485BPOS 1 d156094d485bpos.htm STATE FARM LIFE AND ACCIDENT ASSURANCE COMPANY VARIABLE LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company Variable Life Separate Account

As Filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 2, 2016

Registration File No. 333-64345

811-09017

 

 

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

 

FORM N-6

REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE

SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ¨

PRE-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO.      ¨

POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 21 x

and/or

REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE

INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 ¨

AMENDMENT NO. 17 x

(Check appropriate box or boxes.)

STATE FARM LIFE AND ACCIDENT ASSURANCE COMPANY

VARIABLE LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT

(Exact name of registrant)

STATE FARM LIFE AND ACCIDENT ASSURANCE COMPANY

(Name of depositor)

 

 

P.O. Box 2307

Bloomington, Illinois 61702-2307

(Address of depositor’s principal executive offices)

Depositor’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: (888) 702-2307

 

 

 

Stephen McManus
State Farm Life and Accident
Assurance Company
P.O. Box 2307
Bloomington, Illinois 61702-2307
(Name and address of agent for service)

It is proposed that this filing will become effective

 

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

 

x on May 2, 2016 pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 485

 

¨ 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) of Rule 485

 

¨ on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) of Rule 485

 

¨ this post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a previously filed post-effective amendment.

 

 

Title of Securities Being Registered:

Flexible Premium Variable Universal Life Insurance Policies

 

 

 


LOGO


prospectus

 

PROSPECTUS DATED MAY 2, 2016

INDIVIDUAL FLEXIBLE PREMIUM VARIABLE UNIVERSAL LIFE INSURANCE POLICY

ISSUED BY

STATE FARM LIFE AND ACCIDENT ASSURANCE COMPANY VARIABLE LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT

OF STATE FARM LIFE AND ACCIDENT ASSURANCE COMPANY

P.O. Box 2307

Bloomington, Illinois 61702-2307

Telephone (888) 702-2307

 

In 2008, State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company (“State Farm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) discontinued offering the flexible premium variable universal life insurance policy (the “Policy”) described in this prospectus. We continue to service existing Policies, as well as accept additional premiums into existing Policies. Please ask your registered State Farm agent for further information or contact our Variable Products processing area.

State Farm designed the Policy to provide: (1) lifetime insurance protection on the insured person named in the Policy, and (2) flexibility regarding premiums and death benefits. Subject to certain restrictions, the purchaser of a Policy (the “Owner,” “you,” or “your”) may:

 

  ·  

change the frequency and amounts of premium payments;

 

  ·  

change the level of death benefits; and

 

  ·  

allocate premiums (after State Farm deducts a premium charge) and Policy values to:

 

  ·  

State Farm’s general account (the “Fixed Account”), an account that provides a specified minimum rate of interest; and

 

  ·  

subaccounts (“Subaccounts”) of State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company Variable Life Separate Account (the “Variable Account”), a separate account allowing you to invest in the following investment portfolios (“Funds”) of the State Farm Variable Product Trust (the “Trust”):

 

  ·  

Large Cap Equity Index Fund

 

  ·  

Small Cap Equity Index Fund

 

  ·  

International Equity Index Fund

 

  ·  

Large Cap Equity Fund

 

  ·  

Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund

 

  ·  

International Equity Fund

 

  ·  

Stock and Bond Balanced Fund

 

  ·  

Bond Fund

 

  ·  

Money Market Fund

The accompanying prospectus for the Trust describes each of the Funds, including the risks of investing in each Fund, and provides other information about the Trust.

An Owner of a Policy can select between two death benefit options: (1) a level insurance amount (Basic Amount) or (2) a level insurance amount plus the Policy Account Value. As long as the Policy is in force, State Farm guarantees that the death benefit will never be less than the Basic Amount less any outstanding Policy loans and past due charges. For Policies issued in New York, if the Insured is alive on the Maturity Date, State Farm will pay the Cash Surrender Value on the Maturity Date to the Owner and the Policy will terminate.

The Policy provides for a Cash Surrender Value, which is the amount State Farm would pay if you surrender the policy. Because this value varies with Fund performance, there is no guaranteed Cash Surrender Value or guaranteed minimum Cash Surrender Value if you allocate premiums and Policy values to the Trust. On any given day, the Cash Surrender Value could be more or less than the premiums paid.

The Policy provides for a death benefit guarantee whereby the Policy will not lapse (terminate without value) so long as you pay certain minimum premiums. The Policy also allows you to take loans, make withdrawals, and participate in a dollar-cost averaging program or a portfolio rebalancing program.

We designed the Policy to provide significant life insurance benefits with a long-term investment element. You should consider the Policy in conjunction with other insurance you own. Please consider carefully before replacing existing insurance with the Policy, or financing the purchase of the Policy through a loan or through withdrawals from another policy.

This prospectus provides information that a prospective owner should know before investing in the Policy. Please read this prospectus carefully and keep it for future reference. A prospectus for State Farm Variable Product Trust accompanies this prospectus and you should read it in conjunction with this prospectus. The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) maintains a web site (http://www.sec.gov) that contains other information about the Policy and the Variable Account, material incorporated by reference into the Variable Account’s registration statement, and other information regarding other registrants that file electronically with the SEC.

Interests in the Policies and shares of the Funds are not deposits or obligations of or guaranteed by a bank, and are not federally insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency. The Policies are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of principal. It may not be advantageous to replace existing insurance with the Policy.

The SEC has not approved or disapproved the Policy or determined that this prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.


table of

 

Table of Contents

 

Policy Summary      2   
  Policy Benefits      2   
 

Death Benefits

     2   
 

Cash Benefits

     2   
 

Free Look Right to Cancel Policy

     3   
  Policy Risks      3   
 

Investment Risk

     3   
 

Risk of Lapse

     3   
 

Tax Risk

     3   
 

Withdrawal and Surrender Risk

     3   
 

Loan Risk

     4   
 

Risk of Increase in Current Fees and Charges

     4   
  Fund Risks      4   
Fee Table      5   
The Policy      10   
Premiums      11   
Allocation Options      12   
Charges and Deductions      15   
How Your Policy Account Values Vary      17   
Death Benefits      18   
Loan Benefits      19   
Surrender Benefits      20   
Settlement Options      21   
Requesting Payments      22   
Telephone Transactions      22   
Other Policy Benefits and Provisions      22   
State Farm and the Fixed Account      23   
The Variable Account      23   
Support for Benefits Under the Policy      24   
Voting of Fund Shares      24   
Tax Considerations      25   
Tax Treatment of Policy Benefits      25   
Additional Information      28   
Index of Terms      30   
Statement of Additional Information Table of Contents      32   
Appendix A      33   

THE POLICY MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL JURISDICTIONS.

THIS PROSPECTUS CONSTITUTES AN OFFERING

ONLY IN THOSE JURISDICTIONS WHERE SUCH OFFERING

MAY LAWFULLY BE MADE.

 

contents

 

1


Policy Summary

The following paragraphs summarize the important benefits and risks of the Policy. Please read this summary along with the more detailed information appearing elsewhere in this prospectus. Unless otherwise indicated, the description of the Policy in this prospectus assumes that the Policy is in force and there is no outstanding Loan Amount. Please refer to the Index of Terms at the end of the prospectus for definitions of certain terms this prospectus uses.

The Policy is a flexible premium variable universal life insurance policy. The Policy is built around its Policy Account Value. The Policy Account Value will increase or decrease depending on the investment performance of the Subaccounts, the amount of interest we credit to the Fixed Account, the premiums you pay, the Policy fees and charges we deduct, and the effect of any Policy transactions (such as transfers, withdrawals, and loans). We do not guarantee any minimum Policy Account Value. You could lose some or all of the money you invest and your Policy could lapse without value, unless you pay sufficient additional premiums.

If you have any questions, you may write or call our Variable Products processing area at Three State Farm Plaza South, N-1, Bloomington, Illinois 61791-0001, (888) 702-2307 (toll free).

Policy series 97035 in all states except MT, NY, WI; 97085 in MT, A97035 in NY and WI; and also 97036 in TX.

Policy Benefits

Death Benefits

 

·  

Death Benefit Options. Death Benefits are available in two Death Benefit options:

 

  ·  

Option 1 (greater of Basic Amount plus any Net Premium payment received since the last Deduction Date, or a specified percentage of Policy Account Value); or

 

  ·  

Option 2 (greater of Basic Amount plus the Policy Account Value, or a specified percentage of Policy Account Value). See “Death Benefits”.

 

·  

Flexibility to Change Death Benefit. We provide flexibility to change the Basic Amount and to change the Death Benefit option. See “Death Benefits — Changing the Basic Amount” for rules and limits.

 

·  

Death Benefit Guarantee. During the first 10 Policy Years (first 5 Policy Years for Policies issued in New York), so long as cumulative premiums paid, less withdrawals and the Loan Policy Account Value, are at least equal to the Minimum Premium amount for your Policy, the Policy will remain in force, regardless of the sufficiency of Cash Surrender Value to cover Monthly Deductions. See “Premiums — Death Benefit Guarantee” and “Charges and Deductions”.

 

·  

Death Benefit Payment Options. Death Benefits are available as a lump sum or under a variety of payment options.

 

·  

Tax Treatment. The Death Benefit generally should be excludible from the gross income of the Beneficiary. See “Tax Treatment of Policy Benefits”.

Cash Benefits

 

·  

Loans. You may take loans for amounts up to 90% of Cash Value, at a net interest rate not greater than 2%. See “Loan Benefits” and “Tax Treatment of Policy Benefits”.

 

·  

Withdrawals. You may withdraw a portion of your Cash Surrender Value up to 4 times each Policy Year provided there is sufficient remaining Cash Surrender Value. A withdrawal processing fee equal to the lesser of $25 or 2% of the amount requested for withdrawal will apply to each withdrawal. See “Withdrawals”, for rules and limits, and “Tax Treatment of Policy Benefits”.

 

·  

Surrenders. You may completely surrender the Policy at any time for its Cash Surrender Value (Policy Account Value minus Loan Amount and any applicable surrender charge). See “Full Surrender” and “Tax Treatment of Policy Benefits”. State Farm will deduct a surrender charge from the Policy Account Value upon a full surrender of the Policy during the first 10 Policy Years or the first 10 years after an increase in Basic Amount. See “Charges and Deductions — Surrender Charge”.

 

·  

Transfers. You may transfer Policy Account Value among the Subaccounts at any time after the end of the free look period. You may transfer Policy Account Value held in the Fixed Account to one or more Subaccounts only once each Policy Year and only during the 30-day period following the end of each Policy Year. The maximum transfer amount is the greater of 25% of the Policy Account Value held in the Fixed Account on the date of the transfer or $1,000, unless waived by us. Due to these limitations, if you want to

 

Summary

 

2


 

transfer all of your Policy Accumulation Value from the Fixed Account to one or more of the Subaccounts, it may take several years to do so. The amount of any transfer must be at least $250, or, if less, the Policy Account Value held in the Subaccount or the Fixed Account. However, State Farm reserves the right to impose a $25 per transfer processing fee on each transfer in a Policy Year in excess of 12. See “Allocation Options-Transfers” and “Charges and Deductions-Transfer Charge”.

 

·  

Payment Options. A variety of payment options are available.

Free Look Right to Cancel Policy

 

·  

For a limited time after State Farm issues a Policy, you have the right to cancel your Policy and receive a full refund of all premiums paid. See “The Policy — Free Look Right to Cancel Policy”. During this limited period, State Farm will allocate Net Premiums paid to the Fixed Account. See “Allocation Options — Net Premium Allocations”.

Policy Risks

Investment Risk

If you invest your Policy Account Value in one or more Subaccounts, then you will be subject to the risk that investment performance will be unfavorable and that the Policy Account Value will decrease. In addition, we deduct Policy fees and charges from your Policy Account Value, which can significantly reduce your Policy Account Value. During times of poor investment performance, this deduction will have an even greater impact on your Policy Account Value. You could lose everything you invest and your Policy could lapse without value, unless you pay sufficient additional premiums. If you allocate Net Premiums to the Fixed Account, then we credit your Policy Account Value in the Fixed Account with a declared rate of interest. You assume the risk that the rate may decrease, although it will never be lower than a guaranteed minimum annual effective rate of 4%.

Risk of Lapse

If your Cash Surrender Value is not enough to pay the Monthly Deduction when due, and the Death Benefit Guarantee is not in effect, your Policy will enter a 61-day grace period. State Farm will notify you that the Policy will lapse unless you make a sufficient payment during the grace period. Your Policy also may lapse if your Cash Surrender Value is insufficient to cover charges due to the outstanding Loan Amount. Your Policy generally will not lapse if: (1) pursuant to the Death Benefit Guarantee, during the first 10 Policy Years (first 5 Policy Years for Policies issued in New York), you pay cumulative premiums, less withdrawals and the Loan Policy Account Value, at least equal to the Minimum Premium amount for your Policy; or (2) you make a payment before the end of the grace period large enough to provide an increase in the Cash Surrender Value sufficient to cover the Monthly Deductions for the grace period and any increase in the surrender charges. You may reinstate a lapsed Policy, subject to certain conditions.

Tax Risk

In order to qualify as a life insurance contract for federal income tax purposes and to receive the tax treatment normally accorded life insurance contracts under federal tax law, a Policy must satisfy certain requirements which are set forth in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). Guidance as to how these requirements are to be applied is limited. Nevertheless, we believe that a Policy issued on the basis of a standard rate class should satisfy the applicable requirements. There is less guidance with respect to Policies issued on a substandard basis (i.e., a rate class involving a higher than standard mortality risk), and it is not clear whether such a Policy would in all cases satisfy the applicable requirements, particularly if the Owner pays the full amount of premiums permitted under the Policy. Assuming that a Policy qualifies as a life insurance contract for federal income tax purposes, you should not be deemed to be in constructive receipt of Policy Account Value under a Policy until there is a distribution from the Policy. Moreover, death benefits payable under a Policy should be excludible from the gross income of the Beneficiary. As a result, the Beneficiary generally should not have to pay U.S. federal income tax on the death benefit, although other taxes, such as estate taxes, may apply.

In general, depending on the total amount of premiums you pay, the Policy may be treated as a modified endowment contract (“MEC”) under federal tax laws. If a Policy is treated as a MEC, then surrenders, withdrawals, and loans (including loans secured by collateral assignment) under the Policy will be taxable as ordinary income to the extent there are earnings in the Policy. In addition, a 10% additional income tax may be imposed on surrenders, withdrawals, and loans taken before you attain age 59½. If the Policy is not a MEC, distributions generally will be treated first as a return of basis or investment in the contract and then as taxable income. Moreover, loans will generally not be treated as distributions. Finally, neither distributions nor loans from a Policy that is not a MEC are subject to the 10% additional income tax. We will monitor Policies and will attempt to notify an Owner on a timely basis if his or her Policy is in jeopardy of becoming a MEC.

See “Tax Considerations”. You should consult a qualified tax advisor for assistance in all Policy-related tax matters.

Withdrawal and Surrender Risk

The surrender charge under the Policy applies for 10 Policy Years after the Policy Date. An additional surrender charge will be applicable for 10 years from the date of any increase in the Basic Amount. It is possible that you will receive no Cash Surrender Value if you surrender your Policy in the first few Policy Years. You should purchase the Policy only if you have the financial ability to keep it in force for a substantial period of

 

3


time. You should not purchase the Policy if you intend to surrender all or part of the Policy Account Value in the near future. We designed the Policy to meet long-term financial goals. The Policy is not suitable as a short-term investment.

Even if you do not ask to surrender your Policy, surrender charges may play a role in determining whether your Policy will lapse, because surrender charges decrease the Cash Surrender Value, which is a measure we use to determine whether your Policy will enter a grace period (and possibly lapse). See “Policy Risks — Risk of Lapse”.

Only four withdrawals are permitted each Policy Year, and we will reduce your Basic Amount by the amount of any withdrawal if Death Benefit Option 1 is in effect.

Surrenders and withdrawals may have tax consequences.

Loan Risk

A Policy loan, whether or not repaid, will affect Policy Account Value over time because we subtract the Loan Amount from the Subaccounts and/or Fixed Account as collateral and hold it in the Loan Account. This loan collateral does not participate in the investment performance of the Subaccounts. The Loan Account will be credited with a 6.00% interest rate guaranteed by State Farm but will not receive any higher current interest rate credited to the Fixed Account. We reduce the amount we pay on the Insured’s death by any Loan Amount. Your Policy may lapse if your Cash Surrender Value is insufficient to cover charges due to an outstanding Loan Amount. See “Loan Benefits”.

A loan may have tax consequences. In addition, if you surrender the Policy or allow it to lapse while a Policy loan is outstanding, the amount of the loan, to the extent it has not previously been taxed, will be added to any amount you receive and taxed accordingly.

Risk of Increase in Current Fees and Charges

Certain fees and charges are currently assessed at less than their maximum levels. We may increase these current charges in the future up to their guaranteed maximum levels. If fees and charges are increased, you may need to increase the amount and/or frequency of Premiums to keep the Policy in force.

Fund Risks

A comprehensive discussion of the risks of each Fund may be found in the Funds’ prospectus. Please refer to the Funds’ prospectus for more information.

There is no assurance that any Fund will achieve its stated investment objective.

 

4


Fee Table

The following tables describe the fees and expenses that a Policy Owner will pay when buying, owning, and surrendering the Policy. Certain fees and charges are payable only if you choose an optional policy feature. If the amount of a charge varies depending on the individual characteristics of the Insured, such as Age, sex or underwriting class, the tables show the minimum and maximum possible charges as well as the charges for a typical Insured. These minimum, maximum and typical charges may assist you in understanding the range of possible charges as well as the charge a typical Owner or Insured may pay, but these charges may not be representative of the amount you actually pay.

The first table describes the fees and expenses that a Policy Owner will pay at the time that he or she buys the Policy, surrenders the Policy or transfers Policy Account Value among the Subaccounts and the Fixed Account.

 

Transaction Fees
        Amount Deducted
Charge   When Charge is Deducted   Guaranteed Charge1   Current Charge1

Premium Charge (Maximum sales charge imposed on premium)

 

Upon receipt of each

premium payment

  5% of each premium payment   5% of each premium payment

Surrender Charge2

     

On Basic Amount:

     

Minimum and Maximum Charge

 

Upon surrender or lapse during the first 10 Policy Years

 

Minimum of $1.20 and maximum of $21 per $1,000 of Basic Amount

  Minimum of $1.20 and maximum of $21 per $1,000 of Basic Amount

Charge for an Insured, Age 30 at issue, in the third Policy Year

  Upon surrender or lapse during the first 10 Policy Years   $3.60 per $1,000 of Basic Amount   $3.60 per $1,000 of Basic Amount

On Increase in Basic Amount:

     

Minimum and Maximum Charge

  Upon surrender or lapse during the first 10 years after an increase in Basic Amount   Minimum of $1.20 and maximum of $21 per $1,000 of increase in Basic Amount   Minimum of $1.20 and maximum of $21 per $1,000 of increase in Basic Amount

Charge for an Insured, Age 30 on the Policy Anniversary preceding the increase, in the third year following the increase

  Upon surrender or lapse during the first 10 years after an increase in Basic Amount   $3.60 per $1,000 of increase in Basic Amount   $3.60 per $1,000 of increase in Basic Amount

Withdrawal Processing Fee

  Upon withdrawal   The lesser of $25 or 2% of each amount withdrawn   The lesser of $25 or 2% of each amount withdrawn

Transfer Fees3

  Upon transfer   $25 per transfer   $0

Monthly Payment Plan Fee4

  Upon election of Monthly
Payment Plan
  $2 initial fee   $2 initial fee

 

 

(1) For each type of charge, the current charge and the guaranteed charge is shown. The current charge is the amount currently charged and the guaranteed charge is the maximum amount permitted by the Policy.

 

(2)

The Surrender Charge is in effect for the first 10 Policy Years, as well as the first 10 years after an increase in Basic Amount. It increases monthly in the first two years, remains level for the next four years, then decreases by  1/5 each year for the next five years to zero. Surrender charges vary based on the Insured’s Age at issue or on the Policy Anniversary preceding an increase in the Basic Amount (as applicable). The surrender charges as shown in the table may not be typical of the charges you will pay. Your Policy’s schedule pages will indicate the surrender charges applicable to your Policy, and more detailed information concerning surrender charges is available on request from our Variable Products processing area. See Appendix A for sample surrender charges.

 

(3) We currently do not assess a charge for transfers among Subaccounts or to or from the Fixed Account but we reserve the right to impose this charge on each transfer in a Policy Year in excess of 12.

 

(4) The Monthly Payment Plan Fee is assessed only if you elect to participate in the Monthly Payment Plan.

 

5


The next table describes the fees and expenses that a Policy Owner will pay periodically during the time that he or she owns the Policy, not including Fund fees and expenses.

 

Periodic Charges Other Than Fund Operating Expenses
        Amount Deducted
Charge   When Charge is Deducted   Guaranteed Charge1   Current Charge1

Cost of Insurance:5

     

Minimum and Maximum Charge

  On Policy Date and monthly on
Deduction Date
  Minimum of $.0567 and maximum of
$83.3333 per $1,000 of net amount
at risk6 per month
  Minimum of $.0420 and maximum of
$28.8769 per $1,000 of net amount
at risk per month

Charge for a male Insured,
Age 30, in the non-tobacco
rate class

  On Policy Date and monthly on
Deduction Date
  $.1209 per $1,000 of net amount at
risk per month
  $.1180 per $1,000 of net amount at
risk per month

Monthly Expense Charge

  On Policy Date and monthly on
Deduction Date
  $8   $87

Mortality and Expense Risk Charge

  Daily   Annual rate of 0.90% of the average daily net assets of each Subaccount you are invested in   Annual rate of 0.80% of the average daily net assets of each Subaccount you are invested in

 

 

(5) Cost of insurance charges vary based on a number of factors, among them, the Insured’s Age, sex, rate class, Policy Year, Basic Amount, and net amount at risk. The cost of insurance charges shown in the table may not be typical of the charges you will pay. Your Policy’s schedule pages will indicate the guaranteed cost of insurance charges applicable to your Policy, and more detailed information concerning cost of insurance charges is available on request from our Variable Products processing area.

 

(6) The net amount at risk is equal to the difference between (1) the amount of insurance attributable to the Basic Amount at issue or as increased, as applicable, on the Deduction Date at the start of the month divided by 1.0032737, and (2) the Policy Account Value attributable to the Basic Amount at issue or as increased, as applicable, on the Deduction Date at the start of the month after the deduction of the part of the Monthly Deduction that does not include the cost of insurance and the monthly charge for any Waiver of Monthly Deduction rider.

 

(7) Those persons who purchased a Policy before July 1, 2004 are charged a current monthly expense charge of $6.

 

6


 

Periodic Charges Other Than Fund Operating Expenses
        Amount Deducted
Charge   When Charge is Deducted   Guaranteed Charge1   Current Charge1

Optional Charges:8

     

Accidental Death Benefit Rider:9

     

Minimum and Maximum Charge

  On Rider Effective Date and monthly on Deduction Date   Minimum of $.04 and maximum of $.09 per $1,000 of rider coverage amount per month   Minimum of $.04 and maximum of $.09 per $1,000 of rider coverage amount per month

Charge for an Insured,
Age 30, in the first Policy Year following the Rider Effective Date

  On Rider Effective Date and monthly on Deduction Date   $.05 per $1,000 of rider coverage amount per month   $.05 per $1,000 of rider coverage amount per month

Additional Insured’s Level Term Rider:9

     

Minimum and Maximum Charge

  On Rider Effective Date and monthly on Deduction Date   Minimum of $.0767 and maximum of $10.4517 per $1,000 of rider coverage amount per month   Minimum of $.0492 and maximum of $6.0884 per $1,000 of rider
coverage amount per month

Charge for a male Insured, Age 35, in the non-tobacco rate class, in the first Policy Year following the Rider Effective Date

  On Rider Effective Date and monthly on Deduction Date   $.1443 per $1,000 of rider coverage amount per month   $.1278 per $1,000 of rider coverage amount per month

Children’s Term Rider:9

  On Rider Effective Date and monthly on Deduction Date   $.40 per $1,000 of rider coverage amount per month   $.40 per $1,000 of rider coverage amount per month

 

 

(8) Optional Charges are the charges that apply if a Policy Owner elects to add riders to the Policy or to take a loan. Charges for the Accidental Death Benefit Rider and Guaranteed Insurability Option Rider may vary based on the Insured’s Age and rider coverage amount. Charges for Waiver of Monthly Deduction Rider may vary based on the Insured’s Age and monthly deduction amount. Charges for the Additional Insured’s Level Term Rider may vary based on the Insured’s Age, sex, rate class, and rider coverage amount. Charges for the Children’s Term Rider are based on units of coverage. One unit of coverage provides a $1,000 death benefit for each covered child. Charges based on Age may increase as the Insured ages. The rider charges shown in the table may not be typical of the charges you will pay. Your Policy’s schedule pages will indicate the rider charges applicable to your Policy, and more detailed information concerning rider charges is available on request from our Variable Products processing area.

 

(9) The Accidental Death Benefit Rider, Additional Insured’s Level Term Rider, Children’s Term Rider, Waiver of Monthly Deduction Rider, and Guaranteed Insurability Option are no longer available for a Policy Owner to elect as a supplemental benefit to the Policy.

 

7


 

Periodic Charges Other Than Fund Operating Expenses
Charge   When Charge is Deducted   Amount Deducted
    Guaranteed Charge1   Current Charge1

Waiver of Monthly Deduction Rider:9

     

Minimum and Maximum Charge

  On Rider Effective Date and monthly on Deduction Date   Minimum of $.0065 and maximum of $.3589 per $1 of the Monthly Deduction per month   Minimum of $.0065 and maximum of $.3589 per $1 of the Monthly Deduction per month

Charge for an Insured,
Age 25, in the first Policy Year following the Rider Effective Date

  On Rider Effective Date and monthly on Deduction Date   $.0285 per $1 of the Monthly Deduction per month   $.0285 per $1 of the Monthly Deduction per month

Guaranteed Insurability Option Rider:9

     

Minimum and Maximum Charge

  On Rider Effective Date and monthly on Deduction Date   Minimum of $.03 and maximum of $.24 per $1,000 of rider coverage amount per month   Minimum of $.03 and maximum of $.24 per $1,000 of rider coverage amount per month

Charge for an Insured,
Age 25, in the first Policy Year following the Rider Effective Date

  On Rider Effective Date and monthly on Deduction Date   $.08 per $1,000 of rider coverage amount per month   $.08 per $1,000 of rider coverage amount per month

Loan Interest Spread10

  On Policy Anniversary or earlier, as applicable11   Annual rate of 2.00%12   Annual rate of 2.00%12

 

 

(10) The loan interest spread is the difference between the amount of interest we charge you for a Policy loan (which is 8.00% or less annually) and the amount of interest we credit to the Loan Account (guaranteed not to be lower than 6.00% annually).

 

(11) While a Policy loan is outstanding, loan interest is payable in arrears on each Policy Anniversary or, if earlier, on the date of loan repayment, lapse, surrender, Policy termination, or the Insured’s death.

 

(12) For Policies purchased on or after July 1, 2004, the loan interest spread will be at an annual rate of 2.00% during the first 10 Policy Years; 1.00% for Policy Years 11 through 20; and 0.50% for Policy Years 21 and later.

The following tables describe the Fund fees and expenses that a Policy Owner will pay periodically during the time that he or she owns the Policy. The fees and expenses are for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015. Expenses of the Funds may be higher or lower in the future. More detail concerning each Fund’s fees and expenses is contained in the prospectus for the Funds.

The following table shows the minimum and maximum total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (before waiver or reimbursement) charged by any of the Funds for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015.

Annual Fund Operating Expenses

(expenses that are deducted from Fund assets):

 

     Minimum    Maximum

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

(expenses that are deducted from Fund assets, including management fees,
distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other expenses)

   0.16%    1.12%

 

 

8


The following table shows the fees and expenses (before waiver or reimbursement) charged by each Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015.

Annual Fund Operating Expenses

(expenses that are deducted from Fund assets):

 

Fund      Investment
Advisory
Fees
       12b-1
Fees
       Other
Expenses
       Acquired
Fund
Fees and
Expenses
       Total
Annual
Operating
Expenses (14)
 

Large Cap Equity Index Fund

       0.11        N/A           0.05        0.00        0.16

Small Cap Equity Index Fund

       0.13        N/A           0.10        0.00        0.23

International Equity Index Fund

       0.15        N/A           0.13        0.00        0.28

Large Cap Equity Fund

       0.60        N/A           0.11        0.00        0.71

Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund

       0.80        N/A           0.13        0.00        0.93

International Equity Fund

       0.80        N/A           0.32        0.00        1.12

Stock and Bond Balanced Fund(15)

       0.00        N/A           0.08        0.33        0.41

Bond Fund

       0.50        N/A           0.09        0.01        0.60

Money Market Fund

       0.10        N/A           0.31        0.00        0.41

 

 

(14) The investment adviser to the Funds has voluntarily agreed to bear the expenses incurred by each Fund (other than the International Equity Index Fund and International Equity Fund), other than the investment advisory and management services fee and acquired fund fees and expenses, that exceed 0.10% of such Fund’s average daily net assets, and the investment adviser to the Funds has agreed to bear all of the Stock and Bond Balanced Fund’s own Other Expenses other than acquired fund fees and expenses. The investment adviser to the Funds has agreed to bear all of the custody fees of the Large Cap Equity Index Fund and the Small Cap Equity Index Fund without regard to the 0.10% cap. Beginning in early February 2009, the daily interest income on securities held by the Money Market Fund fell to a level below the amount of operating expenses incurred by the Money Market Fund. Since that time, the investment adviser to the Money Market Fund has been voluntarily waiving portions of its fees in amounts necessary to keep the daily net investment income of the Money Market Fund from falling below zero. The investment adviser to the Funds has agreed to bear the expenses incurred by the International Equity Index Fund and International Equity Fund, other than the investment advisory and management services fee and acquired fund fees and expenses, that exceed 0.20% of each Fund’s average daily net assets. These expense limitation arrangements are voluntary and the investment adviser can eliminate them at any time. After taking into account these arrangements, annual Fund operating expenses, if different from those presented above, were:

 

Fund      Investment
Advisory
Fees
       12b-1
Fees
       Other
Expenses
       Acquired
Fund
Fees and
Expenses
       Total
Annual
Operating
Expenses
 

Large Cap Equity Fund

       0.60        N/A           0.10        0.00        0.70

Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund

       0.80        N/A           0.10        0.00        0.90

Small Cap Equity Index Fund

       0.13        N/A           0.09        0.00        0.22

International Equity Fund

       0.80        N/A           0.20        0.00        1.00

Stock and Bond Balanced Fund(15)

       0.00        N/A           0.00        0.33        0.33

Money Market Fund

       0.10        N/A           0.00        0.00        0.10

 

 

(15) The Stock and Bond Balanced Fund invests in the Large Cap Equity Index Fund and the Bond Fund. The Stock and Bond Balanced Fund does not pay investment advisory fees directly, but indirectly bears its share of the investment advisory fees incurred by the Large Cap Equity Index Fund and the Bond Fund. Therefore, the investment results of the Stock and Bond Balanced Fund are net of these indirect fees. The relative amounts that the Stock and Bond Balanced Fund invests in the Large Cap Equity Index Fund and the Bond Fund at any one time will fluctuate, but under normal circumstances, the Stock and Bond Balanced Fund attempts to maintain approximately 60% of its net assets in shares of the Large Cap Equity Index Fund and approximately 40% of its net assets in shares of the Bond Fund. By investing in the Large Cap Equity Index Fund and the Bond Fund, the Stock and Bond Balanced Fund will indirectly bear its share of those underlying Funds’ Other Expenses and will incur its own other expenses.

For information concerning compensation paid for the sale of the Policies, see “Additional Information, Sale of the Policies.”

 

9


policy

 

The Policy

In 2008, State Farm discontinued offering the Policy. We continue to service existing Policies, as well as accept additional premiums into existing Policies. Please ask your registered State Farm agent for further information or contact our Variable Products processing area.

