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Rathbun Insurance Inspires the Next Generation at JA Girls’ Dream Fair

As we close out February’s Insurance Careers Month, we’re proud to celebrate our continued commitment to empowering the next generation of professionals. Today, Producer Heather Cooper-Kim and Account Manager Kim Evans...

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Flipping for a Cause: Rathbun Insurance Supports Haven House’s Pancake Palooza!

This past weekend, Rathbun Insurance proudly showed up in support of Haven House’s Annual Pancake Palooza! As a Special Ingredient Sponsor, we were thrilled to help make this fun-filled event a success. Our President,...

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Reduce Risks Associated With Electric Vehicles

While the federal government and firefighting associations don’t collect data on the number of electric vehicle (EV) fires, there’s one thing all industry specialists seem to agree on: When an EV catches fire, it’s much...

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How To Read and Understand Your Auto Policy

If understanding your auto insurance policy is challenging, you’re not alone. Insurance is a contract, so it has a lot of legal language. But don’t let that scare you. Once you know where to find the information, you...

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4 Water Damage Situations Standard Home Insurance Policies Won’t Cover

No one wants to come home to an overflowing toilet, a backed-up sewer line or a leaking ceiling. Water damage can cause homeowners as much money and anxiety as a fire, an earthquake or a hurricane. The Insurance...

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What Is Negligence?

According to Cornell Law School, negligence is “a failure to behave with the level of care that someone of ordinary prudence would have exercised under the same circumstances.” This applies to professional services and...

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Rathbun Insurance Featured on 1320 WILS Morning Show

We’re excited to share that our very own Laura Stoken, COO of Rathbun Insurance, had the incredible opportunity to be a guest on 1320 WILS here in Lansing! Laura joined morning show host Mike Austin on Wednesday,...

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Kick-Start Your Career in Insurance: 2025 Summer Internship Opportunity at Rathbun Insurance!

Are you a dynamic, ambitious individual ready to dive into the world of insurance? Rathbun Insurance is excited to announce an exclusive opportunity for a 2025 Summer Intern! This is your chance to gain hands-on...

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Insurance Premiums Are Rising — Here's What You Need To Know

Sticker shock and revolving risk are the new normal. Extreme weather, cyberattacks, supply chain interruptions, worker shortages, wars and inflation keep hammering the insurance market. It’s like the classic “I Love...

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March Quotes for a Cause: Supporting The Stewards of Nature At-Risk Youth Program

At Rathbun Insurance, our mission goes beyond safeguarding homes and businesses-we are deeply committed to the well-being of our community. One of the ways we live out this commitment is through our Quotes for a Cause...

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You Can Buy Down Your Wind and Hail Deductible

Rising property insurance premiums in wind- and hail-prone areas have increased interest in wind deductible buyback (WDBB) insurance. Available as a stand-alone policy that complements primary property insurance, WDBB...

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Exploring History, Culture, and Community: Rathbun Insurance Visits the Nokomis Cultural Heritage Center

At Rathbun Insurance, we believe that being there matters most-not just in insurance but in understanding and connecting with the community we serve. This belief recently took us to The Nokomis Cultural Heritage Center...

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Supporting STEAM and Community: Rathbun Insurance at Waverly Robotics’ A Night Out

At Rathbun Insurance, we believe that Being There Matters Most-not just for our clients but for the community we call home. That’s why CEO Ben Rathbun and COO Laura Stoken were honored to attend A Night Out, a special...

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Buying a Local Business: What Are Your Insurance Issues?

Are you looking to buy another company? Folding its property, customers and employees into your organization is no small feat. Even if you plan to keep it as a subsidiary, you need to do full due diligence on the...

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National Fix a Leak Week: Finding Common Household Water Leaks

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 10% of homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons or more per day. Nationwide, that amounts to nearly 1 trillion gallons of water wasted every year. The EPA’s...

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Celebrating David’s Legacy and Welcoming Laura as Our New Owner

At Rathbun Insurance, our legacy is built on strong leadership and a commitment to our community. Today, we celebrate a monumental transition in our agency’s history-honoring David’s remarkable career and contributions...

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