ARTICLES ABOUT LEGISLATIVE-AFFAIRS

National Insurance Awareness Day is June 28. It’s a good reminder to schedule an insurance coverage review to identify liability gaps before you have a claim. — Why are coverage reviews so important? — Adopting a same-as-last-year mindset may not suit your business’s changing needs. What worked a…

Today, Rathbun Insurance had the privilege of attending the Cristo Rey Community Center’s Economic Empowerment Forum, an event that shed light on crucial issues surrounding financial empowerment. David Finkbeiner, Rathbun’s President and Insurance Producer, alongside Laura Stoken, Chief Operating…

Recreational drones, sometimes called unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are growing in popularity. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reports that more than 506,635 drones have been registered for recreational use. — Drone pilots are expected to understand drone regulations and operate UAVs…

September is National Preparedness Month, and it's the perfect time to ensure you're ready for unexpected disasters. The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is emphasizing the importance of having a plan to cover insurance policy deductibles in case of emergencies. This…

Driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs is deadly and expensive. Yet it continues to happen every day across the United States. Sadly, alcohol-impaired crashes alone claim more than 10,000 lives per year in the U.S., according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…

In a groundbreaking decision, the Michigan Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling that promises to reshape the terrain of premises liability cases. The ruling, arising from the consolidated cases of Kandil-Elsayed v. F & E Oil Inc. and Pinsky v. Kroger Co. of Mich, Docket Nos. 162907 and 163430,…

Today, we bring you an important update regarding the 2019 No-Fault law in Michigan. The long-awaited decision from the Michigan Supreme Court has been released, and it directly impacts the reimbursement limits for those injured prior to the law change. — Back in 2019, the state of Michigan…

As part of our dedication to providing exceptional service and staying informed about the latest developments in the insurance industry, we recently attended the Big I Michigan Legislative Day at the State of Michigan Capitol Building. This event provided an invaluable opportunity for us to meet…

Agents Ben Rathbun and David Finkbeiner headed downtown to the Capitol in Lansing to lobby on behalf of independent agents for no-fault auto insurance reform. — Pictured: Agent Ben Rathbun, Representative Andy Schor, Agent Dave Finkbeiner — Pictured: Agent David Finkbeiner, Senator Rick Jones,…

We hit The Hill in Washington D.C. last month to advocate on behalf of independent insurance agents at the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) Legislative Conference. This year's lobbying efforts focused on a reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program as well as…