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title: Insurance Blog | Rathbun Insurance in Lansing, Michigan
description: Read the Rathbun Insurance blog for local, interesting and up-to-date Michigan insurance news.
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# INSURANCE BLOG

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[**The Business Benefits of Safety Training for Employees** — Workplace safety is more than just checking boxes for compliance. It’s a smart investment that can positively impact your bottom line, employee morale, and long-term risk exposure. Whether you run a construction firm, a retail shop, or a professional office, providing regular safety training to… — Nov 10, 2025](/blog/2025/the-business-benefits-of-safety-training-for-employees)

[**Investing in Diverse Talent for a Stronger Region** — Rathbun Insurance President, Laura Stoken, was proud to join the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce as a panelist in last week’s discussion on Hiring and Retaining Diverse Talent — an essential component of building a vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive future for our region. — The panel brought… — Nov 4, 2025](/blog/2025/investing-in-diverse-talent-for-a-stronger-region)

[**Rathbun Team Expands Their Expertise at Cincinnati Advanced Commercial Lines School** — We are proud to share that Producer **Marcy Rzepka** and Commercial Account Executives **Paige Miller** and **Emily Harte-Merchand** recently attended Cincinnati Insurance’s Advanced Commercial Lines School in Ohio. — During this two-day intensive training, they focused on deepening their expertise in key… — Nov 4, 2025](/blog/2025/rathbun-team-expands-their-expertise-at-cincinnati-advanced-commercial-lines-school)

[**Rathbun Insurance Attends Uplift Our Youth Foundation’s 22nd Annual Grant Awards & Fundraising Dinner** — Rathbun Insurance CEO-Ben Rathbun, President-Laura Stoken, and Personal Lines Account Manager-Allegra Cagigas had the pleasure of attending the Uplift Our Youth Foundation’s 22nd Annual Grant Awards & Annual Fundraising Dinner — a night full of purpose, impact, and hope for the next generation. —… — Nov 4, 2025](/blog/2025/rathbun-insurance-attends-uplift-our-youth-foundations-22nd-annual-grant-awards-fundraising-dinner)

[**Continued Learning Matters: Heather & Darren Travel to Cincinnati for Life Insurance Training** — Earlier this month, two of our Producers – **Heather Cooper-Kim** and **Darren Bardell** – had the opportunity to head to Cincinnati, Ohio for a multi-day education program focused on Cincinnati Life Insurance. — During this in-depth training, Heather and Darren spent time learning the ins and outs of life… — Nov 4, 2025](/blog/2025/continued-learning-matters-heather-darren-travel-to-cincinnati-for-life-insurance-training)

[**We’d Love Your Review on Google!** — At Rathbun Insurance, **Being There Matters Most** — and part of being there is continually listening, evolving, improving, and growing alongside our community. — One of the best ways you can support our agency is by taking a moment to leave us a Google Review. Not only does this help future customers… — Nov 4, 2025](/blog/2025/wed-love-your-review-on-google)

[**Limit Employment Practices Risk at Your Business** — Are you mitigating your risk of employment practices violations? If not, your business could be open to an employee lawsuit that your commercial general liability (CGL) policy won’t cover. — CGL insurance excludes employment practices claims. And if you think your commercial umbrella policy will… — Nov 3, 2025](/blog/2025/limit-employment-practices-risk-at-your-business)

[**How to Insure a Travel Trailer or Camper for the Off-Season** — For many RV and travel trailer owners, the fall and winter months bring road trips to a pause. Whether you store your camper in a garage, on your property, or at a designated facility, it's important to make sure your insurance coverage adjusts with the change in season. — Even when your travel… — Nov 3, 2025](/blog/2025/how-to-insure-a-travel-trailer-or-camper-for-the-off-season)

[**Keeping Your Commercial Property Prepared for Severe Weather** — Severe weather events like hurricanes, snowstorms, wildfires, hailstorms, or heavy rain can cause major damage to commercial properties and disrupt business operations. For property owners, facility managers, and tenants alike, being prepared ahead of time is key to minimizing risk and recovering… — Nov 3, 2025](/blog/2025/keeping-your-commercial-property-prepared-for-severe-weather)

[**Your Homeowners Policy Might Not Cover Rebuilding Costs — Building Ordinance or Law Coverage Can Help** — A windstorm blows though your tree-lined neighborhood and a large oak tree crashes through the center of your house. Fortunately, wind is a covered peril and your insurance responds to the damage. — But when your contractor applies for the construction permits, there's a wrinkle: Your home isn’t up… — Oct 30, 2025](/blog/2025/your-homeowners-policy-might-not-cover-rebuilding-costs-building-ordinance-or-law-coverage-can-help)

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