Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias launched a campaign in July 2025 to prohibit these practices, describing them as discriminatory, according to BestWire. Giannoulias’ office said insurers ...

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In this article, CheapInsurance.com dives into required minimum liability limits in Illinois and across the country. Those shopping for valid coverage, particularly in the context of financing or ...

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If you opened your renewal notice this year and saw your auto insurance premium jump, despite no accidents, no tickets, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

When a driver crashed into Angela Crosby’s car, she assumed that insurance — either hers or the other driver’s — would pay for the $4,200 in damage to her car and cover the medical care for injuries ...

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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 ...

The Bloomington insurance giant said it will pay $5 billion back to automobile insurance customers starting this summer.

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