June 29, 2012

Deborah D. Skeens

Senior Counsel

Office of Insurance Products

United States Securities and Exchange Commission

Division of Investment Management

Washington, D.C. 20549

Re: Hartford Life Insurance Co Separate Account Seven

File Nos., 333-176151; 811-04972

Hartford Life and Annuity Insurance Co Separate Account Seven

File Nos., 333-176153; 811-09295

Dear Ms. Skeens:

Presented below please find specific responses to each of your comments and questions from June 29, 2012:

1. Appendix E

Please clarify which optional riders can be elected with the Personal Pension Account.

RESPONSE: Agreed.