FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE

Published on March 2, 1998







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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the Balance
Sheet as of December 31, 1997 and the related statement of income for the
year-to-date ended December 31, 1997.



12-MOS
DEC-31-1997
JAN-01-1997
DEC-31-1997
5,638
0
84,696
2,195
103,369
206,858
52,648
30,709
306,142
85,920
60,000
115,903
0
64
(491)
306,142
698,131
698,131
414,853
244,171
(54)
1,711
7,198
25,852
(6,680)
32,532
0
(3,392)
0
29,140
1.88
1.88


Bonds represents all long-term debt for Senior Notes

Represents Guaranteed preferred beneficial interests in the Corporation's
junior subordinated debentures.