0001144204-19-035950.txt : 20191209 0001144204-19-035950.hdr.sgml : 20191209 20190725124416 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001144204-19-035950 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 485APOS PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 4 FILED AS OF DATE: 20190725 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20191101 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL VARIABLE LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT I CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000836249 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 485APOS SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-150916 FILM NUMBER: 19973460 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1295 STATE ST STREET 2: C/O MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CITY: SPRINGFIELD STATE: MA ZIP: 01111 BUSINESS PHONE: (860)562-2418 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1295 STATE STREET CITY: SPRINGFIELD STATE: MA ZIP: 01111 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL VARIABLE LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT I CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000836249 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 485APOS SEC ACT: 1940 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-08075 FILM NUMBER: 19973459 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1295 STATE ST STREET 2: C/O MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CITY: SPRINGFIELD STATE: MA ZIP: 01111 BUSINESS PHONE: (860)562-2418 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1295 STATE STREET CITY: SPRINGFIELD STATE: MA ZIP: 01111 0000836249 S000009841 MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL VARIABLE LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT I C000066422 Variable Universal Life III 485APOS 1 tv525014_485apos.htm MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL VARIABLE LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT I

 

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about July 25, 2019.

 

Registration Statement File No. 333-150916

Registration Statement File No. 811-08075

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-6

 

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

 

o        Pre-Effective Amendment No.

 

x    Post-Effective Amendment No. 13

 

and/or

 

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940

 

x    Amendment No. 196

 

Massachusetts Mutual Variable Life Separate Account I

(Exact Name of Registrant)

 

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company

(Name of Depositor)

 

1295 State Street, Springfield, Massachusetts 01111

(Address of Depositor’s Principal Executive Offices)

 

(413) 788-8411

(Depositor’s Telephone Number, including Area Code)

 

John E. Deitelbaum

Head of MMUS Law

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company

1295 State Street

Springfield, Massachusetts 01111

(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

 

Approximate Date of Proposed Public Offering: Continuous

 

It is proposed that this filing will become effective (check appropriate box)

 

o            Immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 485.

 

o          On                           pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 485.

 

x            60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a) of Rule 485.

 

o            On                           pursuant to paragraph (a) of Rule 485.

 

If appropriate, check the following box:

 

o            This post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a previously filed post-effective amendment.

 

 

 

 

PARTS A AND B

 

The Prospectus dated May 1, 2019, as supplemented, and Statement of Additional Information dated May 1, 2019 are incorporated into Parts A and B, respectively, of this Post-Effective Amendment No. 13 by reference to Registrant’s filings under Rule 485(b) as filed on April 26, 2019 and May 22, 2019.

 

A supplement dated July 25, 2019 to the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information is included in Parts A and B, respectively, of this Post-Effective Amendment No. 13.

 

Supplement dated July 25, 2019
to the Prospectus dated May 1, 2019, as supplemented, and
to the Statement of Additional Information dated May 1, 2019, for:

 

Variable Universal Life III

 

This supplement revises the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information to reflect the following changes:

 

For policies issued after December 31, 2019, the maximum insurance charge rates will be based on the 2017 Commissioners’ Standard Ordinary Ultimate, Sex-Distinct, Smoker-Distinct, Age Nearest Birthday Mortality Table or, for those states that require unisex rates, the 2017 Commissioners’ Standard Ordinary (80) Ultimate, Smoker-Distinct, Age Nearest Birthday Mortality Table (together, referred to as the “2017 CSO”). In connection with the change to the 2017 CSO, certain other fees and charges will change as reflected below.

 

The changes to the Prospectus are as follows:

 

Fee Tables

 

·The Transaction Fees sub-section in the Fee Tables section is replaced with the following:

 

Transaction Fees

 

This table describes the fees and expenses that you will pay at the time you pay premium or take account value out of the policy.

 

Charge When Charge is
Deducted
Amount Deducted
For policies issued on or before December 31, 2019
Premium Expense Charge 1, 2 When you pay premium.

Maximum:
All Coverage Years

8% of each premium payment up to and including the premium expense factor,
7% of any premium payment in excess of the premium expense factor.

Current:
All Coverage Years

6% of each premium payment

For policies issued after December 31, 2019
Premium Expense Charge 1, 2 When you pay premium.

Maximum:
All Coverage Years

8% of each premium payment up to and including the premium expense factor,
7% of any premium payment in excess of the premium expense factor.

Current:
All Coverage Years

8% of each premium payment up to and including the premium expense factor,
7% of any premium payment in excess of the premium expense factor.

  

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Charge When Charge is
Deducted
Amount Deducted
For policies issued on, before or after December 31, 2019

Surrender
Charges 2, 3, 4, 5

Surrender charges generally apply for the first 9 policy years and the first 9 years following an increase in face amount.

When you surrender the policy for its net surrender value.

Charge will also apply at the time of an elected decrease in face amount and if your policy lapses.

Maximum:
First Coverage Year

Range of Rates per $1,000 of Face Amount

•  $3.08 – $50.58

Current:
First Coverage Year

Range of Rates per $1,000 of Face Amount

•  $3.08 – $50.58

Surrender charge for a 35-year-old male, non-tobacco user, in the standard risk classification. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

When you surrender the policy for its net surrender value.

Charge will also apply at the time of an elected decrease in face amount and if your policy lapses.

First Coverage Year

•  $11.25 per $1,000 of Face Amount

  

Processing Fees When Fee is Deducted Amount Deducted
Withdrawal Fee When you withdraw a portion of your account value from the policy.

Maximum: The

Lesser of:
$25 per withdrawal or 2% of the amount withdrawn

Current:
$0

 

1The premium expense factor referenced in the table is used to determine premium expense charges. For the initial face amount, the premium expense factor is based on the issue age, gender, and risk classification of the insured. For each increase in the face amount, the premium expense factor is based on the age, gender, and risk classification of the insured on the effective date of the increase. The premium expense factor is shown in the policy; it will be quoted upon request before the policy is issued.
Examples of premium expense factors are shown in the following table. An example of how the factor is used to determine your premium expense charge is located under “Premium Expense Charge” in the “Transaction Charges” sub-section of the “Charges and Deductions” section.
Per $1,000 of Face Amount, Non-Tobacco Risk Classification
Age Male Female
25 5.80 5.05
35 9.00 7.38
55 25.70 20.70
85 56.50 46.20

 

2Maximum and current rates may vary in New York, but will not exceed the maximum rates shown. Please contact your registered representative for more information.

 

3 For the initial face amount, the rates vary by the insured’s gender, issue age, risk classification, and year of coverage. For each increase in the face amount, the rates are based on the age, gender, and risk classification of the insured on the effective date of the increase and the year of coverage. The surrender charge is shown in the policy’s specifications pages. The rates in this table may not be

 

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representative of the charge that a particular policy owner will pay. If you would like information on the surrender charge rates for your particular situation, you can request a personalized illustration from your registered representative or by calling our Administrative Office at 1-800-272-2216.

 

4Under certain circumstances, the surrender charge may not apply when exchanging this policy for a qualifying non-variable life insurance policy offered by MassMutual or one of its subsidiaries. Please see “Surrender Charges” in the “Transaction Charges” sub-section of the “Charges and Deductions” section for additional information.

 

5 Surrender charges generally apply for the first 9 policy years and the first 9 years following an increase in face amount. They will equal the first year’s surrender charge multiplied by the applicable coverage year factor listed in the following tables. These factors vary by issue age and may vary for policies issued in New York.

 

For policies issued on or before December 31, 2019

 

Coverage Year Factor Coverage Year Factor
1 1.00 6 0.73–0.82
2 0.94–1.00 7 0.60–0.75
3 0.88–1.00 8 0.40–0.50
4 0.82–1.00 9 0.20–0.25
5 0.77–1.00 10 0.00

 

For policies issued after December 31, 2019

 

Coverage Year Factor Coverage Year Factor
1 1.00 6 0.71–0.82
2 0.93–1.00 7 0.60–0.75
3 0.87–1.00 8 0.40–0.50
4 0.81–1.00 9 0.20–0.25
5 0.76–1.00 10 0.00

 

6.The rates shown for the “representative insured” are first year rates only.

 

·The Periodic Charges Other than Fund Operating Expenses sub-section in the Fee Tables section is replaced with the following:

 

Periodic Charges Other than Fund Operating Expenses

 

This table describes the fees and expenses that you will pay periodically, other than fund operating expenses, during the time that you own the policy.

 

Charge When Charge is
Deducted
Amount Deducted
For policies issued on or before December 31, 2019
Insurance Charge 1, 2 Monthly, on the policy’s monthly charge date.

Maximum Rate per $1,000 of

Insurance Risk

•  $83.33

Current Range of Rates per $1,000 of

Insurance Risk

•  $0.02 – $83.33

 

 

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Charge When Charge is
Deducted
Amount Deducted
Insurance charge for a 35-year-old male, non-tobacco user, in the standard risk classification, with death benefit option 1, and a policy face amount of $500,000. 1, 2, 3 Monthly, on the policy’s monthly charge date. •  $0.09 per $1,000 of Insurance Risk
Additional mortality fees may be assessed for risks associated with certain health conditions, occupations, aviation, avocations or driving history (substandard risks). Note the combination of insurance charges (or rider charges) and additional mortality fees, if any, will not exceed $83.33 per $1,000 of insurance risk or face amount. Monthly, on the policy’s monthly charge date.

Maximum Rate

•  $83.33 per $1,000 of Insurance Risk

•  $83.33 per $1,000 of Face Amount

Current Range of Rates

•  $0.004 – $83.33 per $1,000 of Insurance Risk

•  $0.08 – $83.33 per $1,000 of Face Amount

For policies issued after December 31, 2019
Insurance Charge 1, 2 Monthly, on the policy’s monthly charge date.

Maximum Rate per $1,000 of Insurance Risk

•  $83.33

Current Range of Rates per $1,000 of Insurance Risk

•  $0.01 – $83.33

Insurance charge for a 35-year-old male, non-tobacco user, in the standard risk classification, with death benefit option 1, and a policy face amount of $500,000. 1, 2, 3 Monthly, on the policy’s monthly charge date. •  $0.075 per $1,000 of Insurance Risk

 

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Charge When Charge is
Deducted
Amount Deducted
Additional mortality fees may be assessed for risks associated with certain health conditions, occupations, aviation, avocations or driving history (substandard risks). Note the combination of insurance charges (or rider charges) and additional mortality fees, if any, will not exceed $83.33 per $1,000 of insurance risk or face amount. Monthly, on the policy’s monthly charge date.

Maximum Rate

•  $83.33 per $1,000 of Insurance Risk

•  $83.33 per $1,000 of Face Amount

Current Range of Rates

•  $0.002 – $83.33 per $1,000 of Insurance Risk

•  $0.08 – $83.33 per $1,000 of Face Amount

For policies issued on, before or after December 31, 2019
Administrative Charge 2 Monthly, on the policy’s monthly charge date. Maximum:
$15 per policy

Current:

$10 per policy

Asset Charge 2, 4 Daily.

Maximum annual percentage of the policy’s average daily net assets in the Separate Account

•  Policy Years 1- 10: 0.90%

•  Policy Years 11+: 0.40%

Current range of rates as an annual percentage of the policy’s average daily net assets in the Separate Account

•  Policy Years 1– 10: 0.50% – 0.70%

•  Policy Years 11+: 0.15%

Face Amount

Charge 2, 5, 6

Monthly, on the policy’s monthly charge date.

Maximum Rate per $1,000 of Initial Face Amount.

•  $1.79

Current Range of Rates per $1,000 of Initial Face Amount

•  $0.00 – $1.79

Face amount charge for a 35-year-old male, non-tobacco user, in the standard risk classification.3, 5 Monthly, on the policy’s monthly charge date. •  $0.27 per $1,000 of Initial Face Amount
Loan Interest Rate Expense Charge 2,7 Reduces the interest we credit on the loaned value. We credit loan interest daily.

Maximum Rate as a percentage of loaned amount

•  1.00%

Current Range of Rates as a percentage of loaned amount

•  0.15% – 0.65%

 

 

All of the monthly charges listed in the table above are deducted proportionately from the then current account values in the Separate Account and the GPA (unless the Directed Monthly Deduction Program is in effect). The asset charge is deducted from the assets of the Separate Account only.

 

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1The rates vary by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the insured’s gender, issue age, risk classification, and year of coverage. The rates may not be representative of the charge that a particular policy owner will pay. If you would like information on the insurance charge rates for your particular situation, you can request a personalized illustration from your registered representative or by calling our Administrative Office at 1-800-272- 2216.

 

The insurance charge rates reflected in this table are for standard risks. For policies issued on or before December 31, 2019, the maximum insurance charge rates are based on the 2001 Commissioners’ Standard Ordinary Ultimate, Sex-Distinct, Smoker-Distinct, Age Nearest Birthday Mortality (2001 CSO) Tables. For policies issued after December 31, 2019, the maximum insurance charge rates are based on the 2017 Commissioners’ Standard Ordinary Ultimate, Sex-Distinct, Smoker-Distinct, Age Nearest Birthday Mortality (2017 CSO) Tables. Insurance risk is a liability of the insurance company and is equal to the difference between the death benefit and the account value.

 

2Maximum and current rates may vary in New York, but will not exceed the maximum rates shown. Please contact your registered representative for more information.

 

3The rates shown for the “representative insured” are first year rates only.

 

4The asset charge varies according to the policy’s average daily net assets in the Separate Account and the policy year as detailed in the table below.

 

Your Value in the
Separate Account
Maximum
Charge Policy
Years1– 10
Current Charge
Policy Years1– 10
Maximum
Charge Policy
Years 11+
Current Charge
Policy Years 11+
$0 – $49,999.99 0.90% 0.70% 0.40% 0.15%
$50,000 – $99,999.99 0.90% 0.60% 0.40% 0.15%
$100,000+ 0.90% 0.50% 0.40% 0.15%

 

5 The face amount charge is set at issue for the initial face amount and, for each increase, on the effective date of the increase. The charges will vary by the issue age, gender and risk classification of the insured for the initial face amount and, for increases, by the insured’s attained age, gender and risk classification on the effective date of the increase. The face amount charge will not be reduced if the face amount is reduced. The range of face amount charges reflected for coverage years 1–5 simply accounts for the range of issue ages for all potential insureds. See the full range of rates per $1,000 of face amount in the table below.

 

Policy Year Maximum Rate Current Rates
1 – 2 $1.79 $0.07–$1.79
3 – 5 $1.19 $0.05–$1.19
6+ $0.00 $0.00

 

6The rates shown are for standard risks and vary by the insured’s gender and age. The rates in this table may not be representative of the charge that a particular policy owner will pay. If you would like information on the rates for your particular situation, you can request a personalized illustration from your registered representative or by calling our Administrative Office at 1-800-272-2216.

 

7We charge interest on policy loans, but we also credit interest on the cash value we hold as collateral on policy loans. The Loan Interest Rate Expense Charge represents the difference (cost) between the loan interest rate charged and the interest credited on loaned amounts. During the first 10 policy years, the current Loan Interest Rate Expense Charge is 0.65% of the loaned amount and 0.15% of the loaned amount in subsequent policy years. The maximum Loan Interest Rate Expense Charge during the first 10 policy years is 1.00% of the loaned amount and 0.50% of the loaned amount in subsequent policy years.

 

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·The Rider Charges sub-section in the Fee Tables section is replaced with the following:

 

Rider Charges

 

This table describes: (1) charges you will pay at the time you exercise a rider and (2) any ongoing charges associated with a rider.

 

Rider When Charge is
Deducted
Amount Deducted
For policies issued on, before or after December 31, 2019
Accelerated Death Benefit Rider 1 When you elect an accelerated death benefit payment. Maximum: $250 Current: $100 – $250
Disability Benefit
Rider 2, 3
Monthly, on the policy’s monthly charge date.

Maximum Range of Rates per $1 of Monthly Deduction 4

•  $0.00 – $0.28
Plus
Maximum Range of Rates per $1 of Specified Benefit Amount

•  $0.00 – $0.04

Current Range of Rates per $1 of Monthly Deduction 4

•  $0.00 – $0.28
Plus
Current Range of Rates per $1 of Specified Benefit Amount

•  $0.00 – $0.04

Rider charge for a 35-year-old male. 2, 3, 5 Monthly, on the policy’s monthly charge date.

•  $0.06 per $1 of Monthly Deduction 4

Plus

•  $0.02 per $1 of Specified Benefit Amount

Guaranteed Insurability Rider 2 Monthly, on the policy’s monthly charge date.

Maximum Range of Rates per $1,000 of Option Amount

•  $0.03 – $0.11

Current Range of Rates per

$1,000 of Option Amount

•  $0.03 – $0.11

Rider charge for a 35-year-old male. 2 Monthly, on the policy’s monthly charge date. •  $0.11 per $1,000 of Option Amount
Substitute of Insured Rider When you elect to substitute the insured.

Maximum:

$75

Current:

$75

Waiver of Monthly Charges Rider 2, 3 Monthly, on the policy’s monthly charge date.

Maximum Range of Rates per $1 of Monthly Deduction 4

•  $0.00 – $0.28

Current Range of Rates per $1 of Monthly Deduction 4

•  $0.00 – $0.28

Rider charge for a 35-year-old male. 2, 3, 5 Monthly, on the policy’s monthly charge date. •  $0.06 per $1 of Monthly Deduction 4

 

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Rider When Charge is
Deducted
Amount Deducted
Waiver of Specified Premium Rider 2, 3 Monthly, on the policy’s monthly charge date.

The Greater of the Guaranteed Range of Rates per $1 of Monthly Deduction 4

•  $0.00 – $0.28
Or
The Guaranteed Range of Rates per $1 of Specified Monthly Premium Amount

•  $0.00 – $0.04

The Greater of the Current Range of Rates per $1 of Monthly Deduction 4

•  $0.00 – $0.28
Or
The Current Range of Rates per $1 of Specified Monthly Premium Amount

•  $0.00 – $0.04

Rider charge for a 35-year-old male. 2, 3, 5 Monthly, on the policy’s monthly charge date.