Ownership and Beneficiary Rights. The Policy belongs to the Owner named in the application. The Owner is the Insured unless the application specifies a different person as the Insured or the Owner is changed thereafter. While the Insured is living, the Owner may exercise all of the rights and options described in the Policy. The principal rights of the Owner include selecting and changing the Beneficiary, changing the Owner, and assigning the Policy. Changing the Owner may have tax consequences and you should consult a tax advisor before doing so.

The principal right of the Beneficiary is the right to receive the Death Benefit under the Policy.

Comparison with Universal Life Insurance. The Policy is similar in many ways to universal life insurance. As with universal life insurance:

 

  ·  

the Owner pays premiums for insurance coverage on the Insured;

 

  ·  

the Policy provides for the accumulation of a Cash Surrender Value that is payable if you surrender the Policy during the Insured’s lifetime; and

 

  ·  

the Cash Surrender Value may be substantially lower than the premiums paid.

However, the Policy differs significantly from universal life insurance in that the Policy Account Value may decrease if the investment performance of the Subaccounts to which you allocated Policy Account Value declines (or is not sufficiently favorable). If the Cash Surrender Value becomes insufficient to cover charges when due and the Death Benefit Guarantee is not in effect, the Policy will lapse without value after a grace period. See “Premiums to Prevent Lapse.”

Free Look Right to Cancel Policy. During your “free-look” period, you may cancel your Policy and receive a refund of all premiums paid. The free look period expires 10 days after you receive your Policy. Some states may require a longer period. During this limited period, State Farm will allocate Net Premiums paid to the Fixed Account. If you decide to cancel the Policy, you must return it by mail or other delivery method to State Farm or to an authorized State Farm agent. Immediately after mailing or delivery, State Farm will deem the Policy void from the beginning.

State Variations. Certain provisions of the Policy may be different than the general description in this prospectus, and certain riders and options may not be available, because of legal restrictions in your state. See your Policy for specific variations since any such state variations will be included in your Policy or in riders or endorsements attached to your Policy. See your State Farm agent or contact our Variable Products processing area for specific information that may be applicable to your state.

Exchanges from State Farm Universal Life and State Farm Traditional Ordinary Whole Life. State Farm will permit certain owners of a State Farm Universal Life policy or a State Farm Traditional Ordinary whole life policy to exchange such policy for a Policy subject to the following conditions:

 

  (1) the initial Basic Amount for the Policy must equal or exceed the basic amount less any policy loan and accrued loan interest for the original policy;

 

  (2) we will waive evidence of insurability where the initial Basic Amount of the Policy is equal to the basic amount less any policy loan and accrued loan interest for the original policy, where the Death Benefit options are the same for exchanges from a Universal Life policy or where the Death Benefit option is Option 1 for exchanges from a Traditional Ordinary whole life policy, and where we received all medical underwriting criteria required to determine the rate class on the new Policy during the application process of the original policy; and

 

  (3) the original policy must be cash surrendered and cannot be reinstated for any reason.

On exchanges from a Universal Life policy to a Policy, we will waive the 5% premium charge on the Policy for the amount transferred from the original policy to the Policy, subject to the availability rules.

On exchanges from a Traditional Ordinary whole life policy to a Policy, we will waive the 5% premium charge on the Policy for the amount transferred from the Traditional Ordinary whole life policy to the Policy.

 

10


We can change this program at any time. We reserve the right to refuse an exchange for any lawful reason.

Conversion of Term Insurance. An Insured of a Policy converted from an eligible State Farm term insurance coverage will be placed in a super preferred or preferred rate class if the Insured was in a super preferred or preferred rate class, respectively, under the term insurance coverage and the conversion occurred within 5 policy years following issue of the term insurance coverage. The Policy must offer super preferred or preferred rate classes and the minimum Basic Amount for these rate classes must be met. We reserve the right to change or discontinue this conversion privilege at any time.

Premiums

The premium amounts sufficient to fund a Policy depend on a number of factors, such as the Age, sex, and rate class of the proposed Insured, the desired Basic Amount, and any supplemental benefits. After you pay the initial premium, you may pay additional premiums in any amount and at any time. However, total premiums paid in a Policy Year may not exceed guideline premium limitations for life insurance set forth in the Code. We reserve the right to reject any premium that would result in the Policy being disqualified as life insurance under the Code and will refund any rejected premium. In addition, we will monitor Policies and will attempt to notify the Owner on a timely basis if his or her Policy is in jeopardy of becoming a modified endowment contract under the Code. If we detect that your Policy has become a MEC, we will send you a notice to that effect. We will continue your Policy as a MEC, unless you request that we return the premium causing your Policy to become a MEC to you within the time period prescribed by applicable provisions of the Code. See “Tax Considerations.”

State Farm allows a credit on conversions of eligible State Farm term insurance to the Policy. The amount of the credit is based on the premiums paid on the term coverage during the 12 months prior to conversion. The amount of the credit will be added to the premium, if any, submitted by the Owner converting the term coverage, and will be treated as part of the initial premium for the Policy (except for purposes of the free look provision). Therefore, the credit will be included in the premiums for purposes of calculating and deducting the premium charge. See “Charges and Deductions, Premium Charge.” State Farm will not recapture the credit if you surrender the Policy. State Farm will not include the amount of the credit for purposes of calculating agent compensation. See “Additional Information, Sale of the Policies.” State Farm treats the credit as an additional premium paid for life insurance and MEC testing purposes and includes it in the Policy’s investment in the contract.

Planned Premiums. When you apply for a Policy, you select a monthly or annual premium payment plan. You may arrange for monthly premiums to be paid via automatic deduction from your checking account. There is a fee assessed under the Monthly Payment Plan. See “Charges and Deductions.” You are not required to pay premiums in accordance with this premium plan; rather, you can pay more or less than planned or skip a planned premium entirely. You can change the amount of planned premiums and payment arrangements, or switch between monthly and annual frequencies, whenever you want by providing written or telephone instructions to us (if we have your telephone authorization on file), which will be effective upon our receipt of the instructions. See “Telephone Transactions.”

Depending on the Policy Account Value at the time of an increase in the Basic Amount and the amount of the increase requested, a change in the amount of planned premiums may be advisable. See “Changing the Basic Amount.”

Premiums to Prevent Lapse. Failure to pay planned premiums will not necessarily cause a Policy to lapse. Whether a Policy lapses depends on whether its Cash Surrender Value is insufficient to cover the Monthly Deduction when due. If the Cash Surrender Value on a Deduction Date is less than the Monthly Deduction we are to deduct on that date and the Death Benefit Guarantee is not in effect, the Policy will be in default and a grace period will begin. See “Charges and Deductions, Monthly Deduction” and “Death Benefit Guarantee,” below. This could happen if the Cash Surrender Value has decreased due to insufficient investment experience or because premiums paid have been insufficient to offset the Monthly Deduction.

You have until the end of the grace period to pay the required premium. If the grace period ends prior to the end of the Death Benefit Guarantee (see “Death Benefit Guarantee”), the required premium must be large enough to provide the lesser of (1) the Minimum Premium necessary at the end of the grace period, or (2) an amount large enough to provide an increase in the Cash Surrender Value sufficient to cover the Monthly Deductions for the grace period and any increase in the surrender charges. If the grace period ends after the end of the Death Benefit Guarantee, the required premium must be large enough to provide an increase in the Cash Surrender Value sufficient to cover the Monthly Deductions for the grace period and any increase in the surrender charges. State Farm will send notice of the amount required to be paid during the grace period to your last known address and to any assignee of record. The Policy Account Value in the Subaccounts is subject to market fluctuations. Changes between the notice date and the date we receive your payment may require additional funds to stop your Policy from lapsing. The grace period will end 61 days after we send the notice and your Policy will remain in effect during the grace period. If the Insured should die during the grace period before you pay the required premium, the Death Benefit will still be payable to the Beneficiary, although the amount paid will reflect a reduction for the Monthly Deduction(s) due on or before the date of the Insured’s death. See “Amount of Death Benefit Payable.” If you do not pay the required premium before the grace period ends, your Policy will lapse. It will have no value and no benefits will be payable. See “Reinstatement” for a discussion of your reinstatement rights.

 

11


A grace period also may begin if the Cash Surrender Value is insufficient to cover charges due to the outstanding Loan Amount. See “Effect of Policy Loan.”

Death Benefit Guarantee. During the first 10 Policy Years (first 5 Policy Years for Policies issued in New York), so long as cumulative premiums paid, less withdrawals and the Loan Policy Account Value, are at least equal to the Minimum Premium amount for your Policy, the Policy will remain in force, regardless of the sufficiency of Cash Surrender Value to cover Monthly Deductions. The Minimum Premium amount for your Policy is equal to the cumulative Minimum Monthly Premium.

Premium Payments. All checks must be made payable to State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company or State Farm Mutual Funds (not State Farm VP Management Corp. or State Farm Investment Management Corp.). In addition, State Farm Dollars checks may be applied as premium payments. Cash, third party checks, second party checks, cyber chex, credit cards, and debit cards are not acceptable forms of payment. All payments must be in U.S. dollars and drawn on U.S. bank accounts. We reserve the right to reject any premium payment.

Crediting Premiums to the Policy. We will credit your initial premium received in Good Order to the Policy on the Policy Date. We will credit any additional premium received in Good Order after the Policy Date to the Policy as of the end of the

Valuation Period when we receive the premium at our Variable Products processing area. Any amounts allocated to the Variable Account will be based on the unit value next computed after receipt. See “Subaccount Policy Value.” We will process any premium received in Good Order in our Variable Products processing area after the close of the Valuation Period on the next Valuation Day. We will deem any premiums we receive on a non-Valuation Day as being received on the next succeeding Valuation Day.

Allocation Options

Net Premium Allocations. When you apply for a Policy, you specify the percentage of Net Premium you want to allocate to each Subaccount and the Fixed Account. You can change the allocation percentages at any time by sending written or telephone instructions to us (if we have your telephone authorization on file). See “Telephone Transactions.” The change will apply to all premiums we receive with or after we receive your instructions. Net Premium allocations must be in percentages totaling 100%, and each allocation percentage must be a whole number.

Until the free look period expires, we will allocate all Net Premiums to the Fixed Account. At the end of this period, we transfer the Policy Account Value to the Subaccounts and/or retain it in the Fixed Account based on the net premium allocation percentages in effect at the time of the transfer. See “How Your Policy Account Values Vary.” Solely for this purpose, we assume your free look period starts 10 days after we issue your Policy.

Subaccount Options. The Variable Account has nine Subaccounts, each investing in a specific Fund of the Trust. The Trust is a series-type fund registered with the SEC as an open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The paragraphs below summarize the investment objective(s) and certain investment strategies of each of the Funds in which Subaccounts invest. There is no assurance that any Fund will meet its objective(s).

 

  ·  

The Large Cap Equity Index Fund seeks to match the performance of the Standard & Poor’s® Composite Index of 500 Stocks1. This Fund will pursue its objective by investing primarily on a capitalization- weighted basis in the securities that make up the S&P 500.

 

  ·  

The Small Cap Equity Index Fund seeks to match the performance of the Russell 2000® Small Stock Index2. This Fund will pursue its objective by investing primarily in a representative sample of stocks found in the Russell 2000.

 

  ·  

The International Equity Index Fund seeks to match the performance of the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia and Far East Free Index (the “EAFE® Free”)3. This Fund will pursue its objective by investing primarily in a representative sample of stocks found in the EAFE Free.

 

  ·  

The Large Cap Equity Fund seeks long-term growth of capital. The Fund invests in equity securities issued by large capitalization U.S companies in both the growth and value segments of the market.

 

 

(1)  “Standard & Poor’s®”, “S&P®”, “S&P 500®”, “Standard & Poor’s 500” and “500” are trademarks of McGraw-Hill Financial and have been licensed for use by State Farm and the Trust. Neither the State Farm Variable Universal Life Policy, the Large Cap Equity Index Fund, nor the Stock and Bond Balanced Fund (the “Product and the Funds”) is sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Standard & Poor’s, and Standard & Poor’s makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Product and the Funds.

(2)  The Russell 2000® Index and the Russell Mid Cap® Index are trademark/service marks of the Frank Russell Company. Russell is a trademark of the Frank Russell Company. The Small Cap Equity Index Fund and the Small/Mid

Cap Equity Fund (collectively the “Funds”) are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by the Frank Russell Company, and the Frank Russell Company makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Funds.

(3)  The Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia and Far East Free (EAFE® Free) Index is the exclusive property of Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley Capital International is a service mark of Morgan Stanley and has been licensed for use by the Trust. The International Equity Index Fund (the “International Fund”) is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in the International Fund.

 

 

12


  ·  

The Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund seeks long-term growth of capital. The Fund invests primarily in small- and mid-capitalization stocks issued by U.S. companies. The companies in which the Fund invests typically have market capitalizations smaller than the largest 500 U.S. companies and/or within the range of companies included in the Russell Midcap® Index.2

 

  ·  

The International Equity Fund seeks long-term growth of capital. The Fund primarily invests in equity securities issued by foreign companies in both the growth and value segments of the market. The Fund may invest in securities of companies economically tied to emerging markets.

 

  ·  

The Bond Fund seeks to realize over a period of years the highest yield consistent with prudent investment management through current income and capital gains. This Fund will pursue its objective by investing primarily in good quality bonds issued by domestic companies.

 

  ·  

The Stock and Bond Balanced Fund seeks long-term growth of capital, balanced with current income. This Fund will pursue its objective by investing primarily in the Trust’s Large Cap Equity Index Fund and the Bond Fund.

 

  ·  

The Money Market Fund seeks to maximize current income to the extent consistent with the preservation of capital and maintenance of liquidity. This Fund will pursue its objective by investing exclusively in high quality money market instruments. Neither the U.S. government nor the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insure or guarantee an investment in the Money Market Fund. This Fund will attempt to maintain a stable net asset value of $1.00 per share, but there can be no assurance that the Fund will be able to do so.

The yield of the Subaccount investing in the Money Market Fund is affected by changes in interest rates on money market securities, average portfolio maturity of the Money Market Fund, the types and quality of portfolio securities held by the Money Market Fund, and the Money Market Fund’s operating expenses. During extended periods of low interest rates and due in part to Policy fees and expenses, the yields of the Money Market Subaccount may be extremely low and possibly negative.

State Farm Investment Management Corp. (“SFIM”), a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, serves as investment adviser to the Trust. SFIM has engaged BlackRock Fund Advisors as the investment sub-adviser to provide day-to-day portfolio management for the Large Cap Equity Index Fund, the Small Cap Equity Index Fund, and the International Equity Index Fund. SFIM has engaged Bridgeway Capital Management, Inc. and Westwood Management Corp. as the co-investment sub-advisers to provide day-to-day portfolio management for the Large Cap Equity Fund. SFIM has engaged Marsico Capital Management, LLC and Northern Cross, LLC as the co-investment sub-advisers to provide day-to-day portfolio management for the International Equity Fund. SFIM has engaged Bridgeway Capital Management, Inc. and Rainier Investment Management, LLC as the co-investment sub-advisers to provide day-to-day portfolio management for the Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund.

In addition to the Variable Account, the Funds may sell shares to other separate investment accounts established by other insurance companies to support variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies or qualified retirement plans. It is possible that, in the future, material conflicts could arise as a result of such “mixed and shared” investing.

The Funds are not available for purchase directly by the general public, and are not the same as other mutual fund portfolios with very similar or nearly identical names that are sold directly to the public. However, the investment objectives and policies of certain Funds are similar to the investment objectives and policies of other portfolios that the same investment adviser may manage. The investment results of the Funds, however, may be higher or lower than the results of such other portfolios. We provide no assurance or representation that the investment results of any of the Funds will be comparable to the investment results of any other portfolio, even if the other portfolio has the same investment adviser, the same investment objectives and policies, and/or a very similar name.

The accompanying prospectus for the Trust contains further information about the Funds, including a description of Fund risks and expenses. Please carefully read the Trust’s prospectus in conjunction with this prospectus and keep it for future reference.

Fixed Account Option. The Fixed Account is part of our general account. It is not a separate account. We credit amounts allocated to the Fixed Account with interest for the period of allocation at rates we determine in our sole discretion, but in no event will interest credited on these amounts be less than an effective annual rate of 4%. The current interest rate is the guaranteed interest rate plus any excess interest rate. We determine the current interest rate periodically. You assume the risk that interest credited may not exceed the guaranteed minimum rate of 4% per year. See “State Farm’s Fixed Account Option.” There are significant limits on your right to transfer Policy Account Value from the Fixed Account. Due to these limitations, if you want to transfer all of your Policy Account Value from the Fixed Account to one or more Subaccounts, it may take several years to do so. You should carefully consider whether the Fixed Account meets your investment needs. See “Transfers” below.

Transfers. You may transfer Policy Account Value from and among the Subaccounts at any time after the end of the free look period. The minimum amount of Policy Account Value

 

13


that you may transfer from a Subaccount is $250, or, if less, the Policy Account Value held in the Subaccount. You may transfer Policy Account Value held in the Fixed Account to a Subaccount or Subaccounts only once each Policy Year and only during the 30-day period following the end of each Policy Year. Unused transfers do not carry over to the next year. The maximum transfer amount is the greater of 25% of the Policy Account Value held in the Fixed Account on the date of the transfer or $1,000, unless waived by us. Due to these limitations, if you want to transfer all of your Policy Account Value from the Fixed Account to one or more Subaccounts, it may take several years to do so. The amount transferred must be at least $250, or, if less, the Policy Account Value held in the Fixed Account.

You may make transfer requests by written or telephone request (if we have your telephone authorization on file). See “Telephone Transactions.” A transfer will take effect at the end of the Valuation Period during which we receive the request in Good Order at the Variable Products processing area. State Farm may, however, defer transfers under the same conditions that we may delay paying proceeds. We will process any transfer request received in Good Order in our Variable Products processing area after the close of the Valuation Period on the next Valuation Day. There is no limit on the number of transfers from and among the Subaccounts. However, State Farm reserves the right to impose a $25 per transfer processing fee on each transfer in a Policy Year in excess of 12. State Farm also reserves the right to modify, restrict, suspend or eliminate the transfer privileges, including telephone transfer privileges, at any time, for any reason.

Market Timing. State Farm does not accommodate inappropriate frequent trading including short-term “market timing” transactions among Subaccounts, as these transfers can adversely affect the Funds, other Owners and the performance of the Subaccounts. In particular, such transfers may dilute the value of the Fund’s shares, interfere with the efficient management of the Funds’ portfolios, and increase brokerage and administrative costs of the Funds. In order to protect our Owners and the Funds from this potential harmful activity, we have implemented market timing policies and procedures. Our market timing policies and procedures are designed to try to discourage, detect and deter frequent transfer activity among the Subaccounts that may adversely affect other Owners or Fund shareholders.

Owners seeking to engage in frequent transfer activity may deploy a variety of strategies to avoid detection. Our ability to detect such transfer activity is limited by operational systems and technological limitations. Furthermore, the identification of Owners determined to be engaged in transfer activity that may adversely affect other Owners or Fund shareholders involves judgments that are inherently subjective. We cannot guarantee that our market timing policies and procedures will detect every potential market timer, but we apply our market timing policies and procedures uniformly, including any and all restrictions, to all Owners without special arrangement, waiver or exception. Because we cannot guarantee that our market timing policies and procedures will detect every market timer, Owners bear the risk that frequent transfer activity may occur, resulting in dilution of the value of Fund shares, interference with the efficient management of the Funds’ portfolios, and increases in the Funds’ brokerage and administrative costs.

If we believe, in our judgment, that an Owner has been engaged in market timing (i.e. frequent trading that could adversely affect the Funds, other Owners, or the performance of the Subaccounts), we will reject a transfer request. We also will restrict a market timer’s transfer privileges by notifying the Owner that from that date forward he or she will only be permitted to make transfers to or from specified Subaccounts by original signature conveyed through U.S. regular mail and any telephone, facsimile or overnight delivery instructions will not be accepted. We will impose this restriction for one calendar year. We will apply this policy uniformly to all similarly situated Policies. Please keep in mind that once an Owner has been identified as a market timer, we will impose this original signature restriction on that Owner even if we cannot specifically identify, in the particular circumstances, any harmful effect from that Owner’s particular transfers.

In addition, the Funds have adopted their own policies and procedures with respect to frequent purchases and redemptions of their respective shares. The prospectus for the Funds describe these policies and procedures. While we reserve the right to enforce these policies and procedures, Owners and other persons with interests under the Policies should be aware that we may not have the contractual authority or the operational capacity to apply the market timing policies and procedures of the Funds. However, under SEC rules, we are required to: (1) enter into a written agreement with each Fund (or its principal underwriter or transfer agent) that obligates us to provide to the Fund promptly upon request certain information about the trading activity of individual Owners, and (2) execute instructions from the Fund to restrict or prohibit further purchases or transfers by specific Owners who violate the excessive trading policies established by the Fund.

The Funds may reserve the right to temporarily or permanently refuse payments or transfer requests from us if, in the judgment of the Fund’s investment adviser, the Fund would be unable to invest effectively in accordance with its investment objective or policies, or would otherwise potentially be adversely affected. To the extent permitted by applicable law, we reserve the right to defer or reject a transfer request at any time that we are unable to purchase or redeem shares of any of the Funds, including any refusal or restriction on purchases or redemptions of the Fund shares as a result of the Funds’ own policies and procedures on market timing activities. We will notify you in writing if we have reversed, restricted, or refused any of your transfer requests. You should read the prospectus of the Funds for more details on their ability to refuse or restrict purchases or redemptions of their shares.

 

14


In our sole discretion, we may revise our market timing policies and procedures at any time without prior notice as necessary to better detect and deter frequent transfers that may adversely affect other Owners or Fund shareholders, to comply with state or federal regulatory requirements, or to impose additional or alternative restrictions on market timers. If we revise our market timing policies and procedures, we will apply such changes uniformly to all similarly situated Policies.

We do not include transfers made pursuant to the dollar-cost averaging and portfolio rebalancing programs in these limitations.

Dollar-Cost Averaging Program. The dollar-cost averaging program permits you to systematically transfer on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual basis a set dollar amount from either the Subaccount investing in the Money Market Fund (the “Money Market Subaccount”) or the Subaccount investing in the Bond fund (the “Bond Subaccount”) to any combination of Subaccounts and/or the Fixed Account. However, if the Money Market Subaccount or the Bond Subaccount is the Subaccount from which the transfer is made, they cannot also be used as one of the Subaccounts in this combination. The dollar-cost averaging method of investment is designed to reduce the risk of making purchases only when the price of Accumulation Units is high, but you should carefully consider your financial ability to continue the program over a long enough period of time to purchase units when their value is low as well as when it is high. Dollar-cost averaging does not assure a profit or protect against loss.

You may elect to participate in the dollar-cost averaging program at any time by sending us a written request or by telephone if we have your telephone authorization on file. The minimum transfer amount is $100 from the Money Market Subaccount or the Bond Subaccount, as applicable. Once elected, dollar-cost averaging remains in effect from the date we receive your request until the value of the Subaccount from which transfers are being made is depleted or until you cancel the program by written request or by telephone, if we have your telephone authorization on file. You can request changes in writing or by telephone, if we have your telephone authorization on file. There is no additional charge for dollar-cost averaging. A transfer under this program is not considered a transfer for purposes of assessing a transfer processing fee. Dollar-cost averaging is not available while you are participating in the portfolio rebalancing program. We reserve the right to discontinue offering the dollar-cost averaging program at any time and for any reason.

Portfolio Rebalancing Program. Once you allocate your money among the Subaccounts, the performance of each Subaccount may cause your allocation to shift. You may instruct us in writing (or by telephone if you have a telephone authorization on file) to automatically rebalance (on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual basis) the value of your Policy in the Subaccounts to return to the percentages specified in your allocation instructions. You may make subsequent changes to your percentage allocations at any time by providing written or telephone instructions to us (if we have your telephone authorization on file). Once elected, portfolio rebalancing remains in effect from the date we receive your request until you instruct us to discontinue portfolio rebalancing. There is no additional charge for using this program. We do not consider a transfer under this program as a transfer for purposes of assessing a transfer processing fee. We reserve the right to discontinue offering the program at any time and for any reason. Portfolio rebalancing does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss. You may not use amounts in the Fixed Account in connection with the portfolio rebalancing program. If you transfer 100% of the value in your Policy to the Fixed Account, any portfolio rebalancing program in effect for your Policy will be canceled. The portfolio rebalancing program is not available while you are participating in the dollar-cost averaging program.

Inquiring About Transactions. You should review every transaction confirmation thoroughly when received. State Farm employs reasonable procedures to ensure the proper and accurate processing of all transactions. In the event you believe a transaction has occurred on your Policy in error, you must notify the Variable Products processing area via telephone or in writing within 60 days of the date shown on your transaction confirmation.

Charges and Deductions

State Farm deducts the charges described below. The charges are for the services and benefits State Farm provides, costs and expenses State Farm incurs and risks State Farm assumes under or in connection with the Policies.

Services and benefits State Farm provides include:

 

  ·  

the death, cash and loan benefits provided by the Policy;

 

  ·  

investment options, including Net Premium allocations, dollar-cost averaging and portfolio rebalancing programs;

 

  ·  

administration of various elective options under the Policy;

 

  ·  

the distribution of various reports to Owners; and

 

  ·  

the ability to make monthly premium payments under the Monthly Payment Plan.

Costs and expenses State Farm incurs include those associated with underwriting applications, increases in Basic Amount, and riders, various overhead and other expenses associated with providing the services and benefits under the Policy, sales and marketing expenses, and other costs of doing business, such as federal, state and local premium and other taxes and fees.

Risks State Farm assumes include the risks that Insureds may live for a shorter period of time than estimated, therefore resulting in the payment of greater Death Benefits than expected, and that the costs of providing the services and benefits under the Policies will exceed the charges deducted.

 

15


  ·  

Premium Charge. State Farm deducts a 5% charge from each premium payment before allocating the resulting Net Premium to the Policy Account Value.

 

  ·  

Mortality and Expense Risk Charge. State Farm currently deducts a daily charge from assets in the Subaccounts attributable to the Policies at an annual rate of 0.80% of net assets. State Farm guarantees that this charge will not exceed an annual rate of 0.90% of net assets. This charge does not apply to Fixed Account assets attributable to the Policies. We factor this charge into the Net Investment Factor. State Farm may profit from this charge and may use such profit for any lawful purpose including paying our expenses related to selling the Policies.

 

  ·  

Monthly Deduction. State Farm deducts the Monthly Deduction on each Deduction Date from Policy Account Value in the Variable Account and the Fixed Account on a pro rata basis. The Monthly Deduction for each Policy consists of (1) the cost of insurance charge discussed below, (2) a current monthly expense charge of $8 ($6 for Policies purchased before July 1, 2004) guaranteed not to exceed $8 per month, and (3) any charges for additional benefits added by riders to the Policy (see “Supplemental Benefits” under “Other Policy Benefits and Provisions”).

 

  ·  

Surrender Charge. If you surrender or lapse the Policy during the first 10 Policy Years or the first 10 years after an increase in Basic Amount, State Farm will deduct a surrender charge based on the Basic Amount at issue, or increase, as applicable. State Farm will deduct the surrender charge before we pay any surrender proceeds. State Farm does not deduct a surrender charge upon a withdrawal, although it does apply a withdrawal processing fee, as described below. State Farm does not deduct a surrender charge upon a decrease in Basic Amount, but it also will not reduce the surrender charge upon a decrease in Basic Amount.

The surrender charge depends on the Insured’s Age at issue, or on the Policy Anniversary preceding an increase. We calculate the surrender charge based on an amount per $1,000 of the Basic Amount at issue or of the increase in Basic Amount. The maximum surrender charge amount per $1,000 of Basic Amount is $21, which is for Insured’s ages 70 to 80. During the 10-year period a surrender charge is in effect, it increases monthly in the first two years, remains level for the next four years, then decreases by  1/5 each year for the next five years to zero. See Appendix A for sample surrender charges. Your Policy will state the surrender charge for your Policy.

 

  ·  

Transfer Charge. State Farm reserves the right to impose a $25 transfer processing fee on each transfer in a Policy Year in excess of 12. For purposes of assessing this fee, each transfer request is considered one transfer, regardless of the number of Subaccounts affected by the transfer. Any unused “free” transfers do not carry over to the next year.

 

  ·  

Withdrawal Processing Fee. On each withdrawal, State Farm will assess a withdrawal processing fee equal to the lesser of $25 or 2% of the amount withdrawn. State Farm will deduct this charge from your Policy Account Value along with the withdrawal amount requested.

 

  ·  

Monthly Payment Plan. You may elect to make premium payments under the Monthly Payment Plan. To establish the Monthly Payment Plan, a three month premium payment may be required. There is a $2 initial fee for the Monthly Payment Plan.

 

  ·  

Loan Interest Charge. We charge you an annual interest rate on a Policy loan of 8.00%. If you purchased your Policy on or after July 1, 2004, the annual interest rate on a Policy loan will be 8.00% for the first 10 Policy Years, 7.00% for Policy Years 11 through 20 and 6.50% for Policy Years 21 and later. Loan interest is payable in arrears on each Policy Anniversary. After offsetting the 6.00% interest we guarantee we will credit to the Loan Account, the maximum guaranteed net cost of loans is 2.00% (annually) and may be less.

 

  ·  

Fund Expenses. There are Fund management fees and other expenses that are deducted from the average daily value of your money invested in the Subaccounts. See the fee table in this prospectus and the prospectus for the Trust for a description of the investment advisory fees and other expenses incurred by the Funds.

Comment on Cost of Insurance. The cost of insurance is a significant charge under your Policy because it is the primary charge for the Death Benefit provided by your Policy. The cost of insurance charge depends on a number of variables that cause the charge to vary from Policy to Policy and from Deduction Date to Deduction Date. We calculate the cost of insurance separately for the Basic Amount at issue and for any increase in the Basic Amount. The cost of insurance charge is equal to the Company’s current monthly cost of insurance rate for the Insured multiplied by the net amount at risk under the Policy for the Basic Amount at issue or as increased. The net amount at risk is equal to the difference between (1) the amount of insurance attributable to the Basic Amount at issue or as increased, as applicable, on the Deduction Date at the start of the month divided by 1.0032737, and (2) the Policy Account Value attributable to the Basic Amount at issue or as increased, as applicable, on the Deduction Date at the start of the month after the deduction of the part of the Monthly Deduction that does not include the cost of insurance and the monthly charge for any Waiver of Monthly Deduction rider. We also calculate the net amount at risk separately for the Basic Amount at issue and for any increase in the Basic Amount. In determining the net amount at risk for each increase in Basic Amount, the Policy Account Value is first considered part of the initial Basic Amount. If the Policy Account Value exceeds

 

16


the initial Basic Amount, it is then considered as part of any increases in Basic Amount in the order these increases took effect. The net amount at risk is affected by interest credited to the fixed account, Subaccount investment performance, loans, payments of premiums, Policy fees and charges, the Death Benefit option, withdrawals, and increases or decreases in Basic Amount. Your Policy describes more specifically how we calculate this amount.

We base the cost of insurance rate for the Insured on a number of factors, among them, his or her Age, sex, applicable rate class, and the Basic Amount. We base the cost of insurance charges on these same factors plus the net amount at risk. We use a standard method of underwriting in determining rate classes, which are based on the health of the Insured and other factors. We currently place Insureds in the following rate classes when we issue the Policy, based on our underwriting: a male or female or unisex rate class where appropriate under applicable law (currently including the state of Montana); and a tobacco, non-tobacco, preferred or super preferred rate class. In addition, the preferred and super preferred rate classes are available only on those Policies issued on or after July 1, 2004.

For all Policies, we also may place Insureds into classes with extra ratings, which reflect higher mortality risks and higher cost of insurance rates. We may make additional rate classes available in the future. We place juveniles in a male or female or unisex rate class. The original rate class applies to the initial Basic Amount. If we approve an increase in Basic Amount, a different rate class may apply to the increase, based on the Insured’s circumstances at the time of the increase. We may place an Insured into a rate class with extra ratings for a temporary period of time, due to occupation or temporary illness. We also may place an Insured into a rate class with permanent extra ratings.

