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Important Phone Numbers

Illinois Department of Insurance Springfield Office: (217) 782-4515 Chicago Office: (312) 814-2427 Attorney General's Hotline (877) 305-5145 Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) (800) 962-8384 Illinois Automobile Insurance Plan (312) 346-1991 Illinois FAIR Plan Association (312) 861-0385 Independent Insurance Agents of IL (800) 628-6436 Office of Consumer Health Insurance (877) 527-9431 Kidcare (800) 226-0768 Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) (800) 548-9034 State Employees Group Insurance (217) 782-2548

Federal Resources: ERISA/COBRA Department of Labor Chicago: (312) 353-0900 South: (314) 539-2691 Washington, DC: (202) 219-8784 or (202) 219-8776 Medicare Hotline ( 800) 638-6833 Rating Companies: (independent organizations that rate the financial stability of insurance companies) A.M. Best Company ( 900) 555-BEST (billed to telephone) ( 800) 424-BEST (billed to credit card) Moody's Investor Services ( 212) 553-0377 Standard & Poor's Insurance Rating Services (212) 208-1527 Weiss Ratings, Inc. ( 800) 289-9222

Insurance Links

Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety Find information and tips on road safety as well as read the latest testimony, press releases, and updates available on the group's legislative and regulatory efforts. Coalition Against Insurance Fraud Updates on legislative and education efforts to combat insurance fraud, copies Coalition publications and preventative tips for consumers. Consumer Insurance Guide An independentnews organization that provides highly researched & unbiased reporting on the latest news in the insurance industry. Federal Consumer Information Center This site offers free on-line consumer information to help the public. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Illinois Automobile Insurance Plan Provides automobile insurance coverages to those eligible applicants who are unable to obtain coverage in the voluntary market. Illinois Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) (CHIP) is a program that provides health insurance coverage for residents in Illinois who are unable to acquire coverage through private insurance. Illinois Department of Insurance Illinois Insurance Guaranty Associations Illinois FAIR Plan Provides basic and affordable property insurance to applicants in urban areas in Illinois who are unable to purchase coverage through the standard insurance market for reasons beyond their control . Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) A resource for consumers, media, and insurance professionals. Insurance Information Institute A source of information, analysis and referral concerning insurance.

Kelley Blue Book Kiplinger Offers personal finance and business forecasting guidance. NADA Guides National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) You can track the activities of the NAIC, read over white papers, and find links to state insurance departments. National Safety Council's Crossroads This site is a safety, health and environment search engine and news network that uses subject area experts to answer questions and guide users to information and resources on the Web. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Technical information about such issues as ergonomics and compliance standards. Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois (IIA of IL) "Stop Insurance Cheats" An educational and interactive site that provides an overview of insurance fraud scams, prevention tips, and ways to fight back against such crimes.   Rating Companies: A.M. Best Offers comprehensive data covering all aspects of the Insurance Industry. Fitch IBCA, Duff & Phelps Provides the highest quality ratings and research. Moody's Investor Service A provider of independent credit ratings, research and financial information to capital markets. Standard & Poor's Newly released financial ratings, rating changes & affirmations. Weiss Ratings