•  $0.06 per $1 of Monthly Deduction 4

Or

•  $0.02 per $1 of Specified Monthly
Premium Amount

Additional mortality fees may be assessed for risks associated with certain health conditions, occupations, aviation, avocations or driving history (substandard risks). Note the combination of insurance charges (or rider charges) and additional mortality fees, if any, will not exceed $83.33 per $1,000 of insurance risk or face amount.  

Maximum Rate

•  $83.33 per $1,000 of Rider Insurance Risk

•  $83.33 per $1,000 of Rider Face Amount

Current Range of Rates

•  $0.002 – $83.33 per $1,000 of Rider Insurance Risk

•  $0.08 – $83.33 per $1,000 of Rider Face Amount

For policies issued on or before December 31, 2019
Other Insured Rider 6 Monthly, on the policy’s monthly charge date.

Maximum Rate per $1,000 of Rider Insurance Risk

•  $29.79

Current Range of Rates per $1,000 of Rider Insurance Risk

•  $0.01 – $29.79

Rider charge for a 35-year-old male. 5, 6 Monthly, on the policy’s monthly charge date. •  $0.09 per $1,000 of Rider Insurance Risk •  $0.08 per $1,000 of Rider Insurance Risk
For policies issued after December 31, 2019
Other Insured Rider 6 Monthly, on the policy’s monthly charge date.

Maximum Rate per $1,000 of Rider Insurance Risk

•  $27.41

Current Range of Rates per $1,000 of Rider Insurance Risk

•  $0.01 – $27.41

Rider charge for a 35-year-old male. 5, 6 Monthly, on the policy’s monthly charge date. •  $0.08 per $1,000 of Rider Insurance Risk

 

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1The fee we deduct may vary by state, but will not exceed $250.

 

2The rates shown are for standard risks and vary by the insured’s gender and attained age. The rates in this table may not be representative of the charge that a particular policy owner will pay. If you would like information on the rates for your particular situation, you can request a personalized illustration from your registered representative or by calling our Administrative Office at 1-800-272-2216.

 

3For substandard risks, the rates may be increased by a multiple of 1 or 2 times the standard rates shown.

 

4The policy’s “monthly deduction” is the sum of the following current monthly charges: (a) administrative charge, (b) face amount charge, (c) insurance charge, and (d) any applicable rider charges.

 

5The rates shown for the “representative insured” are first year rates only.

 

6The rates vary by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the insured’s gender, issue age, risk classification, and year of coverage. The rates may not be representative of the charge that a particular policy owner will pay. If you would like information on the insurance charge rates for your particular situation, you can request a personalized illustration from your registered representative or by calling our Administrative Office at 1-800-272- 2216.

 

The insurance charge rates reflected in this table are for standard risks. For policies issued on or before December 31, 2019, the maximum insurance charge rates are based on the 2001 Commissioners’ Standard Ordinary Ultimate, Sex-Distinct, Smoker-Distinct, Age Nearest Birthday Mortality (2001 CSO) Tables. For policies issued after December 31, 2019, the maximum insurance charge rates are based on the 2017 Commissioners’ Standard Ordinary Ultimate, Sex-Distinct, Smoker-Distinct, Age Nearest Birthday Mortality (2017 CSO) Tables. Insurance risk is a liability of the insurance company and is equal to the difference between the death benefit and the account value.

 

Charges and Deductions

 

·The second paragraph under Premium Expense Charge in the Transaction Charges sub-section of the Charges and Deductions section is replaced with the following:

 

The maximum premium expense charge we can deduct is 8% of premium up to and including the premium expense factor, and 7% of premium over the premium expense factor. For policies issued on or before December 31, 2019, the current premium expense charge we deduct is 6% of any premium paid. For policies issued after December 31, 2019, the current premium expense charge is equal to the maximum premium expense charge.

 

·The sixth paragraph under Surrender Charges in the Transaction Charges sub-section of the Charges and Deductions section is replaced with the following:

 

The surrender charge is equal to the first year surrender charge multiplied by the following annual percentages:

 

For policies issued on or before December 31, 2019

 

Year % Year %
1 100% 6 73 – 82%
2 94 – 100% 7 60 – 75%
3 88 – 100% 8 40 – 50%
4 82 – 100% 9 20 – 25%
5 77 – 100% 10 0%

 

 

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For policies issued after December 31, 2019

 

Year % Year %
1 100% 6 71 – 82%
2 93 – 100% 7 60 – 75%
3 87 – 100% 8 40 – 50%
4 81 – 100% 9 20 – 25%
5 76 – 100% 10 0%

 

·The second paragraph under Insurance Charge in the Monthly Charges Against the Account Value sub-section of the Charges and Deduction section is replaced with the following:

 

The maximum insurance charge rates associated with your policy are shown in the policy’s specification pages. For policies issued on or before December 31, 2019, these rates are based on the 2001 Commissioners’ Standard Ordinary Ultimate, Sex-Distinct, Smoker-Distinct, Age Nearest Birthday Mortality Tables or, for unisex rates, the 2001 Commissioners’ Standard Ordinary (80) Ultimate, Smoker-Distinct, Age Nearest Birthday Mortality Table. For policies issued after December 31, 2019, these rates are based on the 2017 Commissioners’ Standard Ordinary Ultimate, Sex-Distinct, Smoker-Distinct, Age Nearest Birthday Mortality Tables or, for unisex rates, the 2017 Commissioners’ Standard Ordinary (80) Ultimate, Smoker-Distinct, Age Nearest Birthday Mortality Table. The maximum insurance charge rates are also based on the risk classification of the person insured by the policy.

 

·The second paragraph under Rider Charges in the Monthly Charges Against the Account Value sub-section of the Charges and Deductions section is replaced with the following:

 

The rates for the Other Insured Rider vary by the insured’s gender, issue age, risk classification and year of coverage. For policies issued on or before December 31, 2019, the current rates range from $0.01 to $29.79 per $1,000 of rider insurance risk for the Other Insured Rider. For policies issued after December 31, 2019, the current rates range from $0.01 to $27.41 per $1,000 of rider insurance risk for the Other Insured Rider. This monthly charge will not continue beyond the earlier of the base insured’s attained age 99 and the other insured’s attained age 99.

 

The changes to the Statement of Additional Information are as follows:

 

Additional Information

 

·The third paragraph of the Underwriting Procedures sub-section of the Additional Information section is replaced with the following:

 

The insurance charge rate will not exceed those shown on the policy’s specifications pages. For policies issued on or before December 31, 2019, the maximum insurance charge rates are based on the 2001 Commissioners’ Standard Ordinary Ultimate, Sex-Distinct, Smoker-Distinct, Age Nearest Birthday Mortality Table (2001 CSO). In some states unisex rates may be required; in those situations, the 2001 Commissioners’ Standard Ordinary (80) Ultimate, Smoker-Distinct, Age Nearest Birthday Mortality Table is used. For policies issued after December 31, 2019, the maximum insurance charge rates are based on the 2017 Commissioners’ Standard Ordinary Ultimate, Sex-Distinct, Smoker-Distinct, Age Nearest Birthday Mortality Table (2017 CSO). In some states unisex rates may be required; in those situations, the 2017 Commissioners’ Standard Ordinary (80) Ultimate, Smoker-Distinct, Age Nearest Birthday Mortality Table is used.

 

·The fifth paragraph of the Underwriting Procedures sub-section of the Additional Information section is

 

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replaced with the following:

 

Special risk classifications are used when mortality experience in excess of the standard risk classifications is expected. For policies issued on or before December 31, 2019, these substandard risks will be charged a higher insurance charge rate that will not exceed rates based on a multiple of either the 2001 CSO or the 2017 CSO, male or female (unisex rates may be required in some situations), the Nonsmoker or Smoker Table, and age of the insured on their nearest birthday plus any flat extra amount assessed. The multiple will be based on the insured’s substandard rating. For policies issued after December 31, 2019, these substandard risks will be charged a higher insurance charge rate that will not exceed rates based on a multiple of the 2017 CSO, male or female (unisex rates may be required in some situations), the Nonsmoker or Smoker Table, and age of the insured on their nearest birthday plus any flat extra amount assessed. The multiple will be based on the insured’s substandard rating.

 

The Prospectus also is revised to reflect that policies issued in New York after December 31, 2019 will no longer be participating.

 

General Overview

 

·The fifth paragraph of the General Overview section is replaced with the following:

 

Except for policies issued in New York after December 31, 2019, this policy is “participating,” which means it may or may not share in any dividends we pay. Each year we determine how much money can be paid as dividends. This is called divisible surplus. We then determine how much of this divisible surplus is to be allocated to this policy. This determination is based on the policy’s contribution to divisible surplus. Since we do not expect this policy to contribute to divisible surplus, we do not expect that any dividends will be payable on this policy.

 

If you have questions about this supplement, or other product questions, you may contact your registered representative, call our Customer Service Center at (800) 272-2216 (8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Eastern Time), or visit us online at www.MassMutual.com/contact-us.

 

PLEASE RETAIN THIS SUPPLEMENT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

 

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PART C

OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 26.             Exhibits

 

Exhibit (a)            Resolution of the Board of Directors of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, establishing the Separate Account — Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration Statement File No. 333-22557 filed February 28, 1997

 

Exhibit (b)            Not Applicable

 

Exhibit (c)            i.     Underwriting and Servicing Agreement dated December 16, 2014 by and between MML Investors Services, LLC and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company — Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration Statement File No. 333-202684 filed March 12, 2015

 

ii.    Underwriting and Servicing Agreement (Distribution Servicing Agreement) dated April 1, 2014 between MML Strategic Distributors, LLC and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 6 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 28, 2014

 

iii.   Template for Insurance Product Distribution Agreement (version 9/2014) MML Strategic Distributors, LLC and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 28, 2015

 

Exhibit (d)            i.    Flexible Premium Adjustable Variable Life Insurance Policy — Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed May 14, 2008

 

ii.    Accelerated Death Benefit Rider — Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration Statement File No. 333-50410 filed November 21, 2000

 

iii.   Disability Benefit Rider — Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed May 14, 2008

 

iv.   Guaranteed Insurability Rider — Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed May 14, 2008

 

v.    Other Insured Rider — Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed May 14, 2008

 

vi.   Substitute of Insured Rider — Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration Statement File No. 333-50410 filed November 21, 2000

 

vii.  Waiver of Monthly Charges Rider — Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed May 14, 2008

 

viii. Waiver of Specified Premium Rider — Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed May 14, 2008

 

Exhibit (e)            Application for Life or Disability Income Insurance (rev. 11/2012) — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 23, 2013

 

Exhibit (f)             i.              Charter documentation as amended through August 10, 2008 of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 18 to Registration Statement File No. 333-50410 filed November 24, 2008

 

ii.               By-Laws of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company as adopted April 8, 2015 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 28, 2015

 

Exhibit (g)            Reinsurance Contracts

 

i.                  Canada Life Assurance Company

 

a.   Automatic YRT Agreement effective August 1, 2008 (MML Bay State Life Insurance Company, C.M. Life Insurance Company and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company) — Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed September 12, 2008

 

·                                Amendment effective January 1, 2009 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 28, 2009

 

·                                Amendments effective August 1, 2009 and March 1, 2010 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 26, 2011

 

 

·                                Amendments effective August 1, 2008, July 1, 2011 and August 1, 2011 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 4 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 25, 2012

 

·                                Amendments effective January 1, 2012, July 30, 2012 and January 1, 2013 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 23, 2013

 

·                                Amendments effective May 1, 2001, April 15, 2013, May 7, 2013 and September 1, 2013 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 6 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 28, 2014

 

ii.               Munich American Reassurance

 

a.   Automatic YRT Agreement effective August 1, 2008 (MML Bay State Life Insurance Company, C.M. Life Insurance Company and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company) — Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed September 12, 2008

 

·                                Amendment effective January 1, 2009 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 28, 2009

 

·                                Amendments effective August 1, 2009 and March 1, 2010 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 26, 2011

 

·                                Amendments effective August 1, 2008 and August 1, 2011 — Incorporated by reference to Post- Effective Amendment No. 4 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 25, 2012

 

·                                Amendments effective as of August 1, 2008, July 30, 2012 and January 1, 2013 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 23, 2013

 

·                                Amendments effective May 1, 2001, April 15, 2013, May 7, 2013 and September 1, 2013 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 6 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 28, 2014

 

iii.            RGA Reinsurance Company

 

a.   Automatic YRT Agreement effective August 1, 2008 (MML Bay State Life Insurance Company, C.M. Life Insurance Company and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company) — Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed September 12, 2008

 

·                                Amendment effective January 1, 2009 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 28, 2009

 

·                                Amendments effective August 1, 2009 and March 1, 2010 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 26, 2011

 

·                                Amendments effective August 1, 2008, February 28, 2011 and August 1, 2011 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 4 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 25, 2012

 

·                                Amendments effective January 1, 2012, June 1, 2012, July 30, 2012 and January 1, 2013 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 23, 2013

 

·                                Amendments effective May 1, 2001, April 15, 2013 and May 7, 2013 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 6 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 28, 2014

 

iv.           SCOR Global Life Reinsurance Company of America / XL Re Life America Inc.

 

a.   Automatic YRT Agreement effective August 1, 2008 (MML Bay State Life Insurance Company, C.M. Life Insurance Company and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and XL Re Life America Inc.)— Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed September 12, 2008

 

·                                Amendments effective August 1, 2009 and March 1, 2010 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 26, 2011

 

·                                Name Change letter effective February 1, 2010 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 26, 2011

 

 

·                               Amendments effective August 1, 2008 and August 1, 2011 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 4 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 25, 2012

 

·                               Amendments effective January 1, 2012, July 30, 2012 and January 1, 2013 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 23, 2013

 

·                               Amendments effective May 1, 2001, April 15, 2013 and May 7, 2013 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 6 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 28, 2014

 

·                               Amendment effective April 30, 2014 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 28, 2015

 

v.              Swiss Re Life & Health America, Inc.

 

a.   Automatic YRT Agreement effective August 1, 2008 (MML Bay State Life Insurance Company, C.M. Life Insurance Company and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company)— Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed September 12, 2008

 

·                               Amendment effective January 1, 2009 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 28, 2009

 

·                               Amendments effective August 1, 2009 and March 1, 2010 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 26, 2011

 

·                               Amendments effective August 1, 2008 and August 1, 2011 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 4 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 25, 2012

 

·                               Amendments effective as of August 1, 2008, July 30, 2012 and January 1, 2013 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 23, 2013

 

·                               Amendments effective December 1, 2010, January 1, 2012, May 7, 2013 and September 1, 2013 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 6 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 28, 2014

 

·                               Amendment effective April 21, 2014 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 28, 2015

 

Exhibit (h)            i.                     Participation, Selling, Servicing Agreements:

 

a.   AIM Funds (Invesco Funds)

 

1.                               Participation Agreement dated April 30, 2004 with revised Schedule A as of July 6, 2005 (AIM Variable Insurance Funds, A I M Distributors, Inc., and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company) — Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed September 12, 2008

 

·             Amendment No. 1 effective as of July 1, 2008 — Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed September 12, 2008

 

·             Amendment Nos. 2 and 3 effective April 30, 2010 and May 1, 2011 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 17 to Registration Statement File No. 333-45039 filed April 25, 2012

 

2.                               Financial Support Agreement dated October 1, 2016 (Invesco Distributors, Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company) — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 9 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 26, 2017

 

3.                               Administrative Services Agreement dated October 1, 2016 (Invesco Advisers, Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company) — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 9 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 26, 2017

 

b.   Fidelity® Funds

 

1.                            Amended and Restated Participation Agreement dated May 22, 2017 (Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products Fund, Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products Fund II, Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products Fund III, Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products Fund IV, Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products Fund V, Fidelity Distributors Corporation and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company)  — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 10 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 24, 2018

 

 

·             First Amendment dated May 22, 2017 to the Amended and Restated Participation Agreement dated May 22, 2017   — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 10 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 24, 2018

 

·             Amendment dated January 21, 2019 to Schedule A to the Amended and Restated Participation Agreement dated May 22, 2017, as amended — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 to Registration Statement File No. 333-202684 filed April 25, 2019

 

2.                            Summary Prospectus Agreement effective May 1, 2011 (Fidelity Distributors Corporation and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, C.M. Life Insurance Company, and MML Bay State Life Insurance Company) — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 17 to Registration Statement File No. 333-45039 filed April 25, 2012

 

3.                            Service Contract dated January 1, 2004 (MML Investors Services, LLC, MML Strategic Distributors, LLC, and MML Distributors, LLC) — Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement File No. 333-215823 filed June 14, 2017

 

·             First Amendment dated October 1, 2008 — Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement File No. 333-215823 filed June 14, 2017

 

·             Second Amendment dated May 22, 2017 — Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement File No. 333-215823 filed June 14, 2017

 

4.                            Service Agreement dated October 1, 1999 — Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement File No. 333-215823 filed June 14, 2017

 

·             Amendment dated May 22, 2017 — Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement File No. 333-215823 filed June 14, 2017

 

·             Second Amendment dated December 13, 2017  — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 10 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 24, 2018

 

c.    MML Funds

 

·                                Participation Agreement dated November 17, 2005 (MML Series Investment Fund, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MML Bay State Life Insurance Company and C.M. Life Insurance Company) — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 62 to Registration Statement File No. 002-39334 filed August 22, 2007

 

·             First Amendment effective November 17, 2005 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 17 to Registration Statement File No. 333-50410 filed April 25, 2008

 

·             Second Amendment dated as of August 26, 2008 — Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed September 12, 2008

 

·             Third Amendment dated April 9, 2010 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 27, 2010

 

·             Fourth Amendment dated and effective July 23, 2010 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 78 to Registration Statement File No. 002-39334 filed March 2, 2011

 

·             Fifth Amendment dated August 28, 2012 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 87 to Registration Statement File No. 002-39334 filed March 1, 2013

 

·             Sixth Amendment dated April 1, 2014 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 6 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 28, 2014

 

·             Seventh Amendment dated August 11, 2015 — Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration Statement File No. 333-206438 filed August 17, 2015

