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Condo Board Members, Your Liability Limits Might Be Too Low for Your Risk Exposure
Thursday, July 3, 2025
The Champlain Towers condo building collapse in Surfside, Florida is a tragedy that will stay in people’s memories for years to come. Many groups are under scrutiny, including the construction companies, contractors,...
Supporting Local Youth: Rathbun Insurance Proudly Sponsors the 13th Annual Mason High School Soccer Golf Outing
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
At Rathbun Insurance, supporting youth and community programs is at the heart of who we are-and that’s why we’re proud to sponsor the 13th Annual Mason High School Soccer - Golf Outing happening Friday, July 19, 2025....
Visit the Rathbun Insurance Booth at ScrapFest 15 – Proudly Sponsored with Auto-Owners Insurance!
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Mark your calendars! ScrapFest 15 is just around the corner, and we at Rathbun Insurance couldn’t be more excited to once again partner with Auto-Owners Insurance to sponsor and be present with a booth at this...
July Quotes for a Cause: Celebrating and Preserving Culture with Casa de Rosado
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Since September 2015, The Rathbun Agency has selected a different nonprofit each month as part of our Quotes for a Cause giving campaign. This initiative allows us to partner with incredible local organizations that are...
2025
July
- Condo Board Members, Your Liability Limits Might Be Too Low for Your Risk Exposure
- Supporting Local Youth: Rathbun Insurance Proudly Sponsors the 13th Annual Mason High School Soccer Golf Outing
- Visit the Rathbun Insurance Booth at ScrapFest 15 – Proudly Sponsored with Auto-Owners Insurance!
- July Quotes for a Cause: Celebrating and Preserving Culture with Casa de Rosado
June
- Are You Taking Advantage of Auto Insurance Discounts?
- Repairing Your House? Check Your Insurance First
- Cyber Bytes: What Is an MFA Fatigue Attack?
- Stop By Our Booth #126! Rathbun Insurance Joins West Bend Insurance in Supporting Lansing Pride 2025
- When To File (or Not File) a Homeowners Claim
- Rathbun Insurance Proudly Supports the YMCA of Metropolitan Lansing
- Welcome Ricardo Morales to the Rathbun Insurance Team!
- Rathbun Insurance Continues Office Hours at Allen Neighborhood Center This Summer
- Rathbun Insurance Proudly Supports Lansing's Juneteenth Celebration
- Rathbun Insurance Proudly Supports the 517 Juneteenth Weekend in Partnership with Auto-Owners Insurance
- Getting Auto Insurance With a Foreign Driver’s License
- Trampolines and Other Attractive Dangers in Your Yard
- Renters Who Think They Don’t Need Insurance Are at Risk
- Rathbun Insurance Proud to Sponsor Lansing Pride Festival with West Bend Insurance Company
- Rathbun Insurance is Proud to Support Lansing Shaped!
- Brunch, Running Shoes & Community Connections: Rathbun Insurance Joins bRUNch & Walk with League
- Is Your Home Policy Ready for the Digital Age?
- What Insurance Should You Require from Your Tenants? A Guide for Commercial Property Owners
- Welcome, Sarah Bejleri, to the Rathbun Insurance Summer Internship Program!
- Solitude Sheds and Other Structures: Does Your Homeowners Policy Cover Them?
May
- Another Rathbun Team Member Joins Rotary – Continuing Our Commitment to Giving Back
- Considering a Build-to-Rent Home? You Still Need Insurance
- Cyber Bytes: Top Text Scams and Tips To Avoid Them
- Decoding Policy Jargon: The Claims Process
- Rathbun Insurance is Proud to Sponsor and Celebrate at Cristo Rey Fiesta 2025!
- Rathbun Insurance Proudly Sponsors Junior League of Lansing’s BRUNch & Walk with League 5K
- A Night to Remember: Our First Gathering in the New Space – Mural Reveal Party
- Welcome Kai Brewer to the Rathbun Insurance Team!
- Hazards in Your Home Storage Areas
- Menopause: It’s a Movement — Rathbun Insurance Continues to Join the Conversation
- Do You Have an Emergency Evacuation Plan for Your Business?
- Understanding the Rising Cost of Dog-Related Injury Claims: What Dog Owners Need to Know
- Finding the Magic Within: Rathbun Insurance Supports CASA for Kids
- Rathbun Insurance Attends Communities In Schools Leadership in Education Dinner
- How Much Coverage Do I Need On My Umbrella?
