How long should I buy Life Insurance for?

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Bob Ley with AIG
Vice-President of Sales with AIG American General, AIG
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American International Group, Inc. (AIG), a world leader in insurance and financial services, is the leading international insurance organization with operations in more than 130 countries and jurisdictions.  AIG companies serve commercial, institutional and individual customers through the most extensive worldwide property-casualty and life insurance networks of any insurer.  In addition, AIG companies are leading providers of retirement services, financial services and asset management around the world.  AIG's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, as well as the stock exchanges in Ireland and Tokyo.

How long should I buy Life Insurance for?

In this video, Bob Ley from insurance company AIG discusses the many issues surrounding how to select and purchase life insurance.

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Host: How long should I buy life insurance for?

Bob Ley: The secret of buying a policy with the right term is figuring out how long you need to be insured. You start by estimating when your children would be out on their own and no longer in need of your financial support.

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