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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATMENTS CONTAINED IN THE FORM 10-Q FOR THE NINE MONTHS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 FOR THE AETNA INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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