--- title: Insurance Blog | Rathbun Insurance in Lansing, Michigan description: Read the Rathbun Insurance blog for local, interesting and up-to-date Michigan insurance news. --- # INSURANCE BLOG * * * [**What Insurance Should You Require from Your Tenants? A Guide for Commercial Property Owners** — At Rathbun Insurance, we frequently work with commercial property owners who lease space to tenants. One common question we hear is, “What insurance should I require from my tenants?” — If you're a landlord or property manager, including specific insurance requirements in your lease can help limit… — Jun 8, 2025](/blog/2025/what-insurance-should-you-require-from-your-tenants-a-guide-for-commercial-property-owners) [**Welcome, Sarah Bejleri, to the Rathbun Insurance Summer Internship Program!** — We are thrilled to welcome Sarah Bejleri to Rathbun Insurance as our newest summer intern! Sarah will be joining us for the next 12 weeks as part of our Rathbun Insurance Intern Passport Program, a unique learning experience designed to provide a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look at the… — Jun 4, 2025](/blog/2025/welcome-sarah-bejleri-to-the-rathbun-insurance-summer-internship-program) [**Solitude Sheds and Other Structures: Does Your Homeowners Policy Cover Them?** — If you’ve decided to build a solitude shed, let your insurance agent know. Sure, it might seem counterintuitive to tell others about your secret hideout. But the last thing you need is to spend your cash on a zen escape only to discover it’s not covered. — **Insuring your outdoor structures,…** — Jun 2, 2025](/blog/2025/solitude-sheds-and-other-structures-does-your-homeowners-policy-cover-them) [**Another Rathbun Team Member Joins Rotary – Continuing Our Commitment to Giving Back** — At Rathbun Insurance, giving back to the community isn’t just a value—it’s who we are. That’s why we’re proud to share that another team member has officially joined the Rotary family! Our President, Laura Stoken, is now a member of the **Mason Rotary Club** , further strengthening our agency’s… — May 30, 2025](/blog/2025/another-rathbun-team-member-joins-rotary-continuing-our-commitment-to-giving-back) [**Considering a Build-to-Rent Home? You Still Need Insurance** — As the cost of homeownership continues to climb, would-be homeowners are looking to rent their dream homes instead of buying them. Enter the build-to-rent (BTR) home. BTR communities look like traditional single-family subdivisions, but they’re designed and built solely for renters. — According to… — May 22, 2025](/blog/2025/considering-a-build-to-rent-home-you-still-need-insurance) [**Cyber Bytes: Top Text Scams and Tips To Avoid Them** — According to the Federal Trade Commission, Americans reported $470 million in text scam losses in 2024. That’s five times the amount reported in 2020. The FTC says text scams continue to rise, despite a drop in the number of scams reported. — **Exploiting your responsiveness to texts** — Texts are far… — May 22, 2025](/blog/2025/cyber-bytes-top-text-scams-and-tips-to-avoid-them) [**Decoding Policy Jargon: The Claims Process** — Every insurance carrier has its own way of handling a claim. When you signed your policy, you received important information about it. That may have been a while ago, and not every situation merits a claim. — If you’re not sure when to make an insurance claim, you’re not alone. Understanding your… — May 22, 2025](/blog/2025/decoding-policy-jargon-the-claims-process) [**Rathbun Insurance Proudly Sponsors Junior League of Lansing’s BRUNch & Walk with League 5K** — Get ready, Lansing! We’re lacing up our sneakers and working up an appetite for a great cause. Rathbun Insurance is a proud sponsor of the **Junior League of Lansing’s BRUNch & Walk with League** 5K fundraiser, happening **Sunday, June 8, 2025** , along the scenic Lansing River Trail. — This unique event… — May 22, 2025](/blog/2025/rathbun-insurance-proudly-sponsors-junior-league-of-lansings-brunch-walk-with-league-5k) [**Rathbun Insurance is Proud to Sponsor and Celebrate at Cristo Rey Fiesta 2025!