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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-17-316226
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	CORRESP
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
FILED AS OF DATE:		20171023

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000727920
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	INSURANCE AGENTS BROKERS & SERVICES [6411]
		IRS NUMBER:				135570651
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NY
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		CORRESP

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1290 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10104
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2125541234

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1290 AVENUE OF AMERICAS
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10104

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	AXA-EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE CO
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20040928

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES /NY/
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703
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<SEQUENCE>1
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Document 1 - file: filename1.htm

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Document 2 - file: g430455qq.jpg

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