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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 ...

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 ...

Lemonade is an online insurance company that offers car insurance and other products in 10 states. It stacks up well to other insurers for digital experience and discounts. Many, or all, of the ...

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is calling for changes in how auto insurance is calculated in the state. During a press conference Wednesday, Giannoulias introduced the “Driving Change” ...