Exhibit 10.8



                               TERMINATION OF THE
                 METROPOLITAN LIFE AUXILIARY DEATH BENEFITS PLAN


The Metropolitan Life Auxiliary Death Benefits Plan (the "Plan") is hereby
terminated effective at 11:59 PM of the date of the execution of this
instrument:

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY



By:     /s/ Graham S. Cox
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Name:   Graham S. Cox
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Title:  Vice President
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Date:   August 1, 2005
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