Every Illinois business with employees is required to carry workers’ compensation insurance, including businesses with part-time employees. Illinois law requires employers to purchase a policy through an insurance company or obtain permission to self-insure. This policy covers medical bills for work injuries and illnesses.
All business-owned vehicles in Illinois must be covered by commercial auto insurance. Though it's not required, personal vehicles driven for work purposes should be covered by hired and non-owned auto insurance, as personal auto policies usually exclude business use. It can be added to general liability insurance or a business owner's policy.
Illinois’ commercial auto insurance requirements are:
This policy is important for all Illinois businesses. It covers common risks, including customer property damage and injuries. Most commercial leases require this coverage.
This policy, also called errors and omissions insurance, protects professionals whose work depends on their expertise. It covers client lawsuits over mistakes and missed deadlines.
This policy helps Illinois businesses survive data breaches and cyberattacks by paying for client notification costs, legal fees, and other related expenses.
This policy bundles property insurance and general liability insurance in one plan. It's often the most cost-effective type of commercial insurance for an Illinois business.
Workers’ compensation insurance is required for Illinois businesses that have employees. It can cover medical costs for work injuries and illnesses.
This policy is required for business-owned vehicles in Illinois. It covers injuries and property damage in an accident, along with vehicle theft, vandalism, and weather damage.
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Commercial insurance can be affordable for a small Illinois business. Factors that influence the cost include:
In Illinois, insurance agents, agencies, and brokers are licensed by the Illinois Department of Insurance. Insureon is licensed in Illinois as BIN Insurance Holdings LLC (NPN 15752926) for property and casualty insurance (license number 100289220). To verify our licensure in Illinois, use the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Lookup Search. Select Illinois, Licensee, and Business Entity, then enter our NPN or license number in the appropriate field.