April
- Grateful for Ele's Place: A True Community Partner
- Rathbun Insurance Supports Champions of the Heart Foundation Gala
- Investing in the Future: Rathbun Insurance at Hamady High School’s College & Career Fair
- Stop on by! Rathbun Insurance Renovation Complete
- Being There for Our Neighbors: Supporting Allen Neighborhood Center’s Neighbors in Need Fund
- Mentorship in Action: Rathbun Visits Sexton High School
- Do You Need Workers’ Comp for an Employee Overseas? Let’s Talk Foreign Voluntary Workers’ Comp.
- Why “Storage Only” Auto Insurance Might Leave You Exposed in Michigan
- What Is Personal Injury Liability—and Do You Have It on Your Homeowners Policy?
- The Match Game: What Happens When You Can’t Match Your Roof or Siding After a Claim?
- Does Your Homeowners Insurance Cover Your Side Hustle? Probably Not.
- Let’s Talk Diminishing Deductibles: A Small Perk That Can Pay Off Big
- Auto-Owners At-Fault Accident Forgiveness
- Auto No-Fault vs. Standard Health Insurance – What’s Covered?
- Investing in the Future: Rathbun Insurance at the NAAIA Detroit Scholarship Breakfast
- Should I Have an Umbrella Policy?
- Rathbun Insurance Attends Legacy of Cesar Chavez Luncheon
- Ben Rathbun Serves as Judge for The Hatching During 517 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Week
- Rathbun Insurance Heads to Indy for the 36th Annual Rough Notes Agency of the Year Banquet!
March
- Rathbun Insurance Proudly Supports the 2025 Leadership in Education Dinner with Communities In Schools of Michigan
- Rathbun Insurance Welcomes Laura Stoken as President and Partner
- Celebrating David Finkbeiner: A Legacy of Leadership, Laughter, and Loyalty
- We’re Getting Another Mural — This Time Created by Students!
- Honoring the Legacy of Rosie the Riveter at Michigan Rosie Day
- Rathbun Insurance CEO Ben Rathbun Attends 2025 NAAIA Midwest Regional Forum in Chicago
- Breaking the Silence: Rathbun Insurance at The (M) Factor Screening
- Loss Assessment Coverage: A Must-Have for Condo Owners & HOA Members
- Interior Matching Protection: Why Your Home Needs It
- Why Service Line Coverage Is a Must-Have on Your Homeowners Policy
- Why You Need Equipment Breakdown Coverage on Your Homeowners Policy
- Inland Flood Coverage: Are You Protected?
- Are You Covered? Why Your Liability Limits Matter
- Are You Underinsured? How to Make Sure Your Renters or Condo Insurance Covers Your Belongings
- Home Cyber Coverage: Protecting Your Digital Life
- Don’t Settle for Less: Why You Need Replacement Cost Contents Coverage
- Why You Should Have Rental Car Coverage on Your Auto Insurance Policy in Michigan
- Protecting Your Identity: Why Identity Fraud Expense Coverage Belongs on Your Homeowners Policy
- Hazards in Your Home Storage Areas
- Join Our Team: Rathbun Insurance is Hiring a Personal Lines Account Manager
- A Legacy: Honoring Gene Rathbun’s Impact on Rathbun Insurance
- Welcoming Marcy Rzepka to the Rathbun Insurance Team
- Tell Your Rathbun Account Manager Before Buying Backyard Chickens
- Worker's Compensation and Subcontractors
- Cyber Bytes: Beware of IRS Tax Scams
February
- Rathbun Insurance Inspires the Next Generation at JA Girls’ Dream Fair
- Flipping for a Cause: Rathbun Insurance Supports Haven House’s Pancake Palooza!
- Reduce Risks Associated With Electric Vehicles
- How To Read and Understand Your Auto Policy
- 4 Water Damage Situations Standard Home Insurance Policies Won’t Cover
- What Is Negligence?
- Rathbun Insurance Featured on 1320 WILS Morning Show
- Kick-Start Your Career in Insurance: 2025 Summer Internship Opportunity at Rathbun Insurance!
