NYLIAC VARIABLE ANNUITY SEPARATE ACCOUNT III

N-4/A 1 d375078dn4a.htm NYLIAC VARIABLE ANNUITY SEPARATE ACCOUNT III NYLIAC VARIABLE ANNUITY SEPARATE ACCOUNT III

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 10, 2012

Registration No. 333-178743

811-08904

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C.

FORM N-4

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER


		*THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933*
		Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2

and

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940


		Amendment No. 110

NYLIAC VARIABLE ANNUITY SEPARATE ACCOUNT-III

(Exact Name of Registrant)

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(Name of Depositor)

51 Madison Avenue,

New York, New York 10010

(Address of Depositor’s Principal Executive Office)

Depositor’s Telephone Number: (212) 576-7000

Charles A. Whites, Jr., Esq.

New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation

51, Madison Avenue

New York, New York 10010

(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

Copy to:


Richard Choi, Esq.		Thomas F. English, Esq.
Jorden Burt LLP 1025 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW Suite 400 East Washington, DC 20007-5208		Senior Vice President and Chief Insurance Counsel New York Life Insurance Company 51 Madison Avenue New York, New York 10010

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PROSPECTUS DATED July 30, 2012

for

New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity

From

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(A Delaware Corporation)

51 Madison Avenue, Room 251,

New York, New York 10010

Investing in

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III

This Prospectus describes the individual flexible premium New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity (“NYL Income Plus”) policies issued by New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation (NYLIAC). We designed this policy for individuals in the pre-retirement market whose primary need is income, with accumulation being a secondary need. If you select the Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider, NYL Income Plus becomes a single premium policy and will include a deferred fixed income component that is determined on the Policy Date and guaranteed for the life of the Annuitant(s). The Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider’s deferred fixed income component is funded through deductions from the policy’s Variable Accumulation Value pursuant to a non-discretionary mathematical formula. Please see “ABOUT NYL INCOME PLUS” and “THE POLICIES—Riders—Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider (optional)” for more information.

These policies also include the Income Benefit Rider, which allows you to purchase deferred fixed income at your own pace, also through deductions from the policy’s Variable Accumulation Value. We will inform you of the amount of deferred fixed income purchased through the Income Benefit Rider. Please see “ABOUT NYL INCOME PLUS” and “THE POLICIES—Riders—Income Benefit Rider” for more information.

You can use these policies with retirement plans that do or do not qualify for special federal income tax treatment. The policies offer flexible premium payments (see “THE POLICIES—Policy Application and Premium Payments”), access to your money through partial withdrawals (withdrawals may be subject to a surrender charge and/or tax penalty and may impact the amount of your GFIB Payments (as defined in this Prospectus)), a choice of when Variable Account Annuity Income Payments commence, and a guaranteed death benefit if the owner dies before or after Variable Account Annuity Income Payments and/or GFIB Payments or Income Benefit Payments provided pursuant to either the Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider or the Income Benefit Rider have commenced.

The Mortality and Expense Risk and Administrative Costs Charge (M&E Charge) associated with your policy is assessed based on the Variable Accumulation Value of the policy and will vary with fluctuations in the policy’s Variable Accumulation Value. Please see “TABLE OF FEES AND EXPENSES—Periodic Charges Other Than Fund Company Charges” for more information.

Your premium payment(s) accumulate(s) on a tax-deferred basis. This means your earnings are not taxed until you take money out of your policy, which can be done in several ways. You can allocate your premium payment(s) among our Dollar Cost Averaging program, and the Investment Divisions listed below. You may also allocate your premium payment to one of three (3) Asset Allocation Models. The following page lists the Asset Allocation Models that are available with this policy.

• MainStay VP Balanced — Service Class

• MainStay VP Bond — Service Class

• MainStay VP Cash Management

• MainStay VP Common Stock — Service Class

• MainStay VP Conservative Allocation — Service Class

• MainStay VP Convertible — Service Class

• MainStay VP DFA/DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Equity — Service Class

• MainStay VP Eagle Small Cap Growth — Service Class

• MainStay VP Flexible Bond Opportunities — Service Class

• MainStay VP Floating Rate — Service Class

• MainStay VP Government — Service Class

• MainStay VP Growth Allocation — Service Class

• MainStay VP Growth Equity — Service Class

• MainStay VP High Yield Corporate Bond — Service Class

• MainStay VP ICAP Select Equity — Service Class

• MainStay VP Income Builder — Service Class

• MainStay VP International Equity — Service Class

• MainStay VP Janus Balanced — Service Class

• MainStay VP Large Cap Growth — Service Class

• MainStay VP MFS^® Utilities — Service Class

• MainStay VP Mid Cap Core — Service Class

• MainStay VP Moderate Allocation — Service Class

• MainStay VP Moderate Growth Allocation — Service Class

• MainStay VP PIMCO Real Return — Service Class

• MainStay VP S&P 500 Index — Service Class

• MainStay VP T. Rowe Price Equity Income — Service Class

• MainStay VP U.S. Small Cap — Service Class

• MainStay VP Van Eck Global Hard Assets — Initial Class

• BlackRock^® Global Allocation V.I. Fund — Class III Shares

• Columbia Variable Portfolio — Small Cap Value Fund — Class 2

• Dreyfus IP Technology Growth — Service Shares

• Fidelity^® VIP Contrafund^® — Service Class 2

• Fidelity^® VIP Equity-Income — Service Class 2

• Fidelity^® VIP Mid Cap — Service Class 2

• Janus Aspen Worldwide Portfolio — Service Shares

• MFS^® Investors Trust Series — Service Class

• MFS^® Research Series — Service Class

• Neuberger Berman AMT Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio — Class S

• Royce Micro-Cap Portfolio — Investment Class

• Victory VIF Diversified Stock — Class A Shares

Please note that if you select the Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider, there will be restrictions with regard to your ability to allocate your Premium Payment (as defined in this Prospectus) to the Investment Divisions or Asset Allocation Models. Please see “THE POLICIES—Riders—Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider (optional)” for more information. The Income Benefit Rider does not include any Investment Division allocation restrictions.

Asset Allocation Models


Appreciation		Balanced
40% MainStay VP Moderate Growth Allocation 25% Fidelity VIP Contrafund^® 20% MainStay VP Flexible Bond Opportunities 10% MainStay VP International Equity 5% MainStay VP DFA/DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Equity		35% MainStay VP Moderate Growth Allocation 25% MainStay VP Flexible Bond Opportunities 20% BlackRock^® Global Allocation 10% Fidelity^® VIP Contrafund^® 10% MainStay VP International Equity

Protection
30% MainStay VP Moderate Growth Allocation 25% BlackRock^® Global Allocation 25% MainStay VP Flexible Bond Opportunities 15% MainStay VP Bond 5% MainStay VP PIMCO Real Return

We do not guarantee the investment performance of the Investment Divisions. Depending on current market conditions, you can make or lose money in any of the Investment Divisions.

You should read this Prospectus carefully before investing and keep it for future reference. This Prospectus is not valid unless it is accompanied by the current prospectuses for the MainStay VP Funds Trust, the BlackRock^® Variable Series Funds, Inc., the Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust, the Dreyfus Investment Portfolios, the Fidelity Variable Insurance Products Fund, the Janus Aspen Series, the MFS^® Variable Insurance TrustSM, the Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust, the Royce Capital Fund, and the Victory Variable Insurance Funds (the “Funds,” and each individually, a “Fund”). Each Investment Division invests in shares of a corresponding Fund portfolio. Please contact Us at (800) 598-2019, or your registered representative if you do not have the accompanying book of underlying fund prospectuses.

To learn more about the policies, you can obtain a copy of the Statement of Additional Information (SAI) dated July 30, 2012. The SAI has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and is incorporated by reference into this Prospectus. The table of contents for the SAI appears at the end of this Prospectus. For a free copy of the SAI, call Us at (800) 598-2019 or write to Us at the address noted above. The SEC maintains a website (http://www.sec.gov) that contains the SAI and other information that is filed electronically with the SEC.

The SEC has not approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of this Prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

The policies involve risks, including potential loss of principal invested. The policies are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed or endorsed by, any bank, and are not federally insured by the FDIC, the Federal Reserve Board, or any other agency.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS


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DEFINITIONS		3
ABOUT NYL INCOME PLUS		6
GFIB Rider		6
IB Rider		7
TABLE OF FEES AND EXPENSES		9
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT NEW YORK LIFE INCOME PLUS VARIABLE ANNUITY		13
How Do I Contact NYLIAC?		16
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS		18
CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION		19
NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION AND THE SEPARATE ACCOUNT		20
New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation		20
The Separate Account		20
The Portfolios		20
Additions, Deletions, or Substitutions of Investments		23
Reinvestment		24
THE POLICIES		24
Selecting the Variable Annuity That's Right For You		24
Qualified and Non-Qualified Policies		25
Policy Application and Premium Payments		25
Tax-Free Section 1035 Exchanges		26
Payments Returned for Insufficient Funds		26
Your Right to Cancel (“Free Look”)		27
Issue Ages		27
Transfers		27
Limits on Transfers		28
Speculative Investing		29
Virtual Service Center and Interactive Voice Response System		29
The DCA Advantage Plan		31
Automatic Asset Reallocation		32
Accumulation Period		32
(a) Crediting or Premium Payments		32
(b) Valuation of Accumulation Units		33
Riders		33
(a) Income Benefit Rider		33
(b) Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider (optional)		35
Policyowner Inquiries		37
Records and Reports		37
CHARGES AND DEDUCTIONS		38
Surrender Charges		38
Amount of Surrender Charge		38


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Exceptions to Surrender Charges		38
Other Charges		39
(a) Mortality and Expense Risk and Administrative Costs Charge		39
(b) Policy Service Charge		39
(c) Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Fee		39
(d) GFIB Rider Cancellation Fee		39
(e) Fund Charges		40
(f) Transfer Fees		40
Taxes		40
DISTRIBUTIONS UNDER THE POLICY		40
Surrenders and Withdrawals		40
(a) Surrenders		41
(b) Partial Withdrawals		41
Required Minimum Distribution Option		42
Our Right to Cancel		42
Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date		42
GFIB Payment Commencement Date		42
Death Before Annuity Commencement		43
Variable Account Annuity Income Payments		44
(a) Election of Variable Account Income Payment Options		44
(b) Proof of Survivorship		44
GFIB Payments and Income Benefit Payments		44
Delay of Payments		45
Designation of Beneficiary		45
THE DCA ADVANTAGE PLAN ACCOUNT		46
FEDERAL TAX MATTERS		46
Introduction		46
Taxation of Annuities in General		46
3.8 Percent Tax on Certain Investment Income		48
Partial Section 1035 Exchanges		48
Qualified Policies		48
(a) Individual Retirement Annuities		48
(b) Roth Individual Retirement Annuities		48
Taxation of Death Benefits		49
DISTRIBUTION AND COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS		49
VOTING RIGHTS		50
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR THE STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION		51
APPENDIX A - IB RIDER EXAMPLES		A-1
APPENDIX B - GFIB RIDER EXAMPLES		B-1
APPENDIX C - INVESTMENT DIVISION RESTRICTIONS		C-1

This Prospectus is not considered an offering in any state where the sale of this policy cannot lawfully be made. We do not authorize any information or representations regarding the offering other than as described in this Prospectus or in any accompanying supplement to this Prospectus or in any authorized supplemental sales material.

DEFINITIONS

Accumulation Unit—An accounting unit We use to calculate the Variable Accumulation Value prior to the Annuity Commencement Date. Each Investment Division of the Separate Account has a distinct variable Accumulation Unit value.

Accumulation Value—The sum of the Variable Accumulation Value and the DCA Advantage Plan Accumulation Value of a policy.

Adjusted Death Benefit Premium Payment—The Premium Payment made under this Policy reduced by any Adjusted Death Benefit Premium Payment Proportional Withdrawals.

Adjusted Death Benefit Premium Payment Proportional Withdrawal—An amount equal to the amount withdrawn from this Policy (including any amount withdrawn that may include surrender charges), divided by this Policy’s Accumulation Value immediately preceding the withdrawal, multiplied by the Adjusted Death Benefit Premium Payment immediately preceding the withdrawal.

Allocation Alternatives—The Investment Divisions of the Separate Account.

Annuitant(s)—The person(s) named on the Policy Data Page and whose life determines the Variable Account Annuity Income Payments, Income Benefit Payments (if applicable) and GFIB Payments (if applicable). Unless otherwise stated, the Annuitant is the Owner of this Policy.

Asset Allocation Category(ies)—A group of Investment Divisions of the Separate Account categorized based on investment risk by NYLIAC.

Asset Allocation Model—A model portfolio comprised of Investment Divisions of the Separate Account. The model portfolio is designed by NYLIAC and based primarily on investment risk.

Automatic Income Benefit Purchase—Periodic deductions from the Variable Accumulation Value used to fund the GFIB Payments through the Funded Income Benefit by application of the Automatic Income Benefit Purchase Formula.

Automatic Income Benefit Purchase Formula—A non-discretionary mathematical formula, as shown on the Policy Data Page, applied periodically to determine if an Automatic Income Benefit Purchase is required to fund the GFIB Payments. The Automatic Benefit Purchase Formula may not be changed.

Beneficiary—The person or entity having the right to receive the death benefit proceeds set forth in the policy and who is the “designated beneficiary” for purposes of Section 72 of the Code (as defined below).

Business Day—Generally, any day on which the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is open for trading. Our Business Day ends at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time or the close of regular trading of the NYSE, if earlier.

Code—The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

Cumulative Income Benefit Purchases—On any Business Day, the total amount of Variable Accumulation Value used to make Automatic or Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases.

Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase—A voluntary deduction by the Owner of a portion of the Variable Accumulation Value, in the form of Accumulation Units from the Investment Divisions, used to purchase the future Income Benefit Payments. Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases include Systematic Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases. Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases can be used to fund GFIB Payments more quickly, or to purchase additional GFIB Payment amounts after the GFIB Payments have been fully funded.

Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) Advantage Plan Account—The 6-month DCA account used specifically for the DCA Advantage Plan.

Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) Advantage Plan—A feature which permits automatic dollar cost averaging using the DCA Advantage Plan Account.

Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) Accumulation Value—The portion of the Premium Payment allocated to the DCA Advantage Plan Account, plus interest credited on such portions, less any transfers and partial withdrawals from the DCA Advantage Plan, and less any surrender charges and policy service charges that may already have been assessed from the DCA Advantage Plan. The DCA Accumulation Value is supported by assets in NYLIAC’s general account. These assets are subject to the claims of Our general creditors.

Eligible Portfolios (Portfolios)—The mutual fund portfolios of the Funds that are available for investment through the Investment Divisions of the Separate Account.

Fund—A diversified open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, and any other registered open-end management investment company that offers Eligible Portfolios.

Funded Income Benefit—For the Income Benefit Rider, Funded Income Benefit means on any Business Day, the sum of the Income Benefit Payments purchased with Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases. The Funded Income Benefit is supported by assets in NYLIAC’s General Account and is not part of the Separate Account.

For the Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider, Funded Income Benefit means on any Business Day, the sum of GFIB Payments purchased with Automatic Income Benefit Purchases and Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases, if any. The Funded Income Benefit is the portion of the GFIB Payments that have been funded with Cumulative Income Benefit Purchases. The Funded Income Benefit is supported by assets in NYLIAC’s General Account and is not part of the Separate Account.

Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Fee (“GFIB Fee”)—The GFIB Fee is a charge that we impose for the benefit provided by the GFIB Rider. This fee is a percentage of the average Unfunded Income Benefit Base and is deducted from the Variable Accumulation Value. This fee is assessed each Policy quarter preceding the GFIB Payment Commencement Date and upon a surrender of the Policy prior to the GFIB Payment Commencement Date.

Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Payments (“GFIB Payments”)—Fixed periodic guaranteed future income payments that NYLIAC makes to the named Payee beginning on the GFIB Payment Commencement Date and payable during the lifetime of the Annuitant. GFIB Payments remain the same regardless of the performance of the Investment Divisions.

Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date (“GFIB Payment Commencement Date”)—The date shown on the Policy Data Page, or as subsequently changed by you, on which the first GFIB Payment under this Policy will be made.

Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rate (“GFIB Rate”)—The income purchase rate used to determine the GFIB Payments. This rate will not change, unless there is an elective change to the GFIB Payment Commencement Date.

Income Benefit Payments—Fixed periodic income payments that NYLIAC makes to the named Payee beginning on the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date and payable during the lifetime of the Annuitant.

Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date—The date shown on the Policy Data Page on which the first Income Benefit Payment under this Policy will be made, or as subsequently changed by you.

Income Benefit Purchase Rate—The income purchase rate in effect for a Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase or an Automatic Income Benefit Purchase at the time a purchase is processed. The method for determining this rate is described on the Policy Data Page.

Investment Division—The variable investment options available under the Policy. Each Investment Division which is a division of the Separate Account, invests exclusively in shares of a specified Eligible Portfolio.

Non-Qualified Policies—A policy which is not issued under a Qualified Plan.

Owner (“you, your”)—The person(s) or entity(ies) designated as the Owner in this Policy, or as subsequently changed, and upon whose death prior to the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date, the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date or the GFIB Payment Commencement Date, benefits under this Policy may be paid. Unless otherwise stated, the Owner is the Annuitant of this Policy.

NYLIAC, We, Our or Us—New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation. All written service requests must be sent to the NYLIAC Variable Products Service Center (“VPSC”) at one of the addresses listed in Question 15 of the section of the Prospectus entitled, “Questions and Answers About New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity.”

Partial Withdrawal—Any portion of the Accumulation Value paid to you, at your request, in accordance with the terms of this Policy.

Payee—The recipient(s) designated to receive Variable Account Annuity Income Payments, Income Benefit Payments or GFIB Payments under this Policy. The Owner of this Policy is the Payee, unless you designate another Payee.

Payment Date—The Business Day on which We receive your Premium Payment at the address specified in this Prospectus to receive such payment.

Payment Year—A year as measured from the Payment Date of the initial Premium Payment or from the Payment Date of any additional Premium Payments made to this Policy.

Policy Anniversary—An anniversary of the Policy Date shown on the Policy Data Page.

Policy Data Page—Page 2 of the policy which contains the policy specifications.

Policy Date—The date from which We measure Policy Years, quarters, months, and Policy Anniversaries. It is shown on the Policy Data Page.

Policy Quarter—Each quarter of a Policy Year starting on the Policy Date.

Policy Year—A year starting on the Policy Date. Subsequent Policy Years begin on each Policy Anniversary, unless otherwise indicated.

Premium Payment—Amount(s) paid to NYLIAC as consideration for the benefits provided by this Policy.

Qualified Plan—A retirement plan that receives favorable tax treatment under Section 401, 408 (IRAs), 408A (Roth IRAs) or 457 of the Code.

Qualified Policies—A policy that is issued under a Qualified Plan.

Separate Account—NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III; a segregated asset account We established to receive and invest the Premium Payment(s) paid under the policies. The Separate Account’s Investment Divisions, in turn, purchase shares of Eligible Portfolios.

Systematic Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase—Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases that are executed automatically on a recurring basis in accordance with your instructions. These purchases may be made in addition to independent Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases.

Total Contract Amount—The sum of the Accumulation Value plus Cumulative Income Benefit Purchases, if any.

Unfunded Income Benefit—On any Business Day, the portion of GFIB Payments that has yet to be funded by Automatic Income Benefit Purchases and Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases, if any, and which NYLIAC guarantees, subject to certain transactions, should there be insufficient Variable Accumulation Value to fully fund the GFIB Payments with the Funded Income Benefit.

Unfunded Income Benefit Base—This amount is used to determine the Unfunded Income Benefit amount, the GFIB Fee, and the GFIB Rider Cancellation Fee. On the Policy Date, the Unfunded Income Benefit Base is equal to the Premium Payment. Thereafter, the Unfunded Income Benefit Base is reduced by Automatic Income Benefit Purchases, and by any Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases, adjusted to reflect the ratio of the Income Benefit Purchase Rate to the GFIB Rate. The Unfunded Income Benefit Base also is reduced by withdrawals (whether partial withdrawals, surrenders, or withdrawals of accumulation value applied to a Variable Income Payment Option) in proportion to the reduction in Accumulation Value.

Variable Account—The account from which the Accumulation Value is applied to provide Variable Account Annuity Income Payments.

Variable Accumulation Value—The sum of the current Accumulation Unit value(s) for each of the Investment Divisions multiplied by the number of Accumulation Units held in the respective Investment Division.

Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date—The date, shown on the Policy Data Page, or as subsequently changed by you, on which the total Accumulation Value will be applied to an available Variable Account Annuity Income Payment option, and on which Variable Account Annuity Income Payments will begin.

Variable Account Annuity Income Payments—Fixed periodic payments NYLIAC makes to the named Payee beginning on the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date.

ABOUT NYL INCOME PLUS

This section of the Prospectus is intended to provide a general overview of NYL Income Plus, the Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider (“GFIB Rider”) and the Income Benefit Rider (“IB Rider”). Please see “THE POLICIES — Riders — “Income Benefit Rider” and “Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider (optional),” and the remainder of this Prospectus for additional information.

This Prospectus also includes examples of how the GFIB and IB Riders work, and how certain events, such as partial withdrawals, full or partial annuitizations of the Policy’s Variable Accumulation Value, surrenders, or an acceleration or deferral of either the GFIB Payment Commencement Date or the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date may impact GFIB Payments or Income Benefit Payments, respectively (see “THE POLICIES — Riders — Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider (optional)” and “Income Benefit Rider”), as well as information regarding death benefit proceeds with the GFIB and IB Rider.

Overview

NYL Income Plus is a flexible premium (single premium if you select the GFIB Rider, as described below) variable annuity. NYL Income Plus offers you the ability to allocate your Premium Payment to 40 Investment Divisions, each of which invests exclusively in shares of one of the Funds listed on the front cover of this Prospectus, the DCA Advantage Account, or one of three Asset Allocation Models. NYL Income Plus can provide variable account annuity income payments that are based on the performance of the Investment Divisions you select, as well as fixed income payments that are supported by the assets in NYLIAC’s general account, and are subject to the claims paying ability of NYLIAC. Fixed income payments are available through the GFIB and IB Riders, as described below.

GFIB Rider

The GFIB Rider is an optional benefit that provides for a guaranteed amount of lifetime income (GFIB Payments) to be paid to you beginning on a date that you select, which We call the GFIB Payment Commencement Date. There are limitations with regard to the GFIB Payment Commencement Date that you can select. (see “THE POLICIES — Riders — Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider (optional)” and “DISTRIBUTIONS UNDER THE POLICY — GFIB Payments and Income Benefit Payments”). All benefits under the GFIB Rider are payable from NYLIAC’s general account and are subject to the claims paying ability of NYLIAC.

We will determine the amount of your GFIB Payments at the time of application, which is the only time you can select the GFIB Rider. The amount of the GFIB Payments will be based on the amount of your Premium Payment, the GFIB Rate, the age of the Annuitant and overall market conditions. Upon request, We will provide you with a personalized illustration that shows how the GFIB Rider hypothetically might work in your situation.

Your GFIB Payments are determined at the time the policy is issued, although they could be affected by certain transactions you initiate. These transactions are explained in your Policy and elsewhere in this Prospectus. GFIB Payments are funded incrementally through deductions from your Variable Accumulation Value, and each deduction purchases a portion of your GFIB Payments. Therefore, in order to support your GFIB Payments, a significant portion of your Variable Accumulation Value will, in most cases, be used to fund the GFIB Payments while the Policy is in the accumulation phase. We call these deductions Automatic Income Benefit Purchases and they will only be processed on a quarterly basis. We will compute the amount of each Automatic Income Benefit Purchase according to a non-discretionary mathematical formula that is described in your Policy and the Statement of Additional Information. The formula takes into account, among other things, the current investment performance of the Investment Divisions in which you are invested, prevailing and historical interest rates, and previous Automatic and/or Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases (as described below).

The formula is designed to increase the likelihood that a sufficient amount of Automatic Income Benefit Purchases will have been made by the GFIB Payment Commencement Date to fund your GFIB Payments.

Generally, more of your Variable Accumulation Value will be used to fund your GFIB Payments in unfavorable market conditions, low interest rate environments or if you are closer to the GFIB Payment Commencement Date, and less of your Variable Accumulation Value will be used to fund your GFIB Payments in favorable market conditions or if you are farther away from the GFIB Payment Commencement Date. This formula cannot be changed after the Policy is issued.

Under the formula, Automatic Income Benefit Purchases are limited per Policy Quarter to 10% of your Policy’s Variable Accumulation Value as of the end of the previous Policy Quarter, except that the final Automatic Income Benefit Purchase made twenty (20) Business Days before the GFIB Payment Commencement Date has no limitation. All of your

Variable Accumulation Value may be applied towards Automatic Income Benefit Purchases. If sufficient Automatic Income Benefit Purchases have not been made by the GFIB Payment Commencement Date to fund your GFIB Payments, We will nevertheless ensure that you receive the GFIB Payments.

The GFIB Rider also gives you the flexibility to fund your GFIB Payments with Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases, which are made through voluntary deductions taken from your Policy’s Variable Accumulation Value. Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases made before your GFIB Payments are fully funded may reduce the likelihood that We will need to make Automatic Income Benefit Purchases. Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases made once your GFIB Payments are fully funded purchase additional guaranteed income. These purchases can be made at any time after the first policy quarter and twenty (20) Business Days before the GFIB Payment Commencement Date.

You may either accelerate or defer the GFIB Payment Commencement Date that is shown on the Policy Data Page. An acceleration of the GFIB Payment Commencement Date would likely result in a lower GFIB Payment amount, and deferring the date would likely result in a higher payment. If you accelerate the GFIB Payment Commencement Date, you may not receive the benefit provided by the GFIB Rider. Please see “THE POLICIES — Riders — Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider (optional)” for additional information regarding how an acceleration or deferral of the GFIB Payment Commencement Date will impact your GFIB Payments.

Once a portion of your Variable Accumulation Value is used to purchase GFIB Payments, it is no longer available to you on a full or partial surrender of your policy, or upon a full or partial annuitization. Exceptions to this rule are the final Automatic Income Benefit Purchase twenty (20) Business Days before GFIB Payments begin and any Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase; each of these purchases has a right to return period (see “THE POLICIES — Riders — Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider (optional)” and “Income Benefit Rider”).

Partial withdrawals and/or annuitizations of your Variable Accumulation Value taken from your policy before the GFIB Payment Commencement Date will, in many cases, lower your GFIB Payments; however, they will have no impact on the portion of GFIB Payments that have already been funded. If you fully surrender your Policy before the GFIB Payment Commencement Date, the portion of your GFIB Payments that have already been funded by either Automatic or Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases will be paid to you starting on the GFIB Payment Commencement Date. All amounts taken from the Investment Divisions for either partial withdrawals, partial annuitizations, or Automatic or Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases to fund your GFIB Payments will be processed on a pro-rata basis.

Purchase of the GFIB Rider may be preferable to annuitizing the policy because with the GFIB Rider, you receive a guaranteed lifetime income amount along with the possibility of retaining a portion of your Variable Accumulation Value, while all of your Variable Accumulation Value would be used if you annuitize the policy on the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date.

If you purchase the GFIB Rider, restrictions will apply that limit the amount you can allocate to the Investment Divisions in accordance with the then available Asset Allocation Categories or Asset Allocation Models. Once you have allocated your Premium Payment among your desired Investment Divisions in the Asset Allocation Categories or one of the pre-selected Asset Allocation Models in compliance with such restrictions, We will automatically rebalance your allocations on a quarterly basis to the Asset Allocation Categories or to the pre-selected Asset Allocation Models you chose to ensure they are within the stated limits. Also note that the Investment Division restrictions may limit the growth potential of the Policy’s Variable Accumulation Value.

You may cancel the GFIB Rider at any time either before or after the free look period. However, We will deduct a GFIB Rider Cancellation Fee from your Variable Accumulation Value and We will not refund any GFIB Fees that may have been deducted for the GFIB Rider (see “OTHER CHARGES — GFIB Rider Cancellation Fee”). If you cancel the GFIB Rider, the portion of your GFIB Payments that have been funded by either Automatic or Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases will be paid to you starting on the GFIB Payment Commencement Date.

There is a separate charge for the GFIB Rider (see “TABLE OF FEES AND EXPENSES — Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Fee”). NYLIAC expects to profit from this charge. If you select the GFIB Rider, income payments will be provided only by this rider — no income payments can be provided by the IB Rider.

IB Rider

The IB Rider allows you the flexibility to fund future lifetime income on your own by making Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases. Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases will buy future Income that We call Income Benefit Payments. We will begin making Income Benefit Payments to you starting on the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date. There are limitations with regard to the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date (see “THE POLICIES — Riders — Income Benefit Rider”).

You can make Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases any time after the first policy quarter and twenty (20) Business Days before the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date. To make a Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase, simply notify Us either through NYLIAC’s Virtual Service Center or in writing at one of the addresses provided in Question 14 of this Prospectus. We will deduct the amount of the Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase from your Policy’s Variable Accumulation Value in accordance with your instructions. If you make no Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases before the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date, no Income Benefit Payments will be paid to you.

The Income Benefit Payment amount that results from a Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase is based on, among other things, Income Benefit Purchase Rates in effect when you make a Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase, the age of the Annuitant, and the Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase amount. If you choose to make more than one Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase, the amount of your Income Benefit Payments will be greater after each purchase. We will send you a written confirmation of the change in the Income Benefit Payment amount. Please refer to the Policy Data Page for additional information regarding how the Income Benefit Purchase Rate and the resulting Income Benefit Payment amount are determined.

Subject to certain Code restrictions, you may either accelerate or defer the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date that is shown on the Policy Data Page. An acceleration of the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date would likely result in a lower Income Benefit Payment amount, and deferring the date would likely result in a higher payment. If you accelerate the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date, you may not receive the benefit provided by the IB Rider. Please see “THE POLICIES — Riders — Income Benefit Rider” for additional information regarding how an acceleration or deferral of the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date may impact your Income Benefit Payments.

NYL Income Plus with the IB Rider is a flexible premium deferred variable annuity. Each Premium Payment begins a new surrender charge period for that payment. There are no Investment Division restrictions for policies that include only the IB Rider. The IB Rider is automatically included with your policy at no additional cost.

TABLE OF FEES AND EXPENSES

The following tables describe the fees and expenses that you will pay when buying, owning, and surrendering the policy. The first table describes the fees and expenses that you will pay at the time that you buy the Policy, surrender the Policy, or transfer Accumulation Value between investment options. State premium taxes may also be deducted. The amount of any income payments provided under this Policy will not be reduced by any fees or charges.

Policyowner Transaction Expenses

Current and guaranteed maximum Surrender Charge as a percentage of the amount withdrawn¹

8.00

Current and guaranteed maximum Transfer Fee for each transfer over 12 in a Policy Year (currently there is no charge for the first 12 transfers in a Policy Year).

$30

For policies that do not include the GFIB Rider, in Payment Years 2 and beyond, the percentage applied to calculate the maximum Surrender Charge is reduced as follows: 7% during Payment Year 2; 6% during Payment Year 3; 5% during Payment Year 4; 4% during Payment Year 5; 3% during Payment Year 6; 2% during Payment Year 7; and 0% thereafter. For policies that include the GFIB Rider, the Surrender Charge is reduced each Policy Year according to the same schedule. Surrender Charges will only apply to amounts in the Variable Accumulation Value.

The next table describes the fees and expenses that you will pay periodically during the time that you own the Policy, not including Fund fees and expenses.

Periodic Charges Other Than Fund Company Charges

Annual Policy Service Charge²

$30

Current and guaranteed maximum Mortality and Expense Risk and Administrative Costs Charge (calculated as an annualized percentage of the daily average Variable Accumulation Value, includes mortality and expense risk and administrative fees).

1.35

The Annual Policy Service Charge will be deducted from the Variable Accumulation Value only. The Annual Policy Service Charge will be waived either upon a) registration with eDelivery of all available materials that We normally mail to you, b) the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date, or (c) the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date or the GFIB Payment Commencement Date (whichever comes first).

Optional Rider Charges

Guaranteed maximum Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider Fee (calculated as an annualized percentage of the average daily Unfunded Income Benefit Base over each policy quarter, deducted from the Variable Accumulation Value on a quarterly basis).

1.50

Current Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider Charge

1.00

Current and guaranteed maximum GFIB Rider Cancellation Fee (one-time charge for cancellation of the GFIB Rider; calculated as an annualized percentage of the Unfunded Income Benefit Base at the time of your request).

2.00

The next table shows the minimum and maximum total operating expenses charged by the portfolio companies that you may pay periodically during the time that you own the Policy (before any fee waiver or expense reimbursement). The expenses are expressed as a percentage of average net assets of the portfolios and may be higher or lower in the future. More detail concerning each portfolio company’s fees and expenses is contained in the prospectus for each portfolio company.

Total Annual Portfolio Company Operating Expenses^(#)

Minimum

Maximum

Expenses that are deducted from the Investment Division assets, including management fees, 12b-1 fees, administration fees and other expenses as of 12/31/11.

0.47%

1.62%

(#)	Shown as a percentage of average net assets for the fiscal year ended 12/31/2011. The Fund or its agents provided the fees and charges that are based on 2011 expenses, unless otherwise indicated. We have not verified the accuracy of the information provided by the Fund or its agents.

Annual Portfolio Company Operating Expenses^(#)


Fund	Management Fees	Distribution (12b-1) Fees^(§)	Other Expenses	Underlying Portfolio Fees and Expenses	Total Fund Annual Expense
MainStay VP Conservative Allocation — Service Class	0.00%	0.25%	0.04%	0.80%	1.09%
MainStay VP Growth Allocation — Service Class	0.00%	0.25%	0.05%	1.06%	1.36%
MainStay VP Moderate Allocation —Service Class	0.00%	0.25%	0.04%	0.91%	1.20%
MainStay VP Moderate Growth Allocation — Service Class	0.00%	0.25%	0.04%	0.99%	1.28%

Please refer to the applicable fund prospectus for additional information.

(#)	Shown as a percentage of average net assets for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, unless otherwise indicated. The Fund or its agents provided the fees and charges, which are based on 2011 expenses. We have not verified the accuracy of the information provided by the Fund or its agents.

(§)	Because the 12b-1 fee charge is an ongoing fee, the fee will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.


Fund	Management Fees^(¶)	Distribution (12b-1) Fees^(§)	Other Expenses	Total Fund Annual Expense^(#)
MainStay VP Balanced — Service Class	0.75%	0.25%	0.09%^(a)	1.09%
MainStay VP Bond — Service Class	0.49%	0.25%	0.05%	0.79%
MainStay VP Cash Management	0.43%	0.00%	0.04%	0.47%
MainStay VP Common Stock — Service Class	0.55%	0.25%	0.05%	0.85%
MainStay VP Convertible — Service Class	0.60%	0.25%	0.05%	0.90%
MainStay VP DFA/DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Equity — Service Class	1.20%^(b)	0.25%	0.17%	1.62%^(c)
MainStay VP Eagle Small Cap Growth — Service Class	0.81%^(d)	0.25%	0.08%	1.14%^(c)
MainStay VP Flexible Bond Opportunities — Service Class	0.60%	0.25%	0.18%	1.03%
MainStay VP Floating Rate — Service Class	0.60%	0.25%	0.05%	0.90%
MainStay VP Government — Service Class	0.50%	0.25%	0.05%	0.80%
MainStay VP Growth Equity — Service Class	0.61%	0.25%	0.05%	0.91%
MainStay VP High Yield Corporate Bond — Service Class	0.56%	0.25%	0.04%	0.85%
MainStay VP ICAP Select Equity — Service Class	0.76%	0.25%	0.04%	1.05%
MainStay VP Income Builder — Service Class	0.57%	0.25%	0.08%	0.90%
MainStay VP International Equity — Service Class	0.89%	0.25%	0.06%	1.20%
MainStay VP Janus Balanced — Service Class	0.55%^(e)	0.25%	0.05%	0.85%^(c)
MainStay VP Large Cap Growth — Service Class	0.75%	0.25%	0.05%	1.05%
MainStay VP MFS^® Utilities — Service Class	0.73%^(f)	0.25%	0.05%	1.03%^(c)
MainStay VP Mid Cap Core — Service Class	0.85%	0.25%	0.05%	1.15%
MainStay VP PIMCO Real Return — Service Class	0.50%	0.25%	0.13%	0.88%^(c)
MainStay VP S&P 500 Index — Service Class	0.30%	0.25%	0.04%	0.59%
MainStay VP T. Rowe Price Equity Income — Service Class	0.80%^(g)	0.25%	0.05%	1.10%^(c)
MainStay VP U.S. Small Cap — Service Class	0.79%	0.25%	0.06%	1.10%
MainStay VP Van Eck Global Hard Assets Fund – Initial Class	0.89%^(h)	0.00%	0.07%	0.96%^(c)
BlackRock^® Global Allocation V.I. Fund — Class III Shares	0.64%	0.25%	0.28%⁽ⁱ⁾	1.17%
Columbia Variable Portfolio — Small Cap Value Fund — Class 2	0.87%^(j)	0.25%^(k)	0.14%	1.26%^(l)
Dreyfus IP Technology Growth — Service Shares	0.75%	0.25%	0.08%	1.08%
Fidelity^® VIP Contrafund^® — Service Class 2	0.56%	0.25%	0.09%	0.90%
Fidelity^® VIP Equity-Income — Service Class 2	0.46%	0.25%	0.10%	0.81%
Fidelity^® VIP Mid Cap — Service Class 2	0.56%	0.25%	0.10%	0.91%
Janus Aspen Worldwide Portfolio — Service Shares	0.66%	0.25%	0.05%	0.96%
MFS^® Investors Trust Series — Service Class	0.75%	0.25%	0.07%	1.07%
MFS^® Research Series — Service Class	0.75%	0.25%	0.13%	1.13%
Neuberger Berman AMT Mid-Cap Growth — Class S	0.85%	0.25%	0.16%	1.26%^(m)
Royce Micro-Cap Portfolio — Investment Class	1.25%	0.00%	0.07%	1.32%
Victory VIF Diversified Stock — Class A Shares	0.30%	0.25%	0.71%	1.26%

Please refer to the applicable fund prospectus for additional information.

(¶)	Management Fees may include Adviser and/or Administration Fees.

(§)	Because the distribution (12b-1) fee charge is an ongoing fee, the fee will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.

(#)	Shown as a percentage of average net assets for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, unless otherwise indicated. The Fund or its agents provided the fees and charges, which are based on 2011 expenses. We have not verified the accuracy of the information provided by the Fund or its agents.

(a)	Includes Acquired (Underlying) Portfolio/Fund Fees and Expenses of 0.01%.

(b)

The management fee is 1.20% on all assets. New York Life Investment Management LLC (“New York Life Investments”) has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its management fee so that the management fee does not exceed: 1.20% on assets up to $1 billion; and 1.19% on assets over $1 billion. This agreement will remain in effect until May 1, 2013, and shall renew automatically for one-year terms unless New York Life Investments provides written notice of termination prior to the start of the next term or upon approval of the Board of Trustees of the Fund.

(c)

New York Life Investments has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses so that Total Fund Annual Expenses (excluding taxes, interest, litigation, extraordinary expenses, brokerage and other transaction expenses relating to the purchase or sale of portfolio investments, and acquired (underlying) fund fees and expenses) do not exceed 1.65%, 1.22%, 0.83%, 1.06%, 0.76% and 1.10% of the average daily net assets of the Service Class shares of MainStay VP DFA/DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Equity, MainStay VP Eagle Small Cap Growth, MainStay VP Janus Balanced, MainStay VP MFS^® Utilities, MainStay VP PIMCO Real Return, MainStay VP T. Rowe Price Equity Income and 0.97% of the Initial Class shares of MainStay VP Van Eck Global Hard Assets portfolios, respectively. This agreement will remain in effect until May 1, 2014, and shall renew automatically for one-year terms unless New York Life Investments provides written notice of termination prior to the start of the next term or upon approval of the Board of Trustees of the Fund.

(d)

The management fee is 0.81% on all assets. New York Life Investments has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its management fee so that the management fee does not exceed: 0.81% on assets up to $1 billion; and 0.785% on assets over $1 billion. This agreement will remain in effect until May 1, 2013, and shall renew automatically for one-year terms unless New York Life Investments provides written notice of termination prior to the start of the next term or upon approval of the Board of Trustees of the Fund.

(e)

The management fee is 0.55% on all assets. New York Life Investments has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its management fee so that the management fee does not exceed: 0.55% on assets up to $1 billion; and 0.525% on assets over $1 billion. This agreement will remain in effect until May 1, 2013, and shall renew automatically for one year terms unless New York Life Investments provides written notice of termination prior to the start of the next term or upon approval of the Board of Trustees of the Fund.

(f)

The management fee is 0.73% on all assets. New York Life Investments has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its management fee so that the management fee does not exceed: 0.73% on assets up to $1 billion; and 0.70% on assets over $1 billion. This agreement will remain in effect until May 1, 2013, and shall renew automatically for one-year terms unless New York Life Investments provides written notice of termination prior to the start of the next term or upon approval of the Board of Trustees of the Fund.

(g)

The management fee is as follows: 0.80% on assets up to $500 million; and 0.775% on assets in excess of $500 million. New York Life Investments has contractually agreed to waive its management fee to 0.75% on assets up to $500 million; and 0.725% on assets in excess of $500 million. This agreement will remain in effect until May 1, 2013, and shall renew automatically for one-year terms unless New York Life Investments provides written notice of termination prior to the start of the next term or upon approval of the Board of Trustees of the Fund.

(h)

The management fee is 0.89% on all assets. New York Life Investments has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its management fee so that the management fee does not exceed: 0.89% on assets up to $1 billion; and 0.88% on assets over $1 billion. This agreement will remain in effect until May 1, 2013, and shall renew automatically for one-year terms unless New York Life Investments provides written notice of termination prior to the start of the next term or upon approval of the Board of Trustees of the Fund.

(i)	Includes Acquired Fund Fees & Expenses of 0.02%

(j)	Management fees have been restated to reflect contractual changes to the investment advisory and/or administration fee rates.

(k)	Other expenses have been restated to reflect contractual changes to the transfer agency fees paid. Other expenses include 0.02% Acquired Fund Fees.

(l)

Columbia Management Investment Advisors, LLC (the Adviser) has contractually agreed to bear through April 30, 2013 a portion of the Fund’s expenses so that the Fund’s ordinary operating expenses (excluding any brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any), after giving effect to any balance credits from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the annual rate of 1.03% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class 2 shares.

(m)

Neuberger Berman Management LLC (“NBM”) has undertaken through December 31, 2014 to waive fees and/or reimburse certain operating expenses, including the compensation of NBMI and excluding taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, brokerage commissions and transaction costs, that exceed, in the aggregate, 1.25% of the average daily net asset value of the Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio. The expense limitation arrangements for the Portfolios are contractual and any excess expenses can be repaid to NBM within three years of the year incurred, provided such recoupment would not cause a Portfolio to exceed its respective limitation.

Examples

The table below will help you understand the various costs and expenses that you will bear directly and indirectly. The table reflects the Investment Division with the highest charges and expenses of the Policy including, policyowner transaction expenses, the annual policy service charge, separate account annual expenses, portfolio company fees and expenses and optional rider charges where indicated. For more information on the charges reflected in this table, see “CHARGES AND DEDUCTIONS” and the Fund prospectuses that accompany this Prospectus. NYLIAC may, where premium taxes are imposed by state law, deduct the premium taxes when a Premium Payment is made, when either a Discretionary or Automatic Income Benefit Purchase is made, upon surrender of the Policy or on the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date, or the GFIB Payment Commencement Date or the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date, as applicable.

Please Note: For purposes of the “with GFIB Rider” examples, We are assuming no Automatic Income Benefit Purchases have been made. If Automatic Income Benefit Purchases had been made, your expenses would have been lower. In addition, the Investment Division expenses used are based on allocations to the Investment Divisions with the highest expenses from Category C (Aggressive) at 20% and Category B (Moderate) at 80%.

You would pay the following expenses on a $10,000 allocation in the Investment Division listed, assuming a 5% annual return on assets:

For Policies Purchased Without Any Riders:


	Expenses if you annuitize your policy								Expenses if you surrender your policy								Expenses if you do not surrender your policy
Investment Divisions	1 yr		3 yr		5 yr		10 yr		1 yr		3 yr		5 yr		10 yr		1 yr		3 yr		5 yr		10 yr
MainStay VP DFA / DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Equity—Service Class
without any Riders	$	1,075.40	$	1,011.45	$	1,731.66	$	3,627.54	$	1,075.40	$	1,609.29	$	2,152.45	$	3,657.54	$	311.85	$	1,011.45	$	1,731.66	$	3,627.54

For Policies Purchased With the GFIB Rider:


	Expenses if you annuitize your policy								Expenses if you surrender your policy								Expenses if you do not surrender your policy
Investment Divisions	1 yr		3 yr		5 yr		10 yr		1 yr		3 yr		5 yr		10 yr		1 yr		3 yr		5 yr		10 yr
MainStay VP Growth Allocation—Service Class
MainStay VP DFA / DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Equity—Service Class
with GFIB Rider	$	1,147.93	$	1,237.52	$	2,094.55	$	4,283.94	$	1,147.93	$	1,822.51	$	2,501.13	$	4,313.94	$	390.01	$	1,237.52	$	2,094.85	$	4,283.94

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT NEW YORK LIFE INCOME PLUS VARIABLE ANNUITY

NOTE: The following section contains brief questions and answers about the New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity. You should refer to the body of this Prospectus for more detailed information.

1. What is the New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity?

The New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity (NYL Income Plus) is a flexible premium deferred variable annuity policy issued by NYLIAC (single premium with the GFIB Rider) . NYL Income Plus also includes two riders through which deferred fixed income can be purchased (See “ABOUT NYL INCOME PLUS”). You may allocate your Premium Payment to 40 Investment Divisions or one of three (3) Asset Allocation Models, as well as the DCA Advantage Plan Account. There are Investment Division restrictions if you select the GFIB Rider (see “ABOUT NYL INCOME PLUS” and “THE POLICIES— Riders—Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider (optional)”). The Accumulation Value will fluctuate according to the performance of the Investment Divisions selected, the daily deduction of the Separate Account charges, amounts deducted from the Variable Accumulation Value pursuant to Automatic Income Benefit Purchases (for policies with the GFIB Rider) and Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases (if you choose to purchase income through the IB Rider), and the interest credited on amounts in the DCA Advantage Plan Account.

2. Where can I allocate my Premium Payment(s)?

You can allocate your Premium Payment(s) to the Separate Account. Separate Account III currently consists of 65 Investment Divisions, 40 of which are available. You can also allocate your Premium Payment to one of three (3) Asset Allocation Models. The available Investment Divisions and Asset Allocation Models are listed on the first two pages of this Prospectus. They offer investments in domestic and international markets. When you allocate your Premium Payment(s) to one of the Investment Divisions or Asset Allocation Models, the Separate Account will invest your Premium Payment(s) exclusively in shares of the corresponding Eligible Portfolio of the relevant Fund, or the selected Asset Allocation Model.

You can also allocate your Premium Payment(s) to the DCA Advantage Plan. The DCA Advantage Plan consists of a 6-month DCA Advantage Plan Account. NYLIAC will credit interest to amounts held in the DCA Advantage Plan Account at rates We have set in advance. The DCA Advantage Plan allows you to set up automatic dollar cost averaging from the DCA Advantage Plan Account into the Investment Divisions. (See “THE DCA ADVANTAGE PLAN.”)

Once your Premium Payment(s) has been allocated to either the Investment Divisions, Asset Allocation Models, or the DCA Advantage Plan Account, you may make Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases for the GFIB or IB Riders, subject to certain limitations. Please see “ABOUT NYL INCOME PLUS” and “THE POLICIES— Riders—”Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider (optional)” and “Income Benefit Rider” for more information. If you select the GFIB Rider, there will be restrictions on your ability to allocate your Premium Payment among the Investment Divisions [or the Asset Allocation Models] (see “THE POLICIES—Riders—Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider (optional)”).

3. What charges are assessed against the policy?

Before the date We start making Variable Account Annuity Income Payments to you, We will deduct a policy service charge of $30 on each Policy Anniversary or upon surrender of the Policy. The policy service charge will be waived upon either a) registration with eDelivery of all available materials We normally mail to you, b) the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date, or (c) the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date or the GFIB Payment Commencement Date (whichever comes first). In addition, We also deduct a charge for certain mortality and expense risks NYLIAC assumes and for policy administration expenses (M&E Charge).

The M&E Charge is 1.35% (annualized) of the daily average Variable Accumulation Value. (See “CHARGES AND DEDUCTIONS—Other Charges—Mortality And Expense Risk And Administrative Costs Charge.”) The amount of M&E Charges assessed to your Policy will be affected by fluctuations in market performance.

Before We begin making GFIB Payments, We impose a GFIB Fee for expenses that NYLIAC assumes in connection with providing those payments. The GFIB Fee is 1.00% (annualized) of the average Unfunded Income Benefit Base. The GFIB Fee is deducted from the Investment Divisions through a reduction in Accumulation Units each policy quarter.

We impose a surrender charge on certain partial withdrawals and surrenders of the policies. Surrender charges only apply to amounts in the Accumulation Value. This charge is assessed as a percentage of the amount withdrawn or surrendered during the first seven Policy Years following receipt of your Premium Payment. The percentage declines after the first Payment Year as follows:


Payment Year		Surrender Charge
1		8%
2		7%
3		6%
4		5%
5		4%
6		3%
7		2%
8		0%

For purposes of calculating the surrender charge, We treat withdrawals as coming from the oldest portion of the Premium Payment first (on a first-in, first-out basis).

You can make withdrawals from the policy free of surrender charges based on certain limitations. You may withdraw free of a surrender charge the greatest of (a) 10% of the Accumulation Value as of the last Policy Anniversary (10% of the Premium Payment(s) if the withdrawal is made in the first Policy Year), less any prior surrender charge free withdrawals during the Policy Year; (b) the Accumulation Value less your Adjusted Death Benefit Premium Payment less any prior surrender charge free withdrawals during the Policy Year; or (c) 10% of the Accumulation Value at the time of the withdrawal, less any prior surrender charge free withdrawals during the Policy Year. (See “CHARGES AND DEDUCTIONS—Surrender Charges” and “EXCEPTIONS TO SURRENDER CHARGES.”)

NYL Income Plus with the GFIB Rider is a single premium deferred variable annuity where the surrender charge period is based on the Policy Date.

Finally, the value of the shares of each Fund reflects advisory fees, administration fees and other expenses deducted from the assets of each Fund. (See the Fund prospectuses which accompany this Prospectus.)

4. What are the minimum initial and maximum additional Premium Payments?

Unless We permit otherwise, the minimum initial Premium Payment is $10,000 for both Qualified Policies and Non-Qualified Policies. We may agree to other methods of payment. If you select the GFIB Rider, We will accept additional Premium Payments (minimum of $5,000) if they are noted on your application (see “THE POLICIES— Riders—Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider (optional)”). Additional monies will only be accepted where a portion of your total Premium Payment, as stated on the application, comes from another source such as a Section 1035 exchange, rollover, or transfer from another institution. Any additional monies accepted toward the Premium Payment receive the same GFIB Rate. For policies with the IB Rider, the minimum additional Premium Payment is $500. The maximum aggregate Premium Payment We accept is $1,000,000 without prior approval.

5. How are Premium Payments allocated?

We will allocate your Premium Payment(s) to the Investment Divisions, Asset Allocation Model(s) and/or the DCA Advantage Plan Account you have selected within two Business Days after receipt at the Cleveland or Dallas Service Center, subject to Our receipt of all information necessary to issue a Policy. You cannot allocate any portion of your Premium Payment(s) to the Funded Income Benefit (for policies with either the GFIB or IB Rider). Any portion of your Premium Payment received after the Policy Date will be allocated at the close of the Business Day on which it is received. (See “THE POLICIES—Policy Application and Premium Payments.”)

You may raise or lower the percentages (which must be in whole numbers) of the portion of your Premium Payment you place in each Allocation Alternative at the time you make a Premium Payment. The minimum amount which you may place in any one Allocation Alternative is $25, or such lower amount as We may permit. There are additional requirements with regard to the allocation of your Premium Payment if you select the GFIB Rider. (See “THE POLICIES—Riders—Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider (optional)”). The minimum amount which you may place in the DCA Advantage Plan Account is $5,000. We reserve the right to limit the amount of a portion of your Premium Payment that may be placed in any one Allocation Alternative and/or the DCA Advantage Plan Account and the number of Allocation Alternatives and the DCA Advantage Plan Account inclusively to which you may allocate your Accumulation Value. The minimum amount of a Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase is noted on the Policy Data Page. Acceptance of the Premium Payment(s) is subject to Our suitability standards.

6. Can We terminate your policy?

If, after the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date, the Variable Accumulation Value of your Policy would provide for Variable Account Annuity Income Payments of less than $20 per month on the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date, or an amount that is insufficient to pay the Annual Policy Service Charge, Mortality and Expense Risk and Administrative Costs Charges, and any optional rider charges, We reserve the right to terminate your Policy subject to applicable state laws. We will notify you of Our intention to exercise this right and give you 90 days to make a Premium Payment (for polices with the IB Rider only). If We terminate your policy, We will pay you the Variable Accumulation Value of your Policy in one lump sum. If you purchase income with either the GFIB or IB Rider, We may also terminate your Policy if after the GFIB Payment Commencement Date or the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date, the Variable Accumulation Value of your Policy would provide for Variable Account Annuity Income Payments of less than $20 on the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date. In this event, any GFIB Payments or Income Benefit Payments that began prior to such termination will not be impacted.

7. Can I withdraw money from the policy before the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date?

You may make withdrawals from the Accumulation Value before the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date. Your withdrawal request must be in a form that is acceptable to Us. Under most circumstances, you may make a minimum partial withdrawal of $500. Withdrawals may be subject to a surrender charge. In addition, you may have to pay income tax and a 10% penalty tax may apply if you are under age 59¹/2. (See “DISTRIBUTIONS UNDER THE POLICY” and “FEDERAL TAX MATTERS.”) Please note that certain withdrawal requests must be made in writing and sent to NYLIAC’s Variable Products Service Center. (See “DISTRIBUTIONS UNDER THE POLICY—Surrenders and Withdrawals.”) Please see “THE POLICIES—Riders—Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider (optional)” for more information regarding the impact of withdrawals on GFIB Payments.

8. How will NYLIAC make Variable Account Income Payments on the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date?

We will make Variable Account Annuity Income Payments on a fixed basis. We do not currently offer a variable income payment option. We will make payments over the life of the Annuitant, and will provide any amount from the Variable Account that has not been paid out upon the death of the Annuitant. Variable Account Annuity Income Payments will always be the same specified amount. (See “DISTRIBUTIONS UNDER THE POLICY—Variable Account Annuity Income Payments.”) We may offer other options for Variable Account Annuity Income Payments, at Our discretion, where permitted by state law.

9. What happens if I die before the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date?

Unless amended by any rider attached to the Policy, if you die before the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date, We will pay the Beneficiary(ies) under the Policy an amount equal to the greater of:

(a)

the Accumulation Value, or

(b)

the Adjusted Death Benefit Premium Payments.

If the Beneficiary is the spouse (as defined under Federal law) of the Annuitant and the owner, see Question 10. (Also see “Death Before Annuity Commencement” and “FEDERAL TAX MATTERS.”) Please see “THE POLICIES— Riders—Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider (optional)” and “Income Benefit Rider” for information regarding how Income Benefit Purchases made pursuant to the GFIB and IB Riders impact the Policy’s death benefit.

10. What happens if my spouse is the Beneficiary?

If you are the Owner and Annuitant and you die before the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date, your spouse (as defined under Federal law) may continue the policy as the new owner and Annuitant if he/she is also the sole Beneficiary of the policy (for Non-Qualified, IRA, Roth IRA). If your spouse chooses to continue the policy, We will not pay the death benefit proceeds as a consequence of your death. Please see “THE POLICIES— Riders—Income Benefit Rider” and “Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider (optional)” for more information regarding how spousal continuance may impact the GFIB or IB Rider.

11. Can I return the policy after it is delivered?

You can cancel the Policy within 10 days of delivery of the Policy or such longer period as required under state law. To cancel your Policy, you must return it to VPSC at one of the addresses listed in Question 14 of this Prospectus or to the registered representative through whom you purchased it, along with a written request for cancellation. Except where you are entitled by law to receive your Premium Payment less any prior partial withdrawals, We will promptly return the Accumulation Value calculated as of the Business Day that either the registered representative through whom you purchased the Policy or VPSC receives the Policy along with the written request for cancellation in a form acceptable to Us, but without any deduction for premium taxes or a surrender charge. We will set forth this provision in your Policy. (See “THE POLICIES—Your Right to Cancel (“Free Look”).”)

12. What about voting rights?

You can instruct NYLIAC how to vote shares of the Funds in which you have a voting interest through the Separate Account. (See “VOTING RIGHTS.”)

13. Are policy loans available?

Policy loans are not available.

14. Where do I send written service requests to the NYLIAC Variable Products Service Center?

Certain service requests, including but not limited to death benefit claims and surrenders, are required to be in writing. All written service requests must be sent to the NYLIAC Variable Products Service Center (“VPSC”) at one of the following addresses:



Regular Mail		NYLIAC Variable Products Service Center Madison Square Station P.O. Box 922 New York, NY 10159

Express Mail		NYLIAC Variable Products Service Center 51 Madison Avenue, Room 251 New York, NY 10010

Written service requests will be effective as of the Business Day they are received in a form acceptable to Us at VPSC at one of the addresses listed immediately above.

Faxed or e-mailed requests are not acceptable and will not be honored at any time. All NYLIAC requirements must be met in order for Us to process your service requests. Please review all service request forms carefully and provide all required information that is applicable to the transaction. If all requirements are not met, We will not be able to process your service request. We will make every reasonable attempt to notify you in writing of this situation. It is important that you inform NYLIAC of an address change so that you can receive important Policy statements.

15. How do I contact NYLIAC by Telephone or by the Internet?

a. By Telephone:

Certain service requests, including but not limited to obtaining current unit values and speaking to a customer service representative, may be effected by telephone. For telephonic requests, you must contact the NYLIAC Interactive Voice Response System (“IVR”) toll-free by calling: (800) 598-2019. (See “THE POLICIES — Virtual Service Center and Interactive Voice Response System.”)

b. By Internet:

Certain service requests, including but not limited to transferring assets between investment options and e-mailing your registered representative, may be effected via the Internet. For Internet-based requests, you must contact the NYLIAC Virtual Service Center (“VSC”) at www.newyorklife.com/vsc and enter your user name and password. (See “THE POLICIES — Virtual Service Center and Interactive Voice Response System.”)

We make IVR and VSC services available at Our discretion. In addition, availability of IVR and VSC services may be interrupted temporarily at certain times. We do not assume responsibility for any loss if service through IVR or VSC

should become unavailable. We will not accept e-mailed requests for policy transactions or e-mails of imaged, signed service requests. E-mail inquiries that are non-transactional may be sent through Our Virtual Service Center once they have passed all security protocols to identify the policyowner.

You may authorize Us to accept electronic instructions from a registered representative or the registered service assistant assigned to your policy in order to, with regard to your Accumulation Value, make premium allocations, transfers, and changes to your investment objective and/or risk tolerance. You may also authorize your registered representative or registered service assistant to revise your Automatic Asset Reallocation (AAR) arrangement. Your AAR will be cancelled if a premium allocation change or transfer is submitted on your behalf that is inconsistent with your current AAR arrangements. You may prevent this cancellation if a conforming AAR change is processed within one Business Day of the inconsistent premium allocation change or transfer. Please note that Automatic Asset Reallocation is not available if you select the GFIB Rider.

To authorize the registered representative(s) or registered service assistants assigned to your Policy to make premium allocations, Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases and transfers, you must send a completed Trading Authorization Form to VPSC at one of the addresses listed in Question 14 of this Prospectus. We may revoke or deny Trading Authorization privileges for certain policyowners (See “Limits on Transfers”). Trading Authorization may be elected, changed or cancelled at any time. We will confirm all transactions in writing. Not all transactions are available on the Internet.

NYLIAC is not liable for any loss, cost or expense for action on instructions which are believed to be genuine in accordance with these procedures. Transfer requests received after the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange, generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time or received on a non-Business Day, will be priced as of the next Business Day.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The consolidated balance sheet of NYLIAC as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the consolidated statements of income, of stockholder’s equity and of cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2011 (including the report of the independent registered public accounting firm); and each Separate Account’s statement of assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2011, and the statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the Financial Statements (including the report of the independent registered public accounting firm), are included in the SAI. The independent registered public accounting firm is PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The Policies are first being offered as of the date of this Prospectus, therefore no condensed financial information is available.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

AND THE SEPARATE ACCOUNT

New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation

New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation (NYLIAC) is a stock life insurance company incorporated in Delaware in 1980. NYLIAC is licensed to sell life, accident and health insurance and annuities in the District of Columbia and all states. In addition to the policies We describe in this Prospectus, NYLIAC offers life insurance policies and other annuities.

NYLIAC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company, a mutual life insurance company doing business in New York since 1845. NYLIAC held assets of $117.9 billion at the end of 2011. New York Life Insurance Company has invested in NYLIAC, and will occasionally make additional contributions to NYLIAC in order to maintain capital and surplus in accordance with state requirements.

The Separate Account

Separate Account-III was established on November 30, 1994, pursuant to resolutions of the NYLIAC Board of Directors. The Separate Account is registered as a unit investment trust with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Company Act of 1940. This registration does not signify that the Securities and Exchange Commission supervises the management, or the investment practices or policies, of the Separate Account.

Although the assets of the Separate Account belong to NYLIAC, these assets are held separately from Our other assets. The Separate Account’s assets are not chargeable with liabilities incurred in any of NYLIAC’s other business operations (except to the extent that assets in the Separate Account exceed the reserves and other liabilities of that Separate Account). The income, capital gains and capital losses incurred on the assets of the Separate Account are credited to or charged against the assets of the Separate Account without regard to the income, capital gains or capital losses arising out of any other business NYLIAC may conduct. Therefore, the investment performance of the Separate Account is entirely independent on the investment performance of the DCA Advantage Plan Account and any other separate account of NYLIAC.

Separate Account-III currently has 65 Investment Divisions, 40 of which are available. The portion of your Premium Payment allocated to the Investment Divisions are invested solely in the corresponding Eligible Portfolios of the relevant Fund. You may also allocate your Premium Payment to one of three (3) Asset Allocation Models that We make available. Please note that there are allocation restrictions for policies that include the GFIB Rider (see “THE POLICIES—Riders—Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider (optional)”).

The Portfolios

The assets of each Eligible Portfolio are separate from the others and each such Portfolio has different investment objectives and policies. As a result, each Eligible Portfolio operates as a separate investment fund and the investment performance of one Portfolio has no effect on the investment performance of any other Portfolio. You can make or lose money in any of the Investment Divisions. Portfolios described in this Prospectus are different from portfolios that may have similar names but are available directly to the general public. The funds available directly to the general public may have the same adviser, same name, same investment objectives and policies, and substantially similar portfolio securities, but the investment performance may not be the same.

We offer no assurance that any of the Eligible Portfolios will attain their respective stated objectives.

The Funds also make their shares available to certain other separate accounts funding variable life insurance policies offered by NYLIAC. This is called “mixed funding.” The Funds also may make their shares available to separate accounts of insurance companies unaffiliated with NYLIAC. This is called “shared funding.” Although We do not anticipate any inherent difficulties arising from mixed and shared funding, it is theoretically possible that, due to differences in tax treatment or other considerations, the interests of owners of various policies participating in a certain Fund might at some time be in conflict. The Board of Directors/Trustees of each Fund, each Fund’s investment advisers, and NYLIAC are required to monitor events to identify any material conflicts that arise from the use of the Funds for mixed and shared funding. For more information about the risks of mixed and shared funding, please refer to the relevant Fund prospectus.

The Funds and Eligible Portfolios offered through this product are selected by NYLIAC based on several criteria, including asset class coverage, the strength of the manager’s reputation and tenure, brand recognition, performance, and the capability and qualification of each sponsoring investment firm. An affiliate of NYLIAC manages the Mainstay VP

Funds Trust and that was a factor in its selection. Another factor that NYLIAC considers during the selection process is whether the Fund or Eligible Portfolio or an affiliate of the Fund will compensate NYLIAC for providing administrative, marketing, and support services that would otherwise be provided by the Fund, the Fund’s investment adviser, or its distributor.

We receive payments or compensation from the Funds or their investment advisers, or from other service providers of the Funds (who may be affiliates of NYLIAC) in connection with administration, distribution, and other services We provide with respect to the Eligible Portfolios and their availability through the policies. These payments may be derived, in whole or in part, from the advisory fee charged by the Fund and deducted from Fund assets and/or from “Rule 12b-1” fees charged by the Fund and deducted from Fund assets. NYLIAC may use these payments for any corporate purpose, including payment of expenses that NYLIAC and/or its affiliates incur in promoting, marketing, and administering the policies, and in its role as an intermediary of the Funds. Policyowners, through their indirect investment in the Funds, bear the costs of these advisory and 12b-1 fees.

The amounts We receive may be substantial, may vary by Eligible Portfolio, and may depend on how much policy value is invested in the particular Eligible Portfolio or Fund. NYLIAC and its affiliates may profit from these payments. Currently, We receive payments or revenue under various arrangements in amounts ranging from 0.15% to 0.35% annually of the aggregate net asset value of the shares of some of the Eligible Portfolios held by the Investment Divisions. We also receive compensation under various distribution services arrangements in amounts ranging from 0.05% to 0.25% annually of the aggregate net asset value of the shares of some of the Eligible Portfolios held by the Investment Divisions. The compensation that your registered representative receives remains the same regardless of which Investment Divisions you choose or the particular arrangements applicable to those Investment Divisions.

The Eligible Portfolios of the relevant Funds, along with their investment advisers, are listed in the following table:


FUND	INVESTMENT ADVISERS	ELIGIBLE PORTFOLIOS
MainStay VP Funds Trust	New York Life Investment Management LLC	MainStay VP Bond; MainStay VP Cash Management; MainStay VP Conservative Allocation; MainStay VP Floating Rate; MainStay VP Growth Allocation; MainStay VP Moderate Allocation; MainStay VP Moderate Growth Allocation;

	Subadvisers: Dimensional Fund Advisors LP; DuPont Capital Management Corporation	MainStay VP DFA/DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Equity

	Subadviser: Eagle Asset Management, Inc.	MainStay VP Eagle Small Cap Growth

	Subadviser: Janus Capital Management LLC	MainStay VP Janus Balanced

	Subadviser: Massachusetts Financial Services Company	MainStay VP MFS^® Utilities Portfolio

	Subadviser: Pacific Investment Management Company LLC	MainStay VP PIMCO Real Return

	Subadviser: T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.	MainStay VP T. Rowe Price Equity Income

	Subadviser: Van Eck Associates Corporation	MainStay VP Van Eck Global Hard Assets

	Subadviser: MacKay Shields LLC (“MacKay”)	MainStay VP Convertible; MainStay VP Flexible Bond Opportunities; MainStay VP Government; MainStay VP High Yield Corporate Bond;

	Subadviser: Madison Square Investors LLC	MainStay VP Balanced; MainStay VP Common Stock; MainStay VP Growth Equity; MainStay VP International Equity; MainStay VP Mid Cap Core; MainStay VP S&P 500 Index;

	Subadviser: Institutional Capital LLC	MainStay VP ICAP Select Equity

	Subadviser: Winslow Capital Management, Inc.	MainStay VP Large Cap Growth

	Subadvisers: Epoch Investment Partners, Inc. (“Epoch”) and MacKay	MainStay VP Income Builder

	Subadviser: Epoch	MainStay VP U.S. Small Cap
BlackRock^® Variable Series Funds, Inc.	BlackRock Advisors, LLC Subadvisers: BlackRock Investment Management, LLC and BlackRock International Limited	BlackRock^® Global Allocation V.I. Fund
Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust	Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC	Columbia Variable Portfolio — Small Cap Value Fund


FUND	INVESTMENT ADVISERS	ELIGIBLE PORTFOLIOS
Dreyfus Investment Portfolios	The Dreyfus Corporation	Dreyfus IP Technology Growth
Fidelity^® Variable Insurance Products Fund	Fidelity Management and Research Company (“FMR”) Subadvisers: FMR Co., Inc. (“FMRC”) and other affiliates of FMR	Fidelity^® VIP Contrafund^® Fidelity^® VIP Equity-Income Fidelity^® VIP Mid Cap
Janus Aspen Series	Janus Capital Management LLC	Janus Aspen Worldwide Portfolio
MFS^® Variable Insurance Trust	Massachusetts Financial Services Company (“MFS”)	MFS^® Investors Trust Series; MFS^® Research Series;
Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust	Neuberger Berman Management LLC Subadviser: Neuberger Berman LLC	Neuberger Berman AMT Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio
The Royce Capital Fund	Royce & Associates, LLC	Royce Micro-Cap Portfolio
Victory Variable Insurance Funds	Victory Capital Management Inc.	Victory VIF Diversified Stock

Please refer to the accompanying prospectuses of the respective Funds for a complete description of the Funds, the investment advisers, the sub-advisers, and the Portfolios. The Funds’ prospectuses should be read carefully before any decision is made concerning the allocation of your Premium Payment to an Investment Division corresponding to a particular Eligible Portfolio.

NYLIAC does not provide investment advice and does not recommend or endorse any particular Eligible Portfolio or Portfolios. NYLIAC is not responsible for choosing the Investment Divisions or the amounts allocated to each. You are responsible for determining that these decisions are appropriate for your own individual circumstances and your investment goals, financial situation, and risk tolerance. Decisions regarding investment allocations should be carefully considered. You bear the risk of any decline in the value of your policy resulting from the performance of the Portfolios you have chosen.

Investment selections should be based on a thorough investigation of all of the information regarding the Eligible Portfolios that are available to you, including each Fund’s prospectus, statement of additional information, and annual and semi-annual reports. Other sources, such as the Fund’s website or newspapers and financial and other magazines, provide more current information, including information about any regulatory actions or investigations relating to a Fund or Eligible Portfolio. After you select Investment Divisions for your initial Premium Payment, you should monitor and periodically re-evaluate your allocations to determine if they are still appropriate.

Additions, Deletions, or Substitutions of Investments

NYLIAC retains the right, subject to any applicable law, to make additions to, deletions from, or substitutions for, the Eligible Portfolio shares held by any Investment Division. NYLIAC reserves the right to eliminate the shares of any of the Eligible Portfolios and to substitute shares of another portfolio of a Fund, or of another registered open-end management investment company. We may do this if the shares of the Eligible Portfolios are no longer available for investment or if We believe investment in any Eligible Portfolio would become inappropriate in view of the purposes of the Separate Account. To the extent required by law, We will not make substitutions of shares attributable to your interest in an Investment Division until you have been notified of the change. This does not prevent the Separate Account from purchasing other securities for other series or classes of policies, or from processing a conversion between series or classes of policies on the basis of requests made by policyowners.

We may establish new Investment Divisions when We determine, in Our sole discretion, that marketing, tax, investment, or other conditions so warrant. We will make any new Investment Divisions available to existing policyowners on a basis We determine. We may also eliminate one or more Investment Divisions, if We determine, in Our sole discretion, that marketing, tax, investment, or other conditions warrant.

In the event of any substitution or change, NYLIAC may, by appropriate endorsement, change the policies to reflect such substitution or change. We also reserve the right to: (a) operate the Separate Account as a management company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, (b) deregister it under such Act in the event such registration is no longer required, (c) combine it with one or more other separate accounts, and (d) restrict or eliminate the voting rights of persons having voting rights as to the Separate Account as permitted by law.

Reinvestment

We automatically reinvest all dividends and capital gain distributions from Eligible Portfolios in shares of the distributing Portfolio at their net asset value on the payable date.

THE POLICIES

This is a flexible premium policy which means additional Premium Payments can be made. It is issued on the lives of individual or joint Annuitants. If the GFIB Rider is selected, it is a single premium policy which means no additional Premium Payments can be made, except as set forth in this Prospectus (see “THE POLICIES—Riders— Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider (optional)”).

The policies are variable. This means that the Accumulation Value will fluctuate based on the investment experience of the Investment Divisions and/or Asset Allocations Model you select, and the interest credited on the DCA Accumulation Value. NYLIAC does not guarantee the investment performance of the Separate Account or of the Eligible Portfolios. You bear the entire investment risk with respect to amounts allocated to the Investment Divisions of the Separate Account. We offer no assurance that the investment objectives of the Investment Divisions will be achieved. Accordingly, amounts allocated to the Investment Divisions of the Separate Account are subject to the risks inherent in the securities markets and, specifically, to price fluctuations in the Eligible Portfolios’ investments.

If you select the GFIB Rider, the Policy includes a fixed deferred income component that is determined on the Policy Date and guaranteed for the life of the Annuitant(s) (see “THE POLICIES—Riders—Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider (optional)”). The policies automatically include the IB Rider, which allows you to purchase deferred fixed income at your own pace (see “THE POLICIES—Rider—Income Benefit Rider”). GFIB Payments or Income Benefit Payments that result from either the GFIB or IB Rider, respectively, are not impacted by the investment experience of the Separate Account.

As the owner of the policy, you have the right to (a) change the Beneficiary, (b) name a new owner (on Non-Qualified Policies only), (c) receive income payments (Variable Account Annuity Income Payments, and/or GFIB Payments or Income Benefit Payments), (d) name a Payee to receive income payments (Variable Account Annuity Income Payments and/or GFIB Payments or Income Benefit Payments), and (e) transfer funds among the Investment Divisions or the Asset Allocation Models, which may be subject to certain limitations if you select the GFIB Rider. (See “THE POLICIES—Riders—Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider (optional)”). You cannot lose these rights. However, all rights of ownership cease upon your death.

The current policyowner of a Non-Qualified Policy has the right to transfer ownership to another person(s) or entity. To transfer ownership, the policyowner must complete Our approved “Transfer of Ownership” form in effect at the time of the request. This change will take effect as of the date you signed the form, subject to any payment We made or other action We took before recording the change. Federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person or entity that becomes the owner of an existing Policy. This means the new policyowner(s) will be required to provide their name, address, date of birth, and other identifying information. To complete a transfer of ownership, the new policyowner(s) will also be required to submit financial and suitability information. A transfer of ownership may impact the benefits received under this Policy. Please refer to your Policy for more details.

Certain provisions of the policies may be different than the general description in this Prospectus, and certain riders and options may not be available, because of legal requirements or restrictions in your state. See your policy for specific variations because any such state variations will be included in your policy or in riders or endorsements attached to your Policy. See your registered representative or contact Us for specific information that may be applicable to your state.

Selecting the Variable Annuity That’s Right for You

In addition to the policies described in this Prospectus, We offer other variable annuities, each having different features, fees, and charges. Your registered representative can help you decide which is best for you based on your individual circumstances, time horizon, and policy feature preferences.

The availability of optional Policy features may increase the cost of the Policy. Therefore, when selecting a Policy, you should consider what Policy features you plan to use within your variable annuity. You should also consider the different surrender charge period associated with each Policy in light of the length of time you plan to hold your Policy (i.e., your time horizon). If you intend to make multiple contributions to your Policy over time, you may want to consider a surrender charge period that is based on the Policy Date. If you intend to make a single contribution or limited contributions over

time, you may want to consider a Policy with a surrender charge period that is based on each Premium Payment. In addition to the surrender charges, you should also evaluate the available policy features and the different fees associated with each of the features and of the Policy.

You should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of an investment carefully before investing. Both the product and underlying Fund prospectuses contain this and other information about the variable annuities and underlying investment options. Your registered representative can provide you with prospectuses for one or more of these variable annuities and the underlying Funds. Please read the prospectuses carefully before investing.

Qualified and Non-Qualified Policies

We designed the policies primarily to provide income at a future date, and for the accumulation of retirement savings. We issue both Qualified and Non-Qualified Policies. Both types of policies offer tax-deferred accumulation. You may purchase a Non-Qualified Policy to provide for retirement income other than through a tax-qualified plan. You may purchase a Qualified Policy for use with any one of the tax-qualified plans listed below.

Section 408 or 408A Individual Retirement Annuities (IRAs), including, Roth IRAs. Please see “FEDERAL TAX MATTERS” for a detailed description of these plans.

If you are considering the purchase of a Qualified Policy, you should be aware that this policy will fund a retirement plan that already provides tax deferral under the Code. Therefore, the tax deferral of the annuity does not provide additional benefits. However, this annuity is designed to provide certain payment guarantees and features other than tax deferral, some of which may not be available in other investments. There are fees and charges in an annuity that may not be included in other types of investments. These additional features and benefits include:

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A guaranteed death benefit, as explained in this Prospectus.

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The option for you to receive multiple streams of guaranteed income payments for life after you have owned the policy for more than thirteen (13) months.

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The flexibility to transfer money among Investment Divisions in the annuity managed by different investment managers and to have your investment mix automatically rebalanced periodically.

These features are explained in detail in this Prospectus. You should purchase this annuity with tax-qualified money because of the additional features the annuity provides and not for the tax deferral to which the tax-qualified plan is already entitled. You should consult with your tax or legal adviser to determine if the policy is suitable for your tax qualified plan.

Policy Application and Premium Payments

For policies that do not include the GFIB Rider:

To purchase a Policy, you must complete an application. The application is sent by your registered representative to NYLIAC’s Cleveland or Dallas Service Center with your initial Premium Payment. (Initial Premium Payments received in connection with 1035 exchanges and rollovers must be sent to either the Cleveland or Dallas Service Center, or one of the addresses noted in Question 14 of this Prospectus.) If the application is complete and accurate, and We have received all other information necessary to process the application, We will credit the initial Premium Payment to the investment options you have selected within two Business Days after receipt at the Cleveland or Dallas Service Center. (Or, in the case of initial Premium Payments received in connection with 1035 exchanges and, rollovers, at the Cleveland or Dallas Service Centers or at one of the addresses noted in Question 14 of this Prospectus.) If We cannot credit the initial Premium Payment within five Business Days after We receive it because the application is incomplete or inaccurate, We will contact you and explain the reason for the delay. Unless you consent to NYLIAC’s retaining the Premium Payment and crediting it as soon as the necessary requirements are fulfilled, We will refund the Premium Payment immediately.

For policies that include the GFIB Rider:

To purchase a Policy, you must complete an application. The application is sent by your registered representative to NYLIAC’s Cleveland or Dallas Service Center with your Premium Payment. (A portion of the Premium Payment received in connection with 1035 exchanges and rollovers must be sent to either the Cleveland or Dallas Service Center, or one of the addresses noted in Question 14 of this Prospectus.) Any portion of the Premium Payment received after the Policy Date will only be accepted if such portion is stated on your application. If the application is complete and accurate, and We have received all other information necessary to process the application, We will credit the Premium Payment to the

investment options you have selected within two Business Days after receipt at the Cleveland or Dallas Service Center. (Or, in the case of a portion of your Premium Payment received in connection with 1035 exchanges, and rollovers at the Cleveland or Dallas Service Centers or at one of the addresses noted in Question 14 of this Prospectus.) If We cannot credit the Premium Payment within five Business Days after We receive it because the application is incomplete or inaccurate, We will contact you and explain the reason for the delay. Unless you consent to NYLIAC’s retaining the Premium Payment and crediting it as soon as the necessary requirements are fulfilled, We will refund the Premium Payment immediately.

Acceptance of applications is subject to NYLIAC’s rules. We reserve the right to reject any application or Premium Payment. Generally, only one policyowner is named. If We issue a jointly owned Policy, ownership rights and privileges under the Policy must be exercised jointly and benefits under the Policy will be paid upon the death of any joint owner. Joint owners must be spouses. Acceptance of the Premium Payment(s) is subject to Our suitability standards.

You may allocate your Premium Payment in up to 40 Investment Divisions, three (3) Asset Allocation Models, as well as the DCA Advantage Plan Account you have chosen immediately. There are allocation restrictions for policies that include the GFIB Rider (see “THE POLICIES—Riders—Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider (optional)”). We will credit any portion of your Premium Payment(s) received after the Policy Date to the Policy at the close of the Business Day on which it is received by NYLIAC. Moreover, you may increase or decrease the percentages of the Premium Payment(s) (which must be in whole number percentages) allocated to each Allocation Alternative or the DCA Advantage Plan Account at the time a Premium Payment(s) is made.

Unless We permit otherwise, the minimum initial Premium Payment is $10,000 for both Qualified Policies and Non-Qualified Policies. The currently available methods of payment are direct payments to NYLIAC or any other method agreed to by Us. For policies with the IB Rider, the minimum additional Premium Payment is $500. The maximum aggregate Premium Payment We accept is $1,000,000 without prior approval. NYLIAC reserves the right to limit the dollar amount of the Premium Payment. You must allocate a minimum of $5,000 to the DCA Advantage Plan Account.

Tax-Free Section 1035 Exchanges

Subject to certain restrictions, you can make a tax-free exchange under Section 1035 of the Code of all or a portion of one annuity policy, or all of a life insurance policy for an annuity policy. Section 1035 also provides that an annuity policy may be exchanged in a tax-free transaction for a long-term care insurance policy. Before making an exchange, you should compare both policies carefully. Remember that if you exchange a life insurance policy or annuity policy for the policy described in this Prospectus:

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you might have to pay a withdrawal charge on your previous policy,

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there will be a new withdrawal charge period for this Policy,

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other charges under this Policy may be higher (or lower),

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the benefits may be different,

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you will no longer have access to any benefits from your previous policy (or the benefits may be different), and

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access to your cash value following a partial exchange may be subject to tax-related limitations.

If the exchange does not qualify for Section 1035 treatment, you also may have to pay federal income tax, including a 10 percent federal penalty tax, on the exchange. You should not exchange an existing life insurance policy or another annuity policy for this Policy unless you determine that the exchange is in your best interest. New York Life may accept standard electronic instructions from another insurance carrier for purpose of effecting a 1035 exchange or rollover. If you contemplate such an exchange, you should consult a tax advisor to discuss the potential tax effects of such a transaction.

Payments Returned for Insufficient Funds

If your Premium Payment is returned for insufficient funds, We reserve the right to reverse the investment options chosen and charge you a $20 fee for the returned payment. In addition, the Fund may also redeem shares to cover any losses it incurs as result of a returned payment.

Your Right to Cancel (“Free Look”)

You can cancel the policy within 10 days of delivery of the Policy or such longer period as required under state law. To cancel your Policy, you must return it to VPSC at one of the addresses listed in Question 14 of this Prospectus or to the registered representative through whom you purchased it, with a written request for cancellation. Except where you are entitled by law to receive the Premium Payment less any prior partial withdrawals, We will promptly return the Accumulation Value calculated as of the Business Day that either the registered representative through whom you purchased the Policy or VPSC receives the policy along with a written request for cancellation in a form acceptable to Us, but without any deduction for premium taxes or a surrender charge. We will set forth the provision in your Policy.

Issue Ages

To purchase a Non-Qualified Policy you must be between the ages of 18 and 75. If the Owner of the policy is not a natural person, the Annuitant must not be older than age 75. For Non-Qualified and Roth IRA policies, We will accept additional Premium Payments for policies with the IB Rider only; for such policies, We will accept additional Premium Payments until 12 months after you reach age 75.

For IRA, and Roth IRA plans, you must also be the Annuitant. We can issue Qualified Policies if you are between the ages of 18 and 68¹/2 (on the April 1 after you turn 68¹/2) (18-75 for Roth IRAs). For IRA policies, We will accept additional Premium Payments for policies with the IB Rider only; for such policies, We will accept additional Premium Payments until 12 months after you reach age 68¹/2 (75 for Roth IRAs).

Transfers

You may transfer amounts between Investment Divisions of the Separate Account (including Investment Divisions used with the Asset Allocation Models) at least 30 days before the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date. You may not make transfers into the DCA Advantage Plan Account. Transfers made from the DCA Advantage Plan Account to the Investment Divisions are subject to different limitations (See “THE DCA ADVANTAGE PLAN.”) Except in connection with transfers made pursuant to Automatic Asset Reallocation and the DCA Advantage Plan, the minimum amount that you may transfer between Investment Divisions is $500. Except for Automatic Asset Reallocation and the DCA Advantage Plan, if the value of the remaining Accumulation Units in an Investment Division would be less than $25 after you make a transfer, We will transfer the entire value unless NYLIAC in its discretion determines otherwise. The amount(s) transferred to other Investment Divisions must be a minimum of $25 for each Investment Division.

There is no charge for the first twelve transfers in any one Policy Year. NYLIAC reserves the right to charge up to $30 for each transfer in excess of twelve, subject to any applicable state insurance law requirements. Any transfer made in connection with Automatic Asset Reallocation and the DCA Advantage Plan will not count as a transfer toward the twelve transfer limit. In addition, transfers made in connection with Automatic or Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases (see “THE POLICIES—Riders—Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider (optional)” and “Income Benefit Rider”) will not count towards the twelve transfer limit. Transfers from the Investment Divisions to an Asset Allocation Model (and vice versa) are counted as one transfer.

You can request a transfer by any of the four methods listed below. Transfer requests are subject to limitations and must be made in accordance with our established procedures. (See “Virtual Service Center (VSC) and Interactive Voice Response System (IVR).”)

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submit your request in writing on a form We approve to VPSC at one of the addresses listed in Question 15 of this prospectus (or any other address We indicate to you in writing);

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use the IVR at 800-598-2019;

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speak to a Customer Service Representative at 800-598-2019 on Business Days between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time); or

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make your request through the Virtual Service Center.

NYLIAC is not liable for any loss, cost or expense for action based on telephone instructions which are believed to be genuine in accordance with these procedures. Transfer requests received after the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange, generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time or received on a non-Business Day, will be priced as of the next Business Day.

For policies with the GFIB Rider, individual transfers between Investment Divisions are not allowed. In order to effect an individual transfer between Investment Divisions (or allocation changes that involve an Asset

Allocation Model), you will have to submit an updated Premium Payment allocation form to VPSC that conforms to the Investment Division restrictions noted in this Prospectus at one of the addresses listed in Question 14 of this Prospectus.

Limits on Transfers

Procedures Designed to Limit Potentially Harmful Transfers—This policy is not intended as a vehicle for market timing. Accordingly, your ability to make transfers under the policy is subject to limitation if We determine, in Our sole opinion, that the exercise of that privilege may disadvantage or potentially hurt the rights or interests of other policyowners.

Any modification of the transfer privilege could be applied to transfers to or from some or all of the Investment Divisions. If not expressly prohibited by the policy, We may, for example:

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reject a transfer request from you or from any person acting on your behalf

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restrict the method of making a transfer

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charge you for any redemption fee imposed by an underlying Fund

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limit the dollar amount, frequency, or number of transfers.

Currently, if you or someone acting on your behalf requests by telephone and/or electronically transfers into or out of one or more Investment Divisions on three or more days within any 60-day period, We will send you a letter notifying you that the transfer limitation has been exceeded. If We receive an additional transfer request that would result in transfers into or out of one or more Investment Divisions on three or more days within any 60-day period, We will process the transfer request. Thereafter, We will immediately suspend your ability to make transfers electronically and by telephone, regardless of whether you have received the warning letter. All subsequent transfer requests for your policy must then be made in writing through the U.S. mail or an overnight courier and received by VPSC at one of the addresses listed in Question 15 of this Prospectus. We will provide you with written notice when We take this action.

We currently do not include the following transfers in these limitations, although we reserve the right to include them in the future: the first transfer out of the MainStay VP Cash Management Investment Division within six months of the issuance of a policy and transfers made pursuant to the Dollar Cost Averaging and Automatic Asset Reallocation options. In addition, We will not include transfers made in connection with Automatic or Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases (see “THE POLICIES—Riders—Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider (optional)” and “Income Benefit Rider” in these limitations.

We may change these limitations or restrictions or add new ones at any time without prior notice; your policy will be subject to these changes regardless of the issue date of your policy. All transfers are subject to the limits set forth in this Prospectus in effect on the date of the transfer request, regardless of when your policy was issued. Note, also, that any applicable transfer rules, either as indicated above or that We may utilize in the future, will be applied even if We cannot identify any specific harmful effect from any particular transfer.

We apply Our limits on transfers procedures to all owners of this policy without exception.

Orders for the purchase of Fund portfolio shares are subject to acceptance by the relevant Fund. We will reject or reverse, without prior notice, any transfer request into an Investment Division if the purchase of shares in the corresponding Fund portfolio is not accepted by the Fund for any reason. For transfers into multiple Investment Divisions, the entire transfer request will be rejected or reversed if any part of it is not accepted by any one of the Funds. We will provide you with written notice of any transfer request We reject or reverse. You should read the Fund prospectuses for more details regarding their ability to refuse or restrict purchases or redemptions of their shares. In addition, a Fund may requires Us to share specific policyowner transactional data with them, such as taxpayer identification numbers and transfer information.

Risks Associated with Potentially Harmful Fund Transfers—Our procedures are designed to limit potentially harmful fund transfers. However, We cannot guarantee that Our procedures will be effective in detecting and preventing all transfer activity that could disadvantage or potentially hurt the rights or interests of other policyowners. The risks described below apply to policyowners and other persons having material rights under the policies.

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We do not currently impose redemption fees on transfers or expressly limit the number or size of transfers in a given period. Redemption fees, transfer limits, and other procedures or restrictions may be more or less successful than Our procedures in deterring or preventing potentially harmful transfer activity.

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Our ability to detect and deter potentially harmful transfer activity may be limited by policy provisions.

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(1) The underlying Fund portfolios may have adopted their own policies and procedures with respect to trading of their respective shares. The prospectuses for the underlying Fund portfolios, in effect at the time of any trade, describe any such policies and procedures. The trading policies and procedures of an underlying Fund portfolio may vary from Ours and be more or less effective at preventing harm. Accordingly, the sole protection you may have against potentially harmful frequent transfers is the protection provided by the procedures described herein.

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(2) The purchase and redemption orders received by the underlying Fund portfolios reflect the aggregation and netting of multiple orders from owners of this Policy and other variable policies issued by Us. The nature of these combined orders may limit the underlying Fund portfolios’ ability to apply their respective trading policies and procedures. In addition, if an underlying Fund portfolio believes that a combined order We submit may reflect one or more transfer requests from owners engaged in potentially harmful transfer activity, the underlying Fund portfolio may reject the entire order and thereby prevent Us from implementing any transfers that day. We do not generally expect this to happen. Alternatively, Funds may request information on individual policyowner transactions and may impose restrictions on individual policyowner transfer activity.

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Other insurance companies that invest in the Fund portfolios underlying this policy, may have adopted their own policies and procedures to detect and prevent potentially harmful transfer activity. The policies and procedures of other insurance companies may vary from Ours and be more or less effective at preventing harm. If their policies and procedures fail to successfully discourage potentially harmful transfer activity, there could be a negative effect on the owners of all of the variable policies, including Ours, whose variable investment options correspond to the affected underlying Fund portfolios.

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Potentially harmful transfer activity could result in reduced performance results for one or more

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Investment Divisions, due to among other things:

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an adverse effect on portfolio management, such as:

impeding a portfolio manager’s ability to sustain an investment objective;

causing the underlying Fund portfolio to maintain a higher level of cash than would otherwise be the case; or

causing an underlying Fund portfolio to liquidate investments prematurely (or at an otherwise inopportune time) in order to pay withdrawals or transfers out of the underlying Fund portfolio.

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increased administrative and Fund brokerage expenses.

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dilution of the interests of long-term investors in an Investment Division if purchases or redemptions into or out of an underlying Fund portfolio are made when, and if, the underlying Fund portfolio’s investments do not reflect an accurate value (sometimes referred to as “time-zone arbitrage” and “liquidity arbitrage”).

Speculative Investing

Do not purchase this Policy if you plan to use it, or any of its riders, for speculation, arbitrage, viatication or any other type of collective investments scheme. Your Policy may not be traded on any stock exchange or secondary market. By purchasing this Policy you represent and warrant that you are not using this Policy, or any of its riders, for speculation, arbitrage, viatication or any other type of collective investment scheme.

Virtual Service Center (VSC) and Interactive Voice Response System (IVR)

Through the VSC and the IVR, you can get up-to-date information about your policy and request fund transfers. We may revoke VSC and IVR privileges for certain policyowners (see “Limits on Transfers”).

To enable you to access the IVR, you will automatically receive a Personal Identification Number (PIN). Along with your Social Security Number, the PIN will give you access to the IVR using the toll-free number 1-800-598-2019. You should protect your PIN and your Social Security number, because Our self-service options will be available to anyone who provides your Social Security number and your PIN; We will not be able to verify that the person providing electronic service instructions via the VSC or IVR is you or is authorized by you.

In order to obtain policy information online via the VSC, you are required to register for access. Visit www.newyorklife.com/vsc and click the “Register Now” button to enroll. You will be required to register a unique User

Name and Password to gain access. In a safe and secure environment, you can, among other things, access policy values, change your address, download service forms, view Policy statements, and submit Policy transactions.

As described herein, We will use reasonable procedures to make sure that the instructions We receive through the VSC and IVR are genuine. We are not responsible for any loss, cost, or expense for any actions We take based on instructions received through IVR or VSC that We believe are genuine. We will confirm all transactions in writing.

Service requests are binding on all owners if the Policy is jointly owned. Financial requests received after 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) or non Business Days will be processed as of the next Business Day.

We make the VSC or IVR available at Our discretion. In addition, availability of the VSC or IVR may temporarily be interrupted at certain times. We do not assume responsibility for any loss while the VSC or IVR is unavailable. If you are experiencing problems, you can send service requests to Us at one of the addresses listed in Question 15 of this Prospectus.

VSC

The VSC is open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. until 4 a.m.; Saturday, from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Sunday from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. (Eastern Time).

The VSC enables you to:

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e-mail your registered representative or VPSC;

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obtain current Policy values;

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make transfers between Investment Divisions or Asset Allocation Models;

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change the Investment Division allocations;

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reset your password;

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make Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases

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change your address;

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obtain service forms;

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view and download policy statements; and

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modify an existing Automatic Asset Reallocation arrangement.

The VSC enables you to sign-up to receive future prospectuses and policyowner annual and semi-annual reports for your policy online at www.newyorklife.com/vsc. Electronic delivery is not available for policies that are owned by corporations, trusts or organizations at this time.

IVR

The IVR is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We record all calls. The IVR enables you to:

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obtain current Policy values;

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make transfers between Investment Divisions or Asset Allocation Models;

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change the allocation of future Premium Payments; and

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speak with one of Our Customer Service Representatives on Business Days, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).

Registered Representative Actions

You may authorize a third party to have access to your Policy information and to make fund transfers, allocation changes and other permitted transactions by completing a telephone request form. To authorize a third party to have access to your Policy information and to make fund transfers, allocation changes and other permitted transactions, you must send VPSC a Telephone Request Form completed in a form acceptable to Us to one of the addresses noted in Question 14 of this Prospectus. The Customer Service representative will require certain identifying information (Social Security number, address of record, date of birth) before taking any requests or providing any information to ensure that

the individual giving instructions is authorized. See “The Policies— Transfers” for information on how to transfer assets between Investment Divisions.

NYLIAC does not permit current or former registered representatives to obtain authorization to effect Policy transactions through the Telephone Request Form. Authorization to these registered representatives will be limited to accessing policy information only.

You may authorize Us to accept electronic instructions from a registered representative or a registered service assistant assigned to your policy in order to make premium allocations, transfers among investment options, Automatic Asset Allocation (AAR) updates (if applicable) and changes to your investment objective and/or risk tolerance. Your AAR will be cancelled if a premium allocation change or fund transfer is submitted on your behalf and the AAR is not also modified at that time to be consistent with your fund transfer and premium allocation changes. To authorize the registered representative(s) or registered service assistants assigned to your Policy to make premium allocations and transfers, you must send a completed Trading Authorization Form to VPSC at one of the addresses listed in Question 14 of this Prospectus. We may revoke Trading Authorization privileges for certain policyowners (See “Limits on Transfers”). Trading Authorization may be elected, changed or canceled at any time. We will confirm all transactions in writing. Not all transactions are available on the Internet.

NYLIAC is not liable for any loss, cost or expense for action on instructions which are believed to be genuine in accordance with the procedures. As these parties act on your behalf, you are responsible for and bear the consequences of their instructions and other actions, including any limits on transfers.

Faxed requests are not acceptable and will not be honored at any time. In addition, We will not accept e-mailed requests for Policy transactions or emails of imaged, signed service requests. E-mail inquires that are non- transactional may be sent through Our Virtual Service Center once they have passed all security protocols to

identify the policyowner.

If you select the GFIB Rider, there will be limitations on the ability of your registered representative to effect certain of the transactions described in these sections.

The DCA Advantage Plan

This option, which is available at no additional cost, permits you to set up automatic dollar cost averaging using the 6-month DCA Advantage Plan Account when an initial Premium Payment (Premium Payment for policies with GFIB Rider) or a subsequent Premium Payment is made. You can request the DCA Advantage Plan in addition to the Automatic Asset Reallocation option. In order to obtain the DCA Advantage Account you must send a completed DCA Advantage Account request form to VPSC at one of the addresses listed in Question 14 of this Prospectus.

You must allocate a minimum of $5,000 to the DCA Advantage Plan Account. If you send less than the $5,000 minimum to be allocated to the DCA Advantage Plan Account, the payment will be automatically applied to the Investment Divisions that you have specified to receive transfers from the DCA Advantage Plan Account. You must specify the Investment Divisions into which transfers from the DCA Advantage Plan Account are to be made. You may not make transfers from the DCA Advantage Plan Account into the Investment Divisions. However, you may not select the DCA Advantage Plan Account if its duration would extend beyond the Annuity Commencement Date. Amounts in the DCA Advantage Plan Account will be transferred to the Investment Divisions in 6 monthly transfers. Dollar cost averaging will begin one month from the date NYLIAC receives the Premium Payment and transfers will be made on the same day (on the next Business Day if the day is not a Business Day) each subsequent month for the duration of the DCA Advantage Plan Account. If a transfer is scheduled to occur on a day that does not exist in a month, it will be processed on the last day of that month or on the next Business Day if the last day of that month is not a Business Day. The amount of each transfer will be calculated at the time of the transfer based on the number of remaining monthly transfers and the remaining value in the DCA Advantage Plan Account. For example, the amount of the first monthly transfer out of the DCA Advantage Plan Account will equal ¹/6 of the value of the DCA Advantage Plan Account on the date of the transfer. The amount of each of the five remaining transfers will equal ¹/5, ¹/4, ¹/3, ¹/2 and the balance, respectively, of the value of the DCA Advantage Plan Account on the date of each transfer.

You may not have more than one DCA Advantage Plan Account open at the same time. Accordingly, any portion of your Premium Payment(s) We receive for a DCA Advantage Plan Account that is already open will be allocated to that same DCA Advantage Plan Account. The entire value of the DCA Advantage Plan Account will be completely transferred to the Investment Divisions within the duration specified. For example, if you agree to allocate a portion of your Premium Payment(s) to the DCA Advantage Plan Account under which the 6-month term will end on December 31, 2012 and we receive the remainder of the portion of the Premium Payment(s) that you decided to allocate to the 6-month DCA

Advantage Plan Account before December 31, 2012, We will allocate such portion of the Premium Payment(s) to the same 6-month DCA Advantage Plan Account already opened and transfer the entire value of the 6-month DCA Advantage Plan Account to the Investment Divisions by December 31, 2012 even though a portion of the money was not in that DCA Advantage Plan Account for the entire 6-month period.

You can make partial withdrawals and transfers (in addition to the automatic transfers described above) from the DCA Advantage Plan Account. We will make partial withdrawals and transfers first from the DCA Accumulation Value attributed to the initial Premium Payment (Premium Payment for policies with GFIB Rider) and then from the DCA Accumulation Value attributed to subsequent allocations in the order received.

Please note that the DCA Advantage Plan Account cannot be used with any portion of the Funded Income Benefit. Automatic Income Benefit Purchases will not include any amounts contained in the DCA Advantage Plan Account. Funds transferred from the DCA Advantage Plan Account to the Investment Divisions or the Asset Allocation Model you choose may be included in any Automatic Income Benefit Purchases made in connection with the GFIB Rider, or Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases made for the IB Rider. However, amounts continued in the DCA Advantage Plan Account will be used to determine the amount of an Automatic Income Benefit Purchase. In addition, if you select the GFIB Rider or an Asset Allocation model, your DCA Advantage Plan transfer allocations must match your initial Premium Payment (Premium Payment for policies with the GFIB Rider) allocations or any subsequent reallocations. You may not make DCA Advantage Plan transfers that are not in compliance with the Investment Division restrictions associated with the GFIB Rider outlined in this Prospectus. Please see “THE POLICIES—Riders- Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider (optional)” for more information.

You cannot make transfers into the DCA Advantage Plan Account from any Allocation Alternative.

