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Amelia Buckley

Editor, Insurance
CD Icon LICENSE
  • Property and Casualty
Ribbon Icon EXPERTISE
  • Auto insurance
  • Extreme weather coverage
  • Renters insurance
Education Icon EDUCATION
  • Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Santa Barbara

Amelia Buckley is an insurance editor for Bankrate.com, covering auto, home and life insurance. She emphasizes creating informative, engaging and nuanced content to support readers in making personalized insurance decisions with confidence.

Amelia started her career editing education content and uses this expertise to make insurance topics more approachable for all audiences. She earned her bachelor's degree in global studies with a minor in professional writing from UC Santa Barbara and is passionate about improving equitable access to financial knowledge and services.

Amelia can be found mountain biking, skiing and baking sourdough bread when she's not crafting new articles.
Amelia wants you to know
I recently moved to a new state and suddenly found myself with a higher car insurance premium when my policy renewed. After reviewing each state's allowed rating factors and average rates, I realized my old carrier was simply not one of the cheapest options in my new area. Fortunately, comparing quotes allowed me to quickly find a policy with the same amount of coverage for a much lower premium. I was also able to qualify for a couple discounts I hadn't been eligible for with my previous carrier. If you've recently moved or experienced another type of big life change, now may be a good time to start reviewing auto insurance quotes to ensure you're still getting the best rate possible.

Understanding insurance options is about more than just saving money. It's about making your insurance work for you and your unique circumstances.

— Amelia Buckley

Amelia's latest articles

  • Average cost of car insurance in Utah

    The average cost of car insurance in Utah is $332 per year for a minimum coverage policy and $1,186 for a full coverage policy. A minimum coverage policy includes state minimum coverage only, whereas a full coverage policy also comes with collision and comprehensive insurance that protect your vehicle from losses like accident damage, theft, fire and more.

    9 min read Aug 29, 2022
  • Average cost of car insurance in Mississippi

    The average cost of insurance in Mississippi is $492 per year for minimum coverage and $1,782 for full coverage, according to Bankrate’s study of quoted annual premiums. However, this number can change dramatically, depending on your age, the carrier you choose and your driving record - among other things. Mississippi has over 2 million licensed drivers, and each one will pay a different amount for premiums based on their own personal factors.

    10 min read Aug 29, 2022