485BPOS 1 shell75988bfiling.htm REGISTRATION STATEMENT 75988 PEA #33

As filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on August 5, 2004

Registration No. 33-75988*
Registration No. 811-2513

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-4

POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 33 TO
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

and Amendment to

REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940

Variable Annuity Account C of ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company

ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company

151 Farmington Avenue, TS31, Hartford, Connecticut 06156

Depositor's Telephone Number, including Area Code: (860) 723-2239

Michael A. Pignatella, Counsel
ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company
151 Farmington Avenue, TS31, Hartford, Connecticut 06156
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

It is proposed that this filing will become effective:

 

X

 

immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 485

     

on _______________________ pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 485

*Pursuant to Rule 429(a) under the Securities Act of 1933, Registrant has included a combined prospectus under this Registration Statement which includes all the information which would currently be required in a prospectus relating to the securities covered by the following earlier Registration Statements: 33-75972; 33-76024; and 33-89858.

PARTS A AND B

The Prospectus and the Statement of Additional Information (SAI), each dated May 1, 2004, are incorporated into Parts A and B, respectively, of this Post-Effective Amendment No. 33 by reference to Registrant's filings under Rules 485(b) and 497(c), as filed on April 13 and May 3, 2004, respectively, (File No. 33-75988).

A supplement dated August 5, 2004 to the Prospectus and SAI is included in Parts A and B, respectively, of this Post-Effective Amendment.

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C

 

ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company

 

Pension IRA

 

Supplement Dated August 5, 2004 to

Contract Prospectus and Statement of Additional

Information dated May 1, 2004

 
 

The information in this supplement updates and amends certain information in the Contract Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI) each dated May 1, 2004. You should read this supplement along with the Contract Prospectus and SAI.

1.

Effective August 6, 2004 the name of ING VP Bond Portfolio will change to ING VP Intermediate Bond Portfolio. Effective August 6, 2004 all references to ING VP Bond Portfolio in the Prospectus and SAI are replaced with ING VP Intermediate Bond Portfolio.

2.

Effective August 6, 2004 the following new investment options are available to 2004 contracts:

 

AllianceBernstein Growth and Income Portfolio (Class A)

 

ING Julius Baer Foreign Portfolio (Class S)

 

ING MFS Total Return Portfolio (Class S)

 

ING T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio (Class S)

 

ING VP Financial Services Portfolio (Class I)

 

Oppenheimer Main Street Small Cap Fund®/VA

 

PIMCO VIT Real Return Portfolio (Administrative Class)

 

Pioneer High Yield VCT Portfolio (Class I)

 

Wanger Select

 

Wanger U.S. Smaller Companies

 

3.

The following adds information about the new funds to the section entitled "Fees Deducted by the Funds" on page 7 of the Contract Prospectus.





Fund Name



Management
(Advisory)
Fees




12b-1
Fee




Other
Expenses

Total
Annual
Fund
Operating
Expenses


Fees and
Expenses
Waived or
Reimbursed

Net
Annual
Fund
Operating
Expenses

             

AllianceBernstein Growth and Income Portfolio (Class A) (16)


0.63%


--


0.03%


0.66%


--


0.66%

ING Julius Baer Foreign Portfolio (Class S) (17)(18)

1.00%

--

0.25%

1.25%

--

1.25%

ING MFS Total Return Portfolio (Class S) (17)(18)(19)(20)

0.64%

--

0.26%

0.90%

--

0.90%

ING T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio (Class S) (17)(18)(20)


0.68%


--


0.26%


0.94%


--


0.94%

ING VP Financial Services Portfolio (Class I) (21)(22)(23)


0.75%


--


0.15%


0.90%


0.10%


0.80%

Oppenheimer Main Street Small Cap Fund®/VA

0.75%

--

0.26%

1.01%

--

1.01%

PIMCO VIT Real Return Portfolio (Administrative Class) (24)


0.25%


--


0.41%


0.66%


--


0.66%

Pioneer High Yield VCT Portfolio (Class I)

0.65%

--

0.24%

0.89%

--

0.89%

Wanger Select

0.95%

--

0.20%

1.15%

--

1.15%

Wanger U.S. Smaller Companies

0.93%

--

0.06%

0.99%

--

0.99%

Footnotes to "Fund Expense Table"

(16)

Total portfolio operating expenses do not reflect Alliance's waiver of a portion of its advisory fees. This waiver is effective as of January 1, 2004 and the fee reduction is expected to continue for a period of at least five years.



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(17)

The table above shows the estimated operating expenses for Class S Shares of each Portfolio as a ratio of expenses to average daily net assets. These estimates, unless otherwise noted, are based on each Portfolio's actual operating expenses for its most recently completed fiscal year, as adjusted for contractual changes, if any. Other Expenses shown in the table above includes a Shareholder Service Fee of 0.25%.

(18)

Through a "bundled fee" arrangement, Directed Services, Inc. (DSI), the Trust's manager, is paid a single fee for advisory, administrative, custodial, transfer agency, auditing and legal services necessary for the ordinary operation of the Portfolio. The Portfolios would bear any extraordinary expenses.

(19)

DSI has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee for certain Portfolios. Including these waivers, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the year ended December 31, 2003, would have been 0.90% for ING MFS Total Return Portfolio. This arrangement may be discontinued by DSI at any time.

(20)

A portion of the brokerage commissions that the Portfolios pay is used to reduce each Portfolio's expenses. Including these reductions and the MFS voluntary management fee waiver the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the year ended December 31, 2003 would have been 0.89% for ING MFS Total Return and 0.93% for ING T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolios. This arrangement may be discontinued at any time.

(21)

The above table shows the estimated operating expenses for Class I shares of each Portfolio as a ratio of expenses to average daily net assets. For the ING VP Financial Services, which had not commenced operations prior to December 31, 2003, the Portfolio's fiscal year end, expenses are based on estimated amounts for the current year.

(22)

ING Funds Services, LLC receives an annual administration fee equal to 0.10% of average daily net assets which is included in Other Expenses in the above table. For the ING VP Financial Services, which had not commenced operations prior to December 31, 2003, the Portfolio's fiscal year end, Other Expenses are based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year.

(23)

ING Investments, LLC, the investment adviser to each Portfolio, has entered into a written expense limitation agreement with each Portfolio under which it will limit expenses of the Portfolio, excluding interest, taxes, brokerage and extraordinary expenses, subject to possible recoupment by the adviser within three years. The amount of each Portfolio's expenses waived, reimbursed or recouped during the last fiscal year by the adviser is shown under Fees and Expenses Waived or Reimbursed in the above table. The expense limits will continue through at least December 31, 2004. For further information regarding the expense limitation agreements, see the Fund's prospectus.

