Rathbun Insurance

06/23/2026

What an incredible day at the 517 Juneteenth Festival in REO Town hosted by Ourspace - 517! ❤️💚💛

Rathbun Insurance President & Partner Laura Stoken and Account Manager Allegra Cagigas had the privilege of staffing Booth #24 and meeting so many amazing members of our community. We are grateful to have partnered with Auto-Owners Insurance as a Culture Series Sponsor and to support a celebration that brings people together while honoring freedom, culture, and community.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello. We loved being there and are proud to support events that make Greater Lansing such a special place.

Read more about our experience and why supporting the 517 Juneteenth Festival is important to us on our blog.

https://www.rathbuninsurance.com/blog/2026/celebrating-community-at-the-517-juneteenth-festival

Rathbun Insurance was honored to join thousands of community members at the 517 Juneteenth Festival in REO Town as a proud Culture Series Sponsor in partnership with Auto-Owners Insurance.

06/22/2026

If your business depends on products that need refrigeration or controlled storage, a power outage or equipment breakdown can quickly turn into a costly loss.

Spoilage and contamination coverage can help protect businesses like grocery stores, pharmacies, florists, bakeries, and others with perishable inventory.

Our latest blog covers:
• What this coverage does (and doesn’t) cover
• Why not all power outages are treated the same
• How spoilage coverage works with equipment breakdown and business interruption insurance
• Things to consider when selecting limits and deductibles

Take a few minutes to read the blog and make sure your coverage matches your exposure.

📖 Read the full article on our website. https://www.rathbuninsurance.com/blog/2026/what-is-spoilage-and-contamination-insurance

Food products are the first thing that comes to mind when we think of spoilage and contamination. However, there are many businesses that have significant inventories of perishable items. These include grocery stores, cold storage warehouses, bakeries, food processing plants and even less obvious op...

06/19/2026

Today, Rathbun Insurance is closed as we join our community in celebrating Juneteenth, a day to honor freedom, reflect on our shared history, and celebrate the diversity that makes our community stronger.

There are many great events happening throughout Greater Lansing today, including the family-friendly 🍦 Ice Cream Social featuring free ice cream, vendors, inflatables, and more!

And don't forget to stop by and see us tomorrow at Booth #24 during the:

🎉 517 Juneteenth Festival + Block Party
📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
📍 REO Town, Lansing
🕞 Find the Rathbun Insurance team beginning at 3:30 p.m.

We are proud to partner with Auto-Owners Insurance as a Culture Series Sponsor and look forward to celebrating with you all weekend long!

06/17/2026

For the fourth year in a row, we were proud to welcome Accident Fund Insurance Company of America interns to Rathbun Insurance as part of our annual intern swap program! 🎉

The day was filled with learning, collaboration, and plenty of fun as interns explored agency operations, sales, service, community involvement, and professional development opportunities within the insurance industry.

At Rathbun Insurance, we believe investing in the next generation is one of the most important things we can do. We are grateful for the opportunity to help young professionals explore potential career paths and gain real-world insight into our industry.

A huge thank you to our partners at Accident Fund Insurance for another successful year of collaboration. We can't wait to continue this tradition!

Read more on our blog 👇

https://www.rathbuninsurance.com/blog/2026/investing-in-the-future-rathbun-insurance-hosts-accident-fund-intern-swap-for-the-fourth-consecutive-year

At Rathbun Insurance, one of our favorite traditions is welcoming the next generation of professionals into our industry. This year, we were proud to host our annual intern swap with Accident Fund Insurance for the fourth consecutive year.

06/15/2026

We were proud to serve as a Mile Marker/Kilometer Sponsor for Max's Race on June 13 at Michigan State University in support of The Davies Project.

Organizations like The Davies Project make a meaningful difference in the lives of families by providing reliable transportation to essential healthcare appointments for seriously ill children, pregnant women, and families with babies in the NICU. Their work helps remove barriers to care and strengthens our community in powerful ways.

CEO Ben Rathbun was honored to participate in the walk and support this incredible mission.

Read more about why this cause matters to us and our involvement in Max's Race on our latest blog.

https://www.rathbuninsurance.com/blog/2026/rathbun-insurance-proud-to-support-maxs-race-and-the-davies-project

06/12/2026

We are proud to partner with Auto-Owners Insurance as a Culture Series Sponsor for the upcoming 517 Juneteenth Weekend presented by Ourspace - 517!

Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, resilience, culture, and community. It is also an opportunity to learn, connect, and honor the diverse experiences that make our community stronger.

From wellness programming and family activities to live music, local vendors, and community celebrations, there is something for everyone throughout the weekend. We are especially excited to be part of the 517 Juneteenth Festival in REO Town on Saturday, where members of the Rathbun Insurance team will be onsite throughout the day.

Learn more about the history of Juneteenth, why Rathbun chooses to support this important event, and everything happening during the celebration by reading our latest blog.

🔗 Read the blog here: https://www.rathbuninsurance.com/blog/2026/celebrating-freedom-culture-and-community-at-517-juneteenth-weekend

At Rathbun Insurance, we believe that being there matters most, not only for our clients but also for the communities we serve. That's why we are excited to once again partner with Auto-Owners Insurance as a Culture Series Sponsor for the upcoming 517 Juneteenth Weekend presented by Ourspace Foundat...

06/11/2026

Hailstorms can develop quickly and cause serious damage to vehicles, homes, and property. In some cases, hail has even contributed to major transportation accidents and emergencies.

If you find yourself driving during a hailstorm, slowing down, maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles, and finding shelter when possible can help keep you and your passengers safe. Just as important, make sure you understand what your auto insurance policy covers before severe weather strikes.

Our latest blog shares practical hailstorm driving safety tips, what to do if your vehicle is damaged, and why comprehensive coverage matters when it comes to hail claims.

Read the full blog here: https://www.rathbuninsurance.com/blog/2026/driving-tips-navigating-a-hailstorm

Questions about your coverage? Give Rathbun Insurance a call. We are happy to help you understand your options before the next storm rolls through.

Hailstorms can injure people and animals and destroy property. In 1977, a DC-9 airplane crashed in Georgia after both engines ingested hail and lost thrust. The plane crashed onto a road, killing eight people on the ground and 62 people on board. Commercial airliners have made emergency landings bec...

06/10/2026

Life changes fast when you're building a family. Between buying a home, welcoming children, upgrading vehicles, and juggling busy schedules, it's easy for insurance coverage to fall behind.

Our latest blog highlights some of the most common insurance mistakes young families make, including:
✔️ Keeping the same coverage for too long
✔️ Underinsuring personal property
✔️ Choosing coverage based only on price
✔️ Forgetting to update beneficiaries
✔️ Overlooking life insurance and liability protection

Taking a few minutes to review your coverage today can help protect your family from costly surprises tomorrow.

Read the full blog and make sure your coverage is keeping up with life's changes.

https://www.rathbuninsurance.com/blog/2026/common-insurance-mistakes-young-families-make

Learn common insurance mistakes young families make and how reviewing your coverage can help protect your home, vehicles, and future.

06/09/2026

We're excited to share our new 360° virtual office tour!

Rathbun Insurance recently partnered with Able Eyes Virtual Tours to create an immersive experience that allows clients, prospective clients, and community members to explore our office before visiting in person.

This initiative is part of our commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and helping people feel comfortable and prepared before they walk through our doors.

Take a look around our newly renovated office and learn more about why this project was important to us by reading our latest blog and viewing the tour on our website.

https://www.rathbuninsurance.com/blog/2026/explore-rathbun-insurance-before-you-visit-our-new-able-eyes-virtual-tour-is-live

We know that for many people, walking into a new place can feel intimidating. Whether someone is visiting our office for the first time, has mobility concerns, experiences anxiety, has sensory sensitivities, or simply prefers to know what to expect before arriving, unfamiliar environments can create...

06/08/2026

Rathbun Insurance CEO Ben and Office Manager & Executive Assistant Kenadi Williams had a great time attending the Junior League of Lansing bRUNch & Walk with League this weekend!

It was a wonderful opportunity to support an organization that has been making a positive impact throughout the Greater Lansing community for generations through volunteerism, leadership development, and community service.

We are proud to support events that bring people together, strengthen our community, and celebrate the incredible work of local nonprofit organizations. Thank you to the Junior League of Lansing for hosting such a fun and meaningful event!