Happy Wednesday! In this week’s Big I Buzz: hear from IIAW CEO Matt Banaszynski on what’s ahead for Wisconsin’s auto insurance market—plus, the latest on the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program.

Wisconsin Auto Insurance Rates Expected to Drop in 2026

Auto insurance premiums are beginning to stabilize nationwide, with data showing a 6% decrease in 2025. However, Wisconsin drivers may see mixed relief due to the state’s competitive market and regional risk factors.

IIAW CEO Matt Banaszynski was recently featured on WKOW 27 News, where he shared insights on the trends shaping Wisconsin’s auto insurance landscape. Read more here.

Brief Government Shutdown Ends as NFIP Reauthorized  

Congress brought a brief four-day partial federal government shutdown to an end on Feb. 3, reauthorizing the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through Sept. 30.

The funding package approved by lawmakers included five full-year appropriations bills covering the Departments of Energy, Defense, Treasury, State, Labor, Transportation, Health and Human Services, and Education—supporting operations through the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30.

Funding for the Department of Homeland Security was not included and was instead extended through Feb. 13, giving Congress additional time to review potential reforms. Read more here.

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