(24)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense is 0.65%. Interest expense is generally incurred as a result of investment management activities.


4.


The minimum and maximum total annual fund operating expenses shown in the Contract Prospectus did not change with the addition of the funds in item 1 of this supplement. Therefore, there is no change to the hypothetical examples shown in the Contract Prospectus.


5.


The following information is added to Appendix V, "Description of Underlying Funds" on page 51 of the Contract Prospectus.


Fund Name

Investment Adviser/ Subadviser

Investment Objective(s)/Summary of Principal Investment Strategies

AllianceBernstein Variable Products Series Fund, Inc. - AllianceBernstein Growth and Income Portfolio

(Class A Shares)

Alliance Capital Management L.P.

Seeks reasonable current income and reasonable opportunity for appreciation through investments primarily in dividend-paying common stocks of good quality. Invests primarily in dividend-paying common stocks of large, well-established "blue chip" companies.

ING Investors Trust - ING Julius Baer Foreign Portfolio

(Class S)

Directed Services, Inc.

Subadviser: Julius Baer Investment Management LLC

Seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal conditions, invests in a wide variety of international equity securities issued through the world, normally excluding the United States. Normally invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities tied economically to countries outside the United States.

ING Investors Trust - ING MFS Total Return Portfolio

(Class S)

Directed Services, Inc.

Subadviser: Massachusetts Financial Services Company

Seeks above-average income (compared to a portfolio entirely invested in equity securities) consistent with the prudent employment of capital. Secondarily seeks reasonable opportunity for growth of capital and income. Invests in a combination of equity and fixed income securities.




2

 

ING Investors Trust - ING T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio

(Class S)

Directed Services, Inc.

Subadviser: T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

Seeks substantial dividend income as well as long-term growth of capital. Normally invests at least 80% of its assets in common stocks, with 65% in the common stocks of well-established companies paying above-average dividends. May also invest in convertible securities, warrants and preferred stocks, foreign securities, debt securities including high-yield debt securities and future and options.

ING Variable Products Trust - ING VP Financial Services Portfolio

(Class I Shares)

ING Investments, LLC

Subadviser: Aeltus Investment Management, Inc.

Seeks long-term capital appreciation. Invests, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of assets in equity securities and equity equivalent securities of companies principally engaged in the financial services industry. As a general matter, the Portfolio expects these investments to be in common stocks of large-, mid- and small-sized companies. May invest remaining 20% of assets in equity or debt securities of financial services companies or companies that are not financial services companies, and in money market instruments.

Oppenheimer Variable account Funds - Oppenheimer Main Street Small Cap Fund®/VA

OppenheimerFunds, Inc.

Seeks capital appreciation. Invests mainly in common stocks of small-capitalization U.S. companies that the Fund's investment manager believes have favorable business trends or prospects. Under normal market conditions, will invest at least 80% of net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities of companies having a small market capitalization.

PIMCO VIT Real Return Portfolio

(Administrative Class)

Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (PIMCO)

Seeks maximum real return, consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management. Invests primarily in investment grade securities, but may invest up to 10% of its assets in high yield securities ("junk bonds") rated B or higher by Moody's or S&P, or, if unrated, determined by PIMCO to be of comparable quality.

Pioneer Variable Contracts Trust - Pioneer High Yield VCT Portfolio

(Class I Shares)

Pioneer Investment Management, Inc.

Seeks to maximize total return through a combination of income and capital appreciation. Normally, the portfolio invests at least 80% of its total assets in below investment grade (high yield) debt securities and preferred stocks.

Wanger Advisors Trust - Wanger Select

Columbia Wanger Asset Management, L.P.

A nondiversified fund that seeks long-term growth of capital. Invests primarily in the stocks of medium- to larger-size U.S. companies. Invests in a limited number of companies (between 20-25) with market capitalizations under $15 billion, offering the potential to provide above-average growth over time.

Wanger Advisors Trust - Wanger U.S. Smaller Companies

Columbia Wanger Asset Management, L.P.

Seeks long-term growth of capital. Under normal circumstances, invests at least 80% of net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes), at market value at the time of investment, in securities of domestic companies with total stock market capitalizations of $5 billion or less.













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3

August 2004

 

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C
PART C - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 24. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a)

Financial Statements:

(1)

Incorporated by reference in Part A:
Condensed Financial Information

(2)

Incorporated by reference in Part B:
Financial Statements of Variable Annuity Account C:

-

Report of Independent Auditors

-

Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2003

-

Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2003

-

Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002

-

Notes to Financial Statements

 

Consolidated Financial Statements of ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company:

-

Report of Independent Auditors

-

Consolidated Income Statements for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001

-

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2003 and 2002

-

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholder's Equity for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001

-

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001

-

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(b)

Exhibits

 

(1)

Resolution establishing Variable Annuity Account C - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 6 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75986), as filed on April 22, 1996.

 

(2)

Not applicable

 

(3.1)

Broker-Dealer Agreement - Incorporated by reference to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-56297) as filed on June 8, 1998.

 

(3.2)

Alternative Form of Wholesaling Agreement and Related Selling Agreement - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75986), as filed on April 12, 1996.

 

(3.3)

Broker-Dealer Agreement dated June 7, 2000 between Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company and Aetna Investment Services, Inc. (AISI) and Letter of Assignment to AISI - Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-49176), as filed on November 30, 2000.

 

(3.4)

Underwriting Agreement dated November 17, 2000 between Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company and Aetna Investment Services, LLC - Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-49176), as filed on November 30, 2000.

 

(4.1)

Variable Annuity Contracts (IRA-CDA-IC) and (IP-CDA-IB) - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 4 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on April 15, 1996.

 

(4.2)

Variable Annuity Contract IRA-CDA-03 - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 8 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on April 17, 1997.

 

(4.3)

Variable Annuity Contract IRA-CDA-03(NY) - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 8 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on April 17, 1997.

 

(4.4)

Contract Schedule IMSIRA-03 to Variable Annuity Contract IRA-CDA-03 - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 8 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on April 17, 1997.

 

(4.5)

Contract Schedule IROIRA-03 to Variable Annuity Contract IRA-CDA-03 - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 8 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on April 17, 1997.

 

(4.6)

Contract Schedule IROPIRA-03 to Variable Annuity Contract IRA-CDA-03 - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 8 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on April 17, 1997.

 

(4.7)

Contract Schedule IMSIRA-03(NY) to Variable Annuity Contract IRA-CDA-03(NY) - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 8 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on April 17, 1997.

 

(4.8)

Contract Schedule IROIRA-03(NY) to Variable Annuity Contract IRA-CDA-03(NY) - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 8 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on April 17, 1997.