 

d.   MML II Funds

 

·                                Participation Agreement dated November 17, 2005 (MML Series Investment Fund II, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MML Bay State Life Insurance Company and C.M. Life Insurance Company) — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 4 to Registration Statement File No. 333-122804 filed April 30, 2008

 

·             First Amendment effective November 17, 2005 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 17 to Registration Statement File No. 333-50410 filed April 25, 2008

 

·             Second Amendment dated as of August 26, 2008 — Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed September 12, 2008

 

 

·             Third Amendment dated as of April 9, 2010 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 27, 2010

 

·             Fourth Amendment dated and effective July 23, 2010 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 15 to Registration Statement File No. 333-122804 filed March 2, 2011

 

·             Fifth Amendment dated August 1, 2011 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 17 to Registration Statement File No. 333-45039 filed April 25, 2012

 

·             Sixth and Seventh Amendments dated and effective August 28, 2012 and November 12, 2012 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 22 to Registration Statement File No. 333-122804 filed March 1, 2013

 

·             Eighth Amendment dated April 1, 2014 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 6 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 28, 2014

 

·             Ninth Amendment dated August 11, 2015 — Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration Statement File No. 333-206438 filed August 17, 2015

  

e.     PIMCO Funds

 

·                                Participation Agreement dated as of April 21, 2006 (Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, C.M. Life Insurance Company and PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust and Allianz Global Investors Distributors LLC) — Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed September 12, 2008

 

·             Amendment No. 1 effective as of June 30, 2008 — Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement No. 333-150916 filed September 12, 2008

 

·             Termination, New Agreements and Amendments dated November 10, 2010 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 17 to Registration Statement No. 333-45039 filed April 25, 2012

 

·             Amendment effective as of May 1, 2011 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 17 to Registration Statement No. 333-45039 filed April 25, 2012

 

·             Amendment dated March 1, 2017 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 9 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 26, 2017

 

·                                Selling Agreement executed on April 26, 2006 (Allianz Global Investors Distributors LLC, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and C.M. Life Insurance Company) for Advisor Class Shares of PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust — Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed September 12, 2008

 

·                                Services Agreement for Advisor Class Shares of PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust effective as of April 21, 2006 (PIMCO, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and C.M. Life Insurance Company) — Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed September 12, 2008

 

f.    Voya Funds

 

·                                Participation Agreement dated April 26, 2006 (Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, ING Funds Distributor, LLC and ING Variable Products Trust) — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 32 to Registration Statement File No. 033-73140 filed April 27, 2007

 

·             Amendments dated May 28, 2007 and April 3, 2008 — Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed May 14, 2008

 

·             Amendment dated September 6, 2008 — Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed September 12, 2008

 

·             Amendment dated May 27, 2010 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 17 to Registration Statement File No. 333-45039 filed April 25, 2012

 

·             Amendment dated January 17, 2014 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 6 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 28, 2014

 

·             Amendment dated December 23, 2014 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 28, 2015

 

·             Amendment dated June 29, 2016 — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 9 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 26, 2017

 

ii.               Shareholder Information Agreements (Rule 22c-2 Agreements)

 

a.   AIM Variable Insurance Funds effective October 16, 2007 (Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and C.M. Life Insurance Company) — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 to Registration Statement File No. 333-50410 filed April 25, 2007

 

b.   Fidelity Distributors Corporation effective October 16, 2007 (Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, MML Bay State Life Insurance Company, and C.M. Life Insurance Company) — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 to Registration Statement File No. 333-50410 filed April 25, 2007

 

c.    MML Series Investment Fund effective October 16, 2007 (Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, MML Bay State Life Insurance Company, and C.M. Life Insurance Company) — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 to Registration Statement File No. 333-50410 filed April 25, 2007

 

d.   MML Series Investment Fund II effective October 16, 2007 (Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, MML Bay State Life Insurance Company, and C.M. Life Insurance Company) — Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 16 to Registration Statement File No. 333-50410 filed April 25, 2007

 

e.     PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust (Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and C.M. Life Insurance Company) — Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed May 14, 2008

 

f.    Voya Variable Products Trust effective October 16, 2007 (Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and C.M. Life Insurance Company) — Incorporated by reference to Initial Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed May 14, 2008

 

Exhibit (i)            Not Applicable

 

Exhibit (j)            Not Applicable

 

Exhibit (k)           Opinion and Consent of Counsel as to the legality of the securities being registered**

 

Exhibit (l)            Not Applicable

 

Exhibit (m)          Not Applicable

 

Exhibit (n)            i.                     Auditor Consents:

 

·      Separate Account Financial Statements **

·      Company Financial Statements **

 

 

ii.               Powers of Attorney for:

 

·      Roger W. Crandall

·      Karen H. Bechtel

·      Mark T. Bertolini

·      Karen A. Corbet

·      James H. DeGraffenreidt, Jr.

·      Isabel D. Goren

·      Jeffrey H. Leiden

·      Laura J. Sen

·      William T. Spitz

·      H. Todd Stitzer

·      Elizabeth A. Ward

 

· Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 9 to Registration Statement File No. 333-150916 filed April 26, 2017

 

iii.            Power of Attorney for:

 

·      Sean Newth

 

· Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 28 to Registration Statement File No. 333-50410 filed November 21, 2017

 

Exhibit (o)            Not Applicable

 

Exhibit (p)            Not Applicable

 

Exhibit (q)                                       SEC Procedures Memorandum dated July 25, 2019, describing Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company issuance, transfer, and redemption procedures for the Policy*

 


*    filed herewith

**  to be filed by amendment

 

Item 27.             Directors and Officers of the Depositor

 

 

Directors of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company

 

Roger W. Crandall, Director, Chairman

 

Kathleen A. Corbet, Director

 

Karen Bechtel, Director

1295 State Street B101

 

49 Cross Ridge Road

 

100 South Point Drive, Apt 3604

Springfield, MA 01111

 

New Canaan, CT 06840

 

Miami, FL 33139

 

 

 

 

 

Mark T. Bertolini, Director

 

James H. DeGraffenreidt, Jr., Director

 

Isabella D. Goren, Director

151 Farmington Avenue

 

1340 Smith Avenue

 

16228 Shadybank Drive

Hartford, CT 06156

 

Suite 200

 

Dallas, TX 7524

 

 

Baltimore, MD 21209

 

 

Jeffrey M. Leiden, Director

 

 

 

William T. Spitz, Director

50 Northern Avenue

 

Laura J. Sen, Director

 

16 Wynstone

Boston, MA 02210

 

95 Pembroke Street, Unit 1

 

Nashville, TN 37215

 

 

Boston, MA 02118

 

 

H. Todd Stitzer, Lead Director

 

 

 

 

1312 Casey Key Road

 

 

 

 

Nokomis, FL 34275

 

 

 

 

 

Principal Officers of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company

 

Roger W. Crandall, President and Chief Executive Officer

 

Melvin T. Corbett, Chief Investment Officer

              (principal executive officer)

 

1295 State Street

1295 State Street B101

 

Springfield, MA 01111

Springfield, MA 01111

 

 

 

 

 

Todd G. Picken, Treasurer

 

Pia Flanagan, Chief of Staff to the CEO

1295 State Street

 

1295 State Street

Springfield, MA 01111

 

Springfield, MA 01111

 

 

 

Michael J. O’Connor, General Counsel

1295 State Street

Springfield, MA 01111

 

Susan Cicco, Head of Human Resources & Strategic Communications

1295 State Street

Springfield, MA 01111

 

 

 

 

 

Elizabeth A. Ward, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Actuary

 

Gareth F. Ross, Head of Digital and Customer Experience

1295 State Street

 

1295 State Street

Springfield, MA 01111

 

Springfield, MA 01111

 

 

 

Michael Fanning, Head of MassMutual U.S.

 

Geoffrey Craddock, Chief Risk Officer

1295 State Street

 

1295 State Street

Springfield, MA 01111

 

Springfield, MA 01111

 

Sean Newth, Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller

 

Akintokunbo Akinbajo, Corporate Secretary

1295 State Street

 

1295 State Street

Springfield, MA 01111

 

Springfield, MA 01111

 

 

Item 28.           Persons Controlled by or Under Common Control with the Depositor or the Registrant

 

 

MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY

 

I.DIRECT SUBSIDIARIES OF MASSMUTUAL - MassMutual is the sole owner of each subsidiary unless otherwise indicated.

 

A.C.M. Life Insurance Company (May 11, 1981), a Connecticut corporation which operates as a life and health insurance company.

 

1.MML Bay State Life Insurance Company (April 1, 1935), a Connecticut corporation which operates as a life and health insurance company.

 

2.CML Mezzanine Investor, LLC (October 18, 2005), a Delaware limited liability company that acts as a blocker entity for C.M. Life Insurance Company.

 

3.CML Mezzanine Investor L, LLC (November 5, 2008), a Delaware limited liability company that holds a portion of the investment interests in a mezzanine fund.

 

4.CML Mezzanine Investor III, LLC (May 17, 2010), a Delaware limited liability company that acts as a blocker entity for C.M. Life Insurance Company.

5.CML Special Situations Investor LLC (November 17, 2014), a Delaware limited liability company that holds a portion of the limited partner interest in a European investment fund.

 

B.MML Distributors, LLC (November 10, 1994), a Connecticut limited liability company which operates as a securities broker-dealer. (MassMutual – 99% and MassMutual Holding LLC – 1%.)

 

C.MassMutual Holding LLC (November 30, 1984), a Delaware limited liability company which operates as a holding company for certain MassMutual entities.

 

MassMutual Holding LLC is the sole owner of each subsidiary or affiliate unless otherwise indicated.

 

1.MML Investors Services, LLC (December 31, 1981), a Massachusetts limited liability company which operates as a securities broker-dealer and federally covered investment advisor.

 

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a.MML Insurance Agency, LLC (November 16, 1990), a Massachusetts limited liability company which operates as an insurance broker.

 

b.MMLISI Financial Alliances, LLC, (June 27, 2001) a Delaware limited liability company which is a federally covered investment adviser and licensed insurance agency.

 

2.MassMutual Assignment Company (October 4, 2000), a North Carolina corporation which operated a structured settlement business.

 

3.MassMutual Capital Partners LLC (September 20, 2006), a Delaware single-member limited liability company. MassMutual Holding LLC is the sole member.

 

4.LifeScore Labs, LLC (previously, Society of Grownups, LLC) (April 15, 2014), a Massachusetts limited liability company.

 

5.MassMutual Ventures Holding LLC (March 26, 2018), a Delaware limited liability company formed to hold mandate investment vehicles.

 

a.MassMutual Ventures US I LLC (formerly, MassMutual Ventures LLC) (June 10, 2014), a Delaware limited liability company.

 

b.MassMutual Ventures US II LLC (April 17, 2018), a Delaware limited liability company that will hold investments completed as part of MassMutual Ventures USI second mandate in the United States.

 

c.MassMutual Ventures UK LLC (July 12, 2018), a Delaware limited liability company formed to hold investment mandates in the United Kingdom.

 

d.MassMutual Ventures Southeast Asia I LLC (September 25, 2018), a Delaware company that will hold investments completed as part of MassMutual Ventures USI second mandate in the United States.

 

e.MassMutual Ventures Management LLC (April 4, 2018), a Delaware limited liability company that will serve as the investment manager for US-based mandate investment vehicles.

 

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1.)MassMutual Ventures SEA Management Private Limited (June 20, 2018), a Singapore company formed to provide investment advisory services to its affiliated company in the U.S.

 

6.Haven Life Insurance Agency, LLC (March 17, 2014), a Delaware limited liability company that engages in insurance agency activities.

 

7.MM Rothesay Holdco US LLC (September 24, 2013), a Delaware limited liability company that holds shares in Rothesay Holdco UK Limited.

 

8.Fern Street LLC (April 11, 2013), a Delaware limited liability company.

 

9.MM Asset Management Holding LLC, a Delaware limited liability company that acts as a holding company for certain asset managers.

 

  a.

Barings LLC (July 5, 1940), a Delaware limited liability company which operates as an investment adviser.

 

1.)Barings Securities LLC (July 1, 1994), a Delaware limited liability company which operates as a securities broker-dealer.

 

2.)Barings Guernsey Limited (February 20, 2001), an investment management company organized under the laws of Guernsey.

 

a.)Barings (U.K.) Limited (January 4, 1995), an institutional debt-fund manager organized under the laws of England and Wales

 

b.)Barings Europe Limited (June 5, 2017), a company organized under the laws of England and Wales.

 

i.Baring Asset Management Limited (April 6, 1994), a company incorporated under the laws of England and Wales that acts an investment manager/adviser.

 

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aa. Baring Fund Managers Limited (October 29, 1968), a company incorporated under the laws of England and Wales that acts as a manager of BAM UK Collective Investment Schemes.

 

bb. Baring International Investment Limited (June 7, 1979), a company incorporated under the laws of England and Wales that acts as an investment manager/adviser.

 

cc. Baring Pension Trustees Limited (November 26, 2004), a company organized under the laws of England and Wales that acts as a trustee for the pension scheme covering UK-based employees of Baring Asset Management Limited.

 

dd. Baring Investment Services Limited (May 18, 1988), a company incorporated under the laws of England and Wales that acts as a service company which supports all the BAM Group operating companies within the UK.

 

ee. Barings Global Advisers Limited (May 5, 2011), a company organized under the laws of England and Wales that operates as an institutional debt fund manager.

 

ff. Baring International Investment Management Holdings (November 12, 1985), a company incorporated under the laws of England and Wales that acts as an intermediate holding company.

 

i. Baring Asset Management UK Holdings Limited (October 25, 1983), a company incorporated under the laws of England and Wales that acts as an intermediate holding company.

 

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aaa.) Baring Asset Management GmbH (February 21, 2000), a company incorporated under the laws of Germany that provides marketing and client services regarding investment funds and other asset management products of the BAM group.

 

bbb.) Baring Asset Management Switzerland Sàrl (December 18, 2013), an operating company established under the laws of Switzerland.

 

ccc.) Baring France SAS Baring France SAS (July 24,1997), a company incorporated under the laws of France that handles distribution and client services for qualified investors.

 

ddd.) Baring International Fund Managers (Ireland) Limited (July 16, 1990), a company incorporated under the laws of Ireland that acts as a manager of BAM Irish Collective Investment Schemes and Funds.

 

ii. Barings Real Estate UK Holdings Limited (November 13, 2009), a holding company incorporated under the laws of England and Wales.

 

aa. Barings Real Estate Advisers (Continental Europe) Limited (April 23, 2004), a special purpose holding company.

 

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bb. Barings Real Estate Advisers Europe LLP (June 2, 2006), a London-based real estate investment management company. (99% owned by Barings Real Estate UK Holdings Limited and 1% owned by Barings Real Estate Advisers (Continental Europe) Limited.

 

cc. Barings Real Estate Advisers Europe Finance LLP (May 6, 2004), a London-based real estate investment management company. (99% owned by Barings Real Estate UK Holdings Limited and 1% owned by Barings Real Estate Advisers (Continental Europe) Limited.)

 

dd. Barings Real Estate GmbH (January 8, 2014), a German limited liability company that provides transaction and asset management services for all types of real estate and retail property, in addition to development and refurbishment services for office, retail, industrial and residential assets.

 

ee. BREAE AIFM LLP (April 22, 2015), a UK limited liability partnership. (99% owned by Barings Real Estate UK Holdings Limited and 1% owned by Barings Real Estate Advisers (Continental Europe Limited).

 

3.) Barings Real Estate Advisers, Inc. (May 11, 2004), a Delaware corporation that holds a “corporation” real estate license.

 

4.) Barings Multifamily Capital Holdings LLC (August 7, 2013), a Delaware limited liability company, the parent and holding company of Barrings Mulifamily Capital LLC.

 

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a.) Barings Multifamily Capital LLC (August 30, 1999), a Michigan limited liability company that originates and services multifamily, senior housing and healthcare facility loans by utilizing programs overseen by governmental agencies and government-sponsored entities.

 

i.Barings Multifamily Capital Corporation (October 19, 2015), a Delaware corporation licensed by the California Bureau of Real Estate for loan brokerage and related services.

 

5.)Barings Finance LLC (December 12, 2012), a Delaware limited liability company formed to invest in securities of U.S. middle market companies.

 

a.)BCF Europe Funding Limited (August 27, 2013), a company formed in the Republic of Ireland to invest in securities.

 

b.)BCF Senior Funding I LLC (August 28, 2013), a limited liability company formed under the laws of the State of Delaware to invest in securities.

 

6.)BCF Senior Funding I Designated Activity Company (January 20, 2016), a company formed in the Republic of Ireland to invest in securities.

 

7.) Baring Asset Management (Asia) Holdings Limited (June 7, 1985), an intermediate holding company organized in Hong Kong.

 

a.)Baring Asset Management (Australia) Pty Limited (June 6, 1986), an investment adviser under the laws of Australia.

 

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b.)Barings Japan Limited (January 13, 1986), a company organized in Japan that is registered as a Financial Business Operator (Registration No. 396-KLFB) for Type II Financial Instruments Business, Investment Advisory and Agency Business, and Investment Management Business with the Financial Services Agency in Japan under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (Act No. 25 of 1948).

 

c.)Baring International Fund Managers (Bermuda) Limited (September 13, 1988), a company incorporated under the laws of Bermuda under that acts as a trustee of Baring Korea Trust Fund Ltd.’s undistributed funds.

 

d.)Baring SICE (Taiwan) Limited (March 15, 1990), a regulated company organized in Taiwan.

 

e.)Barings Investment Advisers (Hong Kong) Limited (January 23, 2008).

 

f.)Baring Asset Management (Asia) Limited (March 15, 1985), a company organized in Hong Kong that acts as an investment adviser.

 

i.Baring Asset Management Korea Limited, a regulated Korean company that engages in the business of asset management, business administration and investment advisory services.

 

ii.Barings Investment Management (Shanghai) Limited (August 3, 2018) is an operating company established under Chinese law.

 

1.Barings Overseas Investment Fund Management (Shanghai) Limited (August 22, 2018) serves as the distributor in China.

