the Variable Account because we do not
currently make any such charges. However, such charges may be made in the future
and, in that event, the gross annual investment return would have to exceed 0
percent, 6 percent, or 12 percent by an amount sufficient to cover the tax
charges in order to produce the Death Benefits and values illustrated. (See
section entitled "Federal Tax Matters" in the Prospectus).
The tables illustrate the Policy values that would result based upon the
hypothetical investment rates of return if premiums are paid as indicated, if
all Net Premiums are allocated to the Variable Account, and if no Policy loans
have been made. The tables are also based on the assumptions that the
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Policy owner has not requested an increase or decrease in the Face Amount, that
no partial withdrawals have been made, that no transfers have been made, no
transfer charges incurred, and total operating expenses of the Funds continue as
anticipated. Actual results will depend on the expenses and performance of the
investment choice made by the owner.
Upon request, we will provide a comparable illustration based upon the
proposed Insured's Age, sex, underwriting classification, the Face Amount and
Planned Periodic Premium schedule requested, and any available riders requested.
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APPENDIX D
MAXIMUM CONTINGENT DEFERRED ADMINISTRATIVE
CHARGES PER $1,000 OF FACE AMOUNT
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Insured's Age at Policy Date or Effective
Date Charge Per $1,000 of Face Amount (Initial
of Requested Increase, As Appropriate Face Amount or Amount of Requested Increase)
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<S> <C>
0-20 $ 2.00
21 2.10
22 2.20
23 2.30
24 2.40
25 2.50
26 2.60
27 2.70
28 2.80
29 2.90
30 3.00
31 3.10
32 3.20
33 3.30
34 3.40
35 3.50
36 3.60
37 3.70
38 3.80
39 3.90
40 4.00
41 4.10
42 4.20
43 4.30
44 4.40
45 4.50
46 4.60
47 4.70
48 4.80
49 4.90
50 5.00
51 5.20
52 5.40
53 5.60
54 5.80
55 6.00
56 6.20
57 6.40
58 6.60
59 6.80
60-75 7.00
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APPENDIX E
MAXIMUM CONTINGENT DEFERRED SALES CHARGES
PER $1,000 OF FACE AMOUNT
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<CAPTION>
Charge Per $1,000 of
Face Insured's Age at Policy Charge Per $1,000 of Face
Age at Policy Date or Amount (Initial Face Date Amount (Initial Face
Effective Date of Amount or Amount of or Effective Date of Amount or Amount of
Increase, as Appropriate Requested Increase Increase, as Appropriate Requested Increase)
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Male Female Male Female
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
0 $3.84 $3.06 38 $ 17.60 $ 14.00
1 3.86 3.09 39 18.49 14.67
2 3.99 3.18 40 19.43 15.37
3 4.12 3.28 41 20.43 16.13
4 4.26 3.40 42 21.48 16.91
5 4.42 3.52 43 22.60 17.73
6 4.58 3.65 44 23.77 18.59
7 4.77 3.78 45 25.02 19.50
8 4.96 3.92 46 26.33 20.44
9 5.16 4.06 47 27.72 21.46
10 5.38 4.23 48 29.21 22.52
11 5.61 4.40 49 30.78 23.66
12 5.85 4.58 50 32.46 24.85
13 6.09 4.77 51 33.97 26.11
14 6.34 4.96 52 35.15 27.46
15 6.60 5.16 53 36.41 28.88
16 6.85 5.36 54 37.74 30.28
17 7.11 5.59 55 39.15 31.21
18 7.37 5.82 56 40.64 32.19
19 7.64 6.05 57 42.21 33.24
20 7.91 6.30 58 43.90 34.38
21 8.21 6.56 59 44.75 35.61
22 8.52 6.83 60 44.29 36.95
23 8.86 7.13 61 44.02 38.60
24 9.23 7.43 62 43.75 40.37
25 9.62 7.76 63 43.47 42.24
26 10.03 8.09 64 43.18 44.00
27 10.47 8.46 65 42.86 43.60
28 10.94 8.84 66 42.54 43.16
29 11.45 9.24 67 42.22 42.70
30 11.98 9.65 68 41.91 42.23
31 12.55 10.11 69 41.63 41.78
32 13.15 10.58 70 41.39 41.36
33 13.79 11.07 71 41.18 40.96
34 14.46 11.59 72 40.99 40.58
35 15.18 12.15 73 40.80 40.20
36 15.95 12.74 74 40.57 39.79
37 16.74 13.35 75 40.31 39.35
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APPENDIX F
SURRENDER CHARGE GUIDELINE PER $1,000 OF FACE AMOUNT
The following table provides the Surrender Charge Guideline factors that are
used in determining the Sales Charge Refund during the first two Policy Years or
the first two years following a requested increase in Face Amount (see section
entitled "Sales Charge Refund" in Prospectus). The Surrender Charge Guideline
factors are based upon the provisions of Rule 6e-3(T) adopted by the Securities
and Exchange Commission.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Surrender Charge
Surrender Charge Guideline
Guideline Per $1,000 of Face
Insured's Age at Policy Per $1,000 of Face Amount Insured's Age at Policy Amount
Date (Initial Face Amount or Date (Initial Face Amount or
or Effective Date of Amount or Effective Date of Amount