 

(4.9)

Contract Schedule IROPIRA-03(NY) to Variable Annuity Contract IRA-CDA-03(NY) - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 8 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on April 17, 1997.

 

(4.10)

Endorsement EIRA-ROTH-03(NY) to Variable Annuity Contract IRA-CDA-03(NY) - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 8 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on April 17, 1997.

 

(4.11)

Endorsement EIRA-ROTH-03 to Variable Annuity Contract IRA-CDA-03 - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 8 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on April 17, 1997.

 

(4.12)

Endorsements (EIRA-SDOIC-97) and (EIRA-SDOIC-97(NY)) to Variable Annuity Contract IRA-CDA-IC - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 30 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on December 30, 2003.

 

(4.13)

Endorsement (EIP-SDOIB-97) to Variable Annuity Contract IP-CDA-IB - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 30 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on December 30, 2003.

 

(4.14)

Endorsement (EPIRA-GI-98) to Contract IRA-CDA-IC - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 12 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on September 15, 1998.

 

(4.15)

Endorsement (EIGET-IC(R)) to Contracts IRA-CDA-IC and IP-CDA-IB - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 8 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75964), as filed on August 30, 1996.

 

(4.16)

Endorsement (EGET-99) to Contracts IRA-CDA-IC and IP-CDA-IB - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 13 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-01107), as filed on April 7, 1999.

 

(4.17)

Endorsements ENMCHG (05/02) and ENMCHGI (05/02) for name change - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 30 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75962), as filed on April 8, 2002.

 

(4.18)

Contract Schedule (IROPIRA-99) to Contract IRA-CDA-IC - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on August 24, 1999.

 

(4.19)

Endorsement EEGTRRA-PENIRA(01) to Contracts IRA-CDA-IC and
IP-CDA-IB - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 26 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on April 15, 2002.

 

(4.20)

Contract Schedule (IROIRA-99) to Contract IRA-CDA-IC - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on August 24, 1999.

 

(4.21)

Contract Schedule (IMSIRA-99) to Contract IRA-CDA-IC - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on August 24, 1999.

 

(4.22)

Endorsement EIRAGMDB-04 to Contracts IRA-CDA-IC and IP-CDA-IB - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 31 to Registration Statement Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on February 19, 2004.

 

(5.1)

Variable Annuity Contract Application (304.00.1A) - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 10 to Registration Statement Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on October 30, 1997.

 

(5.2)

Variable Annuity Contract Application (703.00.1A) - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 9 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on August 18, 1997.

 

(5.3)

Variable Annuity Contract Application (75988-97) - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 11 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on April 20, 1998.

 

(5.4)

Variable Annuity Contract Application (75988-04) - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 8 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on April 17, 1997.

 

(5.5)

Variable Annuity Contract Application (75988-04)(NY) - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 8 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on April 17, 1997.

 

(6.1)

Restated Certificate of Incorporation (amended and restated as of January 1, 2002) of ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company - Incorporated by reference to ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company annual report on Form 10-K (File No. 33-23376), as filed on March 28, 2002.

 

(6.2)

By-Laws restated as of January 1, 2002 of ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company - Incorporated by reference to ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company annual report on Form 10-K (File No. 33-23376), as filed on March 28, 2002.

 

(7)

Not applicable

 

(8.1)

Fund Participation Agreement dated June 30, 1998 by and among AIM Variable Insurance Funds, Inc., A I M Distributors, Inc. and Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company - Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-56297), as filed on August 4, 1998.

 

(8.2)

Amendment No. 1 dated October 1, 2000 to Participation Agreement dated June 30, 1998 by and among AIM Variable Insurance Funds (formerly AIM Variable Insurance Funds, Inc.), A I M Distributors, Inc. and Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 24 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-01107), as filed on April 13, 2001.

 

(8.3)

First Amendment dated November 17, 2000 to Participation Agreement dated June 30, 1998 by and among AIM Variable Insurance Funds (formerly AIM Variable Insurance Funds, Inc.), A I M Distributors, Inc. and Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 24 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-01107), as filed on April 13, 2001.

 

(8.4)

Amendment dated July 12, 2002 to Participation Agreement dated as of June 20, 1998, as amended on October 1, 2000 and November 17, 2000 by and among AIM Variable Insurance Funds, A I M Distributors, Inc., Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company and Aetna Investment Services, LLC - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 32 to Registration Statement on Form N-4, (33-75988), as filed on April 13, 2004.

 

(8.5)

Service Agreement effective June 30, 1998 between Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company and AIM Advisors, Inc. - Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-56297), as filed on August 4, 1998.

 

(8.6)

First Amendment effective June 30, 1998 dated October 1, 2000 to the Service Agreement between Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company and AIM Advisors, Inc. - Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-49176), as filed on November 30, 2000.

 

(8.7)

Fund Participation Agreement dated as of May 1, 1998 by and among Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company and Aetna Variable Fund, Aetna Variable Encore Fund, Aetna Income Shares, Aetna Balanced VP, Inc., Aetna GET Fund on behalf of each of its series, Aetna Generation Portfolios, Inc. on behalf of each of its series, Aetna Variable Portfolios, Inc. on behalf of each of its series and Aeltus Investment Management, Inc. - Incorporated by reference to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-56297) as filed on June 8, 1998.

 

(8.8)

Amendment dated November 9, 1998 to Fund Participation Agreement dated as of May 1, 1998 by and among Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company and Aetna Variable Fund, Aetna Variable Encore Fund, Aetna Income Shares, Aetna Balanced VP, Inc., Aetna GET Fund on behalf of each of its series, Aetna Generation Portfolios, Inc. on behalf of each of its series, Aetna Variable Portfolios, Inc. on behalf of each of its series and Aeltus Investment Management, Inc. - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-56297), as filed on December 14, 1998.

 

(8.9)

Second Amendment dated December 31, 1999 to Fund Participation Agreement dated as of May 1, 1998 and amended on November 9, 1998 by and among Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company and Aetna Variable Fund, Aetna Variable Encore Fund, Aetna Income Shares, Aetna Balanced VP, Inc., Aetna GET Fund on behalf of each of its series, Aetna Generation Portfolios, Inc. on behalf of each of its series, Aetna Variable Portfolios, Inc. on behalf of each of its series and Aeltus Investment Management, Inc. - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 19 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-01107), as filed on February 16, 2000.

 

(8.10)

Third Amendment dated February 11, 2000 to Fund Participation Agreement dated as of May 1, 1998 and amended on November 9, 1998 and December 31, 1999 by and among Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company and Aetna Variable Fund, Aetna Variable Encore Fund, Aetna Income Shares, Aetna Balanced VP, Inc., Aetna GET Fund on behalf of each of its series, Aetna Generation Portfolios, Inc. on behalf of each of its series, Aetna Variable Portfolios, Inc. on behalf of each of its series and Aeltus Investment Management, Inc. - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 20 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-01107), as filed on April 4, 2000.