We guarantee that the cost of insurance rates used to calculate the monthly cost of insurance charge will not exceed the maximum cost of insurance rates set forth in the Policy. We base the maximum cost of insurance rates on the Insured’s Age at his or her last birthday at the start of the Policy Year, sex, and, for issue ages 20 and over, tobacco use. If the Insured is age 20 and over on the Policy Date or the effective date of any increase in Basic Amount, the Commissioners 1980 Standard Ordinary Non-Smoker Table applies if the Insured is classified as non-tobacco; otherwise, the Commissioners 1980 Standard Ordinary Smoker Mortality Table applies. If the Insured is under age 20 on the Policy Date or the effective date of any increase in Basic Amount, the Commissioners 1980 Standard Ordinary Mortality Table applies. Modifications are made for rate classes other than standard.

How Your Policy Account Values Vary

Policy Account Value. The Policy Account Value serves as a starting point for calculating certain values under a Policy, such as the Cash Surrender Value and the Death Benefit. It is the aggregate of the value of your Policy in all of the Subaccounts of the Variable Account, the Fixed Account, and values held in our general account to secure Policy loans. See “Loan Benefits.” We determine the Policy Account Value on the Policy Date and thereafter on each Valuation Day. The Policy Account Value will vary from day to day to reflect the performance of the Subaccounts to which you allocate amounts, interest credited on amounts allocated to the Fixed Account and Loan Account, charges, transfers, withdrawals, Policy loans, Policy loan interest, and Policy loan repayments. There is no minimum guaranteed Policy Account Value. It may be more or less than premiums paid.

Cash Value. The Cash Value on a Valuation Day is the Policy Account Value reduced by any surrender charge that we would deduct if you surrendered the Policy on that day.

Cash Surrender Value. The Cash Surrender Value on a Valuation Day is the Cash Value reduced by any Loan Amount. For Policies issued in New York, if the Insured is alive on the Maturity Date, we will pay the Cash Surrender Value to the Owner and the Policy will terminate.

Subaccount Policy Value. On any Valuation Day, for each Subaccount the Subaccount Policy Value is equal to the number of Subaccount units credited to the Policy multiplied by their unit value for that Valuation Day. When you allocate an amount to a Subaccount, either by Net Premium allocation, transfer of Policy Account Value or repayment of a Policy loan, we credit your Policy with units in that Subaccount. We determine the number of units by dividing the dollar amount allocated, transferred or repaid to the Subaccount by the Subaccount’s unit value for the Valuation Day when we effect the allocation, transfer or repayment. The number of Subaccount units credited to a Policy will decrease when we take the allocated portion of the Monthly Deduction from the Subaccount, take a Policy loan from the Subaccount, transfer an amount from the Subaccount, take a withdrawal from the Subaccount, or surrender the Policy.

Unit Values. A Subaccount’s unit value varies to reflect the investment performance of the underlying Fund, and may

 

values

 

17


increase or decrease from one Valuation Day to the next. We arbitrarily set the unit value for each Subaccount at $10 when we established the Subaccount. For each Valuation Period after the date of establishment, we determine the unit value by multiplying the value of a unit for a Subaccount for the prior Valuation Period by the net investment factor for the Subaccount for the current valuation period.

Net Investment Factor. The net investment factor is an index we use to measure the investment performance of a Subaccount from one Valuation Period to the next. The net investment factor for any Subaccount for any Valuation Period reflects the change in the net asset value per share of the Fund held in the Subaccount from one Valuation Period to the next, adjusted for the daily deduction of the mortality and expense risk charge from assets in the Subaccount. If any “ex-dividend” date value occurs during the Valuation Period, the per share amount of any dividend or capital gain distribution is taken into account. Also, if any taxes need to be reserved, a per share charge or credit for any taxes reserved for, which is determined by us to have resulted from the operations of the Subaccount, is taken into account.

Fixed Policy Account Value. The Fixed Policy Account Value on any date on or after the Issue Date is equal to: (1) the sum of the following amounts in the Fixed Account: Net Premium allocations, Policy Account Value transfers, and interest accruals (if the date is a Policy Anniversary it also includes any dividend payments); minus (2) the sum of any Monthly Deductions attributed to the Fixed Account, any withdrawals or transfers (including any transfer processing fee or withdrawal processing fee) from the Fixed Account, and Policy loans taken from the Fixed Account.

Death Benefits

As long as the Policy remains in force, we will pay the Death Benefit once we receive satisfactory proof of the Insured’s death, plus written direction from each eligible recipient of the Death Benefit regarding distribution of Death Benefit proceeds, and any other documents, forms and information we need to deem a Death Benefit claim in Good Order. We will pay the Death Benefit to the Beneficiary.

Amount of Death Benefit Payable. The amount of Death Benefit payable is the amount of insurance determined under the Death Benefit Option in effect on the date of the Insured’s death, plus any supplemental Death Benefit provided by riders, minus any Loan Amount on that date, and if the date of death occurred during a grace period, minus the past due Monthly Deductions.

Under certain circumstances, State Farm may further adjust the amount of the Death Benefit for reasons of material misstatements contained in the application, if the Insured dies by suicide, or if the application misstates the Insured’s Age or sex. If the Insured dies before we issue a Policy, we limit the Death Benefit payable to $1,000,000, unless the Insured is under 15 days old in which case the Death Benefit payable will not exceed $3,000.

Death Benefit Options. State Farm uses the Policy Account Value on the Insured’s date of death to determine the amount of insurance. Under Option 1, the Death Benefit is the greater of (1) the Basic Amount plus any Net Premiums received since the last Deduction Date, or (2) the applicable percentage amount of the Policy Account Value based on the Insured’s Age at the start of the current Policy Year, as determined using the table of percentages prescribed by federal income tax law. Under Option 2, the Death Benefit is the greater of (1) the Basic Amount plus the Policy Account Value, or (2) the applicable percentage amount of the Policy Account Value based on the Insured’s Age at the start of the current Policy Year, as determined using the table of percentages prescribed by federal income tax law. The percentage is 250% to Age 40 and declines thereafter as the Insured’s Age increases. The table of percentages is shown below.

We reserve the right to change the table if the table of percentages currently in effect becomes inconsistent with any

 

 

Table of Percentages of Policy Account Value
Age   Percentage   Age   Percentage   Age   Percentage
0–40   250%   54   157%   68   117%
41   243%   55   150%   69   116%
42   236%   56   146%   70   115%
43   229%   57   142%   71   113%
44   222%   58   138%   72   111%
45   215%   59   134%   73   109%
46   209%   60   130%   74   107%
47   203%   61   128%   75–90   105%
48   197%   62   126%   91   104%
49   191%   63   124%   92   103%
50   185%   64   122%   93   102%
51   178%   65   120%   94   101%
52   171%   66   119%   95+   100%
53   164%   67   118%    

 

18


federal income tax laws and/or regulations. Under Option 1, the Death Benefit ordinarily will not change. Under Option 2, the Death Benefit will vary directly with the Policy Account Value, which will increase or decrease depending on the investment performance of the Subaccounts, the amount of interest we credit to the Fixed Account, the premiums you pay, the Policy fees and charges we deduct, and the effect of any Policy transactions (such as transfers, withdrawals, and loans).

You select the Death Benefit Option when you apply for the Policy. If you do not select a Death Benefit Option, Option 2 will be chosen. You may change the Death Benefit Option on your Policy subject to certain rules. Changing the Death Benefit Option may have tax consequences and you should consult a tax advisor before doing so.

Changing the Basic Amount. You select the Basic Amount when you apply for the Policy. You may change the Basic Amount, subject to the following conditions:

 

  (1) State Farm will not permit any change that may result in your Policy being disqualified as a life insurance contract under Section 7702 of the Code.

 

  (2) You may only make one change (increase or decrease) during a Policy Year. To increase the Basic Amount, contact an authorized State Farm agent. To decrease the Basic Amount, submit a written request to our Variable Products processing area. Any increase in the Basic Amount must be at least $25,000 and you must submit an application, along with evidence of insurability satisfactory to State Farm. There must be enough Cash Surrender Value to make a Monthly Deduction that includes the cost of insurance for the increase.

A change in planned premiums may be advisable based on the increase in Basic Amount. See “Planned Premiums”. Also, the Minimum Premium for the Death Benefit Guarantee will increase. See “Death Benefit Guarantee”. If we approve the increase in Basic Amount, the increase will become effective as of the date you apply for it and we will adjust the Policy Account Value to the extent necessary to reflect a portion of the Monthly Deduction attributable to the increase as of the effective date and any intervening Deduction Date based on the increase in Basic Amount. The surrender charge will increase upon an increase in Basic Amount; but we also will not allow any increases after the Policy Anniversary when the Insured is age 80.

Any decrease in the Basic Amount must be at least $10,000. If a request to decrease the Basic Amount or change to Death Benefit Option 2 would reduce the Basic Amount below the stated Basic Amount minimum in the Policy, an amendment to the Policy will be provided showing the reduced amount as the new Basic Amount minimum. We will process any decrease in Basic Amount on the date we receive your written request in Good Order at our Variable Products processing area. Also, the minimum monthly premium for the Death Benefit Guarantee will decrease. State Farm will use any decrease first to reduce the most recent increase, then the next most recent increases, then the initial Basic Amount. We will not deduct a surrender charge upon a decrease in Basic Amount. We will not reduce the surrender charge upon a decrease in Basic Amount.

Changing the Basic Amount may have tax consequences and you should consult a tax advisor before doing so.

Effect of Withdrawals on the Death Benefit. A withdrawal will affect your Death Benefit in the following respects:

 

  ·  

If Death Benefit Option 1 is in effect, the withdrawal will also reduce the Basic Amount dollar-for-dollar. If the Basic Amount reflects increases in the Initial Basic Amount, the withdrawal will reduce first the most recent increase, and then the next most recent increase, if any, in reverse order, and finally the Initial Basic Amount.

 

  ·  

If Death Benefit Option 2 is in effect, the withdrawal will not affect the Basic Amount.

Abandoned Property Requirements. Every state has unclaimed property laws which generally declare life insurance policies to be abandoned after a period of inactivity of three to five years from the policy’s maturity age or date the death benefit is due and payable. For example, if the payment of a Death Benefit has been triggered, but, if after a thorough search, we are still unable to locate the Beneficiary of the Death Benefit, or the Beneficiary does not come forward to claim the Death Benefit in a timely manner, the Death Benefit will be paid to the abandoned property division or unclaimed property office of the state in which the Beneficiary or the Owner last resided, as shown on our books and records, or to our state of domicile. This “escheatment” is revocable, however, and the state is obligated to pay the Death Benefit if your Beneficiary steps forward to claim it with the proper documentation. To prevent such escheatment, it is important that you update your Beneficiary designations, including full names and complete addresses, if and as they change.

Loan Benefits

You may borrow an amount(s) up to 90% of your Cash Value at any time except during the free look period. Outstanding Policy loans, including accrued interest, reduce the amount available for new loans. You may make requests for Policy loans in writing or by telephone (if we have your telephone authorization on file). See “Telephone Transactions”.

However, requests for loans over $100,000 must be in writing. In addition, loan requests on the following types of policies must be in writing:

 

  ·  

Policies considered modified Endowment Contracts.

 

  ·  

Policies owned by a trust.

 

  ·  

Policies that have a collateral assignment or irrevocable beneficiary designated.

 

  ·  

Policies subject to a power of attorney.

 

19


Loan Account. Making a loan does not affect the Policy Account Value. However, we transfer an amount equal to the loan proceeds from the Policy Account Value in the Variable Account and Fixed Account to the Loan Account, and hold this amount as “collateral” for the loan. If you do not direct an allocation for this transfer when requesting the loan we will take it on a pro rata basis from the Fixed Account and the Variable Account. When you repay a loan, we transfer an amount equal to the repayment from the Loan Account to the Variable Account and Fixed Account and allocate this amount as you direct when submitting the repayment. If you provide no direction, we will allocate the amount in accordance with your standing instructions for Net Premium allocations.

Interest. We will charge interest daily on any outstanding Policy loan at an effective annual rate of 8.00%. For a Policy purchased on or after July 1, 2004, the annual interest on a Policy loan will be 8.00% for the first 10 Policy Years, 7.00% for Policy Years 11 through 20 and 6.50% for Policy Years 21 and later. Interest is due and payable at the end of each Policy Year while a Policy loan is outstanding. On each Policy Anniversary, any unpaid amount of loan interest accrued since the last Policy Anniversary becomes part of the outstanding loan. We transfer an amount equal to the unpaid amount of interest to the Loan Account from each Subaccount and the Fixed Account on a pro-rata basis according to the respective values in each Subaccount and the Fixed Account. On each Deduction Date, we will credit the amount in the Loan Account with interest at a minimum guaranteed annual effective rate of 6.0%. On each Deduction Date, we will transfer the interest so earned to the Subaccounts and the Fixed Account in accordance with the instructions for Net Premium allocations then in effect.

Loan Repayment. You may repay all or part of your Loan Amount at any time while the Insured is living and the Policy is in force. You must send loan repayments to our Variable Products processing area and we will credit the repayment at the end of the Valuation Period during which we receive them. State Farm does not treat a loan repayment as a premium payment and loan repayments are not subject to the 5% premium charge.

Effect of Policy Loan. A Policy loan, whether or not repaid, will affect Policy values over time (such as Policy Account Value, Cash Surrender Value, and the Death Benefit) because the investment results of the Subaccounts and current interest rates credited on Policy Account Value in the Fixed Account will apply only to the non-loaned portion of the Policy Account Value. The longer the loan is outstanding, the greater the effect is likely to be. Depending on the investment results of the Subaccounts or credited interest rates for the Fixed Account while the Policy loan is outstanding, the effect could be favorable or unfavorable.

Policy loans reduce the amount available for allocations, surrender, and transfers, and, particularly if not repaid, could make it more likely than otherwise for a Policy to terminate. If you surrender the Policy or the Death Benefit becomes payable while a Policy loan is outstanding, we will deduct the Loan Amount in calculating the surrender proceeds or Death Benefit. If the Loan Amount exceeds the Cash Value on any Deduction Date and the Death Benefit Guarantee is not in effect, the Policy will be in default. We will send you, and any assignee of record, notice of the default. You will have a 61-day grace period to submit a sufficient payment to avoid lapse. Policy loans may have tax consequences and you should consult a tax advisor before taking out a loan.

Surrender Benefits

Full Surrender. You may surrender your Policy at any time for its Cash Surrender Value, as calculated at the end of the Valuation Day when we receive your request in Good Order (or on a later date, if you so request). However, we reserve the right to reject any request with a requested withdrawal date later than 14 days after the request is signed. We will process any surrender request received in our Variable Products processing area after the close of the Valuation Period on the next Valuation Day (unless you request a later date). A surrender charge may apply. The withdrawal processing fee assessed on withdrawals does not apply to full surrender. See “Charges and Deductions, Surrender Charge.” Your Policy will terminate and cease to be in force if you surrender it for a lump sum. You cannot later reinstate the Policy. Surrendering your Policy may have tax consequences and you should consult a tax advisor before doing so.

Withdrawals. You may make withdrawals under your Policy except during the free look period. You may make withdrawal requests in writing or by telephone (if we have your telephone authorization on file). See “Telephone Transactions.” If your Policy is considered a Modified Endowment Contract, all withdrawal requests must be in writing. We will process any withdrawal request received in our Variable Products processing area before the close of a Valuation Period at the

 

benefits

 

20


unit value(s) next determined after we receive your request in Good Order (or at a later date if you so request). We will process any withdrawal request received in our Variable Products processing area after the close of a Valuation Period on the next Valuation Day (or at a later date if you so request). However, we reserve the right to reject any request with a requested withdrawal date later than 14 days after the request is signed. The minimum withdrawal amount is $500. A withdrawal must be less than the Cash Surrender Value on the day the request for withdrawal is effective. You may not make more than four withdrawals during a Policy Year. On each withdrawal, we will assess a withdrawal processing fee equal to the lesser of $25 or 2% of the amount withdrawn. State Farm will deduct this charge from your Policy Account Value along with the withdrawal amount requested. When you request a withdrawal, you can direct us how to deduct the withdrawal from your Policy Account Value. If you provide no directions, we will deduct the withdrawal from your Policy Account Value in the Subaccounts and Fixed Account on a pro-rata basis. Making a withdrawal under your Policy may have tax consequences and you should consult a tax advisor before doing so.

A withdrawal can affect the Basic Amount, Death Benefit, and net amount at risk (which is used to calculate the cost of insurance charge (see “Charges and Deductions”)). If Death Benefit Option 1 is in effect, we will reduce the Basic Amount by the amount of the withdrawal (including the withdrawal processing fee). If the Basic Amount reflects increases in the Initial Basic Amount, the withdrawal will reduce first the most recent increase, and then the next most recent increase, if any, in reverse order, and finally the Initial Basic Amount.

Settlement Options

The Policy offers a wide variety of optional ways of receiving proceeds payable under the Policy other than in a lump sum. An authorized State Farm agent can explain these options upon request. None of these options vary with the investment performance of a Variable Account. Even if the Death Benefit under the Policy is excludible from income, payments under Settlement Options may not be excludible in full. This is because earnings on the Death Benefit after the Insured’s death are taxable and payments under the Settlement Options generally include such earnings. You should consult a tax advisor as to the tax treatment of payments under Settlement Options.

 

21


payments

 

Requesting Payments

You must send written requests for payment (except where we authorize telephone requests) to our Variable Products processing area or give the requests to an authorized State Farm agent for forwarding to our Variable Products processing area. We will ordinarily pay any Death Benefit, loan proceeds or surrender or withdrawal proceeds in a lump sum within seven days after receipt in Good Order at our Variable Products processing area of all the documents required for such a payment or, for surrenders and withdrawals, on a later date if you so request. All loan, surrender, and withdrawal proceeds are generally paid by check and sent to the address of record for the Policy. Other than the Death Benefit, which we determine as of the date of the Insured’s death, we will determine the amount as of the end of the Valuation Period during which our Variable Products processing area receives all required documents or, for surrenders and withdrawals, on a later date if you so request.

We may delay making a payment or processing a transfer request if:

 

  ·  

the disposal or valuation of the Variable Account’s assets is not reasonably practicable because the New York Stock Exchange is closed for other than a regular holiday or weekend, trading is restricted by the SEC, or the SEC declares that an emergency exists; or

 

  ·  

the SEC, by order, permits postponement of payment to protect State Farm’s Owners.

If, pursuant to SEC rules, the Money Market Fund suspends payment of redemption proceeds in connection with a liquidation of the Fund, we will delay payment of any transfer, withdrawal, surrender, or death benefit from the Money Market Subaccount until the Fund is liquidated.

We also may defer making payments attributable to a check that has not cleared, and we may defer payment of proceeds from the Fixed Account for a withdrawal or surrender request for up to six months from the date we receive the request.

Federal laws designed to counter terrorism and prevent money laundering by criminals may require us to reject a premium payment and/or block an Owner’s account and thereby refuse to pay any request for transfers, withdrawals, full surrenders, loans or death benefits until instructions are received from the appropriate regulators. We also may be required to provide information about the Owner or the Insured and the Policy to government agencies and departments.

Telephone Transactions

You may make certain requests under the Policy by telephone provided we have your written authorization on file at the Variable Products processing area. These include (with certain restrictions) requests for transfers, withdrawals, Policy loans, address changes, changes in premium allocation designations, and the addition of or changes to the dollar-cost averaging or portfolio rebalancing programs. We will employ reasonable procedures to confirm that instructions communicated by telephone are genuine. Such procedures may include, among others, requiring some form of personal identification prior to acting upon instructions received by telephone, providing written confirmation of such transactions, and/or tape recording of telephone instructions. Your request for telephone transactions authorizes us to record telephone calls. If we do not employ reasonable procedures, we may be liable for any losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent instructions. However, if we do employ reasonable procedures, we will not be liable for any losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent instructions. We reserve the right to place limits, including dollar limits, on telephone transactions.

Telephone systems may not always be available. Any telephone system, whether it is yours, your service provider’s, your State Farm agent’s, or ours, can experience outages or slowdowns for a variety of reasons. These outages or slowdowns may delay or prevent our processing of your request. Although we have taken precautions to help our systems handle heavy use, we cannot promise complete reliability under all circumstances. If you experience technical difficulties or problems, you should make your transaction request in writing to our Variable Products processing area or give the request to an authorized State Farm agent for forwarding to our Variable Products processing area.

Other Policy Benefits and Provisions

Exchange Provision. You have the right to transfer all of your Policy Account Value to the Fixed Account. During the first two Policy Years or the first two years after an increase in Basic Amount or, in New York, within 60 days after the effective date of a material change in the investment policy of the Variable Account, we do not count such transfers for purposes of determining whether a transfer processing fee applies.

For policies issued in New York, on any Policy Anniversary, you have the right to request that we exchange the Policy for a fixed paid-up whole life insurance policy. Such exchanges are not

 

22


counted for purposes of determining whether a transfer processing fee applies. If Death Benefit Option 2 is in effect, we will change the death benefit option to Death Benefit Option 1. The effective date of the whole life insurance policy will be the Policy Anniversary on or next following the date we receive your request. We will transfer the entire Policy Account Value.

Supplemental Benefits. The following is a description of certain supplemental benefits that have been offered as riders to your Policy. If you elect one or more of these benefits State Farm will deduct monthly charges from your Policy Account Value for the benefits you select as part of the Monthly Deduction. See “Monthly Deduction”.

 

  ·  

Accidental Death Benefit Rider. Provides a death benefit in addition to the Policy’s basic death benefit if the Insured’s death occurs as the result of an accident

 

  ·  

Guaranteed Insurability Option Rider. Allows you to increase the Basic Amount on the specific option dates without evidence of insurability.

 

  ·  

Waiver of Monthly Deduction Rider. Provides for the waiver of the Monthly Deductions upon total disability of the Insured for as long as the disability continues.

 

  ·  

Additional Insured’s Level Term Rider. Provides level term insurance coverage for the Insured’s spouse to spouse’s age 85. This rider may not be available in all states.

 

  ·  

Children’s Term Rider. Provides term life insurance on your eligible children.

We no longer offer supplemental benefits as new riders to existing policies. These riders will remain as part of your Policy if previously selected. Additional rules and limits apply to these supplemental benefits. Please ask your authorized State Farm agent for further information or contact our Variable Products processing area.

Reinstatement. If you have not surrendered the Policy, you may reinstate the Policy within five years after lapse, subject to compliance with certain conditions, including the payment of a necessary premium and submission of satisfactory evidence of insurability. See your Policy for further information.

Modifying the Policy. Upon notice to you, at any time we may make such changes in the Policy as are necessary: to assure compliance at all times with the definition of life insurance prescribed by the Code; to make the Policy, our operations, or the Variable Account’s operations conform with any law or regulation issued by any government agency to which they are subject; or to reflect a change in the operation of the Variable Account, if allowed by the Policy. Only a State Farm officer has the right to change the Policy. No agent has the authority to change the Policy or waive any of its terms. A State Farm officer must sign all endorsements, amendments, or riders in order for those documents to be valid. If we modify the Policy, we will make appropriate endorsements to the Policy.

State Farm and The Fixed Account

State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company. State Farm is a stock life insurance company. State Farm’s Home Office is located at One State Farm Plaza, Bloomington, Illinois 61710-0001.

State Farm’s Fixed Account Option. The Fixed Account is part of State Farm’s general account assets. State Farm owns the assets in the general account, and uses its general account assets to support its insurance and annuity obligations other than those funded by separate accounts. These assets are subject to State Farm’s general liabilities from business operations. Subject to applicable law, State Farm has sole discretion over the investment of the Fixed Account’s assets.

Because of exemptive and exclusionary provisions, State Farm has not registered interests in the Fixed Account under the Securities Act of 1933, nor has State Farm registered the Fixed Account as an investment company under the 1940 Act. Accordingly, neither the Fixed Account nor any interests therein are subject to the provisions of these Acts and, as a result, the staff of the SEC has not reviewed the disclosure in this prospectus relating to the Fixed Account. The disclosure regarding the Fixed Account may, however, be subject to certain generally applicable provisions of the federal securities laws relating to the accuracy and completeness of statements made in a prospectus.

The Variable Account

State Farm established the Variable Account as a separate investment account under Illinois law on December 9, 1996. State Farm owns the assets in the Variable Account and is obligated to pay all benefits under the Policies. State Farm uses the Variable Account to support the Policies as well as for other purposes permitted by law.

The Variable Account is registered with the SEC as a unit investment trust under the 1940 Act and qualifies as a “separate account” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Such registration does not involve any supervision by the SEC of the management of the Variable Account or State Farm. State Farm has established other separate investment accounts, of which State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company Variable Annuity Separate Account is registered with the SEC under the 1940 Act.

The Variable Account is divided into Subaccounts, each of which currently invests in shares of a specific Fund of State Farm Variable Product Trust. These Subaccounts buy and redeem Fund shares at net asset value without any sales charge. Any dividend from net investment income and distribution from realized gains from security transactions of a Fund is reinvested at net asset value in shares of the same Fund. Income, gains and losses, realized or unrealized, of a Subaccount are credited to or charged against that Subaccount without regard to any other income, gains or losses of State Farm. Assets equal to the reserves and other

 

23


contract liabilities with respect to each Subaccount are not chargeable with liabilities arising out of any other business or account of State Farm. If the assets exceed the required reserves and other liabilities, State Farm may transfer the excess to its general account.

The Variable Account may include other Subaccounts that are not available under the Policy and are not otherwise discussed in this prospectus. State Farm may substitute another subaccount or insurance company separate account under the Policy if, in State Farm’s judgment, investment in a Subaccount should no longer be possible or becomes inappropriate to the purposes of the Policies, or if investment in another subaccount or insurance company separate account is in the best interest of Owners. No substitution may take place without notice to Owners and prior approval of the SEC and insurance regulatory authorities, to the extent required by the 1940 Act and applicable law.

Support for Benefits Under the Policy

The benefits under the Policy are paid by us from our general account assets and/or your Policy Account Value held in the Variable Account. It is important that you understand that payment of these benefits is not guaranteed and depends upon certain factors discussed below.

Assets in the Variable Account. You assume all of the investment risk for premiums and Policy Account Value allocated to the Subaccounts. Your Policy Account Value in the Subaccounts is part of the assets of the Variable Account. These assets may not be charged with liabilities arising from any other business that we may conduct. This means that, with very limited exceptions, all assets in the Variable Account attributable to your Policy Account Value and that of all other Policy owners would receive a priority of payment status over other claims in the event of an insolvency or receivership.

Assets in the General Account. The Policy also permits you to allocate premiums and Policy Account Value to the Fixed Account, which is part of our general account. Amounts allocated to the Fixed Account, plus any guarantees under the Policy that exceed your Policy Account Value (such as those associated with the Death Benefit), are paid from our general account. Therefore, any amounts that we may pay under the Policy in excess of Policy Account Value are subject to our financial strength and claims-paying ability.

We issue other types of insurance policies and financial products as well, such as fixed term and universal life insurance and fixed annuities, and we also pay our obligations under these products from the assets in our general account. In the event of State Farm’s insolvency or receivership, payments we make from our general account to satisfy claims under the Policy would generally receive the same priority as our other policy holder obligations.

Our Financial Condition. As an insurance company, we are required by state insurance regulation to hold a specified amount of reserves in order to meet all the contractual obligations of our general account. In order to meet our claims-paying obligations, we regularly monitor our reserves to ensure we hold sufficient amounts to cover actual or expected contract and claims payments. However, it is important to note that there is no guarantee that we will always be able to meet our claims paying obligations, and that there are risks to purchasing any insurance product.

State insurance regulators also require insurance companies to maintain a minimum amount of capital, which acts as a cushion in the event that the insurer suffers a financial impairment, based on the inherent risks in the insurer’s operations. These risks include those associated with losses that we may incur as the result of defaults on the payment of interest or principal on our general account assets, which include bonds, mortgages, general real estate investments, and stocks, as well as the loss in value of these investments resulting from a loss in their market value. We continually evaluate our investment portfolio to mitigate market risk and actively manage the investments in the portfolio.

How to Obtain More Information. We encourage both existing and prospective policyholders to read and understand State Farm’s financial statements. We prepare our financial statements on a statutory basis, as required by state regulators. Our audited statutory financial statements are included in the Statement of Additional Information (which is available at no charge by calling us toll free at (888) 702-2307, writing us at P.O. Box 2307, Bloomington, Illinois 61702-2307, or going to www.statefarm.com). In addition, the Statement of Additional Information is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Voting of Fund Shares

State Farm is the legal owner of shares held by the Subaccounts and as such has the right to vote on all matters submitted to shareholders of the Funds. However, as required by law, State Farm will vote shares held in the Subaccounts at regular and special meetings of shareholders of the Funds in accordance with instructions received from Owners with Policy Account Value in the Subaccounts.

To obtain voting instructions from Owners, before a meeting of shareholders of the Funds State Farm will send or make available to Owners voting instruction material, a voting instruction form and any other related material. It is important that each Owner provide voting instructions to State Farm because shares held by a Subaccount for which no timely instructions are received will be voted by State Farm in the same proportion as those shares for which voting instructions are received. As a result, a small number of Owners may control the outcome of a vote. Should the applicable federal securities laws, regulations or interpretations thereof change so as to permit State Farm to vote shares of the Funds in its own right, State Farm may elect to do so.

State Farm may, if required by state insurance officials, disregard Owner voting instructions if such instructions would

 

24


require shares to be voted so as to cause a change in sub-classification or investment objectives of one or more of the Funds, or to approve or disapprove an investment advisory agreement. In addition, State Farm may under certain circumstances disregard voting instructions that would require changes in the investment policy or investment adviser of one or more of the Funds, provided that State Farm reasonably disapproves of such changes in accordance with applicable federal regulations. If State Farm ever disregards voting instructions, State Farm will advise Owners of that action and of the reasons for such action in the next report to Owners.

Tax Considerations

Introduction. The following summary provides a general description of the Federal income tax considerations associated with the Policy and does not purport to be complete or to cover all tax situations. This discussion is not intended as tax advice. Please consult counsel or other competent tax advisors for more complete information. This discussion is based upon State Farm’s understanding of the present Federal income tax laws. State Farm makes no representation as to the likelihood of continuation of the present Federal income tax laws or as to how the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) may interpret such laws.

Tax Status of the Policy. In order to qualify as a life insurance contract for Federal income tax purposes and to receive the tax treatment normally accorded life insurance contracts under Federal tax law, a Policy must satisfy certain requirements which are set forth in the Internal Revenue Code. Guidance as to how these requirements are to be applied is limited. Nevertheless, State Farm believes that a Policy issued on the basis of a standard rate class should satisfy the applicable requirements. There is less guidance with respect to Policies issued on a substandard basis (i.e., a rate class involving higher than standard mortality risk), and it is not clear whether such a Policy would in all cases satisfy the applicable requirements, particularly if the Owner pays the full amount of premiums permitted under the Policy. If it is subsequently determined that a Policy does not satisfy the applicable requirements, State Farm may take appropriate steps to bring the Policy into compliance with such requirements and reserves the right to restrict Policy transactions in order to do so.

In some circumstances, owners of variable contracts who retain excessive control over the investment of the underlying Variable Account assets may be treated as the owners of those assets and may be subject to tax on income produced by those assets. Although published guidance does not address certain aspects of the Contracts, we believe that the owner of a contract should not be treated as the owner of the underlying assets. We reserve the right to modify the Contracts to bring them into conformity with applicable standards should such modification be necessary to prevent owners of the Contracts from being treated as the owners of the underlying Variable Account assets.

In addition, the Code requires that the investments of the Variable Account be “adequately diversified” in order for the Policies to be treated as life insurance contracts for Federal income tax purposes. State Farm intends that the Variable Account, through the Funds, will satisfy these diversification requirements.

The following discussion assumes that the Policy will qualify as a life insurance contract for Federal income tax purposes.

Tax Treatment of Policy Benefits

In General. State Farm believes that the Death Benefit under a Policy should generally be excludible from the gross income of the Beneficiary. Federal, state and local gift, estate, transfer, and other tax consequences of ownership or receipt of Policy proceeds depend on the circumstances of each Owner or Beneficiary. Consult a tax advisor on these consequences.

Generally, the Owner will not be deemed to be in constructive receipt of the Policy Account Value until there is a distribution. When distributions from a Policy occur, or when loans are taken out from or secured by (e.g., by assignment) a Policy, the tax consequences depend on whether the Policy is classified as a “Modified Endowment Contract.”

