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Minimum liability and full coverage are the two primary types of auto insurance on the market. Most insurers also offer add-on coverages and customization options to help you tailor your chosen policy ...

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- The cost of auto insurance spiking, an ongoing issue for consumers since the pandemic. New proposed Illinois legislation could provide drivers with some relief. There are ...

Scott Nyerges is a former senior editor and content strategist at U.S. News & World Report, where he led coverage of car insurance and other personal insurance lines. He's also served as a managing ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Car insurance rates are on the rise as consumers continue to battle inflation, but state policies may change to protect drivers from extreme rate hikes. Illinois is one of only two ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. IILINOIS (WGN) — Illinois has found itself ...

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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 ...

Like everywhere else, the cost of car insurance in Illinois has gone up: Annual full coverage premiums in the state averaged about $2,376 in 2025, or just under $200 a month. CNBC Select reviewed ...

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 ...