 

(8.11)

Fourth Amendment dated May 1, 2000 to Fund Participation Agreement dated as of May 1, 1998 and amended on November 9, 1998, December 31, 1999 and February 11, 2000 by and among Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company and Aetna Variable Fund, Aetna Variable Encore Fund, Aetna Income Shares, Aetna Balanced VP, Inc., Aetna GET Fund on behalf of each of its series, Aetna Generation Portfolios, Inc. on behalf of each of its series, Aetna Variable Portfolios, Inc. on behalf of each of its series and Aeltus Investment Management, Inc. - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 20 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-01107), as filed on April 4, 2000.

 

(8.12)

Fifth Amendment dated February 27, 2001 to Fund Participation Agreement dated as of May 1, 1998 and amended on November 9, 1998, December 31, 1999, February 11, 2000 and May 1, 2000 by and among Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company and Aetna Variable Fund, Aetna Variable Encore Fund, Aetna Income Shares, Aetna Balanced VP, Inc., Aetna GET Fund on behalf of each of its series, Aetna Generation Portfolios, Inc. on behalf of each of its series, Aetna Generation Portfolios, Inc. on behalf of each of its series, Aetna Variable Portfolios, Inc. on behalf of each of its series and Aeltus Investment Management, Inc. - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 24 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-01107), as filed on April 13, 2001.

 

(8.13)

Sixth Amendment dated as of June 19, 2001 to Fund Participation Agreement dated as of May 1, 1998 and amended on November 9, 1998, December 31, 1999, February 11, 2000, May 1, 2000 and February 27, 2001 by and among Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company and Aetna Variable Fund, Aetna Variable Encore Fund, Aetna Income Shares, Aetna Balanced VP, Inc., Aetna GET Fund on behalf of each of its series, Aetna Generation Portfolios, Inc. on behalf of each of its series, Aetna Generation Portfolios, Inc. on behalf of each of its series, Aetna Variable Portfolios, Inc. on behalf of each of its series and Aeltus Investment Management, Inc. - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 32 to Registration Statement n Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on April 13, 2004.

 

(8.14)

Service Agreement dated as of May 1, 1998 between Aeltus Investment Management, Inc. and Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company in connection with the sale of shares of Aetna Variable Fund, Aetna Variable Encore Fund, Aetna Income Shares, Aetna Balanced VP, Inc., Aetna GET Fund on behalf of each of its series, Aetna Generation Portfolios, Inc. on behalf of each of its series and Aetna Variable Portfolios, Inc. on behalf of each of its series - Incorporated by reference to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-56297) as filed on June 8, 1998.

 

(8.15)

Amendment dated November 4, 1998 to Service Agreement dated as of May 1, 1998 between Aeltus Investment Management, Inc. and Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company in connection with the sale of shares of Aetna Variable Fund, Aetna Variable Encore Fund, Aetna Income Shares, Aetna Balanced VP, Inc., Aetna GET Fund on behalf of each of its series, Aetna Generation Portfolios, Inc. on behalf of each of its series and Aetna Variable Portfolios, Inc. on behalf of each of its series - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-56297), as filed on December 14, 1998.

 

(8.16)

Second Amendment dated February 11, 2000 to Service Agreement dated as of May 1, 1998 and amended on November 4, 1998 between Aeltus Investment Management, Inc. and Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company in connection with the sale of shares of Aetna Variable Fund, Aetna Variable Encore Fund, Aetna Income Shares, Aetna Balanced VP, Inc., Aetna GET Fund on behalf of each of its series, Aetna Generation Portfolios, Inc. on behalf of each of its series and Aetna Variable Portfolios, Inc. on behalf of each of its series - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 20 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-01107), as filed on April 4, 2000.

 

(8.17)

Third Amendment dated May 1, 2000 to Service Agreement dated as of May 1, 1998 and amended on November 4, 1998 and February 11, 2000 between Aeltus Investment Management, Inc. and Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company in connection with the sale of shares of Aetna Variable Fund, Aetna Variable Encore Fund, Aetna Income Shares, Aetna Balanced VP, Inc., Aetna GET Fund on behalf of each of its series, Aetna Generation Portfolios, Inc. on behalf of each of its series and Aetna Variable Portfolios, Inc. on behalf of each of its series - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 20 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-01107), as filed on April 4, 2000.

 

(8.18)

Fourth Amendment dated as of June 26, 2001 to Service Agreement with Investment Advisor effective as of May 1, 1998, as amended on November 4, 1998, February 11, 2000 and May 1, 2000 between Aeltus Investment Management, Inc. and Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 32 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on April 13, 2004.

 

(8.19)

Fund Participation Agreement dated December 1, 1997 among Calvert Responsibly Invested Balanced Portfolio, Calvert Asset Management Company, Inc. and Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 8 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-01107), as filed on February 19, 1998.

 

(8.20)

Service Agreement dated December 1, 1997 between Calvert Asset Management Company, Inc. and Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 8 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-01107), as filed on February 19, 1998.

 

(8.21)

Fund Participation Agreement dated February 1, 1994 and amended on December 15, 1994, February 1, 1995, May 1, 1995, January 1, 1996 and March 1, 1996 between Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company, Variable Insurance Products Fund and Fidelity Distributors Corporation - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 12 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75964), as filed on February 11, 1997.

 

(8.22)

Fifth Amendment dated as of May 1, 1997 to the Fund Participation Agreement dated February 1, 1994 and amended on December 15, 1994, February 1, 1996, May 1, 1995, January 1, 1996 and March 1, 1996 between Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company, Variable Insurance Products Fund and Fidelity Distributors Corporation - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 30 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-34370), as filed on September 29, 1997.

 

(8.23)

Sixth Amendment dated November 6, 1997 to the Fund Participation Agreement dated February 1, 1994 and amended on December 15, 1994, February 1, 1995, May 1, 1995, January 1, 1996, March 1, 1996 and May 1, 1997 between Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company, Variable Insurance Products Fund and Fidelity Distributors Corporation - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75964), as filed on February 9, 1998.

 

(8.24)

Seventh Amendment dated as of May 1, 1998 to the Fund Participation Agreement dated February 1, 1994 and amended on December 15, 1994, February 1, 1995, May 1, 1995, January 1, 1996, March 1, 1996, May 1, 1997 and November 6, 1997 between Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company, Variable Insurance Products Fund and Fidelity Distributors Corporation - Incorporated by reference to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-56297) as filed on June 8, 1998.

