Form D Raw Data - Electronic Filing Depository

EFDID: 65935EFD: Raw Data

Issuer: NEW ENGLAND LIFE INSURANCE CO (0001030011) - D

Accession: 0001030011-12-000002 () (EDGAR Files) (Form D)

Edgar Posted: Dec. 10, 2012
EFD Posted: Aug. 7, 2014

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< street1 > 501 BOYLSTON STREET </ street1 >

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< issuerName > NEW ENGLAND LIFE INSURANCE CO </ issuerName >

< signatureName > /s/ Karen A. Johnson </ signatureName >

< nameOfSigner > Karen A. Johnson </ nameOfSigner >

< signatureTitle > Vice President </ signatureTitle >

< signatureDate > 2012-12-10 </ signatureDate >

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