...W. Thomas Conner; Nathaniel Segal; John M. Sanders Purpose To analyze the SEC’s newly adopted Rule 498 A, the variable contract summary prospectus rule, and concurrently adopted prospectus disclosure requirements in order to propose to insurance companies issuing variable contracts a project...

... or given key information contained in the Summary Prospectus, coupled with more detailed information that is provided online and, upon request, is sent in paper or by e-mail. The layered format is intended to aid investors in comparing funds and to provide investors with more useable information...