 

(8.25)

Eighth Amendment dated December 1, 1999 to Fund Participation Agreement dated February 1, 1994 and amended on December 15, 1994, February 1, 1995, May 1, 1995, January 1, 1996, March 1, 1996, May 1, 1997, November 6, 1997 and May 1, 1998 between Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company, Variable Insurance Products Fund and Fidelity Distributors Corporation - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 19 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-01107), as filed on February 16, 2000.

 

(8.26)

Fund Participation Agreement dated February 1, 1994 and amended on December 15, 1994, February 1, 1995, May 1, 1995, January 1, 1996 and March 1, 1996 between Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company, Variable Insurance Products Fund II and Fidelity Distributors Corporation - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 12 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75964), as filed on February 11, 1997.

 

(8.27)

Fifth Amendment dated as of May 1, 1997 to the Fund Participation Agreement dated February 1, 1994 and amended on December 15, 1994, February 1, 1996, May 1, 1995, January 1, 1996 and March 1, 1996 between Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company, Variable Insurance Products Fund II and Fidelity Distributors Corporation - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 30 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-34370), as filed on September 29, 1997.

 

(8.28)

Sixth Amendment dated as of January 20, 1998 to the Fund Participation Agreement dated February 1, 1994 and amended on December 15, 1994, February 1, 1995, May 1, 1995, January 1, 1996, March 1, 1996 and May 1, 1997 between Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company, Variable Insurance Products Fund II and Fidelity Distributors Corporation - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to Registration Statement on Form S-6 (File No. 33-75248), as filed on February 24, 1998.

 

(8.29)

Seventh Amendment dated as of May 1, 1998 to the Fund Participation Agreement dated February 1, 1994 and amended on December 15, 1994, February 1, 1995, May 1, 1995, January 1, 1996, March 1, 1996, May 1, 1997 and January 20, 1998 between Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company, Variable Insurance Products Fund II and Fidelity Distributors Corporation - Incorporated by reference to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-56297) as filed on June 8, 1998.

 

(8.30)

Eighth Amendment dated December 1, 1999 to Fund Participation Agreement dated February 1, 1994 and amended on December 15, 1994, February 1, 1995, May 1, 1995, January 1, 1996, March 1, 1996, May 1, 1997, January 20, 1998 and May 1, 1998 between Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company, Variable Insurance Products Fund II and Fidelity Distributors Corporation - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 19 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-01107), as filed on February 16, 2000.

 

(8.31)

Service Agreement effective as of June 1, 2002 by and between Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc., and ING Financial Advisers, LLC

 

(8.32)

Service Contract effective as of June 1, 2002 by and between Directed Services, Inc., ING Financial Advisers, LLC, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation

 

(8.33)

Participation Agreement dated as of July 20, 2001 between Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust, Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. and Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 27 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-01107), as filed on October 26, 2001.

 

(8.34)

Amendment dated as of January 2, 2002 to Participation Agreement dated as of July 20, 2001 by and among Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust, Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc., Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company, Aetna Insurance Company of America, Golden American Life Insurance Company and Direct Services, Inc. - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 30 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-01107), as filed on April 10, 2002.

 

(8.35)

Amendment dated December 10, 2003 to Participation Agreement dated July 20, 2001 and as amended on January 2, 2002 by and among Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust, Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc., ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company, ING Insurance Company of America, Golden American Life Insurance Company and Directed Services, Inc. - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 32 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on April 13, 2004.

 

(8.36)

Fund Participation Agreement dated December 8, 1997 among Janus Aspen Series and Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company and Janus Capital Corporation - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 10 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75992), as filed on December 31, 1997.

 

(8.37)

Amendment dated October 12, 1998 to Fund Participation Agreement dated December 8, 1997 among Janus Aspen Series and Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company and Janus Capital Corporation - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-56297), as filed on December 14, 1998.

 

(8.38)

Second Amendment dated December 1, 1999 to Fund Participation Agreement dated December 8, 1997 and amended on October 12, 1998 among Janus Aspen Series and Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company and Janus Capital Corporation - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 19 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-01107), as filed on February 16, 2000.

 

(8.39)

Amendment dated as of August 1, 2000 to Fund Participation Agreement dated December 8, 1997 and amended on October 12, 1998 and December 1, 1999 among Janus Aspen Series and Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company and Janus Capital Corporation - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 22 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-01107), as filed on August 14, 2000.

 

(8.40)

Letter Agreement dated December 7, 2001 between Janus and Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company reflecting evidence of a new Fund Participation Agreement with the same terms as the current Fund Participation Agreement except with a new effective date of March 28, 2002 - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 30 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75962), as filed on April 8, 2002.

 

(8.41)

Service Agreement dated December 8, 1997 between Janus Capital Corporation and Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 10 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75992), as filed on December 31, 1997.

 

(8.42)

First Amendment dated as of August 1, 2000 to Service Agreement dated December 8, 1997 between Janus Capital Corporation and Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 22 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-01107), as filed on August 14, 2000.

 

(8.43)

Distribution and Shareholder Services Agreement - Service Shares of Janus Aspen Series (for Insurance Companies) dated August 1, 2000 between Janus Distributors, Inc. and Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 27 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-34370), as filed on April 16, 1997.

 

(8.44)

Letter Agreement dated October 19, 2001 between Janus and Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company reflecting evidence of a new Distribution and Shareholder Service Agreement with the same terms as the current Distribution and Shareholder Service Agreement except with a new effective date of March 28, 2002 - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 30 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75962), as filed on April 8, 2002.

 

(8.45)

Fund Participation Agreement dated as of July 20, 2001 between Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc. and Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 27 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-01107), as filed on October 26, 2001.

 

(8.46)

Service Agreement dated as of July 20, 2001 between Lord Abbett & Co. and Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 27 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-01107), as filed on October 26, 2001.

 

(8.47)

Fund Participation Agreement dated March 11, 1997 between Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company and Oppenheimer Variable Annuity Account Funds and Oppenheimer Funds, Inc. - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 27 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-34370), as filed on April 16, 1997.

 

(8.48)

First Amendment dated December 1, 1999 to Fund Participation Agreement dated March 11, 1997 between Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company and Oppenheimer Variable Annuity Account Funds and Oppenheimer Funds, Inc. - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 19 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-01107), as filed on February 16, 2000.

 

(8.49)

Service Agreement effective as of March 11, 1997 between Oppenheimer Funds, Inc. and Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 27 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-34370), as filed on April 16, 1997.

 

(8.50)

Fund Participation Agreement dated as of May 1, 2001 among Pilgrim Variable Products Trust, Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company and ING Pilgrim Securities, Inc. - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 26 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-01107), as filed on July 13, 2001.

