EX-99 4 constva159765s3exh99b.txt (B) POWER OF ATTORNEY Exhibit 99 (b) DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY WITH RESPECT TO LINCOLN BENEFIT LIFE COMPANY (REGISTRANT) The undersigned Director, President and Chief Operating Officer of Lincoln Benefit Life Company constitutes and appoints Michael J. Velotta, as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, in any and all capacities, to sign the following registration statements: File No. 333-111553, 333-66452, 333-88045, 333-59769, 333-59765, of Lincoln Benefit Life Company, and any amendments thereto, and to file the same, with exhibits and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other regulatory authority as may be necessary or desirable. I hereby ratify and confirm each and every act that said attorney-in-fact and agent may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. My subsequent disability or incapacity shall not affect this Power of Attorney. April 18, 2006 /s/ Lawrence W. Dahl --------------------- Lawrence W. Dahl Director, President and Chief Operating Officer DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY WITH RESPECT TO LINCOLN BENEFIT LIFE COMPANY (REGISTRANT) The undersigned Director and Vice President of Lincoln Benefit Life Company constitutes and appoints Michael J. Velotta, as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, in any and all capacities, to sign the following registration statements: File No. 333-111553, 333-66452, 333-88045, 333-59769, 333-59765, of Lincoln Benefit Life Company, and any amendments thereto, and to file the same, with exhibits and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other regulatory authority as may be necessary or desirable. I hereby ratify and confirm each and every act that said attorney-in-fact and agent may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. My subsequent disability or incapacity shall not affect this Power of Attorney. April 18, 2006 /s/ John C. Lounds ------------------- John C. Lounds Director and Vice President DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY WITH RESPECT TO LINCOLN BENEFIT LIFE COMPANY (REGISTRANT) The undersigned Group Vice President and Controller of Lincoln Benefit Life Company constitutes and appoints Michael J. Velotta, as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, in any and all capacities, to sign the following registration statements: File No. 333-111553, 333-66452, 333-88045, 333-59769, 333-59765, of Lincoln Benefit Life Company, and any amendments thereto, and to file the same, with exhibits and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other regulatory authority as may be necessary or desirable. I hereby ratify and confirm each and every act that said attorney-in-fact and agent may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. My subsequent disability or incapacity shall not affect this Power of Attorney. April 18, 2006 /s/ Samuel H. Pilch -------------------- Samuel H. Pilch Group Vice President and Controller DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY WITH RESPECT TO LINCOLN BENEFIT LIFE COMPANY (REGISTRANT) The undersigned Director, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Lincoln Benefit Life Company constitutes and appoints Michael J. Velotta, as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, in any and all capacities, to sign the following registration statements: File No. 333-111553, 333-66452, 333-88045, 333-59769, 333-59765, of Lincoln Benefit Life Company, and any amendments thereto, and to file the same, with exhibits and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other regulatory authority as may be necessary or desirable. I hereby ratify and confirm each and every act that said attorney-in-fact and agent may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. My subsequent disability or incapacity shall not affect this Power of Attorney. April 18, 2006 /s/ John C. Pintozzi --------------------- John C. Pintozzi Director, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY WITH RESPECT TO LINCOLN BENEFIT LIFE COMPANY (REGISTRANT) The undersigned Director and Vice President of Lincoln Benefit Life Company constitutes and appoints Michael J. Velotta, as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, in any and all capacities, to sign the following registration statements: File No. 333-111553, 333-66452, 333-88045, 333-59769, 333-59765, of Lincoln Benefit Life Company, and any amendments thereto, and to file the same, with exhibits and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other regulatory authority as may be necessary or desirable. I hereby ratify and confirm each and every act that said attorney-in-fact and agent may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. My subsequent disability or incapacity shall not affect this Power of Attorney. April 18, 2006 /s/ Kevin R. Slawin -------------------- Kevin R. Slawin Director and Vice President DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY WITH RESPECT TO LINCOLN BENEFIT LIFE COMPANY (REGISTRANT) The undersigned Director, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln Benefit Life Company constitutes and appoints Michael J. Velotta, as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, in any and all capacities, to sign the following registration statements: File No. 333-111553, 333-66452, 333-88045, 333-59769, 333-59765, of Lincoln Benefit Life Company, and any amendments thereto, and to file the same, with exhibits and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other regulatory authority as may be necessary or desirable. I hereby ratify and confirm each and every act that said attorney-in-fact and agent may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. My subsequent disability or incapacity shall not affect this Power of Attorney. April 18, 2006 /s/ Casey J. Sylla ------------------- Casey J. Sylla Director, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY WITH RESPECT TO LINCOLN BENEFIT LIFE COMPANY (REGISTRANT) The undersigned Treasurer of Lincoln Benefit Life Company constitutes and appoints Michael J. Velotta, as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, in any and all capacities, to sign the following registration statements: File No. 333-111553, 333-66452, 333-88045, 333-59769, 333-59765, of Lincoln Benefit Life Company, and any amendments thereto, and to file the same, with exhibits and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other regulatory authority as may be necessary or desirable. I hereby ratify and confirm each and every act that said attorney-in-fact and agent may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. My subsequent disability or incapacity shall not affect this Power of Attorney. April 18, 2006 /s/ Steven C. Verney --------------------- Steven C. Verney Treasurer DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY WITH RESPECT TO LINCOLN BENEFIT LIFE COMPANY (REGISTRANT) The undersigned Director and Vice President of Lincoln Benefit Life Company constitutes and appoints Michael J. Velotta, as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, in any and all capacities, to sign the following registration statements: File No. 333-111553, 333-66452, 333-88045, 333-59769, 333-59765, of Lincoln Benefit Life Company, and any amendments thereto, and to file the same, with exhibits and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other regulatory authority as may be necessary or desirable. I hereby ratify and confirm each and every act that said attorney-in-fact and agent may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. My subsequent disability or incapacity shall not affect this Power of Attorney. April 18, 2006 /s/ Douglas B. Welch --------------------- Douglas B. Welch Director and Vice President