 

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g.) Barings Australia Holding Company Pty Ltd (October 12, 2009), an operating company that employs five or more mezzanine debt portfolio managers.

 

i. Barings Australia Pty Ltd (October 16, 2009), an asset manager for Australian institutional investors.

  

D.The MassMutual Trust Company (January 12, 2000), a federally chartered stock savings bank which performs trust services.

 

E.MML Private Placement Investment Company I, LLC (May 15, 2007), a Delaware limited liability.

 

F.MML Private Equity Fund Investor LLC (December 6, 2006), a Delaware limited liability company that acts as a blocker entity for MassMutual and holds private equity fund investments.

 

G.MM Private Equity Intercontinental LLC (September 24, 2013), a Delaware limited liability company that invests in certain private equity funds.

 

H.MML Mezzanine Investor, LLC (October 18, 2005), a Delaware limited liability company that acts as a blocker entity for MassMutual.

 

I.MML Mezzanine Investor II, LLC (March 13, 2008), a Delaware limited liability company that acts as a blocker entity for MassMutual.

 

J.MassMutual Asset Finance LLC (formerly known as Winmark Equipment Finance, LLC) is an equipment financing company which provides collateralized lending, financing and leasing services nationwide (owned 99.61% by MassMutual and .39% by C.M. Life Insurance Company

 

1.MMAF Equipment Finance LLC 2013-A (July 19, 2013), a Delaware limited liability company that holds a portfolio of rights in equipment loans, equipment leases, related equipment and related rights.

 

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2.MMAF Equipment Finance LLC 2014-A (May 7, 2014), a Delaware limited liability company that holds a portfolio of rights in equipment loans, equipment leases, related equipment and related rights.

 

3.MMAF Equipment Finance LLC 2015-A (April 22, 2015), a Delaware limited liability company that holds a portfolio of rights in equipment loans, equipment leases, related equipment and related rights.

 

4.MMAF Equipment Finance LLC 2016-A (March 24, 2016), a Delaware limited liability company that holds a portfolio of rights in equipment loans, equipment leases, related equipment and related rights.

 

5.MMAF Equipment Finance LLC 2017-A (April 11, 2017), a Delaware limited liability company that holds a portfolio of rights in equipment loans, equipment leases, related equipment and related rights.

 

6.MMAF Equipment Finance LLC 2017-B (October 30, 2017), a Delaware limited liability company that holds a portfolio of rights in equipment loans, equipment leases, related equipment and related rights.

 

7.MMAF Equipment Finance LLC 2018-A (April 24, 2018), a Delaware limited liability company that holds a portfolio of rights in equipment loans, equipment leases, related equipment and related rights.

 

8.MMAF Equipment Finance LLC 2019-A (February 20, 2019), a Delaware limited liability company that holds a portfolio of rights in equipment loans, equipment leases, related equipment and related rights.

 

K.MML Mezzanine Investor L, LLC (November 5, 2008), a Delaware limited liability company that holds a portion of the investment interests in a mezzanine fund.

 

L.WP-SC, LLC (March 10, 2009), a Delaware limited liability company formed to take title to a property that was acquired by foreclosure. MassMutual holds an 81.39% interest and C.M. Life holds an 18.61% interest.

 

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M.MSP-SC, LLC (August 4, 2009), a Delaware limited liability company formed to take title to a property that was acquired by foreclosure.

 

N.MML Mezzanine Investor III, LLC (May 17, 2010), a Delaware limited liability company that acts as a blocker entity for MassMutual.

 

O.MassMutual External Benefits Group LLC (September 23, 2010), a Delaware limited liability company created to satisfy a professional employer organization’s tax reporting needs.

 

P.Jefferies Finance LLC (July 26, 2004), a Delaware commercial finance company which is an arranger and lender of secured and unsecured loans to corporate borrowers and financial sponsors. (MassMutual holds 50% voting ownership interest and Jefferies Group, LLC holds 50% voting ownership interest.)

 

1.Apex Credit Partners LLC (October 20, 2014), a Delaware limited liability company which is an investment adviser registered with the SEC as a relying adviser.

 

2.JFIN Asset Management LLC (February 1, 2016), a Delaware limited liability company which is an investment adviser registered with the SEC as a relying adviser.

 

a.JFAM GP LLC (April 13, 2017), a Delaware limited liability company formed as the holding company for JFAM Loan Fund, LP. JFIN Asset Management LLC is the sole member.

 

1.) JFAM GP LP (April 13, 2017), a Delaware partnership formed as the general partner of JFAM Loan Fund, LP. JFAM GP LLC is the general partner, and certain limited partners will be added at fund close.

 

a.) JFAM Loan Fund, LP (April 13, 2017), a Delaware partnership formed for the purpose of investing in senior secured middle market loans, and to be managed by JFIN Asset Management LLC. JFAM GP LP is the general partner, and certain limited partners will be added at fund close.

 

3.JFIN Co-Issuer Corporation (March 13, 2013), a Delaware corporation formed for the purpose of acting as a co-issuer of senior unsecured notes and secured term loans of Jefferies Finance LLC.

 

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4.JFIN Fund III LLC (October 14, 2011), a Delaware limited liability company formed for the purpose of investing in senior secured loans and entering into a warehouse financing through a credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

 

5.JFIN High Yield Investments LLC (December 16, 2015), a Delaware limited liability company formed for the purpose of investing in high yield securities.

 

6.JFIN LC Fund LLC (February 1, 2016), a Delaware limited liability company formed for the purposes of holding cash collateral and entering into a standby letter of credit fronting facility with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

 

7.JFIN Revolver CLO Holdings LLC (October 28, 2013) a Delaware limited liability company that acts as a holding company for certain investments in the subordinated notes of revolving credit collaterialized loan obligations managed by Jefferies Finance LLC.

 

8.JFIN Europe GP, S.à.r.l. (December 18, 2015), a Luxembourg private limited liability company formed as the general partner of Jefferies Finance Europe, SCSp.

 

a.Jefferies Finance Europe, SCSp (March 10, 2016), an alternative investment fund formed as a Luxembourg special limited partnership which was established to arrange and invest in European senior secured loans.

 

9.Jefferies Finance Business Credit LLC (August 7, 2013), a Delaware limited liability company that acts as a holding company for JFIN Business Credit Fund I LLC.

 

a.JFIN Business Credit Fund I LLC (August 7, 2013), a Delaware limited liability company formed for the purpose of investing in asset based revolving loans and entering into a warehouse financing through a credit facility with Wells Fargo Capital Finance.

 

10.JFIN Revolver Holdings LLC (January 23, 2018), a Delaware limited liability company formed to hold revolving loan commitments.

 

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11.JFIN Revolver Holdings II LLC (May 11, 2018), a Delaware limited liability company formed to hold revolving loan commitments.

 

12.JFIN GP Adviser LLC (May 11, 2018), a Delaware limited liability company formed to be an investment adviser and general partner.

 

Q.Berkshire Way LLC (June 14 2012), a Delaware limited liability company that was formed to invest in emerging market securities on behalf of MassMutual.

 

R.MassMutual Retirement Services, LLC (December 5, 2007), a Delaware limited liability company engaged in the business of providing administrative services to retirement plans.

 

S.MML Strategic Distributors, LLC (June 7, 2013), a Delaware limited liability company that is licensed to act as a broker-dealer.

 

T.MML Investment Advisers, LLC (September 24, 2013), a Delaware limited liability company which operates as a federally covered investment adviser.

 

U.Pioneers Gate LLC (October 27, 2014), a Delaware limited liability company that was formed to invest in asset-backed securities on behalf of MassMutual.

 

V.MML Special Situations Investor LLC (November 17, 2014), a Delaware limited liability company that holds a portion of the limited partner interest in a European investment fund.

 

W.Timberland Forest Holding LLC (October 12, 2015), a Delaware limited liability company that acts as a holding company.

 

1.Lyme Adirondack Forest Company, LLC (April 4, 2006), a Delaware limited liability company that acts as a holding company.

 

a.Lyme Adirondack Timber Sales, Inc. (July 31, 2006), a New York operating company.

 

b.Lyme Adirondack Timberlands I, LLC (August 16, 2006), a Delaware limited liability company that is a property owner.

 

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c.Lyme Adirondack Timberlands II, LLC (August 16, 2006), a Delaware limited liability company that is a property owner.

 

X.MML Management Corporation (October 14, 1968), a Massachusetts corporation which formerly operated as a manager of properties owned by MassMutual.

 

1.MassMutual International Holding MSC, Inc. (January 31, 2001), a Massachusetts corporation.

 

2.MassMutual Holding MSC, Inc. (December 26, 1996), a Massachusetts corporation which operates as a holding company for MassMutual positions in investment entities organized outside of the United States. This subsidiary qualifies as a “Massachusetts Security Corporation” under Chapter 63 of the Massachusetts General Laws.

 

MassMutual International LLC (February 19, 1996), a Delaware limited liability company which operates as a holding company for certain international investments.

 

1. MassMutual Solutions LLC (June 20, 2019), a Delaware limited liability company that will act as a holding company for a to-be-formed Hong Kong entity.

 

Z.Insurance Road LLC (May 3, 2017), a Delaware limited liability company that acts as a holding company for companies that hold intellectual property assets and invest in a portfolio of private equity assets.

 

1.MassMutual Intellectual Property LLC (May 3, 2017), a Delaware limited liability company that will hold certain intellectual property.

 

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2.MassMutual Trad Private Equity LLC (May 3, 2017), a Delaware limited liability company that will hold and invest in a portfolio of private equity assets.

 

3.Trad Investments I LLC (September 11, 2018), a Delaware limited liability company that will hold and invest in a portfolio of private equity assets.

 

AA.MassMutual Mortgage Lending LLC (October 30, 2017), a Delaware limited liability company that will invest in commercial mortgage loans.

 

BB.MM Copper Hill Road LLC (October 5, 2017), a Delaware limited liability company that has been established to hold certain receivables and to engage in related financing activities.

 

CC.EM Opportunities LLC (January 16, 2018), a Delaware limited liability company formed to hold a portfolio of high yield, emerging market debt investments.

 

DD.MassMutual MCAM Insurance Company, Inc. (March 18, 2018), a Vermont captive insurance company that will sell insurance to MassMutual and its subsidiary companies.

 

As of 6-30-2019

 

The following companies are not considered subsidiary companies of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) however MassMutual or its subsidiaries hold at least 20% ownership of the voting rights or capital of the companies below.

 

BARINGS CORE PROPERTY FUND GP LLC

Delaware, U.S.A. – 4219093

A Delaware limited liability company formed on September 13, 2006 which is the general partner of Barings Core Property Fund LP and is 100% owned by Barings LLC.

 

BARINGS GLOBAL REAL ASSETS FUND, LP

Delaware, U.S.A. – 6662274

A Delaware limited liability company formed on December 14, 2017 which is 100% owned by MassMutual and its indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries.

 

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CEMF I GP LLC

Delaware, U.S.A. – 4867587

A Delaware limited liability company formed on September 21, 2010 which is the general partner of Cornerstone Enhanced Mortgage Fund I LP and is 100% owned by Barings LLC.

 

CLEARBRIDGE ENERGY MLP OPPORTUNITY FUND INC.

Maryland, U.S.A. – D14048078

Incorporated as a corporation on April 5, 2011, and registered as a closed-end investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and C.M. Life Insurance Company in the aggregate hold 34.3% of the mandatorily redeemable preferred shares of this company.

 

CLEARBRIDGE ENERGY MLP TOTAL RETURN FUND INC.

Maryland, U.S.A. – D14616015

Incorporated as a corporation on April 10, 2012, and registered as a closed-end investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company holds 34.3% of the mandatorily redeemable preferred shares of this company.

 

CORNERSTONE HOTEL FUND GP LLC

Delaware, U.S.A. – 4440658

A Delaware limited liability company formed on October 15, 2007 which is the general partner of Cornerstone Hotel Income and Equity Fund II LP and is 100% owned by Barings LLC.

 

CRANE VENTURE PARTNERS LLP

United Kingdom – No number available.

MassMutual Ventures Holding LLC’s interest is 33%

 

HANOVER/BABSON EQUITY INVESTORS MANAGER, LLC

Delaware, U.S.A. – 3858025

Incorporated on September 22, 2004, a Delaware limited liability company that is the managing member of Hanover Babson Equity Investors LLC. Barings LLC holds 50% of the ownership interest in this company.

 

KAMAKURA LP

A Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership, incorporated on February 26, 2010.  Nippon Wealth Life Insurance Company owns 100% of the limited partnership assets.

 

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MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND

Massachusetts, U.S.A. – T00009268

A Massachusetts business trust that operates as an-open end management investment company.

 

MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND II

Massachusetts, U.S.A. – 000888280

A Massachusetts business trust that operates as an open-end management investment company.

 

MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS

Massachusetts, U.S.A. – T00472343

A Massachusetts business trust that operates as an open-end management investment company.

 

MASSMUTUAL SELECT FUNDS

Massachusetts, U.S.A. – T00431735

A Massachusetts business trust that operates as an open-end management investment company.

 

ROTHESAY HOLDCO UK LIMITED

United Kingdom – No number available.

MM Rothesay Holdco LLC’s interest is 28.84%.

 

SBNP SIA LLC

Delaware, U.S.A. – 5386241

A Delaware limited liability company formed on August 20, 2013 in connection with an Annuity Contract Separate Investment Account and is 1% owned by Barings LLC and 99% by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company.

 

YUNFENG FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED

Hong Kong – No number available.

MassMutual International LLC’s ownership interest is 24.8%.

 

The following are investment-related special purpose entities of Barings LLC (“Barings”). All are 100% owned unless otherwise specified.

 

ALAND ROYALTY GP, LLC

Delaware - 6887128

 

BAI FUNDS SLP, LLC

Delaware – 7056431

 

BAI GP, LLC

Delaware - 6972999

 

BARINGS ABIF SLP, LLC

Delaware, U.S.A. – 6436810

 

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BARINGS ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS SLP, LLC

Delaware - 6930846

 

BARINGS ASSET-BASED INCOME FUND (US) GP, LLC

Delaware, U.S.A. – 6399905

 

BARINGS CLO INVESTMENT PARTNERS GP, LLC

Delaware, U.S.A. – 5895167

 

BARINGS DIRECT LENDING GP LTD.

Cayman Islands - WC-331849

 

BARINGS GLOBAL ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISERS LLC

Delaware, U.S.A. –6187863

 

BARINGS GLOBAL INVESTMENT FUNDS (U.S.) MANAGEMENT, LLC

Delaware, U.S.A. – 4864959

 

BARINGS GLOBAL LOAN FEEDER MANAGEMENT LLC

Delaware, U.S.A. – 5909432

 

BARINGS GLOBAL REAL ASSETS FUND GP, LLC

Delaware, U.S.A. – 6662271

 

BARINGS/LAZ PARKING FUND GP LLC

Delaware, U.S.A. – 5516617

 

BARINGS NORTH AMERICAN PRIVATE LOAN FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC

Delaware, U.S.A. – 6131639

 

BENTON STREET ADVISORS, INC.

Cayman Islands – MC-186805

 

BRECS VII GP LLC

Delaware, U.S.A. – 61147

 

CCM FUND I REIT MANAGER

Delaware, U.S.A. – 4780909

 

CEMF I GP LLC

Delaware, U.S.A. – 4867587

 

CHY VENTURE GP LLC

Delaware, U.S.A. – 5411451

 

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CREF VIII GP LLC

Delaware, U.S.A. – 4581714

 

CREF X GP LLC

Delaware, U.S.A. – 5516583

 

GREAT LAKES III GP, LLC

Delaware, U.S.A. – 5254174

 

LAKE JACKSON LLC

Delaware, U.S.A. – 6339374

 

LOAN STRATEGIES MANAGEMENT LLC

Delaware, U.S.A. – 3917386

 

MEZZCO AUSTRALIA II

Delaware, U.S.A. – 5346304

 

MEZZCO LLC

Delaware, U.S.A. – 3582164

 

MEZZCO II LLC (98.4% owned by Barings LLC)

Delaware, U.S.A. – 4037580

 

MEZZCO III LLC (99.3% owned by Barings LLC)

Delaware, U.S.A. – 4557758

 

MEZZCO IV LLC

Delaware, U.S.A. – No number available

 

RECSA-NY GP LLC

Delaware, U.S.A. – 6101306

 

SOMERSET SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES MANAGEMENT LLC

Delaware, U.S.A. – 4332016

 

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The following are investment-related special purpose entities of MassMutual Asset Finance LLC. All are 100% owned, Delaware limited liability companies that hold a portfolio of rights in equipment loans, equipment leases, related equipment and related rights.

 

MMAF EQUIPMENT FINANCE LLC 2013-A

Delaware, U.S.A. – 5370438

 

MMAF EQUIPMENT FINANCE LLC 2014-A

Delaware, U.S.A. – 5529636

 

MMAF EQUIPMENT FINANCE LLC 2015-A

Delaware, U.S.A. – 5728397

 

MMAF EQUIPMENT FINANCE LLC 2016-A

Delaware, U.S.A. – 5997468

 

MMAF EQUIPMENT FINANCE LLC 2017-A

Delaware, U.S.A. – 6376507

 

MMAF EQUIPMENT FINANCE LLC 2017-B

Delaware, U.S.A. – 6597543

 

MMAF EQUIPMENT FINANCE LLC 2018-A

Delaware, U.S.A. – 6858051

 

MMAF EQUIPMENT FINANCE LLC 2019-A

Delaware, U.S.A. – 7290442

 

The following are portfolio companies in which MassMutual, together with its subsidiaries, own at least 20%. The ownership percentage is indicated.

 

ALAND ROYALTY HOLDINGS LP

A Delaware limited liability company formed on May 15, 2018. Barings LLC is the manager of this entity and MassMutual’s investment ownership is 26.69%.

 

CHASSIS ACQUISITION HOLDING LLC

A Delaware limited liability company formed on April 14, 2016. Barings LLC is the manager of this entity and MassMutual’s investment ownership is 30%.

