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Michael A. Pignatella
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Michael.Pignatella@us.ing.com
January 27, 2006
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, NE, Suite 1580
Washington, DC 20549
Attention: Filing Desk
Re: | ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company File Nos: 33-62473 and 811-2512 Withdrawal of Registration Statement on Form N-4 |
Ladies and Gentlemen:
On September 8, 1995, the above-named Depositor and Registrant submitted for filing, pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933 ("the 33 Act") and the Investment Company Act of 1940, an Initial Registration Statement on Form N-4 which was declared effective by Order dated March 7, 1996 and thereafter subsequently amended on March 20, 1996 and May 9, 1996. The filing was submitted and accepted under "Form Type" N-4 and assigned a distinct "33 Act" file number (33-62473). No securities were sold in connection with this registration.
Pursuant to Rule 477 under the 33 Act, we respectfully request withdrawal of this registration, and any and all amendments and definitive filings associated with it.
If you have any questions, please call the undersigned at 860-723-2239.
Sincerely,
/s/ Michael A. Pignatella
Michael A. Pignatella
Hartford Site | ING North America Insurance Corporation |
