SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) : September 6, 2002
AMERICAN ENTERPRISE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
INDIANA 333-65080 94-2786905
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission file Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
829 AXP FINANCIAL CENTER, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55474
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code) (612) 671-3131
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(Former name or address, if changed since last report)
Item 5.
Other Information
Moody's Investor Service has changed its outlook on the Aa3 insurance financial
strength rating of IDS Life Insurance Company to negative from stable. The
rating outlook for two of IDS Life Insurance Company's subsidiaries, IDS Life of
New York (Aa3) and American Enterprise Life Insurance Company (Aa3) was changed
to negative from stable.
Attached hereto is EXHIBIT 99.1 which is a press release issued by Moody's
Investors Service issued September 6, 2002 relating to change of outlook for IDS
Life and its subsidiaries ratings (Aa3 for Insurance Financial Strength) to
negative from stable.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibits 99.1 Press Release dated September 6, 2002
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
REGISTRANT AMERICAN ENTERPRISE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BY /s/ Philip C. Wentzel
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NAME AND TITLE Philip C. Wentzel
Vice President and Controller
DATE September 9, 2002