<ARTICLE> 7
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
financial statements of the Travelers Insurance Company and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0000733076
<NAME> THE TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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