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SB 2472

INS-CLIMATE RISK DISCLOSURE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Laura Ellman

Illinois insurers must publicly disclose how climate risk affects their underwriting, pricing, and investment decisions to increase market transparency and regulatory oversight.

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Bill Summary · SB 2472

Legislative bill overview

SB 2472 requires insurance companies operating in Illinois to disclose climate-related financial risks and their impact on underwriting and investment decisions. The bill mandates standardized reporting on how climate change affects policy availability, pricing, and claims exposure across different regions and property types.

Why is this important

Climate change is creating unpredictable insurance markets, with carriers withdrawing from high-risk areas and raising premiums significantly. Consumers and regulators currently lack transparency into how climate risk drives insurance decisions, making it difficult to assess market stability or advocate for fair coverage. This disclosure requirement aims to increase market transparency and help state regulators monitor systemic risks to Illinois' insurance market.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance costs: Insurance companies argue that mandated climate risk assessments and reporting systems require substantial operational investments that could increase consumer premiums
  • Competitive disadvantage: Insurers may claim detailed disclosure of their risk models and underwriting criteria exposes proprietary business strategies to competitors
  • Definitional ambiguity: Disagreement likely over what constitutes "climate-related financial risk" and which disclosure metrics are material or measurable, potentially creating regulatory uncertainty

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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