- Insurance Premiums Are Rising — Here's What You Need To Know
- March Quotes for a Cause: Supporting The Stewards of Nature At-Risk Youth Program
- Exploring History, Culture, and Community: Rathbun Insurance Visits the Nokomis Cultural Heritage Center
- Supporting STEAM and Community: Rathbun Insurance at Waverly Robotics’ A Night Out
- Buying a Local Business: What Are Your Insurance Issues?
- National Fix a Leak Week: Finding Common Household Water Leaks
- Celebrating David’s Legacy and Welcoming Laura as Our New Owner
January
- Join Our Team: Rathbun Insurance is Hiring a Commercial Lines Producer!
- Rathbun Insurance Attends the 9th Annual Professional Development Dinner with the Native American Hispanic Business Student Organization
- Rathbun Insurance COO, Laura Stoken Joins Capital Area Michigan Works! Workforce Development Board
- Waivers vs. Insurance: Understanding the Differences and Why Both Matter
- HOA and COA Members: What Are Reserves and Why Do They Matter?
- Rathbun Insurance Proudly Supports the 40th Annual MLK Day of Celebration
- Continuing Our Commitment to the Lansing Community at Allen Neighborhood Center
- HOA and COA Members: What Are Reserves and Why Do They Matter?
- 9 Snowblower Safety Tips for Homeowners
- We Did It Again: Another Successful Partnership with Wilson Talent Center and Sweet Encounter Bakery!
- What Does an Insurance Claims Adjuster Do?
- Fostering Connection and Growth: Rathbun Insurance Embraces DiSC Profiles
- What Does Fire Insurance Cover?
2024
December
- Community Highlight: Haven House – Guiding Families to Stability
- A Night of Festivity and Giving Back: Rathbun Insurance at the 2024 Red Nose Ruckus
- Cyber Bytes: What Personal Data Is Your Vehicle Collecting?
- Safety Resolutions for the New Year: Protect Yourself and What Matters Most
- Rathbun Insurance Holiday Closure Announcement
- Rathbun Insurance Attends the 41st Annual Hispanic Christmas Symposium: A Night to Remember!
- Rathbun Insurance Now Live on Instagram – Follow Us!
- How Well Do You Know Your Home Insurance? Take This Quiz to Find Out!
- Decoding Policy Jargon: Aggregate Limits
- Thank You, MSU Advanced 486 Class – You Blew Us Away!
- 13 Car Maintenance Tips To Remember
- Don’t Wait Until Disaster Strikes — Create an Inventory of Your Belongings Now
November
- Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Rathbun Insurance Partners with Wilson Talent Center for a Successful Networking Event
- Community Highlight: Igniting the Spirit of Togetherness at Krampusnacht in Old Town
- Rathbun Insurance Inspires the Next Generation at the Melanated Business Alliance Youth Expo
- CEO Ben Rathbun Becomes Principal for a Day at Sheridan Road STEM Magnet School
- 9 Snowblower Safety Tips for Homeowners
- Business Recordkeeping Strategies To Reduce Professional Liability
- Honoring Service: How Rathbun Insurance and Delta-Waverly Rotary Gave Back This Veterans Day
- Rathbun Insurance CEO and Account Manager Attend DECA Mentor Dinner, Inspiring the Next Generation of Business Leaders
- Top 6 Insurance Mistakes Young Adults Make (and How to Avoid Them)
- November Community Highlight: Greater Lansing Food Bank
- Market Trends: Rising Home Insurance Rates- Lean on Rathbun Insurance to Review Your Account Today
- Rathbun Insurance Stands by United Way's 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
October
- 💰 Beware the Cost of Cost-Cutting Insurance Strategies! 💰
- Today’s the Day – Come See Us at Allen Neighborhood Center!
- Why Football Fans Should Have a Personal Umbrella Policy
- Empowering Future Leaders: Rathbun Insurance Engages with Lansing Students
- When To File (or Not File) a Homeowners Claim
- Yardwork and Decorating Outdoors — Beware of Overhead Power Lines
- 10 Tips for New Homeowners
- 6 Halloween Hazards To Watch Out For
- Supporting the Capital Area Humane Society at the 32nd Annual Walk for the Animals
- Rathbun Insurance, 7C Lingo, and Allen Neighborhood Center Join Forces to Improve Insurance Access in Lansing
- Rathbun Insurance Team Bridges Conversations Through Art: A DEI Journey at the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum
- Fireplace Safety Tips for Your Home
- Cybersecurity Awareness Month: 4 Cybersecurity Behaviors To Adopt
- Cyber Bytes: What Is a Data Privacy Program and Do You Need One?
