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Another Rathbun Team Member Joins Rotary – Continuing Our Commitment to Giving Back

At Rathbun Insurance, giving back to the community isn’t just a value-it’s who we are. That’s why we’re proud to share that another team member has officially joined the Rotary family! Our President, Laura Stoken, is...

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Considering a Build-to-Rent Home? You Still Need Insurance

As the cost of homeownership continues to climb, would-be homeowners are looking to rent their dream homes instead of buying them. Enter the build-to-rent (BTR) home. BTR communities look like traditional single-family...

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Cyber Bytes: Top Text Scams and Tips To Avoid Them

According to the Federal Trade Commission, Americans reported $470 million in text scam losses in 2024. That’s five times the amount reported in 2020. The FTC says text scams continue to rise, despite a drop in the...

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Decoding Policy Jargon: The Claims Process

Every insurance carrier has its own way of handling a claim. When you signed your policy, you received important information about it. That may have been a while ago, and not every situation merits a claim. If you’re...

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Rathbun Insurance is Proud to Sponsor and Celebrate at Cristo Rey Fiesta 2025!

Get ready, Lansing! One of the most anticipated celebrations of the year is almost here-and the Rathbun Insurance team is proud to be part of it. We’re excited to join with Auto Owners and sponsor this weekend’s Cristo...

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Rathbun Insurance Proudly Sponsors Junior League of Lansing’s BRUNch & Walk with League 5K

Get ready, Lansing! We’re lacing up our sneakers and working up an appetite for a great cause. Rathbun Insurance is a proud sponsor of the Junior League of Lansing’s BRUNch & Walk with League 5K fundraiser,...

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A Night to Remember: Our First Gathering in the New Space – Mural Reveal Party

This story begins the way many great ones do - with a simple idea and a meaningful phone call. Earlier this year, Rathbun Insurance CEO Ben Rathbun picked up the phone and called Dustin Hunt, founder of Muralmatics,...

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Welcome Kai Brewer to the Rathbun Insurance Team!

We are thrilled to welcome Kai Brewer as the newest member of our Rathbun Insurance team! Kai joins us as an Account Manager, bringing over four years of experience in the insurance industry from her previous roles with...

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Hazards in Your Home Storage Areas

Many American families have an accumulation of stuff in their homes: gasoline cans, spare oil, half-containers of antifreeze, fertilizer, yard pesticides and other materials all compressed together into one poorly...

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Menopause: It’s a Movement — Rathbun Insurance Continues to Join the Conversation

This week, Rathbun Insurance CEO Ben Rathbun and President Laura Stoken traveled to Battle Creek to attend the Michigan Women’s Commission’s statewide listening session, Menopause: It’s a Movement! The initiative...

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Do You Have an Emergency Evacuation Plan for Your Business?

If your business encountered an office fire, workplace violence, a chemical spill or extreme weather, would you be prepared? Would your employees know how to react? Would they be able to get to safety and help customers...

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Understanding the Rising Cost of Dog-Related Injury Claims: What Dog Owners Need to Know

At Rathbun Insurance, we’re committed to helping you protect what matters most-and for nearly half of all U.S. households, that includes beloved canine companions. But did you know that dog bites and other dog-related...

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Finding the Magic Within: Rathbun Insurance Supports CASA for Kids

Rathbun Insurance was proud to attend the 11th Annual Evening to Change a Child’s Story-an inspiring night hosted by CASA for Kids, Inc. of Barry, Eaton, and Ingham Counties. This year’s theme, “Find the Magic Within-...

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Rathbun Insurance Attends Communities In Schools Leadership in Education Dinner

Last night, our President Laura Stoken, Producer Heather Cooper-Kim, and Commercial Account Managers Paige Miller and Cheryl Grimes had the honor of attending the Communities In Schools of Michigan Leadership in...

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How Much Coverage Do I Need On My Umbrella?

When it comes to umbrella insurance, the number one question we get is: “How much coverage do I really need?” The answer? Enough to protect everything you’ve worked so hard to build. An umbrella policy kicks in when the...

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