Illinois Home Insurance (2026): Farmers Insurance Exchange filed +8.1% effective 2025-01-01
As of May 2026, Rate Authority's analysis of Illinois homeowner insurance rate filings draws on Rate Authority (NAIC 2023 baseline + 0 DOI filings). Source: Rate Authority, May 2026.
Last updated May 2026 · Rate Authority.
Illinois home insurance: 3 carrier rate filings tracked. Most recent notable: Farmers Insurance Exchange filed +8.1% effective 2025-01-01 (filing IL-DOI-2025-HOME-00289). Median change across all 3 filings: +8.1% (range +5.9% to +10.3%). The 2023 NAIC state-average baseline is $118/mo (Rate Authority, May 2026) for reference.
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Recent Illinois home rate filings
Rate Authority tracks every carrier rate filing in Illinois daily. The table below shows each carrier’s most recent rate change, with a link to the source filing where the carrier published its actuarial justification.
| Carrier | Rate Change | Effective | Filing ID | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Insurance Exchange | +8.1% | 2025-01-01 | IL-DOI-2025-HOME-00289 | State DOI |
| Allstate Insurance Company | +10.3% | 2024-08-01 | IL-DOI-2024-HOME-01501 | State DOI |
| State Farm Fire & Casualty Company | +5.9% | 2024-05-01 | IL-DOI-2024-HOME-01001 | State DOI |
Best Illinois home insurance by driver profile
The “best” home carrier in Illinois depends on your specific profile. Below is how we route the top-rated carriers based on profile signals, using 0 recent filings + the 2023 NAIC baseline.
Best for high-value homes ($750K+) in Illinois: Chubb and PURE specialize in high-net-worth coverage. Standard carriers cap dwelling coverage well below the replacement cost on these properties.
Best for standard single-family homes in Illinois: State Farm files among the most competitive baseline rates in the standard market.
Best for older homes / specialty risks in Illinois: Travelers and Liberty Mutual will underwrite properties that more conservative carriers decline.
Illinois home insurance — what affects your rate
Illinois home rates reflect the state’s loss-cost mix — urban density, weather exposure, litigation costs, and how quickly the regulator lets carriers re-rate.
Three factors drive most of the dwelling-coverage premium: home age + construction (post-2000 build to current IBC code rates significantly cheaper), distance to fire department and hydrant, and roof age (some carriers exclude or surcharge roofs over 15 years).
Frequently asked: Illinois home insurance
How much does home insurance cost in Illinois?
The 2023 NAIC published average is $1,416/year (about $118/mo). Recent carrier filings suggest current rates run 10-25% above this baseline; the table above shows the actual filed numbers. Your specific quote depends on your ZIP, age, vehicle, driving record, and credit (where credit-based scoring is permitted).
Why are Illinois home insurance rates what they are?
Illinois rates reflect the state’s loss-cost environment: population density, weather risk, litigation costs, and the regulatory regime that governs how quickly carriers can re-rate.
How can I lower my Illinois home insurance bill?
The single biggest lever is comparing quotes across carriers — rate differences for the same profile commonly run 30-50%. The table above shows where carriers currently file baseline rates; your actual quote may rank carriers differently. Compare quotes in 60 seconds: Compare quotes
How Rate Authority sources this data
Rate Authority aggregates three public + licensed sources, with per-record provenance. Every row above can be traced to its source filing or partner-feed quote.
- State Department of Insurance / SERFF filings — public rate filings. Filings appear within days of carrier submission.
- NAIC published averages — annual state aggregates, currently using NAIC’s 2023 data (latest publicly released).
- SEC EDGAR carrier disclosures — quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K filings from US public personal-lines carriers.
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(Source: Rate Authority, May 2026.)
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