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Illinois curbs home and auto insurance rate hikes

New laws give state regulators the power to review and reject proposed rate changes and require insurers to notify policyholders of increases.

Published Aug 13, 2026, 9:39 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Illinois enacted new laws that give state regulators the authority to review and reject proposed home and auto insurance rate increases. The measures also require insurers to notify policyholders when their rates go up, increasing oversight and transparency for consumers.