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Illinois Auto Insurance

Basic Car Insurance Requirements

  • Liability Insurance Required? Yes
  • Liability Minimums: 20/40/15 (Bodily Injury (BI) and Property Damage (PD))
  • Additional Insurance: Uninsured Motorist (UM)
  • Insurance Proof Required? Yes: At Registration/After an Accident/When Driving
  • First Offense Penalty: $500 - $1000 fine


Illinois Department of Insurance Contact Information

Springfield office
320 W. Washington Street
Springfield, IL 62767-0001

Phone: (217) 782-4515
FAX: 217/782-5020 (Main)
FAX: 217/558-2083 (Consumer Complaints)
TDD: 217/524-4872

Chicago office
James R. Thompson Center
100 W. Randolph St., Suite 9-301
Chicago, IL 60601-3395

MAIN: 312/814-2420
FAX: 312/814-5416
TDD: 312/814-2603

Email: Director@ins.state.il.us
Website: www.idfpr.com/DOI/Main/consumer.asp


Illinois Auto Insurance Resources

Main Page For Auto Insurance Information From the Illinois Division Of Insurance

Detailed Page Describing Auto Insurance Facts And Requirements In Illinois
This page includes required and optional coverage, how to shop, rating factors for premiums, discounts, lowering rates, getting car insurance quotes, and complaints about insurers

Teen Drivers In Illinois
The law, auto insurance requirements, and tips for teenagers.

How To File A Claim With Your Insurance Company
Detailed information and check list on what you must do if you suffer damage or theft of your vehicle. What you can expect from your insurer, renting a car while your claim is being resolved, your rights as a consumer and what expenses your company will and will not pay.
Adobe Acrobat (PDF) Version -- Printable Version

How To File A Claim With Another Driver's Insurer
Detailed explanation of filing a claim, what information you should provide, renting a car during the process and deadlines for either accepting a settlement or filing a lawsuit.


Auto Insurance Requirements By State

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  Bodily Injury (BI)
  Collision Auto Insurance
  Comprehensive Auto Insurance
  Liability Auto Insurance
  No-Fault Insurance
  Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
  Property Damage (PD)
  Tort States
  Underinsured Motorist Insurance (UIM)
  Uninsured Motorists Coverage (UM)
  Wrongful Death Insurance