Modified Endowment Contracts. Under the Internal Revenue Code, certain life insurance contracts are classified as “Modified Endowment Contracts,” with less favorable tax treatment than other life insurance contracts. Due to the flexibility of the Policies as to premiums and benefits, the individual circumstances of each Policy will determine whether it is classified as a Modified Endowment Contract. In general, a Policy will be classified as a Modified Endowment Contract if the amount of premiums paid into the Policy causes the Policy to fail the “7-pay test.” A Policy will generally fail the 7-pay test if at any time in the first seven Policy Years, the amount paid into the policy exceeds the sum of the level premiums that would have been paid at that point under a Policy that provided for paid-up future benefits after the payment of seven level annual payments. In addition, a Policy received in a tax-free transaction in exchange for a life insurance policy that is a Modified Endowment Contract will also be classified as a Modified Endowment Contract.

In some circumstances, if there is a reduction in the benefits under the Policy during the first seven Policy years, for example, as a result of a withdrawal, the 7-pay test will have to be reapplied as if the Policy had originally been issued at the reduced amount. If there is a “material change” in the Policy’s benefits or other terms, the Policy may have to be retested as if it were a newly issued Policy. A material change may occur, for example, when the Death Benefit is increased. To prevent your Policy from becoming a Modified Endowment Contract, it may be necessary to limit premium payments or to limit reductions in benefits.

A current or prospective Owner should consult with a competent tax advisor to determine whether a premium payment or any other Policy transaction will cause the Policy

 

25


to be classified as a Modified Endowment Contract. We also will monitor Policies and will attempt to notify an Owner on a timely basis if his or her Policy is in jeopardy of becoming a Modified Endowment Contract.

Distributions other than Death Benefits from Modified Endowment Contracts. Policies classified as Modified Endowment Contracts are subject to the following tax rules:

 

  (1) All distributions, other than Death Benefits, such as distributions upon surrender and withdrawals, will be treated as ordinary income subject to tax up to an amount equal to the excess (if any) of the Policy Account Value (Cash Surrender Value for surrenders) immediately before the distribution over the Owner’s total investment in the Policy at the time. “Total investment in the Contract” generally means the aggregate amount of any premiums or considerations paid for a Policy.

 

  (2) Loans taken from or secured by (e.g., by assignment) such a Policy are treated as distributions and taxed accordingly.

 

  (3)

A 10 percent additional income tax is imposed on the amount included in income except where the distribution or loan is made when the Owner has attained age 59 1/2 or is disabled, or where the distribution is part of a series of substantially equal periodic payments for the life (or life expectancy) of the Owner or the joint lives (or joint life expectancies) of the Owner and the Owner’s Beneficiary or designated Beneficiary.

If a Policy becomes a Modified Endowment Contract, distributions that occur during the Policy Year will be taxed as distributions from a Modified Endowment Contract. In addition, distributions from a Policy within two years before it becomes a Modified Endowment Contract may be taxed in this manner. This means that a distribution made from a Policy that is not a Modified Endowment Contract could later become taxable as a distribution from a Modified Endowment Contract. All requests for surrenders, withdrawals, and loans from a Modified Endowment Contract must be in writing.

Distributions other than Death Benefits from Policies that are not Modified Endowment Contracts. Distributions from a Policy that is not a Modified Endowment Contract are generally treated first as a recovery of an Owner’s investment in the Policy and only after the recovery of all investment in the Policy as taxable income. However, certain distributions which must be made in order to enable the Policy to continue to qualify as a life insurance contract for Federal income tax purposes if Policy benefits are reduced during the first 15 Policy Years may be treated in whole or in part as ordinary income subject to tax.

Loans from or secured by a Policy that is not a Modified Endowment Contract are generally not treated as distributions.

Finally, neither distributions from, nor loans from or secured by, a Policy that is not a Modified Endowment Contract are subject to the 10 percent additional tax.

Withholding. To the extent that Policy distributions are taxable, they are subject to withholding for a recipient’s federal income tax liability. In most situations, recipients can elect not to have taxes withheld from distributions. However, if withholding instructions are not received at the time of the good order disbursement request, taxes will be withheld and reported to the IRS.

Life Insurance Purchases by Residents of Puerto Rico. The Internal Revenue Service has announced that income received by residents of Puerto Rico under life insurance contracts issued by a Puerto Rico branch of a United States life insurance company is U.S.-source income that is generally subject to United States Federal income tax.

Life Insurance Purchases by Nonresident Aliens and Foreign Corporations. Purchasers that are not U.S. citizens or residents will generally be subject to U.S. federal withholding tax on taxable distributions from life insurance policies at a 30% rate, unless a lower treaty rate applies. In addition, such purchasers may be subject to state and/or municipal taxes and taxes that may be imposed by the purchaser’s country of citizenship or residence. Additional withholding may occur with respect to entity purchasers (including foreign corporations, partnerships and trusts) that are not U.S. residents. Prospective purchasers that are not U.S. citizens or residents are advised to consult with a qualified tax adviser regarding U.S. and foreign taxation with respect to a life insurance policy purchase.

Policy Loans. In general, interest on a loan from a Policy will not be deductible. If a loan from a Policy is outstanding when the Policy is canceled or lapses, then the amount of the outstanding loan will be taxed as if it were a distribution from the Policy. Before taking out a Policy loan, an Owner should consult a tax advisor as to the tax consequences.

Multiple Policies. All Modified Endowment Contracts that are issued by State Farm (or its affiliates) to the same Owner during any calendar year are treated as one Modified Endowment Contract for purposes of determining the amount includible in the Owner’s income when a taxable distribution occurs.

Continuation Beyond Age 100. The tax consequences of allowing the Policy to continue in force beyond the 100th birthday of the Insured are uncertain. An owner should consult a tax advisor as to those consequences.

Business Uses of the Policy. Businesses can use the Policy in various arrangements, including nonqualified deferred compensation or salary continuance plans, split dollar insurance plans, executive bonus plans, tax exempt and nonexempt welfare benefit plans, retiree medical benefit plans and others. The tax consequences of such plans may vary depending on the particular facts and circumstances. If you

 

26


are purchasing the Policy for any arrangement the value of which depends in part on its tax consequences, you should consult a qualified tax advisor. In recent years, moreover, Congress has adopted new rules relating to life insurance owned by businesses. Any business contemplating the purchase of a new Policy or a change in an existing Policy should consult a tax advisor.

Employer-owned Life Insurance Contracts. Pursuant to section 101(j) of the Code, unless certain eligibility, notice and consent requirements are satisfied, the amount excludible as a death benefit payment under an employer-owned life insurance contract will generally be limited to the premiums paid for such contract (although certain exceptions may apply in specific circumstances). An employer-owned life insurance contract is a life insurance contract owned by an employer that insures an employee of the employer and where the employer is a direct or indirect beneficiary under such contact. It is the employer’s responsibility to verify the eligibility of the intended insured under employer-owned life insurance contracts and to provide the notices and obtain the consents required by section 101(j). These requirements generally apply to employer-owned life insurance contracts issued or materially modified after August 17, 2006. A tax adviser should be consulted by anyone considering the purchase or modification of an employer-owned life insurance contract.

Non-Individual Owners and Business Beneficiaries of Policies. If a Policy is owned or held by a corporation, trust or other non-natural person, this could jeopardize some (or all) of such entity’s interest deduction under Code Section 264, even where such entity’s indebtedness is in no way connected to the Policy. In addition, under Section 264(f)(5), if a business (other than a sole proprietorship) is directly or indirectly a beneficiary of a Policy, this Policy could be treated as held by the business for purposes of the Section 264(f) entity-holder rules. Therefore, it would be advisable to consult with a qualified tax advisor before any non-natural person is made an owner or holder of a Policy, or before a business (other than a sole proprietorship) is made a beneficiary of a Policy.

Guidance on Split Dollar Plans. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 prohibits, with limited exceptions, publicly-traded companies, including non-U.S. companies that have securities listed on exchanges in the United States, from extending, directly or through a subsidiary, many types of personal loans to their directors or executive officers. It is possible that this prohibition may be interpreted as applying to split-dollar life insurance policies for directors and officers of such companies, since such insurance arguably can be viewed as involving a loan from the employer for at least some purposes.

Although the prohibition on loans is generally effective as of July 30, 2002, there is an exception for loans outstanding as of the date of enactment, so long as there is no material modification to the loan terms and the loan is not renewed after July 30, 2002. Any affected business contemplating the payment of a premium on an existing Policy, or the purchase of a new Policy, in connection with a split-dollar life insurance arrangement should consult legal counsel.

Split Dollar Arrangements. In addition, the IRS and Treasury Department have issued guidance that substantially affects the tax treatment of split-dollar arrangements. Consult a qualified tax advisor before entering into or paying additional premiums with respect to such arrangements.

Alternative Minimum Tax. There may also be an indirect tax upon the income in the Policy or the proceeds of a Policy under the Federal corporate alternative minimum tax if the Owner is subject to that tax.

Estate, Gift and Generation-Skipping Transfer Taxes. The transfer of the policy or designation of a beneficiary may have federal, state, and/or local transfer and inheritance tax consequences, including the imposition of gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer taxes. For example, when the Insured dies, the death proceeds will generally be includable in the Owner’s estate for purposes of federal estate tax if the Insured owned the Policy. If the Owner was not the Insured, the fair market value of the Policy would be included in the Owner’s estate upon the Owner’s death. The Policy would not be includable in the Insured’s estate if the Insured neither retained incidents of ownership at death nor had given up ownership within three years before death.

Moreover, under certain circumstances, the Code may impose a “generation skipping transfer tax” when all or part of a life insurance Policy is transferred to, or a death benefit is paid to, an individual two or more generations younger than the Owner. Regulations issued under the Code may require us to deduct the tax from your Policy, or from any applicable payment, and pay it directly to the IRS.

Qualified tax advisers should be consulted concerning the estate and gift tax consequences of Policy ownership and distributions under federal, state and local law. The individual situation of each owner or beneficiary will determine the extent, if any, to which federal, state, and local transfer and inheritance taxes may be imposed and how ownership or receipt of policy proceeds will be treated for purposes of federal, state and local estate, inheritance, generation skipping and other taxes.

For 2016, the federal estate tax, gift tax and generation-skipping transfer tax exemptions and maximum rates are $5,450,000 and 40%, respectively.

The potential application of these taxes underscores the importance of seeking guidance from a qualified adviser to help ensure that your estate plan adequately addresses your needs and those of your beneficiaries under all possible scenarios.

Medicare Tax on Investment Income. Beginning in 2013, a 3.8% tax may be applied to some or all of the taxable portion of some distributions (such as payments under certain settlement options) from life insurance contracts to individuals whose income exceeds certain threshold amounts. You should consult a qualified tax advisor about the impact of this tax on distributions from the Policy.

 

27


Foreign Tax Credits. We may benefit from any foreign tax credits attributable to taxes paid by certain Funds to foreign jurisdictions to the extent permitted under Federal tax law.

Our Income Taxes. At the present time, we make no charge for any Federal, state or local taxes (other than the charge for state and local premium taxes) that we incur that may be attributable to the Variable Account or its Subaccounts. We do have the right in the future to make additional charges for any such tax or other economic burden resulting from the application of the tax laws that we determine is attributable to the Variable Account or its Subaccounts.

Under current laws in several states, we may incur state and local taxes (in addition to premium taxes). These taxes are not now significant and we are not currently charging for them. If they increase, we may deduct charges for such taxes.

Possible Tax Law Changes. Although the likelihood of legislative changes is uncertain, there is always the possibility that the tax treatment of the Policy could change by legislation or otherwise. It is possible that any legislative change could be retroactive (that is, effective prior to the date of the change). Consult a tax advisor with respect to legislative developments and their effect on the Policy.

Additional Information

Sale of the Policies. State Farm VP Management Corp., a subsidiary of SFIM, acts as the principal underwriter and distributor of the Policies. State Farm VP Management Corp. also acts as principal underwriter for State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company Variable Annuity Separate Account, a separate account also established by State Farm, and may act as principal underwriter for other separate accounts established by affiliates of State Farm. State Farm VP Management Corp. is a corporation organized under the laws of the state of Delaware in 1996, is registered as a broker-dealer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). The Policies may not be available in all states. The Policies are sold by certain registered representatives of State Farm VP Management Corp. who are also appointed and licensed as State Farm insurance agents.

We pay commissions to State Farm VP Management Corp. for sales of the Policies by its registered representatives under two alternative commission schedules, depending on which schedule is elected by State Farm VP Management Corp.’s registered representatives. Under the first schedule, commissions will not exceed 40% of the premiums received up to the Primary Compensation Premium (as defined in agreements between State Farm VP Management Corp. and its registered representatives) and 3.5% of all other premiums received. Under the second schedule, commissions will not exceed 30% of the premiums received up to the first Primary Compensation Premium, 15% of the premiums received up to the next two Primary Compensation Premiums, and 4% of all other premiums received. In addition, State Farm may pay incentive bonuses, expense reimbursements or additional payments to trainee agents and term independent contractor agents. We also pay State Farm VP Management Corp.’s operating and other expenses related to distributing the Policies.

State Farm VP Management Corp. pays its registered representatives all of the commissions received for their sales of Policies. Registered representatives and their managers are also eligible for various cash benefits, such as expense reimbursements and bonuses, and non-cash compensation items that we may provide jointly with State Farm VP Management Corp. Non-cash items include conferences, seminars and trips, merchandise and other similar items. In addition, State Farm VP Management Corp.’s registered representatives who meet certain production standards and/or their managers may be eligible for additional compensation. Sales of the Policies may help registered representatives and/or their managers qualify for such benefits.

Commissions and other incentives are recouped through fees and charges deducted under the Policy.

Cyber Security Risks. We rely heavily on interconnected computer systems and digital data to conduct our variable product business activities. Because our variable product business is highly dependent upon the effective operation of our computer systems and those of our business partners, our business is potentially vulnerable to disruptions from utility outages and other problems, and susceptible to operational and information security risks resulting from information systems failure (e.g., hardware and software malfunctions) and cyber attacks. These risks include, among other things, the theft, misuse, corruption and destruction of data maintained online or digitally, interference with or denial of service, attacks on websites and other operational disruption and unauthorized release of confidential customer information. Such systems failures and cyber attacks affecting us, any third party administrator, the Funds, intermediaries and other affiliated or third-party service providers may adversely affect us and your Policy Account Value. For instance, cyber attacks may: interfere with our processing of Policy transactions, including the processing of orders with the Funds; cause the release and possible destruction of confidential customer or business information; impede order processing, subject us and/or our service providers and intermediaries to regulatory fines and financial losses; and/or cause reputational damage. Cyber security risks may also affect the issuers of securities in which the Funds invest, which may cause the Funds underlying your Policy to lose value. There can be no assurance that we or the Funds or our service providers will avoid losses affecting your Policy that result from cyber attacks or information security breaches in the future.

Personalized Illustrations. We may provide personalized illustrations showing how the Policy works based on assumptions about investment returns and the Policy owner’s and/or Insured’s characteristics. The illustrations are intended to show how the Death Benefit, Policy Account Value, and Cash

 

28


Surrender Value could vary over an extended period of time assuming hypothetical gross rates of return (i.e., investment income and capital gains and losses, realized or unrealized) for the Separate Account equal to specified constant after-tax rates of return. One of the gross rates of return will be 0%. Gross rates of return do not reflect the deduction of any charges and expenses. The illustrations will be based on specified assumptions, such as Basic Amount, premium payments, Insured, rate class, and Death Benefit Option. Illustrations will disclose the specific assumptions upon which they are based. Values will be given based on guaranteed mortality and expense risk and other charges and may also be based on current mortality and expense risk and other charges.

The illustrated Death Benefit, Policy Account Value, and Cash Surrender Value for a hypothetical Policy would be different, either higher or lower, from the amounts shown in the illustration if the actual gross rates of return averaged the gross rates of return upon which the illustration is based, but varied above and below the average during the period, or if premiums were paid in other amounts or at other than annual intervals. For example, as a result of variations in actual returns, additional premium payments beyond those illustrated may be necessary to maintain the Policy in force for the periods shown or to realize the Policy values shown in particular illustrations even if the average rate of return is realized.

Litigation. State Farm and its affiliates, like other life insurance companies, are involved in lawsuits, including class action lawsuits. In some class action and other lawsuits involving insurers, substantial damages have been sought and/or material settlement payments have been made. Although we cannot predict the outcome of any litigation with certainty, State Farm believes that at the present time there are no pending or threatened lawsuits that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Variable Account, the ability of State Farm VP Management Corp. to perform under its principal underwriting agreement with the Variable Account, or the ability of State Farm to meet its obligations under the Policies.

Financial Statements. Our financial statements and the financial statements of the Variable Account are contained in the SAI. Our financial statements should be distinguished from the Variable Account’s financial statements and you should consider our financial statements only as bearing upon our ability to meet our obligations under the Policies. For a free copy of these financial statements and/or the SAI, please call or write to us at our Variable Products processing area or visit us online at www.statefarm.com.

 

29


Index of Terms

This prospectus uses the following special terms:

Age — Age means the age on the Insured’s last birthday as of the Policy Date and each Policy Anniversary. If the Policy Date falls on the Insured’s birthday, the Age will be the age the Insured reaches on the Policy Date.

Basic Amount — The amount of coverage on the Insured provided by the basic plan.

Cash Value — Policy Account Value less any applicable surrender charge.

Cash Surrender Value — Cash Value less any Loan Amount.

Death Benefit — The amount of insurance provided under the Policy determined by the Death Benefit Option and any insurance amounts provided by riders. State Farm will reduce the amount payable on the Insured’s death by any Loan Amount and any unpaid Monthly Deductions.

Deduction Date — The Policy Date and each monthly anniversary of the Policy Date.

Fund — An investment portfolio of the State Farm Variable Product Trust and an underlying investment option under the Policy.

Good Order — The actual receipt of the requested transaction in writing (or by telephone, if we have your telephone authorization on file), along with all information and supporting legal documentation necessary to effect the transaction. This information and documentation generally includes your completed application, the Policy number, the transaction amount (in dollars), the names of and allocations to and/or from the Subaccounts affected by the requested transaction, the signatures of all Policy Owners, exactly as registered on the Policy (unless by proper telephone authorization), social security number or taxpayer I.D. and any other information or supporting documentation that we may require. With respect to premium payments, “Good Order” also generally includes receipt of sufficient funds by us to effect the transaction. We cannot process your requests for transactions relating to the Policy until we have received them in Good Order at our Variable Products processing area. We may, in our sole discretion, determine whether any particular transaction request is in Good Order, and we reserve the right to change or waive any Good Order requirements at any time.

Insured — The person upon whose life State Farm issues the Policy.

Issue Date — The date State Farm issues the Policy.

Loan Account — A part of our general account to which we transfer Policy Account Value in the Variable Account and the Fixed Account to provide collateral for any loan you take under the Policy.

Loan Amount — The sum of all outstanding Policy loans including both principal plus accrued interest.

Loan Policy Account Value — The value of the Loan Account for this Policy.

Maturity Date — For Policies issued in New York, the Maturity Date is the Policy Anniversary when the Insured is Age 100.

Minimum Monthly Premium — The amount shown on the Schedule pages of your Policy. We determine the Minimum Monthly Premium for your Policy based on the Insured’s Age, sex and rate class, the Basic Amount, and any supplemental benefits.

Minimum Premium — For any Policy Month during the first 10 Policy Years (first 5 Policy Years for Policies issued in New York) the cumulative Minimum Monthly Premium required to keep the Death Benefit Guarantee in effect.

Net Premium — Premium less the 5% premium charge.

Policy — The variable life insurance policy described in this prospectus. The Policy contains the Basic Plan, any amendments, endorsements and riders, and a copy of the application. The Policy is the entire contract.

Policy Account Value — The combined value of your Policy in all of the Subaccounts of the Variable Account, the Fixed Account, and the values held in our general account to secure Policy loans.

Policy Anniversary — The same day and month as the Policy Date each year that the Policy remains in force.

Policy Date — If we issue the Policy as applied for and we receive the premium before the Issue Date, the Policy Date is the later of the application date or the date we receive the premium. Otherwise, the Policy Date is the Issue Date. We measure Policy Months, Years and Anniversaries from the Policy Date. The Policy Date cannot be the 29th, 30th, or 31st day of any month. If we receive the initial premium on the 29th, 30th or 31st of any month, the Policy Date will be the 1st of the following month.

 

terms

 

30


Policy Month — A 1-month period starting with the same day as the Policy Date each month that the Policy remains in force.

Policy Year — Any 12-month period starting with the Policy Date or a Policy Anniversary.

SAI — The Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) that contains additional information regarding the Policy. The SAI is not a prospectus, and should be read together with the prospectus. You may obtain a copy of the SAI by writing or calling us at our Variable Products processing area. The Table of Contents for the SAI appears on the last page of this prospectus.

Trust — State Farm Variable Product Trust.

Valuation Day — Each day on which the New York Stock Exchange is open for business except for a day that a Subaccount’s corresponding Fund does not value its shares.

Valuation Period — The period that starts at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange on any Valuation Day and ends at the close of regular trading on the next succeeding Valuation Day.

Variable Products processing area — Three State Farm Plaza South, N-1, Bloomington, Illinois 61791-0001, 1-888-702-2307.

 

31


table of

 

Statement of Additional Information

Table of Contents

Additional Policy Information

    1   
 

Incontestability

    1   
 

Misstatement of Age or Sex

    1   
 

Limited Death Benefit — Suicide Exclusion

    1   
 

Assignment

    1   
 

Change of Owner

    1   
 

The Beneficiary

    1   
 

Dividends

    1   
 

Changing Death Benefit Options

    2   

Relationships with the Companies that Maintain the Benchmark Indices

    3   
 

Standard & Poor’s

    3   
 

Frank Russell Company

    3   
 

Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated

    4   

Additional Information

    4   
 

Insurance Marketplace Standards Association

 
 

Potential Conflicts of Interest

    5   
 

Safekeeping of Account Assets

    5   
 

Reports to Policy Owners

    6   
 

Principal Underwriter

    6   
 

Underwriting Procedures

    6   
 

Experts

    6   
 

The Company

    7   
 

Other Information

    7   
 

Financial Statements

    7   

Index to Financial Statements

 

THE POLICY MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL JURISDICTIONS.

THIS PROSPECTUS CONSTITUTES AN OFFERING ONLY IN

THOSE JURISDICTIONS WHERE SUCH OFFERING

MAY LAWFULLY BE MADE.

 

contents

 

32


APPENDIX A

Example of Surrender Charges

 

Beginning     Policy Issued to Insured Age 35     Policy Issued to Insured Age 50  

Policy
Year

    Policy
Month
    $100,000 Initial
Basic Amount
    $50,000 Increase
In Basic Amount,
Policy
Beginning of
Year 16 (Age 50)
    $100,000 Initial
Basic  Amount
    $50,000 Increase
in Basic Amount,
Beginning of
Year 16 (Age 65)
 
  1        1      $ 21.50   $ 0.00      $ 53.00   $ 0.00   
  1        6        129.00        0.00        318.00        0.00   
  1        12        258.00        0.00        636.00        0.00   
  2        6        387.00        0.00        954.00        0.00   
  2        12        516.00        0.00        1,272.00        0.00   
  3        1        516.00        0.00        1,272.00        0.00   
  4        1        516.00        0.00        1,272.00        0.00   
  5        1        516.00        0.00        1,272.00        0.00   
  6        1        516.00        0.00        1,272.00        0.00   
  7        1        412.80        0.00        1.017.60        0.00   
  8        1        309.60        0.00        763.20        0.00   
  9        1        206.40        0.00        508.80        0.00   
  10        1        103.20        0.00        254.40        0.00   
  11        1        0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00   
  12        1        0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00   
  13        1        0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00   
  14        1        0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00   
  15        1        0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00   
  16        1        0.00        26.50     0.00        40.42
  16        6        0.00        159.00        0.00        242.50   
  16        12        0.00        318.00        0.00        485.00   
  17        6        0.00        477.00        0.00        727.50   
  17        12        0.00        636.00        0.00        970.00   
  18        1        0.00        636.00        0.00        970.00   
  19        1        0.00        636.00        0.00        970.00   
  20        1        0.00        636.00        0.00        970.00   
  21        1        0.00        636.00        0.00        970.00   
  22        1        0.00        508.80        0.00        776.00   
  23        1        0.00        381.60        0.00        582.00   
  24        1        0.00        254.40        0.00        388.00   
  25        1        0.00        127.20        0.00        194.00   
  26        1        0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00   

 

*

In this example, the Surrender Charge increases by approximately this amount each month through the first 2 years after issue or increase. The Surrender Charge then remains level through the end of the 6th year. Starting at the beginning of the 7th year after issue or increase, the surrender charge decreases by 1/5 at the beginning of each year, until it is zero in the 11th year.

 

33


Business Continuity Plan Disclosure

for State Farm VP Management Corp.

 

State Farm VP Management Corp. has developed a Business Continuity Plan on how we will respond to events that significantly disrupt our business. Since the timing and impact of disasters and disruptions is unpredictable, we will have to be flexible in responding to actual events as they occur. With that in mind, we are providing you with this information on our business continuity plan.

Contacting Us — If after a significant business disruption you cannot contact us as you usually do at 1-800-447-4930, you should contact your registered State Farm Agent or go to our web site at www.statefarm.com.

Our Business Continuity Plan — We plan to quickly recover and resume business operations as soon as possible after a significant business disruption and respond by safeguarding our employees and property, making a financial and operational assessment, protecting the firm’s books and records, and allowing our customers to transact business. In short, our business continuity plan is designed to permit our firm to resume operations as quickly as possible, given the scope and severity of the significant business disruption.

Our business continuity plan addresses: data back up and recovery; all mission critical systems; financial and operational assessments; alternative communications with customers, employees, and regulators; alternate physical location of employees; critical supplier, contractor, bank and counter-party impact; regulatory reporting; and procedures to help ensure that our customers have prompt access to their funds and securities if we are unable to continue our business.

Our business continuity plan may be revised or amended. If changes are made, an updated summary will be promptly posted on our website (www.statefarm.com) or you may obtain an updated summary by calling us at the number below and requesting that a written copy be mailed to you.

Varying Disruptions — Significant business disruptions can vary in their scope, such as only our firm, a single building housing our firm, the business district where our firm is located, the city where we are located, or the whole region. Within each of these areas, the severity of the disruption can also vary from minimal to severe. In a disruption to only our firm or a building housing our firm, we may transfer our operations to a local site when needed and expect to recover and resume business within 1 business day. In a disruption affecting our business district, city, or region, we will transfer our operations to a site outside of the affected area, and expect to recover and resume business within 3 business days. In either situation, we plan to continue in business, transfer operations if necessary, and notify you through our web site www.statefarm.com, your registered State Farm Agent, or our customer number how to contact us. In the unlikely event that the significant business disruption is so severe that it prevents us from remaining in business, our plan provides procedures to help ensure that our customers have prompt access to their funds and securities.

In all of the situations described above, in light of the various types of disruptions that could take place and that every emergency poses unique problems, it may take longer to resume operations during any particular disruption.

For more information —  If you have questions about our business continuity planning, you can contact us at 1-800-447-4930.

 

34


State Farm VP Management Corp.

(Underwriter & Distributor of Securities Products)

One State Farm Plaza

Bloomington, Illinois 61710-0001

 

FORWARDING SERVICE REQUESTED

  LOGO

To learn more about the Policy, you should read the SAI dated the same date as this prospectus. The Table of Contents for the SAI appears on the last page of this prospectus. For a copy of the SAI, to receive personalized illustrations of Death Benefits, Cash Surrender Values, and Policy Account Values, and to request other information about the Policy, without charge, please call us at (888) 702-2307 or write to us at our Variable Products processing area at Three State Farm Plaza South, N-1, Bloomington, Illinois 61791-0001.

The SAI has been filed with the SEC and is incorporated by reference into this prospectus and is legally a part of this prospectus. The SEC maintains an Internet website (http://www.sec.gov) that contains the SAI and other information about us and the Policy. Information about us and the Policy (including the SAI) may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC., or may be obtained upon payment of a duplicating fee, by writing the Public Reference Section of the SEC, 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20549-0102. Additional information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at (202) 942-8090.

State Farm VP Management Corp. serves as the principal underwriter and distributor of the Policies. More information about State Farm VP Management Corp. and its registered persons is available at http://www.finra.org or by calling 1-800-289-9999. You also can obtain an investor brochure from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) describing its Public Disclosure Program.

 

LOGO

Issued By:

State Farm Life Insurance Company

(Not licensed in MA, NY, or WI)

State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(Licensed in NY and WI)

Home offices: Bloomington, Illinois

1-888-702-2307

Investment Company Act File No. 811-09017

www.statefarm.com

454-625.18-CH

Printed in U.S.A.


STATE FARM LIFE AND ACCIDENT ASSURANCE COMPANY VARIABLE LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT

(Registrant)

STATE FARM LIFE AND ACCIDENT ASSURANCE COMPANY

(Depositor)

P.O. Box 2307

Bloomington, Illinois 61702-2307

Telephone (888) 702-2307

 

 

STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Individual Flexible Premium Variable Universal Life Insurance Policy

This Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) contains additional information regarding the flexible premium variable universal life insurance policy (the “Policy”) offered by State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company (“State Farm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This SAI is not a prospectus, and should be read together with the prospectus for the Policy dated May 2, 2016, and the prospectus for the State Farm Variable Product Trust (the “Trust”). You may obtain a copy of these prospectuses by writing or calling us at our address or phone number shown above. Capitalized terms in this SAI have the same meanings as in the prospectus for the Policy.

The date of this Statement of Additional Information is May 2, 2016.


STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

     PAGE  

ADDITIONAL POLICY INFORMATION

     1   

Incontestability

     1   

Misstatement of Age or Sex

     1   

Limited Death Benefit—Suicide Exclusion

     1   

Assignment

     1   

Change of Owner

     1   

The Beneficiary

     1   

Dividends

     1   

Changing Death Benefit Options

     2   

RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE COMPANIES THAT MAINTAIN THE BENCHMARK INDICES

     2   

Standard & Poor’s

     2   

Frank Russell Company

     2   

Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated

     3   

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

     4   

Insurance Marketplace Standards Association

  

Potential Conflicts of Interest

     4   

Safekeeping of Account Assets

     5   

Reports to Policy Owners

     5   

Principal Underwriter

     5   

Underwriting Procedures

     5   

Experts

     5   

The Company

     6   

Other Information

     6   

Financial Statements

     6   

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  


ADDITIONAL POLICY INFORMATION

Incontestability

The Policy limits our right to contest the Policy as issued or as increased, for reasons of material misstatements contained in the application, after it has been in force during the Insured’s lifetime for a minimum period, generally for two years from the Issue Date of the Policy or effective date of the increase.

Misstatement of Age or Sex

State Farm will adjust the Death Benefit if the application misstates the Insured’s Age or sex.

Limited Death Benefit—Suicide Exclusion

The Policy limits the Death Benefit if the Insured dies by suicide generally within two years after the Issue Date of the Policy or effective date of the increase.

Assignment

You may assign the Policy subject to its terms. We are not deemed to know of an assignment unless we receive a written copy of it at our Variable Products processing area. We assume no responsibility for the validity or effect of any assignment. In certain circumstances, an assignment may be a taxable event. See “Tax Considerations” in the prospectus.

Change of Owner

When allowed by law, you may change the Owner of the Policy by sending a written request to our Variable Products processing area while the Insured is alive and the Policy is in force. The change will take effect the date you sign the written request, but the change will not affect any action we have taken before we receive the written request. A change of Owner does not change the Beneficiary designation. A change of Owner may have adverse tax consequences. You should consult a tax advisor before changing an Owner.

The Beneficiary

You designate the Beneficiary(ies) when you apply for the Policy. The Beneficiary is entitled to the insurance benefits under the Policy. You may change the Beneficiary or the order of payment during the Insured’s lifetime by providing a written request to the Variable Products processing area. We will effect your change on the date you sign the request or on any later date specified in the request, but the change will not affect any action we have taken before we receive the request. When the Insured dies, we will make payment in equal shares to the primary Beneficiary(ies) living when payment is made. If a primary Beneficiary dies after the first payment is made, we will pay that primary Beneficiary’s unpaid share in equal shares to the other primary Beneficiaries living when payment is made. If the last primary Beneficiary dies, we will make payment in equal shares to the successor beneficiaries living when payment is made. If a successor dies when receiving payments, we will pay that successor Beneficiary’s unpaid share in equal shares to the other successor Beneficiaries living when payment is made. If, at any time, no primary or successor is alive, we will make a one-sum payment in equal shares to the final Beneficiaries. If, at any time, no Beneficiary is living, we will make a one-sum payment to you, if you are alive when payment is made. Otherwise, we will make a one-sum payment to the estate of the last survivor of you and all Beneficiaries.