 

(8.51)

Amendment dated August 30, 2002 between ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company, ING Variable Products Trust (formerly known as Pilgrim Variable Products Trust) and ING Funds Distributor to Fund Participation Agreement dated May 1, 2001 - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 28 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on April 10, 2003.

 

(8.52)

Administrative and Shareholder Services Agreement dated April 1, 2001 between ING Funds Services, LLC and ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company (Administrator for ING Variable Products Trust) - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 28 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on April 10, 2003.

 

(8.53)

Fund Participation Agreement dated as of July 1, 2001 between Pioneer Variable Contracts Trust and Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 27 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-01107), as filed on October 26, 2001.

 

(8.54)

Participation Agreement dated as of November 28, 2001 among Portfolio Partners, Inc., Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company and Aetna Investment Services, LLC - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 30 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75962), as filed on April 8, 2002.

 

(8.55)

Amendment dated March 5, 2002 between Portfolio Partners, Inc. (to be renamed ING Partners, Inc. effective May 1, 2002), Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company (to be renamed ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company effective May 1, 2002) and Aetna Investment Services LLC (to be renamed ING Financial Advisers, LLC) to Participation Agreement dated November 28, 2001 - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 30 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75962), as filed on April 8, 2002.

 

(8.56)

Amendment dated May 1, 2003 between ING Partners, INC., ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company and ING Financial Advisers, LLC to the Participation Agreement dated as of November 28, 2001 and subsequently amended on March 5, 2002 - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 28 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on April 10, 2003.

 

(8.57)

Shareholder Servicing Agreement (Service Class Shares) dated as of November 27, 2001 between Portfolio Partners, Inc. and Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 30 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75962), as filed on April 8, 2002.

 

(8.58)

Amendment dated March 5, 2002 between Portfolio Partners, Inc. (to be renamed ING Partners, Inc. effective May 1, 2002) and Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company (to be renamed ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company effective May 1, 2002) to the Shareholder Servicing Agreement dated November 27, 2001 - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 30 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75962), as filed on April 8, 2002.

 

(8.59)

Amendment dated May 1, 2003 by and between ING Partners, Inc. and ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company to the Shareholder Servicing Agreement (Service Class Shares) dated November 27, 2001, as amended on March 5, 2002 - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 28 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on April 10, 2003.

 

(9)

Opinion and Consent of Counsel

 

(10)

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

(11)

Not applicable

 

(12)

Not applicable

 

(13.1)

Powers of Attorney Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 4 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-105479), as filed on July 28, 2004.

 

(13.2)

Authorization for Signatures - Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75986), as filed on April 12, 1996.

Item 25. Directors and Officers of the Depositor*

Name and Principal
Business Address

Positions and Offices with
Depositor

Keith Gubbay1

Director

Thomas Joseph McInerney1

Director

Kathleen Ann Murphy1

Director

Jacques de Vaucleroy1

Director and Senior Vice President

David A. Wheat1

Director, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Brian D. Comer2

President

Allan Baker2

Senior Vice President

Robert L. Francis
6140 Stonehedge Mall Rd., Ste. 375
Pleasanton, California 94588

Senior Vice President

Shaun Patrick Mathews2

Senior Vice President

Stephen Joseph Preston3

Senior Vice President

Boyd George Combs1

Senior Vice President, Tax

James G. Auger2

Vice President

Pamela M. Barcia2

Vice President

Ronald R. Barhorst
7676 Hazard Ctr. Dr.
San Diego, California 92108

Vice President

Linda Beblo3

Vice President

Jeoffrey A. Block4

Vice President

Kevin P. Brown2

Vice President

Anthony V. Camp2

Vice President

Kevin L. Christensen4

Vice President

Andrew D. Chua5

Vice President

Elizabeth A. Clifford3

Vice President

Patricia Marie Corbett4

Vice President

Karen Czizik5

Vice President

Robert B. DiMartino2

Vice President

Shari Ann Enger3

Vice President

Julie A. Foster4

Vice President

Brian K. Haendiges2

Vice President

Steven J. Haun4

Vice President

James Hennessy6

Vice President

Ronald Christian Hull2

Vice President

William S. Jasien
12701 Fair Lakes Circle, Suite 470
Fairfax, Virginia 22033

Vice President

David Kelsey2

Vice President

Mary Ann Langevin2

Vice President

Roger Ernest Lavallee2

Vice President

Frederick C. Litow1

Vice President

Thomas A. Lutter3

Vice President

Christine Cannon Marcks2

Vice President

Gregory J. Miller2

Vice President

Todd E. Nevenhoven4

Vice President

Peg O. Norris3

Vice President

Ethel Pippin2

Vice President

Mary Kathleen Reid2

Vice President

Robert A. Richard2

Vice President

Michael Roland6

Vice President

Eric Steelman3

Vice President

Carl P. Steinhilber2

Vice President

Laurie M. Tillinghast2

Vice President

Stanley Vyner7

Vice President

Barry G. Ward1

Vice President

Christopher Robert Welp4

Vice President

Mary Broesch3

Vice President and Actuary

Bruce T. Campbell2

Vice President and Actuary

Richard Lau3

Vice President and Actuary

Mark D. Sperry2

Vice President and Actuary

Alice Su3

Vice President and Actuary

Lawrence D. Taylor5

Vice President and Actuary

Terry J. Boucher2

Vice President and Appointed Actuary

Roger W. Fisher1

Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

John R. Dobo5

Vice President and Chief Actuary

David Scott Pendergrass1

Vice President and Treasurer

Dawn Peck1

Vice President, Assistant Treasurer

Ira Braunstein1

Vice President, Investments

Robert P. Browne1

Vice President, Investments

Daniel J. Foley1

Vice President, Investments

Christopher P. Lyons1

Vice President, Investments

Gregory G. McGreevey1

Vice President, Investments

Maurice Melvin Moore1

Vice President, Investments

Joseph J. Elmy2

Vice President, Tax

Paula Cludray-Engelke8

Secretary

James M. Desrocher
Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
350 Church Street, MPR1
Hartford, CT 06103-1106

Illustration Actuary

Jane A. Boyle2

Assistant Secretary

Diana R. Cavender8

Assistant Secretary

Linda H. Freitag1

Assistant Secretary

Daniel F. Hinkel1

Assistant Secretary

William Hope1

Assistant Secretary

Joseph D. Horan1

Assistant Secretary

David Lee Jacobson3

Assistant Secretary

Rita J. Kummer1

Assistant Secretary

Donna M. O'Brien2

Assistant Secretary

Krystal L. Ols8

Assistant Secretary

Loralee Ann Renelt8

Assistant Secretary

Carol Semplice2

Assistant Secretary

Linda Ellen Senker3

Assistant Secretary

Patricia M. Smith2

Assistant Secretary

Edwina Steffer8

Assistant Secretary

John F. Todd2

Assistant Secretary

Diane Yell9

Assistant Secretary

Glenn Allan Black1

Tax Officer

Terry L. Owens1

Tax Officer

James Taylor1

Tax Officer

*

These individuals may also be directors and/or officers of other affiliates of the Company.

