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  • 3 weeks ago | bankrate.com | Natalie Todoroff |Amelia Buckley

    The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is here and shaping up to be especially active. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a 60 percent chance of an above-normal season, forecasting 13 to 19 named storms — three to five of which are predicted to grow to major hurricanes, meaning category 3 or higher.

  • 4 weeks ago | bankrate.com | Natalie Todoroff |Jessa Claeys

    From 2007 to 2021, average renters insurance premiums fell by more than 28 percent, while average homeowners insurance rates increased by more than 31 percent. Over that same period, the gap between average renters insurance premiums and average home insurance premiums has grown by 378 percentage points. The gap between average renters and homeowners insurance rates from 2007 to 2021 grew the most in Oklahoma, Colorado and Rhode Island.

  • 1 month ago | bankrate.com | Natalie Todoroff |Jessa Claeys

    Summer 2025 is shaping up to be a scorcher. In its three-month outlook for July, August and September 2025, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted above-normal temperatures in all 50 states. The West, Southwest, Gulf Coast and New England are more likely to experience above-average temperatures, according to NOAA’s estimates. It’s not just hot; summer weather can also be stormy, rainy, wet and hail-prone.

  • 1 month ago | bankrate.com | Natalie Todoroff |Amelia Buckley

    Like a good neighbor, State Farm is still there in California. However, homes in Golden State neighborhoods will see higher insurance bills. On May 13, State Farm was given the green light to raise homeowners insurance premiums by 17 percent. Renters and condo insurance were approved for a 15 percent hike, while rental owners policies were approved to increase by 38 percent. Policyholders can expect these new rates to go into effect upon renewals on or after June 1.

  • 1 month ago | bankrate.com | Natalie Todoroff |Amelia Buckley

    Ana Staples is a good driver: she’s defensive behind the wheel, hasn’t been in an accident and has no tickets on her record. But when her auto insurance policy renewed, she was hit with a 50 percent rate increase. Her monthly car insurance payment ballooned from $100 to $150. “My car was paid off, my driving record squeaky clean and my annual mileage low,” says Staples.

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