West's Insurance Agency
1225 Tri State Pkwy, Ste 500, Gurnee, IL 60031
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1225 Tri State Pkwy, Ste 500, Gurnee, IL 60031
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1225 Tri-State Parkway, Ste 500, Gurnee, IL 60031
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135 N Greenleaf St, Suite 111, Gurnee, IL 60031
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Gurnee sits in Lake County near several converging weather patterns that create higher risk for insurers. The area experiences frequent severe weather warnings, regular hail events (60 detected incidents recently), and tornado threats. Combined with Illinois's 50% rate increase between 2021-2024 and rising property values in Gurnee, these factors push premiums above both state and national averages.
No, standard home insurance policies do not cover flood damage, even during severe storms. If the Des Plaines River overflows or heavy rain causes flash flooding, you need separate flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program. Even if you're not in a designated flood zone, flood coverage is worth considering given the frequency of severe weather in Lake County.
Document all damage with clear, detailed photographs of your roof, gutters, siding, and any interior water damage. Contact your insurance company immediately to file a claim—don't wait. Make temporary repairs like tarping to prevent further damage, saving all receipts. Be present when the adjuster inspects your property, as some Illinois homeowners have reported lowballed or denied hail claims in recent years.
Your dwelling coverage should reflect current replacement costs, not your purchase price or market value. With median home prices between $330,250 and $364,832 in Gurnee and construction costs rising significantly, many homeowners are underinsured. Ask your agent for a replacement cost estimate based on current Lake County construction costs to ensure you can fully rebuild if disaster strikes.
The biggest savings come from bundling home and auto insurance (15-25% discount), installing a monitored security system (10-20% off), and raising your deductible. Impact-resistant roofing earns additional discounts and is particularly valuable given Gurnee's frequent hail. Newer homes built after 2000 typically qualify for new home discounts as well.
Given Gurnee's frequent hail events and severe weather, replacement cost coverage is worth the extra premium. Actual cash value coverage depreciates your roof and belongings based on age, potentially leaving you to cover 50% or more of replacement costs out-of-pocket. Replacement cost coverage pays the full amount to replace damaged property without depreciation, which protects you better when storm damage inevitably occurs.
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