Illinois has enacted House Bill 5357, which requires insurers, upon receiving homeowners insurance applications, to provide applicants with information regarding the availability of coverage for losses caused by a sewer backup or sump pump overflow, including coverage limits and costs.. Additionally, insurers are required to provide to the insured this information, along with details of their existing coverage, at least 30 days prior to each renewal of any homeowners policy. The bill is effective January 1, 2025.
Illinois
Illinois has enacted House Bill 5559, which amends the Illinois Insurance Code and states that insurers must provide the insured with a brief description of how the determination of a total loss of an insured vehicle was made. This includes any available repair estimate, estimated vehicle salvage value, assessed market value, and other costs and calculations that were used. This applies to policies issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2025.