1

The principal business address of these directors and these officers is 5780 Powers Ferry Road, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30327.

2

The principal business address of this director and these officers is 151 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut 06156.

3

The principal business address of these officers is 1475 Dunwoody Drive, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380.

4

The principal business address of these officers is 909 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309.

5

The principal business address of these officers is 1290 Broadway, Denver, Colorado 80203

6

The principal business address of this officer is 7337 E Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258.

7

The principal business address of this officer is 520 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, New York 10022.

8

The principal business address of these officers is 20 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401.

9

The principal business address of this officer is 100 Washington Square, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401.

Item 26. Persons Controlled by or Under Common Control with the Depositor or Registrant


Incorporated herein by reference to Item 26 in Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 for Separate Account B of ING USA Annuity and Life Insurance Company (File No. 333-90516), as filed on April 9, 2004.

Item 27. Number of Contract Owners


As of June 30, 2004, there were 595,962 individuals holding interests in variable annuity contracts funded through Variable Annuity Account C.

Item 28. Indemnification


Section 33-779 of the Connecticut General Statutes ("CGS") provides that a corporation may provide indemnification of or advance expenses to a director, officer, employee or agent only as permitted by Sections 33-770 to 33-778, inclusive, of the CGS. Reference is hereby made to Section 33-771(e) of the CGS regarding indemnification of directors and Section 33-776(d) of CGS regarding indemnification of officers, employees and agents of Connecticut corporations. These statutes provide in general that Connecticut corporations incorporated prior to January 1, 1997 shall, except to the extent that their certificate of incorporation expressly provides otherwise, indemnify their directors, officers, employees and agents against "liability" (defined as the obligation to pay a judgment, settlement, penalty, fine, including an excise tax assessed with respect to an employee benefit plan, or reasonable expenses incurred with respect to a proceeding) when (1) a determination is made pursuant to Section 33-775 that the party seeking indemnification has met the standard of conduct set forth in Section 33-771 or (2) a court has determined that indemnification is appropriate pursuant to Section 33-774. Under Section 33-775, the determination of and the authorization for indemnification are made (a) by the disinterested directors, as defined in Section 33-770(3); (b) by special counsel; (c) by the shareholders; or (d) in the case of indemnification of an officer, agent or employee of the corporation, by the general counsel of the corporation or such other officer(s) as the board of directors may specify. Also, Section 33-772 with Section 33-776 provide that a corporation shall indemnify an individual who was wholly successful on the merits or otherwise against reasonable expenses incurred by him in connection with a proceeding to which he was a party because he is or was a director, officer, employee, or agent of the corporation. Pursuant to Section 33-771(d), in the case of a proceeding by or in the right of the corporation or with respect to conduct for which the director, officer, agent or employee was adjudged liable on the basis that he received a financial benefit to which he was not entitled, indemnification is limited to reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the proceeding against the corporation to which the individual was named a party.

The statute does specifically authorize a corporation to procure indemnification insurance on behalf of an individual who was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation. Consistent with the statute, ING Groep N.V. maintains an umbrella insurance policy with an international insurer to cover errors and omissions, directors and officers, employment practices, fiduciary and fidelity. The policy covers ING Groep N.V. and any company in which ING Groep N.V. has controlling interest of 50% or more. This would encompass the principal underwriter as well as the depositor.

Section 20 of the ING Financial Advisers, LLC Limited Liability Company Agreement provides that ING Financial Advisers, LLC will indemnify certain persons against any loss, damage, claim or expenses (including legal fees) incurred by such person if he is made a party or is threatened to be made a party to a suit or proceeding because he was a member, officer, director, employee or agent of ING Financial Advisers, LLC, as long as he acted in good faith on behalf of ING Financial Advisers, LLC and in a manner reasonably believed to be within the scope of his authority. An additional condition requires that no person shall be entitled to indemnity if his loss, damage, claim or expense was incurred by reason of his gross negligence or willful misconduct. This indemnity provision is authorized by and is consistent with Title 8, Section 145 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.

Item 29. Principal Underwriter

(a)

In addition to serving as the principal underwriter for the Registrant, ING Financial Advisers, LLC also acts as the principal underwriter for ING Partners, Inc. (a management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act)). Additionally, ING Financial Advisers, LLC acts as the principal underwriter for Variable Life Account B of ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company (ILIAC), Variable Life Account C of ILIAC, Variable Annuity Account B of ILIAC and Variable Annuity Account G of ILIAC (separate accounts of ILIAC registered as unit investment trusts under the 1940 Act). ING Financial Advisers, LLC is also the principal underwriter for (i) Variable Annuity Account I of ING Insurance Company of America (IICA) (a separate account of IICA registered as a unit investment trust under the 1940 Act), (ii) Separate Account N of ReliaStar Life Insurance Company (RLIC) (a separate account of RLIC registered as a unit investment trust under the 1940 Act.), (iii) ReliaStar Select Variable Account of ReliaStar Life Insurance Company (a separate account of RLIC registered as a unit investment trusts under the 1940 Act), (iv) MFS ReliaStar Variable Account (a separate account of RLIC registered as a unit investment trusts under the 1940 Act), (v) Northstar Variable Account (a separate account of RLIC registered as a unit investment trusts under the 1940 Act) (vi) ReliaStar Life Insurance Company of New York Variable Annuity Funds A, B, C (a management investment company registered under the 1940 Act), (vii) ReliaStar Life Insurance Company of New York Variable Annuity Funds D, E, F, G, H, I (a management investment company registered under the 1940 Act), (viii) ReliaStar Life Insurance Company of New York Variable Annuity Funds M, P, and Q (a management investment company registered under the1940 Act), and (ix) ReliaStar Life Insurance Company of New York Variable Annuity Funds M P (a management investment company registered under the1940 Act).