- Rathbun Insurance Teams Up with MSU Advanced 486 Class: We’re the Client!
- Heather Cooper-Kim Teams Up to Clean Up South Lansing!
- It's Open Enrollment Season – Talk to the Experts at BeneGuides!
- Rathbun Insurance Adjusts to a 38-Hour Work Week for Better Balance and Productivity
- My Adult Child is Borrowing My Car - What Next?
- Exciting News: Rathbun Insurance Expands Capabilities with Text Messaging!
September
- Rathbun Insurance Celebrates Placemaking and Public Art in Lansing
- Rathbun Insurance Joins the Fun at the First Annual Spicy Bowls Chili Cookoff!
- Rathbun Insurance Shines at National African Americans in Insurance Association (NAAIA) Conference: Impact, Inclusion, and New Orleans Vibes!"
- Join Rathbun Insurance at the 517 Hispanic Heritage Weekend!
- Rathbun Insurance's Darren Bardell Wins 10 Over the Next Ten Award
- Understanding Auto Insurance for Undocumented Individuals and International Drivers in Michigan
- Driving and Insurance Requirements for Michigan’s Undocumented Population: What You Need to Know
- A Guide for International Drivers in Michigan: Understanding Auto Insurance Requirement
- Understanding Auto Insurance Rates for International Drivers in Michigan: What You Need to Know
- CEO Ben Rathbun Swings for Education at the Mayor's Inaugural Lansing SAVE Golf Classic
- Exploring the FRIB: Rathbun Insurance’s Team Tour of Michigan State University’s Facility for Rare Isotope Beams
- Rathbun Insurance Attends Applied Net 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee
- Why You Don’t Need to Insure the Land Your Home Sits On
- Review Your Beneficiaries
- Rathbun Insurance Joins National African American Insurance Association Summer Networking Event
- Accidents Happen: How Everyday Mishaps Can Lead to Big Losses
August
- Are You Getting the Most Protection Out of Your Home and Auto Policies?
- Community Highlight: Spicy Bowls for Strong Souls Chili Cookoff
- Your Homeowners Policy Renewal Is Coming Up: Check Your Risk
- Rathbun Insurance Producer Joins the 3rd Annual MARK Golf Outing in Support of Advocacy
- Your Home Shelters What's Most Important to You. Let Us Help You Protect It
- Get Ready to Roll into Halloween with Junior Achievement of Mid Michigan and Rathbun Insurance!
- You’re a Board Member — Manage Your Personal Liability and Risk Exposure
- Community in Action: Rathbun Insurance Helps Distribute Over 1,200 Backpacks to Lansing Students
- Celebrating Zeinab AlRabiah: The Brilliant Mind Behind Rathbun Insurance's New AI Chatbot
- Federal Cyber Mandates Affect Critical Infrastructure Reporting
- Supporting Our Community: East Lansing Backpack Giveaway with Communities In Schools and TechSmith
- Equine Insurance: Let’s Talk About Insuring Your Horse
- Homebuilding Contractors, Are You Protected From Defect Claims?
July
- Community Highlight: United Way of South Central Michigan
- Rathbun Insurance is Now on WeChat: Connecting with Our Community in New Ways
- Empowering Communities: Rathbun Insurance’s Quotes for a Cause Spotlight on the YMCA of Metropolitan Lansing
- Innovative Partnership to Enhance Rathbun Insurance Services for Non-English Speaking Individuals: Rathbun Insurance and 7C Lingo
- Welcome Emily Harte-Merchand to Rathbun Insurance!
- Rathbun Insurance Welcomes New Team Member: Yuxuan Gao
- Rathbun Insurance CEO Inspires Future Leaders at MSU’s Summer Business Institute
- Are Your College Kids Covered Under Your Insurance?
- When To File (or Not File) a Homeowners Claim
- Landowners, Your Vacant Land Is a Liability
- Own a Pricey Bicycle? Insure It.