Increase, as Appropriate of Requested Increase) Increase, as Appropriate of Requested Increase)
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Male Female Male Female
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
0 $2.96 $2.36 38 $13.54 $10.77
1 2.97 2.38 39 14.23 11.29
2 3.07 2.45 40 14.95 11.83
3 3.17 2.53 41 15.72 12.41
4 3.28 2.62 42 16.53 13.01
5 3.40 2.71 43 17.39 13.64
6 3.53 2.81 44 18.29 14.30
7 3.67 2.91 45 19.25 15.00
8 3.82 3.02 46 20.26 15.73
9 3.97 3.13 47 21.33 16.51
10 4.14 3.26 48 22.47 17.33
11 4.32 3.39 49 23.68 18.20
12 4.50 3.53 50 24.97 19.12
13 4.69 3.67 51 26.33 20.09
14 4.88 3.82 52 27.78 21.13
15 5.08 3.97 53 29.32 22.22
16 5.27 4.13 54 30.96 23.37
17 5.47 4.30 55 32.69 24.60
18 5.67 4.48 56 34.53 25.91
19 5.88 4.66 57 36.49 27.30
20 6.09 4.85 58 38.57 28.80
21 6.32 5.05 59 40.80 30.42
22 6.56 5.26 60 43.18 32.16
23 6.82 5.49 61 45.72 34.04
24 7.10 5.72 62 48.44 36.07
25 7.40 5.97 63 51.35 38.24
26 7.72 6.23 64 54.44 40.57
27 8.06 6.51 65 57.74 43.07
28 8.42 6.80 66 61.27 45.74
29 8.81 7.11 67 65.04 48.63
30 9.22 7.43 68 69.10 51.77
31 9.66 7.78 69 73.46 55.19
32 10.12 8.14 70 78.17 58.95
33 10.61 8.52 71 83.23 63.06
34 11.13 8.92 72 88.67 67.55
35 11.68 9.35 73 94.48 72.44
36 12.27 9.80 74 100.65 77.73
37 12.88 10.27 75 107.20 83.45
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SIGNATURES
As required by the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of
1940, Registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements of
effectiveness of this Amendment to the Registration Statement pursuant to
Rule 485(a) under the Securities Act of 1933 and has caused this Amendment to
the Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf, in the City of
Minneapolis and State of Minnesota, on this 22nd day of February, 1996.
SELECT*LIFE VARIABLE ACCOUNT
(Registrant)
By NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY
(Depositor)
By /s/ John G. Turner
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John G. Turner, Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer
As required by the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of
1940, Depositor has caused this Amendment to the Registration Statement to be
signed on its behalf, in the City of Minneapolis and State of Minnesota, on
this 22nd day of February, 1996.
NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY
(Depositor)
By /s/ John G. Turner
----------------------------------------
John G. Turner, Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer
As required by the Securities Act of 1933, this Amendment to the Registration
Statement has been signed on this 22nd day of February, 1996 by the following
directors and officers of Depositor in the capacities indicated:
/s/ John G. Turner Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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John G. Turner
/s/ Wayne R. Huneke Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
- ----------------------------------- Officer and Treasurer (Principal Accounting
Wayne R. Huneke Officer)
R. MICHAEL CONLEY DAVID H. ROE DONALD L. SWANSON
JOHN H. FLITTIE ROBERT C. SALIPANTE JOHN G. TURNER
WILLIAM R. MERRIAM ROYCE N. SANNER STEVEN W. WISHART
CRAIG R. RODBY
A majority of the Board of Directors
*Jeffrey A. Proulx, by signing his name hereto, does hereby sign this
document on behalf of each of the above-named directors of Northwestern
National Life Insurance Company pursuant to powers of attorney duly executed
by such persons.
/s/ Jeffrey A. Proulx
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Jeffrey A. Proulx, Attorney-In-Fact
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PART II
CONTENTS OF REGISTRATION STATEMENT
This Post-Effective Amendment No. 17 to the Registration Statement comprises
the following papers and documents:
The facing sheet.
The general form of Prospectus, consisting of 58 pages.
Undertakings to file reports.* (Filed in Original S-6 Registration
Statement on January 21, 1985).
Representation pursuant to Paragraph (b)(13)(iii)(F) under Rule 6e-3(T).*
(Filed in Original S-6 Registration Statement on January 21, 1985).
The signatures.
Written consents of the following persons:
1. Jeffrey A. Proulx, Esquire - Filed as part of EX-99.2.
2. Actuary - To be filed by Post-Effective Amendment.
3. Auditors' Consent - To be filed by Post-Effective Amendment.
The following exhibits:
1. The following exhibits correspond to those required by Paragraph A
of the instructions as to exhibits in Form N-8B-2:
A. (1) Resolutions of Board of Directors of Northwestern National
Life Insurance Company ("NWNL") establishing the Select*Life
Variable Account.* (Filed in Original S-6 Registration
Statement on January 21, 1985).
(2) Not applicable.
(3) (a) General Distributor Agreement between Washington Square
Securities, Inc. and NWNL. * (Filed in Pre-Effective
Amendment No. 2).
(3) (b) Specimens of Selling Agreements.* (Filed in
Post-Effective Amendment No. 15).
(4) Not applicable.
(5) (a) Form of Policy available (together with available Policy
riders).* (Filed in Post-Effective Amendment No. 11).
(5) (b) Waiver of Specified Premium Rider. (Filed in
Post-Effective Amendment No. 15).
(5) (c) Accelerated Benefit Rider.
(6) (a) Articles of Incorporation of NWNL.* (Filed in
Post-Effective Amendment No. 6).
(6) (b) By-Laws of NWNL.* (Filed in Post-Effective Amendment
No. 6).
(7) Not applicable.
(8) (a) Amendment to the Participation Agreement with Fidelity's
Variable Insurance Products Fund. Participation Agreement
with Fidelity's Variable Insurance Products Fund and
Fidelity Distributors Corporation and Amendment Nos.
1-6.* (Filed in Post-Effective Amendment No. 16).
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(8) (b) Amendment to the Participation Agreement with Fidelity's
Variable Insurance Products Fund II. Participation
Agreement with Fidelity's Variable Insurance Products
Fund II and Fidelity Distributors Corporation and
Amendments Nos. 1-6. (Filed in Post-Effective
Amendment No. 16).
(8) (c) Participation Agreement with Putnam Capital Manager Trust
and Putnam Mutual Funds Corp. and Form of Amendment
No. 1.* (Filed in Post-Effective Amendment No. 16).
(9) Not applicable.
(10) Policy Application Form.
2. Attorney Opinion, as to the legality of the Securities being
registered and consent. (See EX-99.2).
3. Not applicable.
4. Not applicable.
EX-99.C1 Auditors' Consent. (To be filed by Post-Effective
Amendment.)
EX-99.C2 Not applicable.
EX-99.C3 Not applicable.
EX-99.C4 See Ex-99.2.
EX-99.C5 Not applicable.
EX-99.C6 Actuarial opinion and consent. (To be filed by
Post-Effective Amendment).
EX-99.D.1 (Filed in Post-Effective Amendment No. 4).
EX-24 Powers of Attorney.
EX-27 Financial Data Schedule. (To be filed by
Post-Effective Amendment).
* Previously filed.
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EXHIBIT 99.A5(c)
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<S> <C> <C>
ACCELERATED BENEFIT RIDER
This rider is a part of the base policy whose
number is shown below. If not shown below,
the Rider Data is shown on the Policy Data
Page.
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RIDER DATA BASE POLICY NUMBER
RIDER ISSUE DATE
RIDER EFFECTIVE DATE
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THIS IS A LIFE INSURANCE RIDER WHICH RIDER. BENEFIT PAYMENTS MAY AFFECT
PAYS ACCELERATED DEATH BENEFITS AT YOUR ELIGIBILITY TO RECEIVE MEDICAID
YOUR OPTION UNDER CONDITIONS SPECI- AND OTHER GOVERNMENT BENEFITS OR
FIED IN THIS RIDER. THIS RIDER IS NOT ENTITLEMENTS.
INTENDED TO PROVIDE HEALTH, NURSING
HOME, OR LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE. BENEFITS PAID UNDER THIS RIDER MAY BE
CASH VALUES, LOAN VALUES, IF ANY, TAXABLE. YOU SHOULD CONSULT YOUR
AND DEATH BENEFITS WILL BE REDUCED PERSONAL TAX ADVISOR TO ASSESS THE
IF YOU RECEIVE BENEFITS UNDER THIS IMPACT OF THIS BENEFIT.
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DEFINITIONS THE INSURED The person insured under the base policy.
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YOU, YOUR The current owner of the base policy.
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WE, US, OUR Northwestern National Life Insurance Com-
pany at its Home Office in Minneapolis,
Minnesota.
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WRITTEN, IN WRITING A written request or notice, signed and dated,
and received at our Home Office. The form
and content of the request or notice must be
acceptable to us. You may get forms for this
purpose from us or from an NWNL agent.
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POLICY The base policy to which this rider is at-
tached, including riders attached at time of
issue and those agreed upon later.
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ACCELERATED BENEFIT The amount we will pay to you as described
in this rider.
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BENEFIT DATE The date on which we approve your written
request for an Accelerated Benefit.
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ELIGIBLE DEATH BENEFIT The death benefit payable under the policy
and any riders by reason of death of the In-
sured, not reduced by policy loans, excluding
accidental death benefit riders, decreasing
term riders, and any death benefit that is
within five years of its expiry date on the
Benefit Date.
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[LOGO] NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE Executed at our
COMPANY Home Office
---------------------------------------------
Box 20 John H. Flittie President
Minneapolis ---------------------------------------------
Minnesota 55440 /s/ John H. Flittie
---------------------------------------------
Royce N. Sanner Secretary
---------------------------------------------
/s/ Royce N. Sanner
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85-151 1 (9-95)
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<S> <C> <C>
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DEFINITIONS PHYSICIAN A doctor of medicine or osteopathy legally
(CONTINUED) authorized to practice medicine and surgery
by the state in which he or she performs such
function or action. This person may not be
you, the Insured, a beneficiary, or be related
to you, the Insured or a beneficiary under the
policy.
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TERMINAL ILLNESS A non-correctable illness or physical condition
that, with a reasonable degree of medical
certainty, will result in the death of the In-
sured in less than 12 months from the date
of a written statement, in a form acceptable
to us, by a Physician.
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BENEFITS We will pay the Accelerated Benefit in a lump 1.
sum when we receive, during the lifetime of The maximum Accelerated Benefit is 50% of
the Insured, written proof that the Insured has the Eligible Death Benefit.
been diagnosed as having a Terminal Illness,
subject to the conditions and limitations de- 2.
scribed in this rider. The sum of the Accelerated Benefit under all
policies and riders issued by us on the life of
You may choose the amount of Accelerated the Insured may not exceed $250,000.
Benefit, subject to the following:
3.
The minimum Accelerated Benefit is
$10,000.
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CONDITIONS We will not pay the Accelerated Benefit until to any death benefit required to pay off the
we receive proof of the Insured's Terminal Ill- lien at the time of death. At our discretion,
ness and the following conditions have been we may require written consent from a
met: spouse, the Insured, other beneficiaries, or
any other person whom we believe has a po-
1. tential interest in the proceeds of the policy;
We have received your written request for an and
Accelerated Benefit in a form acceptable to
us; 3.
We have received an assignment form mak-
2. ing us assignee of the policy for the amount
We have received written consent from all of the lien.
irrevocable beneficiaries waiving their rights
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LIMITATIONS We will not pay the Accelerated Benefit: 4.
If the policy is in force as either Extended
1. Term Insurance or Reduced Paid-Up Insur-
If either you or the Insured is required by a ance;
government agency to use the Accelerated
Benefit in order to apply for, obtain, or other- 5.
wise keep a government benefit or If the policy is legally or equitably assigned,
entitlement; except to us as security for the lien;
2. 6.
If either you or the Insured is required by law If any part of the death benefit under the
to use the Accelerated Benefit to meet the policy is contestable;
claims of creditors, whether in bankruptcy or
otherwise; 7.
If the policy is not in force or the death ben-
3. efit under the policy is not payable for any
If the Terminal Illness results from inten- reason;
tionally self-inflicted injuries;
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<S> <C> <C>
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LIMITATIONS 8. 9.
(CONTINUED) If the amount of the Accelerated Benefit, plus If there has already been an Accelerated Ben-
the amount of all Accelerated Benefits on the efit paid on this policy through this Acceler-
Insured from all policies issued by us, ex- ated Benefit Rider.
ceeds $250,000; or
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EFFECT ON YOUR The Accelerated Benefit will first be used to est due. The remainder of the Accelerated
POLICY repay any outstanding policy loans and inter- Benefit will be paid to you.
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BENEFITS PAID CREATE LIEN
The Accelerated Benefit plus accrued interest ited to the excess of the cash value of the
from the date of payment will be a lien policy over the amount of the lien;
against the policy and any riders that are part
of the Eligible Death Benefit. The initial 3.
amount of the lien will be the amount of the You may not make any changes to the policy
Accelerated Benefit, plus any premiums or which would reduce the proceeds payable at
payments due under the policy on the Benefit death without written permission from us.
Date, plus an administrative charge not to We reserve the right to require you to repay
exceed $300. all or part of the lien before you make any
changes to your policy; and
When there is a lien against your policy:
4.
1. Any premiums or other payments required
The amount payable at the death of the In- under the terms of the policy will continue to
sured under the policy will be reduced by the be due and payable. Any premiums or other
amount of the lien; payments required to keep the policy in force
which are not paid by you will be paid by us,
2. and the amount of any such payments will be
Your access to the cash value of the policy added to the amount of the lien. Interest will
through surrender, withdrawal, loan, or appli- accrue on amounts added to the lien.
cation of nonforfeiture provisions will be lim-
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INTEREST RATE ON LIEN
Interest on the lien will accrue daily, and be The interest rate accrued on the portion of the
added to the amount of the lien. The maxi- lien which is equal to the cash value of the
mum interest rate used will not be more than policy on the Benefit Date will never be more
the greater of the following: than the policy loan interest rate, if any,
stated in the policy.
1.
The current yield on 90 day treasury bills; or You may repay all or any portion of the lien
during the lifetime of the Insured.
2.
The current maximum statutory adjustable The lien, including interest on the lien, and
policy loan interest rate. any additions to the lien, will be repaid out
of the proceeds of the policy.
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WRITTEN PROOF OF Proof of Terminal Illness includes a written You must obtain proof of the Insured's Ter-
TERMINAL ILLNESS statement, in a form acceptable to us, from a minal illness at your own expense.
Physician. The written statement must state
that the Insured has a non-correctable illness We reserve the right to get a second opinion,
or physical condition that, with a reasonable at our expense, from a Physician we choose.
degree of medical certainty, will result in the We may rely on the statement of the Physician
death of the Insured in less than 12 months of our choice. The opinion of the Physician
from the date of the Physician's statement. we choose will control in the event of
The written statement must give the Physi- conflicting opinions.
cian's diagnoses of the non-correctable illness
or physical condition.
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TERMINATION This rider ends: 4.
When you ask us in writing to end this rider
1. and you repay any lien under this rider. In
When the Paid-Up Option of the policy is ex- this case, we may ask that you return the
ercised; policy and this rider so that we can endorse
them. This rider will end on the first Monthly
2. Anniversary Date after we receive your writ-
When the policy is surrendered or ends; ten request to end this rider.
3.
When the policy reaches its maturity date; or
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REINSTATEMENT If the policy lapses, you can reinstate this 1.
rider if: Give us proof of insurability for the Insured;
and
1.
This rider was in effect when the policy 2.
lapsed; and Pay a premium large enough to keep the pol-
icy in force for at least 6 months.
2.
You reinstate the policy. The policy may be reinstated without this
rider.
To reinstate this rider you must do both of
the following:
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AMENDMENTS We may amend this rider so that it is in your approval of these changes and obtain
compliance with all applicable laws, rules, approval from any appropriate regulatory au-
regulations, interpretations, holdings and or- thority.
ders. When required by law, we will obtain
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NONPARTICIPATING This rider does not entitle you to participate
in our surplus.
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GENERAL PROVISIONS All policy provisions apply to this rider, unless increase any cash, loan, paid-up insurance, or
changed by this rider. The Incontestability extended term insurance values of the base
Provision of the policy applies to this rider policy.
from the Rider Issue Date. This rider does not
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<PAGE>
EX 99.2
Attorney Opinion and Consent
February 22, 1996
Northwestern National Life
Insurance Company
20 Washington Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
Madam/Sir:
In connection with the proposed registration under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, of flexible premium variable life insurance policies (the
"Policies") and interests in Select*Life Variable Account (the "Variable
Account"), I have examined documents relating to the establishment of the
Variable Account by the Board of Directors of Northwestern National Life
Insurance Company (the "Company") as a separate account for assets
applicable to variable contracts, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Sections
61A.13 to 61A.21, as amended, and the Registration Statement, on Form S-6,
amended by Post-Effective Amendment No. 17 thereto, File No. 2-95392 (the
"Registration Statement"), and I have examined such other documents and have
reviewed such matters of law as I deemed necessary for this opinion, and I
advise you that in my opinion:
1. The Variable Account is a separate account of the Company duly
created and validly existing pursuant to the laws of the State of
Minnesota.
2. The Policies, when issued in accordance with the Prospectus
constituting a part of the Registration Statement and upon compliance
with applicable local law, will be legal and binding obligations of
the Company in accordance with their respective terms.
3. The portion of the assets held in the Variable Account equal to
reserves and other contract liabilities with respect to the Variable
Account are not chargeable with liabilities arising out of any other
business the Company may conduct.
I consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration
Statement and to the use of my name under the heading "Legal Matters" in the
Prospectus constituting a part of the Registration Statement and to the
references to me wherever appearing therein.
Sincerely,
/s/ Jeffrey A. Proulx
Jeffrey A. Proulx
Attorney
JEN:js
<PAGE>
EX-24
NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
POWER OF ATTORNEY
OF DIRECTOR AND OFFICER
The undersigned director and/or officer of NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY, a Minnesota corporation, does hereby make, constitute and
appoint ROYCE N. SANNER, RICHARD R. CROWL, MICHAEL S. FISCHER, JAMES E.
NELSON, ROBERT B. SAGINAW, and JEFFREY A. PROULX, and each or any one of
them, the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of
substitution, for the undersigned and in the undersigned's name, place and
stead, to sign and affix the undersigned's name as such director and/or
officer of said Company to a Registration Statement or Registration
Statements, under the Securities Act of 1933 (1933 Act) and the Investment
Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act) and any other forms applicable to such
registrations, and all amendments, including post-effective amendments,
thereto, to be filed by said Company with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, Washington, DC, in connection with the registration under the 1933
and 1940 Acts, as amended, of variable annuity contracts and accumulation
units in the MFS/NWNL Variable Account, the NWNL Select Variable Account,
the Northstar/NWNL Variable Account, and of variable life insurance policies
and accumulation units in the Select*Life Variable Account, and to file the
same, with all exhibits thereto and other supporting documents, with said
Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full
power and authority to do and perform any and all acts necessary or
incidental to the performance and execution of the powers herein expressly
granted.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set the undersigned's
hand this 19th day of October, 1995.
/s/ R. Michael Conley
------------------------------------
R. Michael Conley
MFS/NWNL
NWNL Select
Northstar/NWNL
Select*Life
Rev. 12/95
<PAGE>
NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
POWER OF ATTORNEY
OF DIRECTOR AND OFFICER
The undersigned director and/or officer of NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY, a Minnesota corporation, does hereby make, constitute and
appoint ROYCE N. SANNER, RICHARD R. CROWL, MICHAEL S. FISCHER, JAMES E.
NELSON, ROBERT B. SAGINAW, and JEFFREY A. PROULX, and each or any one of
them, the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of
substitution, for the undersigned and in the undersigned's name, place and
stead, to sign and affix the undersigned's name as such director and/or
officer of said Company to a Registration Statement or Registration
Statements, under the Securities Act of 1933 (1933 Act) and the Investment
Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act) and any other forms applicable to such
registrations, and all amendments, including post-effective amendments,
thereto, to be filed by said Company with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, Washington, DC, in connection with the registration under the 1933
and 1940 Acts, as amended, of variable annuity contracts and accumulation
units in the MFS/NWNL Variable Account, the NWNL Select Variable Account,
the Northstar/NWNL Variable Account, and of variable life insurance policies
and accumulation units in the Select*Life Variable Account, and to file the
same, with all exhibits thereto and other supporting documents, with said
Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full
power and authority to do and perform any and all acts necessary or
incidental to the performance and execution of the powers herein expressly
granted.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set the undersigned's
hand this 19th day of October, 1995.
/s/ John H. Flittie
------------------------------------
John H. Flittie
MFS/NWNL
NWNL Select
Northstar/NWNL
Select*Life
Rev. 12/95
<PAGE>
NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
POWER OF ATTORNEY
OF DIRECTOR AND OFFICER
The undersigned director and/or officer of NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY, a Minnesota corporation, does hereby make, constitute and
appoint ROYCE N. SANNER, RICHARD R. CROWL, MICHAEL S. FISCHER, JAMES E.
NELSON, ROBERT B. SAGINAW, and JEFFREY A. PROULX, and each or any one of
them, the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of
substitution, for the undersigned and in the undersigned's name, place and
stead, to sign and affix the undersigned's name as such director and/or
officer of said Company to a Registration Statement or Registration
Statements, under the Securities Act of 1933 (1933 Act) and the Investment
Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act) and any other forms applicable to such
registrations, and all amendments, including post-effective amendments,
thereto, to be filed by said Company with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, Washington, DC, in connection with the registration under the 1933
and 1940 Acts, as amended, of variable annuity contracts and accumulation
units in the MFS/NWNL Variable Account, the NWNL Select Variable Account,
the Northstar/NWNL Variable Account, and of variable life insurance policies
and accumulation units in the Select*Life Variable Account, and to file the
same, with all exhibits thereto and other supporting documents, with said
Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full
power and authority to do and perform any and all acts necessary or
incidental to the performance and execution of the powers herein expressly
granted.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set the undersigned's
hand this 19th day of October, 1995.
/s/ Wayne R. Huneke
------------------------------------
Wayne R. Huneke
MFS/NWNL
NWNL Select
Northstar/NWNL
Select*Life
Rev. 12/95
<PAGE>
NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
POWER OF ATTORNEY
OF DIRECTOR AND OFFICER
The undersigned director and/or officer of NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY, a Minnesota corporation, does hereby make, constitute and
appoint ROYCE N. SANNER, RICHARD R. CROWL, MICHAEL S. FISCHER, JAMES E.
NELSON, ROBERT B. SAGINAW, and JEFFREY A. PROULX, and each or any one of
them, the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of
substitution, for the undersigned and in the undersigned's name, place and
stead, to sign and affix the undersigned's name as such director and/or
officer of said Company to a Registration Statement or Registration
Statements, under the Securities Act of 1933 (1933 Act) and the Investment
Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act) and any other forms applicable to such
registrations, and all amendments, including post-effective amendments,
thereto, to be filed by said Company with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, Washington, DC, in connection with the registration under the 1933
and 1940 Acts, as amended, of variable annuity contracts and accumulation
units in the MFS/NWNL Variable Account, the NWNL Select Variable Account,
the Northstar/NWNL Variable Account, and of variable life insurance policies
and accumulation units in the Select*Life Variable Account, and to file the
same, with all exhibits thereto and other supporting documents, with said
Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full
power and authority to do and perform any and all acts necessary or
incidental to the performance and execution of the powers herein expressly
granted.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set the undersigned's
hand this 2nd day of January, 1996.
/s/ William R. Merriam
------------------------------------
William R. Merriam
MFS/NWNL
NWNL Select
Northstar/NWNL
Select*Life
Rev. 12/95
<PAGE>
NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
POWER OF ATTORNEY
OF DIRECTOR AND OFFICER
The undersigned director and/or officer of NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY, a Minnesota corporation, does hereby make, constitute and
appoint ROYCE N. SANNER, RICHARD R. CROWL, MICHAEL S. FISCHER, JAMES E.
NELSON, ROBERT B. SAGINAW, and JEFFREY A. PROULX, and each or any one of
them, the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of
substitution, for the undersigned and in the undersigned's name, place and
stead, to sign and affix the undersigned's name as such director and/or
officer of said Company to a Registration Statement or Registration
Statements, under the Securities Act of 1933 (1933 Act) and the Investment
Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act) and any other forms applicable to such
registrations, and all amendments, including post-effective amendments,
thereto, to be filed by said Company with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, Washington, DC, in connection with the registration under the 1933
and 1940 Acts, as amended, of variable annuity contracts and accumulation
units in the MFS/NWNL Variable Account, the NWNL Select Variable Account,
the Northstar/NWNL Variable Account, and of variable life insurance policies
and accumulation units in the Select*Life Variable Account, and to file the
same, with all exhibits thereto and other supporting documents, with said
Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full
power and authority to do and perform any and all acts necessary or
incidental to the performance and execution of the powers herein expressly
granted.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set the undersigned's
hand this 19th day of October, 1995.
/s/ Craig R. Rodby
------------------------------------
Craig R. Rodby
MFS/NWNL
NWNL Select
Northstar/NWNL
Select*Life
Rev. 12/95
<PAGE>
NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
POWER OF ATTORNEY
OF DIRECTOR AND OFFICER
The undersigned director and/or officer of NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY, a Minnesota corporation, does hereby make, constitute and
appoint ROYCE N. SANNER, RICHARD R. CROWL, MICHAEL S. FISCHER, JAMES E.
NELSON, ROBERT B. SAGINAW, and JEFFREY A. PROULX, and each or any one of
them, the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of
substitution, for the undersigned and in the undersigned's name, place and
stead, to sign and affix the undersigned's name as such director and/or
officer of said Company to a Registration Statement or Registration
Statements, under the Securities Act of 1933 (1933 Act) and the Investment
Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act) and any other forms applicable to such
registrations, and all amendments, including post-effective amendments,
thereto, to be filed by said Company with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, Washington, DC, in connection with the registration under the 1933
and 1940 Acts, as amended, of variable annuity contracts and accumulation
units in the MFS/NWNL Variable Account, the NWNL Select Variable Account,
the Northstar/NWNL Variable Account, and of variable life insurance policies
and accumulation units in the Select*Life Variable Account, and to file the
same, with all exhibits thereto and other supporting documents, with said
Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full
power and authority to do and perform any and all acts necessary or
incidental to the performance and execution of the powers herein expressly
granted.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set the undersigned's
hand this 19th day of October, 1995.
/s/ David H. Roe
------------------------------------
David H. Roe
MFS/NWNL
NWNL Select
Northstar/NWNL
Select*Life
Rev. 12/95
<PAGE>
NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
POWER OF ATTORNEY
OF DIRECTOR AND OFFICER
The undersigned director and/or officer of NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY, a Minnesota corporation, does hereby make, constitute and
appoint ROYCE N. SANNER, RICHARD R. CROWL, MICHAEL S. FISCHER, JAMES E.
NELSON, ROBERT B. SAGINAW, and JEFFREY A. PROULX, and each or any one of
them, the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of
substitution, for the undersigned and in the undersigned's name, place and
stead, to sign and affix the undersigned's name as such director and/or
officer of said Company to a Registration Statement or Registration
Statements, under the Securities Act of 1933 (1933 Act) and the Investment
Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act) and any other forms applicable to such
registrations, and all amendments, including post-effective amendments,
thereto, to be filed by said Company with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, Washington, DC, in connection with the registration under the 1933
and 1940 Acts, as amended, of variable annuity contracts and accumulation
units in the MFS/NWNL Variable Account, the NWNL Select Variable Account,
the Northstar/NWNL Variable Account, and of variable life insurance policies
and accumulation units in the Select*Life Variable Account, and to file the
same, with all exhibits thereto and other supporting documents, with said
Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full
power and authority to do and perform any and all acts necessary or
incidental to the performance and execution of the powers herein expressly
granted.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set the undersigned's
hand this 19th day of October, 1995.
/s/ Robert C. Salipante
------------------------------------
Robert C. Salipante
MFS/NWNL
NWNL Select
Northstar/NWNL
Select*Life
Rev. 12/95
<PAGE>
NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
POWER OF ATTORNEY
OF DIRECTOR AND OFFICER
The undersigned director and/or officer of NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY, a Minnesota corporation, does hereby make, constitute and
appoint ROYCE N. SANNER, RICHARD R. CROWL, MICHAEL S. FISCHER, JAMES E.
NELSON, ROBERT B. SAGINAW, and JEFFREY A. PROULX, and each or any one of
them, the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of
substitution, for the undersigned and in the undersigned's name, place and
stead, to sign and affix the undersigned's name as such director and/or
officer of said Company to a Registration Statement or Registration
Statements, under the Securities Act of 1933 (1933 Act) and the Investment
Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act) and any other forms applicable to such
registrations, and all amendments, including post-effective amendments,
thereto, to be filed by said Company with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, Washington, DC, in connection with the registration under the 1933
and 1940 Acts, as amended, of variable annuity contracts and accumulation
units in the MFS/NWNL Variable Account, the NWNL Select Variable Account,
the Northstar/NWNL Variable Account, and of variable life insurance policies
and accumulation units in the Select*Life Variable Account, and to file the
same, with all exhibits thereto and other supporting documents, with said
Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full
power and authority to do and perform any and all acts necessary or
incidental to the performance and execution of the powers herein expressly
granted.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set the undersigned's
hand this 19th day of October, 1995.