 

CRA AIRCRAFT HOLDING LLC

A Delaware limited liability company formed on October 25, 2016. Barings LLC is the manager of this entity and MassMutual’s investment ownership is 40%.

 

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EIP HOLDINGS I, LLC (formerly, Solar Acquisition Holding I LLC)

A Delaware limited liability company formed on October 9, 2015. Barings LLC is the manager of this entity and MassMutual’s investment ownership is 28.96%.

 

RED LAKE VENTURES, LLC

A Delaware limited liability company formed on April 21, 2014. Barings LLC is the manager of this entity and MassMutual’s investment ownership is 31.5%.

 

REMINGTON L&W HOLDINGS LLC

A Delaware limited liability company formed on September 30, 2016. Barings LLC is the manager of this entity and MassMutual’s investment ownership is 66.67%

 

US PHARMACEUTICAL HOLDINGS I, LLC

A Delaware limited liability company formed on June 25, 2012. Barings LLC is the manager of this entity and MassMutual’s investment ownership is 32.61%.

 

U.S. PHARMACEUTICAL HOLDINGS II, LLC

A Delaware limited liability company formed July 24 2015. Barings LLC is the manager of this entity and MassMutual’s investment ownership is 42.38%.

VALIDUS PHARMACEUTICALS LLC

A Delaware limited liability company formed on April 19, 2007. Barings LLC is the manager of this entity and MassMutual’s investment ownership is 75.4%.

 

VGS ACQUISITION HOLDING, LLC

A Delaware limited liability company formed on July 24, 2015. Barings LLC is the manager of this entity and MassMutual Holding LLC’s investment ownership is 33.33%.

 

MassMutual has a 50% voting ownership interest in Jefferies Finance LLC (“Jefferies”). The following are collateralized loan obligations vehicles of Jefferies.

 

APEX CREDIT CLO 2015-II LTD.

A Cayman Islands collateralized loan obligation vehicle in senior secured term loans.  The CLO is managed by Apex Credit Partners LLC, with Jefferies owning 33% of the subordinated notes of the CLO and Apex Credit Partners LLC owning 53% of the subordinated notes of the CLO.

 

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APEX CREDIT CLO 2016 LTD.

A Cayman Islands collateralized loan obligation vehicle in senior secured term loans.  The CLO is managed by Apex Credit Partners LLC, with Apex Credit Partners LLC owning 60% of the subordinated notes of the CLO.

 

APEX CREDIT CLO 2017 LTD.

A Cayman Islands collateralized loan obligation vehicle in senior secured term loans.  The CLO is managed by Apex Credit Partners LLC, with Apex Credit Partners LLC owning 67% of the subordinated notes of the CLO.

 

APEX CREDIT CLO 2017-II LTD.

A Cayman Islands collateralized loan obligation vehicle in senior secured term loans.  The CLO is managed by Apex Credit Partners LLC, with Apex Credit Partners LLC owning 100% of the subordinated notes of the CLO.

 

JFIN CLO 2007 LTD.

A Cayman Islands collateralized loan obligation vehicle investing in senior secured term loans.  Jefferies owns 100% of the subordinated notes of the CLO, and the CLO is managed by Apex Credit Partners LLC.

 

JFIN CLO 2012 LTD.

A Cayman Islands collateralized loan obligation vehicle senior secured term loans.  Jefferies owns 100% of the subordinated notes of the CLO, and the CLO is managed by Apex Credit Partners LLC.

 

JFIN CLO 2013 LTD.

A Cayman Islands collateralized loan obligation vehicle senior secured term loans.  Jefferies owns 100% of the subordinated notes of the CLO, and the CLO is managed by Apex Credit Partners LLC.

 

JFIN CLO 2014 LTD.

A Cayman Islands collateralized loan obligation vehicle in senior secured term loans.  Jefferies owns 100% of the subordinated notes of the CLO, and the CLO is managed by Apex Credit Partners LLC.

 

JFIN CLO 2014-II LTD.

A Cayman Islands collateralized loan obligation vehicle in senior secured term loans.  Jefferies owns 100% of the subordinated notes of the CLO, and the CLO is managed by Apex Credit Partners LLC.

 

JFIN MM CLO 2014 LTD.

A Cayman Islands collateralized loan obligation vehicle in senior secured term loans.  The CLO is managed by Apex Credit Partners LLC, with Jefferies owning 70% of the subordinated notes of the CLO and Apex Credit Partners LLC owning 30% of the subordinated notes of the CLO.

 

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JFIN CLO 2015 LTD.

A Cayman Islands collateralized loan obligation vehicle in senior secured term loans.  The CLO is managed by Apex Credit Partners LLC, with Jefferies owning 44% of the subordinated notes of the CLO and Apex Credit Partners LLC owning 56% of the subordinated notes of the CLO.

 

JFIN REVOLVER CLO 2015 LTD.

A Cayman Islands collateralized loan obligation vehicle investing in senior secured revolver credit loans.  Jefferies is the investment adviser and owns 100% of the subordinated notes of the CLO either directly or through its ownership of JFIN Revolver CLO Holdings LLC.

 

JFIN REVOLER CLO 2017-II Ltd.

A Cayman Islands collateralized loan obligation vehicle in senior secured revolving credit loans.  The CLO is managed by Jefferies Finance LLC, with Jefferies Finance LLC owning 100% of the subordinated notes of the CLO.

 

JFIN REVOLVER CLO 2017 Ltd.

A Cayman Islands collateralized loan obligation vehicle in senior secured revolving credit loans.  The CLO is managed by Jefferies Finance LLC, with Jefferies Finance LLC owning 100% of the subordinated notes of the CLO.

 

JFIN REVOLVER CLO 2019 LTD.

A Cayman Islands collateralized loan obligation vehicle investing in senior secured revolver credit loans.  Jefferies is the investment adviser and owns 100% of the subordinated notes of the CLO either directly or through its ownership of JFIN Revolver CLO Holdings LLC.

 

JFIN REVOLVER FUND, L.P.

A Delaware limited partnership formed to hold investments in revolving credit loans originated by Jefferies Finance LLC. MassMutual ownership is 90.1%

 

JFIN REVOLVER 2017-III Ltd.

A Cayman Islands collateralized loan obligation vehicle in senior secured revolving credit loans.  The CLO is managed by Jefferies Finance LLC, with Jefferies Finance LLC owning 100% of the subordinated notes of the CLO.

 

JFIN REVOLVER CLO 2018 Ltd.

A Cayman Islands collateralized loan obligation vehicle in senior secured revolving credit loans.  The CLO is managed by Jefferies Finance LLC, with Jefferies Finance LLC owning 100% of the subordinated notes of the CLO.

 

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The following are investment-related special purpose entities of Baring Asset Management Limited.

 

ALMACK HOLDING PARTNERSHIP GP LIMITED

England – 5561955

A U.K. company that serves as a general partner of certain Almack partnerships. This company is wholly owned by Baring Asset Management Limited.

 

ALMACK MEZZANINE FUND LIMITED

England - 5565850

A U.K. company that serves as a limited partner of certain Almack partnerships. This company is wholly owned by Baring Asset Management Limited.

 

ALMACK MEZZANINE FUND II LIMITED

England - 06530854

A U.K. company that serves as a limited partner of certain Almack partnerships. This company is wholly owned by Baring Asset Management Limited.

 

ALMACK MEZZANINE GP III LIMITED

England – 07434273

A U.K. company that serves as the general partner of certain Almack partnerships. This company is wholly owned by Baring Asset Management Limited.

 

BARINGS GPC GP S.À.R.L.

Luxembourg – No number available

A Luxembourg company that acts as the general partner to Barings Global Credit Fund (LUX) SCSp, SICAV-SIF. This company is wholly owned by Baring Asset Management Limited.

 

BARINGS INVESTMENT FUND (LUX) GP S.À.R.L.

Luxembourg – No number available

A Luxembourg company that acts as the general partner to Barings Investment Fund (LUX) SCSp, SICAV-SIF. This company is wholly owned by Baring Asset Management Limited.

 

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The following are investment-related special purpose entities of Barings Global Advisers Limited.

 

BARINGS EUROPEAN DIRECT LENDING 1GP LLP

England & Wales – OC398370

A limited liability partnership organized under the laws of England and Wales

(99.9% owned by Barings Global Advisors Limited and 0.1% owned by Barings

Asset Management Limited.)

 

BCGSS 2 GP LLP

England & Wales – OC394864

This entity is 90% owned by Barings Global Advisers Limited and 10% owned by Barings Asset Management Limited.

  

II.REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANY AFFILIATES:

 

Each of the following entities is a registered investment company sponsored by MassMutual or one of its affiliates.

 

·MassMutual Premier Funds, a Massachusetts business trust that operates as a management investment company. The majority of shares are owned by MassMutual.
·MML Series Investment Fund, a Massachusetts business trust that operates as a management investment company. All shares issued by the Trust are owned by MassMutual and certain of its affiliates.
·MML Series Investment Fund II, a Massachusetts business trust that operates as a management investment company. All shares issued by MML Series Investment Fund II are owned by MassMutual and certain of its affiliates.
·MassMutual Select Funds, a Massachusetts business trust that operates as a management investment company. The majority of shares are owned by MassMutual.
·Barings Participation Investors, a Massachusetts business trust which operates as a closed-end investment company.
·Barings Corporate Investors, a Massachusetts business trust which operates as a closed-end investment company.
·Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund, a Massachusetts business trust which operates as a closed-end investment company.
·Barings Funds Trust, a Massachusetts business trust which operates as an open-end management investment company.
·Barings BDC, Inc., formerly known as Triangle Capital Corporation, a Maryland corporation which operates as a business development company.

 

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Item 29.           Indemnification

 

 

MassMutual directors and officers are indemnified under Article V. of the by-laws of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, as set forth below.

 

ARTICLE V. of the By-laws of MassMutual provides for indemnification of directors and officers as follows:

 

ARTICLE V.

 

INDEMNIFICATION

 

Subject to limitations of law, the Company shall indemnify:

 

(a)                   each director, officer or employee;

 

(b)                   any individual who serves at the request of the Company as a director, board member, committee member, partner, trustee, officer or employee of any foreign or domestic organization or any separate investment account; or

 

(c)                    any individual who serves in any capacity with respect to any employee benefit plan,

 

from and against all loss, liability and expense imposed upon or incurred by such person in connection with any threatened, pending or completed action, claim, suit, investigation or proceeding of any nature whatsoever, in which such person may be involved or with which he or she may be threatened to be involved, by reason of any alleged act, omission or otherwise while serving in any such capacity, whether such action, claim, suit, investigation or proceeding is civil, criminal, administrative, arbitrative, or investigative and/or formal or informal in nature. Indemnification shall be provided although the person no longer serves in such capacity and shall include protection for the person’s heirs and legal representatives.

 

Indemnities hereunder shall include, but not be limited to, all costs and reasonable counsel fees, fines, penalties, judgments or awards of any kind, and the amount of reasonable settlements, whether or not payable to the Company or to any of the other entities described in the preceding paragraph, or to the policyholders or security holders thereof.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, no indemnification shall be provided with respect to:

 

(1)                   any matter as to which the person shall have been adjudicated in any proceeding not to have acted in good faith in the reasonable belief that his or her action was in the best interests of the Company or, to the extent that such matter relates to service with respect to any employee benefit plan, in the best interests of the participants or beneficiaries of such employee benefit plan;

 

(2)                   any liability to any entity which is registered as an investment company under the Federal Investment Company Act of 1940 or to the security holders thereof, where the basis for such liability is willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of office; and

 

(3)                   any action, claim or proceeding voluntarily initiated by any person seeking indemnification, unless such action, claim or proceeding had been authorized by the Board of Directors or unless such person’s indemnification is awarded by vote of the Board of Directors.

 

In any matter disposed of by settlement or in the event of an adjudication which in the opinion of the General Counsel or his or her delegate does not make a sufficient determination of conduct which could preclude or permit indemnification in accordance with the preceding paragraphs (1), (2) and (3), the person shall be entitled to indemnification unless, as determined by the majority of the disinterested directors or in the opinion of counsel (who may be an officer of the Company or outside counsel employed by the Company), such person’s conduct was such as precludes indemnification under any such paragraph. The termination of any action, claim, suit, investigation or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent shall not, of itself, create a presumption that the person did not act in good faith and in a manner which he or she reasonably believed to be in the best interests of the Company.

 

The Company may at its option indemnify for expenses incurred in connection with any action or proceeding in advance of its final disposition, upon receipt of a satisfactory undertaking for repayment if it be subsequently determined that the person thus indemnified is not entitled to indemnification under this Article V.”

 

To provide certainty and more clarification regarding the indemnification provisions of the Bylaws set forth above, MassMutual has entered into indemnification agreements with each of its directors, and with each of its officers who serve as a director of a subsidiary of MassMutual, (a “Director”). Pursuant to the Agreements, MassMutual agrees to indemnify a Director, to the extent legally permissible, against (a) all expenses, judgments, fines and settlements (“Costs”), liabilities, and penalties paid in connection with a proceeding involving the Director because he or she is a director if the Director (i) acted in good faith, (ii) reasonably believed the conduct was in the Company’s best interests; (iii) had no reasonable cause to believe the conduct was unlawful (in a criminal proceeding); and, (iv) engaged in conduct for which the Director shall not be liable under MassMutual’s Charter or By-Laws. MassMutual further agrees to indemnify a Director, to the extent permitted by law, against all Costs paid in connection with any proceeding (i) unless the Director breached a duty of loyalty, (ii) except for liability for acts or omissions not in good faith, involving intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (iii) except for liability under Section 6.40 of Chapter 156D of Massachusetts Business Corporation Act (“MBCA”), or (iv) except for liability related to any transaction from which the Director derived an improper benefit. MassMutual will also indemnify a Director, to the fullest extent authorized by the MBCA, against all expenses to the extent the Director has been successful on the merits or in defense of any proceeding. If any court determines that despite an adjudication of liability to MassMutual or its subsidiary that the Director is entitled to indemnification, MassMutual will indemnify the Director to the extent permitted by law. Subject to the Director’s obligation to pay MassMutual in the event that the Director is not entitled to indemnification, MassMutual will pay the expenses of the Director prior to a final determination as to whether the Director is entitled to indemnification.

 

RULE 484 UNDERTAKING

 

Insofar as indemnification for liability arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

 

 

Item 30.           Principal Underwriters

 

 

(a)         MML Investors Services, LLC (“MMLIS”) acts as principal underwriter of the contracts/policies/certificates sold by its registered representatives and MML Strategic Distributors, LLC (“MSD”) serves as principal underwriter of the contracts/policies/certificates sold by registered representatives of other broker-dealers who have entered into distribution agreements with MSD.

 

MMLIS and MSD either jointly or individually act as principal underwriters for:

 

Massachusetts Mutual Variable Life Separate Account I, Massachusetts Mutual Variable Annuity Separate Account 1, Massachusetts Mutual Variable Annuity Separate Account 2, Massachusetts Mutual Variable Annuity Separate Account 3, Massachusetts Mutual Variable Annuity Separate Account 4, Panorama Separate Account, Connecticut Mutual Variable Life Separate Account I, MML Bay State Variable Life Separate Account I, MML Bay State Variable Annuity Separate Account 1, Panorama Plus Separate Account, C.M. Multi-Account A, C.M. Life Variable Life Separate Account I, Massachusetts Mutual Variable Life Separate Account II.

 

(b)         MMLIS and MSD are the principal underwriters for this policy. The following people are officers and directors of MMLIS and officers and directors of MSD:

 

DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

 

Name

 

Positions and Offices

 

Principal Business Address

 

 

 

 

 

John Vaccaro

 

Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

Wendy Benson

 

Director & President

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

Geoffrey Craddock

 

Director

 

470 Atlantic Avenue Boston, MA 02110

 

 

 

 

 

Michael Fanning

 

Director

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

Elizabeth Ward

 

Director

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

William F. Monroe, Jr.

 

Vice President, Chief Products & Services Officer

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

Christine Frederick

 

Chief Compliance Office

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

Susan Scanlon

 

Deputy Chief Compliance Officer

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

James P. Puhala

 

Deputy Chief Compliance Officer

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

Thomas Bauer

 

Chief Technology Officer

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

David Mink

 

Vice President and Chief Operations Officer

 

11215 North Community House Rd., Charlotte, NC 28277

 

 

 

 

 

Mary B. Wilkinson

 

Vice President

 

11215 North Community House Rd., Charlotte, NC 28277

 

 

 

 

 

H. Bradford Hoffman

 

Vice President

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

Joseph Sparacio

 

Agency Field Force Supervisor

 

11215 North Community House Rd., Charlotte, NC 28277

 

 

 

 

 

David Holtzer

 

Field Risk Officer

 

11215 North Community House Rd., Charlotte, NC 28277

 

 

 

 

 

Robert S. Rosenthal

 

Chief Legal Officer, Vice President and Secretary

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

Edward K. Duch, Ill

 

Assistant Secretary

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

Amy Francella

 

Assistant Secretary

 

470 Atlantic Avenue Boston, MA 02110

 

 

 

 

 

Alyssa M. O’Connor

 

Assistant Secretary

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

Nathan Hall

 

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

Derek Darley

 

Assistant Treasurer

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

Todd Picken

 

Assistant Treasurer

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

Kevin LaComb

 

Assistant Treasurer

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

Colleen Girouard

 

Continuing Education Officer

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

Mario Morton

 

Assistant Vice President and Registration Manager

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

Anthony Frogameni

 

Assistant Vice President and Chief Privacy Officer

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

Kelly Pirotta

 

AML Compliance Officer

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

John Rogan

 

Regional Vice President

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

Nick DeLuca

 

Regional Vice President

 

11001 North Black Canyon Highway Phoenix, AZ 85209

 

David Cove

 

Regional Vice President

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

Jack Yvon

 

Regional Vice President

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

Sean Murphy

 

Regional Vice President

 

Los Angeles, California

 

 

 

 

 

Michelle Pedigo

 

Regional Vice President

 

*

 


*              1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111-0001

 

 

OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF MML STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

 

Name

 

Positions and Offices

 

Principal Business Address

 

 

 

 

 

Eric Wietsma

 

Director, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President

 

100 Bright Meadow Boulevard, Enfield, CT 06082-1981

 

 

 

 

 

Geoffrey Craddock

 

Director

 

470 Atlantic Avenue Boston, MA 02110

 

 

 

 

 

Elizabeth Ward

 

Director

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

Nathan Hall

 

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

Derek Darley

 

Assistant Treasurer

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

Robert S. Rosenthal

 

Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

Susan Scanlon

 

Chief Compliance Officer

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

Kelly Pirrotta

 

AML Compliance Officer

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

Edward K. Duch, III

 

Assistant Secretary

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

Alyssa O’Connor

 

Assistant Secretary

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

Mario Morton

 

Registration Manager

 

*

 

 

 

 

 

Paul LaPiana

 

Vice President

 

*

 


*     1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111-0001

 

 

(c)          Compensation From the Registrant

 

For information about all commissions and other compensation received by each principal underwriter, directly or indirectly, from the Registrant during the Registrant’s last fiscal year, refer to the “Underwriters” section of the Statement of Additional Information.

