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FILED AS OF DATE:		20070501
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20070502
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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ALLSTATE LIFE INSURANCE CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000352736
		IRS NUMBER:				362554642
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		3075 SANDERS RD
		STREET 2:		SUITE G4A
		CITY:			NORTHBROOK
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60062
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8474025000

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		STREET 1:		3075 SANDERS RD
		STREET 2:		SUITE G4A
		CITY:			NORTHBROOK
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60062
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