Death Benefit

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How Does the Death Benefit Work?

The guaranteed death benefit is unique to annuity contracts. Most contracts provide that if you die before the annuity payments start, the contract value will be paid to your beneficiary. Look for a provision that guarantees your designated beneficiary will be paid either 100% of total contributions (less any withdrawals or outstanding loans) or the total accumulated value of your contract — whichever is greater.

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To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money-laundering activities, federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who purchases certain annuity products. What this means for you: When you purchase certain annuity products from us, we will ask for your name, address, date of birth and other information that will allow us to identify you. We may ask to see your driver's license or other identifying documents.

Annuities and insurance products are offered by The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company (VALIC), AIG Annuity Insurance Company, AIG-affiliated insurance companies or other approved companies. Each underwriting company is financially responsible for its own insurance products.

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AIG Retirement is the marketing name for the group of companies comprising AIG Retirement Advisors, Inc.; AIG Retirement Services Company; and The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company (VALIC); each of which is a subsidiary of American International Group, Inc.

This information is general in nature and may be subject to change. Neither VALIC nor its financial advisors or other representatives give legal or tax advice. Applicable laws and regulations are complex and subject to change. For legal or tax advice concerning your situation, consult your attorney or professional tax advisor.