ARTICLES FROM 2025

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 Education Dinner. Held in the stunning North End Zone of MSU Spartan Stadium, the event…

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 liability coverage on your home, auto, or other underlying policies runs out.…

As many of you know, Rathbun Insurance has been working remotely for the past few months while our office is under construction. During this time, we've been fortunate enough to lean on the support of incredible community partners, and one such partner has truly gone above and beyond: Ele's Place.…

Last week, Heather Cooper-Kim, a producer at Rathbun Insurance, had the privilege of attending the 2nd Annual Champions of the Heart Foundation Fundraising Gala at the Breslin Center on April 24. The event was a truly inspiring evening, spotlighting an important cause—heart health and saving lives…

At Rathbun Insurance, we believe in the power of showing up—and that’s exactly what we did at Hamady High School’s College & Career Fair! — Our very own producer, Darren Bardell, proudly represented Rathbun Insurance at the event, connecting with students who are already thinking ahead and building…

We are thrilled to share that Rathbun Insurance has officially completed our office renovation and we are back working from our original location at the corner of Saginaw and Pine — the very place we’ve proudly called home since the 1950s. — Thanks to an $850,000 remodel project, our beloved…

It’s Mentorship Day at J.W. Sexton High School, and Rathbun Insurance was proud to show up and share the power of possibility with the next generation. — Our CEO, Ben Rathbun, and Commercial Account Manager, Emily Harte-Merchand, spent the day in Ms. Lovitt’s class talking with students about…

At Rathbun Insurance, we believe in more than just protecting what matters — we believe in being there when it matters most. That’s why we’re proud to support Allen Neighborhood Center’s Neighbors in Need Fund, which provides critical, immediate support for Lansing Eastside residents facing…

In today’s remote-first world, it’s not uncommon to have a rockstar employee living and working halfway across the globe. But if you’ve got a U.S. employee working abroad — even if they’re doing the same job they’ve always done from the comfort of a Croatian Airbnb — you might be wondering: are we…

In Michigan, it’s common for people to remove coverage from vehicles they aren’t using—especially in the winter. They’ll keep only comprehensive coverage (to protect against things like theft, vandalism, and weather damage) and drop everything else. This is known as putting a vehicle “in storage”…