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PWhat Kind of Life Insurance?
 

There are two basic types of life insurance: term and permanent. Each should be considered carefully to determine which best fits your individual needs.

Advantages of Term
     Advantages of Permanent
       
  • Lower cost protection in early years
  • Customized for coverage to last for a specific number of years
  • The option to exchange the policy for permanent coverage without having to show evidence of good health
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  • Lower cost in later years
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  • Permanent protection
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  • Level premiums
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  • Accumulation of cash for emergencies, college education, retirement supplement
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  • Tax-deferred wealth accumulation
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  • Tax-free income distribution
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  • Flexibility
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  • Coverage without paying premiums by using various options
    • Disadvantages of Term
    		 Disadvantages of Permanent
    		     

     
  • Higher cost protection in later years
  • Increasing premiums
  • No equity or cash value savings
  • Failure to pay premiums ends coverage
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  • Higher initial cost
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  • Future dividends and current interest rates not guaranteed
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    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.
     



    American National Insurance Company, Galveston, TX
    American National Property and Casualty Companies, Springfield, MO

    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 and commercial lines insurance is issued by American National Property And Casualty Company (ANPAC®), its subsidiaries or affiliates, including American National General Insurance Company, Pacific Property And Casualty Company (California), American National Lloyds Insurance Company (Texas), American National County Mutual Insurance Company (serviced by ANPAC®-Texas), and ANPAC® Louisiana Insurance Company (Louisiana). American National Property And Casualty Company is a subsidiary of American National Insurance Company. Life insurance and annuity products are issued by American National Insurance Company, Galveston, Texas.

    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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