Automatic Asset Reallocation

This option, which is available at no additional cost, allows you to maintain the percentage allocated to each Investment Division at a pre-set level. For example, you might specify that 50% of the Variable Accumulation Value of your policy be allocated to the MainStay VP Convertible Investment Division and 50% of the Variable Accumulation Value be allocated to the MainStay VP International Equity Investment Division. Over time, the fluctuations in each of these Investment Division’s investment results will shift the percentages. If you elect this Automatic Asset Reallocation option, NYLIAC will automatically transfer your Variable Accumulation Value back to the percentages you specify. You may choose to have reallocations made quarterly, semi-annually or annually. You must also specify the day of the month that reallocations are to occur (with the exception of the 29th, 30th or 31st of a month). To process an Automatic Asset Reallocation transfer, you must send a completed Automatic Asset Reallocation request form to VPSC at one of the addresses listed in Question 14 of this Prospectus. VPSC must receive the completed Automatic Asset Reallocation request form at least five Business days before the date transfers are scheduled to begin. If your completed Automatic Asset Reallocation request form for this option is received less than five Business Days prior to the date you request it to begin, the reallocation will begin on the day of the month you specify in the month following the receipt of your request. Facsimile requests will not be accepted or processed. In addition, we will not accept e-mailed requests or e-mails of imaged, signed requests. You may modify an existing Automatic Asset Reallocation Option by contacting Us by phone at the number provided in Question 15 of this Prospectus. The minimum Accumulation Value required to elect this option is $2,500. We will suspend this feature automatically if the Variable Accumulation Value is less than $2,000 on a reallocation date. Once the Variable Accumulation Value equals or exceeds this amount, Automatic Asset Reallocation will resume automatically as scheduled. There is no minimum amount that you must allocate among the Investment Divisions under this option. Your Automatic Asset Reallocation will be cancelled if a premium allocation change or transfer is submitted on your behalf that is inconsistent with your current Automatic Asset Reallocation arrangements. You may prevent this cancellation if a conforming Automatic Asset Reallocation change is processed within one Business Day of the inconsistent premium allocation change or transfer.

You can cancel the Automatic Asset Reallocation option at any time. To cancel the Automatic Asset Reallocation Option, you may send a written cancellation request in a form acceptable to Us to VPSC at one of the addresses listed in Question 14 of this Prospectus or contact Us by phone at the number provided in Question 16 of this Prospectus. Automatic Asset Reallocation is not available with policies that include the GFIB Rider.

Accumulation Period

(a) Crediting of Premium Payments

You can allocate a portion of your Premium Payment to one or more Investment Divisions, one of three Asset Allocation Models, and/or the DCA Advantage Plan Account. The minimum amount that you may allocate to any one

Investment Division is $25. You may also allocate all or a portion of each Premium Payment to the DCA Advantage Plan Account. If you elect to allocate your Premium Payment to an Asset Allocation Model, you must allocate all of your Premium Payment to such model. The minimum amount that you may allocate to the DCA Advantage Plan Account is $5,000. (See “THE DCA ADVANTAGE PLAN.”) We will allocate other portions of your Premium Payment(s) to the Allocation Alternatives and/or the DCA Advantage Plan Account at the close of the Business Day on which they are received by NYLIAC.

We will credit that portion of your Premium Payment(s) you allocate to an Investment Division or Asset Allocation Model in the form of Accumulation Units. We determine the number of Accumulation Units We credit to a policy by dividing the amount allocated to each Investment Division by the Accumulation Unit value for that Investment Division as of the close of Business Day We are making this calculation. The value of an Accumulation Unit will vary depending on the investment experience of the Portfolio in which the Investment Division invests. The number of Accumulation Units We credit to a Policy will not, however, change as a result of any fluctuations in the value of an Accumulation Unit.

(b) Valuation of Accumulation Units

The value of Accumulation Units in each Investment Division will change daily to reflect the investment experience of the corresponding Portfolio as well as the daily deduction of the Separate Account charges. The Statement of Additional Information contains a detailed description of how We value the Accumulation Units.

Riders

At no additional charge, We include an Income Benefit Rider with all policies. As described below, the Income Benefit Rider allows you to purchase deferred fixed income payments through deductions from the policy’s Variable Accumulation Value.

We also offer the Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider, which is available for an additional cost. The riders are only available in those states where they have been approved. Please consult with your registered representative regarding the availability of these riders in your jurisdiction. Please note that benefits under the riders are payable from NYLIAC’s general account and are subject to the claims paying ability of NYLIAC.

(a) Income Benefit Rider (“IB Rider”)

The IB Rider is included with the policy in jurisdictions where approved. The IB Rider allows you to purchase deferred fixed income at your own pace, through Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases. Each Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase that you make will buy Income Benefit Payments payable starting on the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date. The Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date cannot be earlier than thirteen (13) months after the Policy Date or later than five (5) years after the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date shown on the Policy Data Page.

Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases can be made at any time after the first policy quarter and twenty (20) Business Days before the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date. If no Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases are made by you before the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date, no Income Benefit Payment amounts will be paid to you. The minimum Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase amount is $500, and you can make no more than twelve (12) Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases in any Policy Year.

Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases are made through deductions taken from your Policy’s Variable Accumulation Value. In order to make a Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase, you may send Us a request in writing to one of the addresses provided in Question 14 of this Prospectus, or make a request through the VSC. We will process your request for a Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase at the close of the Business Day on which it is received by NYLIAC.

Within ten (10) days after you receive written confirmation of a Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase which includes the Income Benefit Payment amount that has been funded with such purchase, you may cancel it by sending a written notice to Us at one of the addresses provided in Question 14 of this Prospectus, within the ten (10) day right to return period described above. If you do not cancel the Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase, it is deemed final and will be used to provide the Income Benefit Payment amount noted in the confirmation. Once final, the amount of the Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase cannot be returned to the Investment Divisions.

The Income Benefit Payment amount that results from a Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase is based on, among other things, the Income Benefit Purchase Rates in effect when you make a Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase, the age of the Annuitant, and the Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase amount. If you choose to make multiple

Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases, the amount of your future Income Benefit Payments will be greater after each purchase. We will send you a written confirmation of the change in the Income Benefit Payment amount. Please refer to the Policy Data Page for additional information regarding how the Income Benefit Purchase Rate and the resulting Income Benefit Payment amount are determined. Appendix A provides an example that shows how the Income Benefit Payment amount would increase through multiple Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases.

You can also make Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases on a recurring basis by setting up Systematic Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases. Appendix A provides an example that shows how Systematic Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases can be used to create an Income Benefit Payment amount.

Once a portion of your Variable Accumulation Value is used to make Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases that will fund your Income Benefit Payments, it is no longer available to you on a full or partial surrender of your Policy, or upon a full or partial annuitization, unless the Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase is reversed during the right to return period noted above. Full or partial surrenders or annuitizations of your Policy will not impact Income Benefit Payment amounts that have already been funded. Please note, however, that upon a surrender of the Policy, any Income Benefit Payment amounts will not be paid until the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date, unless you decide to change the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date.

You may either accelerate or defer the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date that is shown on the Policy Data Page. The earliest Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date is thirteen (13) months from the Policy Date, and the latest date is five (5) years after the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date shown on the Policy Data Page, or the year in which the Annuitant (oldest joint Annuitant, if applicable) is age 85 (April 1 age 70¹/2 for IRAs), if earlier. Also note that with Traditional IRA policies, the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date cannot be deferred later than April 1 of the year following the owner attaining age 70¹/2. An acceleration of the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date would likely result in a lower Income Benefit Payment amount, and deferring the date would likely result in a higher payment. If you choose to change the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date, the interest rate that is used to recalculate your Income Benefit Payments will be determined according to a formula that appears on your Policy Data Page. The formula includes a factor that will increase the interest rate used to recalculate the Income Benefit Payments for accelerations, and decrease the interest rate used to recalculate Income Benefit Payments for deferrals. Please refer to the Policy Data Page for additional information regarding how an acceleration or deferral of the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date will impact your Income Benefit Payment amount. Appendix A includes examples that show how an acceleration or deferral of the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date would lower or increase your Income Benefit Payments. Please note that if your policy was issued in the State of Connecticut, you cannot defer or accelerate the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date.

In order to change the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date, you must send VPSC a request in writing, to one of the addresses listed in Question 14 of this Prospectus (see “DISTRIBUTIONS UNDER THE POLICY—GFIB Payment Commencement Date and Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date”).

The IB Rider also changes the Policy’s death benefit. If you die before the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date and before the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date, the Policy will end and We will pay the Beneficiary an amount equal to the greater of (i) the Total Contract Amount or (ii) the Adjusted Death Benefit Premium Payments (as modified by the IB Rider). In most cases, as the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date and the Income Payment Commencement Date will be different; the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date is typically later than the Income Payment Commencement Date. In addition, if your spouse is the sole primary Beneficiary, he/she may continue the Policy as the new Owner and Annuitant if certain conditions are met. In this event, if Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases have been made, We will return such purchases to the Policy’s Variable Accumulation Value and no Income Benefit Payments will be made. Your spouse will have the ability to make Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases if no such purchases were made prior to your death. Please refer to your Policy for additional information regarding death benefit proceeds. In addition, once Income Benefit Payments begin, the death benefit payable upon your death may be less than your Premium Payment(s).

If the Annuitant is living on the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date, We will make Income Benefit Payments under the option shown on the Policy Data Page to the designated Payee. For Non-Qualified Policies only, you also have the option to receive any eight (8) consecutive Income Benefit Payments in a lump sum. This option can be exercised only three (3) times over the life of the Policy.

NYL Income Plus with IB Rider is a flexible premium deferred variable annuity. Each Premium Payment begins a new surrender charge period for that payment. In addition, there are no Investment Division restrictions for policies that include only the IB Rider. Please refer to your Policy and the Policy Data Page for additional information regarding payment options and other details concerning the IB Rider.

(b) Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider (“GFIB Rider”) (optional)

The GFIB Rider is available only in jurisdictions where approved. You can only select the GFIB Rider at the time of application. The GFIB Rider provides deferred fixed income payments that We guarantee for the life of the Annuitant, that begin on the GFIB Payment Commencement Date. We call these GFIB Payments. The GFIB Payment Commencement Date cannot be earlier than thirteen (13) months after the Policy Date or later than five (5) years after the GFIB Payment Commencement Date shown on the Policy Data Page. The amount of GFIB Payments stated on the Policy Data Page is fixed and will not change unless you take withdrawals, or surrender or annuitize your Policy, in which case the GFIB Payments will be lower. GFIB Payments are based on, among other things, the amount of your Premium Payment, GFIB Rates at the time of application, the age of the Annuitant, and overall market conditions. If you select the GFIB Rider, income payments (not including Variable Account Annuity Income Payments) will be provided only by this rider—no income payments will be provided by the IB Rider.

The GFIB Rider converts the Policy into a single premium deferred variable annuity where the surrender charge period is based on the Policy Date.

The Funded Income Benefit is that portion of the GFIB Payments that have been funded through Automatic Income Benefit Purchases and Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases (as described below), if any. At any point, the Funded Income Benefit is the cumulative amount of Automatic Income Benefit Purchases and Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases that have been made. The Unfunded Income Benefit, at any point, represents the portion of the GFIB Payments that have not been funded. NYLIAC will make the GFIB Payments even if there is an Unfunded Income Benefit amount on the GFIB Payment Commencement Date. Please refer to the Policy and the Policy Data Page for additional information regarding the GFIB Rider.

Automatic Income Benefit Purchases are made through deductions taken from the Policy’s Variable Accumulation Value each policy quarter according to the Automatic Income Benefit Purchase Formula. We will notify you in writing each time an Automatic Income Benefit Purchase is made, which will include the amount of the Funded Income Benefit that has been purchased.

The Automatic Income Benefit Purchase Formula is a non-discretionary mathematical formula included in the Policy and the Statement of Additional Information that, among other things, compares the current investment performance of the Investment Divisions and prevailing interest rates with past Investment Division performance and interest rates, and considers previously made Automatic and Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases. The Automatic Income Benefit Purchase Formula helps Us to mitigate the risk of a significant shortfall in the Funded Income Benefit available to generate GFIB Payments due to poor performance of the Investment Divisions or low GFIB Rates. The formula also increases the likelihood that there will be sufficient purchases made by the GFIB Payment Commencement Date to fund your GFIB Payments. Please refer to the Policy Data Page and the Statement of Additional Information for additional information regarding the Automatic Income Benefit Purchase Formula.

Generally, the Automatic Income Benefit Purchase Formula will use more of your Variable Accumulation Value to purchase the Funded Income Benefit in unfavorable market conditions, low interest rate environments or if you are closer to the GFIB Payment Commencement Date. The formula will use less of your Variable Accumulation Value in favorable market conditions or if you are farther away from the GFIB Payment Commencement Date. Appendix B includes examples that show how the Automatic Income Benefit Purchase Formula would work, and how GFIB Payments would be funded in favorable and unfavorable market scenarios.

All of your Variable Accumulation Value may be applied towards Automatic Income Benefit Purchases. Automatic Income Benefit Purchases are limited per Policy Quarter to 10% of your previous Policy Quarter’s Variable Accumulation Value, except for the final Automatic Income Benefit Purchase made twenty (20) Business Days before the GFIB Payment Commencement Date which has no limitation. You can cancel the last Automatic Income Benefit Purchase up to five (5) Business Days prior to the GFIB Payment Commencement Date by sending Us a request in writing at one of the addresses noted in Question 14 of this Prospectus. If you cancel the last Automatic Income Benefit Purchase, We will return the amount of such purchase to the Variable Accumulation Value, and you will receive that portion of the GFIB Payments that was funded immediately prior to the last Automatic Income Benefit Purchase on the GFIB Payment Commencement Date. Please contact your registered representative or one of Our customer service representatives for additional information regarding the last Automatic Income Benefit Purchase.

The Funded Income Benefit can also be purchased with Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases (see “THE POLICIES—Riders—Income Benefit Rider”). Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases can accelerate the funding of your GFIB Payments, or can provide additional GFIB Payment amounts if Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases are made after your GFIB Payments are fully funded. With the GFIB Rider, you can make Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases

only if the Variable Accumulation Value is greater than the Unfunded Income Benefit divided by the Income Purchase Rate in effect at the time of such purchase. Appendix B includes an example that shows how Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases would impact your GFIB Payments.

If you select the GFIB Rider, Investment Division restrictions will apply to the Investment Divisions that you may choose during the accumulation phase. These restrictions will limit the amount you can allocate to the Investment Divisions. You may allocate your Premium Payment to Investment Divisions in the Asset Allocation Categories in accordance with the specified thresholds, or to one of three (3) Asset Allocation Models. The Asset Allocation Categories and Asset Allocation Models are set forth in Appendix C.

Once you have allocated your Premium Payment to Investment Divisions in the Asset Allocation Categories or one of the Asset Allocation Models in compliance with the thresholds noted above, if necessary, We will automatically rebalance your allocation(s) on a quarterly basis to stay within the stated limits. Individual transfers between Investment Divisions are not allowed. If you wish to complete an individual transfer between the Investment Divisions, or change to a different Asset Allocation Model, you must send a reallocation form to VPSC at one of the addresses listed in Question 14 of this Prospectus. Each reallocation of your Premium Payment will count as one transfer. We will process your reallocation request by the close of the Business Day that it is received by NYLIAC, so long as the revised allocation(s) are within the stated limits. Also note that the Investment Division restrictions may limit the growth potential of the Policy’s Variable Accumulation Value.

Partial withdrawals of your Variable Accumulation Value taken from your Policy before the GFIB Payment Commencement Date will, in many cases, lower your GFIB Payments; however, they will have no impact on the portion of GFIB Payments that have already been funded. If you fully surrender your Policy before the GFIB Payment Commencement Date, the portion of your GFIB Payments that have been funded by either Automatic or Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases will be paid to you starting on the GFIB Payment Commencement Date. Please refer to the Policy Data Page for more information regarding the impact of partial withdrawals or surrenders on the GFIB Payment amount. All amounts taken from the Investment Divisions for either partial withdrawals or purchases to fund your GFIB Payments will be processed on a pro-rata basis. Appendix B provides examples that show how the GFIB Payment could be impacted by either a partial withdrawal or surrender of the Policy.

You may either accelerate or defer the GFIB Payment Commencement Date that is shown on the Policy Data Page. The earliest GFIB Payment Commencement Date is thirteen (13) months from the Policy Date, and the latest date is five (5) years after the GFIB Payment Commencement Date shown on the Policy Data Page, or the year in which the Annuitant (oldest joint Annuitant, if applicable) is age 85. Also note that with Traditional IRA polices, the GFIB Payment Commencement Date cannot be deferred later than April 1 of the year following the owner attaining age 70¹/2. An acceleration of the GFIB Payment Commencement Date would likely result in a lower GFIB Payment amount, and deferring the date would likely result in a higher payment. If you choose to change the GFIB Payment Commencement Date, the interest rate that is used to recalculate your GFIB Payments will be determined according to a formula that appears on your Policy Data Page. The formula includes a factor that will increase the interest rate used to recalculate the GFIB Payments for an acceleration of the GFIB Payment Commencement Date, and decrease the interest rate used to recalculate the GFIB Payments for deferrals. Please refer to the Policy Data Page for additional information regarding how an acceleration of the GFIB Payment Commencement Date would impact your GFIB Payments. Appendix B includes examples that show how an acceleration or deferral of the GFIB Payment Commencement Date would lower or increase the GFIB Payment amount. Please note that if your policy was issued in the State of Connecticut, you cannot defer or accelerate the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date.

In order to change the GFIB Payment Commencement Date, you must send VPSC a request in writing to one of the addresses listed in Question 14 of this Prospectus (see “DISTRIBUTIONS UNDER THE POLICY—GFIB Payment Commencement Date and Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date”).

If you elect to apply your entire Variable Accumulation Value to receive Variable Account Annuity Income Payments prior to the GFIB Payment Commencement Date, you will not receive GFIB Payments if no portion of the Funded Income Benefit was purchased as of the date of your election. If on the date you elect to apply the entire Variable Accumulation Value to receive Variable Account Annuity Income Payments, only a portion of the Funded Income Benefit has been purchased, we will use such portion to pay you a reduced GFIB Payment amount on the GFIB Payment Commencement Date.

Your GFIB Payment may also be reduced in the event that you elect to apply a portion of your Variable Accumulation Value to receive Variable Account Annuity Income Payments prior to the GFIB Payment Commencement Date. Please refer to the Policy and the Policy Data Page for additional information regarding the impact of receiving Variable Account Annuity Income Payments before the GFIB Payment Commencement Date. All amounts taken from the Investment

Divisions for partial annuitizations will be processed on a pro-rata basis. Appendix B includes examples that show how the GFIB Payment would be impacted if either a portion or the entire Variable Accumulation Value is used to receive Variable Account Annuity Income Payments prior to the GFIB Payment Commencement Date.

The GFIB Rider also changes the Policy’s death benefit. If you die before the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date and before the GFIB Payment Commencement Date, the Policy will end and We will pay the Beneficiary an amount equal to the greater of (i) the Total Contract Amount or (ii) the Adjusted Death Benefit Premium Payments (as modified by the GFIB Rider). In most cases the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date and the GFIB Payment Commencement Date will be different; as the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date is typically later than the GFIB Payment Commencement Date. In addition, if your spouse is the sole primary Beneficiary, he/she may continue the Policy as the new Owner and Annuitant if certain conditions are met. In this event, if Automatic or Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases have been made, We will return such purchases to the Policy’s Variable Accumulation Value, cancel the GFIB Rider (the GFIB Rider Cancellation Fee will not be assessed in this case), and no GFIB Payments will be made. Your spouse will have the ability to make Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases if no such purchases were made prior to your death. Please refer to your Policy for additional information regarding death benefit proceeds. In addition, once GFIB Payments begin, the death benefit payable upon your death may be less than your Premium Payment.

If the Annuitant is living on the GFIB Payment Commencement Date, We will make GFIB Payments under the option shown on the Policy Data Page to the designated Payee. For Non-Qualified Policies only, you also have the option to receive any eight (8) consecutive Income Benefit Payments in a lump sum. This option can be exercised only three (3) times over the life of the Policy. Please refer to your Policy and the Policy Data Page for additional information regarding payment options concerning the GFIB Rider.

You may cancel the GFIB Rider at any time after the right to return period. To cancel the rider, you must return it to VPSC at one of the addresses listed in Question 14 of this Prospectus or to the registered representative through whom you purchased it with a written request for cancellation. However, We will deduct a GFIB Rider Cancellation Fee from your Variable Accumulation Value and We will not refund any GFIB Fees that may have been deducted (see “OTHER CHARGES—GFIB Rider Cancellation Fee”). Upon receipt of this request, We will promptly cancel the GFIB Rider and will stop assessing the GFIB Fee. Please note that the Policy will continue as a single premium policy and surrender charges will be calculated based on the Policy Date. All other provisions of the GFIB Rider will revert back to those contained in the Policy and the IB Rider. The cancellation of the GFIB Rider will be effective as of the date either VPSC or the registered representative receives your cancellation request. If you cancel the GFIB Rider, the portion of your GFIB Payments that have been funded by either Automatic or Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases will be paid to you starting on the GFIB Payment Commencement Date.

Policyowner Inquiries

Your inquiries and written requests for service must be addressed to NYLIAC as indicated in the response to Questions 14 and 15 of this Prospectus. Facsimile requests for service will not be accepted or processed. In addition, we will not accept e-mailed requests or e-mails of imaged, signed requests. All phone calls for service requests are recorded. We will confirm all transactions in writing. If you feel that a transaction has been processed incorrectly, it is your responsibility to contact Us in writing and provide Us with all relevant details. To correct an error, We must receive your request for correction within 15 days of the date of the confirmation of the transaction in question. You must provide Us with the nature of the error, the date of the error, the corresponding telephone reference number (if applicable) and any other relevant details.

Records and Reports

NYLIAC will mail to you at your last known address of record, at least semi-annually after the first Policy Year, reports containing information required under the federal securities laws or by any other applicable law or regulation. Generally, NYLIAC will immediately mail to you confirmation of any transactions involving the Separate Account. It is important that your confirmation and quarterly statements be reviewed immediately to ensure that there are no errors. In order to correct an error, you must call it to Our attention within 15 days of the date of the statement. It is important that you inform NYLIAC of an address change so that you can receive these policy statements (see Question 15 of this Prospectus). In the event your statement is returned from the US Postal Service as undeliverable, We reserve the right to suspend mailing future correspondence and also suspend current transaction processing until an accurate address is obtained. In addition, no new service requests can be processed until a valid current address is provided.

CHARGES AND DEDUCTIONS

Surrender Charges

Since no deduction for a sales charge is made from your Premium Payment, We impose a surrender charge on certain partial withdrawals and surrenders of the policies. The surrender charge covers certain expenses relating to the sale of the policies, including commissions to registered representatives and other promotional expenses. We measure the surrender charge as a percentage of the amount withdrawn or surrendered. The surrender charge may apply to amounts applied under certain Income Payment options.

If you surrender your Policy, We deduct the surrender charge from the amount paid to you. In the case of a partial withdrawal, you can direct NYLIAC to take surrender charges either from the remaining value of the Allocation Alternatives and/or the DCA Advantage Plan Account from which the partial withdrawals are made, or from the amount paid to you. If the remaining value in an Allocation Alternative and/or the DCA Advantage Plan Account is less than the necessary surrender charge, We will deduct the remainder of the charge from the amount withdrawn from that Allocation Alternative and/or the DCA Advantage Plan Account.

The maximum surrender charge will be 8% of the amount withdrawn. The percentage of the surrender charge varies, depending upon the length of time all or any portion of your Premium Payment is in your Policy before it is withdrawn. For purposes of calculating the applicable surrender charge, We deem your Premium Payment to be withdrawn on a first-in, first-out basis, in the event that we do not receive all of your Premium Payment at once. Unless required otherwise by state law, the surrender charge for amounts withdrawn or surrendered during the first Payment Year is attributable is 8% of the amount withdrawn or surrendered. This charge then declines by 1% per year for each additional Payment Year, until the seventh Payment Year after which no charge is made as shown on the following chart:

Amount of Surrender Charge


Payment Year		Surrender Charge
1		8%
2		7%
3		6%
4		5%
5		4%
6		3%
7		2%
8+		0%

For policies with the GFIB Rider, the surrender charge period is based on the Policy Year. Therefore, with the GFIB Rider, unless required otherwise by state law, the surrender charge for amounts withdrawn or surrendered during the first Policy Year is 8% of the amount withdrawn or surrendered. This charge then declines by 1% per year for each additional Policy Year, until the seventh Policy Year, after which no charge is made.

Exceptions to Surrender Charges

We will not assess a surrender charge:

(a)

on amounts you withdraw in any Payment Year (Policy Year for policies that include the GFIB Rider) that are less than or equal to the greater of (i) 10% of the Accumulation Value as of the last Policy Anniversary (10% of the Premium Payment if the withdrawal is made in the first Payment Year) less any prior surrender charge free withdrawals during the Payment Year; (ii) 10% of the Accumulation Value at the time of withdrawal, less any prior surrender charge free withdrawals during the Policy Year; or (iii) the Accumulation Value less your Adjusted Death Benefit Premium Payment less any prior surrender charge free withdrawals during the Policy Year.

(b)

if NYLIAC cancels the policy;

(c)

when We pay proceeds upon the death of the policyowner;

(d)

when you select a Variable Account Annuity Income Payment option in any Payment Year (Policy Year for policies that include the GFIB Rider) after the first Policy Anniversary;

(e)

when a required minimum distribution calculated based on the value of this policy is made under a Qualified Policy (this amount will, however, count against the first exception);

(f)

on monthly or quarterly periodic partial withdrawals made pursuant to Section 72(t)(2)(A)(iv) of the Code; and

(g)

when the aggregate surrender charges under a policy exceed 9.0% of the total Premium Payments.

Other Charges

(a) Mortality and Expense Risk and Administrative Costs Charge

Prior to the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date, We deduct a daily charge from the assets of the Separate Account to compensate Us for certain mortality and expense risks and administrative costs (M&E Charge) We assume under the policies and for providing policy administration services. The M&E Charge is 1.35% (annualized) of the daily average Variable Accumulation Value. The M&E charge may vary based on the Accumulation Value of the Policy when the M&E charge is assessed. We guarantee that this charge will not increase. If the charge is insufficient to cover actual costs and assumed risks, the loss will fall on NYLIAC. We expect to profit from this charge. We may use these proceeds for any corporate purpose, including expenses relating to the sale of the policies, to the extent that surrender charges do not adequately cover sales expenses. The M&E Charges assessed to your Policy will be affected by fluctuations in market performance. However, this M&E Charge structure may be more advantageous in a flat or declining market. For policies with the GFIB Rider, We will not assess M&E charges if the policy no longer has a Variable Accumulation Value.

The mortality risk assumed is the risk that Annuitants as a group will live for a longer time than Our actuarial tables predict. As a result, We would be paying more Variable Account Annuity Income Payments than We planned. We also assume a risk that the mortality assumptions reflected in Our guaranteed annuity payment tables, shown in each policy, will differ from actual mortality experience. Lastly, We assume a mortality risk that, at the time of death, the guaranteed minimum death benefit will exceed the policy’s Accumulation Value. The expense risk assumed is the risk that the cost of issuing and administering the policies will exceed the amount We charge for these services. We expect to make a profit from this charge, which We may use for any purpose.

(b) Policy Service Charge

We deduct an annual policy service charge of $30 each Policy Year on the Policy Anniversary and upon surrender of the Policy. The annual policy service charge will be waived either upon a) registration with eDelivery of all available materials that We normally mail to you, b) the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date, or (c) the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date or the GFIB Payment Commencement Date (whichever comes first) We deduct the annual policy service charge from each Allocation Alternative and the DCA Advantage Plan Account, if applicable, in proportion to its percentage of the Account Value on the Policy Anniversary or date of surrender. This charge is designed to cover the costs for providing services under the Policy such as collecting, processing and confirming Premium Payments and establishing and maintaining the available methods of payment.

Prior to the GFIB Payment Commencement Date, We deduct the Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Fee (“GFIB Fee”) from your policy. The GFIB Fee is 1.00% (annualized) of the average Unfunded Income Benefit Base. The GFIB Fee is deducted from the Investment Divisions through a reduction in Accumulation Units each policy quarter. We expect to profit from this charge. We do not assess the GFIB Fee after the GFIB Payment Commencement Date.

(d) GFIB Rider Cancellation Fee

If you cancel the GFIB Rider, We will deduct a one-time GFIB Rider Cancellation Fee from your Variable Accumulation Value. The cancellation will be effective on the date that either VPSC (at one of the addresses listed in Question 14 of this Prospectus) or the registered representative receives your cancellation request. (See “THE POLICIES — Riders — Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider (optional)”). We will deduct the GFIB Rider Cancellation

Fee from each Allocation Alternative in proportion to its percentage of the Accumulation Value on that day. We will not deduct this charge if you surrender your Policy. However, surrender charges may apply.

We will not change the fee for a particular Policy once you decide to select the GFIB Rider. The maximum GFIB Rider Cancellation Fee is 2.00% of the average Unfunded Income Benefit Base at the time that you elect to cancel the GFIB Rider. We may set a lower charge at Our sole discretion.

(e) Fund Charges

The value of the assets of the Separate Account will indirectly reflect the Funds’ total fees and expenses. The Funds’ total fees and expenses are not part of the Policy. They may vary in amount from year to year. These fees and expenses are described in detail in the relevant Fund’s prospectus.

(f) Transfer Fees

There is no charge for the first 12 transfers in any one Policy Year. NYLIAC reserves the right to charge up to $30 for each transfer in excess of 12, subject to any applicable state insurance law requirements. Transfers made under the DCA Advantage Plan and Automatic Asset Reallocation do not count toward this transfer limit. For policies with the GFIB Rider, individual transfers are not allowed and each reallocation of assets will count as one transfer (See “THE POLICIES- Riders- Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider (optional)”). Transfers to or from an Asset Allocation Model will also count as one transfer.

Taxes

NYLIAC may, where premium taxes are imposed by state law, deduct such taxes from your Policy either (i) when a Premium Payment is made, (ii) upon surrender of the Policy, (iii) on the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date, GFIB Payment Commencement Date, or the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date, as applicable, or (iv) when either a Discretionary or Automatic Income Benefit Purchase is made pursuant to the IB or GFIB Rider, respectively. Applicable premium tax rates depend upon such factors as your current state of residency, and the insurance laws and NYLIAC’s status in states where premium taxes are incurred. Current premium tax rates range from 0% to 3.5%. Applicable premium tax rates are subject to change by legislation, administrative interpretations or judicial acts.

Under present laws, NYLIAC will also incur state and local taxes (in addition to the premium taxes described above) in several states. NYLIAC may assess charges for such taxes.

NYLIAC does not expect to incur any federal income tax liability attributable to investment income or capital gains retained as part of the Separate Account reserves under the policies. (See “FEDERAL TAX MATTERS.”) Based upon these expectations, no charge is being made currently for corporate federal income taxes which may be attributable to the Separate Account. Such a charge may be made in future years for any federal income taxes NYLIAC incurs.

DISTRIBUTIONS UNDER THE POLICY

Surrenders and Withdrawals

You can make partial withdrawals or surrender the policy to receive part or all of the Accumulation Value at any time before either the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date, the GFIB Payment Commencement Date, or the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date, as applicable. Please note that withdrawals or surrenders with policies that include the GFIB Rider that are effected before the GFIB Payment Commencement Date will decrease the amount of any GFIB Payments provided under the rider. (See “THE POLICIES—Riders—Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider (optional).”)

To request a surrender or withdrawal, you must send a written request on a form acceptable to Us to VPSC at one of the addresses listed on Question 14 of this Prospectus. Fax transmissions are not acceptable and will not be honored at any time. In addition, we will not accept e-mailed requests or e-mails of imaged, signed requests. If the request is complete and We have received all other information necessary to process the request, the amount available for withdrawal is the Variable Accumulation Value at the end of the Business Day that VPSC receives the written request, less any surrender charges, taxes that We may deduct, and the annual policy service charge, if applicable. If you have not provided Us with a written election not to withhold federal income taxes at the time you make a withdrawal or surrender request, NYLIAC must by law withhold such taxes from the taxable portion of any surrender or withdrawal. We will remit that amount to the federal government. In addition, some states have enacted legislation requiring withholding. NYLIAC will pay all surrenders or withdrawals within seven days of receipt of all documents (including documents

necessary to comply with federal and state tax law), subject to postponement in certain circumstances. (See “DELAY OF PAYMENTS.”)

Since you assume the investment risk with respect to amounts allocated to the Separate Account and because certain surrenders or withdrawals are subject to a surrender charge and premium tax deduction, the total amount paid upon surrender of the Policy (taking into account any prior withdrawals) may be more or less than your Premium Payment.

Surrenders and withdrawals may be taxable transactions, and the Code provides that a 10% penalty tax may be imposed on certain early surrenders or withdrawals In addition, taxable surrenders and withdrawals may be subject to an additional 3.8 percent tax on net investment income. (See “FEDERAL TAX MATTERS—3.8 Percent Tax on Certain Investment Income.”)

(a) Surrenders

You can only surrender the portion of the Policy’s assets that are in the Accumulation Value. No amounts can be withdrawn from the Funded Income Benefit, even in connection with a surrender request. Upon surrender of this policy, you will receive the Accumulation Value, less any applicable surrender charges and policy service charges.

At surrender, the Funded Income Benefit (for policies with the GFIB or IB Rider), will be used to provide either reduced GFIB Payments or Income Benefit Payments on the GFIB Payment Commencement Date or Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date (See “DISTRIBUTIONS UNDER THE POLICY—GFIB Payment Commencement Date or Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date”). For policies with the GFIB Rider, if no Automatic or Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases have been made, no GFIB Payments will be payable. For Policies with the IB Rider only, if no Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases have been made, no Income Benefit Payments will be payable.

We may also deduct any state premium tax, if applicable, from the amount paid. We will pay the proceeds in a lump sum to you unless you elect a different Variable Account Income Payment method. (See “INCOME PAYMENTS.”) Surrenders may be taxable transactions and the 10% penalty tax provisions may be applicable. (See “FEDERAL TAX MATTERS—Taxation Of Annuities In General.”)

(b) Partial Withdrawals

Partial withdrawals can only be made from the Accumulation Value, and any amounts withdrawn (including any surrender charge free amounts) before the GFIB Payment Commencement Date may reduce the amount of your GFIB Payments (for policies with the GFIB Rider) which were guaranteed as of the Policy Date. No partial withdrawals can be made from the Funded Income Benefit. Please refer to the Policy Data Page for more information regarding how partial withdrawals will reduce your GFIB Payments. If a partial withdrawal is made before any Automatic Income Benefit Purchases have been effected, the unfunded Income Benefit amount guaranteed as of the Policy Date will be reduced proportionally to the reduction in the Accumulation Value resulting from the partial withdrawal.

The minimum amount that can be withdrawn is $500, unless We agree otherwise. We will withdraw the amount from the Allocation Alternatives and/or the DCA Advantage Plan Account in accordance with your request. For policies with the GFIB Rider, partial withdrawals will be deducted on a pro-rata basis. If you do not specify how to allocate a partial withdrawal among the Allocation Alternatives and/or the DCA Advantage Plan Account, We will allocate the partial withdrawal on a pro-rata basis. We will pay any partial withdrawals generally within seven days after we receive all of the necessary documentation and information. Your requested partial withdrawal will be effective on the date we receive your written request. However, if the day we receive your request is not a Business Day or if your request is received after the close of the NYSE, then the requested partial withdrawal will be effective on the next Business Day. Partial withdrawals may be taxable transactions and the 10% penalty tax provisions may be applicable. (See “FEDERAL TAX MATTERS—Taxation Of Annuities In General.”)

If the requested partial withdrawal is equal to the value in any of the Allocation Alternatives and/or the DCA Advantage Plan Account from which the partial withdrawal is being made, We will pay the entire value of that Allocation Alternative and/or the DCA Advantage Plan Account, less any surrender charge that may apply to you. If, after either the GFIB Payment Commencement Date or the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date, as applicable, honoring a partial withdrawal request would result in a Variable Accumulation Value of less than $2,000, We reserve the right to terminate your policy, subject to any applicable state insurance law or regulation. We will notify you of Our intention to exercise this right. If We terminate your Policy, We will pay you the Variable Accumulation Value of your Policy in one lump sum. Any GFIB Payments or Income Benefit Payments being made to you or the Payee you designate will not be impacted by Our exercise of this right.

Also note that partial withdrawal requests for amounts greater than $25,000, or partial withdrawal requests made from policies that are less than 90 days old or that effected an address or ownership change within 30 days of such partial withdrawal request must be made in writing and sent to VPSC at one of the addresses noted in Question 14 of this Prospectus. Faxed requests are not acceptable and will not be honored at any time. In addition, we will not accept e-mailed partial withdrawal requests or e-mails of imaged, signed requests.

Required Minimum Distribution Option

For IRAs, the policyowner is generally not required to elect the required minimum distribution option until April 1st of the year following the calendar year he or she attains age 70¹/2.

Our Right to Cancel

If, after the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date, the Variable Accumulation Value of your Policy would provide for Variable Account Annuity Income Payments of less than $20 per month on the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date, or an amount that is insufficient to pay the Annual Policy Service Charge, Mortality and Expense Risk and Administrative Costs Charges, and any optional rider charges, We reserve the right to terminate your Policy subject to applicable state laws. We will notify you of Our intention to exercise this right and give you 90 days to make a Premium Payment (for policies with the IB Rider only). If We terminate your policy, We will pay you the Accumulation Value of your Policy in one lump sum. We may also terminate your Policy if after either the GFIB Payment Commencement Date or the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date, as applicable, the Variable Accumulation Value of your policy would provide Income Payments of less than $20 per month on the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date. Any GFIB Payments or Income Benefit Payments being made to you or the Payee you designate will not be impacted by Our exercise of this right.

Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date

The Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date is the date specified on the Policy Data Page. The Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date is the day that Variable Account Annuity Income Payments are scheduled to commence unless the Policy has been surrendered or an amount has been paid as proceeds to the designated Beneficiary prior to that date. The earliest possible Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date is the first Policy Anniversary.

If We agree, you may change the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date to an earlier date. If We agree, you may also defer the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date to a later date, provided that We receive a written notice of the request at least one month before the last selected Annuity Commencement Date. For policies with the GFIB Rider, if you change the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date to begin receiving Variable Account Annuity Income Payments before the GFIB Payment Commencement Date, the Funded Income Benefit as of the date Variable Account Annuity Income Payments commenced will be used to provide reduced GFIB Payments, beginning on the GFIB Payment Commencement Date. For policies with the IB Rider, if you change the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date to begin receiving Variable Account Annuity Income Payments before the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date, the Funded Income Benefit as of the date Variable Account Annuity Income Payments commenced will be used to provide Income Benefit Payments, starting on the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date. If there is no Funded Income Benefit, on the date that you begin receiving Variable Account Annuity Income Payments, no GFIB Payments or Income Benefit Payments, respectively, will be made.

To request a change to the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date to an earlier date or defer it to a later date, subject to the constraints noted above, you must send a written notice in a form acceptable to Us to VPSC at one of the addresses listed in Question 14 of this Prospectus. The Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date and Variable Account Income Payment method for Qualified Policies may also be controlled by endorsements, the plan, or applicable law.

GFIB Payment Commencement Date

The GFIB Payment Commencement Date is the date specified on the Policy Data Page. The GFIB Payment Commencement Date is the day that GFIB Payments are scheduled to commence. You may receive GFIB Payments even if you surrender the Policy (See “DISTRIBUTIONS UNDER THE POLICY—Surrenders”).

If We agree, you can change the GFIB Payment Commencement Date to an earlier date. The earliest possible GFIB Payment Commencement Date is thirteen (13) months after the Policy Date. The latest possible GFIB Payment Commencement Date is five (5) years after the GFIB Payment Commencement Date shown on the Policy Data Page. You may change the GFIB Payment Commencement Date to an earlier date only once while the Annuitant is living. If

you change the GFIB Payment Commencement Date to an earlier date, your GFIB Payments will be reduced based on mortality table assumptions, and an indexed-based interest rate plus an interest rate change adjustment as shown on the Policy Data Page.

To change the GFIB Payment Commencement Date to an earlier date, subject to the constraints noted above, you must send a written notice in a form acceptable to Us to VPSC at one of the addresses listed in Question 14 of this Prospectus at least sixty (60) days prior to the new GFIB Payment Commencement Date. The change will take effect as of the date We received your signed notice. We will notify you in writing of your revised GFIB Payment amount and new GFIB Payment Commencement Date.

For Qualified Policies (other than Roth IRAs), the GFIB Payment Commencement Date cannot be later than April 1 of the year following the year in which you attain age 70 1/2. For Qualified Policies, a change in the GFIB Payment Commencement Date to an earlier date may be subject to Code restrictions applicable to required minimum distributions. If such change in the GFIB Payment Commencement Date would result in GFIB Payments that violate such Code restrictions, We will inform you that you may revise your request to an allowable GFIB Payment Annuity Commencement Date. If the GFIB Payment Commencement Date is accelerated by five years or less, We will increase the GFIB Payments, if necessary, to an amount that will satisfy such Code restrictions. For consistency, such an increase will also apply to Non Qualified Policies.

The disclosure in this section equally applies to any change of the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date, which could result in an adjusted Income Benefit Payment amount.

Death Before Annuity Commencement

Unless amended by any rider attached to the Policy, if you die prior to the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date, We will pay an amount as proceeds to the designated Beneficiary, as of the date VPSC receives proof of death and all requirements necessary to make the payment at one of the addresses listed in Question 14 of this Prospectus. For policies owned by a grantor trust, all of whose grantors are individuals, benefits will be paid upon the death of any grantor. The amount will be the greater of:

(a)

the Accumulation Value; or

(b)

the Adjusted Death Benefit Premium Payments.

Please see “THE POLICIES — Riders — Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider (optional)” and “Income Benefit Rider” for information regarding what happens if you die prior to the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date and either the GFIB Payment Commencement Date or the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date, respectively.

We will make payments in a lump sum to the Beneficiary unless you have elected or the Beneficiary elects otherwise in a signed written notice which gives Us the information that We need. If such an election is properly made, We will apply all or part of these proceeds:

(i)

under the Life with Cash Refund Payment Option to provide an immediate annuity for the Beneficiary who will be the policyowner and Annuitant (See “DISTRIBUTIONS UNDER THE POLICY—Variable Account Annuity Income Payments”); or

(ii)

under another Variable Account Annuity Income Payment option We may offer at the time.

Payments under the annuity or under any other method of payment We make available must be for the life of the Beneficiary, or for a number of years that is not more than the life expectancy of the Beneficiary at the time of the policyowner’s death (as determined for federal tax purposes), and must begin within one year after the policyowner’s death. (See “DISTRIBUTIONS UNDER THE POLICY—Variable Account Annuity Income Payments”.)

If your spouse (as defined under Federal law) is the sole primary Beneficiary, We can pay the proceeds to the surviving spouse if you die before the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date or the policy can continue with the surviving spouse as (a) the new policyowner and, (b) The Annuitant, if you were the Annuitant. Generally, NYLIAC will issue a Policy to joint owners so long as such joint owners are spouses. If your spouse exercises the spousal continuance option, any amounts contributed to the Funded Income Benefit will be returned to the policies Variable Accumulation Value and no GFIB Payments or Income Benefit Payments will be payable. All ownership rights and privileges under the Policy must be exercised jointly and benefits under the Policy will be paid upon the death of any joint owner. (See “FEDERAL TAX MATTERS—TAXATION OF ANNUITIES IN GENERAL.”)

If the Annuitant and, where applicable under another Variable Account Annuity Income Payment option, the joint Annuitant, if any, die after the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date, NYLIAC will pay the sum required by the Variable Account Annuity Income Payment option in effect.

We will make any distribution or application of Policy proceeds within 7 days after VPSC receives all documents (including documents necessary to comply with federal and state tax law) in connection with the event or election that causes the distribution to take place at one of the addresses listed in Question 14 of this Prospectus, subject to postponement in certain circumstances. (See “DELAY OF PAYMENTS.”)

Variable Account Income Payments

(a) Election of Variable Account Annuity Income Payment Options

We will make Variable Account Annuity Income Payments under the Life with Cash Refund payment option or under such other option We may offer at that time where permitted by state laws. (See “ANNUITY AND INCOME PAYMENTS” in the Statement of Additional Information.) We will require that a lump sum payment be made if the Variable Accumulation Value is less than $2,000. You may not request a lump sum payment to be made prior to the maturity date listed on the Policy Data Page of your policy. To change the Variable Account Annuity Income Payment option to another option that We make available or to request another method of payment prior to the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date, you must send a written request in a form acceptable to Us to VPSC at one of the addresses listed in Question 14 of this Prospectus. However, once payments begin, you may not change the option. We may require proof of birth date before Variable Account Annuity Income Payments begin. For Variable Account Annuity Income Payment options involving life income (if We make such options available), the actual age of the Annuitant will affect the amount of each payment. Since payments based on older Annuitants are expected to be fewer in number, the amount of each annuity payment should be greater. Under the Life with Cash Refund payment option, We will provide any amount from the Variable Account that has not been paid out upon the death of the Annuitant. NYLIAC does not currently offer variable Account Annuity Income Payment options.

After the first Policy Year, a policyholder may elect to apply a portion of the Variable Accumulation Value toward one of the Variable Account Annuity Income Payment options we may offer, while the remainder of the Policy continues to accumulate income on a tax-deferred basis. This is called a partial annuitization. A partial annuitization will reduce the benefits provided under this Policy. The Variable Accumulation Value will be reduced by the amount placed under one of the Variable Account Income Payment options We may offer. Under a partial annuitization, the policy’s Variable Accumulation Value, any riders under the Policy and any charges assessed will be treated the same as they would under any other withdrawal from the Policy’s Variable Accumulation Value, except that surrender charges will not be assessed. (See “FEDERAL TAX MATTERS.”)

Under Variable Account Annuity Income Payment options involving life income, the Payee may not receive Variable Account Annuity Income Payments equal to the total Premium Payments made under the Policy if the Annuitant dies before the actuarially predicted date of death. We base Variable Account Annuity Income Payment options involving life income on annuity tables that vary on the basis of gender, unless the Policy was issued under an employer sponsored plan or in a state which requires unisex rates.

Taxable Income Payments may be subject to an additional 3.8 percent tax on net investment income. (See “FEDERAL TAX MATTERS—3.8 Percent Tax on Certain Investment Income.”)

(b) Proof of Survivorship

We may require satisfactory proof of survival from time to time, before We pay any Variable Account Annuity Income Payments or other benefits. We will request the proof at least 30 days prior to the next scheduled payment date.

GFIB Payments and Income Benefit Payments

On the GFIB Payment Commencement Date or the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date, as applicable, We will start to make either GFIB Payments or Income Benefit Payments to you, or the Payee designated by you, if the Annuitant is living on the GFIB Payment Commencement Date or the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date, and the Premium Payment has been made. You cannot cancel GFIB Payments or Income Benefit Payments. Please note, however, that GFIB Payments and Income Benefit Payments may be subject to modification as a result of certain transactions described in this Prospectus (see “THE POLICIES— Riders—Guaranteed Future Income Benefit Rider (optional)” and “Income Benefit Rider;” “DISTRIBUTIONS UNDER THE POLICY—Surrenders and Withdrawals” and “GFIB Payment Commencement Date and Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date”).

GFIB Payments or Income Benefit Payments will continue as long as the Annuitant is living. The amount of GFIB Payments is determined at the time of application, and is not dependent on the performance of the underlying Investment Divisions. Income Benefit Payments are not determined as of the Policy Date, but they are also not dependent on the performance of the Investment Divisions. GFIB Payments are based on, among other things, the amount of your Premium Payment, GFIB Rates at the time of application, the age of the Annuitant, and overall market conditions. Income Benefit Payments are based on, among other things, Income Benefit Purchase Rates in effect when you make a Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase, the Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase amount, and the attained age of the Annuitant on the date of the purchase.

No GFIB Payments or Income Benefit Payments will be payable to you if (i) you die before either the GFIB Payment Commencement Date or the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date, as applicable, and there is no Funded Income Benefit on such date, (ii) you surrender the policy before the GFIB Payment Commencement Date or the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date, as applicable, and there is no Funded Income Benefit on such date, or (iii) your spouse continues the policy as the new Annuitant upon your death.

Delay of Payments

We will pay any amounts due from the Separate Account under the Policy within seven days of the date VPSC receives all documents (including documents necessary to comply with federal and state tax law) in connection with a request at one of the addresses listed in Question 14 of this Prospectus.

Situations where payment may be delayed:

We may delay payment of any amounts due from the Separate Account under the Policy and transfers among Investment Divisions during any period that:

(a)

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is closed for other than usual weekends or holidays, trading is restricted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); or the SEC declares that an emergency exists;

(b)

The SEC, by order, permits Us to delay payment in order to protect Our policyowners; or

(c)

The check used to pay the premium has not cleared through the banking system. This may take up to 15 days.

We may delay payment of any amounts due from the DCA Advantage Plan Account. When permitted by law, We may defer payment of any partial withdrawal or full surrender request for up to six months from the date of surrender from the DCA Advantage Plan Account. We will pay interest of at least 3.0% per year on any partial withdrawal or full surrender request deferred for 30 days or more.

Federal laws made to combat terrorism and prevent money laundering by criminals might, in certain circumstances, require Us to reject a Premium Payment and/or “freeze” a Policy. If these laws apply in a particular policy(ies), We would not be allowed to pay any request for transfers, partial withdrawals, surrenders or death benefits. If a Policy or an account is frozen, the Variable Accumulation Value would be moved to a special segregated interest-bearing account and held in that account until We receive instructions from the appropriate federal regulator.

Designation of Beneficiary

You may select one or more Beneficiaries and name them in the application. Thereafter, before the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date and while you are living, you may change the Beneficiary by written notice in a form acceptable to NYLIAC. To change the Beneficiary, you must send a written request in a form acceptable to Us to VPSC at one of the addresses listed in Question 14 of this Prospectus. If before the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date, the Annuitant dies while you are still living, you will become the new Annuitant under the policy. If you are the Annuitant, the proceeds pass to your estate. However, if the policyowner who is not the Annuitant dies before the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date, and no Beneficiary for the proceeds or for a stated share of the proceeds survives, the right to the proceeds or shares of the proceeds passes to the policyowner’s estate. The proceeds noted in this section that may be payable to one or more Beneficiaries do not include GFIB Payments or Income Benefit Payments, which end when the Annuitant dies.

If no Beneficiary for any amount payable, or for a stated share, survives you, the right to this amount or this share will pass to your estate. Payment of the proceeds will be made in a single sum to your estate. If any Beneficiary dies at

the same time as you, or within fifteen (15) days after your death, but before we receive proof of death and all claim information, We will pay any amount payable as though the Beneficiary died first.

THE DCA ADVANTAGE PLAN ACCOUNT

The DCA Advantage Plan Account is supported by the assets in NYLIAC’s general account. The DCA Advantage Plan Account is not registered under the federal securities laws.

NYLIAC will set interest rates in advance for each date on which We may receive a portion of the Premium Payment to the DCA Advantage Plan Account. We will never declare less than the minimum guaranteed interest rate stated on the Policy Data Page of your Policy. Portions of the Premium Payment transferred into the DCA Advantage Plan Account will receive the applicable interest rate in effect on the Business Day We receive such portion of the Premium Payment. Interest rates for subsequent transfers made into the DCA Advantage Plan Account may be different from the rate applied to prior transfers made into the DCA Advantage Plan Account. The DCA Accumulation Value will never be less than the DCA Advantage Plan Account portion of the Nonforfeiture Value.

The annual effective rate that We declare is credited only to amounts remaining in the DCA Advantage Plan Account. We credit the interest on a daily basis. Because money is periodically transferred out of the DCA Advantage Plan Account, amounts in the DCA Advantage Plan Account will not achieve the declared annual effective rate. Please note that interest credited under the DCA Advantage Account will exceed the actual investment earnings of NYLIAC less appropriate risk and expense adjustments. Excess interest amounts credited to the DCA Advantage Account will be recovered by fees and charges associated with the Investment Divisions in later Policy Years. The interest credited in later Policy Years may be less than that for the first Policy Year.

With respect to the GFIB and IB Rider, no amounts will be deducted from the DCA Advantage Account in connection with either Automatic or Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases. Amounts in the DCA Advantage Account can only be used in connection with Automatic or Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases after such amounts have been transferred to the Variable Accumulation Value. However, amounts in the DCA Advantage Plan Account will be used to determine the amount of an Automatic Income Benefit Purchase.

FEDERAL TAX MATTERS

Introduction

The following discussion is general and is not intended as tax advice. The Qualified Policies are designed for use by individuals in retirement plans which are intended to qualify as plans qualified for special income tax treatment under Sections 408 or 408A of the Code. The ultimate effect of federal income taxes on the Accumulation Value, on Income Payments and on the economic benefit to you, the Annuitant or the Beneficiary depends on the type of retirement plan for which the Qualified Policy is purchased, on the tax and employment status of the individual concerned and on NYLIAC’s tax status. The following discussion assumes that Qualified Policies are used in retirement plans that qualify for the special federal income tax treatment described above. This discussion is not intended to address the tax consequences resulting from all of the situations in which a person may be entitled to or may receive a distribution under a policy. Any person concerned about these tax implications should consult a tax adviser before making a Premium Payment. This discussion is based upon NYLIAC’s understanding of the present federal income tax laws as they are currently interpreted by the Internal Revenue Service. We cannot predict the likelihood of continuation of the present federal income tax laws or of the current interpretations by the Internal Revenue Service, which may change from time to time without notice. Any such change could have retroactive effects regardless of the date of enactment. The U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service have not addressed every aspect of the federal income tax treatment of this product or the application of certain law to this type of product. Moreover, this discussion does not take into consideration any applicable state or other tax laws except with respect to the imposition of any state premium taxes. We suggest you consult with your tax adviser.

Taxation of Annuities in General

The following discussion assumes that the policies will qualify as annuity contracts for federal income tax purposes. The Statement of Additional Information discusses such qualifications.

Section 72 of the Code governs taxation of annuities in general. NYLIAC believes that an annuity policyowner generally is not taxed on increases in the value of a policy until distribution occurs either in the form of a lump sum received by withdrawing all or part of the Accumulation Value (i.e., surrenders or partial withdrawals) or as Income Payments under the Income Payment option elected. The exception to this rule is that generally, a policyowner of any deferred annuity policy who is not a natural person must include in income any increase in the excess of the

policyowner’s Accumulation Value over the policyowner’s investment in the contract during the taxable year. However, there are some exceptions to this exception. You may wish to discuss these with your tax counsel. The taxable portion of a distribution (in the form of an annuity or lump sum payment) is generally taxed as ordinary income. For this purpose, the assignment, pledge, or agreement to assign or pledge any portion of the Accumulation Value generally will be treated as a distribution.

In the case of a withdrawal or surrender distributed to a participant or Beneficiary under a Qualified Policy, a ratable portion of the amount received is taxable, generally based on the ratio of the investment in the contract to the total policy value. The “investment in the contract” generally equals the portion, if any, of any Premium Payments paid by or on behalf of an individual under a policy which is not excluded from the individual’s gross income. For policies issued in connection with qualified plans, the “investment in the contract” can be zero.

Generally, in the case of a withdrawal under a Non-Qualified Policy before the Annuity Commencement Date, amounts received are first treated as taxable income to the extent that the Accumulation Value immediately before the withdrawal exceeds the “investment in the contract” at that time. Any additional amount withdrawn is not taxable. On the other hand, upon a full surrender of a Non-Qualified Policy, if the “investment in the contract” exceeds the Accumulation Value (less any surrender charges), the loss is treated as an ordinary loss for federal income tax purposes. However, limitations may apply to the amount of the loss that may be deductible. It is the IRS’s view that a loss on the surrender of a variable annuity contract is treated as a miscellaneous itemized deduction subject to the 2% of adjusted gross income limit.

Although the tax consequences may vary depending on the Income Payment option elected under the policy, in general, only the portion of the Income Payment that represents the amount by which the Accumulation Value exceeds the “investment in the contract” will be taxed. After the investment in the Policy is recovered, the full amount of any additional Income Payments is taxable. For fixed Income Payments, in general, there is no tax on the portion of each payment which represents the same ratio that the “investment in the contract” bears to the total expected value of the Income Payments for the term of the payments. However, the remainder of each Income Payment is taxable until the recovery of the investment in the contract, and thereafter the full amount of each annuity payment is taxable. If death occurs before full recovery of the investment in the contract, the unrecovered amount may be deducted on the Annuitant’s final tax return.

Effective for amounts received in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2010, a policyowner may elect to apply a portion of the Accumulation Value towards one of the Income Payment options we may offer, while the remainder of the policy continues to accumulate income on a tax-deferred basis. This is called a partial annuitization. If a policyowner chooses to partially annuitize a policy, the resulting payments will be taxed as fixed Income Payments described above, only if such payments are received for one of the following periods: (1) the annuitant’s life (or the lives of the joint annuitants, if applicable), or (2) a period of 10 years or more. Provided such requirements are met, the “investment in the contract” will be allocated pro rata between each portion of the policy from which amounts are received as an annuity and the portion of the policy from which amounts are not received as an annuity. It is Our understanding that the commencement of GFIB Payments (for policies with the GFIB Rider) or Income Benefit Payments (for policies with the IB Rider) before the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date will be treated as a partial annuitization of the policy. As such, the investment in the contract will be allocated pro rata between the GFIB Payments (or the Income Benefit Payments, as the case may be) and the Variable Account.

In the case of a distribution, a penalty tax equal to 10% of the amount treated as taxable income may be imposed. The penalty tax is not imposed in certain circumstances, including, generally, distributions: (1) made on or after the date on which the policyowner attains age 59¹/2, (2) made as a result of the policyowner’s (or, where the policyowner is not an individual, the Annuitant’s) death, (3) made as a result of the policyowner’s disability, (4) which are part of a series of substantially equal periodic payments (at least annually) made for the life (or life expectancy) of the policyowner or the joint lives (or joint life expectancies) of the policyowner and his or her designated beneficiary, or (5) received from an Inherited IRA. Other tax penalties may apply to certain distributions pursuant to a Qualified Policy.

All non-qualified, deferred annuity contracts issued by NYLIAC (or its affiliates) to the same policyowner during any calendar year are to be treated as one annuity contract for purposes of determining the amount includible in an individual’s gross income. In addition, there may be other situations in which the Treasury Department may conclude (under its authority to issue regulations) that it would be appropriate to aggregate two or more annuity contracts purchased by the same policyowner. Accordingly, a policyowner should consult a tax adviser before purchasing more than one policy or other annuity contract.

A transfer of ownership of a policy, or designation of an Annuitant or other Beneficiary who is not also the policyowner, may result in certain income or gift tax consequences to the policyowner. A policyowner contemplating any

transfer or assignment of a policy should consult a tax adviser with respect to the potential tax effects of such a transaction.

3.8 Percent Tax on Certain Investment Income

Beginning in 2013, in general, a tax of 3.8 percent will apply to net investment income (“NII”) received by an individual taxpayer to the extent his or her modified adjusted gross income (“MAGI”) exceeds certain thresholds (e.g., $250,000 in the case of taxpayers filing jointly, $125,000 in the case of a married taxpayer filing separately and $200,000 in the case of other individual taxpayers). For this purpose, NII includes gross income from various investments, including gross income received with respect to annuities that are not held through a tax-qualified plan (e.g., a traditional IRA or Section 403(b) plan). Such income (as well as gross income from tax qualified plans) will also increase a taxpayer’s MAGI for purposes of the taxable thresholds described above. This tax also applies to trusts and estates under a special set of rules. The IRS and the Treasury Department have not yet provided guidance regarding this new tax. You should consult your tax advisor to determine the applicability of this tax in your individual circumstances and with respect to any amount received under this annuity contract.

Partial Section 1035 Exchanges

Section 1035 of the Code provides that an annuity contract may be exchanged in a tax-free transaction for another annuity contract or a long-term care insurance policy. The IRS has issued guidance which provides that the direct transfer of a portion of an annuity contract into another annuity contract can qualify as a tax-free exchange, provided that no amounts (other than annuity payments made for life or for a term of at least 10 years) are distributed from either contract involved in the exchange for 180 days following the date of the transfer. If a taxpayer takes a distribution during this 180-day waiting period, the IRS guidance provides that the IRS will apply general tax principles to determine the tax treatment of the transfer and/or the distribution (e.g., in appropriate circumstances, as taxable “boot” or as a taxable distribution, effectively negating the tax-free exchange).

This IRS guidance, however, does not address the tax treatment of a partial exchange of an annuity contract for a long-term care insurance policy. Although we believe that a withdrawal from or surrender of the Policy described in this prospectus within 180 days of a partial exchange of such Policy for a long-term care insurance policy should not result in adverse tax consequences, there can be no assurance that the IRS will not expand the 180-day rule described above to partial exchanges of an annuity contract for a long-term care insurance policy, or that the IRS will not provide other guidance with respect to such partial exchanges. If you contemplate such an exchange, you should consult a tax advisor to discuss the potential tax effects of such a transaction.

Qualified Policies

Qualified Policies are designed for use with retirement plans that qualify for special federal income tax treatment under Sections 408, and 408A of the Code. The tax rules applicable to participants and beneficiaries in these plans vary according to the type of plan and the terms and conditions of the plan itself. Special favorable tax treatment may be available for certain types of contributions and distributions (including special rules for certain lump sum distributions to individuals who attained the age of 50 by January 1, 1986). Adverse tax consequences may result from contributions in excess of specified limits, distributions prior to age 59¹/2 (subject to certain exceptions), distributions that do not conform to specified minimum distribution rules and in certain other circumstances. Therefore, this discussion only provides general information about the use of Qualified Policies with the plans described below. Policyowners and participants under these plans, as well as Annuitants and Beneficiaries are cautioned that the rights of any person to any benefits under the plans may be subject to the terms and conditions of the plans themselves, regardless of the terms and conditions of the policy issued in connection with the plan. Purchasers of Qualified Policies should seek legal and tax advice regarding the suitability of the policy.

(a) Individual Retirement Annuities. Sections 219 and 408 of the Code permit individuals or their employers to contribute to an individual retirement program known as an “Individual Retirement Annuity” or “IRA”, including an employer-sponsored Simplified Employee Pension or “SEP”. Individual Retirement Annuities are subject to limitations on the amount which may be contributed and deducted and the time when distributions may commence. In addition, distributions from certain other types of qualified plans may be placed into IRAs on a tax-deferred basis.

(b) Roth Individual Retirement Annuities. Section 408A of the Code permits individuals with incomes below a certain level to contribute to an individual retirement program known as a “Roth Individual Retirement Annuity” or “Roth IRA.” Roth IRAs are subject to limitations on the amount that may be contributed. Contributions to Roth IRAs are not deductible, but distributions from Roth IRAs that meet certain requirements are not included in gross income. Individuals generally may convert their existing non-Roth IRAs into Roth IRAs. Beginning in 2008, a direct rollover

may also be made from an eligible retirement plan other than a non-Roth IRA (such as a qualified retirement plan, section 403(b) tax sheltered annuity, or eligible governmental section 457 plan) to a Roth IRA provided applicable requirements are met. Such conversions and rollovers will be subject to income tax at the time of conversion or rollover.

The Qualified Policies are subject to the required minimum distribution (“RMD”) rules under Code section 401(a)(9) and the regulations issued thereunder. Under these rules, generally, distributions under your Qualified Policy must begin no later than the beginning date required by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”). The beginning date is determined by the type of Qualified Policy that you own. For each calendar year that an RMD is not timely made, a 50% excise tax is imposed on the amount that should have been distributed, but was not.

Unless the distributions are made in the form of an annuity that complies with Code section 401(a)(9) and the regulations issued thereunder, the minimum amount required to be distributed for each calendar year is generally determined by dividing the value of the Qualified Policy as of the end of the prior calendar year by the applicable distribution period (determined under IRS tables). Once GFIB Payments (for policies with the GFIB Rider) or Income Benefit Payments (for policies with the IB Rider) begin, We believe You will be treated as having two separate policies for purposes of satisfying these RMD rules. The GFIB Payments or the Income Benefit Payments (as the case may be) should automatically satisfy the RMD requirements with respect to the Cumulative Income Benefit Purchases. A separate RMD will have to be calculated and withdrawn each year with respect to the Variable Accumulation Value. The GFIB Payments or the Income Benefit Payments generally cannot be applied towards satisfying the RMD requirements with respect to the Variable Accumulation Value.

Beginning in 2006, regulations under Code section 401(a)(9) provide a new method for calculating the amount of RMDs from Qualified Policies. Under these regulations, during the accumulation phase of the Qualified Policy, the actuarial present value of certain additional benefits provided under the policy (such as guaranteed death benefits) must be taken into account in calculating the value of the Qualified Policy for purposes of determining the annual RMD for the Qualified Policy. As a result, under these regulations, it is possible that, after taking account of the value of such benefits, there may not be sufficient Accumulation Value to satisfy the applicable RMD requirement. This generally will depend on the investment performance of your policy. You may need to satisfy such RMD from other tax-qualified plans that you own. You should consult with your tax advisor regarding these requirements and the implications of purchasing any riders or other benefits in connection with your Qualified Policy.

Taxation of Death Benefits

The tax treatment of amounts distributed from your contract upon the death of the policyowner or annuitant depends on whether the policyowner or annuitant dies before or after the Annuity Commencement Date. If death occurs prior to the Annuity Commencement Date, and the Beneficiary receives payments under an annuity payout option, the benefits are generally taxed in the manner described above for annuity payouts. If the benefits are received in a lump sum, they are taxed to the extent they exceed the remaining investment in the contract. If death occurs after the Annuity Commencement Date, amounts received by the Beneficiary are not taxed until they exceed the remaining investment in the contract.

DISTRIBUTION AND COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS

NYLIFE Distributors LLC (NYLIFE Distributors), the underwriter and distributor of the policies, is registered with the SEC and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA) as a broker-dealer. The firm is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life, and an affiliate of NYLIAC. Its principal business address is 169 Lackawanna Avenue, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054.

The policies are sold by registered representatives of NYLIFE Securities, LLC (“NYLIFE Securities”), a broker- dealer that is an affiliate of NYLIFE Distributors. Your registered representative is also a licensed insurance agent with New York Life. He or she may be qualified to offer other forms of life insurance, annuities, and other investment products. In certain circumstances, NYLIFE Securities registered representatives can sell both products manufactured and issued by New York Life or its affiliates and products provided by other companies.

The selling broker-dealer, and in turn your registered representative, will receive compensation for selling you this policy or any other investment product. Compensation may consist of commissions, asset-based compensation, allowances for expenses, and other compensation programs. The amount of compensation received by your registered representative will vary depending on the policy that he or she sells, on sales production goals, and on the specific payment arrangements of the relevant broker-dealer. Differing compensation arrangements have the potential to influence the recommendation made by your registered representative or broker-dealer.

The maximum commission paid to broker-dealers who have entered into dealer arrangements with NYLIFE Distributors is typically 6.25% of all premiums received.

New York Life also has other compensation programs where registered representatives, managers, and employees involved in the sales process receive additional compensation related to the sale of products manufactured and issued by New York Life or its affiliates. NYLIFE Securities registered representatives who are members of the General Office management team receive compensation based on a number of incentive programs designed to compensate for education, supervision, training, and recruiting of agents.

NYLIFE Securities registered representatives can qualify to attend New York Life-sponsored educational, training, and development conferences based on the sales they make of life insurance, annuities, and investment products during a particular twelve-month period. In addition, qualification for recognition programs sponsored by New York Life depends on the sale of products manufactured and issued by New York Life or its affiliates.

VOTING RIGHTS

The Funds are not required to and typically do not hold routine annual stockholder meetings. Special stockholder meetings will be called when necessary. To the extent required by law, NYLIAC will vote the Eligible Portfolio shares held in the Investment Divisions at special shareholder meetings of the Funds in accordance with instructions We receive from persons having voting interests in the corresponding Investment Division. If, however, the federal securities laws are amended, or if NYLIAC’s present interpretation should change, and as a result, NYLIAC determines that it is allowed to vote the Eligible Portfolio shares in its own right, We may elect to do so.

Prior to the Annuity Commencement Date, you hold a voting interest in each Investment Division to which you have money allocated. We will determine the number of votes which are available to you by dividing the Accumulation Value attributable to an Investment Division by the net asset value per share of the applicable Eligible Portfolios. We will calculate the number of votes which are available to you separately for each Investment Division. We will determine that number by applying your percentage interest, if any, in a particular Investment Division to the total number of votes attributable to the Investment Division.

We will determine the number of votes of the Eligible Portfolio which are available as of the date established by the Portfolio of the relevant Fund. Voting instructions will be solicited by written or electronic communication prior to such meeting in accordance with procedures established by the relevant Fund.

If We do not receive timely instructions, We will vote those shares in proportion to the voting instructions which are received with respect to all policies participating in that Investment Division. As a result, a small number of policyholders may control the outcome of the vote. We will apply voting instructions to abstain on any item to be voted upon on a pro rata basis to reduce the votes eligible to be cast. Each person having a voting interest in an Investment Division will receive proxy material, reports and other materials relating to the appropriate Eligible Portfolio.

TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR THE

STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (SAI)

The SAI contains more details concerning the subjects discussed in this Prospectus. The following is the Table of Contents for the SAI:


	Page
THE POLICIES		2
Valuation of Accumulation Units		2
Automatic Income Benefit Purchase Formula (for policies with GFIB Rider)		2
ANNUITY AND INCOME PAYMENTS		3
GENERAL MATTERS		4
FEDERAL TAX MATTERS		4
Taxation of New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation		4
Tax Status of the Policies		4
SAFEKEEPING OF SEPARATE ACCOUNT ASSETS		5
STATE REGULATION		5
RECORDS AND REPORTS		6
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS		6
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS		6
OTHER INFORMATION		6
NYLIAC AND SEPARATE ACCOUNT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS		F-1

How to obtain a New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity Statement of Additional Information.

The New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity Statement of Additional Information is posted on Our website, www.newyorklife.com. For a paper copy of the Statement of Additional Information, call (800) 598-2019 or send this request form to:

NYLIAC Variable Products Service Center

Madison Square Station

P.O. Box 922

New York, New York 10159

Please send me a New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity Statement of Additional Information

dated July 30, 2012

Name

Address


City		State		Zip

APPENDIX A — IB RIDER EXAMPLES

The following examples demonstrate how your policy would work if you choose to purchase income (through Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases) with the IB Rider. The examples show how the policy’s Accumulation Value, Funded Income Benefit and Income Benefit Payments (if any), and guaranteed death benefit would vary over an extended period of time assuming certain hypothetical annual gross rates of return. The examples will assist in the comparison of the Accumulation Value and death benefit of the Policy, as well as the potential income benefit, with other variable annuity policies that include a fixed deferred income component.

The examples reflect assumed Mortality and Expense Risk and Administrative Charges, annual policy service charges, surrender charges (where applicable), and fees associated with the Investment Divisions offered under the Policy. With regard to Investment Division fees, the examples reflect total assumed investment advisory fees together with other expenses incurred by the Investment Divisions of 1.00% of the average daily net assets of the Investment Divisions, after any applicable expense reimbursements. Please refer to the Table of Fees and Expenses in this Prospectus for details of the underlying Investment Division fees. The actual investment advisory fees and expenses may be more or less than the amounts illustrated and will depend on the allocations made by the policyowner.

NYLIAC will furnish, upon request, a personalized illustration that shows how the IB Rider might hypothetically work in your situation.

A-1

IB Rider Example with Multiple Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases with Favorable Annual Returns:

A New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity is purchased on June 1, 2012 by a 60 year old with a $100,000 premium payment.

The Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date is 10 years from the Policy Date.

The Annual Gross Rate of Return for the Investment Divisions is 5%. The policyowner makes two Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases in Policy Years 5 and 6.


Age	End of Policy Year		Accumulation Value at Policy Year Start			Net Annual Return*			Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases			Accumulation Value at Policy Year End			Income Purchase Rate (Average)**		Income Purchased			Funded Income Benefit			Cumulative Income Benefit Purchases			Death Benefit
61		1		$	100,000.00		3.56	%		$	0.00		$	103,561.68		10.17%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	103,561.68
62		2		$	103,561.68		3.53	%		$	0.00		$	107,219.04		9.53%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	107,219.04
63		3		$	107,219.04		3.53	%		$	0.00		$	111,006.66		8.95%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	111,006.66
64		4		$	111,006.66		3.53	%		$	0.00		$	114,921.69		8.42%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	114,921.69
65		5		$	114,921.69		3.53	%		$	25,000.00		$	93,979.73		7.69%		$	1,921.80		$	1,921.80		$	25,000.00		$	118,979.73
66		6		$	93,979.73		3.53	%		$	25,000.00		$	72,292.61		7.22%		$	1,804.05		$	3,725.85		$	50,000.00		$	122,292.61
67		7		$	72,292.61		3.52	%		$	0.00		$	74,836.26		6.99%		$	0.00		$	3,725.85		$	50,000.00		$	124,836.26
68		8		$	74,836.26		3.51	%		$	0.00		$	77,465.46		6.58%		$	0.00		$	3,725.85		$	50,000.00		$	127,465.46
69		9		$	77,465.46		3.52	%		$	0.00		$	80,193.35		6.21%		$	0.00		$	3,725.85		$	50,000.00		$	130,193.35
70		10			$80,193.35		3.52	%		$	0.00		$	83,018.10		6.15%		$	0.00		$	3,725.85		$	50,000.00		$	133,018.10

The designated Payee will receive Income Benefit Payments of $3,725.85 per year starting on the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date (starting at age 70). The payments will continue for the life of the Annuitant(s).

If the Annuitant(s) dies before the total amount of Income Benefit Payments equal or exceed the minimum death benefit of the Policy after Income Benefit Payments commence, a death benefit as described in the Policy will be paid.

If the Annuitant(s) dies after the total amount of Income Benefit Payments equal or exceed the minimum death benefit after Income Benefit Payments commence, no death benefit will be payable.

The Net Annual Return is the Annual Gross Rate of Return less the M&E Charge, policy service charges and average Fund Fees of 1.00%.

Income Benefit Purchase Rates are subject to change. The minimum Income Benefit Purchase Rate is the higher of the following three factors:

A =

NYLIAC’s current Income Benefit Purchase Rate in effect at the time of the income purchase;

B =

[0.9] multiplied by an Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and 10-Year CMT Rate with a 3 day lag; or

C =

An Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and one percent (1.0%).

We emphasize that the hypothetical investment rates of return shown above are illustrative only and you should not deem them to be a representation of past or future investment rates of return. Actual rates of return and Policy values may be more or less than those shown and will depend on a number of factors including the investment allocations made by a policyowner and the investment experience of the Separate Account. The death benefit and the Accumulation Value for a Policy would be different from those shown if the actual gross rates of return averaged -5%, 0% or 5% over a period of years, but also fluctuated above or below those averages for individual Policy Years. They would also be different if any partial withdrawals were made. Neither NYLIAC, the Separate Account, nor the Funds represent that these hypothetical rates of return can be achieved for any one year or sustained over a period of time.

A-2

IB Rider Example with Multiple Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases with 0% Annual Returns:

A New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity is purchased on June 1, 2012 by a 60 year old with a $100,000 premium payment.

The Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date is 10 years from the Policy Date.

The Annual Gross Rate of Return for the Investment Divisions is 0%. The policyowner makes two Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases in Policy Years 5 and 6.


Age	End of Policy Year		Accumulation Value at Policy Year Start			Net Annual Return*		Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases			Accumulation Value at Policy Year End			Income Purchase Rate (Average)**		Income Purchased			Funded Income Benefit			Cumulative Income Benefit Purchases			Death Benefit
61		1		$	100,000.00		-1.37%		$	0.00		$	98,630.17		10.17%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	100,000.00
62		2		$	98,630.17		-1.40%		$	0.00		$	97,249.42		9.53%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	100,000.00
63		3		$	97,249.42		-1.40%		$	0.00		$	95,887.57		8.95%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	100,000.00
64		4		$	95,887.57		-1.41%		$	0.00		$	94,538.22		8.42%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	100,000.00
65		5		$	94,538.22		-1.39%		$	25,000.00		$	68,223.07		7.69%		$	1,921.80		$	1,921.80		$	25,000.00		$	100,000.00
66		6		$	68,223.07		-1.40%		$	25,000.00		$	42,265.74		7.22%		$	1,804.05		$	3,725.85		$	50,000.00		$	100,000.00
67		7		$	42,265.74		-1.44%		$	0.00		$	41,657.08		6.99%		$	0.00		$	3,725.85		$	50,000.00		$	100,000.00
68		8		$	41,657.08		-1.45%		$	0.00		$	41,054.08		6.58%		$	0.00		$	3,725.85		$	50,000.00		$	100,000.00
69		9		$	41,054.08		-1.44%		$	0.00		$	40,462.02		6.21%		$	0.00		$	3,725.85		$	50,000.00		$	100,000.00
70		10			$40,462.02		-1.44%		$	0.00		$	39,877.91		6.15%		$	0.00		$	3,725.85		$	50,000.00		$	100,000.00

If the Annuitant(s) dies after the total amount of Income Benefit Payments equal or exceed the minimum death benefit after Income Benefit Payments commence, no death benefit will be payable.

The Net Annual Return is the Annual Gross Rate of Return less the M&E Charge, policy service charges and average Fund Fees of 1.00%.

Income Benefit Purchase Rates are subject to change. The minimum Income Benefit Purchase Rate is the higher of the following three factors:

A =

NYLIAC’s current Income Benefit Purchase Rate in effect at the time of the income purchase;

B =

[0.9] multiplied by an Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and 10-Year CMT Rate with a 3 day lag; or

C =

An Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and one percent (1.0%).

A-3

IB Rider Example with Multiple Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases with Unfavorable Annual Returns:

A New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity is purchased on June 1, 2012 by a 60 year old with a $100,000 premium payment.

The Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date is 10 years from the Policy Date.

The Annual Gross Rate of Return for the Investment Divisions is -5%. The policyowner makes two Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases in Policy Years 5 and 6.


Age	End of Policy Year		Accumulation Value at Policy Year Start			Net Annual Return*		Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases			Accumulation Value at Policy Year End			Income Purchase Rate (Average)**		Income Purchased			Funded Income Benefit			Cumulative Income Benefit Purchases			Death Benefit
61		1		$	100,000.00		-6.30%		$	0.00		$	93,698.66		10.17%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	100,000.00
62		2		$	93,698.66		-6.33%		$	0.00		$	87,766.19		9.53%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	100,000.00
63		3		$	87,766.19		-6.33%		$	0.00		$	82,207.54		8.95%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	100,000.00
64		4		$	82,207.54		-6.34%		$	0.00		$	76,994.13		8.42%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	100,000.00
65		5		$	76,994.13		-6.32%		$	25,000.00		$	47,131.94		7.69%		$	1,921.80		$	1,921.80		$	25,000.00		$	100,000.00
66		6		$	47,131.94		-6.34%		$	25,000.00		$	19,144.60		7.22%		$	1,804.05		$	3,725.85		$	50,000.00		$	100,000.00
67		7		$	19,144.60		-6.45%		$	0.00		$	17,910.03		6.99%		$	0.00		$	3,725.85		$	50,000.00		$	100,000.00
68		8		$	17,910.03		-6.46%		$	0.00		$	16,752.16		6.58%		$	0.00		$	3,725.85		$	50,000.00		$	100,000.00
69		9		$	16,752.16		-6.47%		$	0.00		$	15,668.34		6.21%		$	0.00		$	3,725.85		$	50,000.00		$	100,000.00
70		10			$15,668.34		-6.48%		$	0.00		$	14,652.76		6.15%		$	0.00		$	3,725.85		$	50,000.00		$	100,000.00

If the Annuitant(s) dies after the total amount of Income Benefit Payments equal or exceed the minimum death benefit after Income Benefit Payments commence, no death benefit will be payable.

The Net Annual Return is the Annual Gross Rate of Return less the M&E Charge, policy service charges and average Fund Fees of 1.00%.

Income Benefit Purchase Rates are subject to change. The minimum Income Benefit Purchase Rate is the higher of the following three factors:

A =

NYLIAC’s current Income Benefit Purchase Rate in effect at the time of the income purchase;

B =

[0.9] multiplied by an Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and 10-Year CMT Rate with a 3 day lag; or

C =

An Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and one percent (1.0%).

A-4

IB Rider Example with Systematic Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases with Favorable Annual Returns:

A New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity is purchased on June 1, 2012 by a 60 year old with a $100,000 premium payment.

The Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date is 10 years from the Policy Date.

The Annual Gross Rate of Return for the Investment Divisions is 5%. The policyowner makes annual Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases each year for 7 years beginning in Policy Year 1.


Age	End of Policy Year		Accumulation Value at Policy Year Start			Net Annual Return*		Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases			Accumulation Value at Policy Year End			Income Purchase Rate (Average)**		Income Purchased			Funded Income Benefit			Cumulative Income Benefit Purchases			Death Benefit
61		1		$	100,000.00		3.37%		$	5,000.00		$	98,373.93		10.17%		$	528.66		$	528.66		$	5,000.00		$	103,373.93
62		2		$	98,373.93		3.34%		$	5,000.00		$	96,659.05		9.53%		$	495.23		$	1,023.89		$	10,000.00		$	106,659.05
63		3		$	96,659.05		3.34%		$	5,000.00		$	94,883.27		8.95%		$	464.58		$	1,488.47		$	15,000.00		$	109,883.27
64		4		$	94,883.27		3.33%		$	5,000.00		$	93,038.34		8.42%		$	436.56		$	1,925.03		$	20,000.00		$	113,038.34
65		5		$	93,038.34		3.33%		$	5,000.00		$	91,133.97		7.93%		$	411.13		$	2,336.16		$	25,000.00		$	116,133.97
66		6		$	91,133.97		3.32%		$	5,000.00		$	89,161.96		7.44%		$	384.85		$	2,721.01		$	30,000.00		$	119,161.96
67		7		$	89,161.96		3.32%		$	5,000.00		$	87,119.91		6.99%		$	361.19		$	3,082.20		$	35,000.00		$	122,119.91
68		8		$	87,119.91		3.52%		$	0.00		$	90,185.78		6.58%		$	0.00		$	3,082.20		$	35,000.00		$	125,185.78
69		9		$	90,185.78		3.53%		$	0.00		$	93,366.74		6.21%		$	0.00		$	3,082.20		$	35,000.00		$	128,366.74
70		10			$93,366.74		3.53%		$	0.00		$	96,660.62		6.15%		$	0.00		$	3,082.20		$	35,000.00		$	131,660.62

The designated Payee will receive Income Benefit Payments of $3,082.20 per year starting on the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date (starting at age 70). The payments will continue for the life of the Annuitant(s).

If the Annuitant(s) dies after the total amount of Income Benefit Payments equal or exceed the minimum death benefit after Income Benefit Payments commence, no death benefit will be payable.

The Net Annual Return is the Annual Gross Rate of Return less the M&E Charge, policy service charges and average Fund Fees of 1.00%.

Income Benefit Purchase Rates are subject to change. The minimum Income Benefit Purchase Rate is the higher of the following three factors:

A =

NYLIAC’s current Income Benefit Purchase Rate in effect at the time of the income purchase;

B =

[0.9] multiplied by an Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and 10-Year CMT Rate with a 3 day lag; or

C =

An Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and one percent (1.0%).

A-5

IB Rider Example with Systematic Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases with 0% Annual Returns:

A New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity is purchased on June 1, 2012 by a 60 year old with a $100,000 premium payment.

The Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date is 10 years from the Policy Date.

The Annual Gross Rate of Return for the Investment Divisions is 0%. The policyowner makes annual Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases each year for 7 years beginning in Policy Year 1.


Age	End of Policy Year		Accumulation Value at Policy Year Start			Net Annual Return*		Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases			Accumulation Value at Policy Year End			Income Purchase Rate (Average)**		Income Purchased			Funded Income Benefit			Cumulative Income Benefit Purchases			Death Benefit
61		1		$	100,000.00		-1.30%		$	5,000.00		$	93,702.16		10.17%		$	528.66		$	528.66		$	5,000.00		$	100,000.00
62		2		$	93,702.16		-1.32%		$	5,000.00		$	87,460.77		9.53%		$	495.23		$	1,023.89		$	10,000.00		$	100,000.00
63		3		$	87,460.77		-1.32%		$	5,000.00		$	81,304.64		8.95%		$	464.58		$	1,488.47		$	15,000.00		$	100,000.00
64		4		$	81,304.64		-1.32%		$	5,000.00		$	75,227.71		8.42%		$	436.56		$	1,925.03		$	20,000.00		$	100,000.00
65		5		$	75,227.71		-1.31%		$	5,000.00		$	69,238.70		7.93%		$	411.13		$	2,336.16		$	25,000.00		$	100,000.00
66		6		$	69,238.70		-1.31%		$	5,000.00		$	63,331.52		7.44%		$	384.85		$	2,721.01		$	30,000.00		$	100,000.00
67		7		$	63,331.52		-1.31%		$	5,000.00		$	57,505.03		6.99%		$	361.19		$	3,082.20		$	35,000.00		$	100,000.00
68		8		$	57,505.03		-1.43%		$	0.00		$	56,683.92		6.58%		$	0.00		$	3,082.20		$	35,000.00		$	100,000.00
69		9		$	56,683.92		-1.42%		$	0.00		$	55,877.75		6.21%		$	0.00		$	3,082.20		$	35,000.00		$	100,000.00
70		10			$55,877.75		-1.42%		$	0.00		$	55,082.43		6.15%		$	0.00		$	3,082.20		$	35,000.00		$	100,000.00

If the Annuitant(s) dies after the total amount of Income Benefit Payments equal or exceed the minimum death benefit after Income Benefit Payments commence, no death benefit will be payable.

The Net Annual Return is the Annual Gross Rate of Return less the M&E Charge, policy service charges and average Fund Fees of 1.00%.

Income Benefit Purchase Rates are subject to change. The minimum Income Benefit Purchase Rate is the higher of the following three factors:

A =

NYLIAC’s current Income Benefit Purchase Rate in effect at the time of the income purchase;

B =

[0.9] multiplied by an Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and 10-Year CMT Rate with a 3 day lag; or

C =

An Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and one percent (1.0%).

We emphasize that the hypothetical investment rates of return shown above are illustrative only and you should not deem them to be a representation of past or future investment rates of return. Actual rates of return and Policy values may be more or less than those shown and will depend on a number of factors including the investment allocations made by a policyowner and the investment experience of the Separate Account. The death benefit and the Accumulation Value for a Policy would be different from those shown if the actual gross rates of return averaged -5%, 0% or 5% over a period of years, but also fluctuated above or below those averages for individual Policy Years. They would also be different if any partial withdrawal were made. Neither NYLIAC, the Separate Account, nor the Funds represent that these hypothetical rates of return can be achieved for any one year or sustained over a period of time.

A-6

IB Rider Example with Systematic Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases with Unfavorable Annual Returns:

A New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity is purchased on June 1, 2012 by a 60 year old with a $100,000 premium payment.

The Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date is 10 years from the Policy Date.

The Annual Gross Rate of Return for the Investment Divisions is -5%. The policyowner makes annual Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases each year for 7 years beginning in Policy Year 1.


Age	End of Policy Year		Accumulation Value at Policy Year Start			Net Annual Return*		Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases			Accumulation Value at Policy Year End			Income Purchase Rate (Average)**		Income Purchased			Funded Income Benefit			Cumulative Income Benefit Purchases			Death Benefit
61		1		$	100,000.00		-5.97%		$	5,000.00		$	89,029.74		10.17%		$	528.66		$	528.66		$	5,000.00		$	100,000.00
62		2		$	89,029.74		-5.96%		$	5,000.00		$	78,720.78		9.53%		$	495.23		$	1,023.89		$	10,000.00		$	100,000.00
63		3		$	78,720.78		-5.92%		$	5,000.00		$	69,059.69		8.95%		$	464.58		$	1,488.47		$	15,000.00		$	100,000.00
64		4		$	69,059.69		-5.88%		$	5,000.00		$	60,001.84		8.42%		$	436.56		$	1,925.03		$	20,000.00		$	100,000.00
65		5		$	60,001.84		-5.81%		$	5,000.00		$	51,517.14		7.93%		$	411.13		$	2,336.16		$	25,000.00		$	100,000.00
66		6		$	51,517.14		-5.73%		$	5,000.00		$	43,565.66		7.44%		$	384.85		$	2,721.01		$	30,000.00		$	100,000.00
67		7		$	43,565.66		-5.63%		$	5,000.00		$	36,113.89		6.99%		$	361.19		$	3,082.20		$	35,000.00		$	100,000.00
68		8		$	36,113.89		-6.39%		$	0.00		$	33,807.82		6.58%		$	0.00		$	3,082.20		$	35,000.00		$	100,000.00
69		9		$	33,807.82		-6.38%		$	0.00		$	31,649.27		6.21%		$	0.00		$	3,082.20		$	35,000.00		$	100,000.00
70		10			$31,649.27		-6.39%		$	0.00		$	29,626.62		6.15%		$	0.00		$	3,082.20		$	35,000.00		$	100,000.00

If the Annuitant(s) dies after the total amount of Income Benefit Payments equal or exceed the minimum death benefit after Income Benefit Payments commence, no death benefit will be payable.

The Net Annual Return is the Annual Gross Rate of Return less the M&E Charge, policy service charges and average Fund Fees of 1.00%.

Income Benefit Purchase Rates are subject to change. The minimum Income Benefit Purchase Rate is the higher of the following three factors:

A =

NYLIAC’s current Income Benefit Purchase Rate in effect at the time of the income purchase;

B =

[0.9] multiplied by an Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and 10-Year CMT Rate with a 3 day lag; or

C =

An Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and one percent (1.0%).

A-7

IB Rider Example with an Accelerated Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date:

A New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity is purchased on June 1, 2012 by a 60 year old with a $100,000 premium payment.

The Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date is 10 years from the Policy Date.

The Annual Gross Rate of Return for the Investment Divisions is 5%. The policyowner makes two Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases in Policy Years 5 and 6.

The client accelerates their Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date to begin at the end of Policy Year 7.


Age	End of Policy Year		Accumulation Value at Policy Year Start			Net Annual Return*		Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases			Accumulation Value at Policy Year End			Income Purchase Rate (Average)**		Income Purchased			Funded Income Benefit			Cumulative Income Benefit Purchases			Death Benefit
61		1		$	100,000.00		3.56%		$	0.00		$	103,561.68		10.17%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	103,561.68
62		2		$	103,561.68		3.53%		$	0.00		$	107,219.04		9.53%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	107,219.04
63		3		$	107,219.04		3.53%		$	0.00		$	111,006.66		8.95%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	111,006.66
64		4		$	111,006.66		3.53%		$	0.00		$	114,921.69		8.42%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	114,921.69
65		5		$	114,921.69		3.53%		$	25,000.00		$	93,979.73		7.69%		$	1,921.80		$	1,921.80		$	25,000.00		$	118,979.73
66		6		$	93,979.73		3.53%		$	25,000.00		$	72,292.61		7.22%		$	1,804.05		$	3,725.85		$	50,000.00		$	122,292.61
67		7			$72,292.61		3.52%		$	0.00		$	74,836.26		5.91%		$	0.00		$	3,016.40		$	50,000.00		$	124,835.99

The acceleration of the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Start Date lowers the Income Benefit Payments to $3,016.40.

The designated Payee will receive Income Benefit Payments of $3,016.40 per year starting on the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date (starting at age 67). The payments will continue for the life of the Annuitant(s).

If the Annuitant(s) dies after the total amount of Income Benefit Payments equal or exceed the minimum death benefit after Income Benefit Payments commence, no death benefit will be payable.

The Net Annual Return is the Annual Gross Rate of Return less the M&E Charge, policy service charges and average Fund Fees of 1.00%.

Income Benefit Purchase Rates are subject to change. The minimum Income Benefit Purchase Rate is the higher of the following three factors:

A =

NYLIAC’s current Income Benefit Purchase Rate in effect at the time of the income purchase;

B =

[0.9] multiplied by an Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and 10-Year CMT Rate with a 3 day lag; or

C =

An Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and one percent (1.0%).

A-8

IB Rider Example with a Deferral of the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date

A New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity is purchased on June 1, 2012 by a 60 year old with a $100,000 premium payment.

The Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date is 10 years from the Policy Date.

The Annual Gross Rate of Return for the Investment Divisions is 5%. The policyowner makes two Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases in Policy Years 5 and 6.

The client defers their Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date in Policy Year 7 to begin at the end of Policy Year 13.


Age	End of Policy Year		Accumulation Value at Policy Year Start			Net Annual Return*		Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases			Accumulation Value at Policy Year End			Income Purchase Rate (Average)**		Income Purchased			Funded Income Benefit			Cumulative Income Benefit Purchases			Death Benefit
61		1		$	100,000.00		3.56%		$	0.00		$	103,561.68		10.17%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	103,561.68
62		2		$	103,561.68		3.53%		$	0.00		$	107,219.04		9.53%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	107,219.04
63		3		$	107,219.04		3.53%		$	0.00		$	111,006.66		8.95%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	111,006.66
64		4		$	111,006.66		3.53%		$	0.00		$	114,921.69		8.42%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	114,921.69
65		5		$	114,921.69		3.53%		$	25,000.00		$	93,979.73		7.69%		$	1,921.80		$	1,921.80		$	25,000.00		$	118,979.73
66		6		$	93,979.73		3.53%		$	25,000.00		$	72,292.61		7.22%		$	1,804.05		$	3,725.85		$	50,000.00		$	122,292.61
67		7		$	72,292.61		3.52%		$	0.00		$	74,836.26		8.93%		$	0.00		$	4,822.39		$	50,000.00		$	124,836.26
68		8		$	74,836.26		3.51%		$	0.00		$	77,465.46		8.39%		$	0.00		$	4,822.39		$	50,000.00		$	127,465.46
69		9		$	77,465.46		3.52%		$	0.00		$	80,193.35		7.84%		$	0.00		$	4,822.39		$	50,000.00		$	130,193.35
70		10		$	80,193.35		3.52%		$	0.00		$	83,018.40		7.34%		$	0.00		$	4,822.39		$	50,000.00		$	133,018.40
71		11		$	83,018.40		3.52%		$	0.00		$	85,944.08		6.88%		$	0.00		$	4,822.39		$	50,000.00		$	135,944.08
72		12		$	85,944.08		3.52%		$	0.00		$	88,968.15		6.47%		$	0.00		$	4,822.39		$	50,000.00		$	138,968.15
73		13			$88,968.15		3.53%		$	0.00		$	92,105.40		6.42%		$	0.00		$	4,822.39		$	50,000.00		$	142,105.40

The deferral of the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date increases their Income Benefit Payments to $4,822.39.

The designated Payee will receive Income Benefit Payments of $4,822.39 per year starting on the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date (starting at age 73). The payments will continue for the life of the Annuitant(s).

If the Annuitant(s) dies after the total amount of Income Benefit Payments equal or exceed the minimum death benefit after Income Benefit Payments commence, no death benefit will be payable.

The Net Annual Return is the Annual Gross Rate of Return less the M&E Charge, policy service charges and average Fund Fees of 1.00%.

Income Benefit Purchase Rates are subject to change. The minimum Income Benefit Purchase Rate is the higher of the following three factors:

A =

NYLIAC’s current Income Benefit Purchase Rate in effect at the time of the income purchase;

B =

[0.9] multiplied by an Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and 10-Year CMT Rate with a 3 day lag; or

C =

An Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and one percent (1.0%).

A-9

APPENDIX B — GFIB RIDER EXAMPLES

The following examples demonstrate how your policy would work if you choose to purchase income with the GFIB Rider. The examples show how the policy’s Accumulation Value, Funded Income Benefit, GFIB Payments, and guaranteed death benefit would vary over an extended period of time assuming certain hypothetical annual gross rates of return. The examples will assist in the comparison of the Accumulation Value and death benefit of the policy, as well as the guaranteed income benefit, with other variable annuity policies that include a guaranteed fixed deferred income component.

Each policy quarter, the Automatic Income Benefit Purchase Formula (“Formula”) determines whether to make an Automatic Income Benefit Purchase by comparing (a) the Variable Accumulation Value to (b) the dollar amount that would be needed to purchase the guaranteed future income not already funded (the “Unfunded Income Benefit”) using the income purchase rate then in effect. We call this dollar amount the “Cost of the Unfunded Income Benefit.” If the Variable Accumulation Value is less than approximately 114% (or eight sevenths (8/7)) of the Cost of the Unfunded Income Benefit, an Automatic Income Benefit Purchase will occur.

The Formula computes the amount of the Automatic Income Benefit Purchase by multiplying the policy’s then current Variable Accumulation Value by a factor that takes into account the ratio of the Cost of the Unfunded Income Benefit to the current Variable Accumulation Value. Under the Formula, an Automatic Income Benefit Purchase will never be greater than 10% of the prior quarter’s Variable Accumulation Value. This limitation, however, does not apply to the final application of the Automatic Income Benefit Purchase Formula that occurs at least twenty (20) Business Days before the GFIB Payment Commencement Date.

The amount of guaranteed income funded by the Automatic Income Benefit Purchase is determined by multiplying the Purchase amount by the current income purchase rate. Also note that for purposes of this Appendix B, annual rather than quarterly amounts are shown.

The examples reflect assumed Mortality and Expense Risk and Administrative Charges, GFIB Fees, annual policy service charges, surrender charges (where applicable), and fees associated with the Investment Divisions offered under the policy. With regard to Investment Division fees, the examples reflect total assumed investment advisory fees together with other expenses incurred by the Investment Divisions of 1.00% of the average daily net assets of the Investment Divisions, after any applicable expense reimbursements. Please refer to the Table of Fees and Expenses in this Prospectus for details of the underlying Investment Division fees. The actual investment advisory fees and expenses may be more or less than the amounts illustrated and will depend on the allocations made by the policyowner.

NYLIAC will furnish, upon request, a personalized illustration that shows how the GFIB Rider might hypothetically work in your situation.

B-1

GFIB Rider Example with Favorable Annual Returns:

A New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity with the GFIB Rider is purchased on June 1, 2012 by a 60 year old with a $100,000 premium payment. The GFIB Payment amount is $7,929.87.

GFIB Payment amounts shown in Policy Years 1 through 9 are provided to note that GFIB Payments are determined as of the Policy Date and will not change unless the policyowner takes certain actions that are noted in this Prospectus. GFIB Payments will begin after the end of the tenth Policy Year (in bold below). This is the GFIB Payment Commencement Date.

The Annual Gross Rate of Return for the Investment Divisions is 5%.


Age	End of Policy Year		Accumulation Value at Policy Year Start			Net Annual Return*		Automatic & Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases			Accumulation Value at Policy Year End			Income Purchase Rate (Average)**		Income Purchased			Funded Income Benefit			Cumulative Income Benefit Purchases			Unfunded Income Benefit			GFIB Payment Amount			Death Benefit
61		1		$	100,000.00		2.80%		$	0.00		$	102,795.79		10.17%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	7,929.87		$	7,929.87		$	102,795.79
62		2		$	102,795.79		2.53%		$	0.00		$	105,400.17		9.53%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	7,929.87		$	7,929.87		$	105,400.17
63		3		$	105,400.17		2.56%		$	0.00		$	108,097.30		8.95%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	7,929.87		$	7,929.87		$	108,097.30
64		4		$	108,097.30		2.58%		$	0.00		$	110,883.24		8.42%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	7,929.87		$	7,929.87		$	110,883.24
65		5		$	110,883.24		2.40%		$	12,275.48		$	101,270.01		7.93%		$	985.82		$	985.82		$	12,275.48		$	6,944.05		$	7,929.87		$	113,545.49
66		6		$	101,270.01		1.99%		$	25,812.04		$	77,476.89		7.44%		$	1,964.80		$	2,950.62		$	38,087.52		$	4,979.25		$	7,929.87		$	115,564.41
67		7		$	77,476.89		2.07%		$	18,187.33		$	60,895.16		6.99%		$	1,301.11		$	4,251.73		$	56,274.85		$	3,678.14		$	7,929.87		$	117,170.01
68		8		$	60,895.16		2.14%		$	13,314.62		$	48,881.30		6.58%		$	896.90		$	5,148.63		$	69,589.47		$	2,781.24		$	7,929.87		$	118,470.77
69		9		$	48,881.30		2.20%		$	9,995.45		$	39,961.75		6.21%		$	635.31		$	5,783.94		$	79,584.93		$	2,145.93		$	7,929.87		$	119,546.68
70		10		$	39,961.75		2.47%		$	34,865.88		$	6,082.53		6.15%		$	2,145.93		$	7,929.87		$	114,450.81		$	0.00		$	7,929.87		$	120,533.34

The designated Payee will receive GFIB Payments of $7,929.87 per year starting on the GFIB Payment Commencement Date. The payments will continue for the life of the Annuitant(s).

If the Annuitant(s) dies before the total amount of GFIB Payments equal or exceed the minimum death benefit of the Policy after GFIB Payments have commenced, a death benefit as described in the Policy will be paid.

If the Annuitant(s) dies after the total amount of GFIB Payments equal or exceed the minimum death benefit of the Policy after GFIB Payments have commenced, no death benefit will be payable.

The Net Annual Return is the Annual Gross Rate of Return less the M&E Charge, GFIB Rider Fee, policy service charge, and an average Fund Fee of 1.00%.

Income Benefit Purchase Rates are subject to change. The minimum Income Benefit Purchase Rate is the higher of the following three factors:

A =

NYLIAC’s current Income Benefit Purchase Rate in effect at the time of the income purchase;

B =

[0.9] multiplied by an Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and 10-Year CMT Rate with a 3 day lag; or

C =

An Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and one percent (1.0%).