(b)

The following are the directors and officers of the Principal Underwriter:

Name and Principal
Business Address

Positions and Offices with
Principal Underwriter

Ronald R. Barhorst
7676 Hazard Ctr. Dr.
San Diego, CA 92108

Director and President

Robert L. Francis1

Director and Senior Vice President

Shaun Patrick Mathews2

Director and Senior Vice President

Allan Baker2

Senior Vice President

Boyd George Combs3

Senior Vice President, Tax

Susan J. Stamm2

Chief Financial Officer

Maryellen R. Allen2

Vice President

Douglas J. Ambrose1

Vice President

Louis E. Bachetti
581 Main Street, 4th Fl.
Woodbridge, NJ 07095

Vice President

Pamela Mulvey Barcia2

Vice President

Robert H. Barley2

Vice President

David A. Brounley2

Vice President

Brian D. Comer2

Vice President

Keith J. Green3

Vice President

Brian K. Haendiges2

Vice President

Bernard P. Heffernon
10740 Nall Ave., Ste. 120
Overland Park, KS 66211

Vice President

William S. Jasien4

Vice President

David Kelsey2

Vice President

Mary Ann Langevin2

Vice President

Christina Lareau2

Vice President

Katherine E. Lewis
2675 N Mayfair Road, Ste. 501
Milwaukee, WI 53226

Vice President

Susan J. K. Lewis
16530 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 600
Encino, CA 91436

Vice President

David J. Linney
2900 N. Loop W., Ste. 180
Houston, TX 77092

Vice President

Frederick C. Litow3

Vice President

Mark R. Luckinbill
2841 Plaza Place, Ste. 210
Raleigh, NC 27612

Vice President

Christine Cannon Marcks2

Vice President

Richard T. Mason
440 S. Warren St., Ste. 702
Syracuse, NY 13202

Vice President

Scott T. Neeb1

Vice President

Ethel Pippin2

Vice President

Mary Kathleen Reid2

Vice President

Deborah Rubin4

Vice President

Frank W. Snodgrass
150 4th Ave., N., Ste. 410
Nashville, TN 37219

Vice President

Terran Titus2

Vice President

Bess B. Twyman2

Vice President

S. Bradford Vaughan, Jr.
601 Union St., Ste. 810
Seattle, WA 98101

Vice President

Judeen T. Wrinn2

Vice President

Therese M. Squillacote2

Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer

David Scott Pendergrass1

Vice President and Treasurer

Joseph Elmy2

Vice President, Tax

Paula Cludray-Engelke5

Secretary

Loralee Ann Renelt5

Assistant Secretary

John F. Todd2

Assistant Secretary

Robert J. Scalise2

Assistant Treasurer

Glenn Allan Black3

Tax Officer

G. Michael Fell3

Tax Officer

Terry L. Owens3

Tax Officer

James Taylor3

Tax Officer

1

The principal business address of this director and these officers is 6140 Stonehedge Mall Rd., Ste. 375, Pleasanton, California 94588.

2

The principal business address of this director and these officers is 151 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut 06156.

3

The principal business address of these officers is 5780 Powers Ferry Road, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30327.

4

The principal business address of these officers is 12701 Fair Lakes Circle, Suite 470, Fairfax, Virginia 22033.

5

The principal business address of these officers is 20 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401.

(c)

Compensation to Principal Underwriter:

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

         

Name of
Principal Underwriter

Net Underwriting Discounts and Commissions

Compensation on Redemption or Annuitization


Brokerage Commissions



Compensation*

         

ING Financial Advisers, LLC

     

$964,872.95


*


Reflects compensation paid to ING Financial Advisers, LLC attributable to regulatory and operating expenses associated with the distribution of all products issued by Variable Annuity Account C of ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company during 2003.

Item 30. Location of Accounts and Records


All accounts, books and other documents required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Act and the rules under it relating to the securities described in and issued under this Registration Statement are maintained by ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company at 151 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut 06156 and at ING Americas at 5780 Powers Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30327-4390.

Item 31. Management Services


Not applicable

Item 32. Undertakings


Registrant hereby undertakes:

(a)

to file a post-effective amendment to this registration statement on Form N-4 as frequently as is necessary to ensure that the audited financial statements in the registration statement are never more than sixteen months old for as long as payments under the variable annuity contracts may be accepted;

(b)

to include as part of any application to purchase a contract offered by a prospectus which is part of this registration statement on Form N-4, a space that an applicant can check to request a Statement of Additional Information; and

(c)

to deliver any Statement of Additional Information and any financial statements required to be made available under this Form N-4 promptly upon written or oral request.

(d)

during the Guarantee Period, to mail notices to current shareholders promptly after the happening of significant events related to the guarantee issued by ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company (the "Guarantee"). These significant events include (i) the termination of the Guarantee; (ii) a default under the Guarantee that has a material adverse effect on a shareholder's right to receive his or her guaranteed amount on the maturity date; (iii) the insolvency of ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company; or (iv) a reduction in the credit rating of ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company's long-term debt as issued by Standard & Poor's or Moody's Investors Service, Inc. to BBB+ or lower or Baa1 or lower, respectively.

During the Guarantee Period, the Registrant hereby undertakes to include in the prospectus which is a part of this registration statement on Form N-4, a space that an applicant can check to request the most recent annual and/or quarterly report of ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company.

Insofar as indemnification for liability arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question of whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company represents that the fees and charges deducted under the contracts covered by this registration statement, in the aggregate, are reasonable in relation to the services rendered, the expenses expected to be incurred, and the risks assumed by the insurance company.

SIGNATURES

As required by the Securities Act of 1933, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant, Variable Annuity Account C of ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company, certifies that it meets the requirements of Securities Act Rule 485(b) for effectiveness of this Post-Effective Amendment to its Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988) and has caused this Post-Effective Amendment to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Hartford, State of Connecticut, on the 5th day of August, 2004.

 

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF ING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
(Registrant)

By:

ING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
(Depositor)

By:

Brian Comer*

 

Brian Comer
President


As required by the Securities Act of 1933, this Post-Effective Amendment No. 33 to the Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signature

Title

 

Date

       

Brian Comer*

Director and President

)

 

Brian Comer

(principal executive officer)

)

 
   

)

 

Thomas J. McInerney*

Director

)

August

Thomas J. McInerney

 

)

5, 2004

   

)

 

Kathleen A. Murphy*

Director

)

 

Kathleen A. Murphy

 

)

 
   

)

 

Jacques de Vaucleroy*

Director

)

 

Jacques de Vaucleroy

 

)

 
   

)

 

David Wheat*

Director and Chief Financial Officer

)

 

David Wheat

 

)

 
   

)

 

Roger Fisher*

Chief Accounting Officer

)

 

Roger Fisher

 

)

 
   

)

 

 

By:

/s/ Michael A. Pignatella

Michael A. Pignatella
*Attorney-in-Fact

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C
Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.

Exhibit

 
     

99-B.8.31

Service Agreement effective as of June 1, 2002 by and between Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc., and ING Financial Advisers, LLC

 

     

99-B.8.32

Service Contract effective as of June 1, 2002 by and between Directed Services, Inc., ING Financial Advisers, LLC, and Fidelity Distributors Corporation

 

     

99-B.9

Opinion and Consent of Counsel

 

     

99-B.10

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm