Des Plaines has 59,156 residents in 22,537 households. We list 3 agencies for auto insurance in Des Plaines. Here is what the local numbers say about the cover people here need.

Des Plaines at a glance

3auto insurance agencies listed
21.7%of households rentRenters insurance
$335,600median home valueHome insurance
1966median year homes were builtRebuild cost calculator
5.4%of households have no carAuto insurance

Population and housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Agency count: our listings.

Natural hazard risk in Cook County

FEMA rates the overall natural hazard risk in Cook County, where most Des Plaines agencies we list are located, as Very High compared with other U.S. counties. The hazards it rates highest:

TornadoVery High
Tornado damage is wind damage. Ask whether a policy includes windstorm cover and what its wind deductible is.
Home insurance in Des Plaines
Winter weatherVery High
Inland floodingVery High
Most home and renters policies do not cover flood damage. Flood cover is a separate policy, from the National Flood Insurance Program or a private insurer, and an NFIP policy usually starts 30 days after you buy it.
Flood insurance
Strong windVery High
Some insurers exclude windstorm and hail from the main home policy or set a separate deductible for them. Ask the agent which applies.
Home insurance in Des Plaines
LightningVery High
Fire and lightning are standard covered causes of loss on home policies.
Home insurance in Des Plaines

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025 release. Ratings compare each county with all other U.S. counties.

Car insurance rules in Illinois

Illinois requires drivers to carry at least $25,000 of bodily injury liability per person, $50,000 per accident and $20,000 of property damage liability, often written 25/50/20. It also requires uninsured motorist coverage ($25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident).

These are legal minimums, not a recommendation: a serious crash can cost far more, and anything above your limits is yours to pay.

Auto insurance in Des Plaines How much liability cover do you need?

Source: idoi.illinois.gov. Checked 2026-10-24.

Questions

Auto insurance in Des Plaines

All insurance agencies in Des Plaines · Auto insurance across Illinois

Where can I find auto insurance in Des Plaines?

Browse the agencies on this page, search by name, or pick the insurance you need in the filters to see only the agencies that offer it.

What does auto insurance cover?

Covers your car for damage, theft and the harm you could cause to others.

Do I need flood insurance in Des Plaines?

FEMA's National Risk Index rates inland flooding risk in Cook County as Very High compared with other U.S. counties. Most home and renters policies do not cover flood damage. Flood cover is a separate policy, from the National Flood Insurance Program or a private insurer, and an NFIP policy usually starts 30 days after you buy it.

How do I choose an agency?

Call two or three. Ask which companies they can quote for you, how they handle claims, and who you will deal with after you buy. An independent agency can compare several insurers in one call.

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