We emphasize that the hypothetical investment rates of return shown above are illustrative only and you should not deem them to be a representation of past or future investment rates of return. Actual rates of return and Policy values may be more or less than those shown and will depend on a number of factors including the investment allocations made by a policyowner and the investment experience of the Separate Account. The death benefit and the Accumulation Value for a Policy would be different from those shown if the actual gross rates of return averaged -5%, 0% or 5% over a period of years, but also fluctuated above or below those averages for individual Policy Years. They would also be different if any partial surrenders were made. Neither NYLIAC, the Separate Account, nor the Funds represent that these hypothetical rates of return can be achieved for any one year or sustained over a period of time.

B-2

GFIB Rider Example with Favorable Annual Returns and a Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase:

A New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity with the GFIB Rider is purchased on June 1, 2012 by a 60 year old with a $100,000 premium payment. The GFIB Payment amount is $7,929.87.

The GFIB Payment Commencement Date is 10 years from the Policy Date and the client completes a $10,000

Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase in Policy Year 2. GFIB Payment amounts shown in Policy Years 1 through 9 are provided to note that GFIB Payments are determined as of the Policy Date and will not change unless the policyowner takes certain actions that are noted in this Prospectus. GFIB Payments will begin after the end of the tenth Policy Year (in bold below).

The Annual Gross Rate of Return for the Investment Divisions is 5%.

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^8.95%

^0.00

^990.00

^10,000.00

^6,939.87

^7,929.87

^107,590.77

⁶⁴

⁴

^97,590.77

^2.60%

^0.00

^100,131.31

^8.42%

^0.00

^990.00

^10,000.00

^6,939.87

^7,929.87

^110,131.31

⁶⁵

⁵

^100,131.31

^2.63%

^0.00

^102,768.90

^7.93%

^0.00

^990.00

^10,000.00

^6,939.87

^7,929.87

^112,768.90

⁶⁶

⁶

^102,768.90

^2.29%

^15,750.70

^0.00

^89,372.56

^7.44%

^1,196.11

^2,186.11

^25,750.70

^5,743.76

^7,929.87

^115,123.27

⁶⁷

⁷

^89,372.56

^2.08%

^20,949.53

^0.00

^70,280.75

^6.99%

^1,498.72

^3,684.83

^46,700.24

^4,245.04

^7,929.87

^116,980.98

⁶⁸

⁸

^70,280.75

^2.14%

^15,336.14

^0.00

^56,451.47

^6.58%

^1,033.07

^4,717.91

^62,036.37

^3,211.96

^7,929.87

^118,487.84

⁶⁹

⁹

^56,451.47

^2.21%

^11,512.42

^0.00

^46,187.23

^6.21%

^731.73

^5,449.64

^73,548.79

^2,480.23

^7,929.87

^119,736.02

⁷⁰

¹⁰

^46,187.23

^2.48%

^40,297.50

^0.00

^7,034.96

^6.15%

^2,480.23

^7,929.87

^113,846.29

^0.00

^7,929.87

^120,881.26

The Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase lessens the amount of Automatic Income Benefit Purchases that need to be made to fully fund the GFIB Payments.

The designated Payee will receive GFIB Payments of $7,929.87 per year starting on the GFIB Payment Commencement Date. The payments will continue for the life of the Annuitant(s).

If the Annuitant(s) dies after the total amount of GFIB Payments equal or exceed the minimum death benefit of the Policy after GFIB Payments have commenced, no death benefit will be payable.

The Net Annual Return is the Annual Gross Rate of Return less the M&E Charge, GFIB Rider Fee, policy service charge, and an average Fund Fee of 1.00%.

Income Benefit Purchase Rates are subject to change. The minimum Income Benefit Purchase Rate is the higher of the following three factors:

A =

NYLIAC’s current Income Benefit Purchase Rate in effect at the time of the income purchase;

B =

[0.9] multiplied by an Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and 10-Year CMT Rate with a 3 day lag; or

C =

An Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and one percent (1.0%).

We emphasize that the hypothetical investment rates of return shown above are illustrative only and you should not deem them to be a representation of past or future investment rates of return. Actual rates of return and Policy values may be more or less than those shown and will depend on a number of factors including the investment allocations made by a policyowner and the investment experience of the Separate Account. The death benefit and the Accumulation Value for a Policy would be different from those shown if the actual gross rates of return averaged -5%, 0% or 5% over a period of years, but also fluctuated above or below those averages for individual Policy Years. They would also be different if any partial surrenders were made. Neither NYLIAC, the Separate Account, nor the Funds represent that these hypothetical rates of return can be achieved for any one year or sustained over a period of time.

B-3

GFIB Rider Example with Unfavorable Annual Returns and a Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase:

A New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity with the GFIB Rider is purchased on June 1, 2012 by a 60 year old with a $100,000 premium payment. The GFIB Payment amount is $7,929.87.

The GFIB Payment Commencement Date is 10 years from the Policy Date and the client completes a $10,000 Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase in Policy Year 2. GFIB Payment amounts shown in Policy Years 1 through 9 are provided to note that GFIB Payments are determined as of the Policy Date and will not change unless the policyowner takes certain actions that are noted in this Prospectus. GFIB Payments will begin after the end of the tenth Policy Year (in bold below).

The Annual Gross Rate of Return for the Investment Divisions is -5%.

^Age

^{End
   of
Policy
Year}

^Accumulation
^{Value at Policy
Year
Start}

^{Net
Annual
Return*}

^{Automatic
Income
Benefit
Purchases}

^{Discretionary}
^{Income
Benefit
Purchases}

^{Accumulation
Value at Policy
Year End}

^{Income
Purchase
Rate
(Average)**}

^{Income
Purchased}

^{Funded
Income
Benefit}

^{Cumulative
Income
Benefit
Purchases}

^{Unfunded
Income
Benefit}

^{GFIB
Payment
Amount}

^{Death
Benefit}

⁶¹

^100,000.00

^-7.03%

^0.00

^92,970.11

^10.17%

^0.00

^7,929.87

^100,000.00

⁶²

^92,970.11

^-6.13%

^16,347.30

^10,000.00

^60,926.33

^9.53%

^2,562.32

^26,347.30

^5,367.55

^7,929.87

^100,000.00

⁶³

^60,926.33

^-5.96%

^20,389.53

^0.00

^36,904.52

^8.95%

^1,863.28

^4,425.61

^46,736.83

^3,504.26

^7,929.87

^100,000.00

⁶⁴

⁴

^36,904.52

^-6.09%

^12,342.51

^0.00

^22,314.47

^8.42%

^1,060.40

^5,486.01

^59,079.33

^2,443.86

^7,929.87

^100,000.00

⁶⁵

⁵

^22,314.47

^-6.32%

^7,454.18

^0.00

^13,449.58

^7.93%

^603.21

^6,089.22

^66,533.51

^1,840.65

^7,929.87

^100,000.00

⁶⁶

⁶

^13,449.58

^-6.75%

^4,483.27

^0.00

^8,058.69

^7.44%

^339.79

^6,429.01

^71,016.79

^1,500.86

^7,929.87

^100,000.00

⁶⁷

⁷

^8,058.69

^-7.50%

^2,676.19

^0.00

^4,778.10

^6.99%

^190.51

^6,619.52

^73,692.97

^1,310.35

^7,929.87

^100,000.00

⁶⁸

⁸

^4,778.10

^-8.83%

^1,576.21

^0.00

^2,780.09

^6.58%

^105.64

^6,725.16

^75,269.18

^1,204.71

^7,929.87

^100,000.00

⁶⁹

⁹

^2,780.09

^-11.20%

^906.15

^0.00

^1,562.63

^6.21%

^57.29

^6,782.45

^76,175.33

^1,147.42

^7,929.87

^100,000.00

⁷⁰

¹⁰

^1,562.63

^-15.45%

^1,321.15

^0.00

^6.15%

^82.54

^6,864.99

^77,496.49

^1,064.88

^7,929.87

^100,000.00

The Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase lessens in some Policy Years the amount of Automatic Income Benefit Purchases that need to be made.

New York Life will make up the difference in the Funded Income Benefit to guarantee the GFIB Payments of $7,929.87 per year starting on the GFIB Payment Commencement Date.

The designated Payee will receive GFIB Payments of $7,929.87 per year starting on the GFIB Payment Commencement Date. The payments will continue for the life of the Annuitant(s).

If the Annuitant(s) dies after the total amount of GFIB Payments equal or exceed the minimum death benefit of the Policy after GFIB Payments have commenced, no death benefit will be payable.

The Net Annual Return is the Annual Gross Rate of Return less the M&E Charge, GFIB Rider Fee, policy service changes and an average Fund Fee of 1.00%.

Income Benefit Purchase Rates are subject to change. The minimum Income Benefit Purchase Rate is the higher of the following three factors:

A =

NYLIAC’s current Income Benefit Purchase Rate in effect at the time of the income purchase;

B =

[0.9] multiplied by an Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and 10-Year CMT Rate with a 3 day lag; or

C =

An Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and one percent (1.0%).

We emphasize that the hypothetical investment rates of return shown above are illustrative only and you should not deem them to be a representation of past or future investment rates of return. Actual rates of return and Policy values may be more or less than those shown and will depend on a number of factors including the investment allocations made by a policyowner and the investment experience of the Separate Account. The death benefit and the Accumulation Value for a Policy would be different from those shown if the actual gross rates of return averaged -5%, 0% or 5% over a period of years, but also fluctuated above or below those averages for individual Policy Years. They would also be different if any partial surrenders were made. Neither NYLIAC, the Separate Account, nor the Funds represent that these hypothetical rates of return can be achieved for any one year or sustained over a period of time.

B-4

GFIB Rider Example with 0% Annual Returns and a Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase:

A New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity with the GFIB Rider is purchased on June 1, 2012 by a 60 year old with a $100,000 premium payment. The GFIB Payment amount is $7,929.87.

The Annual Gross Rate of Return for the Investment Divisions is 0%.

^Age

^{End of
Policy
Year}

^Accumulation
^{Value
at
Policy Year
Start}

^{Net
Annual
Return*}

^{Automatic &
Discretionary
Income
Benefit
Purchases}

^{Discretionary
Income
Benefit
Purchases}

^Accumulation
^{Value
at
Policy Year
End}

^{Income
Purchase
Rate
(Average)**}

^{Income
Purchased}

^{Funded
Income
Benefit}

^{Cumulative
Income}
^{Benefit
Purchases}

^{Unfunded
Income
Benefit}

^{GFIB
Payment
Amount}

^{Death
Benefit}

⁶¹

^100,000.00

^-2.12%

^0.00

^97,882.75

^10.17%

^0.00

^7,929.87

^100,000.00

⁶²

^97,882.75

^-2.18%

^0.00

^10,000.00

^85,751.91

^9.53%

^990.00

^10,000.00

^6,939.87

^7,929.87

^100,000.00

⁶³

^85,751.91

^-2.22%

^23,716.56

^0.00

^60,134.32

^8.95%

^2,154.37

^3,144.37

^33,716.56

^4,785.50

^7,929.87

^100,000.00

⁶⁴

⁴

^60,134.32

^-2.08%

^20,485.36

^0.00

^38,398.73

^8.42%

^1,759.64

^4,904.01

^54,201.92

^3,025.86

^7,929.87

^100,000.00

⁶⁵

⁵

^38,398.73

^-2.10%

^13,078.48

^0.00

^24,513.51

^7.93%

^1,058.12

^5,962.13

^67,280.40

^1,967.74

^7,929.87

^100,000.00

⁶⁶

⁶

^24,513.51

^-2.17%

^8,345.50

^0.00

^15,635.47

^7.44%

^632.38

^6,594.50

^75,625.90

^1,335.37

^7,929.87

^100,000.00

⁶⁷

⁷

^15,635.47

^-2.31%

^5,318.58

^0.00

^9,955.09

^6.99%

^378.52

^6,973.03

^80,944.48

^956.84

^7,929.87

^100,000.00

⁶⁸

⁸

^9,955.09

^-2.57%

^3,381.41

^0.00

^6,317.88

^6.58%

^226.55

^7,199.58

^84,325.89

^730.29

^7,929.87

^100,000.00

⁶⁹

⁹

^6,317.88

^-2.99%

^2,140.84

^0.00

^3,988.29

^6.21%

^135.31

^7,334.89

^86,466.73

^594.98

^7,929.87

^100,000.00

⁷⁰

¹⁰

^3,988.29

^-3.68%

^3,841.72

^0.00

^6.15%

^239.72

^7,574.61

^90,308.45

^355.26

^7,929.87

^100,000.00

The Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase lessens in some Policy Years the amount of Automatic Income Benefit Purchases that need to be made.

New York Life will make up the difference in the Funded Income Benefit to guarantee the GFIB Payments of $7,929.87 per year starting on the GFIB Payment Commencement Date.

The designated Payee will receive GFIB Payments of $7,929.87 per year starting on the GFIB Payment Commencement Date. The payments will continue for the life of the Annuitant(s).

If the Annuitant(s) dies after the total amount of GFIB Payments equal or exceed the minimum death benefit of the Policy after GFIB Payments have commenced, no death benefit will be payable.

The Net Annual Return is the Annual Gross Rate of Return less the M&E Charge, GFIB Rider Fee, policy service charge and an average Fund Fee of 1.00%.

Income Benefit Purchase Rates are subject to change. The minimum Income Benefit Purchase Rate is the higher of the following three factors:

A =

NYLIAC’s current Income Benefit Purchase Rate in effect at the time of the income purchase;

B =

[0.9] multiplied by an Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and 10-Year CMT Rate with a 3 day lag; or

C =

An Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and one percent (1.0%).

We emphasize that the hypothetical investment rates of return shown above are illustrative only and you should not deem them to be a representation of past or future investment rates of return. Actual rates of return and Policy values may be more or less than those shown and will depend on a number of factors including the investment allocations made by a policyowner and the investment experience of the Separate Account. The death benefit and the Accumulation Value for a Policy would be different from those shown if the actual gross rates of return averaged -5%, 0% or 5% over a period of years, but also fluctuated above or below those averages for individual Policy Years. They would also be different if any partial surrenders were made. Neither NYLIAC, the Separate Account, nor the Funds represent that these hypothetical rates of return can be achieved for any one year or sustained over a period of time.

B-5

GFIB Rider Example with 0% Annual Returns:

A New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity with the GFIB Rider is purchased on June 1, 2012 by a 60 year old with a $100,000 premium payment. The GFIB Payment amount is $7,929.87.

The GFIB Payment Commencement Date is 10 years from the Policy Date. GFIB Payment amounts shown in Policy Years 1 through 9 are provided to note that GFIB Payments are determined as of the Policy Date and will not change unless the policyowner takes certain actions that are noted in this Prospectus. GFIB Payments will begin after the end of the tenth Policy Year (in bold below).

The Annual Gross Rate of Return for the Investment Divisions is 0%.


Age	End of Policy Year	Accumulation Value at Policy Year Start			Net Annual Return*			Automatic & Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases			Accumulation Value at Policy Year End			Income Purchase Rate (Average)**			Income Purchased			Funded Income Benefit			Cumulative Income Benefit Purchases			Unfunded Income Benefit			GFIB Payment Amount			Death Benefit
61	1		$	100,000.00		-2.12	%		$	0.00		$	97,882.75		10.17	%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	7,929.87		$	7,929.87		$	100,000.00
62	2		$	97,882.75		-2.42	%		$	0.00		$	95,517.38		9.53	%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	7,929.87		$	7,929.87		$	100,000.00
63	3		$	95,517.38		-2.09	%		$	32,539.06		$	60,982.97		8.95	%		$	2,972.96		$	2,972.96		$	32,539.06		$	4,956.91		$	7,929.87		$	100,000.00
64	4		$	60,982.97		-2.10	%		$	20,772.74		$	38,929.73		8.42	%		$	1,784.33		$	4,757.28		$	53,311.80		$	3,172.59		$	7,929.87		$	100,000.00
65	5		$	38,929.73		-2.13	%		$	13,257.60		$	24,841.48		7.93	%		$	1,072.61		$	5,829.89		$	66,569.40		$	2,099.98		$	7,929.87		$	100,000.00
66	6		$	24,841.48		-2.22	%		$	8,455.40		$	15,833.52		7.44	%		$	40.71		$	6,470.60		$	75,024.80		$	1,459.27		$	7,929.87		$	100,000.00
67	7		$	15,833.52		-2.40	%		$	5,384.16		$	10,069.92		6.99	%		$	383.19		$	6,853.79		$	80,408.96		$	1,076.08		$	7,929.87		$	100,000.00
68	8		$	10,069.92		-2.70	%		$	3,418.60		$	6,379.34		6.58	%		$	229.05		$	7,082.84		$	83,827.55		$	847.03		$	7,929.87		$	100,000.00
69	9		$	6,379.34		-3.20	%		$	2,159.81		$	4,015.47		6.21	%		$	136.51		$	7,219.34		$	85,987.37		$	710.53		$	7,929.87		$	100,000.00
70	10		$	4,015.47		-4.02	%		$	3,854.11		$	0.00		6.15	%		$	240.50		$	7,459.84		$	89,841.47		$	470.03		$	7,929.87		$	100,000.00

New York Life will make up the difference in the Funded Income Benefit to guarantee the GFIB Payments of $7,929.87 per year starting on the GFIB Payment Commencement Date.

The designated Payee will receive GFIB Payments of $7,929.87 per year starting on the GFIB Payment Commencement Date. The payments will continue for the life of the Annuitant(s).

If the Annuitant(s) dies after the total amount of GFIB Payments equal or exceed the minimum death benefit of the Policy after GFIB Payments have commenced, no death benefit will be payable.

The Net Annual Return is the Annual Gross Rate of Return less the M&E Charge, GFIB Rider Fee, policy service charge, and an average Fund Fee of 1.00%.

Income Benefit Purchase Rates are subject to change. The minimum Income Benefit Purchase Rate is the higher of the following three factors:

A =

NYLIAC’s current Income Benefit Purchase Rate in effect at the time of the income purchase;

B =

[0.9] multiplied by an Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and 10-Year CMT Rate with a 3 day lag; or

C =

An Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and one percent (1.0%).

We emphasize that the hypothetical investment rates of return shown above are illustrative only and you should not deem them to be a representation of past or future investment rates of return. Actual rates of return and Policy values may be more or less than those shown and will depend on a number of factors including the investment allocations made by a policyowner and the investment experience of the Separate Account. The death benefit and the Accumulation Value for a Policy would be different from those shown if the actual gross rates of return averaged -5%, 0% or 5% over a period of years, but also fluctuated above or below those averages for individual Policy Years. They would also be different if any partial surrenders were made. Neither NYLIAC, the Separate Account, nor the Funds represent that these hypothetical rates of return can be achieved for any one year or sustained over a period of time.

B-6

GFIB Rider Example with Unfavorable Annual Returns:

A New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity with the GFIB Rider is purchased on June 1, 2012 by a 60 year old with a $100,000 premium payment. The GFIB Payment amount is $7,929.87.

The Annual Gross Rate of Return for the Investment Divisions is -5%.


^Age	^{End of Policy Year}	^{Accumulation Value at} ^Policy Year ^Start			^{Net Annual Return}*		^{Automatic &} ^{Discretionary} ^Income ^{Benefit Purchases}			^{Accumulation Value at} ^{Policy Year End}			^{Income Purchase Rate (Average)**}		^{Income Purchased}			^{Funded Income} ^Benefit			^{Cumulative Income} ^{Benefit Purchases}			^{Unfunded Income} ^Benefit			^GFIB ^{Payment Amount}			^Death ^Benefit
61	1		$	100,000.00		-7.03%		$	0.00		$	92,970.11		10.17%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	7,929.87		$	7,929.87		$	100,000.00
62	2		$	92,970.11		-6.50%		$	24,267.07		$	62,657.87		9.53%		$	2,345.58		$	2,345.58		$	24,267.07		$	5,584.29		$	7,929.87		$	100,000.00
63	3		$	62,657.87		-5.97%		$	20,968.12		$	37,947.22		8.95%		$	1,916.16		$	4,261.73		$	45,235.19		$	3,668.14		$	7,929.87		$	100,000.00
64	4		$	37,947.22		-6.11%		$	12,690.33		$	22,938.73		8.42%		$	1,090.29		$	5,352.02		$	57,925.52		$	2,577.85		$	7,929.87		$	100,000.00
65	5		$	22,938.73		-6.35%		$	7,661.80		$	13,819.55		7.93%		$	620.01		$	5,972.03		$	65,587.32		$	1,957.84		$	7,929.87		$	100,000.00
66	6		$	13,819.55		-6.80%		$	4,605.67		$	8,273.97		7.44%		$	349.07		$	6,321.11		$	70,192.99		$	1,608.76		$	7,929.87		$	100,000.00
67	7		$	8,273.97		-7.59%		$	2,746.72		$	4,899.19		6.99%		$	195.53		$	6,516.64		$	72,939.71		$	1,413.23		$	7,929.87		$	100,000.00
68	8		$	4,899.19		-8.99%		$	1,615.15		$	2,843.77		6.58%		$	108.25		$	6,624.88		$	74,554.86		$	1,304.99		$	7,929.87		$	100,000.00
69	9		$	2,843.77		-11.49%		$	925.83		$	1,591.29		6.21%		$	58.54		$	6,683.42		$	75,480.69		$	1,246.45		$	7,929.87		$	100,000.00
70	10		$	1,591.29		-16.02%		$	1,336.36		$	0.00		6.15%		$	83.50		$	6,766.92		$	76,817.06		$	1,162.95		$	7,929.87		$	100,000.00

New York Life will make up the difference in the Funded Income Benefit to guarantee the GFIB Payments of $7,929.87 per year starting on the GFIB Payment Commencement Date.

The designated Payee will receive GFIB Payments of $7,929.87 per year starting on the GFIB Payment Commencement Date. The payments will continue for the life of the Annuitant(s).

If the Annuitant(s) dies after the total amount of GFIB Payments equal or exceed the minimum death benefit of the Policy after GFIB Payments have commenced, no death benefit will be payable.

The Net Annual Return is the Annual Gross Rate of Return less the M&E Charge, GFIB Rider Fee, policy service charge, and an average Fund Fee of 1.00%.

Income Benefit Purchase Rates are subject to change. The minimum Income Benefit Purchase Rate is the higher of the following three factors:

A =

NYLIAC’s current Income Benefit Purchase Rate in effect at the time of the income purchase;

B =

[0.9] multiplied by an Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and 10-Year CMT Rate with a 3 day lag; or

C =

An Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and one percent (1.0%).

We emphasize that the hypothetical investment rates of return shown above are illustrative only and you should not deem them to be a representation of past or future investment rates of return. Actual rates of return and Policy values may be more or less than those shown and will depend on a number of factors including the investment allocations made by a policyowner and the investment experience of the Separate Account. The death benefit and the Accumulation Value for a Policy would be different from those shown if the actual gross rates of return averaged -5%, 0% or 5% over a period of years, but also fluctuated above or below those averages for individual Policy Years. They would also be different if any partial surrenders were made. Neither NYLIAC, the Separate Account, nor the Funds represent that these hypothetical rates of return can be achieved for any one year or sustained over a period of time.

B-7

GFIB Rider Example with a Partial Withdrawal:

A New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity with the GFIB Rider is purchased on June 1, 2012 by a 60 year old with a $100,000 premium payment. The GFIB Payment amount is $7,929.87.

The Annual Gross Rate of Return for the Investment Divisions is 5%.

The client takes a $20,000 partial withdrawal in Policy Year 6.

^Age

^End of

^Policy^Year

^Accumulation

^{Value at Policy}

^{Year Start}

^{Net
Annual
Return*}

^{Automatic &}

^{Discretionary}

^Income

^Benefit

^Purchases

^Partial

^Withdrawal

^Accumulation^{Value at Policy}

^{Year End}

^Income

^Purchase

^Rate

^(Average)**

^Income

^Purchased

^Funded

^Income

^Benefit

^Cumulative

^Income

^Benefit

^Purchases

^Unfunded

^Income

^Benefit

^GFIB

^Payment

^Amount

^Death

^Benefit

⁶¹

^100,000.00

^2.80%

^0.00

^102,795.79

^10.17%

^0.00

^7,929.87

^102,795.79

⁶²

^102,795.79

^2.53%

^0.00

^105,400.17

^9.53%

^0.00

^7,929.87

^105,400.17

⁶³

^105,400.17

^2.56%

^0.00

^108,097.30

^8.95%

^0.00

^7,929.87

^108,097.30

⁶⁴

⁴

^108,097.30

^2.58%

^0.00

^110,883.24

^8.42%

^0.00

^7,929.87

^110,883.24

⁶⁵

⁵

^110,883.24

^2.40%

^12,275.48

^0.00

^101,270.01

^7.93%

^985.82

^12,275.48

^6,944.05

^7,929.87

^113,545.49

⁶⁶

⁶

^101,270.01

^1.99%

^24,286.08

^20,000.00

^58,367.81

^7.44%

^1,849.27

^2,835.09

^36,561.56

^3,751.15

^6,586.24

^94,929.37

⁶⁷

⁷

^58,367.81

^2.07%

^13,750.17

^0.00

^45,818.27

^6.99%

^983.68

^3,818.77

^50,311.73

^2,767.47

^6,586.24

^96,130.00

⁶⁸

⁸

^45,818.27

^2.14%

^10,067.28

^0.00

^36,720.67

^6.58%

^678.15

^4,496.92

^60,379.01

^2,089.32

^6,586.24

^97,099.69

⁶⁹

⁹

^36,720.67

^2.20%

^7,558.62

^0.00

^29,961.20

^6.21%

^480.42

^4,977.34

^67,937.64

^1,608.90

^6,586.24

^97,898.84

⁷⁰

¹⁰

^29,961.20

^2.47%

^26,140.59

^0.00

^4,552.56

^6.15%

^1,608.90

^6,586.24

^94,078.23

^0.00

^6,586.24

^98,630.79

The partial withdrawal lowers the GFIB Payments to $6,586.24.

The designated Payee will receive GFIB Payments of $6,586.24 per year starting on the GFIB Payment Commencement Date. The payments will continue for the life of the Annuitant(s).

If the Annuitant(s) dies after the total amount of GFIB Payments equal or exceed the minimum death benefit of the Policy after GFIB Payments have commenced, no death benefit will be payable.

The Net Annual Return is the Annual Gross Rate of Return less the M&E Charge, GFIB Rider Fee, policy service charge, and an average Fund Fee of 1.00%.

Income Benefit Purchase Rates are subject to change. The minimum Income Benefit Purchase Rate is the higher of the following three factors:

A =

NYLIAC’s current Income Benefit Purchase Rate in effect at the time of purchase;

B =

[0.9] multiplied by an Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and 10-Year CMT Rate with a 3 day lag; or

C =

An Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and one percent (1.0%).

We emphasize that the hypothetical investment rates of return shown above are illustrative only and you should not deem them to be a representation of past or future investment rates of return. Actual rates of return and Policy values may be more or less than those shown and will depend on a number of factors including the investment allocations made by a policyowner and the investment experience of the Separate Account. The death benefit and the Accumulation Value for a Policy would be different from those shown if the actual gross rates of return averaged -5%, 0% or 5% over a period of years, but also fluctuated above or below those averages for individual Policy Years. They would also be different if any partial surrenders were made. Neither NYLIAC, the Separate Account, nor the Funds represent that these hypothetical rates of return can be achieved for any one year or sustained over a period of time.

B-8

GFIB Rider Example with a Full Surrender:

A New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity with the GFIB Rider is purchased on June 1, 2012 by a 60 year old with a $100,000 premium payment. The GFIB Payment amount is $7,929.87.

The Annual Gross Rate of Return for the Investment Divisions is 5%.

The client fully surrenders the Policy at the end of Policy Year 7 when surrender charges have expired.


^Age	^End of^{Policy Year}	^{Accumulation Value at} ^Policy Year ^Start		^{Net Annual Return*}		^{Automatic & Discretionary Income} ^{Benefit Purchases}		^{Accumulation Value at} ^{Policy Year} ^End		^{Income Purchase Rate (Average)**}		^{Income Purchased}		^{Funded Income} ^Benefit		^{Cumulative Income} ^{Benefit Purchases}		^{Unfunded Income} ^Benefit		^GFIB ^{Payment Amount}		^Death ^Benefit
61	1	$	100,000.00		2.80%	$	0.00	$	102,795.79		10.17%	$	0.00	$	0.00	$	0.00	$	7,929.87	$	7,929.87	$	102,795.79
62	2	$	102,795.79		2.53%	$	0.00	$	105,400.17		9.53%	$	0.00	$	0.00	$	0.00	$	7,929.87	$	7,929.87	$	105,400.17
63	3	$	105,400.17		2.56%	$	0.00	$	108,097.30		8.95%	$	0.00	$	0.00	$	0.00	$	7,929.87	$	7,929.87	$	108,097.30
64	4	$	108,097.30		2.58%	$	0.00	$	110,883.24		8.42%	$	0.00	$	0.00	$	0.00	$	7,929.87	$	7,929.87	$	110,883.24
65	5	$	110,883.24		2.40%	$	12,275.48	$	101,270.01		7.93%	$	985.82	$	985.82	$	12,275.48	$	6,944.05	$	7,929.87	$	113,545.49
66	6	$	101,270.01		1.99%	$	25,812.04	$	77,476.89		7.44%	$	1,964.80	$	2,950.62	$	38,087.52	$	4,979.25	$	7,929.87	$	115,564.41
67	7	$	77,476.89		2.07%	$	18,187.33	$	60,895.16		6.99%	$	1,301.11	$	4,251.73	$	56,274.85	$	0.00	$	4,251.73	$	117,170.01
68	8	$	0.00

The Accumulation Value of the policy at surrender is $60,749.20.

The full surrender lowers the GFIB Payments to $4,521.73.

The designated Payee will receive GFIB Payments of $4,521.73 per year starting on the GFIB Payment

Commencement Date. The payments will continue for the life of the Annuitant(s).

If the Annuitant(s) dies after the total amount of GFIB Payments equal or exceed the minimum death benefit of the Policy after GFIB Payments have commenced, no death benefit will be payable.

The Net Annual Return is the Annual Gross Rate of Return less the M&E Charge, GFIB Rider Fee, policy service charge, and an average Fund Fee of 1.00%.

Income Benefit Purchase Rates are subject to change. The minimum Income Benefit Purchase Rate is the higher of the following three factors:

A =

NYLIAC’s current Income Benefit Purchase Rate in effect at the time of the income purchase;

B =

[0.9] multiplied by an Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and 10-Year CMT Rate with a 3 day lag; or

C =

An Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and one percent (1.0%).

We emphasize that the hypothetical investment rates of return shown above are illustrative only and you should not deem them to be a representation of past or future investment rates of return. Actual rates of return and Policy values may be more or less than those shown and will depend on a number of factors including the investment allocations made by a policyowner and the investment experience of the Separate Account. The death benefit and the Accumulation Value for a Policy would be different from those shown if the actual gross rates of return averaged -5%, 0% or 5% over a period of years, but also fluctuated above or below those averages for individual Policy Years. They would also be different if any partial surrenders were made. Neither NYLIAC, the Separate Account, nor the Funds represent that these hypothetical rates of return can be achieved for any one year or sustained over a period of time.

B-9

GFIB Rider Example with an Income Acceleration of the GFIB Payment Commencement Date:

A New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity with the GFIB Rider is purchased on June 1, 2012 by a 60 year old with a $100,000 premium payment. The GFIB Payment amount is $7,929.87.

The Annual Gross Rate of Return for the Investment Divisions is 5%.

The client accelerates their GFIB Payments at the end of Policy Year 2 to begin at the end of Policy Year 7.


Age	End of Policy Year	Accumulation Value at Policy Year Start			Net Annual Return*	Automatic & Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases			Accumulation Value at Policy Year End			Income Purchase Rate (Average)**	Income Purchased			Funded Income Benefit			Cumulative Income Benefit Purchases			Unfunded Income Benefit			GFIB Payment Amount			Death Benefit
61	1		$	100,000.00	2.80%		$	0..00		$	102,795.79	10.17%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	7,929.87		$	7,929.87		$	102,795.79
62	2		$	102,795.79	2.53%		$	0..00		$	105,400.17	7.55%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	5,905.58		$	5,905.58		$	105,400.17
63	3		$	105,400.17	2.56%		$	0..00		$	108,097.30	7.09%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	5,905.58		$	5,905.58		$	108,097.30
64	4		$	108,097.30	2.58%		$	0..00		$	110,883.24	6.68%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	5,905.58		$	5,905.58		$	110,883.24
65	5		$	110,883.24	2.61%		$	0..00		$	113,775.66	6.31%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	5,905.58		$	5,905.58		$	113,775.66
66	6		$	113,775.66	2.63%		$	0..00		$	116,771.11	5.97%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	5,905.58		$	5,905.58		$	116,771.11
67	7		$	116,771.11	2.37%		$	99,974.27		$	19,559.49	5.91%		$	5,905.58		$	5,905.58		$	99,974.27		$	0.00		$	5,905.58		$	119,533.76

The acceleration of the GFIB Payment Commencement Date lowers the GFIB Payments to $5,905.58.

The designated Payee will receive GFIB Payments of $5,905.58 per year starting on the GFIB Payment Commencement Date (which is now the end of Policy Year 7). The payments will continue for the life of the Annuitant(s).

If the Annuitant(s) dies after the total amount of GFIB Payments equal or exceed the minimum death benefit of the Policy after GFIB Payments have commenced, no death benefit will be payable.

The Net Annual Return is the Annual Gross Rate of Return less the M&E Charge, GFIB Rider Fee, policy service charge, and an average Fund Fee of 1.00%.

Income Benefit Purchase Rates are subject to change. The minimum Income Benefit Purchase Rate is the higher of the following three factors:

A =

NYLIAC’s current Income Benefit Purchase Rate in effect at the time of the income purchase;

B =

[0.9] multiplied by an Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and 10-Year CMT Rate with a 3 day lag; or

C =

An Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and one percent (1.0%).

We emphasize that the hypothetical investment rates of return shown above are illustrative only and you should not deem them to be a representation of past or future investment rates of return. Actual rates of return and Policy values may be more or less than those shown and will depend on a number of factors including the investment allocations made by a policyowner and the investment experience of the Separate Account. The death benefit and the Accumulation Value for a Policy would be different from those shown if the actual gross rates of return averaged -5%, 0% or 5% over a period of years, but also fluctuated above or below those averages for individual Policy Years. They would also be different if any partial surrenders were made. Neither NYLIAC, the Separate Account, nor the Funds represent that these hypothetical rates of return can be achieved for any one year or sustained over a period of time.

B-10

GFIB Rider Example with a Deferral of the GFIB Payment Commencement Date:

A New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity with the GFIB Rider is purchased on June 1, 2012 by a 60 year old with a $100,000 premium payment. The GFIB Payment amount is $7,929.87.

The Annual Gross Rate of Return for the Investment Divisions is 5%.

The client defers their payments at the end of Policy Year 2 to begin at the end of Policy Year 13.


^Age	^{End of Policy Year}	^{Accumulation Value at} ^Policy Year ^Start			^{Net Annual Return}*		^{Automatic & Discretionary Income} ^{Benefit Purchases}			^{Accumulation Value at} ^{Policy Year End}			^{Income Purchase Rate (Average)**}		^{Income Purchased}			^{Funded Income} ^Benefit			^{Cumulative Income} ^{Benefit Purchases}			^{Unfunded Income} ^Benefit			^GFIB ^{Payment Amount}			^Death ^Benefit
61	1		$	100,000.00		2.80%		$	0.00		$	102,795.79		10.17%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	7,929.87		$	7,929.87		$	102,795.79
62	2		$	102,795.79		2.53%		$	0.00		$	105,400.17		12.33%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	9,993.40		$	9,993.40		$	105,400.17
63	3		$	105,400.17		2.56%		$	0.00		$	108,097.30		11.65%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	9,993.40		$	9,993.40		$	108,097.30
64	4		$	108,097.30		2.58%		$	0.00		$	110,883.24		10.86%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	9,993.40		$	9,993.40		$	110,883.24
65	5		$	110,883.24		2.61%		$	76.75		$	113,697.98		10.16%		$	7.80		$	7.80		$	76.75		$	9,985.60		$	9,993.40		$	113,774.72
66	6		$	113,697.98		1.99%		$	29,068.09		$	86,890.88		9.52%		$	2,766.35		$	2,845.54		$	29,144.84		$	7,147.86		$	9,993.40		$	116,035.72
67	7		$	86,890.88		2.06%		$	21,010.29		$	67,668.74		8.93%		$	1,876.28		$	4,769.86		$	50,155.13		$	5,223.54		$	9,993.40		$	117,823.87
68	8		$	67,668.74		2.10%		$	15,668.70		$	53,422.59		8.39%		$	1,314.92		$	6,118.14		$	65,823.83		$	3,875.26		$	9,993.40		$	119,246.42
69	9		$	53,422.59		2.02%		$	14,740.10		$	39,763.45		7.84%		$	1,154.90		$	7,300.38		$	80,563.93		$	2,693.02		$	9,993.40		$	120,327.39
70	10		$	39,763.45		2.07%		$	10,200.95		$	30,385.04		7.34%		$	748.35		$	8,066.60		$	90,764.89		$	1,926.80		$	9,993.40		$	121,149.93
71	11		$	30,385.04		2.10%		$	7,330.21		$	23,691.53		6.88%		$	504.68		$	8,583.46		$	98,095.10		$	1,409.94		$	9,993.40		$	121,786.62
72	12		$	23,691.53		2.10%		$	5,452.23		$	18,737.37		6.47%		$	352.96		$	8,944.91		$	103,547.32		$	1,048.49		$	9,993.40		$	122,284.69
73	13		$	18,737.37		2.42%		$	16,322.76		$	2,868.24		6.42%		$	1,048.49		$	9,993.40		$	119,870.08		$	0.00		$	9,993.40		$	122,738.32

The deferral of the GFIB Payment Commencement Date increases the GFIB Payments to $9,993.40.

The designated Payee will receive GFIB Payments of $9,993.40 per year starting on the GFIB Payment Commencement Date (which is now the end of Policy Year 13). The payments will continue for the life of the Annuitant(s).

If the Annuitant dies after the total amount of GFIB Payments equal or exceed the minimum death benefit of the Policy after GFIB Payments have commenced, no death benefit will be payable.

The Net Annual Return is the Annual Gross Rate of Return less the M&E Charge, GFIB Rider Fee, policy service charge, and an average Fund Fee of 1.00%.

Income Benefit Purchase Rates are subject to change. The minimum Income Benefit Purchase Rate is the higher of the following three factors:

A =

NYLIAC’s current Income Benefit Purchase Rate in effect at the time of the income purchase;

B =

[0.9] multiplied by an Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and 10-Year CMT Rate with a 3 day lag; or

C =

An Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and one percent (1.0%).

We emphasize that the hypothetical investment rates of return shown above are illustrative only and you should not deem them to be a representation of past or future investment rates of return. Actual rates of return and Policy values may be more or less than those shown and will depend on a number of factors including the investment allocations made by a policyowner and the investment experience of the Separate Account. The death benefit and the Accumulation Value for a Policy would be different from those shown if the actual gross rates of return averaged -5%, 0% or 5% over a period of years, but also fluctuated above or below those averages for individual Policy Years. They would also be different if any partial surrenders were made. Neither NYLIAC, the Separate Account, nor the Funds represent that these hypothetical rates of return can be achieved for any one year or sustained over a period of time.

B-11

GFIB Rider Example with a Partial Annuitization:

A New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity with the GFIB Rider is purchased on June 1, 2012 by a 60 year old with a $100,000 premium payment. The GFIB Payment amount is $7,929.87.

The Annual Gross Rate of Return for the Investment Divisions is 5%.

The client partially annuitizes $20,000 of the Policy’s Accumulation Value in Policy Year 6.

^Age

^{End of
Policy
Year}

^{Accumulation
Value at
Policy Year
Start}

^{Net
Annual
Return}*

^{Automatic
&
Discretionary
Income
Benefit
Purchases}

^{Partial
Annuitization}

^{Accumulation
Value at
Policy Year
End}

^{Income
Purchase
Rate
(average)**}

^{Income
Purchased}

^{Funded
Income
Benefit}

^{Cumulative
Income
Benefit
Purchases}

^{Unfunded
Income
Benefit}

^{GFIB
Payment
Amount}

^{Death
Benefit}

⁶¹

^100,000.00

^2.80%

^0.00

^102,795.79

^10.17%

^0.00

^7,929.87

^102,795.79

⁶²

^102,795.79

^2.53%

^0.00

^105,400.17

^9.53%

^0.00

^7,929.87

^105,400.17

⁶³

^105,400.17

^2.56%

^0.00

^108,097.30

^8.95%

^0.00

^7,929.87

^108,097.30

⁶⁴

⁴

^108,097.30

^2.58%

^0.00

^110,883.24

^8.42%

^0.00

^7,929.87

^110,883.24

⁶⁵

⁵

^110,883.24

^2.40%

^12,275.48

^0.00

^101,270.01

^7.93%

^985.82

^12,275.48

^6,944.05

^7,929.87

^113,545.49

⁶⁶

⁶

^101,270.01

^1.99%

^24,286.08

^20,000.00

^58,367.81

^7.44%

^1,849.27

^2,835.09

^36,561.56

^3,751.15

^6,586.24

^94,929.37

⁶⁷

⁷

^58,367.81

^2.07%

^13,750.17

^0.00

^45,818.27

^6.99%

^983.68

^3,818.77

^50,311.73

^2,767.47

^6,586.24

^96,130.00

⁶⁸

⁸

^45,818.27

^2.14%

^10,067.28

^0.00

^36,720.67

^6.58%

^678.15

^4,496.92

^60,379.01

^2,089.32

^6,586.24

^97,099.69

⁶⁹

⁹

^36,720.67

^2.20%

^7,558.62

^0.00

^29,961.20

^6.21%

^480.42

^4,977.34

^67,937.64

^1,608.90

^6,586.24

^97,898.84

⁷⁰

¹⁰

^29,961.20

^2.47%

^26,140.59

^0.00

^4,552.56

^6.15%

^1,608.90

^6,586.24

^94,078.23

^0.00

^6,586.24

^98,630.79

The partial annuitization results in Variable Account Annuity Income Payments of $1,144.50 annually starting on the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date (which is typically longer than the GFIB Payment Commencement Date).

The partial annuitization lowers the GFIB Payments to $6,586.24.

The designated Payee will receive GFIB Payments of $6,586.24 per year starting on the GFIB Payment

Commencement Date. The payments will continue for the life of the Annuitant(s).

If the Annuitant(s) dies after the total amount of GFIB Payments equal or exceed the minimum death benefit of the Policy after GFIB Payments have commenced, no death benefit will be payable.

The Net Annual Return is the Annual Gross Rate of Return less the M&E Charge, GFIB Rider Fee, policy service charge, and an average Fund Fee of 1.00%.

Income Benefit Purchase Rates are subject to change. The minimum Income Benefit Purchase Rate is the higher of the following three factors:

A =

NYLIAC’s current Income Benefit Purchase Rate in effect at the time of the income purchase;

B =

[0.9] multiplied by an Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and 10-Year CMT Rate with a 3 day lag; or

C =

An Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and one percent (1.0%).

We emphasize that the hypothetical investment rates of return shown above are illustrative only and you should not deem them to be a representation of past or future investment rates of return. Actual rates of return and Policy values may be more or less than those shown and will depend on a number of factors including the investment allocations made by a policyowner and the investment experience of the Separate Account. The death benefit and the Accumulation Value for a Policy would be different from those shown if the actual gross rates of return averaged -5%, 0% or 5% over a period of years, but also fluctuated above or below those averages for individual Policy Years. They would also be different if any partial surrenders were made. Neither NYLIAC, the Separate Account, nor the Funds represent that these hypothetical rates of return can be achieved for any one year or sustained over a period of time.

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GFIB Rider Example with a Full Annuitization:

A New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity with the GFIB Rider is purchased on June 1, 2012 by a 60 year old with a $100,000 premium payment. The GFIB Payment is $7,929.87.

The Annual Gross Rate of Return for the Investment Divisions is 5%.

The client fully annuitizes the Policy’s Accumulation Value at the end of Policy Year 7.


Age	End of Policy Year		Accumulation Value at Policy Year Start			Net Annual Return*	Automatic & Discretionary Income Benefit Purchases			Accumulation Value at Policy Year End			Income Purchase Rate (Average)**		Income Purchased			Funded Income Benefit			Cumulative Income Benefit Purchases			Unfunded Income Benefit			GFIB Payment Amount			Death Benefit
61		1		$	100,000.00	2.80%		$	0.00		$	102,795.79		10.17%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	7,929.87		$	7,929.87		$	102,795.79
62		2		$	102,795.79	2.53%		$	0.00		$	105,400.17		9.53%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	7,929.87		$	7,929.87		$	105,400.17
63		3		$	105,400.17	2.56%		$	0.00		$	108,097.30		8.95%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	7,929.87		$	7,929.87		$	108,097.30
64		4		$	108,097.30	2.58%		$	0.00		$	110,883.24		8.42%		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	7,929.87		$	7,929.87		$	110,883.24
65		5		$	110,883.24	2.40%		$	12,275.48		$	101,270.01		7.93%		$	985.82		$	985.82		$	12,275.48		$	6,944.05		$	7,929.87		$	113,545.49
66		6		$	101,270.01	1.99%		$	25,812.04		$	77,476.89		7.44%		$	1,964.80		$	2,950.62		$	38,087.52		$	4,979.25		$	7,929.87		$	115,564.41
67		7		$	77,476.89	2.07%		$	18,187.33		$	60,895.16		6.99%		$	1,301.11		$	4,251.73		$	56,274.85		$	0.00		$	4,251.73		$	117,170.01
68		8		$	0.00

The full annuitization of $60,895.16 at the end of Policy Year 7 results in Variable Account Annuity Income Payments of $3,614.16 annually starting on the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date (which is typically longer than the GFIB Payment Commencement Date).

The full annuitization lowers the GFIB Payment to $4,251.73.

The designated Payee will receive GFIB Payments of $4,251.73 per year starting on the GFIB Payment Commencement Date. The payments will continue for the life of the Annuitant(s).

If the Annuitant(s) dies after the total amount of GFIB Payments equal or exceed the minimum death benefit of the Policy after GFIB Payments have commenced, no death benefit will be payable.

The Net Annual Return is the Annual Gross Rate of Return less the M&E Charge, GFIB Rider Fee, policy service charge, and an average Fund Fee of 1.00%.

Income Benefit Purchase Rates are subject to change. The minimum Income Benefit Purchase Rate is the higher of the following three factors:

A =

NYLIAC’s current Income Benefit Purchase Rate in effect at the time of the income purchase;

B =

[0.9] multiplied by an Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and 10-Year CMT Rate with a 3 day lag; or

C =

An Income Benefit Purchase Rate calculated based on the A2000 Mortality Table (no projection scale and no age setback) and one percent (1.0%).

We emphasize that the hypothetical investment rates of return shown above are illustrative only and you should not deem them to be a representation of past or future investment rates of return. Actual rates of return and Policy values may be more or less than those shown and will depend on a number of factors including the investment allocations made by a policyowner and the investment experience of the Separate Account. The death benefit and the Accumulation Value for a Policy would be different from those shown if the actual gross rates of return averaged -5%, 0% or 5% over a period of years, but also fluctuated above or below those averages for individual Policy Years. They would also be different if any partial surrenders were made. Neither NYLIAC, the Separate Account, nor the Funds represent that these hypothetical rates of return can be achieved for any one year or sustained over a period of time.

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APPENDIX C — INVESTMENT DIVISION RESTRICTIONS

Asset Allocation Categories:

Category A: Conservative


Minimum Allocation	20	%
Maximum Allocation	100	%

Individual Investment Divisions (Money Market, Bond)

MainStay VP Cash Management

MainStay VP Bond

MainStay VP Government

MainStay VP Flexible Bond Opportunities

MainStay VP Floating Rate

MainStay VP High Yield Corporate Bond

MainStay VP PIMCO Real Return

Category B: Moderate


Minimum Allocation	0	%
Maximum Allocation	80	%

Individual Investment Divisions (Balanced, Asset Allocation, Mixed Equity)

MainStay VP Balanced

MainStay VP Common Stock

MainStay VP Conservative Allocation

MainStay VP Convertible

MainStay VP Growth Allocation

MainStay VP Growth Equity

MainStay VP ICAP Select Equity

MainStay VP Income Builder

MainStay VP Janus Aspen Balanced

MainStay VP Large Cap Growth

MainStay VP MFS^® Utilities

MainStay VP Moderate Allocation

MainStay VP Moderate Growth Allocation

MainStay VP S&P 500 Index

MainStay VP T. Rowe Price Equity Income

BlackRock^® Global Allocation V.I.

Fidelity VIP Contrafund^®

MFS^® Investors Trust Series

MFS^® Research Series

Victory VIF Diversified Stock

Category C: Aggressive


Minimum Allocation	0	%
Maximum Allocation	20	%

Individual Investment Divisions (Equity)

MainStay VP DFA/DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Equity

MainStay VP Eagle Small Cap Growth

MainStay VP International Equity

MainStay VP Mid Cap Core

MainStay VP U.S. Small Cap

MainStay VP Van Eck Global Hard Assets

Columbia VP Small Cap Value

Dreyfus IP Technology Growth

Fidelity VIP Equity-Income

Fidelity VIP Mid-Cap

Janus Aspen Worldwide

Neuberger Berman AMT Mid-Cap Growth

Royce Micro-Cap

Asset Allocation Models:


Appreciation		Balanced

40% MainStay VP Moderate Growth Allocation 25% Fidelity VIP Contrafund^® 20% MainStay VP Flexible Bond Opportunities 10% MainStay VP International Equity 5% MainStay VP DFA/DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Equity		35% MainStay VP Moderate Growth Allocation 25% MainStay VP Flexible Bond Opportunities 20% BlackRock Global Allocation 10% Fidelity VIP Contrafund^® 10% MainStay VP International Equity


Protection

30% MainStay VP Moderate Growth Allocation 25% BlackRock^® Global Allocation 25% MainStay VP Flexible Bond Opportunities 15% MainStay VP Bond 5% MainStay VP PIMCO Real Return

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Statement of Additional Information

July 30, 2012 for

New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity

From

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(A Delaware Corporation)

51 Madison Avenue, Room 251

New York, New York 10010

Investing in

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III

This Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) is not a prospectus. This SAI contains information that expands upon subjects discussed in the current New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity Prospectus. You should read the SAI in conjunction with the current New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity Prospectus dated May 1, 2012. You may obtain a copy of the Prospectus by calling NYLIAC at (800) 598-2019 or writing to NYLIAC Variable Products Service Center, Madison Square Station, P.O. Box 922, New York, NY 10159. Terms used but not defined in this SAI have the same meaning as in the current New York Life Income Plus Variable Annuity Prospectus.

TABLE OF CONTENTS


	Page
THE POLICES		2
Valuation of Accumulation Units		2
Automatic Income Benefit Purchase Formula (for policies with GFIB Rider)		2
ANNUITY AND INCOME PAYMENTS		3
GENERAL MATTERS		4
FEDERAL TAX MATTERS		4
Taxation of New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation		4
Tax Status of the Policies		4
SAFEKEEPING OF SEPARATE ACCOUNT ASSETS		5
STATE REGULATION		5
RECORDS AND REPORTS		6
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS		6
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS		6
OTHER INFORMATION		6
NYLIAC AND SEPARATE ACCOUNT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS		F-1

THE POLICIES

The following provides additional information about the policies and supplements the description in the Prospectus.

Valuation of Accumulation Units

Accumulation Units are valued separately for each Investment Division of the Separate Account. The method used for valuing Accumulation Units in each Investment Division is the same. We arbitrarily set the value of each Accumulation Unit as of the date operations began for the Investment Division. Thereafter, the value of an Accumulation Unit of an Investment Division for any Business Day equals the value of an Accumulation Unit in that Investment Division as of the immediately preceding Business Day multiplied by the “Net Investment Factor” for that Investment Division for the current Business Day.

We determine the Net Investment Factor for the M&E Charge for each Investment Division for any period from the close of the preceding Business Day to the close of the current Business Day (the “Valuation Period”) by the following formula:

(a/b) – c

Where: a = the result of:

(1) the net asset value per share of the Eligible Portfolio shares held in the Investment Division determined at the end of the current Valuation Period, plus

(2) the per share amount of any dividend or capital gain distribution made by the Eligible Portfolio for shares held in the Investment Division if the “ex-dividend” date occurs during the current Valuation Period;

b = the net asset value per share of the Eligible Portfolio shares held in the Investment Division determined as of the end of the immediately preceding Valuation Period; and

c = the daily Mortality and Expense Risk and Administrative Costs charge, which is 1/365th* of the annual Mortality and Expense Risk and Administrative Costs Charge shown on the Policy Data Page.

* In a leap year, this calculation is based on 366 days.

The Net Investment Factor may be greater or less than one. Therefore, the value of an Accumulation Unit in an Investment Division may increase or decrease from Valuation Period to Valuation Period.

Automatic Income Benefit Purchase Formula

A pre-defined and non-discretionary Automatic Income Benefit Purchase Formula will be used to deduct a portion of the Variable Accumulation Value as an Automatic Income Benefit Purchase. Automatic Income Benefit Purchases are used to fund the GFIB Payments. Each Automatic Income Benefit Purchase reduces the Unfunded Income Benefit and concurrently increases the Funded Income Benefit. The Automatic Income Benefit Purchase Formula will be used to determine if an Automatic Income Benefit Purchase is required and the amount of the required Automatic Income Benefit Purchase.

AUTOMATIC INCOME BENEFIT PURCHASE FORMULA:

Target Ratio: TR_t = (UIB_t ÷ PR_t) ÷ V_t

Quarterly Automatic Income Benefit Purchase Calculation:

AIBP_t = Minimum [C* PQV, V_t x {1 – Minimum [1, m x (1 – TR_t)]}]

Final Automatic Income Benefit Purchase Calculation:

AIBP_t = Minimum (UIB_t ÷ PR_t,V_t)

•

t = Time (current Business Day)

•

AIBP = Automatic Income Benefit Purchase

•

IBP = Income Benefit Purchase (Automatic Income Benefit Purchase or Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase)

•

PR = Income Benefit Purchase Rate: The amount of income purchased per dollar of Variable Accumulation Value applied to purchase the income. The income purchase rate in effect for an Automatic Income Benefit Purchase and a Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase at the time a purchase is processed.

•

FIB = Funded Income Benefit

•

UIB = Unfunded Income Benefit

•

V = Accumulation Value

•

TR = Target Ratio: The ratio of the Variable Accumulation Value required to purchase the Unfunded Income Benefit relative to the current Accumulation Value in the Policy at the time a purchase is processed.

•

C = Cap: The maximum percentage 10% of the prior quarter-end Policy’s Accumulation Value, on the first Business Day of the prior Policy quarter, that can be used to make an Automatic Income Benefit Purchase, except for the final Automatic Income Benefit Purchase. The Cap percentage is established on the Policy Date and will not change while this Policy is in effect.

•

PQV = The Policy’s Accumulation Value on the first Business Day of the prior Policy quarter.

•

m = Target Threshold [8].

The Automatic Income Benefit Purchase Formula will be applied on the second Policy quarter and every subsequent Policy quarter, except for the final Automatic Income Benefit Purchase, as described below, until the GFIB Payment Commencement Date. If this formula determines that an Automatic Income Benefit Purchase is required, the purchase will be processed on the same day that the formula is applied. With the exception of the final Automatic Income Benefit Purchase, each Automatic Income Benefit Purchase is subject to a maximum of ten percent (10%) of the Accumulation Value as of the first Business Day of the prior Policy quarter.

Final Automatic Income Benefit Purchase

A final application of the Automatic Income Benefit Purchase Formula will be calculated twenty (20) Business Days immediately preceding the GFIB Payment Commencement Date to determine if a final Automatic Income Benefit Purchase is necessary, and the amount of the required Automatic Income Benefit Purchase. We will provide notification to you of the upcoming final application of the Automatic Income Benefit Purchase Formula thirty (30) calendar days in advance of the final formula application date. If a purchase is required, it will be processed on the same day that the formula is applied. Following the final Automatic Income Benefit Purchase, if any, we will send you a written confirmation stating the amount of the purchase. Please examine this confirmation carefully. Within five (5) days of the GFIB Payment Commencement Date, you may cancel the final Automatic Income Benefit Purchase by returning the confirmation to Us with a request to cancel the purchase. On the day we receive your cancellation request, the Automatic Income Benefit Purchase will be reversed. The amount applied to the Variable Accumulation Value will be equal in dollar value to the amount deducted for the Automatic Income Benefit Purchase.

If a final Automatic Income Benefit Purchase is required to fully fund the GFIB Payments, and you cancel the final Automatic Income Benefit Purchase, you may receive an income payment amount that is less than the GFIB Payment amount. On the GFIB Payment Commencement Date you will receive an income payment amount equal to the Funded Income Benefit determined on the day you cancel the final purchase. Please read the Policy for additional details.

ANNUITY AND INCOME PAYMENTS

We will make equal annuity payments each month under the Life with Cash Refund payment option during the lifetime of the Annuitant. If the Annuitant dies before the Variable Account has been exhausted, the amount remaining in the Variable Account will be paid to the Beneficiary. We may require that the Payee submit proof of the Annuitant’s survivorship as a condition for future payments beyond the aggregate amount of the Variable Account.

On the Variable Account Annuity Commencement Date, We will determine the Variable Accumulation Value of your Policy and use that value to calculate the amount of each annuity payment. We determine each annuity payment by applying the Variable Accumulation Value, less any premium taxes, to the annuity factors specified in the annuity table set forth in the Policy. Those factors are based on a set amount per $1,000 of proceeds applied. The appropriate rate must be determined by the gender (except where, as in the case of certain Qualified Policies and other employer-sponsored retirement plans, such classification is not permitted), date of application and age of the Annuitant. The dollars applied are then divided by 1,000 and the result multiplied by the appropriate annuity factor from the table to compute the amount of the each monthly annuity payment.

On the GFIB Payment Commencement Date or the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date, as applicable, We will start to make GFIB Payments or Income Benefit Payments to you, or the Payee designated by you, if the Annuitant(s) is living on the GFIB Payment Commencement Date or the Income Benefit Payment Commencement Date, as applicable, and the Premium Payment has been made. You cannot cancel GFIB Payments or Income Benefit Payments. GFIB Payments or Income Benefit Payments, as applicable, will continue as long as the Annuitant(s) is living. The amount of the GFIB Payments is determined on and guaranteed as of the Policy Date, and is not dependent on the performance of the underlying Investment Divisions. Income Benefit Payments are not guaranteed as of the Policy Date, but they are also not dependent on the performance of the Investment Divisions. GFIB Payments are based on, among other things, the amount of your Premium Payment, GFIB Rates at the time of application, the age of the Annuitant, and overall market conditions. Income Benefit Payments are based on, among other things, Income Benefit Purchase Rates in effect when you make a Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase, the Discretionary Income Benefit Purchase amount, and the age of the Annuitant on the date of the purchase.

GENERAL MATTERS

Non-Participating. The policies are non-participating. Dividends are not paid.

Misstatement of Age or Gender. If the Annuitant’s stated age and/or gender in the policy are incorrect, NYLIAC will change the benefits payable to those which the premium payments would have purchased for the correct age and gender. Gender is not a factor when annuity benefits are based on unisex annuity payment rate tables. (See “Income Payments— Election of Income Payment Options” in the Prospectus.) If We made payments based on incorrect age or gender, We will increase or reduce a later payment or payments to adjust for the error. Any adjustment will include interest, at 3.5% per year, from the date of the wrong payment to the date the adjustment is made.

Assignments. If permitted by the plan or by law for the plan indicated in the application for the policy, you may assign your interest in a Non-Qualified Policy or any interest in it prior to the Annuity Commencement Date and during the Owner’s lifetime. In order to effect an assignment of all or any part of your interest in a Non-Qualified Policy prior to the Annuity Commencement Date and during the Owner’s lifetime, you must send a duly executed instrument of assignment to VPSC at one of the addresses listed in 15 of the Prospectus. NYLIAC will not be deemed to know of an assignment unless it receives a copy of a duly executed instrument evidencing such assignment. Further, NYLIAC assumes no responsibility for the validity of any assignment. (See “Federal Tax Matters—Taxation of Annuities in General” of the Prospectus.)

Modification. NYLIAC may not modify the policy without your consent except to make the policy meet the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, or to make the policy comply with any changes in the Code or as required by the Code in order to continue treatment of the policy as an annuity, or by any other applicable law.

Incontestability. We rely on statements made in the application or a Policy Request. They are representations, not warranties. We will not contest the policy after it has been in force during the lifetime of the Annuitant for two years from the Policy Date.

FEDERAL TAX MATTERS

Taxation of New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation

NYLIAC is taxed as a life insurance company. Because the Separate Account is not an entity separate from NYLIAC, and its operations form a part of NYLIAC, it will not be taxed separately as a “regulated investment company” under Subchapter M of the Code. As a result, NYLIAC takes into account applicable tax attributes of the assets of the Separate Account on its corporate income tax return, including corporate dividends received deductions and foreign tax credits that may be produced by assets of the Separate Account. Investment income and realized net capital gains on the assets of the Separate Account are reinvested and are taken into account in determining the Accumulation Value. As a result, such investment income and realized net capital gains are automatically retained as part of the reserves under the policy. Under existing federal income tax law, NYLIAC believes that Separate Account investment income and realized net capital gains should not be taxed to the extent that such income and gains are retained as part of the tax-deductible reserves under the policy.

Tax Status of the Policies

Section 817(h) of the Code requires that the investments of the Separate Account must be “adequately diversified” in accordance with Treasury regulations in order for the policies to qualify as annuity contracts under Section 72 of the Code. The Separate Account intends to comply with the diversification requirements prescribed by the Treasury under Treasury Regulation Section 1.817-5.

To comply with regulations under Section 817(h) of the Code, the Separate Account is required to diversify its investments, so that on the last day of each quarter of a calendar year, no more than 55% of the value of its assets is represented by any one investment, no more than 70% is represented by any two investments, no more than 80% is represented by any three investments, and no more than 90% is represented by any four investments. For this purpose, securities of a single issuer are treated as one investment and each U.S. Government agency or instrumentality is treated as a separate issuer. Any security issued, guaranteed, or insured (to the extent so guaranteed or insured) by the U.S. Government or an agency or instrumentality of the U.S. Government is treated as a security issued by the U.S. Government or its agency or instrumentality, whichever is applicable.

Although the Treasury Department has issued regulations on the diversification requirements, such regulations do not provide guidance concerning the extent to which policyowners may direct their investments to particular subaccounts of a separate account, or the permitted number of such subaccounts. It is unclear whether additional guidance in this regard will be issued in the future. It is possible that if such guidance is issued, the policy may need to be modified to comply with such additional guidance. For these reasons, NYLIAC reserves the right to modify the policy as necessary to attempt to prevent the policyowner from being considered the owner of the assets of the Separate Account or otherwise to qualify the policy for favorable tax treatment.

The Code also requires that non-qualified annuity contracts contain specific provisions for distribution of the policy proceeds upon the death of any policyowner. In order to be treated as an annuity contract for federal income tax purposes, the Code requires that such policies provide that (a) if any policyowner dies on or after the Annuity Commencement Date and before the entire interest in the policy has been distributed, the remaining portion must be distributed at least as rapidly as under the method in effect on the policyowner’s death; and (b) if any policyowner dies before the Annuity Commencement Date, the entire interest in the policy must generally be distributed within 5 years after the policyowner’s date of death. For policies owned by a grantor trust, all of whose grantors are individuals, these distribution requirements apply at the death of any grantor. These requirements will be considered satisfied if the entire interest of the policy is used to purchase an immediate annuity under which payments will begin within one year of the policyowner’s death and will be made for the life of the Beneficiary or for a period not extending beyond the life expectancy of the Beneficiary. If the Beneficiary is the policyowner’s surviving spouse (as defined under Federal law), the Policy may be continued with the surviving spouse as the new policyowner. If the policyowner is not a natural person, these “death of Owner” rules apply when the primary Annuitant dies or is changed. Non-Qualified Policies contain provisions intended to comply with these requirements of the Code. No regulations interpreting these requirements of the Code have yet been issued and thus no assurance can be given that the provisions contained in these policies satisfy all such Code requirements. The provisions contained in these policies will be reviewed and modified if necessary to assure that they comply with the Code requirements when clarified by regulation or otherwise.

Withholding of federal income taxes on the taxable portion of all distributions may be required unless the recipient elects not to have any such amounts withheld and properly notifies NYLIAC of that election. Different rules may apply to United States citizens or expatriates living abroad. In addition, some states have enacted legislation requiring withholding.

Even if a recipient elects no withholding, special rules may require NYLIAC to disregard the recipient’s election if the recipient fails to supply NYLIAC with a “TIN” or taxpayer identification number (social security number for individuals) or if the Internal Revenue Service notifies NYLIAC that the TIN provided by the recipient is incorrect.

SAFEKEEPING OF SEPARATE ACCOUNT ASSETS

NYLIAC holds title to assets of the Separate Accounts. The assets are kept physically segregated and held separate and apart from NYLIAC’s general corporate assets. Records are maintained of all purchases and redemptions of Eligible Portfolio shares held by each of the Investment Divisions.

STATE REGULATION

NYLIAC is a stock life insurance company organized under the laws of Delaware, and is subject to regulation by the Delaware State Insurance Department. We file an annual statement with the Delaware Commissioner of Insurance on or before March 1 of each year covering the operations and reporting on the financial condition of NYLIAC as of December 31 of the preceding calendar year. Periodically, the Delaware Commissioner of Insurance examines the financial condition of NYLIAC, including the liabilities and reserves of the Separate Account.

In addition, NYLIAC is subject to the insurance laws and regulations of all the states where it is licensed to operate. The availability of certain policy rights and provisions depends on state approval and/or filing and review processes. Where required by state law or regulation, the policies will be modified accordingly.

RECORDS AND REPORTS

NYLIAC maintains all records and accounts relating to the Separate Account. As presently required by the federal securities laws, NYLIAC will mail to you at your last known address of record, at least semi-annually after the first Policy Year, reports containing information required under the federal securities laws or by any other applicable law or regulation. It is important that your confirmation and Quarterly Statements be reviewed immediately to ensure that there are no errors. In order to correct an error, you must call it to Our attention within 15 days of the date of the statement.

It is important that you inform NYLIAC of an address change so that you can receive these policy statements (See “How do I contact NYLIAC by Telephone or by the Internet?” in the Prospectus). In the event your statement is returned from the US Postal Service as undeliverable, We reserve the right to suspend mailing future correspondence and also suspend current transaction processing until an accurate address is obtained. Additionally, no new service requests can be processed until a valid current address is provided.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

NYLIAC is a defendant in lawsuits arising from its agency sales force, insurance (including variable contracts registered under the federal securities laws) and/or other operations. Most of these actions seek substantial or unspecified compensatory and punitive damages. NYLIAC is from time to time involved in various governmental, administrative, and investigative proceedings and inquiries.

Notwithstanding the uncertain nature of litigation and regulatory inquiries, the outcome of which cannot be predicted, NYLIAC believes that, after provisions made in the financial statements, the ultimate liability that could result from litigation and proceedings would not have a material adverse effect on NYLIAC’s financial position; however, it is possible that settlements or adverse determinations in one or more actions or other proceedings in the future could have a material adverse effect on NYLIAC’s operating results for a given year.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The consolidated balance sheet of NYLIAC as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the consolidated statements of income, of stockholder’s equity and of cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2011 included in this SAI have been so included in reliance on the report of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, given on the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting. The Separate Account statement of assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2011 and the statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the financial statements have been so included in reliance on the report of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, given on the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

OTHER INFORMATION

NYLIAC filed a Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, under the Securities Act of 1933 as amended, with respect to the policies discussed in this Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information. We have not included all of the information set forth in the registration statement, amendments and exhibits to the registration statement in the Prospectus and this Statement of Additional Information. We intend the statements contained in the Prospectus and this Statement of Additional Information concerning the content of the policies and other legal instruments to be summaries. For a complete statement of the terms of these documents, you should refer to the instruments filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The omitted information may be obtained at the principal offices of the Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C., upon payment of prescribed fees, or through the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III

Financial Statements

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NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III

Financial Statements



Series I Policies:		New York Life Variable Annuity* New York Life Flexible Premium Variable Annuity* New York Life Plus Variable Annuity* New York Life Flexible Premium Variable Annuity II

Series II Policies:		New York Life Access Variable Annuity*

Series III Policies:		New York Life Premium Plus Variable Annuity*

Series IV Policies:		New York Life Essentials Variable Annuity* New York Life Plus II Variable Annuity*

Series V Policies:		New York Life Select Variable Annuity*

Series VI Policies:		New York Life Premium Plus II Variable Annuity*

Series VII Policies:		New York Life Complete Access Variable Annuity

Series VIII Policies:		New York Life Premier Variable Annuity

Series IX Policies:		New York Life Premier Plus Variable Annuity

*Includes policies formerly known as LifeStages^® and MainStay

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

As of December 31, 2011


	MainStay VP Bond— Initial Class			MainStay VP Cash Management			MainStay VP Common Stock— Initial Class


ASSETS:
Investment, at net asset value	$	108,145,394		$	332,417,990		$	89,219,272
Dividends due and accrued		—			3,032			—
Net receivable from (payable to) New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation		(26,735	)		(360,647	)		(40,199	)

LIABILITIES:
Liability to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation for:
Mortality and expense risk charges		3,939			52,096			3,152
Administrative charges		356			3,121			344

Total net assets	$	108,114,364		$	332,005,158		$	89,175,577

TOTAL NET ASSETS REPRESENTED BY:
Net Assets of Policyowners:
Series I Policies	$	73,095,916		$	96,687,738		$	75,478,776
Series II Policies		461,094			10,448,683			228,837
Series III Policies		25,051,971			74,706,430			9,525,716
Series IV Policies		9,382,896			73,473,549			3,916,071
Series V Policies		122,487			3,041,161			26,177
Series VI Policies		—			35,211,500			—
Series VII Policies		—			11,898,385			—
Series VIII Policies		—			14,948,584			—
Series IX Policies		—			11,589,128			—

Total net assets	$	108,114,364		$	332,005,158		$	89,175,577

Series I variable accumulation unit value	$	21.36		$	1.31		$	23.67

Series II variable accumulation unit value	$	17.16		$	1.07		$	8.17

Series III variable accumulation unit value	$	16.75		$	1.05		$	8.19

Series IV variable accumulation unit value	$	15.14		$	1.03		$	11.67

Series V variable accumulation unit value	$	14.26		$	0.99		$	12.77

Series VI variable accumulation unit value	$	—		$	1.01		$	—

Series VII variable accumulation unit value	$	—		$	9.61		$	—

Series VIII variable accumulation unit value	$	—		$	9.68		$	—

Series IX variable accumulation unit value	$	—		$	9.61		$	—


Identified Cost of Investment	$	101,326,241		$	332,420,682		$	98,182,089

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-4

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


MainStay VP Convertible— Initial Class			MainStay VP Government— Initial Class			MainStay VP Growth Equity— Initial Class			MainStay VP High Yield Corporate Bond— Initial Class		MainStay VP ICAP Select Equity— Initial Class			MainStay VP Income Builder— Initial Class			MainStay VP International Equity— Initial Class



$	94,643,230		$	79,102,024		$	100,640,075		$	340,629,691	$	170,330,648		$	76,171,531		$	40,815,706
	—			—			—			—		—			—			—

	(26,218	)		(38,217	)		(24,344	)		9,238		(18,732	)		(86,982	)		(30,878	)



	3,423			2,888			3,508			12,271		6,176			2,663			1,480
	324			260			407			1,175		592			297			135

$	94,613,265		$	79,060,659		$	100,611,816		$	340,625,483	$	170,305,148		$	76,081,589		$	40,783,213



$	66,848,537		$	52,557,031		$	90,435,345		$	252,818,512	$	121,925,573		$	66,512,808		$	27,571,719
	837,442			528,198			84,854			2,287,752		1,142,802			88,309			493,307
	19,170,693			18,962,450			6,935,056			62,607,849		33,587,241			6,570,661			9,000,300
	7,698,945			6,936,803			3,148,932			22,545,476		13,530,405			2,892,903			3,694,246
	57,648			76,177			7,629			365,894		119,127			16,908			23,641
	—			—			—			—		—			—			—
	—			—			—			—		—			—			—
	—			—			—			—		—			—			—
	—			—			—			—		—			—			—

$	94,613,265		$	79,060,659		$	100,611,816		$	340,625,483	$	170,305,148		$	76,081,589		$	40,783,213

$	23.19		$	19.85		$	17.49		$	31.52	$	12.81		$	21.88		$	19.07

$	12.95		$	15.60		$	6.49		$	19.75	$	11.73		$	9.95		$	11.50

$	12.35		$	15.37		$	5.90		$	19.33	$	11.53		$	9.49		$	11.49

$	15.35		$	14.04		$	10.01		$	19.97	$	12.62		$	13.19		$	13.73

$	16.55		$	13.28		$	11.90		$	20.47	$	16.12		$	14.48		$	14.70

$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	—

$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	—

$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	—

$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	—


$	86,359,710		$	77,477,384		$	91,793,229		$	323,504,907	$	168,553,526		$	76,869,157		$	56,521,723

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-5

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Continued)

As of December 31, 2011



	MainStay VP Large Cap Growth— Initial Class		MainStay VP Mid Cap Core— Initial Class			MainStay VP S&P 500 Index— Initial Class


ASSETS:
Investment, at net asset value	$	41,118,009	$	62,411,417		$	188,227,261
Dividends due and accrued		—		—			—
Net receivable from (payable to) New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation		8,995		(33,381	)		(51,628	)

LIABILITIES:
Liability to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation for:
Mortality and expense risk charges		1,471		2,292			6,676
Administrative charges		151		207			714

Total net assets	$	41,125,382	$	62,375,537		$	188,168,243

TOTAL NET ASSETS REPRESENTED BY:
Net Assets of Policyowners:
Series I Policies	$	31,724,360	$	40,129,151		$	155,587,488
Series II Policies		261,131		231,241			559,336
Series III Policies		6,382,112		15,290,759			22,681,304
Series IV Policies		2,702,015		6,686,319			9,305,548
Series V Policies		55,764		38,067			34,567
Series VI Policies		—		—			—
Series VII Policies		—		—			—
Series VIII Policies		—		—			—
Series IX Policies		—		—			—

Total net assets	$	41,125,382	$	62,375,537		$	188,168,243

Series I variable accumulation unit value	$	14.65	$	15.55		$	24.23

Series II variable accumulation unit value	$	8.10	$	16.58		$	9.08

Series III variable accumulation unit value	$	6.89	$	15.89		$	8.80

Series IV variable accumulation unit value	$	11.69	$	15.71		$	12.06

Series V variable accumulation unit value	$	13.72	$	18.04		$	13.96

Series VI variable accumulation unit value	$	—	$	—		$	—

Series VII variable accumulation unit value	$	—	$	—		$	—

Series VIII variable accumulation unit value	$	—	$	—		$	—

Series IX variable accumulation unit value	$	—	$	—		$	—


Identified Cost of Investment	$	32,959,586	$	50,639,067		$	169,927,384

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-6

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


MainStay VP U.S. Small Cap— Initial Class			Alger Small Cap Growth— Class I-2 Shares			Calvert VP SRI Balanced Portfolio			Dreyfus IP Technology Growth— Initial Shares		Fidelity^® VIP Contrafund^®— Initial Class			Fidelity^® VIP Equity- Income— Initial Class			Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio— Institutional Shares



$	28,118,516		$	30,661,492		$	27,261,180		$	12,632,565	$	163,705,609		$	69,685,107		$	220,517,691
	—			—			—			—		—			—			—

	(9,800	)		(4,197	)		(158	)		9,067		(78,766	)		(27,555	)		(97,417	)



	1,034			1,094			1,036			474		5,841			2,510			7,795
	93			115			80			39		605			248			839

$	28,107,589		$	30,656,086		$	27,259,906		$	12,641,119	$	163,620,397		$	69,654,794		$	220,411,640



$	17,671,597		$	24,769,460		$	12,712,111		$	7,333,073	$	129,589,621		$	53,100,148		$	178,669,178
	181,012			171,206			121,220			38,258		1,062,979			294,723			959,809
	6,982,031			4,393,990			4,505,905			3,977,225		23,442,903			12,394,491			27,883,563
	3,247,323			1,286,834			3,713,571			1,158,944		9,321,919			3,767,792			12,770,229
	25,626			34,596			577,106			133,619		202,975			97,640			128,861
	—			—			2,045,288			—		—			—			—
	—			—			298,751			—		—			—			—
	—			—			1,561,838			—		—			—			—
	—			—			1,724,116			—		—			—			—

$	28,107,589		$	30,656,086		$	27,259,906		$	12,641,119	$	163,620,397		$	69,654,794		$	220,411,640

$	12.20		$	13.94		$	19.23		$	10.85	$	26.07		$	17.97		$	28.69

$	11.55		$	9.65		$	9.92		$	13.07	$	13.53		$	11.56		$	14.70

$	11.56		$	8.91		$	9.60		$	10.84	$	12.96		$	11.34		$	13.78

$	15.45		$	18.48		$	12.46		$	13.15	$	15.38		$	11.66		$	15.40

$	18.63		$	21.07		$	13.13		$	16.94	$	17.72		$	11.37		$	15.47

$	—		$	—		$	12.10		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	—

$	—		$	—		$	11.41		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	—

$	—		$	—		$	11.56		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	—

$	—		$	—		$	11.40		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	—


$	22,789,938		$	20,982,757		$	27,750,844		$	11,802,662	$	192,879,065		$	84,980,349		$	204,662,534

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-7

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Continued)

As of December 31, 2011


	Janus Aspen Worldwide Portfolio— Institutional Shares			MFS^® Investors Trust Series— Initial Class			MFS^® Research Series— Initial Class


ASSETS:
Investment, at net asset value	$	64,462,403		$	8,690,752		$	10,928,428
Dividends due and accrued		—			—			—
Net receivable from (payable to) New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation		(72,290	)		(1,120	)		(3,631	)

LIABILITIES:
Liability to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation for:
Mortality and expense risk charges		2,244			315			392
Administrative charges		261			30			40

Total net assets	$	64,387,608		$	8,689,287		$	10,924,365

TOTAL NET ASSETS REPRESENTED BY:
Net Assets of Policyowners:
Series I Policies	$	57,271,737		$	6,365,620		$	8,613,088
Series II Policies		137,820			168,640			131,442
Series III Policies		4,791,370			1,567,681			1,668,899
Series IV Policies		2,163,899			575,584			502,344
Series V Policies		22,782			11,762			8,592
Series VI Policies		—			—			—
Series VII Policies		—			—			—
Series VIII Policies		—			—			—
Series IX Policies		—			—			—

Total net assets	$	64,387,608		$	8,689,287		$	10,924,365

Series I variable accumulation unit value	$	14.38		$	10.46		$	11.88

Series II variable accumulation unit value	$	6.06		$	9.17		$	8.32

Series III variable accumulation unit value	$	5.54		$	8.98		$	7.93

Series IV variable accumulation unit value	$	9.27		$	11.99		$	12.98

Series V variable accumulation unit value	$	11.44		$	14.75		$	15.33

Series VI variable accumulation unit value	$	—		$	—		$	—

Series VII variable accumulation unit value	$	—		$	—		$	—

Series VIII variable accumulation unit value	$	—		$	—		$	—

Series IX variable accumulation unit value	$	—		$	—		$	—


Identified Cost of Investment	$	72,622,163		$	8,055,025		$	8,516,080

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-8

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


MFS^® Utilities Series— Initial Class			Neuberger Berman AMT Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio— Class I			Royce Micro-Cap Portfolio— Investment Class			Royce Small-Cap Portfolio— Investment Class		T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio			UIF Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio— Class I			Van Eck VIP Global Hard Assets



$	2,918,962		$	2,108,475		$	77,803,652		$	61,597,144	$	71,196,949		$	42,145,768		$	315,147,454
	—			—			—			—		—			—			—

	(801	)		(278	)		(11,069	)		2,347		(13,794	)		(5,889	)		(76,705	)



	117			83			3,029			2,405		2,613			1,517			12,213
	6			5			201			168		234			148			825

$	2,918,038		$	2,108,109		$	77,789,353		$	61,596,918	$	71,180,308		$	42,138,214		$	315,057,711



$	1,324,665		$	843,006		$	24,561,158		$	19,101,128	$	47,620,622		$	30,983,607		$	108,631,772
	51,125			5,989			1,422,513			1,710,425		562,919			292,941			6,326,796
	1,457,188			978,829			12,814,148			8,796,225		17,084,215			8,125,420			62,240,749
	54,830			253,185			17,736,107			16,180,293		5,824,265			2,705,460			67,364,251
	30,230			27,100			579,770			591,974		88,287			30,786			2,814,795
	—			—			12,132,753			8,459,709		—			—			48,172,349
	—			—			1,196,863			1,417,554		—			—			3,444,808
	—			—			4,091,529			2,658,240		—			—			8,668,911
	—			—			3,254,512			2,681,370		—			—			7,393,280

$	2,918,038		$	2,108,109		$	77,789,353		$	61,596,918	$	71,180,308		$	42,138,214		$	315,057,711

$	20.76		$	13.63		$	14.22		$	13.24	$	14.72		$	21.28		$	34.31

$	24.17		$	13.90		$	14.41		$	12.49	$	13.89		$	15.20		$	34.77

$	19.24		$	13.92		$	14.10		$	12.76	$	13.55		$	17.57		$	35.09

$	31.31		$	19.56		$	14.00		$	13.05	$	12.17		$	23.55		$	33.44

$	27.17		$	18.35		$	13.47		$	12.15	$	12.01		$	29.35		$	41.00

$	—		$	—		$	13.91		$	12.71	$	—		$	—		$	36.37

$	—		$	—		$	13.12		$	12.39	$	—		$	—		$	12.66

$	—		$	—		$	13.32		$	12.77	$	—		$	—		$	11.79

$	—		$	—		$	13.19		$	12.79	$	—		$	—		$	11.77


$	2,866,321		$	1,712,427		$	70,357,069		$	53,450,540	$	80,102,032		$	43,812,961		$	324,661,234

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-9

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Continued)

As of December 31, 2011


	MainStay VP Balanced— Service Class		MainStay VP Bond— Service Class		MainStay VP Common Stock— Service Class


ASSETS:
Investments, at net asset value	$	84,260,488	$	188,412,586	$	37,072,068
Dividends due and accrued		—		—		—
Net receivable from (payable to) New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation		6,982		35,256		(1,064	)

LIABILITIES:
Liability to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation for:
Mortality and expense risk charges		3,329		7,564		1,461
Administrative charges		209		395		100

Total net assets	$	84,263,932	$	188,439,883	$	37,069,443

TOTAL NET ASSETS REPRESENTED BY:
Net Assets of Policyowners:
Series I Policies	$	27,098,866	$	33,668,063	$	9,079,048
Series II Policies		2,095,659		6,164,200		627,032
Series III Policies		18,048,481		37,250,199		7,679,292
Series IV Policies		16,620,019		46,951,476		11,736,741
Series V Policies		905,422		3,565,978		288,451
Series VI Policies		14,061,406		30,902,582		6,830,565
Series VII Policies		621,126		6,869,825		179,550
Series VIII Policies		1,836,378		11,577,917		344,456
Series IX Policies		2,976,575		11,489,643		304,308

Total net assets	$	84,263,932	$	188,439,883	$	37,069,443

Series I variable accumulation unit value	$	11.63	$	13.22	$	13.00

Series II variable accumulation unit value	$	11.49	$	13.00	$	10.31

Series III variable accumulation unit value	$	11.49	$	13.08	$	12.73

Series IV variable accumulation unit value	$	11.61	$	13.25	$	12.95

Series V variable accumulation unit value	$	11.34	$	12.72	$	12.46

Series VI variable accumulation unit value	$	11.38	$	12.91	$	12.62

Series VII variable accumulation unit value	$	11.19	$	11.40	$	11.88

Series VIII variable accumulation unit value	$	12.03	$	11.44	$	12.41

Series IX variable accumulation unit value	$	12.01	$	11.34	$	11.83


Identified Cost of Investment	$	82,663,815	$	183,265,969	$	42,069,843

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-10

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


MainStay VP Conservative Allocation— Service Class		MainStay VP Convertible— Service Class		MainStay VP Flexible Bond Opportunities— Service Class		MainStay VP Floating Rate— Service Class			MainStay VP Government— Service Class		MainStay VP Growth Allocation— Service Class		MainStay VP Growth Equity— Service Class



$	254,974,779	$	167,506,469	$	16,479,542	$	209,311,883		$	121,817,015	$	87,122,330	$	31,122,186
	—		—		—		748,852			—		—		—

	294,137		66,515		85,610		(534,462	)		1,083		40,701		(20,010	)



	10,099		6,729		653		8,352			4,827		3,306		1,232
	569		358		28		463			286		271		80

	$255,258,248	$	167,565,897	$	16,564,471	$	209,517,458		$	121,812,985	$	87,159,454	$	31,100,864



$	73,846,821	$	31,872,082	$	2,969,380	$	51,128,515		$	27,427,030	$	37,185,384	$	9,654,569
	11,654,350		5,172,904		1,745,733		10,537,789			4,873,509		1,494,351		514,124
	44,206,471		30,837,980		1,670,001		35,738,280			23,703,973		12,534,060		7,959,383
	47,513,150		42,511,822		3,574,190		47,889,234			31,271,155		18,595,620		6,323,157
	2,530,507		1,950,140		—		2,912,445			1,702,581		441,136		199,620
	34,391,718		33,666,246		1,624,465		32,052,030			17,509,211		11,444,348		5,732,990
	6,854,512		3,684,261		1,089,660		6,645,375			4,170,000		362,003		82,107
	13,776,955		9,056,538		2,545,727		10,719,476			5,077,068		2,730,382		327,824
	20,483,764		8,813,924		1,345,315		11,894,314			6,078,458		2,372,170		307,090

	$255,258,248	$	167,565,897	$	16,564,471	$	209,517,458		$	121,812,985	$	87,159,454	$	31,100,864

$	12.12	$	14.73	$	9.76	$	11.31		$	12.44	$	10.07	$	11.73

$	11.99	$	12.95	$	9.75	$	11.27		$	12.49	$	9.69	$	10.50

$	11.99	$	14.68	$	9.74	$	11.18		$	12.23	$	9.77	$	11.68

$	12.02	$	14.73	$	9.75	$	11.29		$	12.45	$	10.05	$	11.70

$	11.79	$	14.23	$	—	$	11.20		$	12.04	$	9.58	$	11.15

$	11.79	$	14.26	$	9.73	$	11.12		$	12.12	$	9.62	$	11.40

$	11.80	$	12.20	$	9.74	$	10.99		$	10.73	$	11.59	$	12.01

$	11.87	$	12.23	$	9.76	$	11.10		$	10.89	$	12.23	$	11.83

$	11.75	$	12.35	$	9.74	$	10.97		$	10.79	$	11.84	$	11.89


$	238,023,444	$	159,672,596	$	16,760,078	$	203,329,926		$	121,642,098	$	87,303,051	$	29,049,531

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-11

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Continued)

As of December 31, 2011


	MainStay VP High Yield Corporate Bond— Service Class		MainStay VP ICAP Select Equity— Service Class			MainStay VP Income Builder— Service Class



ASSETS:
Investments, at net asset value	$	707,725,502	$	257,540,252		$	42,075,328
Dividends due and accrued		—		—			—
Net receivable from (payable to) New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation		202,245		(384,172	)		(4,585	)

LIABILITIES:
Liability to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation for:
Mortality and expense risk charges		28,767		10,230			1,685
Administrative charges		1,395		646			93

Total net assets	$	707,897,585	$	257,145,204		$	42,068,965

TOTAL NET ASSETS REPRESENTED BY:
Net Assets of Policyowners:
Series I Policies	$	120,718,324	$	62,385,193		$	11,250,881
Series II Policies		21,351,928		5,678,447			1,350,747
Series III Policies		161,427,918		52,711,195			10,657,884
Series IV Policies		159,155,387		70,201,542			7,685,763
Series V Policies		13,699,228		2,640,652			422,699
Series VI Policies		127,027,215		48,284,748			7,113,138
Series VII Policies		19,484,908		2,837,054			1,011,939
Series VIII Policies		31,909,652		6,727,251			865,885
Series IX Policies		53,123,025		5,679,122			1,710,029

Total net assets	$	707,897,585	$	257,145,204		$	42,068,965

Series I variable accumulation unit value	$	17.12	$	13.92		$	13.31

Series II variable accumulation unit value	$	13.74	$	11.32		$	12.05

Series III variable accumulation unit value	$	16.89	$	13.71		$	13.29

Series IV variable accumulation unit value	$	17.28	$	13.88		$	13.63

Series V variable accumulation unit value	$	16.58	$	13.34		$	12.86

Series VI variable accumulation unit value	$	16.75	$	13.54		$	12.94

Series VII variable accumulation unit value	$	12.79	$	12.41		$	12.15

Series VIII variable accumulation unit value	$	12.70	$	12.18		$	12.14

Series IX variable accumulation unit value	$	12.58	$	12.06		$	12.52


Identified Cost of Investment	$	682,689,150	$	245,021,690		$	43,247,473

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-12

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


MainStay VP International Equity— Service Class			MainStay VP Large Cap Growth— Service Class		MainStay VP Mid Cap Core— Service Class			MainStay VP Moderate Allocation— Service Class			MainStay VP Moderate Growth Allocation— Service Class			MainStay VP S&P 500 Index— Service Class			MainStay VP U.S. Small Cap— Service Class



$	129,298,302		$	81,578,885	$	162,332,993		$	291,601,188		$	257,140,913		$	155,894,358		$	68,006,232
	—			—		—			—			—			—			—

	(67,540	)		140,390		(68,028	)		(125,497	)		(318,389	)		(29,224	)		(7,678	)



	5,071			3,252		6,426			11,420			9,908			6,157			2,675
	329			192		426			714			674			415			185

$	129,225,362		$	81,715,831	$	162,258,113		$	291,463,557		$	256,811,942		$	155,858,562		$	67,995,694



$	30,302,461		$	17,925,243	$	42,182,988		$	91,420,753		$	92,726,267		$	42,649,242		$	19,124,665
	3,441,558			1,560,361		2,929,746			11,133,323			4,024,070			1,988,653			1,119,159
	24,135,223			13,972,413		35,756,200			46,008,513			32,060,313			36,569,684			14,721,818
	37,459,595			21,513,255		44,541,075			59,654,640			48,242,980			41,368,990			18,601,391
	1,796,162			1,249,294		1,859,013			2,336,441			946,927			1,856,154			700,716
	22,971,228			14,589,114		30,288,728			42,852,367			29,624,938			27,050,871			11,826,979
	1,386,992			2,043,882		792,542			3,475,339			1,650,027			743,076			408,293
	4,477,219			4,256,858		2,241,367			17,007,278			22,841,878			1,611,462			661,367
	3,254,924			4,605,411		1,666,454			17,574,903			24,694,542			2,020,430			831,306

$	129,225,362		$	81,715,831	$	162,258,113		$	291,463,557		$	256,811,942		$	155,858,562		$	67,995,694

$	13.94		$	12.66	$	16.69		$	11.49		$	10.85		$	12.86		$	16.70

$	10.45		$	13.13	$	11.92		$	11.27		$	10.59		$	10.69		$	13.70

$	13.59		$	12.59	$	16.39		$	11.25		$	10.60		$	12.62		$	16.28

$	13.82		$	12.76	$	16.60		$	11.41		$	10.79		$	12.84		$	16.68

$	13.01		$	11.99	$	16.15		$	11.12		$	10.30		$	12.42		$	15.87

$	13.23		$	12.42	$	16.09		$	11.15		$	10.52		$	12.51		$	16.49

$	9.26		$	12.96	$	13.02		$	11.89		$	11.61		$	12.15		$	13.10

$	9.40		$	12.83	$	13.10		$	11.87		$	11.83		$	12.76		$	12.88

$	9.33		$	12.62	$	13.27		$	11.81		$	11.84		$	12.57		$	12.98


$	181,849,708		$	71,993,639	$	137,156,894		$	277,191,786		$	256,248,808		$	151,288,248		$	55,807,830

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-13

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Continued)

As of December 31, 2011


	Alger Small Cap Growth— Class S Shares			BlackRock^® Global Allocation V.I. Fund— Class III Shares		Columbia Variable Portfolio— Small Cap Value Fund— Class 2


ASSETS:
Investments, at net asset value	$	32,882,194		$	33,565,162	$	41,688,739
Dividends due and accrued		—			—		—
Net receivable from (payable to) New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation		(6,181	)		259,476		(34,336	)

LIABILITIES:
Liability to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation for:
Mortality and expense risk charges		1,298			1,328		1,630
Administrative charges		88			57		115

Total net assets	$	32,874,627		$	33,823,253	$	41,652,658

TOTAL NET ASSETS REPRESENTED BY:
Net Assets of Policyowners:
Series I Policies	$	8,508,679		$	5,504,916	$	12,750,346
Series II Policies		254,404			886,937		1,475,994
Series III Policies		7,779,895			6,028,990		6,468,529
Series IV Policies		9,905,455			7,846,478		11,300,758
Series V Policies		169,574			—		584,628
Series VI Policies		6,256,620			2,117,753		6,410,770
Series VII Policies		—			1,141,415		382,519
Series VIII Policies		—			5,598,827		1,521,704
Series IX Policies		—			4,697,937		757,410

Total net assets	$	32,874,627		$	33,823,253	$	41,652,658

Series I variable accumulation unit value	$	19.26		$	8.94	$	12.54

Series II variable accumulation unit value	$	14.22		$	8.93	$	12.04

Series III variable accumulation unit value	$	18.93		$	8.92	$	12.35

Series IV variable accumulation unit value	$	19.10		$	8.93	$	12.46

Series V variable accumulation unit value	$	18.27		$	—	$	12.09

Series VI variable accumulation unit value	$	18.70		$	8.91	$	12.19

Series VII variable accumulation unit value	$	—		$	8.92	$	12.13

Series VIII variable accumulation unit value	$	—		$	8.94	$	12.98

Series IX variable accumulation unit value	$	—		$	8.92	$	12.17


Identified Cost of Investment	$	28,642,025		$	36,003,333	$	43,738,727

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-14

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


Dreyfus IP Technology Growth— Service Shares			Fidelity^® VIP Contrafund^®— Service Class 2			Fidelity^® VIP Equity- Income— Service Class 2			Fidelity^® VIP Mid Cap— Service Class 2			Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio— Service Shares		Janus Aspen Worldwide Portfolio— Service Shares			MFS^® Investors Trust Series— Service Class



$	41,677,991		$	255,205,607		$	104,904,986		$	164,637,156		$	148,168,294	$	27,169,889		$	6,735,772
	—			—			—			—			—		—			—

	(18,303	)		(32,651	)		(312,916	)		(55,049	)		16,005		(3,132	)		419



	1,632			10,034			4,164			6,372			5,870		1,061			264
	110			683			269			455			345		73			18

$	41,657,946		$	255,162,239		$	104,587,637		$	164,575,280		$	148,178,084	$	27,165,623		$	6,735,909



$	11,173,234		$	63,738,964		$	26,800,868		$	56,852,852		$	34,438,112	$	7,690,723		$	1,731,590
	875,864			5,438,331			2,325,188			2,990,301			3,641,630		637,915			89,866
	7,619,518			46,882,580			22,968,533			28,124,827			29,279,536		5,414,298			1,716,697
	11,395,673			76,322,013			27,742,211			38,750,169			35,734,324		7,236,329			1,950,825
	363,052			3,420,047			1,238,557			1,476,809			1,904,586		260,695			73,992
	5,771,704			44,292,147			19,217,817			23,329,344			22,212,866		4,098,943			982,431
	634,998			2,694,875			678,817			2,283,390			1,807,745		410,246			14,267
	2,031,703			7,033,644			1,625,027			6,225,931			9,084,619		781,558			142,250
	1,792,200			5,339,638			1,990,619			4,541,657			10,074,666		634,916			33,991

$	41,657,946		$	255,162,239		$	104,587,637		$	164,575,280		$	148,178,084	$	27,165,623		$	6,735,909

$	14.15		$	16.09		$	12.62		$	18.37		$	15.31	$	11.00		$	13.02

$	13.13		$	12.39		$	10.04		$	16.57		$	13.90	$	9.23		$	11.07

$	13.96		$	15.80		$	12.26		$	18.23		$	15.25	$	10.80		$	12.97

$	14.14		$	16.31		$	12.52		$	18.75		$	15.35	$	10.93		$	13.16

$	13.64		$	15.34		$	12.20		$	17.13		$	14.85	$	10.46		$	12.69

$	13.77		$	15.48		$	12.19		$	18.33		$	14.98	$	10.47		$	12.74

$	12.57		$	12.44		$	12.38		$	12.67		$	11.50	$	10.24		$	9.93

$	13.72		$	12.48		$	11.95		$	12.53		$	11.58	$	10.65		$	11.49

$	13.47		$	12.30		$	12.22		$	12.36		$	11.47	$	10.35		$	10.37


$	36,868,265		$	292,686,950		$	122,231,969		$	167,181,443		$	148,390,169	$	30,109,658		$	6,675,788

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-15

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Continued)

As of December 31, 2011


	MFS^® Research Series— Service Class		MFS^® Utilities Series— Service Class			Neuberger Berman AMT Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio— Class S


ASSETS:
Investments, at net asset value	$	7,560,666	$	392,803,135		$	30,203,238
Dividends due and accrued		—		—			—
Net receivable from (payable to) New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation		5,254		(15,558	)		134,954

LIABILITIES:
Liability to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation for:
Mortality and expense risk charges		298		15,339			1,198
Administrative charges		20		1,032			77

Total net assets	$	7,565,602	$	392,771,206		$	30,336,917

TOTAL NET ASSETS REPRESENTED BY:
Net Assets of Policyowners:
Series I Policies	$	2,122,304	$	132,838,265		$	9,042,508
Series II Policies		83,117		9,491,050			447,251
Series III Policies		1,761,771		70,763,570			5,680,635
Series IV Policies		1,823,070		83,514,026			6,719,424
Series V Policies		114,234		4,074,550			504,389
Series VI Policies		1,275,555		65,428,243			5,696,751
Series VII Policies		66,361		5,823,794			437,583
Series VIII Policies		205,102		10,673,803			785,897
Series IX Policies		114,088		10,163,905			1,022,479

Total net assets	$	7,565,602	$	392,771,206		$	30,336,917

Series I variable accumulation unit value	$	14.52	$	24.12		$	17.06

Series II variable accumulation unit value	$	11.64	$	21.72		$	14.55

Series III variable accumulation unit value	$	14.20	$	25.36		$	17.04

Series IV variable accumulation unit value	$	14.12	$	25.78		$	17.77

Series V variable accumulation unit value	$	14.05	$	25.06		$	16.92

Series VI variable accumulation unit value	$	14.27	$	25.02		$	17.06

Series VII variable accumulation unit value	$	11.94	$	13.04		$	13.77

Series VIII variable accumulation unit value	$	12.38	$	13.33		$	14.72

Series IX variable accumulation unit value	$	12.43	$	13.10		$	14.02


Identified Cost of Investment	$	6,996,770	$	408,949,944		$	27,409,178

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-16

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


PIMCO Real Return Portfolio— Advisor Class		T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio—II			UIF Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio— Class II			Victory VIF Diversified Stock— Class A Shares



$	108,058,447	$	140,849,675		$	107,217,156		$	17,295,511
	4,547		—			—			—

	498,784		(17,648	)		(50,480	)		(2,677	)



	4,299		5,598			4,204			661
	192		360			275			53

$	108,557,287	$	140,826,069		$	107,162,197		$	17,292,120



$	25,890,453	$	31,068,835		$	29,010,712		$	4,872,223
	3,364,415		2,572,319			2,347,720			1,013,091
	16,384,999		26,189,272			21,823,889			2,325,445
	16,681,353		42,380,057			27,145,160			6,276,252
	—		2,427,223			1,076,590			392,611
	13,204,512		27,439,335			17,885,514			1,766,132
	8,974,706		1,808,602			1,327,098			81,348
	11,794,566		4,118,253			3,859,542			351,414
	12,262,283		2,822,173			2,685,972			213,604

$	108,557,287	$	140,826,069		$	107,162,197		$	17,292,120

$	11.31	$	13.15		$	27.17		$	11.40

$	11.30	$	10.65		$	17.66		$	10.04

$	11.29	$	12.94		$	26.35		$	11.12

$	11.32	$	13.17		$	27.57		$	11.06

$	—	$	12.65		$	20.66		$	10.70

$	11.26	$	12.78		$	26.13		$	11.00

$	11.28	$	12.17		$	11.33		$	10.37

$	11.34	$	12.02		$	10.76		$	11.00

$	11.28	$	12.06		$	10.78		$	11.16


$	107,061,900	$	155,570,235		$	112,663,762		$	17,933,568

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-17

Statement of Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2011


	MainStay VP Bond— Initial Class			MainStay VP Cash Management			MainStay VP Common Stock— Initial Class


INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS):
Dividend income	$	3,466,612		$	27,295		$	1,428,909
Mortality and expense risk charges		(1,510,585	)		(3,869,087	)		(1,259,916	)
Administrative charges		(160,424	)		(411,113	)		(158,527	)

Net investment income (loss)		1,795,603			(4,252,905	)		10,466

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS):
Proceeds from sale of investments		30,226,292			194,898,519			18,973,339
Cost of investments sold		(27,580,336	)		(194,913,794	)		(22,050,416	)

Net realized gain (loss) on investments		2,645,956			(15,275	)		(3,077,077	)
Realized gain distribution received		1,609,876			—			—
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments		136,597			19,769			3,462,362

Net gain (loss) on investments		4,392,429			4,494			385,285

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	$	6,188,032		$	(4,248,411	)	$	395,751


	MainStay VP Large Cap Growth— Initial Class			MainStay VP Mid Cap Core— Initial Class			MainStay VP S&P 500 Index— Initial Class

INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS):
Dividend income	$	—		$	593,278		$	3,365,913
Mortality and expense risk charges		(613,616	)		(964,497	)		(2,655,412	)
Administrative charges		(76,329	)		(102,295	)		(331,527	)

Net investment income (loss)		(689,945	)		(473,514	)		378,974

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS):
Proceeds from sale of investments		11,702,095			16,407,478			38,374,846
Cost of investments sold		(9,650,127	)		(15,362,653	)		(37,504,926	)

Net realized gain (loss) on investments		2,051,968			1,044,825			869,920
Realized gain distribution received		—			—			—
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments		(2,149,848	)		(3,410,421	)		(35,543	)

Net gain (loss) on investments		(97,880	)		(2,365,596	)		834,377

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	$	(787,825	)	$	(2,839,110	)	$	1,213,351

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-18

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


MainStay VP Convertible— Initial Class			MainStay VP Government— Initial Class			MainStay VP Growth Equity— Initial Class			MainStay VP High Yield Corporate Bond— Initial Class			MainStay VP ICAP Select Equity— Initial Class			MainStay VP Income Builder— Initial Class			MainStay VP International Equity— Initial Class



$	2,469,445		$	2,620,820		$	504,013		$	21,354,732		$	2,627,836		$	3,094,021		$	1,584,746
	(1,442,706	)		(1,106,947	)		(1,416,868	)		(4,789,165	)		(2,550,459	)		(1,044,972	)		(678,468	)
	(155,984	)		(119,620	)		(196,656	)		(520,930	)		(284,017	)		(132,439	)		(72,158	)

	870,755			1,394,253			(1,109,511	)		16,044,637			(206,640	)		1,916,610			834,120


	21,847,653			25,432,407			18,308,454			100,728,159			42,810,169			14,504,210			11,839,962
	(19,018,875	)		(23,826,865	)		(18,561,768	)		(96,684,262	)		(48,009,153	)		(16,517,823	)		(16,159,832	)

	2,828,778			1,605,542			(253,314	)		4,043,897			(5,198,984	)		(2,013,613	)		(4,319,870	)
	—			651,574			—			—			—			—			—

	(10,189,565	)		(160,791	)		(1,431,738	)		(2,840,794	)		(49,267	)		2,292,609			(5,536,270	)

	(7,360,787	)		2,096,325			(1,685,052	)		1,203,103			(5,248,251	)		278,996			(9,856,140	)


$	(6,490,032	)	$	3,490,578		$	(2,794,563	)	$	17,247,740		$	(5,454,891	)	$	2,195,606		$	(9,022,020	)


MainStay VP U.S. Small Cap— Initial Class			Alger Small Cap Growth— Class I-2 Shares			Calvert VP SRI Balanced Portfolio			Dreyfus IP Technology Growth— Initial Shares			Fidelity^® VIP Contrafund^®— Initial Class			Fidelity^® VIP Equity- Income— Initial Class			Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio— Institutional Shares


$	269,491		$	—		$	359,955		$	—		$	1,766,015		$	1,820,399		$	5,777,802
	(435,571	)		(453,756	)		(375,058	)		(230,001	)		(2,439,142	)		(1,026,583	)		(3,134,781	)
	(45,714	)		(56,192	)		(44,677	)		(23,776	)		(288,887	)		(117,571	)		(390,014	)

	(211,794	)		(509,948	)		(59,780	)		(253,777	)		(962,014	)		676,245			2,253,007


	9,163,808			7,347,265			5,004,373			9,639,549			39,063,545			17,956,141			47,436,801
	(6,094,376	)		(3,502,882	)		(5,253,542	)		(6,798,855	)		(38,331,940	)		(21,860,130	)		(37,773,668	)

	3,069,432			3,844,383			(249,169	)		2,840,694			731,605			(3,903,989	)		9,663,133
	—			—			—			—			—			—			12,572,974

	(4,163,757	)		(4,691,826	)		1,100,239			(4,230,360	)		(6,437,351	)		3,119,543			(23,367,603	)

	(1,094,325	)		(847,443	)		851,070			(1,389,666	)		(5,705,746	)		(784,446	)		(1,131,496	)


$	(1,306,119	)	$	(1,357,391	)	$	791,290		$	(1,643,443	)	$	(6,667,760	)	$	(108,201	)	$	1,121,511

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-19

Statement of Operations (Continued)

For the year ended December 31, 2011


	Janus Aspen Worldwide Portfolio— Institutional Shares			MFS^® Investors Trust Series— Initial Class			MFS^® Research Series— Initial Class


INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS):
Dividend income	$	443,156		$	89,432		$	100,988
Mortality and expense risk charges		(992,164	)		(130,435	)		(159,418	)
Administrative charges		(136,112	)		(15,187	)		(19,860	)

Net investment income (loss)		(685,120	)		(56,190	)		(78,290	)

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS):
Proceeds from sale of investments		12,919,826			2,186,128			2,538,621
Cost of investments sold		(15,673,293	)		(1,863,913	)		(1,800,754	)

Net realized gain (loss) on investments		(2,753,467	)		322,215			737,867
Realized gain distribution received		—			—			—
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments		(8,341,813	)		(587,021	)		(859,812	)

Net gain (loss) on investments		(11,095,280	)		(264,806	)		(121,945	)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	$	(11,780,400	)	$	(320,996	)	$	(200,235	)

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-20

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


MFS^® Utilities Series— Initial Class			Neuberger Berman AMT Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio— Class I			Royce Micro-Cap Portfolio— Investment Class			Royce Small-Cap Portfolio— Investment Class			T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio			UIF Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio— Class I			Van Eck VIP Global Hard Assets



$	91,574		$	—		$	2,092,808		$	219,507		$	1,371,569		$	226,561		$	4,774,005
	(38,923	)		(36,155	)		(1,254,628	)		(926,930	)		(1,072,600	)		(724,045	)		(5,597,705	)
	(3,116	)		(3,469	)		(133,041	)		(96,120	)		(112,235	)		(83,348	)		(556,602	)

	49,535			(39,624	)		705,139			(803,543	)		186,734			(580,832	)		(1,380,302	)


	694,895			1,147,120			18,736,665			12,646,776			19,184,792			18,857,761			93,143,089
	(802,313	)		(811,387	)		(20,847,102	)		(12,447,371	)		(20,986,607	)		(24,292,191	)		(84,933,224	)

	(107,418	)		335,733			(2,110,437	)		199,405			(1,801,815	)		(5,434,430	)		8,209,865
	—			—			—			—			—			—			5,111,789

	184,998			(304,640	)		(10,843,936	)		(2,641,832	)		67,554			(5,412,643	)		(83,775,969	)

	77,580			31,093			(12,954,373	)		(2,442,427	)		(1,734,261	)		(10,847,073	)		(70,454,315	)


$	127,115		$	(8,531	)	$	(12,249,234	)	$	(3,245,970	)	$	(1,547,527	)	$	(11,427,905	)	$	(71,834,617	)

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-21

Statement of Operations (Continued)

For the year ended December 31, 2011


	MainStay VP Balanced— Service Class			MainStay VP Bond— Service Class			MainStay VP Common Stock— Service Class


INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS):
Dividend income	$	1,190,183		$	5,501,608		$	501,851
Mortality and expense risk charges		(1,277,540	)		(2,605,652	)		(586,951	)
Administrative charges		(120,352	)		(219,945	)		(56,848	)

Net investment income (loss)		(207,709	)		2,676,011			(141,948	)

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS):
Proceeds from sale of investments		15,856,927			43,546,566			8,652,410
Cost of investments sold		(15,567,809	)		(40,484,171	)		(11,545,657	)

Net realized gain (loss) on investments		289,118			3,062,395			(2,893,247	)
Realized gain distribution received		—			2,722,980			—
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments		574,501			560,474			2,970,962

Net gain (loss) on investments		863,619			6,345,849			77,715

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	$	655,910		$	9,021,860		$	(64,233	)


	MainStay VP High Yield Corporate Bond— Service Class			MainStay VP ICAP Select Equity— Service Class			MainStay VP Income Builder— Service Class

INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS):
Dividend income	$	42,897,864		$	3,350,303		$	1,595,514
Mortality and expense risk charges		(10,510,097	)		(4,031,715	)		(625,290	)
Administrative charges		(834,141	)		(366,855	)		(50,404	)

Net investment income (loss)		31,553,626			(1,048,267	)		919,820

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS):
Proceeds from sale of investments		112,082,892			44,205,541			8,267,157
Cost of investments sold		(111,750,600	)		(49,850,815	)		(9,505,532	)

Net realized gain (loss) on investments		332,292			(5,645,274	)		(1,238,375	)
Realized gain distribution received		—			—			—
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments		(2,652,543	)		(2,769,323	)		1,209,411

Net gain (loss) on investments		(2,320,251	)		(8,414,597	)		(28,964	)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	$	29,233,375		$	(9,462,864	)	$	890,856

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

(a)	For the period May 1, 2011 (Commencement of Operations) through December 31, 2011.

