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FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES LIFE ASSURANCE CORP/CT
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000881453
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	INSURANCE CARRIERS, NEC [6399]
		IRS NUMBER:				061241288
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			CT
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		EFFECT
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-158430
		FILM NUMBER:		09738729

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE CORPORATE DRIVE
		CITY:			SHELTON
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06484
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2039261888

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE CORPORATE DRIVE
		CITY:			SHELTON
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06484

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	AMERICAN SKANDIA LIFE ASSURANCE CORP/CT
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920929
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