N-6/A 1 regstatementiie.htm REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM N-6

As filed with the Securities and Exchange

Registration No. 333-105319

Commission on July 17, 2003

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-6

 

REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

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Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1

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Post-Effective Amendment No. _____

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AMENDMENT TO REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940


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(Check appropriate box or boxes.)

 

SelectHLife Variable Account

(Exact Name of Registrant)

 

ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

(Name of Depositor)

 

20 Washington Avenue So.

Minneapolis, MN 55401

(Address of Depositor's Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

(612) 372-5507

(Depositor's Telephone Number, including Area Code)

J. Neil McMurdie, Counsel

ING Americas (U.S. Legal Services)

151 Farmington Avenue, TS31, Hartford, CT 06l56

(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

 

Kimberly J. Smith, Chief Counsel

ING Americas (U.S. Legal Services)

1475 Dunwoody Drive, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380

 

Approximate date of proposed public offering: As soon as practicable after the effective date of this Registration Statement.

 

It is proposed that this filing will become effective on July 23, 2003.

 

The securities being registered hereby are interests under variable life insurance policies or certificates.

 

 

PART A

INFORMATION REQUIRED IN A PROSPECTUS

 

 

ING INVESTOR ELITE
A FLEXIBLE PREMIUM VARIABLE UNIVERSAL LIFE INSURANCE POLICY
issued by
ReliaStar Life Insurance Company and its SelectHLife Variable Account

 

The Policy

The Fund Families

  • Is issued by ReliaStar Life Insurance Company.

61 funds from the following fund families are available through the policy.

  • Is returnable by you during the free look period if you are not satisfied.

Premium Payments

  • Are flexible, so the premium amount and frequency may vary.
  • AIM Variable Insurance Funds
  • Are allocated to the variable account and the fixed account, based on your instructions.
    • Alger American Funds

  • Are subject to specified fees and charges.
  • American Funds Insurance Series
  • The Policy Value

    • Is the sum of your holdings in the fixed account, the variable account and the loan account.
  • Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products Funds
  • Has no guaranteed minimum value under the variable account. The value varies with the value of the sub-accounts you select.
  • ING Income Shares
    • ING Investors Trust

  • Has a minimum guaranteed rate of return for amounts in the fixed account.
  • ING Partners, Inc.
  • Is subject to specified fees and charges, including possible surrender charges.
  • ING Variable Portfolios, Inc.
  • Death Benefit Proceeds

    • Are paid if your policy is in force when the insured person dies.
  • ING Variable Products (VP) Trust
  • Are calculated under your choice of options:
    • Option 1 - the base death benefit is the greater of the amount of insurance coverage you have selected or your policy value multiplied by the appropriate factor described in Appendix A;
  • Janus Aspen Series
    • Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust

  • Option 2 - the base death benefit is the greater of the amount of insurance coverage you have selected plus the policy value or your policy value multiplied by the appropriate factor described in Appendix A; or
    • PIMCO Advisors VIT
    • Pioneer Variable Contracts Trust

  • Option 3 - the base death benefit is the greater of the amount of insurance coverage you have selected plus premiums paid minus withdrawals taken or your policy value multiplied by the appropriate factor described in Appendix A.
    • Putnam Variable Trust

  • Are equal to the base death benefit plus any rider benefits minus any outstanding policy loans, accrued loan interest and unpaid fees and charges.
    • Are generally not subject to federal income tax if your policy continues to meet the federal income tax definition of life insurance.

    This prospectus describes what you should know before purchasing the ING Investor Elite variable universal life insurance policy. Please read it carefully and keep it for future reference. A prospectus for each of the funds available through the policy must accompany and should be read together with this prospectus.

    Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

    The policy described in this prospectus is NOT a bank deposit or obligation, insured by the FDIC or backed by any bank or government agency.

    <R>The date of this prospectus is July 23, 2003.</R>

     

     

     

    TABLE OF CONTENTS

     

    Page

     

    Page

    POLICY SUMMARY .............................

    3

    Special Features and Benefits ...........................

    41

    The Policy's Features and Benefits ...............

    3

    Termination of Coverage ................................

    46

    Factors You Should Consider Before

    TAX CONSIDERATIONS ............................

    48

    Purchasing a Policy ............................

    6

    Tax Status of the Company ..............................

    48

    Fees and Charges ....................................

    8

    Tax Status of the Policy .................................

    48

    THE COMPANY, THE FIXED ACCOUNT

    Diversification and Investor Control Requirements .

    49

    AND THE VARIABLE ACCOUNT ......

    17

    Tax Treatment of Policy Death Benefits ..............

    49

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company ...............

    17

    Distributions Other than Death Benefits ...............

    49

    The Investment Options ............................

    17

    Other Tax Matters ........................................

    51

    DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ....................

    54

    POLICY ........................................

    20

    General Policy Provisions ...............................

    54

    Purchasing a Policy .................................

    20

    Legal Proceedings ........................................

    60

    Fees and Charges ....................................

    23

    Financial Statements .....................................

    60

    Death Benefits .......................................

    27

    APPENDIX A ............................................

    A-1

    Additional Insurance Benefits .....................

    33

    APPENDIX B ..........................................................

    B-1

    Policy Value ..........................................

    39

    MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ........

    Back Cover

     

    TERMS TO UNDERSTAND

    The following is a list of some of the key defined terms and the page number on which each is defined:


    Term

    Page Where Defined


    Term

    Page Where Defined

    Age ...........................................

    20

    Policy Date ...................................

    20

    Fixed Account ...............................

    4

    Policy Value .................................

    1

    Fixed Account Value ........................

    17

    Segment or Coverage Segment ...............

    28

    Loan Account ................................

    41

    Surrender Value .............................

    4

    Loan Account Value ........................

    41

    Valuation Date ..............................

    39

    Monthly Processing Date ..................

    25

    Variable Account ...........................

    4

    Net Premium .................................

    3

    Variable Account Value ....................

    39

    Net Policy Value .....................................

    4

     

     

     

    "ReliaStar," "we," "us," "our" and the "company" refer to ReliaStar Life Insurance Company. "You" and "your" refer to the policy owner. The owner is the individual, entity, partnership, representative or party who may exercise all rights over the policy and receive the policy benefits during the insured person's lifetime.

    State Variations - State variations are covered in a special policy form used in that state. This prospectus provides a general description of the policy. Your actual policy and any riders are the controlling documents. If you would like to review a copy of the policy and riders, contact our customer service center or your agent/registered representative.

    You may contact us about the policy at our:

    Customer Service Center
    P.O. Box 5011
    2001 21st Avenue, N.W.
    Minot, North Dakota 58703
    1-877-253-5050
    www.servicecenter@reliastar.com



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    POLICY SUMMARY

    This summary highlights the features and benefits of the policy, the risks that you should consider before purchasing a policy and the fees and charges associated with the policy and its benefits. More detailed information is included in the other sections of this prospectus which should be read carefully before you purchase the policy.

    The Policy's Features and Benefits

    Premium Payments

    See Premium Payments, page 20.

    • You choose when to pay and how much to pay, but you cannot pay additional premiums after age 100 and we may refuse to accept any premium less than $25.

    • You will need to pay sufficient premiums to keep the policy in force. Failure to pay sufficient premiums may cause your policy to lapse.

    • We may refuse any premium that would disqualify your policy as life insurance under Section 7702 of the Internal Revenue Code.

    • We deduct a premium expense charge from each premium payment and credit the remaining premium (the "net premium") to the variable account or the fixed account according to your instructions.

    Free Look Period

    See Free Look Period, page 22.

    • During the free look period, you have the right to examine your policy and return it for a refund if you are not satisfied for any reason.

    • The free look period is generally ten days from your receipt of the policy, although certain states may allow more than ten days. The length of the free look period that applies in your state will be stated in your policy.

    • During the free look period, your net premium will be allocated to the sub-account which invests in the Fidelity® VIP Money Market Portfolio.

    • Upon cancellation of your policy during the free-look period you will receive a refund equal to the greater of:

    • All premium we have received; or

    • Your policy value plus a refund of all charges deducted.

    Temporary Insurance

    See Temporary Insurance, page 22.

    • If you apply and qualify, we may issue temporary insurance equal to the amount of insurance for which you applied.

    • The maximum amount of temporary insurance is $4.5 million, which includes other in-force coverage you have with us.

    • Temporary insurance may not be available in all states.

    Death Benefits

    See Death Benefits, page 27.

     

    • Death benefits are paid if your policy is in force when the insured person dies.

    • Until age 100, the amount of the death benefit will depend on which death benefit option is in effect when the insured person dies.

    • You may choose between one of three death benefit options:

    • Option 1 - the base death benefit is the greater of the amount of insurance coverage you have selected or your policy value multiplied by the appropriate factor described in Appendix A;

    • Option 2 - the base death benefit is the greater of the amount of insurance coverage you have selected plus your policy value or your policy value multiplied by the appropriate factor described in Appendix A; or

    • Option 3 - the base death benefit is the greater of the amount of insurance coverage you have selected plus premiums paid minus withdrawals taken or your policy value multiplied by the appropriate factor described in Appendix A.

    • After age 100, the base death benefit under all options will generally be the greater of the amount of insurance coverage you have selected plus the amount of coverage, if any, under the term insurance rider or your policy value multiplied by the appropriate factor described in Appendix A. See Automatic Rider Benefits - Full Death Benefit Rider, page 38.

    • We will reduce the death benefit proceeds payable under any death benefit option by any outstanding policy loans, accrued loan interest and unpaid fees and charges.

    • The death benefit is generally not subject to federal income tax if your policy continues to meet the federal income tax definition of life insurance.

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    Death Benefit Guarantees

    See Death Benefit Guarantees, page 32.

    • Until the earlier of your fifth policy anniversary or the end of the basic death benefit guarantee period, your policy will not lapse as long as your policy value minus any surrender charge, loan account value and unpaid fees and charges (the "surrender value") is enough to cover the periodic fees and charges, when due.

    • Thereafter, your policy will not lapse as long as your policy value minus the loan account value (the "net policy value") is enough to pay the periodic fees and charges, when due.

    • However, the policy has three death benefit guarantees which provide that the policy will not lapse even if the surrender value or net policy value, as applicable, is not enough to pay the periodic fees and charges, when due:

    • The basic death benefit guarantee is standard on every policy. For issue ages 0-65, this guarantee generally lasts for the lesser of 15 years or to age 70. For issue ages 66 and above, this guarantee generally lasts for the lesser of five years or to age 80, but not less than one year. Under this guarantee your policy will not lapse provided your cumulative premium payments, minus any partial withdrawals or loans, are at least equal to the sum of minimum premium payments to the next monthly processing date. There is no charge for this guarantee;

    • For issue ages 0-54, the extended death benefit guarantee is an optional rider benefit that may be available, but only when you apply for the policy. If you select this guarantee, it lasts for the lesser of 30 years or to age 70. Under this guarantee your policy will not lapse provided your cumulative premium payments, minus any partial withdrawals or loans, are at least equal to the sum of extended death benefit guarantee premium payments to the next monthly processing date. There is a separate monthly charge for this guarantee; and

    • The lifetime death benefit guarantee is an optional rider benefit that may be available, but only when you apply for the policy. Under this guarantee your policy will not lapse provided your cumulative premium payments, minus any partial withdrawals or loans, are at least equal to the sum of lifetime death benefit guarantee premium payments to the next monthly processing date. There is no charge for this guarantee.

    • A death benefit guarantee may not be available or the length of a guarantee period may be limited for substandard rated policies or policies with certain selected options or benefits.

    Rider Benefits

    See Additional Insurance Benefits, page 33.

    • Your policy may include additional insurance benefits, attached by rider. There are two types of rider benefits:

    • Optional rider benefits that you must select before they are effective; and

    • Rider benefits that automatically come with your policy.

    • In many cases, we deduct an additional monthly charge for these benefits.

    • Not all riders may be available under your policy.

    Investment Options

    See The Investment Options, page 17.

    • You may allocate your net premiums to the SelectHLife Variable Account (the "variable account") and our fixed account.

    • The variable account is one of our separate accounts and consists of sub-accounts which invest in corresponding funds. When you allocate premiums to a sub-account, we invest any net premiums in shares of the corresponding fund.

    • Your variable account value will vary with the investment performance of the funds and the charges we deduct from your variable account value.

    • The fixed account is part of our general account and consists of all of our assets other than those in our separate accounts (including the variable account) and loan account.

    • We credit interest of at least 3.00% per year on amounts allocated to the fixed account.

    • We may, in our sole discretion, credit interest in excess of 3.00%.

    Transfers

    See Transfers,
    page 42.

    • You currently may make an unlimited number of transfers between the sub-accounts and to the fixed account. We reserve the right, however, to limit you to 12 transfers each policy year, and transfers are subject to any other limits, conditions and restrictions that we or the funds whose shares are involved may impose.

    • There are certain restrictions on transfers from the fixed account.

    • We currently do not charge for transfers. We reserve the right, however, to charge up to $25 for each transfer.

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    <R>Asset Allocation Services

    See Dollar Cost Averaging, page 43.

    See Automatic Rebalancing, page 44.</R>

    • <R>Dollar cost averaging is a systematic program of transferring policy values to selected investment options. It is intended to help reduce the risk of investing too much when the price of a fund's shares is high. It also helps to reduce the risk of investing too little when the price of a fund's shares is low.

    • Automatic rebalancing is a systematic program through which your variable and fixed account values are periodically reallocated among your selected investment options to maintain the allocation percentages you have chosen.

    • There is currently no charge to participate in the dollar cost averaging or automatic rebalancing programs, although we reserve the right to assess a charge in the future.

    • Neither of these asset allocation services assure a profit nor do they protect you against a loss in a declining market.</R>

    Loans

    See Loans, page 41.

    • After the first policy year, you may take loans against your policy's surrender value.

    • Generally a loan must be at least $500 and may not exceed your surrender value.

    • When you take a loan from your policy we transfer an amount equal to your loan to the loan account as collateral for your loan. The loan account is part of our general account.

    • We credit amounts held in the loan account with interest at an annual rate of 3.00%.

    • We also charge interest on loans. Interest is payable in advance and accrues daily at a current annual rate of 4.76%.

    • After the tenth policy year, preferred loans are available. For preferred loans interest is payable in advance at an annual rate of 2.91% (guaranteed not to exceed 3.38%) on the portion of your loan account that is not in excess of the policy value, minus the total of all premiums paid net of all partial withdrawals.

    • Loans reduce your policy's death benefit and may cause your policy to lapse.

    • Loans may have tax consequences, and you should consult with a tax adviser before taking a loan from your policy.

    Partial Withdrawals

    See Partial Withdrawals, page 45.

    • After the first policy year, you may withdraw part of your policy's surrender value.

    • We currently allow one partial withdrawal each year during the first ten policy years and 12 partial withdrawals each policy year thereafter.

    • A partial withdrawal must be at least $500.

    • In policy years two through ten you may not withdraw more than 20% of your surrender value.

    • We currently charge $10 for each partial withdrawal, but we reserve the right to charge up to $25 for each partial withdrawal.

    • Partial withdrawals reduce your policy's base death benefit and policy value.

    • Partial withdrawals may also have tax consequences, and you should consult with a tax adviser before taking a partial withdrawal from your policy.

    Surrenders

    See Surrender,
    page 46.

    • You may surrender your policy for its surrender value any time before the death of the insured person.

    • If you surrender your policy or decrease the amount of your insurance coverage, you may incur a surrender charge.

    • For issue ages 0-50, surrender charges apply for 15 years and for 15 years after each increase in your insurance coverage. For issue ages above age 50, the surrender charge period decreases by one year each policy year until age 55 after which surrender charges apply for ten policy years and for ten years after each increase in your insurance coverage. Surrender charges are level for the first five years and then decrease uniformly each month to zero at the end of the surrender charge period.

    • Surrender charge rates vary by gender, risk class and age at issue.

    • For a decrease in your insurance coverage, surrender charges are assessed against the policy value. If there are multiple coverage segments, the decrease and surrender charges will be processed on a pro rata basis.

    • If the surrender charge exceeds the available net policy value, there will be no proceeds paid to you on surrender.



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    Surrenders
    (Continued)

    • All insurance coverage ends on the date we receive your surrender request.

    • If you surrender your policy, it cannot be reinstated.

    • Surrendering the policy may have tax consequences, and you should consult with a tax adviser before surrendering your policy.

    Reinstatement

    See Reinstatement, page 47.

    • You may reinstate your policy and riders within five years of its lapse if you did not surrender your policy, you still own the policy and the insured person is still insurable.

    • You will need to pay the required reinstatement premium.

    • If you had a policy loan existing when coverage lapsed, we will reinstate it with accrued loan interest to the date of the lapse.

    • If either the optional extended death benefit guarantee or the optional lifetime death benefit guarantee lapses, it cannot be reinstated.

    • A policy that is reinstated more than 90 days after lapsing may be considered a modified endowment contract for tax purposes.

    • Reinstating your policy may have tax consequences, and you should consult with a tax adviser before reinstating your policy.

    Factors You Should Consider Before Purchasing a Policy

    The decision to purchase a policy should be discussed with your agent/registered representative. Make sure you understand the policy's investment options, its other features and benefits, its risks and the fees and charges you will incur. Consider, among others, the following matters.

    Life Insurance Coverage

    • The policy is not a short-term investment and should be purchased only if you need life insurance coverage. Evaluate your need for life insurance coverage before purchasing a policy.

    • You should purchase a policy only if you intend and have the financial capability to keep the policy in force for a substantial period of time.

    Fees and Charges

    See Fees and Charges, page 23.

    • In the early policy years the surrender charge usually exceeds the policy value because the surrender charge is usually more than the cumulative minimum monthly premiums minus policy fees and charges. Therefore, you should purchase a policy only if you intend and have the financial capability to keep the policy in force for a substantial period of time.

    • A policy's fees and charges reflect the costs associated with its features and benefits, the services we render, the expenses we expect to incur and the risks we assume under the policy.

    • We believe the policy's fees and charges, in the aggregate, are reasonable, but before purchasing a policy you should compare the value that these various features, benefits and services have to you, given your particular circumstances, with the fees and charges associated with those features, benefits and services.

    Lapse


    See Lapse, page 47.

    • Your policy will not lapse and your insurance coverage under the policy will continue if on any monthly processing date:

    • A death benefit guarantee is in effect; or

    • Your surrender value or net policy value, as applicable, is enough to pay the periodic fees and charges when due.

    • If you do not meet these conditions, we will send you notice and give you a 61 day grace period to make a sufficient premium payment.

    • If you do not make a sufficient premium payment by the end of the 61 day grace period, your life insurance coverage will terminate and your policy will lapse.







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    Investment Risk

    See The Variable Account, page 18.

    • You should evaluate the policy's long-term investment potential and risks before purchasing a policy.

    • For amounts you allocate to the sub-accounts of the variable account:

    • Your values will fluctuate with the markets, interest rates and the performance of the underlying funds;

    • You assume the risk that your values may decline or not perform to your expectations;

    • Your policy could lapse without value or you may be required to pay additional premium because of poor fund performance;

    • Each fund has various investment risks, and some funds are riskier than others;

    • There is no assurance that any of the funds will achieve its stated investment objective; and

    • You should read each fund's prospectus and understand the risks associated with the fund before allocating your premiums to its corresponding sub-account.

    • For amounts you allocate to the fixed account:

    • Interest rates we declare will change over time; and

    • You assume the risk that interest rates may decline, although never below the guaranteed minimum rate of 3.00%.

    Exchanges

    See Purchasing a Policy, page 20.

    • Replacing your existing life insurance policy(ies) with the policy described in this prospectus may not be beneficial to you.

    • Before purchasing a policy, determine whether your existing policy(ies) will be subject to fees or penalties upon surrender or cancellation.

    • Also compare the fees, charges, coverage provisions and limitations, if any, of your existing policy(ies) with those of the policy described in this prospectus.

    Taxation

    See TAX CONSIDERATIONS, page 48.

    • Under current federal income tax law, death benefits of life insurance policies generally are not subject to income tax. In order for this treatment to apply, the policy must qualify as a life insurance contract. We believe it is reasonable to conclude that the policy will qualify as a life insurance contract.

    • Assuming the policy qualifies as a life insurance contract under current federal income tax law, your policy earnings are generally not subject to income tax as long as they remain within your policy. However depending on circumstances, the following events may cause taxable consequences for you:

    • Reduction in the amount of your insurance coverage;

    • Partial withdrawals;

    • Loans;

    • Surrender;

    • Lapse; and

    • Reinstatement.

    • In addition, if your policy is a modified endowment contract, a partial withdrawal, surrender or a loan against or secured by the policy will cause income taxation to the extent of any gain in the policy. A penalty tax may be imposed on a distribution from a modified endowment contract as well.

    • There is always the possibility that the tax treatment of the policy could be changed by legislation or otherwise. You should consult a tax adviser with respect to legislative developments and their effect on the policy.

    • Consult with a qualified legal or tax adviser before you purchase a policy.

    Sales Compensation

    • We pay compensation to broker/dealers who sell the policy.

    • Broker/dealers may be able to choose to receive compensation under various payment options, but their choice will not affect the fees and charges you will pay for the policy.

    Other Products

    • We and our affiliates offer other insurance products which may have different features, benefits, fees and charges. These other products may better match your needs.

    • Contact your agent/registered representative for information about these other products.

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    Fees and Charges

    The following tables describe the fees and charges you will pay when buying, owning and surrendering the policy.

    Transaction Fees and Charges The following table describes the fees and charges you will pay at the time you buy the policy, make a partial withdrawal, surrender the policy, transfer your policy value between investment options or make certain other transactions. See Fees and Charges - Transaction Fees and Charges, page 23.

    Charge

    When Deducted

    Amount Deducted

    Premium Expense Charge

    • Deducted when you make a premium payment.

  • 4.50% of each premium payment.
  • Partial Withdrawal Fee

    • Deducted when you take a partial withdrawal.

  • $10 - current.
    • $25 - maximum.

    Surrender Charge1

    • Deducted when you surrender your policy or decrease your insurance coverage.

  • <R>Minimum rates - $2.63 per $1,000 of insurance coverage.
    • Maximum rates - $49 per $1,000 of insurance coverage.

    • Rates for a representative insured person - $15.74 per $1,000 of insurance coverage. The representative insured person is a male, age 40 in the preferred no tobacco risk class.</R>

    Transfer Charge

    • Deducted each time you make a transfer between investment options.

  • $0 - current.
    • $25 - maximum.

    Excess Illustration Fee

    • Deducted each time you request an illustration after the first each policy year.

  • $0 - current.
    • $50 - maximum.

    Excess Annual Policy Report Fee

    • Deducted each time you request an annual policy report after the first each policy year.

  • $0 - current.
    • $50 - maximum.

    Accelerated Death Benefit Rider Charge

    • On the date the acceleration request is processed.

  • $300 per acceleration request.
  • 1

    The rates shown are for the first policy year. The surrender charge rates that apply to you depend on the insured person's gender, age and risk class. The rates for the representative insured person listed above may be more or less than you will pay, and you should contact your agent/registered representative for information about the rates that apply to you. Surrender charge rates remain level for the first five years then decrease uniformly each month to zero at the end of the surrender charge period.






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    <R>Periodic Fees and Charges The following table describes the fees and charges you will pay each month on the monthly processing date, not including fund fees and expenses. See Fees and Charges - Periodic Fees and Charges, page 25; and Loans - Loan Interest, page 41.</R>

    Charge

    When Deducted

    Amount Deducted

    Cost of Insurance Charge2

    • On the monthly processing date.

  • <R>Minimum Rates per $1,000 of insurance coverage -
    • $0.06 - current.

    • $0.06 - guaranteed.

    • Maximum Rates per $1,000 of insurance coverage -

    • $11.30 - current.

    • $20.68 - guaranteed.

    • Rates for a representative insured person per $1,000 of insurance coverage -

    • $0.14 - current.

    • $0.25 - guaranteed.

    • The representative insured person is a male, age 40 in the preferred no tobacco risk class.</R>

    Administrative Charge

    • On the monthly processing date.

  • $19 for policies with less than $100,000 of insurance coverage.
    • $15 for policies with $100,000 or more of insurance coverage.

    Monthly Amount Charge2

    • On the monthly processing date during the first ten policy years (or ten years following an increase in your insurance coverage).

  • <R>Minimum Rates - $0.01 per $1,000 of insurance coverage.
    • Maximum Rates - $1.08 per $1,000 of insurance coverage.

    • Rates for a representative insured person - $0.08 per $1,000 of insurance coverage. The representative insured person is male, age 40 in the preferred no tobacco risk class.</R>

    Mortality & Expense Risk Charge3

    • On the monthly processing date.

  • 0.04% (0.50% annually) of variable account value (after the other monthly fees and charges are deducted) in policy years 1 - 10.
  • Loan Interest Charge

    • Payable in advance at the time you take a loan and each policy year thereafter.

  • <R>4.76% annually of the amount held in the loan account for non-preferred loans.
    • 2.91% (guaranteed not to exceed 3.38%) annually of the amount held in the loan account for preferred loans.</R>

     

    2

    The minimum and maximum rates shown are for an insured person in the standard risk class. All rates shown are for the first policy year. The rates have been rounded to the nearest penny. Consequently, the actual rates are either more or less than these rounded rates. The cost of insurance rates and the monthly amount charges that apply to you depend on the amount of your insurance coverage and the insured person's age at issue (and age on the effective date of an increase in your insurance coverage for the monthly amount charge), gender and risk class and the cost of insurance rates generally increase each year after the first policy year. The rates for the representative insured person listed above may be more or less than you will pay, and you should contact your agent/registered representative for information about the rates that apply to you.

    3

    The current monthly mortality and expense risk charge rate is rounded to the nearest one hundredth of one percent. See Periodic Fees and Charges - Mortality and Expense Risk Charge, page 26 for the monthly rate without rounding.

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    <R>Optional Rider Fees and Charges The following table describes the charges you will pay if you elect any of the optional rider benefits. See Fees and Charges - Rider Fees and Charges, page 27.</R>

    Rider

    When Deducted

    Amount Deducted

    Accidental Death Benefit Rider4

    • On the monthly processing date.

  • Minimum Rates - $0.07 per $1,000 of rider benefit.
    • Maximum Rates - $0.17 per $1,000 of rider benefit.

    • Rates for a representative insured person - $0.07 per $1,000 of rider benefit. The representative insured person is a male, age 40 in the preferred no tobacco risk class.

    Additional Insured Rider4

    • On the monthly processing date.

  • Minimum Rates per $1,000 of rider benefit:
    • $0.07 - current.

    • $0.08 - guaranteed.

    • Maximum Rates per $1,000 of rider benefit:

    • $4.28 - current.

    • $7.26 - guaranteed.

    • Rates for a representative additional insured person per $1,000 of rider benefit:

    • $0.09 - current.

    • $0.12 - guaranteed.

    • The representative additional insured person is a female, age 35 in the preferred no tobacco risk class.

    Children's Insurance Rider

    • On the monthly processing date.

  • $0.62 per $1,000 of rider benefit.
  • Extended Death Benefit Guarantee Rider

    • On the monthly processing date.

  • $0.005 per $1,000 of insurance coverage.
  • Term Insurance Rider4

    • On the monthly processing date to age 100.

  • <R>Minimum Rates per $1,000 of rider benefit -
    • $0.04 - current.

    • $0.06 - guaranteed.

    • Maximum Rates per $1,000 of rider benefit -

    • $3.37 - current.

    • $6.39 - guaranteed.

    • Rates for a representative insured person per $1,000 of rider benefit -

    • $0.10 - current.

    • $0.19 - guaranteed.

    • The representative insured person is a male, age 40 in the preferred no tobacco risk class.</R>





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    Optional Rider Fees and Charges, continued

    Rider

    When Deducted

    Amount Deducted

    Waiver of Monthly Deduction Rider4

    • On the monthly processing date.

  • Minimum Rates - $0.04 per $1 of the periodic fees and charges due each month.
    • Maximum Rates - $0.48 per $1 of the periodic fees and charges due each month.

    • Rates for a representative insured person - $0.06 per $1 of the periodic fees and charges due each month. The representative insured person is a male, age 40 in the preferred no tobacco risk class.

    Waiver of Specified Premium Rider4

    • On the monthly processing date.

  • Minimum Rates - $0.03 per $1 of the specified amount of premium.
    • Maximum Rates - $0.16 per $1 of the specified amount of premium.

    • Rates for a representative insured person - $0.04 per $1 of the specified amount of premium. The representative insured person is a male, age 40 in the preferred no tobacco risk class.

     

    4

    The rates shown are for the first policy year. Some rates have been rounded to the nearest penny, and consequently the actual rates may be either more or less than these rounded rates. The rates for these riders depend on the insured person's age at issue, gender and risk class (where applicable) and generally increase each year after the first policy year. The rates for the representative insured person listed above may be more or less than you will pay, and you should contact your agent/registered representative for information about the rates that apply to you.

    <R>Fund Fees and Expenses The following table shows the minimum and maximum fund fees and expenses that you may pay during the time you own the policy. These may change from year to year. You should review the Fund Expense Table on the following page and the fund prospectuses for details about the fees and charges specific to a particular fund. See also Fees and Charges - Fund Fees and Expenses, page 27.</R>

    Annual Fund Expenses (expenses deducted from fund assets)

     

    Minimum

    Maximum

    Total Gross Annual Fund Expenses5

    0.29%

    2.87%

    Total Net Annual Fund Expenses5, 6

    0.29%

    1.51%

    5

    Total annual fund expenses include management fees, distribution (12b-1) fees and other expenses.

    6

    <R>The Total Net Annual Fund Expense figures take into account contractual arrangements that require reimbursement or waiver of certain fund fees and expenses at least through the end of this year. Out of the 61 funds available through the policy, 19 have contractual arrangements to reimburse or waive certain fees and expenses. Generally, these arrangements provide that fees and expenses will be reimbursed or waived above a certain levels for a specific period of time. See the Fund Expense Table which begins on the following page for more detailed information about these contractual arrangements. The minimum and maximum total net annual fund expenses shown take into account all of the available funds, not just those with contractual arrangements.</R>



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    <R>Fund Expense Table The following table shows the investment advisory fees and other expenses charged annually by each fund. Fund fees are one of the factors that impacts the value of a fund share. To learn about additional factors, please see the fund prospectuses. See also Fees and Charges - Fund Fees and Expenses, page 27. The following figures are a percentage of the average net assets of each fund as of December 31, 2002.</R>




    <R>Fund Name



    Management Fees



    Distribution (12b-1) Fees



    Other Expenses

    Total Gross Annual Fund Expenses

    Fees and Expenses Waived or Reimbursed

    Total Net Annual Fund Expenses

    AIM V.I. Dent Demographic Trends Fund (Series I Shares)1

    0.85%

    --

    0.58%

    1.43%

    0.13%

    1.30%

    Alger American Growth Portfolio (Class O Shares)

    0.75

    0.0%

    0.10%

    0.85%

    --

    0.85%

    Alger American Leveraged AllCap Portfolio (Class O Shares)

    0.85%

    0.0%

    0.11%

    0.96%

    --

    0.96%

    Alger American MidCap Growth Portfolio (Class O Shares)

    0.80%

    0.0%

    0.13%

    0.93%

    --

    0.93%

    Alger American Small Capitalization Portfolio (Class O Shares)

    0.85%

    0.0%

    0.12%

    0.97%

    --

    0.97%

    American Funds Insurance Series - Growth Fund (Class 2)

    0.38%

    0.25%

    0.02%

    0.65%

    --

    0.65%

    American Funds Insurance Series - Growth-Income Fund (Class 2)

    0.34%

    0.25%

    0.01%

    0.60%

    --

    0.60%

    American Funds Insurance Series - International Fund (Class 2)

    0.57%

    0.25%

    0.06%

    0.88%

    --

    0.88%

    FidelityÒ VIP ContrafundÒ Portfolio (Initial Class)

    0.58%

    --

    0.10%

    0.68%

    --

    0.68%

    FidelityÒ VIP Equity-Income Portfolio (Initial Class)

    0.48%

    --

    0.09%

    0.57%

    --

    0.57%

    FidelityÒ VIP Growth Portfolio (Initial Class)

    0.58%

    --

    0.09%

    0.67%

    --

    0.67%

    FidelityÒ VIP High Income Portfolio (Initial Class)

    0.58%

    --

    0.12%

    0.70%

    --

    0.70%

    FidelityÒ VIP Index 500 Portfolio (Initial Class)2

    0.24%

    --

    0.09%

    0.33%

    --

    0.33%

    FidelityÒ VIP Investment Grade Bond Portfolio (Initial Class)

    0.43%

    --

    0.11

    0.54%

    --

    0.54%

    FidelityÒ VIP Money Market Portfolio (Initial Class)

    0.20%

    --

    0.09%

    0.29%

    --

    0.29%

    ING AIM Mid Cap Growth Portfolio (Service Shares)3, 4, 5

    0.69%

    0.00%

    0.26%

    0.95%

    --

    0.95%

    ING Hard Assets Portfolio (Institutional Shares)4, 6

    0.69%

    0.00%

    0.00%

    0.69%

    --

    0.69%

    ING International Portfolio (Service Shares)3, 4

    1.00%

    0.00%

    0.26%

    1.26%

    --

    1.26%

    ING Limited Maturity Bond Portfolio (Service Shares)3, 4

    0.27%

    0.00%

    0.26%

    0.53%

    --

    0.53%

    ING Liquid Assets Portfolio (Service Shares)3, 4

    0.27%

    0.00%

    0.26%

    0.53%

    --

    0.53%

    ING MFS Mid Cap Growth Portfolio (Service Shares)3, 4, 5, 7

    0.64%

    0.00%

    0.27%

    0.91%

    --

    0.91%

    ING MFS Total Return Portfolio (Institutional Shares)4, 6, 8, 9

    0.64%

    0.00%

    0.02%

    0.66%

    --

    0.66%

    ING Marsico Growth Portfolio (Service Shares)3, 4. 5

    0.78%

    0.00%

    0.26%

    1.04%

    --

    1.04%

    ING Salomon Brothers Investors Portfolio (Institutional Shares)4, 6

    0.75%

    0.00%

    0.01%

    0.76%

    --

    0.76%

    ING T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Portfolio (Institutional Shares)4, 6, 8

    0.69%

    0.00%

    0.01%

    0.70%

    --

    0.70%

    ING T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio (Service Shares)3, 4, 5

    0.69%

    0.00%

    0.26%

    0.95%

    --

    0.95%</R>

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    <R>Fund Name



    Management Fees



    Distribution (12b-1) Fees



    Other Expenses

    Total Gross Annual Fund Expenses

    Fees and Expenses Waived or Reimbursed

    Total Net Annual Fund Expenses

    ING Van Kampen Real Estate Portfolio (Institutional Shares)4, 6

    0.69%

    0.00%

    0.01%

    0.70%

    --

    0.70%

    ING JPMorgan Mid-Cap Value Portfolio (Initial Class)10

    0.75%

    --

    0.35%

    1.10%

    --

    1.10%

    ING PIMCO Total Return Portfolio (Service Class)10, 11

    0.50%

    --

    0.60%

    1.10%

    --

    1.10%

    ING Salomon Brothers Aggressive Growth Portfolio (Service Class)11

    0.69%

    --

    0.38%

    1.07%

    --

    1.07%

    ING UBS Tactical Asset Allocation Portfolio (Initial Class)

    0.90%

    --

    0.20%

    1.10%

    --

    1.10%

    ING Van Kampen Comstock Portfolio (Initial Class)10

    0.60%

    --

    0.35%

    0.95%

    --

    0.95%

    ING VP Bond Portfolio (Class R)12

    0.40%

    --

    0.09%

    0.49%

    --

    0.49%

    ING VP Index Plus LargeCap Portfolio (Class R)12

    0.35%

    --

    0.10%

    0.45%

    0.00%

    0.45%

    ING VP Index Plus MidCap Portfolio (Class R)12

    0.40%

    --

    0.13%

    0.53%

    0.00%

    0.53%

    ING VP Index Plus SmallCap Portfolio (Class R)12, 13

    0.40%

    --

    0.23%

    0.63%

    0.03%

    0.60%

    ING VP Disciplined LargeCap Portfolio (Class R)13, 14

    0.75%

    --

    0.91%

    1.66%

    0.76%

    0.90%

    ING VP Growth + Value Portfolio (Class R)13, 14

    0.75%

    --

    0.43%

    1.18%

    0.38%

    0.80%

    ING VP Growth Opportunities Portfolio (Class R)13, 14

    0.75%

    --

    0.59%

    1.34%

    0.44%

    0.90%

    ING VP High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class R)13, 14

    0.75%

    --

    0.71%

    1.46%

    0.66%

    0.80%

    ING VP International Value Portfolio (Class R)13, 14

    1.00%

    --

    0.58%

    1.58%

    0.58%

    1.00%

    ING VP MagnaCap Portfolio (Class R)13, 14

    0.75%

    --

    0.45%

    1.20%

    0.30%

    0.90%

    ING VP MidCap Opportunities Portfolio (Class R)13, 14

    0.75%

    --

    0.78%

    1.53%

    0.63%

    0.90%

    ING VP SmallCap Opportunities Portfolio (Class R)13, 14

    0.75%

    --

    0.48%

    1.23%

    0.33%

    0.90%

    Janus Aspen Growth Portfolio (Institutional Shares)15

    0.65%

    --

    0.02%

    0.67%

    --

    0.67%

    Janus Aspen International Growth Portfolio (Institutional Shares)15

    0.65%

    --

    0.09%

    0.74%

    --

    0.74%

    Janus Aspen Mid Cap Growth Portfolio (Institutional Shares)15

    0.65%

    --

    0.02%

    0.67%

    --

    0.67%

    Janus Aspen Worldwide Growth Portfolio (Institutional Shares)15

    0.65%

    --

    0.05%

    0.70%

    --

    0.70%

    Neuberger Berman AMT Limited Maturity Bond Portfolio (Class I Shares)16

    0.65%

    N/A

    0.11%

    0.76%

    0.00%

    0.76%

    Neuberger Berman AMT Partners Portfolio (Class I Shares)16

    0.83%

    N/A

    0.08%

    0.91%

    0.00%

    0.91%

    Neuberger Berman AMT Socially Responsive Portfolio (Class I Shares)17

    0.85%

    N/A

    2.02%

    2.87%

    1.36%

    1.51%

    OpCap Equity Portfolio18

    0.80%

    --

    0.16%

    0.96%

    0.00%

    0.96%

    OpCap Global Equity Portfolio18

    0.80%

    --

    0.35%

    1.15%

    0.00%

    1.15%

    OpCap Managed Portfolio18

    0.79%

    --

    0.09%

    0.88%

    0.00%

    0.88%</R>

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    <R>Fund Name



    Management Fees



    Distribution (12b-1) Fees



    Other Expenses

    Total Gross Annual Fund Expenses

    Fees and Expenses Waived or Reimbursed

    Total Net Annual Fund Expenses

    OpCap Small Cap Portfolio18

    0.80%

    --

    0.11%

    0.91%

    0.00%

    0.91%

    Pioneer Mid Cap Value VCT Portfolio (Class I Shares)

    0.65%

    --

    0.15%

    0.80%

    --

    0.80%

    Pioneer Small Cap Value VCT Portfolio (Class I Shares)19

    0.75%

    --

    2.01%

    2.76%

    --

    1.25%

    Putnam VT Growth and Income Fund (Class IA Shares)

    0.48%

    N/A

    0.04%

    0.52%

    --

    0.52%

    Putnam VT New Opportunities Fund (Class IA Shares)

    0.57%

    N/A

    0.06%

    0.63%

    --

    0.63%

    Putnam VT Small Cap Value Fund Class IA Shares

    0.80%

    N/A

    0.12%

    0.92%

    --

    0.92%

    Putnam VT Voyager Fund (Class IA Shares)

    0.54%

    N/A

    0.06%

    0.60%

    --

    0.60%</R>

    1

    <R>The fund's adviser has contractually agreed through December 31, 2004, to waive advisory fees or reimburse expenses of Series I shares to the extent necessary to limit Total Annual Fund Expenses (excluding interest, taxes, dividend expense on short sales, extraordinary items and increases in expenses due to expense offset arrangements, if any) to 1.30%. </R>

    2

    The fund's manager has voluntarily agreed to reimburse the class to the extent that total operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, certain securities lending costs, brokerage commissions and extraordinary expenses) exceed 0.28%. This arrangement can be discontinued by the fund's manager at any time.

    3

    The estimated operating expenses for shares of each Portfolio are shown as a ratio of expenses to average daily net assets. These estimates, unless otherwise noted, are based on each Portfolio's actual operating expenses for its most recently completed fiscal year.

    4

    The Management Agreement between the Trust and its Manager, DSI ("Manager"), provides for a "bundled fee" arrangement, under which the Manager provides, in addition to advisory services, administrative and other services necessary for the ordinary operation of the Portfolios, and pays for the services and information necessary to the proper conduct of the Portfolios' business, including custodial, administrative, transfer agency, portfolio accounting, auditing, and ordinary legal services, in return for the single management fee. Therefore, the ordinary operating expenses borne by the Portfolios are normally expected to include such expenses as the cost of the Trustees who are not "interested persons" of the Manager, including the cost of the Trustees and Officers Errors and Omissions Liability Insurance coverage, any taxes paid by the Portfolios, expenses paid through the 12b-1 plan and service agreement, interest expenses from any borrowing, and similar expenses, and are normally expected to be low compared to mutual funds with more conventional expense structures. The Portfolios would also bear any extraordinary expenses.

    5

    A portion of the brokerage commissions that the ING AIM Capital Mid Cap, ING MFS Mid Cap Growth, ING Marsico Growth, and ING T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolios pay is used to reduce each Portfolio's expenses. Including these reductions and the MFS Management fee waiver, the "Total Net Annual Fund Expenses" for each Portfolio for the year ended December 31, 2002 would have been 0.90%, 0.84%, 0.97%, 0.93%, respectively. This arrangement may be discontinued at any time.

    6

    The operating expenses for shares of each Portfolio are shown as a ratio of expenses to average daily net assets and are estimated because the class did not have full calendar year of operations. These estimates are based on each Portfolio's actual operating expenses for its most recently completed fiscal year.

    7

    Directed Services, Inc. ("DSI") has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee for the MFS Mid Cap Growth Portfolio. Including this waiver, the "Total Net Annual Fund Expenses" for the Portfolio for the year ended December 31, 2002, would have been 0.90%. This arrangement may be discontinued by DSI at any time.

    8

    A portion of the brokerage commissions that MFS Total Return and T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Portfolios pay is used to reduce each Portfolio's expenses. Including these reductions and MFS management fee waiver, the "Total Net Annual Fund Expenses" for each Portfolio for the year ended December 31, 2002 would have been 0.64% and 0.69%, respectively. This arrangement may be discontinued at any time.

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    9

    Directed Services, Inc. ("DSI") has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its management fee for the MFS Total Return Portfolio. Including this waiver, the "Total Net Annual Fund Expenses" for the Portfolio for the year ended December 31, 2002, would have been 0.65%. This arrangement may be discontinued by DSI at any time.

    10

    The expenses shown are based on estimated expenses for the current fiscal year.

    11

    The expenses shown include a Shareholder Services fee of 0.25%.

    12

    <R>Effective March 1, 2002, ING Investments, LLC, the investment adviser to each Portfolio, entered into written expense limitation agreements with each Portfolio (except the ING VP Bond Portfolio) under which it will limit expenses of the Portfolios, excluding interest, brokerage and extraordinary expenses, subject to possible recoupment by the investment adviser within three years. For each Portfolio, the expense limits will continue through at least December 31, 2003. The expense limit for each Portfolio (except the ING VP Bond Portfolio) is as follows: ING VP Index Plus LargeCap - 0.55%; ING VP Index Plus MidCap and ING VP Index Plus SmallCap- 0.60%. The expense limitation agreements are contractual.</R>

    13

    This expenses shown are based on the estimated operating expenses for each Portfolio as a ratio of expenses to average daily net assets. These estimates are based on each Portfolio's actual operating expenses for its most recently completed fiscal year and fee waivers to which the Portfolio's adviser has agreed for each Portfolio.

    14

    <R>ING Fund Services, LLC receives an annual administration fee equal to 0.10% of average daily net assets. This amount is included in the expenses shown. ING Investments, LLC has entered into written expense limitation agreements with each Portfolio under which it will limit expenses of the Portfolio, excluding interest, taxes, brokerage and extraordinary expenses, subject to possible recoupment by ING Investments, LLC within three years. The expense limit for each Portfolio is as follows: ING VP SmallCap Opportunities, ING VP MidCap Opportunities, ING VP Growth Opportunities, ING VP Disciplined LargeCap and ING VP MagnaCap - 0.90%; ING VP Growth + Value and ING VP High Yield Bond - 0.80%; and ING VP International Value - 1.00%. The expense limits will continue through at least December 31, 2003.</R>

    15

    All expenses are shown without the effect of any expense offset arrangements.

    16

    Neuberger Berman Management Inc. ("NBMI") has undertaken through April 30, 2006 to reimburse certain operating expenses, excluding taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, brokerage commissions and transaction costs, that exceed, in the aggregate, 1% of the Portfolios' average daily net asset value. The expense reimbursement arrangements for the Portfolios are contractual for three years and any excess expenses can be repaid to NBMI within three years of the year incurred, provided such recoupment would not cause a Portfolio to exceed its respective limitation.

    17

    Neuberger Berman Management Inc. ("NBMI") has undertaken through April 30, 2006 to reimburse certain operating expenses, including the compensation of NBMI and excluding taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, brokerage commissions and transaction costs, that exceed, in the aggregate, 1.50% of the average daily net asset value of the Socially Responsive Portfolio. The expense reimbursement arrangements for the Portfolios are contractual for three years and any excess expenses can be repaid to NBMI within three years of the year incurred, provided such recoupment would not cause a Portfolio to exceed its respective limitation.

    18

    <R>Pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement, total annual fund expenses for the Equity, Managed and Small Cap Portfolios are limited by OpCap Advisors so that their respective annualized operating expenses (net of any expense offset) do not exceed 1.00% of average daily net assets. Total Annual Fund Expenses for the Global Equity Portfolio are limited to 1.25% of average daily net assets. These expense limits will be in effect until December 31, 2013.</R>

    19

    The Net Annual Fund Expenses reflect the contractual expense limitation in effect through December 31, 2003 under which Pioneer has agreed not to impose all or a portion of its management fee and if necessary, to limit other ordinary operating expenses to the extent required to reduce Class I expenses to 1.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class I shares; the portion of the portfolio expenses attributable to Class II shares will be reduced only to the extent such expenses are reduced for Class I shares.








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    How the Policy Works

     

     

     

    Your Premium
    You make a premium payment.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    We deduct from each premium payment:

     

     

     

     

     

    • Premium Expense Charge.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Net Premium
    We allocate the net premium to the investment options you choose.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Fixed Account
    Amounts you allocate are held in our general account and earn a fixed rate of interest.

     

    Variable Account
    Amounts you allocate are held in sub-accounts of the variable account. The sub-accounts invest in the funds.

     

    The funds deduct:

     

     

     

    • Investment management fees.

     

     

     

    • Other expenses.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    We deduct transaction fees and charges from your policy value:

    • Partial Withdrawal Fee.

    • Surrender Charge.

    Policy Value
    Your policy value equals the sum of your fixed account, variable account and loan account values.

    • Transfer Charge.

    • Excess Illustration Fee.

    • Excess Annual Report Fee.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Loan Account
    Amount set aside as collateral for policy loans.

     

     

     

    We deduct periodic fees and charges from your policy value:

    • Cost of Insurance Charge.

    • Administrative Charge.

    • Monthly Amount Charge

    • Mortality and Expense Risk Charge.

    Interest Credited
    We credit interest on the amount held in the loan account.

    Interest Charged
    We charge interest on your loan amount.

     

     

     

     

    We deduct fees and charges from your policy value for the optional rider benefits you select.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     







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    THE COMPANY, THE FIXED ACCOUNT
    AND THE VARIABLE ACCOUNT

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    We are a stock life insurance company organized in 1885 and incorporated under the laws of the State of Minnesota. We are admitted to do business in the District of Columbia and all states except New York. Our headquarters is at 20 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401.

    We are a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of ING Groep N.V. ("ING"), a global financial institution active in the fields of insurance, banking and asset management. ING is headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

    We are also a charter member of the Insurance Marketplace Standards Association ("IMSA"). Companies that belong to IMSA subscribe to a rigorous set of standards that cover the various aspects of sales and service for individually sold life insurance and annuities. IMSA members have adopted policies and procedures that demonstrate a commitment to honesty, fairness and integrity in all customer contacts involving sales and service of individual life insurance and annuity products.

    The Investment Options

    You may allocate your premium payments to any of the available investment options. These options include the fixed account and sub-accounts of the variable account. The investment performance of a policy depends on the performance of the investment options you choose.

    The Fixed Account

    You may allocate all or a part of your net premium and transfer your policy value into the fixed account. We declare the interest rate that applies to all amounts in the fixed account. This interest rate is never less than 3.00%. Interest compounds daily at an effective annual rate that equals the declared rate. We credit interest to the fixed account on a daily basis. We pay interest regardless of the actual investment performance of our general account. We bear all of the investment risk for the fixed account.

    Your fixed account value equals the net premium you allocate to the fixed account, plus interest earned, minus amounts you transfer out or withdraw. It may be reduced by fees and charges assessed against your policy value.

    The fixed account guarantees principal and is part of our general account. The general account supports our non-variable insurance and annuity obligations. We have not registered interests in the fixed account under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"). Also, we have not registered the fixed account or the general account as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended ("1940 Act") (because of exemptive and exclusionary provisions). This means that the general account, the fixed account and interests in it are generally not subject to regulation under these Acts.


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    The SEC staff has not reviewed the disclosures in this prospectus relating to the general account and the fixed account. These disclosures, however, may be subject to certain requirements of the federal securities law regarding accuracy and completeness of statements made.

     

    The Variable Account

     

    We established the SelectHLife Variable Account (the "variable account") on October 11, 1984, as one of our separate accounts under the laws of the State of Minnesota. It is a unit investment trust, registered with the SEC under the 1940 Act.

     

    We own all of the assets of the variable account and are obligated to pay all amounts due under a policy according to the terms of the policy. Income, gains and losses credited to, or charged against, the variable account reflect the investment experience of the variable account and not the investment experience of our other assets. Additionally, Minnesota law provides that we cannot charge the variable account with liabilities arising out of any other business we may conduct. This means that if we ever became insolvent, the variable account assets will be used first to pay variable account policy claims. Only if variable account assets remain after these claims have been satisfied can these assets be used to pay owners of other policies and creditors.

     

    The variable account is divided into sub-accounts. Each sub-account invests in a corresponding fund. When you allocate premium payments to a sub-account, you acquire accumulation units of that sub-account. You do not invest directly in or hold shares of the funds when you allocate premium payments to the sub-accounts of the variable account. See Appendix B to this prospectus for a list of the funds available through the variable account along with information about each fund's investment adviser/subadviser, investment objective and total annual fund expenses.

     

    Each fund has its own investment objective and risks. Information about the risks associated with investing in the funds is located in their separate prospectuses. Read the fund prospectuses in conjunction with this prospectus, and retain the prospectuses for future reference.

     

    A fund available through the policy may not be the same as a retail mutual fund with the same or similar name. Accordingly, the management, expenses and performance of a fund is likely to differ from a similarly named retail mutual fund.

     

    Voting Privileges. We invest each sub-account's assets in shares of a corresponding fund. We are the legal owner of the fund shares held in the variable account, and we have the right to vote on certain issues. Among other things, we may vote on issues described in the fund's current prospectus or issues requiring a vote by shareholders under the 1940 Act.

     

    Even though we own the shares, we give you the opportunity to tell us how to vote the number of shares attributable to your policy. We count fractional shares. If you have a voting interest, we send you proxy material and a form on which to give us your voting instructions.

     

    Each fund share has the right to one vote. The votes of all fund shares are cast together on a collective basis, except on issues for which the interests of the funds differ. In these cases, voting is on a fund-by-fund basis.

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    Examples of issues that require a fund-by-fund vote are changes in the fundamental investment policy of a particular fund or approval of an investment advisory agreement.

     

    We vote the shares in accordance with your instructions at meetings of the fund's shareholders. We vote any fund shares that are not attributable to policies and any fund shares for which the owner does not give us instructions in the same proportion as we vote the shares for which we did receive voting instructions.

    We reserve the right to vote fund shares without getting instructions from policy owners if the federal securities laws, regulations or their interpretations change to allow this.

    You may instruct us only on matters relating to the funds corresponding to those in which you have invested assets as of the record date set by the fund's Board for the shareholders meeting. We determine the number of fund shares in each sub-account of your policy by dividing your variable account value in that sub-account by the net asset value of one share of the matching fund.

    Right to Change the Variable Account. Subject to state and federal law and the rules and regulations thereunder, we may, from time to time, make any of the following changes to our variable account with respect to some or all classes of policies:

    • Change the investment objective;

    • Offer additional sub-accounts which will invest in funds we find appropriate for policies we issue;

    • Eliminate sub-accounts;

    • Combine two or more sub-accounts;

    • Substitute a new fund for a fund in which a sub-account currently invests. A substitution may become necessary if, in our judgment:

    • A fund no longer suits the purposes of your policy;

    • There is a change in laws or regulations;

    • There is a change in the fund's investment objectives or restrictions;

    • The fund is no longer available for investment; or

     

    • Another reason we deem a substitution is appropriate.

     

    • In the case of a substitution, the new fund may have different fees and charges than the fund it replaced;

     

    • Transfer assets related to your policy class to another separate account;

     

    • Withdraw the variable account from registration under the 1940 Act;

     

    • Operate the variable account as a management investment company under the 1940 Act;

     

    • Cause one or more sub-accounts to invest in a fund other than, or in addition to, the funds currently available;

     

    • Stop selling the policy;

     

    • End any employer or plan trustee agreement with us under the agreement's terms;

     

    • Limit or eliminate any voting rights for the variable account;

     

    • Make any changes required by the 1940 Act or its rules or regulations; or

     

    • Close a sub-account to new investments.

     

    We will not make a change until it is effective with the SEC and approved by the appropriate state insurance departments, if necessary. We will notify you of changes. If you wish to transfer the amount you have in the affected sub-account to another sub-account or to the fixed account, you may do so free of charge. Just notify us at our customer service center.

     

     

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    DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE POLICY

     

    This prospectus describes our standard ING Investor Elite variable universal life insurance policy. The policy provides death benefits, cash values and other features of traditional life insurance contracts. There may be variations in policy features, benefits and charges because of requirements of the state where we issue your policy. We describe all such differences in your policy.

     

    If you would like to know about state variations, please ask your agent/registered representative. We can provide him/her with the list of variations that will apply to your policy.

     

    Purchasing a Policy

     

    To purchase a policy you must submit an application to us. On that application you will, among other things, select:

     

    • The amount of your initial insurance coverage (which generally must be at least $50,000);

     

    • Your initial death benefit option;

     

    • The death benefit qualification test to apply to your policy; and

     

    • Any riders or optional benefits.

     

    Additionally, on the application you will provide us with certain health and other necessary information.

     

    On the date coverage under the policy begins (the "policy date"), the person on whose life we issue the policy (the "insured person") generally can be no more than age 90. "Age" under the policy means the insured person's age nearest to the policy date. From time to time, we may accept an insured person who exceeds our normal maximum age limit. We will not unfairly discriminate in determining the maximum age at issue. All exceptions to our normal limits are dependent upon our ability to obtain acceptable reinsurance coverage for our risk with an older insured.

     

    You may request that we back-date the policy up to six months to allow the insured person to give proof of a younger age for the purposes of your policy.

     

    Premium Payments

     

    Premium payments are flexible and you may choose the amount and frequency of premium payments, within limits, including:

     

    • We may refuse to accept any premium less than $25;

     

    • You cannot pay additional premiums after age 100;

     

    • We may refuse any premium that would disqualify your policy as life insurance under Section 7702 of the Internal Revenue Code;

     

    • We may refuse any premium that would cause your policy to become a modified endowment contract under Section 7702A of the Internal Revenue Code without your prior written acknowledgement accepting your policy as a modified endowment contract; and


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    • We may refuse to accept any premium that does not comply with our anti-money laundering program. See General Policy Provisions - Anti-Money Laundering, page 56.

     

    After we deduct the premium expense charge from your premium payments, we apply the remaining net premium to your policy as described below.

     

    A premium payment is received by us when it is received at our offices. After you have paid your minimum initial premium, we suggest you send payments directly to us, rather than through your agent/registered representative, to assure the earliest crediting date.

    Insurance coverage does not begin until we receive your minimum initial premium. The minimum initial premium is generally equal to at least the minimum premiums for the first three months. The minimum premium is based on monthly rates that vary according to the insured person's gender, risk class and age. Optional rider benefits have their own minimum premium rates. If you authorize premiums to be paid by electronic funds transfer, we will issue a policy upon receipt of the minimum premium for the first month and the required completed electronic funds transfer forms.

    Your policy will indicate the minimum premium that applies to you. You are not required to pay the minimum premium, but payment of the minimum premium will keep your policy in force during the basic death benefit guarantee period. See Death Benefit Guarantees - Basic Death Benefit Guarantee, page 32. Payment of the minimum premium may or may not be enough to keep your policy in force beyond the basic death benefit guarantee period. Additionally, if you select either of the extended death benefit guarantee benefits, you may need to pay more than the minimum premium to keep the extended guarantee in force. See Death Benefits - Death Benefit Guarantees, page 32.

    Premium Payments Affect Your Coverage. During any applicable death benefit guarantee period, the death benefit guarantee lasts only if your cumulative premium payments to the next monthly processing date, minus any partial withdrawals or loans, are at least equal to the sum of minimum premium payments applicable to the guarantee. If they are not and your surrender value or net policy value, as applicable, is not enough to pay the periodic fees and charges, when due, then your policy will enter the 61-day grace period and you must make a sufficient premium payment to avoid lapse. See Termination of Coverage - Lapse, page 47.

     

    Allocation of Net Premium. Until your initial net premium is allocated as described below, we hold premiums in a general suspense account. Premiums held in this suspense account do not earn interest.

     

    We apply the initial net premium to your policy after all of the following conditions have been met:

     

    • We receive the required initial minimum premium;

     

    • All issue requirements have been received by our customer service center; and

     

    • We approve your policy for issue.

     





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    We allocate your initial net premium in the sub-account which invests in the Fidelity® VIP Money Market Portfolio on the valuation date next following your policy date. We later transfer the amount held in this sub-account to the fixed account and your selected sub-accounts, based on your most recent premium allocation instructions. This transfer will generally occur on the sixteenth day following your policy date.

     

    All net premiums we receive after this period are allocated to your policy on the valuation date of receipt. We will use your most recent premium allocation instructions specified in whole percentages totaling 100%.

     

    Free Look Period

     

    You have the right to examine your policy and return it to us (for any reason) within the period shown in the policy. The period during which you have this right is called the free look period and starts on the date you receive your policy. If you return your policy to us within the free look period, we cancel it as of your policy date.

     

    If you cancel your policy during the free look period you will receive a refund equal to the greater of:

     

    • All premium we have received; or

     

    • Your policy value plus a refund of all charges deducted.

     

    Temporary Insurance

     

    If you apply and qualify, we may issue temporary insurance in an amount equal to the amount of insurance for which you applied, up to $4.5 million, which includes other in-force coverage you have with us.

     

    Temporary insurance coverage begins when all of the following events have occurred:

     

    • You have completed and signed our temporary insurance coverage form;

     

    • We have received and accepted a premium payment of at least your minimum initial premium (selected on your application); and

     

    • The necessary parts of the application are complete.

     

    Unless otherwise provided by state law, temporary insurance coverage ends on the earliest of:

     

    • The date we return your premium payments;

     

    • Five days after we mail notice of termination to the address on your application;

     

    • Your policy date;

     

    • The date we refuse to issue a policy based on your application; or

     

    • 90 days after you sign our temporary life insurance coverage form.

     

    There is no death benefit under the temporary insurance coverage if any of the following events occurs:

     

    • There is a material misrepresentation in your answers on the temporary insurance coverage form;

     

    • There is a material misrepresentation in statements on your application;

     

    • The person or persons intended to be insured die by suicide or self-inflicted injury; or

     

    • The bank does not honor your premium check.


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    During the period of temporary insurance coverage your premium payments are held by us in a general suspense account until underwriting is completed and the policy is issued or the temporary insurance coverage otherwise ends. Premiums held in this suspense account do not earn interest and they are not allocated to the investment options available under the policy until a policy is issued. See Premium Payments - Allocation of Net Premium, page 21.

     

     

    Fees and Charges

     

    We deduct fees and charges under the policy to compensate us for:

     

    • Providing the insurance benefits of the policy (including any rider benefits);

     

    • Administering the policy;

     

    • Assuming certain risks in connection with the policy; and

     

    • Incurring expenses in distributing the policy.

     

    The amount of a fee or charge may be more or less than the cost associated with the service or benefit. Accordingly, excess proceeds from one fee or charge may be used to make up a shortfall on another fee or charge, and we may earn a profit on one or more of these fees and charges. We may use any such profits for any proper corporate purpose, including, among other things, payments of sales expenses.

     

    Transaction Fees and Charges

     

    We deduct the following transaction fees and charges from your policy value each time you make certain transactions.

    Premium Expense Charge. We deduct a premium expense charge of 4.50% from each premium payment we receive.

    This charge helps offset:

    • The expenses we incur in selling the policy;

    • The costs of various state and local taxes. We pay state and local taxes in almost all states. These taxes vary in amount from state to state and may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction within a state; and

    • The cost associated with the federal income tax treatment of our deferred acquisition costs. This cost is determined solely by the amount of life insurance premium we receive.

     

    Partial Withdrawal Fee. We deduct a partial withdrawal fee each time you take a partial withdrawal from your policy. The amount of this fee is currently $10, but we reserve the right to deduct up to $25 for each partial withdrawal. We deduct the partial withdrawal fee proportionately from your remaining fixed and variable account values.

     

    This fee helps offset the expenses we incur when processing a partial withdrawal.

     

    Surrender Charge. We deduct a surrender charge during the surrender charge period when you:

     

    • Surrender your policy; or

     

    • Decrease your insurance coverage.

     


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    The amount of the surrender charge depends on the amount of the insurance coverage surrendered or decreased and the surrender charge rates.

     

    When you purchase a policy or increase your insurance coverage, we set surrender charge rates based on the gender, age and risk class of the insured person. These surrender charge rates remain level for the first five years then decrease uniformly each month to zero at the end of the surrender charge period. The length of the surrender charge period depends on the insured person's age when you purchase the policy or increase your insurance coverage.

     

    Issue Age or Age When
    Insurance Coverage is Increased


    Surrender Charge Period

     

    0-50

    15 Years

     

    51

    14 Years

     

    52

    13 Years

     

    53

    12 Years

     

    54

    11 Years

     

    55+

    10 Years

     

    <R>Each coverage segment will have its own set of surrender charge rates which will apply only to that segment. See Death Benefits - Changes in the Amount of Your Insurance Coverage, page 28. Surrender charge rates will not exceed $49 per $1,000 of insurance coverage and the rates that apply to you will be set forth in your policy. See the Fees and Charges - Transaction Fees and Charges table, page 8, for the minimum and maximum surrender charge rates and the rates for a representative insured person.</R>

     

    For full surrenders, you will receive the surrender value of your policy. For decreases in the amount of insurance coverage, the surrender charge will reduce your policy value. If there are multiple segments of insurance coverage, the coverage decreases and surrender charges assessed will be processed on a pro rata basis.

     

    In the early policy years the surrender charge usually exceeds the policy value because the surrender charge is usually more than the cumulative minimum premiums minus policy fees and charges. Therefore, you should purchase a policy only if you intend and have the financial capability to keep the policy in force for a substantial period of time.

     

    This charge helps offset the expenses we incur in selling the policy.

     

    <R>Transfer Charge. We currently do not assess a charge for transfers between any of the investment options. We reserve the right, however, to charge up to $25 for each transfer. Transfers associated with policy loans, the dollar cost averaging or automatic rebalancing programs or the exercise of conversion rights will not count as transfers when calculating any applicable transfer charge.</R>

     

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    Excess Illustration Fee. We currently do not assess a fee, but we reserve the right to assess a fee of up to $50 for each illustration of your policy values you request after the first each policy year.

     

    This fee helps offset the costs we incur when processing requests for excess illustrations.

     

    Excess Annual Report Fee. We currently do not assess a fee, but we reserve the right to assess a fee of up to $50 for each annual report you request after the first each policy year.

     

    This fee helps offset the costs we incur when processing requests for excess annual reports.

    Periodic Fees and Charges

     


    In the policy form the "monthly processing date" is referred to as the "Monthly Anniversary."

    We deduct the following periodic fees and charges from your policy value on the monthly processing date. The monthly processing date is the same date each month as your policy date. If that date is not a valuation date, then the monthly processing date is the next valuation date.

    At any time you may choose one investment option from which we will deduct your periodic fees and charges. If you do not choose the investment option or the amount in your chosen investment option is not enough to cover the periodic fees and charges, then your periodic fees and charges are taken from the sub-accounts and fixed account in the same proportion that your value in each has to your net policy value.

     

     

    Cost of Insurance. The cost of insurance charge is equal to our current monthly cost of insurance rates multiplied by the net amount at risk for each segment of your insurance coverage. The net amount at risk as calculated on each monthly processing date equals the difference between:

     

    • Your current base death benefit, discounted to take into account one month's interest earnings at an assumed 3.00% annual interest rate; and

     

    • Your policy value minus the periodic fees and charges due on that date, other than cost of insurance charges.

     

    Monthly cost of insurance rates are based on the insured person's age at issue, gender, risk class and amount of insurance coverage on the policy date and each date you increase your insurance coverage (a "segment date") and the policy year. They will not, however, be greater than the guaranteed cost of insurance rates shown in the policy, which are based on the 1980 Commissioner's Standard Ordinary Sex Distinct Mortality Tables. We will apply unisex rates where appropriate under the law. This currently includes the state of Montana. The rates that apply to you will be set forth in your policy. See the Fees and Charges - Periodic Fees and Charges table, page 9, for the minimum and maximum cost of insurance rates and the rates for a representative insured person.

     

    Separate cost of insurance rates apply to each segment of your insurance coverage and your riders. The maximum rates for the initial and each new segment of your insurance coverage will be printed in your policy schedule pages.

     




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    The cost of insurance charge varies from month to month because of changes in your net amount at risk, changes in your death benefit and the increasing age of the insured person. The net amount at risk is affected by the same factors that affect your policy value, namely:

     

    • The net premium applied to your policy;

     

    • The fees and charges we deduct;

     

    • Any partial withdrawals you take;

     

    • Interest earnings on the amounts allocated to the fixed account;

     

    • Interest earned on amounts held in the loan account; and

     

    • The investment performance of the funds underlying the sub-accounts of the variable account.

     

    We calculate the net amount at risk separately for each segment of your insurance coverage.

     

     

    The cost of insurance charge helps compensate us for the ongoing costs of providing insurance coverage, including the expected cost of paying death proceeds that may be more than your account value.

     

    Administrative Charge. The monthly administrative charge is:

     

    • $19 for policies with less than $100,000 of insurance coverage; and

     

    • $15 for policies with $100,00 or more of insurance coverage.

     

    The administrative charge helps compensate us for the costs associated with administering the policies.

     

    Monthly Amount Charge. During the first ten policy years (and for ten years following a requested increase in insurance coverage) we will deduct a monthly charge per $1,000 of insurance coverage. The monthly amount charge is based on the insured person's age at issue, gender, risk class and current amount of insurance coverage for each segment. Any decrease in insurance coverage or any change in insurance coverage resulting from a change in the death benefit option will result in a proportionate decrease in this charge. The rates that apply to you will be set forth in your policy. See the Fees and Charges - Periodic Fees and Charges table, page 9, for the minimum and maximum monthly amount charge rates and the rates for a representative insured person.

     

    The monthly amount charge helps compensate us for expenses relating to the distribution of the policy, including agents' commissions, advertising and the printing of the prospectus and sales literature for new sales of the policy. A portion of this charge may also contribute to company profits.

     

    Mortality and Expense Risk Charge. During the first ten policy years, the monthly mortality and expense risk charge is 0.041666% (0.50% annually) of your variable account value after all other monthly fees and charges are deducted. After the tenth policy year, this charge is eliminated.

     

    This charge helps compensate us for the mortality and expense risks we assume when we issue a policy. The mortality risk is that insured people, as a group, may live less time than we estimated. The expense risk is that the costs of issuing and administering the policies and operating the sub-accounts of the variable account are greater than we estimated.


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    <R>Rider Fees and Charges

     

    There may be separate fees and charges if you add any optional rider benefits or exercise certain automatic rider benefits. For more information about rider benefits and the applicable fees and charges, see the Fees and Charges - Optional Rider Fees and Charges table, page 10, and the Additional Insurance Benefits - Optional Rider Benefits section, page 33. See also the Fees and Charges - Transaction Fees and Charges table, page 8, and the Additional Insurance Benefits - Automatic Rider Benefits section, page 37.</R>

     

    Waiver and Reduction of Fees and Charges

     

    We may waive or reduce any of the fees and charges under the policy, as well as the minimum amount of insurance coverage set forth in this prospectus. Any waiver or reduction will be based on expected economies that result in lower sales, administrative or mortality expenses. For example, we may expect lower expenses in connection with sales to:

     

    • Certain groups or sponsored arrangements (including our employees, certain family members of our employees, our affiliates and our appointed sales agents);

     

    • Corporate purchasers; or

     

    • Our policyholders or the policyholders of our affiliated companies.

     

    Any variation in fees and charges will be based on differences in costs or services and our rules in effect at the time. We may change our rules from time to time, but we will not unfairly discriminate in any waiver or reduction.

     

    Fund Fees and Expenses

     

    A fund's fees and expenses are set by the fund and may change from year to year. They are deducted from the fund's assets and are not direct charges against a sub-account's assets or policy values. Rather, they are included when each underlying fund computes its net asset value, which is the share price used to calculate the unit values of the sub-accounts. See the Fees and Charges - Fund Fees and Expenses table, page 11, for the minimum and maximum fees and expenses of the funds available under the policy. See also Appendix B for each fund's total annual fund expenses.

     

    For a more complete description of the funds' fees and expenses, see each fund's prospectus.

     

    Each of the funds or their affiliates pays us compensation for recordkeeping, administration or other services. The amount of compensation is usually based on the aggregate assets of the fund from policies that we issue or administer. Some funds or their affiliates pay us more than others and some of the amounts we receive may be significant.

     

    Death Benefits

     

    You decide the amount of life insurance protection you need, now and in the future. Generally, we require a minimum of $50,000 of coverage to issue your policy. We may lower this minimum for certain group, sponsored or corporate purchasers. The amount of insurance coverage in effect on your policy date is your initial coverage segment.

    In the policy form the amount of insurance coverage you select is referred to as the "Face Amount."

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    You can combine the long-term advantages of permanent life insurance with the flexibility and short-term advantages of term life insurance through the policy. The base policy provides the permanent element of your coverage. The term insurance rider provides the term insurance element of your coverage.

     

    It may be to your economic advantage to include part of your insurance coverage under the term insurance rider. The term insurance rider has no cash value, however, and provides no growth potential. Both the cost of insurance under the term insurance rider and the cost of insurance under the base policy are deducted monthly from your policy value and generally increase with the age of the insured person.

     

    Changes in the Amount of Your Insurance Coverage

     

    Subject to certain limitations, you may change the amount of your insurance coverage after the first policy year. The change will be effective on the next monthly processing date after we receive your written request.

     

    There may be underwriting or other requirements that must be met before we will approve a change. After we approve your request to change the amount of insurance coverage under the policy, we will send a new policy schedule page to you. You should attach it to your policy. We may ask you to return your policy to our customer service center so that we can make this change for you.

     

    Increases in the amount of your insurance coverage must be at least $5,000 and may be permitted until age 90.

     

    A coverage segment or segment is a block of insurance coverage. A requested increase in insurance coverage will cause a new coverage segment to be created. Once we create a new segment, it is permanent unless law requires differently.

     

    Each new segment will have:

     

    • A new surrender charge;

     

    • New cost of insurance charges, guaranteed and current;

     

    • A new incontestability period;

     

    • A new suicide exclusion period; and

     

    • A new minimum premium.

     

    In determining the net amount at risk for each coverage segment we allocate the policy value first to the initial segment and any excess to additional segments starting with the first.

     

    You may not decrease the amount of your insurance coverage below $50,000. Decreases in insurance coverage on policies with multiple coverage segments will be made on a pro rata basis.

     

    Decreases in insurance coverage may result in:

     

    • Surrender charges on the amount of the decrease;

     

    • Reduced minimum premium amounts; and

     

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    We reserve the right to not approve a requested change in your insurance coverage that would disqualify your policy as life insurance under Section 7702 of the Internal Revenue Code. In addition, we may refuse to approve a requested change in your insurance coverage that would cause your policy to become a modified endowment contract under Section 7702A of the Internal Revenue Code without your prior written acknowledgment accepting your policy as a modified endowment contract. Decreasing the amount of insurance coverage under your policy could cause your policy to be considered a modified endowment contract. If this happens, prior and subsequent distributions from the policy (including loans) may be subject to adverse tax treatment. You should consult a tax adviser before changing your amount of insurance coverage. See Distributions Other that Death Benefits - Modified Endowment Contracts, page 50.

    Death Benefit Qualification Tests

    The death benefit proceeds are generally not subject to federal income tax if your policy continues to meet the federal income tax definition of life insurance. Your policy will meet this definition of life insurance provided that it meets the requirements of either the guideline premium test or the cash value accumulation test.

    When you apply for a policy you must choose either the guideline premium test or the cash value accumulation test to make sure your policy complies with the Internal Revenue Code's definition of "life insurance." You cannot change this choice once the policy is issued.

     

    Guideline Premium Test. The guideline premium test requires that premium payments do not exceed certain statutory limits and your death benefit is at least equal to your policy value multiplied by a factor defined by law. The guideline premium test provides for a maximum amount of premium in relation to the death benefit and a minimum amount of death benefit in relation to policy value. The factors for the guideline premium test can be found in Appendix A to this prospectus.

    Cash Value Accumulation Test. The cash value accumulation test requires a policy's cash surrender value not to exceed the net single premium necessary to fund the policy's future benefits. Under the cash value accumulation test, there is generally no limit to the amount that may be paid in premiums as long as there is enough death benefit in relation to policy value at all times. The death benefit at all times must be at least equal to an actuarially determined factor, depending on the insured person's age, gender and risk class at any point in time, multiplied by the policy value. A description of how the cash value accumulation test factors are determined can be found in Appendix A to this prospectus.

    Which Death Benefit Qualification Test to Choose. The guideline premium test limits the amount of premium that may be paid into a policy. If you do not desire to pay premiums in excess of the guideline premium test limitations, you should consider the guideline premium test.

    The cash value accumulation test does not limit the amount of premium that may be paid into a policy. If you desire to pay premiums in excess of the guideline premium test limitations you should elect the cash value accumulation test. However, any premium that would increase the net amount at risk is subject to evidence of insurability satisfactory to us. Required increases in the minimum death benefit due to growth in policy value will generally be greater under the cash value accumulation test than under the guideline premium test. Required increases in the minimum death benefit will increase the cost of insurance under the policy, thereby reducing the policy value.

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    In the policy form, death benefit "Option 1" is referred to as the "Level Amount Option" or "Option A"; death benefit "Option 2" is referred to as the "Variable Amount Option" or "Option B"; and death benefit "Option 3" is referred to as the "Face Amount Plus Premium Amount Option" or "Option C."

    Death Benefit Options

    There are three death benefit options available under the base policy. You choose the option you want when you apply for the policy, but you may change that choice after the second policy year.

    Option 1. Under death benefit Option 1, before age 100 the base death benefit is the greater of the amount of insurance coverage you have selected or your policy value multiplied by the appropriate factor from the definition of life insurance factors described in Appendix A. Under this option your base death benefit will remain level unless your policy value multiplied by the appropriate factor described in Appendix A exceeds the death benefit. In this case, your death benefit will vary as the policy value varies.

    Option 2. Under death benefit Option 2, before age 100 the base death benefit is the greater of the amount of insurance coverage you have selected plus your policy value or your policy value multiplied by the appropriate factor from the definition of life insurance factors described in Appendix A. Under this option your base death benefit will vary as the policy value varies.

    Option 3. Under death benefit Option 3, before age 100 the base death benefit is the greater of the amount of insurance coverage you have selected plus premiums paid minus withdrawals taken or your policy value multiplied by the appropriate factor from the definition of life insurance factors described in Appendix A. Under this option your base death benefit will vary as you pay premiums and take withdrawals or if your policy value multiplied by the appropriate factor described in Appendix A exceeds the death benefit.

     

    After age 100, the base death benefit under all options will generally be the greater of the amount of insurance coverage you have selected plus the amount of coverage, if any, under the term insurance rider or your policy value multiplied by the appropriate factor described in Appendix A. See Automatic Rider Benefits - Full Death Benefit Rider, page 38. If the full death benefit rider is not available in your state, the base death benefit after age 100 under all options is your policy value.

    Which Death Benefit Option to Choose. If you are satisfied with the amount of your existing insurance coverage and prefer to have premium payments and favorable investment performance reflected to the maximum extent in the policy value and lower cost of insurance charges, you should choose Option 1. If you prefer to have premium payments and favorable investment performance reflected partly in the form of an increasing death benefit, you should choose Option 2. If you require a specific death benefit which would include a return of the premium paid, such as under an employer sponsored benefit plan, Option 3 may best meet your needs.

    Changing Death Benefit Options. After the first policy year, you may change from death benefit Option 1 or Option 3 to Option 2, or from death benefit Option 2 or Option 3 to Option 1. Changes to death benefit Option 3 are not allowed after your policy is issued. Evidence of insurability is currently not required for death benefit option changes, but we reserve the right to require such evidence in the future.




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    Changing your death benefit option may reduce or increase your insurance coverage but will not change the amount of your base death benefit. We may not approve a death benefit option change if it reduces the amount of insurance coverage below the minimum we require to issue your policy. On the effective date of your option change, your insurance coverage will change as follows:

     

    Change From:

    Change To:

    Insurance Coverage Following the Change:

    Option 1

    Option 2

    • Your insurance coverage before the change minus your policy value as of the effective date of the change.

    Option 2

    Option 1

    • Your insurance coverage before the change plus your policy value as of the effective date of the change.

    Option 3

    Option 1

    • Your insurance coverage before the change plus the sum of all premium payments we have received minus all partial withdrawals you have taken as of the effective date of the change.

    Option 3

    Option 2

    • Your insurance coverage before the change plus the sum of all premium payments we have received minus all partial withdrawals you have taken minus your policy value as of the effective date of the change.

     

    Your death benefit option change is effective on your next monthly processing date after we approve it.

     

    After we approve your request, we send a new policy schedule page to you. You should attach it to your policy. We may ask you to return your policy to our customer service center so that we can make this change for you.

     

    If a death benefit option change causes the amount of insurance coverage to change, no new coverage segment(s) is (are) created. Instead, the size of each existing segment(s) is (are) changed. If you change death benefit options, there is no change to the amount of term insurance if you have a term insurance rider. See Optional Rider Benefits - Term Insurance Rider, page 36.

     

    Changing your death benefit option may have tax consequences. You should consult a tax adviser before making changes.

     

    Death Benefit Proceeds

     

    After the insured person's death, if your policy is in force we pay the death benefit proceeds to the beneficiaries. The beneficiaries are the people you name to receive the death benefit proceeds from your policy. The death benefit proceeds are equal to:

     

    • Your base death benefit; plus

     

    • The amount of any rider benefits; minus

     

    • Any outstanding policy loan with accrued loan interest; minus

     

    • Any outstanding fees and charges incurred before the insured person's death.

     

     

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    The death benefit is calculated as of the insured person's death and will vary depending on the death benefit option you have chosen.

    Death Benefit Guarantees

    The policy has three death benefit guarantees which provide that the policy will not lapse even if the surrender value or net policy value, as applicable, is not enough to pay the periodic fees and charges each month.

    In general, the two most significant benefits of the death benefit guarantees are:

    • During the early policy years, the surrender value may not be enough to cover the periodic fees and charges due each month, so that the basic death benefit guarantee may be necessary to avoid lapse of the policy. This occurs when the surrender charge exceeds the policy value in these years. Likewise, if you request an increase in the amount of your insurance coverage, an additional surrender charge will apply for the ten years following the increase, which could create a similar possibility of lapse as exists during the early policy years; and

    • To the extent the surrender value declines due to poor investment performance of the funds or due to an additional surrender charge after a requested increase in the amount of your insurance coverage, the surrender value or net policy value, as applicable, may not be sufficient even in later policy years to cover the periodic fees and charges due each month. Accordingly, either the extended or lifetime death benefit guarantee may be necessary in later policy years to avoid lapse of the policy.

    <R>Basic Death Benefit Guarantee. The basic death benefit guarantee is standard on every policy. It provides a guarantee that your policy will not lapse during the guarantee period provided your cumulative premium payments, minus any partial withdrawals or loans, are at least equal to the sum of minimum premium payments through the next monthly processing date. For issue ages 0-65, the guarantee period lasts for the lesser of 15 years or to age 70. For issue ages 66 and above the guarantee period lasts for the lesser of five years or to age 80, but not less than one year. If your policy is rated substandard or if you add either term insurance rider or additional insured rider coverage to your policy, the guarantee period will be limited to no more than five years. There is no charge for this guarantee.

    You should consider the following factors in relation to the basic death benefit guarantee:

    • The amount of the minimum premium for your policy will be set forth in your policy (see Purchasing a Policy - Premium Payments, page 20);

    • The minimum premium for your policy is based on monthly rates that vary according to the insured person's gender, risk class and age;

    • Even though you may pay less than the minimum premium amount, you may lose the significant protection provided by the basic death benefit guarantee by doing so; and

    • Even if the basic death benefit guarantee terminates, your policy will not necessarily lapse (see Termination of Coverage - Lapse, page 47).</R>

    If you have not paid enough premium to maintain the basic death benefit guarantee as of any monthly processing date, we will send you notice of the premium payment required to keep the basic death benefit guarantee in force. If we do not receive the required premium payment within 61 days from the date of our notice, the basic death benefit guarantee will terminate.



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    You may reinstate the basic death benefit guarantee during the first five policy years, provided that you pay additional premium equal to:

     

    • The sum of the minimum premium due since the policy date, including the minimum premium for the current monthly processing date; minus

     

    • The sum of all premium paid minus any partial withdrawals and loans taken.

     

    The amount necessary to reinstate the basic death benefit guarantee may exceed the amount needed to create sufficient surrender value to pay any periodic fees and charges due each month.

     

    Extended Death Benefit Guarantee. The extended death benefit guarantee is an optional rider benefit that may be available and added only when you apply for the policy. There is a separate monthly charge for this guarantee. See Optional Rider Benefits - Extended Death Benefit Guarantee Rider, page 35.

     

    Lifetime Death Benefit Guarantee. The lifetime death benefit guarantee is an optional rider benefit that may be available and added only when you apply for the policy. There is no charge for this guarantee. See Optional Rider Benefits - Lifetime Death Benefit Guarantee Rider, page 35.

     

    Additional Insurance Benefits

     

    Your policy may include additional insurance benefits, attached by rider. There are two types of riders:

     

    • Those that provide optional benefits that you must select before they are effective; and

     

    • Those that automatically come with the policy.

     

    The following information does not include all of the terms and conditions of each rider, and you should refer to the rider to fully understand its benefits and limitations. We may offer riders not listed here. Not all riders may be available under your policy. Contact your agent/registered representative for a list of riders and their availability.

     

    Optional Rider Benefits

     

    The following riders may have an additional cost, but you may cancel optional riders at any time. Adding or canceling riders may have tax consequences. See TAX CONSIDERATIONS - Modified Endowment Contracts, page 50.

    Accidental Death Benefit Rider. The accidental death benefit rider provides an additional insurance benefit if the insured person dies from an accidental injury before age 70. You may apply for this rider only when you apply for the base policy and the minimum amount of coverage under this rider is $5,000. The maximum amount of coverage is $300,000, but may be less depending on the age of the insured person.

     







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    You should consider the following factors when deciding whether to add the accidental death benefit rider to your policy:

     

    • Subject to certain limits, you can increase the amount of coverage under this rider after the second policy year;

     

    • You can decrease the amount of coverage under this rider after the second policy year;

     

    • The minimum premium for this rider is based on monthly rates that vary according to the insured person's risk class and age;

     

    • <R>The current cost of insurance rates for this rider are different than those for the base policy (see Fees and Charges - Optional Rider Fees and Charges table, page 10);</R>

     

    • The policy's periodic fees and charges do not apply to coverage under this rider; and

     

    • This rider does not have a surrender charge.

     

    Additional Insured Rider. The additional insured rider provides level term insurance coverage on a family member of the insured person to the earlier of age 100 of the Insured person or age 100 of the additional insured person. You may apply for this rider only when you apply for the base policy and the minimum amount of coverage under this rider is $100,000.

     

    You should consider the following factors when deciding whether to add the additional insured rider to your policy:

     

    • You cannot increase the amount of coverage under this rider after issue;

     

    • You can decrease the amount of coverage under this rider after the first policy year;

     

    • The minimum premium for this rider is based on monthly rates that vary according to the insured person's gender, risk class and age;

     

    • <R>The current cost of insurance rates for this rider are different than those for the base policy (see Fees and Charges - Optional Rider Fees and Charges table, page 10);</R>

     

    • Coverage under this rider will reduce the basic death benefit guarantee period;

     

    • The policy's periodic fees and charges do not apply to coverage under this rider;

     

    • This rider does not have a surrender charge; and

     

    • You cannot have this rider and the extended death benefit guarantee rider on the same policy.

     

    Additionally, before age 75 you can convert the coverage under this rider to any other whole life policy we offer at the time. No evidence of insurability will be required for the new whole life policy, and the premiums and cost of insurance charges for this new policy will be based on the insured person's age at the time of conversion.

     

    Children's Insurance Rider. The children's insurance rider provides up to $10,000 of term life insurance coverage on the life of each of the insured person's children. You may add this rider after your policy is issued and the minimum amount of coverage under this rider is $1,000.

     

    You should consider the following factors when deciding whether to add the children's insurance rider to your policy:

     

    • Term coverage under this rider is available to age 25 of each child (or for 25 years from the issue date of this rider, if earlier);

     

    • <R>The current cost of insurance rates for this rider are different than those for the base policy (see Fees and Charges - Optional Rider Fees and Charges table, page 10); </R>

     

    • Subject to certain limits you may increase insurance coverage under this rider; and

     

    • Decreases in the amount of insurance coverage under this rider are allowed, but at least six months must elapse between decreases.

     

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    Extended Death Benefit Guarantee Rider. The extended death benefit guarantee rider provides a guarantee that your policy will not lapse for the lesser of 30 years or to age 70, provided your cumulative premium payments, minus any partial withdrawals or loans, are at least equal to the sum of extended death benefit guarantee premium payments to the next monthly processing date.

     

    You should consider the following factors when deciding whether to add the extended death benefit guarantee rider to your policy:

    • You may add this rider only when you apply for the base policy;

     

    • The extended death benefit guarantee period begins at the end of the basic death benefit guarantee period;

     

    • The minimum premium for this rider will be set forth in your policy.

     

    • The minimum premium for this rider is based on monthly rates that vary according to the insured person's gender, risk class and age;

     

    • <R>There is a monthly charge for this rider equal to $0.005 per $1,000 of insurance coverage (see Fees and Charges - Optional Rider Fees and Charges table, page 10);</R>

     

    • This rider may not be available for certain risk classes;

     

    • This rider cannot be added to a policy with the term insurance rider, the additional insured rider or the lifetime death benefit guarantee rider; and

     

    • <R>Even if the extended death benefit guarantee terminates, your policy will not necessarily lapse (see Termination of Coverage - Lapse, page 47).</R>

     

    If you have not paid enough premium to maintain the extended death benefit guarantee as of any monthly processing date, we will send you notice of the premium payment required to keep the extended death benefit guarantee in force. If we do not receive the required premium payment by the next monthly processing date, the extended death benefit guarantee will terminate. If this rider terminates, it cannot be reinstated.

     

    Lifetime Death Benefit Guarantee Rider. The lifetime death benefit guarantee rider provides a guarantee that your policy will not lapse during your lifetime, provided your cumulative premium payments, minus any partial withdrawals or loans, are at least equal to the sum of lifetime death benefit guarantee premium payments to the next monthly processing date. There is no charge for this rider.

     

    You should consider the following factors when deciding whether to add the lifetime death benefit guarantee rider to your policy:

     

    • You may add this rider only when you apply for the base policy;

     

    • The lifetime death benefit guarantee period begins at the end of the basic death benefit guarantee period;

     

    • The minimum premium for this rider will be set forth in your policy;

     

    • The minimum premium for this rider is based on monthly rates that vary according to the insured person's gender, risk class and age;

     

    • This rider cannot be added to a policy with death benefit Option 3 or the extended death benefit guarantee rider or which uses the cash value accumulation test; and

     

    • <R>Even if the lifetime death benefit guarantee terminates, your policy will not necessarily lapse (see Termination of Coverage - Lapse, page 47).</R>

     





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    If you have not paid enough premium to maintain the lifetime death benefit guarantee as of any monthly processing date, we will send you notice of the premium payment required to keep the extended death benefit guarantee in force. If we do not receive the required premium payment by the next monthly processing date, the extended death benefit guarantee will terminate. If this rider terminates, it cannot be reinstated.

     

    Term Insurance Rider. The term insurance rider provides level term insurance for the life of the insured person. You may apply for this rider only when you apply for the base policy and the minimum amount of coverage under this rider is $100,000.

     

    You should consider the following factors when deciding whether to add the term insurance rider to your policy:

     

    • You cannot increase the amount of coverage under this rider after issue;

     

    • You can decrease the amount of coverage under this rider after the second policy year;

     

    • The minimum premium for this rider is based on monthly rates that vary according to the insured person's gender, risk class and age;

     

    • <R>The current cost of insurance rates for this rider will be different than those for the base policy (see Fees and Charges - Optional Rider Fees and Charges table, page 10);</R>

     

    • The policy's periodic fees and charges do not apply to coverage under this rider;

     

    • Coverage under this rider will reduce the basic death benefit guarantee period;

     

    • This rider does not have a surrender charge; and

     

    • You cannot have this rider and extended death benefit guarantee rider on the same policy.

     

    Additionally, you can transfer your coverage under this rider to your base policy without evidence of insurability anytime your base death benefit is greater than your policy value multiplied by the appropriate factor described in Appendix A. Cost of insurance rates for this new coverage segment will be the same as the cost of insurance rates for the initial coverage segment. Neither surrender charges nor periodic fees and charges will apply to this new coverage segment of the base policy.

     

    Waiver of Monthly Deduction Rider. Subject to certain limits, the waiver of monthly deduction rider provides that the policy's periodic fees and charges are waived while the insured person is totally disabled according to the terms of the rider. You may add this rider after your policy is issued, but it may not be added after the insured person reaches age 55.

    You should consider the following factors when deciding whether to add the waiver of monthly deduction rider to your policy:

    • <R>The current cost of insurance rates for this rider are different than those for the base policy (see Fees and Charges - Optional Rider Fees and Charges table, page 10); and </R>

    • If death benefit Option 1 is in effect at the end of the first six months of total disability, your death benefit option will automatically be changed to Option 2. There will be no automatic change if Option 2 or Option 3 is in effect at the end of the first six months of total disability.

     

    Your policy may contain either the Waiver of Monthly Deduction Rider or the Waiver of Monthly Specified Premium Rider, but not both.

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    Waiver of Specified Premium Rider. Subject to certain limits, the waiver of specified premium rider provides that a specified amount of premium will be credited to the policy each month while the insured person is totally disabled according to the terms of the rider.

     

    You should consider the following factors when deciding whether to add the waiver of specified premium rider to your policy:

     

    • <R>The current cost of insurance rates for this rider are different than those for the base policy (see Fees and Charges - Optional Rider Fees and Charges table, page 10); </R>

     

    • An increase in the specified premium or an increase in the amount of insurance coverage which results in an increase in specified premium, the new specified premium will be subject to underwriting approval; and

     

    • You may not increase your insurance coverage while benefits are being paid under the terms of this rider.

     

    Your policy may contain either the Waiver of Monthly Specified Premium Rider or the Waiver of Monthly Deduction Rider, but not both.

     

     

    Automatic Rider Benefits

     

    <R>The following rider benefits may come with your policy automatically, depending on your age and/or risk class. There may be an additional charge if you choose to exercise any of these rider benefits, and exercising the benefits may have tax consequences. See Fees and Charges - Rider Fees and Charges, page 27, and Other Tax Matters - Accelerated Death Benefit Rider, page 51.</R>

     

    Accelerated Death Benefit Rider. Under certain circumstances, the accelerated death benefit rider allows you to accelerate benefits from the base policy that we otherwise would pay upon the insured person's death. Generally, we will provide an accelerated benefit under this rider if the insured person has a terminal illness that will result in his or her death within 12 months, as certified by a physician. The accelerated benefit may not be more than the lesser of $250,000 or 50% of the amount that would be payable at the death of the insured person, and the accelerated benefit will first be used to pay off any outstanding policy loans and interest due. The remainder of the accelerated benefit will be paid to you in a lump sum.

     

    Consider the following factors when deciding whether to accelerate the death benefit under this rider:

     

    • <R>We assess an administrative charge of up to $300 when we pay the accelerated benefit (see Fees and Charges - Transaction Fees and Charges table, page 8); </R>

     

    • When we pay the accelerated benefit, we establish a lien against your policy equal to the amount of the accelerated benefit, plus the amount of the administrative charge, plus interest on the lien;

     

    • Any subsequent death benefit proceeds payable under the policy will first be used to repay the lien;

     

    • Withdrawals, loans and any other access to the policy value will be reduced by the amount of the lien;

     

    • <R>Accelerating the death benefit will not affect the amount of premium payable on the policy and any premiums required to keep the policy in force which are not paid by you will be added to the lien; and</R>

     

    • There may be tax consequences to requesting payment under this rider, and you should consult with a competent tax adviser for further information.

     

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    Certain limitations and restrictions are described in the rider. Additionally, the benefit may vary by state. You should consult your agent/registered representative as to whether and to what extent the rider is available in your particular state and on any particular policy.

     

    Cost of Living Rider. The cost of living rider provides optional increases in the amount of insurance coverage on the life of the insured person every two years without evidence of insurability. Increases are based on increases in the cost of living as measured by the Consumer Price Index.

     

    You should consider the following factors when deciding whether to accept a cost of living adjustment to your policy:

     

    • On each date the amount of insurance increases under this rider, the periodic fees and charges under the policy will increase to account for the increased costs of insurance and the increased waiver of monthly deduction rider benefit, if applicable;

     

    • The minimum premium for the death benefit guarantees will increase, unless otherwise directed, on each date the amount of insurance increases under this rider; and

     

    • If you choose not to accept a cost of living adjustment, this rider will automatically terminate as to future increases.

     

    Full Death Benefit Rider. Under the full death benefit rider your policy will automatically continue beyond the policy anniversary nearest the insured person's 100th birthday. However, on that date we will:

     

    • Change death benefit Option 2 and Option 3 to death Benefit Option 1, if applicable;

     

    • Change the death benefit under Option 1 to an amount equal to the greater of:

     

    • Your requested amount of insurance coverage in effect at that time plus the amount of coverage, if any, under the term insurance rider; or

     

    • Your policy value multiplied by the appropriate factor described in Appendix A.

     

    • Transfer your variable account value to the fixed account;

     

    • <R>Terminate dollar cost averaging and automatic rebalancing programs; and</R>

     

    • Terminate all other riders.

     

    Thereafter, insurance coverage under your policy will continue until the death of the insured person, unless the policy lapses or is surrendered. However, after that date:

     

    • You may not make transfers from the fixed account to the sub-accounts of the variable account;

     

    • You may not make any further premium payments; and

     

    • We will not deduct any further monthly charges.

     

    There is no charge for this rider. This rider may not be available in all states. Contact your agent/registered representative or our customer service center to find out if this rider is available in your state.

     

    The tax consequences of coverage continuing beyond the policy anniversary nearest the insured person's 100th birthday are uncertain. You should consult a tax adviser as to those consequences. See Other Tax Matters - Continuation of a Policy Beyond Age 100, page 52.



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    Policy Value

     

    Your policy value equals the sum of your fixed account, variable account and loan account values. Your policy value reflects:

     


    In the policy form the "policy value" is referred to as the "Accumulation Value;" the "fixed account value" is referred to as the "Fixed Accumulation Value;" and the "variable account value" is referred to as the "Variable Accumulation Value."

    • The net premium applied to your policy;
    • The fees and charges that we deduct;
    • Any partial withdrawals you take;
    • Interest earned on amounts allocated to the fixed account;
    • The investment performance of the funds underlying the sub-accounts of the variable account; and
    • Interest earned on amounts held in the loan account.

    Fixed Account Value

    Your fixed account value equals the net premium you allocate to the fixed account, plus interest earned, minus amounts you transfer out or withdraw. It may be reduced by fees and charges assessed against your policy value. See The Investment Options - The Fixed Account, page 17.

    Variable Account Value

     

    Your variable account value equals your policy value attributable to amounts invested in the sub-accounts of the variable account.

    Determining Values in the Sub-Accounts. The value of the amounts invested in the sub-accounts are measured by accumulation units and accumulation unit values. The value of each sub-account is the accumulation unit value for that sub-account multiplied by the number of accumulation units you own in that sub-account. Each sub-account has a different accumulation unit value.

     

    The accumulation unit value is the value determined on each valuation date. The accumulation unit value of each variable investment option varies with the investment performance of its underlying fund. It reflects:

     

    • Investment income;

     

    • Realized and unrealized gains and losses;

     

    • Fund expenses; and

     

    • Taxes, if any.

     

    A valuation date is a date on which a fund values its shares and the New York Stock Exchange is open for business, except for days on which valuations are suspended by the SEC. Each valuation date ends at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time.

     

    You purchase accumulation units when you allocate premium or make transfers to a sub-account, including transfers from the loan account.

     






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    We redeem accumulation units:

     

    • When amounts are transferred from a sub-account (including transfers to the loan account);

     

    • For the monthly deduction of the periodic fees and charges from your variable account value;

     

    • For policy transaction fees;

     

    • When you take a partial withdrawal;

     

    • If you surrender your policy; and

     

    • To pay the death benefit proceeds.

     

    To calculate the number of accumulation units purchased or sold we divide the dollar amount of your transaction by the accumulation unit value for the sub-account calculated at the close of business on the valuation date of the transaction.

     

    The date of a transaction is the date we receive your premium or transaction request at our customer service center, so long as the date of receipt is a valuation date. We use the accumulation unit value which is next calculated after we receive your premium or transaction request and we use the number of accumulation units attributable to your policy on the date of receipt.

     

    We deduct the periodic fees and charges each month from your variable account value on the monthly processing date. If your monthly processing date is not a valuation date, the monthly deduction is processed on the next valuation date.

     

    The value of amounts allocated to the sub-accounts goes up or down depending on the investment performance of the corresponding funds. There is no guaranteed minimum value of amounts invested in the sub-accounts of the variable account.

     

    How We Calculate Accumulation Unit Values. We determine the accumulation unit value for each sub-account on each valuation date.

     

    We generally set the accumulation unit value for a sub-account at $10 when the sub-account is first opened. After that, the accumulation unit value on any valuation date is:

     

    • The accumulation unit value for the preceding valuation date; multiplied by

     

    • The sub-account's accumulation experience factor for the valuation period.

     

    Every valuation period begins at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on a valuation date and ends at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the next valuation date.

     

    We calculate an accumulation experience factor for each sub-account every valuation date as follows:

     

    • We take the net asset value of the underlying fund shares as reported to us by the fund managers as of the close of business on that valuation date;

     

    • We add dividends or capital gain distributions declared and reinvested by the fund during the current valuation period;

     

    • We subtract a charge for taxes, if applicable; and

     

    • We divide the resulting amount by the net asset value of the shares of the underlying fund at the close of business on the previous valuation date.



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    Loan Account Value

     

    When you take a loan from your policy we transfer an amount equal to your loan to the loan account as collateral for your loan. The loan account is part of our general account and we charge interest on amounts held in the loan account. Your loan account value is equal to your outstanding loan amount plus unpaid interest. See Special Features and Benefits - Loans, page 41.

     


    In the policy form the "loan account value" is referred to as the "Loan Amount."

    Special Features and Benefits

     

    Loans

     

    You may borrow money from us at any time after the first policy year, by using your policy as collateral for the loan. Unless state law requires otherwise, a new loan amount must be at least $500, and the amount you may borrow is limited to 90% of the surrender value of your policy. After age 65, we currently allow you to borrow up to 100% of the surrender value.

     

    When you take a loan, we transfer an amount equal to your loan to the loan account. The loan account is part of our general account specifically designed to hold collateral for policy loans and interest.

     

    Your loan request must be directed to our customer service center. When you request a loan you may specify the investment options from which the loan collateral will be taken. If you do not specify the investment options, the loan collateral will be taken proportionately from each active investment option you have, including the fixed account.

     

    If you request an additional loan, we add the new loan amount to your existing loan. This way, there is only one loan outstanding on your policy at any time.

     

    Loan Interest. We credit amounts held in the loan account with interest at an annual rate of 3.00%. Interest we credit is allocated to the sub-accounts and fixed account in the same proportion as your current premium allocation unless you tell us otherwise.

     

    We also charge interest on loans. The annual interest rate charged is currently 4.76%.

     

    After the tenth policy year, the annual interest rate which we charge will be reduced to 2.91% (guaranteed not to exceed 3.38%) for that portion of the loan amount that is not greater than:

     

    • Your variable account value plus your fixed account value; minus

     

    • The sum of all premiums paid minus all partial withdrawals.

     

    Loans with this reduced interest rate are preferred loans.

     

    Interest is payable in advance at the time you take any loan (for the rest of the policy year) and at the beginning of each policy year thereafter (for the entire policy year). If you do not pay the interest when it is due, we add it to your loan account balance.

     




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    We will refund to you any interest we have not earned if:

     

    • Your policy lapses;

     

    • You surrender your policy; or

     

    • You repay your loan.

     

    Loan Repayment. You may repay your loan at any time. However, unless you tell us otherwise we will treat amounts received as premium payments and not loan repayments. You must tell us if you want a premium payment to go towards repaying your loan.

     

    When you make a loan repayment, we transfer an amount equal to your payment from the loan account to the sub-accounts and fixed account in the same proportion as your current premium allocation, unless you tell us otherwise.

     

    Effects of a Policy Loan. Using your policy as collateral for a loan will effect your policy in various ways. You should carefully consider the following before taking a policy loan:

     

    • If you do not make loan repayments your policy could lapse because your surrender value or net policy value, as applicable, may not be enough to pay your fees and charges each month;

     

    • A loan may cause the termination of the death benefit guarantees because we deduct your loan account value from cumulative premiums paid when calculating whether you have paid sufficient premiums to keep the death benefit guarantee in effect;

     

    • Taking a loan reduces your opportunity to participate in the investment performance of the sub-accounts and the interest guarantees of the fixed account;

     

    • Accruing loan interest will change your policy value as compared to what it would have been if you did not take a loan;

     

    • Even if you repay your loan, it will have a permanent effect on your policy value;

     

    • If you do not repay your loan we will deduct any outstanding loan account value from amounts payable under the policy; and

     

    • Loans may have tax consequences and if your policy lapses with a loan outstanding, you may have further tax consequences. See TAX CONSIDERATIONS - Distributions other than Death Benefits, page 49.

     

    Transfers

     

    You currently may make an unlimited number of transfers of your variable account value between the sub-accounts and to the fixed account. Transfers are subject to any conditions or limits that we or the funds whose shares are involved may impose, including:

     

    • <R>You may generally not make transfers until after the fifteenth day following your policy date (see Premium Payments - Allocation of Net Premium, page 21);</R>

     

    • We reserve the right to limit you to 12 transfers each policy year;

     

    • Although we currently do not impose a charge for transfers, we reserve the right to charge up to $25 for each transfer; and

     

    • We may impose the transfer charge, limit the number of transfers each policy year, restrict or refuse transfers because of excessive trading, as described below.

     

    Any conditions or limits we impose on transfers between the sub-accounts or to the fixed account will generally apply equally to all policy owners. However, we may impose different conditions or limits on third parties acting on behalf of policy owners, such as market timing services.


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    Transfers from the fixed account to the sub-accounts of the variable account are subject to the following additional restrictions:

     

    • Only one transfer is permitted each policy year, and you may only make this transfer within 30 days of the anniversary of your policy date;

     

    • You may only transfer up to 50% of your fixed account value unless the balance, after the transfer, would be less than $1,000 in which event you may transfer your full fixed account value; and

     

    • Your transfer must be at least the lesser of $500 or your total fixed account value.

     

    We reserve the right to liberalize these restrictions on transfers from the fixed account, depending on market conditions. Any such liberalization will generally apply equally to all policy owners. However, we may impose different restrictions on third parties acting on behalf of policy owners, such as market timing services.

     

    <R>We process all transfers and determine all values in connection with transfers on the valuation date we receive your request, except as described below for the dollar cost averaging or automatic rebalancing programs.</R>

     

    Dollar Cost Averaging. Anytime your net policy value is at least $5,000, you may elect dollar cost averaging.

     

    Dollar cost averaging is a long-term investment program through which you direct us to automatically transfer at regular intervals a specific dollar amount from any of the sub-accounts to one or more of the other sub-accounts or to the fixed account. We do not permit transfers from the fixed account under this program. You may request that the dollar cost averaging transfers occur on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual basis. You may discontinue this program at any time. Although we currently do not charge for this feature, we reserve the right to impose a charge in the future.

     

    This systematic plan of transferring policy values is intended to help reduce the risk of investing too much when the price of a fund's shares is high. It also helps reduce the risk of investing too little when the price of a fund's shares is low. Because you transfer the same dollar amount to the sub-accounts each period, you purchase more units when the unit value is low and you purchase fewer units when the unit value is high.

     

    Dollar cost averaging does not assure a profit nor does it protect you against a loss in a declining market.

     

    You may discontinue your dollar cost averaging program at any time. We reserve the right to discontinue, modify or suspend this program, and dollar cost averaging will automatically terminate if:

     

    • We receive a request to begin an automatic rebalancing program;

     

    • The policy is in the grace period on any date when dollar cost averaging transfers are scheduled; or

     

    • The specified transfer amount from any sub-account is more than the variable account value in that sub-account.

     






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    Automatic Rebalancing. Anytime your net policy value is at least $10,000, you may elect automatic rebalancing.

     

    Automatic rebalancing is a program for simplifying the process of asset allocation and maintaining a consistent allocation of your variable and fixed account values among your chosen investment options. Although we currently do not charge for this feature, we reserve the right to impose a charge in the future.

     

    If you elect automatic rebalancing, we periodically transfer amounts among the investment options to match the asset allocation percentages you have chosen. This action rebalances the amounts in the investment options that do not match your set allocation percentages. This mismatch can happen if an investment option outperforms another investment option over the time period between automatic rebalancing transfers.

     

    Automatic rebalancing does not assure a profit nor does it protect you against a loss in a declining market.

     

    You may discontinue your automatic rebalancing program at any time. We reserve the right to discontinue, modify or suspend this program, and automatic rebalancing will automatically terminate if:

     

    • We receive a request to transfer policy values among the investment options;

     

    • We receive a request to begin a dollar cost averaging program;

     

    • The policy is in the grace period on any date when automatic rebalancing transfers are scheduled; or

     

    • The sum of your variable and fixed account values is less than $7,500 on any date when automatic rebalancing transfers are scheduled.

     

    Excessive Trading. Excessive trading activity can disrupt fund management strategies and increase fund expenses through:

     

    • Increased trading and transaction costs;

     

    • Forced and unplanned portfolio turnover;

     

    • Lost opportunity costs; and

     

    • Large asset swings that decrease the fund's ability to provide maximum investment return to all policy owners.

     

    In response to excessive trading, we may restrict or refuse transfers or restrict or refuse transfers made through a fax machine, the internet or over the telephone, including transfers made by third parties acting on behalf of policy owners such as market timing services. We will take such actions when we determine, in our sole discretion, that transfers are harmful to the funds or to policy owners as a whole.

     

    We will notify you in writing if we restrict or refuse any transfer because we have determined it to be harmful to the funds or policy owners as a whole.









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    Conversion to a Guaranteed Policy. During the first two policy years and the first two years after an increase in the amount of your insurance coverage, you may permanently convert your policy or the requested increase in insurance coverage to a guaranteed policy, unless state law requires differently. If you elect to make this change, unless state law requires that we issue to you a new guaranteed policy, we will permanently transfer the amounts you have invested in the sub-accounts of the variable account to the fixed account and allocate all future net premium to the fixed account. After you exercise this right you may not allocate future premium payments or make transfers to the sub-accounts of the variable account. We do not charge for this change. Contact our customer service center or your agent/registered representative for information about the conversion rights available in your state.

     

    Partial Withdrawals

     

    Beginning in the second policy year you may withdraw part of your policy's surrender value. Only one partial withdrawal is currently allowed each policy year during the first ten policy years and 12 each policy year thereafter. A partial withdrawal must be at least $500. In policy years two through ten you may not withdraw more than 20% of your surrender value.

     

    We currently charge $10 for each partial withdrawal, but we reserve the right to charge up to $25 for each partial withdrawal. See Transaction Fees and Charges - Partial Withdrawal Fee, page 23.

     

    Unless you specify a different allocation, we will take partial withdrawals from the fixed account and the sub-accounts of the variable account in the same proportion that your value in each has to your net policy value on the monthly processing date. We will determine these proportions at the end of the valuation period during which we receive your partial withdrawal request.

     

    Effects of a Partial Withdrawal. We will reduce the policy value by the amount of a partial withdrawal. We will also reduce the death benefit by the amount of a partial withdrawal, or, if the death benefit is based on a factor from the definition of life insurance factors described in Appendix A, by an amount equal to the factor multiplied by the amount of the partial withdrawal. A partial withdrawal may also cause the termination of the death benefit guarantees because we deduct the amount of the partial withdrawal from the total premiums paid when calculating whether you have paid sufficient premiums in order to maintain the death benefit guarantees.

     

    If death benefit Option 1 is in effect, we will decrease the amount of insurance coverage by the amount of a partial withdrawal. Decreases in insurance coverage on policies with multiple coverage segments will be made on a pro rata basis.

     

    Therefore, partial withdrawals may affect the way in which the cost of insurance is calculated and the amount of pure insurance protection under the policy. See Periodic Fees and Charges - Cost of Insurance, page 25.

     

    If death benefit Option 2 or Option 3 is in effect, a partial withdrawal will not affect the amount of insurance coverage.

     



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    We will not allow a partial withdrawal if the amount of insurance coverage after the withdrawal would be less than $50,000.

     

    A partial withdrawal may have tax consequences depending on the circumstances of such withdrawal. See TAX CONSIDERATIONS - Tax Status of the Policy, page 48.

     

    Paid-Up Life Insurance

     

    You may elect, at any time before the insured person's age 100, to apply the surrender value to purchase fixed paid up life insurance. The amount by which any paid up insurance will exceed the surrender value cannot be greater than the amount by which the death benefit exceeds the policy value. Any surrender value not used to purchase paid-up life insurance will be paid to you in cash and treated as a partial distribution for federal income tax purposes.

     

    If you elect to continue your policy as fixed paid-up life insurance:

     

    • The surrender value is transferred to the fixed account;

     

    • You cannot pay additional premiums;

     

    • You cannot take any partial withdrawals; and

     

    • We will not deduct any further periodic fees and charges.

     

    Applying your policy's surrender value to purchase paid up insurance may have tax consequences. See TAX CONSIDERATIONS - Tax Status of the Policy, page 48.

     

    Termination of Coverage

     

    Your insurance coverage will continue under the policy until you surrender your policy or it lapses.

    In the policy form the "surrender value" is referred to as the "Cash Surrender Value."

     

    Surrender

    You may surrender your policy for its surrender value any time after the free look period while the insured person is alive. Your surrender value is your policy value minus any surrender charge, loan account value and unpaid fees and charges.

     

    You may take your surrender value in other than one payment.

     

    We compute your surrender value as of the valuation date we receive your written surrender request and policy (or lost policy form) at our customer service center. All insurance coverage ends on the date we receive your surrender request and policy.

     

    Surrender of your policy may have adverse tax consequences. See TAX CONSIDERATIONS - Distributions Other than Death Benefits, page 49.








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    Lapse

     

    Your policy will not lapse and your insurance coverage under the policy will continue if on any monthly processing date:

     

    • A death benefit guarantee is in effect; or.

     

    • Your surrender value or net policy value, as applicable, is enough to pay the periodic fees and charges when due.

     

    Grace Period. If on a monthly processing date you do not meet either of these conditions, your policy will enter the 61-day grace period during which you must make a sufficient premium payment to avoid having your policy lapse and insurance coverage terminate.

     

    We will notify you that your policy is in a grace period at least 30 days before it ends. We will send this notice to you (or a person to whom you have assigned your policy) at your last known address in our records. We will notify you of the premium payment necessary to prevent your policy from lapsing. This amount generally equals the past due charges, plus the estimated periodic fees and charges and charges of any optional rider benefits for the next two months. If we receive payment of the required amount before the end of the grace period, we apply it to your policy in the same manner as your other premium payments, then we deduct the overdue amounts from your policy value.

     

    If you do not pay the full amount within the 61-day grace period, your policy and its riders will lapse without value. We withdraw your remaining variable and fixed account values, deduct amounts you owe us and inform you that your coverage has ended.

     

    If the insured person dies during the grace period, we do pay death benefit proceeds to your beneficiaries with reductions for your loan account value and periodic fees and charges owed.

     

    During the early policy years your surrender value will generally not be enough to cover the periodic fees and charges each month, and you will generally need to pay at least the minimum premium amount (to maintain the basic death benefit guarantee) for the policy not to lapse.

     

    If your policy lapses, any distribution of policy value may be subject to current taxation. See TAX CONSIDERATIONS - Distributions Other than Death Benefits, page 49.

     

    Reinstatement

     

    Reinstatement means putting a lapsed policy back in force. You may reinstate a lapsed policy by written request any time within five years after it has lapsed. A policy that was surrendered may not be reinstated.

     

    To reinstate the policy and any riders, you must submit evidence of insurability satisfactory to us and pay a premium large enough to keep the policy and any rider benefits in force for at least two months. If you had a policy loan existing when coverage lapsed, we will reinstate it with accrued loan interest to the date of the lapse.

     

    A lapsed basic death benefit guarantee cannot be reinstated after the fifth policy year. Lapsed extended and lifetime death benefit guarantee riders cannot be reinstated.

     


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    A policy that is reinstated more than 90 days after lapsing may be classified as a modified endowment contract for tax purposes. See TAX CONSIDERATIONS -Distributions Other than Death Benefits - Modified Endowment Contracts, page 50.

     

     

    TAX CONSIDERATIONS

     

    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 federal estate, gift and generation-skipping tax implications, state and local taxes or other tax situations. This discussion is not intended as tax advice. Counsel or other competent tax advisers should be consulted for more complete information. This discussion is based upon our understanding of the present federal income tax laws. No representation is made as to the likelihood of continuation of the present federal income tax laws or as to how they may be interpreted by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS").

     

    The following discussion generally assumes that the policy will qualify as a life insurance contract for federal tax purposes.

     

    Tax Status of the Company

     

    We are taxed as a life insurance company under the Internal Revenue Code. The variable account is not a separate entity from us. Therefore, it is not taxed separately as a "regulated investment company," but is taxed as part of the company. We automatically apply investment income and capital gains attributable to the separate account to increase reserves under the policy. Because of this, under existing federal tax law we believe that any such income and gains will not be taxed to us. In addition, any foreign tax credits attributable to the separate account will first be used to reduce any income taxes imposed on the variable account before being used by the company.

     

    In summary, we do not expect that we will incur any federal income tax liability attributable to the variable account and we do not intend to make provisions for any such taxes. However, if changes in the federal tax laws or their interpretation result in our being taxed on income or gains attributable to the variable account, then we may impose a charge against the variable account (with respect to some or all of the policies) to set aside provisions to pay such taxes.

     

    Tax Status of the Policy

     

    This policy is designed to qualify as a life insurance contract under the Internal Revenue Code. All terms and provisions of the policy shall be construed in a manner which is consistent with that design. 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 Section 7702 of the Internal Revenue Code. Specifically, the policy must meet the requirements of either the cash value accumulation or the guideline premium test. While there is very little guidance as to how these requirements are applied, we believe it is reasonable to conclude that our policies satisfy the applicable requirements. If it is subsequently determined that a policy does not satisfy the applicable requirements, we will take appropriate and reasonable steps to bring the policy into compliance with such requirements and we reserve the right to restrict policy transactions or modify your policy in order to do so.

     

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    We will at all times strive to assure that the policy meets the statutory definition which qualifies the policy as life insurance for federal income tax purposes. See TAX CONSIDERATIONS - Tax Treatment of Policy Death Benefits, page 49.

     

    Diversification and Investor Control Requirements

     

    In addition to meeting the Internal Revenue Code Section 7702 tests, Internal Revenue Code Section 817(h) requires separate account investments, such as our variable account, to be adequately diversified. The Treasury has issued regulations which set the standards for measuring the adequacy of any diversification. To be adequately diversified, each variable investment option must meet certain tests. If your variable life policy is not adequately diversified under these regulations, it is not treated as life insurance under Internal Revenue Code Section 7702. You would then be subject to federal income tax on your policy income as you earn it. Each sub-account's corresponding fund has represented that it will meet the diversification standards that apply to your policy.

     

    In certain circumstances, owners of a variable life insurance policy have been considered, for federal income tax purposes, to be the owners of the assets of the separate account supporting their policies, due to their ability to exercise investment control over such assets. When this is the case, the policy owners have been currently taxed on income and gains attributable to the separate account assets.

     

    Your ownership rights under your policy are similar to, but different in some ways from those described by the IRS in rulings in which it determined that policy owners are not owners of separate account assets. For example, you have additional flexibility in allocating your premium payments and in your policy values. These differences could result in the IRS treating you as the owner of a pro rata share of the variable account assets. We do not know what standards will be set forth in the future, if any, in Treasury regulations or rulings. We reserve the right to modify your policy, as necessary, to try to prevent you from being considered the owner of a pro rata share of the variable account assets, or to otherwise qualify your policy for favorable tax treatment.

     

    Tax Treatment of Policy Death Benefits

     

    We believe that the death benefit, or an accelerated death benefit, under a policy is generally excludable from the gross income of the beneficiary(ies) under Section 101(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. However, there are exceptions to this general rule. Additionally, federal and local transfer, estate inheritance and other tax consequences of ownership or receipt of policy proceeds depend on the circumstances of each policy owner or beneficiary(ies). A tax adviser should be consulted about these consequences.

     

    Distributions Other than Death Benefits

     

    Generally, the policy owner will not be taxed on any of the policy value until there is a distribution. When distributions from a policy occur, or when loan amounts are taken from or secured by a policy, the tax consequences depend on whether or not the policy is a "modified endowment contract."

     




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    Modified Endowment Contracts

     

    Under the Internal Revenue Code, certain life insurance contracts are classified as "modified endowment contracts" and are given 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 or not it is classified as a modified endowment contract. The rules are too complex to be summarized here, but generally depend on the amount of premiums we receive during the first seven policy years. Certain changes in a policy after it is issued, such as reduction in benefits, could also cause it to be classified as a modified endowment contract. A current or prospective policy owner should consult with a competent adviser to determine whether or not a policy transaction will cause the policy to be classified as a modified endowment contract.

     

    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 will 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.

     

    Additionally, all modified endowment contracts that are issued by us (or our affiliates) to the same policy owner during any calendar year are treated as one modified endowment contract for purposes of determining the amount includible in the policy owner's income when a taxable distribution occurs.

     

    Once a policy is classified as a modified endowment contract, the following tax rules apply both prospectively and to any distributions made in the prior two years:

     

    • All distributions other than death benefits, including distributions upon surrender and withdrawals, from a modified endowment contract will be treated first as distributions of gain taxable as ordinary income and as tax-free recovery of the policy owner's investment in the policy only after all gain has been distributed. The amount of gain in the policy will be equal to the difference between the policy's value and the investment in the policy;

     

    • Loan amounts taken from or secured by a policy classified as a modified endowment contract, and also assignments or pledges of such a policy (or agreements to assign or pledge such a policy), are treated as distributions and taxed first as distributions of gain taxable as ordinary income and as tax-free recovery of the policy owner's investment in the policy only after all gain has been distributed; and

     

    • A 10% additional income tax penalty may be imposed on the distribution amount subject to income tax. This tax penalty generally does not apply to distributions (1) made on or after the date on which the taxpayer attains age 591/2; (b) which are attributable to the taxpayer becoming disabled (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code); or (c) which are part of a series of substantially equal periodic payments (not less frequently than annually) made for the life (or life expectancy) of the taxpayer or the joint lives (or joint life expectancies) of the taxpayer and his or her beneficiary. Consult a tax adviser to determine whether or not you may be subject to this penalty tax.





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    Policies That Are Not Modified Endowment Contracts

     

    Distributions other than death benefits from a policy that is not classified as a modified endowment contract are generally treated first as a recovery of the policy owner's investment in the policy. Only after the recovery of all investment in the policy is there taxable income. However, certain distributions made in connection with policy benefit reductions during the first 15 policy years may be treated in whole or in part as ordinary income subject to tax. Consult a tax adviser to determine whether or not any distributions made in connection with a reduction in policy benefits will be subject to tax.

     

    Loan amounts from or secured by a policy that is not a modified endowment contract are generally not taxed as distributions. However, the tax consequences of such a loan that is outstanding after policy year ten are uncertain and a tax adviser should be consulted about such loans. Finally, neither distributions from, nor loan amounts from or secured by, a policy that is not a modified endowment contract are subject to the 10% additional income tax.

     

    Investment in the Policy

     

    Your investment in the policy is generally the total of your aggregate premiums. When a distribution is taken from the policy, your investment in the policy is reduced by the amount of the distribution that is tax free.

     

    Other Tax Matters

     

    Policy Loans

     

    In general, interest on a policy loan will not be deductible. A limited exception to this rule exists for certain interest paid in connection with certain "key person" insurance. You should consult a tax adviser to determine whether you qualify under this exception.

     

    Moreover, the tax consequences associated with a preferred loan available in the policy are uncertain. Before taking out a policy loan, you should consult a tax adviser as to the tax consequences.

     

    If a loan from a policy is outstanding when the policy is surrendered or lapses, then the amount of the outstanding indebtedness will be added to the amount treated as a distribution from the policy and will be taxed accordingly.

     

    Accelerated Death Benefit Rider

     

    We believe that payments under the accelerated death benefit rider should be fully excludable from the gross income of the beneficiary if the beneficiary is the insured under the policy. (See Automatic Rider Benefits - Accelerated Death Benefit Rider, page 37, for more information about this rider.) However, you should consult a qualified tax adviser about the consequences of adding this rider to a policy or requesting payment under this rider.

     



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    Constructive Receipt

     

    It is possible that after the insured person reaches age 95 using the guideline premium test (or age 100 under a policy using the cash value accumulation test), the IRS could treat you as being in constructive receipt of the policy value if the policy value becomes equal to the death benefit. If this happens, an amount equal to the excess of the policy value over the investment in the policy would be includible in your income at that time. Because we believe the policy will continue to constitute life insurance at that time and the IRS has not issued any guidance on this issue, we do not intend to tax report any earnings due to the possibility of constructive receipt in this circumstance. You should consult a tax adviser if you intend to keep the policy in force after the insured person reaches age 95 using the guideline premium test (or 100 under a policy using the cash value accumulation test).

     

    Continuation of a Policy Beyond Age 100

     

    The tax consequences of continuing the policy beyond the policy anniversary nearest the insured person's 100th birthday are unclear. You should consult a tax adviser if you intend to keep the policy in force beyond the policy anniversary nearest the insured person's 100th birthday.

     

    Section 1035 Exchanges

     

    Internal Revenue Code Section 1035 provides, in certain circumstances, that no gain or loss will be recognized on the exchange of one life insurance policy for another life insurance policy or an endowment or annuity contract. We accept 1035 exchanges with outstanding loans. Special rules and procedures apply to 1035 exchanges. These rules can be complex, and if you wish to take advantage of Section 1035, you should consult your tax adviser.

     

    Tax-exempt Policy Owners

     

    Special rules may apply to a policy that is owned by a tax-exempt entity. Tax-exempt entities should consult their tax adviser regarding the consequences of purchasing and owning a policy. These consequences could include an effect on the tax-exempt status of the entity and the possibility of the unrelated business income tax.

     

    Tax Law Changes

     

    Although the likelihood of legislative action is uncertain, there is always the possibility that the tax treatment of the policy could be changed by legislation or otherwise. You should consult a tax adviser with respect to legislative developments and their effect on the policy.

     

    Policy Changes to Comply with the Law

     

    So that your policy continues to qualify as life insurance under the Internal Revenue Code, we reserve the right to refuse to accept all or part of your premium payments or to change your death benefit. We may refuse to allow you to make partial withdrawals that would cause your policy to fail to qualify as life insurance. We also may make changes to your policy or its riders or make distributions from your policy to the degree that we deem necessary to qualify your policy as life insurance for tax purposes.

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    If we make any change of this type, it applies the same way to all affected policies.

     

    Any increase in your death benefit will cause an increase in your cost of insurance charges.

     

    Policy Availability and Qualified Plans

     

    The policy is not available for sale to and cannot be acquired with funds that are assets of (i) an employee benefit plan as defined in Section 3(3) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA"), and that is subject to Title I of ERISA; (ii) a plan described in Section 4975(e)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code; or (iii) an entity whose underlying assets include plan assets by reason of the investment by an employee benefit plan or other plan in such entity within the meaning of 29 C.F.R. Section 2510.3-101 or otherwise.

     

    Policy owners may use our policies in various other arrangements, including:

     

    • Non-qualified deferred compensation or salary continuance plans;

     

    • Split dollar insurance plans;

     

    • Executive bonus plans;

     

    • Retiree medical benefit plans; and

     

    • Other plans.

     

    The tax consequences of these plans may vary depending on the particular facts and circumstances of each arrangement. If you want to use any of your policies in this type of arrangement, you should consult a qualified tax adviser regarding the tax issues of your particular arrangement.

     

    Life Insurance Owned by Businesses

     

    In recent years, Congress has adopted new rules relating to life insurance owned by businesses. For example, in the case of a policy issued to a nonnatural taxpayer, or held for the benefit of such an entity, a portion of the taxpayer's otherwise deductible interest expenses may not be deductible as a result of ownership of a policy even if no loans are taken under the policy. (An exception to this rule is provided for certain life insurance contracts which cover the life of an individual who is a 20% owner, or an officer, director, or employee of a trade or business.) As another example, special rules apply if you are subject to the alternative minimum tax. Any business contemplating the purchase of a new policy or a change in an existing policy should consult a tax adviser.

     

    Income Tax Withholding

     

    The IRS requires us to withhold income taxes from any portion of the amounts individuals receive in a taxable transaction. We do not withhold income taxes if you elect in writing not to have withholding apply. If the amount withheld for you is insufficient to cover income taxes, you will have to pay income taxes and possibly penalties later.

     






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    Policy Transfers

     

    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. The individual situation of each policy 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.

     

    You should consult qualified legal or tax advisers for complete information on federal, state, local and other tax considerations.

     

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

     

    General Policy Provisions

     

    Your Policy

     

    The policy is a contract between you and us and is the combination of:

     

    • Your policy;

     

    • A copy of your original application and applications for benefit increases or decreases;

     

    • Your riders;

     

    • Your endorsements;

     

    • Your policy schedule pages; and

     

    • Your reinstatement applications.

     

    If you make a change to your coverage, we give you a copy of your changed application and new policy schedules. If you send your policy to us, we attach these items to your policy and return it to you. Otherwise, you need to attach them to your policy.

     

    Unless there is fraud, we consider all statements made in an application to be representations and not guarantees. We use no statement to deny a claim, unless it is in an application.

     

    A president or other officer of our company and our secretary or assistant secretary must sign all changes or amendments to your policy. No other person may change its terms or conditions.

     

    Age

     

    We issue your policy at the insured person's age (stated in your policy schedule) based on the nearest birthday to the policy date. On the policy date, the insured person can generally be no more than age 90.

     

    We often use age to calculate rates, charges and values. We determine the insured person's age at a given time by adding the number of completed policy years to the age calculated at issue and shown in the schedule.

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    Ownership

     

    The original owner is the person named as the owner in the policy application. The owner can exercise all rights and receive benefits during the life of the insured person. These rights include the right to change the owner, beneficiaries or the method designated to pay death benefit proceeds.

     

    As a matter of law, all rights of ownership are limited by the rights of any person who has been assigned rights under the policy and any irrevocable beneficiaries.

     

    You may name a new owner by giving us written notice. The effective date of the change to the new owner is the date the prior owner signs the notice. However, we will not be liable for any action we take before a change is recorded at our customer service center. A change in ownership may cause the prior owner to recognize taxable income on gain under the policy.

     

    Beneficiaries

     

    You, as owner, name the beneficiaries when you apply for your policy. The primary beneficiaries who survive the insured person receive the death benefit proceeds. Other surviving beneficiaries receive death benefit proceeds only if there is no surviving primary beneficiaries. If more than one beneficiary survives the insured person, they share the death benefit proceeds equally, unless you specify otherwise. If none of your policy beneficiaries has survived the insured person, we pay the death benefit proceeds to you or to your estate, as owner.

     

    You may name new beneficiaries during the insured person's lifetime. We pay death benefit proceeds to the beneficiaries whom you have most recently named according to our records. We do not make payments to multiple sets of beneficiaries. The designation of certain beneficiaries may have tax consequences. See TAX CONSIDERATIONS - Other Tax Matters, page 51.

     

    Collateral Assignment

     

    You may assign your policy by sending written notice to us. After we record the assignment, your rights as owner and the beneficiaries' rights (unless the beneficiaries were made irrevocable beneficiaries under an earlier assignment) are subject to the assignment. It is your responsibility to make sure the assignment is valid. The transfer or assignment of a policy may have tax consequences. See TAX CONSIDERATIONS - Other Tax Matters, page 51.

     

    Incontestability

     

    After your policy has been in force and the insured person is alive for two years from your policy date and from the effective date of any new coverage segment, an increase in any other benefit or reinstatement, we will not question the validity of statements in your applicable application.

     




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    Misstatements of Age or Gender

     

    Notwithstanding the Incontestability provision above, if the insured person's age or gender has been misstated, we adjust the death benefit to the amount which would have been purchased for the insured person's correct age and gender. We base the adjusted death benefit on the cost of insurance charges deducted from your policy value on the last monthly processing date before the insured person's death, or as otherwise required by law.

     

    If unisex cost of insurance rates apply, we do not make any adjustments for a misstatement of gender.

     

    Suicide

     

    If the insured person commits suicide (while sane or insane) within two years of your policy date, unless otherwise required by law, we limit death benefit proceeds to:

     

    • The total premium we receive to the time of death; minus

     

    • Outstanding loan account value; minus

     

    • Partial withdrawals taken.

     

     

    We make a limited payment to the beneficiaries for a new coverage segment or other increase if the insured person commits suicide (while sane or insane) within two years of the effective date of a new coverage segment or within two years of an increase in any other benefit, unless otherwise required by law. The limited payment is equal to the cost of insurance and monthly expense charges which were deducted for the increase.

     

    Anti-Money Laundering

     

    In order to protect against the possible misuse of our products in money laundering or terrorist financing, we have adopted an anti-money laundering program satisfying the requirements of the USA PATRIOT Act. Among other things, this program requires us, our agents and customers to comply with certain procedures and standards that serve to assure that our customers' identities are properly verified and that premiums are not derived from improper sources.

     

    Under our anti-money laundering program, we may require policy owners, insured persons and/or beneficiaries to provide sufficient evidence of identification, and we reserve the right to verify any information provided to us by accessing information databases maintained internally or by outside firms.

     

    We may also refuse to accept certain forms of premium payments or loan repayments (travelers cheques, for example) or restrict the amount of certain forms of premium payments or loan repayments (money orders totaling more than $5,000, for example). In addition, we may require information as to why a particular form of payment was used (third party checks, for example) and the source of the funds of such payment in order to determine whether or not we will accept it. Use of an unacceptable form of payment may result in your policy entering a 61-day grace period during which you must make a sufficient payment, in an acceptable form, to keep your policy from lapsing. See Premium Payments - Premium Payments Affect Your Coverage, page 21.


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    Our anti-money laundering program is subject to change without notice to take account of changes applicable in laws or regulations and our ongoing assessment of our exposure to illegal activity.

     

    Transaction Processing

     

    Generally, within seven days of when we receive all information required to process a payment, we pay:

     

    • Death benefit proceeds;

     

    • Surrender value;

     

    • Partial withdrawals; and

     

    • Loan proceeds.

     

    We may delay processing these transactions if:

     

    • The New York Stock Exchange is closed for trading;

     

    • Trading on the New York Stock Exchange is restricted by the SEC;

     

    • There is an emergency so that it is not reasonably possible to sell securities in the sub-accounts or to determine the value of a sub-account's assets; and

     

    • A governmental body with jurisdiction over the variable account allows suspension by its order.

     

    SEC rules and regulations generally determine whether or not these conditions exist.

     

    We execute transfers among the sub-accounts as of the valuation date of our receipt of your request at our customer service center.

     

    We determine the death benefit as of the date of the insured person's death. The death benefit proceeds are not affected by subsequent changes in the value of the sub-accounts.

     

    We may delay payment from our fixed account for up to six months, unless law requires otherwise, of surrender proceeds, withdrawal amounts or loan amounts. If we delay payment more than 30 days, we pay interest at our declared rate (or at a higher rate if required by law) from the date we receive your complete request.

     

    Notification and Claims Procedures

     

    Except for certain authorized telephone requests, we must receive in writing any election, designation, change, assignment or request made by the owner.

     

    You must use a form acceptable to us. We are not liable for actions taken before we receive and record the written notice. We may require you to return your policy for policy changes or if you surrender it.

     

    If the insured person dies while your policy is in force, please let us know as soon as possible. We will send you instructions on how to make a claim. As proof of the insured person's death, we may require proof of the deceased insured person's age and a certified copy of the death certificate.

     

    The beneficiaries and the deceased insured person's next of kin may need to sign authorization forms. These forms allow us to get information such as medical records of doctors and hospitals used by the deceased insured person.

     

     

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    Telephone Privileges

     

    Telephone privileges are automatically provided to you and your agent/registered representative, unless you decline it on the application or contact our customer service center. Telephone privileges allow you or your agent/registered representative to call our customer service center to:

     

    • Make transfers;

     

    • Change premium allocations;

     

    • <R>Change your dollar cost averaging and automatic rebalancing programs;</R>

     

    • Request partial withdrawals; and

     

    • Request a loan.

     

    Our customer service center uses reasonable procedures to make sure that instructions received by telephone are genuine. These procedures may include:

     

    • Requiring some form of personal identification;

     

    • Providing written confirmation of any transactions; and

     

    • Tape recording telephone calls.

     

    By accepting telephone privileges, you authorize us to record your telephone calls with us. If we use reasonable procedures to confirm instructions, we are not liable for losses from unauthorized or fraudulent instructions. We may discontinue or limit this privilege at any time. See Transfers - Excessive Trading, page 44.

     

    Telephone and facsimile privileges may not always be available. Telephone or fax systems, whether yours, your service provider's or your agent's, can experience outages or slowdowns for a variety of reasons. These outages or slowdowns may prevent or delay our receipt 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 are experiencing problems, you should make your transfer request by written request.

     

     

    Non-participation

     

    Your policy does not participate in the surplus earnings of ReliaStar Life Insurance Company.

     

    Advertising Practices and Sales Literature

     

    We may use advertisements and sales literature to promote this product, including:

     

    • Articles on variable life insurance and other information published in business or financial publications;

     

    • Indices or rankings of investment securities; and

     

    • Comparisons with other investment vehicles, including tax considerations.

     

    We may use information regarding the past performance of the sub-accounts and funds. Past performance is not indicative of future performance of the sub-accounts or funds and is not reflective of the actual investment experience of policy owners.

     

    We may feature certain sub-accounts, the underlying funds and their managers, as well as describe asset levels and sales volumes. We may refer to past, current, or prospective economic trends and investment performance or other information we believe may be of interest to our customers.

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    Settlement Options

     

    You may elect to take the surrender value in other than one lump-sum payment. Likewise, you may elect to have the beneficiaries receive the death benefit proceeds other than in one lump-sum payment, if you make this election during the insured person's lifetime. If you have not made this election, the beneficiaries may do so within 60 days after we receive proof of the insured person's death.

     

    The investment performance of the sub-accounts does not affect payments under these settlement options. Instead, interest accrues at a fixed rate based on the option you choose. Payment options are subject to our rules at the time you make your selection. Currently, a periodic payment must be at least $25 and the total proceeds must be at least $2,500.

     

    The following settlement options are available:

     

    • Option 1 - The proceeds are left with us to earn interest. Withdrawals and any changes are subject to our approval;

     

    • Option 2 - The proceeds and interest are paid in equal installments of a specified amount until the proceeds and interest are all paid;

     

    • Option 3 - The proceeds and interest are paid in equal installments for a specified period until the proceeds and interest are all paid;

     

    • Option 4 - The proceeds provide an annuity payment with a specified number of months. The payments are continued for the life of the primary payee. If the primary payee dies before the certain period is over, the remaining payments are paid to a contingent payee; and

     

    • Option 5 - The proceeds provide a life income for two payees. When one payee dies, the surviving payee receives two-thirds of the amount of the joint monthly payment for life.

     

    Interest on Settlement Options. We base the interest rate for proceeds applied under Options 1 and 2 on the interest rate we declare on money that we consider to be in the same classification based on the option, restrictions on withdrawal and other factors. The interest rate will never be less than an effective annual rate of 2.00%.

     

    In determining amounts we pay under Options 3, 4 and 5, we assume interest at an effective annual rate of 2.00%. Also, for Option 3 and periods certain under Option 4, we credit any excess interest we may declare on money that we consider to be in the same classification based on the option, restrictions on withdrawal and other factors.

     

    If none of these settlement options have been elected, your surrender value or the death benefit proceeds will be paid in one lump-sum payment. Unless you request otherwise, death benefit proceeds generally will be paid into an interest bearing account which can be accessed through the use of a checking account provided to the beneficiaries. Interest earned on this account may be less than interest paid on other settlement options.

     

    Reports

     

    Annual Statement. We will send you an annual statement once each year free of charge showing the amount of insurance coverage under your policy as well as your policy's death benefit, policy and surrender values, the amount of premiums you have paid, the amounts you have withdrawn, borrowed or transferred and the fees and charges we have imposed since the last statement.

     

     

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    Additional statements are available upon request. We may make a charge not to exceed $50 for each additional annual statement you request. See Transaction Fees and Charges - Excess Annual Report Fee, page 25.

     

    We send semi-annual reports with financial information on the funds, including a list of investment holdings of each fund.

     

    We send confirmation notices to you throughout the year for certain policy transactions such as transfers between investment options, partial withdrawals and loans. You are responsible for reviewing the confirmation notices to verify that the transactions are being made as requested.

     

    Illustrations. To help you better understand how your policy values will vary over time under different sets of assumptions, we will provide you with a personalized illustration projecting future results based on the age and risk classification of the insured person and other factors such as the amount of insurance coverage, death benefit option, premiums and rates of return (within limits) you specify. We may make a charge not to exceed $50 for each illustration you request after the first in a policy year. See Transaction Fees and Charges - Excess Illustration Fee, page 25.

     

    Other Reports. We will mail to you at your last known address of record at least annually a report containing such information as may be required by any applicable law. To reduce expenses, only one copy of most financial reports and prospectuses, including reports and prospectuses for the investment Funds, will be mailed to your household, even if you or other persons in your household have more than one policy issued by us or an affiliate. Call our customer service center at 1-877-253-5050 if you need additional copies of financial reports, prospectuses, historical account information or annual or semi-annual reports or if you would like to receive one copy for each policy in all future mailings.

     

    Legal Proceedings

     

    We are not aware of any pending legal proceedings which involve the variable account as a party.

     

    We are, or may be in the future, a defendant in various legal proceedings in connection with the normal conduct of our insurance operations. Some of these cases may seek class action status and may include a demand for punitive damages as well as for compensatory damages. In the opinion of management, the ultimate resolution of any existing legal proceeding is not likely to have a material adverse effect on our ability to meet our obligations under the policy.

     

    ING America Equities, Inc., the principal underwriter and distributor of the policy, is not involved in any legal proceeding which, in the opinion of management, is likely to have material adverse effect on its ability to distribute the policy.

     

    Financial Statements

     

    Financial statements of the variable account and the company are contained in the Statement of Additional Information. To request a free Statement of Additional Information, please contact our Customer Service Center at the address or telephone number on the back of this prospectus.

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    APPENDIX A

    Definition of Life Insurance Factors

    Guideline Premium Test Factors

    Attained Age


    Factor

    Attained Age


    Factor

    Attained Age


    Factor

    Attained Age


    Factor

    Attained Age


    Factor

    0-40

    2.50

    49

    1.91

    58

    1.38

    67

    1.18

    91

    1.04

    41

    2.43

    50

    1.85

    59

    1.34

    68

    1.17

    92

    1.03

    42

    2.36

    51

    1.78

    60

    1.30

    69

    1.16

    93

    1.02

    43

    2.29

    52

    1.71

    61

    1.28

    70

    1.15

    94

    1.01

    44

    2.22

    53

    1.64

    62

    1.26

    71

    1.13

    95 +

    1.00

    45

    2.15

    54

    1.57

    63

    1.24

    72

    1.11

     

     

    46

    2.09

    55

    1.50

    64

    1.22

    73

    1.09

     

     

    47

    2.03

    56

    1.46

    65

    1.20

    74

    1.07

     

     

    48

    1.97

    57

    1.42

    66

    1.19

    75 - 90

    1.05

     

     

    Cash Value Accumulation Test Factors

    The cash value accumulation test factors vary according to the age, gender and risk class of the insured person.

    Generally, the cash value accumulation test requires that a policy's death benefit must be sufficient so that the policy value does not at any time exceed the net single premium required to fund the policy's future benefits. The net single premium for a policy is calculated using a 4.00% interest rate and the 1980 Commissioner's Standard Ordinary Mortality Table and will vary according to the age, gender and risk class of the insured person. The factors for the cash value accumulation test are then equal to 1 divided by the net single premium per dollar of paid up whole life insurance for the applicable age, gender and risk class.






















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    APPENDIX B

    Funds Available Through the Variable Account

    <R>The following chart lists the funds, the investment advisers and subadvisers to the funds and summary information regarding the investment objective of each fund. For information about each fund's expenses, see the Fund Expense Table on page 12 of this prospectus. More detailed information about the funds can be found in the current prospectus and Statement of Additional Information for each fund.

    There is no assurance that the stated objectives and policies of any of the funds will be achieved. Shares of the funds will rise and fall in value and you could lose money by investing in the funds. Shares of the funds are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed, endorsed or insured by any financial institution, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Except as noted, all funds are diversified, as defined under the 1940 Act.

    We may receive compensation from each of the funds or the funds' affiliates based on an annual percentage of the average net assets held in that fund by the company. The percentage paid may vary from one fund company to another. For certain funds, some of this compensation may be paid out of service fees that are deducted from fund assets. Any such fees deducted from fund assets are disclosed in the fund prospectuses. We may also receive additional compensation from certain funds for administrative, recordkeeping or other services provided by us to the funds or the funds' affiliates. These additional payments are made by the funds or the funds' affiliates to the company and do not increase, directly or indirectly, the expenses shown below.</R>


    <R>Fund Name

    Investment Adviser/
    Subadviser


    Investment Objective

    AIM V.I. Dent Demographic Trends Fund (Series I Shares)

    Investment Adviser:
    A I M Advisors, Inc.
    Subadviser:
    H.S. Dent Advisors, Inc.

    Seeks long-term growth of capital.

    Alger American Growth Portfolio
    (Class O Shares)

    Investment Adviser:
    Fred Alger Management, Inc.

    Seeks long-term capital appreciation.

    Alger American Leveraged AllCap Portfolio (Class O Shares)

    Investment Adviser:
    Fred Alger Management, Inc.

    Seeks long-term capital appreciation.

    Alger American MidCap Growth Portfolio (Class O Shares)

    Investment Adviser:
    Fred Alger Management, Inc.

    Seeks long-term capital appreciation.

    Alger American Small Capitalization Portfolio (Class O Shares)

    Investment Adviser:
    Fred Alger Management, Inc.

    Seeks long-term capital appreciation.

    American Funds Insurance Series - Growth Fund (Class 2)

    Investment Adviser:
    Capital Research and Management Company

    Seeks growth of capital by investing primarily in U.S. common stocks.

    American Funds Insurance Series - Growth-Income Fund (Class 2)

    Investment Adviser:
    Capital Research and Management Company

    Seeks capital growth and income over time by investing primarily in U.S. common stocks and other securities that appear to offer potential for capital appreciation and/or dividends.

    American Funds Insurance Series - International Fund (Class 2)

    Investment Adviser:
    Capital Research and Management Company

    Seeks growth of capital over time by investing primarily in common stocks of companies based outside the United States.</R>




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    <R>Fund Name

    Investment Adviser/
    Subadviser


    Investment Objective

    FidelityÒ VIP ContrafundÒ Portfolio (Initial Class)

    Investment Adviser:
    Fidelity Management & Research Company
    Subadvisers:
    Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc.; Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc.; Fidelity Investments Japan Limited; FMR Co., Inc.

    Seeks long-term capital appreciation.

    FidelityÒ VIP Equity-Income Portfolio (Initial Class)

    Investment Adviser:
    Fidelity Management & Research Company
    Subadviser:
    FMR Co., Inc.

    Seeks reasonable income. Also considers the potential for capital appreciation. Seeks to achieve a yield which exceeds the composite yield on the securities comprising the Standard & Poor's 500 Index.

    FidelityÒ VIP Growth Portfolio (Initial Class)

    Investment Adviser:
    Fidelity Management & Research Company
    Subadviser:
    FMR Co., Inc.

    Seeks to achieve capital appreciation.

    FidelityÒ VIP High Income Portfolio (Initial Class)

    Investment Adviser:
    Fidelity Management & Research Company
    Subadvisers:
    Fidelity Management & Research (U.K.) Inc.; Fidelity Management & Research (Far East) Inc.; Fidelity Investments Japan Limited; FMR Co., Inc.

    Seeks a high level of current income while also considering growth of capital.

    FidelityÒ VIP Index 500 Portfolio (Initial Class)

    Investment Adviser:
    Fidelity Management & Research Company

    Seeks investment results that correspond to the total return of common stocks publicly traded in the United States, as represented by the Standard & Poor's 500 Index (S&P 500).

    FidelityÒ VIP Investment Grade Bond Portfolio (Initial Class)

    Investment Adviser:
    Fidelity Management & Research Company
    Subadviser:
    Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc.

    Seeks as high a level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital.

    FidelityÒ VIP Money Market Portfolio (Initial Class)

    Investment Adviser:
    Fidelity Management & Research Company
    Subadviser:
    Fidelity Investments Money Management, Inc.

    Seeks as high a level of current income as is consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity. </R>



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    <R>Fund Name

    Investment Adviser/
    Subadviser


    Investment Objective

    ING AIM Mid Cap Growth Portfolio (Service Shares)

    Investment Adviser:
    Directed Services, Inc.
    Subadviser:
    A I M Capital Management, Inc.

    Seeks capital appreciation.

    ING Hard Assets Portfolio (Institutional Shares)

    Investment Adviser:
    Directed Services, Inc.
    Subadviser:
    Baring International Investment Limited

    A nondiversified portfolio that seeks long-term capital appreciation.

    ING International Portfolio (Service Shares)

    Investment Adviser:
    Directed Services, Inc.
    Subadviser:
    ING Investments, LLC

    Seeks long-term growth of capital.

    ING Limited Maturity Bond Portfolio (Service Shares)

    Investment Adviser:
    Directed Services, Inc.
    Subadviser:
    ING Investment Management LLC

    Seeks highest current income consistent with low risk to principal and liquidity. Secondarily seeks to enhance total return when market factors indicate capital appreciation may be available without significant risk to principal.

    ING Liquid Assets Portfolio (Service Shares)

    Investment Adviser:
    Directed Services, Inc.
    Subadviser:
    ING Investment Management LLC

    Seeks high level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital and liquidity.

    ING MFS Mid Cap Growth Portfolio (Service Shares)

    Investment Adviser:
    Directed Services, Inc.
    Subadviser:
    Massachusetts Financial Services Company

    A nondiversified portfolio that seeks long-term growth of capital.

    ING MFS Total Return Portfolio (Institutional Shares)

    Investment Adviser:
    Directed Services, Inc.
    Subadviser:
    Massachusetts Financial Services Company

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

    ING Marsico Growth Portfolio
    (Service Shares)

    Investment Adviser:
    Directed Services, Inc.
    Subadviser:
    Marsico Capital Management, LLC

    Seeks capital appreciation.

    ING Salomon Brothers Investors Portfolio (Institutional Shares)

    Investment Adviser:
    Directed Services, Inc.
    Subadviser:
    Salomon Brothers Asset Management Inc.

    Seeks long-term growth of capital. Secondarily seeks current income.</R>





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    <R>Fund Name

    Investment Adviser/
    Subadviser


    Investment Objective

    ING T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Portfolio (Institutional Shares)

    Investment Adviser:
    Directed Services, Inc.
    Subadviser:
    T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

    Seeks, over the long-term, a high total investment return, consistent with the preservation of capital and prudent investment risk.

    ING T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio (Service Shares)

    Investment Adviser:
    Directed Services, Inc.
    Subadviser:
    T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

    Seeks substantial dividend income as well as long-term growth of capital.

    ING Van Kampen Real Estate Portfolio (Institutional Shares)

    Investment Adviser:
    Directed Services, Inc.
    Subadviser:
    Van Kampen

    A nondiversified portfolio that seeks capital appreciation. Secondarily seeks current income.

    ING JPMorgan Mid-Cap Value Portfolio (Initial Class)

    Investment Adviser:
    ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company.
    Subadviser:
    Robert Fleming, Inc., a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.

    A nondiversified portfolio that seeks growth from capital appreciation.

    ING PIMCO Total Return Portfolio (Service Class)

    Investment Adviser:
    ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company
    Subadviser:
    Pacific Investment Management Company LLC

    Seeks maximum total return, consistent with capital preservation and prudent investment management.

    ING Salomon Brothers Aggressive Growth Portfolio (Service Class)

    Investment Adviser:
    ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company
    Subadviser:
    Salomon Brothers Asset Management Inc.

    Seeks long-term growth of capital.

    ING UBS Tactical Asset Allocation Portfolio (Initial Class)

    Investment Adviser:
    ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company
    Sub-Adviser:
    UBS Global Asset Management (US) Inc.

    Seeks total return, consisting of long-term capital appreciation and current income.

    ING Van Kampen Comstock Portfolio (Initial Class)

    Investment Adviser:
    ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company
    Sub-Adviser:
    Van Kampen

    Seeks capital growth and income.

    ING VP Bond Portfolio (Class R)

    Investment Adviser:
    ING Investments, LLC
    Sub-Adviser:
    Aeltus Investment Management, Inc.

    Seeks to maximize total return as is consistent with reasonable risk, through investment in a diversified portfolio consisting of debt securities.</R>





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    <R>Fund Name

    Investment Adviser/
    Subadviser


    Investment Objective

    ING VP Index Plus LargeCap Portfolio (Class R)

    Investment Adviser:
    ING Investments, LLC
    Sub-Adviser:
    Aeltus Investment Management, Inc.

    Seeks to outperform the total return performance of the Standard & Poor's 500 Composite Index (S&P 500), while maintaining a market level of risk.

    ING VP Index Plus MidCap Portfolio (Class R)

    Investment Adviser:
    ING Investments, LLC
    Sub-Adviser:
    Aeltus Investment Management, Inc.

    Seeks to outperform the total return performance of the Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Index (S&P 400), while maintaining a market level of risk.

    ING VP Index Plus SmallCap Portfolio (Class R)

    Investment Adviser:
    ING Investments, LLC
    Sub-Adviser:
    Aeltus Investment Management, Inc.

    Seeks to outperform the total return performance of the Standard and Poor's SmallCap 600 Index (S&P 600), while maintaining a market level of risk.

    ING VP Disciplined LargeCap Portfolio (Class R)

    Investment Adviser:
    ING Investments, LLC
    Sub-Adviser:
    Aeltus Investment Management, Inc.

    Seeks capital appreciation.

    ING VP Growth + Value Portfolio (Class R)

    Investment Adviser:
    ING Investments, LLC

    Seeks capital appreciation

    ING VP Growth Opportunities Portfolio (Class R)

    Investment Adviser:
    ING Investments, LLC

    Seeks long-term growth of capital.

    ING VP High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class R)

    Investment Adviser:
    ING Investments, LLC
    Sub-Adviser:
    ING Investments Management, LLC

    Seeks high income and capital appreciation.

    ING VP International Value Portfolio (Class R)

    Investment Adviser:
    ING Investments, LLC

    Seeks long term capital appreciation.

    ING VP MagnaCap Portfolio
    (Class R)

    Investment Adviser:
    ING Investments, LLC

    Seeks growth of capital, with dividend income as a secondary consideration.

    ING VP MidCap Opportunities Portfolio (Class R)

    Investment Adviser:
    ING Investments, LLC

    Seeks long-term capital appreciation.

    ING VP SmallCap Opportunities Portfolio (Class R)

    Investment Adviser:
    ING Investments, LLC

    Seeks long-term capital appreciation.

    Janus Aspen Growth Portfolio
    (Institutional Shares)

    Investment Adviser:
    Janus Capital

    Seeks long-term growth of capital in a manner consistent with the preservation of capital.

    Janus Aspen International Growth Portfolio (Institutional Shares)

    Investment Adviser:
    Janus Capital

    Seeks long-term growth of capital.

    Janus Aspen Mid Cap Growth Portfolio (Institutional Shares)

    Investment Adviser:
    Janus Capital

    A nondiversified portfolio that seeks long term growth of capital.

    Janus Aspen Worldwide Growth Portfolio (Institutional Shares)

    Investment Adviser:
    Janus Capital

    Seeks long-term growth of capital in a manner consistent with the preservation of capital.</R>



    B-5

     

     


    <R>Fund Name

    Investment Adviser/
    Subadviser


    Investment Objective

    Neuberger Berman AMT Limited Maturity Bond Portfolio (Class I Shares)

    Investment Adviser:
    Neuberger Berman Management Inc.
    Sub-Adviser:
    Neuberger Berman, LLC

    Seeks highest current income consistent with low risk to principal and liquidity; total return is secondary goal.

    Neuberger Berman AMT Partners Portfolio (Class I Shares)

    Investment Adviser:
    Neuberger Berman Management Inc.
    Sub-Adviser:
    Neuberger Berman, LLC

    Seeks growth of capital.

    Neuberger Berman AMT Socially Responsive Portfolio (Class I Shares)

    Investment Adviser:
    Neuberger Berman Management Inc.
    Sub-Adviser:
    Neuberger Berman, LLC

    Seeks long-term growth of capital.

    OpCap Equity Portfolio

    Investment Adviser:
    OpCap Advisors LLC

    Seeks long term capital appreciation.

    OpCap Global Equity Portfolio

    Investment Adviser:
    OpCap Advisors LLC

    Seeks long term capital appreciation.

    OpCap Managed Portfolio

    Investment Adviser:
    OpCap Advisors LLC

    Seeks growth of capital over time.

    OpCap Small Cap Portfolio

    Investment Adviser:
    OpCap Advisors LLC

    Seeks capital appreciation.

    Pioneer Mid Cap Value VCT Portfolio (Class I Shares)

    Investment Adviser:
    Pioneer Investment Management, Inc.

    Seeks capital appreciation.

    Pioneer Small Cap Value VCT Portfolio (Class I Shares)

    Investment Adviser:
    Pioneer Investment Management, Inc.

    Seeks capital growth.

    Putnam VT Growth and Income Fund (Class IA Shares)

    Investment Adviser:
    Putnam Investment Management, LLC

    Seeks capital growth and current income.

    Putnam VT New Opportunities Fund (Class IA Shares)

    Investment Adviser:
    Putnam Investment Management, LLC

    Seeks long-term capital appreciation.

    Putnam VT Small Cap Value Fund (Class IA Shares)

    Investment Adviser:
    Putnam Investment Management, LLC

    Seeks capital appreciation.

    Putnam VT Voyager Fund
    (Class IA Shares)

    Investment Adviser:
    Putnam Investment Management, LLC

    Seeks capital appreciation. </R>

















    B-6

    MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE

     

    If you would like more information about us, the variable account or the policy, the following documents are available free upon request:

     

    • Statement of Additional Information ("SAI") - The SAI contains more specific information about the variable account and the policy, as well as the financial statements of the variable account and the company. The SAI is incorporated by reference into (made legally part of) this prospectus. The following is the Table of Contents for the SAI:

    Page

    General Information and History ...............................................................................

    2

    Distribution of the Policies ......................................................................................

    2

    Performance Reporting and Advertising .....................................................................

    3

    Experts ...............................................................................................................

    7

    Financial Statements.....................................................................................................................

    7

    <R>Financial Statements of the ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account...................................................</R>

    S-1

    <R>Financial Statements - Statutory Basis of ReliaStar Life Insurance Company........................</R>

    F-1

    A personalized illustration of policy benefits - A personalized illustration can help you understand how the policy works, given the policy's fees and charges along with the investment options, features and benefits and optional benefits you select. A personalized illustration can also help you compare the policy's death benefits, policy value and surrender value with other life insurance policies based on the same or similar assumptions. We reserve the right to assess a fee of up to $50 for each personalized illustration you request after the first each policy year. See Transaction Fees and Charges - Excess Illustration Fee, page 25.

     

    To request a free SAI or personalized illustration of policy benefits or to make other inquiries about the policy, please contact us at our:

     

    Customer Service Center

     

    P.O. Box 5011

     

    2000 21st Avenue, N.W.

     

    Minot, North Dakota 58703

     

    1-877-253-5050

     

    www.servicecenter@reliastar.com

     

    Additional information about us, the variable account or the policy (including the SAI) can be reviewed and copied from the SEC's Internet website (www.sec.gov) or at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Copies of this additional information may also be obtained, upon payment of a duplicating fee, by writing the SEC's Public Reference Room at 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0102. More information about operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room can be obtained by calling 202-942-8090.









    1940 Act File No. 811-04208

    1933 Act file No. 333-105319

    PART B

    INFORMATION REQUIRED IN A STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

     

     

    SELECTHLIFE VARIABLE ACCOUNT
    OF
    RELIASTAR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

     

    <R>Statement of Additional Information dated July 23, 2003</R>

    ING INVESTOR ELITE
    Variable Universal Life Insurance Policy

    This Statement of Additional Information is not a prospectus and should be read in conjunction with the current ING Investor Elite prospectus dated July 23, 2003. The policy offered in connection with the prospectus is a flexible premium variable universal life insurance policy funded through the SelectHLife Variable Account.

    A free prospectus is available upon request by contacting the ReliaStar Life Insurance Company's Customer Service Center at P.O. Box 5011, 2000 21st Avenue, NW, Minot, North Dakota 58703, by calling 1-877-253-5050 or by accessing the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov.

    Read the prospectus before you invest. Unless otherwise indicated, terms used in this Statement of Additional Information shall have the same meaning as in the prospectus.

    TABLE OF CONTENTS

     

    Page

    General Information and History ...........................................................................

    2

     

     

    Distribution of the Policies ...............................................................................

    2

     

     

    Performance Reporting and Advertising ................................................................

    3

     

     

    Experts .............................................................................................................

    7

     

     

    Financial Statements ................................................................................................................

    7

     

     

    <R>Financial Statements of the ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account ................................</R>

    S-1

     

     

    <R>Financial Statements - Statutory Basis of ReliaStar Life Insurance Company.......................</R>

    F-1

     

    GENERAL INFORMATION AND HISTORY

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company (the "company," "we," "us," "our") issues the policy described in the prospectus and is responsible for providing each policy's insurance benefits. We are a stock life insurance company organized in 1885 and incorporated under the laws of the State of Minnesota and an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of ING Groep N.V. ("ING"), a global financial institution active in the fields of insurance, banking and asset management. ING is headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. We are engaged in the business of issuing insurance policies. Our Home Office is located at 20 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401.

    We established the SelectHLife Variable Account (the "variable account") on October 11, 1984 under the laws of the State of Minnesota for the purpose of funding variable life insurance policies issued by us. The variable account is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") as a unit investment trust under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Premium payments may be allocated to one or more of the available sub-accounts of the variable account. Each sub-account invests in shares of a corresponding fund at net asset value. We may make additions to, deletions from or substitutions of available funds as permitted by law and subject to the conditions of the policy.

    Other than the policy owner fees and charges described in the prospectus, all expenses incurred in the operations of the variable account are borne by the company. We do, however, receive compensation for certain recordkeeping, administration or other services from the funds or affiliates of the funds available through the policies. See "Fees and Charges," page 23, in the prospectus.

    The company maintains custody of the assets of the variable account. As custodian, the company holds cash balances for the variable account pending investment in the funds or distribution. The funds in whose shares the assets of the sub-accounts of the variable account are invested each have custodians, as discussed in the respective fund prospectuses.

    DISTRIBUTION OF THE POLICIES

    The company's affiliate, ING America Equities, Inc., serves as the principal underwriter (distributor) for the policies. ING America Equities, Inc. was organized under the laws of the State of Colorado on September 27, 1993 and is registered as a broker/dealer with the SEC and the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. We pay ING America Equities, Inc. under a distribution agreement dated May 1, 2002. ING America Equities, Inc.'s principal office is located at 1290 Broadway, Denver, Colorado 80203-5699.

    ING America Equities, Inc. offers the securities under the policies on a continuous basis. For the year ended December 31, 2002, the aggregate amount paid to ING America Equities under our distribution agreement was $50,355,543.

    Prior to May 1, 2002, Washington Square Securities, Inc. ("WSSI"), a Minnesota corporation and an affiliate of ours, was the principal underwriter (distributor) for other policies offered by the variable account. We paid WSSI under a distribution agreement. For the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000, the aggregate amount paid to WSSI under our distribution agreement was $56,727,215 and $69,346,267, respectively.

    We sell our policies through licensed insurance agents who are registered representatives of affiliated and unaffiliated broker/dealers. A description of the manner in which the policies are purchased may be found in the prospectus under the section entitled "Purchasing a Policy."

    All broker/dealers who sell this policy have entered into selling agreements with us. Under these selling agreements, we pay a distribution allowance to broker/dealers, who in turn pay commissions to their agents/registered representatives who sell this policy. We may make loans to agents/registered representatives, or advance commissions in anticipation of future receipt of premiums (a form of lending to agents/registered representatives). These loans may have advantageous terms, such as interest rate reduction and/or principal forgiveness, that may be conditioned on insurance sales.

     

    2

     

    We may pay a distribution allowance of up to 100% of premium we receive up to the minimum amount of premium necessary to maintain the extended death benefit guarantee for the first policy year and lower thereafter.

    Broker/dealers receive renewal commissions (trails) of up to 0.20% of the average net policy value.

    We pay wholesaler fees and marketing and training allowances. We may provide repayments or make sponsor payments for broker/dealers to use in sales contests for their registered representatives. We do not hold contests directly based on sales of this product. We do hold training programs from time to time at our own expense. We pay dealer concessions, wholesaling fees, other allowances and the costs of all other incentives or training programs from our resources which include sales charges.

    PERFORMANCE REPORTING AND ADVERTISING

    Information regarding the past, or historical, performance of the sub-accounts of the variable account and the funds available for investment through the sub-accounts of the variable account may appear in advertisements, sales literature or reports to policy owners or prospective purchasers. Such performance information for the sub-accounts will reflect the deduction of all fund fees and charges, including investment management fees, distribution (12b-1) fees and other expenses but will not reflect deductions for any policy fees and charges. If the policy's premium expense, cost of insurance, administrative and mortality and expense risk charges and the other transaction, periodic or optional benefits fees and charges were deducted, the performance shown would be significantly lower.

    <R>Performance history of the sub-accounts of the variable account and the corresponding funds is measured by comparing the value at the beginning of the period to the value at the end of the period. Performance is usually calculated for periods of one month, three months, year-to-date, one year, three years, five years, ten years (if the fund has been in existence for these periods) and since the inception date of the fund (if the fund has been in existence for less than ten years). We may provide performance information showing average annual total returns for periods prior to the date a sub-account commenced operation. We will calculate such performance information based on the assumption that the sub-accounts were in existence for the same periods as those indicated for the funds, with the level of charges at the variable account level that were in effect at the inception of the sub-accounts. Performance information will be specific to the class of fund shares offered through the policy, however, for periods prior to the date a class of fund shares commenced operations, performance information may be based on a different class of shares of the same fund. In this case, performance for the periods prior to the date a class of fund shares commenced operations will be adjusted by the fund fees and expenses associated with the class of fund shares offered through the policy.</R>

    Simply stated, average annual total returns show the percent change in values, with dividends and capital gains reinvested, after the deduction of all fund fees and charges, including investment management fees, distribution (12b-1) fees and other expenses. Average annual total returns are calculated according to the following formula:

    (ERV + P)1/ n -1 = T

    Where:

    P =

    A hypothetical initial payment of $1,000.

     

    T =

    Average annual total return.

     

    n =

    Number of years.

     

    ERV =

    Ending redeemable value of the hypothetical $1,000 payment made at the beginning of the relevant period.

    Unless otherwise noted, the returns represent annualized figures, i.e., they show the rate of growth that would have produced the corresponding cumulative return had performance been constant over the entire period quoted.


    3

     

    Any current yield quotation for a money market fund, subject to Rule 482 of the Securities Act of 1933, will consist of a seven calendar day historical yield, carried at least to the nearest hundredth of a percent. The yield will be calculated by determining the net change, exclusive of capital changes, in the value of a hypothetical pre-existing account having a balance of one accumulation unit at the beginning of the base period, subtracting a hypothetical charge reflecting deductions from contract owner accounts, and dividing the net change in account value by the value of the account at the beginning of the period to obtain a base period return, and multiplying the base period return by (365/7) or (366/7) in a leap year. Actual yields will depend on factors such as the type of instruments in the fund's portfolio, portfolio quality and average maturity, changes in interest rates and the fund's expenses.

    Investment results of the funds will fluctuate over time and any presentation of past performance should not be considered as a representation of what may be achieved in the future.

    The following table shows the performance history of the underlying funds available for investment through the sub-accounts of the variable account for the periods indicated.

     

    <R>verage Annual Total Returns as of 6/30/03



    Funds



    1-Mo*



    3-Mo*



    YTD*



    1-Yr



    3-Yr



    5-Yr



    10-Yr

    Since Fund Inception

    Fund Inception Date

    AIM V.I. Dent Demographic Trends Fund (Series I Shares)


    2.02%


    19.42%


    20.05%


    1.79%


    (24.11%)




    (20.14%)


    12/29/1999

    Alger American Growth Portfolio (Class O Shares)


    1.70%


    17.33%


    16.81%


    (4.10%)


    (17.16%)


    (1.72%)


    10.33%



    01/09/1989

    Alger American Leveraged AllCap Portfolio (Class O Shares)


    1.82%


    16.51%


    20.48%


    (0.44%)


    (19.64%)


    2.40%



    15.24%


    01/25/1995

    Alger American MidCap Growth Portfolio (Class O Shares)


    3.10%


    20.65%


    22.97%


    3.17%


    (8.29%)


    4.74%


    13.18%



    05/03/1993

    Alger American Small Capitalization Portfolio
    (Class O Shares)



    2.70%



    16.45%



    15.40%



    (0.70%)



    (24.12%)



    (8.57%)



    2.97%





    9/21/1988

    American Funds Insurance Series - Growth Fund (Class 2)


    1.00%


    20.94%


    18.32%


    8.10%


    (12.85%)


    6.76%



    12.42%


    04/30/1997

    American Funds Insurance Series - Growth - Income Fund (Class 2)


    1.03%


    16.90%


    13.46%


    0.75%


    0.02%


    3.81%



    8.06%


    04/30/1997

    American Funds Insurance Series - International Fund (Class 2)


    2.23%


    16.60%


    6.51%


    (6.79%)


    (17.22%)


    0.43%



    3.62%


    04/30/1997

    FidelityÒ VIP ContrafundÒ Portfolio (Initial Class)


    1.86%


    11.91%


    9.58%


    0.12%


    (6.22%)


    2.40%



    12.73%


    01/03/1995

    FidelityÒ VIP Equity-Income Portfolio (Initial Class)


    1.55%


    18.12%


    10.71%


    (2.03%)


    (0.89%)


    0.35%


    9.74%



    10/09/1986

    FidelityÒ VIP Growth Portfolio
    (Initial Class)


    0.49%


    16.78%


    13.46%


    (1.79%)


    (17.91%)


    (1.32%)


    8.62%



    10/09/1986

    FidelityÒ VIP High Income Portfolio (Initial Class)


    2.89%


    10.15%


    17.19%


    26.82%


    (4.47%)


    (3.91%)


    3.93%



    09/19/1985

    FidelityÒ VIP Index 500 Portfolio (Initial Class)


    1.26%


    15.38%


    11.68%


    0.14%


    (11.37%)


    (1.83%)


    9.75%



    08/27/1992

    FidelityÒ VIP Investment Grade Bond Portfolio (Initial Class)


    (0.07%)


    2.88%


    4.66%


    11.94%


    10.31%


    7.63%


    7.04%



    12/05/1988
    </R>



    4

     

    <R>Average Annual Total Returns as of 6/30/03



    Funds



    1-Mo*



    3-Mo*



    YTD*



    1-Yr



    3-Yr



    5-Yr



    10-Yr

    Since Fund Inception

    Fund Inception Date

    FidelityÒ VIP Money Market Portfolio (Initial Class)


    0.09%


    0.26%


    0.54%


    1.34%


    3.22%


    4.11%


    4.59%



    04/01/1982

    ING AIM Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Service Shares)


    2.52%


    18.19%


    17.80%


    (2.67%)


    (20.63%)


    (3.87%)



    3.35%


    10/02/1995

    ING Hard Assets Portfolio
    (Institutional Shares)


    3.46%


    17.08%


    9.68%


    (4.05%)


    (0.41%)


    (1.65%)


    3.96%



    01/24/1989

    ING International Portfolio
    (Service Shares)


    2.54%


    16.16%


    5.37%


    (10.46%)


    (17.86%)


    (6.31%)



    (2.45%)


    04/01/1996

    ING Limited Maturity Bond Portfolio (Service Shares)


    0.09%


    1.21%


    2.27%


    6.96%


    7.82%


    6.15%


    5.72%



    01/24/1989

    ING Liquid Assets Portfolio
    (Service Shares)


    0.06%


    0.20%


    0.43%


    1.10%


    2.96%


    3.79%


    4.22%



    01/24/1989

    ING MFS Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio (Service Shares)


    1.29%


    18.82%


    19.15%


    3.22%


    (25.75%)


    (1.10%)



    9.14%


    10/07/1994

    ING MFS Total Return Portfolio (Institutional Shares)


    0.63%


    10.82%


    7.90%


    4.09%


    5.28%


    5.07%



    10.18%


    10/07/1994

    ING Marsico Growth Portfolio (Service Shares)


    2.10%


    14.92%


    14.92%


    4.88%


    (23.06%)


    (3.27%)



    4.01%


    04/01/1996

    ING Salomon Brothers Investors Portfolio (Institutional Shares)


    1.78%


    19.58%


    14.21%


    0.83%


    (4.04%)




    (1.18%)


    02/01/2000

    ING T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Portfolio
    (Service Shares)



    1.80%



    12.52%



    9.11%



    6.89%



    12.18%



    9.53%



    10.01%





    01/24/1989

    ING T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio (Service Shares)


    0.95%


    16.79%


    9.47%


    (1.44%)


    3.80%


    2.18%


    6.24%


    01/24/1989

    ING Van Kampen Real Estate Portfolio (Institutional Shares)


    1.54%


    13.33%


    14.16%


    2.76%


    11.84%


    7.06%


    10.96%


    01/24/1989

    ING JPMorgan Mid-Cap Value Portfolio (Initial Class)


    0.39%


    14.13%


    11.90%


    8.85%





    3.20%


    05/01/2002

    ING PIMCO Total Return Portfolio (Service Class)


    (0.18%)


    2.43%


    3.79%


    10.51%





    10.37%


    05/01/2002

    ING Salomon Brothers Aggressive Growth Portfolio (Service Class)


    0.25%


    19.37%


    21.23%


    2.87%


    (25.65%)


    (7.62%)



    (3.96%)


    11/28/1997

    ING UBS Tactical Asset Allocation Portfolio (Initial Class)


    1.10%


    14.94%


    11.19%


    (0.89%)





    (9.99%)


    12/10/2001

    ING Van Kampen Comstock Portfolio (Initial Class)


    1.62%


    16.19%


    12.57%


    2.77%





    (4.70%)


    05/01/2002

    ING VP Bond Portfolio
    (Class R)


    0.00%


    3.11%


    5.25%


    11.02%


    9.65%


    7.03%


    6.78%



    05/15/1973

    ING VP Index Plus LargeCap Portfolio (Class R)


    1.18%


    14.00%


    10.32%


    (1.16%)


    (12.02%)


    (1.36%)



    7.43%


    09/16/1996

    ING VP Index Plus MidCap Portfolio (Class R)


    1.15%


    15.98%


    11.38%


    (0.84%)


    0.68%


    8.76%



    10.36%


    12/16/1997

    ING VP Index Plus SmallCap Portfolio (Class R)


    2.58%


    18.38%


    11.96%


    (3.33%)


    1.98%


    2.70%



    4.05%


    12/19/1997

    ING VP Disciplined LargeCap Portfolio (Class R)


    1.25%


    14.04%


    10.16%


    (1.65%)


    (12.19%)


    (7.18%)



    (0.10%)


    05/06/1994

    ING VP Growth + Value Portfolio (Class R)


    2.18%


    15.88%


    13.88%


    (12.46%)


    (27.87%)


    (1.37%)



    7.16%


    05/06/1994

    ING VP Growth Opportunities Portfolio (Class R)


    1.19%


    15.45%


    13.60%


    (6.37%)


    (26.52%)




    (23.63%)


    05/03/2000
    </R>


    5

     

    <R>Average Annual Total Returns as of 6/30/03



    Funds



    1-Mo*



    3-Mo*



    YTD*



    1-Yr



    3-Yr



    5-Yr



    10-Yr

    Since Fund Inception

    Fund Inception Date

    ING VP High Yield Bond Portfolio (Class R)


    2.37%


    5.56%


    11.00%


    12.40%


    0.44%


    (1.75%)



    3.85%


    05/06/1994

    ING VP International Value Portfolio (Class R)


    2.48%


    16.15%


    6.02%


    (8.75%)


    (7.27%)


    4.64%



    6.56%


    08/08/1997

    ING VP MagnaCap Portfolio
    (Class R)


    (0.13%)


    15.33%


    11.44%


    (5.36%)


    (7.75%)




    (7.43%)


    05/01/2000

    ING VP MidCap Opportunities Portfolio (Class R)


    0.57%


    16.85%


    17.11%


    0.38%


    (19.66%)




    (18.28%)


    04/30/2000

    ING VP SmallCap Opportunities Portfolio (Class R)


    2.90%


    18.92%


    13.33%


    (13.29%)


    (24.97%)


    4.45%



    8.49%


    05/06/1994

    Janus Aspen Growth Portfolio
    (Institutional Shares)


    (0.97%)


    14.13%


    11.70%


    (2.74%)


    (19.64%)


    (2.86%)



    7.74%


    09/13/1993

    Janus Aspen International Growth Portfolio (Institutional Shares)


    1.13%


    18.27%


    6.51%


    (9.90%)


    (20.79%)


    (2.21%)



    8.37%


    05/02/1994

    Janus Aspen Mid Cap Growth Portfolio (Institutional Shares)


    1.88%


    16.30%


    16.22%


    3.72%


    (30.17%)


    (2.25%)



    8.52%


    09/13/1993

    Janus Aspen Worldwide Growth Portfolio (Institutional Shares)


    1.84%


    16.12%


    6.63%


    (8.66%)


    (20.15%)


    (2.81%)



    10.57%


    09/13/1993

    Neuberger Berman AMT Limited Maturity Bond Portfolio


    0.15%


    1.18%


    1.93%


    5.20%


    6.96%


    5.21%


    5.21%



    09/10/1984

    Neuberger Berman AMT Partners Portfolio


    0.30%


    19.82%


    17.72%


    (0.96%)


    (4.22%)


    (1.60%)



    8.96%


    03/22/1994

    Neuberger Berman AMT Socially Responsive Portfolio


    0.00%


    14.41%


    16.65%


    6.99%


    (0.34%)




    1.97%


    02/18/1999

    OpCap Equity Portfolio

    1.00%

    17.35%

    11.70%

    (2.19%)

    (1.61%)

    (1.83%)

    9.15%

    08/01/1988

    OpCap Global Equity Portfolio

    0.69%

    15.22%

    9.17%

    (3.00%)

    (6.49%)

    0.10%

    7.44%

    03/01/1995

    OpCap Managed Portfolio

    0.87%

    11.90%

    8.56%

    (2.02%)

    (0.99%)

    (0.94%)

    9.42%

    08/01/1988

    OpCap Small Cap Portfolio

    2.90%

    22.56%

    15.45%

    (8.79%)

    7.65%

    4.97%

    8.50%

    08/01/1988

    Pioneer Mid Cap Value VCT Portfolio (Class I Shares)


    1.12%


    17.33%


    13.16%


    2.22%


    7.37%


    4.79%



    10.53%


    03/01/1995

    Pioneer Small Cap Value VCT Portfolio (Class I Shares)


    2.57%


    21.45%


    12.24%


    (8.88%)





    2.18%


    11/08/2001

    Putnam VT Growth and Income Fund (Class IA Shares)


    2.00%


    18.29%


    11.59%


    (0.41%)


    (1.80%)

    (0.39%)


    9.04%


    02/01/1988

    Putnam VT New Opportunities Fund (Class IA Shares)


    0.83%


    16.83%


    15.32%


    1.90%


    (26.90%)


    (5.86%)



    7.04%


    05/02/1994

    Putnam VT Small Cap Value Fund (Class IA Shares)


    2.44%


    23.92%


    17.71%


    (6.40%)


    9.98%




    9.74%


    04/30/1999

    Putnam VT Voyager Fund
    (Class IA Shares)


    1.49%


    12.70%


    11.06%


    (1.92%)


    (19.35%)


    (2.22%)


    9.30%


    02/01/1988
    </R>

    *

    Returns not annualized.









    6

    We may compare performance of the sub-accounts and/or the funds as reported from time to time in advertisements and sales literature to other variable life insurance issuers in general; to the performance of particular types of variable life insurance policies investing in mutual funds; or to investment series of mutual funds with investment objectives similar to each of the sub-accounts, whose performance is reported by Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. ("Lipper") and Morningstar. Inc. ("Morningstar") or reported by other series, companies, individuals or other industry or financial publications of general interest, such as Forbes, Money, The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, Barron's, Kiplinger's and Fortune. Lipper and Morningstar are independent services which monitor and rank the performances of variable life insurance issuers in each of the major categories of investment objectives on an industry-wide basis.

    Lipper's and Morningstar's rankings include variable annuity issuers as well as variable life insurance issuers. The performance analysis prepared by Lipper and Morningstar ranks such issuers on the basis of total return, assuming reinvestment of distributions, but does not take sales charges, redemption fees or certain expense deductions at the separate account level into consideration. We may also compare the performance of each sub-account in advertising and sales literature to the Standard & Poor's Index of 500 common stocks and the Dow Jones Industrials, which are widely used measures of stock market performance. We may also compare the performance of each sub-account to other widely recognized indices. Unmanaged indices may assume the reinvestment of dividends, but typically do not reflect any "deduction" for the expense of operating or managing an investment portfolio.

    EXPERTS

    <R>The statement of assets and liabilities of the ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account as of December 31, 2002, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, and the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the statutory-basis financial statements of ReliaStar Life Insurance Company as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, and for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2002, appearing in this Statement of Additional Information, have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, independent auditors, as set forth in their reports thereon appearing elsewhere herein, and are included in reliance on such reports given on the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing. </R>

    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

    <R>The financial statements of ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account reflect the operations of the variable account as of and for the year ended December 31, 2002 and have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, independent auditors.

    The statutory-basis financial statements of ReliaStar Life Insurance Company as of December 31, 2002 and 2001 and for the two years in the period ended December 31, 2002, have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, independent auditors. The financial statements of the company should be distinguished from the financial statements of the variable account and should be considered only as bearing upon the ability of the company to meet its obligations under the policies. They should not be considered as bearing on the investment performance of the assets held in the variable account. </R>

    The statutory-basis financial statements of the company as of December 31, 2002 and 2001 and for the two years in the period ended December 31, 2002, have been prepared on the basis of statutory accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the State of Minnesota Division of Insurance.

    <R>The primary business address of Ernst & Young LLP is Suite 2800, 600 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30308-2215.</R>








    7

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Financial Statements

     

     

    Year ended December 31, 2002

     

     

     

     

    Contents

     

    Report of Independent Auditors

    S-2

     

    Audited Financial Statements

     

     

    Statement of Assets and Liabilities

    S-4

    Statement of Operations

    S-14

    Statements of Changes in Net Assets

    S-20

    Notes to Financial Statements

    S-38






















    S-1

     

    Report of Independent Auditors

     

    The Board of Directors and Participants

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

     

    We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of ReliaStar Life Insurance Company SelectH Variable Account (the "Account") (comprised of the AIM V.I. Dent Demographic Trends, Alger American Growth, Alger American Leveraged AllCap, Alger American MidCap Growth, Alger American Small Capitalization, Fidelity® VIP Equity-Income, Fidelity® VIP Growth, Fidelity® VIP High Income, Fidelity® VIP Money Market, Fidelity® VIP Overseas, Fidelity® VIP II Asset ManagerSM, Fidelity® VIP II Contrafund®, Fidelity® VIP II Index 500, Fidelity® VIP II Investment Grade Bond, GCG Trust Fully Managed, GCG Trust Mid-Cap Growth, ING VP Bond, ING UBS Tactical Asset Allocation, ING Van Kampen Comstock, ING VP Index Plus LargeCap, ING VP Index Plus MidCap, ING VP Index Plus SmallCap, ING VP Growth Opportunities, ING VP Growth + Value, ING VP High Yield Bond, ING VP International Value, ING VP MagnaCap, ING VP MidCap Opportunities, ING VP Research Enhanced Index, ING VP SmallCap Opportunities, Janus Aspen Aggressive Growth, Janus Aspen Growth, Janus Aspen International Growth, Janus Aspen Worldwide Growth, Neuberger Berman AMT Limited Maturity Bond, Neuberger Berman AMT Partners, Neuberger Berman AMT Socially Responsive, OCC Accumulation Trust Equity, OCC Accumulation Trust Global Equity, OCC Accumulation Trust Managed, OCC Accumulation Trust Small Cap, Pioneer MidCap Value VCT, Pioneer SmallCap Value VCT, Putman VT Diversified Income, Putman VT Growth and Income, Putnam VT International Growth, Putnam VT New Opportunities, Putnam VT Small Cap Value, Putnam VT Utilities Growth and Income and Putnam VT Voyager Divisions) as of December 31, 2002, and the related statements of operations and changes in net assets for the periods disclosed in the financial statements. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Account's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

     

    We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the 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. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2002, by correspondence with the transfer agents. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.


    S-2

     

    In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Divisions comprising the ReliaStar Life Insurance Company SelectH Variable Account at December 31, 2002, and the results of their operations and changes in their net assets for the periods disclosed in the financial statements, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

     

     

    /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

     

    Atlanta, Georgia

    March 14, 2003































    S-3

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     

    December 31, 2002

    (Dollars in thousands, except for unit data)

     

    AIM V.I. Dent
    Demographic Trends

    Alger American
    Growth

    Alger American
    Leveraged
    AllCap

    Alger American
    MidCap Growth

    Assets

    Investments in mutual funds at fair value

    $3,425

    $33,851

    $2,676

    $16,748

    Total assets

    3,425

    33,851

    2,676

    16,748

    Net assets

    $3,425

    $33,851

    $2,676

    $16,748

    Accumulation units outstanding:

    Select*Life I

    -

    211,198.196

    -

    117,748.534

    Select*Life Series 2000

    940,942.756

    3,241,457.321

    638,565.533

    1,266,838.158

    Value per accumulation unit:

    Select*Life I

    -

    $9.41

    -

    $11.62

    Select*Life Series 2000

    $3.64

    $9.83

    $4.19

    $12.14

    Total number of mutual fund shares

    903,819

    1,374,389

    128,328

    1,345,252

    Cost of mutual fund shares

    $4,296

    $54,603

    $3,121

    $19,582

    See accompanying notes.





















    S-4

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

     

    December 31, 2002

    (Dollars in thousands, except for unit data)

     

    Alger American
    Small
    Capitalization

    Fidelity® VIP
    Equity-Income

    Fidelity® VIP
    Growth

    Fidelity® VIP
    High Income

    Fidelity® VIP
    Money Market

    Fidelity® VIP
    Overseas

    Fidelity® VIP
    II Asset ManagerSM

    $5,220

    $83,106

    $99,310

    $13,890

    $69,344

    $8,400

    $17,370

    5,220

    83,106

    99,310

    13,890

    69,344

    8,400

    17,370

    $5,220

    $83,106

    $99,310

    $13,890

    $69,344

    $8,400

    $17,370

    66,874.579

    832,394.665

    1,091,910.205

    230,607.862

    378,680.066

    206,605.283

    430,484.340

    761,923.385

    2,551,611.199

    3,298,987.243

    780,335.323

    4,030,383.473

    450,410.118

    488,113.315

    $6.05

    $34.21

    $34.09

    $21.08

    $19.96

    $15.76

    $21.97

    $6.32

    $21.41

    $18.82

    $11.57

    $15.33

    $11.42

    $16.21

    427,543

    4,576,324

    4,236,765

    2,342,341

    69,343,566

    765,018

    1,362,348

    $5,835

    $97,772

    $151,120

    $13,698

    $69,344

    $14,629

    $21,948





















    S-5

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

     

    December 31, 2002

    (Dollars in thousands, except for unit data)

     

    Fidelity® VIP
    II Contrafund®

    Fidelity® VIP
    II Index 500

    Fidelity® VIP
    II Investment
    Grade Bond

    GCG Trust
    Fully Managed

    Assets

    Investments in mutual funds at fair value

    $63,546

    $67,202

    $20,365

    $5,405

    Total assets

    63,546

    67,202

    20,365

    5,405

    Net assets

    $63,546

    $67,202

    $20,365

    $5,405

    Accumulation units outstanding:

    Select*Life I

    176,057.334

    254,284.185

    119,416.748

    -

    Select*Life Series 2000

    2,784,585.422

    2,857,019.281

    976,363.514

    527,824.178

    Value per accumulation unit:

    Select*Life I

    $11.87

    $21.48

    $21.81

    -

    Select*Life Series 2000

    $22.07

    $21.61

    $18.19

    $10.24

    Total number of mutual fund shares

    3,510,814

    672,559

    1,486,524

    315,528

    Cost of mutual fund shares

    $76,754

    $88,298

    $19,104

    $5,593

    See accompanying notes.
















    S-6

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

     

    December 31, 2002

    (Dollars in thousands, except for unit data)

     

    GCG Trust Mid-Cap Growth

    ING VP Bond

    ING UBS
    Tactical Asset Allocation

    ING Van
    Kampen
    Comstock


    ING VP Index
    Plus LargeCap


    ING VP Index
    Plus MidCap

    ING VP Index
    Plus SmallCap

    $690

    $281

    $7

    $225

    $37

    $105

    $80

    690

    281

    7

    225

    37

    105

    80

    $690

    $281

    $7

    $225

    $37

    $105

    $80

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    172,418.688

    26,156.000

    909.048

    26,741.536

    4,500.577

    12,871.985

    10,117.880

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    $4.00

    $10.75

    $8.13

    $8.40

    $8.25

    $8.17

    $7.89

    95,059

    20,783

    309

    26,897

    3,420

    8,866

    8,023

    $697

    $282

    $8

    $218

    $38

    $106

    $83





















    S-7

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

     

    December 31, 2002

    (Dollars in thousands, except for unit data)

     

    ING VP
    Growth
    Opportunities

    ING VP
    Growth + Value

    ING VP High
    Yield Bond

    ING VP
    International
    Value

    Assets

    Investments in mutual funds at fair value

    $2,005

    $12,837

    $1,744

    $11,956

    Total assets

    2,005

    12,837

    1,744

    11,956

    Net assets

    $2,005

    $12,837

    $1,744

    $11,956

    Accumulation units outstanding:

    Select*Life I

    -

    85,784.538

    9,440.739

    50,155.601

    Select*Life Series 2000

    533,206.860

    1,305,619.519

    186,657.297

    823,411.537

    Value per accumulation unit:

    Select*Life I

    -

    $8.86

    $8.53

    $13.14

    Select*Life Series 2000

    $3.76

    $9.25

    $8.91

    $13.72

    Total number of mutual fund shares

    534,557

    1,300,597

    614,244

    1,390,278

    Cost of mutual fund shares

    $2,597

    $21,157

    $1,953

    $12,081

    See accompanying notes.



















    S-8

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

     

    December 31, 2002

    (Dollars in thousands, except for unit data)

     

    ING VP
    MagnaCap

    ING VP
    MidCap
    Opportunities

    ING VP
    Research
    Enhanced Index

    ING VP
    SmallCap
    Opportunities

    Janus Aspen
    Aggressive
    Growth

    Janus Aspen
    Growth

    Janus Aspen
    International
    Growth

    $1,140

    $1,410

    $1,811

    $17,464

    $22,456

    $20,311

    $16,100

    1,140

    1,410

    1,811

    17,464

    22,456

    20,311

    16,100

    $1,140

    $1,410

    $1,811

    $17,464

    $22,456

    $20,311

    $16,100

    -

    -

    4,918.741

    75,334.491

    212,607.559

    126,917.957

    87,569.837

    162,232.755

    312,598.824

    192,443.168

    906,427.224

    2,071,637.900

    2,039,084.571

    1,545,695.459

    -

    -

    $6.38

    $11.39

    $9.45

    $9.01

    $9.46

    $7.03

    $4.51

    $9.25

    $18.32

    $9.87

    $9.40

    $9.88

    167,207

    313,299

    615,828

    1,639,840

    1,417,650

    1,390,219

    930,660

    $1,355

    $1,773

    $2,304

    $27,465

    $46,114

    $33,851

    $16,557





















    S-9

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

     

    December 31, 2002

    (Dollars in thousands, except for unit data)

     

    Janus Aspen
    Worldwide
    Growth

    Neuberger
    Berman AMT
    Limited
    Maturity Bond

    Neuberger
    Berman AMT
    Partners

    Neuberger
    Berman AMT
    Socially
    Responsive

    Assets

    Investments in mutual funds at fair value

    $39,797

    $12,206

    $8,029

    $698

    Total assets

    39,797

    12,206

    8,029

    698

    Net assets

    $39,797

    $12,206

    $8,029

    $698

    Accumulation units outstanding:

    Select*Life I

    333,298.229

    32,628.796

    52,876.892

    -

    Select*Life Series 2000

    3,597,864.405

    887,155.627

    885,174.392

    80,173.829

    Value per accumulation unit:

    Select*Life I

    $9.73

    $12.73

    $8.21

    -

    Select*Life Series 2000

    $10.16

    $13.29

    $8.58

    $8.70

    Total number of mutual fund shares

    1,890,577

    904,157

    704,268

    75,995

    Cost of mutual fund shares

    $59,092

    $11,958

    $9,415

    $774

    See accompanying notes.


















    S-10

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

     

    December 31, 2002

    (Dollars in thousands, except for unit data)

     

    OCC Equity

    OCC Global
    Equity

    OCC Managed

    OCC Small Cap

    Pioneer Mid
    Cap Value VCT

    Pioneer Small
    Cap Value VCT

    Putnam VT
    Diversified
    Income

    $3,984

    $1,619

    $8,519

    $12,019

    $1,145

    $140

    $1,098

    3,984

    1,619

    8,519

    12,019

    1,145

    140

    1,098

    $3,984

    $1,619

    $8,519

    $12,019

    $1,145

    $140

    $1,098

    15,261.329

    17,346.104

    62,298.232

    78,076.192

    -

    -

    2,525.699

    387,361.436

    142,596.385

    798,271.698

    997,427.493

    136,600.464

    18,316.930

    72,154.037

    $9.49

    $9.74

    $9.51

    $10.73

    -

    -

    $14.28

    $9.91

    $10.17

    $9.93

    $11.21

    $8.38

    $7.62

    $14.72

    155,457

    150,444

    259,951

    558,511

    76,659

    15,221

    128,444

    $4,483

    $1,622

    $10,178

    $14,844

    $1,147

    $139

    $1,291





















    S-11

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

     

    December 31, 2002

    (Dollars in thousands, except for unit data)

     

    Putnam VT
    Growth and
    Income

    Putnam VT
    International
    Growth

    Putnam VT
    New
    Opportunities

    Putnam VT
    Small Cap Value

    Assets

    Investments in mutual funds at fair value

    $35,471

    $1,093

    $27,087

    $3,690

    Total assets

    35,471

    1,093

    27,087

    3,690

    Net assets

    $35,471

    $1,093

    $27,087

    $3,690

    Accumulation units outstanding:

    Select*Life I

    104,733.779

    -

    -

    -

    Select*Life Series 2000

    1,672,961.943

    152,494.067

    1,947,334.981

    409,142.480

    Value per accumulation unit:

    Select*Life I

    $19.05

    -

    -

    -

    Select*Life Series 2000

    $20.01

    $7.17

    $13.91

    $9.02

    Total number of mutual fund shares

    1,891,782

    107,672

    2,331,062

    301,710

    Cost of mutual fund shares

    $44,183

    $843

    $46,878

    $3,756

    See accompanying notes.
















    S-12

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

     

    December 31, 2002

    (Dollars in thousands, except for unit data)

     

    Putnam VT
    Utilities Growth
    and Income

    Putnam VT
    Voyager

    $1,197

    $72,929

    1,197

    72,929

    $1,197

    $72,929

    5,230.850

    247,665.046

    77,705.656

    3,543,059.492

    $14.06

    $18.65

    $14.46

    $19.28

    125,099

    3,472,828

    $2,034

    $125,148





















    S-13

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

    Statement of Operations

     

    For the year ended December 31, 2002

    (Dollars in thousands)

    AIM V.I.
    Dent
    Demographic
    Trends

    Alger
    American
    Growth

    Alger
    American
    Leveraged
    AllCap

    Alger
    American
    MidCap
    Growth

    Net investment income (loss)

    Income:

    Dividends

    $ -

    $ 16

    $ -

    $ -

    Total investment income

    -

    16

    -

    -

    Expenses:

    Mortality and expense risk and other charges

    25

    292

    20

    116

    Total expenses

    25

    292

    20

    116

    Net investment income (loss)

    (25)

    (276)

    (20)

    (116)

    Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    Net realized gain (loss) on investments

    (2,185)

    (4,498)

    (1,369)

    (3,477)

    Capital gains distributions

    -

    -

    -

    -

    Total realized gain (loss) on investments and capital gains distributions

    (2,185)

    (4,498)

    (1,369)

    (3,477)

    Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments

    634

    (11,443)

    172

    (2,141)

    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    $ (1,576)

    $ (16,217)

    $ (1,217)

    $ (5,734)

    Fidelity®
    VIP II
    Contrafund®

    Fidelity®
    VIP II Index
    500

    Fidelity®
    VIP II
    Investment
    Grade Bond

    GCG Trust
    Fully
    Managed

    Net investment income (loss)

    Income:

    Dividends

    $ 544

    $ 945

    $ 499

    $ 140

    Total investment income

    544

    945

    499

    140

    Expenses:

    Mortality and expense risk and other charges

    552

    563

    113

    23

    Total expenses

    552

    563

    113

    23

    Net investment income (loss)

    (8)

    382

    386

    117

    Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    Net realized gain (loss) on investments

    (4,088)

    (3,459)

    426

    (43)

    Capital gains distributions

    -

    -

    -

    -

    Total realized gain (loss) on investments and capital gains distributions

    (4,088)

    (3,459)

    426

    (43)

    Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments

    (3,012)

    (16,423)

    698

    (156)

    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    $ (7,108)

    $ (19,500)

    $ 1,510

    $ (82)

    See accompanying notes.

    S-14

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

    Statement of Operations (continued)

     

    For the year ended December 31, 2002

    (Dollars in thousands)

    Alger
    American
    Small
    Capitalization

    Fidelity® VIP
    Equity-Income

    Fidelity® VIP
    Growth

    Fidelity® VIP
    High Income

    Fidelity® VIP
    Money Market

    Fidelity® VI
    Overseas

    Fidelity® VIP
    II Asset ManagerSM

    $ -

    $ 1,573

    $ 305

    $ 1,422

    $ 999

    $ 92

    $ 819

    -

    1,573

    305

    1,422

    999

    92

    819

    41

    750

    986

    109

    442

    92

    163

    41

    750

    986

    109

    442

    92

    163

    (41)

    823

    (681)

    1,313

    557

    -

    656

    (1,462)

    (3,648)

    (7,301)

    (7,344)

    -

    (1,460)

    (889)

    -

    2,142

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    (1,462)

    (1,506)

    (7,301)

    (7,344)

    -

    (1,460)

    (889)

    (413)

    (17,301)

    (36,836)

    6,577

    -

    (997)

    (1,812)

    $ (1,916)

    $ (17,984)

    $ (44,818)

    $ 546

    $ 557

    $ (2,457)

    $ (2,045)

    GCG Trust
    Mid-Cap
    Growth

    ING VP
    Bond

    ING UBS
    Tactical Asset
    Allocation

    ING Van
    Kampen
    Comstock

    ING VP Index
    Plus LargeCap

    ING VP Index
    Plus MidCap

    ING VP Index|
    Plus SmallCap

    $ -

    $ 8

    $ -

    $ 1

    $ -

    $ -

    $ -

    -

    8

    -

    1

    -

    -

    -

    2

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    2

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    (2)

    8

    -

    1

    -

    -

    -

    (190)

    7

    -

    (3)

    (31)

    -

    (67)

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    (190)

    7

    -

    (3)

    (31)

    -

    (67)

    (15)

    -

    -

    7

    (1)

    (1)

    (3)

    $ (207)

    $ 15

    $ -

    $ 5

    $ (32)

    $ (1)

    $ (70)

    S-15

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

    Statement of Operations (continued)

    For the year ended December 31, 2002

    (Dollars in thousands)

    ING VP
    Growth
    Opportunities

    ING VP
    Growth +
    Value

    ING VP High
    Yield Bond

    ING VP
    International
    Value

    Net investment income (loss)

    Income:

    Dividends

    $ -

    $ -

    $ 157

    $ 96

    Total investment income

    -

    -

    157

    96

    Expenses:

    Mortality and expense risk and other charges

    15

    112

    10

    71

    Total expenses

    15

    112

    10

    71

    Net investment income (loss)

    (15)

    (112)

    147

    25

    Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    Net realized gain (loss) on investments

    (1,208)

    (9,350)

    (116)

    (2,892)

    Capital gains distributions

    -

    -

    -

    -

    Total realized gain (loss) on investments and capital gains distributions

    (1,208)

    (9,350)

    (116)

    (2,892)

    Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments

    276

    2,084

    (53)

    1,239

    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    $ (947)

    $ (7,378)

    $ (22)

    $ (1,628)

    Janus Aspen
    Series
    Worldwide
    Growth

    Neuberger
    Berman AMT
    Limited
    Maturity
    Bond

    Neuberger
    Berman AMT
    Partners

    Neuberger
    Berman AMT
    Socially
    Responsive

    Net investment income (loss)

    Income:

    Dividends

    $ 429

    $ 406

    $ 45

    $ -

    Total investment income

    429

    406

    45

    -

    Expenses:

    Mortality and expense risk and other charges

    361

    68

    72

    3

    Total expenses

    361

    68

    72

    3

    Net investment income (loss)

    68

    338

    (27)

    (3)

    Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    Net realized gain (loss) on investments

    (12,807)

    124

    (2,154)

    (32)

    Capital gains distributions

    -

    -

    -

    -

    Total realized gain (loss) on investments and capital gains distributions

    (12,807)

    124

    (2,154)

    (32)

    Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments

    (1,745)

    5

    (347)

    (78)

    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    $ (14,484)

    $ 467

    $ (2,528)

    $ (113)

    See accompanying notes.

    S-16

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

    Statement of Operations (continued)

    For the year ended December 31, 2002

    (Dollars in thousands)

    ING VP
    MagnaCap

    ING VP
    MidCap
    Opportunities

    ING VP
    Research
    Enhanced
    Index

    ING VP
    SmallCap
    Opportunities

    Janus Aspen
    Series
    Aggressive
    Growth

    Janus Aspen
    Series Growth

    Janus Aspen
    International
    Growth

    $ 11

    $ -

    $ 28

    $ -

    $ -

    $ -

    $ 162

    11

    -

    28

    -

    -

    -

    162

    5

    7

    16

    160

    177

    185

    137

    5

    7

    16

    160

    177

    185

    137

    6

    (7)

    12

    (160)

    (177)

    (185)

    25

    (51)

    (182)

    (459)

    (12,154)

    (17,357)

    (8,391)

    (3,033)

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    (51)

    (182)

    (459)

    (12,154)

    (17,357)

    (8,391)

    (3,033)

    (200)

    (228)

    (79)

    (607)

    8,575

    338

    (389)

    $ (245)

    $ (417)

    $ (526)

    $ (12,921)

    $ (8,959)

    $ (8,238)

    $ (3,397)

    OCC Equity

    OCC Global
    Equity

    OCC
    Managed

    OCC Small
    Cap

    Pioneer Mid
    Cap Value
    VCT

    Pioneer Small
    Cap Value
    VCT

    Putnam VT
    Diversified
    Income

    $ 36

    $ 7

    $ 145

    $ 8

    $ -

    $ -

    $ 107

    36

    7

    145

    8

    -

    -

    107

    31

    11

    63

    90

    1

    -

    10

    31

    11

    63

    90

    1

    -

    10

    5

    (4)

    82

    (82)

    (1)

    -

    97

    (770)

    (467)

    (313)

    (284)

    (25)

    (7)

    (51)

    33

    -

    -

    1,651

    2

    -

    -

    (737)

    (467)

    (313)

    1,367

    (23)

    (7)

    (51)

    (335)

    175

    (1,450)

    (4,591)

    (2)

    1

    13

    $ (1,067)

    $ (296)

    $ (1,681)

    $ (3,306)

    $ (26)

    $ (6)

    $ 59

    S-17

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Statement of Operations (continued)

     

    For the year ended December 31, 2002

    (Dollars in thousands)

     

    Putnam VT
    Growth and
    Income Shares

    Putnam VT
    International
    Growth

    Putnam VT
    New
    Opportunities

    Putnam VT
    Small Cap
    Value

    Net investment income (loss)

    Income:

    Dividends

    $ 683

    $ 16

    $ -

    $ 7

    Total investment income

    683

    16

    -

    7

    Expenses:

    Mortality and expense risk and other charges

    323

    12

    260

    18

    Total expenses

    323

    12

    260

    18

    Net investment income (loss)

    360

    4

    (260)

    (11)

    Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    Net realized gain (loss) on investments

    (3,200)

    97

    (6,562)

    (655)

    Capital gains distributions

    227

    -

    -

    24

    Total realized gain (loss) on investments and capital gains distributions

    (2,973)

    97

    (6,562)

    (631)

    Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments

    (6,010)

    1,031

    (5,186)

    (128)

    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    $ (8,623)

    $ 1,132

    $ (12,008)

    $ (770)

    See accompanying notes.

















    S-18

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Statement of Operations (continued)

     

    For the year ended December 31, 2002

    (Dollars in thousands)

     

    Putnam VT
    Utilities
    Growth and
    Income

    Putnam VT
    Voyager

    $ 57

    $ 750

    57

    750

    13

    726

    13

    726

    44

    24

    (181)

    (12,018)

    -

    -

    (181)

    (12,018)

    (316)

    (15,787)

    $ (453)

    $ (27,781)























    S-19

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Statement of Changes in Net Assets

     

    For the year ended December 31, 2002

    (Dollars in thousands)

    AIM V.I.
    Dent
    Demographic
    Trends

    Alger
    American
    Growth

    Alger
    American
    Leveraged
    AllCap

    Alger
    American
    MidCap
    Growth

    Net assets at January 1, 2002

    $ 4,304

    $ 44,966

    $ 2,891

    $ 15,831

    Increase (decrease) in net assets

    Operations:

    Net investment income (loss)

    (25)

    (276)

    (20)

    (116)

    Net realized gain (loss) on investments and capital gains distributions

    (2,185)

    (4,498)

    (1,369)

    (3,477)

    Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments

    634

    (11,443)

    172

    (2,141)

    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (1,576)

    (16,217)

    (1,217)

    (5,734)

    Changes from principal transactions:

    Premiums

    1,813

    11,801

    1,147

    5,054

    Surrenders and other withdrawals

    (135)

    (1,575)

    (92)

    (597)

    Transfer payments

    (383)

    (431)

    354

    4,190

    Policy loans

    (13)

    (165)

    (15)

    (81)

    Loan collateral interest

    2

    52

    1

    17

    Death benefits

    (10)

    (103)

    (8)

    (8)

    Contract charges

    (577)

    (4,477)

    (385)

    (1,924)

    Increase (decrease) in assets derived from principal transactions

    697

    5,102

    1,002

    6,651

    Total increase (decrease)

    (879)

    (11,115)

    (215)

    917

    Net assets at December 31, 2002

    $ 3,425

    $ 33,851

    $ 2,676

    $ 16,748

    See accompanying notes.













    S-20

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

     

    For the year ended December 31, 2002

    (Dollars in thousands)

    Alger
    American
    Small
    Capitalization

    Fidelity®
    VIP Equity-Income

    Fidelity®
    VIP Growth

    Fidelity®
    VIP High
    Income

    Fidelity®
    VIP Money
    Market

    Fidelity®
    VIP Overseas

    Fidelity®
    VIP II Asset
    Manager
    SM

    $ 6,285

    $ 101,346

    $ 146,559

    $ 16,110

    $ 51,300

    $ 12,989

    $ 22,760

    (41)

    823

    (681)

    1,313

    557

    -

    656

    (1,462)

    (1,506)

    (7,301)

    (7,344)

    -

    (1,460)

    (889)

    (413)

    (17,301)

    (36,836)

    6,577

    -

    (997)

    (1,812)

    (1,916)

    (17,984)

    (44,818)

    546

    557

    (2,457)

    (2,045)

    1,814

    12,220

    17,421

    2,328

    37,394

    (4)

    (3)

    (297)

    (4,449)

    (6,244)

    (619)

    (4,770)

    (649)

    (1,004)

    22

    (512)

    (3,124)

    (3,112)

    (8,591)

    (591)

    (776)

    (15)

    (837)

    (1,550)

    (153)

    (638)

    (154)

    (221)

    9

    287

    500

    55

    255

    -

    -

    (5)

    (149)

    (216)

    (55)

    (222)

    (86)

    (135)

    (677)

    (6,816)

    (9,218)

    (1,210)

    (5,941)

    (648)

    (1,206)

    851

    (256)

    (2,431)

    (2,766)

    17,487

    (2,132)

    (3,345)

    (1,065)

    (18,240)

    (47,249)

    (2,220)

    18,044

    (4,589)

    (5,390)

    $ 5,220

    $ 83,106

    $ 99,310

    $ 13,890

    $ 69,344

    $ 8,400

    $ 17,370














    S-21

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

     

    For the year ended December 31, 2002

    (Dollars in thousands)

     

    Fidelity®
    VIP II
    Contrafund®

    Fidelity®
    VIP II Index
    500

    Fidelity®
    VIP II
    Investment
    Grade Bond

    GCG Trust
    Fully
    Managed

    Net assets at January 1, 2002

    $ 68,158

    $ 81,285

    $ 12,228

    $ 1,450

    Increase (decrease) in net assets

    Operations:

    Net investment income (loss)

    (8)

    382

    386

    117

    Net realized gain (loss) on investments and capital gains distributions

    (4,088)

    (3,459)

    426

    (43)

    Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments

    (3,012)

    (16,423)

    698

    (156)

    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (7,108)

    (19,500)

    1,510

    (82)

    Changes from principal transactions:

    Premiums

    12,749

    18,360

    3,096

    1,411

    Surrenders and other withdrawals

    (3,516)

    (4,486)

    (677)

    (221)

    Transfer payments

    (85)

    (135)

    5,792

    3,289

    Policy loans

    (496)

    (407)

    (80)

    5

    Loan collateral interest

    79

    157

    35

    6

    Death benefits

    (105)

    (112)

    (14)

    -

    Contract charges

    (6,130)

    (7,960)

    (1,525)

    (453)

    Increase (decrease) in assets derived from principal transactions

    2,496

    5,417

    6,627

    4,037

    Total increase (decrease)

    (4,612)

    (14,083)

    8,137

    3,955

    Net assets at December 31, 2002

    $63,546

    $67,202

    $20,365

    $ 5,405

    See accompanying notes.















    S-22

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

     

    For the year ended December 31, 2002

    (Dollars in thousands)

     

    GCG Trust
    Mid-Cap
    Growth

    ING VP
    Bond

    ING UBS
    Tactical
    Asset
    Allocation

    ING Van
    Kampen
    Comstock

    ING VP
    Index Plus
    LargeCap

    ING VP
    Index Plus
    MidCap

    ING VP
    Index Plus
    SmallCap

    $ 170

    $ -

    $ -

    $ -

    $ -

    $ -

    $ -

    (2)

    8

    -

    1

    -

    -

    -

    (190)

    7

    -

    (3)

    (31)

    -

    (67)

    (15)

    -

    -

    7

    (1)

    (1)

    (3)

    (207)

    15

    -

    5

    (32)

    (1)

    (70)

    249

    53

    -

    68

    4

    23

    15

    (9)

    (4)

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    552

    234

    8

    161

    65

    87

    139

    (1)

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    -

    (64)

    (17)

    (1)

    (9)

    -

    (4)

    (4)

    727

    266

    7

    220

    69

    106

    150

    520

    281

    7

    225

    37

    105

    80

    $ 690

    $ 281

    $ 7

    $ 225

    $ 37

    $ 105

    $ 80


















    S-23

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

     

    For the year ended December 31, 2002

    (Dollars in thousands)

     

    ING VP
    Growth
    Opportunities

    ING VP
    Growth +
    Value

    ING VP
    High Yield
    Bond

    ING VP
    International
    Value

    Net assets at January 1, 2002

    $ 2,600

    $ 18,089

    $ 1,220

    $ 7,806

    Increase (decrease) in net assets

    Operations:

    Net investment income (loss)

    (15)

    (112)

    147

    25

    Net realized gain (loss) on investments and capital gains distributions

    (1,208)

    (9,350)

    (116)

    (2,892)

    Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments

    276

    2,084

    (53)

    1,239

    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (947)

    (7,378)

    (22)

    (1,628)

    Changes from principal transactions:

    Premiums

    1,304

    5,682

    565

    3,067

    Surrenders and other withdrawals

    (131)

    (555)

    (58)

    (205)

    Transfer payments

    (376)

    (933)

    285

    4,015

    Policy loans

    (6)

    (45)

    (7)

    (49)

    Loan collateral interest

    -

    26

    1

    10

    Death benefits

    (10)

    (34)

    (4)

    (15)

    Contract charges

    (429)

    (2,015)

    (236)

    (1,045)

    Increase (decrease) in assets derived from principal transactions

    352

    2,126

    546

    5,778

    Total increase (decrease)

    (595)

    (5,252)

    524

    4,150

    Net assets at December 31, 2002

    $ 2,005

    $ 12,837

    $ 1,744

    $ 11,956

    See accompanying notes.













    S-24

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

     

    For the year ended December 31, 2002

    (Dollars in thousands)

     

    ING VP MagnaCap

    ING VP
    MidCap
    Opportunities

    ING VP
    Research
    Enhanced Index

    ING VP
    SmallCap
    Opportunities

    Janus Aspen
    Aggressive
    Growth

    Janus Aspen
    Growth

    Janus Aspen
    International
    Growth

    $ 503

    $ 1,313

    $ 2,208

    $ 26,824

    $ 30,499

    $ 29,811

    $ 18,555

    6

    (7)

    12

    (160)

    (177)

    (185)

    25

    (51)

    (182)

    (459)

    (12,154)

    (17,357)

    (8,391)

    (3,033)

    (200)

    (228)

    (79)

    (607)

    8,575

    338

    (389)

    (245)

    (417)

    (526)

    (12,921)

    (8,959)

    (8,238)

    (3,397)

    512

    684

    571

    7,099

    9,756

    7,255

    5,182

    (28)

    (45)

    (104)

    (698)

    (1,323)

    (930)

    (676)

    551

    109

    (124)

    (105)

    (3,765)

    (4,444)

    (1,511)

    (1)

    (9)

    (5)

    (248)

    (142)

    (57)

    (62)

    -

    1

    3

    19

    51

    24

    28

    -

    (1)

    -

    (35)

    (53)

    (78)

    (22)

    (152)

    (225)

    (212)

    (2,471)

    (3,608)

    (3,032)

    (1,997)

    882

    514

    129

    3,561

    916

    (1,262)

    942

    637

    97

    (397)

    (9,360)

    (8,043)

    (9,500)

    (2,455)

    $ 1,140

    $ 1,410

    $ 1,811

    $ 17,464

    $ 22,456

    $ 20,311

    $ 16,100


















    S-25

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

     

    For the year ended December 31, 2002

    (Dollars in thousands)

    Janus Aspen
    Worldwide
    Growth

    Neuberger
    Berman AMT
    Limited
    Maturity
    Bond

    Neuberger
    Berman AMT
    Partners

    Neuberger
    Berman AMT
    Socially
    Responsive

    Net assets at January 1, 2002

    $ 53,757

    $ 7,482

    $ 9,503

    $ 621

    Increase (decrease) in net assets

    Operations:

    Net investment income (loss)

    68

    338

    (27)

    (3)

    Net realized gain (loss) on investments and capital gains distributions

    (12,807)

    124

    (2,154)

    (32)

    Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments

    (1,745)

    5

    (347)

    (78)

    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (14,484)

    467

    (2,528)

    (113)

    Changes from principal transactions:

    Premiums

    12,485

    2,833

    2,048

    303

    Surrenders and other withdrawals

    (1,780)

    (478)

    (468)

    (32)

    Transfer payments

    (5,161)

    3,012

    390

    33

    Policy loans

    (152)

    (54)

    (27)

    (2)

    Loan collateral interest

    79

    7

    7

    -

    Death benefits

    (104)

    (8)

    (13)

    -

    Contract charges

    (4,843)

    (1,055)

    (883)

    (112)

    Increase (decrease) in assets derived from principal transactions

    524

    4,257

    1,054

    190

    Total increase (decrease)

    (13,960)

    4,724

    (1,474)

    77

    Net assets at December 31, 2002

    $ 39,797

    $ 12,206

    $ 8,029

    $ 698

    See accompanying notes.












    S-26

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

     

    For the year ended December 31, 2002

    (Dollars in thousands)

    OCC Equity

    OCC Global
    Equity

    OCC
    Managed

    OCC Small
    Cap

    Pioneer Mid
    Cap Value
    VCT

    Pioneer Small
    Cap Value
    VCT

    Putnam VT
    Diversified
    Income

    $ 4,625

    $ 1,479

    $ 7,904

    $ 10,997

    $ -

    $ -

    $ 1,248

    5

    (4)

    82

    (82)

    (1)

    -

    97

    (737)

    (467)

    (313)

    1,367

    (23)

    (7)

    (51)

    (335)

    175

    (1,450)

    (4,591)

    (2)

    1

    13

    (1,067)

    (296)

    (1,681)

    (3,306)

    (26)

    (6)

    59

    1,282

    408

    2,307

    2,959

    76

    35

    (6)

    (237)

    (60)

    (367)

    (491)

    (1)

    -

    (82)

    (63)

    270

    1,355

    3,153

    1,109

    118

    (49)

    (43)

    (9)

    (23)

    (59)

    -

    -

    (7)

    3

    3

    15

    15

    -

    -

    -

    (10)

    (1)

    (25)

    (11)

    -

    -

    -

    (506)

    (175)

    (966)

    (1,238)

    (13)

    (7)

    (65)

    426

    436

    2,296

    4,328

    1,171

    146

    (209)

    (641)

    140

    615

    1,022

    1,145

    140

    (150)

    $ 3,984

    $ 1,619

    $ 8,519

    $ 12,019

    $1,145

    $140

    $1,098
















    S-27

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

     

    For the year ended December 31, 2002

    (Dollars in thousands)

    Putnam VT
    Growth and
    Income

    Putnam VT
    International
    Growth

    Putnam VT
    New
    Opportunities

    Putnam VT
    Small Cap
    Value

    Net assets at January 1, 2002

    $ 43,533

    $ 1,433

    $38,232

    $ 1,199

    Increase (decrease) in net assets

    Operations:

    Net investment income (loss)

    360

    4

    (260)

    (11)

    Net realized gain (loss) on investments and capital gains distributions

    (2,973)

    97

    (6,562)

    (631)

    Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments

    (6,010)

    1,031

    (5,186)

    (128)

    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (8,623)

    1,132

    (12,008)

    (770)

    Changes from principal transactions:

    Premiums

    7,040

    14

    8,174

    1,117

    Surrenders and other withdrawals

    (1,881)

    (52)

    (1,565)

    (130)

    Transfer payments

    (879)

    (1,343)

    (2,501)

    2,705

    Policy loans

    (191)

    (10)

    (173)

    (43)

    Loan collateral interest

    68

    -

    66

    3

    Death benefits

    (80)

    -

    (29)

    (2)

    Contract charges

    (3,516)

    (81)

    (3,109)

    (389)

    Increase (decrease) in assets derived from principal transactions

    561

    (1,472)

    863

    3,261

    Total increase (decrease)

    (8,062)

    (340)

    (11,145)

    2,491

    Net assets at December 31, 2002

    $35,471

    $1,093

    $27,087

    $3,690

    See accompanying notes.














    S-28

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

     

    For the year ended December 31, 2002

    (Dollars in thousands)

    Putnam VT
    Utilities
    Growth and
    Income

    Putnam VT
    Voyager

    $ 1,915

    $ 101,802

    44

    24

    (181)

    (12,018)

    (316)

    (15,787)

    (453)

    (27,781)

    (2)

    16,684

    (81)

    (4,312)

    (62)

    (5,336)

    (10)

    (612)

    -

    177

    -

    (115)

    (110)

    (7,578)

    (265)

    (1,092)

    (718)

    (28,873)

    $1,197

    $ 72,929



















    S-29

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Statement of Changes in Net Assets

     

    For the year ended December 31, 2001

    (Dollars in thousands)

    AIM V.I.
    Dent
    Demographic
    Trends

    Alger
    American
    Growth

    Alger
    American
    Leveraged
    AllCap

    Alger
    American
    MidCap
    Growth

    Net assets at January 1, 2001

    $ 3,547

    $ 42,521

    $ 1,641

    $ 11,552

    Increase (decrease) in net assets

    Operations:

    Net investment income (loss)

    (27)

    (229)

    (16)

    (98)

    Net realized gain (loss) on investments and capital gains distributions

    (679)

    (5,076)

    (90)

    (987)

    Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments

    (738)

    (228)

    (219)

    87

    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (1,444)

    (5,533)

    (325)

    (998)

    Changes from principal transactions:

    Premiums

    2,242

    13,082

    1,227

    3,966

    Surrenders and other withdrawals

    (52)

    (1,269)

    (22)

    (362)

    Transfer payments

    576

    712

    662

    3,444

    Policy loans

    (9)

    (234)

    (1)

    (107)

    Loan collateral interest

    2

    47

    1

    14

    Death benefits

    (1)

    (22)

    -

    (259)

    Contract charges

    (557)

    (4,338)

    (292)

    (1,419)

    Increase (decrease) in assets derived from principal transactions

    2,201

    7,978

    1,575

    5,277

    Total increase (decrease)

    757

    2,445

    1,250

    4,279

    Net assets at December 31, 2001

    $ 4,304

    $ 44,966

    $ 2,891

    $ 15,831

    See accompanying notes.













    S-30

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

     

    For the year ended December 31, 2001

    (Dollars in thousands)

    Alger
    American
    Small
    Capitalization

    Fidelity®
    VIP Equity-Income

    Fidelity®
    VIP Growth

    Fidelity®
    VIP High
    Income

    Fidelity®
    VIP Money
    Market

    Fidelity®
    VIP Overseas

    Fidelity®
    VIP II Asset
    ManagerSM

    $ 7,213

    $ 101,008

    $ 180,603

    $ 14,721

    $ 43,171

    $ 19,925

    $ 27,650

    (42)

    851

    (1,172)

    1,796

    1,515

    779

    884

    (3,774)

    5,021

    15,415

    (3,072)

    -

    748

    275

    1,654

    (11,744)

    (47,409)

    (544)

    (1)

    (5,631)

    (2,541)

    (2,162)

    (5,872)

    (33,166)

    (1,820)

    1,514

    (4,104)

    (1,382)

    2,198

    11,756

    18,916

    2,557

    52,297

    (2)

    (14)

    (155)

    (4,280)

    (6,831)

    (689)

    (1,685)

    (851)

    (1,210)

    (114)

    6,382

    (1,736)

    2,536

    (37,594)

    (842)

    (536)

    (32)

    (1,336)

    (1,980)

    (127)

    (1,270)

    (315)

    (381)

    5

    256

    455

    49

    173

    -

    -

    (9)

    (498)

    (259)

    (19)

    (352)

    (21)

    (69)

    (659)

    (6,070)

    (9,443)

    (1,098)

    (4,954)

    (801)

    (1,298)

    1,234

    6,210

    (878)

    3,209

    6,615

    (2,832)

    (3,508)

    (928)

    338

    (34,044)

    1,389

    8,129

    (6,936)

    (4,890)

    $ 6,285

    $ 101,346

    $ 146,559

    $ 16,110

    $ 51,300

    $ 12,989

    $ 22,760















    S-31

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

     

    For the year ended December 31, 2001

    (Dollars in thousands)

    Fidelity®
    VIP II
    Contrafund®

    Fidelity®
    VIP II Index
    500

    Fidelity®
    VIP II
    Investment
    Grade Bond

    GCG Trust
    Fully
    Managed

    Net assets at January 1, 2001

    $ 73,134

    $ 82,429

    $ 7,758

    $ -

    Increase (decrease) in net assets

    Operations:

    Net investment income (loss)

    (35)

    260

    355

    25

    Net realized gain (loss) on investments and capital gains distributions

    1,669

    885

    2

    27

    Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments

    (11,269)

    (12,099)

    326

    (32)

    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (9,635)

    (10,954)

    683

    20

    Changes from principal transactions:

    Premiums

    14,366

    20,658

    2,038

    217

    Surrenders and other withdrawals

    (2,977)

    (3,642)

    (360)

    (1)

    Transfer payments

    (601)

    876

    3,263

    1,268

    Policy loans

    (626)

    (489)

    (316)

    -

    Loan collateral interest

    70

    124

    15

    -

    Death benefits

    (80)

    (105)

    (7)

    (1)

    Contract charges

    (5,493)

    (7,612)

    (846)

    (53)

    Increase (decrease) in assets derived from principal transactions

    4,659

    9,810

    3,787

    1,430

    Total increase (decrease)

    (4,976)

    (1,144)

    4,470

    1,450

    Net assets at December 31, 2001

    $ 68,158

    $ 81,285

    $ 12,228

    $ 1,450

    See accompanying notes.














    S-32

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

     

    For the year ended December 31, 2001

    (Dollars in thousands)

    GCG Trust
    Mid-Cap
    Growth

    ING VP
    Growth
    Opportunities

    ING VP
    Growth +
    Value

    ING VP
    High Yield
    Bond

    ING VP
    International
    Value

    ING VP
    MagnaCap

    ING VP
    MidCap
    Opportunities

    ING VP
    Research
    Enhanced
    Index

    $ -

    $ 1,611

    $ 17,550

    $ 898

    $ 6,013

    $ 135

    $ 417

    $ 2,181

    -

    (14)

    (125)

    99

    58

    3

    (4)

    (5)

    (3)

    (276)

    (1,286)

    (188)

    43

    (7)

    (107)

    (76)

    9

    (596)

    (4,812)

    74

    (858)

    (14)

    (109)

    (204)

    6

    (886)

    (6,223)

    (15)

    (757)

    (18)

    (220)

    (285)

    52

    1,557

    6,843

    368

    1,909

    247

    517

    601

    -

    (21)

    (363)

    (36)

    (201)

    (6)

    (12)

    (56)

    118

    725

    2,114

    147

    1,488

    208

    774

    (14)

    -

    (7)

    91

    9

    (39)

    -

    (7)

    (15)

    -

    -

    23

    1

    8

    -

    -

    3

    -

    -

    (35)

    (4)

    (14)

    -

    -

    -

    (6)

    (379)

    (1,911)

    (148)

    (601)

    (63)

    (156)

    (207)

    164

    1,875

    6,762

    337

    2,550

    386

    1,116

    312

    170

    989

    539

    322

    1,793

    368

    896

    27

    $ 170

    $ 2,600

    $ 18,089

    $ 1,220

    $ 7,806

    $ 503

    $ 1,313

    $ 2,208



















    S-33

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

     

    For the year ended December 31, 2001

    (Dollars in thousands)

    ING VP
    SmallCap
    Opportunities

    Janus Aspen
    Series
    Aggressive
    Growth

    Janus
    AspenSeries
    Growth

    Janus Aspen
    International
    Growth

    Net assets at January 1, 2001

    $ 27,836

    $ 39,493

    $ 34,078

    $ 19,102

    Increase (decrease) in net assets

    Operations:

    Net investment income (loss)

    (191)

    (231)

    (208)

    70

    Net realized gain (loss) on investments and capital gains distributions

    (382)

    (1,458)

    (464)

    (9,178)

    Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments

    (8,302)

    (15,612)

    (8,582)

    4,758

    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (8,875)

    (17,301)

    (9,254)

    (4,350)

    Changes from principal transactions:

    Premiums

    7,578

    13,259

    10,025

    5,328

    Surrenders and other withdrawals

    (559)

    (928)

    (863)

    (397)

    Transfer payments

    3,454

    (18)

    (749)

    729

    Policy loans

    (166)

    (126)

    47

    (103)

    Loan collateral interest

    15

    65

    36

    35

    Death benefits

    (30)

    (46)

    (314)

    (38)

    Contract charges

    (2,429)

    (3,899)

    (3,195)

    (1,751)

    Increase (decrease) in assets derived from principal transactions

    7,863

    8,307

    4,987

    3,803

    Total increase (decrease)

    (1,012)

    (8,994)

    (4,267)

    (547)

    Net assets at December 31, 2001

    $ 26,824

    $ 30,499

    $ 29,811

    $ 18,555

    See accompanying notes.













    S-34

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

     

    For the year ended December 31, 2001

    (Dollars in thousands)

    Janus
    Aspen
    Series
    Worldwide
    Growth

    Neuberger
    Berman AMT
    Limited
    Maturity
    Bond

    Neuberger
    Berman
    AMT
    Partners

    Neuberger
    Berman
    AMT
    Socially
    Responsive

    OCC Equity

    OCC Global
    Equity

    OCC
    Managed

    OCC Small
    Cap

    $ 60,197

    $ 4,190

    $9,112

    $ 221

    $ 2,534

    $ 1,426

    $ 6,090

    $ 6,194

    (157)

    236

    (42)

    (2)

    (9)

    (13)

    84

    (13)


    (6,930)

    (15)

    37

    (5)

    (47)

    (142)

    56

    635

    (7,615)

    187

    (330)

    (3)

    (255)

    (72)

    (546)

    256

    (14,702)

    408

    (335)

    (10)

    (311)

    (227)

    (406)

    878

    15,560

    1,585

    2,102

    227

    1,090

    324

    1,672

    1,966

    (1,467)

    (127)

    (612)

    (6)

    (61)

    (22)

    (178)

    (218)

    (247)

    1,976

    89

    279

    1,720

    165

    1,426

    3,019

    (383)

    40

    (23)

    (1)

    (5)

    (45)

    (50)

    (59)

    74

    4

    4

    -

    1

    2

    8

    8

    (293)

    (2)

    (4)

    -

    (5)

    -

    (9)

    (3)

    (4,982)

    (592)

    (830)

    (89)

    (338)

    (144)

    (649)

    (788)

    8,262

    2,884

    726

    410

    2,402

    280

    2,220

    3,925

    (6,440)

    3,292

    391

    400

    2,091

    53

    1,814

    4,803

    $ 53,757

    $ 7,482

    $ 9,503

    $ 621

    $ 4,625

    $ 1,479

    $ 7,904

    $ 10,997


















    S-35

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

     

    For the year ended December 31, 2001

    (Dollars in thousands)

    Putnam VT
    Diversified
    Income

    Putnam VT
    Growth and
    Income

    Putnam VT
    International
    Growth

    Putnam VT
    New
    Opportunities

    Net assets at January 1, 2001

    $ 1,423

    $ 42,843

    $ 2,229

    $ 49,552

    Increase (decrease) in net assets

    Operations:

    Net investment income (loss)

    89

    342

    (15)

    (341)

    Net realized gain (loss) on investments and capital gains distributions

    (61)

    (859)

    250

    7,190

    Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments

    12

    (2,653)

    (749)

    (22,537)

    Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    40

    (3,170)

    (514)

    (15,688)

    Changes from principal transactions:

    Premiums

    7

    7,601

    (10)

    9,976

    Surrenders and other withdrawals

    (43)

    (1,578)

    (67)

    (1,820)

    Transfer payments

    (80)

    1,574

    (91)

    (20)

    Policy loans

    (18)

    (421)

    (19)

    (394)

    Loan collateral interest

    -

    56

    -

    59

    Death benefits

    -

    (90)

    -

    (17)

    Contract charges

    (81)

    (3,282)

    (95)

    (3,416)

    Increase (decrease) in assets derived from principal transactions

    (215)

    3,860

    (282)

    4,368

    Total increase (decrease)

    (175)

    690

    (796)

    (11,320)

    Net assets at December 31, 2001

    $ 1,248

    $43,533

    $ 1,433

    $ 38,232

    See accompanying notes.














    S-36

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

     

    For the year ended December 31, 2001

    (Dollars in thousands)

    Putnam VT
    Small Cap
    Value

    Putnam VT
    Utilities
    Growth and
    Income

    Putnam VT
    Voyager

    $ -

    $ 2,902

    $ 124,602

    (3)

    56

    (791)

    41

    100

    24,195

    62

    (778)

    (52,546)

    100

    (622)

    (29,142)

    162

    -

    20,445

    (1)

    (109)

    (4,303)

    998

    (57)

    (915)

    (4)

    (38)

    (928)

    -

    -

    160

    (1)

    (18)

    (124)

    (55)

    (143)

    (7,993)

    1,099

    (365)

    6,342

    1,119

    (987)

    (22,800)

    $ 1,199

    $ 1,915

    $ 101,802


















    S-37

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Notes to Financial Statements

     

    December 31, 2002

     

     

    1.

    Organization

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company SelectHLife Variable Account (the "Account") was established by ReliaStar Life Insurance Company ("ReliaStar Life" or the "Company") to support the operations of variable life policies ("Policies"). ReliaStar Life is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of ING America Insurance Holdings, Inc. ("ING AIH"), an insurance holding company domiciled in the State of Delaware. ING AIH is a wholly owned subsidiary of ING Groep, N.V., a global financial services holding company based in The Netherlands.

     

    The Account is registered as a unit investment trust with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Account Policies consist of the SelectH Life I product and SelectH Life Series 2000 product, which incorporates SelectH Life II, SelectH Life III, Variable Estate Design and Flex Design products. ReliaStar Life provides for variable accumulation and benefits under the Policies by crediting premium payments to one or more divisions within the Account or the fixed separate account, which is not part of the Account, as directed by the Policyholders. The portion of the Account's assets applicable to Policies will not be charged with liabilities arising out of any other business ReliaStar Life may conduct, but obligations of the Account, including the promise to make benefit payments, are obligations of ReliaStar Life. The assets and liabilities of the Account are clearly identified and distinguished from the other assets and liabilities of ReliaStar Life.

     













    S-38

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

    1.

    Organization (continued)

     

    At December 31, 2002, the Account had fifty investment divisions (the "Divisions"), thirty-four of which invest in independently managed mutual funds and sixteen of which invest in mutual funds managed by an affiliate, either Directed Services, Inc., ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company, or ING Investments, LLC. The assets in each Division are invested in shares of a designated fund ("Fund") of various investment trusts (the "Trusts"). Investment Divisions at December 31, 2002 and related Trusts are as follows:

     

    AIM Variable Insurance Funds:

    ING Variable Products Trust (continued):

    AIM V.I. Dent Demographic Trends Fund - Series I Shares

    ING VP High Yield Bond Portfolio

    The Alger American Fund:

    ING VP International Value Portfolio - Class R

    Alger American Growth Portfolio

    ING VP MagnaCap Portfolio - Class R

    Alger American Leveraged AllCap Portfolio

    ING VP MidCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class R

    Alger American MidCap Growth Portfolio

    ING VP Research Enhanced Index Portfolio

    Alger American Small Capitalization Portfolio

    ING VP SmallCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class R

    Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products Fund:

    Janus Aspen Series:

    Fidelity® VIP Equity-Income Portfolio - Initial Class

    Janus Aspen Aggressive Growth Portfolio - Institutional Shares

    Fidelity® VIP Growth Portfolio - Initial Class

    Janus Aspen Growth Portfolio - Institutional Shares

    Fidelity® VIP High Income Portfolio - Initial Class

    Janus Aspen International Growth Portfolio - Institutional Shares

    Fidelity® VIP Money Market Portfolio - Initial Class

    Janus Aspen Worldwide Growth Portfolio - Institutional Shares

    Fidelity® VIP Overseas Portfolio - Initial Class

    Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust:

    Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products Fund II:

    Neuberger Berman AMT Limited Maturity Bond Portfolio

    Fidelity® VIP II Asset ManagerSM Portfolio - Initial Class

    Neuberger Berman AMT Partners Portfolio

    Fidelity® VIP II Contrafund® Portfolio - Initial Class

    Neuberger Berman AMT Socially Responsive Portfolio

    Fidelity® VIP II Index 500 Portfolio - Initial Class

    OCC Accumulation Trust:

    Fidelity® VIP II Investment Grade Bond Portfolio - Initial Class

    OCC Accumulation Trust Equity Portfolio

    The GCG Trust:

    OCC Accumulation Trust Global Equity Portfolio

    GCG Trust Fully Managed Series - Class S*

    OCC Accumulation Trust Managed Portfolio

    GCG Trust Mid-Cap Growth Series - Class S*

    OCC Accumulation Trust Small Cap Portfolio

    ING Income Shares:

    Pioneer Variable Contracts Trust:

    ING VP Bond Portfolio - Class R**

    Pioneer MidCap Value VCT Portfolio - Class I**

    ING Partners, Inc.:

    Pioneer SmallCap Value VCT Portfolio - Class I**

    ING UBS Tactical Asset Allocation Portfolio - Initial Class**

    Putnam Variable Trust:

    ING Van Kampen Comstock Portfolio - Initial Class**

    Putman VT Diversified Income Fund - Class IA Shares

    ING Variable Portfolios, Inc.:

    Putman VT Growth and Income Fund - Class IA Shares

    ING VP Index Plus LargeCap Portfolio - Class R**

    Putnam VT International Growth Fund - Class IA Shares

    ING VP Index Plus MidCap Portfolio - Class R**

    Putnam VT New Opportunities Fund - Class IA Shares

    ING VP Index Plus SmallCap Portfolio - Class R**

    Putnam VT Small Cap Value Fund - Class IA Shares*

    ING Variable Products Trust:

    Putnam VT Utilities Growth and Income Fund - Class IA Shares

    ING VP Growth Opportunities Portfolio - Class R

    Putnam VT Voyager Fund - Class IA Shares

    ING VP Growth + Value Portfolio

    *

    Investment Division was added in 2001.

    **

    Investment Division was added in 2002.


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    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

    1.

    Organization (continued)

     

    The names of certain Divisions and Trusts were changed during 2002. The following is a summary of current and former names for those Divisions and Trusts:

    Current Name

    Former Name

    ING Variable Products Trust

    Pilgrim Variable Products Trust

    ING VP Growth Opportunities

    Pilgrim VP Growth Opportunities

    ING VP Growth + Value

    Pilgrim VP Growth + Value

    ING VP High Yield Bond

    Pilgrim VP High Yield Bond

    ING VP International Value

    Pilgrim VP International Value

    ING VP MagnaCap

    Pilgrim VP MagnaCap

    ING VP MidCap Opportunities

    Pilgrim VP MidCap Opportunities

    ING VP Research Enhanced Index

    Pilgrim VP Research Enhanced Index

    ING VP SmallCap Opportunities

    Pilgrim VP SmallCap Opportunities

    2.

    Significant Accounting Policies

     

    The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies of the Account:

     

    Use of Estimates

     

    The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

     

    Investments

     

    Investments are made in shares of a Fund and are recorded at fair value, determined by the net asset value per share of the respective Fund. Investment transactions in each Fund are recorded on the trade date. Distributions of net investment income and capital gains from each Fund are recognized on the ex-distribution date. Realized gains and losses on redemptions of the shares of the Fund are determined using the specific identification basis. The difference between cost and current fair value of investments owned on the day of measurement is recorded as appreciation or depreciation of investments.







    S-40

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

    2.

    Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

     

    Federal Income Taxes

     

    Operations of the Account form a part of, and are taxed with, the total operations of ReliaStar Life, which is taxed as a life insurance company under the Internal Revenue Code. Earnings and realized capital gains of the Account attributable to the Policyholders are excluded in the determination of the federal income tax liability of ReliaStar Life.

     

    Policyholder Reserves

     

    Policyholder reserves are presented as net assets on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and are equal to the aggregate account values of the Policyholders invested in the Account Divisions. To the extent that benefits to be paid to the Policyholders exceed their account values, ReliaStar Life will contribute additional funds to the benefit proceeds. Conversely, if amounts allocated exceed amounts required, transfers may be made to ReliaStar Life.

     

    3.

    Charges and Fees

     

    Under the terms of the Policies, certain charges are allocated to the Policies to cover ReliaStar Life's expenses in connection with the issuance and administration of the Policies. Following is a summary of these charges:

     

    Premium Expense Charge

     

    ReliaStar Life deducts a premium charge ranging from 3.75% to 5.00% of each premium payment as defined in the Policy.

     

    Mortality and Expense Risk and Other Charges

     

    The monthly deduction includes a monthly mortality and expense risk charge, a cost of insurance charge, a monthly administrative charge, a monthly amount charge, and any charges for optional insurance benefits.

     





    S-41

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

    3.

    Charges and Fees (continued)

     

    ReliaStar Life assumes mortality and expense risks related to the operations of the Account and, in accordance with the terms of the Policies, deducts a mortality and expense risk charge from the assets of the Account. Monthly charges are deducted at annual rates ranging from 0.00% to 0.80% of the average daily net asset value of each Division of the Account to cover these risks.

     

    The cost of insurance charge varies based on the insured's sex, issue age, Policy year, rate class, and the face amount of the Policy.

     

    The monthly administrative charge is currently $8.25 per month and is guaranteed not to exceed $12 per month.

     

    The monthly amount charge and charges for optional insurance benefits vary based on a number of factors and are defined in the Policy.

     

    Surrender and Lapse Charges

     

    As defined in the Policy, ReliaStar Life assesses a surrender charge if the Policy lapses or is surrendered before a specified period.

     

    Other Charges

     

    A transfer charge of $25 will be imposed on each transfer between Divisions in excess of twenty-four in any one calendar year. Charges for partial withdrawals are also imposed in accordance with the terms of the Policy.

     

    4.

    Related Party Transactions

     

    During the year ended December 31, 2002, management fees were paid to ING Investments, LLC, in its capacity as investment manager to the ING Income Shares, ING Variable Portfolios, Inc. and the ING Variable Products Trust. The Fund's advisory agreement provided for a fee at annual rates ranging from 0.60% to 1.00% of the average net assets of each respective Fund of the Trusts. Management fees also were paid to ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company, in its capacity as investment manager to ING Partners, Inc. The Fund's advisory agreement provided for a fee at annual rates ranging from 0.35% to 1.00% of the average net assets of each respective Fund of the Trust.



    S-42

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

    5.

    Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

     

    The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments follow:

    Year Ended December 31

    2002

    2001

    Purchases

    Sales

    Purchases

    Sales

    (Dollars in thousands)

    AIM Variable Insurance Funds:

    AIM V.I. Dent Demographic Trends

    $4,583

    $3,911

    $4,385

    $2,210

    The Alger American Fund:

    Alger American Growth

    17,764

    12,939

    36,305

    23,197

    Alger American Leveraged AllCap

    3,752

    2,771

    6,499

    4,867

    Alger American MidCap Growth

    19,718

    13,183

    41,656

    31,097

    Alger American Small Capitalization

    14,766

    13,955

    17,855

    16,656

    Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products Fund:

    Fidelity® VIP Equity-Income

    41,151

    40,561

    60,093

    48,336

    Fidelity® VIP Growth

    18,768

    21,866

    29,682

    20,098

    Fidelity® VIP High Income

    67,625

    69,080

    49,672

    44,667

    Fidelity® VIP Money Market

    443,744

    425,703

    382,127

    373,998

    Fidelity® VIP Overseas

    564

    2,703

    2,426

    3,032

    Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products Fund II:

    Fidelity® VIP II Asset ManagerSM

    1,137

    3,827

    1,537

    3,747

    Fidelity® VIP II Contrafund®

    23,048

    20,555

    24,320

    17,837

    Fidelity® VIP II Index 500

    27,079

    21,285

    14,868

    4,780

    Fidelity® VIP II Investment Grade Bond

    20,172

    13,158

    9,035

    4,894

    The GCG Trust:

    GCG Trust Fully Managed

    5,895

    1,740

    5,874

    4,391

    GCG Trust Mid-Cap Growth

    5,055

    4,329

    2,435

    2,270

    ING Income Shares:

    ING VP Bond

    3,108

    2,833

    -

    -

    ING Partners, Inc.:

    ING UBS Tactical Asset Allocation

    10

    2

    -

    -

    ING Van Kampen Comstock

    233

    12

    -

    -

    ING Variable Portfolios, Inc.:

    ING VP Index Plus LargeCap

    1,530

    1,461

    -

    -

    ING VP Index Plus MidCap

    703

    597

    -

    -

    ING VP Index Plus SmallCap

    1,828

    1,678

    -

    -

    ING Variable Products Trust:

    ING VP Growth Opportunities

    2,320

    1,984

    3,175

    1,312

    ING VP Growth + Value

    13,082

    11,066

    19,881

    13,198

    ING VP High Yield Bond

    1,369

    651

    7,521

    7,109

    ING VP International Value

    32,021

    26,217

    34,980

    32,141

    ING VP MagnaCap

    1,368

    480

    465

    75

    ING VP MidCap Opportunities

    1,505

    998

    1,723

    612

    ING VP Research Enhanced Index

    1,883

    1,742

    2,197

    1,891

    ING VP SmallCap Opportunities

    17,172

    13,771

    22,010

    14,273

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    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

    5.

    Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities (continued)

    Year Ended December 31

    2002

    2001

    Purchases

    Sales

    Purchases

    Sales

    (Dollars in thousands)

    Janus Aspen Series:

    Janus Aspen Aggressive Growth

    $13,121

    $12,356

    $12,625

    $4,580

    Janus Aspen Growth

    11,692

    13,194

    7,777

    2,882

    Janus Aspen International Growth

    258,041

    257,074

    90,414

    86,541

    Janus Aspen Worldwide Growth

    25,148

    24,554

    42,087

    33,987

    Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust:

    Neuberger Berman AMT Limited Maturity Bond

    13,624

    9,030

    4,045

    924

    Neuberger Berman AMT Partners

    13,652

    12,622

    16,464

    15,453

    Neuberger Berman AMT Socially Responsive

    784

    597

    631

    224

    OCC Accumulation Trust:

    OCC Equity

    5,497

    5,064

    5,767

    3,369

    OCC Global Equity

    5,134

    4,701

    14,574

    14,290

    OCC Managed

    6,249

    3,871

    3,390

    1,084

    OCC Small Cap

    21,575

    17,328

    22,680

    18,312

    Pioneer Variable Contracts Trust:

    Pioneer MidCap Value VCT

    5,615

    4,445

    -

    -

    Pioneer SmallCap Value VCT

    171

    25

    -

    -

    Putnam Variable Trust:

    Putman VT Diversified Income

    108

    218

    123

    252

    Putman VT Growth and Income

    17,239

    16,311

    28,545

    23,862

    Putnam VT International Growth

    46

    1,514

    537

    336

    Putnam VT New Opportunities

    11,690

    11,084

    18,862

    7,291

    Putnam VT Small Cap Value

    24,328

    21,078

    15,297

    14,201

    Putnam VT Utilities Growth and Income

    71

    292

    258

    437

    Putnam VT Voyager

    19,431

    20,501

    41,308

    10,833

















    S-44

     

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

    6.

    Changes in Units

    The net changes in units outstanding follow:

    Year ended December 31,

    2002

    2001

    Net Units Issued (Redeemed)

    Net Units Issued (Redeemed)

    AIM Variable Insurance Funds:

    AIM V.I. Dent Demographic Trends

    138,598

    352,305

    The Alger American Fund:

    Alger American Growth

    378,946

    51,861

    Alger American Leveraged AllCap

    183,119

    238,218

    Alger American MidCap Growth

    461,801

    293,283

    Alger American Small Capitalization

    755,100

    141,276

    Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products Fund:

    Fidelity® VIP Equity-Income

    (2,741)

    263,030

    Fidelity® VIP Growth

    (45,589)

    23,459

    Fidelity® VIP High Income

    (222,581)

    288,513

    Fidelity® VIP Money Market

    1,111,906

    409,466

    Fidelity® VIP Overseas

    (149,746)

    (166,408)

    Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products Fund II:

    Fidelity® VIP II Asset ManagerSM

    (178,404)

    (175,446)

    Fidelity® VIP II Contrafund®

    76,473

    166,832

    Fidelity® VIP II Index 500

    187,697

    319,791

    Fidelity® VIP II Investment Grade Bond

    376,885

    228,820

    The GCG Trust:

    GCG Trust Fully Managed

    385,521

    142,303

    GCG Trust Mid-Cap Growth

    150,727

    21,692

    ING Income Shares:

    ING VP Bond

    26,156

    -

    ING Partners, Inc.:

    ING UBS Tactical Asset Allocation

    909

    -

    ING Van Kampen Comstock

    26,742

    -

    ING Variable Portfolios, Inc.:

    ING VP Index Plus LargeCap

    4,501

    -

    ING VP Index Plus MidCap

    12,872

    -

    ING VP Index Plus SmallCap

    10,118

    -

    ING Variable Products Trust:

    ING VP Growth Opportunities

    59,671

    293,514

    ING VP Growth + Value

    162,505

    405,909

    ING VP High Yield Bond

    60,512

    35,197

    ING VP International Value

    390,565

    154,557

    ING VP MagnaCap

    106,943

    42,197

    ING VP MidCap Opportunities

    96,698

    169,847

    ING VP Research Enhanced Index

    9,698

    24,737

    ING VP SmallCap Opportunities

    125,651

    222,387

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    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

    6.

    Changes in Units (continued)

    Year ended December 31,

    2002

    2001

    Net Units Issued (Redeemed)

    Net Units Issued (Redeemed)

    Janus Aspen Series:

    Janus Aspen Aggressive Growth

    48,706

    482,779

    Janus Aspen Growth

    (168,470)

    326,274

    Janus Aspen International Growth

    231,951

    293,774

    Janus Aspen Worldwide Growth

    (21,805)

    520,670

    Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust:

    Neuberger Berman AMT Limited Maturity Bond

    326,009

    232,423

    Neuberger Berman AMT Partners

    95,704

    58,140

    Neuberger Berman AMT Socially Responsive

    19,309

    39,885

    OCC Accumulation Trust:

    OCC Equity

    34,742

    179,938

    OCC Global Equity

    39,236

    20,542

    OCC Managed

    196,870

    177,861

    OCC Small Cap

    304,493

    300,954

    Pioneer Variable Contracts Trust:

    Pioneer MidCap Value VCT

    136,600

    -

    Pioneer SmallCap Value VCT

    18,317

    -

    Putnam Variable Trust:

    Putman VT Diversified Income

    (15,394)

    (16,660)

    Putman VT Growth and Income

    6,773

    135,998

    Putnam VT International Growth

    (28,063)

    (33,278)

    Putnam VT New Opportunities

    30,789

    177,529

    Putnam VT Small Cap Value

    300,226

    108,916

    Putnam VT Utilities Growth and Income

    (18,079)

    (18,132)

    Putnam VT Voyager

    (106,032)

    189,681
















    S-46

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

     

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

    7.

    Financial Highlights

     

    A summary of unit values and units outstanding for variable life Policies, expense ratios, excluding expenses of underlying Funds, investment income ratios, and total return for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, along with units outstanding and unit values for the year ended December 31, 2000, follows:

    Division

    Units
    (000s)

    Unit Fair Value
    lowest to highest

    Net Assets
    (000s)

    Investment
    Income Ratio

    Expense Ratio
    lowest to highest

    Total Return
    lowest to highest

    AIM Variable Insurance Funds:

    AIM V.I. Dent Demographic Trends

    2002

    941

    $3.64

    $3,425

    -

    0.00%

    -32.20%

    2001

    802

    $5.36

    4,304

    -

    0.00%

    -31.91%

    2000

    450

    $7.88

    3,547

    *

    *

    *

    The Alger American Fund:

    Alger American Growth

    2002

    3,453

    $9.41 to $9.83

    33,851

    0.04%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -33.53% to -32.99%

    2001

    3,074

    $14.16 to $14.67

    44,966

    0.23%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -12.53% to -11.81%

    2000

    2,563

    $16.19 to $16.63

    42,521

    *

    *

    *

    Alger American Leveraged AllCap

    2002

    639

    $4.19

    2,676

    0.01%

    0.00%

    -33.91%

    2001

    455

    $6.35

    2,891

    -

    0.00%

    -15.93%

    2000

    217

    $7.55

    1,641

    *

    *

    *

    Alger American MidCap Growth

    2002

    1,385

    $11.62 to $12.14

    16,748

    -

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -30.11% to -29.54%

    2001

    923

    $16.63 to $17.23

    15,831

    -

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -7.28% to -6.52%

    2000

    630

    $17.93 to $18.43

    11,552

    *

    *

    *

    Alger American Small Capitalization

    2002

    829

    $6.05 to $6.32

    5,220

    -

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -26.82% to -26.22%

    2001

    736

    $8.27 to $8.56

    6,285

    0.05%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -30.08% to -29.51%

    2000

    595

    $11.82 to $12.15

    7,213

    *

    *

    *

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    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

    7.

    Financial Highlights (continued)

     

    Division

    Units
    (000s)

    Unit Fair Value
    lowest to highest

    Net Assets
    (000s)

    Investment
    Income Ratio

    Expense Ratio
    lowest to highest

    Total Return
    lowest to highest

    Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products Fund:

    Fidelity® VIP Equity-Income

    2002

    3,384

    $21.41 to $34.21

    $ 83,106

    1.68%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -17.61% to -16.95%

    2001

    3,387

    $25.78 to $41.52

    101,346

    1.69%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -5.72% to -4.96%

    2000

    3,124

    $27.13 to $44.04

    101,008

    *

    *

    *

    Fidelity® VIP Growth

    2002

    4,391

    $18.82 to $34.09

    99,310

    0.25%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -30.67% to -30.10%

    2001

    4,436

    $26.93 to $49.17

    146,559

    0.08%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -18.31% to -17.65%

    2000

    4,413

    $32.70 to $60.20

    180,603

    *

    *

    *

    Fidelity® VIP High Income

    2002

    1,011

    $11.57 to $21.08

    13,890

    10.14%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    2.62% to 3.44%

    2001

    1,234

    $11.19 to $20.54

    16,110

    12.86%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -12.44% to -11.73%

    2000

    945

    $12.67 to $23.46

    14,721

    *

    *

    *

    Fidelity® VIP Money Market

    2002

    4,409

    $15.33 to $19.96

    69,344

    1.68%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    0.88% to 1.69%

    2001

    3,297

    $15.08 to $19.79

    51,300

    4.00%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    3.35% to 4.19%

    2000

    2,888

    $14.47 to $19.15

    43,171

    *

    *

    *

    Fidelity® VIP Overseas

    2002

    657

    $11.42 to $15.76

    8,400

    0.81%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -20.92% to -20.28%

    2001

    807

    $14.32 to $19.93

    12,989

    5.72%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -21.80% to -21.17%

    2000

    973

    $18.17 to $25.48

    19,925

    *

    *

    *

    Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products Fund II:

    Fidelity® VIP II Asset ManagerSM

    2002

    919

    $16.21 to $21.97

    17,370

    4.12%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -9.46% to -8.73%

    2001

    1,097

    $17.76 to $24.26

    22,760

    4.43%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -4.86% to -4.09%

    2000

    1,272

    $18.52 to $25.50

    27,650

    *

    *

    *

    Fidelity® VIP II Contrafund®

    2002

    2,961

    $11.87 to $22.07

    63,546

    0.80%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -10.07% to -9.35%

    2001

    2,884

    $13.21 to $24.34

    68,158

    0.78%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -12.95% to -12.24%

    2000

    2,717

    $15.17 to $27.74

    73,134

    *

    *

    *

    S-48

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

    7.

    Financial Highlights (continued)

     

    Division

    Units
    (000s)

    Unit Fair Value
    lowest to highest

    Net Assets
    (000s)

    Investment
    Income Ratio

    Expense Ratio
    lowest to highest

    Total Return
    lowest to highest

    Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products Fund II:

    Fidelity® VIP II Index 500

    2002

    3,111

    $21.48 to $21.61

    $67,202

    1.26%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -22.87% to -22.25%

    2001

    2,924

    $27.80 to $27.86

    81,285

    1.12%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -12.81% to -12.10%

    2000

    2,604

    $31.62 to $31.95

    82,429

    *

    *

    *

    Fidelity® VIP II Investment Grade Bond

    2002

    1,096

    $18.19 to $21.81

    20,365

    3.20%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    9.46% to 10.34%

    2001

    719

    $16.48 to $19.93

    12,228

    4.34%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    7.59% to 8.46%

    2000

    490

    $15.19 to $18.52

    7,758

    *

    *

    *

    The GCG Trust:

    GCG Trust Fully Managed

    2002

    528

    $10.24

    5,405

    4.05%

    0.00%

    0.48%

    2001

    142

    $10.19

    1,450

    **

    0.00%

    **

    2000

    **

    **

    **

    **

    **

    **

    GCG Trust Mid-Cap Growth

    2002

    172

    $4.00

    690

    -

    0.00%

    -48.80%

    2001

    22

    $7.82

    170

    **

    0.00%

    **

    2000

    **

    **

    **

    **

    **

    **

    ING Income Shares:

    ING VP Bond

    2002

    26

    $10.75

    281

    ***

    0.00%

    ***

    2001

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    2000

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ING Partners, Inc.:

    ING UBS Tactical Asset Allocation

    2002

    1

    $8.13

    7

    ***

    0.00%

    ***

    2001

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    2000

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    S-49

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

    7.

    Financial Highlights (continued)

     

    Division

    Units
    (000s)

    Unit Fair Value lowest
    to highest

    Net Assets
    (000s)

    Investment
    Income Ratio

    Expense Ratio
    lowest to highest

    Total Return
    lowest to highest

    ING Partners, Inc. (continued):

    ING Van Kampen Comstock

    2002

    27

    $8.40

    $225

    ***

    0.00%

    ***

    2001

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    2000

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ING Variable Portfolios, Inc.:

    ING VP Index Plus LargeCap

    2002

    5

    $8.25

    37

    ***

    0.00%

    ***

    2001

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    2000

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ING VP Index Plus MidCap

    2002

    13

    $8.17

    105

    ***

    0.00%

    ***

    2001

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    2000

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ING VP Index Plus SmallCap

    2002

    10

    $7.89

    80

    ***

    0.00%

    ***

    2001

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    2000

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ING Products Trust:

    ING VP Growth Opportunities

    2002

    533

    $3.76

    2,005

    -

    0.00%

    -31.57%

    2001

    474

    $5.49

    2,600

    -

    0.00%

    -38.56%

    2000

    180

    $8.94

    1,611

    *

    *

    *

    ING VP Growth + Value

    2002

    1,391

    $8.86 to $9.25

    12,837

    -

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -37.84% to -37.33%

    2001

    1,229

    $14.25 to $14.76

    18,089

    -

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -31.54% to -30.99%

    2000

    823

    $20.81 to $21.39

    17,550

    *

    *

    *

    S-50

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

    7.

    Financial Highlights (continued)

     

    Division

    Units
    (000s)

    Unit Fair Value lowest
    to highest

    Net Assets
    (000s)

    Investment
    Income Ratio

    Expense Ratio
    lowest to highest

    Total Return
    lowest to highest

    ING Products Trust (continued):

    ING VP High Yield Bond

    2002

    196

    $8.53 to $8.91

    $1,744

    10.69%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -1.93% to -1.14%

    2001

    136

    $8.70 to $9.01

    1,220

    9.62%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -0.12% to 0.69%

    2000

    100

    $8.71 to $8.95

    898

    *

    *

    *

    ING VP International Value

    2002

    874

    $13.14 to $13.72

    11,956

    0.95%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -16.05% to -15.37%

    2001

    483

    $15.65 to $16.21

    7,806

    1.57%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -12.38% to -11.67%

    2000

    328

    $17.86 to $18.35

    6,013

    *

    *

    *

    ING VP MagnaCap

    2002

    162

    $7.03

    1,140

    1.25%

    0.00%

    -22.76%

    2001

    55

    $9.10

    503

    1.38%

    0.00%

    -10.44%

    2000

    13

    $10.16

    135

    *

    *

    *

    ING VP MidCap Opportunities

    2002

    313

    $4.51

    1,410

    -

    0.00%

    -25.86%

    2001

    216

    $6.08

    1,313

    -

    0.00%

    -32.92%

    2000

    46

    $9.06

    417

    *

    *

    *

    ING VP Research Enhanced Index

    2002

    197

    $6.38 to $9.25

    1,811

    1.37%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -22.71% to -22.08%

    2001

    188

    $8.25 to $11.87

    2,208

    0.57%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -12.94% to -12.23%

    2000

    163

    $9.48 to $13.52

    2,181

    *

    *

    *

    ING VP SmallCap Opportunities

    2002

    982

    $11.39 to $18.32

    17,464

    -

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -44.04% to -43.59%

    2001

    856

    $11.01

    26,824

    -

    0.00%

    -75.98%

    2000

    634

    $28.97 to $45.83

    27,836

    *

    *

    *

    Janus Aspen Series:

    Janus Aspen Aggressive Growth

    2002

    2,284

    $9.45 to $9.87

    22,456

    -

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -28.51% to -27.93%

    2001

    2,236

    $13.22 to $13.69

    30,499

    -

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -39.94% to -39.45%

    2000

    1,753

    $22.01 to $22.61

    39,493

    *

    *

    *

    S-51

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

    7.

    Financial Highlights (continued)

     

    Division

    Units
    (000s)

    Unit Fair Value
    lowest to highest

    Net Assets
    (000s)

    Investment
    Income Ratio

    Expense Ratio
    lowest to highest

    Total Return
    lowest to highest

    Janus Aspen Series (continued):

    Janus Aspen Growth

    2002

    2,166

    $9.01 to $9.40

    $20,311

    -

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -27.10% to -26.51%

    2001

    2,334

    $12.35 to $12.80

    29,811

    0.07%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -25.34% to -24.73%

    2000

    2,008

    $16.55 to $17.00

    34,078

    *

    *

    *

    Janus Aspen International Growth

    2002

    1,633

    $9.46 to $9.88

    16,100

    0.87%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -26.18% to -25.58%

    2001

    1,401

    $12.81 to $13.27

    18,555

    1.15%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -23.85% to -23.23%

    2000

    1,108

    $16.85 to $17.29

    19,102

    *

    *

    *

    Janus Aspen Worldwide Growth

    2002

    3,931

    $9.73 to $10.16

    39,797

    0.88%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -26.10% to -25.50%

    2001

    3,953

    $13.17 to $13.64

    53,757

    0.50%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -23.06% to -22.44%

    2000

    3,432

    $17.11 to $17.59

    60,197

    *

    *

    *

    Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust:

    Neuberger Berman AMT Limited Maturity Bond

    2002

    920

    $12.73 to $13.29

    12,206

    4.11%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    4.50% to 5.34%

    2001

    594

    $12.18 to $12.62

    7,482

    4.77%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    7.91% to 8.78%

    2000

    361

    $11.29 to $11.60

    4,190

    *

    *

    *

    Neuberger Berman AMT Partners

    2002

    938

    $8.21 to $8.58

    8,029

    0.50%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -24.75% to -24.14%

    2001

    842

    $10.91 to $11.31

    9,503

    0.36%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -3.61% to -2.83%

    2000

    784

    $11.32 to $11.63

    9,112

    *

    *

    *

    Neuberger Berman AMT Socially Responsive

    2002

    80

    $8.70

    698

    -

    0.00%

    -14.75%

    2001

    61

    $10.20

    621

    -

    0.00%

    -3.58%

    2000

    21

    $10.58

    221

    *

    *

    *


    S-52

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

    7.

    Financial Highlights (continued)

     

    Division

    Units
    (000s)

    Unit Fair Value
    lowest to highest

    Net Assets
    (000s)

    Investment
    Income Ratio

    Expense Ratio
    lowest to highest

    Total Return
    lowest to highest

    OCC Accumulation Trust:

    OCC Equity

    2002

    403

    $9.49 to $9.91

    $3,984

    0.82%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -22.04% to -21.41%

    2001

    368

    $12.17 to $12.61

    4,625

    0.50%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -7.76% to -7.02%

    2000

    188

    $13.19 to $13.56

    2,534

    *

    *

    *

    OCC Global Equity

    2002

    160

    $9.74 to $10.17

    1,619

    0.44%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -18.07% to -17.41%

    2001

    121

    $11.88 to $12.31

    1,479

    -

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -14.51% to -13.82%

    2000

    100

    $13.90 to $14.28

    1,426

    *

    *

    *

    OCC Managed

    2002

    861

    $9.51 to $9.93

    8,519

    1.69%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -17.55% to -16.88%

    2001

    664

    $11.53 to $11.94

    7,904

    2.02%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    95.67% to -4.91%

    2000

    486

    $12.22 to $12.56

    6,090

    *

    *

    *

    OCC Small Cap

    2002

    1,076

    $10.73 to $11.21

    12,019

    0.06%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -22.26% to -21.64%

    2001

    771

    $13.80 to $14.30

    10,997

    0.61%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    7.46% to 8.33%

    2000

    470

    $12.85 to $13.20

    6,194

    *

    *

    *

    Pioneer Variable Contracts Trust:

    Pioneer Mid Cap Value VCT

    2002

    137

    $8.38

    1,145

    ***

    0.00%

    ***

    2001

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    2000

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    Pioneer Small Cap Value VCT

    2002

    18

    $7.62

    140

    ***

    0.00%

    ***

    2001

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    2000

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    ***

    S-53

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

    7.

    Financial Highlights (continued)

     

    Division

    Units
    (000s)

    Unit Fair Value lowest
    to highest

    Net Assets
    (000s)

    Investment
    Income Ratio

    Expense Ratio
    lowest to highest

    Total Return
    lowest to highest

    Putnam Variable Trust:

    Putnam VT International Growth

    2002

    152

    $7.17

    $1,093

    1.28%

    0.00%

    -9.73%

    2001

    181

    $7.94

    1,433

    -

    0.00%

    -23.76%

    2000

    214

    $10.41

    2,229

    *

    *

    *

    Putnam VT Diversified Income

    2002

    75

    $14.28 to $14.72

    1,098

    9.00%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -3.73% -2.95%

    2001

    90

    $13.55 to $13.86

    1,248

    7.61%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    2.99% to 3.82%

    2000

    107

    $13.16 to $13.35

    1,423

    *

    *

    *

    Putnam VT Growth and Income

    2002

    1,778

    $19.05 to $20.01

    35,471

    1.69%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -19.44% to -18.79%

    2001

    1,771

    $23.65 to $13.86

    43,533

    1.63%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -6.92% to -6.16%

    2000

    1,635

    $25.40 to $26.26

    42,843

    *

    *

    *

    Putnam VT New Opportunities

    2002

    1,947

    $13.91

    27,087

    -

    0.00%

    -30.29%

    2001

    1,917

    $19.95

    38,232

    -

    0.00%

    -29.99%

    2000

    1,739

    $28.49

    49,552

    *

    *

    *

    Putnam VT Small Cap Value

    2002

    409

    $9.02

    3,690

    0.26%

    0.00%

    -18.06%

    2001

    109

    $19.95

    1,199

    **

    0.00%

    **

    2000

    **

    **

    **

    **

    **

    **

    Putnam VT Utilities Growth and Income

    2002

    83

    $14.06 to $14.46

    1,197

    3.63%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -24.44% to -23.83%

    2001

    101

    $18.61 to $18.98

    1,915

    3.26%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -22.77% to -22.15%

    2000

    119

    $24.10 to $24.39

    2,902

    *

    *

    *

    S-54

    ReliaStar SelectHLife Variable Account

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

    7.

    Financial Highlights (continued)

     

    Division

    Units
    (000s)

    Unit Fair Value lowest
    to highest

    Net Assets
    (000s)

    Investment
    Income Ratio

    Expense Ratio
    lowest to highest

    Total Return
    lowest to highest

    Putnam Variable Trust (continued):

    Putnam VT Voyager

    2002

    3,791

    $18.65 to $19.28

    $72,929

    0.83%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -26.93% to -26.34%

    2001

    3,897

    $25.52 to $26.17

    101,802

    0.11%

    0.00% to 0.80%

    -22.87% to -22.24%

    2000

    3,707

    $33.09 to $33.65

    124,602

    *

    *

    *

    *

    Not provided for 2000.

    **

    As this investment Division was not available until 2001, this data is not meaningful and is therefore not presented.

    ***

    As this investment Division was not available until 2002, this data is not meaningful and is therefore not presented.





















    S-55

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

     

    Financial Statements - Statutory Basis

     

    Years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001

     

     

     

    Contents

     

    Report of Independent Auditors

    F-2

     

    Audited Financial Statements - Statutory Basis

     

    Balance Sheets - Statutory Basis

    F-4

    Statements of Operations - Statutory Basis

    F-6

    Statements of Changes in Capital and Surplus - Statutory Basis

    F-8

    Statements of Cash Flows - Statutory Basis

    F-9

    Notes to Financial Statements - Statutory Basis

    F-11
























    F-1

     

     

     

     

     

    Report of Independent Auditors

     

    Board of Directors and Stockholder

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

     

    We have audited the accompanying statutory basis balance sheets of ReliaStar Life Insurance Company ("the Company"), a wholly owned subsidiary of ING America Insurance Holdings, Inc., as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the related statutory basis statements of operations, changes in capital and surplus, and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

     

    We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the 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. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

     

    As described in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Company presents its financial statements in conformity with accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Insurance (Minnesota Division of Insurance), which practices differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The variances between such practices and accounting principles generally accepted in the United States are described in Note 1. The effects on the financial statements of these variances are not reasonably determinable but are presumed to be material.

     

    In our opinion, because of the effects of the matter described in the preceding paragraph, the financial statements referred to above do not present fairly, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, the financial position of ReliaStar Life Insurance Company at December 31, 2002 and 2001 or the results of its operations or its cash flows for the years then ended.




    F-2

     

     

    However, in our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of ReliaStar Life Insurance Company at December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the Minnesota Division of Insurance.

     

    As discussed in Note 3 to the financial statements, in 2001 the Company changed various accounting policies to be in accordance with the revised NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual, as adopted by the Minnesota Division of Insurance.

     

    /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

     

    March 21, 2003

     




























    F-3

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

     

    Balance Sheets - Statutory Basis

     

     

    December 31

     

    2002

    2001

     

    (In Thousands)

    Admitted assets

     

     

    Cash and invested assets:

     

     

    Bonds

    $9,976,937

    $9,964,006

    Preferred stocks

    44,624

    38,733

    Common stocks

    877

    104

    Subsidiaries

    454,713

    426,974

    Mortgage loans

    1,729,445

    1,625,207

    Real estate (less accumulated depreciation: 2002, $91,255; 2001, $87,359)

    102,275

    100,640

    Policy loans

    620,676

    658,059

    Other invested assets

    131,764

    137,572

    Cash and short-term investments

    113,595

    353,512

    Total cash and invested assets

    13,174,906

    13,304,807

     

     

     

    Deferred and uncollected premiums, less loading (2002 - $5,670; 2001 - $11,111)

    93,501


    125,019

    Accrued investment income

    157,863

    155,521

    Reinsurance balances recoverable

    228,023

    87,220

    Data processing equipment, less accumulated depreciation (2002 - $59,363; 2001 - $45,322)

    3,834

    12,709

    Indebtedness from related parties

    41,664

    38,505

    Federal income tax (including net admitted deferred tax asset for 2002 - $93,970; 2001 - $55,557)

    93,970

    82,432

    Separate account assets

    3,733,364

    4,867,715

    Other assets

    47,185

    52,330

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Total admitted assets

    $17,574,310

    $18,726,258

     

     

     

    F-4

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

     

    Balance Sheets - Statutory Basis

     

    December 31

     

    2002

    2001

    (In Thousands except share amounts)

    Liabilities and capital and surplus

     

     

    Liabilities:

     

     

    Policy and contract liabilities:

     

     

    Life and annuity reserves

    $ 9,500,540

    $ 9,377,745

    Accident and health reserves

    1,039,276

    945,237

    Deposit type contracts

    765,861

    743,775

    Policyholder's funds

    253

    741

    Dividends left on deposit

    51,709

    63,711

    Dividends payable

    15,914

    19,095

    Unpaid claims

    450,675

    507,641

    Total policy and contract liabilities

    11,824,228

    11,657,945

    Interest maintenance reserve

    263

    11,141

    Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    158,503

    181,642

    Reinsurance balances due

    25,068

    25,940

    Indebtedness to related parties

    17,120

    53,123

    Contingency reserve

    34,123

    53,096

    Asset valuation reserve

    72,106

    114,802

    Borrowed money

    322,882

    301,577

    Other liabilities

    37,618

    252,979

    Separate account liabilities

    3,724,774

    4,864,454

    Total liabilities

    16,216,685

    17,516,699

    Capital and surplus:

     

     

    Common stock, $1.25 par value: authorized

     

     

    25,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding

     

     

    2,000,000 shares

    2,500

    2,500

    Preferred capital stock

    100

    100

    Surplus note

    100,000

    100,000

    Paid-in and contributed surplus

    1,085,221

    1,085,011

    Unassigned surplus

    169,904

    22,048

    Less treasury stock-preferred stock at
    December 31, 2002 and 2001


    (100)

    (100)

    Total capital and surplus

    1,357,625

    1,209,559

    Total liabilities and capital and surplus

    $17,574,310

    $18,726,258

    See accompanying notes - statutory basis.

    F-5

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

     

    Statements of Operations-Statutory Basis

     

    Year ended December 31

     

    2002

    2001

     

    (In Thousands)

    Premiums and other revenues:

     

     

    Life, annuity, and accident and health premiums

    $2,231,656

    $2,473,366

    Policy proceeds and dividends left on deposit

    1,585

    2,242

    Net investment income

    901,953

    919,015

    Amortization of interest maintenance reserve

    1,622

    2,892

    Commissions, expense allowances and reserve adjustments on reinsurance ceded

    37,661

    41,936

    Miscellaneous income

    101,978

    71,858

    Total premiums and other revenues

    3,276,455

    3,511,309

     

     

     

    Benefits paid or provided:

     

     

    Death benefits

    570,882

    772,417

    Annuity benefits

    163,212

    175,078

    Surrender benefits

    968,527

    1,115,391

    Interest on policy or contract funds

    14,453

    16,484

    Accident and health benefits

    339,034

    244,019

    Other benefits

    12,635

    4,654

    Increase in life, annuity, and accident and health reserves

    379,460

    512,513

    Net transfers to separate accounts

    14,036

    273,276

    Total benefits paid or provided

    2,462,239

    3,113,832

     

     

     

    Insurance expenses:

     

     

    Commissions

    239,841

    278,828

    General expenses

    288,258

    288,319

    Insurance taxes, licenses and fees, excluding federal income taxes


    36,375


    40,157

    Miscellaneous deductions

    6,126

    36,361

    Total insurance expenses

    570,600

    643,665

     

     

     

    Gain (loss) from operations before policyholder dividends, federal income taxes and net realized capital losses

    243,616


    (246,188)




    F-6

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

     

    Statements of Operations-Statutory Basis (continued)

     

     

    Year ended December 31

     

    2002

    2001

     

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

    Dividends to policyholders

    $21,550

    $ 24,676

     

     

     

    Gain (loss) from operations before federal income taxes

     

     

    and net realized capital losses

    222,066

    (270,864)

    Federal income tax expense (benefit)

    79,794

    (92,495)

    Gain (loss) from operations before net realized capital losses

    142,272

    (178,369)

    Net realized capital losses net of income taxes (2002 - $12,124; 2001 - $(16,575) and excluding net transfers to the interest maintenance reserve 2002 - $9,255; 2001 - $32,934)

    (63,881)

    (30,492)

    Net income (loss)

    $78,391

    $(208,861)

    See accompanying notes - statutory basis.



















    F-7

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

     

    Statements of Changes in Capital and Surplus - Statutory Basis

     

    Year ended December 31

     

    2002

    2001

     

    (In Thousands)

    Common stock:

     

     

    Balance at beginning and end of year

    $ 2,500

    $ 2,500

     

     

     

    Preferred capital stock less treasury stock:

     

     

    Balance at beginning and at end of year

    $ -

    $ -

     

     

     

    Surplus note:

     

     

    Balance at beginning and at end of year

    $ 100,000

    $ 100,000

     

     

     

    Paid-in and contributed surplus:

     

     

    Balance at beginning of year

    $1,085,011

    $ 947,781

    Capital contributions

    210

    137,230

    Balance at end of year

    $1,085,221

    $1,085,011

     

     

     

    Unassigned surplus:

     

     

    Balance at beginning of year

    22,048

    151,765

    Net income (loss)

    78,391

    (208,861)

    Change in net unrealized capital gains/losses

    (36,753)

    83,962

    Change in nonadmitted assets

    26,172

    (38,616)

    Change in liability for reinsurance in
    unauthorized companies


    872


    5,499

    Change in asset valuation reserve

    42,696

    (3,671)

    Change in reserve on account of change in
    valuation basis


    -

    (10)

    Other changes in surplus in Separate Account Statement

    -

    1,563

    Change in net deferred income tax

    24,303

    35,667

    Change in accounting principle, net of tax

    -

    159,510

    Transfer of prepaid pension assets

    -

    (133,117)

    Change in surplus as a result of reinsurance

    23,000

    -

    Correction of error

    34,419

    -

    Dividends to stockholders

    (50,000)

    (40,750)

    Other changes

    4,756

    9,107

    Balance at end of year

    169,904

    22,048


    Total capital and surplus

    $1,357,625

    $1,209,559

    See accompanying notes - statutory basis.

    F-8

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

     

    Statements of Cash Flows - Statutory Basis

     

    Year ended December 31

     

    2002

    2001

     

    (In Thousands)

    Operations

     

     

    Premiums, policy proceeds, and other

     

     

    considerations received, net of reinsurance paid

    $2,247,859

    $2,666,551

    Net investment income received

    975,601

    884,929

    Commission and expense allowances received

     

     

    on reinsurance ceded

    44,796

    41,936

    Benefits paid

    (2,577,616)

    (2,326,265)

    Net transfers to separate accounts

    241,597

    (127,251)

    Insurance expenses paid

    (574,345)

    (639,129)

    Dividends paid to policyholders

    (24,093)

    (25,651)

    Federal income taxes paid

    11,075

    125,530

    Other revenues in excess of (expenses) other

    (402)

    7,524

    Net cash provided by operations

    344,472

    608,174

     

     

     

    Investments

     

     

    Proceeds from sales, maturities, or repayments

     

     

    of investments:

     

     

    Bonds

    13,350,942

    7,528,188

    Preferred stocks

    12,505

    3,000

    Common stocks

    1,447

    53,320

    Mortgage loans

    154,634

    108,169

    Real estate

    5,775

    3,185

    Other invested assets

    33,603

    16,331

    Net gain/loss on cash & short term investment

    3,706

    3,578

    Miscellaneous proceeds

    26,184

    58,822

    Net tax on capital gains

    162

    (16,413)

    Net proceeds from sales, maturities, or

     

     

    repayments of investments

    13,588,958

    7,758,180

    Cost of investments acquired:

     

     

    Bonds

    13,593,431

    8,221,495

    Preferred stocks

    17,047

    2,805

    Common stocks

    2,164

    46,711

    Mortgage loans

    256,073

    299,121

    Real estate

    -

    809

    Other invested assets

    25,085

    31,783

    Miscellaneous applications

    148,890

    828

    F-9

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

     

    Statements of Cash Flows - Statutory Basis (continued)

     

     

     

    December 31

     

    2002

    2001

     

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

    Total cost of investments acquired

    $14,042,690

    $8,603,552

     

     

     

    Net increase (decrease) in policy loans

    389,813

    (47)

    Net cash used in investment activities

    (843,545)

    (845,325)

     

     

     

    Financing and miscellaneous activities

     

     

    Cash provided:

     

     

    Capital and surplus paid-in

    210

    137,230

    Borrowed money

    110,235

    226,514

    Net deposits on deposit-type contract funds

    (1,602)

    131,177

    Dividends to stockholders paid

    (50,000)

    (40,750)

    Other sources

    200,313

    20,078

    Net cash provided by financing and miscellaneous activities

    259,156

    474,249

     

     

     

    Net (decrease) increase in cash and

     

     

    short-term investments

    (239,917)

    237,098

    Cash and short-term investments:

     

     

    Beginning of year

    353,512

    116,414

    End of year

    $113,595

    $353,512

    See accompanying notes - statutory basis.













    F-10

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements - Statutory Basis

    December 31, 2002

     

    1.

    Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company (the Company) is domiciled in Minnesota and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lion Connecticut Holdings, Inc. ("Lion"), a Connecticut holding and management company. Lion, in turn, is a wholly owned subsidiary of ING America Insurance Holdings, Inc. ("ING AIH"). The Company is principally engaged in the business of providing individual life insurance and annuities; employee benefit products and services; retirement plans; and life and health reinsurance. The Company is presently licensed in all states (approved for reinsurance only in New York), the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and Canada.

     

    The Company merged with Northern Life Insurance Company ("Northern Life"), an affiliate, on October 1, 2002. The transaction was approved by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Insurance ("Minnesota Division of Insurance) and was accounted for as a statutory merger. No consideration was paid and no common stock was issued in exchange for all of the common shares of Northern Life. The accompanying financial statements have been restated as though the merger took place prior to all periods presented. Pre-merger separate company revenue, net loss, and other surplus adjustments for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 were $1,663,377,000, $81,595,000 and $108,259,000, respectively for the Company and $858,390,000, $3,977,000 and $12,544,000, respectively for Northern Life.

     

    The preparation of financial statements of insurance companies requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Such estimates and assumptions could change in the future as more information becomes known, which could impact the amounts reported and disclosed herein.

     

    Basis of Presentation

     

    The accompanying financial statements of the Company have been prepared in conformity with accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the State of Minnesota Division of Insurance, which practices differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). The most significant variances from GAAP are as follows:




    F-11

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    1.

    Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

     

    Basis of Presentation (continued)

     

    Investments: Investments in bonds and mandatorily redeemable preferred stocks are reported at amortized cost or market value based on the National Association of Insurance Commissioners ("NAIC") rating; for GAAP, such fixed maturity investments are designated at purchase as held-to-maturity, trading or available-for-sale. Held-to-maturity investments are reported at amortized cost, and the remaining fixed maturity investments are reported at fair value with unrealized capital gains and losses reported in operations for those designated as trading and as a separate component of other comprehensive income in stockholder's equity for those designated as available-for-sale.

     

    For structured securities, when a negative yield results from a revaluation based on new prepayment assumptions (i.e., undiscounted cash flows are less than current book value), an other than temporary impairment is considered to have occurred and the asset is written down to the value of the undiscounted cash flows. For GAAP, assets are re-evaluated based on the discounted cash flows using a current market rate. Impairments are recognized when there has been an adverse change in cash flows and the fair value is less than book. The asset is then written down to fair value.

     

    Investments in real estate are reported net of related obligations rather than on a gross basis. Real estate owned and occupied by the Company is included in investments rather than reported as an operating asset as under GAAP, and investment income and operating expenses include rent for the Company's occupancy of those properties. Changes between depreciated cost and admitted asset investment amounts are credited or charged directly to unassigned surplus rather than income as would be required under GAAP.

     

    Derivative instruments that meet the criteria of an effective hedge are valued and reported in a manner that is consistent with the hedged asset or liability. Embedded derivatives are not accounted for separately from the host contract. Under GAAP, the effective and ineffective portions of a single hedge are accounted for separately, an embedded derivative within a contract that is not clearly and closely related to the economic characteristics and risk of the host contract is accounted for separately from the host contract and valued and reported at fair value, and the change in fair value for cash flow hedges is credited or charged directly to a separate component of shareholders' equity rather than to income as required for fair value hedges.

     

    Valuation Reserves: The asset valuation reserve ("AVR") is determined by an NAIC-prescribed formula and is reported as a liability rather than as a valuation allowance or an appropriation of surplus. The change in AVR is reported directly to unassigned surplus.

    F-12

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    1.

    Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

     

    Basis of Presentation (continued)

     

    Under a formula prescribed by the NAIC, the Company defers the portion of realized gains and losses on sales of fixed-income investments, principally bonds and mortgage loans, attributable to changes in the general level of interest rates and amortizes those deferrals over the remaining period to maturity based on groupings of individual securities sold in five-year bands. The net deferral is reported as the interest maintenance reserve ("IMR") in the accompanying balance sheets.

     

    Realized gains and losses on investments are reported in operations net of federal income tax and transfers to the IMR. Under GAAP, realized capital gains and losses are reported in the statements of operations on a pretax basis in the period that the asset giving rise to the gain or loss is sold and valuation allowances are provided when there has been a decline in value deemed other than temporary, in which case the provision for such declines is charged to income.

     

    Valuation allowances, if necessary, are established for mortgage loans based on the difference between the net value of the collateral, determined as the fair value of the collateral less estimated costs to obtain and sell, and the recorded investment in the mortgage loan. Under GAAP, such allowances are based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate or, if foreclosure is probable, on the estimated fair value of the collateral.

     

    The initial valuation allowance and subsequent changes in the allowance for mortgage loans as a result of a temporary impairment are charged or credited directly to unassigned surplus, rather than being included as a component of earnings as would be required under GAAP.

     

    Policy Acquisition Costs: The costs of acquiring and renewing business are expensed when incurred. Under GAAP, acquisition costs related to traditional life insurance, to the extent recoverable from future policy revenues, are deferred and amortized over the premium-paying period of the related policies using assumptions consistent with those used in computing policy benefit reserves. For universal life insurance and investment products, to the extent recoverable from future gross profits, acquisition costs are amortized generally in proportion to the present value of expected gross margins from surrender charges and investment, mortality, and expense margins.

     

    Premiums: Life premiums are recognized as revenue when due. Premiums for annuity policies with mortality and morbidity risk, except for guaranteed interest and group annuity contracts, are also recognized as revenue when due. Premiums received for annuity policies without mortality or morbidity risk and for guaranteed interest and group annuity contracts are recorded using deposit accounting.

    F-13

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    1. Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

     

    Basis of Presentation (continued)

     

    Under GAAP, premiums for traditional life insurance products, which include those products with fixed and guaranteed premiums and benefits and consist primarily of whole life insurance policies, are recognized as revenue when due. Group insurance premiums are recognized as premium revenue over the time period to which the premiums relate. Revenues for universal life, annuities and guaranteed interest contracts consist of policy charges for the cost of insurance, policy administration charges, amortization of policy initiation fees and surrender charges assessed during the period.

     

    Benefit and Contract Reserves: Life policy and contract reserves under statutory accounting practices are calculated based upon both the net level premium and Commissioners' Reserve Valuation methods using statutory rates for mortality and interest. GAAP requires that policy reserves for traditional products be based upon the net level premium method utilizing reasonably conservative estimates of mortality, interest, and withdrawals prevailing when the policies were sold. For interest-sensitive products, the GAAP policy reserve is equal to the policy fund balance plus an unearned revenue reserve which reflects the unamortized balance of early year policy loads over renewal year policy loads.

     

    Reinsurance: For business ceded to unauthorized reinsurers, statutory accounting practices require that reinsurance credits permitted by the treaty be recorded as an offsetting liability and charged against unassigned surplus. Under GAAP, an allowance for amounts deemed uncollectible would be established through a charge to earnings. Statutory income recognized on certain reinsurance treaties representing financing arrangements is not recognized on a GAAP basis.

     

    Policy and contract liabilities ceded to reinsurers have been reported as reductions of the related reserves rather than as assets as required under GAAP.

     

    Commissions allowed by reinsurers on business ceded are reported as income when received rather than being deferred and amortized with deferred policy acquisition costs as required under GAAP.

     

    Subsidiaries: The accounts and operations of the Company's subsidiaries are not consolidated with the accounts and operations of the Company as would be required under GAAP.

     

    F-14

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    1.

    Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

     

    Basis of Presentation (continued)

     

    Nonadmitted Assets: Certain assets designated as "nonadmitted," principally deferred federal income tax assets, disallowed interest maintenance reserves, non-operating software, past-due agents' balances, furniture and equipment, intangible assets, and other assets not specifically identified as an admitted asset within the Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual are excluded from the accompanying balance sheets and are charged directly to unassigned surplus.

     

    Employee Benefits: For purposes of calculating the Company's postretirement benefit obligation, only vested participants and current retirees are included in the valuation. Under GAAP, active participants not currently vested are also included.

     

    Universal Life and Annuity Policies: Revenues for universal life and annuity policies consist of the entire premium received and benefits incurred represent the total of death benefits paid and the change in policy reserves. Under GAAP, premiums received in excess of policy charges would not be recognized as premium revenue and benefits would represent the excess of benefits paid over the policy account value and interest credited to the account values.

     

    Policyholder Dividends: Policyholder dividends are recognized when declared rather than over the term of the related policies.

     

    Deferred Income Taxes: Deferred tax assets are provided for and admitted to an amount determined under a standard formula. This formula considers the amount of differences that will reverse in the subsequent year, taxes paid in prior years that could be recovered through carrybacks, surplus limits and the amount of deferred tax liabilities available for offset. Any deferred tax assets not covered under the formula are non-admitted. Deferred taxes do not include any amounts for state taxes. Under GAAP, a deferred tax asset is recorded for the amount of gross deferred tax assets that are expected to be realized in future years and a valuation allowance is established for the portion that is not realizable.

     

    Surplus Notes: Surplus notes are reported as a component of surplus. Under statutory accounting practices, no interest is recorded on the surplus notes until payment has been approved by the Minnesota Division of Insurance. Under GAAP, surplus notes are reported as liabilities and the related interest is reported as a charge to earnings over the term of the note.

     

    F-15

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    1.

    Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

     

    Basis of Presentation (continued)

     

    Statements of Cash Flows: Cash and short-term investments in the statements of cash flows represent cash balances and investments with initial maturities of one year or less. Under GAAP, the corresponding caption of cash and cash equivalents include cash balances and investments with initial maturities of three months or less.

     

    Participation Fund Account

     

    On January 3, 1989, the Minnesota Insurance Division approved a Plan of Conversion and Reorganization (the Plan), which provided, among other things, for the conversion of the Company from a combined stock and mutual life insurance company to a stock life insurance company.

     

    The Plan provided for the establishment of a Participation Fund Account (PFA) for the benefit of certain participating individual life insurance policies and annuities issued by the Company prior to the effective date of the Plan. Under the terms of the PFA, the insurance liabilities and assets (approximately $290 million as of December 31, 2002) with respect to such policies are included in the Company's financial statements but are segregated in the accounting records of the Company to assure the continuation of policyholder dividend practices.

     

    Reconciliation to GAAP

     

    The effects of the preceding variances from GAAP on the accompanying statutory basis financial statements have not been determined, but are presumed to be material.

     

    Other significant accounting practices are as follows:

     

    Investments

     

    Bonds, preferred stocks, common stocks, short-term investments and derivative instruments are stated at values prescribed by the NAIC, as follows:

     

    Bonds not backed by other loans are principally stated at amortized cost using the interest method.

     

    Single class and multi-class mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities are valued at amortized cost using the interest method including anticipated prepayments. Prepayment assumptions are obtained from dealer surveys or internal estimates and are based on the current interest rate and economic environment. The retrospective adjustment method is used to value all such securities except for higher-risk asset backed securities, which are valued using the prospective method.

    F-16

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    1.

    Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

     

    Investments (continued)

     

    Redeemable preferred stocks rated as high quality or better are reported at cost or amortized cost. All other redeemable preferred stocks are reported at the lower of cost, amortized cost, or market value and nonredeemable preferred stocks are reported at market value or the lower of cost or market value as determined by the Securities Valuation Office of the NAIC ("SVO").

     

    Common stocks are reported at market value as determined by the SVO and the related unrealized capital gains/(losses) are reported in unassigned surplus along with adjustment for federal income taxes

     

    The Company analyzes the general account investments to determine whether there has been an other than temporary decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis. Management considers the length of the time and the extent to which the market value has been less than cost; the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer; future economic conditions and market forecasts; and the Company's intent and ability to retain the investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for recovery in market value. If it is probable that all amounts due according to the contractual terms of a debt security will not be collected, an other than temporary impairment is considered to have occurred.

     

    The Company uses interest rate swaps, caps and floors, options and certain other derivatives as part of its overall interest rate risk management strategy for certain life insurance and annuity products. As the Company only uses derivatives for hedging purposes, the Company values all derivative instruments on a consistent basis with the hedged item. Upon termination, gains and losses on those instruments are included in the carrying values of the underlying hedged items and are amortized over the remaining lives of the hedged items as adjustments to investment income or benefits from the hedged items. Any unamortized gains or losses are recognized when the underlying hedged items are sold.

     

    Interest rate swap contracts are used to convert the interest rate characteristics (fixed or variable) of certain investments to match those of the related insurance liabilities that the investments are supporting. The net interest effect of such swap transactions is reported as an adjustment of interest income from the hedged items as incurred.

     

    Interest rate caps and floors are used to limit the effects of changing interest rates on yields of variable rate or short-term assets or liabilities. The initial cost of any such agreement is amortized to net investment income over the life of the agreement. Periodic payments that are receivable as a result of the agreements are accrued as an adjustment of interest income or benefits from the hedged items.

     

    F-17

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    1.

    Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

     

    Investments (continued)

     

    The Company's insurance subsidiaries are reported at their underlying statutory basis net assets, and the Company's noninsurance subsidiaries are reported at the GAAP-basis of its net assets. Dividends from subsidiaries are included in net investment income. The remaining net change in the subsidiaries' equity is included in the change in net unrealized capital gains or losses.

     

    Mortgage loans are reported at amortized cost, less allowance for impairments.

     

    Policy loans are reported at unpaid principal balances.

     

    Land is reported at cost. Real estate occupied by the Company is reported at depreciated cost; other real estate is reported at the lower of depreciated cost or fair value. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the properties.

     

    For reverse repurchase agreements, Company policies require a minimum of 102% of the fair value of securities purchased under reverse repurchase agreements to be maintained as collateral. Cash collateral received is invested in short-term investments and the offsetting collateral liability is included in miscellaneous liabilities.

     

    Dollar roll transactions are accounted for as collateral borrowings, where the amount borrowed is equal to the sales price of the underlying securities.

     

    The Company engages in securities lending whereby certain domestic bonds from its portfolio are loaned to other institutions for short periods of time. Collateral, primarily cash, which is in excess of the market value of the loaned securities, is deposited by the borrower with a lending agent, and retained and invested by the lending agent to generate additional income for the Company. The Company does not have access to the collateral. The Company's policy requires a minimum of 102% of the fair value of securities loaned to be maintained as collateral. The market value of the loaned securities is monitored on a daily basis with additional collateral obtained or refunded as the market value fluctuates.

     





    F-18

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    1.

    Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies (continued

     

    Investments (continued)

     

    At December 31, 2002 and 2001, the Company had loaned securities (which are reflected as invested assets on the Balance Sheets) with a market value of approximately $37,450,000 and $118,787,000, respectively.

     

    Short-term investments are reported at amortized cost. Short-term investments include investments with maturities of less than one year at the date of acquisition.

     

    Other invested assets are reported at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Other invested assets primarily consist of residual collateralized mortgage obligations and partnership interests.

     

    Realized capital gains and losses are determined using the specific identification basis.

     

    Cash on hand includes cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are short-term investments that are both readily convertible to cash and have an original maturity date of three months or less. Short-term investments are carried at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

     

    Aggregate Reserve for Life Policies and Contracts

     

    Life, annuity, and accident and health reserves are developed by actuarial methods and are determined based on published tables using statutorily specified interest rates and valuation methods that will provide, in the aggregate, reserves that are greater than or equal to the minimum or guaranteed policy cash value or the amounts required by law. Interest rates range from 2.25% to 13.25%.

     

    The Company waives the deduction of deferred fractional premiums upon the death of the insured. It is the Company's practice to return a pro rata portion of any premium paid beyond the policy month of death, although it is not contractually required to do so for certain issues.

     

    The methods used in the valuation of substandard policies are as follows:

     

    For life, endowment and term policies issued substandard, the standard reserve during the premium-paying period is increased by 50% of the gross annual extra premium. Standard reserves are held on Paid-Up Limited Pay contracts.

     

    For reinsurance accepted with table rating, the reserve established is a multiple of the standard reserve corresponding to the table rating. For reinsurance with flat extra premiums, the standard reserve is increased by 50% of the flat extra.

    F-19

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    1.

    Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

     

    Aggregate Reserve for Life Policies and Contracts (continued)

     

    The amount of insurance in force for which the gross premiums are less than the net premiums, according to the standard of valuation required by the state of Minnesota, is $3,308,216,000 at December 31, 2002. The amount of premium deficiency reserves for policies on which gross premiums are less than the net premiums is $45,017,000 at December 31, 2002.

     

    The Company anticipates investment income as a factor in the premium deficiency calculation, in accordance with SSAP 54, Individual and Group Accident and Health Contracts.

     

    The tabular interest has been determined from the basic data for the calculation of policy reserves for all direct ordinary life insurance and for the portion of group life insurance classified as group Section 79. The method of determination of tabular interest of funds not involving life contingencies is as follows: current year reserves, plus payments, less prior year reserves, less funds added.

     

    Reinsurance

     

    Reinsurance premiums, commissions, expense reimbursements, and reserves related to reinsured business are accounted for on bases consistent with those used in accounting for the original policies issued and the terms of the reinsurance contracts. Reserves are based on the terms of the reinsurance contracts and are consistent with the risks assumed. Premiums and benefits ceded to other companies have been reported as a reduction of premium revenue and benefits expense. Amounts applicable to reinsurance ceded for reserves and unpaid claim liabilities have been reported as reductions of these items, and expense allowances received in connection with reinsurance ceded have been reflected in operations.

     

    Real Estate and Electronic Data Processing Equipment

     

    Electronic data processing equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation for major classes of assets is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life.

     





    F-20

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    1.

    Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

     

    Participating Insurance

     

    Participating business approximates less than 1% of the Company's ordinary life insurance in force and 10.8% of premium income. The amount of dividends to be paid is determined annually by the Board of Directors. Amounts allocable to participating policyholders are based on published dividend projections or expected dividend scales. Dividend expense of $21,550,000 and $24,676,000 was incurred in 2002 and 2001, respectively.

     

    Pension Plans

     

    The Company provides noncontributory retirement plans for substantially all employees and certain agents. Pension costs are charged to operations as contributions are made to the plan. The Company also provides a contributory retirement plan for substantially all employees.

     

    Nonadmitted Assets

     

    Nonadmitted assets are summarized as follows:

     

    December 31

    2002

    2001

    (In Thousands)

    Deferred federal income taxes

    $185,706

    $196,904

    Agents' debit balances

    (6,919)

    1,874

    Furniture and equipment

    5,231

    5,189

    Deferred and uncollected premium

    4,802

    14,134

    Non-operating software asset in progress

    5,971

    2,812

    Other

    13,036

    13,086

    Total nonadmitted assets

    $207,827

    $233,999

    Changes in nonadmitted assets are generally reported directly in surplus as an increase or decrease in nonadmitted assets.

     




    F-21

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    1.

    Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

     

    Claims and Claims Adjustment Expenses

     

    Claims expenses represent the estimated ultimate net cost of all reported and unreported claims incurred through December 31, 2002. The Company does not discount claims and claims adjustment expense reserves. Such estimates are based on actuarial projections applied to historical claims payment data. Such liabilities are considered to be reasonable and adequate to discharge the Company's obligations for claims incurred but unpaid as of December 31, 2002.

     

    Cash Flow Information

     

    Cash and short-term investments include cash on hand, demand deposits and short-term fixed maturity instruments (with a maturity of less than one year at date of acquisition).

     

    The Company borrowed $3,308,623,000 and repaid $3,308,623,000 in 2002 borrowed $2,626,202,000 and repaid $2,624,202,000 in 2001. These borrowings were on a short-term basis, at an interest rate that approximated current money market rates and exclude borrowings from dollar roll transactions. Interest paid on borrowed money was $442,000 and $969,000 during 2002 and 2001, respectively.

     

    Separate Accounts

     

    Most separate account assets and liabilities held by the Company represent funds held for the benefit of the Company's variable life and annuity policy and contract holders who bear all of the investment risk associated with the policies. Such policies are of a non-guaranteed nature. All net investment experience, positive or negative, is attributed to the policy and contract holders' account values. The assets of these accounts are carried at fair value.

     

    Certain other separate accounts relate to experience-rated group annuity contracts that fund defined contribution pension plans. These contracts provide guaranteed interest returns for one-year only, where the guaranteed interest rate is re-established each year based on the investment experience of the separate account. In no event can the interest rate be less than zero. The assets and liabilities of these separate accounts are carried at book value.

     

    Reserves related to the Company's mortality risk associated with these policies are included in life and annuity reserves. The operations of the separate accounts are not included in the accompanying statements of operations.

    F-22

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    1.

    Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

     

    Reclassifications

     

    Certain prior year amounts in the Company's statutory basis financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2002 financial statement presentation.

     

    2.

    Permitted Statutory Basis Accounting Practices

     

    The financial statements of the Company are presented on the basis of accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the State of Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Insurance. The Division of Insurance recognizes only statutory accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the state of Minnesota for determining and reporting the financial condition and results of operations of an insurance company, for determining its solvency under the Minnesota Insurance Laws. The NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual has been adopted as a component of prescribed or permitted practices by the state of Minnesota. The Commissioner of Commerce has the right to permit other specific practices that deviate from prescribed practices.

     

    The Company is required to identify those significant accounting practices that are permitted, and obtain written approval of the practices from the Minnesota Division of Insurance. As of December 31, 2002 and 2001, the Company had no such permitted accounting practices.

     

    3.

    Accounting Changes and Correction of Errors

     

    Accounting Changes

     

    The Company prepares its statutory financial statements in conformity with accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the State of Minnesota. Effective January 1, 2001, the State of Minnesota required that insurance companies domiciled in the State of Minnesota prepare their statutory basis financial statements in accordance with the NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual subject to any deviations prescribed or permitted by the State of Minnesota insurance commissioner.

     

    Accounting changes adopted to conform to the provisions of the NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual are reported as changes in accounting principles. The cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles is reported as an adjustment to unassigned 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 principles had been applied retroactively for all prior periods.

    F-23

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    3.

    Accounting Changes and Correction of Errors (continued)

     

    Accounting Changes (continued)

     

    As a result of these changes, the Company reported a change of accounting principle, as an adjustment that increased unassigned surplus, of $159,510,000 as of January 1, 2001.

     

    Effective with the Northern Life merger, the Company's accounting policy for the Commissioners' Annuity Reserve Validation Method ("CARVM") reserves was adopted and applied to Northern Life's variable annuity reserves. The accompanying financials have been restated for all period presented to reflect a consistent accounting policy.

     

    Correction of Errors

     

    Subsequent to the issuance of the 2001 financial statements, the Company identified an error in the transfers from separate accounts due and accrued reported in the annual Balance Sheet at December 31, 2001. The transfers from separate accounts due and accrued was understated by $52,953,000 at December 31, 2001. In accordance with Statement of Statutory Accounting Principles ("SSAP") No. 3, "Accounting Changes and Correction of Errors", the error was corrected in June 2002 as an adjustment to the January 1, 2002 unassigned surplus balance. The error understated total assets and unassigned surplus at December 31, 2001 by $52,953,000 and $34,419,000, respectively. The error understated total liabilities by $18,534,000. The error overstated net loss by $34,419,000 for the year ended December 31, 2001.

     















    F-24

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    4.

    Investments

     

    The amortized cost and fair value of bonds and equity securities are as follows:

     

     

     

    Gross

    Gross

     

     

    Amortized

    Unrealized

    Unrealized

    Fair

     

    Cost

    Gains

    Losses

    Value

     

    (In Thousands)

    At December 31, 2002:

     

     

     

     

    U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies


    $ 519,655



    $ 10,612


    $ 109


    $ 530,158

    States, municipalities, and political subdivisions

    24,894

    862

    72

    25,684

    Foreign government

    101,514

    21,872

    -

    123,386

    Public utilities securities

    570,433

    30,524

    6,548

    594,409

    Corporate securities

    4,440,610

    271,986

    65,497

    4,647,099

    Mortgage-backed securities

    2,788,463

    101,594

    37,435

    2,852,622

    Other structured securities

    1,546,957

    96,417

    65,774

    1,577,600

    Total fixed maturities

    9,992,526

    533,867

    175,435

    10,350,958

    Preferred stocks

    45,870

    -

    1,246

    44,624

    Common stocks

    1,077

    -

    200

    877

    Total equity securities

    46,947

    -

    1,446

    45,501

    Total

    $10,039,473

    $533,867

    $176,881

    $10,396,459

     

     

     

     

     

    At December 31, 2001:

     

     

     

     

    U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies


    $ 170,029


    $ 2,219



    $ 1,153



    $ 171,095

    States, municipalities, and political subdivisions

    48,149

    8,240

    913

    55,476

    Foreign government

    100,306

    6,141

    498

    105,949

    Public utilities securities

    346,627

    9,023

    4,798

    350,852

    Corporate securities

    4,761,263

    157,609

    67,518

    4,851,354

    Mortgage-backed securities

    2,458,685

    56,076

    16,415

    2,498,346

    Other structured securities

    2,084,172

    61,572

    84,012

    2,061,732

    Total fixed maturities

    9,969,231

    300,880

    175,307

    10,094,804

    Preferred stocks

    42,011

    -

    3,278

    38,733

    Common stocks

    96

    8

    -

    104

    Total equity securities

    42,107

    8

    3,278

    38,837

    Total

    $10,011,338

    $300,888

    $178,585

    $10,133,641

    F-25

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    4.

    Investments (continued)

     

    The amortized cost and fair value of investments in bonds at December 31, 2002, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

     

    Amortized

    Fair

     

    Cost

    Value

    December 31, 2002

    (In Thousands)

    Maturing in:

     

     

    Due 1 year or less

    $ 136,256

    $ 138,797

    Due after 1 year through 5 years

    2,007,031

    2,104,815

    Due after 5 years through 10 years

    2,483,625

    2,603,775

    Due after 10 years

    1,030,194

    1,073,349

     

    5,657,106

    5,920,736

     

     

     

    Mortgage-backed securities

    2,788,463

    2,852,622

    Other structured securities

    1,546,957

    1,577,600

    Total

    $9,992,526

    $10,350,958

    At December 31, 2002, investments in certificates of deposit and bonds, with an admitted asset value of $156,849,107 were on deposit with state insurance departments to satisfy regulatory requirements.

     

    Reconciliation of bonds from authorized cost to carrying value as of December 31, 2002 and 2001 is as follows:

    December 31

    2002

    2001

    (In Thousands)

    Amortized cost

    $9,992,526

    $9,969,231

    Less nonadmitted bonds

    15,589

    5,225

    Carrying value

    $9,976,937

    $9,964,006

    Proceeds from the sale of investments in bonds and other fixed maturity interest securities were $5,365,216,000 and $3,615,412,000 in 2002 and 2001, respectively. Gross gains of $133,384,000 and $99,847,000 and gross losses of $110,691,000 and $30,657,000 during 2002 and 2001, respectively, were realized on those sales. A portion of the gains realized in 2002 and 2001 has been deferred to future periods in the interest maintenance reserve.

    F-26

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    4.

    Investments (continued)

     

    Major categories of net investment income are summarized as follows:

     

    Year ended December 31

     

    2002

    2001

     

    (In Thousands)

    Income:

     

     

    Bonds

    $734,837

    $743,699

    Mortgage loans

    129,364

    119,602

    Policy loans

    29,036

    33,794

    Company-occupied property

    20,634

    18,981

    Other

    75,898

    68,044

    Total investment income

    989,769

    984,120

    Investment expenses

    (87,816)

    (65,105)

    Net investment income

    $901,953

    $919,015

     

     

     

    As part of its overall investment strategy, the Company has entered into agreements to purchase securities as follows:

     

    2002

    2001

     

    (In Thousands)

    Investment purchase commitments

    $144,004

    $91,571

    The Company entered into reverse dollar repurchase agreements to increase its return on investments and improve liquidity. Reverse dollar repurchase agreements involve a sale of securities and an agreement to repurchase substantially the same securities as those sold. The reverse dollar repurchase agreements are accounted for as short-term collateralized financing and the repurchase obligation is reported in borrowed money.

     

    The repurchase obligation totaled $306,275,000 and $248,682,000 at December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively. The securities underlying these agreements are mortgage-backed securities with a book value and fair value of $304,489,000 at December 31, 2002. The securities have a weighted average coupon of 5.7% and have maturates ranging from December 2017 through 2032. The primary risk associated with short-term collateralized borrowings is that the counterparty may be unable to perform under the terms of the contract. The Company's exposure is limited to the excess of the net replacement cost of the securities over the value of the short term investments, which was not material at December 31, 2002. The Company believes the counterparties to the dollar roll agreement are financially responsible and that the counterparty risk is minimal.

    F-27

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    4.

    Investments (continued)

     

    The Company participates in reverse repurchase transactions. Such transactions include the sale of corporate securities to a major securities dealer and a simultaneous agreement to repurchase the same security in the near term. The proceeds are invested in new securities of intermediate durations. The terms of the reverse repurchase agreement call for payment on interest at a rate of 1.4%. The agreements mature prior to the end of January 2003. At December 31, 2002, the amount due on these agreements included in borrowed money is $16,000,000. The securities underlying these agreements are mortgage-backed securities with a book value and fair value of $19,497,000. The securities have a weighted average coupon of 6.5% and have a maturity of August 1, 2032.

     

    The maximum and minimum lending rates for long-term mortgage loans during 2002 were 7.3% and 3.0%. Fire insurance is required on all properties covered by mortgage loans and must at least equal the excess of the loan over the maximum loan which would be permitted by law on the land without the buildings.

     

    The maximum percentage of a loan to the value of collateral at the time of the loan, exclusive of insured or guaranteed or purchase money mortgages was 77.9% on commercial properties. As of December 31, 2002, the Company held no mortgages with interest more than 180 days overdue. Total interest due as of December 31, 2002, is $41,000.

     

    The Company had impaired mortgage loans without an allowance for credit losses of $7,309,000 and $15,158,000 as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

     

    5.

    Derivative Financial Instruments Held for Purposes Other than Trading

     

    The Company enters into interest rate and currency contracts, including swaps, caps, floors, and options, to reduce and manage risks, which include the risk of a change in the value, yield, price, cash flows, exchange rates or quantity of, or a degree of exposure with respect to, assets, liabilities, or future cash flows, which the Company has acquired or incurred. Hedge accounting practices are supported by cash flow matching, scenario testing and duration matching.

     




    F-28

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    5.

    Derivative Financial Instruments Held for Purposes Other than Trading (continued)

     

    The Company uses interest rate swaps to reduce market risks from changes in interest rates and to alter interest rate exposure arising from mismatches between assets and liabilities. Interest rate swap agreements generally involve the exchange of fixed and floating interest payments over the life of the agreement without an exchange of the underlying principal amount. Currency swap agreements generally involve the exchange of local and foreign currency payments over the life of the agreements without an exchange of the underlying principal amount. Interest rate cap and interest rate floor agreements owned entitle the Company to receive payments to the extent reference interest rates exceed or fall below strike levels in the contracts based on the notional amounts.

     

    Premiums paid for the purchase of interest rate contracts are included in other invested assets and are being amortized to interest expense over the remaining terms of the contracts or in a manner consistent with the financial instruments being hedged.

     

    Amounts paid or received, if any, from such contracts are included in interest expense or income. Accrued amounts payable to or receivable from counterparties are included in other liabilities or other invested assets.

     

    Gains or losses realized as a result of early terminations of interest rate contracts are amortized to investment income over the remaining term of the items being hedged to the extent the hedge is considered to be effective; otherwise, they are recognized upon termination.

     

    Interest rate contracts that are matched or otherwise designated to be associated with other financial instruments are recorded at fair value if the related financial instruments mature, are sold, or are otherwise terminated or if the interest rate contracts cease to be effective hedges. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded as investment income. The Company manages the potential credit exposure from interest rate contracts through careful evaluation of the counterparties' credit standing, collateral agreements, and master netting agreements.

     

    The Company is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by counterparties on interest rate contracts; however, the Company does not anticipate nonperformance by any of these counterparties. The amount of such exposure is generally the unrealized gains in such contracts.

     

    F-29

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    5.

    Derivative Financial Instruments Held for Purposes Other than Trading (continued)

     

    The table below summarizes the Company's interest rate contracts included in other invested assets at December 31, 2002 and 2001:

     

    December 31, 2002

     

    Notional

    Carrying

    Fair

     

    Amount

    Value

    Value

     

    (In Thousands)

    Interest rate contracts:

     

     

     

    Swaps

    $ 580,000

    $ -

    $31,780

    Caps owned

    375,000

    3,974

    809

    Options owned

    44,714

    3,053

    3,053

    Forwards Owned

    42,520

    -

    44

    Total derivatives

    $1,042,234

    $7,027

    $35,686

     

    December 31, 2001

     

    Notional

    Carrying

    Fair

     

    Amount

    Value

    Value

     

    (In Thousands)

    Interest rate contracts:

     

     

     

    Swaps

    $530,000

    $ -

    $35,700

    Options owned

    53,400

    3,400

    3,400

    Total derivatives

    $583,400

    $3,400

    $39,100

    6.

    Concentrations of Credit Risk

     

    The Company held less-than-investment-grade corporate bonds with an aggregate book value of $638,727,000 and an aggregate market value of $594,111,000 at December 31, 2002. Those holdings amounted to 6.4% of the Company's investments in bonds and 3.6% of total admitted assets at December 31, 2002. The holdings of less-than-investment-grade bonds are widely diversified and of satisfactory quality based on the Company's investment policies and credit standards.

     

    The Company held unrated bonds of $433,532,000 with an aggregate NAIC market value of $439,960,000 at December 31, 2002. The carrying value of these holdings amounted to 4.4% of the Company's investment in bonds and 2.5% of the Company's total admitted assets at December 31, 2002.

    F-30

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    6.

    Concentrations of Credit Risk (continued)

     

    At December 31, 2002, the Company's commercial mortgages involved a concentration of properties located in California (16.2%) and Illinois (8.6%). The remaining commercial mortgages relate to properties located in 39 other states. The portfolio is well diversified, covering many different types of income-producing properties on which the Company has first mortgage liens. The maximum mortgage outstanding on any individual property is $39,299,000.

     

    7.

    Annuity Reserves

     

    At December 31, 2002 and 2001, the Company's annuity reserves, including those held in separate accounts and deposit fund liabilities that are subject to discretionary withdrawal with adjustment, subject to discretionary withdrawal without adjustment, and not subject to discretionary withdrawal provisions are summarized as follows:

     

     

    December 31, 2002

     

    Amount

    Percent

     

    (In Thousands)

    Subject to discretionary withdrawal (with adjustment):

     

     

    With market value adjustment

    $ 407,469

    3.8%

    At book value less surrender charge

    2,126,141

    19.8%

    At fair value

    2,804,845

    26.2%

    Subtotal

    5,338,455

    49.8%

    Subject to discretionary withdrawal
    (without adjustment) at book value with

     


    minimal or no charge or adjustment

    4,422,308

    41.2%

    Not subject to discretionary withdrawal

    962,795

    9.0%

    Total annuity reserves and deposit fund liabilities

     

     

    Before reinsurance

    10,723,558

    100.0%

    Less reinsurance ceded

    13,318

     

    Net annuity reserves and deposit fund liabilities

    $10,710,240

     








    F-31

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    7.

    Annuity Reserves (continued)

     

    December 31, 2001

     

    Amount

    Percent

     

    (In Thousands)

    Subject to discretionary withdrawal (with adjustment):

     

     

    With market value adjustment

    $ 363,367

    3.2%

    At book value less surrender charge

    2,675,437

    23.4%

    At fair value

    3,742,963

    32.7%

    Subtotal

    6,781,767

    59.3%

    Subject to discretionary withdrawal
    (without adjustment) at book value with


     

    minimal or no charge or adjustment

    4,029,470

    35.2%

    Not subject to discretionary withdrawal

    630,394

    5.5%

    Total annuity reserves and deposit fund liabilities-

     

     

    Before reinsurance

    11,441,631

    100.0%

    Less reinsurance ceded

    3,843

     

    Net annuity reserves and deposit fund liabilities

    $11,437,788

     

     

    8.

    Employee Benefit Plans

     

    Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits

     

    Effective December 31, 2001 the qualified plan of the Company, along with certain other US subsidiaries of ING America, were merged into one plan which will be recognized in ING America's financial statements. As a result of this plan merger, the Company transferred its qualified pension asset to ING North America Insurance Corporation, an affiliate. In addition, the Company maintains a nonqualified unfunded Supplemental Employees Retirement Plan (SERP).

     










    F-32

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    8.

    Employee Benefit Plans (continued)

     

    A summary of assets, obligations and assumptions of the Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Plans are as follows:

    Pension Benefits

    Other Benefits

    2002

    2001

    2002

    2001

    (In Thousands)

    Change in benefit obligation

    Benefit obligation at beginning of year

    $27,921

    $228,822

    $15,049

    $14,159

    Service cost

    7

    2,419

    1,139

    743

    Interest cost

    2,007

    17,372

    1,166

    1,113

    Contribution by plan participants

    -

    -

    954

    455

    Actuarial gain (loss)

    2,750

    7,136

    4,481

    (4,616)

    Benefits paid

    (2,578)

    (6,477)

    (2,148)

    (1,206)

    Plan amendments

    -

    (174)

    (3,151)

    3,341

    Business combinations, divestitures, curtailments, settlements and special termination benefits

    -

    (221,177)

    -

    1,060

    Benefit obligation at end of year

    $30,107

    $ 27,921

    $17,490

    $15,049

     

     

    Pension Benefits

    Other Benefits

     

    2002

    2001

    2002

    2001

     

    (In Thousands)

    Change in plan assets

     

     

     

     

    Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year


    $ -


    327,518


    -


    -

    Actual return on plan assets

    -

    (83,880)

    -

    -

    Employer contribution

    2,578

    2,017

    1,195

    751

    Plan participants' contributions

    -

    -

    953

    455

    Benefits paid

    (2,578)

    (6,477)

    (2,148)

    (1,206)

    Business combinations, divestitures and settlements


    -


    (239,178)


    -


    -

    Fair value of plan assets at end of year


    -


    -


    -


    -




    F-33

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    8.

    Employee Benefit Plans (continued)

    Funded status

     

     

     

     

    Unamortized prior service cost (credit)


    $ (44)


    $ (49)


    $(1,497)


    $3,341

    Unrecognized net gain (loss)

    7,409

    4,794

    (710)

    (4,065)

    Remaining net obligation or net asset at initial date of application


    20,634


    21,780


    -


    8,562

    Prepaid assets or accrued liabilities

    (2,112)

    -

    (18,278)

    -

    Total funded status

    $30,107

    $27,921

    $17,490

    $15,049

    Pension Benefits

    Other Benefits

    2002

    2001

    2002

    2001

    (In Thousands)

    Components of net periodic benefit cost

    Service cost

    $ 7

    $2,419

    $1,139

    $ 743

    Interest cost

    2,007

    17,372

    1,166

    1,113

    Expected return on plan assets

    -

    (29,677)

    -

    -

    Amortization of recognized transition obligation or transition asset

    1,146

    -

    -

    -

    Amount of recognized gains and losses

    139

    -

    (294)

    -

    Amount of prior service cost recognized

    (5)

    1,163

    1,689

    -

    Amount of gain or loss recognized due to a settlement or curtailment

    -

    970

    -

    -

    Total net periodic benefit cost

    $3,294

    $(7,753)

    $3,700

    $1,856

    In addition, the Company has pension benefit obligation and other benefit obligation for non-vested employees as of December 31, 2002 and 2001 in the amount of $11,168,000 and $4,466,000, respectively.

     

    Assumptions used in determining the accounting for the defined benefit plans as of December 31, 2002 and 2001 were as follows:

     

    2002

    2001

     

     

     

    Weighted-average discount rate

    6.75%

    7.50%

    Rate of increase in compensation level

    3.75%

    4.50%

    Expected long-term rate of return on assets

    9.00%

    9.25%

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    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    8.

    Employee Benefit Plans (continued)

     

    The annual assumed rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered benefits (i.e., health care cost trend rate) for the medical plan is 10% graded to 5% over 6 years. The health care cost trend rate assumption has a significant effect on the amounts reported. For example, increasing the assumed health care cost trend rates by one percentage point in each year would increase the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation for the medical plan as of December 31, 2002 by $383,000. Decreasing the assumed health care cost trend rates by one percentage point in each year would decrease the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation for the medical plan as of December 31, 2002 by $317,000.

     

    The weighted-average discount rate used in determining the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation was 6.5% at December 31, 2002 and 7.5% at December 31, 2001.

     

    401(k) Plan

     

    The ING Savings Plan and ESOP is a defined contribution plan sponsored by ING AIH, which is available to substantially all home office employees. Participants may make contributions to the plan through salary reductions up to a maximum of $11,000 for 2002 and $10,500 for 2001. Such contributions are not currently taxable to the participants. ING AIH matches up to 6% of pre-tax eligible pay at 100% and allocates expenses to the Company for their portion of the match. Amounts allocated to the Company were $4,101,000 and $2,831,000 for 2002 and 2001, respectively.

     

    9.

    Separate Accounts

     

    Separate account assets and liabilities represent funds segregated by the Company for the benefit of certain policy and contract holders who bear the investment risk. Revenues and expenses on the separate account assets and related liabilities equal the benefits paid to the separate account policy and contract holders.

     

    Premiums, deposits, and other considerations received for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001 were $796,772,000 and $1,164,829,000, respectively.

     





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    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    9.

    Separate Accounts (continued

     

    A reconciliation of the amounts transferred to and from the separate accounts is presented below:

     

    2002

    2001

     

    (In Thousands)

    Transfers as reported in the summary of operations of the Separate Accounts Statement:

     

     

    Transfers to separate accounts

    $796,772

    $1,164,829

    Transfers from separate accounts

    937,201

    711,838

    Net transfers to separate accounts

    (140,429)

    452,991

    Reconciling adjustments:

     

     

    Miscellaneous transfers

    154,465

    (179,715)

    Transfers as reported in the Statement of Operations

    $14,036

    $273,276

    Information regarding the separate accounts of the Company is as follows:

    Nonindexed
    Guarantee Less than/equal to 4%

    Non-guaranteed
    Separate Accounts

    Total

    (In Thousands)

    December 31, 2002

    Premium, consideration or deposits for the year

    $ -

    $228,606

    $228,606

    Reserves for separate accounts with assets at:

    Fair value

    -

    3,308,972

    3,308,972

    Amortized costs

    191,277

    -

    191,277

    Total reserves

    $191,277

    $3,308,972

    $3,500,249

    Reserves for separate accounts by withdrawal characteristics:

    Subject to discretionary withdrawal

    $ -

    $ -

    $ -

    With market value adjustment

    191,277

    -

    191,277

    At book value without market value

    -

    -

    -

    At market value

    -

    3,294,535

    3,294,535

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

    -

    -

    -

    Subtotal

    191,277

    3,294,535

    3,485,812

    Not subject to discretionary Withdrawal

    -

    14,437

    14,437

    Total aggregate reserves for separate accounts

    $191,277

    $3,308,972

    $3,500,239

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    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    9.

    Separate Accounts (continued

     

    Nonindexed
    Guarantee Less than/equal to 4%

    Non-guaranteed
    Separate Accounts

    Total

    (In Thousands)

    December 31, 2001

    Reserves for separate accounts with assets at:

    Fair value

    $157,996

    $4,540,380

    $4,698,376

    Amortized costs

    -

    -

    -

    Total reserves

    $157,996

    $4,540,380

    $4,698,376

    Reserves for separate accounts by withdrawal characteristics:

    Subject to discretionary withdrawal

    $ -

    $ -

    $ -

    With market value adjustment

    157,996

    -

    157,996

    At book value without market value

    -

    -

    -

    At market value

    -

    4,538,922

    4,538,922

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

    -

    -

    -

    Subtotal

    157,996

    4,538,922

    4,696,918

    Not subject to discretionary withdrawal

    -

    1,458

    1,458

    Total aggregate reserves for separate account

    $157,996

    $4,540,380

    $4,698,376











    F-37

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    10.

    Reinsurance

     

    The Company is involved in both ceded and assumed reinsurance with other companies for the purpose of diversifying risk and limiting exposure on larger risks. As of December 31, 2002, the Company's retention limit for acceptance of risk on life insurance policies had been set at various levels up to $5,000,000. For group life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage and reinsurance assumed retention is $500,000 per life.

     

    To the extent that the assuming companies become unable to meet their obligations under these treaties, the Company remains contingently liable to its policyholders for the portion reinsured. To minimize its exposure to significant losses from retrocessionaire insolvencies, the Company evaluates the financial condition of the retrocessionaire and monitors concentrations of credit risk.

     

    Assumed premiums amounted to $561,640,000 and $625,602,000 for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

     

    The Company's ceded reinsurance arrangements reduced certain items in the accompanying financial statements by the following amounts:

     

    2002

    2001

     

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

    Premiums

    $266,322

    $351,254

    Benefits paid or provided

    186,884

    243,802

    Policy and contract liabilities at year end

    965,399

    528,392













    F-38

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    11.

    Federal Income Taxes

     

    The Company and its subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return. The method of tax allocation is governed by a written tax sharing agreement. The tax sharing agreement provides that each member of the consolidated return shall reimburse ReliaStar Life Insurance Company for its respective share of the consolidated federal income tax liability and shall receive a benefit for its losses at the statutory rate.

    Significant components of income taxes incurred as of December 31 are as follows:

    December 31

    2002

    2001

    (In Thousands)

    Current income taxes incurred consist of the following major components:

    Federal taxes on operations

    $79,794

    $(92,495)

    Federal taxes on capital gains

    (12,124)

    16,575

    Total current taxes incurred (benefit)

    $67,670

    $(75,920)






















    F-39

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    11.

    Federal Income Taxes (continued)

     

    The main components of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are as follows:

    December 31

    2002

    2001

    (In Thousands)

    Deferred tax assets resulting from book/tax differences in:

    Deferred acquisition costs

    $82,945

    $88,740

    Insurance reserves

    82,543

    71,900

    Investments

    32,681

    26,126

    Compensation

    31,110

    25,281

    Due & deferred premium

    16,961

    11,990

    Nonadmitted assets and other surplus items

    26,927

    22,703

    Unrealized loss on investments

    2,911

    5,877

    Litigation accruals

    11,943

    23,703

    Other

    42,217

    17,775

    Total deferred tax assets

    330,238

    294,095

    Deferred tax assets nonadmitted

    (185,705)

    (196,904)

    Admitted deferred tax assets

    144,533

    97,191

    Deferred tax liabilities resulting from book/tax differences in:

    Investments

    14,272

    14,962

    Depreciable assets

    31,325

    21,447

    Other

    4,966

    5,225

    Total deferred tax liabilities

    50,563

    41,634

    Net admitted deferred tax asset

    $93,970

    $55,557









    F-40

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    11.

    Federal Income Taxes (continued)

     

    The change in net deferred income taxes is comprised of the following:

    December 31

    2002

    2001

    Change

    (In Thousands)

    Total deferred tax assets

    $330,238

    $294,095

    $36,143

    Total deferred tax liabilities

    (50,563)

    (41,634)

    (8,929)

    Net deferred tax asset

    $279,675

    $252,461

    27,214

    Tax effect of items in surplus:

    Nonadmitted assets

    5,405

    Unrealized gains (losses)

    2,966

    Change in net deferred income tax

    $35,585

    The provision for federal income taxes expense and change in deferred taxes differs from the amount obtained by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to income (including capital losses) before income taxes for the following reasons:

    Year Ended
    December 31, 2002

    (In Thousands)

    Ordinary income

    $222,066

    Capital gains (losses)

    (85,260)

    Total pre-tax book income

    136,806

    Provision computed at statutory rate

    47,882

    Dividends received deduction

    (14,719)

    Refinement of deferred tax balances

    1,689

    Other

    (2,767)

    Total

    32,085

    Federal income taxes incurred

    67,670

    Change in net deferred income taxes

    (35,585)

    Total statutory income taxes

    $ 32,085


    F-41

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    11.

    Federal Income Taxes (continued)

    The amount of federal income taxes incurred that will be available for recoupment in the event of future net losses is $88,469,775 and $13,995,110 from 2002 and 2001, respectively.

    Prior to 1984, the Company was allowed certain special deductions for federal income tax reporting purposes that were required to be accumulated in a "policyholders' surplus account" (PSA). In the event those amounts are distributed to shareholders, or the balance of the account exceeds certain limitations prescribed by the Internal Revenue Code, the excess amounts would be subject to income tax at current rates. Income taxes also would be payable at current rates if the Company ceases to qualify as a life insurance company for tax reporting purposes, or if the income tax deferral status of the PSA is modified by future tax legislation. Management does not intend to take any actions nor does management expect any events to occur that would cause income taxes to become payable on the PSA balance. Accordingly, the Company has not accrued income taxes on the PSA balance of $32,641,000 at December 31, 2002. However, if such taxes were assessed, the amount of the taxes payable would be $9,511,000. No deferred tax liabilities are recognized related to the PSA.

     

    12.

    Investment in and Advances to Subsidiaries

     

    The Company has two wholly owned insurance subsidiaries at December 31, 2002, Security Connecticut Life Insurance Company ("SCL") and ReliaStar Reinsurance Group "UK" LTD ("RRG"). The Company also has three wholly owned noninsurance subsidiaries, NWNL Benefits Corporation, Norlic, Inc. and Superior Vision Services.

     

    Amounts invested in and advanced to the Company's subsidiaries are summarized as follows:

     

     

    December 31

     

    2002

    2001

     

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

    Preferred stock (cost - $4,664 in 2002; and 2001)

    $4,664

    $4,664

    Common stock (cost- $337,118 in 2002 $337,213 2001)

    454,713

    427,026

    Payable to subsidiaries

    (1,761)

    (559)



    F-42

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    12.

    Investment in and Advances to Subsidiaries (continued)

     

    Summarized financial information for these subsidiaries is as follows:

     

    2002

    2001

     

    In Thousands

    Revenues

    $ 420,167

    $ 447,164

    Income before net realized (losses) gains on investments

    (15,107)

    6,623

    Net (loss) income

    (26,497)

    5,601

    Admitted assets

    2,435,317

    2,112,756

    Liabilities

    1,985,219

    1,690,454

    SCL paid a common stock dividend to the Company of $40,600,000 and $11,000,000 in 2002 and 2001, respectively.

     

    13.

    Capital and Surplus

     

    Under Minnesota insurance regulations, the Company is required to maintain a minimum total capital and surplus of $2,000,000. Additionally, the amount of dividends which can be paid by the Company to its shareholder without prior approval of the Minnesota Division of Insurance is limited to the greater of 10% of statutory surplus or the statutory net gain from operations.

     

    Lion Connecticut Holdings Inc. ("Lion") loaned $100.0 million to the Company under a surplus note dated December 1, 2001. The surplus note provides, subject to the regulatory constraints discussed below, that (1) it is a surplus note which will mature on September 15, 2021 with principal due at maturity, but payable without penalty, in whole or in part before maturity; (2) interest is payable at a variable rate based upon an annualized yield rate for US Treasury Bonds payable semi annually; and (3) in the event that the Company is in default in the payment of any required interest or principal, the Company cannot pay cash dividends on its capital stock (all of which is owned directly by Lion). The surplus note further provides that there may be no payment of interest or principal without the express approval of the Minnesota Division of Insurance. For the year ended December 31, 2002 total interest paid totaled $6.4 million and accrued interest at December 31, 2002 was $1.4 million.

     



    F-43

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    14.

    Fair Values of Financial Instruments

     

    In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. In that regard, the derived fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, could not be realized in immediate settlement of the financial instrument. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented herein do not represent the underlying value of the Company.

     

    Life insurance liabilities that contain mortality risk and all nonfinancial instruments have been excluded from the disclosure requirements. However, the fair values of liabilities under all insurance contracts are taken into consideration in the Company's overall management of interest rate risk, such that the Company's exposure to changing interest rates is minimized through the matching of investment maturities with amounts due under insurance contracts.

     

    The carrying amounts and fair values of the Company's financial instruments are summarized as follows:

     

     

    December 31

     

    2002

    2001

     

    Carrying

    Fair

    Carrying

    Fair

     

    Amount

    Value

    Amount

    Value

     

    (In Thousands)

    Assets:

     

     

     

     

    Bonds

    $9,976,937

    $10,350,958

    $9,964,006

    $10,094,804

    Preferred stocks

    44,624

    44,624

    38,733

    38,733

    Unaffiliated common stocks

    877

    877

    104

    104

    Mortgage loans

    1,729,445

    1,944,399

    1,625,207

    1,708,500

    Policy loans

    620,676

    620,676

    658,059

    658,059

    Derivative securities

    7,027

    35,686

    3,400

    39,100

    Short-term investments

    92,162

    92,162

    219,173

    219,173

    Cash

    21,433

    21,433

    134,339

    134,339

    Indebtedness from related parties


    41.664


    41,664


    38,505


    38,505

    Separate account assets

    3,733,364

    3,733,364

    4,867,715

    4,867,715

    Receivable for securities

    4,967

    4,967

    14,565

    14,565


    F-44

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    14.

    Fair Values of Financial Instruments (continued)

     

    December 31

     

    2002

    2001

     

    Carrying

    Fair

    Carrying

    Fair

     

    Amount

    Value

    Amount

    Value

     

    (In Thousands)

    Liabilities:

     

     

     

     

    Individual and group annuities


    $ 7,090,839


    $ 7,073,974


    $ 6,633,561


    $ 6,476,318

    Guaranteed investment contracts


    115,222


    119,819


    101,803


    111,744

    Deposit type contract

    628,462

    587,450

    127,518

    128,428

    Policyholder dividends

    22,177

    22,177

    72,980

    72,980

    Indebtedness to related parties


    17,120


    17,120


    53,123


    53,123

    Separate account liabilities


    3,724,774


    3,724,774


    4,864,454


    4,864,454

    Payable for securities

    6,039

    6,039

    239,360

    239,360

    The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair value disclosures for financial instruments in the accompanying financial statements and notes thereto:

     

    Cash and short-term investments: The carrying amounts reported in the accompanying balance sheets for these financial instruments approximate their fair values.

     

    Fixed maturities and equity securities: The fair values for bonds, preferred stocks and common stocks, reported herein, are based on quoted market prices, where available. For securities not actively traded, fair values are estimated using values obtained from independent pricing services or, in the case of private placements, collateralized mortgage obligations and other mortgage derivative investments, are estimated by discounting the expected future cash flows. The discount rates used vary as a function of factors such as yield, credit quality, and maturity, which fall within a range between 0% and 15% over the total portfolio. Fair values determined on this basis can differ from values published by the NAIC Securities Valuation Office. Market value as determined by the NAIC as of December 31, 2002 and 2001 is $10,494,545,000 and $10,881,790,000, respectively.


    F-45

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    14.

    Fair Values of Financial Instruments (continued)

     

    Mortgage loans: Estimated market values for commercial real estate loans were generated using a discounted cash flow approach. Loans in good standing are discounted using interest rates determined by U.S. Treasury yields on December 31 and spreads applied on new loans with similar characteristics. The amortizing features of all loans are incorporated in the valuation. Where data on option features is available, option values are determined using a binomial valuation method, and are incorporated into the mortgage valuation. Restructured loans are valued in the same manner; however, these loans were discounted at a greater spread to reflect increased risk. All residential loans are valued at their outstanding principal balances, which approximate their fair values.

     

    Residual collateralized mortgage obligations: Residual collateralized mortgage obligations are included in the other invested assets balance. Fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows. The discount rates used vary as a function of factors such as yield, credit quality, and maturity, which fall within a range between 0% and 10% over the total portfolio.

     

    Derivative financial instruments: Fair values for on-balance-sheet derivative financial instruments (caps, options and floors) and off-balance-sheet derivative financial instruments (swaps) are based on broker/dealer valuations or on internal discounted cash flow pricing models taking into account current cash flow assumptions and the counterparties' credit standing.

     

    Guaranteed investment contracts: The fair values of the Company's guaranteed investment contracts are estimated using discounted cash flow calculations, based on interest rates currently being offered for similar contracts with maturities consistent with those remaining for the contracts being valued.

     

    Other investment-type insurance contracts: The fair values of the Company's deferred annuity contracts are estimated based on the cash surrender values. The carrying values of other policyholder liabilities, including immediate annuities, dividend accumulations, supplementary contracts without life contingencies, and premium deposits, approximate their fair values.

     

    The carrying value of all other financial instruments approximates their fair value.

     



    F-46

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    15.

    Commitments and Contingencies

     

    The Company is a party to threatened or pending lawsuits arising from the normal conduct of business. Due to the climate in insurance and business litigation, suits against the Company sometimes include claims for substantial compensatory, consequential or punitive damages and other types of relief. Moreover, certain claims are asserted as class actions, purporting to represent a group of similarly situated individuals. While it is not possible to forecast the outcome of pending lawsuits, in light of existing insurance, reinsurance and established reserves, it is the opinion of management that the disposition of pending lawsuits will not have a materially adverse effect on the Company's operations or financial position.

     

    Operating Leases

     

    The Company leases office space under various non cancelable operating lease agreements that expire through November 2009. Rental expense for 2002 and 2001 was approximately $5,973,000 and $4,526,000.

     

    At December 31, 2002, the minimum aggregate rental commitments under operating leases are as follows:

    Year Ending December 31, 2002

    2003

    $6,194,000

    2004

    $5,538,000

    2005

    $4,677,000

    2006

    $4,435,000

    2007

    $3,928,000

    thereafter

    $3,315,000

    Certain rental commitments have renewal options extending through the year 2009 subject to adjustments in future periods.

     

    Lessor Leases

     

    The Company owns or leases numerous sites that are leased or subleased to franchisees. Buildings owned or leased that meet the criteria for operating leases are carried at the gross investment in the lease less unearned income. Unearned income is recognized in such a manner as to produce a constant periodic rate of return on the net investment. The typical lease period is 20 years and some leases contain renewal options. The franchisee is responsible for the payment of property taxes, insurance and maintenance costs related to the leased property.

    F-47

     

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    15.

    Commitments and Contingencies (continued)

     

     

    Future minimum lease payment receivables under non cancelable operating leasing arrangements as of December 31, 2002 are as follows:

     

    2003

    $14,603,000

    2004

    $12,503,000

    2005

    $13,478,000

    2006

    $12,694,000

    2007

    $12,694,000

    thereafter

    $13,095,000

    Contingent rentals included in income for the years ended December 31, 2002 amounted to $13,665,000. The net investment is classified as real estate.

     

    16.

    Financing Agreements

     

    The Company maintains a revolving loan agreement with SunTrust Bank, Atlanta (the "Bank"). Under this agreement, which expires July 31, 2003, the Company can borrow up to $125,000,000 from the Bank. Interest on any company borrowing accrues at an annual rate equal to the cost of funds for the Bank for the period applicable for the advance plus 0.225% or a rate quoted by the Bank to the Company for the borrowing. Under this agreement, the Company incurred interest expense of $40,000 for the year ended December 31, 2002. At December 31, 2002, the Company had $0 payable to the Bank.

     

    The Company is the beneficiary of letters of credit totaling $175,784,000 terms of the letters of credit provide for automatic renewal for the following year at December 31, unless otherwise canceled or terminated by either party to the financing. The letters were unused during both 2002 and 2001.

     

    17.

    Related Party Transactions

     

    Affiliates

     

    Management and services contracts and all cost sharing arrangements with other affiliated ING US life insurance companies are allocated among companies in accordance with normal, generally accepted expense and cost allocation methods.


    F-48

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    17.

    Related Party Transactions (continued)

     

    Inter-insurer Services Agreement: The Company has entered into a services agreement with certain of its affiliated insurance companies in the United States ("affiliated insurers") whereby the affiliated insurers provide certain administrative, management, professional, advisory, consulting and other services to each other. Net amount paid (received) under these agreements was $82,522,000 and $(9,006,000) for the year ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectfully.

     

    Investment Management: The Company has entered into an investment advisory agreement and an administrative services agreement with ING Investment Management, LLC ("IIM") under which IIM provides the Company with investment management and asset liability management services. Total fees under the agreement were approximately $32,088,000 and $27,899,000 for the year ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectfully.

     

    Reciprocal Loan Agreement: The Company maintains a reciprocal loan agreement with ING AIH, to facilitate the handling of unusual and/or unanticipated short-term cash requirements. Under this agreement, which expires December 31, 2010, the Company and ING AIH can borrow up to $156,100,000 from one another. Interest on any borrowing is charged at the rate of ING AIH's cost of funds for the interest period plus 0.15%. Interest on any ING AIH borrowings is charged at a rate based on the prevailing interest rate of U.S. commercial paper available for purchase with a similar duration. Under this agreement, the company incurred interest expense of $329,000 and interest income of $940,000 for the year ended December 31, 2002. At December 31, 2002, the Company had $0 payable to ING AIH and $70,000,000 receivable from ING AIH

     

    Tax Sharing Agreements: The Company has entered into federal tax sharing agreements with members of an affiliated group as defined in Section 1504 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The agreement provides for the manner of calculation and the amounts/timing of the payments between the parties as well as other related matters in connection with the filing of consolidated federal income tax returns. The Company has also entered into a state tax sharing agreement with ING AIH and each of the specific subsidiaries that are parties to the agreement. The state tax agreement applies to situations in which ING AIH and all or some of the subsidiaries join in the filing of a state or local franchise, income tax or other tax return on a consolidated, combined or unitary basis.




    F-49

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    17.

    Related Party Transactions (continued)

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company ("ReliaStar Life"), effective January, 2002, entered in a Guarantee Agreement with three other ING Affiliates whereby it is jointly and severally liable for $250,000,000 obligation of another ING affiliate, Security Life of Denver International Limited ("SLDI"). The ReliaStar Board of Directors approved this transaction on April 25, 2002. The three affiliated life insurers are ReliaStar Life, Security-Connecticut Life Insurance Company ("SCL"), and Security Life of Denver Insurance Company ("SLD"). The joint and several guarantees of the three insurers are capped at $250,000,000. The States of Colorado and Minnesota did not disapprove the guarantee.

     

    18.

    Guaranty Fund Assessments

     

    Insurance companies are assessed the costs of funding the insolvencies of other insurance companies by the various state guaranty associations, generally based on the amount of premium companies collect in that state.

     

    The Company accrues the cost of future guaranty fund assessments based on estimates of insurance company insolvencies provided by the National Organization of Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Associations (NOLHGA) and the amount of premiums written in each state. The Company reduces the accrual by credits allowed in some states to reduce future premium taxes by a portion of assessments in that state. The Company has estimated this liability to be $187,000 and $587,000 as of December 31, 2002 and 2001 and has recorded a liability. The Company has also recorded an asset of ($772,000) and $1,833,000 as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively, for future credits to premium taxes for assessments already paid.

     

    19.

    Regulatory Risk-Based Capital

     

    Life and health insurance companies are subject to certain Risk-Based Capital ("RBC") requirements as specified by the NAIC. Under those requirements, the amount of capital and surplus maintained by a life and health insurance company is to be determined based on the various risk factors related to it. At December 31, 2002, the Company meets the RBC requirements.





    F-50

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    20.

    Unpaid Accident and Health Claims

     

    The change in the liability for unpaid accident and health claims and claim adjustment expenses is summarized as follows:

     

    December 31

     

    2002

    2001

     

    (In Thousands)

     

     

     

    Balance at January 1

    $1,224,123

    $1,124,478

    Less reinsurance recoverables

    166,765

    374,000

    Net balance at January 1

    $1,057,358

    $ 750,478

     

     

     

    Incurred related to:

     

     

    Current year

    375,385

    633,993

    Prior years

    74,988

    24,745

    Total incurred

    $ 450,373

    $ 658,738

     

     

     

    Paid related to:

     

     

    Current year

    212,147

    262,546

    Prior years

    90,920

    89,312

    Total paid

    $ 303,067

    $ 351,858

     

     

     

    Net balance at December 31

    1,204,664

    1,057,358

    Plus reinsurance recoverables

    46,176

    166,765

    Balance at December 31

    $1,250,840

    $1,224,123

    The liability for unpaid accident and health claims and claim adjustment expenses is included in Accident and Health Reserves and Unpaid Claims. During the third quarter of 2001 the Company's reinsurance operations recorded reserve related adjustments to reflect the increase in workers compensation claims due to events of September 11th at the World Trade Center.








    F-51

     

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company

    Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

     

    21.

    Reconciliation to the Annual Statement

    At December 31, 2002 and 2001, differences in amounts reported in the 2002 and 2001 Annual Statements, as revised, and amounts in the accompanying statutory-basis financial statements are due to the following:

     


    Net Income

    Capital and
    Surplus

    Amounts as reported in the
    2002 Annual Statement

    $102,970,000

    $1,357,625,000

    Effects of CARVM accounting policy change

    (24,579,000)

    -

    Amounts as reported in the accompanying statutory-basis financial statements

    78,391,000

    1,357,625,000

     

     


    Net Income

    Capital and
    Surplus

    Amounts as reported in the
    2001 Annual Statement

    $(262,728,000)

    $1,184,979,000

    Effects of codification accounting change

    52,000,000

    -

    Effects of CARVM accounting policy change

    1,867,000

    24,580,000

    Amounts as reported in the accompanying statutory-basis financial statements

    208,861,000

    1,209,559,000



















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    333-105319

    July 2003

    PART C

    OTHER INFORMATION

     

    Item 27

    Exhibits

     

    (a)

    Resolutions of Board of Directors of Northwestern National Life Insurance Company ("NWNL") establishing the SelectHLife Variable Account. (Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration Statement on Form S-6EL24, File No. 333-18517, as filed on December 23, 1996.)

    (b)

    Not Applicable.

    (c)

    (1)

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company Distribution Agreement between ReliaStar Life Insurance Company and ING America Equities, Inc.

     

    (2)

    Amendment to Distribution Services Agreement dated March 7, 2002 between ING Financial Advisers, LLC and ReliaStar Life Insurance Company. (Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration on Form S-6, File No. 333-105319, as filed on May 16, 2003.)

     

    (3)

    Specimen Selling Agreements. (Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration Statement on Form S-6EL24, File No. 333-18517, as filed on December 23, 1996.)

     

    (4)

    Form of Assignment of Broker/Dealer Agency Selling Agreement.

     

    (5)

    Specimen ING America Equities, Inc. Selling Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to Registration Statement on Form S-6, File No. 333-69431, as filed on April 24, 2002.)

     

    (6)

    Schedules for Sales Commissions. (Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to Registration Statement on Form S-6, File No. 333-69431, as filed on April 24, 2002.)

    (d)

    (1)

    Specimen Policy.

     

    (2)

    Accelerated Benefit Rider. (Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration on Form S-6, File No. 333-69431, as filed on December 22, 1998.)

     

    (3)

    Children's Insurance Rider. (Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration on Form S-6, File No. 333-69431, as filed on December 22, 1998.)

     

    (4)

    Additional Insured Rider. (Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration on Form S-6, File No. 333-92000, as filed on July 3, 2002.)

     

    (5)

    Cost of Living Rider. (Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration on Form S-6, File No. 333-69431, as filed on December 22, 1998.)

     

    (6)

    Waiver of Monthly Deduction Rider (Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration on Form S-6, File No. 333-92000, as filed on July 3, 2002.)

     

    (7)

    Accidental Death Benefit Rider. (Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration on Form S-6, File No. 333-92000, as filed on July 3, 2002.)

     

    (8)

    Waiver of Specified Premium Rider. (Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration on Form S-6, File No. 333-69431, as filed on December 22, 1998.)

     

    (9)

    Term Insurance Rider. (Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration on Form S-6, File No. 333-92000, as filed on July 3, 2002.)

     

    (10)

    Extended Death Benefit Guarantee Rider. (Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration on Form S-6, File No. 333-92000, as filed on July 3, 2002.)

     

    (11)

    Full Death Benefit Rider. (Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration on Form S-6, File No. 333-92000, as filed on July 3, 2002.)

    (e)

    (1)

    Revised Policy Application Form. (Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration on Form S-6, File No. 333-69431, as filed on December 22, 1998.)

     

    (2)

    Supplement to Life Insurance Application. (Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 on form N-6, File No. 333-92000, as filed on April 17, 2003).

    (f)

    (1)

    Amended Articles of Incorporation of ReliaStar Life. (Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration Statement on Form S-6EL24, File No. 333-18517, as filed on December 23, 1996.)

     

    (2)

    Amended By-Laws of ReliaStar Life. (Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration Statement on Form S-6EL24, File No. 333-18517, as filed on December 23, 1996.)

    (g)

    Not Applicable.

    (h)

    (1)

    (a)

    Form of Participation Agreement by and among ReliaStar Life Insurance Company, AIM Variable Insurance Products Fund, Inc., AIM Distributors, Inc. and WSSI. (Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 11 on Form S-6, File No. 33-57244, as filed on March 31, 2000.)

     

     

    (b)

    Form of Amendment No. 1 to Participation Agreement by and among ReliaStar Life Insurance Company, AIM Variable Insurance Products Fund, Inc., AIM Distributors, Inc. and WSSI. (Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration on Form S-6, File No. 333-47094, as filed on September 29, 2000.)

     

     

    (c)

    Form of Administrative Services Agreement by and between ReliaStar Life Insurance Company and A I M Advisors, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 11 on Form S-6, File No. 33-57244, as filed on March 31, 2000.)

     

    (2)

    (a)

    Form of Participation Agreement by and between ReliaStar Life Insurance Company and Fred Alger Management, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 21 on form S-6, File No. 2-95392, as filed on August 4, 1997.)

     

     

    (b)

    Exhibit to Participation Agreement by and between ReliaStar Life Insurance Company and Fred Alger Management, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 11 on Form S-6, File No. 33-57244, as filed on March 31, 2000.)

     

     

    (c)

    Form of Amendment to the Participation Agreement by and between ReliaStar Life Insurance Company and Fred Alger Management, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration on Form S-6, File No. 333-47094, as filed on September 29, 2000.)

     

     

    (d)

    Form of Service Agreement by and between ReliaStar Life Insurance Company and Fred Alger Management, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 21 on Form S-6, File No. 2-95392, as filed on August 4, 1997.)

     

    (3)

    (a)

    Fund Participation Agreement among Golden American Life Insurance Company, ReliaStar Life Insurance Company, ReliaStar Life Insurance Company of New York, Security Life of Denver Insurance Company, Southland Life Insurance Company, ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company, ING Insurance Company of America, American Funds Insurance Series and Capital Research and Management Company.

     

     

    (b)

    Business Agreement by and among Golden American Life Insurance Company, ReliaStar Life Insurance Company, ReliaStar Life Insurance Company of New York, Security Life of Denver Insurance Company, Southland Life Insurance Company, ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company, ING Insurance Company of America, ING American Equities, Inc., Directed Services, Inc., American Funds Distributors, Inc. and Capital Research and Management Company.

     

    (4)

    (a)

    Participation Agreement with Fidelity's Variable Insurance Products Fund and Fidelity Distributors Corporation and Amendments Nos. 1-8. (Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration Statement on Form S-6EL24, File No. 333-18517, as filed on December 23, 1996.)

     

     

    (b)

    Form of Amendment No. 10 to Participation Agreement with Fidelity's Variable Insurance Products Fund and Fidelity Distributors Corporation. (Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 on Form S-6, File No. 333-69431, as filed on April 5, 1999.)

     

     

    (c)

    Form of Amendments No. 11 and 12 to Participation Agreement with Fidelity's Variable Insurance Products Fund and Fidelity Distributors Corporation. (Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration on Form S-6, File Number 333-47094, as filed on September 29, 2000.)

     

     

    (d)

    Form of Service Agreement and Contract between ReliaStar Life Insurance Company, WSSI, and Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company and Distributors Corporation dated January 1, 1997. (Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration on Form S-6EL24, File No. 333-18517, as filed on March 31, 1997.)

     

     

    (e)

    Participation Agreement with Fidelity's Variable Insurance Products Fund II and Fidelity Distributors Corporation and Amendments Nos. 1-7. (Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration Statement on Form S-6EL24, File No. 333-18517, as filed on December 23, 1996.)

     

     

    (f)

    Form of Amendment No. 9 to Participation Agreement with Fidelity's Variable Insurance Products Fund II and Fidelity Distributors Corporation. (Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration on Form S-6, File No. 333-69431, as filed on April 5, 1999.)

     

     

    (g)

    Form of Amendments No. 10 and 11 to Participation Agreement with Fidelity's Variable Insurance Products Fund II and Fidelity Distributors Corporation. (Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration on Form S-6, File No. 333-47094, as filed on September 29, 2000.)

     

    (5)

    (a)

    Participation Agreement between ReliaStar Life Insurance Company, ING VP Bond Portfolio and ING Funds Distributor, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to Registration Statement on Form S-6, 333-47094, as filed on September 17, 2002.)

     

    (6)

    (a)

    Participation Agreement among the GCG Trust and ReliaStar Life Insurance Company and Directed Services, Inc.

     

    (7)

    (a)

    Participation Agreement by and among Portfolio Partners, Inc., Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company, Aetna Investment Services, LLC and ReliaStar Life Insurance Company. (Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to Registration Statement on Form S-6, 333-69431, as filed on April 24, 2002.)

     

     

    (b)

    Amendment to Participation Agreement by and among Portfolio Partners, Inc., Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company, Aetna Investment Services, LLC and ReliaStar Life Insurance Company. (Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to Registration Statement on Form S-6, 333-69431, as filed on April 24, 2002.)

     

     

    (c)

    Amendment dated May 1, 2003 to Participation Agreement dated as of December 6, 2001 by and between ING Partners, Inc., ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company, ING Financial Advisers, LLC and ReliaStar Life Insurance Company. (Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to Registration Statement on Form N-6, 333-92000, as filed on April 17, 2003.)

     

     

    (d)

    Service Agreement between ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company and ReliaStar Life Insurance Company. (Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form N-6, 333-92000, as filed on January 30, 2003.)

     

     

    (e)

    Amendment dated May 1, 2003 to Shareholder Servicing Agreement dated as of December 6, 2001 by and between ING Partners, Inc. and ReliaStar Life Insurance Company. (Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to Registration Statement on Form N-6, 333-92000, as filed on April 17, 2003.)

     

    (8)

    (a)

    Participation Agreement between ReliaStar Life Insurance Company, ING Variable Portfolios, Inc. and ING Funds Distributor, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to Registration Statement on Form S-6, 333-47094, as filed on September 17, 2002.)

     

     

    (b)

    Amendment to Participation Agreement between ReliaStar Life Insurance Company, ING Variable Portfolios Inc. and ING Funds Distributor, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form N-6, 333-92000, as filed on January 30, 2003.)

     

    (9)

    (a)

    Form of Participation Agreement by and between ReliaStar Life Insurance Company, Pilgrim Variable Products Trust and Pilgrim Investment, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 on Form S-6, File No. 333-69431, as filed on March 30, 2001.)

     

     

    (b)

    Amendment to Participation Agreement dated as of August 30, 2002 by and among ReliaStar Life Insurance Company, ING Variable Products Trust and ING Funds Distributor, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 14 on Form N-6, File No. 33-69892, as filed on October 11, 2002.)

     

     

    (c)

    Administrative and Shareholder Services Agreement dated as of May 1, 2001 by and between ING Pilgrim Group, LLC and ReliaStar Life Insurance Company. (Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to Registration Statement on Form S-6, 333-69431, as filed on April 24, 2002.)

     

     

    (d)

    Amendment to Administrative and Shareholder Service Agreement dated as of August 30, 2002 by and between ING Funds Services, LLC and ReliaStar Life Insurance Company. (Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form N-6, 333-92000, as filed on January 30, 2003.)

     

    (10)

    (a)

    Form of Participation Agreement by and between ReliaStar Life Insurance Company and Janus Aspen Series. (Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 on Form S-6, File No. 33-69431, as filed on April 14, 2000.)

     

     

    (b)

    Amendment to Participation Agreement by and between ReliaStar Life Insurance Company and Janus Aspen Series. (Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 on Form S-6, File No. 69431, as filed on April 14, 2000.)

     

     

    (c)

    Amendment, effective July 1, 2002 to Letter Agreement dated August 8, 1997 between Janus Capital Corporation (the "Adviser"), and ReliaStar Life Insurance Company. (Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to Registration Statement on Form S-6, 333-69431, as filed on April 24, 2002.)

     

     

    (d)

    Form of Service Agreement by and between ReliaStar Life Insurance Company and Janus Capital Corporation. (Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 21 on Form S-6, File No. 2-95392, as filed on August 4, 1997.)

     

    (11)

    (a)

    Form of Participation Agreement by and among ReliaStar Life Insurance Company, Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust, Advisers Managers Trust and Neuberger Berman Management, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 21 on Form S-6, File No. 2-95392, as filed on August 4, 1997.)

     

     

    (b)

    Form of Amendment No. 1 to Participation Agreement by and among ReliaStar Life Insurance Company, Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust, Advisers Managers Trust and Neuberger Berman Management, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 on Form S-6, File No. 333-69431, as filed on April 5, 1999.)

     

     

    (c)

    Form of Service Agreement by and between ReliaStar Life Insurance Company and Neuberger Berman Management Incorporated ("NBMI"). (Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 21 on Form S-6, File No. 2-95392, as filed on August 4, 1997.)

     

    (12)

    (a)

    Participation Agreement by and between ReliaStar Life Insurance Company, OCC Accumulation Trust and OCC Distributors, dated August 8, 1997. (Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 21 on Form S-6, File No. 2-95392, as filed on August 4, 1997.)

     

     

    (b)

    Service Agreement by and between ReliaStar Life Insurance Company and OpCap Advisors. (Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 21 on Form S-6, File No. 2-95392, as filed on August 4, 1997.)

     

    (13)

    (a)

    Participation Agreement by and among Pioneer Variable Contracts Trust, ReliaStar Life Insurance Company, Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. and Pioneer Funds Distributor, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration Statement on Form S-6, 333-92000, as filed on July 3, 2002.)

     

    (14)

    (a)

    Participation Agreement with Putnam Capital Manager Trust and Putnam Mutual Funds Corp. and Amendments Nos. 1-2. (Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration Statement on Form S-6EL24, File No. 333-18517, as filed on December 23, 1996.)

     

     

    (b)

    Form of Amendments No. 3 and 4 to Participation Agreement with Putnam Capital Manager Trust and Putnam Mutual Funds Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration on Form S-6, File No. 333-47094, as filed on September 29, 2000.)

    (i)

    Not Applicable.

    (j)

    Not Applicable

    (k)

    Opinion and Consent of Counsel.

    (l)

    Not Applicable.

    (m)

    Not Applicable.

    (n)

    Consent of Independent Auditors.

    (o)

    All financial statements are included in the Statement of Additional Information, as indicated therein.

    (p)

    Not Applicable.

    (q)

    Not Applicable.

    (r)

    Powers of Attorney. (Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-70600), as filed on June 5, 2003 for Separate Account B of Golden American Life Insurance Company.)

     

    Item 28

    Directors and Officers of the Depositor

    Name and Principal Business Address

    Positions and Offices with Depositor

    Keith Gubbay, 5780 Powers Ferry Road, NW, Atlanta, GA 30327

    Director, President and Chief Executive Officer

    P. Randall Lowery, 5780 Powers Ferry Road, NW, Atlanta, GA 30327

    Director

    Thomas J. McInerney, 5780 Powers Ferry Road, NW, Atlanta, GA 30327

    Director

    Mark A. Tullis, 5780 Powers Ferry Road, NW, Atlanta, GA 30327

    Director

    David A. Wheat, 5780 Powers Ferry Road, NW, Atlanta, GA 30327

    Director, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

    Allan Baker, 151 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06156

    Senior Vice President

    Boyd G. Combs, 5780 Powers Ferry Road, NW, Atlanta, GA 30327

    Senior Vice President, Tax

    Robert W. Crispin, 5780 Powers Ferry Road, NW, Atlanta, GA 30327

    Senior Vice President, Investments

    Jacques de Vaucleroy, 5780 Powers Ferry Road, NW, Atlanta, GA 30327

    Senior Vice President

    Robert L. Francis, 6140 Stonehedge Mall Road, Suite. 375, Pleasanton, CA 94588

    Senior Vice President

    James R. Gelder, 20 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55401.

    Senior Vice President

    Shaun P. Mathews, 151 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06156

    Senior Vice President

    Stephen J. Preston, 1475 Dunwoody Drive, West Chester, PA 19380

    Senior Vice President

    David S. Pendergrass, 5780 Powers Ferry Road, NW, Atlanta, GA 30327

    Vice President and Treasurer

    Cheryl L. Price, 5780 Powers Ferry Road, NW, Atlanta, GA 30327

    Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

    Carol S. Stern, 1501 M Street, N.W., Suite 430, Washington, DC 20005

    Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer

    Craig A. Krogstad, 111 Washington Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55401

    Vice President and Actuary

    Pamela S. Anson, 2001 21st Avenue, N.W. Minot, ND 58703

    Vice President

    Deborah Hancock, 1290 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

    Vice President

    Paula Cludray-Engelke, 20 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55401

    Secretary

    Item 29

    Persons Controlled by or Under Common Control with the Depositor or the Registrant

    Incorporated herein by reference to Item 26 in Post-Effective Amendment No. 28 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 33-75988), as filed on April 10, 2003 for Variable Annuity Account C of ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company.

     

     

    Item 30

    Indemnification

    Under its Bylaws, Section 5.01, ReliaStar Life Insurance Company ("ReliaStar Life") indemnifies, to the full extent permitted by the laws of the State of Minnesota, each person (and the heirs, executors and administrators of such person) who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, wherever brought, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, by reason of the fact that he or she is or was a director, officer or employee of ReliaStar Life, or is or was serving at the request of ReliaStar Life as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against expenses, including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with such action, suit or proceeding. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of ReliaStar Life pursuant to such provisions of the bylaws or statutes or otherwise, ReliaStar Life has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in said Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by ReliaStar Life of expenses incurred or paid by a director or officer or controlling person of ReliaStar Life in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person of ReliaStar Life in connection with the securities being registered, ReliaStar Life will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question of whether or not such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

    A corporation may procure indemnification insurance on behalf of an individual who was a director of the corporation. Consistent with the laws of the State of Minnesota, ING Groep N.V. maintains an umbrella insurance policy issued by an international insurer. The policy covers ING Groep N.V. and any company in which ING Groep N.V. has an ownership control of over 50%. This would encompass the Principal Underwriter as well as the Depositor. The policy provides for the following types of coverage: errors and omissions, directors and officers, employment practices, fiduciary and fidelity.

    Additionally, Section XVIII of the ReliaStar Life Insurance Company Distribution Agreement with ING America Equities, Inc. (INGAE) generally provides that each party will indemnify and hold harmless the officers, directors and employees of the other party (and the variable account with respect to indemnity by INGAE) against any expenses (including legal expenses), losses, claims, damages, or liabilities arising out of or based on certain claims or circumstances in connection with the offer or sale of the policies. Under this agreement neither party is entitled to indemnity if the expenses (including legal expenses), losses, claims, damages, or liabilities resulted from their own willful misfeasance, bad faith, negligence, misconduct or wrongful act.

     

    Item 31

    Principal Underwriters

    (a)

    Other Activity. ING America Equities, Inc., the principal underwriter for the policies, is also the principal underwriter for policies issued by ReliaStar Life Insurance Company of New York, Security Life of Denver Insurance Company and Southland Life Insurance Company.

    (b)

    Management of ING America Equities, Inc.

    Name and Principal Business Address

    Positions and Offices with Underwriter

    David P. Wilken, 20 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55401

    Director, President and Chief Executive Officer

    Daniel P. Mulheran, 20 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55401

    Director

    Mark A. Smith, 2001 21st Avenue, N.W. Minot, ND 58703

    Director, Vice President

    Anita F. Woods, 5780 Powers Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 80203

    Chief Financial Officer

    Beth G. Shanker, 1290 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

    Chief Compliance Officer

    Pamela S. Anson, 2001 21st Avenue, N.W. Minot, ND 58703

    Vice President

    Nathan E. Eshelman, 1290 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

    Vice President

    Frederick C. Litow, 5780 Powers Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 80203

    Vice President and Assistant Treasurer

    Renee E. McKenzie, 5780 Powers Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 80203

    Vice President, Assistant Treasurer and Assistant Secretary

    David S. Pendergrass, 5780 Powers Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 80203

    Vice President and Treasurer

    Deborah C. Hancock, 1290 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

    Assistant Vice President

    Paula Cludray-Engelke, 20 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55401

    Secretary

    Eric G. Banta, 1290 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

    Assistant Secretary

     

    (c)

    Compensation From the Registrant.

    (1)

    (2)

    (3)

    (4)

    (5)



    Name of Principal Underwriter

    2002 Net Underwriting Discounts and Commissions

    Compensation on Events Occasioning the Deduction of a Deferred Sales Load



    Brokerage Commissions



    Other Compensation*

    ING America Equities, Inc.

     

     

     


    $50,355,543

    *

    Includes payments to agents/registered representatives, broker/dealers, and regional managers/brokerage general agents and payments to Washington Square Securities, Inc. as a distribution allowance.

     

    Item 32

    Location of Accounts and Records

    Accounts and records are maintained by ReliaStar Life Insurance Company at 20 Washington Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55401 and by ING Americas Finance Shared Services, an affiliate, at 5780 Powers Ferry Road, NW, Atlanta, GA 30327.

     

    Item 33

    Management Services

    None.

    Item 34

    Fee Representations

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company represents that the fees and charges deducted under the variable life insurance policy described in this registration statement, in the aggregate, are reasonable in relation to the services rendered, expenses expected to be incurred, and the risks assumed by ReliaStar Life Insurance Company under the policies. ReliaStar Life Insurance Company bases this representation on its assessment of such factors such as the nature and extent of the such services, expenses and risks, the need for the ReliaStar Life Insurance Company to earn a profit and the range of such fees and charges within the insurance industry.

     

    SIGNATURES

     

    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act, the Registrant, Select HLife Variable Account, has duly caused this Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 on Form N-6 to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, duly authorized, in the City of Hartford, and State of Connecticut on the 17th day of July, 2003.

     

    SELECTHLIFE VARIABLE ACCOUNT

    (Registrant)

     

     

    By: RELIASTAR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

    (Depositor)

     

     

     

    By:

    Keith Gubbay*

     

     

    Keith Gubbay
    President
    (principal executive officer)

     

     

     

    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities indicated and on the date indicated.

     

    Signature

    Title

     

    Date

     

     

     

     

    Keith Gubbay*

    Director and President

     

     

    Keith Gubbay

    (principal executive officer)

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Thomas J.McInerney*

    Director

     

     

    Thomas J. McInerney

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Randy Lowery*

    Director

     

     

    P. Randall Lowery

     

     

    July

     

     

     

    17, 2003

    Mark A. Tullis*

    Director

     

     

    Mark A. Tullis

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    David A. Wheat

    Director and Chief Financial Officer

     

     

    David A. Wheat

    (principal Financial Officer)

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Cheryl L. Price*

    Chief Accounting Officer

     

     

    Cheryl L. Price

    (principal accounting officer)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    By:

    /s/ J. Neil McMurdie

    J. Neil McMurdie

    *Attorney-in-Fact

     

    SELECTHLIFE VARIABLE ACCOUNT

    Exhibit Index

     

    Exhibit No.

    Exhibit

     

     

     

     

    27-(c)(1)

    ReliaStar Life Insurance Company Distribution Agreement between ReliaStar Life Insurance Company and ING America Equities, Inc.

     

     

     

     

    27-(c)(4)

    Form of Assignment of Broker/Dealer Agency Selling Agreement

     

     

     

     

    27- (d)(1)

    Specimen Policy

     

     

     

     

    27-(h)(3)(a)

    Fund Participation Agreement among Golden American Life Insurance Company, ReliaStar Life Insurance Company, ReliaStar Life Insurance Company of New York, Security Life of Denver Insurance Company, Southland Life Insurance Company, ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company, ING Insurance Company of America, American Funds Insurance Series and Capital Research and Management Company.

     

     

     

     

    27-(h)(3)(b)

    Business Agreement by and among Golden American Life Insurance Company, ReliaStar Life Insurance Company, ReliaStar Life Insurance Company of New York, Security Life of Denver Insurance Company, Southland Life Insurance Company, ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company, ING Insurance Company of America, ING American Equities, Inc., Directed Services, Inc., American Funds Distributors, Inc. and Capital Research and Management Company.

     

     

     

     

    27-(h)(6)(a)

    Participation Agreement among The GCG Trust and ReliaStar Life Insurance Company and Directed Services, Inc.

     

     

     

     

    27-(k)

    Opinion and Consent of Counsel

     

     

     

     

    27-(n)

    Consent of Independent Auditors