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Find a Location

Great Northern Insurance Agency, Inc. has 4 locations, listed below.

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    • Great Northern Insurance Agency, Inc.

      5632 S Pulaski Rd Chicago, IL 60629-4484

      BBB Accredited Business
    • Great Northern Insurance Agency, Inc.

      4155 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL 60618-2107

      BBB Accredited Business
    • Great Northern Insurance Agency, Inc.

      3618 W 26th St Chicago, IL 60623-3936

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    • Great Northern Insurance Agency, Inc.

      2340 S River Rd Ste 112 Suite 112 Des Plaines, IL 60018-3226

      BBB Accredited Business

    Business ProfileforGreat Northern Insurance Agency, Inc.

    Insurance
    Multi Location Business
    BBB accredited business

    Additional business information

    Additional Info:
    Great Northern Insurance is family owned, serving IL & IN since 1973. We specialize in auto, home, renters, rideshare, motorcycle, SR22, commercial insurance and more! We are flexible with coverages and prices, so please call us today at 773-838-3900, so we can find a solution that fits ALL your needs!
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    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 7 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    6 complaints closed in last 3 years

    2 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 7/16/2018

    Years in Business: 51

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Overview of BBB Rating

    Overview

    Great Northern Insurance Agency, Inc offers:

    • Auto Insurance
    • Home Insurance
    • Mexican Insurance for Mexico Travel
    • Motorclub Roadside Assistance 
    • Travel Protection
    • Bond Card

    Products & Services

    Auto Insurance, Home Insurance, Motorclub Roadside Assistance, Travel Protection, Mexican Insurance for Mexico Travel

    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    Great Northern Insurance Agency, Inc. has 4 locations, listed below.

    *This company may be headquartered in or have additional locations in another country. Please click on the country abbreviation in the search box below to change to a different country location.

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      • Great Northern Insurance Agency, Inc.

        5632 S Pulaski Rd Chicago, IL 60629-4484

        BBB Accredited Business
      • Great Northern Insurance Agency, Inc.

        4155 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL 60618-2107

        BBB Accredited Business
      • Great Northern Insurance Agency, Inc.

        3618 W 26th St Chicago, IL 60623-3936

        BBB Accredited Business
      • Great Northern Insurance Agency, Inc.

        2340 S River Rd Ste 112 Suite 112 Des Plaines, IL 60018-3226

        BBB Accredited Business
      Location of This Business
      5632 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629-4484
      BBB File Opened:
      12/20/1991
      Years in Business:
      51
      Business Started:
      7/20/1973
      Business Incorporated:
      7/20/1973
      Accredited Since:
      7/16/2018
      Licensing Information:
      This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
      Type of Entity:
      Corporation
      Alternate Business Name
      • Illinois Automobile Insurance Agency
      Hours of Operation

      Primary

      M:
      9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
      T:
      9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
      W:
      9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
      Th:
      9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
      F:
      9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
      Sa:
      9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
      Su:
      Closed
      Business Management
      • Mrs. Mary Johnson, Manager
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Mrs. Mary Johnson, Manager

      Customer Contact

      • Mrs. Mary Johnson, Manager
      Additional Contact Information

      Phone Numbers

      Industry Tip

      BBB Tip: Insurance companies

      Customer Complaints

      6 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      06/29/2024

      Complaint Type:
      Product Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      I am writing to formally file a complaint against your company regarding the extremely poor handling of my reimbursement request for a rental car, as well as the lack of proper customer service provided to address this issue in a timely manner.On 4/29/24, I submitted the required documents, including a policy report and a copy of my rental car receipt, to the email address provided by one of your representatives. Following this, I received an email confirmation on 5/1/24, stating that my request was being processed. However, as of today's date, 6/29/24, I have yet to receive my reimbursement.Upon following up with your company, I was given conflicting information by different representatives. The first agent claimed no notes of reimbursement were found in my file, while the second representative admitted that the reimbursement was mistakenly sent to the wrong company, resulting in further delay. I was informed that I would have to wait an additional 30 days for the correct process to take place, despite already waiting for 60 days.Furthermore, when I requested for the process to be expedited due to the inconvenience and urgent financial needs, I was informed that this was not possible. Additionally, when I tried to cancel my policy on 6/30/24 and requested an expedited processing of the cancellation due to the circumstances, I was told that it would still take 30 days for the request to be completed.The lack of efficiency, accountability, and poor customer service demonstrated by your representatives has been extremely frustrating and unacceptable. I demand immediate action to rectify this situation, expedite both my reimbursement and policy cancellation, and provide compensation for the inconvenience caused.Failure to address this issue promptly and appropriately will force me to escalate this matter through legal avenues and regulatory bodies.
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      Customer Reviews

      7 Customer Reviews

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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Fred B

      1 star

      05/18/2024

      This company seems to be merging with UAI. They are taking this opportunity to increase car insurance to outrageous levels. Mine increased more than 60% in six months. Then they try to keep the increase hushed up until it is too late to go somewhere else. Better to cancel your insurance with Great Northern before you get wacked. Look for insurance outside of ******* like I did. Have not gotten my refund yet.

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