Climate change is fueling a surge in Illinois home insurance premiums

Source WBEZ
Original Load Date March 27, 2026, 7:01 a.m.
Last Updated March 27, 2026, 7:01 a.m.
Original URL https://www.wbez.org/environment/2026/03/27/climate-change-surge-home-insurance-rates-illinois

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_This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WBEZ and_ [ _Grist_ ][1] _, a nonprofit environmental media organization._ Illinois home insurance premiums are going up, and climate change-powered severe weather is in part to blame. Average U.S. home insurance rates climbed 12% last ...