 

Item 31.                                      Location of Accounts and Records

 

All accounts, books, or other documents required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the rules promulgated thereunder are maintained by the Registrant through Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, 1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111.

 

Item 32.                                      Management Services

 

Not Applicable

 

Item 33.                                      Fee Representation

 

REPRESENTATION UNDER SECTION 26(f)(2)(A) OF

THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940

 

With respect to the policy described in this Registration Statement, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company hereby represents that the fees and charges deducted under the flexible premium adjustable variable universal life insurance policy, in the aggregate, are reasonable in relation to the services rendered, the expenses expected to be incurred, and the risks assumed by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company.

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Securities Act of 1933 (Securities Act) and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant, Massachusetts Mutual Variable Life Separate Account I, has duly caused this Post-Effective Amendment No. 13 to Registration Statement No. 333-150916 to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, duly authorized, in the City of Springfield, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on this 25th day of July, 2019.

 

MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL VARIABLE LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT I

(Registrant)

 

MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

(Depositor)

 

By

ROGER W. CRANDALL*

 

 

Roger W. Crandall

 

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

(principal executive officer)

 

 

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act, this Post-Effective Amendment No. 13 to Registration Statement No. 333-150916 has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

 

Signature

 

Title

 

Date

 

 

 

 

 

ROGER W. CRANDALL *

 

Director and Chief Executive Officer

 

July 25, 2019

Roger W. Crandall

 

(principal executive officer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ELIZABETH A. WARD *

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

July 25, 2019

Elizabeth A. Ward

 

(principal financial officer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEAN NEWTH *

 

Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller

 

July 25, 2019

Sean Newth

 

(principal accounting officer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MARK T. BERTOLINI *

 

Director

 

July 25, 2019

Mark T. Bertolini

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KAREN H. BECHTEL *

 

Director

 

July 25, 2019

Karen H. Betchel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KATHLEEN A. CORBET *

 

Director

 

July 25, 2019

Kathleen A. Corbet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JAMES H. DEGRAFFENREIDT, JR. *

 

Director

 

July 25, 2019

James H. DeGraffenreidt, Jr.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ISABELLA D. GOREN *

 

Director

 

July 25, 2019

Isabella D. Goren

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JEFFREY M. LEIDEN *

 

Director

 

July 25, 2019

Jeffrey M. Leiden

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAURA J. SEN *

 

Director

 

July 25, 2019

Laura J. Sen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WILLIAM T. SPITZ *

 

Director

 

July 25, 2019

William T. Spitz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

H. TODD STITZER *

 

Director

 

July 25, 2019

H. Todd Stitzer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ JOHN E. DEITELBAUM

 

 

 

 

* John E. Deitelbaum

 

 

 

 

Attorney-in-Fact pursuant to Powers of Attorney

 

 

 

 

 

 

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit No.

 

Exhibit

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.26 (q)   SEC Procedures Memorandum dated July 25, 2019

 

 

 

 

EX-99.26(Q) 2 tv525014_ex99-26q.htm SEC PROCEDURES MEMORANDUM DATED JULY 25, 2019

 

Exhibit 99.26 (q)

 

Description of Issuance, Transfer, and Redemption Procedures for Variable Life Policies Offered by

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company & Affiliated Life Insurers – July 25, 2019

 

I.General Information

 

A.    Securities Rule 6e-3 Requirement – As required by Rule 6e-3 (T) (b) (12) (iii), adopted pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, this document sets forth a summary of the current principal administrative policies and procedures (Procedures) that might be deemed to constitute, either directly or indirectly, Financial Transactions involving the variable life products (collectively referred to as the “Policies”) issued by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, C.M. Life Insurance Company, and/or MML Bay State Life Insurance Company and the issuance of accumulation units by their respective separate accounts (collectively the “Separate Account”) as set forth in their respective registration statements listed in the table below. Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), C.M. Life Insurance Company (CM Life), and/or MML Bay State Life Insurance Company (MML Bay State) are collectively referred to as the “Company”, “We” or “Our”.

 

Product Name

   Issuing Companies   

SEC Registration

Numbers

         
Variable Life Plus (VLP)  

MassMutual

MML Bay State

 

MassMutual: 033-23126

MML Bay State: 033-19605

         
Variable Life Select (VLS)  

MassMutual

MML Bay State

 

MassMutual: 033-89798

MML Bay State: 033-82060

         
Variable Universal Life (VUL)  

MassMutual

CM Life

 

MassMutual: 333-49475

CM Life: 333-49457

         
Variable Universal Life II (VUL II)   MassMutual   MassMutual: 333-50410
         
Variable Universal Life III (VUL III)   MassMutual   MassMutual 333-150916

 

Certain sections of this document do not apply to those Policies that are no longer for sale, including: VLP, VLS, VUL, and VUL II.

 

B.     Life Insurance – This summary reflects the fact that the life insurance features of the Policies necessitate procedures that may differ in certain respects from the administrative policies and procedures for similar transactions applicable to variable annuity and mutual fund transactions.

 

C.     In Good Order – generally means that the Company has received at its home office at 1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111-0001, the MassMutual Customer Service Center, or such other locations as designated by the Company (including, but not limited to, bank lockboxes; our secure website) everything that it needs to process the particular transaction accurately. For example, the Company may require certain forms to be completed and signed or that the policy owner provide unambiguous authorizations or instructions.

 

D.     Financial Transactions – are those that involve the purchase or sale of accumulation units of one or more divisions of the Separate Account or the movement of funds from or to the Guaranteed Principal Account (GPA) and include such transactions as premium payments, transfers, loans, loan repayments and withdrawals/surrenders. Requests for Financial Transactions must be submitted to the Company by a method approved by the Company. Financial Transactions will be effective as of the Valuation Date on which the request for the Financial Transaction is received in good order or becomes in good order, provided such request is received before 4:00 PM ET – the time the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) normally closes. If the NYSE closes early, its closing time will be substituted for the 4:00 PM Eastern Time. If receipt is at 4:00 PM or after the NYSE closes, the Financial Transaction will be priced as of the next Valuation Date.

 

To the extent practicable, the Company will process Financial Transactions on a “same day” basis – that is, on the Valuation Date the request is received in good order or first becomes in good order. If the Policy is in a grace period, no fund transfers, loans, partial withdrawals, or surrenders can be processed. If the Financial Transaction occurs automatically, such as the deduction of Monthly Charges, transactions pursuant to a Dollar Cost Averaging Plan or a Portfolio Rebalancing Plan, the Financial Transaction shall be effective as of a date consistent with Sections II.B.6, 7, and 8 below. If the policy owner has assigned the Policy, the assignee rather than the policy owner may be the only person having the right to initiate Financial Transactions.

 

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E.     Capitalized Terms – Capitalized terms refer to terms defined either in the Policy or the Policy’s prospectus.

 

F.     Application and Underwriting Standards – Upon receipt of a completed application for a Policy, the Company will follow certain insurance underwriting (i.e., evaluation of risks) procedures designed to determine whether the applicant is insurable. This process may involve such verification procedures as medical examinations and may require that further information be provided by the proposed insured before a determination can be made. A Policy will not be issued until this underwriting procedure has been completed.

 

Insurance charges (also known as “cost of insurance charges”) for the Policy will not be the same for all policy owners. The insurance principle of pooling and distribution of mortality risks is based upon the assumption that each policy owner pays a cost of insurance charge commensurate with the insured’s mortality risk, which is actuarially determined based on factors such as age, health, and occupation. In the context of life insurance, a uniform mortality charge (cost of insurance charge) for all insureds would discriminate unfairly in favor of those insureds representing greater mortality risks to the disadvantage of those representing lesser risks. Accordingly, there will be different “prices” for each actuarial category of insureds because different costs of insurance rates will apply. While not all policy owners will be subject to the same cost of insurance rates, there will be a single “rate” for all policy owners in a given actuarial category. The Policies will be offered and sold pursuant to MassMutual’s underwriting standards and in accordance with state insurance laws. Such laws prohibit unfair discrimination among insureds, but recognize that premiums must be based upon factors such as age, health, and occupation. Tables showing the maximum cost of insurance charges will be delivered as part of the Policy.

 

The Company may set and adjust minimum face amounts required for issuance of the Policies at any time without notice.

 

II.     Financial Transactions

 

A.     Premium Payments

 

General: Premium payments are flexible as to both timing and amount. Any amount of premium may be paid at any time while the insured is living, subject to certain limitations imposed by the Company. The Company may adopt reasonable procedures for dealing with payments that are not in good order and therefore placed in suspense accounts.

 

1.Initial Premium Payments – General:

 

a.Underpayments: In accordance with industry practice, the Company has established procedures to collect initial premiums that are below the minimum required.

 

b.Temporary Life Insurance Receipts and In Good Order Premium Payments:
(1)A temporary life insurance receipt (TLIR) must accompany all applications submitted with premium (TLIR premium). Generally, the TLIR is in effect from the date of the application until the effective date of the new life insurance policy, subject to the terms of the TLIR. The TLIR does not guarantee that a life insurance policy will be issued and does not provide disability, long-term care, or waiver of premium benefits. The proposed insured is eligible for TLIR coverage if he/she meets certain age requirements and is able to answer “No” to all of the health questions.

 

The maximum aggregate benefit payable under all TLIRs on the same insured is the lesser of (1) $1,000,000 or (2) the total amount of life insurance currently applied for, including the death benefit under any riders, and excluding any disability coverage.

 

The TLIR also offers insurability protection. Subject to the terms of the TLIR, any health changes that occur after the latest of (1) the date the Application Part 1 and Part 2 have been completed and signed, (2) the date the TLIR has been completed and signed and the minimum payment required with it has been received, or (3) the date that any required medical examination(s) and tests are completed, will not be considered in determining whether to issue the Policy for which the proposed insured has applied. The Company reserves the right to limit coverage under the Policy, based upon its assessment of any such changes in health, to the lesser of (1) the amount applied for or (2) $1,000,000. No insurance protection coverage is provided if (1) the answer to any of the health questions is “Yes” or left blank or (2) health changes are caused by self-inflicted injury.

 

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Insurance and insurability protection under the TLIR will end on the earliest of:

 

(1)90 days following the start date;
(2)30 days following the start date if the Company has not received Part 2 of the Application and all initial underwriting requirements (internally published age & amount requirements);
(3)The date the Company refunds the payment made or mails a notice indicating the temporary insurance is terminated (the Company may terminate this temporary insurance at any time);
(4)The date the Application is withdrawn or refund of the payment is requested;
(5)The date the owner or applicant refuses to accept the life insurance policy issued; or
(6)The effective date of the new life insurance Policy as described in the Part 1 Application.

 

The Company will allocate the TLIR premium to its general investment account. The Company will not credit interest on the TLIR premium. If the new Policy is approved, the TLIR premium becomes the initial premium payment for the new life insurance policy and is applied toward the initial premium due as described below.

 

(2)For variable policies submitted with premium, the home office associate will apply the initial premium payment on a Valuation Date depending upon the type of refund offered under your policy’s right to return (“free look”) provision.

 

(i)Premium Received Before Issue: If the premium payment is received prior to or on the Issue Date of a Policy, then the premium payment is deposited in the Company’s general investment account. If the Policy is issued and the premium payment has cleared through our lockbox, the premium is applied to the Policy according to the applicable free look provision.

 

Premium Received After Issue: If the Policy is issued, but the premium payment has not cleared through our lockbox, the premium payment is applied to the Policy according to the applicable free look provision on the date that the premium payment is deemed to be in good order.

 

See paragraph 4 below for details concerning free look provisions.

 

(ii)“Good order” for initial premium payments means that the Part 1 of the Application is completed, a suitability review and approval have occurred, all producer licensing issues are resolved, all owner and insured information is furnished, all signatures are obtained, all premium has been received, including any subsequent premiums already due, and all other requirements are satisfied as determined by the Company.

 

2.Initial Premium Payments – Product Specific

 

Initial Premium Payments – VUL III: The policy owner determines the first premium payable under the Policy, but it must be at least equal to the minimum initial premium. The minimum initial premium depends on the insured’s chosen premium frequency, the policy’s initial face amount and death benefit options, the issue age, gender, and risk classification of the insured, and any riders on the Policy.

 

Initial premium paid by check must be one of the following: (a) bank check (b) cashier’s check (c) personal check or (d) 1035 Exchange check. We also allow initial premium to be paid by electronic methods such as wire transfer, electronic funds transfers, or Automated Clearing House (ACH). We will not allow initial premium to be paid by (a) money orders (b) United States Postal Services Postal Money Orders (c) Travelers Checks or (d) cash. Once the initial premium is received, we deduct a premium expense charge resulting in an initial net premium available for allocation. The Company will allocate any net premiums received on or before the Issue Date of the Policy to our general investment account. The Company will not credit interest on these premium payments.

 

Initial premium payments that are in good order and held in our general investment account on the Issue Date will be credited with the current interest rate for the GPA on that date. The initial net premium payment, including any amounts held in the general investment account, will be allocated among the Separate Account divisions and the GPA according to the net premium allocation instructions on the Register Date.

 

If the Policy states that upon free look we will refund the Policy’s account value, less any withdrawals and policy debt, the

 

Register Date is the Valuation Date that is on or next follows the later of:

 

a.the day after the Issue Date of the Policy; and
b.the date the balance of the initial premium is received at our Administrative Office or the appropriate lockbox.

 

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If the Policy states that upon free look we will refund the premium paid less any withdrawals and policy debt,

 

1.The Register Date is the Valuation Date that is on or next follows the later of:

 

a.the number of days from issue required by each contract state’s free look period plus six days; and
b.the date the balance of the initial premium is received at our Administrative Office or the appropriate lockbox.

 

2.The Company will allocate existing values, held as of the Policy’s Issue Date, to the money market division on the first Valuation Date after the Issue Date. (The existing values at this time would be any money taken with the application for the Policy less any applicable charges plus any interest earned on the Issue date.); and

 

3.The Company will allocate any net premiums received after the Issue Date but before the Register Date to the money market division.

 

If, for any reason, the initial net premium payment is in excess of the required minimum initial premium, the Company will allocate the full amount according to the policy owner’s current net premium allocation instructions.

 

We will deduct monthly charges from the initial net premium if a Monthly Charge Date (MCD) occurs before the initial net premium is transferred to one or more of the Policy’s Separate Account divisions and/or to the Policy’s GPA. If a policy owner requests in his/her application that the Company set the Policy Date to be a specific date earlier than the Issue Date (referred to as “backdating”), monthly charges will be deducted as of the Policy Date and will cover a period of time that has already passed and during which the policy was not in effect. If permitted by the laws of the state in which the Policy is issued, the Policy may be backdated up to six months. Any net premiums received on or before the Issue date of the Policy will be allocated to our general investment account. If the policy owner pays a premium with his/her application and requests the Policy be backdated to a date earlier than the date we receive the payment, interest will not accrue on the Policy prior to the Policy's Issue Date.

 

3.Crediting of Subsequent Premium Payments

 

(a)    The Company will credit subsequent net premium payments to a Policy on the Valuation Date on which the premium payment is received in good order at our Administrative Office or designated lockbox for the processing of premium and other policy payments. This distinction is outlined in the prospectus for the customer. Any subsequent premium payment dishonored by a bank after it has been applied to the Policy will be deemed void, and the payment will be reversed.

 

(b)    For all products, except VLP and VLS, if a subsequent premium payment would, pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code: (1) result in the Policy no longer qualifying as life insurance or (2) would cause the Policy to become a Modified Endowment Contract (MEC), the Company will credit only the portion of the payment that will not cause the Policy to become a MEC, and return the balance of the payment to the premium payer. The Company will not credit any amount of premium to the Policy that will exceed MEC limits unless a MEC Notice and Acknowledgement Form is completed, signed, and returned to the Company’s Administrative Office from the policy owner to allow MEC status.The payment will be credited on the Valuation Date the payment was received in good order.

 

If the policy anniversary is within 14 calendar days of the date the premium is received, and applying the entire payment on the policy anniversary will not cause the Policy to become a MEC, we will hold the payment without interest until the policy anniversary and credit the entire payment as of the policy anniversary date. If the anniversary date is not a Valuation Date, the payment will be credited as of the next Valuation Date following the policy anniversary.

 

The policy owner will be notified by the Company of any premium that is held or refunded as a result of the payment exceeding its MEC limit.

 

The above procedures may not apply if there has been a material change to the Policy that impacts the 7-pay limit or 7-pay period because the start of the 7-pay year may no longer coincide with the policy anniversary.

 

(c)    For VLP and VLS: All subsequent premium payments are applied to VLP and VLS policies. The Company determines if a Policy has become a MEC on the monthly calculation date (or the anniversary date in the case of a reinstated policy) following the date the Company applies a subsequent premium payment. If the Policy has become a MEC, the Company will refund the portion of the premium payment that caused the Policy to become a MEC. No interest or investment performance will be earned on the portion of the payment that is refunded, unless the refund occurs more than 90 days following the date the Company receives the payment, in which case interest will be added. The Company will offer the policy owner the option to accept the Policy as a MEC, provided a MEC Notice and Acknowledgment Form is completed, signed, and returned to the Company’s Administrative Office along with the premium payment. The Company will apply the payment as of the Valuation Date that it is received in good order at the Company’s Administrative Office.

