--- 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 * * * [**Marching Forward with Rotary: Lessons from this Month's Speaker Series** — March is in full swing, and at the Lansing Rotary, the air is buzzing with excitement as Ben Rathbun, CEO of Rathbun Insurance and a longstanding Rotary member, takes the stage as this month's Speaker Chair. The Lansing Rotary is a community of diverse professionals committed to service,… — Mar 1, 2024](/blog/2024/marching-forward-with-rotary-lessons-from-this-months-speaker-series) [**Cyber Bytes: Criminals Target Real Estate Industry for Wire Transfer Fraud** — The real estate industry is a rising target for wire transfer fraud. In 2022, there were nearly 2,300 real estate scams, according to the wire fraud recovery and prevention software company CertifID. That represents a whopping $446 million loss, which includes victims on all sides of the process: —… — Mar 1, 2024](/blog/2024/cyber-bytes-criminals-target-real-estate-industry-for-wire-transfer-fraud) [**Rathbun Insurance: Volunteering for a Night of Etiquette and Insight at Lansing Community College** — Last night, Ben Rathbun, Chief Executive Officer of Rathbun Insurance volunteered at Lansing Community College's Gamma Lota Sigma's presentation of an Etiquette Dinner. The evening was filled with valuable insights, engaging discussions, and meaningful connections, all while embracing our core… — Feb 29, 2024](/blog/2024/rathbun-insurance-volunteering-for-a-night-of-etiquette-and-insight-at-lansing-community-college) [**Trends and Tips: Insuring Your Commercial Property During a Vacancy** — Commercial property owners are struggling to balance a positive bottom line as tenant vacancies and insurance premiums increase. — According to Moody’s Analytics’ Q4 2023 Preliminary Trend Announcement, commercial real estate (multifamily, office, retail and industrial spaces) is in limbo. Their… — Feb 28, 2024](/blog/2024/trends-and-tips-insuring-your-commercial-property-during-a-vacancy) [**Empowering Future Leaders: Rathbun Insurance Engages with Lansing School District Students in Business and Risk Management Class** — In an inspiring session on February 22, 2024, Rathbun Insurance, took a step forward in shaping the future of budding talents. Ben Rathbun, the dynamic CEO of Rathbun Insurance, and Kenwon Simpson, an accomplished Account Manager and recent Lansing School District graduate, engaged with the bright… — Feb 26, 2024](/blog/2024/empowering-future-leaders-rathbun-insurance-engages-with-lansing-school-district-students-in-business-and-risk-management-class) [**Why Is My Home Insurance So Much More Than My Friends?** — Why is my friends home insurance so much less expensive than mine? We live in similar neighborhoods and our homes are about the same size! — We get this question all the time and thought it would be beneficial to review a few of the many rating factors that affect home insurance premiums. — Amount… — Feb 22, 2024](/blog/2024/why-is-my-home-insurance-so-much-more-than-my-friends) [**Quotes for a Cause - Okemos Archery program** — At Rathbun Insurance, we believe in the power of community and giving back. Since September 2015, we have been running our Quotes for a Cause giving campaign, a heartfelt initiative that allows us to collaborate with local non-profit organizations making a profound impact on our community. Each… — Feb 21, 2024](/blog/2024/quotes-for-a-cause-okemos-archery-program) [**After an Auto Accident!** — Auto accidents are always unexpected and always stressful. This guide can help make the moments after an accident less traumatic — and the insurance claims process a whole lot smoother. — Feb 15, 2024](/blog/2024/after-an-auto-accident) [**Sewer Backup Coverage for Homeowners** — Don't let sewer backups catch you off guard! Rathbun Insurance is here to shed light on the importance of sewer backup coverage. — Did you know that sewer backups can lead to catastrophic and expensive damage to your home? It's not a pleasant thought, but being informed is the key to… — Feb 14, 2024](/blog/2024/sewer-backup-coverage-for-homeowners) [**Job Posting: 2024 Summer Internship** — Are you a dynamic and ambitious individual seeking a hands-on internship experience in the insurance industry? Look no further! Rathbun Insurance is excited to announce an opening for a Summer Intern to join our team. This internship opportunity offers a unique chance to explore various facets of… — Feb 7, 2024](/blog/2024/job-posting-2024-summer-internship) * * * - [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)