Dividends

The Policy is participating. However, we do not anticipate paying any dividends on the Policy.

 

1


Changing Death Benefit Options

You may change the Death Benefit Option on your Policy subject to the following rules:

You must submit each change by written request that we receive at our Variable Products processing area, and you may only change the Death Benefit Option once in any Policy Year. We will process each change on the date we receive your written request at our Variable Products processing area. We will send you revised Policy schedule pages reflecting the new Death Benefit Option and the effective date of the change.

If you request a change from Option 1 to Option 2, the Basic Amount will be decreased by the Policy Account Value on the effective date of the change. When you make a change from Option 2 to Option 1, the Basic Amount after the change will be increased by the Policy Account Value on the effective date of the change. The minimum monthly premium for the Death Benefit Guarantee will also change when you change a Death Benefit Option. Changing the Death Benefit option may have tax consequences and you should consult a tax advisor before doing so.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE COMPANIES THAT MAINTAIN THE BENCHMARK INDICES

Standard & Poor’s

“Standard & Poor’s®”, “S&P®”, “S&P 500®”, “Standard & Poor’s 500” and “500” are trademarks of McGraw-Hill Financial and have been licensed for use by State Farm and the Trust. Neither the State Farm Variable Universal Life Policy, the Large Cap Equity Index Fund, nor the Stock and Bond Balanced Fund (the “Product and the Funds”) is sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC a division of McGraw-Hill Financial (“S&P”).

S&P makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the Owners of the Product and the Funds or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the Product and Funds particularly or the ability of the S&P 500 Index to track general stock market performance. S&P’s only relationship to State Farm and the Trust is the licensing of certain trademarks and trade names of S&P and of the S&P 500 Index which is determined, composed and calculated by S&P without regard to State Farm, the Trust, the Product, or the Funds. S&P has no obligation to take the needs of State Farm, the Trust or the Owners of the Product or the Funds into consideration in determining, composing or calculating the S&P 500 Index. S&P is not responsible for and has not participated in the determination of the prices and amount of the Product or the Funds or the timing of the issuance or sale of the Product or the Funds or in the determination or calculation of the equation by which the Product or the Funds are to be converted into cash. S&P has no obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of the Product or the Funds.

S&P does not guarantee the accuracy and/or the completeness of the S&P 500 Index or any data included therein and S&P shall have no liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions therein. S&P makes no warranty, express or implied, as to results to be obtained by State Farm, the Trust, Owners of the Product and Funds, or any other person or entity from the use of the S&P 500 Index or any data included therein. S&P makes no express or implied warranties, and expressly disclaims all warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or use with respect to the S&P 500 Index or any data included therein. Without limiting any of the foregoing, in no event shall S&P have any liability for any special, punitive, indirect, or consequential damages (including lost profits), even if notified of the possibility of such damages.

Frank Russell Company

 

(1)

The Russell 2000® Index and the Russell Midcap® Index are trademark/service marks of the Frank Russell Company. Russell is a trademark of the Frank Russell Company. The Small Cap Equity Index Fund and Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund are not promoted, sponsored or endorsed by, nor in any way affiliated with Frank Russell

 

2


 

Company. Frank Russell Company is not responsible for and has not reviewed the prospectus for the Small Cap Equity Index Fund and Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund nor any associated literature or publications and Frank Russell Company makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to their accuracy, or completeness, or otherwise.

 

(2) Frank Russell Company reserves the right, at any time and without notice, to alter, amend, terminate or in any way change its Index. Frank Russell Company has no obligation to take the needs of any particular fund or its participants or any other product or person into consideration in determining, composing or calculating the Index.

 

(3) Frank Russell Company’s publication of the Index in no way suggests or implies an opinion by Frank Russell Company as to the attractiveness or appropriateness of investment in any or all securities upon which the Index is based. Frank Russell Company makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee as to the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or otherwise of the Index or any data included in the Index. Frank Russell Company makes no representation or warranty regarding the use, or the results of use, of the Index or any data included therein, or any security (or combination thereof) comprising the Index. Frank Russell Company makes no other express or implied warranty, and expressly disclaims any warranty, of any kind, including, without means of limitation, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the Index or any data or any security (or combination thereof) included therein.

Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated

The Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia, and Far East Free (EAFE® Free) Index is the exclusive property of Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated (“Morgan Stanley”). Morgan Stanley Capital International is a service mark of Morgan Stanley and has been licensed for use by the Trust. The International Equity Index Fund (the “International Fund”) is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the Owners of this International Fund or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in funds generally or in this International Fund particularly or the ability of the Morgan Stanley Capital International EAFE Free Index to track general stock market performance. Morgan Stanley is the licensor of certain trademarks, service marks and trade names of Morgan Stanley and of the Morgan Stanley Capital International EAFE Free Index which is determined, composed and calculated by Morgan Stanley without regard to the issuer of this International Fund. Morgan Stanley has no obligation to take the needs of the issuer of this International Fund or the Owners of this International Fund into consideration in determining, composing or calculating the Morgan Stanley Capital International EAFE Free Index. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for and has not participated in the determination of the timing of, prices at, or quantities of this International Fund to be issued or in the determination or calculation of the equation by which this International Fund is redeemable for cash. Morgan Stanley has no obligation or liability to Owners of this International Fund in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of this International Fund. Although Morgan Stanley shall obtain information for inclusion in or for use in the calculation of the Index from sources which Morgan Stanley considers reliable, neither Morgan Stanley nor any other party guarantees the accuracy and/or the completeness of the Index or any data included therein. Neither Morgan Stanley nor any other party makes any warranty, express or implied, as to results to be obtained by the Trust, the Trust’s customers and counterparties, Owners of the International Fund, or any other person or entity from the use of the Index or any data included therein in connection with the rights licensed hereunder or for any other use. Neither Morgan Stanley nor any other party makes any express or implied warranties, and Morgan Stanley hereby expressly disclaims all warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the Index or any data included therein. Without limiting any of the foregoing, in no event shall Morgan Stanley or any other party have any liability for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, consequential or any other damages (including lost profits) even if notified of the possibility of such damages.

 

3


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Compliance and Ethics Forum for Life Insurers

We and State Farm Life Insurance Company are members of The Compliance and Ethics Forum for Life Insurers (CEFLI). CEFLI is an independent and voluntary organization created by the American Council of Life Insurance (ACLI) to improve customer confidence in the life insurance industry. Life insurers that are members of CEFLI agree to meet and maintain high standards of ethical conduct in their dealings with consumers for individual life insurance and annuity products.

Potential Conflicts of Interest

The Funds currently sell shares to separate accounts to serve as the underlying investment for both variable life insurance policies and variable annuity contracts. We currently do not foresee any disadvantage to Owners arising from the sale of shares to support variable life insurance policies and variable annuity contracts. However, we will monitor events in order to identify any material irreconcilable conflicts that may possibly arise. In that event, we would determine what action, if any, should be taken in response to those events or conflicts. In addition, if we believe that a Fund’s response to any if those events or conflicts insufficiently protects Owners, we will take appropriate action on our own, including withdrawing the Variable Account’s investment in that Fund.

The Funds also may sell shares directly to certain pension and retirement plans qualifying under Section 401 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. As a result, there is a possibility that a material conflict may arise between the interests of Owners of this Policy or other policies or contracts (including policies issued by other companies), and such retirement plans or participants in such retirement plans. In the event of any such material conflicts, we will consider what action may be appropriate, including removing the Fund as an investment option under the Policies or replacing the Fund with another fund.

See the Trust’s prospectus for more detail.

Addition, Deletion or Substitution of Investments

Where permitted by applicable law, we may:

 

(1) create new separate accounts;

 

(2) combine separate accounts, including the Variable Account;

 

(3) add new Subaccounts to or remove existing Subaccounts from the Variable Account or combine Subaccounts;

 

(4) make any Subaccount available to such classes or policies as we may determine;

 

(5) add new funds or remove existing Funds;

 

(6) substitute new funds for any existing Fund if shares of the Fund are no longer available for investment or if we determine investment in a Fund is no longer appropriate in the light of the purposes of the Variable Account;

 

(7) deregister the Variable Account under the 1940 Act if such registration is no longer required; and

 

(8) operate the variable Account as a management investment company under the 1940 Act or in any other form permitted by law.

The investment policy of the Variable Account will be changed only with the approval of the insurance supervisory official of the state in Illinois, our State of domicile. The investment policy of the Variable Account is to invest in one or more investment companies. The process for such approval is on file.

 

4


Safekeeping of Account Assets

We hold the Variable Account’s assets physically segregated and apart from the general account. We maintain records of all purchases and sale of portfolio shares by each of the Subaccounts. A fidelity bond in the amount of $5 million covering our directors, officers, and employees has been issued by National Union Fire Insurance Company.

Reports to Policy Owners

State Farm maintains records and accounts of all transactions involving the Policy, the Variable Account, the Fixed Account and the Loan Account at its Variable Products processing area. Each year, or more often if required by law, we will send you a report showing information about your Policy for the period covered by the report. State Farm also will send you an annual and a semi-annual report for each Fund underlying a Subaccount to which you have allocated Policy Account Value, as required by the 1940 Act. In addition, when you pay premiums (other than by pre-authorized checking account deduction) or if you take out a Policy loan, make transfers or make withdrawals, you will receive a written confirmation of these transactions.

Principal Underwriter

State Farm VP Management Corp., the principal underwriter of the Policy, is located at One State Farm Plaza, Bloomington, Illinois 61710-0001. State Farm VP Management Corp. is affiliated with State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company because each company is directly or indirectly owned by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. State Farm VP Management Corp. received $76,960 in 2015, $76,833 in 2014 and $79,417 in 2013, as commissions for serving as principal underwriter of the Policy. State Farm VP Management Corp. did not retain any commissions in 2015, 2014 and 2013.

We discontinued new sales of the Policy during the latter half of 2008; however, we will continue to administer existing Policies and will continue to accept premiums and permit transfers for such Policies.

Underwriting Procedures

State Farm will follow its established insurance underwriting procedures for life insurance designed to determine whether the proposed Insured is insurable. This process may involve such verification procedures as medical examinations and may require that further information be provided about the proposed Insured before a determination can be made.

Experts

The statutory statements of admitted assets, liabilities, and capital and surplus of State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related statutory statements of operations and changes in capital and surplus, and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, included in this Statement of Additional Information have been so included in the reliance on the report of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, given on the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

As stated in their report, these financial statements were prepared by the Company in conformity with the accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the Illinois Department of Insurance (statutory basis), which is a basis of accounting other than accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). The effects on the financial statements of the variances between the statutory basis of accounting and GAAP, although not reasonably determinable, are presumed to be material. Therefore, their report contains an adverse opinion on the financial statements of the Company in conformity with GAAP, but an unqualified opinion in conformity with statutory basis accounting.

 

 

5


The statements of assets and policy owners’ equity of the State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company Variable Life Separate Account at December 31, 2015, and the results of its operations for the year then ended, and the changes in its policy owners’ equity for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2015, included in this Statement of Additional Information have been so included in the reliance on the report of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, given on the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

The Company

We are an Illinois stock life insurance company and are wholly owned by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, an Illinois mutual insurance company. We were incorporated in 1960 and have been continuously engaged in the life insurance business since that year. We are subject to regulation by the Insurance Department of the State of Illinois, as well as by the insurance departments of all other states and jurisdictions in which we do business. We sell insurance in New York and Wisconsin and we are licensed in Illinois and Connecticut. We submit annual statements on our operations and finances to insurance officials in such states and jurisdictions. The Policy described in the prospectus and this SAI has been filed with and, where required, approved by, insurance officials in those jurisdictions where it is sold.

Other Information

State Farm has filed a registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, with the SEC relating to the offering described in the prospectus. The prospectus and SAI do not include all the information set forth in the registration statement. Statements contained in this SAI concerning the content of the Policies and other legal instruments are intended to be summaries. You may obtain the omitted information at the SEC’s principal office at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20549 by paying the SEC’s prescribed fees. The omitted information is also available at the SEC’s Internet site (http://www.sec.gov).

Financial Statements

The audited statutory statements of admitted assets, liabilities, and capital and surplus of State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related statutory statements of operations and changes in capital and surplus, and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, as well as the Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, appears in this SAI. Our financial statements should be considered only as bearing on our ability to meet our obligations under the Policies. They should not be considered as bearing on the investment performance of the assets held in the Variable Account.

Statements of assets and policy owners’ equity of the State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company Variable Life Separate Account at December 31, 2015, and the results of its operations for the year then ended, and the changes in its policy owners’ equity for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2015, also appear in the SAI.

The audits were conducted in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).

 

6


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Report on Audits of Financial Statements — Statutory Basis

For the Years Ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Table of Contents

 

 

     Page(s)  

Independent Auditor’s Report

     1-2   

Financial Statements:

  

Statements of Admitted Assets, Liabilities, Capital and Surplus—Statutory Basis as of December  31, 2015 and 2014

     3   

Statements of Operations and Change in Capital and Surplus—Statutory Basis for the years ended December  31, 2015, 2014, and 2013

     4   

Statements of Cash Flows—Statutory Basis for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013

     5   

Notes to Financial Statements—Statutory Basis

     6-33   

Independent Auditor’s Report on Supplemental Financial Information

     35   

Supplemental Schedule of Assets and Liabilities for the year ended December 31, 2015

     36-37   

Supplemental Summary Investment Schedule for the year ended December 31, 2015

     38   

Supplemental Investment Risk Interrogatories for the year ended December 31, 2015

     39-43   


LOGO

Independent Auditor’s Report

To the Board of Directors of

State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

We have audited the accompanying statutory financial statements of State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company (the “Company”), which comprise the statutory statements of admitted assets, liabilities, capital and surplus as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related statutory statements of operations and changes in capital and surplus, and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013.

Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with the accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the Illinois Department of Insurance. Management is also responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on our judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, we consider internal control relevant to the Company’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Basis for Adverse Opinion on U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

As described in Note 2 to the financial statements, the financial statements are prepared by the Company on the basis of the accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the Illinois Department of Insurance, which is a basis of accounting other than accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

The effects on the financial statements of the variances between the statutory basis of accounting and accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, although not reasonably determinable, are presumed to be material.

 

LOGO

 

F-1


LOGO

Adverse Opinion on U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

In our opinion, because of the significance of the matter discussed in the “Basis for Adverse Opinion on U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles” paragraph, the financial statements referred to above do not present fairly, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, or the results of its operations or its cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013.

Opinion on Statutory Basis of Accounting

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the admitted assets, liabilities, and capital and surplus of the Company as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, in accordance with the accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the Illinois Department of Insurance described in Note 2.

 

LOGO

February 25, 2016

 

LOGO

 

F-2


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Statements of Admitted Assets, Liabilities, Capital and Surplus—Statutory Basis (in thousands)

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014

 

 

ADMITTED ASSETS    2015     2014  

Bonds:

    

United States government

   $ 185,819      $ 191,586   

Canadian government and subdivisions

     4,998        4,996   

Other governmental units

     719,276        688,277   

Industrial and other

     1,414,980        1,302,384   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     2,325,073        2,187,243   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Contract loans

     164,287        160,643   

Cash (overdraft)

     (1,602     (513

Cash equivalents

     17,394        11,883   

Short-term investments

     7,913        6,216   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     187,992        178,229   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total cash and invested assets

     2,513,065        2,365,472   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net deferred tax asset

     22,683        21,271   

Premiums deferred and uncollected

     1,413        1,585   

Investment income due and accrued

     25,843        25,155   

Other assets

     1,327        3,845   

Assets held in separate accounts

     49,798        52,525   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total admitted assets

   $ 2,614,129      $ 2,469,853   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
LIABILITIES    2015     2014  

Aggregate reserves for life contracts

   $ 1,756,500      $ 1,648,911   

Liability for deposit type contracts

     233,303        224,262   

Policy and contract claims

     6,125        6,635   

Policyholders’ dividends due and unpaid

     85        81   

Dividends to policyholders payable in the following year

     19,076        18,535   

Advance premiums, deposits and other policy and contract liabilities

     19,117        17,986   

Interest maintenance reserve (IMR)

     3,362        2,788   

Commissions payable

     662        665   

Federal income taxes payable to affiliates

     3,147        1,764   

Postretirement benefits

     14,607        13,961   

Agent termination benefits

     20,717        21,577   

Payable to parent, subsidiaries and affiliates

     2,445        2,622   

Other liabilities

     11,673        11,258   

Liabilities related to separate accounts

     49,798        52,525   

Asset valuation reserve (AVR)

     8,935        8,019   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     2,149,552        2,031,589   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS             

Common stock, $100 par value; 10,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding

     1,000        1,000   

Paid-in surplus

     2,000        2,000   

Unassigned surplus

     461,577        435,264   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total capital and surplus

     464,577        438,264   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities, capital and surplus

   $ 2,614,129      $ 2,469,853   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

F-3


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Statements of Operations and Change in Capital and Surplus—Statutory Basis (in thousands)

For the Years Ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013

 

 

SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS    2015     2014     2013  

Income:

      

Premiums and annuity considerations

   $ 231,589      $ 220,364      $ 210,072   

Net investment income

     100,468        97,601        95,539   

Other income

     2,207        1,633        1,802   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     334,264        319,598        307,413   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Benefits and other expenses:

      

Death benefits

     53,132        52,201        52,730   

Surrender benefits and other fund withdrawals

     43,317        41,347        37,116   

Other benefits and claims

     20,964        20,968        18,406   

Net transfers to or (from) separate accounts

     (1,933     (1,966     (1,940

Increase in policy and contract reserves

     107,588        99,370        99,825   

Commissions

     14,389        13,664        13,187   

General insurance expenses

     34,485        31,295        31,754   

Taxes, licenses and fees

     4,669        4,962        4,790   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     276,611        261,841        255,868   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net gain from operations before dividends to policyholders and federal and foreign income taxes

     57,653        57,757        51,545   

Dividends to policyholders

     18,886        18,206        17,588   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net gain from operations before federal and foreign income taxes

     38,767        39,551        33,957   

Federal and foreign income taxes incurred (excluding capital gains)

     15,361        15,058        11,960   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net gain from operations before net realized capital gains or (losses)

     23,406        24,493        21,997   

Net realized capital gains (losses), net of transfers to the IMR less capital gains tax

     (240     (209     (542
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ 23,166      $ 24,284      $ 21,455   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS ACCOUNT    2015     2014     2013  

Common stock:

      

Balance at beginning and end of year

   $ 1,000      $ 1,000      $ 1,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Paid-in Surplus:

      

Balance at beginning and end of year

     2,000        2,000        2,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unassigned surplus:

      

Balance at beginning of year

     435,264        414,412        400,538   

Net income

     23,166        24,284        21,455   

Change in net deferred income tax

     1,675        3,101        397   

Change in nonadmitted assets

     (441     (1,784     (1,480

Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles

     —          —          (8,099

Change in asset valuation reserve

     (916     (619     (306

Change in liability for termination benefits

     2,829        (4,130     1,907   

Additional minimum termination benefits liability

     —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of year

     461,577        435,264        414,412   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total capital and surplus

   $ 464,577      $ 438,264      $ 417,412   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

F-4


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Statements of Cash Flows—Statutory Basis (in thousands)

For the Years Ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013

 

 

CASH FLOW    2015     2014     2013  

Cash from operations:

      

Premiums collected net of reinsurance

   $ 232,958      $ 220,974      $ 211,011   

Net investment income

     100,002        96,742        95,618   

Other income

     599        573        506   

Benefits and loss related items

     (115,589     (119,438     (107,178

Net transfers from Separate Accounts

     1,987        2,107        2,089   

Commissions, expenses paid and other deductions

     (50,040     (47,974     (48,843

Dividends paid to policyholders

     (18,342     (17,858     (19,259

Federal and foreign income taxes paid

     (15,376     (17,362     (18,693
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash from operations

     136,199        117,764        115,251   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash from investments:

      

Proceeds from investments sold, matured or repaid:

      

Bonds

     197,701        190,523        234,577   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment proceeds

     197,701        190,523        234,577   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of investments acquired (long term only):

      

Bonds

     332,540        343,665        343,816   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments acquired

     332,540        343,665        343,816   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in contract loans and premium notes

     3,642        5,134        6,695   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash from investments

     (138,481     (158,276     (115,934
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash from financing and miscellaneous sources:

      

Net deposits on deposit-type contracts and other insurance liabilities

     9,041        10,961        12,007   

Other cash provided (applied)

     (640     (46     652   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash from financing and miscellaneous sources

     8,401        10,915        12,659   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments

     6,119        (29,597     11,976   

Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, beginning of year

     17,586        47,183        35,207   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, end of year

   $ 23,705      $ 17,586      $ 47,183   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

F-5


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Notes to Financial Statements—Statutory Basis (in thousands)

 

1.    Nature of Business Operations

State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company (the Company), domiciled in Illinois, is a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (SFMAIC). The Company is licensed in four states and primarily markets individual life and annuity products through an exclusive independent contractor agency force and by phone and internet. The Company’s individual life insurance products include traditional whole life, universal life, term insurance and variable universal life contracts, which together account for approximately 86% of premium revenue in 2015, 87% in 2014, and 88% in 2013. Individual annuity products including variable annuity contracts account for an additional 14% in 2015, 13% in 2014, and 12% in 2013. The Company also writes a small amount of employee group life.

The Company discontinued new sales of variable products during September, 2008; however, the Company continues to administer the existing book of variable business.

The insurance industry is highly regulated and deals in contractual obligations. As such, the industry is subject to the risk of changes resulting from legislative enactments, legal interpretations and regulatory actions not anticipated in pricing the product.

2.    Summary of Significant Accounting Practices

The financial statements of the Company are presented on the basis of accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the Illinois Department Insurance.

The Illinois Department of Insurance recognizes only statutory accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the state of Illinois for determining and reporting the financial condition and results of operations of an insurance company, for determining its solvency under the Illinois insurance law. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC) Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual (NAIC SAP) has been adopted as a component of prescribed practices by the state of Illinois. During 2015 and 2014, the Company did not have any permitted practices.

The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities. It also requires disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management has evaluated subsequent events for recognition or disclosure through February 25, 2016, the date these financial statements were available for issuance.

The following discussion describes significant accounting practices and highlights the significant differences between statutory accounting practices followed by the Company and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The effect of these differences has not been determined, but is presumed to be material.

A.    Investments

Bonds are stated at values prescribed by the NAIC. Bonds not backed by other loans, except those in or near default (i.e., NAIC 6), are stated at amortized cost using the scientific method. Bonds not backed by other loans that are in or near default are stated at the lower of amortized cost using the scientific method or fair value. Loan-backed securities, except those in or near default, are stated at amortized cost using the scientific method including anticipated prepayments at the date of purchase. Loan-backed securities that are in or near default are stated at the lower of amortized cost using the scientific method or fair value. Prepayment

 

F-6


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Notes to Financial Statements—Statutory Basis, Continued (in thousands)

 

 

assumptions for loan-backed securities are obtained from Interactive Data Corporation and Bloomberg. Changes in estimated cash flows from the original purchase assumptions are accounted for using the retrospective adjustment method. There have been no changes from the retrospective adjustment method to the prospective method of valuing loan-backed securities. Prices published by the Securities Valuation Office (SVO) of the NAIC or prices from pricing vendors are used to calculate fair value. Where a price is not available from the SVO or pricing vendors, management’s best estimate of fair value is used. Under GAAP, debt securities would be classified into three categories: held-to-maturity, trading and available-for-sale. Held-to-maturity securities would be reported at amortized cost. Trading securities would be reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses included in earnings. Available-for-sale securities would be reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses, net of applicable taxes, reported in a separate component of unassigned surplus.

Contract loans are stated at the aggregate of unpaid loan balances, which are not in excess of cash surrender values of related policies. Any loans in excess of cash surrender value are non-admitted in accordance with Statement of Statutory Accounting Principles (SSAP) No. 49.

Short-term investments, which represent investments with maturities of less than one year, are stated at amortized cost or net asset value.

Investment income is recorded when earned. Due and accrued investment income that is over 90 days past due or when collection is in doubt is excluded from surplus. No investment income due and accrued was excluded from surplus in 2015 or 2014. Realized gains and losses on sale of investments are determined by the specific identification method. Net realized gains or losses are shown net of federal income tax. Unrealized capital gains and losses are recorded to unassigned surplus net of deferred income tax.

For any decline in the fair value of a bond that is considered to be other-than-temporary, a valuation adjustment is made and recognized as a realized capital loss.

B.    Premiums Deferred and Uncollected

Premiums deferred and uncollected represent modal premiums, either due directly from policyholders and uncollected or not yet due, where policy reserves have been provided on the assumption that the full premium for the current policy year has been collected. Also, where policy reserves have been provided on a continuous premium assumption, premiums uncollected are similarly defined.

C.    Aggregate Reserves for Life Contracts

Policy reserves on life insurance are based on statutory mortality and interest requirements and are computed using principally net level and modified preliminary term methods with interest rates ranging primarily from 2.5% to 5.5%. The use of a modified reserve basis partially offsets the effect of immediately expensing policy acquisition costs. Policy reserves on annuities are based on statutory mortality and interest requirements with interest rates ranging primarily from 3.5% to 7%. Under GAAP, reserves are based on mortality, lapse, withdrawal and interest rate assumptions that are based on Company experience.

D.    Policyholders’ Dividends

All of the Company’s individual and group life insurance business is written on the participating basis. Subject to the provisions of law regarding return of excess premiums, the Board of Directors may authorize

 

F-7


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Notes to Financial Statements—Statutory Basis, Continued (in thousands)

 

 

such dividends to policyholders upon such terms and conditions as may, in their judgment, be proper, just and equitable. The amount of dividends to be paid to policyholders is determined annually by the Company’s Board of Directors. Amounts declared and estimated to be payable to policyholders in the forthcoming year have been included in the accompanying financial statements as a liability based on approved dividend scales. Under GAAP, dividends are anticipated and may be considered as a planned contractual benefit when computing the value of future policy benefits. For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively, premiums under individual and group life participating policies were $198,423, $191,055, and $185,462 or 100% of total individual and group life premiums earned. The Company’s Statements of Operations for 2015, 2014, and 2013 includes $18,886, $18,206, and $17,588 of policyholder dividends, respectively.

E.    Federal Income Taxes

The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return with the following companies:

 

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (SFMAIC)

State Farm Fire and Casualty Company (SFFCC)

State Farm General Insurance Company

State Farm Life Insurance Company (SFLIC)

State Farm Health Insurance Company (SFHIC)

State Farm Lloyds (SFL)

State Farm Indemnity Company (SFIC)

State Farm Guaranty Insurance Company (Guaranty)

State Farm Florida Insurance Company (SFFIC)

 

State Farm International Services, Inc.

State Farm Lloyds, Inc.

State Farm Investment Management Corp. (SFIMC)

State Farm VP Management Corp.

State Farm Bank, FSB

State Farm International Holding Company

Plaza One Realty Company

Insurance Placement Services, Inc.

State Farm Realty Investment Company

Oglesby Reinsurance Company

Dover Bay Specialty Insurance Company

The consolidated federal income tax liability is apportioned to each company in accordance with an agreement authorized by each Company’s Board of Directors or Underwriters. The allocation is based upon separate return calculations after consolidating adjustments for regular and alternative minimum tax (AMT) with current credit for net losses and tax credits used by the consolidated group. Intercompany federal income tax balances are settled as follows: 1) intercompany federal income tax receivables and payables which relate to the current tax year will be settled within ninety (90) days; 2) any refunds of federal income tax will be settled within thirty (30) days of receipt of the refund; and 3) any payments of federal income tax due will be settled within thirty (30) days of payment of the tax due.

Under NAIC SAP, the deferred tax assets (DTAs) are reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some portion of the DTAs will not be realized. In addition, the gross DTAs are subject to an admissibility test. The admissibility test has three parts. The first part of the admissibility test determines the loss carryback potential for temporary differences that reverse corresponding to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax loss carryback provisions, not to exceed three years. The second part of the admissibility test applies reversal periods and adjusted capital and surplus limitations based upon risk based capital (RBC) thresholds to determine the admitted portion of DTAs expected to be realized during a period not to exceed three years. The third part of the test permits admission of gross DTAs to the extent of gross deferred tax liabilities (DTLs). Any changes in DTAs and DTLs are recognized as a separate component of the change in unassigned surplus.

 

F-8


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Notes to Financial Statements—Statutory Basis, Continued (in thousands)

 

 

Under NAIC SAP, the calculation of state income taxes incurred is limited to taxes due on the current year’s taxable income and any adjustments due to changes in prior year returns. State income tax is reported as a component of taxes, licenses, and fees and is an element of pre-tax book income; deferred state income taxes are not recorded. Under GAAP, there is no admissibility test. In addition, DTAs under GAAP include all tax components (federal, state, foreign, current and deferred); changes in deferred income taxes are recorded as a component of the total tax provision instead of a direct adjustment to unassigned surplus.

The Company complies with the applicable income tax reporting and disclosure requirements pursuant to SSAP No. 101 for any uncertain tax positions. SSAP No. 101 requires that tax loss contingencies, including the related interest and penalties, for current and prior years be computed in accordance with SSAP No. 5R with certain modifications. A tax loss contingency is recorded only if it is more likely than not that such a loss has been incurred. If the Company determines that no tax loss contingency should be recorded, then analysis is completed to determine if a disclosure within the financial statements is required. Per SSAP No. 101, a disclosure is made when it is reasonably possible that the total liability for the income tax loss contingency will significantly increase within 12 months of the reporting date. The Company evaluates material tax positions taken that are 50% or less likely to result in a tax loss, and therefore are not recorded, to determine whether a disclosure should be made simply because the position is significant.

The provision for federal income taxes is based on the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

F.    Interest Maintenance Reserve and Asset Valuation Reserve

The Interest Maintenance Reserve (IMR) and Asset Valuation Reserve (AVR) are maintained in accordance with requirements prescribed by the NAIC. Under the IMR, realized investment gains and losses, net of tax, attributable to interest rate changes on short-term and long-term fixed income investments are deferred and held in the IMR account. Such gains and losses are then amortized over the remaining original maturity of the investment sold and are reflected in the Company’s Statements of Operations.

The AVR provides a reserve for credit related and equity risks in a broad range of invested assets including bonds, stocks, mortgage loans, real estate, and other invested assets. Changes in the AVR are charged or credited directly to unassigned surplus. The IMR and AVR are not calculated under GAAP.

G.    Separate Accounts

The Company has established individual variable life and individual variable annuity separate accounts as unit investment trusts registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and has issued individual variable universal life and individual variable annuity contracts as supported by Illinois Insurance Code 215 ILCS 5/245.21. A separate account is an accounting entity segregated as a discrete operation within an insurance company. Deposits received in connection with these contracts are placed in the Company’s separate accounts and general account within certain limits.

Assets held in separate accounts under variable life and variable annuity contracts are invested as designated by the contract holder in units of the subaccounts of the separate accounts. The subaccounts invest those assets in shares of mutual funds offered by the State Farm Variable Product Trust which are managed by SFIMC.

 

F-9


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Notes to Financial Statements—Statutory Basis, Continued (in thousands)

 

 

Separate account assets are reported at market value and liabilities are recorded at amounts equal to contract holder assets. Contract holders are the only persons having rights to any assets in the separate accounts or to income arising from such assets. All assets in the separate accounts are considered legally insulated from the general account.

The Company does not engage in security lending transactions within the separate accounts.