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-22

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


MainStay VP Conservative Allocation— Service Class			MainStay VP Convertible— Service Class			MainStay VP Flexible Bond Opportunities— Service Class (a)			MainStay VP Floating Rate— Service Class			MainStay VP Government— Service Class			MainStay VP Growth Allocation— Service Class			MainStay VP Growth Equity— Service Class



$	5,147,694		$	4,021,208		$	417,063		$	8,934,019		$	3,682,255		$	649,130		$	78,669
	(3,560,567	)		(2,721,442	)		(93,275	)		(3,281,211	)		(1,701,209	)		(1,310,357	)		(496,508	)
	(297,383	)		(224,152	)		(8,725	)		(269,122	)		(153,562	)		(166,401	)		(47,381	)

	1,289,744			1,075,614			315,063			5,383,686			1,827,484			(827,628	)		(465,220	)


	43,414,171			30,671,624			2,931,148			72,573,920			39,213,418			16,444,256			6,250,619
	(42,079,227	)		(30,236,558	)		(3,007,049	)		(74,391,547	)		(38,141,687	)		(19,553,338	)		(5,147,511	)

	1,334,944			435,066			(75,901	)		(1,817,627	)		1,071,731			(3,109,082	)		1,103,108
	1,010,233			—			—			—			985,264			—			—
	(1,227,917	)		(14,386,383	)		(280,536	)		(3,307,174	)		657,502			(174,038	)		(1,682,579	)

	1,117,260			(13,951,317	)		(356,437	)		(5,124,801	)		2,714,497			(3,283,120	)		(579,471	)

$	2,407,004		$	(12,875,703	)	$	(41,374	)	$	258,885		$	4,541,981		$	(4,110,748	)	$	(1,044,691	)


MainStay VP International Equity— Service Class			MainStay VP Large Cap Growth— Service Class			MainStay VP Mid Cap Core— Service Class			MainStay VP Moderate Allocation— Service Class			MainStay VP Moderate Growth Allocation— Service Class			MainStay VP S&P 500 Index— Service Class			MainStay VP U.S. Small Cap— Service Class


$	4,571,319		$	—		$	1,126,289		$	4,842,284		$	2,607,350		$	2,380,976		$	495,077
	(2,153,355	)		(1,227,980	)		(2,597,925	)		(4,401,134	)		(3,679,277	)		(2,373,415	)		(1,074,730	)
	(206,216	)		(117,004	)		(247,378	)		(415,407	)		(457,166	)		(235,453	)		(106,899	)

	2,211,748			(1,344,984	)		(1,719,014	)		25,743			(1,529,093	)		(227,892	)		(686,552	)


	19,475,971			16,247,125			32,212,115			66,728,845			37,093,268			26,912,102			17,631,673
	(25,553,823	)		(14,439,572	)		(37,612,630	)		(64,573,814	)		(39,412,004	)		(24,555,080	)		(13,609,645	)

	(6,077,852	)		1,807,553			(5,400,515	)		2,155,031			(2,318,736	)		2,357,022			4,022,028
	—			—			—			678,385			—			—			—
	(23,893,174	)		(2,618,155	)		(1,051,882	)		(6,308,587	)		(4,495,683	)		(2,021,749	)		(6,680,108	)

	(29,971,026	)		(810,602	)		(6,452,397	)		(3,475,171	)		(6,814,419	)		335,273			(2,658,080	)

$	(27,759,278	)	$	(2,155,586	)	$	(8,171,411	)	$	(3,449,428	)	$	(8,343,512	)	$	107,381		$	(3,344,632	)

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-23

Statement of Operations (Continued)

For the year ended December 31, 2011


	Alger Small Cap Growth— Class S Shares			BlackRock^® Global Allocation V.I. Fund— Class III Shares (b)			Columbia Variable Portfolio— Small Cap Value Fund— Class 2


INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS):
Dividend income	$	—		$	786,771		$	409,375
Mortality and expense risk charges		(529,083	)		(161,524	)		(661,046	)
Administrative charges		(52,413	)		(24,718	)		(66,575	)

Net investment income (loss)		(581,496	)		600,529			(318,246	)

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS):
Proceeds from sale of investments		6,755,741			2,152,274			14,555,694
Cost of investments sold		(5,088,685	)		(2,302,273	)		(15,805,243	)

Net realized gain (loss) on investments		1,667,056			(149,999	)		(1,249,549	)
Realized gain distribution received		—			765,891			4,992,227
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments		(2,673,165	)		(2,438,171	)		(6,952,048	)

Net gain (loss) on investments		(1,006,109	)		(1,822,279	)		(3,209,370	)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	$	(1,587,605	)	$	(1,221,750	)	$	(3,527,616	)


	MFS^® Research Series— Service Class			MFS^® Utilities Series— Service Class			Neuberger Berman AMT Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio— Class S



INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS):
Dividend income	$	51,238		$	12,241,500		$	—
Mortality and expense risk charges		(115,234	)		(5,746,298	)		(455,882	)
Administrative charges		(12,013	)		(565,622	)		(43,621	)

Net investment income (loss)		(76,009	)		5,929,580			(499,503	)

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS):
Proceeds from sale of investments		1,475,332			63,634,937			9,790,290
Cost of investments sold		(1,279,032	)		(66,536,165	)		(9,187,806	)

Net realized gain (loss) on investments		196,300			(2,901,228	)		602,484
Realized gain distribution received		—			—			—
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments		(296,444	)		14,849,893			(717,163	)

Net gain (loss) on investments		(100,144	)		11,948,665			(114,679	)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	$	(176,153	)	$	17,878,245		$	(614,182	)

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

(b)	For the period May 1, 2011 (Commencement of Operations) through December 31, 2011.

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-24

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


Dreyfus IP Technology Growth— Service Shares			Fidelity^® VIP Contrafund^®— Service Class 2			Fidelity^® VIP Equity- Income— Service Class 2			Fidelity^® VIP Mid Cap— Service Class 2			Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio— Service Shares			Janus Aspen Worldwide Portfolio— Service Shares			MFS^® Investors Trust Series— Service Class



$	—		$	2,129,086		$	2,500,476		$	40,408		$	3,325,140		$	154,129		$	55,463
	(691,607	)		(4,000,438	)		(1,634,872	)		(2,709,593	)		(2,187,931	)		(458,790	)		(105,273	)
	(75,358	)		(402,422	)		(146,626	)		(270,913	)		(214,200	)		(46,810	)		(10,418	)

	(766,965	)		(2,273,774	)		718,978			(2,940,098	)		923,009			(351,471	)		(60,228	)


	15,247,530			42,812,176			20,365,570			37,342,005			22,092,359			6,089,655			1,288,784
	(11,093,098	)		(54,526,262	)		(26,072,408	)		(37,932,615	)		(19,850,293	)		(5,911,345	)		(1,256,100	)

	4,154,432			(11,714,086	)		(5,706,838	)		(590,610	)		2,242,066			178,310			32,684
	—			—			—			317,490			7,683,969			—			—
	(8,407,171	)		2,223,549			3,992,126			(20,785,815	)		(11,371,720	)		(4,959,870	)		(265,569	)

	(4,252,739	)		(9,490,537	)		(1,714,712	)		(21,058,935	)		(1,445,685	)		(4,781,560	)		(232,885	)

$	(5,019,704	)	$	(11,764,311	)	$	(995,734	)	$	(23,999,033	)	$	(522,676	)	$	(5,133,031	)	$	(293,113	)


PIMCO Real Return Portfolio— Advisor Class			T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio—II			UIF Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio— Class II			Victory VIF Diversified Stock— Class A Shares



$	1,107,941		$	2,249,221		$	478,546		$	129,481
	(919,340	)		(2,176,319	)		(1,857,884	)		(272,525	)
	(92,508	)		(198,701	)		(195,569	)		(31,658	)

	96,093			(125,799	)		(1,574,907	)		(174,702	)


	16,535,395			24,695,166			30,300,359			4,432,718
	(15,813,857	)		(27,679,248	)		(41,622,832	)		(5,852,096	)

	721,538			(2,984,082	)		(11,322,473	)		(1,419,378	)
	2,949,891			—			—			—

	1,420,981			(838,076	)		(14,264,063	)		(82,998	)

	5,092,410			(3,822,158	)		(25,586,536	)		(1,502,376	)


$	5,188,503		$	(3,947,957	)	$	(27,161,443	)	$	(1,677,078	)

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-25

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended December 31, 2011

and December 31, 2010


	MainStay VP Bond— Initial Class						MainStay VP Cash Management
	2011			2010			2011			2010


INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)	$	1,795,603		$	2,092,679		$	(4,252,905	)	$	(4,165,446	)
Net realized gain (loss) on investments		2,645,956			1,797,036			(15,275	)		(3,046	)
Realized gain distribution received		1,609,876			1,660,247			—			—
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments		136,597			2,447,429			19,769			(25,441	)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations		6,188,032			7,997,391			(4,248,411	)		(4,193,933	)

Contributions and (Withdrawals):
Payments received from policyowners		1,273,826			1,459,596			31,470,094			32,880,280
Policyowners’ surrenders		(17,853,551	)		(19,321,438	)		(81,319,004	)		(70,151,992	)
Policyowners’ annuity and death benefits		(1,866,932	)		(2,164,877	)		(2,881,129	)		(2,759,109	)
Net transfers from (to) Fixed Account		(2,309,228	)		(947,412	)		(11,640,076	)		(13,552,730	)
Transfers between Investment Divisions		(2,107,016	)		7,862,099			165,568,711			(16,305,233	)

Net contributions and (withdrawals)		(22,862,901	)		(13,112,032	)		101,198,596			(69,888,784	)

Increase (decrease) attributable to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation charges retained by the Separate Account		—			(3,057	)		—			(7	)

Increase (decrease) in net assets		(16,674,869	)		(5,117,698	)		96,950,185			(74,082,724	)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year		124,789,233			129,906,931			235,054,973			309,137,697

End of year	$	108,114,364		$	124,789,233		$	332,005,158		$	235,054,973


	MainStay VP High Yield Corporate Bond— Initial Class						MainStay VP ICAP Select Equity— Initial Class
	2011			2010			2011			2010

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)	$	16,044,637		$	17,060,222		$	(206,640	)	$	(1,331,547	)
Net realized gain (loss) on investments		4,043,897			(2,290,780	)		(5,198,984	)		(10,835,176	)
Realized gain distribution received		—			—			—			—
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments		(2,840,794	)		26,661,360			(49,267	)		43,803,881

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations		17,247,740			41,430,802			(5,454,891	)		31,637,158

Contributions and (Withdrawals):
Payments received from policyowners		4,845,078			5,186,320			1,623,653			2,085,112
Policyowners’ surrenders		(54,246,816	)		(59,131,926	)		(26,951,221	)		(26,597,123	)
Policyowners’ annuity and death benefits		(6,435,760	)		(5,323,838	)		(2,463,711	)		(2,815,277	)
Net transfers from (to) Fixed Account		(7,337,154	)		(4,271,303	)		(3,132,407	)		(2,440,991	)
Transfers between Investment Divisions		(4,765,226	)		9,743,392			(7,093,670	)		(8,552,320	)

Net contributions and (withdrawals)		(67,939,878	)		(53,797,355	)		(38,017,356	)		(38,320,599	)

Increase (decrease) attributable to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation charges retained by the Separate Account		—			(16,523	)		—			(12,638	)

Increase (decrease) in net assets		(50,692,138	)		(12,383,076	)		(43,472,247	)		(6,696,079	)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year		391,317,621			403,700,697			213,777,395			220,473,474

End of year	$	340,625,483		$	391,317,621		$	170,305,148		$	213,777,395

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-26

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


MainStay VP Common Stock— Initial Class						MainStay VP Convertible— Initial Class						MainStay VP Government— Initial Class						MainStay VP Growth Equity— Initial Class
2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010




$	10,466		$	142,210		$	870,755		$	1,512,974		$	1,394,253		$	1,611,168		$	(1,109,511	)	$	(1,047,886	)
	(3,077,077	)		(6,800,376	)		2,828,778			2,340,692			1,605,542			2,698,430			(253,314	)		(3,144,022	)
	—			—			—			—			651,574			1,488,802			—			—
	3,462,362			17,337,445			(10,189,565	)		13,048,101			(160,791	)		(1,872,255	)		(1,431,738	)		15,467,883


	395,751			10,679,279			(6,490,032	)		16,901,767			3,490,578			3,926,145			(2,794,563	)		11,275,975


	867,728			843,135			1,347,886			1,252,211			765,799			1,112,193			1,408,721			1,421,413
	(11,629,349	)		(12,118,637	)		(14,478,998	)		(14,561,159	)		(11,471,230	)		(15,519,479	)		(11,950,270	)		(12,523,486	)
	(1,223,273	)		(1,949,038	)		(1,522,032	)		(1,758,949	)		(1,538,437	)		(1,817,132	)		(1,310,941	)		(1,825,471	)
	(1,486,200	)		(1,423,082	)		(2,451,996	)		(1,447,105	)		(1,467,165	)		(841,274	)		(1,401,600	)		(1,011,655	)
	(3,716,533	)		(4,522,365	)		206,434			(862,047	)		(4,183,794	)		1,537,017			(2,765,853	)		(3,586,862	)

	(17,187,627	)		(19,169,987	)		(16,898,706	)		(17,377,049	)		(17,894,827	)		(15,528,675	)		(16,019,943	)		(17,526,061	)

	—			(3,998	)		—			(6,211	)		—			(1,525	)		—			(1,044	)

	(16,791,876	)		(8,494,706	)		(23,388,738	)		(481,493	)		(14,404,249	)		(11,604,055	)		(18,814,506	)		(6,251,130	)

	105,967,453			114,462,159			118,002,003			118,483,496			93,464,908			105,068,963			119,426,322			125,677,452

$	89,175,577		$	105,967,453		$	94,613,265		$	118,002,003		$	79,060,659		$	93,464,908		$	100,611,816		$	119,426,322


MainStay VP Income Builder— Initial Class						MainStay VP International Equity— Initial Class						MainStay VP Large Cap Growth— Initial Class						MainStay VP Mid Cap Core— Initial Class
2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010



$	1,916,610		$	1,392,916		$	834,120		$	1,004,340		$	(689,945	)	$	(672,209	)	$	(473,514	)	$	(855,723	)
	(2,013,613	)		(5,345,443	)		(4,319,870	)		(3,139,234	)		2,051,968			649,091			1,044,825			(7,530,883	)
	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
	2,292,609			14,411,566			(5,536,270	)		3,657,875			(2,149,848	)		6,143,352			(3,410,421	)		23,262,938

	2,195,606			10,459,039			(9,022,020	)		1,522,981			(787,825	)		6,120,234			(2,839,110	)		14,876,332


	936,097			836,304			526,212			626,080			557,356			441,415			681,823			806,654
	(9,285,079	)		(9,823,370	)		(7,282,199	)		(8,065,506	)		(6,707,483	)		(6,006,523	)		(10,156,352	)		(9,804,850	)
	(1,719,321	)		(2,075,554	)		(494,698	)		(494,326	)		(481,257	)		(452,914	)		(307,879	)		(426,470	)
	(1,077,902	)		(1,133,446	)		(873,165	)		(819,956	)		(584,665	)		(803,345	)		(976,091	)		(1,093,022	)
	(1,232,073	)		(1,288,389	)		(760,119	)		(2,159,428	)		252,810			(523,579	)		(2,543,178	)		(4,705,175	)

	(12,378,278	)		(13,484,455	)		(8,883,969	)		(10,913,136	)		(6,963,239	)		(7,344,946	)		(13,301,677	)		(15,222,863	)

	—			(2,926	)		—			(1,523	)		—			(714	)		—			(5,916	)

	(10,182,672	)		(3,028,342	)		(17,905,989	)		(9,391,678	)		(7,751,064	)		(1,225,426	)		(16,140,787	)		(352,447	)

	86,264,261			89,292,603			58,689,202			68,080,880			48,876,446			50,101,872			78,516,324			78,868,771

$	76,081,589		$	86,264,261		$	40,783,213		$	58,689,202		$	41,125,382		$	48,876,446		$	62,375,537		$	78,516,324

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-27

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2011

and December 31, 2010



	MainStay VP S&P 500 Index— Initial Class						MainStay VP U.S. Small Cap— Initial Class
	2011			2010			2011			2010

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)	$	378,974		$	678,993		$	(211,794	)	$	(506,624	)
Net realized gain (loss) on investments		869,920			(7,281,966	)		3,069,432			(4,290,860	)
Realized gain distribution received		—			—			—			—
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments		(35,543	)		33,105,977			(4,163,757	)		12,082,014

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations		1,213,351			26,503,004			(1,306,119	)		7,284,530

Contributions and (Withdrawals):
Payments received from policyowners		1,835,245			1,842,553			323,439			317,217
Policyowners’ surrenders		(24,259,295	)		(26,462,907	)		(4,837,228	)		(4,926,219	)
Policyowners’ annuity and death benefits		(2,169,557	)		(3,327,309	)		(199,081	)		(228,041	)
Net transfers from (to) Fixed Account		(3,490,479	)		(3,306,275	)		(538,044	)		(323,368	)
Transfers between Investment Divisions		(6,322,776	)		(7,084,111	)		(2,527,849	)		(2,430,430	)

Net contributions and (withdrawals)		(34,406,862	)		(38,338,049	)		(7,778,763	)		(7,590,841	)

Increase (decrease) attributable to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation charges retained by the Separate Account		—			(9,470	)		—			(1,964	)

Increase (decrease) in net assets		(33,193,511	)		(11,844,515	)		(9,084,882	)		(308,275	)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year		221,361,754			233,206,269			37,192,471			37,500,746

End of year	$	188,168,243		$	221,361,754		$	28,107,589		$	37,192,471


	Fidelity^® VIP Equity-Income— Initial Class						Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio— Institutional Shares
	2011			2010			2011			2010



INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)	$	676,245		$	232,782		$	2,253,007		$	3,574,660
Net realized gain (loss) on investments		(3,903,989	)		(3,392,283	)		9,663,133			8,343,477
Realized gain distribution received		—			—			12,572,974			—
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments		3,119,543			13,723,747			(23,367,603	)		5,488,367

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations		(108,201	)		10,564,246			1,121,511			17,406,504

Contributions and (Withdrawals):
Payments received from policyowners		641,129			939,818			2,643,217			2,025,228
Policyowners’ surrenders		(10,733,904	)		(11,586,036	)		(31,936,170	)		(34,498,090	)
Policyowners’ annuity and death benefits		(1,068,455	)		(982,611	)		(3,373,909	)		(3,656,063	)
Net transfers from (to) Fixed Account		(1,533,146	)		(1,635,675	)		(3,057,641	)		(4,481,677	)
Transfers between Investment Divisions		(2,755,260	)		(3,498,912	)		(6,959,469	)		(2,962,235	)

Net contributions and (withdrawals)		(15,449,636	)		(16,763,416	)		(42,683,972	)		(43,572,837	)

Increase (decrease) attributable to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation charges retained by the Separate Account		—			(6,121	)		—			(7,951	)

Increase (decrease) in net assets		(15,557,837	)		(6,205,291	)		(41,562,461	)		(26,174,284	)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year		85,212,631			91,417,922			261,974,101			288,148,385

End of year	$	69,654,794		$	85,212,631		$	220,411,640		$	261,974,101

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-28

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III



Alger Small Cap Growth— Class I-2 Shares						Calvert VP SRI Balanced Portfolio						Dreyfus IP Technology Growth— Initial Shares						Fidelity^® VIP Contrafund^®— Initial Class
2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010




$	(509,948	)	$	(526,959	)	$	(59,780	)	$	(13,779	)	$	(253,777	)	$	(222,495	)	$	(962,014	)	$	(515,892	)
	3,844,383			3,868,227			(249,169	)		(438,745	)		2,840,694			810,025			731,605			(2,631,678	)
	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			85,473
	(4,691,826	)		4,393,022			1,100,239			3,034,140			(4,230,360	)		3,178,344			(6,437,351	)		31,420,812

	(1,357,391	)		7,734,290			791,290			2,581,616			(1,643,443	)		3,765,874			(6,667,760	)		28,358,715


	179,149			226,508			2,084,911			1,701,659			203,503			130,118			1,986,783			1,890,254
	(4,685,578	)		(4,612,132	)		(2,941,921	)		(2,735,593	)		(2,359,452	)		(2,190,009	)		(23,990,702	)		(24,630,178	)
	(201,192	)		(414,324	)		(419,379	)		(126,931	)		(239,869	)		(134,850	)		(2,118,293	)		(1,802,360	)
	(505,084	)		(501,219	)		461,240			125,721			(265,586	)		(219,452	)		(3,452,681	)		(2,866,727	)
	(1,415,156	)		(2,003,130	)		277,943			(293,736	)		(2,005,983	)		1,575,524			(7,159,029	)		(8,123,558	)

	(6,627,861	)		(7,304,297	)		(537,206	)		(1,328,880	)		(4,667,387	)		(838,669	)		(34,733,922	)		(35,532,569	)

	—			(2,936	)		—			(1,104	)		—			322			—			(9,715	)

	(7,985,252	)		427,057			254,084			1,251,632			(6,310,830	)		2,927,527			(41,401,682	)		(7,183,569	)

	38,641,338			38,214,281			27,005,822			25,754,190			18,951,949			16,024,422			205,022,079			212,205,648

$	30,656,086		$	38,641,338		$	27,259,906		$	27,005,822		$	12,641,119		$	18,951,949		$	163,620,397		$	205,022,079


Janus Aspen Worldwide Portfolio— Institutional Shares						MFS^® Investors Trust Series— Initial Class						MFS^® Research Series— Initial Class						MFS^® Utilities Series— Initial Class
2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010




$	(685,120	)	$	(698,603	)	$	(56,190	)	$	(22,782	)	$	(78,290	)	$	(66,525	)	$	49,535		$	47,364
	(2,753,467	)		(5,876,932	)		322,215			67,184			737,867			590,610			(107,418	)		(409,282	)
	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
	(8,341,813	)		17,831,156			(587,021	)		902,399			(859,812	)		1,183,400			184,998			625,383

	(11,780,400	)		11,255,621			(320,996	)		946,801			(200,235	)		1,707,485			127,115			263,465


	918,640			919,659			66,728			59,244			89,771			92,729			4,581			(1,515	)
	(8,481,327	)		(10,544,443	)		(1,321,441	)		(1,603,295	)		(1,505,899	)		(1,736,176	)		(468,459	)		(490,050	)
	(871,214	)		(912,629	)		(286,232	)		(222,292	)		(143,112	)		(185,680	)		(53,477	)		(29,902	)
	(865,138	)		(1,021,324	)		(90,256	)		(179,766	)		(272,333	)		(189,243	)		(6,793	)		(182,730	)
	(1,850,789	)		(2,989,680	)		(241,444	)		(680,830	)		(358,050	)		(819,390	)		740,398			(286,368	)

	(11,149,828	)		(14,548,417	)		(1,872,645	)		(2,626,939	)		(2,189,623	)		(2,837,760	)		216,250			(990,565	)

	—			(4,511	)		—			(391	)		—			(614	)		—			72

	(22,930,228	)		(3,297,307	)		(2,193,641	)		(1,680,529	)		(2,389,858	)		(1,130,889	)		343,365			(727,028	)

	87,317,836			90,615,143			10,882,928			12,563,457			13,314,223			14,445,112			2,574,673			3,301,701

$	64,387,608		$	87,317,836		$	8,689,287		$	10,882,928		$	10,924,365		$	13,314,223		$	2,918,038		$	2,574,673

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-29

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2011

and December 31, 2010



	Neuberger Berman AMT Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio— Class I						Royce Micro-Cap Portfolio— Investment Class
	2011			2010			2011			2010


INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)	$	(39,624	)	$	(43,469	)	$	705,139		$	355,889
Net realized gain (loss) on investments		335,733			207,274			(2,110,437	)		(4,994,960	)
Realized gain distribution received		—			—			—			—
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments		(304,640	)		535,753			(10,843,936	)		24,119,326

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations		(8,531	)		699,558			(12,249,234	)		19,480,255

Contributions and (Withdrawals):
Payments received from policyowners		4,513			2,746			7,128,277			6,912,343
Policyowners’ surrenders		(877,139	)		(478,817	)		(6,305,170	)		(5,160,563	)
Policyowners’ annuity and death benefits		(5,897	)		(44,775	)		(532,859	)		(354,643	)
Net transfers from (to) Fixed Account		(131,636	)		(86,255	)		1,233,146			1,875,260
Transfers between Investment Divisions		92,204			(38,738	)		(4,319,727	)		2,350,160

Net contributions and (withdrawals)		(917,955	)		(645,839	)		(2,796,333	)		5,622,557

Increase (decrease) attributable to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation charges retained by the Separate Account		—			(171)			—			(3,596)

Increase (decrease) in net assets		(926,486)			53,548			(15,045,567)			25,099,216
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year		3,034,595			2,981,047			92,834,920			67,735,704

End of year	$	2,108,109		$	3,034,595		$	77,789,353		$	92,834,920

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-30

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III



Royce Small-Cap Portfolio— Investment Class						T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio						UIF Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio— Class I						Van Eck VIP Global Hard Assets
2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010




$	(803,543	)	$	(830,788	)	$	186,734		$	369,001		$	(580,832	)	$	(540,598	)	$	(1,380,302	)	$	(4,124,028	)
	199,405			(1,673,029	)		(1,801,815	)		(2,757,300	)		(5,434,430	)		(6,559,380	)		8,209,865			(1,584,996	)
	—			—			—			—			—			—			5,111,789			—
	(2,641,832	)		12,910,600			67,554			13,296,929			(5,412,643	)		17,110,144			(83,775,969	)		94,982,104

	(3,245,970	)		10,406,783			(1,547,527	)		10,908,630			(11,427,905	)		10,010,166			(71,834,617	)		89,273,080


	5,207,309			5,488,431			653,784			644,873			610,307			748,220			21,290,180			19,466,681
	(5,460,316	)		(4,632,754	)		(12,477,074	)		(12,651,399	)		(6,776,926	)		(7,394,962	)		(32,638,669	)		(27,389,054	)
	(433,894	)		(220,038	)		(744,364	)		(785,974	)		(588,948	)		(514,396	)		(2,420,658	)		(2,167,473	)
	97,269			1,556,039			(1,811,357	)		(1,362,221	)		(620,037	)		(676,278	)		(1,055,086	)		2,302,170
	(1,723,886	)		722,696			(1,703,347	)		(2,477,639	)		(8,071,871	)		(4,143,817	)		(22,068,840	)		(8,531,871	)

	(2,313,518	)		2,914,374			(16,082,358	)		(16,632,360	)		(15,447,475	)		(11,981,233	)		(36,893,073	)		(16,319,547	)

	—			(3,617	)		—			(6,598	)		—			(2,153	)		—			(30,540	)

	(5,559,488	)		13,317,540			(17,629,885	)		(5,730,328	)		(26,875,380	)		(1,973,220	)		(108,727,690	)		72,922,993

	67,156,406			53,838,866			88,810,193			94,540,521			69,013,594			70,986,814			423,785,401			350,862,408

$	61,596,918		$	67,156,406		$	71,180,308		$	88,810,193		$	42,138,214		$	69,013,594		$	315,057,711		$	423,785,401

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-31

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2011

and December 31, 2010


	MainStay VP Balanced— Service Class						MainStay VP Bond— Service Class

	2011			2010			2011			2010

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)	$	(207,709	)	$	(277,969	)	$	2,676,011		$	2,767,407
Net realized gain (loss) on investments		289,118			(900,812	)		3,062,395			1,926,333
Realized gain distribution received		—			—			2,722,980			2,339,212
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments		574,501			10,672,824			560,474			1,827,132

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations		655,910			9,494,043			9,021,860			8,860,084

Contributions and (Withdrawals):
Payments received from policyowners		3,853,928			3,760,501			14,000,775			17,904,290
Policyowners’ surrenders		(6,701,209	)		(6,759,591	)		(15,664,874	)		(13,415,566	)
Policyowners’ annuity and death benefits		(754,213	)		(671,569	)		(1,522,731	)		(922,925	)
Net transfers from (to) Fixed Account		293,011			258,532			2,472,986			4,569,046
Transfers between Investment Divisions		(2,108,799	)		(3,925,968	)		(555,459	)		22,499,677

Net contributions and (withdrawals)		(5,417,282	)		(7,338,095	)		(1,269,303	)		30,634,522

Increase (decrease) attributable to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation charges retained by the Separate Account		—			(4,425	)		—			(3,484	)

Increase (decrease) in net assets		(4,761,372	)		2,151,523			7,752,557			39,491,122
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year		89,025,304			86,873,781			180,687,326			141,196,204

End of year	$	84,263,932		$	89,025,304		$	188,439,883		$	180,687,326


	MainStay VP Floating Rate— Service Class						MainStay VP Government— Service Class
	2011			2010			2011			2010

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)	$	5,383,686		$	4,952,086		$	1,827,484		$	1,952,642
Net realized gain (loss) on investments		(1,817,627	)		(3,032,428	)		1,071,731			1,330,563
Realized gain distribution received		—			—			985,264			1,986,383
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments		(3,307,174	)		11,293,897			657,502			(1,411,159	)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations		258,885			13,213,555			4,541,981			3,858,429

Contributions and (Withdrawals):
Payments received from policyowners		18,657,772			18,496,174			7,718,797			12,312,247
Policyowners’ surrenders		(21,410,942	)		(20,221,723	)		(11,168,165	)		(10,963,795	)
Policyowners’ annuity and death benefits		(2,315,803	)		(1,326,191	)		(1,205,523	)		(738,830	)
Net transfers from (to) Fixed Account		573,844			4,442,244			449,251			3,214,350
Transfers between Investment Divisions		(15,150,275	)		10,245,100			(5,468,655	)		9,438,821

Net contributions and (withdrawals)		(19,645,404	)		11,635,604			(9,674,295	)		13,262,793

Increase (decrease) attributable to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation charges retained by the Separate Account		—			(7,940	)		—			(1,596	)

Increase (decrease) in net assets		(19,386,519	)		24,841,219			(5,132,314	)		17,119,626
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year		228,903,977			204,062,758			126,945,299			109,825,673

End of year	$	209,517,458		$	228,903,977		$	121,812,985		$	126,945,299

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

(a) For the period May 1, 2011 (Commencement of Operations) through December 31, 2011.

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-32

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


MainStay VP Common Stock— Service Class						MainStay VP Conservative Allocation— Service Class						MainStay VP Convertible— Service Class						MainStay VP Flexible Bond Opportunities— Service Class

2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010			2011(a)



$	(141,948	)	$	(58,441	)	$	1,289,744		$	1,882,453		$	1,075,614		$	1,955,721		$	315,063
	(2,893,247	)		(2,114,604	)		1,334,944			(805,366	)		435,066			(1,075,302	)		(75,901	)
	—			—			1,010,233			—			—			—			—
	2,970,962			6,366,408			(1,227,917	)		18,790,558			(14,386,383	)		22,884,604			(280,536	)

	(64,233	)		4,193,363			2,407,004			19,867,645			(12,875,703	)		23,765,023			(41,374	)


	955,490			1,347,979			22,612,203			20,174,852			13,937,684			13,653,415			3,160,598
	(3,423,986	)		(2,170,083	)		(21,889,826	)		(16,394,895	)		(13,453,441	)		(10,397,476	)		(734,748	)
	(528,250	)		(332,585	)		(2,699,420	)		(1,702,454	)		(1,445,856	)		(1,008,169	)		—
	(156,791	)		(65,365	)		2,118,948			6,067,396			2,381,870			4,475,330			1,204,601
	(3,086,424	)		(1,688,531	)		22,695,698			24,481,608			(1,013,848	)		2,784,666			12,975,394

	(6,239,961	)		(2,908,585	)		22,837,603			32,626,507			406,409			9,507,766			16,605,845

	—			(1,617	)		—			(6,610	)		—			(8,394	)		—

	(6,304,194	)		1,283,161			25,244,607			52,487,542			(12,469,294	)		33,264,395			16,564,471

	43,373,637			42,090,476			230,013,641			177,526,099			180,035,191			146,770,796			—

$	37,069,443		$	43,373,637		$	255,258,248		$	230,013,641		$	167,565,897		$	180,035,191		$	16,564,471



MainStay VP Growth Allocation— Service Class						MainStay VP Growth Equity— Service Class						MainStay VP High Yield Corporate Bond— Service Class						MainStay VP ICAP Select Equity— Service Class
2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010



$	(827,628	)	$	(454,887	)	$	(465,220	)	$	(407,254	)	$	31,553,626		$	27,671,476		$	(1,048,267	)	$	(2,201,987	)
	(3,109,082	)		(3,255,153	)		1,103,108			259,871			332,292			(4,637,539	)		(5,645,274	)		(8,778,940	)
	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
	(174,038	)		14,863,917			(1,682,579	)		3,461,534			(2,652,543	)		40,860,713			(2,769,323	)		51,584,112

	(4,110,748	)		11,153,877			(1,044,691	)		3,314,151			29,233,375			63,894,650			(9,462,864	)		40,603,185


	5,945,884			7,467,497			1,323,037			1,509,043			59,963,959			66,366,284			12,728,951			14,236,168
	(6,778,749	)		(5,721,059	)		(3,382,554	)		(1,991,729	)		(56,771,417	)		(42,746,416	)		(21,117,653	)		(17,064,256	)
	(114,821	)		(92,616	)		(250,957	)		(156,507	)		(5,199,079	)		(4,304,632	)		(2,114,914	)		(1,747,927	)
	106,982			1,584,124			(350,972	)		145,696			7,208,216			12,595,390			(139,678	)		2,155,686
	(4,118,234	)		(3,602,630	)		(957,309	)		(1,189,714	)		(15,218,215	)		12,211,829			(14,536,403	)		(7,607,953	)

	(4,958,938	)		(364,684	)		(3,618,755	)		(1,683,211	)		(10,016,536	)		44,122,455			(25,179,697	)		(10,028,282	)

	—			(3,182	)		—			(328	)		—			(25,918	)		—			(16,151	)

	(9,069,686	)		10,786,011			(4,663,446	)		1,630,612			19,216,839			107,991,187			(34,642,561	)		30,558,752

	96,229,140			85,443,129			35,764,310			34,133,698			688,680,746			580,689,559			291,787,765			261,229,013

$	87,159,454		$	96,229,140		$	31,100,864		$	35,764,310		$	707,897,585		$	688,680,746		$	257,145,204		$	291,787,765

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-33

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2011

and December 31, 2010


	MainStay VP Income Builder— Service Class						MainStay VP International Equity— Service Class
	2011			2010			2011			2010


INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)	$	919,820		$	542,666		$	2,211,748		$	2,360,811
Net realized gain (loss) on investments		(1,238,375	)		(891,965	)		(6,077,852	)		(4,089,734	)
Realized gain distribution received		—			—			—			—
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments		1,209,411			4,938,668			(23,893,174	)		6,264,204

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations		890,856			4,589,369			(27,759,278	)		4,535,281

Contributions and (Withdrawals):
Payments received from policyowners		3,187,826			2,031,672			7,820,708			9,746,195
Policyowners’ surrenders		(3,770,162	)		(2,287,462	)		(10,514,673	)		(8,442,437	)
Policyowners’ annuity and death benefits		(572,279	)		(134,847	)		(776,553	)		(747,652	)
Net transfers from (to) Fixed Account		535,562			415,880			392,471			2,091,250
Transfers between Investment Divisions		462,172			868,325			287,039			(1,365,667	)

Net contributions and (withdrawals)		(156,881	)		893,568			(2,791,008	)		1,281,689

Increase (decrease) attributable to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation charges retained by the Separate Account		—			(1,304	)		—			(3,731	)

Increase (decrease) in net assets		733,975			5,481,633			(30,550,286	)		5,813,239
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year		41,334,990			35,853,357			159,775,648			153,962,409

End of year	$	42,068,965		$	41,334,990		$	129,225,362		$	159,775,648


	MainStay VP S&P 500 Index— Service Class						MainStay VP U.S. Small Cap— Service Class
	2011			2010			2011			2010

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)	$	(227,892	)	$	71,674		$	(686,552	)	$	(1,102,298	)
Net realized gain (loss) on investments		2,357,022			(257,153	)		4,022,028			(6,955,070	)
Realized gain distribution received		—			—			—			—
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments		(2,021,749	)		19,493,145			(6,680,108	)		23,004,448

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations		107,381			19,307,666			(3,344,632	)		14,947,080

Contributions and (Withdrawals):
Payments received from policyowners		5,983,603			6,122,281			2,686,068			2,920,168
Policyowners’ surrenders		(12,809,093	)		(10,148,415	)		(5,526,502	)		(4,563,940	)
Policyowners’ annuity and death benefits		(1,104,026	)		(795,128	)		(285,870	)		(206,918	)
Net transfers from (to) Fixed Account		(1,043,044	)		42,366			(531,901	)		171,859
Transfers between Investment Divisions		(6,425,976	)		(4,854,700	)		(6,028,119	)		(2,190,767	)

Net contributions and (withdrawals)		(15,398,536	)		(9,633,596	)		(9,686,324	)		(3,869,598	)

Increase (decrease) attributable to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation charges retained by the Separate Account		—			(7,107	)		—			(3,894	)

Increase (decrease) in net assets		(15,291,155	)		9,666,963			(13,030,956	)		11,073,588
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year		171,149,717			161,482,754			81,026,650			69,953,062

End of year	$	155,858,562		$	171,149,717		$	67,995,694		$	81,026,650

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

(b) For the period May 1, 2011 (Commencement of Operations) through December 31, 2011.

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-34

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


MainStay VP Large Cap Growth— Service Class						MainStay VP Mid Cap Core— Service Class						MainStay VP Moderate Allocation— Service Class						MainStay VP Moderate Growth Allocation— Service Class
2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010




$	(1,344,984	)	$	(1,073,067	)	$	(1,719,014	)	$	(2,214,313	)	$	25,743		$	1,191,614		$	(1,529,093	)	$	(194,430	)
	1,807,553			318,931			(5,400,515	)		(10,639,525	)		2,155,031			(5,735,651	)		(2,318,736	)		(3,358,739	)
	—			—			—			—			678,385			—			—			—
	(2,618,155	)		10,333,377			(1,051,882	)		46,593,811			(6,308,587	)		32,432,712			(4,495,683	)		30,706,967

	(2,155,586	)		9,579,241			(8,171,411	)		33,739,973			(3,449,428	)		27,888,675			(8,343,512	)		27,153,798


	8,334,096			7,081,067			5,399,249			6,042,353			24,168,431			26,871,036			32,536,717			26,172,220
	(5,361,236	)		(4,261,741	)		(13,760,511	)		(10,775,079	)		(22,639,756	)		(19,620,035	)		(17,542,527	)		(12,721,873	)
	(479,291	)		(335,088	)		(1,091,374	)		(743,528	)		(1,401,607	)		(2,211,679	)		(1,314,394	)		(1,513,492	)
	1,070,950			1,853,793			(951,353	)		367,287			4,977,488			3,957,230			7,973,984			8,933,588
	1,077,829			(1,106,840	)		(6,800,892	)		(6,878,235	)		(19,224,305	)		12,232,754			(9,790,798	)		(1,808,156	)

	4,642,348			3,231,191			(17,204,881	)		(11,987,202	)		(14,119,749	)		21,229,306			11,862,982			19,062,287

	—			(1,100	)		—			(13,360	)		—			(9,882	)		—			(8,186	)

	2,486,762			12,809,332			(25,376,292	)		21,739,411			(17,569,177	)		49,108,099			3,519,470			46,207,899

	79,229,069			66,419,737			187,634,405			165,894,994			309,032,734			259,924,635			253,292,472			207,084,573

$	81,715,831		$	79,229,069		$	162,258,113		$	187,634,405		$	291,463,557		$	309,032,734		$	256,811,942		$	253,292,472



Alger Small Cap Growth— Class S Shares						BlackRock^® Global Allocation V.I. Fund— Class III Shares			Columbia Variable Portfolio— Small Cap Value Fund— Class 2						Dreyfus IP Technology Growth— Service Shares
2011			2010			2011(b)			2011			2010			2011			2010



$	(581,496	)	$	(562,768	)	$	600,529		$	(318,246	)	$	(184,830	)	$	(766,965	)	$	(577,041	)
	1,667,056			1,059,329			(149,999	)		(1,249,549	)		(3,655,029	)		4,154,432			1,367,156
	—			—			765,891			4,992,227			—			—			—
	(2,673,165	)		7,247,759			(2,438,171	)		(6,952,048	)		13,124,721			(8,407,171	)		8,890,225

	(1,587,605	)		7,744,320			(1,221,750	)		(3,527,616	)		9,284,862			(5,019,704	)		9,680,340


	454,266			512,857			8,492,550			2,302,001			2,452,603			4,468,194			3,078,032
	(3,189,025	)		(2,111,595	)		(705,643	)		(3,389,283	)		(3,061,140	)		(3,514,224	)		(2,337,271	)
	(144,949	)		(208,977	)		(9,361	)		(334,198	)		(283,991	)		(255,654	)		(188,014	)
	(260,625	)		(147,259	)		2,570,520			159,587			(505,312	)		318,235			683,312
	(2,166,803	)		(2,695,545	)		24,696,937			(2,818,638	)		3,800,133			(2,511,851	)		1,855,167

	(5,307,136	)		(4,650,519	)		35,045,003			(4,080,531	)		2,402,293			(1,495,300	)		3,091,226

	—			(3,060	)		—			—			(2,868	)		—			647

	(6,894,741	)		3,090,741			33,823,253			(7,608,147	)		11,684,287			(6,515,004	)		12,772,213

	39,769,368			36,678,627			—			49,260,805			37,576,518			48,172,950			35,400,737

$	32,874,627		$	39,769,368		$	33,823,253		$	41,652,658		$	49,260,805		$	41,657,946		$	48,172,950

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-35

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2011

and December 31, 2010


	Fidelity^® VIP Contrafund^®— Service Class 2						Fidelity^® VIP Equity- Income— Service Class 2

	2011			2010			2011			2010

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)	$	(2,273,774	)	$	(1,389,623	)	$	718,978		$	41,906
Net realized gain (loss) on investments		(11,714,086	)		(11,240,930	)		(5,706,838	)		(7,485,076	)
Realized gain distribution received		—			122,821			—			—
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments		2,223,549			50,946,994			3,992,126			21,271,801

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations		(11,764,311	)		38,439,262			(995,734	)		13,828,631

Contributions and (Withdrawals):
Payments received from policyowners		13,393,035			14,623,581			4,191,694			4,583,093
Policyowners’ surrenders		(19,659,011	)		(15,709,083	)		(8,400,229	)		(7,346,132	)
Policyowners’ annuity and death benefits		(1,617,845	)		(2,843,733	)		(673,394	)		(1,455,846	)
Net transfers from (to) Fixed Account		698,524			2,202,099			(870,400	)		321,143
Transfers between Investment Divisions		(16,278,277	)		(11,341,136	)		(6,136,836	)		(6,147,518	)

Net contributions and (withdrawals)		(23,463,574	)		(13,068,272	)		(11,889,165	)		(10,045,260	)

Increase (decrease) attributable to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation charges retained by the Separate Account		—			(13,242	)		—			(8,232	)

Increase (decrease) in net assets		(35,227,885	)		25,357,748			(12,884,899	)		3,775,139
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year		290,390,124			265,032,376			117,472,536			113,697,397

End of year	$	255,162,239		$	290,390,124		$	104,587,637		$	117,472,536


	MFS^® Research Series— Service Class						MFS^® Utilities Series— Service Class
	2011			2010			2011			2010

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)	$	(76,009	)	$	(63,038	)	$	5,929,580		$	5,468,213
Net realized gain (loss) on investments		196,300			101,039			(2,901,228	)		(5,181,795	)
Realized gain distribution received		—			—			—			—
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments		(296,444	)		979,418			14,849,893			40,661,619

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations		(176,153	)		1,017,419			17,878,245			40,948,037

Contributions and (Withdrawals):
Payments received from policyowners		262,978			199,223			23,578,803			21,103,809
Policyowners’ surrenders		(670,932	)		(408,167	)		(33,844,864	)		(28,734,113	)
Policyowners’ annuity and death benefits		(59,087	)		(50,198	)		(3,343,345	)		(2,766,229	)
Net transfers from (to) Fixed Account		94,754			24,143			(677,489	)		2,110,553
Transfers between Investment Divisions		(203,063	)		(502,126	)		(2,982,966	)		(9,442,266	)

Net contributions and (withdrawals)		(575,350	)		(737,125	)		(17,269,861	)		(17,728,246	)

Increase (decrease) attributable to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation charges retained by the Separate Account		—			(382	)		—			6,784

Increase (decrease) in net assets		(751,503	)		279,912			608,384			23,226,575
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year		8,317,105			8,037,193			392,162,822			368,936,247

End of year	$	7,565,602		$	8,317,105		$	392,771,206		$	392,162,822

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

F-36

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


Fidelity^® VIP Mid Cap— Service Class 2						Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio— Service Shares						Janus Aspen Worldwide Portfolio— Service Shares						MFS^® Investors Trust Series— Service Class
2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010



$	(2,940,098	)	$	(2,447,883	)	$	923,009		$	1,443,067		$	(351,471	)	$	(324,642	)	$	(60,228	)	$	(38,469	)
	(590,610	)		(4,151,514	)		2,242,066			1,660,639			178,310			79,566			32,684			(50,914	)
	317,490			576,866			7,683,969			—			—			—			—			—
	(20,785,815	)		48,341,093			(11,371,720	)		5,709,751			(4,959,870	)		4,333,046			(265,569	)		732,500

	(23,999,033	)		42,318,562			(522,676	)		8,813,457			(5,133,031	)		4,087,970			(293,113	)		643,117


	11,617,456			12,350,112			11,844,575			12,349,367			1,529,960			1,972,528			255,349			276,005
	(15,877,795	)		(12,895,288	)		(12,316,568	)		(8,839,300	)		(2,574,159	)		(1,912,485	)		(542,388	)		(348,918	)
	(1,265,980	)		(907,848	)		(516,432	)		(795,023	)		(145,178	)		(178,078	)		(13,577	)		(11,770	)
	379,493			2,080,045			3,082,936			3,629,651			(158,747	)		463,435			5,452			31,528
	(11,394,738	)		3,570,733			(1,599,429	)		3,544,670			(651,808	)		(477,449	)		(304,977	)		(203,587	)

	(16,541,564	)		4,197,754			495,082			9,889,365			(1,999,932	)		(132,049	)		(600,141	)		(256,742	)

	—			(12,606	)		—			(3,833	)		—			(1,659	)		—			(239	)

	(40,540,597	)		46,503,710			(27,594	)		18,698,989			(7,132,963	)		3,954,262			(893,254	)		386,136

	205,115,877			158,612,167			148,205,678			129,506,689			34,298,586			30,344,324			7,629,163			7,243,027

$	164,575,280		$	205,115,877		$	148,178,084		$	148,205,678		$	27,165,623		$	34,298,586		$	6,735,909		$	7,629,163


Neuberger Berman AMT Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio— Class S						PIMCO Real Return Portfolio— Advisor Class						T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio—II						UIF Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio— Class II
2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010



$	(499,503	)	$	(388,167	)	$	96,093		$	(60,670	)	$	(125,799	)	$	139,881		$	(1,574,907	)	$	(1,217,011	)
	602,484			(634,109	)		721,538			133,358			(2,984,082	)		(4,192,927	)		(11,322,473	)		(10,375,610	)
	—			—			2,949,891			333,129			—			—			—			—
	(717,163	)		7,194,584			1,420,981			(424,433	)		(838,076	)		22,072,564			(14,264,063	)		32,267,125

	(614,182	)		6,172,308			5,188,503			(18,616	)		(3,947,957	)		18,019,518			(27,161,443	)		20,674,504


	2,142,917			1,649,320			16,442,345			9,802,331			6,945,690			6,681,988			7,985,450			10,542,428
	(2,774,972	)		(1,869,959	)		(5,398,078	)		(1,236,894	)		(12,068,962	)		(9,527,818	)		(8,600,747	)		(7,697,794	)
	(124,532	)		(158,896	)		(194,702	)		(34,350	)		(954,861	)		(1,293,680	)		(537,930	)		(483,053	)
	64,029			127,811			7,315,000			2,095,980			(239,252	)		1,402,427			744,015			2,844,272
	732,717			2,298,810			45,749,519			28,846,249			(5,371,004	)		(2,724,655	)		(13,050,419	)		(3,291,914	)

	40,159			2,047,086			63,914,084			39,473,316			(11,688,389	)		(5,461,738	)		(13,459,631	)		1,913,939

	—			(1,360	)		—			—			—			(10,809	)		—			(4,048	)

	(574,023	)		8,218,034			69,102,587			39,454,700			(15,636,346	)		12,546,971			(40,621,074	)		22,584,395

	30,910,940			22,692,906			39,454,700			—			156,462,415			143,915,444			147,783,271			125,198,876

$	30,336,917		$	30,910,940		$	108,557,287		$	39,454,700		$	140,826,069		$	156,462,415		$	107,162,197		$	147,783,271

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2011

and December 31, 2010



	Victory VIF Diversified Stock— Class A Shares
	2011			2010


INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)	$	(174,702	)	$	(154,378	)
Net realized gain (loss) on investments		(1,419,378	)		(1,880,498	)
Realized gain distribution received		—			—
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments		(82,998	)		4,216,835

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations		(1,677,078	)		2,181,959

Contributions and (Withdrawals):
Payments received from policyowners		433,959			623,129
Policyowners’ surrenders		(1,477,306	)		(1,404,997	)
Policyowners’ annuity and death benefits		(220,334	)		(50,081	)
Net transfers from (to) Fixed Account		(17,876	)		(116,403	)
Transfers between Investment Divisions		(1,190,797	)		(554,231	)

Net contributions and (withdrawals)		(2,472,354	)		(1,502,583	)

Increase (decrease) attributable to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation charges retained by the Separate Account		—			(575	)

Increase (decrease) in net assets		(4,149,432	)		678,801
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year		21,441,552			20,762,751

End of year	$	17,292,120		$	21,441,552

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with, the financial statements.

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NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III

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F-39

Notes to Financial Statements

NOTE 1—Organization and Accounting Policies:

YLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (“Separate Account”) was established on November 30, 1994, under Delaware law by New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation (“NYLIAC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company. The Separate Account funds Series I policies (New York Life Variable Annuity, New York Life Flexible Premium Variable Annuity, New York Life Plus Variable Annuity and New York Life Flexible Premium Variable Annuity II), Series II policies (New York Life Access Variable Annuity), Series III policies (New York Life Premium Plus Variable Annuity), Series IV policies (New York Life Essentials Variable Annuity and New York Life Plus II Variable Annuity), Series V policies (New York Life Select Variable Annuity), Series VI policies (New York Life Premium Plus II Variable Annuity), Series VII policies (New York Life Complete Access Variable Annuity), Series VIII policies (New York Life Premier Variable Annuity) and Series IX policies (New York Life Premier Plus Variable Annuity). Effective December 4, 2006, sales of the New York Life Variable Annuity and New York Life Plus Variable Annuity were discontinued. Sales of the Series II policies formerly known as MainStay Access Variable Annuity were discontinued effective October 14, 2002. Effective January 1, 2009, sales of all Series III, IV, V and VI policies formerly known as MainStay Variable Annuities were discontinued. Effective July 27, 2009 sales of Series V policies known as New York Life Select Variable Annuity were discontinued. Effective August 16, 2010, sales of all the remaining Series II, Series III, Series IV and Series VI policies were discontinued.

The Separate Account was established to receive and invest premium payments under Non-Qualified Deferred and Tax-Qualified Deferred Flexible Premium Variable Annuity Policies issued by NYLIAC. The Non-Qualified policies are designed to establish retirement benefits to provide individuals with supplemental retirement income. The Qualified policies are designed to establish retirement benefits for individuals who participate in tax-qualified pension, profit sharing or annuity plans. The policies are distributed by NYLIFE Distributors LLC and sold by registered representatives of NYLIFE Securities LLC and certain banking and financial institutions that have entered into selling agreements with NYLIAC and registered representatives of unaffiliated broker-dealers. NYLIFE Securities LLC and NYLIFE Distributors LLC are both indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of New York Life Insurance Company. The Separate Account is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as a unit investment trust.

The assets of the Separate Account, which are currently all in the accumulation phase, are invested in shares of eligible portfolios of the MainStay VP Funds Trust, the Alger Portfolios, the BlackRock Variable Series Funds, Inc., the Calvert Variable Series, Inc., the Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust, the Dreyfus Investment Portfolios, the Fidelity Variable Insurance Products Fund, the Janus Aspen Series, the MFS^® Variable Insurance Trust^SM, the Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust, the PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, the Royce Capital Fund, the T. Rowe Price Equity Series, Inc., the Universal Institutional Funds Inc., the Van Eck VIP Trust and the Victory Variable Insurance Funds (collectively, “Funds”). These assets are clearly identified and distinguished from the other assets and liabilities of NYLIAC. These assets are the property of NYLIAC; however, the portion of the assets attributable to the policies will not be charged with liabilities arising out of any other business NYLIAC may conduct. The Fixed Account and the Dollar Cost Averaging Advantage Plan Accounts represent the general account assets of NYLIAC and is not included in this report. NYLIAC’s Fixed Account and the Dollar Cost Averaging Advantage Plan Accounts may be charged with liabilities arising out of other business NYLIAC may conduct.

New York Life Investment Management LLC (“New York Life Investments”), provides investment advisory services to the MainStay VP Funds Trust for a fee. New York Life Investments retains several sub-advisors, including MacKay Shields LLC (“MacKay Shields”), Madison Square Investors LLC (“Madison Square Investors”), Epoch Investment Partners, Inc. (“Epoch”), Institutional Capital LLC (“ICAP”) and Winslow Capital Management, Inc. (“Winslow Capital”), to provide investment advisory services to certain portfolios of the MainStay VP Funds Trust.

New York Life Investments, MacKay Shields, Madison Square Investors and ICAP are all indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of New York Life. Epoch is an independent investment advisory firm. Winslow Capital is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nuveen Investments, Inc.

The MainStay VP Cash Management, Calvert VP SRI Balanced Portfolio, Royce Micro-Cap Portfolio—Investment Class, Royce Small-Cap Portfolio—Investment Class and the Van Eck VIP Global Hard Assets offer one class of shares under this Separate Account which are presented within the initial class section. The MainStay VP Balanced—Service Class, MainStay VP Conservative Allocation—Service Class, MainStay VP Flexible Bond Opportunities—Service Class, MainStay VP Floating Rate—Service Class, MainStay VP Growth Allocation—Service Class, MainStay VP Moderate Allocation—Service Class, MainStay VP Moderate Growth Allocation—Service Class, BlackRock^® Global Allocation V.I. Fund—Class III Shares, Columbia Variable Portfolio—Small Cap Value Fund—Class 2, Fidelity^® VIP Mid Cap—Service Class 2, PIMCO Real Return Portfolio—Advisor Class and Victory VIF Diversified Stock—Class A Shares offer one class of shares under this Separate Account which are presented within the service class section.

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NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III

The following Investment Divisions, with their respective fund portfolios, are available in this Separate Account:

MainStay VP Bond—Initial Class

MainStay VP Cash Management

MainStay VP Common Stock—Initial Class

MainStay VP Convertible—Initial Class

MainStay VP Government—Initial Class

MainStay VP Growth Equity—Initial Class

MainStay VP High Yield Corporate Bond—Initial Class

MainStay VP ICAP Select Equity—Initial Class

MainStay VP Income Builder—Initial Class

MainStay VP International Equity—Initial Class

MainStay VP Large Cap Growth—Initial Class

MainStay VP Mid Cap Core—Initial Class

MainStay VP S&P 500 Index—Initial Class

MainStay VP U.S. Small Cap—Initial Class

Alger Small Cap Growth—Class I-2 Shares¹

Calvert VP SRI Balanced Portfolio

Dreyfus IP Technology Growth—Initial Shares

Fidelity^® VIP Contrafund^®—Initial Class

Fidelity^® VIP Equity-Income—Initial Class

Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio—Institutional Shares

Janus Aspen Worldwide Portfolio—Institutional Shares

MFS^® Investors Trust Series—Initial Class

MFS^® Research Series—Initial Class

MFS^® Utilities Series—Initial Class

Neuberger Berman AMT Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio—Class I

Royce Micro-Cap Portfolio—Investment Class

Royce Small-Cap Portfolio—Investment Class

T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio

UIF Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio—Class I

Van Eck VIP Global Hard Assets

MainStay VP Balanced—Service Class

MainStay VP Bond—Service Class

MainStay VP Common Stock—Service Class

MainStay VP Conservative Allocation—Service Class

MainStay VP Convertible—Service Class

MainStay VP Flexible Bond Opportunities—Service Class

MainStay VP Floating Rate—Service Class

MainStay VP Government—Service Class

MainStay VP Growth Allocation—Service Class

MainStay VP Growth Equity—Service Class

MainStay VP High Yield Corporate Bond—Service Class

MainStay VP ICAP Select Equity—Service Class

MainStay VP Income Builder—Service Class

MainStay VP International Equity—Service Class

MainStay VP Large Cap Growth—Service Class

MainStay VP Mid Cap Core—Service Class

MainStay VP Moderate Allocation—Service Class

MainStay VP Moderate Growth Allocation—Service Class

MainStay VP S&P 500 Index—Service Class

MainStay VP U.S. Small Cap—Service Class

Alger Small Cap Growth—Class S Shares²

BlackRock^® Global Allocation V.I. Fund—Class III Shares

Columbia Variable Portfolio—Small Cap Value Fund—Class 2

Dreyfus IP Technology Growth—Service Shares

Fidelity^® VIP Contrafund^®—Service Class 2

Fidelity^® VIP Equity-Income—Service Class 2

Fidelity^® VIP Mid Cap—Service Class 2

Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio—Service Shares

Janus Aspen Worldwide Portfolio—Service Shares

MFS^® Investors Trust Series—Service Class

MFS^® Research Series—Service Class

MFS^® Utilities Series—Service Class

Neuberger Berman AMT Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio—Class S

PIMCO Real Return Portfolio—Advisor Class

T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio—II

UIF Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio—Class II

Victory VIF Diversified Stock—Class A Shares

New allocations to Alger Small Cap Growth—Class I-2 Shares investment division will not be accepted from policyowners who were not invested in the investment division as of June 1, 2007.

New allocations to Alger Small Cap Growth—Class S Shares investment division will not be accepted from policyowners who were not invested in the investment division as of June 1, 2007.

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

For Series I policies known as New York Life Flexible Premium Variable Annuity and Series VII, VIII and IX policies, initial premium payments are allocated to the Investment Divisions, Fixed Account and/or Dollar Cost Averaging Advantage Plan Accounts (where available) within two Business Days after receipt. For Series I, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII and IX policies, subsequent premium payments are allocated to the Investment Divisions, one year Fixed Account, three year Fixed Account (where available), and/or Dollar Cost Averaging Plan Accounts (where available) at the close of the Business Day they are received. For Series II policies, known as New York Life Access Variable Annuity, subsequent premium payments are not permitted for policies purchased prior to November 15, 2004. For Series II policies, known as New York Life (formerly MainStay) Access Variable Annuity, subsequent premium payments are not permitted. In those states where NYLIAC offers a single premium version of the Series III, VI, VIII and IX policies, only one premium payment is allowed. In those states where NYLIAC offers a modified premium version of the Series IV and V policies, subsequent premium payments are allowed only during the first policy year. In addition, for Series I, II, III, VI, VII, VIII and IX policies, the policyowner has the option to transfer amounts between the Investment Divisions of the Separate Account and the Fixed

F-41

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 1—Organization and Accounting Policies (Continued):

Account of NYLIAC subject to certain restrictions. For Series IV policies, the policyowner has the option to transfer amounts between the Investment divisions of the Separate Account and the one-year Fixed Account of NYLIAC subject to certain restrictions. On the accompanying statement of changes in net assets, all references to the Fixed Account include the Fixed Account and the Dollar Cost Averaging Advantage Accounts.

No Federal income tax is payable on investment income or capital gains of the Separate Account under current Federal income tax law.

Security Valuation—The investments are valued at the net asset value of shares of the respective Fund portfolios.

Security Transactions—Realized gains and losses from security transactions are reported on the identified cost basis. Security transactions are accounted for as of the date the securities are purchased or sold (trade date).

Distributions Received—Dividend income and capital gain distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date and reinvested in the corresponding portfolio.

The authoritative guidance defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The authoritative guidance also establishes a framework for measuring fair value that includes a hierarchy used to classify the inputs used in measuring fair value. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The levels of the fair value hierarchy are based on the inputs to the valuation as follows:

Level 1—Fair Value is based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in an active market. Active markets are defined as a market in which many transactions occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.

Level 2—Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar instruments, quoted prices in markets that are not active, and inputs to model-derived valuations that are directly observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the asset.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity and often requiring significant management judgment or estimation, such as an entity’s own assumptions about the cash flows or other significant components of value that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

The investment in the Fund Portfolios listed above are at net asset values (“NAV’s”), which is considered fair value per authoritative GAAP guidance on fair value measurements. The NAV’s are calculated daily without restrictions using quoted market prices of the underlying investments and are considered actively traded within Level 1.

The amounts shown as net receivable from (payable to) NYLIAC on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities reflect transactions that occurred on the last business day of the reporting period. These amounts will be deposited to or withdrawn from the separate account in accordance with the policyowners’ instructions on the first business day subsequent to the close of the period presented.

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

F-42

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III

On February 17, 2012, as a result of a restructuring of our investment divisions, some funds that were previously offered are no longer available as investment options to our policyholders and those funds are now closed to our policyholders (“Closed Funds”). The assets in those funds were transferred into new MainStay VP Portfolios (“Replacement Funds”). New York Life Investment Management is the Manager of the Replacement Funds. For most of the portfolios, the advisor of the Closed Fund is the sub-advisor of the corresponding Replacement Fund and will continue to provide day-to-day portfolio

management services for our policyholders. The following is a listing of the Closed Funds (Column A) and the Replacement Funds (Column B).


Column A—Closed Funds		Column B—Replacement Funds
Van Eck VIP Global Hard Assets Fund		MainStay VP Van Eck Global Hard Assets Portfolio—Initial Class
Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio—Institutional Shares		MainStay VP Janus Balanced Portfolio—Initial Class
Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio—Service Shares		MainStay VP Janus Balanced Portfolio—Service Class
MFS^® Utilities Series—Initial Class		MainStay VP MFS Utilities Portfolio—Initial Class
MFS^® Utilities Series—Service Class		MainStay VP MFS Utilities Portfolio—Service Class
T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio—I		MainStay VP T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio— Initial Class
T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio—II		MainStay VP T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio— Service Class
PIMCO Real Return Portfolio—Advisor Class		MainStay VP PIMCO Real Return Portfolio—Service Class
Universal Institution Funds, Inc. (“UIF”) Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio—Class I		MainStay VP DFA /DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio—Initial Class
UIF Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio—Class II		MainStay VP DFA /DuPont Capital Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio—Service Class
Alger Small Cap Growth Portfolio—Class I—2 Shares		MainStay VP Eagle Small Cap Growth Portfolio—Initial Class
Alger Small Cap Growth Portfolio— Class S Shares		MainStay VP Eagle Small Cap Growth Portfolio— Service Class
Royce Small-Cap Portfolio—Investment Class		MainStay VP Eagle Small Cap Growth Portfolio—Initial Class
Calvert VP SRI Balanced Portfolio		MainStay VP Janus Balanced Portfolio—Initial Class

Not all of the Closed Funds were offered in each policy impacted by the restructure. If the Closed Fund was not offered, then the corresponding Replacement Fund was not offered. In January, policyholders were sent letters along with supplements to their product prospectuses and fund prospectuses which describe the restructuring options available under their specific policies and detailed information regarding the Replacement Funds.

On February 17, 2012, any policyholder allocations that remained in the Closed Funds were redeemed. Those redemptions were used to purchase Accumulation Units in the corresponding Replacement Funds. After February 17, 2012, the Closed Funds are no longer available as investment options under the policies. For the 30 days following February 17^th, policyholders may transfer all or a portion of their account value out of the Replacement Fund to another fund available through their policy without any charge or limitation.

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 2—Investments (in 000’s):

At December 31, 2011, the investments of the Separate Account are as follows:



	MainStay VP Bond— Initial Class		MainStay VP Cash Management		MainStay VP Common Stock— Initial Class		MainStay VP Convertible— Initial Class


Number of shares		7,225		332,426		5,571		8,538
Identified cost	$	101,326	$	332,421	$	98,182	$	86,360

	MainStay VP Mid Cap Core— Initial Class		MainStay VP S&P 500 Index— Initial Class		MainStay VP U.S. Small Cap— Initial Class		Alger Small Cap Growth— Class I-2 Shares

Number of shares		5,477		7,404		3,138		988
Identified cost	$	50,639	$	169,927	$	22,790	$	20,983

Investment activity for the year ended December 31, 2011 was as follows:



	MainStay VP Bond— Initial Class		MainStay VP Cash Management		MainStay VP Common Stock— Initial Class		MainStay VP Convertible— Initial Class


Purchases	$	10,721	$	292,757	$	1,801	$	5,812
Proceeds from sales		30,226		194,899		18,973		21,848

	MainStay VP Mid Cap Core— Initial Class		MainStay VP S&P 500 Index— Initial Class		MainStay VP U.S. Small Cap— Initial Class		Alger Small Cap Growth— Class I-2 Shares

Purchases	$	2,638	$	4,327	$	1,138	$	207
Proceeds from sales		16,407		38,375		9,164		7,347

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

F-44

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III



MainStay VP Government— Initial Class		MainStay VP Growth Equity— Initial Class		MainStay VP High Yield Corporate Bond— Initial Class		MainStay VP ICAP Select Equity— Initial Class		MainStay VP Income Builder— Initial Class		MainStay VP International Equity— Initial Class		MainStay VP Large Cap Growth— Initial Class


	6,738		4,169		35,793		14,013		5,372		3,948		2,756
$	77,477	$	91,793	$	323,505	$	168,554	$	76,869	$	56,522	$	32,960

Calvert VP SRI Balanced Portfolio		Dreyfus IP Technology Growth— Initial Shares		Fidelity^® VIP Contrafund^®— Initial Class		Fidelity^® VIP Equity- Income— Initial Class		Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio— Institutional Shares		Janus Aspen Worldwide Portfolio— Institutional Shares		MFS^® Investors Trust Series— Initial Class

	15,587		1,055		7,111		3,728		8,281		2,496		448
$	27,751	$	11,803	$	192,879	$	84,980	$	204,663	$	72,622	$	8,055



MainStay VP Government— Initial Class		MainStay VP Growth Equity— Initial Class		MainStay VP High Yield Corporate Bond— Initial Class		MainStay VP ICAP Select Equity— Initial Class		MainStay VP Income Builder— Initial Class		MainStay VP International Equity— Initial Class		MainStay VP Large Cap Growth— Initial Class


$	9,606	$	1,171	$	48,787	$	4,499	$	4,113	$	3,781	$	4,044
	25,432		18,308		100,728		42,810		14,504		11,840		11,702

Calvert VP SRI Balanced Portfolio		Dreyfus IP Technology Growth— Initial Shares		Fidelity^® VIP Contrafund^®— Initial Class		Fidelity^® VIP Equity- Income— Initial Class		Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio— Institutional Shares		Janus Aspen Worldwide Portfolio— Institutional Shares		MFS^® Investors Trust Series— Initial Class

$	4,398	$	4,712	$	3,345	$	3,182	$	19,619	$	1,140	$	251
	5,004		9,640		39,064		17,956		47,437		12,920		2,186

F-45

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 2—Investments (in 000’s) (Continued):



	MFS^® Research Series— Initial Class		MFS^® Utilities Series— Initial Class		Neuberger Berman AMT Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio— Class I		Royce Micro-Cap Portfolio— Investment Class


Number of shares		582		112		77		7,474
Identified cost	$	8,516	$	2,866	$	1,712	$	70,357



	MFS^® Research Series— Initial Class		MFS^® Utilities Series— Initial Class		Neuberger Berman AMT Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio— Class I		Royce Micro-Cap Portfolio— Investment Class


Purchases	$	270	$	961	$	189	$	16,688
Proceeds from sales		2,539		695		1,147		18,737

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

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NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III



Royce Small-Cap Portfolio— Investment Class		T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio		UIF Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio— Class I		Van Eck VIP Global Hard Assets


	6,117		3,666		3,364		10,249
$	53,451	$	80,102	$	43,813	$	324,661



Royce Small-Cap Portfolio— Investment Class		T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio		UIF Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio— Class I		Van Eck VIP Global Hard Assets


$	9,469	$	3,257	$	2,825	$	60,081
	12,647		19,185		18,858		93,143

F-47

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 2—Investments (in 000’s) (Continued):



	MainStay VP Balanced— Service Class		MainStay VP Bond— Service Class		MainStay VP Common Stock— Service Class		MainStay VP Conservative Allocation— Service Class


Number of shares		7,684		12,692		2,326		22,605
Identified cost	$	82,664	$	183,266	$	42,070	$	238,023

	MainStay VP ICAP Select Equity— Service Class		MainStay VP Income Builder— Service Class		MainStay VP International Equity— Service Class		MainStay VP Large Cap Growth— Service Class


Number of shares		21,375		2,981		12,605		5,558
Identified cost	$	245,022	$	43,247	$	181,850	$	71,994



	MainStay VP Balanced— Service Class		MainStay VP Bond— Service Class		MainStay VP Common Stock— Service Class		MainStay VP Conservative Allocation— Service Class


Purchases	$	10,082	$	47,693	$	2,270	$	68,222
Proceeds from sales		15,857		43,547		8,652		43,414

	MainStay VP ICAP Select Equity— Service Class		MainStay VP Income Builder— Service Class		MainStay VP International Equity— Service Class		MainStay VP Large Cap Growth— Service Class


Purchases	$	18,416	$	9,102	$	18,941	$	19,367
Proceeds from sales		44,206		8,267		19,476		16,247

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

F-48

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III



MainStay VP Convertible— Service Class		MainStay VP Flexible Bond Opportunities— Service Class		MainStay VP Floating Rate— Service Class		MainStay VP Government— Service Class		MainStay VP Growth Allocation— Service Class		MainStay VP Growth Equity— Service Class		MainStay VP High Yield Corporate Bond— Service Class


	15,215		1,717		23,061		10,457		9,232		1,294		74,950
$	159,673	$	16,760	$	203,330	$	121,642	$	87,303	$	29,050	$	682,689

MainStay VP Mid Cap Core— Service Class		MainStay VP Moderate Allocation— Service Class		MainStay VP Moderate Growth Allocation— Service Class		MainStay VP S&P 500 Index— Service Class		MainStay VP U.S. Small Cap— Service Class		Alger Small Cap Growth— Class S Shares		BlackRock^® Global Allocation V.I. Fund— Class III Shares

	14,353		27,217		25,402		6,151		7,790		1,086		2,527
$	137,157	$	277,192	$	256,249	$	151,288	$	55,808	$	28,642	$	36,003



MainStay VP Convertible— Service Class		MainStay VP Flexible Bond Opportunities— Service Class		MainStay VP Floating Rate— Service Class		MainStay VP Government— Service Class		MainStay VP Growth Allocation— Service Class		MainStay VP Growth Equity— Service Class		MainStay VP High Yield Corporate Bond— Service Class


$	32,071	$	19,767	$	58,952	$	32,297	$	10,632	$	2,288	$	133,914
	30,672		2,931		72,574		39,213		16,444		6,251		112,083

MainStay VP Mid Cap Core— Service Class		MainStay VP Moderate Allocation— Service Class		MainStay VP Moderate Growth Allocation— Service Class		MainStay VP S&P 500 Index— Service Class		MainStay VP U.S. Small Cap— Service Class		Alger Small Cap Growth— Class S Shares		BlackRock^® Global Allocation V.I. Fund— Class III Shares

$	13,288	$	53,436	$	47,882	$	11,324	$	7,241	$	857	$	38,306
	32,212		66,729		37,093		26,912		17,632		6,756		2,152

F-49

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 2—Investments (in 000’s) (Continued):



	Columbia Variable Portfolio—Small Cap Value Fund— Class 2		Dreyfus IP Technology Growth— Service Shares		Fidelity^® VIP Contrafund^®— Service Class 2		Fidelity^® VIP Equity- Income— Service Class 2


Number of shares		2,867		3,574		11,272		5,698
Identified cost	$	43,739	$	36,868	$	292,687	$	122,232

	PIMCO Real Return Portfolio— Advisor Class		T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio—II		UIF Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio— Class II		Victory VIF Diversified Stock— Class A Shares


Number of shares		7,746		7,272		8,577		1,911
Identified cost	$	107,062	$	155,570	$	112,664	$	17,934



	Columbia Variable Portfolio—Small Cap Value Fund— Class 2		Dreyfus IP Technology Growth— Service Shares		Fidelity^® VIP Contrafund^®— Service Class 2		Fidelity^® VIP Equity- Income— Service Class 2


Purchases	$	15,196	$	13,045	$	17,045	$	9,540
Proceeds from sales		14,556		15,248		42,812		20,366

	PIMCO Real Return Portfolio— Advisor Class		T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio—II		UIF Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio— Class II		Victory VIF Diversified Stock— Class A Shares


Purchases	$	83,073	$	13,009	$	15,418	$	1,794
Proceeds from sales		16,535		24,695		30,300		4,433

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

F-50

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III



Fidelity^® VIP Mid Cap— Service Class 2		Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio— Service Shares		Janus Aspen Worldwide Portfolio— Service Shares		MFS^® Investors Trust Series— Service Class		MFS^® Research Series— Service Class		MFS^® Utilities Series— Service Class		Neuberger Berman AMT Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio— Class S


	5,761		5,341		1,065		349		405		15,266		1,121
$	167,181	$	148,390	$	30,110	$	6,676	$	6,997	$	408,950	$	27,409



Fidelity^® VIP Mid Cap— Service Class 2		Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio— Service Shares		Janus Aspen Worldwide Portfolio— Service Shares		MFS^® Investors Trust Series— Service Class		MFS^® Research Series— Service Class		MFS^® Utilities Series— Service Class		Neuberger Berman AMT Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio— Class S


$	18,286	$	31,222	$	3,739	$	628	$	818	$	52,157	$	9,181
	37,342		22,092		6,090		1,289		1,475		63,635		9,790

F-51

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 3—Expenses and Related Party Transactions:

YLIAC deducts a surrender charge on certain partial withdrawals and surrenders of Series I, III, IV, V, VI, VIII and IX policies. For New York Life Variable Annuity and New York Life Plus Variable Annuity policies which are part of Series I, the percentage of the surrender charge varies, depending upon the length of time a premium payment is in the policy before it is withdrawn. This charge is 7% during the first three payment years and declines 1% per year for each additional payment year, until the sixth payment year, after which no charge is made. For New York Life Flexible Premium Variable Annuity and New York Life Flexible Premium Variable Annuity II policies, which are also part of Series I, this charge is 7% for the first three policy years and declines to 1% per year for each additional policy year, until the ninth policy year, after which no charge is made.

For New York Life Premium Plus Variable Annuity policies, which are part of Series III and New York Life Premium Plus II Variable Annuity policies, which are part of Series VI, the percentage of the surrender charge varies, depending upon the length of time a premium payment is in the policy before it is withdrawn. This charge is 8% during the first three payment years (8% during the first four payment years for policies sold by registered representatives of broker-dealers that have selling agreements with NYLIFE Distributors and NYLIAC or banks) and declines 1% per year for each additional payment year, until the eighth payment year, after which no charge is made. In those states where NYLIAC offered a single premium version of the New York Life Premium Plus Variable Annuity and New York Life Premium Plus II Variable Annuity, the surrender charge was lower.

For the New York Life Essentials Variable Annuity and New York Life Plus II Variable Annuity policies, which are part of Series IV, the percentage of the surrender charge varies, depending upon the length of time a premium payment is in the policy before it is withdrawn. This charge is 7% during the first three payment years, 6% during the fourth and fifth payment years and declines 1% per year for each additional payment year, until the seventh payment year, after which no charge is made.

For New York Life Select Variable Annuity policies, which are part of Series V, the percentage of the surrender charge varies, depending upon the length of time a premium payment is in the policy before it is withdrawn. This charge is 8% during the first two payment years and declines to 7% for the third payment year, after which no charge is made.

For New York Life Premier Variable Annuity policies, which are part of Series VIII, the percentage of the surrender charge varies, depending upon the length of time a premium payment is in the policy before it is withdrawn. This charge is 8% during the first payment year and declines by 1% per year for each additional payment year, until the seventh payment year, after which no charge is made.

For New York Life Premier Plus Variable Annuity policies, which are part of Series IX, the percentage of the surrender charge varies, depending upon the length of time a premium payment is in the policy before it is withdrawn. This charge is 8% during the first two payment years and declines by 1% per year for each additional payment year, until the eighth payment year, after which no charge is made.

All surrender charges are recorded with policyowners’ surrenders in the accompanying statement of changes in net assets. Surrender charges are paid to NYLIAC.

NYLIAC also deducts an annual policy service charge from the policy’s Accumulation Value on each policy anniversary date and upon surrender, if on the policy anniversary and/or date of surrender the Accumulation Value is less than $20,000 for Series I policies, $50,000 for Series II and IV policies and $100,000 for Series III, V and VI policies. For New York Life Variable Annuity and New York Life Plus Variable Annuity policies which are part of Series I, this charge is the lesser of $30 or 2% of the accumulation value per policy. For New York Life Flexible Premium Variable Annuity and New York Life Flexible Premium Variable Annuity II, which are also part of Series I, this charge is $30 per policy. For Series II and VII policies, this charge is $40 per policy (may be lower in some states). For Series III, IV, VI, VIII and IX policies, this charge is $30 per policy. For Series V policies, this charge is $50 per policy. These charges are shown as a reduction to payments received from policyowners in the accompanying statement of changes in net assets.

Additionally, NYLIAC reserves the right to charge Series I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII and IX policies $30 for each transfer in excess of 12 in any one policy year, subject to certain restrictions.

The Separate Account is charged for administrative services provided and the mortality and expense risks assumed by NYLIAC. For Series I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII and IX policies, these charges are made daily at an annual rate of 1.40%, 1.55%, 1.60%, 1.45%, 1.85%, 1.75%, 1.65%, 1.35% and 1.65% respectively of the daily average variable accumulation value of each Investment Division, and is the same rate for each of the five periods presented in the Financial Highlights section. These charges are disclosed in the accompanying statement of operations.

F-52

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III

NOTE 4—Distribution of Net Income:

he Separate Account does not expect to declare dividends to policyowners from accumulated net investment income and realized gains. The income and gains are distributed to policyowners as part of withdrawals of amounts (in the form of surrenders, death benefits, transfers, or annuity payments) in excess of the net premium payments.

F-53

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 5—Unit Transactions (in 000’s):

The changes in units outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:



	MainStay VP Bond— Initial Class						MainStay VP Cash Management						MainStay VP Common Stock— Initial Class
	2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010


Series I Policies
Units Issued		154			310			43,192			22,928			11			7
Units Redeemed		(814	)		(577	)		(32,630	)		(40,984	)		(567	)		(701	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(660	)		(267	)		10,562			(18,056	)		(556	)		(694	)

Series II Policies
Units Issued		—			3			12,746			8,050			1			—
Units Redeemed		(7	)		(9	)		(10,884	)		(11,573	)		(4	)		(28	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(7	)		(6	)		1,862			(3,523	)		(3	)		(28	)

Series III Policies
Units Issued		131			269			67,351			44,957			17			14
Units Redeemed		(586	)		(657	)		(45,543	)		(64,201	)		(349	)		(452	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(455	)		(388	)		21,808			(19,244	)		(332	)		(438	)

Series IV Policies
Units Issued		39			76			59,921			21,643			1			7
Units Redeemed		(168	)		(186	)		(36,013	)		(40,736	)		(90	)		(89	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(129	)		(110	)		23,908			(19,093	)		(89	)		(82	)

Series V Policies
Units Issued		3			6			3,866			2,450			—			—
Units Redeemed		(6	)		(3	)		(3,127	)		(2,638	)		—			(1	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(3	)		3			739			(188	)		—			(1	)

Series VI Policies
Units Issued		—			—			36,772			15,725			—			—
Units Redeemed		—			—			(28,214	)		(23,985	)		—			—

Net Increase (Decrease)		—			—			8,558			(8,260	)		—			—

Series VII Policies
Units Issued		—			—			1,970			597			—			—
Units Redeemed		—			—			(990	)		(504	)		—			—

Net Increase (Decrease)		—			—			980			93			—			—

Series VIII Policies
Units Issued		—			—			1,909			520			—			—
Units Redeemed		—			—			(679	)		(277	)		—			—

Net Increase (Decrease)		—			—			1,230			243			—			—

Series IX Policies
Units Issued		—			—			1,223			577			—			—
Units Redeemed		—			—			(442	)		(191	)		—			—

Net Increase (Decrease)		—			—			781			386			—			—

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

F-54

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III



MainStay VP Convertible— Initial Class						MainStay VP Government— Initial Class						MainStay VP Growth Equity— Initial Class						MainStay VP High Yield Corporate Bond— Initial Class
2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010



	75			81			132			344			17			22			234			336
	(490	)		(587	)		(661	)		(824	)		(769	)		(983	)		(1,674	)		(1,626	)

	(415	)		(506	)		(529	)		(480	)		(752	)		(961	)		(1,440	)		(1,290	)


	1			12			49			3			—			1			252			200
	(4	)		(16	)		(52	)		(3	)		(2	)		(1	)		(262	)		(213	)

	(3	)		(4	)		(3	)		—			(2	)		—			(10	)		(13	)


	94			104			162			394			61			42			728			1,116
	(499	)		(518	)		(571	)		(722	)		(339	)		(300	)		(1,744	)		(1,782	)

	(405	)		(414	)		(409	)		(328	)		(278	)		(258	)		(1,016	)		(666	)


	22			16			54			147			7			11			105			238
	(121	)		(110	)		(174	)		(268	)		(79	)		(100	)		(309	)		(547	)

	(99	)		(94	)		(120	)		(121	)		(72	)		(89	)		(204	)		(309	)


	1			—			2			4			—			—			2			3
	(1	)		(4	)		(2	)		(6	)		—			—			(2	)		(1	)

	—			(4	)		—			(2	)		—			—			—			2


	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—

	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—


	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—

	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—


	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—

	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—


	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—

	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—

F-55

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 5—Unit Transactions (in 000’s) (Continued):



	MainStay VP ICAP Select Equity— Initial Class						MainStay VP Income Builder— Initial Class						MainStay VP International Equity— Initial Class
	2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010


Series I Policies
Units Issued		62			50			29			25			58			52
Units Redeemed		(1,885	)		(2,116	)		(476	)		(592	)		(290	)		(357	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(1,823	)		(2,066	)		(447	)		(567	)		(232	)		(305	)

Series II Policies
Units Issued		6			3			—			—			2			7
Units Redeemed		(13	)		(37	)		(1	)		(10	)		(2	)		(14	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(7	)		(34	)		(1	)		(10	)		—			(7	)

Series III Policies
Units Issued		33			51			37			34			47			38
Units Redeemed		(983	)		(1,010	)		(254	)		(239	)		(285	)		(279	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(950	)		(959	)		(217	)		(205	)		(238	)		(241	)

Series IV Policies
Units Issued		55			46			9			3			24			22
Units Redeemed		(293	)		(343	)		(53	)		(61	)		(69	)		(94	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(238	)		(297	)		(44	)		(58	)		(45	)		(72	)

Series V Policies
Units Issued		—			1			—			—			—			—
Units Redeemed		(3	)		(2	)		—			—			—			—

Net Increase (Decrease)		(3	)		(1	)		—			—			—			—

Series VI Policies
Units Issued		—			—			—			—			—			—
Units Redeemed		—			—			—			—			—			—

Net Increase (Decrease)		—			—			—			—			—			—

Series VII Policies
Units Issued		—			—			—			—			—			—
Units Redeemed		—			—			—			—			—			—

Net Increase (Decrease)		—			—			—			—			—			—

Series VIII Policies
Units Issued		—			—			—			—			—			—
Units Redeemed		—			—			—			—			—			—

Net Increase (Decrease)		—			—			—			—			—			—

Series IX Policies
Units Issued		—			—			—			—			—			—
Units Redeemed		—			—			—			—			—			—

Net Increase (Decrease)		—			—			—			—			—			—

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

F-56

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III



MainStay VP Large Cap Growth— Initial Class						MainStay VP Mid Cap Core— Initial Class						MainStay VP S&P 500 Index— Initial Class						MainStay VP U.S. Small Cap— Initial Class
2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010



	132			94			69			92			15			16			51			125
	(493	)		(491	)		(530	)		(732	)		(1,053	)		(1,403	)		(370	)		(486	)

	(361	)		(397	)		(461	)		(640	)		(1,038	)		(1,387	)		(319	)		(361	)


	2			18			—			3			6			3			—			4
	(13	)		(16	)		(2	)		(3	)		(5	)		(14	)		(2	)		(12	)

	(11	)		2			(2	)		—			1			(11	)		(2	)		(8	)


	238			73			40			64			58			87			13			82
	(398	)		(437	)		(284	)		(357	)		(803	)		(857	)		(275	)		(290	)

	(160	)		(364	)		(244	)		(293	)		(745	)		(770	)		(262	)		(208	)


	34			33			26			22			17			13			8			5
	(71	)		(42	)		(127	)		(161	)		(215	)		(196	)		(50	)		(116	)

	(37	)		(9	)		(101	)		(139	)		(198	)		(183	)		(42	)		(111	)


	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
	(2	)		—			—			—			(2	)		(3	)		—			—

	(2	)		—			—			—			(2	)		(3	)		—			—


	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—

	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—


	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—

	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—


	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—

	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—


	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—

	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—

F-57

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 5—Unit Transactions (in 000’s) (Continued):



	Alger Small Cap Growth— Class I-2 Shares						Calvert VP SRI Balanced Portfolio						Dreyfus IP Technology Growth— Initial Shares
	2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010


Series I Policies
Units Issued		9			14			38			40			184			213
Units Redeemed		(320	)		(443	)		(104	)		(110	)		(404	)		(320	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(311	)		(429	)		(66	)		(70	)		(220	)		(107	)

Series II Policies
Units Issued		—			—			5			1			2			3
Units Redeemed		(1	)		(8	)		(6	)		(3	)		(5	)		(1	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(1	)		(8	)		(1	)		(2	)		(3	)		2

Series III Policies
Units Issued		9			12			52			20			182			185
Units Redeemed		(174	)		(195	)		(129	)		(146	)		(345	)		(199	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(165	)		(183	)		(77	)		(126	)		(163	)		(14	)

Series IV Policies
Units Issued		2			1			32			24			25			22
Units Redeemed		(23	)		(28	)		(69	)		(51	)		(55	)		(33	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(21	)		(27	)		(37	)		(27	)		(30	)		(11	)

Series V Policies
Units Issued		1			—			1			1			1			1
Units Redeemed		(1	)		—			(6	)		(3	)		—			—

Net Increase (Decrease)		—			—			(5	)		(2	)		1			1

Series VI Policies
Units Issued		—			—			14			21			—			—
Units Redeemed		—			—			(22	)		(19	)		—			—

Net Increase (Decrease)		—			—			(8	)		2			—			—

Series VII Policies
Units Issued		—			—			27			4			—			—
Units Redeemed		—			—			(5	)		—			—			—

Net Increase (Decrease)		—			—			22			4			—			—

Series VIII Policies
Units Issued		—			—			78			72			—			—
Units Redeemed		—			—			(9	)		(9	)		—			—

Net Increase (Decrease)		—			—			69			63			—			—

Series IX Policies
Units Issued		—			—			98			59			—			—
Units Redeemed		—			—			(6	)		(2	)		—			—

Net Increase (Decrease)		—			—			92			57			—			—

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

F-58

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III



Fidelity^® VIP Contrafund^®— Initial Class						Fidelity^® VIP Equity- Income— Initial Class						Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio— Institutional Shares						Janus Aspen Worldwide Portfolio— Institutional Shares
2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010



	27			19			44			35			41			22			30			32
	(895	)		(1,084	)		(591	)		(708	)		(1,041	)		(1,262	)		(598	)		(793	)

	(868	)		(1,065	)		(547	)		(673	)		(1,000	)		(1,240	)		(568	)		(761	)


	2			5			1			—			—			9			4			1
	(3	)		(12	)		(2	)		(8	)		(7	)		(18	)		(2	)		(9	)

	(1	)		(7	)		(1	)		(8	)		(7	)		(9	)		2			(8	)


	50			41			45			44			14			91			24			33
	(689	)		(629	)		(407	)		(510	)		(676	)		(805	)		(257	)		(408	)

	(639	)		(588	)		(362	)		(466	)		(662	)		(714	)		(233	)		(375	)


	15			14			8			6			6			135			13			10
	(175	)		(211	)		(111	)		(91	)		(272	)		(173	)		(53	)		(81	)

	(160	)		(197	)		(103	)		(85	)		(266	)		(38	)		(40	)		(71	)


	—			1			1			1			—			—			—			—
	(1	)		(7	)		(2	)		(2	)		(2	)		(4	)		—			(1	)

	(1	)		(6	)		(1	)		(1	)		(2	)		(4	)		—			(1	)


	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—

	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—


	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—

	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—


	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—

	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—


	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—

	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—

F-59

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 5—Unit Transactions (in 000’s) (Continued):



	MFS^® Investors Trust Series— Initial Class						MFS^® Research Series— Initial Class						MFS^® Utilities Series— Initial Class
	2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010


Series I Policies
Units Issued		14			6			10			7			18			2
Units Redeemed		(141	)		(168	)		(140	)		(174	)		(15	)		(15	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(127	)		(162	)		(130	)		(167	)		3			(13	)

Series II Policies
Units Issued		—			1			3			—			1			—
Units Redeemed		(2	)		(1	)		(3	)		—			—			—

Net Increase (Decrease)		(2	)		—			—			—			1			—

Series III Policies
Units Issued		2			5			5			19			24			3
Units Redeemed		(45	)		(108	)		(76	)		(131	)		(17	)		(49	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(43	)		(103	)		(71	)		(112	)		7			(46	)

Series IV Policies
Units Issued		1			1			1			—			—			—
Units Redeemed		(8	)		(14	)		(4	)		(20	)		—			(1	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(7	)		(13	)		(3	)		(20	)		—			(1	)

Series V Policies
Units Issued		—			—			—			1			—			—
Units Redeemed		—			—			—			—			—			—

Net Increase (Decrease)		—			—			—			1			—			—

Series VI Policies
Units Issued		—			—			—			—			—			—
Units Redeemed		—			—			—			—			—			—

Net Increase (Decrease)		—			—			—			—			—			—

Series VII Policies
Units Issued		—			—			—			—			—			—
Units Redeemed		—			—			—			—			—			—

Net Increase (Decrease)		—			—			—			—			—			—

Series VIII Policies
Units Issued		—			—			—			—			—			—
Units Redeemed		—			—			—			—			—			—

Net Increase (Decrease)		—			—			—			—			—			—

Series IX Policies
Units Issued		—			—			—			—			—			—
Units Redeemed		—			—			—			—			—			—

Net Increase (Decrease)		—			—			—			—			—			—

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

F-60

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III



Neuberger Berman AMT Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio— Class I						Royce Micro-Cap Portfolio— Investment Class						Royce Small-Cap Portfolio— Investment Class						T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio
2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010



	2			6			305			345			182			274			96			59
	(27	)		(19	)		(275	)		(179	)		(188	)		(196	)		(643	)		(743	)

	(25	)		(13	)		30			166			(6	)		78			(547	)		(684	)


	—			—			19			24			23			30			2			4
	(1	)		—			(32	)		(36	)		(40	)		(42	)		(4	)		(11	)

	(1	)		—			(13	)		(12	)		(17	)		(12	)		(2	)		(7	)


	11			6			115			193			91			196			25			45
	(44	)		(40	)		(231	)		(208	)		(186	)		(189	)		(505	)		(477	)

	(33	)		(34	)		(116	)		(15	)		(95	)		7			(480	)		(432	)


	—			1			90			157			82			108			14			10
	(5	)		(5	)		(289	)		(168	)		(213	)		(194	)		(106	)		(166	)

	(5	)		(4	)		(199	)		(11	)		(131	)		(86	)		(92	)		(156	)


	(1	)		—			6			21			2			9			—			—
	—			—			(35	)		(44	)		(19	)		(20	)		(3	)		(1	)

	(1	)		—			(29	)		(23	)		(17	)		(11	)		(3	)		(1	)


	—			—			122			152			70			169			—			—
	—			—			(196	)		(171	)		(151	)		(179	)		—			—

	—			—			(74	)		(19	)		(81	)		(10	)		—			—


	—			—			83			46			85			75			—			—
	—			—			(37	)		(10	)		(48	)		(5	)		—			—

	—			—			46			36			37			70			—			—


	—			—			147			146			79			109			—			—
	—			—			(20	)		(12	)		(20	)		(13	)		—			—

	—			—			127			134			59			96			—			—


	—			—			120			136			112			122			—			—
	—			—			(37	)		(5	)		(40	)		(5	)		—			—

	—			—			83			131			72			117			—			—

F-61

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 5—Unit Transactions (in 000’s) (Continued):



	UIF Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio— Class I						Van Eck VIP Global Hard Assets
	2011			2010			2011			2010


Series I Policies
Units Issued		50			120			403			359
Units Redeemed		(457	)		(487	)		(542	)		(414	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(407	)		(367	)		(139	)		(55	)

Series II Policies
Units Issued		4			8			28			31
Units Redeemed		(5	)		(6	)		(62	)		(59	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(1	)		2			(34	)		(28	)

Series III Policies
Units Issued		47			63			106			221
Units Redeemed		(246	)		(262	)		(509	)		(520	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(199	)		(199	)		(403	)		(299	)

Series IV Policies
Units Issued		18			38			360			241
Units Redeemed		(73	)		(48	)		(725	)		(382	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(55	)		(10	)		(365	)		(141	)

Series V Policies
Units Issued		—			1			7			18
Units Redeemed		(1	)		(1	)		(29	)		(30	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(1	)		—			(22	)		(12	)

Series VI Policies
Units Issued		—			—			110			100
Units Redeemed		—			—			(221	)		(364	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		—			—			(111	)		(264	)

Series VII Policies
Units Issued		—			—			299			136
Units Redeemed		—			—			(173	)		(16	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		—			—			126			120

Series VIII Policies
Units Issued		—			—			423			373
Units Redeemed		—			—			(164	)		(10	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		—			—			259			363

Series IX Policies
Units Issued		—			—			300			331
Units Redeemed		—			—			(58	)		(28	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		—			—			242			303

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

F-62

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III

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F-63

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 5—Unit Transactions (in 000’s) (Continued):



	MainStay VP Balanced— Service Class						MainStay VP Bond— Service Class						MainStay VP Common Stock— Service Class
	2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010


Series I Policies
Units Issued		260			213			513			750			37			53
Units Redeemed		(371	)		(337	)		(307	)		(343	)		(84	)		(71	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(111	)		(124	)		206			407			(47	)		(18	)

Series II Policies
Units Issued		30			20			148			179			12			7
Units Redeemed		(40	)		(66	)		(246	)		(145	)		(26	)		(23	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(10	)		(46	)		(98	)		34			(14	)		(16	)

Series III Policies
Units Issued		57			89			344			678			15			28
Units Redeemed		(284	)		(309	)		(634	)		(371	)		(123	)		(106	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(227	)		(220	)		(290	)		307			(108	)		(78	)

Series IV Policies
Units Issued		42			40			457			843			24			27
Units Redeemed		(260	)		(370	)		(915	)		(410	)		(261	)		(128	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(218	)		(330	)		(458	)		433			(237	)		(101	)

Series V Policies
Units Issued		25			9			86			62			—			—
Units Redeemed		(63	)		(23	)		(167	)		(95	)		(5	)		(4	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(38	)		(14	)		(81	)		(33	)		(5	)		(4	)

Series VI Policies
Units Issued		73			75			400			752			30			20
Units Redeemed		(220	)		(223	)		(679	)		(504	)		(125	)		(85	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(147	)		(148	)		(279	)		248			(95	)		(65	)

Series VII Policies
Units Issued		52			38			365			349			10			4
Units Redeemed		(31	)		(8	)		(133	)		(32	)		(4	)		—

Net Increase (Decrease)		21			30			232			317			6			4

Series VIII Policies
Units Issued		100			80			463			581			8			19
Units Redeemed		(17	)		(19	)		(124	)		(50	)		(4	)		(3	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		83			61			339			531			4			16

Series IX Policies
Units Issued		145			107			590			572			14			11
Units Redeemed		(7	)		(5	)		(166	)		(55	)		(1	)		(1	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		138			102			424			517			13			10

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

(a) For the period May 1, 2011 (Commencement of Operations) through December 31, 2011.

F-64

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III



MainStay VP Conservative Allocation— Service Class						MainStay VP Convertible— Service Class						MainStay VP Flexible Bond Opportunities— Service Class			MainStay VP Floating Rate— Service Class
2011			2010			2011			2010			2011(a)			2011			2010



	1,443			1,280			313			307			370			922			720
	(601	)		(468	)		(175	)		(111	)		(66	)		(1,192	)		(672	)

	842			812			138			196			304			(270	)		48


	138			226			88			81			203			217			180
	(347	)		(223	)		(152	)		(133	)		(24	)		(336	)		(207	)

	(209	)		3			(64	)		(52	)		179			(119	)		(27	)


	494			615			135			314			242			811			785
	(601	)		(461	)		(486	)		(379	)		(71	)		(1,608	)		(914	)

	(107	)		154			(351	)		(65	)		171			(797	)		(129	)


	714			801			227			217			397			534			695
	(861	)		(434	)		(410	)		(253	)		(31	)		(1,596	)		(759	)

	(147	)		367			(183	)		(36	)		366			(1,062	)		(64	)


	18			38			15			22			—			68			31
	(79	)		(128	)		(68	)		(68	)		—			(86	)		(119	)

	(61	)		(90	)		(53	)		(46	)		—			(18	)		(88	)


	434			778			373			244			249			367			602
	(628	)		(410	)		(510	)		(319	)		(83	)		(719	)		(611	)

	(194	)		368			(137	)		(75	)		166			(352	)		(9	)


	458			255			179			178			122			575			457
	(153	)		(43	)		(72	)		(23	)		(10	)		(455	)		(89	)

	305			212			107			155			112			120			368


	596			550			334			359			268			461			587
	(137	)		(22	)		(47	)		(3	)		(7	)		(220	)		(32	)

	459			528			287			356			261			241			555


	1,053			666			360			336			137			625			489
	(48	)		(84	)		(50	)		(11	)		(7	)		(100	)		(3	)

	1,005			582			310			325			130			525			486

F-65

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 5—Unit Transactions (in 000’s) (Continued):



	MainStay VP Government— Service Class						MainStay VP Growth Allocation— Service Class						MainStay VP Growth Equity— Service Class
	2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010


Series I Policies
Units Issued		454			629			336			485			78			65
Units Redeemed		(363	)		(394	)		(443	)		(383	)		(78	)		(71	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		91			235			(107	)		102			—			(6	)

Series II Policies
Units Issued		64			184			32			19			2			3
Units Redeemed		(189	)		(180	)		(52	)		(25	)		(11	)		(5	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(125	)		4			(20	)		(6	)		(9	)		(2	)

Series III Policies
Units Issued		416			715			221			119			14			25
Units Redeemed		(749	)		(740	)		(381	)		(183	)		(141	)		(102	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(333	)		(25	)		(160	)		(64	)		(127	)		(77	)

Series IV Policies
Units Issued		246			659			49			175			26			22
Units Redeemed		(857	)		(463	)		(280	)		(390	)		(130	)		(94	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(611	)		196			(231	)		(215	)		(104	)		(72	)

Series V Policies
Units Issued		34			29			1			1			1			2
Units Redeemed		(37	)		(92	)		(23	)		(14	)		(3	)		(23	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(3	)		(63	)		(22	)		(13	)		(2	)		(21	)

Series VI Policies
Units Issued		376			571			111			143			43			20
Units Redeemed		(616	)		(540	)		(224	)		(265	)		(113	)		(49	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(240	)		31			(113	)		(122	)		(70	)		(29	)

Series VII Policies
Units Issued		312			456			69			15			5			9
Units Redeemed		(208	)		(220	)		(56	)		(2	)		(4	)		(4	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		104			236			13			13			1			5

Series VIII Policies
Units Issued		197			333			76			116			14			18
Units Redeemed		(81	)		(33	)		(12	)		(7	)		(4	)		(2	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		116			300			64			109			10			16

Series IX Policies
Units Issued		349			335			78			125			9			19
Units Redeemed		(130	)		(18	)		(23	)		(17	)		(3	)		(2	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		219			317			55			108			6			17

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

F-66

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III



MainStay VP High Yield Corporate Bond— Service Class						MainStay VP ICAP Select Equity— Service Class						MainStay VP Income Builder— Service Class						MainStay VP International Equity— Service Class
2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010



	686			959			321			336			135			78			253			251
	(392	)		(205	)		(319	)		(224	)		(43	)		(67	)		(148	)		(76	)

	294			754			2			112			92			11			105			175


	187			216			61			54			33			11			53			40
	(581	)		(330	)		(162	)		(193	)		(27	)		(4	)		(52	)		(68	)

	(394	)		(114	)		(101	)		(139	)		6			7			1			(28	)


	789			1,028			44			72			87			41			94			104
	(1,684	)		(1,254	)		(748	)		(565	)		(178	)		(75	)		(253	)		(307	)

	(895	)		(226	)		(704	)		(493	)		(91	)		(34	)		(159	)		(203	)


	491			583			62			76			51			41			163			188
	(1,904	)		(969	)		(922	)		(609	)		(117	)		(86	)		(336	)		(281	)

	(1,413	)		(386	)		(860	)		(533	)		(66	)		(45	)		(173	)		(93	)


	184			104			7			12			4			6			15			10
	(171	)		(176	)		(60	)		(61	)		(6	)		(4	)		(48	)		(44	)

	13			(72	)		(53	)		(49	)		(2	)		2			(33	)		(34	)


	442			780			155			142			96			60			93			98
	(1,075	)		(885	)		(637	)		(435	)		(153	)		(60	)		(259	)		(188	)

	(633	)		(105	)		(482	)		(293	)		(57	)		—			(166	)		(90	)


	903			807			135			152			84			28			84			100
	(284	)		(146	)		(62	)		(19	)		(27	)		(5	)		(35	)		(10	)

	619			661			73			133			57			23			49			90


	1,112			1,321			238			276			37			50			229			237
	(320	)		(39	)		(43	)		(11	)		(24	)		(8	)		(41	)		(9	)

	792			1,282			195			265			13			42			188			228


	2,015			2,032			211			245			88			70			168			183
	(205	)		(13	)		(48	)		(3	)		(25	)		(2	)		(41	)		(12	)

	1,810			2,019			163			242			63			68			127			171

F-67

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 5—Unit Transactions (in 000’s) (Continued):



	MainStay VP Large Cap Growth— Service Class						MainStay VP Mid Cap Core— Service Class						MainStay VP Moderate Allocation— Service Class
	2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010


Series I Policies
Units Issued		333			251			130			148			1,148			1,835
Units Redeemed		(88	)		(75	)		(214	)		(184	)		(1,120	)		(898	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		245			176			(84	)		(36	)		28			937

Series II Policies
Units Issued		51			21			27			30			69			164
Units Redeemed		(55	)		(58	)		(64	)		(70	)		(299	)		(225	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(4	)		(37	)		(37	)		(40	)		(230	)		(61	)

Series III Policies
Units Issued		189			149			118			98			501			2,025
Units Redeemed		(250	)		(233	)		(402	)		(468	)		(2,083	)		(2,256	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(61	)		(84	)		(284	)		(370	)		(1,582	)		(231	)

Series IV Policies
Units Issued		182			226			104			121			368			523
Units Redeemed		(403	)		(225	)		(495	)		(385	)		(1,304	)		(834	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(221	)		1			(391	)		(264	)		(936	)		(311	)

Series V Policies
Units Issued		26			21			12			10			22			8
Units Redeemed		(42	)		(42	)		(32	)		(34	)		(80	)		(95	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(16	)		(21	)		(20	)		(24	)		(58	)		(87	)

Series VI Policies
Units Issued		232			171			225			181			262			496
Units Redeemed		(242	)		(265	)		(541	)		(380	)		(497	)		(330	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(10	)		(94	)		(316	)		(199	)		(235	)		166

Series VII Policies
Units Issued		168			49			52			35			188			131
Units Redeemed		(67	)		(10	)		(20	)		(9	)		(66	)		(18	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		101			39			32			26			122			113

Series VIII Policies
Units Issued		159			148			82			77			813			615
Units Redeemed		(29	)		(10	)		(13	)		(8	)		(101	)		(22	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		130			138			69			69			712			593

Series IX Policies
Units Issued		177			164			67			58			863			642
Units Redeemed		(20	)		(5	)		(12	)		(4	)		(65	)		(47	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		157			159			55			54			798			595

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

F-68

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III



MainStay VP Moderate Growth Allocation— Service Class						MainStay VP S&P 500 Index— Service Class						MainStay VP U.S. Small Cap— Service Class						Alger Small Cap Growth— Class S Shares
2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010



	907			1,285			172			186			68			100			13			12
	(869	)		(492	)		(213	)		(191	)		(112	)		(108	)		(51	)		(54	)

	38			793			(41	)		(5	)		(44	)		(8	)		(38	)		(42	)


	42			58			15			13			20			12			1			2
	(106	)		(69	)		(56	)		(51	)		(19	)		(32	)		(5	)		(12	)

	(64	)		(11	)		(41	)		(38	)		1			(20	)		(4	)		(10	)


	128			366			123			113			36			95			13			6
	(657	)		(589	)		(567	)		(500	)		(223	)		(208	)		(78	)		(80	)

	(529	)		(223	)		(444	)		(387	)		(187	)		(113	)		(65	)		(74	)


	170			130			48			101			28			64			15			7
	(667	)		(543	)		(601	)		(419	)		(216	)		(233	)		(118	)		(106	)

	(497	)		(413	)		(553	)		(318	)		(188	)		(169	)		(103	)		(99	)


	3			15			8			8			6			9			—			—
	(31	)		(61	)		(49	)		(59	)		(12	)		(21	)		(4	)		(4	)

	(28	)		(46	)		(41	)		(51	)		(6	)		(12	)		(4	)		(4	)


	138			258			152			101			212			94			10			9
	(470	)		(335	)		(404	)		(308	)		(359	)		(148	)		(56	)		(54	)

	(332	)		(77	)		(252	)		(207	)		(147	)		(54	)		(46	)		(45	)


	179			69			73			33			26			50			—			—
	(105	)		(12	)		(50	)		(1	)		(44	)		(3	)		—			—

	74			57			23			32			(18	)		47			—			—


	1,218			764			59			68			22			32			—			—
	(146	)		(60	)		(13	)		(6	)		(17	)		(7	)		—			—

	1,072			704			46			62			5			25			—			—


	1,195			933			103			58			25			35			—			—
	(87	)		(33	)		(6	)		(8	)		(6	)		(1	)		—			—

	1,108			900			97			50			19			34			—			—

F-69

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 5—Unit Transactions (in 000’s) (Continued):



	BlackRock^® Global Allocation V.I. Fund— Class III Shares			Columbia Variable Portfolio—Small Cap Value Fund—Class 2						Dreyfus IP Technology Growth— Service Shares
	2011(b)			2011			2010			2011			2010


Series I Policies
Units Issued		645			133			297			175			153
Units Redeemed		(31	)		(219	)		(255	)		(118	)		(81	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		614			(86	)		42			57			72

Series II Policies
Units Issued		108			18			43			39			26
Units Redeemed		(9	)		(20	)		(36	)		(51	)		(21	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		99			(2	)		7			(12	)		5

Series III Policies
Units Issued		714			152			239			158			161
Units Redeemed		(41	)		(308	)		(257	)		(235	)		(147	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		673			(156	)		(18	)		(77	)		14

Series IV Policies
Units Issued		909			122			148			127			153
Units Redeemed		(39	)		(174	)		(165	)		(293	)		(160	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		870			(52	)		(17	)		(166	)		(7	)

Series V Policies
Units Issued		—			3			10			5			16
Units Redeemed		—			(24	)		(9	)		(17	)		(22	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		—			(21	)		1			(12	)		(6	)

Series VI Policies
Units Issued		308			221			215			149			122
Units Redeemed		(72	)		(308	)		(158	)		(192	)		(150	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		236			(87	)		57			(43	)		(28	)

Series VII Policies
Units Issued		136			27			26			78			28
Units Redeemed		(9	)		(21	)		(2	)		(57	)		(6	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		127			6			24			21			22

Series VIII Policies
Units Issued		641			66			57			92			60
Units Redeemed		(17	)		(11	)		(2	)		(22	)		(12	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		624			55			55			70			48

Series IX Policies
Units Issued		531			47			28			65			92
Units Redeemed		(14	)		(15	)		(1	)		(28	)		(15	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		517			32			27			37			77

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

(b) For the period May 1, 2011 (Commencement of Operations) through December 31, 2011.

F-70

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III



Fidelity^® VIP Contrafund^®— Service Class 2						Fidelity^® VIP Equity-Income— Service Class 2						Fidelity^® VIP Mid Cap— Service Class 2						Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio— Service Shares
2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010



	248			297			150			173			330			419			317			348
	(227	)		(151	)		(215	)		(177	)		(424	)		(287	)		(152	)		(101	)

	21			146			(65	)		(4	)		(94	)		132			165			247


	46			42			44			41			25			41			36			48
	(99	)		(124	)		(83	)		(120	)		(60	)		(55	)		(85	)		(47	)

	(53	)		(82	)		(39	)		(79	)		(35	)		(14	)		(49	)		1


	107			215			66			58			63			215			108			155
	(594	)		(627	)		(290	)		(376	)		(467	)		(268	)		(270	)		(194	)

	(487	)		(412	)		(224	)		(318	)		(404	)		(53	)		(162	)		(39	)


	63			100			57			58			73			140			53			129
	(768	)		(650	)		(526	)		(448	)		(393	)		(275	)		(427	)		(231	)

	(705	)		(550	)		(469	)		(390	)		(320	)		(135	)		(374	)		(102	)


	6			18			9			6			4			18			17			15
	(94	)		(89	)		(33	)		(69	)		(43	)		(31	)		(65	)		(75	)

	(88	)		(71	)		(24	)		(63	)		(39	)		(13	)		(48	)		(60	)


	65			82			105			68			104			160			120			250
	(519	)		(477	)		(354	)		(264	)		(265	)		(252	)		(254	)		(260	)

	(454	)		(395	)		(249	)		(196	)		(161	)		(92	)		(134	)		(10	)


	130			140			47			15			116			134			120			96
	(62	)		(16	)		(11	)		(5	)		(71	)		(15	)		(57	)		(17	)

	68			124			36			10			45			119			63			79


	238			278			62			58			223			255			383			342
	(43	)		(3	)		(12	)		(11	)		(42	)		(5	)		(23	)		(5	)

	195			275			50			47			181			250			360			337


	214			208			66			94			191			196			467			427
	(41	)		(4	)		(12	)		(13	)		(51	)		(8	)		(54	)		(4	)

	173			204			54			81			140			188			413			423

F-71

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 5—Unit Transactions (in 000’s) (Continued):



	Janus Aspen Worldwide Portfolio— Service Shares						MFS^® Investors Trust Series— Service Class						MFS^® Research Series— Service Class
	2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010


Series I Policies
Units Issued		75			90			15			21			10			16
Units Redeemed		(69	)		(46	)		(15	)		(15	)		(14	)		(13	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		6			44			—			6			(4	)		3

Series II Policies
Units Issued		12			15			2			—			—			—
Units Redeemed		(21	)		(20	)		(2	)		(3	)		(1	)		(2	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(9	)		(5	)		—			(3	)		(1	)		(2	)

Series III Policies
Units Issued		61			68			3			5			6			7
Units Redeemed		(152	)		(114	)		(18	)		(25	)		(21	)		(35	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(91	)		(46	)		(15	)		(20	)		(15	)		(28	)

Series IV Policies
Units Issued		35			64			7			14			6			4
Units Redeemed		(121	)		(122	)		(30	)		(19	)		(32	)		(31	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(86	)		(58	)		(23	)		(5	)		(26	)		(27	)

Series V Policies
Units Issued		1			5			—			—			—			—
Units Redeemed		(9	)		(7	)		—			(1	)		(2	)		(1	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(8	)		(2	)		—			(1	)		(2	)		(1	)

Series VI Policies
Units Issued		44			40			6			14			9			14
Units Redeemed		(84	)		(75	)		(20	)		(17	)		(21	)		(23	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(40	)		(35	)		(14	)		(3	)		(12	)		(9	)

Series VII Policies
Units Issued		20			26			1			—			5			1
Units Redeemed		(7	)		(5	)		—			—			(1	)		—

Net Increase (Decrease)		13			21			1			—			4			1

Series VIII Policies
Units Issued		37			39			11			2			12			4
Units Redeemed		(11	)		(5	)		(5	)		—			(2	)		—

Net Increase (Decrease)		26			34			6			2			10			4

Series IX Policies
Units Issued		25			39			2			4			8			2
Units Redeemed		(9	)		(6	)		(2	)		(1	)		(1	)		—

Net Increase (Decrease)		16			33			—			3			7			2

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

F-72

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III



MFS^® Utilities Series— Service Class						Neuberger Berman AMT Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio— Class S						PIMCO Real Return Portfolio— Advisor Class						T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio—II
2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010			2011			2010



	529			426			151			145			1,663			915			202			212
	(573	)		(528	)		(129	)		(100	)		(263	)		(27	)		(164	)		(153	)

	(44	)		(102	)		22			45			1,400			888			38			59


	59			47			15			13			259			130			37			42
	(132	)		(126	)		(15	)		(18	)		(85	)		(6	)		(74	)		(86	)

	(73	)		(79	)		—			(5	)		174			124			(37	)		(44	)


	208			104			103			120			1,150			590			68			65
	(628	)		(579	)		(149	)		(81	)		(199	)		(96	)		(338	)		(288	)

	(420	)		(475	)		(46	)		39			951			494			(270	)		(223	)


	238			128			56			51			970			995			62			113
	(566	)		(342	)		(109	)		(72	)		(439	)		(54	)		(603	)		(369	)

	(328	)		(214	)		(53	)		(21	)		531			941			(541	)		(256	)


	19			16			20			7			—			—			8			8
	(51	)		(74	)		(17	)		(7	)		—			—			(57	)		(95	)

	(32	)		(58	)		3			—			—			—			(49	)		(87	)


	106			68			94			94			886			701			93			129
	(372	)		(436	)		(98	)		(77	)		(344	)		(101	)		(436	)		(357	)

	(266	)		(368	)		(4	)		17			542			600			(343	)		(228	)


	376			185			34			8			670			247			139			61
	(132	)		(30	)		(8	)		(4	)		(86	)		(37	)		(39	)		(22	)

	244			155			26			4			584			210			100			39


	383			380			36			22			806			263			176			175
	(51	)		(4	)		(10	)		(1	)		(28	)		(4	)		(29	)		(6	)

	332			376			26			21			778			259			147			169


	395			353			41			35			845			392			123			128
	(37	)		(18	)		(14	)		(3	)		(74	)		(77	)		(32	)		(9	)

	358			335			27			32			771			315			91			119

F-73

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 5—Unit Transactions (in 000’s) (Continued):



	UIF Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio— Class II						Victory VIF Diversified Stock— Class A Shares
	2011			2010			2011			2010


Series I Policies
Units Issued		140			154			26			54
Units Redeemed		(96	)		(69	)		(95	)		(107	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		44			85			(69	)		(53	)

Series II Policies
Units Issued		23			23			17			22
Units Redeemed		(40	)		(56	)		(18	)		(24	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(17	)		(33	)		(1	)		(2	)

Series III Policies
Units Issued		92			164			13			34
Units Redeemed		(242	)		(200	)		(56	)		(70	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(150	)		(36	)		(43	)		(36	)

Series IV Policies
Units Issued		58			103			39			108
Units Redeemed		(262	)		(151	)		(131	)		(99	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(204	)		(48	)		(92	)		9

Series V Policies
Units Issued		8			21			2			4
Units Redeemed		(29	)		(25	)		(7	)		(21	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(21	)		(4	)		(5	)		(17	)

Series VI Policies
Units Issued		58			117			30			9
Units Redeemed		(218	)		(230	)		(42	)		(78	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		(160	)		(113	)		(12	)		(69	)

Series VII Policies
Units Issued		108			77			4			12
Units Redeemed		(69	)		(21	)		(4	)		(5	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		39			56			—			7

Series VIII Policies
Units Issued		153			197			8			33
Units Redeemed		(47	)		(5	)		(5	)		(9	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		106			192			3			24

Series IX Policies
Units Issued		131			178			13			13
Units Redeemed		(69	)		(30	)		(7	)		(2	)

Net Increase (Decrease)		62			148			6			11

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

F-74

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III

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F-75

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 6—Financial Highlights (Net Assets and Units Outstanding in 000’s):

he following table presents financial highlights for each Investment Division as of December 31, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007:


	MainStay VP Bond—Initial Class
	2011		2010		2009		2008		2007


Series I Policies (a)
Net Assets	$	73,096	$	82,426	$	82,627	$	86,749	$	103,808
Units Outstanding		3,423		4,083		4,350		4,854		5,935
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	21.36	$	20.20	$	19.00	$	17.87	$	17.47
Total Return		5.8%		6.3%		6.3%		2.3%		5.0%
Investment Income Ratio		3.1%		3.1%		4.6%		4.0%		3.5%
Series II Policies (b)
Net Assets	$	461	$	546	$	613	$	660	$	936
Units Outstanding		27		34		40		46		66
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	17.16	$	16.25	$	15.30	$	14.42	$	14.12
Total Return		5.6%		6.2%		6.1%		2.1%		4.9%
Investment Income Ratio		3.0%		3.0%		4.5%		3.6%		3.4%
Series III Policies (c)
Net Assets	$	25,052	$	30,949	$	34,959	$	38,193	$	39,600
Units Outstanding		1,496		1,951		2,339		2,710		2,869
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	16.75	$	15.87	$	14.95	$	14.10	$	13.81
Total Return		5.5%		6.1%		6.1%		2.1%		4.8%
Investment Income Ratio		2.9%		3.0%		4.5%		4.2%		3.7%
Series IV Policies (d)
Net Assets	$	9,383	$	10,708	$	11,587	$	11,916	$	12,065
Units Outstanding		621		750		860		940		971
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	15.14	$	14.32	$	13.47	$	12.68	$	12.40
Total Return		5.7%		6.3%		6.2%		2.2%		5.0%
Investment Income Ratio		3.0%		3.0%		4.6%		4.1%		3.6%
Series V Policies (e)
Net Assets	$	122	$	160	$	121	$	188	$	208
Units Outstanding		9		12		9		16		17
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	14.26	$	13.55	$	12.79	$	12.09	$	11.88
Total Return		5.3%		5.9%		5.8%		1.8%		4.6%
Investment Income Ratio		3.4%		3.5%		4.3%		4.1%		3.4%
Series VI Policies (f)
Net Assets	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Units Outstanding		—		—		—		—		—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Total Return		—		—		—		—		—
Investment Income Ratio		—		—		—		—		—
Series VII Policies (g)
Net Assets	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Units Outstanding		—		—		—		—		—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Total Return		—		—		—		—		—
Investment Income Ratio		—		—		—		—		—
Series VIII Policies (h)
Net Assets	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Units Outstanding		—		—		—		—		—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Total Return		—		—		—		—		—
Investment Income Ratio		—		—		—		—		—
Series IX Policies (i)
Net Assets	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Units Outstanding		—		—		—		—		—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Total Return		—		—		—		—		—
Investment Income Ratio		—		—		—		—		—

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

Annualized percentages are shown for the Investment Income Ratio for all investment divisions in all periods.

Charges and fees levied by NYLIAC are disclosed in Note 3.

During the year that an individual division commenced operations, Total Return is calculated from the date of commencement through the end of the year.

(a)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.40%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(b)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.55%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(c)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.60%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(d)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.45%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(e)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.85%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(f)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.75%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(g)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(h)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.35%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(i)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

F-76

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


MainStay VP Cash Management													MainStay VP Common Stock—Initial Class
2011			2010			2009			2008		2007		2011			2010		2009		2008			2007



$	96,688		$	84,819		$	109,910		$	173,656	$	121,912	$	75,479		$	88,486	$	94,392	$	89,607		$	181,427
	74,223			63,661			81,717			127,879		90,100		3,190			3,746		4,440		5,082			6,457
$	1.31		$	1.33		$	1.35		$	1.36	$	1.35	$	23.67		$	23.63	$	21.28	$	17.63		$	28.11
	(1.6%	)		(1.4%	)		(1.3%	)		0.8%		3.4%		0.2%			11.0%		20.7%		(37.3%	)		3.7%
	—			—			—			2.1%		4.7%		1.4%			1.6%		2.1%		1.4%			1.2%

$	10,449		$	8,586		$	12,607		$	27,184	$	13,015	$	229		$	253	$	432	$	343		$	604
	9,798			7,936			11,459			24,265		11,758		28			31		59		56			62
$	1.07		$	1.08		$	1.10		$	1.12	$	1.11	$	8.17		$	8.17	$	7.37	$	6.11		$	9.76
	(1.5%	)		(1.6%	)		(1.5%	)		0.6%		3.2%		—			10.9%		20.5%		(37.4%	)		3.5%
	—			—			0.1%			2.0%		4.7%		1.5%			1.4%		2.2%		1.5%			1.2%

$	74,706		$	52,846		$	74,347		$	136,011	$	79,545	$	9,526		$	12,258	$	14,310	$	13,910		$	26,757
	71,184			49,376			68,620			124,224		71,971		1,165			1,497		1,935		2,267			2,725
$	1.05		$	1.07		$	1.09		$	1.10	$	1.10	$	8.19		$	8.19	$	7.39	$	6.13		$	9.80
	(1.6%	)		(1.6%	)		(1.5%	)		0.6%		3.2%		—			10.8%		20.5%		(37.4%	)		3.5%
	—			—			0.1%			2.0%		4.7%		1.4%			1.5%		2.1%		1.4%			1.2%

$	73,474		$	49,613		$	70,669		$	114,583	$	42,684	$	3,916		$	4,943	$	5,294	$	5,006		$	9,415
	71,593			47,685			66,778			106,914		39,964		335			424		506		575			678
$	1.03		$	1.04		$	1.06		$	1.07	$	1.06	$	11.67		$	11.66	$	10.51	$	8.71		$	13.89
	(1.4%	)		(1.5%	)		(1.4%	)		0.7%		3.3%		0.1%			11.0%		20.6%		(37.3%	)		3.6%
	—			—			—			1.9%		4.7%		1.4%			1.5%		2.1%		1.4%			1.3%

$	3,041		$	2,353		$	2,590		$	9,319	$	4,304	$	26		$	27	$	35	$	51		$	114
	3,077			2,338			2,526			8,666		4,102		2			2		3		5			7
$	0.99		$	1.01		$	1.03		$	1.05	$	1.04	$	12.77		$	12.81	$	11.59	$	9.64		$	15.44
	(1.8%	)		(1.9%	)		(1.8%	)		0.3%		2.9%		(0.3%	)		10.5%		20.2%		(37.6%	)		3.2%
	—			—			0.1%			1.9%		4.7%		1.5%			1.6%		2.2%		1.5%			1.2%

$	35,212		$	27,006		$	36,228		$	63,907	$	20,615	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	35,046			26,488			34,748			60,512		19,513		—			—		—		—			—
$	1.01		$	1.02		$	1.04		$	1.06	$	1.05	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	(1.7%	)		(1.8%	)		(1.7%	)		0.4%		3.0%		—			—		—		—			—
	—			—			0.1%			1.9%		4.7%		—			—		—		—			—

$	11,898		$	2,533		$	1,564		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	1,230			250			157			—		—		—			—		—		—			—
$	9.61		$	9.77		$	9.94		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	(1.6%	)		(1.7%	)		(0.6%	)		—		—		—			—		—		—			—
	—			—			—			—		—		—			—		—		—			—

$	14,949		$	3,070		$	831		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	1,543			313			70			—		—		—			—		—		—			—
$	9.68		$	9.82		$	9.95		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	(1.3%	)		(1.4%	)		(0.5%	)		—		—		—			—		—		—			—
	—			—			—			—		—		—			—		—		—			—

$	11,589		$	4,229		$	392		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	1,206			425			39			—		—		—			—		—		—			—
$	9.61		$	9.77		$	9.93		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	(1.6%	)		(1.7%	)		(0.7%	)		—		—		—			—		—		—			—
	—			—			—			—		—		—			—		—		—			—

F-77

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 6—Financial Highlights (Net Assets and Units Outstanding in 000’s) (Continued):


	MainStay VP Convertible—Initial Class
	2011			2010		2009		2008			2007


Series I Policies (a)
Net Assets	$	66,849		$	81,390	$	80,831	$	62,517		$	119,531
Units Outstanding		2,884			3,299		3,805		4,241			5,245
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	23.19		$	24.69	$	21.24	$	14.75		$	22.80
Total Return		(6.1%	)		16.2%		44.0%		(35.3%	)		13.3%
Investment Income Ratio		2.3%			2.8%		2.2%		2.0%			2.2%
Series II Policies (b)
Net Assets	$	837		$	940	$	857	$	663		$	1,182
Units Outstanding		65			68		72		80			92
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	12.95		$	13.81	$	11.90	$	8.27		$	12.81
Total Return		(6.2%	)		16.0%		43.8%		(35.4%	)		13.1%
Investment Income Ratio		2.4%			2.9%		2.2%		2.1%			2.2%
Series III Policies (c)
Net Assets	$	19,171		$	25,782	$	26,935	$	20,103		$	35,196
Units Outstanding		1,552			1,957		2,371		2,540			2,876
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	12.35		$	13.17	$	11.36	$	7.90		$	12.24
Total Return		(6.3%	)		16.0%		43.8%		(35.5%	)		13.0%
Investment Income Ratio		2.2%			2.7%		2.2%		2.1%			2.3%
Series IV Policies (d)
Net Assets	$	7,699		$	9,829	$	9,754	$	7,926		$	12,384
Units Outstanding		502			601		695		811			819
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	15.35		$	16.35	$	14.08	$	9.78		$	15.13
Total Return		(6.1%	)		16.2%		44.0%		(35.4%	)		13.2%
Investment Income Ratio		2.2%			2.8%		2.2%		2.2%			2.3%
Series V Policies (e)
Net Assets	$	58		$	61	$	107	$	255		$	423
Units Outstanding		3			3		7		24			26
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	16.55		$	17.70	$	15.30	$	10.67		$	16.57
Total Return		(6.5%	)		15.7%		43.4%		(35.6%	)		12.8%
Investment Income Ratio		2.5%			2.0%		0.8%		2.1%			2.2%
Series VI Policies (f)
Net Assets	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—			—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—			—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series VII Policies (g)
Net Assets	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—			—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—			—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series VIII Policies (h)
Net Assets	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—			—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—			—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series IX Policies (i)
Net Assets	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—			—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—			—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

Annualized percentages are shown for the Investment Income Ratio for all investment divisions in all periods.

Charges and fees levied by NYLIAC are disclosed in Note 3.

During the year that an individual division commenced operations, Total Return is calculated from the date of commencement through the end of the year.

(a)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.40%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(b)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.55%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(c)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.60%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(d)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.45%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(e)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.85%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(f)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.75%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(g)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(h)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.35%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(i)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

F-78

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


MainStay VP Government—Initial Class											MainStay VP Growth Equity—Initial Class
2011		2010		2009			2008		2007		2011			2010		2009		2008			2007



$	52,557	$	60,356	$	66,836		$	86,408	$	70,190	$	90,435		$	106,506	$	111,757	$	95,684		$	198,461
	2,650		3,179		3,659			4,740		4,166		5,173			5,925		6,886		7,796			9,739
$	19.85	$	18.99	$	18.28		$	18.24	$	16.85	$	17.49		$	17.98	$	16.25	$	12.28		$	20.37
	4.5%		3.9%		0.2%			8.3%		5.2%		(2.7%	)		10.6%		32.3%		(39.7%	)		10.8%
	3.2%		3.0%		3.3%			3.2%		4.6%		0.4%			0.5%		0.6%		0.5%			0.1%

$	528	$	559	$	534		$	514	$	579	$	85		$	97	$	92	$	102		$	256
	34		37		37			36		43		13			15		15		22			34
$	15.60	$	14.95	$	14.41		$	14.41	$	13.33	$	6.49		$	6.68	$	6.05	$	4.58		$	7.61
	4.4%		3.7%		—			8.1%		5.0%		(2.9%	)		10.5%		32.1%		(39.8%	)		10.7%
	3.1%		3.1%		3.6%			2.7%		4.3%		0.4%			0.5%		0.5%		0.5%			0.1%

$	18,962	$	24,218	$	28,091		$	36,740	$	30,102	$	6,935		$	8,829	$	9,424	$	8,325		$	16,543
	1,235		1,644		1,972			2,597		2,290		1,176			1,454		1,712		1,997			2,389
$	15.37	$	14.73	$	14.21		$	14.21	$	13.15	$	5.90		$	6.08	$	5.50	$	4.17		$	6.93
	4.3%		3.7%		—			8.1%		5.0%		(2.9%	)		10.4%		32.1%		(39.8%	)		10.6%
	3.0%		3.1%		3.3%			3.2%		4.7%		0.4%			0.5%		0.6%		0.5%			0.1%

$	6,937	$	8,259	$	9,514		$	11,635	$	9,360	$	3,149		$	3,986	$	4,397	$	3,740		$	6,849
	494		614		735			900		783		315			387		476		531			586
$	14.04	$	13.45	$	12.95		$	12.93	$	11.95	$	10.01		$	10.30	$	9.31	$	7.04		$	11.69
	4.5%		3.8%		0.2%			8.2%		5.1%		(2.8%	)		10.6%		32.3%		(39.8%	)		10.8%
	3.0%		2.9%		3.4%			3.3%		4.7%		0.4%			0.5%		0.6%		0.6%			0.1%

$	76	$	73	$	93		$	144	$	183	$	8		$	8	$	7	$	5		$	8
	6		6		8			12		16		1			1		1		1			1
$	13.28	$	12.76	$	12.34		$	12.37	$	11.48	$	11.90		$	12.29	$	11.16	$	8.47		$	14.12
	4.0%		3.4%		(0.2%	)		7.8%		4.7%		(3.2%	)		10.2%		31.7%		(40.0%	)		10.3%
	3.2%		2.2%		3.5%			2.7%		4.8%		0.4%			0.5%		0.6%		0.6%			0.1%

$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—		—		—			—		—		—			—		—		—			—
$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—		—		—			—		—		—			—		—		—			—
	—		—		—			—		—		—			—		—		—			—

$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—		—		—			—		—		—			—		—		—			—
$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—		—		—			—		—		—			—		—		—			—
	—		—		—			—		—		—			—		—		—			—

$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—		—		—			—		—		—			—		—		—			—
$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—		—		—			—		—		—			—		—		—			—
	—		—		—			—		—		—			—		—		—			—

$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—		—		—			—		—		—			—		—		—			—
$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—		—		—			—		—		—			—		—		—			—
	—		—		—			—		—		—			—		—		—			—

F-79

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 6—Financial Highlights (Net Assets and Units Outstanding in 000’s) (Continued):


	MainStay VP High Yield Corporate Bond—Initial Class
	2011		2010		2009		2008			2007


Series I Policies (a)
Net Assets	$	252,819	$	284,464	$	290,898	$	217,881		$	382,936
Units Outstanding		8,021		9,461		10,751		11,326			14,914
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	31.52	$	30.08	$	27.07	$	19.22		$	25.68
Total Return		4.8%		11.1%		40.8%		(25.2%	)		0.9%
Investment Income Ratio		5.9%		5.7%		7.8%		8.4%			6.2%
Series II Policies (b)
Net Assets	$	2,288	$	2,448	$	2,361	$	1,840		$	2,223
Units Outstanding		116		126		139		152			137
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	19.75	$	18.88	$	17.01	$	12.10		$	16.19
Total Return		4.6%		10.9%		40.6%		(25.3%	)		0.7%
Investment Income Ratio		4.6%		6.6%		9.1%		8.7%			5.2%
Series III Policies (c)
Net Assets	$	62,608	$	78,636	$	81,963	$	57,001		$	93,011
Units Outstanding		3,239		4,255		4,921		4,799			5,857
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	19.33	$	18.48	$	16.67	$	11.86		$	15.88
Total Return		4.6%		10.9%		40.6%		(25.3%	)		0.7%
Investment Income Ratio		5.4%		5.9%		8.0%		8.6%			6.3%
Series IV Policies (d)
Net Assets	$	22,545	$	25,424	$	28,187	$	19,633		$	30,072
Units Outstanding		1,130		1,334		1,643		1,609			1,842
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	19.97	$	19.07	$	17.17	$	12.20		$	16.31
Total Return		4.7%		11.1%		40.8%		(25.2%	)		0.8%
Investment Income Ratio		5.7%		5.7%		7.9%		8.7%			6.4%
Series V Policies (e)
Net Assets	$	366	$	346	$	292	$	191		$	418
Units Outstanding		18		18		16		15			25
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	20.47	$	19.62	$	17.74	$	12.65		$	16.99
Total Return		4.3%		10.6%		40.2%		(25.5%	)		0.4%
Investment Income Ratio		6.5%		6.0%		8.0%		8.7%			4.7%
Series VI Policies (f)
Net Assets	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—		—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—		—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—		—		—		—			—
Series VII Policies (g)
Net Assets	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—		—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—		—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—		—		—		—			—
Series VIII Policies (h)
Net Assets	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—		—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—		—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—		—		—		—			—
Series IX Policies (i)
Net Assets	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—		—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—		—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—		—		—		—			—

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

Annualized percentages are shown for the Investment Income Ratio for all investment divisions in all periods.

Charges and fees levied by NYLIAC are disclosed in Note 3.

During the year that an individual division commenced operations, Total Return is calculated from the date of commencement through the end of the year.

(a)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.40%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(b)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.55%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(c)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.60%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(d)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.45%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(e)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.85%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(f)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.75%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(g)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(h)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.35%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(i)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

F-80

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


MainStay VP ICAP Select Equity—Initial Class												MainStay VP Income Builder—Initial Class
2011			2010		2009		2008			2007		2011		2010		2009		2008			2007



$	121,926		$	149,402	$	151,659	$	106,056		$	66,251	$	66,513	$	74,354	$	76,356	$	73,712		$	133,026
	9,516			11,339		13,405		11,955			4,594		3,044		3,491		4,058		4,775			6,205
$	12.81		$	13.19	$	11.32	$	8.87		$	14.42	$	21.88	$	21.31	$	18.82	$	15.45		$	21.45
	(2.8%	)		16.5%		27.6%		(38.5%	)		5.4%		2.7%		13.2%		21.8%		(27.9%	)		6.0%
	1.4%			0.8%		1.8%		0.6%			0.6%		3.8%		3.1%		3.6%		3.1%			2.1%

$	1,143		$	1,251	$	1,438	$	896		$	583	$	88	$	100	$	171	$	201		$	336
	97			104		138		110			45		9		10		20		28			34
$	11.73		$	12.09	$	10.39	$	8.16		$	13.27	$	9.95	$	9.70	$	8.59	$	7.06		$	9.81
	(3.0%	)		16.3%		27.4%		(38.6%	)		5.2%		2.5%		13.0%		21.6%		(28.0%	)		5.9%
	1.4%			0.8%		1.8%		0.6%			0.6%		4.0%		2.2%		3.5%		3.3%			2.1%

$	33,587		$	45,924	$	49,320	$	31,234		$	21,862	$	6,571	$	8,425	$	9,138	$	9,148		$	15,244
	2,913			3,863		4,822		3,890			1,672		692		909		1,114		1,356			1,627
	11.53		$	11.89	$	10.23	$	8.03		$	13.08	$	9.49	$	9.26	$	8.20	$	6.75		$	9.38
	(3.0%	)		16.2%		27.4%		(38.6%	)		5.2%		2.5%		13.0%		21.6%		(28.1%	)		5.8%
	1.3%			0.8%		1.7%		0.6%			0.6%		3.6%		3.0%		3.5%		3.2%			2.2%

$	13,530		$	17,034	$	17,893	$	9,592		$	6,279	$	2,893	$	3,375	$	3,617	$	3,385		$	5,942
	1,072			1,310		1,607		1,096			441		219		263		321		363			459
$	12.62		$	13.00	$	11.16	$	8.75		$	14.23	$	13.19	$	12.85	$	11.36	$	9.33		$	12.95
	(2.9%	)		16.4%		27.5%		(38.5%	)		5.3%		2.6%		13.1%		21.7%		(28.0%	)		6.0%
	1.3%			0.8%		1.7%		0.6%			0.6%		3.5%		3.1%		3.6%		3.2%			2.2%

$	119		$	166	$	163	$	111		$	77	$	17	$	11	$	11	$	9		$	48
	7			10		11		10			4		1		1		1		1			3
$	16.12		$	16.66	$	14.37	$	11.31		$	18.46	$	14.48	$	14.17	$	12.57	$	10.37		$	14.45
	(3.2%	)		16.0%		27.0%		(38.7%	)		4.9%		2.2%		12.7%		21.3%		(28.3%	)		5.5%
	1.3%			0.9%		1.8%		0.6%			0.6%		3.5%		3.2%		3.7%		1.5%			2.3%

$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—		—		—		—			—
$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
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$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—		—		—		—			—
$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—		—		—		—			—
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$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—		—		—		—			—
$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—		—		—		—			—
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$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—		—		—		—			—
$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
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F-81

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 6—Financial Highlights (Net Assets and Units Outstanding in 000’s) (Continued):


	MainStay VP International Equity—Initial Class
	2011			2010		2009		2008			2007


Series I Policies (a)
Net Assets	$	27,572		$	38,657	$	44,166	$	45,986		$	84,428
Units Outstanding		1,448			1,680		1,985		2,432			3,273
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	19.07		$	23.03	$	22.26	$	18.92		$	25.81
Total Return		(17.2%	)		3.4%		17.7%		(26.7%	)		3.5%
Investment Income Ratio		3.1%			3.1%		6.9%		1.3%			0.6%
Series II Policies (b)
Net Assets	$	493		$	601	$	674	$	596		$	1,125
Units Outstanding		43			43		50		52			72
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.50		$	13.91	$	13.47	$	11.46		$	15.66
Total Return		(17.3%	)		3.3%		17.5%		(26.8%	)		3.3%
Investment Income Ratio		3.2%			3.2%		7.2%		1.3%			0.6%
Series III Policies (c)
Net Assets	$	9,000		$	14,196	$	17,013	$	17,757		$	29,445
Units Outstanding		784			1,022		1,263		1,549			1,879
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.49		$	13.90	$	13.47	$	11.47		$	15.68
Total Return		(17.4%	)		3.2%		17.5%		(26.9%	)		3.3%
Investment Income Ratio		2.9%			3.1%		6.9%		1.4%			0.6%
Series IV Policies (d)
Net Assets	$	3,694		$	5,206	$	6,193	$	5,824		$	9,134
Units Outstanding		269			314		386		427			490
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	13.73		$	16.59	$	16.05	$	13.64		$	18.62
Total Return		(17.2%	)		3.4%		17.6%		(26.7%	)		3.4%
Investment Income Ratio		3.0%			3.0%		7.0%		1.4%			0.7%
Series V Policies (e)
Net Assets	$	24		$	30	$	35	$	63		$	86
Units Outstanding		2			2		2		4			4
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	14.70		$	17.84	$	17.32	$	14.78		$	20.26
Total Return		(17.6%	)		3.0%		17.2%		(27.0%	)		3.0%
Investment Income Ratio		3.2%			3.1%		5.2%		1.5%			0.5%
Series VI Policies (f)
Net Assets	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—			—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—			—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series VII Policies (g)
Net Assets	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—			—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—			—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series VIII Policies (h)
Net Assets	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—			—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—			—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series IX Policies (i)
Net Assets	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—			—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—			—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

Annualized percentages are shown for the Investment Income Ratio for all investment divisions in all periods.

Charges and fees levied by NYLIAC are disclosed in Note 3.

During the year that an individual division commenced operations, Total Return is calculated from the date of commencement through the end of the year.

(a)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.40%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(b)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.55%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(c)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.60%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(d)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.45%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(e)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.85%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(f)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.75%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(g)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(h)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.35%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(i)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

F-82

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


MainStay VP Large Cap Growth—Initial Class												MainStay VP Mid Cap Core—Initial Class
2011			2010		2009		2008			2007		2011			2010		2009		2008			2007



$	31,724		$	37,634	$	37,987	$	29,821		$	56,461	$	40,129		$	49,459	$	49,084	$	19,107		$	44,024
	2,165			2,526		2,923		3,167			3,618		2,583			3,044		3,684		1,936			2,539
$	14.65		$	14.90	$	13.01	$	9.42		$	15.61	$	15.55		$	16.26	$	13.33	$	9.87		$	17.34
	(1.7%	)		14.6%		38.1%		(39.7%	)		19.7%		(4.3%	)		21.9%		35.0%		(43.0%	)		3.6%
	—			—		—		0.1%			—		0.8%			0.3%		0.5%		0.3%			0.4%

$	261		$	351	$	295	$	193		$	391	$	231		$	277	$	227	$	174		$	355
	32			43		41		37			44		14			16		16		16			19
$	8.10		$	8.25	$	7.21	$	5.23		$	8.68	$	16.58		$	17.36	$	14.26	$	10.58		$	18.60
	(1.8%	)		14.4%		37.9%		(39.7%	)		19.5%		(4.5%	)		21.7%		34.8%		(43.1%	)		3.4%
	—			—		—		0.1%			—		0.8%			0.4%		0.4%		0.3%			0.3%

$	6,382		$	7,629	$	8,902	$	6,856		$	12,304	$	15,291		$	20,082	$	20,507	$	8,230		$	18,072
	926			1,086		1,450		1,542			1,654		963			1,207		1,500		810			1,012
$	6.89		$	7.02	$	6.14	$	4.46		$	7.40	$	15.89		$	16.64	$	13.67	$	10.15		$	17.85
	(1.8%	)		14.3%		37.8%		(39.8%	)		19.4%		(4.5%	)		21.7%		34.8%		(43.2%	)		3.4%
	—			—		—		0.1%			—		0.8%			0.3%		0.5%		0.3%			0.4%

$	2,702		$	3,183	$	2,848	$	2,422		$	3,646	$	6,686		$	8,660	$	9,019	$	3,439		$	7,041
	230			267		276		322			292		426			527		666		344			401
$	11.69		$	11.89	$	10.39	$	7.52		$	12.48	$	15.71		$	16.43	$	13.48	$	9.99		$	17.55
	(1.7%	)		14.5%		38.0%		(39.7%	)		19.6%		(4.4%	)		21.9%		35.0%		(43.1%	)		3.5%
	—			—		—		0.1%			—		0.8%			0.3%		0.5%		0.3%			0.4%

$	56		$	79	$	70	$	172		$	260	$	38		$	39	$	32	$	14		$	26
	4			6		6		19			17		2			2		2		1			1
$	13.72		$	14.02	$	12.29	$	8.94		$	14.88	$	18.04		$	18.94	$	15.61	$	11.61		$	20.48
	(2.1%	)		14.1%		37.5%		(39.9%	)		19.1%		(4.8%	)		21.4%		34.4%		(43.3%	)		3.1%
	—			—		—		0.1%			—		0.9%			0.4%		0.5%		0.3%			0.4%

$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—
$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
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	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—
$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
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$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
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$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—

$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—
$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—

F-83

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 6—Financial Highlights (Net Assets and Units Outstanding in 000’s) (Continued):


	MainStay VP S&P 500 Index—Initial Class
	2011		2010		2009		2008			2007


Series I Policies (a)
Net Assets	$	155,587	$	179,951	$	188,528	$	173,449		$	356,727
Units Outstanding		6,423		7,461		8,848		10,145			12,943
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	24.23	$	24.13	$	21.33	$	17.13		$	27.58
Total Return		0.4%		13.1%		24.5%		(37.9%	)		3.8%
Investment Income Ratio		1.6%		1.7%		2.8%		2.1%			1.5%
Series II Policies (b)
Net Assets	$	559	$	557	$	574	$	592		$	964
Units Outstanding		62		61		72		92			93
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	9.08	$	9.06	$	8.02	$	6.45		$	10.40
Total Return		0.3%		13.0%		24.3%		(38.0%	)		3.6%
Investment Income Ratio		1.7%		1.7%		2.9%		2.3%			1.5%
Series III Policies (c)
Net Assets	$	22,681	$	29,162	$	31,778	$	30,579		$	57,128
Units Outstanding		2,578		3,323		4,093		4,880			5,662
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	8.80	$	8.78	$	7.78	$	6.26		$	10.10
Total Return		0.2%		12.9%		24.3%		(38.0%	)		3.6%
Investment Income Ratio		1.6%		1.7%		2.8%		2.2%			1.5%
Series IV Policies (d)
Net Assets	$	9,306	$	11,639	$	12,245	$	11,024		$	20,632
Units Outstanding		771		969		1,152		1,292			1,500
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	12.06	$	12.02	$	10.63	$	8.54		$	13.76
Total Return		0.4%		13.1%		24.4%		(37.9%	)		3.7%
Investment Income Ratio		1.5%		1.7%		2.8%		2.2%			1.6%
Series V Policies (e)
Net Assets	$	35	$	53	$	81	$	87		$	190
Units Outstanding		2		4		7		9			12
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	13.96	$	13.96	$	12.40	$	10.00		$	16.18
Total Return		—		12.6%		23.9%		(38.2%	)		3.3%
Investment Income Ratio		1.5%		1.6%		2.8%		2.1%			1.6%
Series VI Policies (f)
Net Assets	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—		—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—		—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—		—		—		—			—
Series VII Policies (g)
Net Assets	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—		—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—		—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—		—		—		—			—
Series VIII Policies (h)
Net Assets	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—		—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—		—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—		—		—		—			—
Series IX Policies (i)
Net Assets	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—		—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—		—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—		—		—		—			—

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

Annualized percentages are shown for the Investment Income Ratio for all investment divisions in all periods.

Charges and fees levied by NYLIAC are disclosed in Note 3.

During the year that an individual division commenced operations, Total Return is calculated from the date of commencement through the end of the year.

(a)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.40%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(b)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.55%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(c)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.60%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(d)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.45%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(e)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.85%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(f)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.75%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(g)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(h)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.35%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(i)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

F-84

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


MainStay VP U.S. Small Cap—Initial Class												Alger Small Cap Growth— Class I-2 Shares
2011			2010		2009		2008			2007		2011			2010		2009		2008			2007



$	17,672		$	22,449	$	21,964	$	7,469		$	18,278	$	24,769		$	30,483	$	29,725	$	24,555		$	60,436
	1,449			1,768		2,129		1,006			1,275		1,777			2,088		2,517		2,981			3,861
$	12.20		$	12.72	$	10.32	$	7.42		$	14.26	$	13.94		$	14.60	$	11.82	$	8.24		$	15.64
	(4.1%	)		23.3%		39.1%		(48.0%	)		34.2%		(4.5%	)		23.6%		43.5%		(47.3%	)		15.6%
	0.8%			0.1%		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—

$	181		$	212	$	255	$	105		$	212	$	171		$	191	$	218	$	188		$	379
	16			18		26		15			15		18			19		27		33			35
$	11.55		$	12.06	$	9.80	$	7.06		$	13.58	$	9.65		$	10.12	$	8.21	$	5.73		$	10.89
	(4.2%	)		23.1%		38.9%		(48.0%	)		34.0%		(4.7%	)		23.4%		43.3%		(47.4%	)		15.4%
	0.8%			0.1%		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—

$	6,982		$	10,453	$	10,506	$	3,648		$	8,932	$	4,394		$	6,152	$	6,379	$	5,512		$	13,722
	604			866		1,074		518			656		493			658		841		1,044			1,361
$	11.56		$	12.08	$	9.82	$	7.07		$	13.62	$	8.91		$	9.36	$	7.59	$	5.30		$	10.08
	(4.3%	)		23.0%		38.8%		(48.1%	)		33.9%		(4.7%	)		23.3%		43.2%		(47.5%	)		15.4%
	0.8%			0.1%		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—

$	3,247		$	4,052	$	4,752	$	1,070		$	2,147	$	1,287		$	1,764	$	1,848	$	1,618		$	3,672
	210			252		363		114			118		70			91		118		148			179
$	15.45		$	16.12	$	13.08	$	9.41		$	18.09	$	18.48		$	19.37	$	15.68	$	10.94		$	20.78
	(4.1%	)		23.2%		39.0%		(48.0%	)		34.1%		(4.6%	)		23.5%		43.4%		(47.4%	)		15.6%
	0.8%			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—

$	26		$	27	$	23	$	77		$	164	$	35		$	51	$	45	$	32		$	77
	1			1		1		7			7		2			2		2		3			3
$	18.63		$	19.52	$	15.90	$	11.49		$	22.17	$	21.07		$	22.17	$	18.02	$	12.62		$	24.07
	(4.5%	)		22.7%		38.4%		(48.2%	)		33.6%		(5.0%	)		23.0%		42.8%		(47.6%	)		15.1%
	0.9%			0.1%		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—

$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—
$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—

$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—
$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—

$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—
$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—

$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—
$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—

F-85

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 6—Financial Highlights (Net Assets and Units Outstanding in 000’s) (Continued):


	Calvert VP SRI Balanced Portfolio
	2011		2010		2009		2008			2007


Series I Policies (a)
Net Assets	$	12,712	$	13,576	$	13,467	$	12,030		$	21,345
Units Outstanding		661		727		797		880			1,057
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	19.23	$	18.70	$	16.92	$	13.69		$	20.22
Total Return		2.8%		10.5%		23.6%		(32.3%	)		1.3%
Investment Income Ratio		1.2%		1.4%		2.2%		2.3%			2.2%
Series II Policies (b)
Net Assets	$	121	$	129	$	132	$	119		$	239
Units Outstanding		12		13		15		17			23
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	9.92	$	9.64	$	8.73	$	7.08		$	10.47
Total Return		3.0%		10.4%		23.4%		(32.4%	)		1.2%
Investment Income Ratio		1.2%		1.4%		2.1%		2.1%			2.3%
Series III Policies (c)
Net Assets	$	4,506	$	5,096	$	5,682	$	5,567		$	9,243
Units Outstanding		469		546		672		811			911
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	9.60	$	9.33	$	8.46	$	6.86		$	10.15
Total Return		2.9%		10.3%		23.3%		(32.4%	)		1.1%
Investment Income Ratio		1.2%		1.3%		2.0%		2.4%			2.3%
Series IV Policies (d)
Net Assets	$	3,714	$	4,051	$	3,955	$	3,371		$	5,649
Units Outstanding		298		335		362		381			432
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	12.46	$	12.09	$	10.94	$	8.86		$	13.09
Total Return		3.1%		10.5%		23.5%		(32.3%	)		1.3%
Investment Income Ratio		1.2%		1.4%		2.2%		2.4%			2.4%
Series V Policies (e)
Net Assets	$	577	$	627	$	592	$	470		$	809
Units Outstanding		44		49		51		50			58
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	13.13	$	12.79	$	11.62	$	9.45		$	14.02
Total Return		2.7%		10.0%		23.0%		(32.6%	)		0.9%
Investment Income Ratio		1.2%		1.4%		2.3%		2.4%			2.5%
Series VI Policies (f)
Net Assets	$	2,045	$	2,082	$	1,869	$	1,803		$	2,832
Units Outstanding		169		177		175		208			220
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	12.10	$	11.78	$	10.69	$	8.68		$	12.87
Total Return		2.8%		10.2%		23.1%		(32.5%	)		1.0%
Investment Income Ratio		1.3%		1.5%		2.0%		2.5%			2.4%
Series VII Policies (g)
Net Assets	$	299	$	47	$	1	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		26		4		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.41	$	11.09	$	10.06	$	—		$	—
Total Return		2.9%		10.3%		0.6%		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		2.7%		7.3%		24.1%		—			—
Series VIII Policies (h)
Net Assets	$	1,562	$	745	$	33	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		135		66		3		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.56	$	11.21	$	10.13	$	—		$	—
Total Return		3.2%		10.6%		1.3%		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		1.5%		4.1%		23.1%		—			—
Series IX Policies (i)
Net Assets	$	1,724	$	651	$	23	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		151		59		2		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.40	$	11.08	$	10.05	$	—		$	—
Total Return		2.9%		10.3%		0.5%		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		1.6%		2.9%		36.3%		—			—

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

Annualized percentages are shown for the Investment Income Ratio for all investment divisions in all periods.

Charges and fees levied by NYLIAC are disclosed in Note 3.

During the year that an individual division commenced operations, Total Return is calculated from the date of commencement through the end of the year.

(a)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.40%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(b)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.55%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(c)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.60%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(d)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.45%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(e)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.85%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(f)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.75%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(g)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(h)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.35%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(i)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

F-86

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


Dreyfus IP Technology Growth— Initial Shares												Fidelity^® VIP Contrafund^®— Initial Class
2011			2010		2009		2008			2007		2011			2010		2009		2008			2007



$	7,333		$	10,693	$	9,341	$	4,887		$	11,014	$	129,590		$	158,349	$	162,039	$	141,011		$	310,382
	676			896		1,003		817			1,065		4,975			5,843		6,908		8,044			10,034
$	10.85		$	11.93	$	9.31	$	5.99		$	10.32	$	26.07		$	27.12	$	23.46	$	17.53		$	30.93
	(9.1%	)		28.1%		55.5%		(42.0%	)		13.1%		(3.9%	)		15.6%		33.8%		(43.3%	)		16.0%
	—			—		0.4%		—			—		0.9%			1.2%		1.4%		0.9%			0.9%

$	38		$	85	$	49	$	97		$	217	$	1,063		$	1,128	$	1,064	$	1,023		$	2,180
	3			6		4		13			17		79			80		87		112			135
$	13.07		$	14.39	$	11.25	$	7.25		$	12.51	$	13.53		$	14.10	$	12.22	$	9.14		$	16.15
	(9.2%	)		27.9%		55.2%		(42.1%	)		13.0%		(4.0%	)		15.4%		33.6%		(43.4%	)		15.8%
	—			—		0.3%		—			—		1.0%			1.2%		1.4%		0.9%			0.9%

$	3,977		$	6,336	$	5,088	$	2,692		$	5,640	$	23,443		$	33,068	$	35,534	$	31,735		$	66,442
	367			530		544		447			541		1,810			2,449		3,037		3,620			4,290
$	10.84		$	11.95	$	9.34	$	6.02		$	10.40	$	12.96		$	13.50	$	11.71	$	8.77		$	15.49
	(9.2%	)		27.9%		55.2%		(42.1%	)		12.9%		(4.1%	)		15.4%		33.6%		(43.4%	)		15.7%
	—			—		0.4%		—			—		0.9%			1.2%		1.4%		0.9%			0.9%

$	1,159		$	1,704	$	1,454	$	865		$	1,863	$	9,322		$	12,252	$	13,283	$	12,284		$	23,041
	88			118		129		119			148		605			765		962		1,188			1,261
$	13.15		$	14.47	$	11.30	$	7.27		$	12.54	$	15.38		$	16.01	$	13.86	$	10.36		$	18.29
	(9.1%	)		28.1%		55.4%		(42.0%	)		13.1%		(3.9%	)		15.5%		33.8%		(43.3%	)		15.9%
	—			—		0.4%		—			—		0.9%			1.2%		1.4%		1.0%			1.0%

$	134		$	134	$	93	$	48		$	69	$	203		$	225	$	286	$	229		$	518
	8			7		6		5			4		11			12		18		19			24
$	16.94		$	18.71	$	14.67	$	9.48		$	16.42	$	17.72		$	18.51	$	16.09	$	12.08		$	21.40
	(9.5%	)		27.6%		54.8%		(42.3%	)		12.6%		(4.3%	)		15.1%		33.2%		(43.6%	)		15.4%
	—			—		0.4%		—			—		1.0%			1.1%		1.4%		1.0%			0.9%

$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—
$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—

$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—
$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—

$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—
$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—

$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—
$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—

F-87

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 6—Financial Highlights (Net Assets and Units Outstanding in 000’s) (Continued):


	Fidelity^® VIP Equity-Income— Initial Class
	2011			2010		2009		2008			2007


Series I Policies (a)
Net Assets	$	53,100		$	63,198	$	66,332	$	60,955		$	143,891
Units Outstanding		2,957			3,504		4,177		4,926			6,579
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	17.97		$	18.04	$	15.89	$	12.38		$	21.89
Total Return		(0.4%	)		13.5%		28.4%		(43.5%	)		0.1%
Investment Income Ratio		2.3%			1.7%		2.2%		2.2%			1.7%
Series II Policies (b)
Net Assets	$	295		$	319	$	362	$	374		$	903
Units Outstanding		26			27		35		47			64
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.56		$	11.63	$	10.25	$	8.00		$	14.17
Total Return		(0.6%	)		13.4%		28.2%		(43.5%	)		—
Investment Income Ratio		2.5%			1.8%		2.2%		2.1%			1.8%
Series III Policies (c)
Net Assets	$	12,394		$	16,591	$	19,333	$	18,360		$	39,194
Units Outstanding		1,093			1,455		1,921		2,337			2,817
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.34		$	11.41	$	10.07	$	7.86		$	13.92
Total Return		(0.6%	)		13.3%		28.1%		(43.6%	)		(0.1%	)
Investment Income Ratio		2.2%			1.6%		2.2%		2.4%			1.7%
Series IV Policies (d)
Net Assets	$	3,768		$	4,988	$	5,278	$	4,916		$	9,960
Units Outstanding		323			426		511		613			700
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.66		$	11.72	$	10.33	$	8.05		$	14.24
Total Return		(0.5%	)		13.5%		28.3%		(43.5%	)		0.1%
Investment Income Ratio		2.2%			1.7%		2.2%		2.4%			1.7%
Series V Policies (e)
Net Assets	$	98		$	116	$	112	$	124		$	304
Units Outstanding		9			10		11		16			22
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.37		$	11.47	$	10.15	$	7.94		$	14.11
Total Return		(0.9%	)		13.0%		27.8%		(43.7%	)		(0.3%	)
Investment Income Ratio		2.4%			1.8%		1.8%		2.1%			1.9%
Series VI Policies (f)
Net Assets	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—			—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—			—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series VII Policies (g)
Net Assets	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—			—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—			—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series VIII Policies (h)
Net Assets	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—			—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—			—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series IX Policies (i)
Net Assets	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—			—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—			—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

Annualized percentages are shown for the Investment Income Ratio for all investment divisions in all periods.

Charges and fees levied by NYLIAC are disclosed in Note 3.

During the year that an individual division commenced operations, Total Return is calculated from the date of commencement through the end of the year.

(a)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.40%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(b)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.55%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(c)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.60%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(d)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.45%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(e)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.85%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(f)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.75%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(g)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(h)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.35%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(i)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

F-88

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio— Institutional Shares												Janus Aspen Worldwide Portfolio— Institutional Shares
2011			2010		2009		2008			2007		2011			2010		2009		2008			2007

																			$

$	178,669		$	206,940	$	226,651	$	210,949		$	322,937	$	57,272		$	76,997	$	78,681	$	65,724		$	149,193
	6,232			7,232		8,472		9,780			12,429		3,988			4,556		5,317		6,031			7,468
$	28.69		$	28.62	$	26.78	$	21.57		$	25.99	$	14.38		$	16.90	$	14.80	$	10.90		$	19.97
	0.2%			6.9%		24.1%		(17.0%	)		9.0%		(14.9%	)		14.2%		35.8%		(45.4%	)		8.1%
	2.4%			2.8%		3.0%		2.6%			2.5%		0.6%			0.6%		1.4%		1.2%			0.7%

$	960		$	1,053	$	1,119	$	1,022		$	1,447	$	138		$	148	$	181	$	181		$	392
	65			72		81		92			109		23			21		29		39			46
$	14.70		$	14.68	$	13.76	$	11.10		$	13.40	$	6.06		$	7.13	$	6.25	$	4.61		$	8.46
	0.1%			6.7%		24.0%		(17.1%	)		8.8%		(15.1%	)		14.1%		35.6%		(45.5%	)		7.9%
	2.4%			2.7%		3.0%		2.6%			2.6%		0.6%			0.6%		1.3%		1.2%			0.7%

$	27,884		$	36,990	$	43,909	$	42,100		$	58,855	$	4,791		$	7,163	$	8,433	$	7,222		$	15,136
	2,024			2,686		3,400		4,039			4,677		865			1,098		1,473		1,713			1,951
$	13.78		$	13.78	$	12.91	$	10.42		$	12.59	$	5.54		$	6.52	$	5.72	$	4.22		$	7.76
	—			6.7%		23.9%		(17.2%	)		8.8%		(15.1%	)		14.0%		35.5%		(45.5%	)		7.9%
	2.3%			2.7%		3.0%		2.6%			2.5%		0.5%			0.6%		1.4%		1.2%			0.7%

$	12,770		$	16,832	$	16,264	$	13,714		$	18,624	$	2,164		$	2,981	$	3,288	$	2,701		$	5,875
	829			1,095		1,133		1,182			1,332		233			273		344		384			455
$	15.40		$	15.37	$	14.39	$	11.60		$	13.98	$	9.27		$	10.91	$	9.55	$	7.04		$	12.91
	0.2%			6.8%		24.1%		(17.1%	)		8.9%		(15.0%	)		14.2%		35.7%		(45.5%	)		8.0%
	2.2%			2.8%		3.0%		2.6%			2.5%		0.6%			0.6%		1.4%		1.2%			0.8%

$	129		$	160	$	205	$	194		$	323	$	23		$	29	$	31	$	40		$	92
	8			10		14		16			23		2			2		3		5			6
$	15.47		$	15.50	$	14.57	$	11.79		$	14.27	$	11.44		$	13.50	$	11.88	$	8.79		$	16.17
	(0.2%	)		6.4%		23.6%		(17.4%	)		8.5%		(15.3%	)		13.7%		35.2%		(45.7%	)		7.6%
	2.2%			2.8%		3.0%		2.5%			2.3%		0.6%			0.6%		1.3%		1.2%			0.7%

$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—
$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—

$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—
$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—

$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—
$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—

$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—
$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—
	—			—		—		—			—		—			—		—		—			—

F-89

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 6—Financial Highlights (Net Assets and Units Outstanding in 000’s) (Continued):


	MFS^® Investors Trust Series— Initial Class
	2011			2010		2009		2008			2007


Series I Policies (a)
Net Assets	$	6,366		$	7,974	$	8,865	$	8,312		$	16,463
Units Outstanding		608			735		897		1,050			1,374
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	10.46		$	10.84	$	9.90	$	7.91		$	11.99
Total Return		(3.5%	)		9.6%		25.1%		(34.0%	)		8.7%
Investment Income Ratio		0.9%			1.2%		1.7%		0.9%			0.9%
Series II Policies (b)
Net Assets	$	169		$	188	$	178	$	174		$	272
Units Outstanding		18			20		20		25			26
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	9.17		$	9.52	$	8.70	$	6.96		$	10.57
Total Return		(3.7%	)		9.4%		24.9%		(34.1%	)		8.6%
Investment Income Ratio		0.9%			1.2%		1.6%		0.8%			0.9%
Series III Policies (c)
Net Assets	$	1,568		$	2,027	$	2,736	$	3,113		$	5,209
Units Outstanding		174			217		320		456			502
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	8.98		$	9.33	$	8.53	$	6.83		$	10.37
Total Return		(3.7%	)		9.3%		24.9%		(34.1%	)		8.5%
Investment Income Ratio		0.9%			1.3%		1.8%		0.8%			0.8%
Series IV Policies (d)
Net Assets	$	576		$	680	$	772	$	778		$	1,283
Units Outstanding		48			55		68		86			93
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.99		$	12.43	$	11.35	$	9.08		$	13.76
Total Return		(3.6%	)		9.5%		25.1%		(34.0%	)		8.7%
Investment Income Ratio		0.8%			1.2%		1.7%		0.8%			0.8%
Series V Policies (e)
Net Assets	$	12		$	13	$	13	$	45		$	72
Units Outstanding		1			1		1		4			4
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	14.75		$	15.36	$	14.08	$	11.30		$	17.21
Total Return		(4.0%	)		9.1%		24.6%		(34.3%	)		8.2%
Investment Income Ratio		0.9%			1.2%		2.1%		0.8%			0.8%
Series VI Policies (f)
Net Assets	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—			—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—			—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series VII Policies (g)
Net Assets	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—			—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—			—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series VIII Policies (h)
Net Assets	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—			—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—			—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series IX Policies (i)
Net Assets	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—			—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—			—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

Annualized percentages are shown for the Investment Income Ratio for all investment divisions in all periods.

Charges and fees levied by NYLIAC are disclosed in Note 3.

During the year that an individual division commenced operations, Total Return is calculated from the date of commencement through the end of the year.

(a)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.40%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(b)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.55%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(c)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.60%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(d)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.45%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(e)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.85%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(f)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.75%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(g)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(h)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.35%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(i)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

F-90

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


MFS^® Research Series—Initial Class												MFS^® Utilities Series—Initial Class
2011			2010		2009		2008			2007		2011		2010		2009		2008			2007



$	8,613		$	10,341	$	10,815	$	9,961		$	20,040	$	1,325	$	1,193	$	1,299	$	1,234		$	2,435
	725			855		1,022		1,211			1,536		64		61		74		92			112
$	11.88		$	12.10	$	10.59	$	8.22		$	13.05	$	20.76	$	19.71	$	17.57	$	13.37		$	21.76
	(1.8%	)		14.3%		28.7%		(37.0%	)		11.6%		5.3%		12.2%		31.4%		(38.5%	)		26.1%
	0.8%			0.9%		1.5%		0.5%			0.7%		3.3%		3.3%		4.9%		1.5%			0.9%

$	131		$	137	$	122	$	99		$	181	$	51	$	25	$	23	$	46		$	85
	16			16		16		17			20		2		1		1		3			3
$	8.32		$	8.49	$	7.44	$	5.79		$	9.20	$	24.17	$	22.99	$	20.51	$	15.64		$	25.48
	(2.0%	)		14.1%		28.5%		(37.1%	)		11.5%		5.1%		12.1%		31.2%		(38.6%	)		25.9%
	0.9%			0.9%		1.4%		0.5%			0.7%		3.3%		3.2%		4.0%		1.5%			0.5%

$	1,669		$	2,275	$	2,789	$	2,573		$	5,125	$	1,457	$	1,265	$	1,872	$	1,890		$	3,574
	210			281		393		468			583		76		69		115		152			176
$	7.93		$	8.10	$	7.10	$	5.53		$	8.79	$	19.24	$	18.31	$	16.35	$	12.47		$	20.33
	(2.0%	)		14.1%		28.5%		(37.1%	)		11.4%		5.1%		12.0%		31.1%		(38.7%	)		25.9%
	0.7%			0.9%		1.5%		0.5%			0.7%		3.3%		3.3%		5.1%		1.5%			1.0%

$	502		$	554	$	713	$	648		$	1,094	$	55	$	63	$	80	$	104		$	178
	39			42		62		72			77		2		2		3		5			5
$	12.98		$	13.23	$	11.58	$	9.00		$	14.29	$	31.31	$	29.74	$	26.52	$	20.20		$	32.88
	(1.9%	)		14.2%		28.7%		(37.0%	)		11.6%		5.3%		12.2%		31.3%		(38.6%	)		26.1%
	0.8%			0.9%		1.5%		0.5%			0.7%		2.5%		3.3%		5.5%		1.5%			1.0%

$	9		$	8	$	6	$	4		$	6	$	30	$	29	$	27	$	22		$	65
	1			1		—		—			—		1		1		1		1			2
$	15.33		$	15.68	$	13.78	$	10.76		$	17.14	$	27.17	$	25.91	$	23.19	$	17.74			28.99
	(2.3%	)		13.8%		28.2%		(37.3%	)		11.1%		4.8%		11.7%		30.8%		(38.8%	)	$	25.6%
	0.8%			0.9%		1.4%		0.5%			0.6%		3.1%		3.2%		4.9%		1.5%			0.9%

$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—		—		—		—			—
$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—		—		—		—			—
	—			—		—		—			—		—		—		—		—			—

$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—		—		—		—			—
$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—		—		—		—			—
	—			—		—		—			—		—		—		—		—			—

$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—		—		—		—			—
$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—		—		—		—			—
	—			—		—		—			—		—		—		—		—			—

$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—		—		—		—			—
$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		—		—		—		—			—
	—			—		—		—			—		—		—		—		—			—

F-91

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 6—Financial Highlights (Net Assets and Units Outstanding in 000’s) (Continued):


	Neuberger Berman AMT Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio—Class I
	2011			2010		2009		2008			2007


Series I Policies (a)
Net Assets	$	843		$	1,201	$	1,085	$	1,185		$	3,160
Units Outstanding		62			87		100		142			212
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	13.63		$	13.76	$	10.81	$	8.33		$	14.92
Total Return		(0.9%	)		27.3%		29.8%		(44.2%	)		20.8%
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series II Policies (b)
Net Assets	$	6		$	13	$	11	$	18		$	43
Units Outstanding		—			1		1		2			3
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	13.90		$	14.05	$	11.05	$	8.53		$	15.29
Total Return		(1.1%	)		27.1%		29.6%		(44.2%	)		20.6%
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series III Policies (c)
Net Assets	$	979		$	1,446	$	1,522	$	1,441		$	3,264
Units Outstanding		70			103		137		168			213
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	13.92		$	14.08	$	11.08	$	8.56		$	15.36
Total Return		(1.1%	)		27.0%		29.5%		(44.3%	)		20.6%
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series IV Policies (d)
Net Assets	$	253		$	347	$	341	$	352		$	768
Units Outstanding		13			18		22		29			36
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	19.56		$	19.75	$	15.52	$	11.97		$	21.44
Total Return		(1.0%	)		27.2%		29.7%		(44.2%	)		20.8%
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series V Policies (e)
Net Assets	$	27		$	28	$	23	$	34		$	65
Units Outstanding		1			2		2		3			3
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	18.35		$	18.61	$	14.68	$	11.37		$	20.45
Total Return		(1.4%	)		26.7%		29.2%		(44.4%	)		20.3%
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series VI Policies (f)
Net Assets	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—			—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—			—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series VII Policies (g)
Net Assets	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—			—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—			—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series VIII Policies (h)
Net Assets	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—			—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—			—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series IX Policies (i)
Net Assets	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—			—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—			—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

Annualized percentages are shown for the Investment Income Ratio for all investment divisions in all periods.

Charges and fees levied by NYLIAC are disclosed in Note 3.

During the year that an individual division commenced operations, Total Return is calculated from the date of commencement through the end of the year.

(a)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.40%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(b)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.55%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(c)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.60%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(d)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.45%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(e)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.85%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(f)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.75%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(g)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(h)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.35%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(i)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

F-92

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


Royce Micro-Cap Portfolio— Investment Class												Royce Small-Cap Portfolio— Investment Class
2011			2010		2009		2008			2007		2011			2010		2009		2008			2007



$	24,561		$	28,224	$	19,842	$	11,402		$	20,156	$	19,101		$	20,251	$	16,103	$	11,583		$	13,289
	1,727			1,697		1,531		1,370			1,353		1,442			1,448		1,370		1,312			1,078
$	14.22		$	16.63	$	12.97	$	8.32		$	14.88	$	13.24		$	13.97	$	11.75	$	8.81		$	12.27
	(14.5%	)		28.2%		55.8%		(44.1%	)		2.5%		(5.2%	)		18.8%		33.3%		(28.2%	)		(3.5%	)
	2.4%			2.0%		—		2.7%			1.5%		0.3%			0.1%		—		0.7%			0.1%

$	1,423		$	1,872	$	1,616	$	939		$	1,311	$	1,710		$	2,017	$	1,833	$	1,466		$	1,355
	99			112		124		112			88		137			154		166		176			116
$	14.41		$	16.65	$	13.01	$	8.36		$	14.97	$	12.49		$	13.11	$	11.05	$	8.30		$	11.58
	(13.5%	)		28.0%		55.6%		(44.1%	)		2.4%		(4.8%	)		18.7%		33.1%		(28.3%	)		(3.6%	)
	2.3%			1.9%		—		2.9%			1.7%		0.3%			0.1%		—		0.8%			0.1%

$	12,814		$	16,690	$	13,265	$	6,950		$	12,085	$	8,796		$	10,516	$	8,806	$	7,412		$	8,700
	909			1,025		1,040		848			822		690			785		778		868			734
$	14.10		$	16.30	$	12.74	$	8.19		$	14.67	$	12.76		$	13.40	$	11.30	$	8.49		$	11.85
	(13.5%	)		27.9%		55.5%		(44.2%	)		2.3%		(4.8%	)		18.6%		33.1%		(28.3%	)		(3.7%	)
	2.2%			2.0%		—		2.7%			1.5%		0.3%			0.1%		—		0.7%			0.1%

$	17,736		$	23,679	$	18,639	$	12,326		$	19,048	$	16,180		$	18,724	$	16,770	$	10,845		$	12,085
	1,267			1,466		1,477		1,515			1,311		1,238			1,369		1,455		1,250			999
$	14.00		$	16.16	$	12.62	$	8.10		$	14.49	$	13.05		$	13.69	$	11.53	$	8.65		$	12.05
	(13.4%	)		28.1%		55.8%		(44.1%	)		2.5%		(4.7%	)		18.8%		33.3%		(28.2%	)		(3.5%	)
	2.2%			1.9%		—		2.9%			1.7%		0.3%			0.1%		—		0.7%			0.1%

$	580		$	1,126	$	1,129	$	659		$	1,124	$	592		$	795	$	834	$	467		$	467
	43			72		95		84			79		49			66		77		57			40
$	13.47		$	15.61	$	12.24	$	7.89		$	14.16	$	12.15		$	12.79	$	10.81	$	8.15		$	11.40
	(13.7%	)		27.6%		55.1%		(44.3%	)		2.1%		(5.1%	)		18.3%		32.7%		(28.5%	)		(3.9%	)
	1.9%			1.8%		—		3.0%			1.9%		0.3%			0.1%		—		0.8%			0.1%

$	12,133		$	15,241	$	12,155	$	6,552		$	9,540	$	8,460		$	9,990	$	8,549	$	6,314		$	6,950
	872			946		965		806			654		665			746		756		742			582
$	13.91		$	16.11	$	12.61	$	8.12		$	14.57	$	12.71		$	13.37	$	11.29	$	8.50		$	11.88
	(13.6%	)		27.7%		55.3%		(44.3%	)		2.2%		(5.0%	)		18.4%		32.9%		(28.4%	)		(3.8%	)
	2.3%			1.9%		—		3.0%			1.6%		0.3%			0.1%		—		0.7%			0.1%

$	1,197		$	694	$	105	$	—		$	—	$	1,418		$	994	$	91	$	—		$	—
	91			45		9		—			—		114			77		7		—			—
$	13.12		$	15.17	$	11.87	$	—		$	—	$	12.39		$	13.03	$	10.99	$	—		$	—
	(13.5%	)		27.8%		18.7%		—			—		(4.9%	)		18.6%		9.9%		—			—
	2.8%			3.3%		—		—			—		0.4%			0.2%		—		—			—

$	4,092		$	2,800	$	571	$	—		$	—	$	2,658		$	2,014	$	606	$	—		$	—
	308			181		47		—			—		208			149		53		—			—
$	13.32		$	15.36	$	11.98	$	—		$	—	$	12.77		$	13.38	$	11.26	$	—		$	—
	(13.3%	)		28.2%		19.8%		—			—		(4.6%	)		18.9%		12.6%		—			—
	2.9%			2.7%		—		—			—		0.4%			0.2%		—		—			—

$	3,255		$	2,508	$	413	$	—		$	—	$	2,681		$	1,856	$	247	$	—		$	—
	246			163		32		—			—		210			138		21		—			—
$	13.19		$	15.25	$	11.93	$	—		$	—	$	12.79		$	13.44	$	11.34	$	—		$	—
	(13.5%	)		27.8%		19.3%		—			—		(4.9%	)		18.6%		13.4%		—			—
	2.7%			2.9%		—		—			—		0.4%			0.2%		—		—			—

F-93

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 6—Financial Highlights (Net Assets and Units Outstanding in 000’s) (Continued):


	T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio
	2011			2010		2009		2008			2007


Series I Policies (a)
Net Assets	$	47,621		$	56,834	$	59,175	$	57,922		$	124,889
Units Outstanding		3,235			3,782		4,466		5,412			7,348
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	14.72		$	15.04	$	13.26	$	10.70		$	16.99
Total Return		(2.1%	)		13.4%		23.9%		(37.0%	)		1.8%
Investment Income Ratio		1.7%			1.9%		2.0%		2.3%			1.7%
Series II Policies (b)
Net Assets	$	563		$	611	$	630	$	747		$	1,615
Units Outstanding		41			43		50		74			101
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	13.89		$	14.21	$	12.55	$	10.15		$	16.13
Total Return		(2.2%	)		13.3%		23.7%		(37.1%	)		1.7%
Investment Income Ratio		1.7%			1.9%		1.9%		2.3%			1.7%
Series III Policies (c)
Net Assets	$	17,084		$	24,146	$	26,636	$	26,768		$	51,770
Units Outstanding		1,262			1,742		2,174		2,695			3,284
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	13.55		$	13.87	$	12.25	$	9.91		$	15.76
Total Return		(2.3%	)		13.2%		23.6%		(37.1%	)		1.6%
Investment Income Ratio		1.6%			1.9%		2.0%		2.3%			1.7%
Series IV Policies (d)
Net Assets	$	5,824		$	7,095	$	7,980	$	8,824		$	15,378
Units Outstanding		479			571		727		997			1,093
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	12.17		$	12.44	$	10.97	$	8.86		$	14.07
Total Return		(2.1%	)		13.4%		23.8%		(37.0%	)		1.8%
Investment Income Ratio		1.7%			1.9%		2.0%		2.3%			1.7%
Series V Policies (e)
Net Assets	$	88		$	125	$	120	$	116		$	266
Units Outstanding		7			10		11		13			19
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	12.01		$	12.32	$	10.91	$	8.85		$	14.11
Total Return		(2.5%	)		12.9%		23.3%		(37.3%	)		1.4%
Investment Income Ratio		1.6%			1.9%		2.0%		2.2%			1.5%
Series VI Policies (f)
Net Assets	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—			—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—			—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series VII Policies (g)
Net Assets	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—			—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—			—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series VIII Policies (h)
Net Assets	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—			—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—			—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series IX Policies (i)
Net Assets	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		—			—		—		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Total Return		—			—		—		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

Annualized percentages are shown for the Investment Income Ratio for all investment divisions in all periods.

Charges and fees levied by NYLIAC are disclosed in Note 3.

During the year that an individual division commenced operations, Total Return is calculated from the date of commencement through the end of the year.

(a)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.40%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(b)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.55%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(c)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.60%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(d)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.45%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(e)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.85%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(f)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.75%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(g)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(h)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.35%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(i)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

F-94

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


UIF Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio—Class I												Van Eck VIP Global Hard Assets
2011			2010		2009		2008			2007		2011			2010		2009		2008			2007



$	30,984		$	49,170	$	50,119	$	30,376		$	91,476	$	108,632		$	142,310	$	113,488	$	71,238		$	144,461
	1,452			1,859		2,226		2,260			2,910		3,167			3,306		3,361		3,276			3,524
$	21.28		$	26.39	$	22.48	$	13.42		$	31.39	$	34.31		$	43.04	$	33.77	$	21.74		$	40.93
	(19.4%	)		17.4%		67.5%		(57.2%	)		38.5%		(20.3%	)		27.4%		55.3%		(46.9%	)		43.3%
	0.4%			0.6%		—		—			0.4%		1.2%			0.4%		0.2%		0.3%			0.1%

$	293		$	386	$	287	$	188		$	436	$	6,327		$	9,092	$	8,115	$	4,795		$	8,507
	19			20		18		20			19		182			216		244		224			209
$	15.20		$	18.87	$	16.10	$	9.63		$	22.55	$	34.77		$	42.26	$	33.21	$	21.41		$	40.36
	(19.5%	)		17.2%		67.2%		(57.3%	)		38.3%		(17.7%	)		27.2%		55.1%		(47.0%	)		43.1%
	0.4%			0.6%		—		—			0.5%		1.2%			0.4%		0.2%		0.3%			0.1%

$	8,125		$	14,423	$	16,033	$	8,846		$	27,213	$	62,241		$	92,890	$	82,996	$	52,615		$	105,879
	462			661		860		794			1,041		1,774			2,177		2,476		2,432			2,593
$	17.57		$	21.83	$	18.64	$	11.15		$	26.12	$	35.09		$	42.68	$	33.55	$	21.64		$	40.82
	(19.5%	)		17.1%		67.1%		(57.3%	)		38.2%		(17.8%	)		27.2%		55.0%		(47.0%	)		43.1%
	0.4%			0.6%		—		—			0.4%		1.2%			0.4%		0.2%		0.3%			0.1%

$	2,705		$	4,966	$	4,497	$	2,526		$	7,541	$	67,364		$	96,588	$	80,378	$	46,031		$	89,912
	115			170		180		170			217		2,015			2,380		2,521		2,239			2,324
$	23.55		$	29.22	$	24.90	$	14.88		$	34.80	$	33.44		$	40.61	$	31.88	$	20.53		$	38.67
	(19.4%	)		17.3%		67.4%		(57.3%	)		38.4%		(17.7%	)		27.4%		55.3%		(46.9%	)		43.3%
	0.4%			0.7%		—		—			0.4%		1.2%			0.4%		0.2%		0.3%			0.1%

$	31		$	69	$	50	$	87		$	260	$	2,815		$	4,565	$	3,963	$	3,019		$	4,747
	1			2		2		5			6		69			91		103		119			99
$	29.35		$	36.56	$	31.29	$	18.77		$	44.08	$	41.00		$	49.98	$	39.40	$	25.48		$	48.17
	(19.7%	)		16.8%		66.7%		(57.4%	)		37.9%		(18.0%	)		26.9%		54.6%		(47.1%	)		42.7%
	0.3%			0.4%		—		—			0.3%		1.3%			0.4%		0.3%		0.3%			0.1%

$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	48,172		$	63,667	$	59,328	$	37,764		$	71,046
	—			—		—		—			—		1,325			1,436		1,700		1,673			1,667
$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	36.37		$	44.30	$	34.89	$	22.54		$	42.57
	—			—		—		—			—		(17.9%	)		27.0%		54.8%		(47.1%	)		42.8%
	—			—		—		—			—		1.2%			0.4%		0.2%		0.3%			0.1%

$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	3,445		$	2,255	$	306	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		272			146		26		—			—
$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	12.66		$	15.41	$	12.12	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		(17.8%	)		27.1%		21.2%		—			—
	—			—		—		—			—		0.7%			0.1%		—		—			—

$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	8,669		$	6,835	$	1,315	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		736			477		114		—			—
$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	11.79		$	14.30	$	11.22	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		(17.6%	)		27.5%		12.2%		—			—
	—			—		—		—			—		0.9%			0.2%		—		—			—

$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	7,393		$	5,583	$	972	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		629			387		84		—			—
$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	11.77		$	14.32	$	11.26	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		(17.8%	)		27.1%		12.6%		—			—
	—			—		—		—			—		0.9%			0.2%		—		—			—

F-95

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 6—Financial Highlights (Net Assets and Units Outstanding in 000’s) (Continued):


	MainStay VP Balanced— Service Class
	2011		2010		2009			2008			2007


Series I Policies (a)
Net Assets	$	27,099	$	28,124	$	26,435		$	25,236		$	43,180
Units Outstanding		2,331		2,442		2,566			2,966			3,754
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.63	$	11.51	$	10.30		$	8.51		$	11.51
Total Return		1.0%		11.8%		21.1%			(26.1%	)		1.1%
Investment Income Ratio		1.3%		1.2%		2.9%			—			2.0%
Series II Policies (b)
Net Assets	$	2,096	$	2,187	$	2,419		$	2,067		$	3,820
Units Outstanding		182		192		238			245			334
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.49	$	11.38	$	10.20		$	8.44		$	11.43
Total Return		1.0%		11.6%		20.9%			(26.2%	)		1.0%
Investment Income Ratio		1.3%		1.1%		3.0%			—			2.2%
Series III Policies (c)
Net Assets	$	18,048	$	20,460	$	20,597		$	19,594		$	33,230
Units Outstanding		1,571		1,798		2,018			2,317			2,897
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.49	$	11.39	$	10.21		$	8.45		$	11.45
Total Return		0.9%		11.5%		20.8%			(26.2%	)		0.9%
Investment Income Ratio		1.3%		1.2%		2.9%			—			2.0%
Series IV Policies (d)
Net Assets	$	16,620	$	18,944	$	20,355		$	17,779		$	31,073
Units Outstanding		1,432		1,650		1,980			2,093			2,704
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.61	$	11.48	$	10.28		$	8.50		$	11.50
Total Return		1.1%		11.7%		21.0%			(26.1%	)		1.1%
Investment Income Ratio		1.3%		1.2%		2.9%			—			2.1%
Series V Policies (e)
Net Assets	$	905	$	1,182	$	1,332		$	1,402		$	2,238
Units Outstanding		80		118		132			167			196
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.34	$	11.26	$	10.12		$	8.40		$	11.41
Total Return		0.7%		11.3%		20.5%			(26.4%	)		0.7%
Investment Income Ratio		1.2%		1.2%		2.7%			—			2.0%
Series VI Policies (f)
Net Assets	$	14,061	$	15,612	$	15,515		$	15,288		$	23,879
Units Outstanding		1,236		1,383		1,531			1,819			2,093
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.38	$	11.29	$	10.14		$	8.40		$	11.41
Total Return		0.8%		11.4%		20.6%			(26.3%	)		0.8%
Investment Income Ratio		1.3%		1.2%		2.8%			—			2.0%
Series VII Policies (g)
Net Assets	$	621	$	377	$	55		$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		56		35		5			—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.19	$	11.10	$	9.95		$	—		$	—
Total Return		0.9%		11.5%		(0.5%	)		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		1.3%		1.7%		—			—			—
Series VIII Policies (h)
Net Assets	$	1,836	$	836	$	91		$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		153		70		9			—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	12.03	$	11.89	$	10.64		$	—		$	—
Total Return		1.2%		11.8%		6.4%			—			—
Investment Income Ratio		1.4%		1.8%		3.6%			—			—
Series IX Policies (i)
Net Assets	$	2,977	$	1,303	$	77		$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		247		109		7			—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	12.01	$	11.91	$	10.68		$	—		$	—
Total Return		0.9%		11.5%		6.8%			—			—
Investment Income Ratio		1.5%		2.0%		7.0%			—			—

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

Annualized percentages are shown for the Investment Income Ratio for all investment divisions in all periods.

Charges and fees levied by NYLIAC are disclosed in Note 3.

During the year that an individual division commenced operations, Total Return is calculated from the date of commencement through the end of the year.

(a)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.40%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(b)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.55%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(c)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.60%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(d)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.45%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(e)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.85%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(f)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.75%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(g)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(h)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.35%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(i)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

F-96

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


MainStay VP Bond— Service Class										MainStay VP Common Stock— Service Class
2011		2010		2009		2008		2007		2011			2010		2009		2008			2007



$	33,668	$	29,476	$	23,996	$	20,936	$	17,119	$	9,079		$	9,716	$	8,979	$	7,340		$	11,644
	2,544		2,338		1,931		1,868		1,553		699			746		764		752			745
$	13.22	$	12.61	$	11.88	$	11.21	$	10.99	$	13.00		$	13.02	$	11.75	$	9.76		$	15.61
	4.9%		6.1%		6.0%		2.0%		4.8%		(0.2%	)		10.8%		20.4%		(37.4%	)		3.4%
	3.0%		3.2%		4.5%		4.5%		3.8%		1.2%			1.4%		1.8%		1.2%			1.1%

$	6,164	$	7,039	$	6,260	$	5,682	$	4,131	$	627		$	777	$	849	$	729		$	1,029
	474		572		538		516		373		61			75		91		94			82
$	13.00	$	12.34	$	11.65	$	11.01	$	10.80	$	10.31		$	10.34	$	9.35	$	7.78		$	12.45
	5.3%		5.9%		5.9%		1.9%		4.6%		(0.2%	)		10.6%		20.2%		(37.5%	)		3.3%
	3.0%		3.2%		4.7%		4.0%		5.9%		1.2%			1.4%		1.8%		1.3%			1.3%

$	37,250	$	39,004	$	33,246	$	31,436	$	27,639	$	7,679		$	9,071	$	9,110	$	8,634		$	15,905
	2,850		3,140		2,833		2,830		2,528		603			711		789		898			1,032
$	13.08	$	12.43	$	11.74	$	11.09	$	10.90	$	12.73		$	12.77	$	11.55	$	9.61		$	15.39
	5.3%		5.9%		5.8%		1.8%		4.6%		(0.3%	)		10.5%		20.1%		(37.6%	)		3.2%
	2.9%		3.1%		4.4%		4.3%		3.7%		1.2%			1.4%		1.7%		1.2%			1.1%

$	46,951	$	50,267	$	42,252	$	36,598	$	31,506	$	11,737		$	14,831	$	14,569	$	12,550		$	21,137
	3,542		4,000		3,567		3,268		2,865		906			1,143		1,244		1,288			1,358
$	13.25	$	12.57	$	11.85	$	11.19	$	10.97	$	12.95		$	12.97	$	11.72	$	9.74		$	15.57
	5.4%		6.0%		6.0%		2.0%		4.7%		(0.1%	)		10.7%		20.3%		(37.5%	)		3.4%
	2.9%		3.1%		4.6%		4.4%		3.7%		1.2%			1.4%		1.8%		1.2%			1.1%

$	3,566	$	4,371	$	4,523	$	4,546	$	3,466	$	288		$	354	$	362	$	286		$	560
	280		361		394		418		323		23			28		32		30			37
$	12.72	$	12.11	$	11.47	$	10.87	$	10.70	$	12.46		$	12.53	$	11.36	$	9.48		$	15.22
	5.0%		5.6%		5.5%		1.6%		4.3%		(0.5%	)		10.3%		19.8%		(37.7%	)		3.0%
	3.3%		3.0%		4.4%		4.2%		3.9%		1.2%			1.4%		1.8%		1.2%			1.1%

$	30,903	$	32,838	$	28,216	$	24,897	$	20,338	$	6,831		$	8,066	$	8,047	$	6,925		$	12,001
	2,394		2,673		2,425		2,265		1,878		541			636		701		723			781
$	12.91	$	12.28	$	11.61	$	10.99	$	10.81	$	12.62		$	12.68	$	11.49	$	9.58		$	15.36
	5.1%		5.7%		5.6%		1.7%		4.4%		(0.4%	)		10.4%		20.0%		(37.6%	)		3.1%
	3.0%		3.1%		4.6%		4.3%		4.0%		1.2%			1.4%		1.8%		1.2%			1.1%

$	6,870	$	4,020	$	528	$	—	$	—	$	180		$	102	$	53	$	—		$	—
	601		369		52		—		—		15			9		5		—			—
$	11.40	$	10.84	$	10.24	$	—	$	—	$	11.88		$	11.92	$	10.79	$	—		$	—
	5.2%		5.8%		2.4%		—		—		(0.3%	)		10.5%		7.9%		—			—
	3.6%		4.2%		10.2%		—		—		1.4%			1.5%		0.2%		—			—

$	11,578	$	7,306	$	1,449	$	—	$	—	$	344		$	304	$	94	$	—		$	—
	1,012		673		142		—		—		28			24		8		—			—
$	11.44	$	10.84	$	10.21	$	—	$	—	$	12.41		$	12.42	$	11.20	$	—		$	—
	5.5%		6.1%		2.1%		—		—		—			10.8%		12.0%		—			—
	3.2%		4.1%		5.4%		—		—		1.3%			1.6%		2.6%		—			—

$	11,490	$	6,366	$	726	$	—	$	—	$	304		$	154	$	27	$	—		$	—
	1,012		588		71		—		—		26			13		3		—			—
$	11.34	$	10.78	$	10.19	$	—	$	—	$	11.83		$	11.87	$	10.74	$	—		$	—
	5.2%		5.8%		1.9%		—		—		(0.3%	)		10.5%		7.4%		—			—
	3.5%		4.5%		10.2%		—		—		1.4%			2.1%		3.2%		—			—

F-97

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 6—Financial Highlights (Net Assets and Units Outstanding in 000’s) (Continued):


	MainStay VP Conservative Allocation— Service Class
	2011		2010		2009		2008			2007


Series I Policies (a)
Net Assets	$	73,847	$	63,037	$	48,267	$	35,810		$	33,968
Units Outstanding		6,099		5,257		4,445		3,955			3,010
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	12.12	$	11.99	$	10.88	$	9.05		$	11.28
Total Return		1.1%		10.2%		20.2%		(19.7%	)		5.7%
Investment Income Ratio		2.1%		2.5%		3.1%		—			3.3%
Series II Policies (b)
Net Assets	$	11,654	$	14,018	$	12,702	$	11,604		$	9,873
Units Outstanding		972		1,181		1,178		1,293			879
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.99	$	11.87	$	10.78	$	8.98		$	11.21
Total Return		1.1%		10.0%		20.1%		(19.9%	)		5.6%
Investment Income Ratio		1.9%		2.4%		3.0%		—			4.7%
Series III Policies (c)
Net Assets	$	44,206	$	45,013	$	39,275	$	28,974		$	25,713
Units Outstanding		3,685		3,792		3,638		3,212			2,285
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.99	$	11.87	$	10.80	$	9.00		$	11.23
Total Return		1.0%		10.0%		20.0%		(19.9%	)		5.5%
Investment Income Ratio		2.0%		2.4%		3.2%		—			3.6%
Series IV Policies (d)
Net Assets	$	47,513	$	48,350	$	40,044	$	27,533		$	21,458
Units Outstanding		3,931		4,078		3,711		3,070			1,906
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	12.02	$	11.88	$	10.78	$	8.97		$	11.19
Total Return		1.2%		10.1%		20.2%		(19.8%	)		5.7%
Investment Income Ratio		2.0%		2.4%		3.2%		—			3.6%
Series V Policies (e)
Net Assets	$	2,531	$	3,225	$	3,899	$	2,829		$	2,745
Units Outstanding		215		276		366		318			246
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.79	$	11.70	$	10.66	$	8.91		$	11.15
Total Return		0.8%		9.7%		19.7%		(20.1%	)		5.3%
Investment Income Ratio		2.0%		2.1%		3.1%		—			3.8%
Series VI Policies (f)
Net Assets	$	34,392	$	36,357	$	29,235	$	23,266		$	23,484
Units Outstanding		2,918		3,112		2,744		2,617			2,114
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.79	$	11.68	$	10.64	$	8.88		$	11.10
Total Return		0.9%		9.8%		19.8%		(20.0%	)		5.4%
Investment Income Ratio		1.9%		2.4%		3.0%		—			3.8%
Series VII Policies (g)
Net Assets	$	6,855	$	3,225	$	667	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		581		276		64		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.80	$	11.68	$	10.63	$	—		$	—
Total Return		1.0%		9.9%		6.3%		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		2.3%		3.1%		5.8%		—			—
Series VIII Policies (h)
Net Assets	$	13,777	$	8,185	$	1,803	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		1,157		698		170		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.87	$	11.72	$	10.63	$	—		$	—
Total Return		1.3%		10.2%		6.3%		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		2.1%		3.2%		4.7%		—			—
Series IX Policies (i)
Net Assets	$	20,484	$	8,604	$	1,635	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		1,742		737		155		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.75	$	11.63	$	10.58	$	—		$	—
Total Return		1.0%		9.9%		5.8%		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		2.4%		3.2%		2.5%		—			—

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

Annualized percentages are shown for the Investment Income Ratio for all investment divisions in all periods.

Charges and fees levied by NYLIAC are disclosed in Note 3.

During the year that an individual division commenced operations, Total Return is calculated from the date of commencement through the end of the year.

(a)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.40%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(b)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.55%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(c)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.60%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(d)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.45%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(e)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.85%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(f)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.75%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(g)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(h)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.35%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(i)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

F-98

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


MainStay VP Convertible— Service Class												MainStay VP Flexible Bond Opportunities— Service Class			MainStay VP Floating Rate— Service Class
2011			2010		2009		2008			2007		2011			2011		2010		2009		2008			2007



$	31,872		$	32,172	$	24,666	$	14,878		$	20,596	$	2,969		$	51,129	$	53,937	$	50,249	$	27,212		$	50,519
	2,164			2,026		1,830		1,561			1,392		304			4,520		4,790		4,742		3,380			4,749
$	14.73		$	15.87	$	13.69	$	9.53		$	14.77	$	9.76		$	11.31	$	11.27	$	10.59	$	8.06		$	10.62
	(7.2%	)		15.9%		43.7%		(35.5%	)		13.0%		(2.4%	)		0.4%		6.3%		31.4%		(24.1%	)		0.9%
	2.2%			2.9%		2.1%		2.1%			2.2%		6.2%			3.9%		3.8%		3.4%		5.1%			6.3%

$	5,173		$	6,407	$	6,164	$	3,428		$	3,778	$	1,746		$	10,538	$	11,836	$	11,436	$	5,975		$	14,728
	399			463		515		411			282		179			935		1,054		1,081		741			1,383
$	12.95		$	13.85	$	11.96	$	8.34		$	12.94	$	9.75		$	11.27	$	11.23	$	10.58	$	8.06		$	10.63
	(6.4%	)		15.8%		43.5%		(35.6%	)		12.8%		(2.5%	)		0.4%		6.2%		31.2%		(24.2%	)		0.7%
	2.0%			2.6%		2.2%		2.2%			2.9%		5.6%			3.9%		3.8%		3.4%		5.1%			6.3%

$	30,838		$	38,481	$	34,145	$	21,459		$	33,759	$	1,670		$	35,738	$	44,584	$	43,649	$	24,106		$	51,296
	2,101			2,452		2,517		2,263			2,296		171			3,204		4,001		4,130		3,008			4,851
$	14.68		$	15.70	$	13.57	$	9.46		$	14.70	$	9.74		$	11.18	$	11.14	$	10.50	$	8.00		$	10.56
	(6.5%	)		15.7%		43.4%		(35.6%	)		12.8%		(2.6%	)		0.3%		6.1%		31.1%		(24.2%	)		0.7%
	2.0%			2.7%		2.1%		1.9%			2.2%		4.8%			3.9%		3.8%		3.4%		5.1%			6.3%

$	42,512		$	48,253	$	42,161	$	27,408		$	37,117	$	3,574		$	47,889	$	59,717	$	56,842	$	26,408		$	52,122
	2,886			3,069		3,105		2,895			2,529		366			4,254		5,316		5,380		3,283			4,908
$	14.73		$	15.73	$	13.57	$	9.45		$	14.66	$	9.75		$	11.29	$	11.24	$	10.57	$	8.05		$	10.60
	(6.4%	)		15.9%		43.6%		(35.5%	)		12.9%		(2.5%	)		0.5%		6.3%		31.3%		(24.1%	)		0.8%
	2.1%			2.7%		2.1%		2.1%			2.2%		6.2%			3.8%		3.8%		3.4%		5.1%			6.3%

$	1,950		$	2,852	$	3,117	$	1,662		$	2,407	$	—		$	2,912	$	3,107	$	3,801	$	2,192		$	3,333
	137			190		236		180			167		—			260		278		366		271			312
$	14.23		$	15.26	$	13.22	$	9.24		$	14.39	$	—		$	11.20	$	11.19	$	10.57	$	8.08		$	10.69
	(6.7%	)		15.4%		43.0%		(35.8%	)		12.5%		—			0.1%		5.9%		30.8%		(24.4%	)		0.4%
	1.8%			2.7%		2.2%		2.1%			2.2%		—			3.9%		3.8%		3.4%		5.1%			6.3%

$	33,666		$	38,122	$	34,086	$	18,413		$	25,017	$	1,624		$	32,052	$	36,261	$	34,345	$	17,376		$	33,142
	2,359			2,496		2,571		1,993			1,738		166			2,915		3,267		3,276		2,180			3,133
$	14.26		$	15.28	$	13.22	$	9.23		$	14.37	$	9.73		$	11.12	$	11.10	$	10.48	$	8.00		$	10.58
	(6.6%	)		15.5%		43.2%		(35.7%	)		12.6%		(2.7%	)		0.2%		6.0%		30.9%		(24.3%	)		0.5%
	2.1%			2.7%		2.2%		2.1%			2.2%		5.0%			3.9%		3.8%		3.4%		5.1%			6.3%

$	3,684		$	2,530	$	432	$	—		$	—	$	1,090		$	6,645	$	5,326	$	1,195	$	—		$	—
	301			194		39		—			—		112			604		484		116		—			—
$	12.20		$	13.06	$	11.29	$	—		$	—	$	9.74		$	10.99	$	10.96	$	10.33	$	—		$	—
	(6.5%	)		15.6%		12.9%		—			—		(2.6%	)		0.3%		6.1%		3.3%		—			—
	2.4%			3.8%		3.5%		—			—		7.9%			3.9%		3.8%		3.5%		—			—

$	9,057		$	5,944	$	1,123	$	—		$	—	$	2,546		$	10,719	$	8,010	$	1,783	$	—		$	—
	741			454		98		—			—		261			966		725		170		—			—
$	12.23		$	13.05	$	11.25	$	—		$	—	$	9.76		$	11.10	$	11.03	$	10.37	$	—		$	—
	(6.3%	)		16.0%		12.5%		—			—		(2.4%	)		0.6%		6.4%		3.7%		—			—
	2.5%			3.7%		4.0%		—			—		8.5%			3.7%		3.8%		3.5%		—			—

$	8,814		$	5,274	$	878	$	—		$	—	$	1,345		$	11,894	$	6,125	$	763	$	—		$	—
	708			398		73		—			—		130			1,085		560		74		—			—
$	12.35		$	13.22	$	11.43	$	—		$	—	$	9.74		$	10.97	$	10.94	$	10.31	$	—		$	—
	(6.5%	)		15.6%		14.3%		—			—		(2.6%	)		0.3%		6.1%		3.1%		—			—
	2.5%			3.7%		3.4%		—			—		7.9%			3.8%		3.8%		3.5%		—			—

F-99

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 6—Financial Highlights (Net Assets and Units Outstanding in 000’s) (Continued):


	MainStay VP Government— Service Class
	2011		2010		2009			2008		2007


Series I Policies (a)
Net Assets	$	27,427	$	25,310	$	21,711		$	25,835	$	12,747
Units Outstanding		2,203		2,112		1,877			2,232		1,190
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	12.44	$	11.98	$	11.56		$	11.57	$	10.71
Total Return		3.8%		3.6%		0.0%			8.0%		4.9%
Investment Income Ratio		3.2%		3.1%		3.2%			3.7%		5.0%
Series II Policies (b)
Net Assets	$	4,874	$	6,166	$	5,917		$	7,458	$	2,056
Units Outstanding		390		515		511			644		177
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	12.49	$	12.00	$	11.60		$	11.62	$	10.78
Total Return		4.1%		3.5%		(0.2%	)		7.8%		4.8%
Investment Income Ratio		3.0%		2.9%		3.3%			3.9%		6.7%
Series III Policies (c)
Net Assets	$	23,704	$	26,704	$	26,121		$	38,534	$	18,224
Units Outstanding		1,941		2,274		2,299			3,324		1,723
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	12.23	$	11.75	$	11.36		$	11.39	$	10.57
Total Return		4.0%		3.4%		(0.2%	)		7.8%		4.7%
Investment Income Ratio		3.0%		3.1%		3.0%			3.6%		4.9%
Series IV Policies (d)
Net Assets	$	31,271	$	37,270	$	33,769		$	38,114	$	19,355
Units Outstanding		2,511		3,122		2,926			3,298		1,804
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	12.45	$	11.95	$	11.54		$	11.55	$	10.70
Total Return		4.2%		3.6%		(0.1%	)		8.0%		4.9%
Investment Income Ratio		2.9%		3.0%		3.4%			3.5%		4.8%
Series V Policies (e)
Net Assets	$	1,703	$	1,670	$	2,331		$	2,585	$	2,733
Units Outstanding		141		144		207			229		260
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	12.04	$	11.60	$	11.24		$	11.30	$	10.51
Total Return		3.8%		3.2%		(0.5%	)		7.5%		4.5%
Investment Income Ratio		3.3%		2.7%		3.2%			2.8%		5.6%
Series VI Policies (f)
Net Assets	$	17,509	$	19,669	$	18,690		$	28,327	$	13,450
Units Outstanding		1,445		1,685		1,654			2,486		1,276
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	12.12	$	11.67	$	11.30		$	11.34	$	10.54
Total Return		3.9%		3.3%		(0.4%	)		7.6%		4.6%
Investment Income Ratio		3.0%		3.1%		3.0%			3.6%		5.2%
Series VII Policies (g)
Net Assets	$	4,170	$	2,924	$	484		$	—	$	—
Units Outstanding		388		284		48			—		—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	10.73	$	10.32	$	9.99		$	—	$	—
Total Return		4.0%		3.4%		(0.1%	)		—		—
Investment Income Ratio		3.9%		4.0%		7.4%			—		—
Series VIII Policies (h)
Net Assets	$	5,077	$	3,665	$	507		$	—	$	—
Units Outstanding		466		350		50			—		—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	10.89	$	10.44	$	10.07		$	—	$	—
Total Return		4.3%		3.7%		0.7%			—		—
Investment Income Ratio		3.1%		4.3%		7.0%			—		—
Series IX Policies (i)
Net Assets	$	6,078	$	3,566	$	294		$	—	$	—
Units Outstanding		563		344		27			—		—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	10.79	$	10.38	$	10.04		$	—	$	—
Total Return		4.0%		3.4%		0.4%			—		—
Investment Income Ratio		3.3%		4.1%		7.4%			—		—

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

Annualized percentages are shown for the Investment Income Ratio for all investment divisions in all periods.

Charges and fees levied by NYLIAC are disclosed in Note 3.

During the year that an individual division commenced operations, Total Return is calculated from the date of commencement through the end of the year.

(a)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.40%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(b)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.55%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(c)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.60%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(d)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.45%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(e)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.85%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(f)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.75%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(g)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(h)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.35%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(i)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

F-100

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


MainStay VP Growth Allocation— Service Class												MainStay VP Growth Equity— Service Class
2011			2010		2009		2008			2007		2011			2010		2009		2008			2007



$	37,185		$	40,004	$	34,388	$	24,802		$	31,812	$	9,655		$	10,083	$	9,103	$	6,991		$	12,301
	3,692			3,799		3,697		3,357			2,631		824			824		830		841			888
$	10.07		$	10.53	$	9.30	$	7.39		$	12.03	$	11.73		$	12.11	$	10.97	$	8.31		$	13.83
	(4.3%	)		13.2%		25.9%		(38.6%	)		8.6%		(3.1%	)		10.4%		32.0%		(39.9%	)		10.6%
	0.7%			1.0%		2.2%		0.6%			1.2%		0.2%			0.3%		0.3%		0.3%			—

$	1,494		$	1,764	$	1,613	$	1,082		$	1,602	$	514		$	630	$	587	$	428		$	601
	154			174		180		151			138		49			58		60		57			48
$	9.69		$	10.14	$	8.97	$	7.13		$	11.64	$	10.50		$	10.84	$	9.83	$	7.46		$	12.43
	(4.4%	)		13.0%		25.8%		(38.7%	)		8.4%		(3.1%	)		10.2%		31.8%		(40.0%	)		10.4%
	0.7%			1.0%		2.3%		0.5%			1.4%		0.2%			0.3%		0.3%		0.3%			—

$	12,534		$	14,754	$	13,645	$	10,577		$	16,106	$	7,959		$	9,747	$	9,667	$	8,278		$	16,119
	1,283			1,443		1,507		1,468			1,369		681			808		885		996			1,164
$	9.77		$	10.23	$	9.05	$	7.20		$	11.76	$	11.68		$	12.07	$	10.95	$	8.32		$	13.86
	(4.4%	)		12.9%		25.7%		(38.7%	)		8.4%		(3.2%	)		10.2%		31.7%		(40.0%	)		10.3%
	0.6%			1.0%		2.1%		0.5%			1.3%		0.2%			0.3%		0.3%		0.2%			—

$	18,596		$	21,849	$	21,318	$	15,831		$	19,362	$	6,323		$	7,783	$	7,828	$	6,426		$	11,935
	1,850			2,081		2,296		2,147			1,606		541			645		717		776			865
$	10.05		$	10.50	$	9.28	$	7.38		$	12.02	$	11.70		$	12.06	$	10.94	$	8.29		$	13.79
	(4.3%	)		13.1%		25.9%		(38.6%	)		8.6%		(3.0%	)		10.3%		31.9%		(39.9%	)		10.5%
	0.7%			1.0%		2.2%		0.5%			1.2%		0.2%			0.3%		0.3%		0.3%			—

$	441		$	686	$	720	$	571		$	999	$	200		$	228	$	436	$	209		$	517
	46			68		81		80			86		18			20		41		26			39
$	9.58		$	10.05	$	8.92	$	7.12		$	11.64	$	11.15		$	11.55	$	10.51	$	8.00		$	13.37
	(4.7%	)		12.6%		25.4%		(38.9%	)		8.1%		(3.4%	)		9.9%		31.4%		(40.1%	)		10.1%
	0.6%			0.9%		2.1%		0.5%			1.1%		0.2%			0.3%		0.3%		0.2%			—

$	11,444		$	13,130	$	12,741	$	10,236		$	14,582	$	5,733		$	6,755	$	6,450	$	5,488		$	10,236
	1,190			1,303		1,425		1,435			1,252		503			573		602		673			752
$	9.62		$	10.08	$	8.94	$	7.12		$	11.64	$	11.40		$	11.79	$	10.72	$	8.15		$	13.61
	(4.6%	)		12.8%		25.5%		(38.8%	)		8.2%		(3.3%	)		10.0%		31.5%		(40.1%	)		10.2%
	0.7%			1.0%		2.2%		0.5%			1.3%		0.2%			0.3%		0.3%		0.2%			—

$	362		$	221	$	58	$	—		$	—	$	82		$	72	$	10	$	—		$	—
	31			18		5		—			—		7			6		1		—			—
$	11.59		$	12.14	$	10.75	$	—		$	—	$	12.01		$	12.41	$	11.27	$	—		$	—
	(4.5%	)		12.9%		7.5%		—			—		(3.2%	)		10.1%		12.7%		—			—
	1.0%			1.2%		5.8%		—			—		0.3%			0.6%		0.7%		—			—

$	2,730		$	2,007	$	543	$	—		$	—	$	328		$	223	$	17	$	—		$	—
	221			157		48		—			—		28			18		2		—			—
$	12.23		$	12.76	$	11.27	$	—		$	—	$	11.83		$	12.18	$	11.03	$	—		$	—
	(4.2%	)		13.2%		12.7%		—			—		(2.9%	)		10.4%		10.3%		—			—
	0.7%			1.3%		3.9%		—			—		0.3%			0.5%		0.2%		—			—

$	2,372		$	1,814	$	418	$	—		$	—	$	307		$	244	$	35	$	—		$	—
	200			145		37		—			—		26			20		3		—			—
$	11.84		$	12.39	$	10.98	$	—		$	—	$	11.89		$	12.28	$	11.16	$	—		$	—
	(4.5%	)		12.9%		9.8%		—			—		(3.2%	)		10.1%		11.6%		—			—
	0.7%			1.2%		3.1%		—			—		0.2%			0.4%		0.1%		—			—

F-101

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 6—Financial Highlights (Net Assets and Units Outstanding in 000’s) (Continued):


	MainStay VP High Yield Corporate Bond— Service Class
	2011		2010		2009		2008			2007


Series I Policies (a)
Net Assets	$	120,718	$	111,571	$	89,028	$	53,572		$	76,442
Units Outstanding		7,049		6,755		6,001		5,054			5,387
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	17.12	$	16.51	$	14.90	$	10.60		$	14.20
Total Return		3.7%		10.8%		40.5%		(25.3%	)		0.6%
Investment Income Ratio		6.1%		6.0%		8.0%		8.9%			6.8%
Series II Policies (b)
Net Assets	$	21,352	$	25,640	$	24,529	$	9,687		$	13,752
Units Outstanding		1,554		1,948		2,062		1,140			1,206
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	13.74	$	13.17	$	11.90	$	8.48		$	11.38
Total Return		4.4%		10.7%		40.3%		(25.5%	)		0.5%
Investment Income Ratio		5.5%		5.7%		9.0%		9.2%			7.9%
Series III Policies (c)
Net Assets	$	161,428	$	169,272	$	156,332	$	89,005		$	135,741
Units Outstanding		9,560		10,455		10,681		8,477			9,684
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	16.89	$	16.19	$	14.64	$	10.44		$	14.01
Total Return		4.3%		10.6%		40.2%		(25.5%	)		0.4%
Investment Income Ratio		5.8%		5.8%		8.3%		8.7%			6.6%
Series IV Policies (d)
Net Assets	$	159,155	$	175,842	$	164,586	$	93,233		$	138,150
Units Outstanding		9,222		10,635		11,021		8,764			9,688
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	17.28	$	16.54	$	14.93	$	10.63		$	14.25
Total Return		4.5%		10.8%		40.4%		(25.4%	)		0.6%
Investment Income Ratio		5.6%		5.8%		8.3%		9.0%			6.8%
Series V Policies (e)
Net Assets	$	13,699	$	13,016	$	13,159	$	6,129		$	11,504
Units Outstanding		826		813		885		594			827
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	16.58	$	15.94	$	14.44	$	10.33		$	13.90
Total Return		4.1%		10.3%		39.9%		(25.7%	)		0.2%
Investment Income Ratio		5.9%		5.7%		8.7%		8.0%			6.1%
Series VI Policies (f)
Net Assets	$	127,027	$	131,849	$	121,259	$	65,777		$	91,960
Units Outstanding		7,566		8,199		8,304		6,324			6,578
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	16.75	$	16.08	$	14.56	$	10.40		$	13.98
Total Return		4.2%		10.4%		40.0%		(25.6%	)		0.3%
Investment Income Ratio		5.8%		5.9%		8.2%		9.0%			6.7%
Series VII Policies (g)
Net Assets	$	19,485	$	11,270	$	2,682	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		1,522		903		242		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	12.79	$	12.27	$	11.09	$	—		$	—
Total Return		4.3%		10.6%		10.9%		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		6.9%		7.5%		14.1%		—			—
Series VIII Policies (h)
Net Assets	$	31,910	$	20,910	$	4,854	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		2,513		1,721		439		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	12.70	$	12.14	$	10.95	$	—		$	—
Total Return		4.6%		10.9%		9.5%		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		6.3%		7.8%		14.9%		—			—
Series IX Policies (i)
Net Assets	$	53,123	$	29,310	$	4,260	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		4,216		2,406		387		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	12.58	$	12.07	$	10.92	$	—		$	—
Total Return		4.3%		10.6%		9.2%		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		6.6%		8.1%		14.4%		—			—

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

Annualized percentages are shown for the Investment Income Ratio for all investment divisions in all periods.

Charges and fees levied by NYLIAC are disclosed in Note 3.

During the year that an individual division commenced operations, Total Return is calculated from the date of commencement through the end of the year.

(a)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.40%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(b)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.55%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(c)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.60%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(d)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.45%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(e)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.85%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(f)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.75%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(g)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(h)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.35%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(i)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

F-102

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


MainStay VP ICAP Select Equity— Service Class												MainStay VP Income Builder— Service Class
2011			2010		2009		2008			2007		2011		2010		2009		2008			2007



$	62,385		$	64,536	$	54,061	$	25,171		$	18,509	$	11,251	$	9,991	$	8,694	$	7,044		$	10,000
	4,480			4,478		4,366		2,583			1,166		846		754		743		731			746
$	13.92		$	14.41	$	12.40	$	9.74		$	15.87	$	13.31	$	13.21	$	11.70	$	9.63		$	13.39
	(3.4%	)		16.2%		27.3%		(38.6%	)		5.1%		0.8%		12.9%		21.5%		(28.1%	)		5.8%
	1.2%			0.7%		1.6%		0.5%			0.6%		3.7%		3.0%		3.4%		3.1%			2.1%

$	5,678		$	7,051	$	7,479	$	4,212		$	4,483	$	1,351	$	1,250	$	1,031	$	798		$	409
	502			603		742		531			340		112		106		99		93			34
$	11.32		$	11.70	$	10.08	$	7.93		$	12.94	$	12.05	$	11.78	$	10.45	$	8.62		$	12.00
	(3.2%	)		16.0%		27.1%		(38.7%	)		5.0%		2.3%		12.7%		21.3%		(28.2%	)		5.6%
	1.2%			0.7%		1.7%		0.5%			0.7%		3.9%		3.0%		3.6%		4.5%			2.8%

$	52,711		$	64,482	$	61,666	$	31,399		$	25,973	$	10,658	$	11,613	$	10,696	$	9,905		$	16,167
	3,847			4,551		5,044		3,263			1,652		802		893		927		1,037			1,219
$	13.71		$	14.17	$	12.22	$	9.62		$	15.70	$	13.29	$	13.00	$	11.54	$	9.51		$	13.26
	(3.2%	)		16.0%		27.0%		(38.7%	)		4.9%		2.2%		12.7%		21.3%		(28.3%	)		5.5%
	1.1%			0.7%		1.6%		0.5%			0.6%		3.6%		2.9%		3.3%		3.0%			2.0%

$	70,202		$	84,825	$	79,618	$	39,427		$	30,523	$	7,686	$	8,385	$	7,965	$	7,047		$	11,398
	5,063			5,923		6,456		4,065			1,926		564		630		675		725			843
$	13.88		$	14.32	$	12.33	$	9.69		$	15.80	$	13.63	$	13.31	$	11.80	$	9.71		$	13.52
	(3.1%	)		16.1%		27.2%		(38.6%	)		5.1%		2.4%		12.9%		21.4%		(28.2%	)		5.7%
	1.1%			0.7%		1.6%		0.5%			0.6%		3.5%		2.9%		3.4%		2.9%			2.1%

$	2,641		$	3,491	$	3,584	$	1,815		$	2,136	$	423	$	443	$	373	$	303		$	686
	198			251		300		193			138		33		35		33		33			53
$	13.34		$	13.82	$	11.95	$	9.43		$	15.43	$	12.86	$	12.61	$	11.22	$	9.27		$	12.96
	(3.5%	)		15.7%		26.7%		(38.9%	)		4.6%		2.0%		12.4%		20.9%		(28.4%	)		5.3%
	1.1%			0.7%		1.6%		0.4%			0.5%		3.7%		2.9%		3.5%		2.8%			2.1%

$	48,285		$	57,036	$	52,821	$	28,496		$	23,613	$	7,113	$	7,700	$	6,826	$	5,728		$	8,801
	3,589			4,071		4,364		2,988			1,513		550		607		607		616			678
$	13.54		$	14.01	$	12.10	$	9.54		$	15.60	$	12.94	$	12.68	$	11.27	$	9.31		$	12.99
	(3.4%	)		15.8%		26.8%		(38.8%	)		4.7%		2.1%		12.5%		21.1%		(28.4%	)		5.4%
	1.2%			0.7%		1.6%		0.5%			0.6%		3.6%		3.1%		3.4%		3.0%			2.0%

$	2,837		$	2,019	$	255	$	—		$	—	$	1,012	$	355	$	36	$	—		$	—
	229			156		23		—			—		83		26		3		—			—
$	12.41		$	12.84	$	11.08	$	—		$	—	$	12.15	$	11.89	$	10.56	$	—		$	—
	(3.3%	)		15.9%		10.8%		—			—		2.2%		12.6%		5.6%		—			—
	1.3%			1.1%		1.7%		—			—		5.2%		2.8%		9.7%		—			—

$	6,727		$	4,506	$	994	$	—		$	—	$	866	$	685	$	171	$	—		$	—
	552			357		92		—			—		71		58		16		—			—
$	12.18		$	12.56	$	10.80	$	—		$	—	$	12.14	$	11.85	$	10.49	$	—		$	—
	(3.0%	)		16.2%		8.0%		—			—		2.5%		13.0%		4.9%		—			—
	1.3%			1.0%		2.8%		—			—		3.6%		4.2%		—		—			—

$	5,679		$	3,842	$	750	$	—		$	—	$	1,710	$	912	$	62	$	—		$	—
	470			307		65		—			—		137		74		6		—			—
$	12.06		$	12.48	$	10.76	$	—		$	—	$	12.52	$	12.25	$	10.88	$	—		$	—
	(3.3%	)		15.9%		7.6%		—			—		2.2%		12.6%		8.8%		—			—
	1.3%			1.0%		1.7%		—			—		3.9%		4.2%		1.9%		—			—

F-103

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 6—Financial Highlights (Net Assets and Units Outstanding in 000’s) (Continued):


	MainStay VP International Equity— Service Class
	2011			2010		2009		2008			2007


Series I Policies (a)
Net Assets	$	30,302		$	35,207	$	31,245	$	26,138		$	34,716
Units Outstanding		2,176			2,071		1,896		1,863			1,806
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	13.94		$	17.00	$	16.47	$	14.03		$	19.19
Total Return		(18.0%	)		3.2%		17.4%		(26.9%	)		3.2%
Investment Income Ratio		3.1%			3.2%		7.1%		1.3%			0.6%
Series II Policies (b)
Net Assets	$	3,442		$	4,167	$	4,381	$	3,894		$	5,359
Units Outstanding		330			329		357		371			372
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	10.45		$	12.68	$	12.30	$	10.49		$	14.38
Total Return		(17.5%	)		3.0%		17.2%		(27.0%	)		3.1%
Investment Income Ratio		3.0%			3.0%		7.0%		1.2%			0.7%
Series III Policies (c)
Net Assets	$	24,135		$	31,910	$	34,201	$	31,362		$	50,876
Units Outstanding		1,776			1,935		2,138		2,295			2,712
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	13.59		$	16.49	$	16.01	$	13.67		$	18.73
Total Return		(17.6%	)		3.0%		17.2%		(27.0%	)		3.0%
Investment Income Ratio		2.9%			3.0%		7.0%		1.2%			0.6%
Series IV Policies (d)
Net Assets	$	37,460		$	48,300	$	48,477	$	42,792		$	62,627
Units Outstanding		2,714			2,887		2,980		3,093			3,303
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	13.82		$	16.74	$	16.23	$	13.83		$	18.93
Total Return		(17.5%	)		3.1%		17.3%		(26.9%	)		3.2%
Investment Income Ratio		2.9%			3.1%		7.0%		1.2%			0.6%
Series V Policies (e)
Net Assets	$	1,796		$	2,653	$	3,162	$	2,881		$	4,100
Units Outstanding		138			171		205		219			226
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	13.01		$	15.83	$	15.41	$	13.18		$	18.11
Total Return		(17.8%	)		2.7%		16.9%		(27.2%	)		2.8%
Investment Income Ratio		2.9%			3.0%		6.8%		1.2%			0.6%
Series VI Policies (f)
Net Assets	$	22,971		$	30,562	$	31,140	$	29,181		$	43,867
Units Outstanding		1,736			1,902		1,992		2,184			2,390
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	13.23		$	16.08	$	15.63	$	13.36		$	18.34
Total Return		(17.7%	)		2.8%		17.0%		(27.1%	)		2.9%
Investment Income Ratio		2.9%			3.1%		6.9%		1.2%			0.5%
Series VII Policies (g)
Net Assets	$	1,387		$	1,131	$	123	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		149			100		10		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	9.26		$	11.24	$	10.92	$	—		$	—
Total Return		(17.6%	)		2.9%		9.2%		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		3.4%			4.7%		6.8%		—			—
Series VIII Policies (h)
Net Assets	$	4,477		$	3,306	$	669	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		476			288		60		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	9.40		$	11.37	$	11.02	$	—		$	—
Total Return		(17.4%	)		3.2%		10.2%		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		3.4%			4.1%		8.8%		—			—
Series IX Policies (i)
Net Assets	$	3,255		$	2,539	$	563	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		349			222		51		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	9.33		$	11.33	$	11.00	$	—		$	—
Total Return		(17.6%	)		2.9%		10.0%		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		3.3%			4.0%		13.9%		—			—

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

Annualized percentages are shown for the Investment Income Ratio for all investment divisions in all periods.

Charges and fees levied by NYLIAC are disclosed in Note 3.

During the year that an individual division commenced operations, Total Return is calculated from the date of commencement through the end of the year.

(a)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.40%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(b)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.55%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(c)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.60%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(d)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.45%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(e)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.85%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(f)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.75%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(g)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(h)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.35%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(i)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

F-104

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


MainStay VP Large Cap Growth— Service Class												MainStay VP Mid Cap Core— Service Class
2011			2010		2009		2008			2007		2011			2010		2009		2008			2007



$	17,925		$	15,301	$	11,373	$	6,525		$	8,089	$	42,183		$	45,903	$	38,255	$	12,903		$	22,217
	1,415			1,170		994		785			586		2,527			2,611		2,647		1,202			1,176
$	12.66		$	13.07	$	11.44	$	8.31		$	13.79	$	16.69		$	17.57	$	14.45	$	10.73		$	18.88
	(3.1%	)		14.3%		37.7%		(39.8%	)		19.4%		(5.0%	)		21.6%		34.7%		(43.2%	)		3.3%
	—			—		—		—			—		0.6%			0.3%		0.2%		—			0.2%

$	1,560		$	1,652	$	1,880	$	1,422		$	1,146	$	2,930		$	3,536	$	3,310	$	1,514		$	2,509
	119			123		160		167			77		246			283		323		198			186
$	13.13		$	13.40	$	11.75	$	8.54		$	14.21	$	11.92		$	12.51	$	10.30	$	7.66		$	13.51
	(2.0%	)		14.1%		37.5%		(39.9%	)		19.2%		(4.7%	)		21.4%		34.5%		(43.3%	)		3.2%
	—			—		—		—			—		0.6%			0.2%		0.2%		—			0.3%

$	13,972		$	15,024	$	14,140	$	9,350		$	12,888	$	35,756		$	42,435	$	40,225	$	14,289		$	29,030
	1,109			1,170		1,254		1,138			943		2,183			2,467		2,837		1,351			1,557
$	12.59		$	12.86	$	11.28	$	8.20		$	13.65	$	16.39		$	17.21	$	14.18	$	10.55		$	18.60
	(2.1%	)		14.1%		37.5%		(39.9%	)		19.1%		(4.8%	)		21.4%		34.4%		(43.3%	)		3.1%
	—			—		—		—			—		0.6%			0.3%		0.2%		—			0.2%

$	21,513		$	24,785	$	21,834	$	15,284		$	15,201	$	44,541		$	53,532	$	47,815	$	17,460		$	33,257
	1,687			1,908		1,907		1,839			1,099		2,684			3,075		3,339		1,641			1,774
$	12.76		$	13.01	$	11.39	$	8.27		$	13.75	$	16.60		$	17.41	$	14.32	$	10.64		$	18.73
	(1.9%	)		14.2%		37.7%		(39.8%	)		19.3%		(4.6%	)		21.6%		34.6%		(43.2%	)		3.3%
	—			—		—		—			—		0.6%			0.3%		0.2%		—			0.2%

$	1,249		$	1,478	$	1,523	$	831		$	999	$	1,859		$	2,229	$	2,226	$	898		$	2,168
	104			120		141		106			76		115			135		159		86			117
$	11.99		$	12.28	$	10.79	$	7.87		$	13.13	$	16.15		$	17.00	$	14.04	$	10.47		$	18.51
	(2.3%	)		13.8%		37.1%		(40.1%	)		18.8%		(5.0%	)		21.1%		34.1%		(43.4%	)		2.8%
	—			—		—		—			—		0.6%			0.2%		0.2%		—			0.2%

$	14,589		$	14,900	$	14,154	$	8,755		$	11,767	$	30,289		$	37,183	$	33,454	$	13,044		$	26,914
	1,162			1,172		1,266		1,076			865		1,883			2,199		2,398		1,254			1,465
$	12.42		$	12.71	$	11.16	$	8.13		$	13.55	$	16.09		$	16.92	$	13.96	$	10.40		$	18.37
	(2.2%	)		13.9%		37.3%		(40.0%	)		18.9%		(4.9%	)		21.2%		34.2%		(43.4%	)		2.9%
	—			—		—		—			—		0.6%			0.3%		0.2%		—			0.2%

$	2,044		$	760	$	207	$	—		$	—	$	793		$	393	$	36	$	—		$	—
	158			57		18		—			—		61			29		3		—			—
$	12.96		$	13.25	$	11.62	$	—		$	—	$	13.02		$	13.68	$	11.27	$	—		$	—
	(2.1%	)		14.0%		16.2%		—			—		(4.8%	)		21.3%		12.7%		—			—
	—			—		—		—			—		0.7%			0.4%		0.2%		—			—

$	4,257		$	2,651	$	758	$	—		$	—	$	2,241		$	1,419	$	383	$	—		$	—
	333			203		65		—			—		172			103		34		—			—
$	12.83		$	13.07	$	11.43	$	—		$	—	$	13.10		$	13.73	$	11.28	$	—		$	—
	(1.8%	)		14.3%		14.3%		—			—		(4.5%	)		21.7%		12.8%		—			—
	—			—		—		—			—		0.7%			0.3%		0.3%		—			—

$	4,605		$	2,680	$	552	$	—		$	—	$	1,666		$	1,004	$	191	$	—		$	—
	364			207		48		—			—		125			70		16		—			—
$	12.62		$	12.90	$	11.32	$	—		$	—	$	13.27		$	13.94	$	11.49	$	—		$	—
	(2.1%	)		14.0%		13.2%		—			—		(4.8%	)		21.3%		14.9%		—			—
	—			—		—		—			—		0.7%			0.3%		0.3%		—			—

F-105

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 6—Financial Highlights (Net Assets and Units Outstanding in 000’s) (Continued):


	MainStay VP Moderate Allocation— Service Class
	2011			2010		2009		2008			2007


Series I Policies (a)
Net Assets	$	91,421		$	91,991	$	73,039	$	51,736		$	54,540
Units Outstanding		7,965			7,937		7,000		6,063			4,704
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.49		$	11.60	$	10.42	$	8.53		$	11.59
Total Return		(0.9%	)		11.2%		22.3%		(26.4%	)		7.0%
Investment Income Ratio		1.6%			2.0%		2.8%		0.2%			2.5%
Series II Policies (b)
Net Assets	$	11,133		$	13,866	$	13,104	$	9,021		$	8,563
Units Outstanding		990			1,220		1,281		1,076			748
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.27		$	11.36	$	10.23	$	8.38		$	11.41
Total Return		(0.9%	)		11.1%		22.1%		(26.5%	)		6.8%
Investment Income Ratio		1.6%			1.9%		2.9%		0.2%			3.6%
Series III Policies (c)
Net Assets	$	46,009		$	64,377	$	60,368	$	36,709		$	40,680
Units Outstanding		4,089			5,671		5,902		4,382			3,557
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.25		$	11.35	$	10.23	$	8.38		$	11.41
Total Return		(0.9%	)		11.0%		22.0%		(26.6%	)		6.7%
Investment Income Ratio		1.3%			1.6%		2.9%		0.2%			2.7%
Series IV Policies (d)
Net Assets	$	59,655		$	70,849	$	66,986	$	45,529		$	44,835
Units Outstanding		5,230			6,166		6,477		5,375			3,890
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.41		$	11.49	$	10.34	$	8.46		$	11.50
Total Return		(0.8%	)		11.2%		22.2%		(26.5%	)		6.9%
Investment Income Ratio		1.5%			2.0%		2.8%		0.3%			2.7%
Series V Policies (e)
Net Assets	$	2,336		$	3,070	$	3,611	$	3,017		$	4,096
Units Outstanding		210			268		355		362			359
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.12		$	11.25	$	10.16	$	8.35		$	11.40
Total Return		(1.2%	)		10.7%		21.7%		(26.8%	)		6.5%
Investment Income Ratio		1.5%			1.8%		2.6%		0.2%			2.8%
Series VI Policies (f)
Net Assets	$	42,852		$	46,016	$	39,844	$	31,523		$	31,222
Units Outstanding		3,847			4,082		3,916		3,775			2,742
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.15		$	11.27	$	10.17	$	8.35		$	11.38
Total Return		(1.1%	)		10.9%		21.8%		(26.7%	)		6.6%
Investment Income Ratio		1.6%			2.0%		2.7%		0.3%			2.6%
Series VII Policies (g)
Net Assets	$	3,475		$	2,032	$	608	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		291			169		56		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.89		$	12.01	$	10.82	$	—		$	—
Total Return		(1.0%	)		11.0%		8.2%		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		1.8%			2.2%		3.0%		—			—
Series VIII Policies (h)
Net Assets	$	17,007		$	8,589	$	1,348	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		1,431			719		126		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.87		$	11.95	$	10.73	$	—		$	—
Total Return		(0.7%	)		11.3%		7.3%		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		1.8%			2.8%		3.9%		—			—
Series IX Policies (i)
Net Assets	$	17,575		$	8,244	$	1,015	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		1,487			689		94		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.81		$	11.92	$	10.74	$	—		$	—
Total Return		(1.0%	)		11.0%		7.4%		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		1.8%			2.9%		2.7%		—			—

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

Annualized percentages are shown for the Investment Income Ratio for all investment divisions in all periods.

Charges and fees levied by NYLIAC are disclosed in Note 3.

During the year that an individual division commenced operations, Total Return is calculated from the date of commencement through the end of the year.

(a)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.40%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(b)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.55%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(c)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.60%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(d)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.45%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(e)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.85%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(f)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.75%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(g)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(h)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.35%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(i)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

F-106

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


MainStay VP Moderate Growth Allocation— Service Class												MainStay VP S&P 500 Index— Service Class
2011			2010		2009		2008			2007		2011			2010		2009		2008			2007



$	92,726		$	95,191	$	76,703	$	54,582		$	66,815	$	42,649		$	43,261	$	38,321	$	30,442		$	49,749
	8,532			8,494		7,701		6,919			5,620		3,316			3,357		3,362		3,315			3,356
$	10.85		$	11.20	$	9.96	$	7.88		$	11.87	$	12.86		$	12.87	$	11.40	$	9.18		$	14.82
	(3.1%	)		12.5%		26.3%		(33.6%	)		7.6%		—			12.9%		24.2%		(38.0%	)		3.5%
	1.0%			1.4%		2.8%		0.4%			2.0%		1.4%			1.6%		2.6%		2.0%			1.5%

$	4,024		$	4,843	$	4,467	$	5,217		$	7,034	$	1,989		$	2,420	$	2,513	$	2,033		$	3,402
	380			444		455		677			593		186			227		265		266			275
$	10.59		$	10.92	$	9.72	$	7.71		$	11.63	$	10.69		$	10.68	$	9.48	$	7.65		$	12.36
	(3.0%	)		12.3%		26.1%		(33.7%	)		7.5%		—			12.7%		24.0%		(38.1%	)		3.3%
	0.9%			1.4%		2.3%		0.4%			2.0%		1.3%			1.5%		2.5%		1.9%			1.7%

$	32,060		$	38,834	$	36,778	$	31,732		$	43,548	$	36,570		$	42,183	$	41,820	$	36,223		$	65,496
	3,024			3,553		3,776		4,096			3,735		2,900			3,344		3,731		4,006			4,480
$	10.60		$	10.93	$	9.74	$	7.73		$	11.66	$	12.62		$	12.62	$	11.21	$	9.04		$	14.62
	(3.0%	)		12.2%		26.1%		(33.7%	)		7.4%		—			12.6%		23.9%		(38.2%	)		3.3%
	0.9%			1.3%		2.7%		0.4%			2.0%		1.4%			1.6%		2.5%		2.0%			1.4%

$	48,243		$	55,162	$	53,176	$	40,459		$	42,215	$	41,369		$	48,426	$	46,511	$	38,535		$	67,132
	4,470			4,967		5,380		5,167			3,572		3,223			3,776		4,094		4,209			4,544
$	10.79		$	11.11	$	9.89	$	7.83		$	11.80	$	12.84		$	12.82	$	11.36	$	9.15		$	14.78
	(2.9%	)		12.4%		26.3%		(33.6%	)		7.6%		0.1%			12.8%		24.1%		(38.1%	)		3.5%
	0.9%			1.4%		2.7%		0.5%			2.1%		1.4%			1.6%		2.6%		2.0%			1.4%

$	947		$	1,282	$	1,577	$	1,796		$	3,059	$	1,856		$	2,323	$	2,684	$	2,322		$	4,530
	92			120		166		238			267		150			191		242		259			312
$	10.30		$	10.64	$	9.51	$	7.56		$	11.44	$	12.42		$	12.45	$	11.08	$	8.96		$	14.53
	(3.3%	)		12.0%		25.8%		(33.9%	)		7.1%		(0.3%	)		12.3%		23.6%		(38.3%	)		3.0%
	0.9%			1.2%		2.3%		0.4%			2.0%		1.4%			1.5%		2.5%		2.0%			1.4%

$	29,625		$	34,705	$	31,722	$	25,889		$	36,880	$	27,051		$	30,258	$	29,214	$	25,355		$	42,623
	2,863			3,195		3,272		3,360			3,163		2,163			2,415		2,622		2,819			2,922
$	10.52		$	10.86	$	9.69	$	7.70		$	11.63	$	12.51		$	12.53	$	11.14	$	9.00		$	14.58
	(3.2%	)		12.1%		25.9%		(33.8%	)		7.2%		(0.2%	)		12.5%		23.8%		(38.3%	)		3.1%
	0.9%			1.4%		2.7%		0.4%			2.1%		1.4%			1.6%		2.5%		2.0%			1.4%

$	1,650		$	813	$	115	$	—		$	—	$	743		$	458	$	68	$	—		$	—
	142			68		11		—			—		61			38		6		—			—
$	11.61		$	11.98	$	10.68	$	—		$	—	$	12.15		$	12.16	$	10.80	$	—		$	—
	(3.1%	)		12.2%		6.8%		—			—		(0.1%	)		12.6%		8.0%		—			—
	1.1%			1.7%		5.3%		—			—		1.6%			2.4%		2.2%		—			—

$	22,842		$	10,449	$	1,746	$	—		$	—	$	1,611		$	1,016	$	201	$	—		$	—
	1,930			858		154		—			—		126			80		18		—			—
$	11.83		$	12.17	$	10.82	$	—		$	—	$	12.76		$	12.73	$	11.28	$	—		$	—
	(2.8%	)		12.5%		8.2%		—			—		0.2%			12.9%		12.8%		—			—
	1.0%			1.9%		5.3%		—			—		1.7%			2.0%		4.6%		—			—

$	24,695		$	12,015	$	801	$	—		$	—	$	2,020		$	804	$	152	$	—		$	—
	2,082			974		74		—			—		161			64		14		—			—
$	11.84		$	12.21	$	10.89	$	—		$	—	$	12.57		$	12.57	$	11.17	$	—		$	—
	(3.1%	)		12.2%		8.9%		—			—		(0.1%	)		12.6%		11.7%		—			—
	1.0%			2.0%		2.2%		—			—		1.8%			1.9%		5.0%		—			—

F-107

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 6—Financial Highlights (Net Assets and Units Outstanding in 000’s) (Continued):


	MainStay VP U.S. Small Cap— Service Class
	2011			2010		2009		2008			2007


Series I Policies (a)
Net Assets	$	19,125		$	20,858	$	17,091	$	4,347		$	8,014
Units Outstanding		1,146			1,190		1,198		423			404
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	16.70		$	17.53	$	14.25	$	10.27		$	19.79
Total Return		(4.7%	)		23.0%		38.7%		(48.1%	)		33.9%
Investment Income Ratio		0.7%			—		—		—			—
Series II Policies (b)
Net Assets	$	1,119		$	1,159	$	1,174	$	448		$	1,216
Units Outstanding		82			81		101		53			74
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	13.70		$	14.35	$	11.68	$	8.43		$	16.27
Total Return		(4.5%	)		22.8%		38.5%		(48.2%	)		33.7%
Investment Income Ratio		0.7%			—		—		—			—
Series III Policies (c)
Net Assets	$	14,722		$	18,602	$	16,733	$	4,563		$	10,746
Units Outstanding		905			1,092		1,205		457			555
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	16.28		$	17.05	$	13.89	$	10.03		$	19.36
Total Return		(4.5%	)		22.7%		38.4%		(48.2%	)		33.6%
Investment Income Ratio		0.6%			—		—		—			—
Series IV Policies (d)
Net Assets	$	18,601		$	22,715	$	20,846	$	5,660		$	10,779
Units Outstanding		1,115			1,303		1,472		553			542
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	16.68		$	17.45	$	14.19	$	10.24		$	19.73
Total Return		(4.4%	)		22.9%		38.7%		(48.1%	)		33.8%
Investment Income Ratio		0.6%			—		—		—			—
Series V Policies (e)
Net Assets	$	701		$	834	$	780	$	288		$	630
Units Outstanding		44			50		62		29			33
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	15.87		$	16.66	$	13.61	$	9.85		$	19.07
Total Return		(4.8%	)		22.4%		38.1%		(48.3%	)		33.3%
Investment Income Ratio		0.6%			—		—		—			—
Series VI Policies (f)
Net Assets	$	11,827		$	14,951	$	12,946	$	4,142		$	8,745
Units Outstanding		717			864		918		406			441
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	16.49		$	17.30	$	14.12	$	10.21		$	19.74
Total Return		(4.7%	)		22.6%		38.2%		(48.3%	)		33.4%
Investment Income Ratio		0.6%			—		—		—			—
Series VII Policies (g)
Net Assets	$	408		$	668	$	28	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		31			49		2		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	13.10		$	13.73	$	11.19	$	—		$	—
Total Return		(4.6%	)		22.7%		11.9%		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		0.6%			—		—		—			—
Series VIII Policies (h)
Net Assets	$	661		$	624	$	236	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		51			46		21		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	12.88		$	13.46	$	10.94	$	—		$	—
Total Return		(4.3%	)		23.0%		9.4%		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		0.6%			—		—		—			—
Series IX Policies (i)
Net Assets	$	831		$	615	$	121	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		64			45		11		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	12.98		$	13.60	$	11.08	$	—		$	—
Total Return		(4.6%	)		22.7%		10.8%		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		0.7%			—		—		—			—

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

Annualized percentages are shown for the Investment Income Ratio for all investment divisions in all periods.

Charges and fees levied by NYLIAC are disclosed in Note 3.

During the year that an individual division commenced operations, Total Return is calculated from the date of commencement through the end of the year.

(a)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.40%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(b)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.55%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(c)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.60%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(d)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.45%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(e)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.85%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(f)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.75%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(g)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(h)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.35%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(i)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

F-108

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


Alger Small Cap Growth— Class S Shares												BlackRock^® Global Allocation V.I. Fund— Class III Shares			Columbia Variable Portfolio— Small Cap Value Fund— Class 2
2011			2010		2009		2008			2007		2011			2011			2010		2009		2008			2007



$	8,509		$	9,714	$	8,566	$	6,337		$	12,944	$	5,505		$	12,750		$	14,958	$	11,528	$	10,005		$	15,905
	442			480		522		553			592		614			1,016			1,102		1,060		1,131			1,274
$	19.26		$	20.22	$	16.42	$	11.47		$	21.83	$	8.94		$	12.54		$	13.59	$	10.89	$	8.84		$	12.48
	(4.8%	)		23.2%		43.1%		(47.4%	)		15.3%		(10.6%	)		(7.7%	)		24.7%		23.3%		(29.2%	)		(3.9%	)
	—			—		—		—			—		7.9%			0.9%			1.1%		0.9%		0.5%			0.3%

$	254		$	328	$	395	$	353		$	848	$	887		$	1,476		$	1,627	$	1,235	$	1,102		$	1,942
	18			22		32		41			52		99			123			125		118		130			162
$	14.22		$	14.96	$	12.16	$	8.51		$	16.22	$	8.93		$	12.04		$	13.02	$	10.46	$	8.50		$	12.01
	(4.9%	)		23.0%		42.9%		(47.5%	)		15.1%		(10.7%	)		(7.6%	)		24.5%		23.1%		(29.3%	)		(4.1%	)
	—			—		—		—			—		4.0%			0.9%			1.0%		0.9%		0.5%			0.3%

$	7,780		$	9,488	$	8,904	$	7,162		$	16,110	$	6,029		$	6,469		$	9,096	$	7,504	$	6,345		$	9,781
	411			476		550		631			745		673			524			680		698		724			792
$	18.93		$	19.92	$	16.20	$	11.34		$	21.63	$	8.92		$	12.35		$	13.37	$	10.75	$	8.74		$	12.35
	(4.9%	)		23.0%		42.8%		(47.6%	)		15.1%		(10.8%	)		(7.6%	)		24.5%		23.0%		(29.3%	)		(4.1%	)
	—			—		—		—			—		6.6%			0.8%			1.1%		0.9%		0.5%			0.3%

$	9,905		$	12,471	$	11,714	$	9,315		$	21,172	$	7,846		$	11,301		$	12,931	$	10,523	$	8,719		$	13,314
	519			622		721		818			977		870			909			961		978		994			1,073
$	19.10		$	20.06	$	16.29	$	11.39		$	21.69	$	8.93		$	12.46		$	13.46	$	10.80	$	8.77		$	12.38
	(4.8%	)		23.1%		43.0%		(47.5%	)		15.3%		(10.7%	)		(7.5%	)		24.6%		23.2%		(29.2%	)		(4.0%	)
	—			—		—		—			—		5.3%			0.9%			1.1%		0.9%		0.5%			0.3%

$	170		$	254	$	269	$	201		$	538	$	—		$	585		$	901	$	718	$	486		$	782
	9			13		17		18			26		—			48			69		68		56			64
$	18.27		$	19.27	$	15.71	$	11.03		$	21.09	$	—		$	12.09		$	13.12	$	10.57	$	8.61		$	12.21
	(5.2%	)		22.7%		42.4%		(47.7%	)		14.8%		—			(7.8%	)		24.1%		22.7%		(29.5%	)		(4.4%	)
	—			—		—		—			—		—			0.9%			1.1%		0.9%		0.4%			0.3%

$	6,257		$	7,513	$	6,831	$	5,443		$	12,425	$	2,118		$	6,411		$	8,107	$	5,919	$	5,280		$	8,043
	335			381		426		483			578		236			526			613		556		610			656
$	18.70		$	19.71	$	16.05	$	11.26		$	21.50	$	8.91		$	12.19		$	13.22	$	10.64	$	8.66		$	12.27
	(5.1%	)		22.8%		42.6%		(47.6%	)		14.9%		(10.9%	)		(7.8%	)		24.3%		22.8%		(29.4%	)		(4.3%	)
	—			—		—		—			—		5.1%			0.8%			1.1%		0.9%		0.5%			0.3%

$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	1,141		$	383		$	335	$	25	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		127			32			26		2		—			—
$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	8.92		$	12.13		$	13.14	$	10.56	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		(10.8%	)		(7.7%	)		24.4%		5.6%		—			—
	—			—		—		—			—		6.8%			1.0%			1.0%		—		—			—

$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	5,599		$	1,522		$	902	$	90	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		624			118			63		8		—			—
$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	8.94		$	12.98		$	14.02	$	11.24	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		(10.6%	)		(7.4%	)		24.8%		12.4%		—			—
	—			—		—		—			—		7.4%			0.9%			0.9%		—		—			—

$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	4,698		$	757		$	402	$	34	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		517			62			30		3		—			—
$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	8.92		$	12.17		$	13.18	$	10.59	$	—		$	—
	—			—		—		—			—		(10.8%	)		(7.7%	)		24.4%		5.9%		—			—
	—			—		—		—			—		7.5%			0.9%			0.9%		—		—			—

F-109

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 6—Financial Highlights (Net Assets and Units Outstanding in 000’s) (Continued):


	Dreyfus IP Technology Growth— Service Shares
	2011			2010		2009		2008			2007


Series I Policies (a)
Net Assets	$	11,173		$	11,559	$	8,172	$	4,282		$	7,241
Units Outstanding		790			733		661		538			525
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	14.15		$	15.76	$	12.33	$	7.96		$	13.74
Total Return		(10.3%	)		27.9%		54.9%		(42.1%	)		12.8%
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		0.2%		—			—
Series II Policies (b)
Net Assets	$	876		$	1,143	$	843	$	557		$	640
Units Outstanding		67			79		74		76			50
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	13.13		$	14.50	$	11.36	$	7.35		$	12.70
Total Return		(9.5%	)		27.7%		54.7%		(42.1%	)		12.7%
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		0.2%		—			—
Series III Policies (c)
Net Assets	$	7,620		$	9,599	$	7,357	$	3,833		$	7,548
Units Outstanding		546			623		609		490			558
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	13.96		$	15.42	$	12.09	$	7.82		$	13.52
Total Return		(9.5%	)		27.6%		54.6%		(42.2%	)		12.6%
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		0.2%		—			—
Series IV Policies (d)
Net Assets	$	11,396		$	15,168	$	11,941	$	6,111		$	9,539
Units Outstanding		806			972		979		775			700
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	14.14		$	15.60	$	12.21	$	7.88		$	13.61
Total Return		(9.4%	)		27.8%		54.8%		(42.1%	)		12.8%
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		0.2%		—			—
Series V Policies (e)
Net Assets	$	363		$	593	$	528	$	279		$	264
Units Outstanding		27			39		45		36			20
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	13.64		$	15.11	$	11.87	$	7.70		$	13.35
Total Return		(9.7%	)		27.3%		54.2%		(42.3%	)		12.3%
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		0.2%		—			—
Series VI Policies (f)
Net Assets	$	5,772		$	7,034	$	5,857	$	2,392		$	4,328
Units Outstanding		419			462		490		309			323
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	13.77		$	15.23	$	11.96	$	7.75		$	13.42
Total Return		(9.6%	)		27.4%		54.3%		(42.3%	)		12.5%
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		0.1%		—			—
Series VII Policies (g)
Net Assets	$	635		$	435	$	86	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		51			30		8		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	12.57		$	13.89	$	10.89	$	—		$	—
Total Return		(9.5%	)		27.5%		8.9%		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series VIII Policies (h)
Net Assets	$	2,032		$	1,220	$	392	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		149			79		31		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	13.72		$	15.12	$	11.82	$	—		$	—
Total Return		(9.3%	)		27.9%		18.2%		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series IX Policies (i)
Net Assets	$	1,792		$	1,422	$	224	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		133			96		19		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	13.47		$	14.89	$	11.68	$	—		$	—
Total Return		(9.5%	)		27.5%		16.8%		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

Annualized percentages are shown for the Investment Income Ratio for all investment divisions in all periods.

Charges and fees levied by NYLIAC are disclosed in Note 3.

During the year that an individual division commenced operations, Total Return is calculated from the date of commencement through the end of the year.

(a)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.40%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(b)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.55%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(c)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.60%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(d)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.45%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(e)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.85%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(f)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.75%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(g)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(h)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.35%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(i)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

F-110

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


Fidelity^® VIP Contrafund^®— Service Class 2												Fidelity^® VIP Equity-Income— Service Class 2
2011			2010		2009		2008			2007		2011			2010		2009		2008			2007



$	63,739		$	66,565	$	55,590	$	39,717		$	63,639	$	26,801		$	27,866	$	24,622	$	19,141		$	33,726
	3,960			3,939		3,793		3,621			3,275		2,124			2,189		2,193		2,184			2,168
$	16.09		$	16.89	$	14.65	$	10.97		$	19.41	$	12.62		$	12.72	$	11.23	$	8.77		$	15.54
	(4.7%	)		15.3%		33.6%		(43.5%	)		15.7%		(0.8%	)		13.3%		28.1%		(43.6%	)		(0.1%	)
	0.8%			1.1%		1.2%		0.8%			0.8%		2.3%			1.6%		2.2%		2.4%			1.7%

$	5,438		$	6,339	$	6,450	$	4,866		$	7,894	$	2,325		$	2,749	$	3,128	$	2,475		$	5,347
	439			492		574		576			520		232			271		350		354			423
$	12.39		$	12.94	$	11.24	$	8.43		$	14.93	$	10.04		$	10.13	$	8.95	$	7.00		$	12.43
	(4.3%	)		15.1%		33.4%		(43.6%	)		15.5%		(0.9%	)		13.2%		27.9%		(43.7%	)		(0.3%	)
	0.7%			1.0%		1.2%		0.8%			1.0%		2.0%			1.5%		2.1%		2.0%			2.0%

$	46,883		$	57,078	$	55,501	$	43,827		$	78,566	$	22,969		$	25,965	$	26,444	$	22,204		$	45,913
	2,969			3,456		3,868		4,074			4,113		1,874			2,098		2,416		2,588			3,015
$	15.80		$	16.51	$	14.35	$	10.76		$	19.08	$	12.26		$	12.38	$	10.95	$	8.56		$	15.22
	(4.3%	)		15.1%		33.3%		(43.6%	)		15.4%		(0.9%	)		13.1%		27.8%		(43.7%	)		(0.3%	)
	0.7%			1.0%		1.2%		0.8%			0.8%		2.1%			1.5%		2.1%		2.2%			1.7%

$	76,322		$	91,712	$	87,848	$	69,299		$	118,355	$	27,742		$	33,889	$	34,287	$	28,642		$	51,193
	4,686			5,391		5,941		6,250			6,028		2,217			2,686		3,076		3,290			3,308
$	16.31		$	17.02	$	14.77	$	11.06		$	19.58	$	12.52		$	12.62	$	11.15	$	8.71		$	15.45
	(4.2%	)		15.2%		33.5%		(43.5%	)		15.6%		(0.8%	)		13.3%		28.0%		(43.6%	)		(0.2%	)
	0.7%			1.0%		1.2%		0.8%			0.8%		2.1%			1.6%		2.1%		2.4%			1.7%

$	3,420		$	4,940	$	5,351	$	4,582		$	8,135	$	1,239		$	1,549	$	2,068	$	1,872		$	4,705
	223			311		382		435			434		102			126		189		218			308
$	15.34		$	16.07	$	14.00	$	10.53		$	18.71	$	12.20		$	12.35	$	10.94	$	8.58		$	15.29
	(4.6%	)		14.8%		33.0%		(43.7%	)		15.2%		(1.2%	)		12.8%		27.5%		(43.9%	)		(0.6%	)
	0.7%			1.0%		1.1%		0.8%			0.8%		2.1%			1.4%		2.0%		2.0%			1.6%

$	44,292		$	53,729	$	52,338	$	40,548		$	70,070	$	19,218		$	22,778	$	22,320	$	18,960		$	36,726
	2,862			3,316		3,711		3,831			3,719		1,599			1,848		2,044		2,217			2,414
$	15.48		$	16.21	$	14.10	$	10.59		$	18.81	$	12.19		$	12.32	$	10.91	$	8.55		$	15.22
	(4.5%	)		14.9%		33.1%		(43.7%	)		15.3%		(1.1%	)		12.9%		27.6%		(43.8%	)		(0.5%	)
	0.7%			1.0%		1.2%		0.8%			0.8%		2.1%			1.6%		2.1%		2.2%			1.7%

$	2,695		$	1,932	$	283	$	—		$	—	$	679		$	265	$	97	$	—		$	—
	216			148		24		—			—		55			19		9		—			—
$	12.44		$	13.01	$	11.31	$	—		$	—	$	12.38		$	12.50	$	11.06	$	—		$	—
	(4.4%	)		15.0%		13.1%		—			—		(1.0%	)		13.0%		10.6%		—			—
	0.9%			1.6%		2.9%		—			—		2.9%			2.3%		8.0%		—			—

$	7,034		$	4,822	$	1,095	$	—		$	—	$	1,625		$	1,052	$	423	$	—		$	—
	565			370		95		—			—		137			87		40		—			—
$	12.48		$	13.01	$	11.28	$	—		$	—	$	11.95		$	12.03	$	10.61	$	—		$	—
	(4.1%	)		15.4%		12.8%		—			—		(0.7%	)		13.4%		6.1%		—			—
	0.9%			1.4%		5.2%		—			—		2.7%			2.1%		10.2%		—			—

$	5,340		$	3,274	$	577	$	—		$	—	$	1,991		$	1,359	$	310	$	—		$	—
	427			254		50		—			—		163			109		28		—			—
$	12.30		$	12.87	$	11.19	$	—		$	—	$	12.22		$	12.35	$	10.92	$	—		$	—
	(4.4%	)		15.0%		11.9%		—			—		(1.0%	)		13.0%		9.2%		—			—
	0.9%			1.6%		4.4%		—			—		2.7%			2.2%		9.0%		—			—

F-111

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 6—Financial Highlights (Net Assets and Units Outstanding in 000’s) (Continued):


	Fidelity^® VIP Mid Cap— Service Class 2
	2011			2010		2009		2008			2007


Series I Policies (a)
Net Assets	$	56,853		$	67,432	$	51,010	$	38,384		$	72,917
Units Outstanding		3,095			3,189		3,057		3,172			3,593
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	18.37		$	21.14	$	16.68	$	12.10		$	20.32
Total Return		(13.1%	)		26.8%		37.8%		(40.4%	)		13.7%
Investment Income Ratio		—			0.1%		0.5%		0.2%			0.5%
Series II Policies (b)
Net Assets	$	2,990		$	4,053	$	3,429	$	2,286		$	3,433
Units Outstanding		181			216		230		211			188
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	16.57		$	18.88	$	14.91	$	10.84		$	18.22
Total Return		(12.2%	)		26.6%		37.6%		(40.5%	)		13.6%
Investment Income Ratio		—			0.1%		0.5%		0.2%			0.4%
Series III Policies (c)
Net Assets	$	28,125		$	40,449	$	32,851	$	25,689		$	49,973
Units Outstanding		1,543			1,947		2,000		2,150			2,493
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	18.23		$	20.78	$	16.42	$	11.94		$	20.09
Total Return		(12.3%	)		26.5%		37.5%		(40.6%	)		13.5%
Investment Income Ratio		—			0.1%		0.5%		0.2%			0.5%
Series IV Policies (d)
Net Assets	$	38,750		$	50,952	$	42,513	$	32,704		$	54,914
Units Outstanding		2,069			2,389		2,524		2,670			2,671
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	18.75		$	21.34	$	16.84	$	12.23		$	20.54
Total Return		(12.1%	)		26.7%		37.7%		(40.5%	)		13.7%
Investment Income Ratio		—			0.1%		0.5%		0.2%			0.5%
Series V Policies (e)
Net Assets	$	1,477		$	2,452	$	2,144	$	1,508		$	2,554
Units Outstanding		86			125		138		133			134
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	17.13		$	19.57	$	15.51	$	11.30		$	19.07
Total Return		(12.5%	)		26.2%		37.2%		(40.7%	)		13.2%
Investment Income Ratio		—			0.1%		0.5%		0.2%			0.5%
Series VI Policies (f)
Net Assets	$	23,329		$	30,024	$	25,276	$	20,530		$	34,658
Units Outstanding		1,273			1,434		1,526		1,704			1,707
Variable Accumulation Unit Value		18.33		$	20.92	$	16.56	$	12.06		$	20.32
Total Return		(12.4%	)		26.3%		37.3%		(40.7%	)		13.3%
Investment Income Ratio		—			0.1%		0.5%		0.2%			0.5%
Series VII Policies (g)
Net Assets	$	2,283		$	1,973	$	202	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		180			135		16		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	12.67		$	14.45	$	11.43	$	—		$	—
Total Return		(12.3%	)		26.5%		14.3%		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			0.2%		1.7%		—			—
Series VIII Policies (h)
Net Assets	$	6,226		$	4,556	$	749	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		497			316		66		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	12.53		$	14.25	$	11.23	$	—		$	—
Total Return		(12.0%	)		26.8%		12.3%		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			0.2%		1.8%		—			—
Series IX Policies (i)
Net Assets	$	4,542		$	3,224	$	440	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		367			227		39		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	12.36		$	14.09	$	11.14	$	—		$	—
Total Return		(12.3%	)		26.5%		11.4%		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			0.2%		1.6%		—			—

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

Annualized percentages are shown for the Investment Income Ratio for all investment divisions in all periods.

Charges and fees levied by NYLIAC are disclosed in Note 3.

During the year that an individual division commenced operations, Total Return is calculated from the date of commencement through the end of the year.

(a)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.40%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(b)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.55%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(c)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.60%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(d)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.45%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(e)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.85%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(f)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.75%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(g)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(h)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.35%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(i)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

F-112

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio— Service Shares												Janus Aspen Worldwide Portfolio— Service Shares
2011			2010		2009		2008			2007		2011			2010		2009		2008			2007



$	34,438		$	32,172	$	26,614	$	19,904		$	22,049	$	7,691		$	9,028	$	7,430	$	4,973		$	8,450
	2,249			2,084		1,837		1,704			1,561		699			693		649		589			545
$	15.31		$	15.43	$	14.47	$	11.69		$	14.12	$	11.00		$	13.03	$	11.44	$	8.44		$	15.51
	(0.8%	)		6.6%		23.8%		(17.2%	)		8.8%		(15.6%	)		13.9%		35.5%		(45.6%	)		7.8%
	2.2%			2.6%		2.8%		2.5%			2.3%		0.5%			0.5%		1.3%		1.1%			0.6%

$	3,642		$	4,335	$	4,053	$	3,114		$	2,486	$	638		$	853	$	799	$	513		$	871
	262			311		310		295			193		69			78		83		72			67
$	13.90		$	13.93	$	13.08	$	10.58		$	12.80	$	9.23		$	10.90	$	9.59	$	7.08		$	13.04
	(0.2%	)		6.5%		23.7%		(17.4%	)		8.6%		(15.3%	)		13.7%		35.3%		(45.7%	)		7.7%
	2.1%			2.6%		2.8%		2.7%			2.7%		0.5%			0.5%		1.3%		1.1%			0.8%

$	29,280		$	31,847	$	30,494	$	25,671		$	32,202	$	5,414		$	7,549	$	7,166	$	5,106		$	10,031
	1,921			2,083		2,122		2,208			2,287		501			592		638		613			669
$	15.25		$	15.29	$	14.37	$	11.62		$	14.07	$	10.80		$	12.76	$	11.22	$	8.30		$	15.28
	(0.3%	)		6.4%		23.6%		(17.4%	)		8.5%		(15.4%	)		13.7%		35.2%		(45.7%	)		7.6%
	2.1%			2.6%		2.8%		2.4%			2.3%		0.4%			0.5%		1.3%		1.0%			0.6%

$	35,734		$	41,513	$	40,440	$	33,375		$	37,642	$	7,236		$	9,644	$	9,118	$	6,487		$	11,313
	2,327			2,701		2,803		2,864			2,668		662			748		806		773			734
$	15.35		$	15.37	$	14.42	$	11.65		$	14.09	$	10.93		$	12.89	$	11.32	$	8.36		$	15.37
	(0.1%	)		6.6%		23.8%		(17.3%	)		8.7%		(15.2%	)		13.9%		35.4%		(45.6%	)		7.8%
	2.0%			2.5%		2.8%		2.5%			2.3%		0.5%			0.5%		1.3%		1.0%			0.6%

$	1,905		$	2,633	$	3,316	$	2,927		$	3,807	$	261		$	408	$	383	$	250		$	480
	128			176		236		257			275		25			33		35		31			32
$	14.85		$	14.93	$	14.06	$	11.41		$	13.84	$	10.46		$	12.39	$	10.92	$	8.10		$	14.95
	(0.5%	)		6.1%		23.3%		(17.6%	)		8.3%		(15.6%	)		13.4%		34.9%		(45.8%	)		7.4%
	2.1%			2.4%		2.8%		2.4%			2.4%		0.4%			0.5%		1.3%		1.0%			0.5%

$	22,213		$	24,312	$	23,029	$	18,410		$	20,698	$	4,099		$	5,340	$	5,088	$	3,831		$	6,671
	1,483			1,617		1,627		1,606			1,488		391			431		466		468			448
$	14.98		$	15.04	$	14.15	$	11.47		$	13.91	$	10.47		$	12.39	$	10.92	$	8.09		$	14.91
	(0.4%	)		6.2%		23.4%		(17.5%	)		8.4%		(15.5%	)		13.5%		35.0%		(45.8%	)		7.5%
	2.1%			2.5%		2.8%		2.5%			2.3%		0.5%			0.5%		1.3%		1.0%			0.6%

$	1,808		$	1,089	$	162	$	—		$	—	$	410		$	323	$	65	$	—		$	—
	157			94		15		—			—		40			27		6		—			—
$	11.50		$	11.54	$	10.85	$	—		$	—	$	10.24		$	12.11	$	10.66	$	—		$	—
	(0.3%	)		6.4%		8.5%		—			—		(15.4%	)		13.6%		6.6%		—			—
	2.5%			3.5%		5.0%		—			—		0.6%			0.6%		3.4%		—			—

$	9,085		$	4,935	$	950	$	—		$	—	$	782		$	603	$	170	$	—		$	—
	784			424		87		—			—		74			48		14		—			—
$	11.58		$	11.58	$	10.86	$	—		$	—	$	10.65		$	12.55	$	11.01	$	—		$	—
	—			6.7%		8.6%		—			—		(15.1%	)		14.0%		10.1%		—			—
	2.3%			3.2%		5.6%		—			—		0.5%			0.5%		1.8%		—			—

$	10,075		$	5,368	$	449	$	—		$	—	$	635		$	550	$	127	$	—		$	—
	878			465		42		—			—		61			45		12		—			—
$	11.47		$	11.50	$	10.82	$	—		$	—	$	10.35		$	12.23	$	10.76	$	—		$	—
	(0.3%	)		6.4%		8.2%		—			—		(15.4%	)		13.6%		7.6%		—			—
	2.2%			3.4%		5.6%		—			—		0.5%			0.6%		3.5%		—			—

F-113

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 6—Financial Highlights (Net Assets and Units Outstanding in 000’s) (Continued):


	MFS^® Investors Trust Series— Service Class
	2011			2010		2009			2008			2007


Series I Policies (a)
Net Assets	$	1,732		$	1,813	$	1,581		$	1,240		$	1,576
Units Outstanding		133			133		127			124			104
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	13.02		$	13.60	$	12.44		$	9.97		$	15.14
Total Return		(4.3%	)		9.3%		24.8%			(34.2%	)		8.5%
Investment Income Ratio		0.7%			1.0%		1.3%			0.5%			0.6%
Series II Policies (b)
Net Assets	$	90		$	96	$	118		$	115		$	94
Units Outstanding		8			8		11			14			7
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.07		$	11.53	$	10.56		$	8.47		$	12.89
Total Return		(3.9%	)		9.2%		24.6%			(34.3%	)		8.3%
Investment Income Ratio		0.8%			1.0%		1.3%			0.4%			0.5%
Series III Policies (c)
Net Assets	$	1,717		$	1,986	$	2,069		$	1,517		$	2,159
Units Outstanding		132			147		167			153			143
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	12.97		$	13.50	$	12.37		$	9.93		$	15.12
Total Return		(4.0%	)		9.1%		24.5%			(34.3%	)		8.2%
Investment Income Ratio		0.7%			1.0%		1.3%			0.5%			0.6%
Series IV Policies (d)
Net Assets	$	1,951		$	2,346	$	2,205		$	1,724		$	2,583
Units Outstanding		148			171		176			172			168
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	13.16		$	13.69	$	12.52		$	10.04		$	15.26
Total Return		(3.8%	)		9.3%		24.7%			(34.2%	)		8.4%
Investment Income Ratio		0.7%			1.0%		1.3%			0.5%			0.6%
Series V Policies (e)
Net Assets	$	74		$	81	$	79		$	135		$	156
Units Outstanding		6			6		7			14			10
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	12.69		$	13.25	$	12.17		$	9.79		$	14.95
Total Return		(4.2%	)		8.8%		24.2%			(34.5%	)		8.0%
Investment Income Ratio		0.7%			1.0%		1.9%			0.4%			0.7%
Series VI Policies (f)
Net Assets	$	982		$	1,205	$	1,151		$	894		$	1,458
Units Outstanding		77			91		94			91			97
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	12.74		$	13.29	$	12.19		$	9.81		$	14.95
Total Return		(4.1%	)		9.0%		24.4%			(34.4%	)		8.1%
Investment Income Ratio		0.8%			1.0%		1.3%			0.5%			0.6%
Series VII Policies (g)
Net Assets	$	14		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		1			—		—			—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	9.93		$	10.34	$	10.00		$	—		$	—
Total Return		(0.7%	)		—		—			—			—
Investment Income Ratio		0.9%			—		—			—			—
Series VIII Policies (h)
Net Assets	$	142		$	71	$	38		$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		12			6		4			—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.49		$	11.93	$	10.91		$	—		$	—
Total Return		(3.7%	)		9.4%		9.1%			—			—
Investment Income Ratio		0.7%			0.9%		—			—			—
Series IX Policies (i)
Net Assets	$	34		$	30	$	1		$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		3			3		—			—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	10.37		$	10.81	$	9.91		$	—		$	—
Total Return		(4.0%	)		9.1%		(0.9%	)		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		0.6%			0.6%		—			—			—

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

Annualized percentages are shown for the Investment Income Ratio for all investment divisions in all periods.

Charges and fees levied by NYLIAC are disclosed in Note 3.

During the year that an individual division commenced operations, Total Return is calculated from the date of commencement through the end of the year.

(a)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.40%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(b)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.55%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(c)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.60%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(d)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.45%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(e)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.85%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(f)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.75%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(g)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(h)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.35%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(i)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

F-114

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


MFS^® Research Series— Service Class												MFS^® Utilities Series— Service Class
2011			2010		2009		2008			2007		2011		2010		2009		2008			2007



$	2,122		$	2,224	$	1,919	$	1,431		$	2,305	$	132,838	$	129,257	$	117,441	$	94,366		$	170,943
	146			150		147		141			143		5,507		5,551		5,653		5,947			6,591
$	14.52		$	14.84	$	13.01	$	10.14		$	16.13	$	24.12	$	23.28	$	20.80	$	15.88		$	25.89
	(2.2%	)		14.0%		28.4%		(37.1%	)		11.4%		3.6%		11.9%		31.0%		(38.7%	)		25.8%
	0.6%			0.7%		1.1%		0.3%			0.5%		3.0%		3.0%		4.6%		1.3%			0.8%

$	83		$	98	$	100	$	90		$	168	$	9,491	$	10,529	$	10,910	$	8,589		$	15,026
	7			8		10		11			13		437		510		589		606			645
$	11.64		$	11.90	$	10.45	$	8.15		$	12.99	$	21.72	$	20.71	$	18.53	$	14.17		$	23.13
	(2.2%	)		13.9%		28.2%		(37.2%	)		11.2%		4.9%		11.8%		30.8%		(38.8%	)		25.6%
	0.6%			0.7%		1.4%		0.3%			0.3%		3.0%		3.1%		4.5%		1.3%			0.6%

$	1,762		$	2,026	$	2,130	$	1,810		$	2,844	$	70,764	$	77,660	$	79,800	$	66,723		$	124,909
	124			139		167		182			178		2,791		3,211		3,686		4,026			4,601
$	14.20		$	14.53	$	12.77	$	9.96		$	15.88	$	25.36	$	24.20	$	21.66	$	16.57		$	27.07
	(2.3%	)		13.8%		28.1%		(37.3%	)		11.1%		4.8%		11.7%		30.8%		(38.8%	)		25.5%
	0.6%			0.7%		1.2%		0.3%			0.5%		2.9%		3.1%		4.6%		1.3%			0.7%

$	1,823		$	2,235	$	2,301	$	1,774		$	2,931	$	83,514	$	87,555	$	83,066	$	64,814		$	110,284
	129			155		182		178			186		3,241		3,569		3,783		3,866			4,026
$	14.12		$	14.43	$	12.66	$	9.86		$	15.70	$	25.78	$	24.56	$	21.95	$	16.76		$	27.34
	(2.1%	)		14.0%		28.3%		(37.2%	)		11.3%		5.0%		11.9%		31.0%		(38.7%	)		25.7%
	0.6%			0.7%		1.1%		0.3%			0.5%		2.9%		3.0%		4.6%		1.3%			0.7%

$	114		$	144	$	134	$	107		$	135	$	4,075	$	4,608	$	5,451	$	4,837		$	8,806
	8			10		11		11			9		163		195		253		293			326
$	14.05		$	14.42	$	12.70	$	9.94		$	15.88	$	25.06	$	23.97	$	21.51	$	16.49		$	27.01
	(2.5%	)		13.5%		27.8%		(37.4%	)		10.9%		4.6%		11.4%		30.4%		(39.0%	)		25.2%
	0.6%			0.7%		1.1%		0.2%			0.5%		2.9%		3.2%		4.6%		1.3%			0.7%

$	1,276		$	1,475	$	1,417	$	1,355		$	2,223	$	65,428	$	68,860	$	69,678	$	60,416		$	103,710
	89			101		110		135			139		2,616		2,882		3,250		3,679			3,855
$	14.27		$	14.62	$	12.87	$	10.06		$	16.06	$	25.02	$	23.91	$	21.43	$	16.42		$	26.86
	(2.4%	)		13.6%		27.9%		(37.4%	)		11.0%		4.7%		11.5%		30.6%		(38.9%	)		25.3%
	0.6%			0.8%		1.3%		0.3%			0.5%		2.9%		3.0%		4.7%		1.3%			0.7%

$	66		$	7	$	2	$	—		$	—	$	5,824	$	2,514	$	526	$	—		$	—
	5			1		—		—			—		446		202		47		—			—
$	11.94		$	12.23	$	10.75	$	—		$	—	$	13.04	$	12.45	$	11.15	$	—		$	—
	(2.3%	)		13.8%		7.5%		—			—		4.8%		11.7%		11.5%		—			—
	1.0%			0.8%		—		—			—		3.5%		2.3%		—		—			—

$	205		$	86	$	33	$	—		$	—	$	10,674	$	5,942	$	1,090	$	—		$	—
	17			7		3		—			—		799		467		91		—			—
$	12.38		$	12.63	$	11.07	$	—		$	—	$	13.33	$	12.68	$	11.33	$	—		$	—
	(2.0%	)		14.1%		10.7%		—			—		5.1%		12.0%		13.3%		—			—
	0.8%			0.6%		—		—			—		3.0%		2.2%		—		—			—

$	114		$	22	$	1	$	—		$	—	$	10,164	$	5,238	$	975	$	—		$	—
	9			2		—		—			—		776		418		83		—			—
$	12.43		$	12.73	$	11.19	$	—		$	—	$	13.10	$	12.50	$	11.20	$	—		$	—
	(2.3%	)		13.8%		11.9%		—			—		4.8%		11.7%		12.0%		—			—
	0.8%			0.2%		—		—			—		3.2%		2.5%		—		—			—

F-115

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 6—Financial Highlights (Net Assets and Units Outstanding in 000’s) (Continued):


	Neuberger Berman AMT Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio— Class S
	2011			2010		2009		2008			2007


Series I Policies (a)
Net Assets	$	9,043		$	8,843	$	6,345	$	5,562		$	9,826
Units Outstanding		530			508		463		525			514
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	17.06		$	17.40	$	13.70	$	10.58		$	18.99
Total Return		(1.9%	)		27.0%		29.5%		(44.3%	)		20.5%
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series II Policies (b)
Net Assets	$	447		$	455	$	415	$	345		$	777
Units Outstanding		31			31		36		38			47
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	14.55		$	14.74	$	11.63	$	8.99		$	16.17
Total Return		(1.3%	)		26.8%		29.3%		(44.4%	)		20.3%
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series III Policies (c)
Net Assets	$	5,681		$	6,544	$	4,630	$	4,013		$	8,100
Units Outstanding		333			379		340		381			427
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	17.04		$	17.26	$	13.63	$	10.54		$	18.96
Total Return		(1.3%	)		26.7%		29.3%		(44.4%	)		20.3%
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series IV Policies (d)
Net Assets	$	6,719		$	7,736	$	6,409	$	5,319		$	8,821
Units Outstanding		378			431		452		486			447
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	17.77		$	17.98	$	14.17	$	10.95		$	19.67
Total Return		(1.2%	)		26.9%		29.5%		(44.3%	)		20.4%
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series V Policies (e)
Net Assets	$	504		$	466	$	365	$	488		$	548
Units Outstanding		30			27		27		46			29
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	16.92		$	17.19	$	13.60	$	10.55		$	19.02
Total Return		(1.6%	)		26.4%		28.9%		(44.6%	)		20.0%
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series VI Policies (f)
Net Assets	$	5,697		$	5,699	$	4,266	$	3,685		$	7,017
Units Outstanding		325			329		312		348			367
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	17.06		$	17.32	$	13.69	$	10.60		$	19.11
Total Return		(1.5%	)		26.5%		29.1%		(44.5%	)		20.1%
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series VII Policies (g)
Net Assets	$	438		$	77	$	17	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		32			6		2		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	13.77		$	13.97	$	11.03	$	—		$	—
Total Return		(1.4%	)		26.6%		10.3%		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series VIII Policies (h)
Net Assets	$	786		$	437	$	93	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		55			29		8		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	14.72		$	14.89	$	11.72	$	—		$	—
Total Return		(1.1%	)		27.0%		17.2%		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—
Series IX Policies (i)
Net Assets	$	1,022		$	654	$	152	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		73			46		14		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	14.02		$	14.22	$	11.23	$	—		$	—
Total Return		(1.4%	)		26.6%		12.3%		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		—			—		—		—			—

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

Annualized percentages are shown for the Investment Income Ratio for all investment divisions in all periods.

Charges and fees levied by NYLIAC are disclosed in Note 3.

During the year that an individual division commenced operations, Total Return is calculated from the date of commencement through the end of the year.

(a)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.40%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(b)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.55%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(c)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.60%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(d)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.45%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(e)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.85%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(f)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.75%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(g)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(h)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.35%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(i)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

F-116

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III


PIMCO Real Return Portfolio— Advisor Class				T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio—II
2011		2010		2011			2010		2009		2008			2007



$	25,890	$	9,161	$	31,069		$	31,452	$	27,089	$	21,806		$	34,245
	2,288		888		2,364			2,326		2,267		2,256			2,224
$	11.31	$	10.30	$	13.15		$	13.51	$	11.94	$	9.67		$	15.39
	9.8%		3.0%		(2.7%	)		13.1%		23.5%		(37.2%	)		1.6%
	1.8%		1.1%		1.5%			1.7%		1.7%		2.2%			1.5%

$	3,364	$	1,257	$	2,572		$	3,052	$	3,121	$	2,843		$	4,607
	298		124		242			279		323		362			368
$	11.30	$	10.29	$	10.65		$	10.93	$	9.67	$	7.84		$	12.50
	9.9%		2.9%		(2.5%	)		13.0%		23.3%		(37.2%	)		1.4%
	1.7%		1.1%		1.5%			1.6%		1.7%		2.2%			1.6%

$	16,385	$	5,078	$	26,189		$	30,483	$	29,592	$	26,044		$	47,651
	1,445		494		2,025			2,295		2,518		2,730			3,138
$	11.29	$	10.28	$	12.94		$	13.28	$	11.76	$	9.54		$	15.21
	9.8%		2.8%		(2.6%	)		12.9%		23.3%		(37.3%	)		1.4%
	1.5%		1.1%		1.4%			1.6%		1.7%		2.1%			1.5%

$	16,681	$	9,685	$	42,380		$	50,751	$	47,933	$	42,899		$	75,255
	1,472		941		3,219			3,760		4,016		4,437			4,884
$	11.32	$	10.29	$	13.17		$	13.50	$	11.94	$	9.67		$	15.39
	10.0%		2.9%		(2.4%	)		13.1%		23.4%		(37.2%	)		1.5%
	1.7%		1.1%		1.4%			1.6%		1.7%		2.1%			1.5%

$	—	$	—	$	2,427		$	3,140	$	3,793	$	3,720		$	7,212
	—		—		192			241		328		396			479
$	—	$	—	$	12.65		$	13.01	$	11.55	$	9.40		$	15.02
	—		—		(2.8%	)		12.6%		23.0%		(37.4%	)		1.1%
	—		—		1.4%			1.6%		1.7%		2.1%			1.5%

$	13,205	$	6,156	$	27,439		$	32,716	$	31,722	$	27,582		$	49,094
	1,142		600		2,147			2,490		2,718		2,914			3,245
$	11.26	$	10.27	$	12.78		$	13.14	$	11.65	$	9.47		$	15.12
	9.6%		2.7%		(2.7%	)		12.8%		23.1%		(37.4%	)		1.2%
	1.7%		1.1%		1.4%			1.6%		1.7%		2.1%			1.5%

$	8,975	$	2,172	$	1,809		$	655	$	116	$	—		$	—
	794		210		149			49		10		—			—
$	11.28	$	10.28	$	12.17		$	12.50	$	11.08	$	—		$	—
	9.8%		2.8%		(2.6%	)		12.9%		10.8%		—			—
	1.7%		1.1%		1.8%			1.9%		2.2%		—			—

$	11,795	$	2,707	$	4,118		$	2,418	$	286	$	—		$	—
	1,037		259		342			195		26		—			—
$	11.34	$	10.30	$	12.02		$	12.31	$	10.88	$	—		$	—
	10.1%		3.0%		(2.3%	)		13.2%		8.8%		—			—
	1.6%		1.1%		1.6%			2.0%		2.2%		—			—

$	12,262	$	3,238	$	2,822		$	1,796	$	264	$	—		$	—
	1,086		315		234			143		24		—			—
$	11.28	$	10.28	$	12.06		$	12.38	$	10.97	$	—		$	—
	9.8%		2.8%		(2.6%	)		12.9%		9.7%		—			—
	1.6%		1.1%		1.6%			1.9%		2.4%		—			—

F-117

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

NOTE 6—Financial Highlights (Net Assets and Units Outstanding in 000’s) (Continued):


	UIF Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio— Class II
	2011			2010		2009		2008			2007


Series I Policies (a)
Net Assets	$	29,011		$	35,319	$	27,625	$	14,097		$	28,552
Units Outstanding		1,068			1,024		939		803			691
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	27.17		$	34.49	$	29.40	$	17.53		$	41.09
Total Return		(21.2%	)		17.3%		67.8%		(57.3%	)		38.5%
Investment Income Ratio		0.4%			0.6%		—		—			0.4%
Series II Policies (b)
Net Assets	$	2,348		$	3,281	$	3,418	$	1,783		$	3,758
Units Outstanding		135			152		185		161			141
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	17.66		$	21.93	$	18.73	$	11.18		$	26.25
Total Return		(19.5%	)		17.1%		67.5%		(57.4%	)		38.3%
Investment Income Ratio		0.4%			0.6%		—		—			0.4%
Series III Policies (c)
Net Assets	$	21,824		$	32,079	$	28,342	$	15,977		$	37,274
Units Outstanding		830			980		1,016		958			950
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	26.35		$	32.75	$	27.97	$	16.71		$	39.25
Total Return		(19.5%	)		17.1%		67.4%		(57.4%	)		38.2%
Investment Income Ratio		0.3%			0.6%		—		—			0.4%
Series IV Policies (d)
Net Assets	$	27,145		$	40,693	$	36,128	$	19,790		$	46,863
Units Outstanding		986			1,190		1,238		1,137			1,145
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	27.57		$	34.22	$	29.19	$	17.41		$	40.83
Total Return		(19.4%	)		17.2%		67.7%		(57.4%	)		38.4%
Investment Income Ratio		0.3%			0.6%		—		—			0.4%
Series V Policies (e)
Net Assets	$	1,077		$	1,927	$	1,592	$	785		$	1,635
Units Outstanding		52			73		77		60			53
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	20.66		$	25.73	$	22.04	$	13.20		$	31.08
Total Return		(19.7%	)		16.8%		67.0%		(57.5%	)		37.9%
Investment Income Ratio		0.4%			0.6%		—		—			0.4%
Series VI Policies (f)
Net Assets	$	17,886		$	27,479	$	26,659	$	14,671		$	34,141
Units Outstanding		685			845		958		879			870
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	26.13		$	32.52	$	27.83	$	16.65		$	39.16
Total Return		(19.7%	)		16.9%		67.2%		(57.5%	)		38.0%
Investment Income Ratio		0.3%			0.6%		—		—			0.4%
Series VII Policies (g)
Net Assets	$	1,327		$	1,100	$	261	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		117			78		22		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	11.33		$	14.09	$	12.05	$	—		$	—
Total Return		(19.6%	)		17.0%		20.5%		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		0.5%			0.5%		—		—			—
Series VIII Policies (h)
Net Assets	$	3,860		$	3,403	$	720	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		359			253		61		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	10.76		$	13.34	$	11.36	$	—		$	—
Total Return		(19.3%	)		17.4%		13.6%		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		0.4%			0.6%		—		—			—
Series IX Policies (i)
Net Assets	$	2,686		$	2,502	$	454	$	—		$	—
Units Outstanding		249			187		39		—			—
Variable Accumulation Unit Value	$	10.78		$	13.41	$	11.46	$	—		$	—
Total Return		(19.6%	)		17.0%		14.6%		—			—
Investment Income Ratio		0.4%			0.6%		—		—			—

Not all investment divisions are available under all policies.

Annualized percentages are shown for the Investment Income Ratio for all investment divisions in all periods.

Charges and fees levied by NYLIAC are disclosed in Note 3.

During the year that an individual division commenced operations, Total Return is calculated from the date of commencement through the end of the year.

(a)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.40%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(b)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.55%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(c)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.60%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(d)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.45%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(e)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.85%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(f)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.75%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(g)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(h)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.35%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

(i)	Expenses as a percent of average variable accumulation value are 1.65%, excluding expenses of the underlying funds, surrender charges, policy service charges and charges for transferring funds between investment divisions.

F-118

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III



Victory VIF Diversified Stock— Class A Shares
2011			2010		2009		2008			2007



$	4,872		$	6,171	$	6,156	$	5,067		$	7,960
	428			497		550		567			545
$	11.40		$	12.40	$	11.20	$	8.94		$	14.59
	(8.1%	)		10.8%		25.3%		(38.7%	)		8.4%
	0.6%			0.7%		0.8%		0.8%			0.6%

$	1,013		$	1,116	$	1,033	$	608		$	743
	101			102		104		77			57
$	10.04		$	10.94	$	9.89	$	7.91		$	12.93
	(8.3%	)		10.6%		25.1%		(38.8%	)		8.3%
	0.7%			0.7%		0.8%		0.8%			0.6%

$	2,325		$	3,052	$	3,165	$	2,858		$	4,571
	209			252		288		324			319
$	11.12		$	12.13	$	10.97	$	8.77		$	14.35
	(8.3%	)		10.6%		25.0%		(38.9%	)		8.2%
	0.6%			0.7%		0.8%		0.8%			0.7%

$	6,276		$	7,944	$	7,074	$	5,571		$	7,803
	568			660		651		642			550
$	11.06		$	12.04	$	10.87	$	8.68		$	14.18
	(8.2%	)		10.7%		25.2%		(38.8%	)		8.4%
	0.6%			0.7%		0.8%		0.8%			0.6%

$	393		$	488	$	630	$	537		$	617
	37			42		59		63			44
$	10.70		$	11.70	$	10.61	$	8.51		$	13.95
	(8.5%	)		10.3%		24.7%		(39.0%	)		7.9%
	0.7%			0.7%		0.8%		0.8%			0.7%

$	1,766		$	2,085	$	2,629	$	2,559		$	3,864
	161			173		242		294			270
$	11.00		$	12.01	$	10.88	$	8.71		$	14.27
	(8.4%	)		10.4%		24.9%		(38.9%	)		8.0%
	0.6%			0.7%		0.8%		0.8%			0.7%

$	81		$	89	$	8	$	—		$	—
	8			8		1		—			—
$	10.37		$	11.32	$	10.24	$	—		$	—
	(8.3%	)		10.5%		2.4%		—			—
	0.6%			0.9%		0.9%		—			—

$	351		$	344	$	49	$	—		$	—
	32			29		5		—			—
$	11.00		$	11.97	$	10.80	$	—		$	—
	(8.1%	)		10.8%		8.0%		—			—
	0.6%			0.8%		1.0%		—			—

$	214		$	153	$	19	$	—		$	—
	19			13		2		—			—
$	11.16		$	12.17	$	11.02	$	—		$	—
	(8.3%	)		10.5%		10.2%		—			—
	0.7%			1.0%		1.1%		—			—

F-119

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors of New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation

and the Variable Annuity Separate Account-III Policyowners:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the investment divisions listed in Note 1 of the New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation Variable Annuity Separate Account—III as of December 31, 2011, the results of each of their operations, the changes in each of their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and the financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of investments by correspondence with the custodian at December 31, 2011, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

New York, New York

February 17, 2012

F-120

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(GAAP Basis)

December 31, 2011 and 2010

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET


	December 31,
	2011		2010
	(In millions)
ASSETS
Fixed maturities, at fair value
Available-for-sale (includes securities pledged as collateral that can be sold or repledged of $452 in 2011 and 2010)	$	69,692	$	64,295
Trading securities		147		96
Equity securities, at fair value
Available-for-sale		177		23
Trading securities		2		3
Mortgage loans, net of allowances		7,152		5,805
Policy loans		848		822
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		90		146
Investments in affiliates		1,637		1,047
Other investments		1,230		1,159

Total investments		80,975		73,396
Cash and cash equivalents		520		761
Deferred policy acquisition costs		2,873		3,429
Interest in annuity contracts		5,720		5,454
Amounts recoverable from reinsurer
Affiliated		7,345		7,095
Unaffiliated		278		255
Other assets		1,233		1,121
Separate account assets		18,955		18,759

Total assets	$	117,899	$	110,270


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY
Liabilities
Policyholders’ account balances	$	63,049	$	60,656
Future policy benefits		9,352		6,937
Policy claims		282		231
Obligations under structured settlement agreements		5,720		5,454
Amounts payable to reinsurer
Affiliated		6,389		6,148
Unaffiliated		41		37
Other liabilities		3,182		2,688
Separate account liabilities		18,955		18,759

Total liabilities		106,970		100,910

Stockholder’s Equity
Capital stock — par value $10,000 (20,000 shares authorized, 2,500 issued and outstanding)		25		25
Additional paid in capital		3,928		3,628
Accumulated other comprehensive income		1,904		1,000
Retained earnings		5,072		4,707

Total stockholder’s equity		10,929		9,360

Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity	$	117,899	$	110,270

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME


	Year Ended December 31,
	2011			2010			2009
	(In millions)
Revenues
Premiums	$	2,427		$	1,892		$	1,797
Fees-universal life and annuity policies		838			731			635
Net investment income		3,597			3,567			3,265
Net investment (losses) gains
Total other-than-temporary impairments on fixed maturity securities		(122	)		(172	)		(397	)
Total other-than-temporary impairments on fixed maturity securities recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income		14			57			241
All other net investment gains		93			124			71

Total net investment (losses) gains		(15	)		9			(85	)
Net revenue from reinsurance		82			218			145
Other income		55			47			41

Total revenues		6,984			6,464			5,798

Expenses
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances		2,415			2,217			2,068
Increase in liabilities for future policy benefits		1,953			1,467			1,480
Policyholder benefits		867			674			502
Operating expenses		1,274			1,247			954

Total expenses		6,509			5,605			5,004

Income before income taxes		475			859			794
Income tax expense		110			208			260

Net income	$	365		$	651		$	534

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY

Years Ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(In millions)


					Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Capital Stock		Additional Paid In Capital		Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses)			Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Other-Than Temporarily Impaired Fixed Maturity Investments			Retained Earnings		Total Stockholder’s Equity
Balance at December 31, 2008	$	25	$	2,628	$	(2,137	)	$	—		$	3,474	$	3,990
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of related offsets and income tax						(40	)		(8	)		48		—

Balance at January 1, 2009, as adjusted	$	25	$	2,628	$	(2,177	)	$	(8	)	$	3,522	$	3,990
Comprehensive income:
Net income												534		534
Other comprehensive income
Unrealized investment gains (losses), net of related offsets, reclassification adjustments and income taxes						2,360			(64	)				2,296

Total comprehensive income														2,830
Capital Contribution				1,000										1,000

Balance at December 31, 2009	$	25	$	3,628	$	183		$	(72	)	$	4,056	$	7,820
Comprehensive income:
Net income												651		651
Other comprehensive income
Unrealized investment gains, net of related offsets, reclassification adjustments and income taxes						875			14					889

Total comprehensive income														1,540

Balance at December 31, 2010	$	25	$	3,628	$	1,058		$	(58	)	$	4,707	$	9,360
Comprehensive income:
Net income												365		365
Other comprehensive income
Unrealized investment gains, net of related offsets, reclassification adjustments and income taxes						901			3					904

Total comprehensive income														1,269
Capital Contribution				300										300

Balance at December 31, 2011	$	25	$	3,928	$	1,959		$	(55	)	$	5,072	$	10,929

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS


	Year Ended December 31,
	2011			2010			2009
	(In millions)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income	$	365		$	651		$	534
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		11			(8	)		(26	)
Net capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs		(23	)		(83	)		(403	)
Universal life and annuity fees		(623	)		(570	)		(529	)
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances		2,415			2,217			2,068
Net investment losses (gains)		15			(9	)		85
Equity in earnings of limited partnerships		6			(22	)		(25	)
Deferred income taxes		(138	)		72			53
Net revenue from intercompany reinsurance		(1	)		(1	)		(35	)
Net change in unearned revenue liability		25			36			42
Changes in:
Other assets and other liabilities		200			(225	)		34
Reinsurance (payables) recoverables		(1	)		(52	)		12
Policy claims		51			(6	)		44
Future policy benefits		1,955			1,476			1,482

Net cash provided by operating activities		4,257			3,476			3,336

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Proceeds from:
Sale of available-for-sale fixed maturities		16,284			22,448			19,475
Maturity of available-for-sale fixed maturities		2,504			1,573			1,176
Sale of equity securities		120			40			1,526
Repayment of mortgage loans		657			996			625
Sale of other investments		3,083			3,615			460
Sale of trading securities		35			22			16
Cost of:
Available-for-sale fixed maturities acquired		(21,514	)		(29,262	)		(31,579	)
Equity securities acquired		(282	)		(11	)		(369	)
Mortgage loans acquired		(2,010	)		(1,055	)		(803	)
Acquisition of other investments		(3,873	)		(3,854	)		(966	)
Acquisition of trading securities		(86	)		(73	)		—
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		56			26			13
Cash collateral (paid) received on derivatives		(10	)		—			13
Policy loans (net)		(27	)		(18	)		(57	)

Net cash used in investing activities		(5,063	)		(5,553	)		(10,470	)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Policyholders’ account balances:
Deposits		6,187			7,756			10,396
Withdrawals		(4,817	)		(4,467	)		(4,415	)
Net transfers to the separate accounts		(806	)		(567	)		(29	)
Decrease in loaned securities		—			—			(736	)
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase (net)		(68	)		(353	)		499
Net (paydowns) proceeds from debt		(11	)		(52	)		65
Change in book and bank overdrafts		(12	)		17			(22	)
Cash collateral (paid) received on derivatives		(30	)		14			79
Capital contribution from parent		123			—			877

Net cash provided by financing activities		566			2,348			6,714

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		(1	)		3			—

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents		(241	)		274			(420	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year		761			487			907

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	$	520		$	761		$	487

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(GAAP BASIS)

DECEMBER 31, 2011, 2010 AND 2009

NOTE 1 — NATURE OF OPERATIONS

New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation (the “Company”), domiciled in the State of Delaware, is a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company (“New York Life”). The Company’s primary business operations are its Insurance and Investment Groups. The Company offers a wide variety of interest sensitive and variable life insurance and annuity products to a large cross section of the insurance market. The Company markets its products in all 50 of the United States, and the District of Columbia, primarily through New York Life’s agency force with certain products also marketed through independent brokers and brokerage general agents.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and reflect the consolidation with majority owned and controlled limited liability companies, as well as a variable interest entity in which the Company is considered the primary beneficiary. All intercompany transactions have been reconciled in consolidation.

Certain amounts in prior years have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on net income or stockholder’s equity as previously reported.

The Delaware State Insurance Department (“the Department”) recognizes only statutory accounting practices for determining and reporting the financial condition and results of operations of an insurance company, and for determining its solvency under the Delaware State Insurance Law. Accounting practices used to prepare statutory financial statements for regulatory filings of life insurance companies differ in certain instances from GAAP (refer to Note 17 — Statutory Financial Information for further discussion).

NOTE 2 — SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The most significant estimates include those used in determining deferred policy acquisition costs (“DAC”) and related amortization; valuation of investments including derivatives and recognition of other-than-temporary impairments (“OTTI”); future policy benefits including guarantees; provision for income taxes and valuation of deferred tax assets; and reserves for contingent liabilities, including reserves for losses in connection with unresolved legal matters.

Investments

Fixed maturity investments classified as available-for-sale or trading are reported at fair value. For a discussion on valuation methods for fixed maturity securities reported at fair value, refer to Note 15 — Fair Value Measurements. The amortized cost of fixed maturity securities is adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discounts. Interest income, as well as the related amortization of premium and accretion of discount, is included in net investment income in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are reported in net unrealized investment gains (losses) in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”), net of deferred taxes and related adjustments, in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet. Unrealized gains and losses from fixed maturity investments classified as trading are reflected in net investment gains (losses) in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income.

Included within fixed maturity investments are mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. Amortization of the premium or accretion of discount from the purchase of these securities considers the estimated timing and amount of cash flows of the underlying loans, including prepayment assumptions based on data obtained from external sources or internal estimates. For high credit quality mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities (those rated AA or above at date of acquisition), projected future cash flows are updated monthly, and the amortized cost and effective yield of the securities are adjusted as necessary to reflect historical prepayment experience and changes in estimated future prepayments. The adjustments to amortized cost are recorded as a charge or credit to net investment income in accordance with the retrospective method. For mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities that are not of high credit quality (those rated below AA at date of acquisition), certain floating rate securities and securities with the potential for a loss of a portion of the original investment due to contractual prepayments (i.e. interest only securities), the effective yield is adjusted prospectively for any changes in estimated cash flows.

The cost basis of fixed maturity securities are adjusted for impairments in value deemed to be other-than-temporary, and a realized loss is recognized in net investment gains (losses) in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income. The new cost basis is not adjusted for subsequent increases in estimated fair value. In periods subsequent to the recognition of an OTTI, impaired fixed maturity securities are accounted for as if purchased on the measurement date of the impairment. Accordingly, the discount (or reduced premium) based on the new cost basis may be accreted into net investment income in future periods based on prospective changes in cash flow estimates, to reflect adjustments to the effective yield.

Factors considered in evaluating whether a decline in value is other-than-temporary include: (i) whether the decline is substantial; (ii) the duration of time that the fair value has been less than cost; and (iii) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer. Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities rated below AA at acquisition, when the fair value is below amortized cost and there are negative changes in estimated future cash flows are deemed other-than-temporary impaired securities.

With respect to fixed maturities in an unrealized loss position, an OTTI is recognized in earnings when it is anticipated that the amortized cost will not be recovered. The entire difference between the fixed maturity security’s cost and its fair value is recognized in earnings only when either the Company (i) has the intent to sell the fixed maturity security or (ii) more likely than not will be required to sell the fixed maturity security before its anticipated recovery. If this condition does not exist, an OTTI would be recognized in earnings (“credit loss”) for the difference between the amortized cost basis of the fixed maturity and the present value of projected future cash flows expected to be collected. The difference between the fair value and the present value of projected future cash flows expected to be collected represents the portion of OTTI related to other-than credit factors (“non-credit loss”) and is recognized in other comprehensive income or loss (“OCI”). The net present value is calculated by discounting the Company’s best estimate of projected future cash flows at the effective interest rate implicit in the fixed maturity prior to impairment.

The determination of cash flow estimates in the net present value is subjective and methodologies will vary, depending on the type of security. The Company considers all information relevant to the collectability of the security, including past events, current conditions and reasonably supportable assumptions and forecasts in developing the estimate of cash flows expected to be collected. This information generally includes, but may not be limited to, the remaining payment terms of the security, estimated prepayment speeds, defaults and recoveries upon liquidation of the underlying collateral securing the notes, the financial condition of the issuer(s), credit

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

enhancements and other third-party guarantees. In addition, other information, such as industry analyst reports and forecasts, sector credit ratings, the financial condition of the bond insurer for insured fixed income securities and other market data relevant to the collectability may also be considered, as well as the expected timing of the receipt of insured payments, if any. The estimated fair value of the collateral may be used to estimate recovery value if the Company determines that the security is dependent on the liquidation of the collateral for recovery.

For the non-agency residential mortgage-backed security (“RMBS”) portfolio, the Company updates cash flow projections quarterly. The projections are determined for each security based upon the evaluation of prepayment, delinquency and default rates for the pool of mortgages collateralizing each security, and the projected impact on the course of future prepayments, defaults and loss in the pool of mortgages, but do not include market prices. As a result, forecasts may change from period to period and additional impairments may be recognized over time as a result of deterioration in the fundamentals of a particular security or group of securities and/or a continuation of heightened mortgage defaults for a period longer than the assumptions used in the previous forecasts. Both qualitative and quantitative factors are used in creating the Company’s non-agency RMBS cash flow models. As such, any estimate of impairments is subject to the inherent limitation on the Company’s ability to predict the aggregate course of future events. It should, therefore, be expected that actual losses may vary from any estimate and the Company may recognize additional OTTI.

Equity securities are carried at fair value. For a discussion on valuation methods for equity securities refer to Note 15 — Fair Value Measurements. Unrealized gains and losses on equity securities classified as available-for-sale are reflected in net unrealized investment gains or losses in AOCI, net of deferred taxes and related adjustments, in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet. Unrealized gains and losses from investments in equity securities classified as trading are reflected in net investment gains or losses in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income.

Factors considered in evaluating whether a decline in value of an available-for-sale equity security is other than temporary include: i) whether the decline is substantial; ii) the duration that the fair value has been less than cost; and iii) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer. For equity securities, the Company also considers in its OTTI analysis its intent and ability to hold a particular equity security for a period of time sufficient to allow for the recovery of its value to an amount equal to or greater than cost. When it is determined that a decline in value is other-than-temporary, the cost basis of the equity security is reduced to its fair value, with the associated realized loss reported in net investment gains or losses in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income. The new cost basis is not adjusted for subsequent increases in estimated fair value.

Mortgage loans on real estate are carried at unpaid principal balances, net of discounts/premiums and valuation allowances, and are secured. Specific valuation allowances are established for the excess carrying value of the mortgage loan over the estimated fair value of the collateral, when it is probable that based on current information and events, the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due under the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Fair value of the collateral is updated triennially unless a more current appraisal is warranted. The Company also has a general valuation allowance for probable incurred but not specifically identified losses. The general valuation allowance is determined by applying a factor against the commercial and residential mortgage loan portfolios, excluding loans for which a specific allowance has already been recorded, to estimate potential losses in each portfolio. The general allowance factor for the commercial mortgage loan portfolio is based on the Company’s historical loss experience as well as industry data regarding commercial loan delinquency rates. The Company analyzes industry data regarding specific credit risk based on geographic locations and property types as well as probability of default, timing of default and loss severity for each loan in a given portfolio. The general allowance factor for the residential mortgage loan portfolio takes into account loan-to-value ratios (“LTV”) of the portfolio, as well as expected defaults and loss severity of loans deemed to be delinquent.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

For commercial and residential mortgage loans, the Company accrues interest income on loans to the extent it is deemed collectible and the loan continues to perform under its original or restructured contractual terms. The Company places loans on non-accrual status and ceases to recognize interest income when management determines that collection of interest and repayment of principal is not probable. Any accrued, but uncollected, interest is reversed out of interest income once a loan is put on non-accrual status. Interest payments received on loans where interest payments have been deemed uncollectible are recognized on a cash basis and recorded as interest income.

Commercial mortgage and other loans are occasionally restructured in a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”). The Company assesses loan modifications on a case-by-case basis to evaluate whether a TDR has occurred. A specific valuation allowance is established for mortgage loans restructured in a TDR for the excess carrying value of the mortgage loan over the estimated fair value of the collateral.

Policy loans are stated at the aggregate balance due. A valuation allowance is established for policy loan balances, including capitalized interest that exceeds the related policy’s cash surrender value.

Investment in Affiliates consists of the Company’s investment in the New York Life Short Term Fund (“STIF”) and The Madison Capital Funding LLC (“MCF”) Loan Agreement. For further discussion refer to Note 4 — Investments.

Other investments consist primarily of direct investments in limited partnerships and limited liability companies, derivatives (see discussion on Derivative Financial Instruments below), short-term investments, real estate and senior secured commercial loans. Investments in limited partnerships and limited liability companies are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Short-term investments include investments with remaining maturities of one year or less, but greater than three months, at the time of acquisition and are carried at fair value. Investments in real estate, which the Company has the intent to hold for the production of income, are carried at depreciated cost, net of write-downs for other-than-temporary declines in fair value. Properties held-for-sale are carried at the lower of depreciated cost or fair value, less estimated selling costs and are not further depreciated once classified as such.

In many cases, limited partnerships and limited liability companies that the Company invests in qualify as investment companies and apply specialized accounting practices, which result in unrealized gains and losses being recorded in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income. The Company retains this specialized accounting practice in consolidation. For consolidated limited partnerships, the underlying investments, which may consist of various classes of assets, are aggregated and stated at fair value in other investments in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet. For limited partnerships accounted for under the equity method, the unrealized gains and losses from the underlying investments are reported in net investment income in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income.

Senior secured commercial loans that management has the intent and ability to hold until maturity or payoff are reported at their outstanding unpaid principal balances reduced by any charge-off or loss reserve and net of any deferred fees on originated loans, or unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans. The Company assesses its loans on a monthly basis for collectability in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay and prevailing economic conditions. Specific loans are considered for impairment when it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal and interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status and the financial condition of the borrower. Impaired loan measurement may be based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s measurement effective interest rate, at the loan’s observable market

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. A loss reserve is established for the calculated impairment. A general valuation allowance for probable incurred but not specifically identified losses is determined for the remainder of the portfolio. These loans are assigned internal risk ratings and the Company utilizes a specific reserve percentage for each category of risk rating. The loss reserve rate is multiplied by outstanding debt in each related risk category to determine the general reserve on these loans.

Net investment gains or losses on sales are generally computed using the specific identification method.

Cash equivalents include investments that have remaining maturities of three months or less at date of purchase and are carried at fair value.

Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivative financial instruments are accounted for at fair value. The treatment of changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the characteristics of the transaction, including whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship. Derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are carried at fair value with changes in value included in net investment gains (losses) in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income.

To qualify as a hedge, the hedge relationship is designated and formally documented at inception by detailing the particular risk management objective and strategy for the hedge. This includes the item and risk that is being hedged, the derivative that is being used, as well as how effectiveness is being assessed and measured. A derivative must be highly effective in accomplishing the objective of offsetting either changes in fair value, or cash flows, for the risk being hedged. The hedging relationship is considered highly effective if the changes in fair value or discounted cash flows of the hedging instrument are within 80% and 125% of the inverse changes in the fair value or discounted cash flows of the hedged item. The Company formally assesses effectiveness of its hedging relationships both at the hedge inception and on a quarterly basis in accordance with its risk management policy.

The Company discontinues hedge accounting prospectively if: (i) it is determined that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the fair value or cash flows of a hedged item; (ii) the derivative expired or is sold, terminated or exercised; (iii) the derivative is de-designated as a hedge instrument; (iv) it is probable that the forecasted transaction will not occur, or (v) management determines that designation of the derivative as a hedge instrument is no longer appropriate. The Company continually assesses the credit standing of the derivative counterparty and if the counterparty is deemed to be no longer creditworthy, the hedge will no longer be effective. As a result, the Company will prospectively discontinue hedge accounting.

The Company receives collateral on derivative transactions, which is included in other liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet, to mitigate its risk of loss (refer to Note 12 — Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management.

Fair Value Hedges

The Company designates and accounts for the following as fair value hedges when they have met the requirements of authoritative guidance related to derivatives and hedging: (i) interest rate swaps to convert fixed rate investments to floating rate investments and (ii) equity swaps to hedge the market price risk for common stock investments.

For fair value hedges, the Company generally uses a qualitative assessment to assess hedge effectiveness, which matches the critical terms of the derivative with the underlying hedged item. For fair value hedges of equity investments, the Company uses regression analysis, which measures the correlation to the equity exposure being hedged. For fair value hedges, in which derivatives hedge the fair value of assets, changes in the fair value of derivatives are reflected in net investment gains and losses, together with changes in the fair value of the related hedged item. The Company’s fair value hedges primarily hedge fixed maturity securities.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Cash Flow Hedges

The Company designates and accounts for the following as cash flow hedges, when they have met the requirements of the authoritative guidance related to derivatives and hedging: (i) interest rate swaps to convert floating rate investments to fixed rate investments; (ii) interest rate swaps to convert floating rate liabilities into fixed rate liabilities and (iii) interest rate swaps to hedge the interest rate risk associated with forecasted transactions.

For cash flow hedges in which derivatives hedge the variability of cash flows related to variable rate available-for-sale securities and available-for-sale securities that are exposed to foreign exchange risk, the accounting treatment depends on the effectiveness of the hedge. To the extent the derivatives are effective in offsetting the variability of the hedged cash flows; changes in the derivatives’ fair value will not be included in current earnings but are reported in OCI. These changes in fair value will be included in net investment gains (losses) or net investment income of future periods when earnings are also affected by the variability of the hedged cash flows. For hedges of assets or liabilities that are subject to transaction gains and losses under the authoritative guidance related to foreign currency, the change in fair value relative to the change in spot rates during the reporting period is reclassified and reported with the transaction gain or loss of the asset or liability being hedged. To the extent these derivatives are not effective, changes in their fair values are immediately included in earnings in net investment gains (losses).

The assessment of hedge effectiveness for cash flow hedges of interest rate risk excludes amounts relating to risks other than exposure to the benchmark interest rate. The Company uses either the short-cut method, if appropriate, or regression analysis to assess hedge effectiveness to changes in the benchmark interest rate. The change in variable cash flows method is used to measure hedge ineffectiveness when appropriate.

For cash flow hedges of forecasted transactions, hedge accounting is discontinued when it is probable that a forecasted transaction will not occur. In these cases, the derivative will continue to be carried on the balance sheet at its fair value, and gains and losses that were in AOCI will be recognized immediately in net investment gains (losses). When the hedged forecasted transaction is no longer probable, but is reasonably possible, the accumulated gain or loss remains in OCI and will be recognized when the transaction affects net income; however, prospective hedge accounting for the transaction is terminated. In all other cash flow hedge situations in which hedge accounting is discontinued, the gains and losses that were accumulated in OCI will be recognized immediately in net investment gains (losses) and the derivative will be carried at its fair value on the balance sheet, with changes in its fair value recognized in current period net investment gains (losses).

Embedded Derivatives

The Company may enter into contracts that are not themselves derivative instruments but contain embedded derivatives. For each contract, the Company assesses whether the economic characteristics of the embedded derivative are clearly and closely related to those of the host contract and determines whether a separate instrument with the same terms as the embedded instrument would meet the definition of a derivative instrument. When it is determined that the embedded derivative possesses economic characteristics that are not clearly and closely related to the economic characteristics of the host contract, and that a separate instrument with the same terms would qualify as a derivative instrument, the embedded derivative is separated from the host contract and accounted for as a stand-alone derivative. Such embedded derivatives are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value and changes in their fair value are recorded currently in earnings. In certain instances, the Company may elect to carry the entire contract on the balance sheet at fair value.

For further information on the Company’s derivative instruments and related hedged items and their effect on the Company’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows refer to Note 12 — Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

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Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”)

In the normal course of its investment activities, the Company enters into relationships with various special purpose entities (“SPEs”) and other entities that are deemed to be VIEs. A VIE is an entity that either (i) has equity investors that lack certain essential characteristics of a controlling financial interest (including the ability to control activities of the entity, the obligation to absorb the entity’s expected losses and the right to receive the entity’s expected residual returns) or (ii) lacks sufficient equity to finance its own activities without financial support provided by other entities, which in turn would be expected to absorb at least some of the expected losses of the VIE. If the Company determines that it is the VIE’s primary beneficiary, it is required to consolidate the VIE.

The Company is the primary beneficiary of a VIE if the Company has (i) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the economic performance of the entity and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses of or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could be potentially significant to the VIE. If both conditions are present, the Company is required to consolidate the VIE.

This authoritative guidance is deferred indefinitely for certain entities that have the attributes of investment companies, with the exception of securitizations, asset-backed financings, collateralized structure and former qualifying SPEs. In addition, entities are not eligible for the deferral if any obligation to fund losses or guarantee performance exists. In accordance with the deferral provisions, the Company is the primary beneficiary and is required to consolidate the VIE if it stands to absorb a majority of the VIE’s expected losses or to receive a majority of the VIE’s expected residual returns, or both.

Loaned Securities and Repurchase Agreements

The Company enters into securities lending agreements whereby certain investment securities are loaned to third-parties for the purpose of enhancing income on certain securities held. Securities loaned are treated as financing arrangements, and are recorded at the amount of cash advanced or received. With respect to securities loaned, the Company requires initial collateral, usually in the form of cash, equal to 102% of the fair value of domestic securities loaned. If foreign securities are loaned and the denomination of the collateral is other than the denomination of the currency of the loaned securities, then the initial required collateral is 105% of the face value. The Company monitors the fair value of securities loaned with additional collateral obtained as necessary.

The Company enters into agreements to purchase and resell securities, and agreements to sell and repurchase securities for the purpose of enhancing income on the securities portfolio. Securities purchased under agreements to resell are treated as investing activities and are carried at fair value, including accrued interest. It is the Company’s policy to generally take possession, or control, of the securities purchased under these agreements to resell. However, for tri-party repurchase agreements, the Company’s designated custodian takes possession of the underlying collateral securities. Securities purchased under agreement to resell are reflected separately in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Under agreements to sell and repurchase securities, the Company obtains the use of funds from a broker for generally one month. Assets to be repurchased are the same, or substantially the same, as the assets transferred. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are treated as financing arrangements. Collateral received is invested in short-term investments with an offsetting collateral liability. The liability is included in other liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The fair value of the securities to be repurchased or resold is monitored and additional collateral is obtained, where appropriate, to protect against credit exposure.

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Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs

The costs of acquiring new and maintaining renewal business and certain costs of issuing policies that vary with and are primarily related to the production of new and renewal business have been deferred and recorded as an asset in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet. These costs consist primarily of commissions, certain expenses of underwriting and issuing contracts and certain agency expenses.

For universal life and deferred annuity contracts, such costs are amortized in proportion to estimated gross profits over the estimated effective life of those contracts. Changes in assumptions for all policies and contracts are reflected as retroactive adjustments in the current year’s amortization. For these contracts the carrying amount of DAC is adjusted at each balance sheet date as if the unrealized investment gains or losses had been realized and included in the gross margins or gross profits used to determine current period amortization. The increase or decrease in DAC, due to unrealized investment gains or losses, is recorded in OCI.

For single premium immediate annuities with life contingencies, all acquisition costs are charged to expense immediately because generally all premiums are received at the inception of the contract.

The Company assesses internal replacements to determine whether such modifications significantly change the contract terms. When the modification substantially changes the contract, DAC is written-off immediately through income and only new deferrable expenses associated with the replacements are deferred. DAC written-off at the date of lapse cannot be restored when a policy subsequently reinstates. If the contract modifications do not substantially change the contract, DAC amortization on the original policy will continue and any acquisition costs associated with the related modification are expensed.

Sales Inducements

For some deferred annuity products, the Company offers policyholders a bonus equal to a specified percentage of the policyholder’s initial deposit and additional credits to the policyholder’s account value related to minimum accumulation benefits, which are considered sales inducements in certain instances. The Company also offers enhanced crediting rates on certain dollar cost averaging programs related to its deferred annuity products. The Company defers these aforementioned sales inducements and amortizes them over the life of the policy using the same methodology and assumptions used to amortize DAC. Deferred sales inducements are reported in other assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Intangible Assets

The Company holds an intangible asset with a finite life is amortized over its useful life. Intangible assets with a finite useful life are tested for impairment when facts and circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not be recoverable, and an impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds the estimated undiscounted cash flows attributable to the asset. The amount of the impairment loss to be recorded is calculated by the excess of the asset’s carrying value over its fair value.

Fair value is generally determined using discounted cash flow analysis using assumptions that a market participant would use.

All intangible assets are reported in other assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Policyholders’ Account Balances

The Company’s liability for policyholders’ account balances represents the contract value that has accrued to the benefit of the policyholder as of the balance sheet date. This liability is generally equal to the accumulated account deposits, plus interest credited, less policyholder withdrawals and other charges assessed against the

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account balance. This liability also includes amounts that have been assessed to compensate the insurer for services to be performed over future periods, and the fair value of embedded derivatives in the above contracts (refer to Note 6 — Policyholders’ Liabilities).

Future Policy Benefits

The Company’s liability for future policy benefits is primarily comprised of the present value of estimated future payments to or on behalf of policyholders, where the timing and amount of payment depends on policyholder mortality, less the present value of future net premiums. For non-participating traditional life insurance and annuity products, expected mortality and lapse or surrender are generally based on the Company’s historical experience or standard industry tables including a provision for the risk of adverse deviation. Interest rate assumptions are based on factors such as market conditions and expected investment returns. These assumptions are established at the time the policy is issued and are intended to estimate the experience for the period the policy benefits are payable. If experience is less favorable than assumed and future losses are projected under loss recognition testing, then additional liabilities may be required, resulting in a charge to increase in liabilities for future policy benefits in the accompanying Consolidated Income Statement. The Company does not establish loss reserves until a loss has occurred.

The Company’s liability for future policy benefits also includes liabilities for guarantee benefits related to certain non-traditional long-duration life and annuity contracts, which are discussed more fully in Note 6 — Policyholders’ Liabilities.

Policy Claims

The Company’s liability for policy claims includes a liability for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses. Unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses include estimates of claims that the Company believes have been incurred but have not yet been reported as of the balance sheet date.

Debt

Debt is generally carried at unpaid principal balance and is included in other liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet. Refer to Note 15 – Fair Value Measurements for discussion on the fair value of debt.

Separate Account Assets and Liabilities

The Company has separate accounts, some of which are registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and others that are not registered with the SEC. The Company reports separately, as separate account assets and separate account liabilities, investments held in separate accounts and liabilities of the separate accounts if (i) such separate accounts are legally recognized; (ii) assets supporting the contract liabilities are legally insulated from the Company’s general account liabilities; (iii) investments are directed by the contractholder; and (iv) all investment performance, net of contract fees and assessments, is passed through to the contractholder. The separate accounts have varying investment objectives, are segregated from the Company’s general account and are maintained for the benefit of separate account policyholders. Investment risks associated with market value changes are borne by the customers, except to the extent of minimum guarantees made by the Company with respect to certain accounts. All separate account assets are stated at fair value. The separate account liabilities represent the policyholders’ interest in the account, and include accumulated net investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses on the assets.

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Contingencies

Amounts related to contingencies are accrued if it is probable that a liability has been incurred and an amount is reasonably estimable. Regarding litigation, management evaluates whether there are incremental legal or other costs directly associated with the ultimate resolution of the matter that are reasonably estimable and, if so, includes these costs in the accrual.

Other Assets and Other Liabilities

Other assets primarily consist of investment income due and accrued, receivables from affiliates and sales inducements. Other liabilities consist primarily of net deferred tax liabilities, collateral received on securities loaned and payables to affiliates.

Recognition of Insurance Income and Related Expenses

Premiums from annuity policies with life contingencies and from whole and term life policies are recognized as income when due. The associated benefits and expenses are matched with income so as to result in the recognition of profits over the life of the contracts. This match is accomplished by providing for liabilities for future policy benefits (as discussed in Note 6 — Policyholders’ Liabilities) and the deferral and subsequent amortization of policy acquisition costs.

Amounts received under deferred annuity and universal life type contracts are reported as deposits to policyholders’ account balances (as discussed in Note 6 — Policyholders’ Liabilities). Revenues from these contracts consist of amounts assessed during the period for mortality and expense risk, policy administration and surrender charges, and are included as fee income in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income. In addition to fees, the Company earns investment income from the investment of policyholders’ deposits in the Company’s general account portfolio. Amounts previously assessed to compensate the Company for services to be performed over future periods are deferred and recognized into income over the period benefited, using the same assumptions and factors used to amortize DAC. Policy benefits and claims that are charged to expense include benefit claims incurred in the period in excess of related policyholders’ account balances.

Premiums for contracts with a single premium or a limited number of premium payments due over a significantly shorter period than the total period over which benefits are provided are recorded as income when due. Any excess profit is deferred and recognized as income in a constant relationship to insurance in-force and, for annuities, in relation to the amount of expected future benefit payments.

Premiums, universal life fee income, benefits and expenses are stated net of reinsurance ceded. Estimated reinsurance ceding allowances are recognized over the life of the reinsured policies using assumptions consistent with those used to account for the underlying policies.

Net revenue from reinsurance primarily represents the experience rated refund, amortization of the deferred gain and the reserve adjustment associated with the reinsurance business ceded to New York Life, as discussed in Note 10 — Reinsurance. This net revenue adjustment excludes ceded universal life fees and ceded policyholder benefits, which are included on these respective lines in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income.

Federal Income Taxes

Current federal income taxes are charged or credited to operations based upon amounts estimated to be payable or recoverable as a result of taxable operations for the current year and any adjustments to such estimates from prior years. Deferred federal income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between GAAP and taxable income. Temporary differences are identified

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and measured using a balance sheet approach whereby GAAP and tax balance sheets are compared to each other. Deferred income taxes are generally recognized based on enacted tax rates and a valuation allowance is recorded if it is more likely than not that any portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.

The authoritative guidance on income taxes requires an evaluation of the recoverability of deferred tax assets and establishment of a valuation allowance, if necessary, to reduce the deferred tax asset to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized. Considerable judgment is required in determining whether a valuation allowance is necessary, and if so, the amount of such valuation allowance. In evaluating the need for a valuation allowance many factors are considered, including: (i) the nature of deferred tax assets and liabilities; (ii) whether they are ordinary or capital; (iii) in which tax jurisdictions they were generated and the timing of their reversal; (iv) taxable income in prior carry-back years as well as projected taxable earnings exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards; (v) the length of time that carryovers can be utilized in the various tax jurisdictions; (vi) any unique tax rules that would impact the utilization of the deferred tax assets; and (vii) any tax planning strategies that the Company would employ to avoid a tax benefit from expiring unused.

The Company is a member of a group that files a consolidated federal income tax return with New York Life. The consolidated income tax liability is allocated among the members of the group in accordance with a tax allocation agreement. The tax allocation agreement provides that the Company is allocated its share of the consolidated tax provision or benefit, determined generally on a separate company basis, but may, where applicable, recognize the tax benefits of net operating losses or capital losses utilizable in the consolidated group. Intercompany tax balances are generally settled quarterly on an estimated basis with a final settlement within thirty days of the filing of the consolidated return.

In accordance with the authoritative guidance related to income taxes, the Company determines whether it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination by the appropriate taxing authorities before any part of the benefit can be recorded in the financial statements. The amount of tax benefit recognized for an uncertain tax position is the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon settlement. Unrecognized tax benefits are included within other liabilities and are charged to earnings in the period that such determination is made. The Company classifies interest and penalties related to tax uncertainties as income tax expense in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income.

Fair Value Measurements

For fair values of various assets and liabilities refer to Note 15 — Fair Value Measurements.

Business Risks and Uncertainties

In periods of extreme volatility and disruptions in the securities and credit markets and under certain interest rate scenarios, the Company could be subject to disintermediation risk and/or reduction in net interest spread or profit margins.

The Company’s investment portfolio consists principally of fixed income securities as well as mortgage loans, policy loans, limited partnerships, limited liability corporations, preferred and common stocks and equity real estate. The fair value of the Company’s investments varies depending on economic and market conditions and the interest rate environment. Furthermore, with respect to investments in mortgage loans, mortgage-backed securities and other securities subject to prepayment and/or call risk, significant changes in prevailing interest rates and/or geographic conditions may adversely affect the timing and amount of cash flows on these investments, as well as their related values. In addition, the amortization of market premium and accretion of

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market discount for mortgage-backed securities is based on historical experience and estimates of future payment experience on the underlying mortgage loans. Actual prepayment timing will differ from original estimates and may result in material adjustments to asset values and amortization or accretion recorded in future periods.

Certain of these investments lack liquidity, such as privately placed fixed income securities, equity real estate and other limited partnership interests. The Company also holds certain investments in asset classes that are liquid but have been experiencing significant market fluctuations, such as mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities. If the Company were to require significant amounts of cash on short notice in excess of cash on hand and its portfolio of liquid investments, the Company could have difficulty selling these investments in a timely manner, be forced to sell them for less than they otherwise would have been able to realize, or both.

In periods of high or increasing interest rates, life insurance policy loans and surrenders and withdrawals may increase as policyholders seek investments with higher perceived returns. This could result in cash outflows requiring the Company to sell invested assets at a time when the prices of those assets are adversely affected by the increase in market interest rates, which could cause the Company to suffer realized investment losses. In addition, when interest rates rise, the Company may face competitive pressure to increase crediting rates on certain insurance and annuity contracts, and such changes may occur more quickly than corresponding changes to the rates earned on the Company’s general account investments.

During periods of low or declining interest rates, the Company is contractually obligated to credit a fixed minimum rate of interest on almost all of its life insurance and annuity policies. Should yields on new investments decline to levels below these guaranteed minimum rates for a long enough period, the Company may be required to credit interest to policyholders at a higher rate than the rate of return the Company earns on its portfolio of investments supporting those products, thus generating losses.

Although management of the Company employs a number of asset/liability management strategies to minimize the effects of interest rate volatility, no guarantee can be given that it will be successful in managing the effects of such volatility.

Issuers or borrowers whose securities or loans the Company holds, customers, trading counterparties, counterparties under swaps and other derivative contracts, reinsurers, clearing agents, exchanges, clearing houses and other financial intermediaries and guarantors may default on their obligations to us due to bankruptcy, insolvency, lack of liquidity, adverse economic conditions, operational failure, fraud or other reasons. In addition, the underlying collateral supporting the Company’s structured securities, including mortgage-backed securities, may deteriorate or default causing these structured securities to incur losses.

Weak equity market performance may adversely affect sales of variable products, cause potential purchasers of the Company’s products to refrain from new or additional investments, and may cause current customers to surrender or redeem their current products and investments.

Revenues of the Company’s variable products are, to a large extent, based on fees related to the value of assets under management (except for its Elite Annuity product, where future revenue is based on adjusted premium payments). Consequently, poor equity market performance reduces fee revenues. The level of assets under management could also be negatively affected by withdrawals or redemptions.

The Company issues certain variable products with various types of guaranteed minimum benefit features. The Company establishes reserves for the expected payments resulting from these features. The Company bears the risk that payments may be higher than expected as a result of significant, sustained downturns in the stock market. The Company also bears the risk that additional reserves may be required if partial surrender activity increases significantly for some annuity products during the period when account values are less than guaranteed amounts.

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The Risk-Based Capital, or RBC, ratio is the primary measure by which regulators evaluate the capital adequacy of the Company. RBC is determined by statutory rules that consider risks related to the type and quality of invested assets, insurance-related risks associated with the Company’s products, interest rate risk and general business risks. Disruptions in the capital markets could increase equity and credit losses and reduce the Company’s statutory surplus and RBC ratio. To the extent the Company’s statutory capital resources are deemed to be insufficient to maintain a particular rating by one or more rating agencies, the Company may seek to improve its capital position, including through operational changes and potentially seeking capital from New York Life.

The Company faces significant competition.

The Company faces strong competition in its Insurance and Investment Group businesses. The Company’s ability to compete is based on a number of factors, including product features, investment performance, service, price, distribution capabilities, scale, commission structure, name recognition and financial strength ratings.

New York Life’s career agency force is the primary means by which it distributes life insurance products. In order to continue increasing life insurance sales, the Company must retain and attract additional productive career agents.

Rating agencies assign the Company financial strength/claims paying ability ratings, based on their evaluations of the Company’s ability to meet its financial obligations. These ratings indicate a rating agency’s view of an insurance company’s ability to meet its obligations to its insured. In certain of the Company’s markets, ratings are important competitive factors of insurance companies. Rating organizations continue to review the financial performance and condition of insurers, including the Company. A significant downgrade in the Company’s ratings could materially and adversely affect its competitive position in the life insurance market and increase its cost of funds.

Regulatory developments in the markets in which the Company operates could affect the Company’s business.

Although the federal government does not directly regulate the business of insurance, federal legislation and administrative policies in several areas, including pension regulation, financial services regulation, derivatives and federal taxation, can significantly and adversely affect the insurance industry and the Company. There are a number of current or potential regulatory measures that may affect the insurance industry. The Company is unable to predict whether any changes will be made, whether any administrative or legislative proposals will be adopted in the future, or the effect, if any, such proposals would have on the Company.

The attractiveness to the Company’s customers of many of its products is due, in part, to favorable tax treatment. Current federal income tax laws generally permit the tax-deferred accumulation of earnings on the premiums paid by the holders of annuities and life insurance products. Taxes, if any, are payable generally on income attributable to a distribution under the contract for the year in which the distribution is made. Death benefits under life insurance contracts are received free of federal income tax. Changes to the favorable tax treatment may reduce the attractiveness of the Company’s products to its customers.

NOTE 3 — RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In December 2011, the FASB enhanced the disclosure requirements about financial instruments and derivative instruments that are either offset in accordance with existing guidance for right of setoff or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement, irrespective of whether they are offset in the financial statement. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. An entity should provide the disclosures required by those amendments retrospectively for all comparative

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periods presented. The Company’s adoption of this guidance is expected to have an impact on the Company’s financial statement disclosures, but no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In June 2011, the FASB issued updated guidance regarding the presentation of comprehensive income. The updated guidance eliminates the option to present components of OCI as part of the consolidated statement of equity. Under the updated guidance, an entity has the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The updated guidance does not change the items that are reported in OCI or when an item of OCI must be reclassified to net income. Additionally, an entity is required to present on the face of the financial statements reclassification adjustments for items that are reclassified from AOCI to net income in the statement(s) where the components of net income and the components of OCI are presented. This new guidance is effective for the first interim or annual reporting period beginning after December 15, 2011 and should be applied retrospectively. The Company will adopt this guidance effective January 1, 2012. The Company expects this guidance to have an impact on its financial statement presentation but no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In December 2011, the FASB deferred the effective date for amendments to the presentation of reclassifications of items out of AOCI. The deferral is effective January 1, 2012 and as a result the Company will not be required to comply with the new reclassification presentation requirements.

In May 2011, the FASB issued updated guidance on the fair value measurements and related disclosure requirements. The updated guidance clarifies existing guidance related to the application of fair value measurement methods and requires expanded disclosures. This new guidance is effective for the first interim or annual reporting period beginning after December 15, 2011 and should be applied prospectively. The Company will adopt this guidance effective January 1, 2012. The Company expects this guidance to have an impact on its financial statement disclosures but limited, if any, impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In April 2011, the FASB issued updated guidance clarifying which restructurings constitute TDRs. This guidance is intended to assist creditors in their evaluation of whether conditions exist that constitute a TDR. This new guidance is effective for the first interim or annual reporting period beginning on or after June 15, 2011 and should be applied retrospectively to the beginning of the annual reporting period of adoption. The Company’s retroactive adoption of this guidance effective January 1, 2011 did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In April 2011, the FASB issued updated guidance regarding the assessment of effective control for repurchase agreements. This new guidance is effective for the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2011 and should be applied prospectively to transactions or modifications of existing transactions that occur on or after the effective date. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or financial statement disclosures.

In October 2010, the FASB issued guidance to address diversity in practice regarding the interpretation of which costs relating to the acquisition of new or renewal insurance contracts qualify for deferral. Under the new guidance acquisition costs are to include only those costs that are directly related to the acquisition or renewal of insurance contracts by applying a model similar to the accounting for loan origination costs. An entity may defer incremental direct costs of contract acquisition that are incurred in transactions with independent third-parties or employees as well as the portion of employee compensation costs related to underwriting, policy issuance and processing, medical inspection and contract selling for successfully negotiated contracts. Additionally, an entity

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may capitalize as a deferred acquisition cost only those advertising costs meeting the capitalization criteria for direct-response advertising. This change is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011 and interim periods within those years. Early adoption as of the beginning of a fiscal year is permitted. The guidance is to be applied prospectively upon the date of adoption, with retrospective application permitted, but not required. The Company will adopt the provisions of this guidance retrospectively effective January 1, 2012. Retrospective adoption of this guidance will result in the restatement of all years presented with a decrease in retained earnings of approximately $480 million, net of taxes, at January 1, 2010 and an increase in other comprehensive income of approximately $15 million, net of taxes, at January 1, 2010.

In July 2010, the FASB issued updated guidance that requires enhanced disclosures related to the allowance for credit losses and the credit quality of a company’s financing receivable portfolio. The disclosures were effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending on or after December 15, 2011 for private companies. The Company elected to early adopt this guidance and provided the disclosures required by this guidance in Note 4 — Investments. The disclosures about activity that occurs during a reporting period are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2010. In January 2011, the FASB deferred the disclosures required by this guidance related to TDRs. The deferred disclosures, which were retrospectively adopted effective January 1, 2011, did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statement disclosures.

In April 2010, the FASB issued guidance clarifying that an insurance entity should not consider any separate account interests in an investment held for the benefit of policyholders to be the insurer’s interests, and should not combine those interests with its general account interest in the same investment when assessing the investment for consolidation, unless the separate account interests are held for a related party policyholder, whereby consolidation of such interests must be considered under applicable variable interest guidance. This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2010 and retrospectively for all prior periods upon the date of adoption, with early adoption permitted. The Company’s adoption of this guidance, effective January 1, 2011, did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or financial statement disclosures.

In March 2010, the FASB issued updated guidance that amends and clarifies the accounting for credit derivatives embedded in interests in securitized financial assets. This new guidance eliminates the scope exception for embedded credit derivatives (except for those that are created solely by subordination) and provides new guidance on how the evaluation of embedded credit derivatives is to be performed. This new guidance is effective for the first interim reporting period beginning after June 15, 2010. The Company’s adoption of this guidance effective January 1, 2010 did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or financial statement disclosures.

In January 2010, the FASB issued updated guidance that requires new fair value disclosures about significant transfers between Level 1 and 2 measurement categories and separate presentation of purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements within the rollforward of Level 3 activity. Also, this updated fair value guidance clarifies the disclosure requirements about the level of disaggregation of asset classes and valuation techniques and inputs. This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for the disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements in the rollforward of Level 3 activity, which are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2010. The required disclosures are provided in Note 15 — Fair Value Measurements.

In June 2009, the FASB issued authoritative guidance which changes the analysis required to determine whether or not an entity is a VIE. In addition, the guidance changes the determination of the primary beneficiary of a VIE from a quantitative to a qualitative model. Under the new qualitative model, the primary beneficiary must have both the ability to direct the activities of the VIE and the obligation to absorb either losses or gains that could be significant to the VIE. This guidance also changes when reassessment is needed, as well as requires

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enhanced disclosures, including the effects of a company’s involvement with a VIE on its financial statements. This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after November 15, 2009.

In February 2010, the FASB issued updated guidance relative to VIEs which defers, except for disclosure requirements, the impact of this guidance for entities that (i) possess the attributes of an investment company, (ii) do not require the reporting entity to fund losses, and (iii) are not financing vehicles or entities that were formerly classified as qualified special purpose entities (“QSPE”). The Company’s adoption of this guidance effective January 1, 2010 did not result in any transition adjustment.

In June 2009, the FASB issued authoritative guidance which changes the accounting for transfers of financial assets, and is effective for transfers of financial assets occurring in interim and annual reporting periods beginning after November 15, 2009. It removes the concept of a QSPE from the guidance for transfers of financial assets and removes the exception from applying the guidance for consolidation of VIEs to QSPEs. It changes the criteria for achieving sale accounting when transferring a financial asset and changes the initial recognition of retained beneficial interests. The guidance also defines “participating interest” to establish specific conditions for reporting a transfer of a portion of a financial asset as a sale. The Company’s adoption of this guidance effective January 1, 2010 did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or financial statement disclosures.

In August 2009, the FASB issued authoritative guidance for the fair value measurement of liabilities. This guidance includes valuation techniques which may be used for measuring fair value when a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability is not available, which includes one or more of the following valuation techniques (i) quoted prices for identical liability when traded as an asset; (ii) quoted prices for similar liabilities or similar liabilities when traded as an asset, or (iii) another valuation technique that is consistent with the fair value principles within GAAP, such as the income or market approach. It also clarifies the adjustments to market inputs that are appropriate for debt obligations that are restricted from being transferred to another obligor. This guidance is effective for the first reporting period beginning after issuance. The Company’s adoption of this guidance effective December 31, 2009 did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In June 2009, the FASB issued authoritative guidance for, and on July 1, 2009 launched, the FASB’s Accounting Standards Codification as the source of authoritative GAAP to be applied by non-governmental entities. The Codification is not intended to change GAAP but is a new structure which takes accounting pronouncements and organizes them by accounting topic. This guidance is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The Company’s adoption of this guidance effective for the interim reporting period ending September 30, 2009 impacts the way the Company references GAAP accounting standards in the financial statements but has no impact on the consolidated financial statements.

In May 2009, the FASB issued authoritative guidance for subsequent events, which addresses the accounting for and disclosure of subsequent events not addressed in other applicable GAAP, including disclosure of the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated. The Company’s adoption of this guidance, effective with the annual reporting period ended December 31, 2009, did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations. The required disclosure of the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated is provided in Note 18 — Subsequent Events.

In April 2009, the FASB revised the authoritative guidance for the recognition and presentation of OTTI. This guidance amends previously used methodology for determining whether an OTTI exists for fixed maturity securities, changes the presentation of OTTI for fixed maturity securities and requires additional disclosures for OTTI on fixed maturity and equity securities in interim and annual financial statements. It requires that an OTTI be recognized in earnings for a fixed maturity security in an unrealized loss position when it is anticipated that

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the amortized cost will not be recovered. In such situations, the OTTI recognized in earnings is the entire difference between the fixed maturity security’s amortized cost and its fair value only when either: (i) the Company has the intent to sell the fixed maturity security; or (ii) it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the fixed maturity security before recovery of the decline in fair value below amortized cost. If neither of these two conditions exists, the difference between the amortized cost basis of the fixed maturity security and the present value of projected future cash flows expected to be collected is recognized as an OTTI in earnings (“credit loss”). If the fair value is less than the present value of projected future cash flows expected to be collected, this portion of OTTI related to other-than credit factors (“non-credit loss”) is recorded as other comprehensive income (loss). When an unrealized loss on a fixed maturity security is considered temporary, the Company continues to record the unrealized loss in other comprehensive income (loss) and not in earnings. There was no change for equity securities which, when an OTTI has occurred, continue to be impaired for the entire difference between the equity security’s cost or amortized cost and its fair value with a corresponding charge to earnings.

Prior to the adoption of the OTTI guidance, the Company recognized in earnings an OTTI for a fixed maturity security in an unrealized loss position unless it could assert that it had both the intent and ability to hold the fixed maturity security for a period of time sufficient to allow for a recovery of fair value to the security’s amortized cost basis. Also, prior to the adoption of this guidance the entire difference between the fixed maturity security’s amortized cost basis and its fair value was recognized in earnings if it was determined to have an OTTI.

This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. The Company early adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2009 which resulted in an increase of $48 million, net of related DAC, policyholder liability and tax adjustments, to retained earnings with a corresponding decrease to AOCI to reclassify the non-credit loss portion of previously recognized OTTI losses on fixed maturity securities held at January 1, 2009.

NOTE 4 — INVESTMENTS

Fixed Maturity Securities

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of fixed maturity securities as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, by contractual maturity, is presented below (in millions). Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or repay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.


	2011				2010
Available-for-sale	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Due in one year or less	$	2,524	$	2,564	$	2,542	$	2,591
Due after one year through five years		15,009		15,880		14,643		15,456
Due after five years through ten years		14,019		15,218		12,120		12,896
Due after ten years		6,032		7,057		5,501		5,806
Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities:
U.S. agency mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities		15,625		17,173		15,035		15,565
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities		7,647		7,630		8,242		8,134
Non-agency asset-backed securities		4,136		4,167		3,832		3,841
Redeemable preferred securities		3		3		6		6

Total available-for-sale	$	64,995	$	69,692	$	61,921	$	64,295

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(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the distribution of gross unrealized gains and losses on investments in fixed maturity securities were as follows (in millions):


	2011
Available-for-sale	Amortized Cost		Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value		OTTI in AOCI¹
U.S. Treasury	$	1,715	$	120	$		*	$	1,835	$	—
U.S. government corporations and agencies		1,212		160			*		1,372		—
U.S. agency mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities		15,625		1,549		1			17,173		—
Foreign governments		818		92		3			907		—
U.S. corporate		25,547		2,338		76			27,809		—
Foreign corporate		8,292		559		55			8,796		—
Non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities		2,963		31		330			2,664		(140	)
Non-agency commercial mortgage-backed securities		4,684		309		27			4,966		—
Non-agency asset-backed securities²		4,136		73		42			4,167		(8	)
Redeemable preferred securities		3		—		—			3		—

Total available-for-sale	$	64,995	$	5,231	$	534		$	69,692	$	(148	)

*	Amounts less than $1 million

Represents the amount of OTTI losses in AOCI, which were not included in earnings pursuant to authoritative guidance. Amount excludes $9 million of net unrealized gains on impaired securities relating to changes in the value of such securities subsequent to the impairment measurement date for the year ended December 31, 2011.

²	Includes auto loans, credit cards, education loans and other asset types.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)


	2010
Available-for-sale	Amortized Cost		Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses		Estimated Fair Value		OTTI in AOCI¹
U.S. Treasury	$	1,285	$	18	$	15	$	1,288	$	—
U.S. government corporations and agencies		1,052		34		8		1,078		—
U.S. agency mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities		15,035		617		87		15,565
Foreign governments		750		80		1		829		—
U.S. corporate		24,839		1,566		123		26,282		—
Foreign corporate		6,880		437		45		7,272		—
Non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities		3,364		31		413		2,982		(146	)
Non-agency commercial mortgage-backed securities		4,878		300		26		5,152		—
Non-agency asset-backed securities²		3,832		73		64		3,841		(12	)
Redeemable preferred securities		6		—		—		6		—

Total available-for-sale	$	61,921	$	3,156	$	782	$	64,295	$	(158	)

Represents the amount of OTTI losses in AOCI, which were not included in earnings pursuant to authoritative guidance. Amount excludes $7 million of net unrealized gains on impaired securities relating to changes in the value of such securities subsequent to the impairment measurement date for the year ended December 31, 2010.

²	Includes auto loans, credit cards, education loans and other asset types.

At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company had outstanding contractual obligations to acquire additional private placement securities amounting to $209 million and $280 million, respectively.

The Company accrues interest income on fixed maturity securities to the extent it is deemed collectible and the security continues to perform under its original contractual terms. In the event collectability of interest is uncertain, accrual of interest income will cease and income will be recorded when and if received.

Investments in fixed maturity securities that have been non-income producing for the last twelve months totaled $8 million and $1 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. These investments have been deemed other-than-temporarily impaired.

Equity Securities

At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the distribution of gross unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale equity securities were as follows (in millions):


	Cost		Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses		Estimated Fair Value
2011	$	171	$	16	$	10	$	177
2010	$	13	$	11	$	1	$	23

Mortgage Loans

The Company’s mortgage loan investments are diversified by property type, location and borrower and are collateralized by the related property.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

At December 31, 2011 and 2010, contractual commitments to extend credit under mortgage loan agreements amounted to $164 million and $125 million, respectively, at fixed and floating interest rates ranging from 3.75% to 6.14% in 2011, and from 2.08% to 6.22% in 2010. These commitments are diversified by property type and geographic region.

At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the distribution of the mortgage loan portfolio by property type and geographic region was as follows (in millions):


	2011					2010
	Carrying Value		% of Total			Carrying Value		% of Total
Property Type:
Office buildings	$	2,398		33.5	%	$	1,853		31.9	%
Apartment buildings		1,687		23.6	%		938		16.2	%
Retail facilities		1,509		21.1	%		1,217		21.0	%
Industrial		1,144		16.0	%		1,185		20.4	%
Residential		372		5.2	%		563		9.7	%
Other		42		0.6	%		49		0.8	%

Total	$	7,152		100.0	%	$	5,805		100.0	%

Geographic Region:
South Atlantic	$	2,022		28.3	%	$	1,516		26.1	%
Central		1,662		23.2	%		1,499		25.8	%
Middle Atlantic		1,570		22.0	%		1,154		19.9	%
Pacific		1,567		21.9	%		1,381		23.8	%
New England		331		4.6	%		255		4.4	%

Total	$	7,152		100.0	%	$	5,805		100.0	%

The Company monitors the aging of its mortgage loans receivable on a monthly basis to determine delinquencies. An analysis of the aging of the principal balances, excluding the allowance for credit losses, that are past due is presented below. It includes a breakdown of the mortgage loans that are ninety days past due and either are (1) still accruing interest or (2) on non-accrual status (in millions):


	2011
	30-59 Days		60-89 Days		90 Days and Over		Total Past Due		Current		Total Mortgage Loans		Recorded Mortgage Loans > 90 Days Accruing		Non-Accrual Mortgage Loans > 90 Days
Property Type:
Office buildings	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	2,410	$	2,410	$	—	$	—
Apartment buildings		—		—		—		—		1,696		1,696		—		—
Retail facilities		—		—		—		—		1,516		1,516		—		—
Industrial		—		—		—		—		1,152		1,152		—		—
Residential		—		—		9		9		370		379		—		9
Other		—		—		—		—		43		43		—		—

Total	$	—	$	—	$	9	$	9	$	7,187	$	7,196	$	—	$	9

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)


	2010
	30-59 Days		60-89 Days		90 Days and Over		Total Past Due		Current		Total Mortgage Loans		Recorded Mortgage Loans > 90 Days Accruing		Non-Accrual Mortgage Loans > 90 Days
Property Type:
Office buildings	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	1,865	$	1,865	$	—	$	—
Apartment buildings		—		—		—		—		947		947		—		—
Retail facilities		—		—		—		—		1,225		1,225		—		—
Industrial		—		—		—		—		1,193		1,193		—		—
Residential		—		—		9		9		562		571		—		9
Other		—		—		—		—		50		50		—		—

Total	$	—	$	—	$	9	$	9	$	5,842	$	5,851	$	—	$	9

As discussed in Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies, the Company establishes a specific reserve when it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due under the contractual terms of the loan agreements and a general reserve for probable incurred but not specifically identified losses. The activity in the mortgage loan specific and general reserves for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 are summarized below (in millions):


	2011									2010
Allowance for credit losses:	Residential			Commercial			Total			Residential			Commercial			Total
Beginning balance	$	8		$	38		$	46		$	10		$	44		$	54
Provision for credit losses		—			1			1			(1	)		8			7
Direct write-downs		(1	)		(2	)		(3	)		(1	)		(14	)		(15	)

Ending balance	$	7		$	37		$	44		$	8		$	38		$	46

Individually evaluated for impairment (specific)	$	3		$	6		$	9		$	3		$	4		$	7
Collectively evaluated for impairment (general)	$	4		$	31		$	35		$	5		$	34		$	39
Ending balance (recorded investment, net of allowance for credit losses):
Individually evaluated for impairment (specific)	$	6		$	27		$	33		$	8		$	31		$	39
Collectively evaluated for impairment (general)	$	366		$	6,753		$	7,119		$	555		$	5,211		$	5,766

For the year ended December 31, 2009, the provision for credit losses was $43 million and direct write-downs were $2 million.

The Company closely monitors mortgage loans with the potential for impairment by considering a number of factors. For commercial mortgage loans, these factors include, but are not limited to, LTV, asset performance such as debt service coverage ratio, lease rollovers, income/expense hurdles, major tenant or borrower issues, the economic climate and catastrophic events. For residential mortgage loans, loans that are sixty or more days delinquent are monitored for potential impairment.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

As mentioned above, the Company uses LTV as one of the key mortgage loan indicators to assess credit quality and to assist in identifying problem loans. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, LTVs on the Company’s mortgage loans, net of allowance for credit losses, are as follows (in millions):


	2011
	Office Buildings		Apartment Buildings		Retail Facilities		Industrial		Residential		Other		Total
above 95%	$	4	$	18	$	—	$	12	$	2	$	—	$	36
91% to 95%		—		24		—		49		2		—		75
81% to 90%		198		61		71		239		7		21		597
71% to 80%		314		415		262		201		30		—		1,222
below 70%		1,882		1,169		1,176		643		331		21		5,222

Total	$	2,398	$	1,687	$	1,509	$	1,144	$	372	$	42	$	7,152


	2010
	Office Buildings		Apartment Buildings		Retail Facilities		Industrial		Residential		Other		Total
above 95%	$	25	$	34	$	—	$	11	$	4	$	—	$	74
91% to 95%		49		78		21		18		2		—		168
81% to 90%		274		109		89		352		7		28		859
71% to 80%		198		252		154		129		41		—		774
below 70%		1,307		465		953		675		509		21		3,930

Total	$	1,853	$	938	$	1,217	$	1,185	$	563	$	49	$	5,805

Additional information on impaired mortgage loans is provided below (in millions):


	2011
	Recorded Investment		Unpaid Principal Balance		Related Allowance		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized
With related allowance:
Office buildings	$	4	$	5	$	1	$	5	$		*
Apartment building		11		12		1		13		1
Residential		6		9		3		6			*
Industrial		12		16		4		13		1

Total	$	33	$	42	$	9	$	37	$	2

Commercial	$	27	$	33	$	6	$	31	$	2

Residential	$	6	$	9	$	3	$	6	$		*

*	Amounts less than $1 million

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)


	2010
	Recorded Investment		Unpaid Principal Balance		Related Allowance		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized
With related allowance:
Office buildings	$	6	$	7	$	1	$	36	$		*
Apartment building		15		17		2		15		1
Residential		8		11		3		8			*
Industrial		10		11		1		11		1

Total	$	39	$	46	$	7	$	70	$	2

Commercial	$	31	$	35	$	4	$	62	$	2

Residential	$	8	$	11	$	3	$	8	$		*

*	Amounts less than $1 million

At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company did not have any impaired loans without a related allowance.

The Company did not have any loan modifications in 2011 and 2010.

Investments in Affiliates


	2011		2010
New York Life Short Term Fund	$	712	$	509
Madison Capital Funding LLC Loan Agreement		925		533
Other		—		5

Total investments in affiliates	$	1,637	$	1,047

The STIF was formed by New York Life to improve short-term returns through greater flexibility to choose attractive maturities and enhanced portfolio diversification. The STIF is a pooled fund managed by New York Life Investment Management LLC (“NYL Investments”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life, where all participants are subsidiaries of New York Life.

The MCF Loan Agreement represents a revolving loan agreement the Company entered into with MCF. Refer to Note 14 — Related Party Transactions for further discussion.

Other is related to promissory notes from MCF. Refer to Note 14 — Related Party Transactions for further discussion.

Other Investments

The components of other investments as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 were as follows (in millions):


	2011		2010
Limited partnerships/Limited liability companies	$	563	$	526
Derivatives		182		210
Senior secured commercial loans		318		273
Short-term investments		91		79
Other invested assets		76		71

Total other investments	$	1,230	$	1,159

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Senior secured commercial loans are typically collateralized by all assets of the borrower. The Company’s senior secured commercial loans, before loss reserve, amounted to $331 million and $291 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Company establishes a loss reserve for specifically impaired loans and assigns internal risk ratings for the remainder of the portfolio on which it assesses a general loss reserve (refer to Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies for further details). The loss reserve was $13 million and $18 million for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Unfunded commitments on limited partnerships, limited liability companies and senior secured commercial loans amounted to $185 million and $225 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Included in other invested assets is land and real estate held for sale of approximately $15 million and $13 million as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. There was no accumulated depreciation on real estate for the years ended December 31, 2011 or 2010. There was no depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2011. Depreciation expense was less than $1 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, and was recorded as a component of net investment income in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income. There was no depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2009.

VIEs

Consolidated VIE

At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company included assets of $45 million in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet, as a result of consolidating a VIE for which it was determined to be the primary beneficiary. The Company performed a qualitative analysis to determine if the Company has (i) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the economic performance of the entity and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses of or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could be potentially significant to the VIE. In reviewing the deal documents including trust agreements, limited partnership agreements and purchase agreements, the Company determined that they are the primary beneficiary of one structured investment.

This VIE consists of a trust established for purchasing receivables from the U.S. Department of Energy related to Energy Savings Performance Contracts and issuing certificates representing the right to those receivables. The following table reflects the carrying amount and balance sheet classification of the assets and liabilities of the consolidated VIE as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 (in millions). The Company has a 98.66% interest in this VIE; however, the creditors do not have recourse to the Company in excess of the assets contained within the VIE.


	2011		2010
Cash	$	4	$	4
Other investments*		41		41

Total assets	$	45	$	45

Other liabilities		5		5

Total liabilities	$	5	$	5

*	Included in Limited partnerships/Limited liability companies

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Unconsolidated VIEs

In the normal course of its activities, the Company will invest in structured investments including VIEs for which it is not the sponsor. These structured investments typically invest in fixed income investments and are managed by third-parties and include asset-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities and residential mortgage-backed securities. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss on these structured investments, both VIEs and non-VIEs, is limited to the amount of its investment. The Company has not provided financial or other support, other than its direct investment, to these structures. The Company has determined that it is not the primary beneficiary of these structures due to the fact that it does not have the power to direct the activities that significantly impact the VIEs economic performance. The Company classifies these investments on its accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale and trading and its maximum exposure to loss associated with these investments was $29,117 million and $27,635 million as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

In the normal course of its activities, the Company will invest in joint ventures, limited partnerships and limited liability companies. These investments include hedge funds, private equity funds and real estate related funds and may or may not be VIEs. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss on these investments, both VIEs and non-VIEs, is limited to the amount of its investment. The Company has determined that it is not the primary beneficiary of these structures due to the fact that it does not have the power to direct the activities that significantly impact the entities economic performance. The Company classifies these investments on its accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as “other investments” and its maximum exposure to loss associated with these entities was $563 million and $526 million as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

These investments are subject to ongoing review for impairment and for events that may cause management to reconsider whether or not it is the primary beneficiary. The Company has no additional economic interest in these structures in the form of derivatives, related guarantees, credit enhancement or similar instruments and obligations. Creditors have no recourse against the Company in the event of default. The Company has unfunded commitments in joint ventures, limited partnerships and limited liability companies which are previously disclosed in Note 4 — Investments.

Restricted Assets and Special Deposits

Assets of $4 million and $5 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, were on deposit with governmental authorities or trustees as required by certain state insurance laws and are included in available-for-sale fixed maturity securities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Refer to Note 13 — Commitments and Contingencies for additional discussions on assets pledged as collateral.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

NOTE 5 — INVESTMENT INCOME AND INVESTMENT GAINS AND LOSSES

The components of net investment income for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 were as follows (in millions):


	2011			2010			2009
Fixed maturity securities	$	3,184		$	3,171		$	2,869
Equity securities		8			1			18
Mortgage loans		368			352			338
Policy loans		59			56			54
Other investments		65			65			45

Gross investment income		3,684			3,645			3,324
Investment expenses		(87	)		(78	)		(59	)

Net investment income	$	3,597		$	3,567		$	3,265

For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, net investment (losses) gains were as follows (in millions):


	2011			2010			2009
Fixed maturity securities
Total OTTI losses	$	(122	)	$	(172	)	$	(397	)
Portion of OTTI losses recognized in OCI		14			57			241

Net OTTI losses on fixed maturity securities recognized in earnings		(108	)		(115	)		(156	)
All other gains		249			221			33

Fixed maturity securities, net		141			106			(123	)
Equity securities		(6	)		5			98
Mortgage loans		(2	)		(13	)		(52	)
Derivative instruments		(143	)		(109	)		6
Other		(5	)		20			(14	)

Net investment (losses)/gains	$	(15	)	$	9		$	(85	)

The net loss on trading securities (both fixed maturity and equity securities) amounted to $2 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. The net gain on trading securities (both fixed maturity and equity securities) amounted to $5 million and $6 million for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Realized gains on sales of available-for-sale fixed maturity securities were $270 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, and $218 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. Realized losses for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009 were $19 million, $53 million and $191 million, respectively. Realized gains on sales of available-for-sale equity securities were $7 million, $5 million and $173 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, and realized losses were $11 million, less than $1 million and $71 million, respectively.

Losses from OTTI on equity securities (included in net investment gains (losses) on equity securities above) were $2 million, less than $1 million and $4 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

The following tables present the Company’s gross unrealized losses and fair values for fixed maturity and equity securities, aggregated by investment category and length of time the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at December 31, 2011 and 2010 (in millions):


	2011
	Less Than 12 Months					Greater Than 12 Months					Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
Fixed maturity securities
U.S. Treasury	$	1	$		*	$	—	$	—		$	1	$		*
U.S. government corporations and agencies		23			*		5			*		28			*
U.S. agency mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities		111		—			1		1			112		1
Foreign governments		19		2			3		1			22		3
U.S. corporate		1,824		51			236		25			2,060		76
Foreign corporate		816		39			145		16			961		55
Non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities		534		17			1,434		313			1,968		330
Non-agency commercial mortgage-backed securities		217		11			85		16			302		27
Non-agency asset-backed securities		1,333		11			200		31			1,533		42

Total fixed maturity securities		4,878		131			2,109		403			6,987		534

Equity securities
Common stock		86		10			—		—			86		10

Total	$	4,964	$	141		$	2,109	$	403		$	7,073	$	544

*	Unrealized loss is less than $1 million.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)


	2010
	Less Than 12 Months				Greater Than 12 Months				Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
Fixed maturity securities
U.S. Treasury	$	288	$	15	$	—	$	—	$	288	$	15
U.S. government corporations and agencies		275		7		2		1		277		8
U.S. agency mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities		2,519		87		1		—		2,520		87
Foreign governments		24		1		1		—		25		1
U.S. corporate		2,561		87		508		36		3,069		123
Foreign corporate		820		35		120		10		940		45
Non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities		506		17		1,689		396		2,195		413
Non-agency commercial mortgage-backed securities		87		2		222		24		309		26
Non-agency asset-backed securities		650		6		227		58		877		64

Total fixed maturity securities		7,730		257		2,770		525		10,500		782

Equity securities
Common stock		2		1		*		*		2		1

Total	$	7,732	$	258	$	2,770	$	525	$	10,502	$	783

*	Unrealized loss is less than $1 million.

At December 31, 2011, the unrealized loss amount consisted of approximately 1,656 different fixed maturity securities and 70 equity securities.

At December 31, 2011, unrealized losses on investment grade fixed maturity securities were $160 million or 30% of the Company’s total fixed maturity securities’ unrealized losses. Investment grade is defined as a security having a credit rating from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) of 1 or 2; a rating of Aaa, Aa, A or Baa from Moody’s or a rating of AAA, AA, A or BBB from Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”); or a comparable internal rating if an externally provided rating is not available. Unrealized losses on fixed maturity securities with a rating below investment grade represent $374 million or 70% of the Company’s total fixed maturity securities unrealized losses at December 31, 2011.

The amount of gross unrealized losses for fixed maturity securities where the fair value had declined by 20% or more of amortized cost totaled $260 million. The amount of time that each of these securities has continuously been 20% or more below the amortized cost consist of $88 million for 6 months or less, $36 million for greater than 6 months through 12 months and $136 million for greater than 12 months. In accordance with the Company’s impairment policy, the Company performed quantitative and qualitative analysis to determine if the decline was temporary. For those securities where the decline was considered temporary, the Company did not take an impairment when it did not have the intent to sell the security or it was more likely than not that it would not be required to sell the security before its anticipated recovery.

Corporate Bonds. U.S. corporate securities with a fair value below 80% of the security’s amortized cost totaled $19 million or 25% of the total unrealized losses on U.S. corporate securities. Foreign corporate securities with a fair value below 80% of the security’s amortized cost totaled $7 million or 13% of the total unrealized loss

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

on foreign corporate securities. While the losses were spread across all industry sectors, the largest sectors with unrealized losses on securities with a fair value below 80% of the security’s amortized cost include Banks ($9 million), Utilities ($9 million), and Finance ($4 million). These securities are evaluated in accordance with the Company’s impairment policy. Because the securities continue to meet their contractual payments and the Company did not have the intent to sell the security nor was it more likely than not that it would be required to sell the security before its anticipated recovery, the Company did not consider these investments to be other than temporarily impaired.

Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities. Residential mortgage-backed securities that were priced below 80% of the security’s amortized cost represented $206 million or 62% of total unrealized losses on residential mortgage–backed securities. Commercial mortgage-backed securities that were priced below 80% of the security’s amortized cost represented $8 million or 30% of total unrealized losses on commercial mortgage-backed securities. The Company measures its mortgage-backed portfolio for impairments based on the security’s credit rating and whether the security has an unrealized loss. The Company also evaluates mortgage-backed securities for other- than-temporary impairments in accordance with its impairment policy using cash flow modeling techniques coupled with an evaluation of facts and circumstances. The Company did not have the intent to sell its investments nor was it more likely than not that it would be required to sell the investments before its anticipated recovery in value; therefore, the Company did not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired.

Non-Agency Asset-Backed Securities. Similar to mortgage-backed securities, the Company measures its asset-backed portfolio for impairments based on the security’s credit rating and whether the security has an unrealized loss. The Company also evaluates asset-backed securities for other-than-temporary impairments based on facts and circumstances and in accordance with the Company’s impairment policy. Asset-backed securities that were priced below 80% of the security’s amortized cost represented $20 million or 48% of the total unrealized losses for asset-backed securities. The Company did not have the intent to sell its investments nor was it more likely than not that it would be required to sell the investments before recovery, therefore the Company did not consider these investments to be other than temporarily impaired.

Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses)

Net unrealized investment gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments are included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as a component of AOCI. Changes in these amounts include reclassification adjustments for prior period net unrealized gains (losses) that have been recognized as realized gains (losses) during the current year and are included in net investment gains (losses) in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

The components of net unrealized investment gains (losses) reported in AOCI at December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 are as follows (in millions):


	2011			2010			2009
Fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale-all other	$	4,836		$	2,525		$	488
Fixed maturity securities on which an OTTI loss has been recognized		(139	)		(151	)		(179	)

Total fixed maturity securities		4,697			2,374			309
Equity securities, available-for-sale		6			10			11
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges		(3	)		(12	)		(10	)
Other investments		3			1			(2	)

Subtotal		4,703			2,373			308
Amounts recognized for:
Policyholders’ account balances and future policy benefits		(336	)		14			4
Other assets (sales inducements)		(28	)		(17	)		(5	)
Deferred policy acquisition costs		(1,411	)		(832	)		(137	)
Deferred taxes		(1,024	)		(538	)		(59	)

Net unrealized gains on investments	$	1,904		$	1,000		$	111

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

The net unrealized gains (losses) for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, are presented separately for amounts related to fixed maturity securities on which an OTTI loss has been recognized, and all other net unrealized investment gains and losses, are as follows (in millions):

Net Unrealized Investment Gains and Losses on Fixed Maturity Securities on Which an OTTI Loss has been Recognized


	Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Investments			Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs			Sales Inducements			Policyholders’ Account Balances and Future Policy Benefits			Deferred Income Tax Asset (Liability)			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Related To Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses)
Balance, December 31, 2008	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Cumulative impact of the adoption of new authoritative guidance on January 1, 2009		(17	)		4			—			—			5			(8	)
Net investment gains (losses) on investments arising during the period		(238	)		—			—			—			83			(155	)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income		253			—			—			—			(88	)		165
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses excluded from net income¹		(177	)		—			—			—			62			(115	)
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on deferred policy acquisition costs and sales inducements		—			63			2			—			(23	)		42
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on future policy benefits		—			—			—			(2	)		1			(1	)

Balance, December 31, 2009	$	(179	)	$	67		$	2		$	(2	)	$	40		$	(72	)

Net investment gains (losses) on investments arising during the period		86			—			—			—			(30	)		56
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income		18			—			—			—			(6	)		12
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses excluded from net income¹		(76	)		—			—			—			27			(49	)
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on deferred policy acquisition costs and sales inducements		—			(4	)		(1	)		—			1			(4	)
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on future policy benefits		—			—			—			(1	)			*		(1	)

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)


	Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Investments			Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs			Sales Inducements			Policyholders’ Account Balances and Future Policy Benefits			Deferred Income Tax Asset (Liability)			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Related To Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses)
Balance, December 31, 2010	$	(151	)	$	63		$	1		$	(3	)	$	32		$	(58	)

Net investment gains (losses) on investments arising during the period		(3	)		—			—			—			1			(2	)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income		47			—			—			—			(16	)		31
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses excluded from net income¹		(32	)		—			—			—			11			(21	)
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on deferred policy acquisition costs and sales inducements		—			(7	)			*		—			2			(5	)
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on future policy benefits		—			—			—			—			—			—

Balance, December 31, 2011	$	(139	)	$	56		$	1		$	(3	)	$	30		$	(55	)

*	Amounts less than $1 million

¹	Represents “transfers in” related to the portion of OTTI losses recognized during the period that were not recognized in earnings for securities with no prior OTTI loss.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

All Other Net Unrealized Investment Gains and Losses in AOCI


	Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) On Investments¹		Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs		Sales Inducements		Policyholders’ Account Balances and Future Policy Benefits		Deferred Income Tax Asset (Liability)		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Related To Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses)
Balance, December 31, 2008	$	(4,158)	$	871	$	55	$	(56)	$	1,151	$	(2,137)
Cumulative impact of the adoption of new authoritative guidance on January 1, 2009		(78)		17		1		(1)		21		(40)
Net investment gains (losses) on investments arising during the period		5,257		—		—		—		(1,840)		3,417
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income		(711)		—		—		—		249		(462)
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses excluded from net income²		177		—		—		—		(62)		115
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on deferred policy acquisition costs and sales inducements		—		(1,092)		(63)		—		404		(751)
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on future policy benefits		—						63		(22)		41

Balance, December 31, 2009	$	487	$	(204)	$	(7)	$	6	$	(99)	$	183

Net investment gains (losses) on investments arising during the period		2,080		—		—		—		(728)		1,352
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income		(119)		—		—		—		42		(77)
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses excluded from net income²		76		—		—		—		(27)		49
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on deferred policy acquisition costs and sales inducements		—		(691)		(11)		—		246		(456)
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on future policy benefits		—		—		—		11		(4)		7

Balance, December 31, 2010	$	2,524	$	(895)	$	(18)	$	17	$	(570)	$	1,058

Net investment gains (losses) on investments arising during the period		2,465		—		—		—		(863)		1,602
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income		(179)		—		—		—		63		(116)
Reclassification adjustment for OTTI losses excluded from net income²		32		—		—		—		(11)		21
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on deferred policy acquisition costs and sales inducements		—		(572)		(11)		—		204		(379)
Impact of net unrealized investment (gains) losses on future policy benefits		—		—		—		(350)		123		(227)

Balance, December 31, 2011	$	4,842	$	(1,467)	$	(29)	$	(333)	$	(1,054)	$	1,959

¹	Includes cash flow hedges. Refer to Note 12 – Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management for information on cash flow hedges.

²	Represents “transfers out” related to the portion of OTTI losses recognized during the period that were not recognized in earnings for securities with no prior OTTI loss.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

The following rollforward provides a breakdown of the cumulative credit loss component of OTTI losses recognized in earnings of fixed maturity securities still held for which a portion of the loss was recognized in AOCI (in millions):


	2011		2010
Balance at beginning of year	$	201	$	130
Additions
Credit loss impairments recognized in the current period on securities previously not impaired		26		50
Additional credit loss impairments recognized in the current period on securities previously impaired		51		29
Reductions
Credit loss impairments previously recognized on securities which matured, were paid down, prepaid or sold during the period		70		8

Balance at end of year	$	208	$	201

NOTE 6 — POLICYHOLDERS’ LIABILITIES

Policyholders’ Account Balances

Policyholders’ account balances at December 31, 2011 and 2010 were as follows (in millions):


	2011		2010
Deferred annuities	$	38,473	$	37,677
Universal life contracts		22,937		21,642
Annuities certain		513		424
Supplementary contracts without life contingencies		379		357
Unearned revenue liability		277		334
Guaranteed minimum accumulation benefit		470		222

Total policyholders’ account balances	$	63,049	$	60,656

Policyholders’ account balances on the above contracts are equal to cumulative deposits plus interest credited less withdrawals and less mortality and expense charges, where applicable.

Unearned revenue liability represents amounts that have been assessed to compensate the insurer for services to be performed over future periods.

The Guaranteed Minimum Accumulation Benefit (“GMAB”) is the fair value of embedded derivatives on deferred annuity contracts.

At December 31, 2011 and 2010, of the total policyholders’ account balances of $63,049 million and $60,656 million, respectively, the total amounts that have surrender privileges were $62,159 million and $59,814 million, respectively. The amounts redeemable in cash by policyholders at December 31, 2011 and 2010 were $59,636 million and $57,498 million, respectively.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

The following table highlights the interest rate assumptions generally utilized in calculating policyholders’ account balances, as well as certain withdrawal characteristics associated with these accounts at December 31, 2011:


Product	Interest Rate	Withdrawal/Surrender Charges
Deferred annuities	1.00% to 10.00%	Surrender charges 0% to 10% for up to 10 years.
Annuities certain	0.10% to 5.00%	No surrender or withdrawal charges.
Universal life contracts	2.50% to 8.00%	Various up to 19 years.
Supplementary contracts without life contingencies	1.50% to 3.50%	No surrender or withdrawal charges.

Less than 1% of policyholders’ account balances have interest crediting rates of 6% and greater.

Future Policy Benefits

Future policy benefits at December 31, 2011 and 2010 were as follows (in millions):


	2011		2010
Life insurance:
Taiwan business — 100% coinsured	$	929	$	902
Other life		165		129

Total life insurance		1,094		1,031
Individual and group payout annuities		8,203		5,867
Other contract liabilities		55		39

Total future policy benefits	$	9,352	$	6,937

Other than the 100% coinsured business, there were no amounts related to policies that have surrender privileges or amounts redeemable in cash by policyholders.

The following table highlights the key assumptions generally utilized in the calculation of future policy benefit reserves at December 31, 2011:


Product	Mortality	Interest Rate	Estimation Method
Life insurance: Taiwan business — 100% coinsured	Based upon best estimates at time of policy issuance with provision for adverse deviations (“PAD”).	3.80% to 7.50%	Net level premium reserve taking into account death benefits, lapses and maintenance expenses with PAD.
Individual and group payout annuities	Based upon best estimates at time of policy issuance with PAD.	3.75% to 8.75%	Present value of expected future payments at a rate expected at issue with PAD.

Less than 6% of future policy benefits are based on an interest rate of 6% and greater.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Guaranteed Minimum Benefits

At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company had variable contracts with guarantees. (Note that the Company’s variable contracts with guarantees may offer more than one type of guarantee in each contract; therefore, the amounts listed are not mutually exclusive). For guarantees of amounts in the event of death, the net amount at risk is defined as the current Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit (“GMDB”) in excess of the current account balance at the balance sheet date. For guarantees of accumulation balances, the net amount at risk is defined as GMAB minus the current account balance at the balance sheet date.

Variable Annuity Contracts — GMDB and GMAB

The Company issues certain variable annuity contracts with GMDB and GMAB features that guarantee either:

a) Return of deposits: the benefit is the greater of current account value or premiums paid (adjusted for withdrawals).

b) Ratchet: the benefit is the greatest of the current account value, premiums paid (adjusted for withdrawals), or the highest account value on any contractually specified anniversary up to contractually specified ages (adjusted for withdrawals).

The following table provides the account value, net amount at risk and average attained age of contract holders at December 31, 2011 and 2010 for GMDB and GMAB ($ in millions):


	2011
	Return of Net Deposits				Ratchet
	In the Event of Death (GMDB)		Accumulation at Specified Date (GMAB)		In the Event of Death (GMDB)
Account value	$	7,195	$	3,559	$	10,920
Net amount at risk	$	117	$	147	$	736
Average attained age of contract holders		58		57		62



	2010
	Return of Net Deposits				Ratchet
	In the Event of Death (GMDB)		Accumulation at Specified Date (GMAB)		In the Event of Death (GMDB)
Account value	$	5,737	$	3,103	$	12,165
Net amount at risk	$	67	$	62	$	519
Average attained age of contract holders		57		56		61

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

The following summarizes the liabilities for guarantees on variable contracts reflected in the general account in future policy benefits for GMDB and policyholders’ account balances for GMAB in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet (in millions):


	GMDB			GMAB			Totals
Balance at January 1, 2009	$	65		$	316		$	381
Incurred guarantee benefits		1			(81	)		(80	)
Paid guarantee benefits		(22	)		—			(22	)

Balance at December 31, 2009		44			235			279
Incurred guarantee benefits		5			(12	)		(7	)
Paid guarantee benefits		(11	)		(1	)		(12	)

Balance at December 31, 2010		38			222			260
Incurred guarantee benefits		17			248			265
Paid guarantee benefits		(7	)		—			(7	)

Balance at December 31, 2011	$	48		$	470		$	518

For GMABs, incurred guaranteed minimum benefits incorporate all changes in fair value other than amounts resulting from paid guarantee benefits. GMABs are considered to be embedded derivatives and are recognized at fair value through interest credited to policyholders’ account balances in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income (refer to Note 15 — Fair Value Measurements).

The GMDB liability is determined each period end by estimating the expected value of death benefits in excess of the projected account balance and recognizing the excess ratably over the accumulation period based on total expected assessments in accordance with applicable guidance. The Company regularly evaluates estimates used and adjusts the additional liability balance, with a related charge or credit to increase in liabilities for future policy benefits in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income, if actual experience or other evidence suggests that earlier assumptions should be revised.

The following assumptions and methodology were used to determine the GMDB liability at December 31, 2011 and 2010:

•

Data used was 1,000 stochastically generated investment performance scenarios.

•

Mean investment performance assumption ranged from 5.12% to 7.08% for 2011 and 5.42% to 6.73% for 2010.

•

Volatility assumption ranged from 13.14% to 14.67% for 2011 and was 13.47% to 15.45% for 2010.

•

Mortality was assumed to be 91.00% of the A2000 table for 2011 and 2010.

•

Lapse rates vary by contract type and duration and range from 0.50% to 30.00%, with an average of 6.04% for 2011, and 0.50% to 30.00%, with an average of 6.30% for 2010.

•

Discount rates ranged from 6.53% to 7.31% for 2011 and 6.69% to 7.25% for 2010.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

The following table presents the aggregate fair value of assets at December 31, 2011 and 2010, by major investment fund options (including the general and separate account fund options), held by variable annuity products that are subject to GMDB and GMAB benefits and guarantees. Since variable contracts with GMDB guarantees may also offer GMAB guarantees in each contract, the GMDB and GMAB amounts listed are not mutually exclusive (in millions):


	2011				2010
	GMDB		GMAB		GMDB		GMAB
Separate account:
Equity	$	7,935	$	1,832	$	8,523	$	1,826
Fixed income		3,987		854		3,412		635
Balanced		2,610		625		2,427		463
General account		3,583		248		3,540		179

Total	$	18,115	$	3,559	$	17,902	$	3,103

Additional Liability for Individual Life Products

Certain individual life products require additional liabilities for contracts with excess insurance benefit features. These excess insurance benefit features are generally those that result in profits in early years and losses in subsequent years. For the Company’s individual life contracts, this requirement primarily affects universal life policies with cost of insurance charges that are significantly less than the expected mortality costs in the intermediate and later policy durations.

Generally, the Company has separately defined an excess insurance benefit feature to exist when expected mortality exceeds all assessments. This insurance benefit feature is in addition to the base mortality feature, which the Company defines as expected mortality not in excess of assessments.

The following table summarizes the liability for excess insurance benefit features reflected in the general account in future policy benefits at December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 (in millions):


	2011		2010		2009
Beginning balance	$	68	$	45	$	41
Net liability increase		33		23		4

Ending balance	$	101	$	68	$	45

NOTE 7 — SEPARATE ACCOUNTS

Separate Accounts Registered with the SEC

The Company maintains separate accounts, which are registered with the SEC, for its variable deferred annuity and variable life products with assets of $17,666 million and $17,653 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The assets of the registered separate accounts represent investments in shares of the MainStay VP Series Fund, Inc. managed by NYL Investments and other non-proprietary funds.

Separate Accounts Not Registered with the SEC

The Company also maintains separate accounts, which are not registered with the SEC, with assets of $1,289 million and $1,106 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The assets in these separate accounts are comprised of MainStay VP Series Fund, Inc. managed by NYL Investments, other non- proprietary funds and limited partnerships.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Refer to Note 6 — Policyholders’ Liabilities, for information regarding separate accounts with contractual guarantees for GMDB and GMAB.

NOTE 8 — DEFERRED POLICY ACQUISITION COSTS AND SALES INDUCEMENTS

The following is an analysis of DAC for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 (in millions):


	2011			2010			2009
Balance at beginning of year	$	3,429		$	4,041		$	4,667
Current year additions		543			640			715
Amortized during year		(520	)		(557	)		(312	)

Balance at end of year before related adjustments		3,452			4,124			5,070
Adjustment for changes in unrealized net investment gains		(579	)		(695	)		(1,029	)

Balance at end of year	$	2,873		$	3,429		$	4,041

Sales Inducements

The following is an analysis of deferred sales inducements included in other assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 (in millions):


	2011			2010			2009
Balance at beginning of year	$	354		$	313		$	331
Current year additions		134			103			64
Amortized during year		(20	)		(50	)		(21	)

Balance at end of year before related adjustments		468			366			374
Adjustment for changes in unrealized net investment gains		(11	)		(12	)		(61	)

Balance at end of year	$	457		$	354		$	313

NOTE 9 — INCOME TAXES

A summary of the components of the net total income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, included in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income are as follows (in millions):


	2011			2010		2009
Current:
Federal	$	243		$	133	$	206
State and local		4			3		1
Foreign		1			—		—

		248			136		207
Deferred:
Federal		(138	)		72		53

Total income tax expense	$	110		$	208	$	260

Pursuant to the tax allocation agreement discussed in Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies, as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company recorded a net income tax (payable) receivable (to) from New York

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Life of $(113) million and $34 million, respectively, included in other liabilities and other assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The Company’s actual income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, differs from the expected amount computed by applying the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate of 35% for the following reasons:


	2011			2010			2009
Statutory federal income tax rate		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%
Tax exempt income		(3.9	)%		(3.5	)%		(1.1	)%
Uncertain tax position		(1.1	)%		(5.6	)%		0.2	%
Investment credits		(7.2	)%		(1.7	)%		(0.8	)%
Other		0.4	%		0.0	%		(0.5	)%

Effective tax rate		23.2	%		24.2	%		32.8	%

Deferred income taxes are generally recognized, based on enacted tax rates, when assets and liabilities have different values for financial statement and tax purposes. The Company’s management has concluded that the deferred tax assets are more likely than not to be realized. Therefore, no valuation allowance has been provided.

The components of the net deferred tax liability reported in other liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, are as follows (in millions):


	2011		2010
Deferred tax assets:
Future policyholder benefits	$	831	$	623
Employee and agents benefits		63		61
Other		14		11

Gross deferred tax assets		908		695

Deferred tax liabilities:
DAC		759		928
Investments		1,517		787
Other		1		1

Gross deferred tax liabilities		2,277		1,716

Net deferred tax liability	$	1,369	$	1,021

The Company has no net operating or capital loss carryforwards.

The Company’s federal income tax returns are routinely examined by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and provisions are made in the financial statements in anticipation of the results of these audits. The IRS has completed audits through 2007 and anticipates the audit for tax years 2008 through 2010 to begin in 2012. There were no material effects on the Company’s results of operations as a result of these audits. The Company believes that its recorded income tax liabilities are adequate for all open years.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, are as follows (in millions):


	2011			2010			2009
Beginning of period balance	$	69		$	117		$	117
Reductions for tax positions of prior years		(2	)		—			(9	)
Additions for tax positions of current year		4			1			9
Settlements with tax authorities		—			(49	)		—

End of period balance	$	71		$	69		$	117

As of December 31, 2011, the Company had unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate by $2 million. The Company’s total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, are less than $1 million and $44 million, respectively. Total interest expense associated with the liability for unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, aggregated $2 million, $3 million and $6 million, respectively, and are included in income tax expense in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income. At December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company had $7 million, $14 million and $31 million, respectively, of accrued interest associated with the liability for unrecognized tax benefits, which are reported in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet (included in other liabilities). The $7 million decrease from December 31, 2010 in accrued interest associated with the liability for unrecognized tax benefits is the result of an increase of $2 million of interest expense and a $9 million decrease resulting from IRS settlements. The $17 million decrease from December 31, 2009 in accrued interest associated with the liability for unrecognized tax benefits is the result of an increase of $3 million of interest expense and a $20 million decrease resulting from IRS settlements. The Company does not anticipate any significant changes to its total unrecognized tax benefits within the next twelve months.

NOTE 10 — REINSURANCE

The Company enters into reinsurance agreements in the normal course of its insurance business to reduce overall risk and to be able to issue life insurance policies in excess of its retention limits. As of December 31, 2011, the Company reinsures the mortality risk on new life insurance policies on a quota-share yearly renewable term basis for almost all products. The Company had typically retained 10% of each risk until 2005 when it began retaining larger shares on many products. The quota-share retained now ranges from 10% to 95% and most products are fully retained if the policy size is less than $1 million. Most of the reinsured business is on an automatic basis. Cases in excess of the Company’s retention and certain substandard cases are reinsured facultatively. The Company does not have any individual life reinsurance agreements that do not transfer risk or contain risk-limiting features.

The Company remains liable for reinsurance ceded if the reinsurer fails to meet its obligation on the business it has assumed. The Company periodically reviews the financial condition of its reinsurers and amounts recoverable in order to minimize its exposure to losses from reinsurer insolvencies. When necessary, an allowance is recorded for reinsurance the Company cannot collect. Three reinsurance companies account for approximately 79% and 78% of the reinsurance ceded to non-affiliates at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

In December 2004, the Company reinsured 90% of a block of in-force life insurance business, consisting of Universal Life, Variable Universal Life (“VUL”), Target Life and Asset Preserver, with New York Life. The agreement used a combination of coinsurance with funds withheld for the fixed portion maintained in the general account and modified coinsurance (“MODCO”) for the VUL policies in the Separate Accounts. Under both the MODCO and Funds Withheld treaties, the Company will retain the assets held in relation to the policyholders’

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

account balances and separate account liabilities. An experience refund will be paid to the Company at the end of each quarterly accounting period for 100% of the profits in excess of $5 million per year. Under authoritative guidance related to derivatives and hedging, the Funds Withheld and the MODCO treaties, along with the experience rating refund represents an embedded derivative, which is required to be carried at fair value. The fair value of this embedded derivative approximated $15 million and $48 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and is included in amounts recoverable from reinsurer in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet. The change in fair value of this embedded derivative was ($33) million, $43 million and ($4) million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, and is included in net revenue from reinsurance in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income.

In connection with the above described reinsurance agreement with New York Life, the Company recorded a deferred gain of $244 million, which includes the $25 million purchase price and $219 million of GAAP reserves recoverable from the reinsurer in excess of the funds withheld liability. For the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, $1 million of the deferred gain was amortized and is included in net revenue from reinsurance in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income. For the year ended December 31, 2009, $32 million of the deferred gain was amortized and is included in net revenue from reinsurance in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income. The effect of this affiliated reinsurance agreement for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was as follows (in millions):


	2011		2010		2009
Fees-universal life policies ceded	$	254	$	293	$	283
Net revenue from reinsurance	$	81	$	216	$	143
Policyholders’ benefits ceded	$	136	$	116	$	132
Amounts recoverable from reinsurer	$	6,400	$	6,193	$	5,909
Amounts payable to reinsurer	$	6,387	$	6,146	$	5,905
Other liabilities (deferred gain, net of amortization)	$	17	$	18	$	19

Effective July 1, 2002, the Company transferred the Taiwan branch’s insurance book of business to an affiliated company, New York Life Insurance Taiwan Corporation (“NYLT”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life. The Company is jointly liable with NYLT for two years from the giving of notice to all obligees for all matured obligations and for two years after the maturity date of not-yet matured obligations. NYLT is also contractually liable, under indemnification provisions of the transaction, for any liabilities that may be asserted against the Company. The transfer of the branch’s net assets was accounted for as a long-duration coinsurance transaction. Under this accounting treatment, the insurance related liabilities remain on the books of the Company and an offsetting reinsurance recoverable is established. Additionally, premiums and benefits associated with any business sold prior to July 1, 2002 are reflected in the Company’s accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income.

Accordingly, the Company recorded the following with respect to this transaction (in millions):


	2011		2010		2009
Amounts recoverable from reinsurer	$	929	$	902	$	775
Premiums ceded	$	68	$	68	$	68
Benefits ceded	$	37	$	42	$	32

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

The Company obtains coverage of mortality risk in excess of its retention limits from New York Life on a yearly renewable term basis. The premiums for this coverage were $14 million, $13 million and $12 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

The effects of all reinsurance for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 were as follows (in millions):


	2011			2010			2009
Premiums:
Direct	$	2,494		$	1,961		$	1,865
Assumed		3			2			2
Ceded		(70	)		(71	)		(70	)

Net premiums	$	2,427		$	1,892		$	1,797

Fees-universal life and annuity policies ceded	$	572		$	572		$	542
Net revenue from reinsurance	$	82		$	218		$	145
Policyholders’ benefits ceded	$	367		$	410		$	384
Increase in ceded liabilities for future policyholder benefits	$	16		$	16		$	15
Amounts recoverable from reinsurer:
Affiliated	$	7,345		$	7,095		$	6,684
Unaffiliated	$	278		$	255		$	243
Amounts payable to reinsurer:
Affiliated	$	6,389		$	6,148		$	5,906
Unaffiliated	$	41		$	37		$	35
Other liabilities (deferred gain, net of amortization)	$	17		$	18		$	19

NOTE 11 — DEBT

Debt consisted of the following at December 31, 2011 and 2010 (in millions):


	2011		2010
Recourse debt
Payable to Capital Corporation	$	—	$	10
Promissory note — Aeolus		4		5

Total recourse debt		4		15

Non-recourse debt
Other		5		5

Total non-recourse debt		5		5

Total debt	$	9	$	20

Recourse Debt

At December 31, 2011 the Company did not have an outstanding debt balance with New York Life Capital Corporation (“Capital Corporation”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life. At December 31, 2010, the Company had an outstanding debt balance of $10 million, with Capital Corporation. Refer to Note 14 — Related Party Transactions.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

The Company issued a promissory note on November 1, 2006, in the amount of $8 million at a fixed interest rate of 5.5% per annum in connection with the purchase of a membership interest in Aeolus Wind Power II LLC. The note calls for the Company to make quarterly payments of principal and interest with the first installment paid on January 31, 2007 and the final installment due on July 31, 2016. The note may not be prepaid in whole or in part and there are no collateral requirements. The carrying amount of the note was $4 million and $5 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Non-Recourse Debt

At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company was required to consolidate one structured investment in which the Company is considered the primary beneficiary with an outstanding debt balance of $5 million in both years. Refer to Note 4 — Investments.

NOTE 12 — DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT

The Company uses derivative financial instruments to manage interest rate, currency, market and credit risk. These derivative financial instruments include foreign exchange forward contracts; interest rate and equity options; interest rate, inflation, and credit default and currency swaps. The Company also uses written covered call options in order to generate income. The Company does not engage in derivative financial instrument transactions for speculative purposes. Refer to Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies for a detailed discussion of the types of derivatives the Company enters into, the Company’s objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments and how they are accounted for.

The Company deals with highly rated counterparties and does not expect the counterparties to fail to meet their obligations under the contracts. The Company has controls in place to monitor credit exposures by limiting transactions with specific counterparties within specified dollar limits and assessing the creditworthiness of counterparties. The Company uses netting arrangements incorporated in master agreements with counterparties and adjusts transaction levels, when appropriate, to minimize risk. The Company’s policy is to not offset the fair value amounts recognized for derivatives executed with the same counterparty under the same master netting agreements with the associated collateral.

To further minimize risk, credit support annexes (“CSA”) typically are negotiated as part of swap documentation entered into by the Company with counterparties. The CSA defines the terms under which collateral is transferred in order to mitigate credit risk arising from “in the money” derivative positions. The CSA requires that a derivative counterparty post collateral to secure that portion of its anticipated derivative obligation, taking into account netting arrangements, in excess of a specified threshold. Collateral received is typically invested in short-term investments. Those agreements also include credit contingent provisions whereby the threshold typically declines on a sliding scale with a decline in the counterparties’ rating. In addition, certain of the Company’s contracts contain provisions that require the Company to maintain a specific investment grade credit rating and if the Company’s credit rating were to fall below that specified rating, the counterparty to the derivative instrument could request immediate payout or full collateralization. The Company has less than $1 million in derivative instruments with credit-risk-related contingent features that are in a net liability position with the counterparty as of December 31, 2011.

The Company is exposed to credit-related losses in the event that a counterparty fails to perform its obligations under its contractual terms. For contracts with counterparties where no netting provisions are specified in the master agreements, in the event of default, credit exposure is defined as the fair value of contracts in a gain position at the reporting date, net of any collateral held under a CSA with that counterparty. Credit exposure to counterparties where a netting arrangement is in place, in the event of default, is defined as the net fair value, if positive, of all outstanding contracts with each specific counterparty, net of any collateral held under a CSA with that counterparty. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company held collateral for derivatives of $137 million and $167 million, respectively. Credit risk exposure in a net gain position, net of offsets and collateral, was $25 million and $28 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Notional or contractual amounts of derivative financial instruments provide a measure of involvement in these types of transactions and do not represent the amounts exchanged between the parties engaged in the transaction. The amounts exchanged are determined by reference to the notional amounts and other terms of the derivative financial instruments, which relate to interest rates, exchange rates or other financial indices.

The following table presents the notional amount, number of contracts and gross fair value of derivative instruments that are qualifying and designated as hedging instruments, by type of hedge designation, and those that are not designated as hedging instruments (excluding embedded derivatives) at December 31, 2011 and 2010 (in millions, except for number of contracts). Refer to Note 15 — Fair Value Measurements for a discussion of valuation methods for derivative instruments.


		2011								2010
	Primary Risk Exposure	Volume				Fair Value ¹				Volume				Fair Value ¹
	Primary Risk Exposure	Notional		Number of Contracts		Asset		Liability		Notional		Number of Contracts		Asset		Liability
Derivatives designated as hedging:
Cash flow hedges:
Interest rate swaps	Interest	$	37		2	$	12	$	—	$	37		2	$	8	$	—
Currency swaps	Currency		203		14		1		15		203		13		*		19

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments			240		16		13		15		240		15		8		19

Derivatives not designated as hedging:
Interest rate swaps	Interest		816		53		16		14		249		37		13		9
Interest rate options	Interest		17,819		58		17		—		17,760		56		58		—
Swaptions	Interest		17,050		48		44		—		6,781		31		62		—
Corridor options	Interest		14,300		140		4		—		18,650		166		27		—
Currency swaps	Currency		134		5		4		2		72		3		1		3
Currency forwards	Currency		10		3		*		*		34		12		1		*
Equity options	Market		412		61		84		*		275		25		40		—
Futures	Interest		3		20		—		*		—		—		—		—
Credit default swaps:
Buy protection	Credit		12		3		*		—		12		3		—		*
Sell protection	Credit		1		1		—		*		1		1		—		*
Average call rate spread	Interest		—		—		—		—		17		2		—		1

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments			50,557		392		169		16		43,851		336		202		13

Accrued investment income			—		—		—		—		—		—		*		—

Total derivatives		$	50,797		408	$	182	$	31	$	44,091		351	$	210	$	32

*	Amounts are less than $1 million.

¹	The estimated fair value of all derivatives in an asset position is reported within other investments, and the estimated fair value of all derivatives in a liability position is reported within other liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Fair Value Hedges

The Company recognizes gains and losses on both the derivative instrument and the related hedged item of fair value hedges within net investment gains or losses in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income. The Company did not have any open fair value hedge contracts during 2011, 2010 or 2009.

For fair value hedges, all components of each derivative’s gain or loss were included in the assessment of hedge ineffectiveness. There were no instances during 2011, 2010 and 2009 in which the Company discontinued fair value hedge accounting due to a hedged firm commitment no longer qualifying as a fair value hedge due to hedge ineffectiveness.

Cash Flow Hedges

The following table presents the effects of derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income and the Consolidated Statement of Stockholder’s Equity for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 (in millions):


	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)¹			Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Net Income (Effective Portion)
				Net Investment Gains (Losses)			Net Investment Income (Losses)
For the year ended 12/31/2011:
Interest rate contracts	$	4		$	—		$	1
Currency contracts		4			—			(2	)

Total	$	8		$	—		$	(1	)

For the year ended 12/31/2010:
Interest rate contracts	$	10		$	8		$	1
Currency contracts		(12	)		(7	)		(2	)

Total	$	(2	)	$	1		$	(1	)

For the year ended 12/31/2009:
Interest rate contracts	$	(20	)	$	4		$	(1	)
Currency contracts		(32	)		—			(12	)

Total	$	(52	)	$	4		$	(13	)

¹	The amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI is reported as a change in net unrealized investment gains (losses), a component of AOCI, in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Stockholder’s Equity.

In 2011 and 2010, there were no instances in which the Company discontinued cash flow hedge accounting because the forecasted transactions did not occur on the anticipated date or in the additional time period permitted under the authoritative guidance on derivatives and hedging. In 2009, the Company discontinued cash flow hedge accounting on an interest rate swap that was hedging the forecasted interest payments on an underlying interest only strip for which a $4 million impairment loss was taken on the underlying bond. The

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Company believed that it was no longer probable that all of the remaining forecasted cash flows would still occur due to credit concerns. Hedge accounting was discontinued and an offsetting gain of $4 million was reclassified from AOCI into net investment losses in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income for the year ended December 31, 2009. There were no deferred gains or losses remaining in OCI after the reclassification. The swap will be carried at fair value with changes recognized in net investment losses.

There were no hedged forecasted transactions, other than the receipt or payment of variable interest payments.

Presented below is a rollforward of the components of AOCI, before taxes, related to cash flow hedges (in millions):


	2011			2010			2009
Balance, beginning of year	$	(12	)	$	(10	)	$	33
Gains/(losses) gains deferred in OCI on the effective portion of cash flow hedges		8			(2	)		(52	)
Losses (gains) reclassified to net income		1			—			9

Balance, end of year	$	(3	)	$	(12	)	$	(10	)

For cash flow hedges, the estimated amount of existing losses that are reported in AOCI at December 31, 2011 related to periodic interest payments on assets and liabilities being hedged that is expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months is less than $1 million.

Derivatives Not Qualifying or Designated as Hedging Instruments

The Company has derivative instruments that are not designated or do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. The following table provides the income statement classification and amount of gains and losses on derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 (in millions):


	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative¹
	2011			2010			2009
Interest rate swaps	$	(1	)	$	(6	)	$	13
Swaptions		(101	)		11			—
Interest rate caps		(45	)		(55	)		1
Currency swaps		6			(2	)		—
Corridor options		(24	)		(47	)		56
Currency forwards		(1	)		2			(1	)
Equity options		23			(6	)		(53	)
Futures			*		(32	)		(16	)
Bond forwards		—			25			—
Credit default swaps
Buy protection			*			*		(1	)
Sell protection			*			*			*

Total	$	(143	)	$	(110	)	$	(1	)

*	Recognized loss is less than $1 million.

