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What are the requirements for small business insurance in Illinois?
State laws can affect which insurance policies you need for your small business. These policies are required for Illinois businesses.
Workers' compensation insurance
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.
Commercial auto insurance
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:
- Bodily injury liability: $25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident
- Property damage liability: $20,000 per accident
- Uninsured motorist coverage: $25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident
Recommended insurance policies for small businesses in Illinois
General liability insurance
This policy is important for all Illinois businesses. It covers common risks, including customer property damage and injuries. Most commercial leases require this coverage.
BEST FOR
- Customer injuries at your business
- Damaged customer property
- Libel or slander lawsuits
Professional liability insurance
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.
BEST FOR
- Work mistakes and oversights
- Professional negligence lawsuits
- Late or incomplete work
Cyber liability insurance
This policy helps Illinois businesses survive data breaches and cyberattacks by paying for client notification costs, legal fees, and other related expenses.
BEST FOR
- Data breach lawsuits
- Client notification expenses
- Fraud monitoring costs
Business owner’s policy
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.
BEST FOR
- Customer injuries
- Damaged customer property
- Damaged business property
Workers’ compensation insurance
Workers’ compensation insurance is required for Illinois businesses that have employees. It can cover medical costs for work injuries and illnesses.
BEST FOR
- Employee medical expenses
- Partial missed wages
- Lawsuits over employee injuries
Commercial auto insurance
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.
BEST FOR
- Accidents involving business-owned vehicles
- Theft of a business-owned vehicle
- Damage to a company vehicle
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Find policies for your profession
Photographers, nurses, and lawyers need different insurance coverage. Insureon offers policies for the following Illinois professions and more:
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How much does small business insurance cost?
Commercial insurance can be affordable for a small Illinois business. Factors that influence the cost include:
- Your industry and risk
- Coverage limits
- Location
- Number of employees
Insureon specializes in Illinois business insurance
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.
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