Illinois Department of Insurance Bulletin 2026-02 third-party public adjuster lead generators - Allied Emergency Services licensed roofing contractor AOC analysis

IL DOI Bulletin 2026-02 Just Eliminated the Contractor–Public Adjuster Referral Model in Illinois. Here’s What It Actually Says — and Why the AOC Model Is the Only Compliant Path Forward.

Published: May 21, 2026 Author: Curt Testa, Owner and CEO, Allied Emergency Services, Inc. Credentials referenced: Illinois Licensed Roofing Contractor #104.019029 · IICRC Certified Restoration Firm #70133670 · 27 years field experience On January 26, 2026, Illinois Department of Insurance Director Ann Gillespie issued Company Bulletin 2026-02, addressed to all Illinois public adjusters. The bulletin…

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Allied StormShield three-tier Class 4 impact-resistant roofing system installed on an Illinois home, showing sealed deck construction and Atlas Signature Select shingles

Allied StormShield: Engineered Class 4 Impact-Resistant Roofing Systems Built for Illinois Storms

Allied StormShield is a three-tier roofing system engineered specifically for Illinois hail, wind, and roof-age underwriting pressures. Every tier centers on UL 2218 Class 4 impact-resistant shingles, manufacturer-specified high-wind nailing, and full code compliance with the International Residential Code chapters governing roof assemblies (IRC R905), attic ventilation (R806), and roof sheathing (R503). The tiers differ…

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Hailstones deflecting off a UL 2218 Class 4 impact-resistant asphalt shingle roof during an Illinois storm, with Allied Emergency Services certification seal

Class 4 Impact-Resistant Roofing in Illinois: A Homeowner’s Guide to UL 2218 Shingles, Wind Mitigation, and Insurance Premium Credits

A Class 4 impact-resistant (IR) shingle is a roofing product that has passed the UL 2218 standard’s 2-inch steel-ball drop test — the highest rating in the four-tier UL 2218 system. In Illinois, Class 4 IR shingles are not subject to a mandatory premium discount under state law (unlike Texas under HB 1183), but several…

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Kankakee County FEMA Assistance: What Tornado Victims Need to Know

Federal Disaster Assistance for Kankakee County Tornado Victims Following the devastating EF-3 tornado that struck Kankakee County on March 10, 2026, federal and state emergency resources have been mobilized to assist affected homeowners and businesses. Governor Pritzker visited the damage zone within days of the event, and the county has filed for federal emergency declaration…

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