- Fostering Future Leaders: Rathbun Insurances' Expanded Internship Exchange
- Picking Up the Pieces After a Flood
- Your RV Needs More Than Just Auto Insurance
- Here’s What You Need To Know About Pets and Liability
June
- Celebrating Leadership in Education: Rathbun Insurance at Communities in Schools of Michigan's May Event
- Is Your Business as Safe as You Think? A Comprehensive Guide to Liability Insurance
- National Insurance Awareness Day Is June 28: Review Your Business Policies
- Rathbun Insurance Announces Call for Artists for LANSING Placemaking Project
- Uninsured and Underinsured Drivers Are a Risk to Everyone on the Road
- Rathbun Insurance – Advocating for a Better Future in Insurance
- Join Us for Fireworks this Independence Day: Rathbun Insurance Proudly Supports the 2024 Delta Township Fireworks
- My Family is Visiting from Out of State. How Do We Get Medical Coverage?
- What's Included in a Standard Homeowners Policy?
- Visit Rathbun Insurance at Lansing Pride 2024: Fun, Games, and More!
- Celebrating Juneteenth with Rathbun Insurance: Proud Sponsors of 2 Mid-Michigan Festivities
- Welcome Zeinab AlRabiah to Rathbun Insurance!
- Should You Automatically Renew Your Policy?
- Understanding No-Fault Auto Insurance
- New Homeowners, Build Relationships With Local Tradespeople Before a Catastrophe Strikes
- Rathbun Insurance: Proud Sponsors of ScrapFest 2024
- Fireworks Safety and Festive Alternatives
May
- Celebrating a Month of Giving: May Volunteer Activities at Rathbun Insurance
- Apartment Hunters Checklist
- Are You Covered if Personal Items Are Stolen From Your Vehicle?
- Rathbun Insurance Celebrates Volunteer Month: Empowering Staff with Life-Saving Skills
- Celebrate Juneteenth with Rathbun Insurance: Join Us for a Weekend of Commemoration and Empowerment!
- Call Us Before You Hit the Road in Your Motorhome or RV
- Volunteering for a Cleaner, Greener Lansing: Cleaning up with the South Lansing Business Association
- Fostering Hope: Rathbun Insurance Staff at Child and Family Charities Breakfast
- Graduation Party and Wedding Season is Upon Us: Are You Liable for Your Rented Portable Toilets?
- Courage Over the Edge: Ben Rathbun's Daring Descent for the Women’s Center
- Empowering Communities: Rathbun Insurance’s Commitment to Financial Literacy/Participation in Cristo Rey Community Center’s Economic Empowerment Forum
- Celebrating Community: Rathbun Insurance CEO Honored by South Lansing Business Association
- Rathbun Insurance Blog: Supporting Salus Center's Prom 2024: Enchanted Garden
- Purchasing a Mobile Home? Here's What You Need To Know About Insuring It
- Celebrating Achievement: Congrats to Ashley McClure on Graduation!
- Rathbun Insurance Proudly Supports Cristo Rey Community Center’s Economic Empowerment Forum
- When You Need GAP Insurance
- Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause: A DEI Discussion at Rathbun Insurance
- What’s Your Wedding Risk Exposure? A Liability Perspective
- Cyber Bytes: The “Hello, Can You Hear Me?” Scam
- Reflecting on Success: Rathbun Insurance's Year-End Celebration
- Rathbun Insurance: Fostering Diversity and Learning at National African American Insurance Association (NAAIA) Events
April
- Evaluating Your Homeowners Insurance: Key Considerations
- Celebrating Our Account Managers on Administrative Professionals Day: A Tradition of Appreciation
- Celebrating Education and Hope: Rathbun Insurance Supports The Gregory Hurst Memorial Scholarship
- Community Highlight - NAAIA Scholarship Breakfast + Midwest Regional Forum
- Before You Give Up on an Insurance Claim
- Rathbun Insurance Supports Junior Achievement Girls' Dream Fair: Empowering Tomorrow's STEM Leaders
- Rappelling for a Cause: Rathbun Insurance CEO Goes Over The Edge!
- Community Highlight: Celebrating Cristo Rey Fiesta 2024
- Renters Insurance Refresher
- Do You Need Insurance for Your Utility Trailer?
- Why Contractors Need Professional Liability Insurance
- Distracted Driving: Don't Take the Risk
- How to Adjust Your Auto Insurance Policy When Your Car Isn't Running
- A Claim is a Claim: Navigating Insurance Claims with Rathbun Insurance
- Rathbun Insurance Partners with Auto-Owners to Sponsor ScrapFest: Celebrating Art and Sustainability
- Honoring Rosie the Riveters: Rathbun Insurance Team Joins the Celebration
March
- Hackers Target Personal Accounts — Personal Cyber Insurance Can Help
- Nurturing Tomorrow's Leaders: Rathbun Insurance at Insuring MI Future Educational Summit
- Conclusion of Ben's Lansing Rotary Chair of the Month Term: Advancing Gun Violence Reduction Initiatives in Lansing
- Lansing Rotary Celebrating Success: Elderly Instruments Named America’s Top Small Business
- Empowering Individuals: Introducing the "Road to Standard Auto Insurance Market" Guide
- What Are Some Common Exclusions on Homeowners Insurance?
- A Stinky Situation: You're Probably Not Covered for Sewage Backups
- What You Need To Know About Water Damage and Homeowners Insurance
- Your Homeowners Policy and Roof Damage
- What Is Flood Insurance?
- Stay Safe During a Lightning Storm
- PASS the Fire Extinguisher: What you should know
- Empowering Dreams: Rathbun Insurance's Commitment to Community and STEM Education
- March Quotes for a Cause: Join Rathbun staff at the Child Benefit Fund's Hippity Hop 5K and Easter Egg Hunt
- 11 Facts You Should Know About Renters Insurance
- Marching Forward with Rotary: Lessons from this Month's Speaker Series
- Cyber Bytes: Criminals Target Real Estate Industry for Wire Transfer Fraud
February
- Rathbun Insurance: Volunteering for a Night of Etiquette and Insight at Lansing Community College
- Trends and Tips: Insuring Your Commercial Property During a Vacancy
- Empowering Future Leaders: Rathbun Insurance Engages with Lansing School District Students in Business and Risk Management Class
- Why Is My Home Insurance So Much More Than My Friends?
- Quotes for a Cause - Okemos Archery program
- After an Auto Accident!
- Sewer Backup Coverage for Homeowners
- Job Posting: 2024 Summer Internship
- Navigating the Road of Adding an Inexperienced Driver to Your Policy: Rathbun Insurance Has You Covered
- This January, Rathbun Insurance Quotes for a Cause Campaign supports The Equalizer Project
- February is Insurance Careers Month: Unlocking Success in P&C Insurance Careers through Professional Designations
- Navigating the Future: Rathbun Insurance's Journey of Transformation
January
- Empowering Futures: Rathbun Insurance's Inspiring Mentorship Day at J.W. Sexton High School
- How To Pick Your Homeowners Insurance Coverage Limits
- Renters Insurance Refresher
- Snowmobile Insurance for Winter Enthusiasts
- Safeguard Against Ice Dams
- A Day of Learning and Collaboration: Rathbun Insurance Hosts Wilson Talent Center Students
- Prevent Freezing Pipes in Extreme Cold
- VIDEO: Understanding the Hard Insurance Market and Cost Sharing
- What can an Independent Insurance Agent do for you?
- 15 Tips for Driving in Snow and Ice
- Community Highlight - For Good Foundation Gala
- 6 Tips To Safely Enjoy Candles in Your Home
2023
December
- Protect Your Trucking and Freight Operation
- Starting the New Year Safely
- What Plumbing Mishaps Will Your Homeowners Insurance Cover?
- What Homeowners Should Know About a Large Loss
- Cyber Bytes: Don’t Get Swindled by QR Code Scams
- Protect Your Investment: The Consequences of Underinsurance in Home Coverage
- Your Town’s Fire Rating Affects Your Home Insurance
- Do You Own a Recreational Drone or Plan On Purchasing a Drone This Season?
- Community Highlight -Empowering Leadership, Building Community
- Celebrating Community: 2023 Red Nose Ruckus, Honoring Kenwon Simpson with the Resilience Award
November
- Safeguarding Your Digital World- Guide to Cybersecurity in 2023
- 🌟✨ GivingTuesday Spotlight - Junior Achievement of Mid Michigan Starmakers breakfast! ✨🌟
- Deciding Between Commercial Auto and Personal Auto Insurance: A Guide for Michigan Residents
- Inspiring the Next Generation: Rathbun Insurance Team Returns to Wilson Talent Center on Pajama Day
- Navigating the Waters of Insurance: Claims Made vs. Occurrence Policies
- Unlocking Home Insurance: Home Inspection 101
- Navigating Carrier Loss Control Visits: A Collaborative Approach to Strengthening Your Business
- Importance of timely insurance premium payments!
