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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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[**You’ve Been Hacked. Now What?** — Cyberattacks on businesses are becoming increasingly destructive. According to IBM’s "Cost of a Data Breach Report 2025," the U.S. broke records in 2024, with data breach costs soaring to $10.22 million. That's up 9% from 2023. The report attributed this surge to higher regulatory fines and… — Sep 21, 2025](/blog/2025/youve-been-hacked-now-what)

[**Elements of a Successful Inventory Management Plan** — If your business sells any kind of physical product, your success depends on your ability to provide your customers with the goods they need on time. And you can’t do that if your goods are out of stock. — Enter inventory management. — Inventory management is a set of strategies, methods, and tools… — Sep 21, 2025](/blog/2025/elements-of-a-successful-inventory-management-plan)

[**Rathbun Insurance Attends Small Talk’s Advocacy Night** — Last Friday, members of the Rathbun Insurance team had the honor of attending Small Talk Children’s Advocacy Center’s annual Advocacy Night. CEO Ben Rathbun, President Laura Stoken, Producer Heather Cooper-Kim, and one of our Commercial Account Executives joined together for an evening dedicated to… — Sep 21, 2025](/blog/2025/rathbun-insurance-attends-small-talks-advocacy-night)

[**Rathbun Insurance Celebrates Community at 517 Hispanic Heritage Festival** — This past weekend, Rathbun Insurance was honored to be part of the517 Hispanic Heritage Festival hosted by the OurSpace Foundation in Downtown Lansing—a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and connection. — Our CEO, Ben Rathbun, and Operations and Marketing Specialist, Ricardo Morales, spent… — Sep 21, 2025](/blog/2025/rathbun-insurance-celebrates-community-at-517-hispanic-heritage-festival)

[**Hackers Are Targeting Personal Accounts — Personal Cyber Insurance Can Help** — Individuals face financial and reputational threats from cybersecurity failures and cybercrime. While the company that leaked your data may offer some financial help, much of the losses you face from hackers will come from your own assets. — Personal cyber insurance may be a wise addition to your… — Sep 19, 2025](/blog/2025/hackers-are-targeting-personal-accounts-personal-cyber-insurance-can-help)

[**Fall Car Care Tips** — 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… — Sep 19, 2025](/blog/2025/fall-car-care-tips)

[**Building Strong Partnerships on the Links** — 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… — Sep 19, 2025](/blog/2025/building-strong-partnerships-on-the-links)

[**Celebrating Recovery and Taking Steps Toward a Recovery Friendly Workplace with LifeBoat** — 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… — Sep 19, 2025](/blog/2025/celebrating-recovery-and-taking-steps-toward-a-recovery-friendly-workplace-with-lifeboat)

[**Stay Alert: Deer Season is Here in Michigan** — 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.… — Sep 17, 2025](/blog/2025/stay-alert-deer-season-is-here-in-michigan)

[**Hail Damage: What You Need to Know Before Filing a Claim** — 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… — Sep 16, 2025](/blog/2025/hail-damage-what-you-need-to-know-before-filing-a-claim)

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