ARTICLES FROM 2025

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 now a member of the Mason Rotary Club, further strengthening our agency’s long-…

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 subdivisions, but they’re designed and built solely for renters. — According to…

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 number of scams reported. — Exploiting your responsiveness to texts — Texts are far…

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 not sure when to make an insurance claim, you’re not alone. Understanding your…

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, happening Sunday, June 8, 2025, along the scenic Lansing River Trail. — This unique event…

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 Rey Fiesta, Mid-Michigan’s premiere Latino festival! Rathbun Insurance staff …

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, with a vision: “We want to paint a mural on the wall of our newly remodeled…

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 State Farm and Farmers Insurance. — Born and raised right here in Lansing, Kai…

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 brings together policy makers, employers, health leaders, and community members to…

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 get to safety? — As an employer, you want to protect your employees. You also…