Why Do I Need Life Insurance?

There are two basic and necessary reasons to buy life insurance. You owe someone or You love someone.

You owe someone

  • Last expenses
    (Funeral and probate costs)
  • Current debts
    (Auto loans, credit cards, etc.)
  • Mortgage or rent
    (To pay off house note or ensure coverage of rent payments)

You love someone

  • College education
  • Income continuation

 

Tax Notes: Proceeds from an insurance policy paid because of the death of the insured are generally excludable from the beneficiary's gross income for tax purposes. (IRC Sec. 101(a)(1).) Income and growth on accumulated cash values have been held by the Tax Court to be generally taxable only upon withdrawal. (IRC Sec. 72.) Consult your tax adivsor or attorney on your specific situation.

   
 
   
 

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All products, coverages, and options are not available in all states, and eligibility requirements will apply. Products and services referenced in this website are provided through multiple companies. Each company has financial responsibility only for its own products and services and is not responsible for the products and services provided by the other companies.

Life insurance and annuities are issued through American National Insurance Company, Galveston, Texas.

Personal lines and commercial products and services are made available through American National Multiple Line Exclusive Agents and may be underwritten by American National Property And Casualty Company (ANPAC®), Springfield, Missouri or one of its subsidiaries or affiliates: American National General Insurance Company; Pacific Property And Casualty Company (California residents); ANPAC Louisiana Insurance Company (Louisiana residents); American National Lloyds Insurance Company and American National County Mutual Insurance Company (Texas residents).

Disability Income products and services are issued by Illinois Mutual Life Insurance Company, Peoria, Illinois.

Tax issues that may be discussed are subject to change and this is for your information only. Discussion of such issues does not constitute tax or legal advice. Please consult your tax advisor, attorney or CPA for guidance on all tax matters.

These brief descriptions of coverages available are for illustrative purposes only, and are not intended as a statement of contract. For actual terms and conditions of coverage provided, refer to your insurance policy, or, for more information about coverage options and availability, talk to your American National agent and eligibility guidelines apply. American National Family of Companies reserves the right to discontinue programs at any time.

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