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Illinois Home Insurance

Illinois homeowners insurance is crucial to protecting your most significant asset, your home. By understanding coverage options, taking advantage of discounts, and asking the right questions, you’ll take the first steps to a more secure future.

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Illinois home insurance coverage

When you invest in home insurance in Illinois, you help protect your home from unexpected events. Our policy includes:

When thinking about home insurance, exploring various coverage types beyond the basics is essential. Here are some additional coverage options Illinois homeowners should consider:

  • Flood insurance
  • Sump pump failure and sewer back up coverage

Do these coverages cover damage from natural disasters? That depends on your policy.

Our experts can help tailor your coverage to your unique needs, including protection against wind, hail, flood, and other location-specific risks.

Learn more about our home insurance coverages.

Homeowners insurance discounts

We believe in making your insurance more affordable. That's why we offer a range of home insurance discounts1: 

  • Multi-Policy Discount: Bundle auto, home, or life insurance, or financial products for more significant savings, if applicable.
  • Protective Devices Discount: Install alarms and security systems (fire, burglar, or automatic sprinklers) to qualify.
  • Home Feature Discounts: Enhance your home and save with our Smart Home Discount and Backup System Discount.
  • Reward Discounts: You may qualify for additional discounts such as a Welcome, Loyalty, Good Payer and more.  

Read more about our homeowners insurance discounts.
 

How much is homeowners insurance in Illinois?

Curious about the cost of homeowners insurance in Illinois? On average, according to NerdWallet, a homeowners policy in Illinois is around $1,670 annually.2 Keep in mind that specific factors can influence your premium. Some cost factors are:

  • The value of your home
  • The type of coverage you select
  • Location
  • Age
  • Size
  • Condition
  • Claim history
  • Special features (trampoline, pool, playground)
  • ...and many more

Please note that these numbers are approximate, and your actual premium may vary. Contact one of our agents for a personalized quote tailored to your needs.

Is homeowners insurance required?

The state doesn't mandate Illinois homeowners to have insurance, but most mortgage lenders will require a home insurance policy as a condition of your loan. Protecting your investment with insurance is a wise choice, ensuring your financial well-being and peace of mind.

Home insurance in Illinois

At COUNTRY Financial, we proudly serve homeowners in various cities in Illinois. While these are just some of the areas we do business in, we have an extensive state network with more flexible coverage than most insurance companies. We help you with coverage when you need it most.

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1Discounts and availability vary by state.

2 The Best Home Insurance in Illinois for 2023, NerdWallet - October 2023

COUNTRY Financial® is a family of affiliated companies (collectively, COUNTRY) located in Bloomington, IL. Learn more about who we are.

Home insurance policies issued by COUNTRY Mutual Insurance Company®, COUNTRY Casualty Insurance Company® or COUNTRY Preferred Insurance Company®, Bloomington, IL. 

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