H.    Recognition of Premiums and Annuity Considerations and Related Expenses

Scheduled life premiums are recognized as revenue over the premium paying period of the related policies. Flexible and single premiums and annuity considerations are recognized as revenues as received. Premiums paid in advance of the policy anniversary date and unearned premiums which are not included in the policy reserve liability are recognized as a liability on the balance sheet. Acquisition costs, such as commissions and other costs related to the new business are expensed as incurred. Contracts that permit the insured to change the amount and timing of premium payments, such as universal life products are recorded as revenue when received. Under GAAP, the premiums for universal life contracts are recorded as increases to liabilities and revenue is recognized as mortality and other assessments are made to policyholders. Additionally, acquisition costs under GAAP are capitalized and amortized over the policy period.

I.    Non-admitted Assets

Certain assets designated as “non-admitted” assets, principally non-admitted DTAs, aggregating $37,794 and $37,354 at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, are not recognized by statutory accounting practices. These assets are excluded from the balance sheet, and the net change in such assets is charged or credited directly to unassigned surplus. There is no such concept under GAAP.

J.    Stockholder Dividends

The maximum amount of dividends which can be paid by state of Illinois insurance companies to shareholders without the prior approval of the Insurance Commissioner is subject to restrictions relating to statutory surplus and net income.

K.    Guaranty Fund Assessments

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, liabilities of $148 and $0, respectively, have been recorded for guaranty fund assessments. These amounts, when recorded, represent liabilities recorded for all states in which the Company operates. Guaranty fund assessments are paid when called by the state guaranty fund associations, generally within a one to three year period. Premium tax offset assets for guaranty fund payments, as shown in the table below, are realized within five years of the payment of the guaranty fund assessment in most states.

 

Assets recognized from paid and accrued premium tax offsets and policy surcharges prior year-end

   $ 1,332   

Decreases current year:

  

Premium tax offset applied to 2015 annual returns

     5   

Increases current year:

  

Assets recognized from paid and accrued premium tax offsets and policy surcharges current year-end

   $ 1,327   

 

F-10


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Notes to Financial Statements—Statutory Basis, Continued (in thousands)

 

 

3.    Changes in Accounting Principles

Accounting changes adopted to conform to the provisions of the NAIC SAP are reported as changes in accounting principles. The cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles is reported as an adjustment to unassigned funds (surplus) in the period of the change in accounting principle. The cumulative effect is the difference between the amount of capital and surplus at the beginning of the year and the amount of capital and surplus that would have been reported at that date if the new accounting principle had been applied retroactively for all prior periods.

Effective January 1, 2013, SSAP No. 102 established new accounting guidance for pensions and superseded SSAP No. 89. Under SSAP No. 102, non-vested participants are no longer excluded from the benefit obligation. This SSAP requires any underfunded benefit plan amounts, as determined when the projected benefit obligation exceeds the fair value of plan assets, be recognized as a liability under SSAP No. 5R. As a result of implementation, the Company reported a change in accounting principle which decreased unassigned surplus $8,099, net of $0 admitted deferred income tax, as of January 1, 2013.

4.    Investments

A.    Bonds and Other Debt Securities

The statement value and estimated fair value of investments in debt securities, including short-term investments, were as follows:

 

    December 31, 2015  
    Statement
Value
    Gross
Unrealized
Gains
    Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    Fair
Value
 

U.S. governments

  $ 191,627      $ 6,566      $ (453   $ 197,740   

All other governments

    11,518        442        (2     11,958   

States, territories and possessions (direct and guaranteed)

    29,691        2,667        (67     32,291   

Political subdivisions of states, territories and possessions (direct and guaranteed)

    181,187        15,580        (42     196,725   

Special revenue and special assessment obligations and all non-guaranteed obligations of agencies and authorities of governments and their political subdivisions

    501,877        23,186        (1,720     523,343   

Industrial and miscellaneous (unaffiliated)

    1,417,086        42,176        (19,706     1,439,556   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

  $ 2,332,986      $ 90,617      $ (21,990   $ 2,401,613   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

F-11


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Notes to Financial Statements—Statutory Basis, Continued (in thousands)

 

 

    December 31, 2014  
    Statement
Value
    Gross
Unrealized
Gains
    Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    Fair
Value
 

U.S. governments

  $ 191,586      $ 9,122      $ (579   $ 200,129   

All other governments

    11,244        800        —          12,044   

States, territories and possessions (direct and guaranteed)

    27,802        3,250        (28     31,024   

Political subdivisions of states, territories and possessions (direct and guaranteed)

    172,877        18,851        (33     191,695   

Special revenue and special assessment obligations and all non-guaranteed obligations of agencies and authorities of governments and their political subdivisions

    481,349        29,518        (675     510,192   

Industrial and miscellaneous (unaffiliated)

    1,308,601        66,835        (5,994     1,369,442   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

  $ 2,193,459      $ 128,376      $ (7,309   $ 2,314,526   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The statement value and estimated fair value of debt securities by expected maturity are shown below. The expected maturity may differ from the contractual maturity for certain securities and, where applicable, is based on assumed prepayment rates, payment schedules, and known calls.

 

     December 31, 2015  
     Statement
Value
     Fair
Value
 

Due in one year or less

   $ 125,783       $ 129,709   

Due after one year through five years

     557,118         591,086   

Due after five years through ten years

     1,408,792         1,429,176   

Due after ten years

     241,293         251,642   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Totals

   $ 2,332,986       $ 2,401,613   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross proceeds and realized gains and losses, including other- than- temporary impairments, on bonds sold for the years ended December 31 consisted of:

 

     2015      2014      2013  

Proceeds

   $ 12,649       $ 14,672       $ 4,040   

Gross gains

     607         826         85   

Gross losses

     —           —           —     

At December 31, 2015 and 2014, bonds with statement value of $1,812 and $1,740, respectively, were on deposit with regulatory authorities.

 

F-12


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Notes to Financial Statements—Statutory Basis, Continued (in thousands)

 

 

B.    Unrealized Losses

On a quarterly basis, the Company evaluates its investment portfolio for other- than- temporary impairments. In evaluating whether a decline in value is other- than- temporary, management considers several factors including, but not limited to, the following:

 

   

The Company’s ability and intent to retain the security for a sufficient period of time for it to recover.

   

The extent and duration of the decline in value.

   

The probability of collecting all cash flows according to contractual terms in effect at acquisition or restructuring.

   

Relevant industry conditions and trends.

   

The financial condition and current and future business prospects of the issuer.

The unrealized losses due to temporary declines in the fair value of investments were as follows:

 

     December 31, 2015  
     Less than 12 months     12 months or more     Total  
     Fair
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
    Fair
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
    Fair
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
 

U.S. governments

   $ 25,997       $ (152   $ 11,492       $ (301   $ 37,489       $ (453

All other governments

     467         (2     —           —          467         (2

States, territories and possessions (direct and guaranteed)

     2,468         (67     —           —          2,468         (67

Political subdivisions of states, territories and possessions (direct and guaranteed)

     5,599         (42     —           —          5,599         (42

Special revenue and special assessment obligations and all non-guaranteed obligations of agencies and authorities of governments and their political subdivisions

     102,994         (1,501     8,842         (219     111,836         (1,720

Industrial and miscellaneous (unaffiliated)

     448,576         (14,109     107,535         (5,597     556,111         (19,706
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total temporarily impaired securities

   $ 586,101       $ (15,873   $ 127,869       $ (6,117   $ 713,970       $ (21,990
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

F-13


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Notes to Financial Statements—Statutory Basis, Continued (in thousands)

 

 

     December 31, 2014  
     Less than 12 months     12 months or more     Total  
     Fair
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
    Fair
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
    Fair
Value
     Unrealized
Losses
 

U.S. governments

   $ 8,338       $ (49   $ 24,577       $ (530   $ 32,915       $ (579

States, territories and possessions (direct and guaranteed)

     —           —          972         (28     972         (28

Political subdivisions of states, territories and possessions (direct and guaranteed)

     —           —          967         (33     967         (33

Special revenue and special assessment obligations and all non-guaranteed obligations of agencies and authorities of governments and their political subdivisions

     —           —          46,318         (675     46,318         (675

Industrial and miscellaneous (unaffiliated)

     54,900         (1,323     220,983         (4,671     275,883         (5,994
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total temporarily impaired securities

   $ 63,238       $ (1,372   $ 293,817       $ (5,937   $ 357,055       $ (7,309
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

The unrealized losses on the Company’s bond investments were primarily interest related with market declines driven by changes in interest rates and credit spreads, not on fundamental credit problems of the issuers. The Company had $6,118 and $5,937 in unrealized losses on bonds with losses outstanding for greater than 12 months at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Of these unrealized loss amounts, $311 and $895 were attributable to loan-backed securities at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The contractual terms of the Company’s bond investments, excluding loan-backed, do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than the amortized cost of the investment. The Company did not have the intent to sell these investments at the reporting date and does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2015.

C.    Realized Capital Gains (Losses)

During 2015, 2014, and 2013, the Company had no realized capital losses due to other-than-temporary declines in the fair value.

The reconciliation of realized capital gains (losses) is as follows:

 

     December 31, 2015  
     Pre-tax Gains
(Losses)
     Capital
Gains Tax
     Post-tax Gains
(Losses)
 

Realized capital gains (losses)

   $ 3,220       $ 1,399       $ 1,821   

Less: IMR capital gains (losses)

     3,220         1,159         2,061   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Capital gains (losses) net of IMR

   $ —         $ 240       $ (240

 

F-14


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Notes to Financial Statements—Statutory Basis, Continued (in thousands)

 

 

     December 31, 2014  
     Pre-tax Gains
(Losses)
     Capital
Gains Tax
     Post-tax Gains
(Losses)
 

Realized capital gains (losses)

   $ 2,185       $ 1,045       $ 1,140   

Less: IMR capital gains (losses)

     2,108         759         1,349   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Capital gains (losses) net of IMR

   $ 77       $ 286       $ (209
     December 31, 2013  
     Pre-tax Gains
(Losses)
     Capital
Gains Tax
     Post-tax Gains
(Losses)
 

Realized capital gains (losses)

   $ 1,142       $ 953       $ 189   

Less: IMR capital gains (losses)

     1,142         411         731   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Capital gains (losses) net of IMR

   $ —         $ 542       $ (542

D.    Net Investment Income

The components of net investment income earned by type of investment for the years ended December 31 were as follows:

 

     2015     2014     2013  

Bonds

   $ 90,866      $ 88,674      $ 87,949   

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments

     16        25        31   

Contract loans and liens

     10,132        9,420        8,074   

Other

     —          3        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross investment income

     101,014        98,122        96,054   

Investment expenses

     (546     (521     (515
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

   $ 100,468      $ 97,601      $ 95,539   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

E.    Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is defined as the price that the Company would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A three-tier hierarchy is used to classify fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in three broad levels as follows:

 

  Level  1 — Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible to the Company for identical assets or liabilities.

 

  Level  2 — Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, interest rates, yield curves and credit spreads. For assets or liabilities with a specified (contractual) term, a Level 2 input must be observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

 

  Level  3 — Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available. These inputs, based on the best information available in the circumstances, would include reasonably available information about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability and might include the Company’s own data.

 

F-15


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Notes to Financial Statements—Statutory Basis, Continued (in thousands)

 

 

To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.

The inputs used to measure the fair value of an asset or liability might be categorized within different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In those cases, the fair value measurement is categorized in its entirety in the same level of the fair value hierarchy as the lowest level input that is significant to the entire measurement.

Assets measured at fair value were as follows:

 

     Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2015
        

Description

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Separate Accounts

   $ —         $ 49,798       $ —         $ 49,798   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ —         $ 49,798       $ —         $ 49,798   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2014
        

Description

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Separate Accounts

   $ —         $ 52,525       $ —         $ 52,525   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ —         $ 52,525       $ —         $ 52,525   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Company recognizes transfers between levels at the end of the reporting period. There were no transfers between levels for 2015 or 2014.

Level 2 Measurements

Separate Accounts — These assets include private, affiliated mutual funds valued at net asset value daily using observable inputs. Valuation inputs of underlying assets include, but are not limited to, quoted exchange prices, quotations by independent pricing services, bid price quotations from brokers, multiple of earnings, multiple of book values, similar freely traded securities, and yield to maturity.

5.    Separate Accounts

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company’s separate accounts statement included legally insulated assets of $49,798 and $52,525, respectively. The assets legally insulated from the general account as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 are attributed to the following products:

 

December 31, 2015

  

Product/Transaction

   Legally Insulated Assets      Separate Accounts Assets
(Not Legally Insulated)
 

Variable Universal Life

   $ 16,175       $ —     

Variable Annuities

     33,623         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 49,798       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

F-16


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Notes to Financial Statements—Statutory Basis, Continued (in thousands)

 

 

December 31, 2014

  

Product/Transaction

   Legally Insulated Assets      Separate Accounts Assets
(Not Legally Insulated)
 

Variable Universal Life

   $ 16,388       $ —     

Variable Annuities

     36,137         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 52,525       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Certain guarantees are provided by the general account. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the general account of the Company had a maximum guarantee for separate accounts liabilities of $1,532 and $544, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the general account had paid $0, $0, $8, $7, and $3 respectively, towards separate accounts guarantees. The Company’s variable universal life and variable annuity contracts do not designate explicit risk charges to compensate the general account for the guarantees provided.

 

F-17


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Notes to Financial Statements—Statutory Basis, Continued (in thousands)

 

 

Information regarding the Separate Accounts of the Company as of December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013 is as follows:

 

    2015  
    (1)     (2)     (3)     (4)     (5)  
    Indexed     Nonindexed
Guarantee
Less Than
Equal to 4%
    Nonindexed
Guarantee
More than 4%
    Nonguaranteed
Separate
Accounts
    Total  

Premiums, considerations or deposits for year ended December 31

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 2,209      $ 2,209   

Reserves at December 31:

         

For accounts with assets at:

         

Fair value

    —          —          —          49,721        49,721   

Amortized cost

    —          —          —          —          —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total reserves

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 49,721      $ 49,721   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Withdrawal characteristics:

         

Subject to discretionary withdrawal:

         

With market value adjustment

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     

At book value without market value adjustment and with current surrender of 5% or more

    —          —          —          —          —     

At fair value

    —          —          —          49,614        49,614   

At book value without market value adjustment and with current surrender charge of less than 5%

    —          —          —          —          —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Subtotal

    —          —          —          49,614        49,614   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Not subject to discretionary withdrawal

    —          —          —          107        107   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 49,721      $ 49,721   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Reconciliation of Net Transfers to or (from) separate accounts:

 

 

 

 

 

 

     2015  

Transfers as reported in the Summary of Operations of the Separate Accounts Statements:

  

Transfers to separate accounts

   $ 2,306   

Transfers from separate accounts

     (4,239
  

 

 

 

Net transfers to (from) separate accounts

   $ (1,933
  

 

 

 

Transfers as reported in the Statements of Operations

   $ (1,933
  

 

 

 

 

F-18


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Notes to Financial Statements—Statutory Basis, Continued (in thousands)

 

 

     2014  
     (1)      (2)      (3)      (4)      (5)  
     Indexed      Nonindexed
Guarantee
Less Than
Equal to 4%
     Nonindexed
Guarantee
More than 4%
     Nonguaranteed
Separate
Accounts
     Total  

Premiums, considerations or deposits for year ended December 31

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ 2,303       $ 2,303   

Reserves at December 31:

              

For accounts with assets at:

              

Fair value

     —           —           —           52,388         52,388   

Amortized cost

     —           —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total reserves

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ 52,388       $ 52,388   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Withdrawal characteristics:

              

Subject to discretionary withdrawal:

              

With market value adjustment

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     

At book value without market value adjustment and with current surrender of 5% or more

     —           —           —           —           —     

At fair value

     —           —           —           52,252         52,252   

At book value without market value adjustment and with current surrender charge of less than 5%

     —           —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

     —           —           —           52,252         52,252   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Not subject to discretionary withdrawal

     —           —           —           136         136   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ 52,388       $ 52,388   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reconciliation of Net Transfers to or (from) separate accounts:

 

     2014  

Transfers as reported in the Summary of Operations of the Separate Accounts Statements:

  

Transfers to separate accounts

   $ 2,391   

Transfers from separate accounts

     (4,357
  

 

 

 

Net transfers to (from) separate accounts

   $ (1,966
  

 

 

 

Transfers as reported in the Statements of Operations

   $ (1,966
  

 

 

 

Reconciliation of Net Transfers to or (from) separate accounts:

  
     2013  

Transfers as reported in the Summary of Operations of the Separate Accounts Statements:

  

Transfers to separate accounts

   $ 2,420   

Transfers from separate accounts

     (4,360
  

 

 

 

Net transfers to (from) separate accounts

   $ (1,940
  

 

 

 

Transfers as reported in the Statements of Operations

   $ (1,940
  

 

 

 

 

F-19


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Notes to Financial Statements—Statutory Basis, Continued (in thousands)

 

 

6.    Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each significant class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value:

Bonds and Short-term Investments

For bonds, prices published by the SVO or prices from pricing vendors are used to calculate fair value. SVO valuations are based upon publicly available prices for identical or similar assets or on valuation models or matrices using observable inputs. Typical inputs to models used by pricing vendors include but are not limited to contractual cash flows, benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers, and reference data including market research publications. On newly acquired bonds not yet priced by pricing vendors, the purchase price is used as fair value. For other bonds where a price is not available from the SVO or pricing vendors, an internal pricing matrix is used to estimate fair value. Inputs to the internal pricing matrix include benchmark yields, credit spreads, industry sector of the issuer, and illiquidity spreads for private placement securities. For money market mutual funds, fair value is based on net asset value.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Contract Loans

Contract loans have no stated maturity dates and are an integral part of the insurance contract. Accordingly, it is not practicable to estimate a fair value for contract loans.

Separate Accounts

The fair value of the assets held in separate accounts and corresponding liabilities are estimated based on the fair value of the underlying assets.

Deferred Annuities

Fair values were approximated by the amount due to the annuity holder as if the annuity contract was surrendered at year end, ignoring the effects of any market value adjustments.

Settlement Options Without Life Contingencies

Settlement options without life contingencies are similar to demand deposits. The fair value is the amount payable on demand at year end.

 

F-20


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Notes to Financial Statements—Statutory Basis, Continued (in thousands)

 

 

The statement value and estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments at December 31 were as follows:

 

    2015  
    Fair Value     Statement
Value
    (Level 1)     (Level 2)     (Level 3)   Not Practicable
(carrying value)
 

Financial assets:

           

Bonds:

           

Loan-backed

  $ 561,825      $ 545,384          561,825       

Other bonds

    1,831,873        1,779,689          1,831,873       

Cash

    (1,602     (1,602     (1,602      

Cash equivalents

    17,394        17,394          17,394       

Short-term investments

    7,913        7,913        5,808        2,106       

Contract loans

    —          164,287              164,287   

Separate accounts

    49,798        49,798          49,798       

Financial liabilities:

           

Deferred annuity reserves

  $ 258,844      $ 260,650          258,844       

Settlement options without life contingencies

    111,552        111,552          111,552       

Separate accounts

    49,798        49,798          49,798       
    2014  
    Fair Value     Statement
Value
    (Level 1)     (Level 2)     (Level 3)   Not Practicable
(carrying value)
 

Financial assets:

           

Bonds:

           

Loan-backed

  $ 519,027      $ 496,571        $ 519,027       

Other bonds

    1,789,284        1,690,672          1,789,284       

Cash

    (513     (513     (513      

Cash equivalents

    11,883        11,883          11,883       

Short-term investments

    6,216        6,216        6,216         

Contract loans

    —          160,643              160,643   

Separate accounts

    52,525        52,525          52,525       

Financial liabilities:

           

Deferred annuity reserves

  $ 245,348      $ 247,735          245,348       

Settlement options without life contingencies

    104,133        104,133          104,133       

Separate accounts

    52,525        52,525          52,525       

 

F-21


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Notes to Financial Statements—Statutory Basis, Continued (in thousands)

 

 

Not practicable to estimate fair value:

 

Type or Class of

Financial Instrument

   Carrying
Value
     Effective Interest
Rate
     Maturity Date      Explanation  

Contract loans

   $ 164,287         Various         Not applicable         See above   

7.    Life Reserves

A.    Life Contracts and Deposit-Type Contracts

The Company waives deduction of deferred fractional premiums upon death of an insured and returns any portion of the final premium beyond the date of death. Surrender values are not promised in excess of the legally computed reserves. Policies subject to an extra premium because the insured is placed in a special rating class are valued as follows:

Premium-paying Policies

If the nonforfeiture values provided by such policy are computed on the same basis as for standard risks, or if no nonforfeiture values are provided, reserves are based on a substandard mortality table or are equal to the sum of the mean reserve for a similar standard policy and the unearned extra premium. If the nonforfeiture values provided by such policy are based on a substandard mortality table, reserves are maintained according to the same table.

Paid-up Policies

For whole life policies that are known to have been based on a substandard mortality table, the reserves are those based on the same substandard table. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had $3,686,423 and $3,799,015, respectively, of insurance in force for which the gross premiums are less than the net premiums according to the standard valuation set by the state of Illinois. Deficiency reserves to cover the above insurance totaled the gross amount of $14,005 and $13,307 at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The insurance amount does not include insurance on policies for which deficiency reserves are either exempted or calculated to be zero on a seriatim basis.

Tabular interest, tabular less actual reserve released, and tabular cost have been determined by formulas used in accordance with the NAIC Annual Statement Instructions. Tabular interest on deposit funds not involving life contingencies is determined as a balance item where interest is included in other items at appropriate rates and adjustments due to changes in valuation basis or other increases have been reflected.

 

F-22


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Notes to Financial Statements—Statutory Basis, Continued (in thousands)

 

 

B.    Annuity Actuarial Reserves and Deposit Liabilities by Withdrawal Characteristics

Annuity Actuarial Reserves and Deposit Type Contract Funds and Other Liabilities Without Life or Disability Contingencies by Withdrawal Characteristics as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows:

 

     2015  
     General
Account
     Separate
Account with
Guarantees
     Separate
Account
Nonguaranteed
     Total      Percentage
of Total
 

Subject to discretionary withdrawal:

              

With market value adjustment

   $ 157,542       $ —         $ —         $ 157,542         26.2

At book value less current surrender charge of 5% or more

     —           —           —           —           0.0

At fair value

     —           —           33,618         33,618         5.6
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

   $ 157,542       $ —         $ 33,618       $ 191,160         31.8
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

At book value without adjustment (minimal or no charge or adjustment)

     381,425         —           —           381,425         63.3

Not subject to discretionary withdrawal

     29,246         —           —           29,246         4.9
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total (gross)

   $ 568,213       $ —         $ 33,618       $ 601,831         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reinsurance ceded

     —           —           —           —        

Total (net)*

   $ 568,213       $ —         $ 33,618       $ 601,831      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

As reported in the Life, and Accident and Health Annual Statement:

              

Annuities total (net)

      $ 332,293            

Supplementary contracts with life contingencies total (net)

        2,617            

Deposit-type contracts

        233,303            
     

 

 

          

Subtotal

      $ 568,213            
     

 

 

          

As reported in the Separate Accounts Annual Statement:

              

Annuities total (net)

        33,618            

Supplementary contracts, total

        —              

Policyholder dividend and coupon accumulations

        —              

Policyholder premiums

        —              

Guaranteed interest contracts

        —              

Other contract deposit funds

        —              
     

 

 

          

Subtotal

      $ 33,618            
     

 

 

          

Total annuity actuarial reserves and deposit-type contract liabilities

      $ 601,831            
     

 

 

          

 

* Reconciliation of total annuity actuarial reserves and deposit fund liabilities excludes Annuity Disability Reserves of $44

 

F-23


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Notes to Financial Statements—Statutory Basis, Continued (in thousands)

 

 

     2014  
     General
Account
     Separate
Account with
Guarantees
     Separate
Account
Nonguaranteed
     Total      Percentage
of Total
 

Subject to discretionary withdrawal:

              

With market value adjustment

   $ 134,202       $ —         $ —         $ 134,202         23.5

At book value less current surrender charge of 5% or more

     674         —           —           674         0.1

At fair value

     —           —           36,120         36,120         6.3
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

   $ 134,876       $ —         $ 36,120       $ 170,996         29.9
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

At book value without adjustment (minimal or no charge or adjustment)

     371,967         —           —           371,967         65.0

Not subject to discretionary withdrawal

     29,150         —           —           29,150         5.1
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total (gross)

   $ 535,993       $ —         $ 36,120       $ 572,113         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reinsurance ceded

     —           —           —           —        

Total (net)*

   $ 535,993       $ —         $ 36,120       $ 572,113      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

As reported in the Life, and Accident and Health Annual Statement:

              

Annuities total (net)

      $ 309,112            

Supplementary contracts with life contingencies total (net)

        2,619            

Deposit-type contracts

        224,262            
     

 

 

          

Subtotal

      $ 535,993            
     

 

 

          

As reported in the Separate Accounts Annual Statement:

              

Annuities total (net)

        36,120            

Supplementary contracts, total

        —              

Policyholder dividend and coupon accumulations

        —              

Policyholder premiums

        —              

Guaranteed interest contracts

        —              

Other contract deposit funds

        —              
     

 

 

          

Subtotal

      $ 36,120            
     

 

 

          

Total annuity actuarial reserves and deposit-type contract liabilities

      $ 572,113            
     

 

 

          

 

* Reconciliation of total annuity actuarial reserves and deposit fund liabilities excludes Annuity Disability Reserve of $50.

 

F-24


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Notes to Financial Statements—Statutory Basis, Continued (in thousands)

 

 

C.    Premium and Annuity Considerations Deferred and Uncollected

Deferred and uncollected life insurance premiums and annuity considerations were as follows:

 

     December 31, 2015      December 31, 2014  
Type    Gross      Net of
Loading
     Gross      Net of
Loading
 

Industrial

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     

Ordinary new business

     67         21         66         21   

Ordinary renewal

     1,476         1,228         1,593         1,331   

Credit life

     —           —           —           —     

Group life

     —           —           —           —     

Group annuity

     —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,543       $ 1,249       $ 1,659       $ 1,352   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

8.    Federal Income Taxes

The components of DTAs and DTLs at December 31 were as follows:

 

     December 31, 2015      December 31, 2014  
     Ordinary      Capital     Total      Ordinary      Capital     Total  

Gross DTAs

   $ 61,904       $ —        $ 61,904       $ 60,373       $ —        $ 60,373   

Statutory valuation allowance adjustment

     —           —          —           —           —          —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted gross DTAs

     61,904         —          61,904         60,373         —          60,373   

Nonadmitted DTAs

     36,892         —          36,892         36,629         —          36,629   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net admitted DTAs

     25,012         —          25,012         23,744         —          23,744   

DTLs

     1,148         1,181        2,329         1,264         1,209        2,473   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net admitted adjusted DTAs (DTLs)

   $ 23,864       $ (1,181   $ 22,683       $ 22,480       $ (1,209   $ 21,271   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

F-25


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Notes to Financial Statements—Statutory Basis, Continued (in thousands)

 

 

The admission calculation for adjusted DTAs at December 31 were as follows:

 

     December 31, 2015      December 31, 2014  
     Ordinary      Capital      Total      Ordinary      Capital      Total  

Federal income taxes paid in prior years recoverable through loss carrybacks

   $ 22,683       $ —         $ 22,683       $ 21,271       $ —         $ 21,271   

Adjusted gross DTAs expected to be realized after application of the threshold limitation

     —           —           —           —           —           —     

Lesser of:

                 

Adjusted gross DTAs expected to be realized following the balance sheet date; or

     —           —           —           —           —           —     

Adjusted gross DTAs allowed per limitation threshold

     N/A         N/A         65,146         N/A         N/A         62,441   

Adjusted gross DTAs offset by gross DTLs

     2,329         —           2,329         2,473         —           2,473   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total admitted adjusted gross DTAs

   $ 25,012       $ —         $ 25,012       $ 23,744       $ —         $ 23,744   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Amounts used in recovery period and threshold limitation calculation:

 

     2015     2014  

Ratio percentage used to determine recovery period and threshold limitation amount

     1,665.99     1,715.59

Total adjusted capital and surplus used to determine recovery period and threshold limitation

   $ 460,367      $ 434,280   

The Company did not utilize any tax planning strategies which would have resulted in an increase of the Company’s adjusted gross DTA or net admitted DTAs.

There were no unrecognized DTLs.

Current income taxes incurred consist of the following major components:

 

     2015      2014      2013  

Current income tax expense (benefit)

   $ 15,018       $ 14,950       $ 12,026   

Adjustment to prior year taxes

     343         108         (66
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Combined income taxes incurred

   $ 15,361       $ 15,058       $ 11,960   

Tax (benefit) on capital gains (losses)

     1,399         1,045         953   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Current income taxes incurred

   $ 16,760       $ 16,103       $ 12,913   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

F-26


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Notes to Financial Statements—Statutory Basis, Continued (in thousands)

 

 

The main components of the deferred tax amounts were as follows:

 

     2015      2014      Change  

DTAs:

        

Ordinary:

        

Policyholder reserves

   $ 19,410       $ 19,283       $ 127   

Deferred acquisition costs

     21,741         20,673         1,068   

Policyholder dividends accrual

     6,677         6,487         190   

Compensation and benefits accrual

     10,888         9,893         995   

Liability for termination benefits

     2,682         3,672         (990

Other

     506         365         141   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total ordinary DTAs

     61,904         60,373         1,531   

Statutory valuation allowance adjustment

     —           —           —     

Nonadmitted DTAs

     36,892         36,629         263   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Admitted ordinary DTAs

   $ 25,012       $ 23,744       $ 1,268   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Capital:

        

Investments

   $ —         $ —         $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total capital DTAs

     —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Statutory valuation allowance adjustment

     —           —           —     

Admitted capital DTAs

   $ —         $ —         $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Admitted DTAs

   $ 25,012       $ 23,744       $ 1,268   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

DTLs:

        

Ordinary:

        

Deferred and uncollected premium

   $ 386       $ 406       $ (20

Surplus adjustment for lapsed policies

     46         218         (172

Guaranty funds receivable

     640         590         50   

Other

     76         50         26   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total ordinary DTLs

   $ 1,148       $ 1,264       $ (116
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Capital:

        

Investments

   $ 1,181       $ 1,209       $ (28
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total capital DTLs

   $ 1,181       $ 1,209       $ (28
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

DTLs

   $ 2,329       $ 2,473       $ (144
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net admitted DTAs/DTLs

   $ 22,683       $ 21,271       $ 1,412   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

F-27


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Notes to Financial Statements—Statutory Basis, Continued (in thousands)

 

 

The change in net deferred income taxes is comprised of the following (this analysis is exclusive of non-admitted assets as the change in non-admitted assets is reported separately from the change in net deferred income taxes in the financial statements):

 

     2015      2014      Change  

Total DTAs

   $ 61,904       $ 60,373       $ 1,531   

Total DTLs

     2,329         2,473         (144
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net DTAs

   $ 59,575       $ 57,900       $ 1,675   

Tax effect of net unrealized (gains) losses

           —     
        

 

 

 

Change in net deferred income tax

         $ 1,675   
        

 

 

 

The provision for federal and foreign income taxes incurred is different from that which would be obtained by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to income before income taxes. The significant items causing this difference were as follows:

 

     2015  
     Amount     Tax Effect
at 35%
    Effective
Tax Rate
 

Income after capital gains tax

   $ 40,588       

Capital gain (loss) tax

     1,399       
  

 

 

     

Income before taxes

   $ 41,987      $ 14,695        35.00

Change in nonadmitted assets

     (178     (62     -0.15

Foreign taxes

     (53     (19     -0.04

Change in liability for termination benefits

     2,828        990        2.36

Prior year adjustment—other

     83        29        0.07

Dividends received deduction—Separate Accounts, net of proration

     (203     (71     -0.17

Current year permanent differences

     (1,364     (477     -1.14
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 43,100      $ 15,085        35.93
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Federal income tax incurred

     $ 15,361        36.59

Capital gain (loss) taxes incurred

       1,399        3.33

Change in net deferred income tax

       (1,675     -3.99
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total statutory income taxes

     $ 15,085        35.93
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

F-28


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Notes to Financial Statements—Statutory Basis, Continued (in thousands)

 

 

     2014  
     Amount     Tax Effect
at 35%
    Effective
Tax Rate
 

Income after capital gains tax

   $ 40,692       

Capital gain (loss) tax

     1,045       
  

 

 

     

Income before taxes

   $ 41,737      $ 14,608        35.00

Change in nonadmitted assets

     439        154        0.37

Foreign taxes

     (52     (18     -0.04

Change in liability for termination benefits

     (4,130     (1,446     -3.46

Prior year adjustment—other

     230        80        0.19

Dividends received deduction—Separate Accounts, net of proration

     (229     (80     -0.19

Current year permanent differences

     (845     (296     -0.71
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 37,150      $ 13,002        31.16
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Federal income tax incurred

     $ 15,058        36.08

Capital gain (loss) taxes incurred

       1,045        2.50

Change in net deferred income tax

       (3,101     -7.42
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total statutory income taxes

     $ 13,002        31.16
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     2013  
     Amount     Tax Effect
at 35%
    Effective
Tax Rate
 

Income after capital gains tax

   $ 34,145       

Capital gain (loss) tax

     953       
  

 

 

     

Income before taxes

   $ 35,098      $ 12,284        35.00

Change in nonadmitted assets

     254        89        0.25

Foreign taxes

     (52     (18     -0.05

Change in additional minimum termination liability

     1,907        668        1.90

Prior year adjustment—other

     (206     (72     -0.21

Dividends received deduction—Separate Accounts, net of proration

     (230     (81     -0.23

Current year permanent differences

     (1,012     (354     -1.00
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 35,759      $ 12,516        35.66
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Federal income tax incurred

     $ 11,960        34.07

Capital gain (loss) taxes incurred

       953        2.72

Change in net deferred income tax

       (397     -1.13
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total statutory income taxes

     $ 12,516        35.66
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

At December 31, 2015, the Company did not have any net operating loss carryforwards or AMT credits.

 

F-29


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Notes to Financial Statements—Statutory Basis, Continued (in thousands)

 

 

The following are income taxes incurred in the current and prior years which will be available for recoupment in the event of future net losses. Prior year amounts have been updated to reflect information filed with the IRS:

 

2015

   $ 16,417   

2014

   $ 16,085   

2013

   $ 12,967   

The Company has not recognized any uncertain tax position in the financial statements.

The Company files a federal consolidated income tax return with SFMAIC and its affiliates. An administrative appeal for tax years 2000 through 2010 is currently pending. The anticipated resolution of the issues is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the equity of the Company.

The Company and its affiliates file various state income tax returns and those state returns remain subject to examination from 2000 to present in conjunction with the results of federal examinations, litigation, and appeals for those years.

9.    Benefit Plans

A.    Pension Plans

The Company participates in a qualified defined benefit pension plan sponsored by SFMAIC covering substantially all U.S. employees. The Company has no direct legal obligation for benefits under this plan. SFMAIC allocates amounts to the Company based on intercompany cost sharing arrangements. The Company’s share of net expense for this qualified defined benefit pension plan for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013 was $1,660, $577, and $388, respectively.

The Company also participates in a non-qualified defined benefit plan sponsored by SFMAIC covering select eligible highly compensated U.S. employees. Any benefits arising from this plan are paid from SFMAIC’s general assets. The Company has no direct legal obligation for benefits under this plan. SFMAIC allocates amounts to the Company based on intercompany cost sharing arrangements. The Company’s share of net expense for this non-qualified plan for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013 was $283, $227, and $234, respectively.

B.    Postretirement Benefits

The Company and its affiliates currently provide certain health care and life insurance benefits pursuant to plans sponsored by SFMAIC for eligible employees and agents hired or appointed prior to January 1, 2012 and their eligible dependents. The Company has no direct legal obligation for the benefits under the plans. Benefits provided by the Company and its affiliates are subject to a cap.

SFMAIC allocates amounts to the Company based on intercompany cost sharing arrangements. The Company’s share of the post-career net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013 was $1,007, $912, and $982, respectively. At December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company’s share of the accrued post-career benefit liability was $14,607 and $13,961, respectively.

 

F-30


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Notes to Financial Statements—Statutory Basis, Continued (in thousands)

 

 

C. Agent Termination Benefits

The Company provides termination benefits for certain independent contractor agents subject to service and age eligibility requirements as defined in agent contracts. These benefits are valued using the Projected Unit Credit actuarial cost method. The actuarial valuations include a service-based premium growth assumption based on historical data. Benefits are paid from the Company’s general assets.

A summary of obligations and assumptions related to agent termination benefits were as follows at December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013.

 

     Underfunded
Agent Termination Benefits
 
     2015     2014     2013  

Change in benefit obligation:

      

Benefit obligation at beginning of year

   $ 21,577      $ 15,961      $ 16,374   

Service cost

     748        508        575   

Interest cost

     924        812        718   

Actuarial (gain) loss

     (2,182     4,623        (1,379

Benefits paid

     (350     (327     (327
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Benefit obligation at end of year

   $ 20,717      $ 21,577      $ 15,961   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in plan assets:

      

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

   $ —        $ —        $ —     

Reporting entity contribution

     350        327        327   

Benefits paid

     (350     (327     (327
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

   $ —        $ —        $ —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Funded status:

      

Liabilities recognized

      

Accrued benefit costs

   $ 13,054      $ 11,085      $ 9,599   

Liability for termination benefits

     7,663        10,492        6,362   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities recognized

   $ 20,717      $ 21,577      $ 15,961   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Components of net periodic benefit cost:

      

Service cost

   $ 748      $ 508      $ 575   

Interest cost

     924        812        718   

Gains and losses

     154        —          34   

Prior service cost or credit

     493        493        493   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net periodic benefit cost

   $ 2,319      $ 1,813      $ 1,820   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

F-31


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Notes to Financial Statements—Statutory Basis, Continued (in thousands)

 

 

     Underfunded
Agent Termination Benefits
 
     2015     2014     2013  

Amounts in unassigned funds (surplus) recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost:

      

Items not yet recognized as a component of net periodic cost—prior year

   $ 10,492      $ 6,362      $ 1,755   

Net prior service cost or credit arising during the period

     —          —          6,513   

Net prior service cost or credit recognized

     (493     (493     (493

Net gain and loss arising during the period

     (2,182     4,623        (1,379

Net gain and loss recognized

     (154     —          (34
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Items not yet recognized as a component of net periodic cost—current year

   $ 7,663      $ 10,492      $ 6,362   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Amounts in unassigned funds (surplus) expected to be recognized in the next fiscal year as components of net periodic benefit cost:

      

Net prior service cost or credit

     493        493        493   

Net recognized gains and losses

     30        166        —     

Amounts in unassigned funds (surplus) that have not yet been recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost:

      

Net prior service cost or credit

     5,033        5,527        6,020   

Net recognized gains and losses

     2,630        4,965        342   

Accumulated benefit obligation

   $ 12,517      $ 12,809      $ 10,403   

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic cost as of December 31:

      

Discount rate

     4.32     5.14     4.30

Rate of compensation increase

     4.00 %*      4.00 %**      4.00

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine projected benefit obligation as of December 31:

      

Discount rate

     4.78     4.32     5.14

Rate of compensation increase

     4.00 %*      4.00 %*      4.00 %* 

 

* Compensation is based on a service-based scale using five years of historical renewal commissions data.

Estimated Future Benefit Payments

The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid:

 

Years

   Amount  

2016

   $ 409   

2017

   $ 426   

2018

   $ 455   

2019

   $ 492   

2020

   $ 516   

2021-2025

   $ 3,134   

 

F-32


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Notes to Financial Statements—Statutory Basis, Continued (in thousands)

 

 

D.    Defined Contribution Plan

The Company participates with its affiliates in a qualified defined contribution plan for which substantially all employees are eligible. Benefits provided by the plan are paid from net assets available for plan benefits. The Company’s contribution for the plan was $157, $151 and $181 for 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. At December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the fair value of plan assets held in trust was $9,842,544 and $10,047,706, respectively.

10.    Other Related Party Transactions

The Company reported no receivables due from affiliates and $2,445 and $2,622 as a payable due to affiliates at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. These balances primarily represent the sharing of certain administrative, occupancy and marketing expenses generated under servicing agreements with State Farm affiliates. Expenses are allocated among affiliates based on statistical ratios, surveys and usage studies. The terms of settlement require that these amounts are settled within 60 days. Such expenses allocated to the Company from the affiliates totaled $33,523, $31,733 and $31,756 during 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

The Company reported no dividends to SFMAIC in 2015, 2014, and 2013.

As of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company’s federal income tax payable to affiliates was $3,147 and $1,764, respectively. The nature of the consolidated tax return, the method of allocation, and the settlement terms are highlighted in Note 2.

The State Farm Liquidity Pool, LLC was created in 2001 as a means to more effectively manage cash equivalents. At December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company was an active participant in the pool. The active participants carry their interest in the pool at its underlying audited GAAP equity. The Company’s interest in the pool is reported as a cash equivalent.

The Company is a party to a common clearing account agreement with its affiliates whereby any party may deposit premium payments and other cash receipts, disburse funds and accept electronic payments through a comprehensive cash balance system.

The Company incurs lease costs for real estate and equipment primarily through the allocation of expenses from SFMAIC, in accordance with company cost sharing agreements. SFMAIC is the lessee on almost all lease agreements.

Rental expense for real estate for 2015, 2014, and 2013 was $1,135, $1,125, and $1,165, respectively. Rental expense for leased equipment for 2015, 2014, and 2013 was $2, $3, and $21, respectively.

11.    Contingencies

The Company is subject to liabilities of a contingent nature which may from time to time arise. Such liabilities could result from sales practices, income tax matters, guaranty fund assessments or other occurrences that take place in the normal course of doing business. In addition, the life insurance industry has not been exempt from the impact of an increasingly litigious environment which is being experienced in the United States. Liabilities arising as a result of these factors, or other such contingencies, that are not provided for elsewhere in these financial statements are not reasonably estimable and are not considered by management to be material in relation to the financial position of the Company.

 

F-33


 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

F-34


LOGO

Independent Auditor’s Report on Supplementary Information

To the Board of Directors of

State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

We have audited the statutory-basis financial statements of State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company as of December 31, 2015 and for the year then ended and our report thereon appears on pages one and two of this document. That audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the statutory-basis financial statements taken as a whole. The supplemental Schedule of Assets and Liabilities, Summary Investment Schedule and Investment Risk Interrogatories (collectively the “supplemental schedules”) of the Company as of December 31, 2015 and for the year then ended are presented to comply with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ Annual Statement Instructions and Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual and for purposes of additional analysis and are not a required part of the statutory-basis financial statements. The supplemental schedules are the responsibility of management and were derived from and relate directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the statutory-basis financial statements. The supplemental schedules have been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the statutory-basis financial statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the statutory-basis financial statements or to the statutory-basis financial statements themselves and other additional procedures, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the supplemental schedules are fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the statutory-basis financial statements taken as a whole.

 

LOGO

February 25, 2016

 

LOGO

 

F-35


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Supplemental Schedule of Assets and Liabilities (in thousands) December 31, 2015

 

 

The following is a summary of certain financial data included in other exhibits and schedules subjected to audit procedures by independent auditors and utilized by actuaries in the determination of reserves.

 

Investment income earned:

  

U.S. government bonds

   $ 6,724   

Other bonds (unaffiliated)

     84,142   

Policy loans and liens

     10,132   

Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments

     16   

Other

     —     
  

 

 

 

Gross investment income

   $ 101,014   
  

 

 

 

Bonds and short-term investments by class and maturity:

  

Bonds by maturity—statement value

  

Due within one year or less

   $ 125,783   

Over 1 year through 5 years

     557,118   

Over 5 years through 10 years

     1,408,792   

Over 10 years through 20 years

     235,971   

Over 20 years

     5,322   
  

 

 

 

Total by maturity

   $ 2,332,986   
  

 

 

 

Bond by class—statement value

  

Class 1

   $ 1,959,385   

Class 2

     358,696   

Class 3

     14,905   

Class 4

     —     

Class 5

     —     

Class 6

     —     
  

 

 

 

Total by class

   $ 2,332,986   
  

 

 

 

Total bonds and short-term investments publicly traded

   $ 1,974,537   
  

 

 

 

Total bonds and short-term investments privately placed

   $ 358,449   
  

 

 

 

Short term investments—book value

   $ 7,913   
  

 

 

 

Cash on deposit

   $ (1,602
  

 

 

 

Cash equivalents

   $ 17,394   
  

 

 

 

See Independent Auditor’s Report on Supplemental Financial Information

 

F-36


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Supplemental Schedule of Assets and Liabilities, Continued (in thousands) December 31, 2015

 

 

Life insurance in force:

  

Ordinary

   $ 38,836,383   
  

 

 

 

Credit life

   $ 7   
  

 

 

 

Group life

   $ 49,609   
  

 

 

 

Amount of accidental death insurance in force under ordinary policies

   $ 147,037   
  

 

 

 

Amount of life insurance with disability provisions in force:

  

Ordinary

   $ 18,296,291   
  

 

 

 

Group life

   $ 49,609   
  

 

 

 

Supplementary contracts in force:

  

Ordinary—not involving life contingencies:

  

Amount on deposit

   $ 93,734   
  

 

 

 

Income payable

   $ 171   
  

 

 

 

Ordinary—involving life contingencies:

  

Income payable

   $ 273   
  

 

 

 

Annuities:

  

Ordinary:

  

Immediate—amount of income payable

   $ 8,529   
  

 

 

 

Deferred—fully paid account balance

   $ 293,631   
  

 

 

 

Deferred—not fully paid—account balance

   $ 26   
  

 

 

 

Deposit funds and dividend accumulations:

  

Deposit funds—account balance

   $ 6,793   
  

 

 

 

Dividend accumulations—account balance

   $ 114,959   
  

 

 

 

See Independent Auditor’s Report on Supplemental Financial Information

 

F-37


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Supplemental Summary Investment Schedule

December 31, 2015

 

 

    Gross Investment Holdings     Admitted Assets as Reported in the Annual Statement  
    Amount     Percentage     Amount     Securities
Lending
Reinvested
Collateral
Amount
    Total Amount     Percentage  

1.     Bonds:

           

1.1    U.S. treasury securities

  $ 14,532,995        0.578      $ 14,532,995        $ 14,532,995        0.578   

1.2    U.S. government agency obligations (excluding mortgage-backed securities):

           

1.21   Issued by U.S. government agencies

    166,612,580        6.630        166,612,580          166,612,580        6.630   

1.22   Issued by U.S. government sponsored agencies

    6,443,020        0.256        6,443,020          6,443,020        0.256   

1.3    Non-U.S. government (including Canada, excluding mortgage-backed securities

    11,518,304        0.458        11,518,304          11,518,304        0.458   

1.4    Securities issued by states, territories, and possessions and political subdivisions in the U.S.:

           

1.41   States, territories, and possessions and general obligations

    29,691,281        1.181        29,691,281          29,691,281        1.181   

1.42   Political subdivisions of states, territories and possessions and political subdivision general obligations

    181,186,937        7.210        181,186,937          181,186,937        7.210   

1.43   Revenue and assessment obligations

    100,505,935        3.999        100,505,935          100,505,935        3.999   

1.44   Industrial development and similar obligations

           

1.5    Mortgage-backed securities (includes residential and commercial MBS):

           

1.51   Pass-through securities:

           

1.511  Issued or guaranteed by GNMA

           

1.512  Issued or guaranteed by FNMA and FHLMC

    7,656,341        0.305        7,656,341          7,656,341        0.305   

1.513  All Other

           

1.52   CMOs and REMICs:

           

1.521  Issued or guaranteed by GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC or VA

    391,944,873        15.596        391,944,873          391,944,873        15.596   

1.522  Issued by non-U.S. Government issuers and collateralized by mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by agencies shown in Line 1.521

           

1.523  All Other

    1,563,924        0.062        1,563,924          1,563,924        0.062   

2.     Other debt and other fixed income securities (excluding short-term):

           

2.1    Unaffiliated domestic securities (includes credit tenant loans and hybrid securities)

    1,182,352,912        47.048        1,182,352,912          1,182,352,912        47.048   

2.2    Unaffiliated non-U.S. securities (including Canada)

    231,063,526        9.194        231,063,526          231,063,526        9.194   

2.3    Affiliated securities

           

3.     Equity interests:

           

3.1    Investments in mutual funds

           

3.2    Preferred stocks:

           

3.21   Affiliated

           

3.22   Unaffiliated

           

3.3    Publicly traded equity securities (excluding preferred stocks):

           

3.31   Affiliated

           

3.32   Unaffiliated

           

3.4    Other equity securities:

           

3.41   Affiliated

           

3.42   Unaffiliated

           

3.5    Other equity interests including tangible personal property under leases:

           

3.51   Affiliated

           

3.52   Unaffiliated

           

4.     Mortgage loans:

           

4.1    Construction and land development

           

4.2    Agricultural

           

4.3    Single family residential properties

           

4.4    Multifamily residential properties

           

4.5    Commercial loans

           

4.6    Mezzanine real estate loans

           

5.     Real estate investments:

           

5.1    Property occupied by company

           

5.2    Property held for production of income (including $         of property acquired in satisfaction of debt)

           

5.3    Property held for sale (including $         property acquired in satisfaction of debt)

           

6.     Contract loans

    164,286,782        6.537        164,286,782          164,286,782        6.537   

7.     Derivatives

           

8.     Receivables for securities

    186        —          186          186        —     

9.     Securities Lending (Line 10, Assets Page reinvested collateral)

           

10.    Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments

    23,704,860        0.943        23,704,860          23,704,860        0.943   

11.    Other invested assets

           
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

12.    Total invested assets

  $ 2,513,064,456        100.000      $ 2,513,064,456      $ —        $ 2,513,064,456        100.000   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See Independent Auditor’s Report on Supplemental Financial Information

 

F-38


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Supplemental Investment Risk Interrogatories

December 31, 2015

 

Answer the following interrogatories by reporting the applicable U.S. dollar amounts and percentages of the reporting entity’s total admitted assets held in that category of investments. For Life, Health and Fraternal blanks, responses are to exclude Separate Accounts.

 

1. Reporting entity’s total admitted assets as reported on Page 2 of this annual statement.        $ 2,564,330,644

 

2. Ten largest exposures to a single issuer/borrower/investment.

 

       1   2   3     4  
      

Issuer

  Description
of Exposure
  Amount     Percentage
of Total
Admitted Assets
 
  2.01      

FHLMC MULTIFAMILY STRUCT CMO

  Bonds   $ 131,259,789        5.1%   
  2.02      

FHLMC CMO

  Bonds   $ 106,358,082        4.1%   
  2.03      

FNMA CMO

  Bonds   $ 77,590,046        3.0%   
  2.04      

FNMA CMO ACES

  Bonds   $ 68,272,144        2.7%   
  2.05      

PEPSICO INC

  Bonds   $ 22,012,800        0.9%   
  2.06      

EXXON MOBIL CORP

  Bonds   $ 18,000,000        0.7%   
  2.07      

CHEVRON CORP

  Bonds   $ 17,991,310        0.7%   
  2.08      

STATE FARM LIQUIDITY POOL LLC

  Cash Equivalent   $ 17,394,098        0.7%   
  2.09      

COCA-COLA CO

  Bonds   $ 17,012,266        0.7%   
  2.10      

SHELL INTL FIN BV

  Bonds   $ 16,458,216        0.6%   

 

3. Amounts and percentages of the reporting entity’s total admitted assets held in bonds and preferred stocks by NAIC rating.

 

      

Bonds

   1      2            

Preferred Stocks

     3            4      
  3.01       NAIC-1    $ 1,959,384,716         76.4%            P/RP-1    $                          %   
  3.02       NAIC-2    $ 358,696,013         14.0%            P/RP-2    $           %   
  3.03       NAIC-3    $ 14,905,189         0.6%            P/RP-3    $           %   
  3.04       NAIC-4    $           %            P/RP-4    $           %   
  3.05       NAIC-5    $           %            P/RP-5    $           %   
  3.06       NAIC-6    $           %            P/RP-6    $           %   

 

4. Assets held in foreign investments:

 

 

4.01

  

  

Are assets held in foreign investments less than 2.5% of the reporting entity’s total admitted assets?

     Yes  ¨         No  x   
  

If response to 4.01 above is yes, responses are not required for interrogatories 5 - 10

     
  4.02      

Total admitted assets held in foreign investments

   $ 207,169,608         8.1%   
  4.03      

Foreign-currency-denominated investments

   $           %   
  4.04      

Insurance liabilities denominated in that same foreign currency

   $           %   

See Independent Auditor’s Report on Supplemental Financial Information

 

F-39


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly-owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Supplemental Investment Risk Interrogatories, Continued

December 31, 2015

 

 

5. Aggregate foreign investment exposure categorized by NAIC sovereign designation:

 

            1      2  
  5.01      

Countries designated NAIC-1

   $ 205,169,605         8.0%   
  5.02      

Countries designated NAIC-2

   $ 2,000,000         0.1%   
  5.03      

Countries designated NAIC-3 or below

   $           %   

 

6. Largest foreign investment exposures by country, categorized by the country’s NAIC sovereign designation:

 

            1      2  
  

Countries designated NAIC-1:

     
  6.01      

Country: GREAT BRITIAN

   $ 62,343,334         2.4%   
  6.02      

Country: AUSTRALIA

   $ 27,272,528         1.1%   
  

Countries designated NAIC-2:

     
  6.03      

Country: SPAIN

   $ 2,000,000         0.1%   
  6.04      

Country:

   $           %   
  

Countries designated NAIC-3 or below:

     
  6.05      

Country:

   $           %   
  6.06      

Country:

   $           %   

 

7. Aggregate unhedged foreign currency exposure

 

          1      2  
      $                          %   

 

8. Aggregate unhedged foreign currency exposure categorized by NAIC sovereign designation:

 

            1      2  
  8.01      

Countries designated NAIC-1

   $                          %   
  8.02      

Countries designated NAIC-2

   $                          %   
  8.03      

Countries designated NAIC-3 or below

   $                          %   

 

9. Largest unhedged foreign currency exposures by country, categorized by the country’s NAIC sovereign designation:

 

            1      2  
  

Countries designated NAIC-1:

     
  9.01      

Country:

   $                          %   
  9.02      

Country:

   $                          %   
  

Countries designated NAIC-2:

     
  9.03      

Country:

   $                          %   
  9.04      

Country:

   $                          %   
  

Countries designated NAIC-3 or below:

     
  9.05      

Country:

   $                          %   
  9.06      

Country:

   $                          %   

See Independent Auditor’s Report on Supplemental Financial Information

 

F-40


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly-owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Supplemental Investment Risk Interrogatories, Continued

December 31, 2015

 

 

10. Ten largest non-sovereign (i.e. non-governmental) foreign issues:

 

       1    2      3      4  
      

Issuer

   NAIC Designation     

 

    

 

 
  10.01      

SHELL INTL FIN BV

     Bond 1       $ 16,458,216         0.6%   
  10.02      

BHP BILLITON FIN (USA) LTD

     Bond 1       $ 9,977,989         0.4%   
  10.03      

BASF SE

     Bond 1       $ 8,000,000         0.3%   
  10.04      

COMPASS GROUP

     Bond 1       $ 8,000,000         0.3%   
  10.05      

GE CAPITAL INTL FUNDING

     Bond 1       $ 7,602,000         0.3%   
  10.06      

SAP IRELAND

     Bond 1       $ 6,997,487         0.3%   
  10.07      

VODAFONE GROUP PLC

     Bond 2       $ 6,931,365         0.3%   
  10.08      

SCHLUMBERGER INVESTMENT

     Bond 1       $ 6,016,227         0.2%   
  10.09      

RIO TINTO FIN USA PLC

     Bond 1       $ 5,981,990         0.2%   
  10.10      

TOTAL CAPITAL INTL SA

     Bond 1       $ 5,487,719         0.2%   

 

11. Amounts and percentages of the reporting entity’s total admitted assets held in Canadian investments and unhedged Canadian currency exposure.
11.01   

Are assets held in Canadian investments less than 2.5% of the reporting entity’s total admitted assets?

  

Yes  x
 

No  ¨
  

If response to 11.01 is yes, detail is not required for the remainder of Interrogatory 11.

    

 

12. Report aggregate amounts and percentages of the reporting entity’s total admitted assets held in investments with contractual sales restrictions.
12.01   

Are assets held in investments with contractual sales restrictions less than 2.5% of the reporting entity’s total admitted assets?

  

Yes  x
 

No  ¨
  

If response to 12.01 is yes, responses are not required for the remainder of Interrogatory 12

    

 

13. Amounts and percentages of admitted assets held in the 10 largest equity interests:
13.01   

Are assets held in equity interests less than 2.5% of the reporting entity’s total admitted assets?

  

Yes  x
 

No  ¨
  

If response to 13.01 above is yes, responses are not required for the remainder of Interrogatory 13

    

 

14. Amounts and percentages of the reporting entity’s total admitted assets held in nonaffiliated, privately placed equities:
14.01   

Are assets held in nonaffiliated, privately placed equities less than 2.5% of the reporting entity’s total admitted assets?

  

Yes  x
 

No  ¨
  

If response to 14.01 above is yes, responses are not required for the remainder of Interrogatory 14.

    

See Independent Auditor’s Report on Supplemental Financial Information

 

F-41


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly-owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Supplemental Investment Risk Interrogatories, Continued

December 31, 2015

 

 

15. Amounts and percentages of the reporting entity’s total admitted assets held in general partnership interests:
15.01   

Are assets held in general partnership interests less than 2.5% of the reporting entity’s total admitted assets?

  

Yes  x
 

No  ¨
  

If response to 15.01 is yes, responses are not required for the remainder of Interrogatory 15.

    

 

16. Amounts and percentages of the reporting entity’s total admitted assets held in mortgage loans:
16.01   

Are mortgage loans reported in Schedule B less than 2.5% of the reporting entity’s total admitted assets?

  

Yes  x
 

No  ¨
  

If response to 16.01 above is yes, responses are not required for the remainder of Interrogatory 16 and Interrogatory 17.

    

 

17. Aggregate mortgage loans having the following loan-to-value ratios as determined from the most current appraisal as of the annual statement date:

 

18. Amounts and percentages of the reporting entity’s total admitted assets held in each of the five largest investments in real estate:
18.01   

Are assets held in real estate reported in Schedule A, excluding property occupied by the company, less than 2.5% of the reporting entity’s total admitted assets?

  



Yes x
 



No ¨
  

If response to 18.01 above is yes, responses are not required for the remainder of Interrogatory 18.

    

 

19. Report aggregate amounts and percentages of the reporting entity’s total admitted assets held in mezzanine real estate loans:
19.01   

Are assets held in mezzanine real estate loans less than 2.5% of the reporting entity’s total admitted assets?

  

Yes  x
 

No  ¨

 

20. Amounts and percentages of the reporting entity’s total admitted assets subject to the following types of agreements:

 

                                 At End of
Each Quarter
        
            At Year-End      1st Qtr      2nd Qtr      3rd Qtr  
            1      2      3      4      5  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
  20.01      

Securities lending

   $ —           —%       $ —         $ —         $ —     
  20.02      

Repurchase agreements

   $ —           —%       $ —         $ —         $ —     
  20.03      

Reverse repurchase agreements

   $ —           —%       $ —         $ —         $ —     
  20.04      

Dollar repurchase agreements

   $ —           —%       $ —         $ —         $ —     
  20.05      

Dollar reverse repurchase agreements

   $ —           —%       $ —         $ —         $ —     

See Independent Auditor’s Report on Supplemental Financial Information

 

F-42


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

(a wholly-owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company)

Supplemental Investment Risk Interrogatories, Continued

December 31, 2015

 

 

21. Amounts and percentages of the reporting entity’s total admitted assets for warrants not attached to other financial instruments, options, caps, and floors:

 

            Owned      Written  
            1      2      3      4  
  21.01      

Hedging

   $ —           —%       $ —           —%   
  21.02      

Income generation

   $ —           —%       $ —           —%   
  21.03      

Other

   $ —           —%       $ —           —%   

 

22. Amounts and percentages of the reporting entity’s total admitted assets of potential exposure for collars, swaps, and forwards:

 

                          At End of
Each Quarter
 
            At Year-End      1st Qtr      2nd Qtr      3rd Qtr  
            1      2      3      4      5  
  22.01      

Hedging

   $ —           —%       $ —         $ —         $ —     
  22.02      

Income generation

   $ —           —%       $ —         $ —         $ —     
  22.03      

Replications

   $ —           —%       $ —         $ —         $ —     
  22.04      

Other

   $ —           —%       $ —         $ —         $ —     

 

22. Amounts and percentages of the reporting entity’s total admitted assets of potential exposure for futures contracts:

 

                          At End of
Each Quarter
 
            At Year-End      1st Qtr      2nd Qtr      3rd Qtr  
            1      2      3      4      5  
  23.01      

Hedging

   $ —           —%       $ —         $ —         $ —     
  23.02      

Income generation

   $ —           —%       $ —         $ —         $ —     
  23.03      

Replications

   $ —           —%       $ —         $ —         $ —     
  23.04      

Other

   $ —           —%       $ —         $ —         $ —     

See Independent Auditor’s Report on Supplemental Financial Information

 

F-43


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company Variable Life Separate Account

Annual Financial Statement

December 31, 2015


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

Variable Life Separate Account

Index

 

 

     Page(s)  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     1   

Financial Statements:

  

Statement of Assets and Policy Owners’ Equity, December 31, 2015

     2   

Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2015

     3   

Statement of Changes in Policy Owners’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014

     4-5   

Notes to Financial Statements

     6-11   


LOGO

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors of State Farm Life and Accident

Assurance Company and Policy Owners of the State Farm Life and

Accident Assurance Company Variable Life Separate Account:

In our opinion, the accompanying statements of assets and policy owners’ equity and the related statements of operations and changes in policy owners’ equity present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of subaccounts of the State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company Variable Life Separate Account (which includes the Large Cap Equity Index Subaccount, Small Cap Equity Index Subaccount, Bond Subaccount, Money Market Subaccount, International Equity Index Subaccount, Stock and Bond Balanced Subaccount, Large Cap Equity Subaccount, Small/Mid Cap Equity Subaccount, and the International Equity Subaccount thereof) at December 31, 2015, and the results of each of their operations for the year then ended, and the changes in each of their policy owners’ equity for years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements are the responsibility of the State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of number of shares owned at December 31, 2015 by correspondence with the State Farm Variable Product Trust, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

LOGO

February 25, 2016

 

LOGO

 

F-1


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

Variable Life Separate Account

Statement of Assets and Policy Owners’ Equity

December 31, 2015

 

 

    Large Cap
Equity
Index
Subaccount
    Small Cap
Equity
Index
Subaccount
    Bond
Subaccount
    Money
Market
Subaccount
    International
Equity Index
Subaccount
    Stock and
Bond
Balanced
Subaccount
    Large Cap
Equity
Subaccount
    Small/Mid
Cap Equity
Subaccount
    International
Equity
Subaccount
 

Assets:

                 

Investments, at market value (1)(2)

                 

Large Cap Equity Index Fund

  $ 7,319,560      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     

Small Cap Equity Index Fund

    —          3,208,583        —          —          —          —          —          —          —     

Bond Fund

    —          —          1,104,234        —          —          —          —          —          —     

Money Market Fund

    —          —          —          231,831        —          —          —          —          —     

International Equity Index Fund

    —          —          —          —          2,419,967        —          —          —          —     

Stock and Bond Balanced Fund

    —          —          —          —          —          820,349        —          —          —     

Large Cap Equity Fund

    —          —          —          —          —          —          573,501        —          —     

Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          326,061        —     

International Equity Fund

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          171,035   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

  $ 7,319,560      $ 3,208,583      $ 1,104,234      $ 231,831      $ 2,419,967      $ 820,349      $ 573,501      $ 326,061      $ 171,035   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities:

                 

Total Liabilities

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

  $ 7,319,560      $ 3,208,583      $ 1,104,234      $ 231,831      $ 2,419,967      $ 820,349      $ 573,501      $ 326,061      $ 171,035   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets:

                 

Policy Owners’ Equity (3)

  $ 7,319,560      $ 3,208,583      $ 1,104,234      $ 231,831      $ 2,419,967      $ 820,349      $ 573,501      $ 326,061      $ 171,035   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

  $ 7,319,560      $ 3,208,583      $ 1,104,234      $ 231,831      $ 2,419,967      $ 820,349      $ 573,501      $ 326,061      $ 171,035   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(1) Investments, at cost

  $ 4,539,508      $ 2,600,241      $ 1,075,521      $ 231,837      $ 2,061,448      $ 615,820      $ 401,192      $ 300,561      $ 137,700   

(2) Shares Owned

    394,932        272,263        107,440        231,837        198,167        52,724        47,651        30,280        16,382   

(3) Accumulation Unit Value

  $ 23.38      $ 26.24      $ 19.30      $ 12.41      $ 16.41      $ 22.39      $ 15.26      $ 16.28      $ 13.04   

(3) Units Outstanding

    313,036        122,211        57,238        18,675        147,463        36,642        37,587        20,027        13,104   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

F-2


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

Variable Life Separate Account

Statement of Operations

For the Year Ended December 31, 2015

 

 

     Large Cap
Equity Index
Subaccount
    Small Cap
Equity
Index
Subaccount
    Bond
Subaccount
    Money
Market
Subaccount
    International
Equity Index
Subaccount
    Stock and
Bond
Balanced
Subaccount
    Large Cap
Equity
Subaccount
     Small/Mid
Cap Equity
Subaccount
     International
Equity
Subaccount
 

Investment income:

                    

Dividend income

   $ 128,873      $ 29,641      $ 30,315      $ —        $ 57,213      $ 18,801      $ 5,838       $ 2,173       $ 1,336   

Expenses:

                    

Mortality and expense risk charges

     59,269        27,320        8,786        1,882        20,321        6,584        4,514         2,703         1,564   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     69,604        2,321        21,529        (1,882     36,892        12,217        1,324         (530      (228
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Realized gain (loss)

     7,704        (4,615     (812     —          (2,321     (20     (1,436      (2,421      1,783   

Realized gain distributions

     244,608        232,542        833        —          20,547        18,780        39,682         18,954         —     

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation), net

     (299,671     (420,072     (20,231     (1     (104,190     (28,605     (39,798      (32,596      2,356   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (47,359     (192,145     (20,210     (1     (85,964     (9,845     (1,552      (16,063      4,139   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in policy owners’ equity from operations

   $ 22,245      $ (189,824   $ 1,319      $ (1,883   $ (49,072   $ 2,372      $ (228    $ (16,593    $ 3,911   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

F-3


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

Variable Life Separate Account

Statement of Changes in Policy Owners’ Equity

For the Year Ended December 31, 2015

 

 

     Large Cap
Equity Index
Subaccount
    Small Cap
Equity Index
Subaccount
    Bond
Subaccount
    Money
Market
Subaccount
    International
Equity Index
Subaccount
    Stock and
Bond
Balanced
Subaccount
    Large Cap
Equity
Subaccount
     Small/Mid
Cap Equity
Subaccount
     International
Equity
Subaccount
 

Operations:

                    

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 69,604      $ 2,321      $ 21,529      $ (1,882   $ 36,892      $ 12,217      $ 1,324       $ (530    $ (228
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Realized gain (loss)

     252,312        227,927        21        —          18,226        18,760        38,246         16,533         1,783   

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation), net

     (299,671     (420,072     (20,231     (1     (104,190     (28,605     (39,798      (32,596      2,356   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (47,359     (192,145     (20,210     (1     (85,964     (9,845     (1,552      (16,063      4,139   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in policy owners’ equity from operations

     22,245        (189,824     1,319        (1,883     (49,072     2,372        (228      (16,593      3,911   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Policy owners’ equity transactions:

                    

Proceeds from units purchased

     579,332        253,829        117,823        33,526        231,122        62,104        48,715         36,934         19,047   

Transfers between subaccounts including fixed account, net

     (111,985     (31,188     8,125        1,337        16,498        (6,448     50,849         5,534         (49,042

Payments for surrenders and other redemptions

     (539,106     (238,585     (95,804     (30,530     (196,467     (54,753     (46,487      (30,229      (19,301
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in policy owners’ equity derived from policy owners’ equity transactions

     (71,759     (15,944     30,144        4,333        51,153        903        53,077         12,239         (49,296
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total increase in policy owners’ equity

     (49,514     (205,768     31,463        2,450        2,081        3,275        52,849         (4,354      (45,385

Policy owners’ equity:

                    

Beginning of year

     7,369,074        3,414,351        1,072,771        229,381        2,417,886        817,074        520,652         330,415         216,420   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

End of year

   $ 7,319,560      $ 3,208,583      $ 1,104,234      $ 231,831      $ 2,419,967      $ 820,349      $ 573,501       $ 326,061       $ 171,035   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

F-4


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

Variable Life Separate Account

Statement of Changes in Policy Owners’ Equity, Continued

For the Year Ended December 31, 2014

 

 

     Large Cap
Equity Index
Subaccount
    Small Cap
Equity Index
Subaccount
    Bond
Subaccount
    Money
Market
Subaccount
    International
Equity Index

Subaccount
    Stock and
Bond
Balanced
Subaccount
    Large Cap
Equity
Subaccount
     Small/Mid
Cap Equity
Subaccount
     International
Equity
Subaccount
 

Operations:

                    

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 58,466      $ (1,221   $ 23,353      $ (1,845   $ 58,629      $ 10,478      $ 2,658       $ (1,885    $ 799   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Realized gain (loss)

     229,127        240,329        (812     —          (1,355     19,623        5,269         41,075         (314

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation), net

     544 ,593        (121,569     6,327        —          (227,471     34,771        59,994         (26,377      (15,424
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     773,720        118,760        5,515        —          (228,826     54,394        65,263         14,698         (15,738
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in policy owners’ equity from operations

     832,186        117,539        28,868        (1,845     (170,197     64,872        67,921         12,813         (14,939
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Policy owners’ equity transactions:

                    

Proceeds from units purchased

     599,387        262,659        123,555        34,407        244,783        63,799        43,224         35,335         21,300   

Transfers between subaccounts including fixed account, net

     (199,880     (29,082     12,258        2,880        5,902        11,032        (19,363      (9,790      8,478   

Payments for surrenders and other redemptions

     (636,524     (284,936     (115,961     (31,233     (254,555     (73,200     (32,570      (28,056      (14,055
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in policy owners’ equity derived from policy owners’ equity transactions

     (237,017     (51,359     19,852        6,054        (3,870     1,631        (8,709      (2,511      15,723   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total increase in policy owners’ equity

     595,169        66,180        48,720        4,209        (174,067     66,503        59,212         10,302         784   

Policy owners’ equity:

                    

Beginning of year

     6,773,905        3,348,171        1,024,051        225,172        2,591,953        750,571        461,440         320,113         215,636   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

End of year

   $ 7,369,074      $ 3,414,351      $ 1,072,771      $ 229,381      $ 2,417,886      $ 817,074      $ 520,652       $ 330,415       $ 216,420   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

F-5


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

Variable Life Separate Account

Notes to Financial Statements

 

1.    General Information

Organization

The State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company Variable Life Separate Account (the “Separate Account”) is a unit investment trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as amended, established by State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company (the “Company”). The Separate Account was established by the Company on December 9, 1996. The Company sold a variable life insurance product, which has unique combinations of features and fees that are charged against the policy owners’ account balances. Under applicable insurance law, the assets and liabilities of the Separate Account are clearly identified and distinguished from the Company’s other assets and liabilities. The portion of the Separate Account’s assets applicable to the variable life policies is not chargeable with liabilities arising out of any other business the Company may conduct.

The Company discontinued new sales of the variable life product during September, 2008; however, the Company continues to administer the existing book of variable life policies.

2.    Significant Accounting Policies

Valuation of Investments

The assets of the Separate Account are invested in one or more of the funds (the “Fund(s)”) of the State Farm Variable Product Trust (the “Trust”) at each Fund’s net asset value, which is based on the daily closing market value prices of the underlying securities, in accordance with the selection made by the policy owners.

Fair Value

Fair value is defined as the price that the Separate Account would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A three-tier hierarchy is used to classify fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in three broad levels as follows:

 

Level 1—

  Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible to the Separate Account for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2—

  Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, interest rates, yield curves and credit spreads. For assets or liabilities with a specified (contractual) term, a Level 2 input must be observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level 3—

  Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available. These inputs, based on the best information available in the circumstances, would include reasonably available information about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability and might include the Separate Account’s own data.

To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.

 

F-6


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

Variable Life Separate Account

Notes to Financial Statements, Continued

 

 

The inputs used to measure the fair value of an asset or liability might be categorized within different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In those cases, the fair value measurement is categorized in its entirety in the same level of the fair value hierarchy as the lowest level input that is significant to the entire measurement.

Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:

 

            Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2015
 

Description

   Total      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Funds of the Trust

   $ 16,175,121       $ —         $ 16,175,121       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 16,175,121       $ —         $ 16,175,121       $ —     

Level 2 Measurements

Separate Account assets include private, affiliated mutual funds valued at net asset value daily using observable inputs. Valuation inputs of underlying assets include, but are not limited to, quoted exchange prices, quotations by independent pricing services, bid price quotations from brokers, multiple of earnings, multiple of book values, similar freely traded securities, and yield to maturity.

The Separate Account recognizes transfers between levels at the end of the reporting period. There were no transfers between levels for 2015.

Security Transactions and Investment Income

Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date (the date the order to buy or sell is executed). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. The cost of investments sold and the corresponding capital gains and losses are determined on a specific identification basis. Net investment income (loss) and net realized gains (losses) and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments are allocated to the policies on each valuation date based on each policy’s pro rata share of the assets of the fund as of the beginning of the valuation date.

Accumulation Unit Valuation

On each day the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is open for trading, the accumulation unit value is determined as of the earlier of 3:00 PM Central time or the close of the NYSE by dividing the policy owners’ share of the value of each fund’s investments and other assets, less liabilities, by the number of policy owner accumulation units outstanding in the respective fund.

The Net Asset Value (NAV) for each Fund is determined as of the time of the close of regular session trading on the NYSE, on each day when the NYSE is open for business. Shares of the Funds will not be priced on days when the NYSE is closed.

Each Fund values its assets at their current market value when market quotations are readily available. Securities for which readily available market quotations are not available, or for those quotations deemed not to be representative of market values, are valued by a method that the Board of Trustees of the Fund believes will reflect a fair value. Fair value pricing typically is used when trading for a portfolio security is halted during the day and does not resume prior to the Fund’s NAV calculation or when a portfolio security has limited liquidity resulting in no market derived price. Securities also may be fair valued as a result of significant events that occur after the close of trading in markets within which the securities trade, but before the time at which the securities are valued for NAV calculation.

 

F-7


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

Variable Life Separate Account

Notes to Financial Statements, Continued

 

 

Federal Income Taxes

The operations of the Separate Account are included in the federal income tax return of the Company. Under existing federal income tax law, investment income and realized capital gains and losses of the Separate Account affect liabilities under the policies and are, therefore, not taxed. Thus, the Separate Account may realize net investment income and capital gains and losses without federal income tax consequences.

Transfers between subaccounts including the fixed account

Transfers between subaccounts including the fixed account (net) include transfers of all or part of the policy owners’ interest to or from another eligible subaccount from or to the fixed account option of the general account of the Company.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that could affect the amounts reported therein, as well as the disclosure of any contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results reported could differ from the estimates reported in the accompanying financial statements.

3.    Expenses and Related Party Transactions

A mortality and expense risk charge, which includes a death benefit guarantee risk charge, is deducted by the Company from the Separate Account on a daily basis, which is equal, on an annual basis, to 0.8% of the daily net asset value of the policy owners’ portion of assets in the Separate Account. The charge may be adjusted after policy issue, but is guaranteed not to exceed 0.9% of net assets. The death benefit guarantee covers the risk that the policy would remain in force if the required minimum premiums were satisfied, even if the policy cash surrender value were to drop below zero. This could result from a decline in the value of the subaccounts due to market performance. The disbursements for mortality and expense risk charges amounted to $132,943 and $128,174 during 2015 and 2014, respectively.

During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, investment advisory and management service fees were paid indirectly to State Farm Investment Management Corp. (SFIMC). Each Fund pays SFIMC an annual fee (computed on a daily basis and paid monthly) at the following annual rates:

 

Large Cap Equity Fund

 

0.60% of average daily net assets

Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund

 

0.80% of average daily net assets

International Equity Fund

 

0.80% of average daily net assets

Large Cap Equity Index Fund

 

0.24% of average daily net assets

Small Cap Equity Index Fund

 

0.40% of average daily net assets

International Equity Index Fund

 

0.55% of average daily net assets

Stock and Bond Balanced Fund

 

None

Bond Fund

 

0.50% of average daily net assets

Money Market Fund

 

0.40% of average daily net assets

At the beginning of each policy month, the Company makes a deduction from the cash value of the policy, which consists of the cost of insurance for the policy, any additional benefits provided by the rider, and a monthly expense charge for the policy month. A monthly expense charge of $6 is deducted from policies issued prior to

 

F-8


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

Variable Life Separate Account

Notes to Financial Statements, Continued

 

 

July 1, 2004 and an $8 monthly expense charge is deducted from policies issued from July 1, 2004. This monthly expense charge is subject to a maximum of $8. These deductions reimburse the Company for administrative expenses relating to the issuance and maintenance of the policy. The total amount of monthly deductions was $884,882 and $862,720 during 2015 and 2014 respectively. These deductions are included in the line item labeled “Payments for surrenders and other redemptions” in the Statements of Changes in Policy Owners’ Equity.

A surrender charge may be deducted in the event of a surrender to reimburse the Company for expenses incurred in connection with issuing the policy. The full surrender charge will be increased monthly during the first two policy years, stay constant during the third through sixth year and is reduced each year after the sixth year until it reaches zero in the tenth policy year. The surrender charges were $2,560 and $6,299 during 2015 and 2014, respectively. These charges are included in the line item labeled “Payments for surrenders and other redemptions” in the Statements of Changes in Policy Owners’ Equity.

A withdrawal fee is assessed upon the partial withdrawal of funds which is equal to the lesser of $25 or 2% of the amount withdrawn. Withdrawal fees amounted to $628 and $802 during 2015 and 2014, respectively. These fees are included in the line item labeled “Payments for surrenders and other redemptions” in the Statements of Changes in Policy Owners’ Equity.

The Company reserves the right to deduct a $25 transfer processing fee for each subaccount transfer in excess of 12 during a policy year. In addition, the Company deducts and retains a 5% charge from each premium before allocating the resulting premium to the unit value in the Separate Account.

4.    Changes in Units Outstanding

The changes in units outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

     December 31, 2015     December 31, 2014  

Subaccount

   Units
Issued
     Units
Redeemed
     Net
Increase
(Decrease)
    Units
Issued
     Units
Redeemed
     Net
Increase

(Decrease)
 

Large Cap Equity Index

     28,590         31,702         (3,112     29,792         40,521         (10,729

Small Cap Equity Index

     11,207         11,751         (544     12,671         14,631         (1,960

Bond

     7,643         6,091         1,552        8,585         7,536         1,049   

Money Market

     3,504         3,160         344        3,881         3,402         479   

International Equity Index

     18,860         15,834         3,026        18,047         18,239         (192

Stock and Bond Balanced

     3,091         3,060         31        3,985         3,888         97   

Large Cap Equity

     7,333         4,020         3,313        3,295         3,911         (616

Small/Mid Cap Equity

     2,849         2,141         708        2,360         2,529         (169

International Equity

     2,249         5,572         (3,323     2,407         1,249         1,158   

 

F-9


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

Variable Life Separate Account

Notes to Financial Statements, Continued

 

 

5.    Purchases and Sales of Investments

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments for the year ended December 31, 2015 by each subaccount are shown below:

 

     December 31, 2015  
     Purchases      Sales  

Large Cap Equity Index

   $ 629,980       $ 387,527   

Small Cap Equity Index

     391,613         172,695   

Bond

     105,886         53,380   

Money Market

     27,321         24,870   

International Equity Index

     239,507         130,915   

Stock and Bond Balanced

     70,355         38,455   

Large Cap Equity

     143,918         49,834   

Small/Mid Cap Equity

     57,699         27,037   

International Equity

     24,307         73,831   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,690,586       $ 958,544   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

6.    Unit Values and Financial Highlights

A summary of unit values and units outstanding for each subaccount of the Separate Account, net investment income ratios and the expense ratios, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2015 are shown below.

 

     At December 31, 2015      For the Year Ended December 31, 2015  
     Ending
Units
     Net
Assets
     Unit Fair Value      Investment
Income
Ratio*
    Expense
Ratio**
    Total
Return***
 

Subaccount

         Beginning      Ending         

Large Cap Equity Index

     313,036       $ 7,319,560       $ 23.30       $ 23.38         1.75     0.8     0.34

Small Cap Equity Index

     122,211       $ 3,208,583       $ 27.81       $ 26.24         0.90     0.8     (5.65 )% 

Bond

     57,238       $ 1,104,234       $ 19.26       $ 19.30         2.79     0.8     0.21

Money Market

     18,675       $ 231,831       $ 12.51       $ 12.41         0.00     0.8     (0.80 )% 

International Equity Index

     147,463       $ 2,419,967       $ 16.73       $ 16.41         2.37     0.8     (1.91 )% 

Stock and Bond Balanced

     36,642       $ 820,349       $ 22.32       $ 22.39         2.30     0.8     0.31

Large Cap Equity

     37,587       $ 573,501       $ 15.18       $ 15.26         1.07     0.8     0.53

Small/Mid Cap Equity

     20,027       $ 326,061       $ 17.09       $ 16.28         0.66     0.8     (4.74 )% 

International Equity

     13,104       $ 171,035       $ 13.17       $ 13.04         0.69     0.8     (0.99 )% 

 

     At December 31, 2014      For the Year Ended December 31, 2014  
     Ending
Units
     Net
Assets
     Unit Fair Value      Investment
Income

Ratio*
    Expense
Ratio**
    Total
Return***
 

Subaccount

         Beginning      Ending         

Large Cap Equity Index

     316,148       $ 7,369,074       $ 20.72       $ 23.30         1.62     0.8     12.45

Small Cap Equity Index

     122,755       $ 3,414,351       $ 26.86       $ 27.81         0.75     0.8     3.54

Bond

     55,686       $ 1,072,771       $ 18.75       $ 19.26         3.04     0.8     2.72

Money Market

     18,331       $ 229,381       $ 12.61       $ 12.51         0.00     0.8     (0.79 )% 

International Equity Index

     144,437       $ 2,417,886       $ 17.92       $ 16.73         3.17     0.8     (6.64 )% 

Stock and Bond Balanced

     36,611       $ 817,074       $ 20.56       $ 22.32         2.14     0.8     8.56

Large Cap Equity

     34,274       $ 520,652       $ 13.22       $ 15.18         1.33     0.8     14.83

Small/Mid Cap Equity

     19,319       $ 330,415       $ 16.42       $ 17.09         0.21     0.8     4.08

International Equity

     16,427       $ 216,420       $ 14.12       $ 13.17         1.16     0.8     (6.73 )% 

 

F-10


State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company

Variable Life Separate Account

Notes to Financial Statements, Continued

 

 

     At December 31, 2013      For the Year Ended December 31, 2013  
     Ending
Units
     Net
Assets
     Unit Fair Value      Investment
Income
Ratio*
    Expense
Ratio**
    Total
Return***
 

Subaccount

         Beginning      Ending         

Large Cap Equity Index

     326,877       $ 6,773,905       $ 15.82       $ 20.72         1.81     0.8     30.97

Small Cap Equity Index

     124,715       $ 3,348,171       $ 19.58       $ 26.86         0.86     0.8     37.18

Bond

     54,637       $ 1,024,051       $ 19.30       $ 18.75         3.08     0.8     (2.85 )% 

Money Market

     17,850       $ 225,172       $ 12.72       $ 12.61         0.00     0.8     (0.86 )% 

International Equity Index

     144,629       $ 2,591,953       $ 14.93       $ 17.92         2.54     0.8     20.03

Stock and Bond Balanced

     36,514       $ 750,571       $ 17.57       $ 20.56         2.14     0.8     17.02

Large Cap Equity

     34,890       $ 461,440       $ 10.00       $ 13.22         1.06     0.8     32.20

Small/Mid Cap Equity

     19,489       $ 320,113       $ 12.27       $ 16.42         0.77     0.8     33.82

International Equity

     15,269       $ 215,636       $ 12.06       $ 14.12         1.87     0.8     17.08

 

     At December 31, 2012      For the Year Ended December 31, 2012  
     Ending
Units
     Net
Assets
     Unit Fair Value      Investment
Income
Ratio*
    Expense
Ratio**
    Total
Return***
 

Subaccount

         Beginning      Ending         

Large Cap Equity Index

     340,255       $ 5,383,799       $ 13.78       $ 15.82         1.78     0.8     14.80

Small Cap Equity Index

     132,749       $ 2,598,234       $ 17.03       $ 19.58         1.31     0.8     14.97

Bond

     53,404       $ 1,030,394       $ 18.80       $ 19.30         3.14     0.8     2.66

Money Market

     17,319       $ 220,218       $ 12.82       $ 12.72         0.00     0.8     (0.78 )% 

International Equity Index

     146,370       $ 2,187,048       $ 12.76       $ 14.93         3.02     0.8     17.01

Stock and Bond Balanced

     35,402       $ 621,897       $ 15.99       $ 17.57         1.31     0.8     9.88

Large Cap Equity

     27,485       $ 274,626       $ 8.64       $ 10.00         1.60     0.8     15.74

Small/Mid Cap Equity

     14,124       $ 173,235       $ 10.50       $ 12.27         0.23     0.8     16.86

International Equity

     10,912       $ 131,761       $ 10.20       $ 12.06         0.57     0.8     18.24

 

     At December 31, 2011      For the Year Ended December 31, 2011  
     Ending
Units
     Net
Assets
     Unit Fair Value      Investment
Income

Ratio*
    Expense
Ratio**
    Total
Return***
 

Subaccount

         Beginning      Ending         

Large Cap Equity Index

     349,149       $ 4,814,482       $ 13.64       $ 13.78         0.02     0.8     1.03

Small Cap Equity Index

     137,195       $ 2,336,764       $ 17.98       $ 17.03         0.73     0.8     (5.28 )% 

Bond

     53,513       $ 1,006,038       $ 17.78       $ 18.80         3.35     0.8     5.74

Money Market

     16,212       $ 207,800       $ 12.92       $ 12.82         0.00     0.8     (0.77 )% 

International Equity Index

     145,349       $ 1,854,550       $ 14.70       $ 12.76         2.90     0.8     (13.20 )% 

Stock and Bond Balanced

     35,430       $ 566,649       $ 15.54       $ 15.99         2.49     0.8     2.90

Large Cap Equity

     25,697       $ 221,998       $ 8.72       $ 8.64         1.24     0.8     (0.92 )% 

Small/Mid Cap Equity

     12,780       $ 134,226       $ 10.81       $ 10.50         0.33     0.8     (2.87 )% 

International Equity

     9,617       $ 98,042       $ 11.93       $ 10.20         1.50     0.8     (14.50 )% 

 

* The Investment Income Ratio represents the dividends, excluding distributions of capital gains, received by the subaccount from the underlying mutual fund, divided by the average net assets. This ratio excludes those expenses, such as mortality and expense charges, that are assessed against policy owner accounts either through reductions in the unit value or the redemption of units. The recognition of investment income by the subaccount is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying fund in which the subaccount invests.
** This ratio represents the annualized contract expenses of the separate account, resulting in a direct reduction of unit values, consisting primarily of mortality and expense charges. Charges that require redemption of policy owner units are excluded. There is no fluctuation in the annualized mortality and expense charge. This ratio does not include the expenses incurred by the underlying funds of the Trust. Refer to Note 3.
*** The total return is calculated using the beginning and ending unit value, which reflects the changes in the underlying fund values and reductions related to the Expense Ratio, for the period indicated.

 

F-11


PART C

 

OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 26. Exhibits

 

1. Resolution of the Board of Directors of State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company establishing State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company Variable Life Separate Account. (1)

 

2. Custodian Agreements. Not applicable.

 

3. Underwriting Contracts.

 

(a) Distribution Agreement (9)

(b) Registered Representative Agreement (5)

 

4. Contracts.

 

(a) Specimen Flexible Premium Variable Universal Life Insurance Policy (4)

(b) Policy Riders and Endorsements (4)

(c) Interest Charge for the Loan Account Endorsement (7)

 

5. Applications.

 

(a) Application form (8)

(b) Reinstatement Application (5)

 

6. Depositor’s Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws.

 

(a) Articles of Incorporation of State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company (2)

(b) By-laws of State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company (10)

 

7. Reinsurance Contracts. (6)

 

8. Participation Agreements (8).

 

9. Administrative Contracts. Not applicable.

 

10. Other Material Contracts.

 

(a) Powers of Attorney (11)

(b) Rule 22c-2 Agreement (10)

 

11. Legal Opinion and Consent as to the legality of the securities being registered. (3)

 

12. Actuarial Opinion. Not applicable.

 

13. Calculations. Not applicable.

 

C-1


14. Other Opinions.

 

Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

 

15. Omitted Financial Statements. No financial statements are omitted from Item 24.

 

16. Initial Capital Agreements. Not applicable.

 

17. Redeemability Exemption. Description of State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company’s Issuance, Transfer and Redemption Procedures for Policies. (9)


 

1. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3 of the registration statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-57579), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 4, 1998.

 

2. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 6 of the Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-57579), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 24, 1998.

 

3. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 8 of the registration statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-57579), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 24, 1998.

 

4. Incorporated herein by reference to the similarly designated exhibit included in the initial registration statement on Form S-6 (File No. 333-64345), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 18, 1998.

 

5. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the registration statement filed on Form S-6 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 28, 2000.

 

6. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 6 to the registration statement on Form N-6 (File No. 333-64345), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 25, 2003.

 

7. Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to the registration statement on Form N-6 (File No. 333-64345), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 28, 2004.

 

8. Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 10 to the registration statement on Form N-6 (File No. 333-64345), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 22, 2005.

 

9. Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 12 to the registration statement on Form N-6 (File No 333-64345), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 25, 2007.

 

10. Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 13 to the registration statement on Form N-6 (File No. 333-19521), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 28, 2008.

 

11. Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 18 to the registration statement on Form N-6 (File No. 333-64345) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2013.


 

C-2


Item 27. Directors and Officers of the Depositor

 

Name and Principal Business Address*


  

Position and Offices with State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company


Michael L. Tipsord

   Director; President
Randall H. Harbert    Director; Senior Vice President and Chief Agency, Sales and Marketing Officer
Joe R. Monk, Jr.    Director; Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer
Paul J. Smith    Director

Christy Moberly

   Director
Nancy A. Behrens    Vice President—Life

Stephen McManus

   Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Lynne M. Yowell    Vice President, Secretary and Counsel
Jon C. Farney    Senior Vice President and Treasurer
Mark Schwamberger    Vice President and Controller
Richard K. Paul    Vice President—Customer Care Center
Paul Eckley    Senior Vice President—Investments

 

* The principal business address is One State Farm Plaza, Bloomington, Illinois 61710-0001.

 

Item 28. Persons Controlled by or Under Common Control With the Depositor or Registrant

 

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

State Farm County Mutual Insurance Company of Texas (Common Management)

State Farm Bank, FSB (100% Ownership)

Plaza One Realty Company (previously State Farm Funding Corp.) (100% Ownership)

State Farm Florida Insurance Company (100% Ownership)

State Farm General Insurance Company (100% Ownership)

State Farm Fire and Casualty Company (100% Ownership)

State Farm Guaranty Assurance Company

State Farm Life Insurance Company (100% Ownership)

State Farm Health Insurance Company (100% Ownership)

State Farm International Life Insurance Company (100% Ownership)

State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company (100% Ownership)

State Farm Indemnity Company (100% Ownership)

State Farm Guaranty Insurance Company

State Farm Realty Investment Company (100% Ownership)

State Farm Investment Management Corp. (100% Ownership)

State Farm VP Management Corp. (100% Ownership)

State Farm International Services, Inc. (100% Ownership)

Top Layer Reinsurance LTD (50% Ownership)

State Farm Lloyds, Inc. (100% Ownership)

State Farm Lloyds (An Association of Underwriters)

Insurance Placement Services, Inc. (100% Ownership)

State Farm International Holding Co. (100% Ownership)

State Farm Investor Services (Canada) Co. (100% Ownership)

Oglesby Reinsurance Ltd. (100% Ownership)

 

C-3


Item 29. Indemnification

 

Illinois Business Corporation Act Chapter 805 Section 5/8.75 is a comprehensive provision that defines the power of Illinois corporations to provide for the indemnification of its officers, directors, employees and agents. This Section also authorizes Illinois corporations to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of directors, officers, employees or agents of the corporation.

 

The Articles of Incorporation, as amended, and the Bylaws of State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company do not provide for the indemnification of officers, directors, employees or agents of the Company.

 

Item 30. Principal Underwriter

 

(a) Other Activity. State Farm VP Management Corp. is the principal underwriter of the Policies as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. State Farm VP Management Corp. also is the principal underwriter for State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company Variable Annuity Separate Account, State Farm Associates’ Funds Trust, State Farm Mutual Fund Trust and State Farm Variable Product Trust.

 

(b) Management. The following information is furnished with respect to the officers and directors of State Farm VP Management Corp.:

 

Name and Principal

Business Address


 

Positions and Offices with State Farm VP
Management Corp.


 

Positions and Offices with Depositor


Michael L. Tipsord

  Director; President   Director; President

Randall H. Harbert

  Director; Senior Vice President   Director; Senior Vice President and Chief Agency, Sales and Marketing Officer

Joe R. Monk, Jr.

  Director; Senior Vice President   Director; Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer

Paul J. Smith

  Director; Senior Vice President   Director

Lisa Stewart

  Director; Vice President   Vice President—Life

Terry Ludwig

  Chief Compliance Officer and Anti-Money Laundering and Office of Foreign Assets Control Compliance Officer    

Mark Mikel

  Vice President—Financial and Secretary    

David R. Grizzle

  Treasurer    

Scott Hintz

  Assistant Secretary    

 

* The principal business address of each person is One State Farm Plaza, Bloomington, Illinois 61710-0001.

 

(c) Compensation From the Registrant. The following commissions and other compensation were received by each principal underwriter, directly or indirectly, from the Registrant during the Registrant’s last fiscal year:

 

(1)

Name of

Principal

Underwriter


   (2)
Net Underwriting
Discounts and
Commissions


   (3)

Compensation  on
Redemption


   (4)


Brokerage
Commissions


   (5)



Compensation

State Farm VP Management Corp.

   N/A    N/A    N/A    N/A

 

Item 31. Location of Accounts and Records

 

All accounts and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the rules thereunder are maintained by State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company at Three State Farm Plaza South, Bloomington, Illinois 61791-0001.

 

 

C-4


Item 32. Management Services

 

All management contracts are discussed in Part A or Part B.

 

Item 33. Fee Representation

 

State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company hereby represents that the fees and charges deducted under the Policy, in the aggregate, are reasonable in relation to the services rendered, the expenses expected to be incurred, and the risks assumed by State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company.

 

 

C-5


SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant, State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company Variable Life Separate Account certifies that it meets all of the requirements for effectiveness of this Registration Statement under Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act and has duly caused this amended registration statement to be signed on its behalf, by the undersigned, duly authorized, in the City of Bloomington and the State of Illinois, on May 2, 2016.

 

State Farm Life and Accident

Assurance Company Variable Life

Separate Account

                (Registrant)

 

(SEAL)

 

   

By:    /s/ Michael L. Tipsord                    

           

Michael L. Tipsord

President

State Farm Life and Accident

Assurance Company

           

State Farm Life and Accident

Assurance Company

            (Depositor)

   

By:    /s/ Michael L. Tipsord                    

           

Michael L. Tipsord

President

State Farm Life and Accident

Assurance Company

 

C-6


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities indicated on May 2, 2016.

 

Signatures


  

Title


*


   Director, President

Michael L. Tipsord

    

*


   Vice President and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)

Mark Schwamberger

    

*


   Vice President—Life (Principal Financial Officer)

Nancy A. Behrens

    

*


   Director

Paul J. Smith

    

*


   Director, Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer

Joe R. Monk, Jr.

    

*


   Director, Senior Vice President and Chief Agency and Marketing Officer

Randall H. Harbert

    

*


   Director

Christy Moberly

    

 

* By:   /s/    Stephen L. Horton
   

Stephen L. Horton

Pursuant to Power of Attorney

 

 

C-7


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit 14   

Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP