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<LEGEND>
This Schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Financial Statements of Allmerica Financial Corporation as of
September 30, 2000 and for the period then ended, and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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