** — Get ready, Lansing! One of the most anticipated celebrations of the year is almost here—and the Rathbun Insurance team is proud to be part of it. We’re excited to join with Auto Owners and sponsor this weekend’s **Cristo Rey Fiesta** , Mid-Michigan’s premiere Latino festival! Rathbun Insurance… — May 22, 2025](/blog/2025/rathbun-insurance-is-proud-to-sponsor-and-celebrate-at-cristo-rey-fiesta-2025) [**A Night to Remember: Our First Gathering in the New Space – Mural Reveal Party** — This story begins the way many great ones do — with a simple idea and a meaningful phone call. — Earlier this year, Rathbun Insurance CEO Ben Rathbun picked up the phone and called Dustin Hunt, founder of Muralmatics, with a vision: “We want to paint a mural on the wall of our newly remodeled… — May 20, 2025](/blog/2025/a-night-to-remember-our-first-gathering-in-the-new-space-mural-reveal-party) * * * - [1](/blog.md) - [2](/blog.md/page-2) - [3](/blog.md/page-3) - [4](/blog.md/page-4) - [5](/blog.md/page-5) - [6](/blog.md/page-6) - [7](/blog.md/page-7) - [8](/blog.md/page-8) - [9](/blog.md/page-9) - [10](/blog.md/page-10) - [11](/blog.md/page-11) - [12](/blog.md/page-12) - [13](/blog.md/page-13) - [14](/blog.md/page-14) - [15](/blog.md/page-15) - [16](/blog.md/page-16) - [17](/blog.md/page-17) - [18](/blog.md/page-18) - [19](/blog.md/page-19) - [20](/blog.md/page-20) - [21](/blog.md/page-21) - [22](/blog.md/page-22) - [23](/blog.md/page-23) - [24](/blog.md/page-24) - [25](/blog.md/page-25) - [26](/blog.md/page-26) - [27](/blog.md/page-27) - [28](/blog.md/page-28) - [29](/blog.md/page-29) - [30](/blog.md/page-30) - [31](/blog.md/page-31) - [32](/blog.md/page-32) - [33](/blog.md/page-33) - [34](/blog.md/page-34) - [35](/blog.md/page-35) - [36](/blog.md/page-36) - [37](/blog.md/page-37) - [38](/blog.md/page-38) - [39](/blog.md/page-39) - [40](/blog.md/page-40) - [41](/blog.md/page-41) - [42](/blog.md/page-42) - [43](/blog.md/page-43) - [44](/blog.md/page-44) - [45](/blog.md/page-45) - [46](/blog.md/page-46) - [47](/blog.md/page-47) - [48](/blog.md/page-48) - [49](/blog.md/page-49) - [50](/blog.md/page-50) - [51](/blog.md/page-51) - [52](/blog.md/page-52) - [53](/blog.md/page-53) - [54](/blog.md/page-54) - [55](/blog.md/page-55) - [56](/blog.md/page-56) - [57](/blog.md/page-57) - [58](/blog.md/page-58) - [59](/blog.md/page-59) - [60](/blog.md/page-60) - [61](/blog.md/page-61) - [62](/blog.md/page-62) - [63](/blog.md/page-63) - [64](/blog.md/page-64) - [65](/blog.md/page-65) - [66](/blog.md/page-66) - [67](/blog.md/page-67) - [68](/blog.md/page-68) - [69](/blog.md/page-69) - [70](/blog.md/page-70) - [71](/blog.md/page-71) - [72](/blog.md/page-72) - [73](/blog.md/page-73) - [74](/blog.md/page-74) - [75](/blog.md/page-75) - [76](/blog.md/page-76) - [77](/blog.md/page-77) - [78](/blog.md/page-78) - [79](/blog.md/page-79) - [80](/blog.md/page-80) - [81](/blog.md/page-81) - [82](/blog.md/page-82) - [83](/blog.md/page-83) - [84](/blog.md/page-84) - [85](/blog.md/page-85) - [86](/blog.md/page-86) - [87](/blog.md/page-87) - [88](/blog.md/page-88) - [89](/blog.md/page-89) - [90](/blog.md/page-90) - [91](/blog.md/page-91) - [92](/blog.md/page-92) - [93](/blog.md/page-93) - [94](/blog.md/page-94) - [95](/blog.md/page-95) - [96](/blog.md/page-96) - [97](/blog.md/page-97) - [98](/blog.md/page-98) - [99](/blog.md/page-99) - [100](/blog.md/page-100) - [101](/blog.md/page-101) - [102](/blog.md/page-102) **Request your insurance proposal online or contact our office to find out how we can help you find a policy that fits your needs.** [Get Started](/insurance-proposal) [Contact Us](/contact)