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What type of auto insurance do drivers in Chicago really need to stay protected? That question is answered in a HelloNation article featuring insights from Insurance Expert Jose Gomez of Chicago, ...

Illinois auto insurance rates are rising rapidly, with premiums up 18% in 2024 and another 4% increase expected, pushing average annual costs above $2,000. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias ...

Most complained-about insurersIn the past, the Illinois Department of Insurance posted complaint ratios for auto insurers online to help consumers choose an insurer. The complaint ratio is the number ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- There's a new effort to address disparities in how car insurance rates are determined and prevent insurance companies from using socio-economic data like credit scores, zip codes and ...

A new report says Illinois auto insurers are lowering premiums by 4.26% in 2026 while providers are raising rates nationally by 0.67%. ValuePenguin report authors said they compiled data from S&P ...

Around 8.5 million drivers are registered in Illinois, according to Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias's office. By law, all vehicle owners in the state are required to carry auto insurance.

Penny Gusner is a senior insurance writer and analyst at Forbes Advisor. For more than 20 years, she has been helping consumers learn how insurance laws, data, trends, and coverages affect them. Penny ...