/s/ Royce N. Sanner
------------------------------------
Royce N. Sanner
MFS/NWNL
NWNL Select
Northstar/NWNL
Select*Life
Rev. 12/95
<PAGE>
NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
POWER OF ATTORNEY
OF DIRECTOR AND OFFICER
The undersigned director and/or officer of NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY, a Minnesota corporation, does hereby make, constitute and
appoint ROYCE N. SANNER, RICHARD R. CROWL, MICHAEL S. FISCHER, JAMES E.
NELSON, ROBERT B. SAGINAW, and JEFFREY A. PROULX, and each or any one of
them, the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of
substitution, for the undersigned and in the undersigned's name, place and
stead, to sign and affix the undersigned's name as such director and/or
officer of said Company to a Registration Statement or Registration
Statements, under the Securities Act of 1933 (1933 Act) and the Investment
Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act) and any other forms applicable to such
registrations, and all amendments, including post-effective amendments,
thereto, to be filed by said Company with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, Washington, DC, in connection with the registration under the 1933
and 1940 Acts, as amended, of variable annuity contracts and accumulation
units in the MFS/NWNL Variable Account, the NWNL Select Variable Account,
the Northstar/NWNL Variable Account, and of variable life insurance policies
and accumulation units in the Select*Life Variable Account, and to file the
same, with all exhibits thereto and other supporting documents, with said
Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full
power and authority to do and perform any and all acts necessary or
incidental to the performance and execution of the powers herein expressly
granted.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set the undersigned's
hand this 19th day of October, 1995.
/s/ Donald L. Swanson
------------------------------------
Donald L. Swanson
MFS/NWNL
NWNL Select
Northstar/NWNL
Select*Life
Rev. 12/95
<PAGE>
NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
POWER OF ATTORNEY
OF DIRECTOR AND OFFICER
The undersigned director and/or officer of NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY, a Minnesota corporation, does hereby make, constitute and
appoint ROYCE N. SANNER, RICHARD R. CROWL, MICHAEL S. FISCHER, JAMES E.
NELSON, ROBERT B. SAGINAW, and JEFFREY A. PROULX, and each or any one of
them, the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of
substitution, for the undersigned and in the undersigned's name, place and
stead, to sign and affix the undersigned's name as such director and/or
officer of said Company to a Registration Statement or Registration
Statements, under the Securities Act of 1933 (1933 Act) and the Investment
Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act) and any other forms applicable to such
registrations, and all amendments, including post-effective amendments,
thereto, to be filed by said Company with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, Washington, DC, in connection with the registration under the 1933
and 1940 Acts, as amended, of variable annuity contracts and accumulation
units in the MFS/NWNL Variable Account, the NWNL Select Variable Account,
the Northstar/NWNL Variable Account, and of variable life insurance policies
and accumulation units in the Select*Life Variable Account, and to file the
same, with all exhibits thereto and other supporting documents, with said
Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full
power and authority to do and perform any and all acts necessary or
incidental to the performance and execution of the powers herein expressly
granted.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set the undersigned's
hand this 19th day of October, 1995.
/s/ John G. Turner
------------------------------------
John G. Turner
MFS/NWNL
NWNL Select
Northstar/NWNL
Select*Life
Rev. 12/95
<PAGE>
NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
POWER OF ATTORNEY
OF DIRECTOR AND OFFICER
The undersigned director and/or officer of NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY, a Minnesota corporation, does hereby make, constitute and
appoint ROYCE N. SANNER, RICHARD R. CROWL, MICHAEL S. FISCHER, JAMES E.
NELSON, ROBERT B. SAGINAW, and JEFFREY A. PROULX, and each or any one of
them, the undersigned's true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, with full power of
substitution, for the undersigned and in the undersigned's name, place and
stead, to sign and affix the undersigned's name as such director and/or
officer of said Company to a Registration Statement or Registration
Statements, under the Securities Act of 1933 (1933 Act) and the Investment
Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act) and any other forms applicable to such
registrations, and all amendments, including post-effective amendments,
thereto, to be filed by said Company with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, Washington, DC, in connection with the registration under the 1933
and 1940 Acts, as amended, of variable annuity contracts and accumulation
units in the MFS/NWNL Variable Account, the NWNL Select Variable Account,
the Northstar/NWNL Variable Account, and of variable life insurance policies
and accumulation units in the Select*Life Variable Account, and to file the
same, with all exhibits thereto and other supporting documents, with said
Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full
power and authority to do and perform any and all acts necessary or
incidental to the performance and execution of the powers herein expressly
granted.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set the undersigned's
hand this 19th day of October, 1995.
/s/ Steven W. Wishart
------------------------------------
Steven W. Wishart
MFS/NWNL
NWNL Select
Northstar/NWNL
Select*Life
Rev. 12/95
