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Insurance in IL
State-specific guides, common questions, and licensed agencies that cover IL.

Illinois insurance regulator

The state office that licenses insurers and agents and handles consumer complaints. It can look into problems like claim delays or unfair treatment, but it does not act as your lawyer.

Links checked Sep 12, 2026. Sites change — tell us if a link is broken.

Minimum car insurance in Illinois
25/50/20

This is the least coverage the law requires. It often isn’t enough to pay for a serious accident, and anything above your limits can come out of your own pocket.

Bodily injury liability, per person
$25,000
Bodily injury liability, per accident
$50,000
Property damage liability
$20,000
Personal injury protection (PIP)
Not required
Uninsured motorist coverage
Required

Uninsured motorist coverage is required at 25/50.

Source: 625 ILCS 5/7-203 Requirements as to amount · 625 ILCS 5/7-203; 625 ILCS 5/7-601; 215 ILCS 5/143a · Reviewed Sep 13, 2026

If you can’t find home insurance in Illinois

These state-established programs cover homes that private insurers won’t. They’re meant as a last resort: coverage is often more limited and can cost more, so shop the private market and ask an agent first. Eligibility rules vary.

  • Dwelling and homeowners policies, including for renters and condo owners, with an optional earthquake endorsement.

    Where: Statewide

    Claims: 502-425-7903

Checked against each program’s website on Sep 13, 2026. Reviewed Sep 13, 2026.

Flood insurance claims in Illinois
NFIP claims, 2016–2025
4,421
$85.5 million paid
NFIP claims in 2025
96
$1.5 million paid

Standard homeowners and renters policies usually don’t cover flood damage. These figures count only National Flood Insurance Program claims. See all states and how we calculate this

Source: FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Claims. Not adjusted for inflation.

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