UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 26, 2008

HARTFORD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Connecticut		001-33293		06-0974148
State or Other Jurisdiction		(Commission		(IRS Employer
of Incorporation)		File Number)		Identification No.)

200 Hopmeadow Street Simsbury, Connecticut		06089
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (860) 547-5000

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 8.01 Other Events

The aggregate amounts of Hartford Life Insurance Company’s (the “Company”) debt and equity investment holdings, at GAAP amortized cost, in Washington Mutual Inc. (“WaMu”) are set forth below as of September 25, 2008.

		(in millions)
Senior Debt		$19
Subordinated Debt		$63
Preferred Stock		None
Common Stock		None

The Company also is exposed to senior debt issued by WaMu through credit default swaps. The Company’s aggregate exposure to WaMu pursuant to these swaps is approximately $15 million.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.