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Questions To Ask Your Home Owners Association Before You Buy

Homeowners associations (HOAs) often include many amenities but also many restrictions. Make sure you know what you're getting into before you sign on the dotted line.

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Fostering Community and Mentorship: Rathbun Insurance Guest Lectures at MSU

At Rathbun Insurance, we go beyond the conventional realm of insurance coverage. We're dedicated to nurturing the next generation and giving back to our community. Today, our President, Ben Rathbun, and Producer,...

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10 Reasons To Consider an Independent Insurance Agent

We live in an app-enabled world. You can order groceries, hire a dog walker and book a vacation without leaving your home or speaking to a real person. It makes sense to think insurance is something you can do online,...

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How To Avoid a Scary Homeowners Claim This Halloween: 13 precautions to make your home safe

Trick-or-treaters aren’t the only spooky thing you may see on Halloween. You also need to watch out for hazards that could lead to a scary homeowners insurance claim. Here are 13 precautions to make your home safe...

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Community Highlight - Child and Family Charities

At Rathbun Insurance, our commitment to the community goes beyond just providing top-notch insurance services. We believe in supporting and uplifting the organizations that work tirelessly to make our community a better...

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Quotes for a Cause: Salus Center

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...

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The Hard Insurance Market: Navigating Through Cost Sharing

In the ever-evolving landscape of the insurance industry, we find ourselves in the midst of what experts refer to as a "hard market." This term is indicative of a phase where insurance companies face increasing...

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Understanding Underwriting Decisions vs. Coverage Decisions

At Rathbun Insurance, we understand that traversing the world of insurance can be complex and overwhelming. In this blog, we'll shed light on the crucial difference between underwriting decisions and coverage decisions....

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Celebrating: Ben Rathbun Named a 2023 Insurance Business America Rising Star

In the dynamic world of insurance, where innovation meets tradition and knowledge, Rathbun Insurance is proud to announce a remarkable achievement – our President, Ben Rathbun, has been honored as one of the Best...

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Winterize That Second Home To Prevent Damage While You’re Gone

Do you have a vacation cabin or another property that you use during the summer but leave empty during the winter? If so, you need to winterize your getaway so you don’t find a mess when spring arrives. Winterizing may...

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