Friday, December 20, 2019
Thank you to the Hastings Mutual Charitable Foundation for awarding a matching grant to Ele's Place! Their $3,500 matching grant allowed us to present Ele's Place with $7,000 to support their grief backpack program.This...
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
As a result of recent no-fault legislation, beginning July 1, 2020, there will be the option of selecting from several different options in regards to the medical coverage carried on your auto insurance policy. The...
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Striving to be a strong community partner, we partner with a different community organizations each month through our Quotes for a Cause program. We would like to expand their reach and give each month's organization...
Friday, December 13, 2019
We are excited to run a monthly Quotes for a Cause campaign. Each month, our agency will be donating $5 per new business quote to a nonprofit or charitable organization, regardless of whether or not the policy is...
Thursday, November 14, 2019
The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) has just announced that the current per vehicle assessment of $220 will be lowered to $100 per vehicle for the period beginning July 2nd, 2020 through June 30th, 2021....
Thursday, November 14, 2019
We are excited to run a monthly Quotes for a Cause campaign. Each month, our agency will be donating $5 per new business quote to a nonprofit or charitable organization, regardless of whether or not the policy is...
Sunday, November 10, 2019
Striving to be a strong community partner, we partner with a different community organizations each month through our Quotes for a Cause program. We would like to expand their reach and give each month's organization...
Sunday, November 10, 2019
Congratulations are in order for Customer Service Representatives Brittany Allen, Karen Watson and Kim Evans for passing their Property and Casualty Insurance Producer licensing exam. We are so very proud of all three...
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Striving to be a strong community partner, we partner with a different community organizations each month through our Quotes for a Cause program. We would like to expand their reach and give each month's organization...
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
It's that time of the year again for Open Enrollment for individual health policies. What do you need to know in regards to this year's open enrollment window? Rates will vary by person and county, but Preferred...
Friday, October 4, 2019
We are excited to run a monthly Quotes for a Cause campaign. Each month, our agency will be donating $5 per new business quote to a nonprofit or charitable organization, regardless of whether or not the policy is...
Friday, September 20, 2019
A mini tort claim is like a small civil suit that you file against an at-fault driver. As a courtesy to our customers, The Rathbun Agency files mini tort claims with other insurance carriers. At this time, the maximum...
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
We are excited to run a monthly Quotes for a Cause campaign. Each month, our agency will be donating $5 per new business quote to a nonprofit or charitable organization, regardless of whether or not the policy is...
Thursday, September 5, 2019
Striving to be a strong community partner, we partner with a different community organizations each month through our Quotes for a Cause program. We would like to expand their reach and give each month's organization...
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
While there are several implementation dates that affect the recent no-fault reform law, the vast majority of provisions do not take effect until July 1st, 2020. However, there are certain provisions that took an...
Thursday, August 8, 2019
We are excited to run a monthly Quotes for a Cause campaign. Each month, our agency will be donating $5 per new business quote to a nonprofit or charitable organization, regardless of whether or not the policy is...
Thursday, August 8, 2019
Striving to be a strong community partner, we partner with a different community organizations each month through our Quotes for a Cause program. We would like to expand their reach and give each month's organization...
Friday, July 12, 2019
Striving to be a strong community partner, we partner with a different community organizations each month through our Quotes for a Cause program. We would like to expand their reach and give each month's organization...
Friday, July 12, 2019
Yes. But what is an umbrella policy? A personal umbrella policy is an additional liability policy that provides coverage beyond the limits of your primary personal insurance policies. Typically, the umbrella is...
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
We are excited to run a monthly Quotes for a Cause campaign. Each month, our agency will be donating $5 per new business quote to a nonprofit or charitable organization, regardless of whether or not the policy is...
Friday, June 28, 2019
A big thank you to all our insureds and supporters who voted for us to win Best Insurance Agent/Agency in this year's City Pulse Top of the Town! We wouldn't have been able to make it sixty-three years serving our local...
Friday, June 14, 2019
Striving to be a strong community partner, we partner with a different community organizations each month through our Quotes for a Cause program. We would like to expand their reach and give each month's organization...
Monday, June 10, 2019
Originally posted in Lansing State Journal: Last Wednesday morning, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an auto insurance reform bill that drastically changes the landscape of the Michigan insurance industry. The new law will...
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
We are excited to run a monthly Quotes for a Cause campaign. Each month, our agency will be donating $5 per new business quote to a nonprofit or charitable organization, regardless of whether or not the policy is...
Friday, May 24, 2019
A bipartisan agreement has been sent back to the Chambers for a vote after Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Speaker Lee Chatfield, and Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey announced they have reached a compromise on reforming...
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Over the weekend, we celebrated with Agent Ben Rathbun for graduating from Olivet College! For the last four years, Ben has been working on his Masters of Business Administration in Risk Management & Insurance.After...
