--- title: Rathbun Insurance Blog Posts from 2024 description: Blog posts published by Rathbun Insurance in 2024 --- # ARTICLES FROM 2024 * * * [**Top 6 Insurance Mistakes Young Adults Make (and How to Avoid Them)** — Entering adulthood brings new responsibilities, and managing insurance is one of the most important. Yet, insurance can often feel overwhelming or even unnecessary—until something goes wrong. At Rathbun Insurance, we believe that being informed about your options can help you make smarter choices,… — Nov 7, 2024](/blog/2024/top-6-insurance-mistakes-young-adults-make-and-how-to-avoid-them) [**Market Trends: Rising Home Insurance Rates- Lean on Rathbun Insurance to Review Your Account Today** — Home insurance prices fluctuate based on your home’s location, value, age and construction materials. The national average for home insurance is around $2,614 per year for $250,000 in dwelling coverage, according to MoneyGeek. Rates have increased steadily in areas with extreme weather like floods,… — Nov 6, 2024](/blog/2024/market-trends-rising-home-insurance-rates-lean-on-rathbun-insurance-to-review-your-account-today) [**November Community Highlight: Greater Lansing Food Bank** — This month, Rathbun Insurance is proud to spotlight the Greater Lansing Food Bank (GLFB), a vital organization working tirelessly to combat hunger in mid-Michigan. Since 1981, GLFB has been at the forefront of addressing food insecurity, ensuring that individuals, families, and neighbors across… — Nov 6, 2024](/blog/2024/november-community-highlight-greater-lansing-food-bank) [**Rathbun Insurance Stands by United Way's VITA Program to Support Financial Security in Lansing** — At Rathbun Insurance, community engagement is woven into our values. As long-standing members of the Lansing Rotary, we’re committed to learning from and supporting initiatives that make a meaningful impact. One of Rotary’s traditions is to bring in speakers who inform and inspire us on local… — Nov 5, 2024](/blog/2024/rathbun-insurance-stands-by-united-ways-vita-program-to-support-financial-security-in-lansing) [**A Proud Legacy, A Bright Future: Rathbun Insurance Remodels Building and Continues Investing in Lansing's Heart** — Since 1956, Rathbun Insurance has been rooted on the corner of Saginaw and Pine Street, right here in Lansing, Michigan. For two years, then owners of Rathbun Insurance leased this building. In 1958, Rathbun Insurance took a bold step forward, purchasing the building and solidifying our agency’s… — Nov 4, 2024](/blog/2024/a-proud-legacy-a-bright-future-rathbun-insurance-remodels-building-and-continues-investing-in-lansings-heart) [**💰 Beware the Cost of Cost-Cutting Insurance Strategies! 💰** — In today’s economy, it’s tempting to try to save on your insurance premiums by reducing coverage. But before you make those cuts, it’s essential to ask yourself one question: _Is the risk worth the reward?_ — **The Reality of Risk** Slashing coverage to save a few dollars now might feel like a win, but… — Oct 31, 2024](/blog/2024/beware-the-cost-of-cost-cutting-insurance-strategies) [**Today’s the Day – Come See Us at Allen Neighborhood Center!** — We’re thrilled to announce that today marks the **kickoff of our very first office hours** at the **Allen** — **Neighborhood Center**! With the support of **7C Lingo** , a leading provider of translation services, and a strong local partner like **Allen Neighborhood Center** , we believe we can provide access to… — Oct 30, 2024](/blog/2024/todays-the-day-come-see-us-at-allen-neighborhood-center) [**Why Football Fans Should Have a Personal Umbrella Policy** — Fall is here, and for many of us, that means one thing: football season! From cheering on your favorite team to tossing around the pigskin in the backyard, there’s no better way to enjoy the season than gathering with friends and family. But what if that friendly game of backyard football takes an… — Oct 29, 2024](/blog/2024/why-football-fans-should-have-an-rli-personal-umbrella-policy) [**Empowering Future Leaders: Rathbun Insurance Engages with Lansing Students** — Earlier this month, Rathbun Insurance CEO Ben Rathbun and Account Manager Kenwon Simpson had the privilege of visiting the Lansing School District’s Business and Risk Management class. This engagement allowed them to provide students with valuable insights into the insurance industry and the… — Oct 23, 2024](/blog/2024/empowering-future-leaders-rathbun-insurance-engages-with-lansing-students) [**Yardwork and Decorating Outdoors — Beware of Overhead Power Lines** — Thinking about doing some yardwork or decorating for the holidays? Before you bust out the tree trimmer or start hanging lights, remember to survey your property for overhead power lines. — **The risk is in not thinking about it** — A routine project can turn deadly in an instant when overhead power… — Oct 23, 2024](/blog/2024/yardwork-and-decorating-outdoors-beware-of-overhead-power-lines) * * * - [1](/blog/2024.md) - [2](/blog/2024.md/page-2) - [3](/blog/2024.md/page-3) - [4](/blog/2024.md/page-4) - [5](/blog/2024.md/page-5) - [6](/blog/2024.md/page-6) - [7](/blog/2024.md/page-7) - [8](/blog/2024.md/page-8) - [9](/blog/2024.md/page-9) - [10](/blog/2024.md/page-10) - [11](/blog/2024.md/page-11) - [12](/blog/2024.md/page-12) - [13](/blog/2024.md/page-13) - [14](/blog/2024.md/page-14) - [15](/blog/2024.md/page-15) - [16](/blog/2024.md/page-16) - [17](/blog/2024.md/page-17) - [18](/blog/2024.md/page-18) - [19](/blog/2024.md/page-19) **Request your insurance proposal online or contact our office to find out how we can help you find a policy that fits your needs.** [Get Started](/insurance-proposal) [Contact Us](/contact) ```json {"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/blog","name":"Blog"}}]} ```