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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000002648-96-000014
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	19960401
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial statements and exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		19960401
SROS:			NONE

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			AETNA LIFE & CASUALTY CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000002648
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	LIFE INSURANCE [6311]
		IRS NUMBER:				060843808
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			CT
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-05704
		FILM NUMBER:		96542306

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		151 FARMINGTON AVE
		CITY:			HARTFORD
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06156
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8602730123

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		151 FARMINGTON AVE
		STREET 2:		FINANCIAL YF8H CITY PLACE
		CITY:			HARTFORD
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06156
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<DESCRIPTION>PRESS RELEASE - AETNA LIFE & CASUALTY CO. 4/1/96
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