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    The Universal Institutional Funds, Inc.
The Universal Institutional Funds, Inc. provides investment vehicles for variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies. The Universal Institutional Funds portfolio is managed by Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc., which does business in certain instances using the name Van Kampen or Morgan Stanley Asset Management.
Investment Option Asset Category Asset class is a term for investments of similar types based on their underlying investments and risk/reward potential. These asset classes were assigned by Morningstar Associates, LLC. Risk/Reward Potential The risk rankings (1-5) have been assigned by Ameritas Investment Advisors (an affiliate of Ameritas Variable Life Insurance Company) to assist you in evaluating the relative risk level and reward potential of each investment option. 1 is “Lower Risk, Lower Reward Potential Objective/Primary Investments
Emerging Markets Equity, Class I International Emerging Markets 1 2 3 4 5 Primarily invested in growth-oriented equity securities of emerging market countries with a goal of long-term capital appreciation.
Global Value Equity, Class I* World Stock 1 2 3 4 5 Primarily invested in under-valued equity securities from around the world with a goal of long-term capital appreciation.
International Magnum, Class I* International Large Cap 1 2 3 4 5 Primarily invested in non-U.S. securities from issuers in EAFE countries with a goal of long-term capital appreciation.
U.S. Real Estate, Class I Real Estate 1 2 3 4 5 Primarily invested in equity securities of companies in the U.S. real estate industry with a goal of current income and long-term capital appreciation.

*These investment options are not available on Protector hVUL.

Investments in overseas or emerging nation portfolios involve different risks than investments in more established economies and will be affected by greater volatility of currency, exchange rates, and overall economic and political factors. 

There is the potential for greater volatility inherent in a fund which concentrates its investments in one economic sector.

Rev. 7/30/2008


   
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