INSURANCE BLOG

Protect Your Janitorial or Cleaning Business from Financial Ruin

You know firsthand how easily mishaps can occur and how costly they can become. — To protect your business, personal livelihood, clients and employees, there are some basic policy types you should discuss with your insurance professional. — Essential coverage — First and foremost, you need general…

Has Your Commercial Property Insurance Kept Up With Values?

Record-high inflation is pushing up the cost of everything, including property insurance. — Commercial real estate insurance rates remain high, which insurers largely attribute to higher construction and replacement costs and more frequent disasters. Though the Insurance Information Institute…

Reselling From Home? You Have Financial Liabilities

As people look for shopping convenience and pricing deals, they are turning to the internet for everything from posh brands and children’s items to gadgets and gifts. If you have gotten the entrepreneurial bug and are making a business out of reselling, drop-shipping or consigning, you need…

Celebrating Culture and Community at the 3rd Annual Cafecito Caliente Awards

On Friday, September 26, 2025, Rathbun Insurance had the honor of attending the 3rd Annual Cafecito Caliente Awards Gala, hosted at the beautiful Cadillac Room in Lansing’s REO Town District. CEO Ben Rathbun and our Operations and Marketing Specialist Ricardo Morales joined community leaders,…

Supporting Cristo Rey Church at Their 5th Annual Golf Scramble

This past Saturday, September 27th, CEO Ben Rathbun and Producer Darren Bardell had a blast supporting Cristo Rey Church at their 5th Annual Golf Scramble, held at Prairie Creek Golf Course in DeWitt. It was a day filled with camaraderie, laughter, and community spirit—all in support of a…

Rathbun Insurance Proud to Sponsor Mid Michigan Recovery Services 2025 Shine a Light Talent Show

At Rathbun Insurance, our vision statement, Being There Matters Most, comes to life through the events and causes we support. This past week, we were proud to sponsor the 2025 Shine a Light Talent Show, hosted by Mid-Michigan Recovery Services. CEO Ben Rathbun and Commercial Account Executive…

Chili, Community, and a Cause: Join Us to Support MARK Advocacy Group

At Rathbun Insurance, Being There Matters Most—and that includes showing up for the events that bring our community together. That’s why we’re proud to support this year’s Lansing Chili Cook-Off, hosted by Lansing Foodies in partnership with the Lansing Lugnuts and benefiting the MARK Advocacy…

Join the Conversation That’s Shaping the Future of Work

On Tuesday, October 28th, the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce will host an important conversation as part of its DEI Program: Building and Retaining Diverse Talent. The event will be held at the Chamber from 10:00–11:30 a.m., brings together leaders from across our community to discuss the…

Rathbun Insurance Joins SLBA for Another Successful Team Up 2 CleanUp

At Rathbun Insurance, “Being There Matters Most” isn’t just a motto—it’s something we live out year after year. This week, our Producer, Heather Cooper-Kim, once again put that value into action by joining the South Lansing Business Association (SLBA) for their biannual Team Up 2 CleanUp event. —…

Keep Your Football Tailgate Safe and Fun

Whether you’re rooting for your college alma mater or your favorite pro team, football game day is filled with festivities. And for many people, the pregame tailgate in the parking lot is even more fun than the game itself. But don’t let the joyful distractions of tailgating lead you to disregard…