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Personal auto insurance · IL & WI

Auto insurance in Illinois and Wisconsin, explained before you buy.

We compare auto policies from several insurance companies and walk you through what each one actually covers: liability limits, deductibles, comprehensive and collision. Then you decide.

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What auto insurance covers

One policy, several separate coverages.

An auto policy is a bundle of coverages, each with its own limit or deductible. Here is what each one is for.

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Liability: bodily injury and property damage

Required by law

Pays for injuries to other people and damage to their car or property when an accident is your fault, up to your limits. It also covers your legal defense if you are sued.

It does not pay to fix your own car or treat your own injuries.

Comprehensive

Pays for damage to your car that is not caused by a collision: theft, vandalism, hail, flood, fire, a fallen tree or hitting a deer.

You pay your comprehensive deductible first. Usually required by the lender on a financed or leased car.

Collision

Pays to repair or replace your car after it hits another vehicle or an object, or rolls over, no matter who is at fault.

Has its own deductible. Usually required by the lender on a financed or leased car.

Uninsured / underinsured motorist

Uninsured motorist required by law

Protects you and your passengers when the at-fault driver has no insurance, or not enough to cover your injuries. Some policies also include property damage.

Uninsured motorist coverage is required in Illinois and Wisconsin. Underinsured rules and options differ by state and company.

Medical payments

Helps pay medical bills for you and your passengers after an accident, regardless of fault, up to a set amount per person.

Limits are usually small and options vary by state and company.

Rental reimbursement

Helps pay for a rental car while your car is being repaired after a covered claim, up to a daily and total limit.

Only applies when the repair itself is covered by your policy.

Roadside assistance

Towing, jump-starts, flat tire changes, lockout service and fuel delivery, depending on the company.

Often a low-cost add-on. Check the towing distance and the number of calls allowed.

Not sure which coverages you need?

Tell us about your cars and drivers. We will suggest limits and options and show you the price of each.

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Availability, limits and terms depend on the state, the insurance company and your situation. The policy itself is what defines the coverage.

Understanding your coverage

Limits, deductibles and “full coverage”.

How liability limits work

Liability limits are written as three numbers in thousands of dollars. Take 50/100/50 as an example:

$50,000Bodily injury, per person
$100,000Bodily injury, per accident
$50,000Property damage, per accident

Example: you cause an accident that injures two people, with medical bills of $70,000 and $20,000, and damages a car worth $30,000. With 50/100/50, the policy pays up to $50,000 for the first person, $20,000 for the second and $30,000 for the car. The remaining $20,000 for the first person could become your responsibility.

State minimum limits are a legal floor, not a recommendation. Higher limits often cost less than people expect, so we always show you the difference.

How deductibles work

A deductible is the part of a comprehensive or collision claim you pay before the insurance company pays the rest. A higher deductible usually lowers the premium, but you pay more out of pocket when something happens.

Example: a $3,000 covered repair
DeductibleYou payInsurance pays
$500$500$2,500
$1,000$1,000$2,000

Comprehensive and collision can have different deductibles, and some companies offer a separate glass deductible.

What “full coverage” really means

“Full coverage” is not an official type of policy and there is no standard package. Most people mean liability plus comprehensive and collision, but two “full coverage” quotes can have very different limits, deductibles and extras. That is why we compare the details, not the label.

When you compare “full coverage” quotes, check:

Liability limitsComprehensive deductibleCollision deductibleUninsured / underinsured motoristRental and roadside

What a personal auto policy usually does not cover

  • Wear and tear, mechanical breakdown or regular maintenance
  • Personal belongings stolen from the car (these may fall under homeowners or renters insurance)
  • Delivery or rideshare driving, unless the policy has the right endorsement
  • Vehicles used mainly for business, which often need commercial auto insurance
  • Drivers in your household who are not listed on the policy, depending on the company

Exclusions differ between companies. We point them out before you choose.

What affects the price

Why two drivers pay different prices.

Each insurance company weighs these factors in its own way. That is one of the main reasons prices for the same driver can differ so much.

  • Driving recordAccidents, tickets and violations in recent years
  • Claims historyPrevious claims, including those not caused by you
  • VehicleYear, make, model, safety features and cost to repair
  • Where the car is keptYour ZIP code and whether the car is garaged
  • How you use the carCommuting, pleasure or business use and annual mileage
  • Who drivesAges, driving experience and licensing of every driver in the household
  • Coverage choicesLimits, deductibles and optional coverages you select
  • Insurance historyWhether you have had continuous coverage without gaps

Where the law allows it, some companies also use a credit-based insurance score. Discounts and rating rules vary by company.

Why compare insurance companies

Same driver, same car, different prices.

Insurance companies price the same risk differently, and the cheapest company for your neighbor may not be the cheapest for you. As an independent agency we are not tied to one company, so we can request quotes from several and put them side by side.

We cannot promise the lowest price or that every company will offer a policy. What we can promise is a clear comparison, so you know what you are paying for.

How to get a quote

From first message to a decision.

  1. Tell us about your drivers and cars

    Call, text or send the short form. Mention your current policy and renewal date if you have one.

  2. We request and compare quotes

    We check several companies and line up limits, deductibles and price so they are easy to compare.

  3. We go over the options with you

    In your language. You choose the policy, or keep your current one if it is the better fit.

Helpful to have ready

  • Name and date of birth of each driver
  • Year, make and model, or the VIN, of each car
  • Address where the cars are parked
  • Your current declarations page, if you have one
  • Any accidents or tickets in recent years

Please do not enter driver’s license, Social Security or payment details in the online form. If a company needs them, we ask later through a secure channel.

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Auto insurance questions

Before you choose a policy.

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