 

It is possible that a Policy that was going to become a MEC will not become a MEC, if the refunded premium payment is returned after the next policy anniversary date or after a material change to the Policy has taken place. In those cases the

 

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Company will apply the premium as of the day it was returned in good order and will not notify the policy owner of the change in the Policy’s MEC status.

 

Policy owners are also informed that they may contact the Company’s Administrative Office to request the MEC status of their Policy at any time.

 

4.Free Look Refunds – For VUL III: The amount refunded under a specific policy’s free look provision will be either (a) return of premium less withdrawals and policy debt or (b) return of premium adjusted to reflect investment experience (i.e., account value less any withdrawals and policy debt), as required by state law and as provided in the Policy. If a Policy is issued in a state that requires a return of premium and that Policy is canceled during the free look period, as permitted by state law, the Company will refund only the premium paid less withdrawals and policy debt, even if the account value is greater than the premium paid. When the Policy provides for a return of premium, the initial net premium payments are allocated to the money market division for the number of free look days provided in the Policy and required by state law from issue plus an additional six days and then transferred to the GPA and/or divisions of the Separate Account as elected by the policy owner. Deductions are taken from the money market account or GPA (depending on the contract) if a Monthly Charge Date (MCD) occurs before the Company transfers the funds to the GPA and/or divisions of the Separate Account. When the Policy provides for return of investment experience, in good order premium is allocated to the GPA and/or Separate Account divisions that the client has selected.

 

Additionally, under certain circumstances, we may reissue the Policy with different features after the free look period expires. Generally, these requests are only honored if made within 90 days of the original Policy Issue Date.

 

5.Maximum and Minimum Premium Payments in any Policy Year – The Policies provide for maximum and minimum premiums that may be paid. Each premium paid must be at least an amount set by the Company or, if greater, the amount needed to prevent the lapse and termination of the Policy. For all products except VLP and VLS, we reserve the right to return any premium payment under $20. For VLP and VLS, we reserve the right to return any premium payment under $10.

 

6.Premium Payment Plans – The Company may provide, in its sole discretion, various methods for the payment of premiums. For example, the Company generally will send premium payment notices for the planned premium based on the amount and frequency in effect.

 

7.Premiums During A Grace Period

 

The Policy may terminate without value if there is insufficient value to cover the monthly charges due on the MCD, and the safety test is not met. Before the Policy terminates, the Company will allow a grace period during which the premium needed to avoid termination can be paid. We will mail a notice stating the amount due.

 

If there is no policy debt, the amount of premium needed to avoid termination will be the lesser of the amount needed to satisfy the safety test or the amount needed to cover the monthly charges due. For VUL III, the amount of premium needed to avoid termination will be the lesser of the amount needed to satisfy the safety test or the amount needed to increase the net surrender value to cover the monthly charges due.

 

If there is policy debt, the amount of premium needed to avoid termination will be the amount needed to increase the value to an amount sufficient to cover the monthly charges. For VUL III, the amount of premium needed to avoid termination will be the amount needed to increase the net surrender value to cover the monthly charges.

 

The grace period begins on the date the monthly charges are due. It ends 61 days after the date we mail the notice.

 

During the grace period, the policy will stay in force. If the insured dies during this period and the amount of premium needed to avoid termination has not been paid, we will pay the death benefit proceeds, reduced by the amount of premium needed to avoid termination and any policy debt.

 

If we do not receive the required payment by the end of the grace period, the policy will terminate without value at the end of the grace period.

 

The Company mailing a termination or a lapse notice to the policy owner constitutes sufficient notice of cancellation of coverage.

 

B.    Separate Account Divisions – The policy owner may allocate premiums or transfer account value among the divisions of the applicable Separate Account and the GPA.

 

1.Account Value – The account value is the sum of all net premium payments adjusted by periodic charges and credits, partial withdrawals, transfers in and out of the Separate Account divisions and GPA, interest credited to the GPA and net investment

 

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experience of the Separate Account. The Policy’s account value will be allocated among the various divisions of the Separate Account and the GPA as directed by the policy owner. The account value attributable to a particular division of the Separate Account is reflected through the value of the units held in each division. Unit values are determined on each Valuation Date. For VLS, VLP, VUL, and VUL II, the unit values will reflect a mortality and expense risk charge (M&E), as described in the Policies’ prospectuses. For VUL III, the unit values will reflect an Asset Charge as described in the Policy’s prospectus.

 

Deductions and credits are accomplished by purchasing or selling units of each division held under the Policy.

 

2.Allocation Changes – The policy owner may change the allocation of net premium among the divisions and the GPA. When accompanied by a premium payment, a net premium allocation change request is processed on the same day they are received in good order or first become in good order.

 

3.Transfers – The transfer of account value between or among divisions and/or the GPA is allowed without charge subject to the following: (a) transfer requests must be submitted on the Variable Life Product Transfer of Values, Future Net Premium Allocation Change, and Unscheduled Portfolio Rebalancing form, by telephone, or other Company approved methods; (b) transfer limitations applicable to the GPA as described in the Policies’ prospectuses; (c) transfers of values between or among the divisions or to the GPA will be made by selling accumulation units in a division and applying the value of the sold units to purchase units in the other division(s) or applying the value of the sold units to the GPA; (d) transfers of values from the GPA to one or more divisions of the Separate Account will be made by applying all or part of the value in the GPA (excluding any outstanding policy loans) to purchase accumulation units in the division(s).

 

The Company currently imposes no limit on the number of transfers in a policy year other than from the GPA, but the Company reserves the right to limit the number of transfer requests that can be made during a contract year. Additionally, the policy owner may not make fund transfers during the free look period in states that require us to refund the premium paid for the Policy less withdrawals and policy debt.

 

a.  Limits on Frequent Trading and Market-Timing Activity

This Policy and its investment options are not designed to serve as vehicles for what we have determined to be frequent trading or market timing trading activity. We consider these activities to be abusive trading practices that can disrupt the management of a fund in the following ways:

 

by requiring the fund to keep more of its assets liquid rather than investing them for long term growth, resulting in lost investment opportunity; and

 

by causing unplanned portfolio turnover.

 

These disruptions, in turn, can result in increased expenses and can have an adverse effect on fund performance that could impact all policy owners and beneficiaries under the Policy, including long-term policy owners who do not engage in these activities. Therefore, we discourage frequent trading and market timing trading activity and will not accommodate frequent transfers among investment divisions. Organizations and individuals that intend to trade frequently and/or use market timing investment strategies should not purchase this Policy.

 

We have adopted policies and procedures to help us identify those individuals or entities that we determine may be engaging in frequent trading and/or market timing trading activities. We monitor trading activity to uniformly enforce those procedures. However, those who engage in such activities may employ a variety of techniques to avoid detection. Our ability to detect frequent trading or market timing may be limited by operational or technological systems, as well as by our ability to predict strategies employed by policy owners (or those acting on their behalf) to avoid detection. Therefore, despite our efforts to prevent frequent trading and the market timing of funds among the divisions of the Separate Account, there can be no assurance that we will be able to identify all those who trade frequently or employ a market timing strategy (or any intermediaries acting on behalf of such persons), and curtail their trading in every instance. Moreover, our ability to discourage and restrict frequent trading or market timing may be limited by decisions of state regulatory bodies and court orders that we cannot predict. In addition, some of the funds are available with variable products issued by other insurance companies. We do not know the effectiveness of the policies and procedures used by these other insurance companies to detect frequent trading and/or market timing. As a result of these factors, the divisions of the Separate Account may reflect lower performance and higher expenses across all policies as a result of undetected abusive trading practices.

 

If we, or the investment adviser to any of the funds available with this Policy, determine that a policy owner’s transfer patterns reflect frequent trading or employment of a market timing strategy, we will allow the policy owner to submit transfer requests by regular mail. We will not accept the policy owner’s request if submitted by overnight mail, fax, the telephone, our website, or any other type of electronic medium. Additionally, we may reject any single trade we determine to be abusive or harmful to the fund.

 

Orders for the purchase of fund shares may be subject to acceptance by the fund. Therefore, we reserve the right to reject, without prior notice, any transfer request to a division if the division’s investment in the corresponding fund is not accepted for any reason. In addition, funds may assess a redemption fee which we reserve the right to collect on shares held for a relatively short period. The prospectuses for the funds describe the funds’ frequent trading or market timing policies and procedures, which may be more or less restrictive than the policies and procedures we have adopted. We have entered into a written agreement, as required by SEC regulation, with each fund or its principal underwriter that obligates us to provide to the fund promptly upon request certain information about the trading activity of individual policy owners and to execute instructions from the fund to restrict or prohibit further purchases or transfers by specific policy owners who violate the frequent trading or market timing policies established by the fund. Policy owners and other persons with interests in the policies should be aware that the purchase and redemption orders received by the funds generally are “omnibus” orders from intermediaries, such as retirement plans or separate accounts funding variable insurance contracts. The omnibus orders reflect the aggregation and netting of multiple orders from individual owners of variable contracts and/or individual retirement plan participants. The omnibus nature of these orders may limit the funds in their ability to apply their frequent trading or market timing policies and procedures. It may also require us to restrict or prohibit further purchase or transfers as requested by a fund on all policies owned by a policy owner whose trading activity under one variable contract has violated a fund’s frequent trading or market timing policy. If a fund believes that an omnibus order reflects one or more transfer requests from contract owners engaged in frequent trading or market timing activity, the fund may reject the entire omnibus order.

 

We will notify a policy owner in writing if we reject a transfer or if we implement a restriction due to frequent trading or the use of market timing investment strategies. If we do not accept a transfer request, no change will be made to the allocations per that request. We will then allow the policy owner to resubmit the rejected transfer by regular mail only.

 

Additionally, we may in the future take any of the following restrictive actions that are designed to prevent the employment of a frequent trading or market timing strategy:

 

not accept transfer instructions from a policy owner or other person authorized to conduct a transfer;

 

limit the number of transfer requests that can be made during a policy year; and

 

require the value transferred into a fund to remain in that fund for a particular period of time before it can be transferred out of the fund.

 

We will apply any restrictive action we take uniformly to all policy owners we believe are employing a frequent trading or market timing strategy.

 

We reserve the right to revise our procedures for detecting frequent trading and/or market timing at any time without prior notice if we determine it is necessary to do so in order to better detect frequent trading and/or market timing, comply with state or federal regulatory requirements, or impose different restrictions on frequent traders and/or market timers. If we modify our procedures, we will apply the new procedure uniformly to all policy owners.

 

4.Withdrawals – After the first policy year, partial withdrawals may be made at any time the Policy is in force and the insured is living. The withdrawal will reduce the policy’s account value by the amount withdrawn. There is no withdrawal fee or a surrender charge when a partial withdrawal is processed. Withdrawals are subject to one or more of the following limitations, depending upon the Policy (see the Policy or its prospectus for details): (a) the minimum amount of a withdrawal is $100; (b) the maximum amount of a withdrawal is 75% of the net surrender value as of the Valuation Date the withdrawal request is received, or first becomes, in good order (A different calculation is used for VLP. For VLP, the account value remaining after the withdrawal must be at least equal to or greater than the sum of the cutoff premium for the Policy.); (c) the Face Amount (FA) after a withdrawal must not be less than that specified in the Policy or as set forth in the Policy’s prospectus; (d) the withdrawal from each division cannot exceed the non-loaned account value allocated to that division as of the date of the withdrawal; and (e) no withdrawals are allowed after the insured has reached Attained Age 100. We will not allow a withdrawal if it would result in a reduction of the FA to less than the minimum FA.

 

If the request lists percentages instead of dollar amount to be withdrawn from one or more Separate Account divisions and/or GPA, the request will be deemed not in good order. However, by submitting such a request, you authorize the Company to calculate the equivalent dollar amount for each designated division based on the total withdrawal amount and the percentages indicated for each division. After we calculate the dollar amount, the form is considered to be in good order.

 

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If the request is for a pro-rata withdrawal, we will deduct the amount proportionately from the available Separate Account divisions and the non-loaned account value in the GPA. By submitting such a request, you authorize us to calculate the pro-rata percentages for each division based on the prices of the divisions as of the close of the last valuation date before we received your request. We then use the pro-rata percentages to calculate the equivalent dollar amount for each division based on the total withdrawal amount.

 

If the net amount specified is more than the amount available for withdrawal, we will process the request for the maximum amount available. If the difference is greater than $100.00, the request is deemed not in good order, and the client is contacted to validate the partial withdrawal amount.

 

For VLP and VLS maximum withdrawals, requests are priced as of the date received in good order but are processed on the next Valuation Date in order to properly determine the maximum amount of the withdrawal allowed under the terms of the Policy.

 

Withdrawal requests where evidence of insurability is not required will be effective on the Valuation Date we receive the written request in good order.

 

Withdrawal requests where evidence of insurability is required will be effective on the Valuation Date we approve the evidence of insurability application, provided that the remainder of the withdrawal request is in good order on that date.

 

We will pay the redemption amount generally within seven calendar days of the transaction effective date, unless we are required to suspend or postpone withdrawal payments. 1

 

5.Surrenders

 

For VUL, VUL II and VUL III, the Policy may be surrendered for its net surrender value at any time while the policy is in force, and the insured is living. The net surrender value of the policy is equal to the account value less any surrender charges that apply and less any policy debt.

 

For VLS and VLP, the Policy may be surrendered for its cash surrender value at any time while the policy is in force, and the insured is living. The cash surrender value of the Policy is equal to the account value less any surrender charges that apply and less any policy debt.

 

The surrender will be effective on the Valuation Date we receive all required, fully completed forms in good order at our Administrative Office. If the surrender involves an exchange or transfer of assets to a Policy issued by another financial institution or insurance company (not MassMutual or any of its subsidiaries), we also will require a completed absolute assignment form and any state mandated replacement paperwork. If we receive the request in good order on a non-Valuation Date or after the end of a Valuation Date, the surrender request will be effective as of the next Valuation Date. We will pay any surrender amounts within seven calendar days of the surrender effective date, unless we are required to suspend or postpone surrender payments.

 

The Policy terminates as of the effective date of the surrender and cannot be reinstated unless required by law. Surrendering the Policy may result in adverse tax consequences.

 

 

 

1 Payment from the Separate Account may be postponed whenever: (i) the NYSE is closed other than for customary week-end and holiday closings, or trading on the NYSE is restricted as determined by the SEC; (ii) the SEC by order permits postponement for the protection of Policy owners; or (iii) an emergency exists, as determined by the SEC, as a result of which disposal of securities is not reasonably practicable or it is not reasonably practicable to determine the value of the Separate Account’s net assets. Payments from the portion of the Account Value held in the GPA may be postponed for up to six months. Payments under the Policy of any amount paid to the Company by check may be postponed until such time as the check has cleared the Policy owner’s bank.

 

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6.Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) Program VUL, VUL II, VUL III and VLS

 

When DCA, an automated transfer program, is available, an amount of money is initially placed in one division of the Separate Account. Over a stipulated period of time and at a preset frequency, a specified amount of account value is transferred from that “source division” and allocated to other divisions (object divisions) of the Separate Account or GPA fund. The GPA fund cannot be used as one of the “source divisions.”. The actual transfers begin on the Valuation Date as specified in the request. However, for VUL III, the DCA transfer date cannot occur within 66 days of the Policy’s Issue Date.

 

The minimum account value of the selected “source” division must be at least $1,000. The minimum transfer amount for the DCA program is $100.

 

If, on a specified DCA transfer date, however, the division from which amounts are being transferred does not have enough value to make the transfers elected by the policy owner, DCA will not occur. DCA will occur on the next designated DCA transfer date as long as the amount designated to be transferred is available.

 

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The DCA Program is not available if Portfolio Rebalancing is in effect.

 

For VLS, the minimum account value of the selected “source” division must be at least $5,000. The GPA cannot be used as one of the “source” divisions. The actual transfers begin on the DCA Start Date as specified in the request. The minimum transfer amount from the DCA program is $50. If, on a specified DCA transfer date, however, the division from which amounts are being transferred is less than the specified transfer amount, the remaining value in that division will be transferred on a pro rata basis to the designated divisions and the GPA. The DCA will then automatically terminate, and future DCA transfers will not occur. The policy owner must submit another DCA request to restart the DCA program.

 

7.Portfolio Rebalancing VUL, VUL II, and VUL III

 

Portfolio Rebalancing is an automated transfer program that allows a policy owner to rebalance his/her portfolio on a pre-determined schedule that he/she sets. The GPA is not included in the Portfolio Rebalancing Program.

 

Over time, varying investment performance among the divisions may cause the ratios of policy owner’s account value in the selected divisions to change. The Portfolio Rebalancing Program allows the policy owner to choose divisions among which he/she wishes to maintain certain relative proportions of account value. At a pre-determined frequency, we will make transfers among all the divisions selected so that the account values in the selected divisions match the ratios set by the policy owner.

 

In order for Portfolio Rebalancing to occur, the account value in at least one of the selected funds must vary from the chosen ratio by at least $25.00. In addition, for VUL III, the first rebalancing will not occur within 66 days of the Policy’s Issue Date.

 

To elect Portfolio Rebalancing, a policy owner must complete our Portfolio Rebalancing request form and send it to us for processing. Portfolio Rebalancing can also be elected by telephone subject to certain restrictions.

 

The automated Portfolio Rebalancing Program may not be elected while Dollar Cost Averaging is in effect for the Policy. We do not charge to participate in the Portfolio Rebalancing Program. We may at any time modify, suspend, or terminate the Portfolio Rebalancing Program without prior notification. Portfolio rebalancing will not assure a policy owner of a profit and will not protect against loss in declining markets.

