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<LEGEND>
This Schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Financial Statements of Allmerica Financial Corporation as of
June 30, 2000 and for the period then ended, and is qualified in its entirety
by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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