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 ...

John is a staff writer at Buy Side. He specializes in translating complex consumer and business topics into easy-to-understand narratives. Written by Staff Deputy Editor, Buy Side Les Masterson is a ...

Founded in 1925, Erie has continued to focus on affordability and exceptional customer service — two of the reasons we put it on our best car insurance companies list. We like Erie's Rate Lock® ...

Around 8.5 million drivers are registered in Illinois, according to Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias's office. By law, all vehicle owners in the state are required to carry auto insurance.

Just weeks after Gov. JB Pritzker called for action following State Farm’s 27.2% rate hike for homeowners insurance, some state lawmakers and officials said they are renewing efforts to address the ...

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 ...

Car insurance covers liability, collision, and more. Get insights into costs, what's mandatory, and how to file claims ...

Some insurance companies offer specialized coverage or discounts for teachers, but how much you’ll save depends on which ...

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 ...