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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT SEVEN
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		IRS NUMBER:				060974148
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		STREET 2:		200 HOPEMEADOW STREET
		CITY:			SIMSBURY
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06089
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8608433485

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		STREET 1:		200 HOPEMEADOW STREET
		CITY:			SIMSBURY
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06089

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