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FIRST PROVIDIAN LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY
SEPARATE ACCOUNT C
SUPPLEMENT DATED JULY 15, 1998
TO THE
PROSPECTUS DATED MAY 1, 1998
FOR THE
PROVIDIAN MARQUEE VARIABLE ANNUITY
OFFERED BY
FIRST PROVIDIAN LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY
(A NEW YORK STOCK COMPANY)
The Board of Directors of First Providian Life and Health Insurance Company
("FPLH") and AUSA Life Insurance Company, Inc. ("AUSA Life") have approved a
plan of merger pursuant to which FPLH would merge with and into AUSA Life. The
merger agreement is dated March 27, 1998. The merger is expected to be
consummated on or about October 1, 1998, subject to the approval of applicable
regulatory authorities. FPLH and AUSA Life are wholly-owned indirect
subsidiaries of AEGON USA, Inc.
If the merger is consummated, First Providian Life and Health Insurance Company
Separate Account C will become a separate account of AUSA Life. All FPLH
contracts will remain outstanding in accordance with their terms. Information
concerning AUSA Life will be sent to contract holders shortly after the merger
is effective.