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
One of the most common questions we get when insuring a piece of property is how we determine the insurable value. Oftentimes we present a home insurance proposal to an insured and they inquire as to why the dwelling...
Monday, May 20, 2019
Striving to be a strong community partner, we partner with a different community organization each month through our Quotes for a Cause program. Our agency donates $5 per new business quote, regardless of whether or not...
Thursday, May 16, 2019
This afternoon, we were named a Top Ten agency by Auto-Owners Insurance for their Western Michigan Region! The Top 10 agency representatives met today with Dan Thelen, President, and Cathy Adcock, Regional Vice...
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
We are excited to run a monthly Quotes for a Cause campaign. Each month, our agency will be donating $5 per new business quote to a nonprofit or charitable organization, regardless of whether or not the policy is...
Friday, April 26, 2019
Congratulations are in order for Customer Service Representative Dee Ordiway for passing their Property and Casualty Insurance Producer licensing exam. We are so very proud of you!
Thursday, April 25, 2019
This week the Community Foundation broke ground on Rotary Park downtown, which will be completed by August. The new park will be home to a new kayak launch, a revamped plaza full of colorful furniture, a fireplace,...
Friday, April 12, 2019
We are excited to run a monthly Quotes for a Cause campaign. Each month, our agency will be donating $5 per new business quote to a nonprofit or charitable organization, regardless of whether or not the policy is...
Friday, April 12, 2019
In order to legally drive your vehicle, The State of Michigan requires that you carry casualty or liability insurance. This provides coverage for damage done by YOU to some other party for which you are legally liable....
Monday, April 8, 2019
Congratulations are in order for Customer Service Representative Mary LeZotte and Operations Manager Jennifer Walker for passing their Property and Casualty Insurance Producer licensing exam. We are so very proud of you...
Monday, April 8, 2019
Striving to be a strong community partner, we partner with a different community organization each month through our Quotes for a Cause program. Our agency donates $5 per new business quote, regardless of whether or not...
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
This year, The Rathbun Agency will celebrate their 63rd year in business! We have been fortunate to have several long term customers who have partnered with us for decades. We've been lucky enough to manage their risk...
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Striving to be a strong community partner, we partner with a different community organization each month through our Quotes for a Cause program. Our agency donates $5 per new business quote, regardless of whether or not...
Monday, March 11, 2019
We are excited to run a monthly Quotes for a Cause campaign. Each month, our agency will be donating $5 per new business quote to a nonprofit or charitable organization, regardless of whether or not the policy is...
Friday, March 8, 2019
We are proud to welcome Jennifer Walker as our newest team member. She will be joining The Rathbun Agency as Operations Manager! After graduating from Davenport University with degrees in Business Management and Human...
Monday, February 25, 2019
For the past year, President Paul Rathbun and Producer Ben Rathbun have been attending classes to work towards their Total Quality Agency (TQA) designations. TQA is a year long course offered by the Michigan Association...
Friday, February 22, 2019
Congratulations are in order for Cheryl Grimes and Jennie Six for passing their Property and Casualty Insurance Producer licensing exam. We are so very proud of you both!
Friday, February 22, 2019
A big congratulations to Customer Service Representative Cheryl Grimes for earning her Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation. We are very proud of all your hard work and for passing all five of...
Friday, February 8, 2019
With the extreme cold temperatures around Mid-Michigan the past few weeks, the risk of frozen pipes is more present than ever. As water freezes, it expands and puts pressure on pipes. When there’s too much pressure on...
Friday, February 8, 2019
Striving to be a strong community partner, we partner with a different community organization each month through our Quotes for a Cause program. Our agency donates $5 per new business quote, regardless of whether or not...
Monday, February 4, 2019
We are excited to run a monthly Quotes for a Cause campaign. Each month, our agency will be donating $5 per new business quote to a nonprofit or charitable organization, regardless of whether or not the policy is...
Monday, January 21, 2019
Striving to be a strong community partner, we partner with a different community organization each month through our Quotes for a Cause program. Our agency donates $5 per new business quote, regardless of whether or not...
Monday, January 21, 2019
When on vacation, the nice salesperson at the rental car company counter is going to offer you their insurance coverage. Do you really need everything they're offering? It depends. The four coverages that the rental car...
Friday, January 18, 2019
We are excited to run a monthly Quotes for a Cause campaign. Each month, our agency will be donating $5 per new business quote to a nonprofit or charitable organization, regardless of whether or not the policy is...
Friday, January 18, 2019
We love teaching tomorrow's generation about opportunities in the insurance industry. Each year, Agent Ben Rathbun speaks to high school students about insurance careers. This year, Accident Fund hosted us as we spoke...
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
West Bend Mutual generously awarded their Spirit of the Silver Lining Award to Ele's Place - Lansing last night. Each year, West Bend bestows this award to nonprofits in which their agents are heavily involved.Agency...