- 15 Holiday Decorating Hazards To Avoid at Your Business
- Demystifying Insurance Rates: How Carriers Set Premiums and the Role of Independent Insurance Agencies
- Questions To Ask Your Home Owners Association Before You Buy
October
- Fostering Community and Mentorship: Rathbun Insurance Guest Lectures at MSU
- 10 Reasons To Consider an Independent Insurance Agent
- How To Avoid a Scary Homeowners Claim This Halloween: 13 precautions to make your home safe
- Community Highlight - Child and Family Charities
- Quotes for a Cause: Salus Center
- The Hard Insurance Market: Navigating Through Cost Sharing
- Understanding Underwriting Decisions vs. Coverage Decisions
- Celebrating: Ben Rathbun Named a 2023 Insurance Business America Rising Star
- Winterize That Second Home To Prevent Damage While You’re Gone
- Have You Missed an Auto Insurance Payment?
September
- 16 Life Changes To Tell Your Insurance Agent About
- Business Insurance Renewals Often Mean Changes to Terms
- Rathbun Insurance Featured in CanvasREBEL Magazine for Promoting Workplace Inclusivity
- Community Highlight - Salus Center
- Quotes for a Cause: Supporting Michigan's Children
- A Sweet Extravaganza: Rathbun Insurance Team Building Day
- The Rising Tide of Business Interruption in Cyber Insurance: Protecting Your Business
- Why You Should Trust a State of Michigan Property and Casualty Producer License at Rathbun Insurance
- The CPIA Designation: Elevating Excellence in Insurance Service
- Simplifying Insurance Choices: The Role of Accredited Advisers in Insurance (AAI) at Rathbun Insurance
- Elevating Excellence: The Impact of MBAs at Rathbun Insurance
- Your Journey, Our Expertise: The Value of Certified Travel Associates (CTAs) at Rathbun Insurance
- Elevating Your Rathbun Insurance Experience with Certified Insurance Service Representatives (CISR and CISR-Elite)
- Safeguarding Your Workplace with a Certified Authority on Workers' Compensation (CAWC)
- Professional Insurance Designation: What is a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) and why is it important?
- Professional Insurance Designation: Why is the CPCU Designation Important?
- Prepare for Emergencies with Rathbun Insurance: September is National Preparedness Month
- Celebrating Rathbun Insurance's Feature in Rough Notes Magazine
- When to Think Twice About Filing Low-Value Insurance Claims
August
- How a DUI Affects Insurance
- A Business Auto Policy Is a Vital Part of Doing Business
- Navigating Storm Damage Insurance Claims
- Community Highlight - Michigan’s Children
- A Remarkable Journey: Miguel Solis at Rathbun
- Are You Taking Advantage of Auto Insurance Discounts?
- Hammer Out Insurance Before Renovating Your Home
- Practice Due Diligence When Hiring Home Contractors
- Fostering Inclusivity and Connections: Reflecting on the Impact of Black Friday
- 🎨 Celebrating Community Art: A Heartfelt Thank You from Rathbun Insurance 🎉
- Michigan Supreme Court Announces Seismic Shift in Premises Liability Cases
- Cyber Bytes: What Is Cyber Liability Insurance?
- Introducing Kenwon Simpson - Your Trusted Account Manager at Rathbun Insurance!
- Michigan Supreme Court Rules No-Fault Reimbursement Limits Not Retroactive
July
- Commercial Insurance: What you need to know!
- Quotes for a Cause- Communities in Schools in Michgian
- Weathering the Storm: Top Strategies for Hail Storm Preparedness
- Prior Acts Coverage: Safeguarding Your Business Against Past Mistakes
- What is Medical Payments on a Home Policy: An Overlooked Coverage Worth Considering
- Join Us for the Rathbun Insurance Mural Reveal Block Party!
- Join Black Friday: Ignite Inclusivity and Expand Opportunities in the Insurance Industry
- A Successful Internship Swap: Rathbun Insurance Hosts Accident Fund Interns
- Understanding the Impact of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
- Join the Party at Dam Jam Music Festival in Lansing! Taking place July 7 & 8!
- Community Highlight - Communities in Schools in Michigan
June
- Darren Bardell: Empowering Young Agents at Big I Michigan's 2023 Conference
- MSU High School Entrepreneurship Boot Camp: Insights from Young Alumni
- Understanding the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) Fee: What Michiganders Need to Know for July 1, 2023
- Rathbun Insurance Supports the 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament for MARK Advocacy Group
- 🎉🎉 Congratulations to Mary LeZotte on an incredible milestone of 15 years with Rathbun Insurance! 🎉🎉
- Rathbun Insurance Advocates for Customers at Big I Michigan Legislative Day
May
- Community Highlight - 11th Annual Autism Fight for Change Golf Scramble
- Quotes for a Cause- Cristo Rey Community Center
- Understanding Workers' Compensation: A Must for Contractors in Michigan
- Things you need to know when purchasing a commercial insurance policy!
- Celebrating Ben Rathbun as a 2023 RISE Award Winner: Joining the 35 Under 35!
- Inspiring the Next Generation: Rathbun Insurance Empowers J.W. Sexton High School students at Mentorship Day
- Celebrating Laura Stoken's Mayoral Appointment to the Saginaw Street Corridor Improvement Authority Board of Directors
- What is a Peril?
- Rathbun Insurance's Internship Program Welcomes Miguel Solis!
- 🎨🎉 Calling all art enthusiasts and creative souls in Lansing, Michigan! 🌟 Mural Painting at Rathbun Insurance happening this week!
- 📣Attention Lansing, Michigan! 🎉Join us for the 6th annual '517 Day' on May 13th from Noon-5PM in Old Town Lansing!
- Rathbun Insurance Attends NAAIA Scholarship Breakfast Aimed at Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in the Insurance Industry
- Congratulations to Kim Evans: Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Honor Pin Recipient!
April
- Thank You, Rathbun Insurance Account Managers, for Your Dedication on Administrative Professionals Day
- Why does my agent ask me so many questions?
- Independent vs. Captive Agent
- Community Highlight: 2nd Annual National African American Insurance Association Scholarship Breakfast
- Quotes for a Cause - Casa for Kids in Barry, Eaton, and Ingham counties in Michigan
- Why Young Adults Need Umbrella Insurance: Protecting Yourself from the Unexpected
- Why Unlimited Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is Crucial for Young Adults in Michigan
- Moving Out on Your Own? Why Insurance Should be at the Top of Your To-Do List
- Congratulations Newlyweds! Don't Forget to Insure Your Wedding Ring
- Does my personal auto policy cover delivery driving? Probably Not!
- Let Rathbun Insurance be Your Personal Insurance Shopper this Mother's Day
- Pool Safety and Insurance Coverage
- Meet Our Furry Friends: Celebrating National Pet Month with Rathbun Insurance Agency
March
- Life Events That Can Affect Your Insurance: Why You Should Call Your Trusted Rathbun Insurance Agent
- Community Highlight: CASA for Kids
- Quotes for a Cause - Capital City Film Festival
- Congratulations Ben Rathbun on being named one of the 2023 Rise 35 Under 35 winners!
- Heather Cooper-Kim named Certified Tourism Ambassador of the year!
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December
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October
September
August
July
June
- Community Highlight - Womens Center of Greater Lansing
- May Quotes for a Cause - Refugee Development Center
- Groundbreaking for John Smoltz Strikeout Baseball Stadium
- Welcome our Intern: Anastasie Mugorewindekwe
- Rathbun Agency is Named 2021 Outstanding Small Business of the Year
- Thank You Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Charitable Foundation!
May
April
March
February
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2021
December
- Community Highlight - Junior Achievement of Mid-Michigan
- November Quotes for a Cause - The Village Lansing
- Agency Team Spreads Holiday Cheer to Local Teens
- When Trying to Help Can Actually Cause More Harm Than Good
- Paul Rathbun Receives Posthumous Presidential Citation
- Michigan Drivers To Get Refund Checks of $400 Per Car
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
- Grief Isn't Cancelled | Ele's Place Healing Hearts Society Breakfast 2021
- Community Highlight - Acts of Compassion
- March Quotes for a Cause - End Violent Encounters (EVE)
- Heather Kim Named Board Chair of YMCA of Metropolitan Lansing
- Rathbun Agency Receives Runner-Up for Dan Fulwider Award
- The City Rescue Mission of Lansing #65For65Years
- The Lansing Catalyst #65For65Years
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Rathbun Insurance is an independent insurance agency located in Lansing, Michigan.
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- 529 W Saginaw St
Lansing, MI 48933 - 517-482-1316
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