 

If a one-time portfolio rebalance is preferred instead of the automated Portfolio Rebalancing Program, a policy owner may complete the Variable Life Product Transfer of Values, Future Net Premium Allocation Change, and Unscheduled Portfolio Rebalancing form and send it to us for processing. Unscheduled Portfolio Rebalancing also can be elected by telephone subject to certain restrictions. A request for Unscheduled Portfolio Rebalancing will take effect on the Valuation Date it is received in good order at our Administrative Office.

 

The policy owner may not select the GPA as one of the funds to be rebalanced. MassMutual and its subsidiaries currently impose no limitation on the right of the policy owner to make transfers. In many products, it reserves the right to limit transfers to not more than one every 90 days in connection with compliance with Section 404(c) of ERISA, and all transfers are subject to MassMutual’s policy regarding Frequent Transfers and Market Timing Activity.

 

8.Deductions & Charges

 

a.Monthly Charges

 

The Policy is assessed monthly charges based on current rates, but the Company may change these rates periodically to reflect expectations for future mortality, investment, persistency and expense results; however, the current rates may not exceed the maximum guaranteed rates. If the date such charges would ordinarily be deducted is not a Valuation Date, such charges will be deducted as of the next Valuation Date.

 

(i) Monthly charges will be deducted from the divisions of the Separate Account and from the GPA on the MCD in proportion to the values of the Policy in each of those divisions and in the GPA (excluding any outstanding loans).

 

(ii) Deductions for these charges will be effective on the Valuation Date that is on, or next follows, the latest of: (a) the Register Date; (b) the date the charges are due; and (c) the date the Company receives the amount of premium needed to prevent termination of the Policy.

 

(iii) The Policies’ charges are described in the applicable Policy and in the Policies’ prospectuses.

 

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(iv) Directed Monthly Deduction Program (DMDP) – When DMDP is available, a policy owner may elect to have monthly policy charges deducted from his/her account value in one investment option, rather than from all options on a pro rata basis. Deductions occur on Monthly Charge Dates, which are the same day of the month as the Policy Date.

 

A request to elect, change, or cancel the DMDP will become effective the next MCD. Additionally, provided there is sufficient account value in the designated DMDP investment option, the monthly charges will be deducted from the designated DMDP investment option on the appropriate MCD. Insufficient account value within the designated DMDP investment option will result in monthly charges being deducted pro rata from all investment options with account value. The Company reserves the right to modify the features of the DMDP at its sole discretion. DMDP is not available with VLP or VLS.

 

b.Premium Expense Charge – The Policy is assessed a premium expense charge for each premium made. It is based on current rates, but the Company may periodically change these rates, subject to certain maximum rates, to reflect expectations for future mortality, investment, persistency, and expense results.

 

c.Surrender Charges – The Policies provide for the imposition of surrender charges in certain circumstances, as described in the Policies and their prospectuses. Elected decreases in FA (i.e., decreases resulting from other than a withdrawal or a change in the Death Benefit Option) may result in a surrender charge. If so, it will be equal to the surrender charge as of the date of the decrease for that portion of any segment that is canceled under the decrease. Whenever a pro-rata surrender charge is assessed, the ongoing surrender charges for each segment that is canceled (in full or in part) are reduced in proportion to the amount of the reduction in FA for that segment.

 

d.Changes in Current Rates – The Company, at its sole discretion, may periodically revise Insurance Charge rates, the monthly Policy Loan Expense Charge, Premium Expense Charge, Face Amount Charge, and Monthly Administrative Charge. Such revised charges are effective from the MCD on or next following the date the Company implements the changes for all new issues and all in-force policies.

 

9.Policy Loans – After the free look period has expired and while the insured is living, generally, policy loans can be made at any time in accordance with the terms of the Policy and /or as described in the Policy’s current prospectus. All policy loans are priced on the Valuation Date the request is received in good order at the Company’s Administrative Office and will generally be processed on that date. The amount equal to any outstanding policy loans will be held in the GPA. The amount transferred from each division of the Separate Account and/or GPA will be in proportion to the non-loaned value in each of the divisions and/or GPA as of the effective date of the loan. The policy loan interest will begin accruing as of the effective date of the policy loan.

 

We generally will pay the redemption amount within seven calendar days of the loan transaction effective date.

 

Once we have processed a loan request and deducted the proportionate amounts from the Separate Account divisions and/or the GPA, we consider the loan effective and outstanding. If, after we process the loan request, the policy owner decides not to cash the check, the owner may submit a written request to our Administrative Office to repay the loan amount. The loan repayment will be effective on the Valuation Date the written request is received in good order at our Administrative Office. Loan interest begins to accrue as soon as the loan is effective. Therefore, loan interest will accrue even if the loan check is not cashed.

 

10.Loan Repayment - All loan repayments will be applied on the Valuation Date they are received in good order at our Administrative Office.

 

Loan repayments must be clearly identified as such; otherwise, they will be considered premium payments. Any loan repayment dishonored by a bank after it has been applied to the Policy will be deemed void and the payment will be reversed. If policy loan interest is capitalized, there will be an automatic transfer of such amount from the divisions of the Separate Account to the GPA. The amount transferred from each division of the Separate Account will be in proportion to the non-loaned value in each of the funds as of the effective date of the loan. Any interest added to the loan will be treated as a new loan.

 

For VLP, all loan repayments are paid into the GPA, even if no funds came from the GPA, until the loan is repaid in full.

 

When we receive a loan repayment and only a portion is needed to fully repay the loan, we will apply any excess as premium and allocate it according to the current premium allocation instructions after deduction of the premium expense charge. Any subsequent loan repayments received after the loan is fully repaid will be refunded to the premium payer.

 

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11.Death Benefits

 

a.General – The Policies insure a single life and pay a death benefit upon due proof of the death of the insured and receipt of all information, forms and documents needed to make the claim in good order. As long as the Policies remain in force, the Company will pay a Death Benefit to the named Beneficiary or Beneficiaries in accordance with the designated Death Benefit Option(s). The amount of the death benefit is determined as of the date of the insured’s death. These Death Benefit procedures apply to any Death Benefit payable pursuant to the terms of any rider attached to the Policies, unless such rider explicitly provides otherwise.

 

b.Investigations – A claim for death benefits will not be in good order until the Company has concluded an investigation of the claim involving the death of the insured, if such death occurred during the first two policy years, or during the first two years after an increase in Selected Face Amount, and in any other circumstances in which the Company may have a basis for contesting the claim. For VUL, VUL II and VUL III, a claim for death benefits will also not be in good order until the Company has concluded an investigation of the claim involving the death of the insured if such death occurred two years after the date of a reinstatement that required evidence of insurability to reinstate.

 

Upon receipt of a report containing the results of a completed investigation, the Company usually will make a determination within five business days as to whether the claim will be paid.

 

c.In Good Order – The Company will generally process and pay the death benefit within seven calendar days from the date on which the claim becomes in good order, that is, from the date the Company has: (1) verified the validity of the claim; (2) received due proof of death of the insured; (3) received all necessary forms and documents from the Beneficiary or Beneficiaries; and (4) determined that all other information or documentation has been received and is in good order.

 

d.Delay of Payment of Death Benefit – Payment of Death Benefits may be postponed under certain circumstances, as permitted by federal securities laws and regulations and state insurance laws and regulations.

 

e.Payment Options – As discussed in Section II.B.11.a. above, each Policy provides a Death Benefit Option(s) which determines the death benefit amount payable to the named Beneficiary when the insured dies. The Policies’ death benefit amount payable is described in the Policies and/or in the Policies’ current prospectuses.

 

Depending on the Policy, the following Death Benefit Option(s) may be available:

 

(i)Under Death Benefit Option 1 (DBO 1) the death benefit is the greater of: (a) The FA in effect on the date of the insured’s death; or (b) The Minimum Death Benefit in effect on the date of the insured’s death.

 

(ii)Under Death Benefit Option 2 (DBO 2), the death benefit is the greater of: (a) The FA in effect on the date of the insured’s death plus the account value on that date; or (b) The Minimum Death Benefit in effect on the date of the insured’s death.

 

(iii)Under Death Benefit Option 3 (DBO 3), the death benefit is the greater of: (a) The FA in effect on the date of the insured’s death plus the sum of all premiums paid, less any premium refunded to that date; or (b) The Minimum Death Benefit in effect on the date of the insured’s death. For VUL III DBO 3: the death benefit is the greater of: (a) The FA in effect on the date of the insured’s death plus the premiums paid (less any premiums refunded and any premiums paid after the insured’s attained age 90) to the date of death, plus optional interest that is credited during the first five policy years on premiums paid; or (b) The Minimum Death Benefit in effect on the date of the insured’s death.

 

If the Owner has not elected a payment option during the insured’s lifetime, or if the beneficiary does not elect a payment option, the death benefit will be paid as a single lump sum.

 

The following options are available for payment of the death benefit as a lump sum (a) cash or (b) if directed by the beneficiary, a deposit to an interest bearing account with draft-writing ability or (c) depending on the Policy, one or more of our payment options described in the Policies’ current prospectuses.

 

f.Interest on Death Benefit – The Company will credit interest from the date of the insured’s death to the date of payment if the Death Benefit is paid in one sum or until the effective date of any applied payment option elected. The amount of interest will be computed using an effective annual rate not less than 3% or, if greater, the annual rate required by law.

 

g.The Minimum Death Benefit – Is equal to the account value multiplied by the Death Benefit Factor for the insured’s attained age. The Death Benefit Factor depends on the IRC 7702 test chosen at issue by the policy owner (Cash Value or Guideline Premium test).

 

h.Adjusted Death Benefit – The Company shall deduct from the Death Benefit any policy debt outstanding on the date of the insured’s death (including any accrued loan interest) and any unpaid amount needed to avoid termination during the policy grace period to the date of the insured’s death.

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C.Increases in Face Amounts

 

For VUL and VUL II, if the account value is insufficient (or the net surrender value if there is policy debt) to continue the Policy in force for three months with the requested change in FA, we may require an additional payment prior to processing the requested change. For VUL III, if necessary to continue the Policy in force for three months at the new monthly charges and interest, we may require a premium payment sufficient to increase the net surrender value to such an amount.

 

1.While the insured is living, the FA may be increased by request. However, an increase in FA cannot be processed during a grace period. Any increase in FA is subject to the following conditions: (a) Submission of a written application for increase; (b) Satisfactory evidence of insurability must be provided for the insured; (c) For VUL and VUL II, no increase may be made after the Policy Anniversary Date nearest the insured’s 85th birthday; For VUL III, no increase may be made after the Policy Anniversary Date nearest the insured’s 90th birthday. For VLP, no increase may be made less than six months after the Policy Date or another increase or after the Policy Anniversary Date nearest the insured’s 82nd birthday; For VLS, no increase may be made after the Policy Anniversary Date nearest the insured’s 80th birthday; (d) The minimum amount of any increase is $15,000 for VUL, VUL II, VLP, and VLS; The minimum amount of any increase for VUL III is $25,000.

 

2.The effective date of a FA increase is described in the Policies and in the Policies’ current prospectuses.

 

For VUL, VUL II, and VUL III, the monthly charges that apply to each elected FA increase are the FA charge and the insurance charge. For VLP and VLS, the monthly insurance charges and surrender charges will apply.

 

Additional FA charges and surrender charges will apply for each FA increase. The premium expense charge also applies to each elected FA increase. The charges associated with the increase will be deducted from the account value beginning on the effective date of the increase.

 

3.Premium payments received once an increase becomes effective will be allocated to each segment of the Separate Account. The premium allocation will be made on a pro rata basis using the expense premium for each segment.

 

D.Decreases in Face Amount

 

For all VLS and VLP, if the account value (or the net surrender value if there is policy debt) is insufficient to continue the Policy in force with the requested change in FA, a premium payment may be required. The FA may be decreased at the policy owner’s request, while the insured is living, one year after a FA increase.

 

1. After the first policy year, the FA may be decreased at the policy owner’s request while the insured is living. However, a decrease in FA cannot be processed during a grace period.

 

2. Elected decreases in FA (i.e., decreases resulting from other than a withdrawal or a change in the DBO) are taken from the most recent increase.

 

3. Non-elected decreases in FA (i.e., decreases resulting from a withdrawal or a change in the DBO) are administered by canceling previously issued segments on a last-in-first-out basis. No surrender charge is assessed when the FA is reduced as the result of a non-elected decrease.

 

4. The effective date of a FA decrease is described in the Policies’ current prospectuses.

 

5. For VLS, the decrease must not reduce the FA to an amount less than the minimum FA of $50,000.

 

6. For VLP, the decrease must not reduce the FA to an amount less than the minimum as indicated in the table below.

 

        --Minimum FA for--
Market   Issue/Increase Age   New Issues   Increases
Qualified   0-55   $ 15,000   $  5,000
    56      14,000        5,000
    57      13,000       5,000
    58      12,000       5,000
    59      11,000       5,000
    60+      10,000       5,000
             
Nonqualified   0-35   $ 50,000   $ 15,000
    36-40      40,000      15,000
    41-45      30,000      15,000
    46-50      20,000      15,000
    51+      15,000      15,000

  

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For VUL, VULII, and VUL III, after the first policy year, the FA may be decreased at the policy owner’s request, while the insured is living, or one year after a FA increase.

 

1. A decrease in FA can be processed during a grace period.

 

2. Elected decreases in FA (i.e., decreases resulting from other than a withdrawal or a change in the DBO) are taken from the most recent increase.

 

3. Non-elected decreases in FA (i.e., decreases resulting from a withdrawal or a change in the DBO) are administered by canceling previously issued FA Increase segments on a last-in-first-out basis. No surrender charge is assessed when the FA is reduced as the result of a non-elected decrease.

 

For VUL II, no decrease in FA may be made after the insured’s Attained Age 99 or if the decrease would result in a FA less than $50,000. For VUL III, no decrease in FA may be made after the insured’s Attained Age 120 or if the decrease would result in a FA less than the minimum FA of $50,000.

 

When we receive a written request for a decrease in FA from the policy owner, we will provide the policy owner with a written notice that specifies the surrender charges to be assessed at the time of the decrease except for VLP. If the policy owner does not withdraw the request for the decrease in FA within ten business days from the date of the written notice, we will process the decrease in FA and assess any surrender charges that may apply. If we determine that the Policy will become a MEC, then the decrease will not be processed until a MEC Notice and Acknowledgement Form is received in good order at our Administrative Office.

 

E.Reinstatement

 

A Policy may be reinstated in accordance with its terms. Reinstatement requires a written application, evidence of insurability on the insured, a MEC Notice and Acknowledgment Form, if applicable, and a premium payment of an amount necessary to keep the Policy in force for three months from the date of reinstatement.

 

For VLS and VLP, the Policy will be reinstated after the application has been approved and the required premium is received in good order at our Administrative Office. The reinstatement date will be the Valuation Date on or immediately following the date we determine the application and payment to be in good order. Upon reinstatement approval, the premium will be applied and the premium expense charge is deducted.

 

For VUL and VUL II (except for Policies issued in Pennsylvania), the Policy will be reinstated on the MCD that is on, or precedes, the date we approve the application. For VUL and VUL II policies issued in the state of Pennsylvania, the reinstatement effective date is the MCD that is on or next follows the date we approve the application.

 

For VUL III, the policy will be reinstated on the Valuation Date on or next following the later of the date we approve your application and the date we receive the premium required to reinstate the policy.

 

If the reinstatement application is not approved within five business days of receipt of the premium, the premium is refunded to the remitter. A letter is sent to the remitter with the refund premium. Once the reinstatement is approved, we send a letter to the owner requesting premium due for three months. If the surrender charge was taken when the Policy terminated, the applicable surrender charges will not be reinstated. Policy debt as of the date of termination is not reinstated. In other words, a reinstatement does not reinstate any Policy loan outstanding at the time of the Policy’s termination.

 

The account value of the reinstated Policy will be the premium paid to reinstate minus the premium expense charge and minus applicable monthly charges due.

 

Reinstatement premium will be allocated in accordance with the net premium allocation instructions that were in effect on the date the Policy lapsed.

 

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F.Correction of Misstatement of Age or Gender

 

For VLS and VLP – If the insured’s age or gender was misstated in the Policy application, or the Policy has been issued incorrectly, we may adjust the death benefit. The adjustment will reflect the amount provided by the most recent monthly insurance charges using the correct age or gender. If the adjustment is made while the insured is living, monthly charges after the adjustment will be based on the correct age and gender.

 

For VUL, VUL II, and VUL III – If the insured’s age or gender was misstated in the Policy application, or the Policy has been issued incorrectly, we may adjust the FA. The adjustment will reflect the amount provided by the most recent monthly insurance charges using the correct age and gender. If the adjustment is made while the insured is living, monthly charges after the adjustment will be based on the correct age and gender.

 

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July 25, 2019

 

United States Securities and Exchange Commission

Division of Investment Management

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, DC 20549-0506

 

Re:Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“Depositor”) and its

Massachusetts Mutual Variable Life Separate Account I (“Registrant”)

Post-Effective Amendment No. 13 to Registration Statement on Form N-6

Prospectus Title: Variable Universal Life III

File Nos. 333-150916, 811-08075

 

Dear Sir or Madam:

 

On behalf of the Depositor and the Registrant, I am submitting for filing, pursuant to Rule 485(a) under the Securities Act of 1933, Post-Effective Amendment No. 13 to the Registration Statement on Form N-6 referenced above.

 

The purpose of this filing to is reflect (1) changes to the premium expense charge, surrender charge, insurance charge, and Other Insured Rider charge as a result of the implementation of the 2017 Commissioners’ Standard Ordinary Ultimate, Sex-Distinct, Smoker-Distinct, Age Nearest Birthday Mortality Table for policies issued after December 31, 2019 and (2) certain other nonmaterial changes.

  

It is proposed that this Post-Effective Amendment become effective sixty days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a) of Rule 485.

 

If you have any questions, please call the undersigned at (860) 562-2455.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

/s/ Angela N. Brown  
Angela N. Brown
Lead Counsel, Life Insurance Product & Operations
for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
 
   

 

 

 

 

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), Springfield, MA 01111-0001, and its affiliated companies.