¹	The amount of (loss) gain is reported within net investment gains (losses) in the Consolidated Statement of Income.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

The Company enters into credit default swaps (“CDS”) both to buy loss protection from, and sell loss protection to a counterparty in the event of default of a reference obligation or a reference pool of assets. The Company also sells CDS protection on a basket of U.S. securities and indexes in order to swap the credit risk from certain foreign denominated fixed maturity securities. The duration of these contracts is two years. At December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company had four open contracts, for CDS at a notional amount of $13 million, with a net liability of less than $1 million in 2011 and 2010, and $1 million in 2009. Realized gains of less than $1 million, which includes realized gains of less than $1 million related to credit protection sold, were recorded for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010. For the year ended December 31, 2009, realized losses of $1 million, which includes realized gains of less than $1 million related to credit protection sold, were recorded. These amounts are reflected in net investment gains (losses) in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income.

The maximum amount the Company would be required to pay under swaps in which credit protection was sold, assuming all referenced obligations default at a total loss without recoveries, would be $1 million for December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009. The market value of swaps for credit protection sold was a liability of less than $1 million for December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009. The Company posted collateral in the amount of less than $1 million, $1 million and $2 million for December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively, on open positions for credit protection sold.

Embedded Derivatives

The Company has certain embedded derivatives that are required to be separated from their host contracts and accounted for as derivatives. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, there were no embedded derivatives that could not be separated from their host contracts.

The following table presents the fair value amounts of the Company’s embedded derivatives at December 31, 2011 and 2010 (in millions):


		Fair Value
	Balance Sheet Location	2011		2010
Embedded derivatives in asset host contracts:
Other¹	Amounts recoverable from reinsurers	$	15	$	48
Embedded derivatives in liability host contracts:
GMAB¹	Policyholders’ account balances	$	470	$	222

¹	For further information on these embedded derivatives refer to Note 15 — Fair Value Measurements.

The following table presents the changes in fair value related to embedded derivatives for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 (in millions):


	2011			2010			2009
Net revenue from reinsurance	$	(33	)	$	43		$	(4	)
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances	$	248		$	(25	)	$	(90	)

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

NOTE 13 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Litigation

The Company is a defendant in individual and/or alleged class action suits arising from its agency sales force, insurance (including variable contracts registered under the federal securities law), investment, retail securities and/or other operations, including actions involving retail sales practices. Most of these actions seek substantial or unspecified compensatory and punitive damages. The Company is also from time to time involved in various governmental, administrative and investigative proceedings and inquiries.

Notwithstanding the uncertain nature of litigation and regulatory inquiries, the outcome of which cannot be predicted, the Company believes that, after provisions made in the consolidated financial statements, the ultimate liability that could result from litigation and proceedings would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position; however, it is possible that settlements or adverse determinations in one or more actions or other proceedings in the future could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s operating results for a given year.

Regulatory Inquiries

By letter dated May 20, 2011, the California Department of Insurance notified the Company that it is conducting a special examination of the Company’s practices regarding payment of benefits under life insurance policies and annuities, termination of annuity payments, payments to holders of retained asset accounts, use of the Social Security Administration “Death Master Index” and other matters. This examination relates to matters also being examined by state departments of revenue (or equivalent state agencies) in a number of states under their respective unclaimed property laws. Subsequent similar notices were received from the Department and the New York and Massachusetts State Attorney General’s Offices. In connection with these audits and examinations, the Company has made a number of payments to beneficiaries and identified additional policies that are in the process of settlement or are being investigated for potential settlement. As a result of these ongoing inquiries, the Company recorded a charge to net income of $9 million, net of reserves, reinsurance recoverable and taxes, for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Assessments

Most of the jurisdictions in which the Company is licensed to transact business require life insurers to participate in guaranty associations, which are organized to pay contractual benefits pursuant to insurance policies issued by impaired, insolvent or failed life insurers. These associations levy assessments, up to prescribed limits, on all member insurers in a particular state on the basis of the proportionate share of the premiums written by member insurers in the line of business in which the impaired, insolvent or failed life insurer is engaged. Some states permit member insurers to recover assessments through full or partial premium tax offsets.

The Company received notification of the insolvency of various life insurers. It is expected that these insolvencies will result in remaining guaranty fund assessments against the Company of approximately $49 million and $39 million which have been accrued in other liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Company expects to recover $27 million and $28 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, of premium offsets reflected in other assets on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet.

In 2011, New York Life committed to contribute $20 million, of which $10 million was allocated to the Company, to a voluntary fund that will be established to provide benefits to certain Executive Life Insurance Company of New York (“ELNY”) payees who otherwise would have had their contractual benefits reduced as a result of ELNY’s liquidation.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Guarantees

The Company, in the ordinary course of its business, has numerous agreements with respect to its related parties and other third-parties. In connection with such agreements there may be related commitments or contingent liabilities, which may take the form of guarantees. The Company believes the ultimate liability that could result from any such guarantees would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position.

Loaned Securities and Repurchase Agreements

The Company participates in a securities lending program for the purpose of enhancing income on certain securities held. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, $452 million of the Company’s fixed maturity securities were on loan to others. Such assets reflect the extent of the Company’s involvement in securities lending, not the Company’s risk of loss. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company recorded cash collateral received under these agreements $461 million, and established a corresponding liability for the same amount, which is included in other liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Company did not hold collateral in the form of securities at December 31, 2011 and 2010.

The Company enters into agreements to purchase and resell securities, and agreements to sell and repurchase securities for the purpose of enhancing income on the securities portfolio. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company had agreements to purchase and resell securities, which are reflected in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet, totaling $90 million and $146 million at an average coupon rate of 0.06% and 0.19%, respectively. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company had agreements to sell and repurchase securities, which are reflected in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet, totaling $114 million and $182 million at an average coupon rate of 4.22% and 3.94%, respectively.

Liens

Several commercial banks have customary security interests in certain assets of the Company to secure potential overdrafts and other liabilities of the Company that may arise under custody, securities lending and other banking agreements with such banks.

NOTE 14 — RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company has significant transactions with New York Life and its affiliates. Because of these relationships, it is possible that the terms of the transactions are not the same as those that would result from transactions among wholly unrelated parties.

New York Life provides the Company with services and facilities for the sale of insurance and other activities related to the business of insurance. New York Life charges the Company for the identified costs associated with these services and facilities under the terms of an administrative service agreement between New York Life and the Company. Such costs, amounting to $731 million, $723 million and $684 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, are reflected in operating expenses and net investment income in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income.

In 2011, the Company received a $300 million capital contribution consisting of $123 million of cash and $177 million in the form of release of intercompany payables, from New York Life.

In 2009, the Company received a $1 billion capital contribution in the form of cash of $877 million and fixed maturity securities having a fair value of $123 million, from New York Life.

During 2009, the Company sold equity securities in the amount of $266 million to New York Life. The Company also purchased, primarily, fixed maturity and equity securities in the amount of $1,123 million from New York Life.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

The Company’s interests in commercial mortgage loans are held in the form of participations in mortgages originated or acquired by New York Life. Under the participation agreement for each such mortgage, it is agreed between the Company and New York Life that the Company’s proportionate interest (as evidenced by a participation certificate) in the underlying mortgage, including without limitation, the principal balance thereof, all interest which accrues thereon, and all proceeds generated there from, will be parri passu with New York Life’s and pro rata based upon the respective amounts funded by New York Life and the Company in connection with the applicable mortgage origination or acquisition. Consistent with the participation arrangement, all mortgage documents name New York Life (and not both New York Life and the Company) as the lender but are held for the benefit of both the Company and New York Life pursuant to the applicable participation agreement. New York Life retains general decision making authority with respect to each mortgage loan, although certain decisions require the Company’s approval.

The Company is a party to an affiliated group air transportation service agreement entered into with NYLIFE LLC, a direct wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life, in November 2004. Under the terms of the agreement the Company, in conjunction with certain specified affiliates, leases an aircraft from NYLIFE LLC. The aircraft is to be used by members of senior management and directors for business travel under certain circumstances. Personal use of the aircraft by employees and directors is not permitted. Costs associated with the lease are determined on a fully allocated basis and allotted to the parties based on usage. For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company’s share of expenses associated with the lease of the aircraft was $2 million. For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company’s share of expenses associated with the lease of the aircraft $1 million. The agreement expired in November 2009, with automatic one-year renewals, unless terminated earlier. The agreement was renewed for five years, until November 2014.

The Company has entered into investment advisory and administrative services agreements with NYL Investments whereby NYL Investments provides investment advisory services to the Company. At December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the total cost for these services amounted to $76 million, $69 million and $53 million, respectively, which are included in the costs of services billed by New York Life to the Company, as noted above.

In addition, NYL Investments has an Investment Advisory Agreement with the Mainstay VP Funds Trust (the “Fund”), a registered investment company whose shares are sold to various separate accounts of the Company. NYL Investments, the administrator of the Fund, and the Company have entered into agreements regarding administrative services to be provided by the Company. Under the terms of the agreement, NYL Investments pays the Company administrative fees for providing services to the Fund. The Company recorded fee income from NYL Investments for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 of $17 million, $16 million, and $13 million, respectively.

At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company had a net liability of $186 million and $241 million, respectively, for the above-described services, which are included in other assets and other liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet. The terms of the settlement generally require that these amounts be settled in cash within ninety days. The terms of the investment advisory agreements require payment ten days from receipt of bill.

To satisfy its obligations under certain structured settlement agreements with unaffiliated insurance companies, beneficiaries and other non-affiliated entities, the Company owns certain single premium annuities issued by New York Life. The carrying value of the annuity contracts is based upon the actuarially determined value of the obligations under the structured settlement contracts, which generally have some life contingent benefits. The obligations are based upon the actuarially determined present value of expected future payments. Interest rates used in establishing such obligations range from 4.23% to 7.81%. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the carrying value of the interest in annuity contracts and the obligations under structured settlement agreements in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet amounted to $5,720 million and $5,454 million, respectively.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

The Company has directed New York Life to make the payments under the annuity contracts directly to the payees under the structured settlement agreements.

In addition, the Company has issued certain annuity contracts to New York Life in order that New York Life may satisfy its third-party obligations under certain structured settlement agreements. The interest rate used in establishing such obligations was 5.86% for 2011. The Company has been directed by New York Life to make the payments under the annuity contracts directly to the beneficiaries under these structured settlement agreements. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the amount of outstanding reserves on these contracts included in future policy benefits was $170 million and $173 million, respectively.

The Company has a variable product distribution agreement with NYLIFE Distributors, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life, granting NYLIFE Distributors the exclusive right to distribute, and be the principal underwriter of the Company’s variable product policies. NYLIFE Distributors has an agreement with NYLIFE Securities, another indirect wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life, under which registered representatives of NYLIFE Securities solicit sales of these policies. In connection with this agreement, the Company incurred commission expense to NYLIFE Securities’ registered representatives of $98 million, $85 million and $65 million, for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

In addition, the Company entered into a service fee agreement with NYLIFE Securities effective July 1, 2008, as amended on July 1, 2009, whereby NYLIFE Securities charges the Company a fee for management and supervisory services rendered in connection with variable life and variable annuity sales and in-force business. For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company incurred an expense of $33 million, $29 million and $28 million, respectively, under this agreement. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company recorded no payables to NYLIFE Securities under this agreement.

The Company has a credit agreement with New York Life, dated April 1, 1999, wherein New York Life can borrow funds from the Company. The maximum amount available to New York Life is $490 million. No outstanding balance was due to the Company at December 31, 2011 and 2010.

The Company also has a credit agreement with New York Life, dated September 30, 1993, under which the Company can borrow up to $490 million. During 2011, 2010 and 2009, the credit facility was not used, no interest was paid and no outstanding balance was due.

On December 23, 2004, the Company entered into a credit agreement with Capital Corporation under which the Company can borrow up to $490 million. At December 31, 2011 the Company had no outstanding balance due. At December 31, 2010 there was $10 million outstanding to Capital Corporation. Interest expense for 2011, 2010 and 2009 was less than $1 million.

During August 2003, the Company transferred without recourse several private placement debt securities to MCF. MCF is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life. MCF paid for the purchase price of the securities transferred by delivering to the Company promissory notes with terms identical to the securities transferred. The private placement debt securities matured, and the outstanding balance payable to the Company totaling $5 million was paid to the Company on June 6, 2011. At December 31 2010, the Company recorded a receivable from MCF, included in investments in affiliates in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet, of $5 million. The Company received interest payments from MCF of less than $1 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

The Company has purchased from MCF participations in collateralized loans to third-parties underwritten by MCF. Under the participation agreements, the Company assumes the performance risk on these loans with no recourse against MCF. In 2011 and 2010 the Company did not purchase any new loans only additional debt with existing loans. At December 31, 2011, the Company held loans with a total commitment amount of $181 million of which $151 million had been funded and $30 million remained unfunded. At December 31, 2010, the

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Company held loans with a total commitment amount of $308 million of which $250 million had been funded and $58 million remained unfunded. These loans are reported in other investments in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet.

On April 30, 2010, the Company entered into a revolving loan agreement with MCF (as amended from time to time, the “MCF Loan Agreement”). The MCF Loan Agreement establishes the terms under which the Company may provide funding to MCF for commitments to fund senior debt, subordinated debt and equity investments, each having different terms and conditions, in each case entered into on or after January 1, 2010. The principal amount provided to MCF cannot exceed 2.5% of the Company’s statutory cash and invested assets as of the most recent quarterly statement. All outstanding advances made to MCF under the MCF Loan Agreement, together with unpaid interest or accrued return thereon will be due in full on July 1, 2015. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the outstanding balance of loans to MCF under the MCF Loan Agreement was $925 million and $533 million, respectively. These loans are reported in investments in affiliates in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet. During 2011 and 2010, the Company received interest payments from MCF totaling $40 million and $8 million, respectively, which are included in net investment income in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income.

The Company has an arrangement with New York Life whereby a policyholder may convert a New York Life term policy or term rider to a Universal Life policy issued by the Company, without any additional underwriting. As compensation for this arrangement, the Company recorded other income of $17 million, $18 million and $17 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

The Company has an arrangement with New York Life whereby a policyholder may convert an individual life insurance policy and rider issued by the Company to a permanent cash value life insurance policy issued by New York Life without any additional underwriting. As compensation for this arrangement, the Company paid New York Life $1 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

The Company has an arrangement with NYLIFE Insurance Company of Arizona (“NYLAZ”), a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life, whereby a policyholder may convert a NYLAZ term policy to a permanent cash value life insurance policy issued by the Company without any additional underwriting. As compensation for this arrangement, the Company recorded other income of $6 million, $7 million, and $6 million from NYLAZ for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

The Company has issued various Corporate Owned Life Insurance policies to New York Life for the purpose of informally funding certain benefits for New York Life employees and agents. These policies were issued on the same basis as policies sold to unrelated customers. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company recorded liabilities of approximately $2,802 million and $2,823 million, respectively, which are included in policyholders’ account balances and separate account liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The Company has also issued various Corporate Owned Life Insurance policies to separate Voluntary Employees’ Beneficiary Association (VEBA) trusts formed for the benefit of New York Life’s retired employees and agents. These policies were issued on the same basis as policies sold to unrelated customers. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, policyholders’ account balances and separate account liabilities related to these policies aggregated $278 million and $285 million, respectively.

The Company has an agreement with NYLINK Insurance Agency Incorporated (“NYLINK”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life, granting NYLINK the right to solicit applications for the Company’s products through NYLINK’s subagents. For the year ended December 31, 2011 the Company recorded commission and fee expense to NYLINK agents of $2 million. For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company recorded commission and fee expense to NYLINK agents of $4 million.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Effective December 31, 2004, the Company entered into a reinsurance agreement with New York Life (refer to Note 10 — Reinsurance for more details).

Effective July 1, 2002, the Company transferred its Taiwan branch insurance book of business to NYLT, which is accounted for as a long-duration coinsurance transaction (refer to Note 10 — Reinsurance for more details).

NOTE 15 — FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The authoritative guidance around fair value establishes a framework for measuring fair value that includes a hierarchy used to classify the inputs used in measuring fair value. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The levels of the fair value hierarchy are based on the inputs to the valuation as follows:


Level 1		Fair value is based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in an active market. Active markets are defined as a market in which many transactions occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.
Level 2		Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other model driven inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs include quoted market prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted market prices in markets that are not active for identical or similar assets or liabilities and other market observable inputs. Valuations are generally obtained from third-party pricing services for identical or comparable assets or liabilities or through the use of valuation methodologies using observable market inputs. This category also includes the fair value of separate accounts that invest in LP’s that use net asset value (“NAV”), if the investment can be redeemed with the investee at NAV at the measurement date or in the near-term (generally within 90 days).
Level 3		Instruments whose values are based on prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. These inputs reflect management’s own assumptions in pricing the asset or liability. Pricing may also be based upon broker quotes that do not represent an offer to transact. Prices are determined using valuation methodologies such as option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and other similar techniques. Non-binding broker quotes, which are utilized when pricing service information is not available, are reviewed for reasonableness based on the Company’s understanding of the market and are generally considered Level 3. To the extent the internally developed valuations use significant unobservable inputs; they are classified as Level 3.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

The following tables represent the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 (in millions):


	2011
	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Fixed maturities — available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury	$	—	$	1,835	$	—	$	1,835
U.S. government corporations and agencies		—		1,366		6		1,372
U.S. agency mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities		—		17,089		84		17,173
Foreign governments		—		897		10		907
U.S. corporate		—		27,599		210		27,809
Foreign corporate		—		8,668		128		8,796
Non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities		—		2,475		189		2,664
Non-agency commercial mortgage-backed securities		—		4,966		—		4,966
Non-agency asset-backed securities		—		3,659		508		4,167
Redeemable preferred securities		—		3		—		3

Total fixed maturities — available-for-sale		—		68,557		1,135		69,692

Fixed maturities — trading
Non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities		—		32		—		32
Non-agency commercial mortgage-backed securities		—		6		—		6
Non-agency asset-backed securities		—		92		17		109

Total fixed maturities — trading		—		130		17		147

Equity securities — available-for-sale
Common stock		160		—		2		162
Non-redeemable preferred stock		—		2		3		5
Mutual Funds		10		—		—		10

Total equity securities — available-for-sale		170		2		5		177

Equity securities — trading Common stock		—		—		2		2

Total equity securities — trading		—		—		2		2

Derivative assets		—		182		—		182
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		—		90		—		90
Other invested assets		—		18		—		18
Cash equivalents		6		464		—		470
Short-term investments		—		91		—		91
Amounts recoverable from reinsurers		—		—		15		15
Separate account assets¹		18,544		261		150		18,955

Total assets accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis	$	18,720	$	69,795	$	1,324	$	89,839

Policyholders’ account balances ²		—		—		470		470
Derivative liabilities		—		31		—		31

Total liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis	$	—	$	31	$	470	$	501

¹	Separate account liabilities are not included above, as they are reported at contract value in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet in accordance with the Company’s policy (refer to Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies).

²	Policyholders’ account balances represent embedded derivatives bifurcated from host contracts.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)


	2010
	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Fixed maturities — available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury	$	—	$	1,288	$	—	$	1,288
U.S. government corporations and agencies		—		1,072		6		1,078
U.S. agency mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities				14,910		655		15,565
Foreign governments		—		818		11		829
U.S. corporate		—		26,138		144		26,282
Foreign corporate		—		7,190		82		7,272
Non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities		—		2,630		352		2,982
Non-agency commercial mortgage-backed securities		—		5,149		3		5,152
Non-agency asset-backed securities		—		3,184		657		3,841
Redeemable preferred securities		—		6		—		6

Total fixed maturities — available-for-sale		—		62,385		1,910		64,295

Fixed maturities — trading
Foreign governments		—		1		—		1
Non-agency asset-backed securities		—		76		19		95

Total fixed maturities — trading		—		77		19		96

Equity securities — available-for-sale
Common stock		15		—		3		18
Non-redeemable preferred stock		—		2		3		5

Total equity securities — available-for-sale		15		2		6		23

Equity securities — trading Common stock		—		—		3		3

Total equity securities — trading		—		—		3		3

Derivative assets		—		210		—		210
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		—		146		—		146
Cash equivalents		9		730		—		739
Short-term investments		—		79		—		79
Amounts recoverable from reinsurers		—		—		48		48
Separate account assets¹		18,336		309		114		18,759

Total assets accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis	$	18,360	$	63,938	$	2,100	$	84,398

Policyholders’ account balances ²		—		—		222		222
Derivative liabilities		—		32		—		32

Total liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis	$	—	$	32	$	222	$	254

¹	Separate account liabilities are not included above, as they are reported at contract value in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet in accordance with the Company’s policy (refer to Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies).

²	Policyholders’ account balances represent embedded derivatives bifurcated from host contracts.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Transfers between levels

Transfers between levels may occur due to changes in valuation sources, or changes in the availability of market observable inputs, which generally are caused by changes in market conditions such as liquidity, trading volume or bid-ask spreads. The Company’s policy is to assume the transfer occurs at the beginning of the period.

Transfers between Levels 1 and 2

Periodically the Company has transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for assets and liabilities.

Transfers between Levels 1 and 2 were not significant during the twelve months ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.

Transfers into and out of Level 3

The Company’s basis for transferring assets and liabilities into and/or out of Level 3 is based on the changes in the observability of data.

Assets and liabilities are transferred into Level 3 when a significant input cannot be corroborated with market observable data. This occurs when market activity decreases significantly and underlying inputs cannot be observed, current prices are not available, and/or when there are significant variances in quoted prices, thereby affecting transparency. Assets and liabilities are transferred out of Level 3 when circumstances change such that a significant input can be corroborated with market observable data. This may be due to a significant increase in market activity, a specific event, or one or more significant input(s) becoming observable.

During the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company transferred $181 million and $270 million, respectively, of securities into Level 3 consisting of fixed maturity available-for-sale securities in 2011 and fixed maturity available-for-sale securities and separate account assets in 2010. The transfers into Level 3 related to fixed maturity available-for-sale securities were primarily due to unobservable inputs utilized within valuation methodologies and the use of broker quotes (that could not be validated) when previously, information from third-party pricing services (that could be validated) was utilized. For the separate account assets, transfers into Level 3 are related to limited partnership investments that are restricted with respect to transfers or withdrawals.

Transfers out of Level 3 of $965 million and $630 million during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, were primarily due to significant increases in market activity, or one or more significant input(s) becoming observable for fixed maturity available-for-sale securities in 2011 and fixed maturity available-for-sale and trading securities in 2010.

Net transfers into (out of) Level 3 for fixed maturity available-for-sale securities totaled ($909) million during the year ended December 31, 2009. For the year ended December 31, 2009, transfers out of Level 3 were primarily the result of observable inputs utilized within valuation methodologies and observable information from third-party pricing services or internal models in place of previous broker quotes. Partially offsetting these transfers out of Level 3 were transfers into Level 3 due to the use of unobservable inputs in valuation methodologies as well as the utilization of broker quotes for certain assets.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

The tables below present a reconciliation of all Level 3 assets and liabilities for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 (in millions):


	2011
	U.S. Government Corporations and Agencies		U.S. Agency Mortgage- Backed and Asset- Backed Securities			Foreign Governments			U.S. corporate			Foreign Corporate			Non-Agency Residential Mortgage- Backed Securities
Changes in fair value of level 3 assets and liabilities
Fair value, beginning of year	$	6	$	655		$	11		$	144		$	82		$	352
Total gains (losses) (realized/unrealized):
Included in earnings
Net investment (losses) gains		—		—			—			(8	)		(5	)		—
Net investment income (losses)¹		—		—			—			—			—			(1	)
Net revenue from reinsurance		—		—			—			—			—			—
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances		—		—			—			—			—			—
Other comprehensive income		—		4			—			(10	)		(5	)		4
Purchases		—		82			—			74			4			—
Sales		—		(22	)		—			(6	)		(26	)		—
Issuances		—		—			—			—			—			—
Settlements		—		(1	)		(1	)		(21	)		(4	)		(166	)
Transfers into Level 3²		—		—			—			60			83			—
Transfers (out of) Level 3²		—		(634	)		—			(23	)		(1	)		—

Fair value, end of year	$	6	$	84		$	10		$	210		$	128		$	189


	Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage- Backed Securities			Non-Agency Asset-Backed Securities			Total Fixed Maturities- Available- for-Sale			Non- Agency Asset- Backed Securities			Total Fixed Maturities- Trading			Common Stock- Available- for-Sale
Changes in fair value of level 3 assets and liabilities
Fair value, beginning of year	$	3		$	657		$	1,910		$	19		$	19		$	3
Total gains (losses) (realized/unrealized):
Included in earnings
Net investment (losses) gains		—			1			(12	)		(2	)		(2	)		—
Net investment income (losses)¹		—			2			1			—			—			—
Net revenue from reinsurance		—			—			—			—			—			—
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances		—			—			—			—			—			—
Other comprehensive income		—			18			11			—			—			(1	)
Purchases		—			254			414			—			—			—
Sales		—			(13	)		(67	)		—			—			—
Issuances		—			—			—			—			—			—
Settlements		—			(145	)		(338	)		—			—			—
Transfers into Level 3²		—			38			181			—			—			—
Transfers (out of) Level 3²		(3	)		(304	)		(965	)		—			—			—

Fair value, end of year	$	—		$	508		$	1,135		$	17		$	17		$	2

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)


	2011
	Non- Redeemable Preferred Stock		Common Stock- Trading			Total Equity Securities			Amounts Recoverable from Reinsurers			Separate Account Assets			Total Assets
Changes in fair value of level 3 assets and liabilities
Fair value, beginning of year	$	3	$	3		$	9		$	48		$	114		$	2,100
Total gains (losses) (realized/unrealized):
Included in earnings
Net investment (losses) gains		—		(1	)		(1	)		—			—			(15	)
Net investment income (losses)¹		—		—			—			—			—			1
Net revenue from reinsurance		—		—			—			(33	)		—			(33	)
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances		—		—			—			—			—			—
Other comprehensive income		—		—			(1	)		—			—			10
Purchases		—		—			—			—			39			453
Sales		—		—			—			—			(3	)		(70	)
Issuances		—		—			—			—			—			—
Settlements		—		—			—			—			—			(338	)
Transfers into Level 3²		—		—			—			—			—			181
Transfers (out of) Level 3²		—		—			—			—			—			(965	)

Fair value, end of year	$	3	$	2		$	7		$	15		$	150		$	1,324


	2011
	Policyholders’ Account Balances		Total Liabilities
Changes in fair value of level 3 assets and liabilities
Fair value, beginning of year	$	222	$	222
Total gains (losses) (realized/unrealized):
Included in earnings
Net investment (losses) gains		—		—
Net investment income (losses)¹		—		—
Net revenue from reinsurance		—		—
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances		238		238
Other comprehensive income		—		—
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements		10		10
Transfers into Level 3²		—		—
Transfers (out of) Level 3²		—		—

Fair value, end of year	$	470	$	470

¹	Net investment income (loss) includes amortization of discount and premium on fixed maturity securities.

²	Transfers into or out of Level 3 are reported at the value as of beginning of the year.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)


	2010
	U.S. Government Corporations and Agencies			U.S. Agency Mortgage- Backed and Asset- Backed Securities			Foreign Governments			U.S. Corporate			Foreign Corporate			Non-Agency Residential Mortgage- Backed Securities
Changes in fair value of level 3 assets and liabilities
Fair value, beginning of year	$	8		$	240		$	25		$	142		$	328		$	535
Total gains (losses) (realized/unrealized):
Included in earnings
Net investment (losses) gains		—			—			—			(2	)		(13	)		(1	)
Net investment income (losses)¹		—			22			—			—			—			(2	)
Net revenue from reinsurance		—			—			—			—			—			—
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances		—			—			—			—			—			—
Other comprehensive income		1			19			—			5			(2	)		3
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements		(3	)		406			11			25			(75	)		(166	)
Transfers into Level 3²		—			139			—			25			69			—
Transfers (out of) Level 3²		—			(171	)		(25	)		(51	)		(225	)		(17	)

Fair value, end of year	$	6		$	655		$	11		$	144		$	82		$	352


	Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage- Backed Securities			Non-Agency Asset- Backed Securities			Total Fixed Maturities- Available- for-Sale			Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage- Backed Securities			Non- Agency Asset- Backed Securities			Total Fixed- Maturities Trading
Changes in fair value of level 3 assets and liabilities
Fair value, beginning of year	$	26		$	510		$	1,814		$	1		$	21		$	22
Total gains (losses) (realized/unrealized):
Included in earnings
Net investment (losses) gains		—			(5	)		(21	)		—			—			—
Net investment income (losses)¹		—			2			22			—			—			—
Net revenue from reinsurance		—			—			—			—			—			—
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances		—			—			—			—			—			—
Other comprehensive income		4			31			61			—			—			—
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements		(23	)		251			426			(1	)		—			(1	)
Transfers into Level 3²		1			2			236			—			—			—
Transfers (out of) Level 3²		(5	)		(134	)		(628	)		—			(2	)		(2	)

Fair value, end of year	$	3		$	657		$	1,910		$	—		$	19		$	19

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	2010
	Common Stock- Available- for-Sale			Non- Redeemable Preferred Stock		Common Stock- Trading		Total Equity Securities		Derivative Assets, Net			Amounts Recoverable from Reinsurers
Changes in fair value of level 3 assets and liabilities
Fair value, beginning of year	$	4		$	—	$	—	$	4	$	1		$	5
Total gains (losses) (realized/unrealized):
Included in earnings
Net investment (losses) gains		—			—		2		2		—			—
Net investment income (losses)¹		—			—		—		—		—			—
Net revenue from reinsurance		—			—		—		—		—			43
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances		—			—		—		—		—			—
Other comprehensive income		(2	)		3		1		2		(1	)		—
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements		1			—		—		1		—			—
Transfers into Level 3²		—			—		—		—		—			—
Transfers (out of) Level 3²		—			—		—		—		—			—

Fair value, end of year	$	3		$	3	$	3	$	9	$	—		$	48


	Separate Account Assets		Total Assets			Policyholders’ Account Balances			Total Liabilities
Changes in fair value of level 3 assets and liabilities
Fair value, beginning of year	$	49	$	1,895		$	235		$	235
Total gains (losses) (realized/unrealized):
Included in earnings
Net investment (losses) gains		—		(19	)		—			—
Net investment income (losses)¹		—		22			—			—
Net revenue from reinsurance		—		43			—			—
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances		—		—			(25	)		(25	)
Other comprehensive income		4		66			—			—
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements		27		453			12			12
Transfers into Level 3²		34		270			—			—
Transfers (out of) Level 3²		—		(630	)		—			—

Fair value, end of year	$	114	$	2,100		$	222		$	222

¹	Net investment income (loss) includes amortization of discount and premium on fixed maturity securities.

²	Transfers into or out of Level 3 are reported at the value as of beginning of the year.

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	2009
	U.S. Government Corporations and Agencies			U.S. Agency Mortgage- Backed and Asset- Backed Securities			Foreign Governments			U.S. Corporate			Foreign Corporate			Non- Agency Residential Mortgage- backed Securities
Changes in fair value of level 3 assets and liabilities
Fair value, beginning of year	$	3		$	54		$	9		$	300		$	328		$	560
Total gains (losses) (realized/unrealized):
Included in earnings
Net investment (losses) gains		—			—			—			(11	)		(12	)		1
Net investment income (losses)¹		—			—			—			—			—			—
Net revenue from reinsurance		—			—			—			—			—			—
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances		—			—			—			—			—			—
Other comprehensive income		(1	)		(6	)		—			40			47			7
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements		9			242			25			(39	)		118			336
Transfers into (out of) Level 3²		(3	)		(50	)		(9	)		(148	)		(153	)		(369	)

Fair value, end of year	$	8		$	240		$	25		$	142		$	328		$	535


	Non- Agency Commercial Mortgage- Backed Securities		Non- Agency Asset- Backed Securities			Total Fixed Maturities- Available- for-Sale			Fixed Maturity- Trading Securities			Common Stock			Derivative Assets, Net
Changes in fair value of level 3 assets and liabilities
Fair value, beginning of year	$	13	$	503		$	1,770		$	36		$	1		$	4
Total gains (losses)(realized/unrealized):
Included in earnings
Net investment (losses) gains		1		2			(19	)		(3	)		—			—
Net investment income (losses)¹		—		1			1			3			—			—
Net revenue from reinsurance		—		—			—			—			—			—
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances		—		—			—			—			—			—
Other comprehensive income		—		(6	)		81			—			2			(3	)
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements		3		188			882			(7	)		2			—
Transfers into (out of) Level 3²		9		(178	)		(901	)		(7	)		(1	)		—

Fair value, end of year	$	26	$	510		$	1,814		$	22		$	4		$	1

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	Amounts Recoverable from Reinsurer			Separate Account Assets			Total Assets			Policyholders’ Account Balances			Total Liabilities
Changes in fair value of level 3 assets and liabilities
Fair value, beginning of year	$	9		$	151		$	1,971		$	316		$	316
Total gains (losses) (realized/unrealized):
Included in earnings
Net investment (losses) gains		—			(2	)		(24	)		—			—
Net investment income (losses)¹		—			—			4			—			—
Net revenue from reinsurance		(4	)		—			(4	)		—			—
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances		—			—			—			(90	)		(90	)
Other comprehensive income		—			—			80			—			—
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements		—			(100	)		777			9			9
Transfers into (out of) Level 3²		—			—			(909	)		—			—

Fair value, end of year	$	5		$	49		$	1,895		$	235		$	235

¹	Net investment income (loss) includes amortization of discount and premium on fixed maturity securities.

²	Transfers into or out of Level 3 are reported at the value as of beginning of the year.

The tables below include the unrealized gains or losses for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 by category for Level 3 assets and liabilities still held at December 31, 2011 and 2010 (in millions):


	2011
	U.S. Agency Mortgage- Backed and Asset- Backed Securities		U.s. Corporate			Foreign Corporate			Non- Agency Residential Mortgage- Backed Securities			Non- Agency Asset- backed Securities
Unrealized gains (losses) relating to Level 3 assets still held
Earnings:
Total gains (losses) (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings:
Net investment gains (losses)	$	—	$	(7	)	$	—		$	—		$	(2	)
Net investment income (losses)		—		—			—			(1	)		2
Net revenue from reinsurance		—		—			—			—			—
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances		—		—			—			—			—
Other comprehensive gains/(losses)		1		(11	)		(4	)		4			11

Total change in unrealized gains (losses)	$	1	$	(18	)	$	(4	)	$	3		$	11

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	Total Fixed Maturities- Available- for-Sale			Non-Agency Asset- Backed Securities			Total Fixed Maturities- Trading			Amounts Recoverable from Reinsurers			Total Assets
Unrealized gains (losses) relating to Level 3 assets still held
Earnings:
Total gains (losses) (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings:
Net investment gains (losses)	$	(9	)	$	(1	)	$	(1	)	$	—		$	(10	)
Net investment income (losses)		1			—			—			—			1
Net revenue from reinsurance		—			—			—			(33	)		(33	)
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances		—			—			—			—			—
Other comprehensive gains/(losses)		1			—			—			—			1

Total change in unrealized gains (losses)	$	(7	)	$	(1	)	$	(1	)	$	(33	)	$	(41	)


	2010
	U.S. Government Corporations and Agencies		U.S. Agency Mortgage- Backed & Asset- Backed Securities		U.S. Corporate		Foreign Corporate			Non-Agency Residential Mortgage- Backed Securities			Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage- Backed Securities
Unrealized gains (losses) relating to Level 3 assets still held
Earnings:
Total gains (losses) (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings:
Net investment gains (losses)	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	(20	)	$	(1	)	$	—
Net investment income (losses)		—		21		—		—			(1	)		—
Net revenue from reinsurance		—		—		—		—			—			—
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances		—		—		—		—			—			—
Other comprehensive gains/(losses)		1		19		4		5			3			(1	)

Total change in unrealized gains (losses)	$	1	$	40	$	4	$	(15	)	$	1		$	(1	)

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	Non-Agency Asset- Backed Securities			Total Fixed Maturity- Available- for-Sale			Common Stock- Trading		Non- Redeemable Preferred Stock		Total Equity Securities		Amounts Recoverable from Reinsurers
Unrealized gains (losses) relating to Level 3 assets still held
Earnings:
Total gains (losses) (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings:
Net investment gains (losses)	$	(6	)	$	(27	)	$	2	$	—	$	2	$	—
Net investment income (losses)		1			21			—		—		—		—
Net revenue from reinsurance		—			—			—		—		—		43
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances		—			—			—		—		—		—
Other comprehensive gains/(losses)		24			55			—		3		3		—

Total change in unrealized gains (losses)	$	19		$	49		$	2	$	3	$	5	$	43


	2010
	Separate Account Assets¹		Total Assets			Policyholders’ Account Balances			Total Liabilities
Unrealized gains (losses) relating to Level 3 assets still held
Earnings:
Total gains (losses) (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings:
Net investment gains (losses)	$	—	$	(25	)	$	—		$	—
Net investment income (losses)		—		21			—			—
Net revenue from reinsurance		—		43			—			—
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances		—		—			(16	)		(16	)
Other comprehensive gains/(losses)		4		62			—			—

Total change in unrealized gains (losses)	$	4	$	101		$	(16	)	$	(16	)

The net investment gains (losses) included for separate account assets are offset by an equal amount for separate account liabilities, which results in a net zero impact on net income for the Company. Separate account liabilities are not included above, as they are reported at contract value in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet in accordance with the Company’s policy (refer to Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies).

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	2009
	U.S. Government Corporations and Agencies			U.S. Agency Mortgage and Asset- Backed Securities			U.S. Corporate		Foreign Corporate		Non- Agency Residential Mortgage- Backed Securities		Asset- Backed Securities
Unrealized gains (losses) relating to Level 3 assets still held
Earnings:
Total gains (losses) (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings:
Net investment gains (losses)	$	—		$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Net investment income (losses)		—			—			—		—		—		1
Net revenue from reinsurance		—			—			—		—		—		—
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances		—			—			—		—		—		—
Other comprehensive gains/(losses)		(1	)		(6	)		19		47		7		(18	)

Total change in unrealized gains (losses)	$	(1	)	$	(6	)	$	19	$	47	$	7	$	(17	)

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	Total Fixed Maturity- Available- for-Sale Securities		Fixed Maturity- Trading Securities			Common Stock		Derivative Assets			Amounts Recoverable from Reinsurers			Separate Account Assets¹
Unrealized gains (losses) relating to Level 3 assets still held
Earnings:
Total gains (losses) (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings:
Net investment gains (losses)	$	—	$	(4	)	$	—	$	—		$	—		$	41
Net investment income (losses)		1		6			—		—			—			—
Net revenue from reinsurance		—		—			—		—			(4	)		—
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances		—		—			—		—			—			—
Other comprehensive gains/(losses)		48		—			2		(3	)		—			—

Total change in unrealized gains (losses)	$	49	$	2		$	2	$	(3	)	$	(4	)	$	41


	Total Assets			Policyholders’ Account Balances			Total Liabilities
Unrealized gains (losses) relating to Level 3 assets still held
Earnings:
Total gains (losses) (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings:
Net investment gains (losses)	$	37		$	—		$	—
Net investment income (losses)		7			—			—
Net revenue from reinsurance		(4	)		—			—
Interest credited to policyholders’ account balances		—			(79	)		(79	)
Other comprehensive gains/(losses)		47			—			—

Total change in unrealized gains (losses)	$	87		$	(79	)	$	(79	)

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Determination of Fair Values

The Company has an established and well-documented process for determining fair value. Security pricing is applied using a hierarchy approach whereby publicly available prices are first sought from third-party pricing services, the remaining un-priced securities are submitted to independent brokers for prices and lastly securities are priced using an internal pricing model. The Company performs various analyses to ascertain that the prices represent fair value. Examples of procedures performed include, but are not limited to, back testing recent trades, monitoring trading volumes, and performing variance analysis of monthly price changes using different thresholds based on asset type. The Company also performs an annual review of all third-party pricing services. During this review, the Company obtains an understanding of the process and sources used by the pricing service, the frequency of updating prices, and the controls that the pricing service uses to ensure that their prices reflect market assumptions. The Company also selects a sample of securities and obtains a more detailed understanding from each pricing vendor regarding how they derived the price assigned to each security. Where inputs or prices do not reflect market participant assumptions, the Company will challenge these prices and apply different methodologies that will enhance the use of observable inputs and data.

For Level 1 investments, valuations are generally based on observable inputs that reflect quoted prices for identical assets in active markets.

The fair value for Level 2 and Level 3 valuations are generally based on a combination of the market and income approach. The market approach generally utilizes market transaction data for the same or similar instruments, while the income approach involves determining fair values from discounted cash flow methodologies.

The following represents a summary of significant valuation techniques for assets and liabilities used to determine fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.

Level 1 measurements

Equity securities and cash equivalents

These securities are comprised of certain exchange traded U.S. and foreign common stock and mutual funds, including money market funds. Valuation of these securities is based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are readily and regularly available.

Separate account assets

These assets are comprised of actively traded open-ended mutual funds with a daily NAV and equity securities. The NAV can be observed by redemption and subscription transactions between third-parties, or may be obtained from fund managers. Equity securities are generally traded on an exchange.

Level 2 measurements

Fixed maturity available-for-sale and trading securities

The fair value of fixed maturity securities is obtained from third-party pricing services and internal pricing models. Vendors generally use a discounted cash flow model or a market approach. Typical inputs used by these pricing sources include, but are not limited to: benchmark yields, reported trades, issuer spreads, bids, offers, benchmark securities, estimated cash flows and prepayment speeds, which the Company has determined are observable prices.

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If the price received from third-party pricing services does not appear to reflect market activity, the Company may challenge the price. Where the vendor updates the price to be consistent with the market observations, the security remains a Level 2.

Private placement securities are primarily priced by internally developed discounted cash flow models. These models use observable inputs with a discount rate based off spreads of comparable public bond issues, adjusted for liquidity, rating and maturity. The Company assigns a credit rating for the private placement based upon internal analysis. The liquidity premium is based upon observable transactions, while the maturity and rating adjustments are based upon data obtained from Bloomberg.

While the Company generally considers the public bond spreads, which are based on vendor prices, to be observable inputs, an evaluation is made of the similarities of private placements with the public bonds to determine whether the spreads utilized would be considered observable inputs for the private placement being valued. Examples of procedures performed include, but are not limited to, initial and on-going review of third-party pricing services’ methodologies, review of pricing statistics and trends, back testing recent trades and monitoring of trading volumes, new issuance activity and other market activities.

For certain private placements, which are below investment grade and not part of the Bloomberg data, the adjustments for maturity rating and liquidity are calculated by the analyst. If the impact of the liquidity adjustment is not significant to the overall value of the security, it is classified as Level 2.

Equity securities

These securities are valued using the market approach in which market quotes are available but are not considered actively traded. Valuations are based principally on observable inputs including quoted prices in markets that are not considered active.

Securities purchased under agreements to resell

Due to the short-term nature (generally one month) of this investment, the asset’s carrying value approximates fair value.

Derivative assets and liabilities

The fair value of these derivative instruments is generally derived through valuation models, which utilize observable market data. The market factors which have the most significant impact on the fair value of these instruments are U.S. swap rates and the exchange value of the U.S. dollar.

Over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivatives are privately negotiated financial contracts. OTC derivatives are valued using models based on actively quoted or observable market input values from external market data providers, third-party pricing vendors and/or recent trading activity. The selection of a particular model depends upon the contractual terms of, and specific risks inherent in the instrument, as well as the availability of pricing information in the market. The Company generally uses similar models to value similar instruments. Valuation model inputs include contractual terms, market prices, yield curves, credit curves, and for options such as caps, floors and swaptions, measures of volatility. For OTC derivatives that trade in liquid markets, such as currency forwards, swaps and options, model inputs are observable in the market for substantially the full term and can be verified.

Valuations of OTC derivatives are adjusted for non-performance risk. The Company uses default estimates implied by CDS spreads on senior obligations of the counterparty in order to provide an objective basis for such estimates. When in a liability position, the Company uses its own medium term note spread to estimate the default rate. The non-performance risk adjustment is applied only to the uncollateralized portion of the OTC derivative assets and liabilities. OTC derivative contracts are executed under master netting agreements with

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counterparties with a CSA, which is a bilateral ratings-sensitive agreement that requires collateral postings at established credit threshold levels. These agreements protect the interests of the Company and its counterparties should either party suffer a credit-rating deterioration. The vast majority of the Company’s derivative agreements are with highly rated major international financial institutions.

Short- term investments

For certain short-term investments, amortized cost is used as the best estimate of fair value.

Cash equivalents

These include treasury bills, commercial paper and other highly liquid instruments. These instruments are generally not traded in active markets, however their fair value is based on observable inputs. The prices are either from a pricing vendor or amortized cost is used as the best estimate of fair value.

Separate account assets

These are investments primarily related to investments in LP’s that use NAV and the investment can be redeemed with the investee at NAV at the measurement date or in the near-term (generally within 90 days).

Level 3 measurements

Fixed maturity available-for-sale and trading securities

The valuation techniques for most Level 3 fixed maturity securities are generally the same as those described in Level 2, however, if the investments are less liquid or are lightly traded, there is generally less observable market data, and therefore these investments will be classified as Level 3. Circumstances where observable market data is not available may include events such as market illiquidity and credit events related to the security. In addition, certain securities are priced based upon internal valuations using significant unobservable inputs.

If the price received from third-party pricing services does not appear to reflect market activity, the Company may challenge the price. For securities which go through this formal price challenge process, if the vendor does not update the price, a non-binding broker quote, another vendor price or current methodology is used to support the fair value instead. The Company also uses non-binding broker quotes to fair value certain bonds, when the Company is unable to obtain prices from third-party vendors.

Private placement securities where adjustments for liquidity are considered significant to the overall price are classified as Level 3.

Equity securities

These securities include equity investments with privately held entities, including a government organization, where the prices are derived from internal valuations or the Company’s private placement models since the securities are not actively traded in an active market.

Separate account assets

Separate account assets are primarily related to limited partnership investments that are restricted with respect to transfer or withdrawals. The limited partnerships are valued based on the latest NAV received, if applicable, or an estimate of fair value provided by the investment manager.

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Policyholders’ account balances

Policyholders’ account balances consist of embedded derivatives bifurcated from host contracts, which represent the embedded derivatives for GMAB contracts.

The fair values of GMAB liabilities are calculated as the present value of future expected payments to customers less the present value of assessed rider fees attributable to the embedded derivative feature. The expected cash flows are discounted using the swap rate plus a spread based upon the Company’s medium term notes. The spread reflects the market’s perception of the Company’s non-performance risk. Since there is no observable active market for the transfer of these obligations, the valuations are calculated using internally developed models. Significant inputs to these models include capital market assumptions, such as interest rate, equity market and implied volatility assumptions, as well as various policyholder behavior assumptions that are actuarially determined, including lapse rates, benefit utilization rates, mortality rates and withdrawal rates. These assumptions are reviewed at least annually, and updated based upon historical experience. Since many of the assumptions utilized are unobservable and are considered to be significant inputs to the liability valuation, the liability included in policyholders’ account balances has been reflected within Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

Non-recurring fair value measurements

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis include mortgage loans, which are described in detail below.

The following table represents certain assets measured at estimated fair value during the period and still held as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 (in millions):


	2011
	Carrying Value Prior to Impairment		Estimated Fair Value After Impairment		Net Investment Gains (Losses)
Mortgage loans	$	42	$	33	$	(9	)


	2010
	Carrying Value Prior to Impairment		Estimated Fair Value After Impairment		Net Investment Gains (Losses)
Mortgage loans	$	46	$	39	$	(7	)

The impaired mortgage loans presented above were written down to their estimated fair values at the date the impairments were recognized. Estimated fair values for impaired loans are based on observable market prices or, if the loans are in foreclosure or are otherwise determined to be collaterally dependent on the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral or the present value of the expected future cash flows. Impairments to estimated fair value represent non-recurring fair value measurements that have been categorized as Level 3 due to the lack of price transparency inherent in the limited markets for such mortgage loans.

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Fair value of other financial instruments

Authoritative guidance related to financial instruments requires disclosure of fair value information of financial instruments whether or not fair value is recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate fair value.

The carrying value and estimated fair value of financial instruments not otherwise disclosed in Notes 4, 11 and 13 of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements at December 31, 2011 and 2010 are presented below (in millions):


	2011				2010
	Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value
Assets
Mortgage loans	$	7,152	$	7,637	$	5,805	$	6,143
Senior secured commercial loans	$	318	$	344	$	273	$	295
Other invested assets	$	43	$	43	$	38	$	38
Liabilities
Policyholders’ account balances — investment contracts	$	37,631	$	35,780	$	34,916	$	35,218
Debt	$	9	$	9	$	20	$	20
Collateral received on securities lending, repurchase agreements and derivative transactions	$	598	$	598	$	628	$	628

Mortgage loans

Fair value is determined by discounting the projected cash flow for each loan to determine the current net present value. The discount rate used approximates the current rate for new mortgages with comparable characteristics and similar remaining maturities.

Senior secured commercial loans

The estimated fair value for the loan portfolio is based on prevailing interest rate spreads in the market. Fair value was calculated by discounting future cash flows using prevailing interest rates on similar loans.

Other invested assets

Primarily represent bills of exchange, which are fair valued by discounting the estimated cash flows for each tranche at the prevailing interest rates on the valuation date.

Policyholders’ account balances — investment contracts

This includes supplementary contracts without life contingencies and other deposit type contracts where account value approximates fair value. For fixed deferred annuities, fair value is based upon a stochastic valuation using risk neutral assumptions for financial variables and Company specific assumptions for lapses, mortality and expenses. The cash flows were discounted using the yield on the Company’s medium term notes. For funding agreements backing medium term notes, fair values were based on available market prices for the notes. For annuity certain liabilities, fair values are estimated using discounted cash flow calculations based on interest rates currently being offered for similar contracts with maturities consistent with those remaining for the contracts being valued.

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Debt

The carrying amount of the Company’s non-recourse debt and other debt approximates fair value.

Collateral received on securities lending, repurchase agreements and derivative transactions

The carrying value of these liabilities approximates fair value since these borrowings are generally short-term in nature.

NOTE 16 — SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Income taxes (paid) received were ($102) million, ($356) million and $63 million during 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Total interest paid was $16 million during 2011 and $10 million during 2010 and 2009.

Non-cash transactions

There was a non-cash capital contribution transaction of $177 million in the form of the release of intercompany payables for the year ended December 31, 2011 from New York Life. There was a non-cash capital contribution transaction of $123 million in fixed maturity securities for the year ended December 31, 2009 from New York Life.

Other non-cash investing transactions were $7 million for the year ended December 31, 2011, primarily related to transfers between mortgage loans, real estate and other invested assets. Other non-cash investing transactions were $134 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, primarily related to transfers between other invested assets, fixed maturity securities and mortgage loans. Other non-cash investing transactions were $6 million for the year ended December 31, 2009 which was related to transfers between mortgage loans and real estate.

NOTE 17 — STATUTORY FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual (“NAIC SAP”) has been adopted as a component of prescribed or permitted practices by the state of Delaware. Prescribed statutory accounting practices include state laws and regulations. Permitted statutory accounting practices encompass accounting practices that are not prescribed; such practices differ from state to state, may differ from company to company within a state, and may change in the future. The state of Delaware has adopted all prescribed accounting practices found in NAIC SAP. The Company has one permitted practice related to certain separate account assets that are valued at book value instead of market value.

A reconciliation of the Company’s statutory surplus at December 31, 2011 and 2010 between NAIC SAP and practices prescribed or permitted by the Department is shown below (in millions):


	2011		2010
Statutory Surplus, Delaware Basis	$	5,794	$	5,424
State prescribed or permitted practices:
Presenting Guaranteed and Variable Universal Life Separate Accounts at book value		314		124

Statutory Surplus, NAIC SAP	$	6,108	$	5,548

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

(a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Statutory net income for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $294 million, $562 million and $225 million, respectively.

The Company is restricted as to the amounts it may pay as dividends to New York Life. Under Delaware Insurance Law, dividends on capital stock can be distributed only out of earned surplus. Furthermore, without prior approval of the Delaware Insurance Commissioner, dividends cannot be declared or distributed which exceed the greater of ten percent of the Company’s surplus or one hundred percent of net gain from operations. The Company did not pay or declare a dividend to its sole shareholder, New York Life at December 31, 2011 or 2010. As of December 31, 2011, the amount of available and accumulated funds derived from earned surplus from which the Company can pay dividends is $1,641 million. The maximum amount of dividends that may be paid in 2012 without prior approval is $577 million.

NOTE 18 — SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

As of March 15, 2012, the date the financial statements were available to be issued, there have been no events occurring subsequent to the close of the Company’s books or accounts for the accompanying consolidated financial statements that would have a material effect on the financial condition of the Company.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Stockholder of

New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation:

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and the related consolidated statements of income, of stockholder’s equity and of cash flow present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) at December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2011 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

As disclosed in Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has significant transactions with New York Life Insurance Company and its affiliates. Because of these relationships, it is possible that the terms of the transactions are not the same as those that would result from transactions among wholly unrelated parties.

As described in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed its method of accounting for other-than-temporary impairments of fixed maturity investments in 2009.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

New York, New York

March 15, 2012

(NYLIAC) NI070

PART C. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 24. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

a. Financial Statements.

To be filed by amendment.

b. Exhibits.


(1)		Resolution of the Board of Directors of New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation (“NYLIAC”) authorizing establishment of the Separate Account — Previously filed as Exhibit (1) to Registrant’s initial Registration Statement, re-filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (1) to Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 on Form N-4 (File No. 033-87382), filed 4/29/97 and incorporated herein by reference.

(2)		Not applicable.

(3)(a)		Distribution Agreement between NYLIFE Securities Inc. and NYLIAC — Previously filed as Exhibit (3)(a) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the registration statement on Form S-6 for NYLIAC MFA Separate Account-I (File No. 2-86084), re-filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (3)(a) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 4 to the registration statement on Form S-6 for NYLIAC Variable Universal Life Separate Account-I (File No. 033-64410), filed 4/25/97 and incorporated herein by reference.

(3)(b)		Distribution Agreement, dated August 2, 1995 between NYLIFE Distributors, Inc. and NYLIAC-Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit(3)(b) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (File No. 033-87382), filed 4/18/96 and incorporated herein by reference.

(3)(c)		Distribution and Underwriting Agreement, dated April 27, 2006, between New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation and NYLIFE Distributors LLC — Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit(c)(3) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 on Form N-6 for NYLIAC Corporate Sponsored Variable Universal Life Separate Account-I (File No. 333-48300), filed 8/15/06 and incorporated herein by reference.

(4)(a)		Specimen Policy for New York Life Advantage Variable Annuity (No. ICC11-P105) — Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (4)(a) to the initial registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (File No. 333-178743), filed 12/23/11 and incorporated herein by reference.

(4)(b)		Specimen Policy Data Page – New York Life Advantage Variable Annuity with the Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit Rider – Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (4)(b) to the initial registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (File No. 333-178743), filed 12/23/11 and incorporated herein by reference.

(4)(c)		Specimen Policy Data Page – New York Life Advantage Variable Annuity with the Income Benefit Rider – Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (4)(c) to the initial registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (File No. 333-178743), filed 12/23/11 and incorporated herein by reference.

(4)(d)		Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit Rider — Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (4)(d) to the initial registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (File No. 333-178743), filed 12/23/11 and incorporated herein by reference.

(4)(e)		Income Benefit Rider — Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (4)(e).

(5)(a)		Application for policy for New York Life Advantage Variable Annuity (No. ICC11-A106)- Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (5)(2) to the initial registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (File No. 333-178743), filed 12/23/11 and incorporated herein by reference.

(6)(a)		Certificate of Incorporation of NYLIAC — Previously filed as Exhibit (6)(a) to the registration statement on Form S-6 for NYLIAC MFA Separate Account-I (File No. 2-86083), re-filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (6)(a) to the initial registration statement on Form S-6 for NYLIAC Corporate Sponsored Variable Universal Life Separate Account-I (File No. 333-07617), filed 7/3/96 and incorporated herein by reference.

(6)(b)(1)		By-Laws of NYLIAC — Previously filed as Exhibit (6)(b) to the registration statement on Form S-6 for NYLIAC MFA Separate Account-I (File No. 2-86083), re-filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (6)(b) to the initial registration statement on Form S-6 for NYLIAC Corporate Sponsored Variable Universal Life Separate Account-I (File No. 333-07617), filed 7/3/96 and incorporated herein by reference.

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(6)(b)(2)		Amendments to By-Laws of NYLIAC — Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (6)(b) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the registration statement on Form S-6 for NYLIAC Variable Universal Life Separate Account-I (File No. 333-39157), filed 4/3/98 and incorporated herein by reference.

(7)		Contract of Reinsurance between Connecticut General Life Insurance Company/Cigna Reinsurance and NYLIAC — Previously filed as Exhibit (7) to Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 on Form N-4 (File No. 33-87382), filed 4/18/96 and incorporated herein by reference.

(8)(a)		Stock Sale Agreement between NYLIAC and MainStay VP Series Fund, Inc. (formerly New York Life MFA Series Fund, Inc.) - Previously filed as Exhibit (8)(a) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the registration statement on Form N-1 for New York Life MFA Series Fund, Inc. (File No. 2-86082), re-filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (9)(a) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the registration statement on Form S-6 for NYLIAC Corporate Sponsored Variable Universal Life Separate Account-I (File No. 333-07617), filed 1/2/97 and incorporated herein by reference.

(8)(b)		Participation Agreement among Acacia Capital Corporation, Calvert Asset Management Company, Inc. and NYLIAC, as amended - Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (9)(b)(1) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the registration statement on Form S-6 for NYLIAC Corporate Sponsored Variable Universal Life Separate Account-I (File No. 333-07617), filed 1/2/97 and incorporated herein by reference.

(8)(c)		Participation Agreement among The Alger American Fund, Fred Alger and Company, Incorporated and NYLIAC — Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (9)(b)(2) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the registration statement on Form S-6 for NYLIAC Corporate Sponsored Variable Universal Life Separate Account-I (File No. 333-07617), filed 1/2/97 and incorporated herein by reference.

(8)(d)		Participation Agreement between Janus Aspen Series and NYLIAC - Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (9)(b)(3) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the registration statement on Form S-6 for NYLIAC Corporate Sponsored Variable Universal Life Separate Account-I (File No. 333-07617), filed 1/2/97 and incorporated herein by reference.

(8)(e)		Participation Agreement among Morgan Stanley Universal Funds, Inc., Morgan Stanley Asset Management Inc. and NYLIAC - Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (9)(b)(4) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the registration statement on Form S-6 for NYLIAC Corporate Sponsored Variable Universal Life Separate Account-I (File No. 333-07617), filed 1/2/97 and incorporated herein by reference.

(8)(f)		Participation Agreement among Variable Insurance Products Fund, Fidelity Distributors Corporation and NYLIAC — Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (9)(b)(5) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the registration statement on Form S-6 for NYLIAC Corporate Sponsored Variable Universal Life Separate Account-I (File No. 333-07617), filed 1/2/97 and incorporated herein by reference.

(8)(g)		Participation Agreement among Variable Insurance Products Fund II, Fidelity Distributors Corporation and NYLIAC — Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (9)(b)(6) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the registration statement on Form S-6 for NYLIAC Corporate Sponsored Variable Universal Life Separate Account-I (File No. 333-07617), filed 1/2/97 and incorporated herein by reference.

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(8)(h)		Form of Participation Agreement among T. Rowe Price Equity Series, Inc., T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. and NYLIAC - Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (8)(h) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to the registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-I (File No. 33-53342), filed 4/16/98 and incorporated herein by reference.

(8)(i)		Form of Participation Agreement among Van Eck Worldwide Insurance Trust, Van Eck Associates Corporation and NYLIAC - Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (8)(i) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to the registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-I (File No. 33-53342), filed 4/16/98 and incorporated herein by reference.
(8)(j)		Form of Participation Agreement among MFS Variable Insurance Trust, Massachusetts Financial Services Company and NYLIAC - Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (8)(j) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to the registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-I (File No. 33-53342), filed 4/16/98 and incorporated herein by reference.

(8)(k)		Form of Participation Agreement among NYLIAC, Variable Insurance Funds, AmSouth Bank and Bisys Fund Services Limited Partnership — Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (8)(k) to Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 4 to the registration statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-30706), filed 12/12/00 and incorporated herein by reference.

(8)(l)		Form of Subscription Agreement between NYLIAC and Variable Insurance Funds — Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (8)(l) to Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 4 to the registration statement on Form N-4 for (File No. 333-30706), filed 12/12/00 and incorporated herein by reference.

(8)(o)		Form of Participation Agreement among Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust, Neuberger Berman Management Inc. and NYLIAC - Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (9)(q) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the registration statement on Form S-6 for NYLIAC Variable Universal Life-Separate Account-I (File No. 333-57210), filed 6/4/01 and incorporated herein by reference.

(8)(p)		Form of Participation Agreement among Dreyfus Investment Portfolios, The Dreyfus Corporation, Dreyfus Service Corporation and NYLIAC — Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (9)(r) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the registration statement on Form S-6 for NYLIAC Variable Universal Life Separate Account-I (File No. 333-57210), filed 6/4/01 and incorporated herein by reference.

(8)(q)		Form of Substitution Agreement among NYLIAC, MainStay Management LLC, and New York Life Investment Management LLC - Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (9)(s) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the registration statement on Form S-6 for NYLIAC Variable Universal Life-Separate Account-I (File No. 333-57210), filed 6/4/01 and incorporated herein by reference.

(8)(r)		Amendment dated 9/27/02 to Stock Sale Agreement dated 6/4/93 between NYLIAC and MainStay VP Series Fund, Inc. — Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17CFR 232.102 (e) as Exhibit (8)(n) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 18 to the registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (File No. 033-87382), filed 4/9/03 and incorporated herein by reference.

(8)(s)		Form of 12b-1 Plan Services Agreement for the Service Class Shares of Mainstay VP Series Fund, Inc. between NYLIFE Distributors, Inc. and NYLIAC dated 4/13/02 — Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (8)(o) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 19 to the registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (File No. 033-87382), filed 5/14/03 and incorporated herein by reference.

(8)(t)		Form of Class S Service Agreement between Fred Alger & Company and NYLIAC dated 4/30/03 — Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (8)(p) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 19 to the registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (File No. 033-87382), filed 5/14/03 and incorporated herein by reference.

(8)(u)		Form of Distribution Agreement between Dreyfus Service Corporation and NYLIAC dated as of 2/24/03 — Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (8)(q) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 19 to the registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (File No. 033-87382), filed 5/14/03 and incorporated herein by reference.
(8)(v)		Form of Service Contract between Fidelity Distributors Corporation and NYLIAC dated 4/30/03 — Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (8)(r) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 19 to the registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (File No. 033-87382), filed 5/14/03 and incorporated herein by reference.
(8)(w)		Form of Distribution and Shareholder Services Agreement between Janus Distributors LLC and NYLIAC dated 4/30/03 — Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (8)(s) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 19 to the registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (File No. 033-87382), filed 5/14/03 and incorporated herein by reference.

(8)(x)		Form of Fund Participation Agreement (Service Shares) between Janus Aspen Series and NYLIAC dated 4/30/03 — Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (8)(t) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 19 to the registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (File No. 033-87382), filed 5/14/03 and incorporated herein by reference.

(8)(y)		Form of Participation Agreement by and among MFS Variable Insurance Trust, Massachusetts Financial Services Company and NYLIAC dated 4/30/03 — Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (8)(u) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 19 to the registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (File No. 033-87382), filed 5/14/03 and incorporated herein by reference.

(8)(z)		Form of Administrative Service Agreement between Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated and NYLIAC dated 4/30/03 — Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (8)(v) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 19 to the registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (File No. 033-87382), filed 5/14/03 and incorporated herein by reference.

(8)(a)(a)		Form of Distribution and Administrative Services Agreement, Class S Shares, between Neuberger Berman Management, Inc. and NYLIAC — Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (8)(w) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 19 to the registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (File No. 033-87382), filed 5/14/03 and incorporated herein by reference.

(8)(b)(b)		Form of Supplement for Distribution Services Agreement between T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc. and NYLIAC — Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (8)(x) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 19 to the registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (File No. 033-87382), filed 5/14/03 and incorporated herein by reference.

(8)(c)(c)		Form of Participation Agreement among Victory Variable Insurance Funds, BISYS Fund Services Limited Partnership, Victory Capital Management, Inc. and NYLIAC — Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (8)(o) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 to the registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account — I (File No. 033-53342), filed 4/5/04 and incorporated herein by reference.

(8)(d)(d)		Form of Distribution and Service Agreement, Class A shares, between BISYS Fund Services Limited Partnership and NYLIFE Distributors Inc. — Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (8)(p) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 to the registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account — I (File No. 033-53342), filed 4/5/04 and incorporated herein by reference.

(8)(e)(e)		Form of Participation Agreement among Liberty Variable Investment Trust, Columbia Funds Distributor, Inc. and NYLIAC - Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (8)(a)(a) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 4 to the registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account — IV (File No. 333-106806), filed 10/25/04 and incorporated herein by reference.

8)(f)(f)		Form of Participation agreement among Royce Capital Fund, Royce & Associates, LLC and NYLIAC — Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (h)(19) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 10 to the registration statement on Form N-6 for NYLIAC Corporate Sponsored Variable Universal Life Separate Account — I (File No. 333-48300), filed 6/24/04 and incorporated herein by reference.

(8)(g)(g)		Administrative Services Letter of Agreement between Columbia Funds Distributor, Inc. and NYLIAC — Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (8)(u) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 18 to the registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-I (File No. 033-53342), filed 4/12/05 and incorporated herein by reference.

(8)(h)(h)		Form of Administrative Services Agreement by and between Royce & Associates, LLC and NYLIAC — Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (8)(u) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 18 to the registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC NVA Separate Account-I (File No. 033-53342), filed 4/12/05 and incorporated herein by reference.

(8)(i)(i)		Administrative Services Agreement between New York Life Investment Management LLC and NYLIAC dated 1/1/05 — Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (8)(w) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 20 to the registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account — I (File No. 033-53342), filed 4/10/06 and incorporated herein by reference.

(8)(j)(j)		Participation Agreement among New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation, MainStay VP Series Fund, Inc., and New York Life Investment Management LLC dated 10/7/04 — Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (8)(y) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 20 to the registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account I (File No. 033-53342), filed 4/10/06 and incorporated herein by reference.

(9)(a)		Opinion and Consent of Thomas F. English, Esq. — Filed herewith.

(10)(a)		Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP — Filed herewith.

(10)(b)		Powers of Attorney for Christopher T. Ashe, Director and Senior Vice President of NYLIAC – Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (10)(b) to the initial registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (File No. 333-178743), filed 12/23/11 and incorporated herein by reference.

(10)(c)		Powers of Attorney for Christopher O. Blunt, Director and Executive Vice President of NYLIAC – Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (10)(b) to the initial registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (File No. 333-178743), filed 12/23/11 and incorporated herein by reference.

(10)(d)		Powers of Attorney for Frank M. Boccio, Director and Executive Vice President of NYLIAC – Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (10)(b) to the initial registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (File No. 333-178743), filed 12/23/11 and incorporated herein by reference.

(10)(e)		Powers of Attorney for Stephen P. Fisher, Director and Senior Vice President of NYLIAC – Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (10)(b) to the initial registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (File No. 333-178743), filed 12/23/11 and incorporated herein by reference.

(10)(f)		Powers of Attorney for John T. Fleurant, Director of NYLIAC – Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (10)(b) to the initial registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (File No. 333-178743), filed 12/23/11 and incorporated herein by reference.

(10)(g)		Powers of attorney for Robert M. Gardner, First Vice President and Controller of NYLIAC – Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (10)(b) to the initial registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (File No. 333-178743), filed 12/23/11 and incorporated herein by reference.

(10)(h)		Powers of Attorney for Solomon Goldfinger, Director and Senior Vice President of NYLIAC – Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (10)(b) to the initial registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (File No. 333-178743), filed 12/23/11 and incorporated herein by reference.

(10)(i)		Powers of Attorney for Steven D. Lash, Director and Senior Vice President of NYLIAC – Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (10)(b) to the initial registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (File No. 333-178743), filed 12/23/11 and incorporated herein by reference.

(10)(j)		Powers of Attorney for Theodore A. Mathas, Chairman and President of NYLIAC – Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (10)(b) to the initial registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (File No. 333-178743), filed 12/23/11 and incorporated herein by reference.

(10)(k)		Powers of Attorney for Mark W. Pfaff, Director and Executive Vice President of NYLIAC – Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (10)(b) to the initial registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (File No. 333-178743), filed 12/23/11 and incorporated herein by reference.

(10)(l)		Powers of Attorney for Arthur H. Seter, Director and Senior Vice President of NYLIAC – Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (10)(b) to the initial registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (File No. 333-178743), filed 12/23/11 and incorporated herein by reference.

(10)(m)		Powers of Attorney for Michael E. Sproule, Director, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of NYLIAC – Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (10)(b) to the initial registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (File No. 333-178743), filed 12/23/11 and incorporated herein by reference.

(10)(n)		Powers of Attorney for Joel M. Steinberg, Director and Senior Vice President of NYLIAC – Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (10)(b) to the initial registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (File No. 333-178743), filed 12/23/11 and incorporated herein by reference.

(10)(o)		Powers of Attorney for Susan A. Thrope, Director of NYLIAC – Previously filed in accordance with Regulation S-T, 17 CFR 232.102(e) as Exhibit (10)(b) to the initial registration statement on Form N-4 for NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III (File No. 333-178743), filed 12/23/11 and incorporated herein by reference.

(11)		Not applicable.

(12)		Not applicable.

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ITEM 25. DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF THE DEPOSITOR

The principal business address of each director and officer of NYLIAC is 51 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010.


Name:		Title:
Theodore A. Mathas		Chairman and President
Christopher O. Blunt		Director, Executive Vice President
Frank M. Boccio		Director and Executive Vice President
Mark W. Pfaff		Director and Executive Vice President
Michael E. Sproule		Director, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Christopher T. Ashe		Director and Senior Vice President
Stephen P. Fisher		Director and Senior Vice President
Solomon Goldfinger		Director, Senior Vice President and Senior Advisor
Steven D. Lash		Director and Senior Vice President
Arthur H. Seter		Director, Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer
Joel M. Steinberg		Director, Senior Vice President and Chief Actuary
John T. Fleurant		Director, Senior Vice President, Finance & Treasurer
Susan A. Thrope		Director
John Y. Kim		Executive Vice President – CEO and President of New York Life Investments
Joseph Bennett		Senior Vice President
Thomas F. English		Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Officer
Robert J. Hebron		Senior Vice President
Anthony Malloy		Senior Vice President
Barbara J. McInerney		Senior Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer
Gary J. Miller		Senior Vice President
Michael M. Oleske		Senior Vice President and Chief Tax Counsel
Paul T. Pasteris		Senior Vice President
Susan L. Paternoster		Senior Vice President
Gideon A. Pell		Senior Vice President & Chief Risk Officer
Edward Ramos		Senior Vice President
Dan C. Roberts		Senior Vice President
Gerard A. Rocchi		Senior Vice President
Mark W. Talgo		Senior Vice President
Stephen Abramo		First Vice President
Stephen A. Bloom		First Vice President and Chief Underwriter
Craig L. DeSanto		First Vice President and Actuary
Kathleen Donnelly		First Vice President
Robert M. Gardner		First Vice President
Minas C. Joannides		First Vice President and Chief Medical Director
Scott L. Lenz		First Vice President and Associate Tax Counsel
Marijo F. Murphy		First Vice President
Michael J. Oliviero		First Vice President – Tax
Linda M. Reimer		First Vice President and Associate Legal Officer
Angelo J. Scialabba		First Vice President & Controller
Thomas J. Troeller		First Vice President and Actuary
Mitchell P. Ascione		Vice President
Stephanie A. Frawley		Vice President
Barbara T. Friedman		Vice President, Associate Legal Officer & Assistant Secretary
Matthew M. Grove		Vice President
Eric S. Hoffman		Vice President
Robert J. Hynes		Vice President
Michael P. Lackey		Vice President
Brian C. Loutrel		Vice President and Chief Privacy Officer
Corey B. Multer		Vice President
Nicholas Pasyanos		Vice President and Actuary
Janis C. Rubin		Vice President
Eric Sherman		Vice President and Actuary
Irwin Silber		Vice President and Actuary
George E. Silos		Vice President and Actuary
William Tate		Vice President
Teresa A. Turner		Vice President
John Vaccaro		Vice President
Robin M. Wagner		Vice President
Scott Weinstein		Vice President
Matthew D. Wion		Vice President
Michael A. Yashnyk		Vice President
Anna Louise Bidwell		Associate Legal Officer & Secretary

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ITEM 26. PERSONS CONTROLLED BY OR UNDER COMMON CONTROL WITH DEPOSITOR OR REGISTRANT

The Depositor, NYLIAC, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company (“New York Life”). The Registrant is a segregated asset account of NYLIAC. The following chart indicates persons presumed to be controlled by New York Life(+), unless otherwise indicated. Subsidiaries of other subsidiaries are indented accordingly, and ownership is 100% unless otherwise indicated.


Name	Jurisdiction of Organization	Percent of Voting Securities Owned
Eclipse Funds Inc.(1)	Maryland
ICAP Funds Inc.	Maryland
Eclipse Funds(1)	Massachusetts
The MainStay Funds(1)	Massachusetts
MainStay VP Series Fund, Inc.(1)(2)	Maryland
MainStay Funds Trust	Delaware
New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation	Delaware
Pacific Square Investments LLC	Delaware
29 Park Investments No. 2 Limited	Cayman Islands
NYLIFE LLC	Delaware
Eagle Strategies LLC	Delaware

(1)

Registered investment company as to which New York Life and/or its subsidiaries perform one or more of the following services: investment management, administrative, distribution, transfer agency and underwriting services. It is not a subsidiary of New York Life and is included for informational purposes only.

(2)

New York Life Investment Management LLC serves as investment adviser to this entity, the shares of which are held of record by separate accounts of NYLIAC. New York Life disclaims any beneficial ownership and control of this entity. New York Life and NYLIAC as depositors of said separate accounts have agreed to vote their shares as to matters covered in the proxy statement in accordance with voting instructions received from holders of variable annuity and variable life insurance policies at the shareholders meeting of this entity. It is not a subsidiary of New York Life, but is included here for informational purposes only.

(+)	By including the indicated corporations in this list, New York Life is not stating or admitting that said corporations are under its actual control; rather, these corporations are listed here to ensure full compliance with the requirements of this Form N-4.

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Name	Jurisdiction of Organization	Percent of Voting Securities Owned
(NYLIFE LLC subsidiaries cont.)
New York Life Capital Corporation	Delaware
NYL Management Limited	United Kingdom
NYLUK I Company	United Kingdom
NYLUK II Company	United Kingdom
Gresham Mortgage	United Kingdom
W Construction Company	United Kingdom
WUT	United Kingdom
WIM (AIM)	United Kingdom
New York Life Trust Company	New York
NYL Executive Benefits LLC	Delaware

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Name	Jurisdiction of Organization	Percent of Voting Securities Owned
(NYLIFE LLC subsidiaries cont.)
NYLIFE Securities LLC	Delaware
NYLINK Insurance Agency Incorporated	Delaware

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Name	Jurisdiction of Organization	Percent of Voting Securities Owned
New York Life Investment Management Holdings LLC	Delaware
Institutional Capital LLC	Delaware
NYLCAP Holdings	Mauritius
Jacob Ballas Capital India PVT. Ltd.	Mauritius		23.30%
NYLIM Service Company LLC	Delaware
NYL Workforce GP LLC	Delaware
NYLCAP Manager LLC	Delaware
New York Life Capital Partners, LLC	Delaware
New York Life Capital Partners, L.P.	Delaware
New York Life Capital Partners II, LLC	Delaware
New York Life Capital Partners II, L.P.	Delaware
New York Life Capital Partners III GenPar GP, LLC	Delaware
New York Life Capital Partners III GenPar, LP	Delaware
New York Life Capital Partners III, LP	Delaware
NYLCAP III RBG Corp.	Delaware
New York Life Capital Partners III-A, LP	Delaware
NYLCAP III-A RBG Corp.	Delaware
New York Life Capital Partners IV GenPar GP, LLC	Delaware
New York Life Capital Partners IV GenPar, LP	Delaware
New York Life Capital Partners IV, LP	Delaware
New York Life Capital Partners IV-A, LP	Delaware
NYLCAP 2010 Co-Invest GenPar GP, LLC	Delaware
NYLCAP 2010 Co-Invest GenPar L.P.	Delaware
NYLCAP 2010 Co-Invest L.P.	Delaware
NYLCAP 2010 Co-Invest ECI Blocker Holdco A L.P.	Delaware
NYLCAP 2010 Co-Invest ECI Blocker A L.P.	Delaware
NYLCAP 2010 Co-Invest ECI Blocker Holdco B L.P.	Delaware
NYLCAP 2010 Co-Invest ECI Blocker B L.P.	Delaware
NYLCAP 2010 Co-Invest ECI Blocker Holdco C L.P.	Delaware
NYLCAP 2010 Co-Invest ECI Blocker C L.P.	Delaware
NYLCAP 2010 Co-Invest ECI Blocker Holdco D L.P.	Delaware
NYLCAP 2010 Co-Invest ECI Blocker D L.P.	Delaware
NYLIM Mezzanine GenPar GP, LLC	Delaware
NYLIM Mezzanine GenPar, LP	Delaware
New York Life Investment Management Mezzanine Partners, LP	Delaware
NYLIM Mezzanine Luxco S.a.r.l.	Luxembourg
NYLIM Mezzanine Partners Parallel Fund, LP	Delaware
NYLIM Mezzanine Partners II GenPar, GP, LLC	Delaware
NYLIM Mezzanine Offshore Partners II, LP	Cayman Islands
NYLIM Mezzanine Partners II, GenPar, LP	Delaware
New York Life Investment Management Mezzanine Partners II, LP	Delaware
NYLIM Mezzanine II Luxco S.a.r.l.	Luxembourg
NYLIM Mezzanine Partners II Parallel Fund, LP	Delaware
NYLIM Mezzanine II Parallel Luxco S.a.r.l.	Luxembourg
NYLCAP Canada GenPar Inc.	Canada
NYLCAP Select Manager Canada Fund, LP	Canada
NYLCAP Canada II GenPar Inc.	Canada
NYLCAP Select Manager Canada Fund II, L.P.	Canada
NYLCAP India Funding LLC	Delaware
NYLIM-JB Asset Management Co., LLC	Mauritius		24.66%
New York Life Investment Management India Fund II, LLC	Mauritius
New York Life Investment Management India Fund (FVCI) II, LLC	Mauritius
NYLCAP Select Manager GenPar GP, LLC	Delaware
NYLCAP Select Manager GenPar, LP	Delaware
NYLCAP Select Manager Fund, LP	Delaware
NYLCAP Select Manager Cayman Fund, LP	Cayman Islands
NYLCAP Select Manager II GenPar GP, LLC	Delaware
NYLCAP Select Manager II GenPar, L.P.	Cayman Islands
NYLCAP Select Manager Fund II, L.P.	Cayman Islands
NYLCAP India Funding III LLC	Delaware
NYLIM Jacob Ballas Asset Management Co. III, LLC	Mauritius		24.66%
NYLIM Jacob Ballas India Fund III LLC	Mauritius
NYLIM Jacob Ballas Capital India (FVCI) III LLC	Mauritius
NYLIM Jacob Ballas India (FII) III LLC	Mauritius
NYLCAP Mezzanine Partners III GenPar GP, LLC	Delaware
NYLCAP Mezzanine Offshore Partners II-S GP, Limited	Scotland
NYLCAP Mezzanine Partner III-K Fund, LP	Delaware

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NYLCAP Mezzanine Offshore Partners III-S, LP	Scotland
NYLCAP Mezzanine Partners III-K GenPar, LP	Delaware
NYLCAP Mezzanine Partners III, LP	Delaware
NYLCAP Mezzanine III Luxco S.a.r.l.	Luxembourg
NYLCAP Mezzanine Partners III Parallel Fund, LP	Delaware
NYLCAP Mezzanine Offshore Partners III, L.P.	Cayman Islands
MacKay Shields LLC	Delaware
MacKay Shields Core Plus Opportunities Fund GP LLC	Delaware
MacKay Shields Core Plus Opportunities / Fund LP	Delaware
MacKay Municipal Managers Opportunities GP LLC	Delaware
MacKay Municipal Opportunities Master Fund, L.P.	Delaware
Mariner Municipal Opportunities Fund, L.P.	Delaware
MacKay Municipal Managers Credit Opportunities GP LLC	Delaware
MacKay Municipal Credit Opportunities Master Fund, L.P.	Delaware
Mariner Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund, L.P.	Delaware
MacKay Municipal Short Term Opportunities Fund GP LLC	Delaware
MacKay Municipal Short Term Opportunities Fund LP	Delaware
MacKay Shields High Yield Active Core Fund GP LLC	Delaware
MacKay Shields High Yield Active Core Fund LP	Delaware
MacKay Shields Credit Strategy Fund Ltd.	Cayman Islands
MacKay Shields Defensive Bond Arbitrage Fund Ltd.	Bermuda	27.40	%
MacKay Shields Core Plus Opportunities Fund Ltd.	Cayman Islands
MacKay Shields General Partner (L/S) LLC	Delaware
MacKay Shields Long/Short Fund LP	Delaware
MacKay Shields Long/Short Fund (Master) LP	Delaware
MacKay Shields Long/Short Fund (QP) LP	Delaware
MacKay Shields Long/Short Fund (Offshore) LP	Cayman Islands
MacKay Shields Credit Strategy Partners LP	Delaware
MacKay Shields Core Fixed Income Fund GP LLC	Delaware
MacKay Shields Core Fixed Income Fund LP	Delaware
NYLIFE Distributors LLC	Delaware
Private Advisors L.L.C.	Delaware	60	%
New York Life Investment Management LLC	Delaware
New York Life Investment Management (U.K.) Limited	United Kingdom
NYLIM Large Cap Enhanced Index Fund p.l.c.	Ireland
NYLIM Fund II GP, LLC	Delaware
NYLIM Real Estate Mezzanine Fund II, LP	Delaware
NYLIM-TND, LLC	Delaware
NYLIM-DCM, LLC	Delaware
NYLIM-MM, LLC	Delaware
DCM-N, LLC	Delaware	80	%
DCM Warehouse Series A, LLC	Delaware
DCM Warehouse Series One, LLC	Delaware
Sixteen West Savannah, LLC	Indiana
Metropolis II Construction, LLC	Delaware
CLV Holding, LLC	Indiana
Streets Las Vegas, LLC	Arizona	90	%
NYLIM Re Mezzanine Fund II Investment Corporation	Delaware
Albany Hills Holding, LLC	Arkansas
Joplin Holding, LLC	Delaware
Joplin Properties LLC	Arkansas	50	%
NYLIM-JP LLC	Delaware
Jefferson at Maritime Holding, L.P.	Delaware
Jefferson at Maritime GP, LLC	Delaware
Jefferson at Maritime, L.P.	Delaware
Kimball Woods LLC	Massachusetts
NYLIM-GCR Fund I LLC	Delaware	50	%
NYLIM-GCR Fund I 2002 L.P.	Delaware	50	%
WFHG GP, LLC	Delaware	50	%
Workforce Housing Fund I-2007 LP	Delaware
New York Life Investments International Limited	Ireland
Madison Capital Funding LLC	Delaware
Faraday Holdings, LLC	Delaware	17.75	%
Interior Specialists, Inc.	California
Heritage Interiors ISI, LLC	Arizona
SuperFloors ISI, LLC	Washington
Home Acres Holdings LLC	Delaware	50	%
Home Acres Building Supply Co. LLC (“HASBC”)	Michigan
Kobrin Builder’s Supply Holdings, LLC (“KBSH”)	Michigan	54.95	%
Kobrin Builders Supply, LLC	Florida
V-Line Logistics, LLC	Indiana
IDG Holdco, LLC	Delaware	45.24	%
Identity Group Holdings Corp.	Delaware

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Identity Group Holdings LLC	Delaware
Business Stationery LLC	Ohio
IDG, LLC	Delaware
SigLet, Inc.	Delaware
Redi-Tag Corporation	California
Graphics Systems, Inc.	Kansas
Scott Sign Systems, Inc.	Florida
AdMart Attractions, Inc.	New York
MCF Co-Investment GP, LLC	Delaware
MCF Co-Investment GP, LP	Delaware
Madison Capital Funding Co-Investment Fund, LP	Delaware
MCF Fund I LLC	Delaware
MCF Capital Management LLC	Delaware
OFS Capital WM, LLC	Delaware
Kirkwood Fund LLC	Delaware
Madison Square Investors LLC	Delaware
Madison Square Investors Asian Equity Market Neutral Master Fund Ltd.	Cayman Is.
Madison Square Investors Large-Cap Enhanced Index Fund GP, LLC	Delaware
Madison Square Investors Large-Cap Enhanced Index Fund L.P.	Delaware
NYLIM Flatiron CLO 2003-1 Ltd.	Cayman Islands
NYLIM Flatiron CLO 2003-1 Equity Holdings LLC, Series A	Cayman Islands
NYLIM Flatiron CLO 2004-1 Ltd.	Cayman Islands
NYLIM Flatiron CLO 2004-1 Equity Holdings LLC, Series A	Cayman Islands
NYLIM Flatiron CLO 2005-1 Ltd.	Cayman Islands
NYLIM Flatiron CLO 2005-1 Equity Holdings LLC, Series A	Cayman Islands
NYLIM Flatiron CLO 2006-1 Ltd.	Cayman Islands
NYLIM Flatiron CLO 2006-1 Equity Holdings LLC, Series A	Cayman Islands
NYLIM Flatiron CLO 2007-1 Ltd.	Cayman Islands
NYLIM Flatiron CLO 2007-1 Equity Holdings LLC, Series A	Cayman Islands
Flatiron CLO 2011-1 Ltd.	Cayman Islands
Flatiron CLO 2012-1 Ltd.	Cayman Islands
Stratford CDO 2001-1 Ltd.	Cayman Islands
Silverado CLO 2006-II Limited	Cayman Islands
Silverado 2006-II Equity Holdings LLC, Series A	Cayman Islands
NYLIFE Insurance Company of Arizona	Arizona
New York Life Enterprises, LLC	Delaware
New York Life Insurance Taiwan Corporation	Taiwan
NYL Cayman Holdings Ltd.	Cayman Islands
New York Life Worldwide Capital, LLC	Delaware
Fianzas Monterrey, S.A.	Mexico	99.95	%
Operadora FMA, S.A. de C.V.	Mexico	99.99	%
NYLIFE Thailand, Inc.	Delaware
PMCC Ltd.	Thailand	100	%
New York Life International India Fund (Mauritius) LLC	Mauritius	92.97	%
SEAF Sichuan SME Investment Fund LLC	Delaware	39.98	%
New York Life Home Equity Income Solutions LLC	Delaware
NYLI-VB Asset Management Co. (Mauritius) LLC	Mauritius	90	%
New York Life International Holdings Limited	Mauritius	95	%
Seguros Monterrey New York Life, S.A. de C.V.	Mexico	99.998	%
Administradora de Conductos SMNYL, S.A. de C.V.	Mexico	99	%
Agencias de Distribution SMNYL, S.A. de C.V.	Mexico	99	%
NYLIFE LLC	Delaware
Eagle Strategies LLC	Delaware
New York Life Capital Corporation	Delaware
NYL Management Limited	United Kingdom
New York Life Trust Company	New York
NYL Executive Benefits LLC	Delaware
NYLIFE Securities LLC	Delaware
NYLINK Insurance Agency Incorporated	Delaware
NYLUK I Company	United Kingdom
NYLUK II Company	United Kingdom
Gresham Mortgage	United Kingdom
W Construction Company	United Kingdom
WUT	United Kingdom
WIM (AIM)	United Kingdom
Silver Spring, LLC	Delaware
Silver Spring Associates, L.P.	Pennsylvania
Biris Holdings LLC	Delaware
NYL Wind Investments LLC	Delaware
New York Life Short Term Fund	New York
29 Park Investments No. 1 Limited	Cayman Islands
New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation	Delaware

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Pacific Square Investments LLC	Delaware
29 Park Investments No. 2 Limited	Cayman Islands
SCP 2005-C21-002 LLC	Delaware
SCP 2005-C21-003 LLC	Delaware
SCP 2005-C21-006 LLC	Delaware
SCP 2005-C21-007 LLC	Delaware
SCP 2005-C21-008 LLC	Delaware
SCP 2005-C21-009 LLC	Delaware
SCP 2005-C21-017 LLC	Delaware
SCP 2005-C21-018 LLC	Delaware
SCP 2005-C21-021 LLC	Delaware
SCP 2005-C21-025 LLC	Delaware
SCP 2005-C21-031 LLC	Delaware
SCP 2005-C21-036 LLC	Delaware
SCP 2005-C21-041 LLC	Delaware
SCP 2005-C21-043 LLC	Delaware
SCP 2005-C21-044 LLC	Delaware
SCP 2005-C21-048 LLC	Delaware
SCP 2005-C21-061 LLC	Delaware
SCP 2005-C21-063 LLC	Delaware
SCP 2005-C21-067 LLC	Delaware
SCP 2005-C21-069 LLC	Delaware
SCP 2005-C21-070 LLC	Delaware
NYMH-Houston GP, LLC	Delaware
NYMH-Houston, L.P.	Texas
NYMH-Plano GP, LLC	Delaware
NYMH-Plano, L.P.	Texas
NYMH-Freeport GP, LLC	Delaware
NYMH-Freeport, L.P.	Texas
NYMH-Ennis GP, LLC	Delaware
NYMH-Ennis, L.P.	Texas
NYMH-San Antonio GP, LLC	Delaware
NYMH-San Antonio, L.P.	Texas
NYMH-Taylor GP, LLC	Delaware
NYMH-Taylor, L.P.	Texas
NYMH-Stephenville GP, LLC	Delaware
NYMH-Stephenville, L.P.	Texas
NYMH-Farmingdale, NY LLC	Delaware
NYMH-Attleboro MA, LLC	Delaware
NYLMDC-King of Prussia GP, LLC	Delaware
NYLMDC-King of Prussia Realty, LP	Delaware
NYLIFE Real Estate Holdings LLC	Delaware
Huntsville NYL LLC	Delaware
CC Acquisitions, LP	Delaware
NYL Midwest Apartments LLC	Delaware
REEP-IND Fridley MN LLC	Minnesota
REEP-IND Green Oaks IL LLC	Delaware
REEP-IND NJ LLC	Delaware
NJIND JV LLC	Delaware
NJIND Hook Road LLC	Delaware
NJIND Old Post Road LLC	Delaware
NJIND Brunswick Avenue LLC	Delaware
NJIND Raritan Center LLC	Delaware
NJIND Talmadge Road LLC	Delaware
NJIND Bay Avenue LLC	Delaware
NJIND Melrich Road LLC	Delaware
NJIND Carter Drive LLC	Delaware
NJIND Corbin Street LLC	Delaware
REEP-IND Kent LLC	Delaware
REEP-MF Enclave TX LLC	Delaware
REEP-MF Mira Loma II TX LLC	Delaware
REEP-MF Mount Vernon GA LLC	Delaware
REEP-MF Verde NC LLC	Delaware
REEP-MF Summitt Ridge CO LLC	Delaware
REEP-OF Centerpointe VA LLC	Delaware
REEP-OFC 575 Lex NY LLC	Delaware
REEP-OFC Westory DC LLC	Delaware
REEP-RTL SASI GA LLC	Delaware
PTC Acquisitions, LLC	Delaware
Martingale Road LLC	Delaware	71.4693%
North Andrews Avenue LLC	Delaware
New York Life Funding	Cayman Islands
New York Life Global Funding	Delaware
Government Energy Savings Trust 2003-A (GEST)	New York
UFI-NOR Federal Receivables Trust, Series 2009B	New York
NYLARC Holdings Company Inc.	Arizona
New York Life Agents Reinsurance Company	Arizona

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ITEM 27. NUMBER OF CONTRACT OWNERS

As of the date of this filing, sales of the policies have not commenced.

ITEM 28. INDEMNIFICATION

The Officers and Directors of NYLIAC are indemnified pursuant to Section 141(f) of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and under Section 8.01 of the By-Laws of New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation, as adopted on November 3, 1980 and amended on April 6, 1988 and on May 13, 1997.

Section 8.01 of the NYLIAC By-Laws provide for indemnification as follows:

8.01 — LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: INDEMNIFICATION AND ADVANCEMENT OF EXPENSES

(a) LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR DIRECTORS — No director of the Corporation shall be personally liable to the Corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except for liability (i) for any breach of the director’s duty of loyalty of the Corporation or its stockholders, (ii) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (iii) under Section 174 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, or (iv) for any transaction from which the director derived an improper personal benefit. If the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware is amended to authorize corporate action further eliminating or limiting the personal liability of directors, then the liability of a director of the Corporation shall be eliminated or limited to the fullest extent permitted by the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, as so amended.

(b) INDEMNIFICATION AND ADVANCEMENT OF EXPENSES OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS—Except to the extent expressly prohibited by the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, the Corporation shall indemnify any director or officer who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (other than an action by or in the right of the Corporation), by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director or officer of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against judgments, fines, amounts paid in settlement and reasonable expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with such action, suit or proceeding if such person acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe such person’s conduct was unlawful.

Except to the extent expressly prohibited by the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, the Corporation shall indemnify any director or officer who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding by or in the right of the Corporation to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director or officer of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against reasonable expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with the defense or settlement of such action, suit or proceeding if such person acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation; provided, that, no indemnification shall be made in respect of any action, suit or proceeding as to which such person shall have been adjudged to be liable to the Corporation unless and only to the extent that the Court of Chancery or the court in which such action, suit

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or proceeding was brought shall determine upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses which the Court of Chancery or such other court shall deem proper.

The Corporation shall advance to or promptly reimburse upon request reasonable expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred by a director or officer in defending any civil, criminal, administrative or investigative action, suit or proceeding in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such director or officer to repay such amount if it shall ultimately be determined that such person is not entitled to be indemnified by the Corporation as authorized in this Section 8.01; provided, however, that such director or officer shall cooperate in good faith with any request by the Corporation that common counsel be utilized by the parties to an action or proceeding who are similarly situated unless to do so would be inappropriate due to actual or potential differing interests between or among such parties.

The indemnification of any person provided by this Section 8.01 shall continue after such person has ceased to be a director or officer of the Corporation and shall inure to the benefit of such person’s heirs, executors, administrators or legal representative.

The Corporation is authorized to enter into agreements with any of its directors, officers or employees extending rights to indemnification and advancement of expenses to any such person to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, but the failure to enter into any such agreement shall not affect or limit the rights of any such person pursuant to this Section 8.01.

In case any provision in this Section 8.01 shall be determined at any time to be unenforceable in any respect, the other provisions hereof shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby, and the affected provision shall be given the fullest possible enforcement in the circumstances, it being the intention of the Corporation to afford indemnification and advancement of expenses to its directors and officers, acting in such capacities or in the other capacities mentioned herein, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

(c)	DETERMINATION OF INDEMNIFICATION

(i) DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS — Subject to the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, any indemnification of directors and officers shall be made by either (A) the Corporation’s Board of Directors or (B) the Corporation’s shareholders, upon a determination that such indemnification is proper in the circumstances.

(ii) EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS — Subject to the General Corporation of the State of Delaware, the Corporation may indemnify persons who are or were employees (other than officers of the Corporation), agents, or independent contractors of the Corporation upon the advice of the Corporation’s legal counsel and a determination by (A) the Corporation’s Board of Directors or (B) the Corporation’s shareholders, that such indemnification is proper in the circumstances.

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ITEM 29. PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITERS

(a) Investment companies (other than the Registrant) for which NYLIFE Distributors LLC is currently acting as underwriter:

NYLIAC Corporate Sponsored Variable Universal Life Separate Account-I

NYLIAC Variable Universal Life Separate Account-I

NYLIAC MFA Separate Account-I

NYLIAC MFA Separate Account-II

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-I

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-II

NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-IV

NYLIAC VLI Separate Account

Eclipse Funds

MainStay Funds

MainStay VP Series Fund

McMorgan Funds

NYLIM Institutional Funds

(b) Directors and Officers.

The principal business address of each director and officer of NYLIFE Distributors LLC is 169 Lackawanna Avenue, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054.


Names of Directors and Officers		Positions and Offices with Underwriter
Drew E. Lawton		Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Stephen P. Fisher		President and Chief Operating Officer
Robert J. Hebron		Executive Vice President, AMN Executive Benefits and Retail Distribution
Michael J. Oliviero		First Vice President, Tax
David J. Castellani		Senior Managing Director, Retirement Plan Services
Barbara McInerney		Senior Managing Director, Compliance
Daniel A. Andriola		Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer
Joseph J. Henehan		Managing Director, Retirement Plan Services
Rebekah M. Mueller		Managing Director, Retirement Plan Services
Mark. S. Niziak		Managing Director, Retirement Plan Services
John J. O’Gara		Managing Director, Life Distribution, Retirement Income Security
Robin Wagner		Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer
Linda M. Howard		Director, Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering Officer
Paula Taylor		Director, Retirement Plan Services
John Vacarro		Director, Compliance
Mary Ann Aull		Vice President-Financial Operations and Treasurer
Rafaela Herrera		Vice President, Compliance

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Name of Principal Underwriter	New Underwriting Discounts and Commissions		Compensation on Redemption or Annuitization		Brokerage Commission		Compensation
NYLIFE Distributors Inc.		-0-		-0-		-0-		-0-

ITEM 30. LOCATION OF ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS

All accounts and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Act and the rules under it are maintained by NYLIAC at its home office, 51 Madison Avenue, Room 0150, New York, New York 10010; New York Life — Records Division, 110 Cokesbury Road, Lebanon, New Jersey 08833 and with Iron Mountain Records Management, Inc. at both 8 Neptune Drive, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 and Route 9W South, Port Ewen, New York 12466-0477.

ITEM 31. MANAGEMENT SERVICES — Not applicable.

ITEM 32. UNDERTAKINGS — Registrant hereby undertakes:

(a) to file a post-effective amendment to this registration statement as frequently as is necessary to ensure that the audited financial statements in the registration statement are never more than 16 months old for so long as payments under the variable annuity contracts may be accepted;

(b) to include either (1) as part of any application to purchase a contract offered by the prospectus, a space that an applicant can check to request a Statement of Additional Information, or (2) a post card or similar written communication affixed to or included in the prospectus that the applicant can remove to send for a Statement of Additional Information;

(c) to deliver any Statement of Additional Information and any financial statements required to be made available under this Form promptly upon written or oral request.

REPRESENTATION AS TO THE REASONABLENESS OF AGGREGATE FEES AND CHARGES

New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation (“NYLIAC”), the sponsoring insurance company of NYLIAC Variable Annuity Separate Account-III, hereby represents that the fees and charges deducted under the New York Life Flexible Premium Variable Annuity II Policy are reasonable in relation to the services rendered, the expenses expected to be incurred and the risks assumed by NYLIAC.

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SECTION 403(b) REPRESENTATIONS

Registrant represents that it is relying on a no-action letter dated November 28, 1988, to the American Council of Life Insurance (Ref. No. IP-6-88) regarding Sections 22(e), 27(c)(1), and 27(d) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, in connection with redeemability restrictions on Section 403(b) Policies, and that paragraphs numbered (1) through (4) of that letter will be complied with.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant certifies that it has duly caused this Amendment to the Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf, in the City and State of New York on this 10^th day of July, 2012.


NYLIAC VARIABLE ANNUITY SEPARATE ACCOUNT-III (Registrant)

By:		/s/ Matthew M. Grove
		Name: Matthew M. Grove
		Title: Vice President

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION (Depositor)

By:		/s/ Matthew M. Grove
		Name: Matthew M. Grove
		Title: Vice President

As required by the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the date indicated.


Christopher T. Ashe*		Director

Christopher O. Blunt*		Director

Frank M. Boccio*		Director

Stephen P. Fisher*		Director

John T. Fleurant*		Director

Solomon Goldfinger*		Director

Steven D. Lash*		Director

Theodore A. Mathas*		Chairman and President (Principal Executive Officer)

Mark W. Pfaff*		Director

Angelo J. Scialabba		First Vice President and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)

		By /s/ Angelo J. Scialabba Angelo J. Scialabba First Vice President and Controller July 10, 2012

Arthur H. Seter*		Director

Michael E. Sproule*		Director and Chief Financial Officer

Joel M. Steinberg*		Director

Susan A. Thrope*		Director



By		/s/ Matthew M. Grove
		Matthew M. Grove Attorney-in-Fact
		July 10, 2012

*	Pursuant to Powers of Attorney previously filed.

EXHIBIT INDEX


EXHIBIT NUMBER		DESCRIPTION

(9)(a)		Opinion and Consent of Thomas F. English, Esq.

(10)(a)		Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP