INSURANCE BLOG

No one wants to come home to an overflowing toilet, a backed-up sewer line or a leaking ceiling. Water damage can cause homeowners as much money and anxiety as a fire, an earthquake or a hurricane. — The Insurance Information Institute reports that water damage is the second-leading cause of…

At Rathbun Insurance, our vision of Being There Matters Most goes far beyond insurance policies—it’s about showing up for our community in meaningful ways. Earlier this year, we were proud to once again step into the Lansing School District’s Business and Risk Management classroom to talk with…

At Rathbun Insurance, Insurance Careers Month is about more than talking about the future of our industry—it’s about showing up, giving back, and opening doors for the next generation. This February, Producer Darren Bardell had the honor of continuing that commitment by participating in Insurance…

February is Insurance Careers Month, and Ben Rathbun, CEO of Rathbun Insurance, alongside Heather Cooper-Kim, Producer, were once again showing up for the next generation of insurance professionals. — Ben and Heather attended the 2026 Etiquette Dinner hosted at Lansing Community College by the…

If you have a pet, you‘ve probably heard a lot about health insurance for pets and may have already purchased it. — Pet health insurance is among the fastest-growing pet services today. It’s even provided as an employee benefit by employers seeking to recruit and retain workers who own pets. — If…

In celebration of February as Insurance Careers Month, Rathbun Insurance President Laura Stoken was honored to join the job fair at the Wilson Talent Center this past Wednesday—and it was an experience she won’t soon forget. — As part of Insurance Careers Month, Laura had the opportunity to meet…

If you’re like most people, you may find insurance complex and confusing. Take auto insurance, for example. You may assume that every type of loss is covered under your policy, but that is not the case. If it were, the cost of coverage would be too high for most people to afford. — For this reason,…

As we continue celebrating 70 years of Being There Matters Most, Rathbun Insurance is proud to highlight the people and organizations that make our community stronger through our $70 for 70 campaign. — This week, Commercial Lines Account Executive Cheryl Grimes selected REACH Studio Art Center, a…

Last night, Rathbun Insurance CEO Ben Rathbun and Producer Marcy Rzepka had a great time connecting with local entrepreneurs at the Plug-In Small Business Resource Mixer hosted by the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP). — This event was a great fit for business owners who have been running…

Newsfeed alerts about cyberattacks occur every day. It can feel like you’re in perpetual defense mode. You might feel hopeless about weathering a direct cyberattack because you assume cyber insurance isn’t for regular people. Think again. — Take the cyber insurance coverage quiz to see how much you…