ARTICLES FROM 2025

If you live in a colder region of the country, you know the toll that snow and ice can take on your car. In honor of National Car Care Month (October), follow these tips to prepare your car for the winter weather ahead. — Install winter tires. Winter tires provide better traction, handling and…

Ben Rathbun, CEO of Rathbun Insurance, and Jen Bates, Inside Sales Manager, recently enjoyed a great day on the golf course with our partners at Pioneer State Mutual Insurance Company. The outing was more than just a round of golf—it was an opportunity to strengthen the relationships that keep our…

Ben and Laura were honored to be guests at LifeBoat’s 3rd Annual Recovery Recognition Night and Hygiene Drive. This unforgettable evening brought together community members, leaders, and advocates to celebrate the incredible work being done in the field of substance use recovery. — The event wasn’t…

Fall in Michigan brings crisp mornings, colorful leaves, and unfortunately, a spike in deer-related auto accidents. Did you know that deer claims in Michigan increase drastically during the fall months? With deer more active—especially at dawn and dusk—drivers need to be extra cautious on the road.…

In today’s climate, it’s important to be aware of predatory companies that follow storms and encourage homeowners to file insurance claims for hail damage—even when there may be no legitimate damage. At Rathbun Insurance, we want to ensure you’re equipped with the knowledge to make informed…

On September 11, Rathbun Insurance President, Laura Stoken, joined her fellow Rotary Club of Mason members to participate in the annual Mason Cares event. Each year, this community-wide effort brings people together to show gratitude to local first responders while paying tribute to the victims of…

Every so often, a headline pops up about someone “stealing” a home by forging the title. It sounds like something out of a movie — but it’s very real. Known as home title theft or deed fraud, this crime happens when someone forges documents to transfer ownership of a property they don’t own. In…

Buying a home is an exciting and fraught endeavor. Getting caught up in a bidding war is easy when you want a home badly. Or maybe you're casting your net wide and would be happy to secure any house on your list. — A trusted friend or family member who’s an experienced homeowner can be an…

Rathbun Insurance is proud to partner with Auto-Owners Insurance to sponsor the annual 517 Hispanic Heritage Weekend!https://www.517hispanicheritag... — 517 Hispanic Heritage Weekend 📅 September 18 – 21, 2025 📍 Lansing’s Downtown District — We invite you to stop by our booth on Saturday as we join…

At Rathbun Insurance, community is at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we are proud to continue our Quote for a Cause program this September in partnership with our friends at Auto-Owners Insurance. This month,we are joining together to support the incredible work of Small Talk Children’s…