--- 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 * * * [**Celebrating Leadership in Our Community: Ben Rathbun Nominated for Lansing Community’s Choice Awards** — Our CEO, Ben Rathbun, has been nominated for the Lansing Community’s Choice Awards by the Lansing State Journal. — Ben has been nominated in the category of: • Best Insurance Agent — This nomination is a reflection of Ben’s commitment to serving our clients, supporting our community, and leading… — May 1](/blog/2026/celebrating-leadership-in-our-community-ben-rathbun-nominated-for-lansing-communitys-choice-awards) [**Celebrating Culture, Community, and Connection at the Spartan Chinese School Picnic** — This past weekend, Rathbun Insurance was proud to be part of something truly special in our community. Our very own Producer, Yuxuan Gao, represented our team by hosting a booth at the annual Michigan State University Spartan Chinese School Picnic, an event we were honored to sponsor this year. —… — Apr 29](/blog/2026/celebrating-culture-community-and-connection-at-the-spartan-chinese-school-picnic) [**What Is Ordinance or Law Coverage?** — Ordinance or law coverage is a critical addition to your commercial property policy. Today’s municipalities often enact statutes that require building upgrades when making repairs after property damage. Many states with hurricanes or high wind risks have enacted stricter laws or building codes that… — Apr 28](/blog/2026/what-is-ordinance-or-law-coverage) [**Celebrating the Team Behind the Experience: Administrative Professionals Day at Rathbun Insurance** — At Rathbun Insurance, we know that exceptional service doesn’t happen by accident—it’s driven by people who show up every day ready to support our clients and each other. That’s why Administrative Professionals Day is one of our favorite traditions to celebrate. — This year, we continued our annual… — Apr 28](/blog/2026/celebrating-the-team-behind-the-experience-administrative-professionals-day-at-rathbun-insurance) [**Being There When It Matters Most: Every Rathbun Team Member Trained in CPR, First Aid, and Life-Saving Readiness** — At Rathbun Insurance, “Being There Matters Most” isn’t just something we say. It’s something we actively prepare for. — For another training cycle, our entire team has completed CPR and First Aid certification through the American Red Cross. This is a commitment we continue to make because… — Apr 24](/blog/2026/being-there-when-it-matters-most-every-rathbun-team-member-trained-in-cpr-first-aid-and-life-saving-readiness) [**Rathbun Insurance Shares Its Recovery Friendly Workplace Journey at the MPHI Substance Use Impact Conference** — Rathbun Insurance was proud to be represented at the Substance Use Impact Conference for Employers and Providers, where President Laura Stoken had the honor of speaking on a panel about what it means to be a Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW). — Hosted by Michigan Public Health Institute and… — Apr 24](/blog/2026/rathbun-insurance-shares-its-recovery-friendly-workplace-journey-at-the-mphi-substance-use-impact-conference) [**General Liability Won't Respond to an Abuse Allegation — Will Your Nonprofit Survive the Cost of a Lawsuit?** — If your organization provides services for youth, you're at risk for an abuse or molestation claim. Once a lawsuit is filed, you need to respond, even if you're innocent. Court cases are complicated and can take years to resolve. In the meantime, your organization could go bankrupt or have to cut… — Apr 22](/blog/2026/general-liability-wont-respond-to-an-abuse-allegation-will-your-nonprofit-survive-the-cost-of-a-lawsuit) [**Investing in the Future: Rathbun Insurance Attends NAAIA Detroit Scholarship Breakfast** — Rathbun Insurance was proud to attend the 5th Annual NAAIA Detroit Scholarship Breakfast, held in partnership with Junior Achievement of Southeast Michigan at the Detroit Athletic Club. — Representing our team were CEO Ben Rathbun, President Laura Stoken, Account Manager Kai Brewer, and Office… — Apr 22](/blog/2026/investing-in-the-future-rathbun-insurance-attends-naaia-detroit-scholarship-breakfast) [**Rathbun Insurance CEO Ben Rathbun Talks Flood Insurance on WWJ-950** — At Rathbun Insurance, education is at the heart of everything we do. Recently, our CEO, Ben Rathbun, had the opportunity to join WWJ Newsradio 950 to talk about an important and often misunderstood topic: flood insurance. — With recent heavy rains and flooding across Michigan, more homeowners are… — Apr 21](/blog/2026/rathbun-insurance-ceo-ben-rathbun-talks-flood-insurance-on-wwj-950) [**Showing Up for Our Community: Lansing Area AIDS Walk** — At Rathbun Insurance, our mission, Being There Matters Most, comes to life through the moments we show up for our community. Recently, our team had the opportunity to do just that as both a proud sponsor and participant in the Lansing Area AIDS Walk, hosted by Lansing Area AIDS Network. — This… — Apr 20](/blog/2026/showing-up-for-our-community-lansing-area-aids-walk) * * * - [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) **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)