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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000950137-07-015521
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
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FILED AS OF DATE:		20071015
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20071015
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20071015

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			NUVEEN INSURED TAX FREE ADVANTAGE MUNICIPAL FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001195737
		IRS NUMBER:				030487030
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-21213
		FILM NUMBER:		071171531

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		333 WEST WACKER DRIVE
		CITY:			CHICAGO
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60606
		BUSINESS PHONE:		3129178146
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<DESCRIPTION>DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
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<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 14pt; margin-top: 6pt"><B>UNITED STATES<BR>
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</B>
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<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 12pt"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549</B>
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<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 18pt; margin-top: 12pt"><B>SCHEDULE 14A</B>
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<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt">Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section&nbsp;14(a) of the Securities<BR>
Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.&nbsp;&nbsp;)</DIV>

<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">Filed by the Registrant <FONT face="wingdings" size="2">&#254;</FONT><BR>
Filed by a Party other than the Registrant <FONT face="wingdings" size="2">&#111;</FONT>

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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">Check the appropriate box:

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<FONT face="wingdings" size="2">&#111;</FONT></TD>
<TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD>Preliminary Proxy Statement.</TD>
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<FONT face="wingdings" size="2">&#111;</FONT></TD>
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<TD><B>Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by
Rule&nbsp;14a-</B><B>6(e)(2)</B><B>)</B>.</TD>
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<TD width="1%" nowrap align="left" valign="top">
<FONT face="wingdings" size="2">&#111;</FONT></TD>
<TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD>Definitive Proxy Statement.</TD>
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<TD width="1%" nowrap align="left" valign="top">
<FONT face="wingdings" size="2">&#254;</FONT></TD>
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<TD>Definitive Additional Materials.</TD>
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<FONT face="wingdings" size="2">&#111;</FONT></TD>
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<TD>Soliciting Material Pursuant to &#167;240.14a-11(c) or &#167;240.14a-12</TD>
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NUVEEN INSURED TAX-FREE ADVANTAGE MUNICIPAL FUND (NEA)</DIV>
<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 10pt"><DIV style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; font-size: 1px">&nbsp;</DIV>
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)</DIV>


<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">&nbsp;</DIV>

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</DIV>
<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 10pt"><DIV style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; font-size: 1px">&nbsp;</DIV>
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)</DIV>


<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">Payment of Filing Fee (check the appropriate box):

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<TD>No fee required.</TD>
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<TD>Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules&nbsp;14a-6(i)(4) and 0-11.</TD>
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<TD width="3%" nowrap align="left">1)</TD>
<TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD>Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:</TD>
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<TD width="3%" nowrap align="left">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD><DIV style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; font-size: 1px">&nbsp;</DIV></TD>
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<TD width="3%" nowrap align="left">2)</TD>
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<TD>Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:</TD>
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<TD><DIV style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; font-size: 1px">&nbsp;</DIV></TD>
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<TD width="3%" nowrap align="left">3)</TD>
<TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD>Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act
Rule&nbsp;0-11 (set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was
determined):</TD>
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<TD width="3%" nowrap align="left">4)</TD>
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<TD>Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:</TD>
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<TD>Total fee paid:</TD>
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<TD>Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule&nbsp;0-11(a)(2)
and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the
previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its
filing.</TD>
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<TD width="3%" nowrap align="left">1)</TD>
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<TD>Amount Previously Paid:</TD>
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<TD width="2%" style="background: transparent">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD width="3%" nowrap align="left">2)</TD>
<TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD>Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:</TD>
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<TD width="3%" nowrap align="left">3)</TD>
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<TD>Filing Party:</TD>
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<TD width="3%" nowrap align="left">4)</TD>
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<TD>Date Filed:</TD>
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<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 24pt; margin-top: 18pt"><B>Nuveen Funds</B>
</DIV>


<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 12pt; margin-top: 10pt"><U><B>Meeting of Shareholders Adjourned</B></U>
</DIV>


<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 12pt">Dear Shareholder:
</DIV>


<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">We recently distributed proxy materials regarding the Meeting of Shareholders of the Nuveen
Funds on Friday, October&nbsp;12, 2007, at 10:00&nbsp;a.m., Central time. <B>Due to insufficient shareholder
response, the meeting has been adjourned. </B>Our current records indicate that we have not yet
received your voting instructions.
</DIV>

<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 12pt; margin-top: 18pt"><B>YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT!</B>
</DIV>


<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">Shareholders are being asked to consider several important proposals as more fully described
in the materials sent to you. One of the proposals that you are being asked to consider involves
the recent announcement by Nuveen Investments, Inc., the parent company of Nuveen Asset Management,
your Fund&#146;s investment adviser, of its intention to be acquired by investors led by Madison
Dearborn Partners, LLC. The acquisition requires the shareholders to approve a new Investment
Management Agreement. Your Fund investment will not change as a result of the change of ownership
and Nuveen Asset Management will continue to manage your fund according to the same objectives and
policies. The materials previously sent to you contain important information regarding this
proposal and other proposals that shareholders are being asked to consider. Please read those
materials carefully.
</DIV>

<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt"><B>Your Fund&#146;s Board recommends shareholders vote &#147;FOR&#148; each of the proposals.</B>
</DIV>


<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">If you have any questions regarding the proposals, please call Computershare Fund Services, your
Fund&#146;s proxy agent, at 1-866-434-7510. Representatives are available Monday through Friday between
the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00&nbsp;p.m. and Saturday from 12:00&nbsp;p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern Standard
Time.
</DIV>

<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt"><B>We urge you to act promptly to reduce the need for additional solicitation efforts or costly
Meeting adjournments</B>.
</DIV>

<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">We encourage you to vote <B>TODAY </B>using one of the following convenient options :
</DIV>

<DIV style="margin-top: 6pt">
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<TR valign="top" style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; background: transparent">
    <TD width="3%" nowrap align="left"><B>1.</B></TD>
    <TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><U><B>Vote by Phone</B></U><B>. </B>Call the toll-free number listed on your proxy ballot and follow
the recorded instructions.</TD>
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<TR>
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    <TD width="3%" nowrap align="left"><B>2.</B></TD>
    <TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><U><B>Vote Online</B></U><B>. </B>Log on to the Internet address on your proxy ballot and follow the
instructions.</TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD style="font-size: 6pt">&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD width="3%" nowrap align="left"><B>3.</B></TD>
    <TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><U><B>Vote by Mail</B></U><B>. </B>Sign, date and return the enclosed proxy ballot using the enclosed
postage-paid envelope.</TD>
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<DIV align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. If you have already voted, we appreciate your
participation.
</DIV>

<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 14pt; margin-top: 18pt"><B><I>YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT! PLEASE VOTE TODAY!</I></B>
</DIV>



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