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Rathbun Agency Announces Promotions of Key Employees

Rathbun Agency President Ben Rathbun is proud to announce the promotion of three key employees. As the agency continues to grow in its 67th year, people continue to be at the heart of our success. As our leadership...

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Community Highlight - Riverwalk Theatre

Since September 2015, The Rathbun Agency has selected a different non profit each month as part of Quotes for a Cause. We partner with local organizations that are giving back right in our own community. At the end of...

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October Quotes for a Cause - Toys for Tots

Since September 2015, The Rathbun Agency has selected a different non profit each month as part of Quotes for a Cause. We partner with local organizations that are giving back right in our own community. At the end of...

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Community Highlight - Toys for Tots

Since September 2015, The Rathbun Agency has selected a different non profit each month as part of Quotes for a Cause. We partner with local organizations that are giving back right in our own community. At the end of...

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September Quotes for a Cause - BOOM Awards

Since September 2015, The Rathbun Agency has selected a different non profit each month as part of Quotes for a Cause. We partner with local organizations that are giving back right in our own community. At the end of...

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Community Highlight - BOOM Awards

Since September 2015, The Rathbun Agency has selected a different non profit each month as part of Quotes for a Cause. We partner with local organizations that are giving back right in our own community. At the end of...

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August Quotes for a Cause - The Resistance

Since September 2015, The Rathbun Agency has selected a different non profit each month as part of Quotes for a Cause. We partner with local organizations that are giving back right in our own community. At the end of...

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Why Does My Kid Need to Buy Renters Insurance?

Your college student child has moved into an apartment or your adult child has moved out “on their own” and you are all celebrating this next chapter of independence. A question we will often get is, does my kid need to...

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First, A Refund. Now, A Charge!?

It’s no secret that Michigan drivers pay some of the highest insurance premiums throughout the nation. However, in doing so, some Michigan drivers are afforded unlimited and lifetime medical benefits from the Michigan...

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National African American Insurance Association Michigan Moves West

Since getting involved with the National African American Insurance Associaton (NAAIA) Michigan, we have been excited to help push the organizations reach throughout the entire state of Michigan. We were able to assist...

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Why Do Agents Need To Know Where I Live?

When we are in the process of putting insurance proposals together, we tend to ask quite a few questions. By far, one of the most important is “Where do you reside?” Michigan has some of the most generous medical...

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Community Highlight - The Resistance

Since September 2015, The Rathbun Agency has selected a different non profit each month as part of Quotes for a Cause. We partner with local organizations that are giving back right in our own community. At the end of...

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July Quotes for a Cause - The Fledge Foundation

Since September 2015, The Rathbun Agency has selected a different non profit each month as part of Quotes for a Cause. We partner with local organizations that are giving back right in our own community. At the end of...

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What is Personal Injury Protection Coverage?

Whether you’ve lived in Michigan your entire life or are new to our state, everyone knows auto insurance here is expensive. Michigan is the only state in the country in which you have the option of purchasing unlimited...

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June Quotes for a Cause - Women's Center of Greater Lansing

Since September 2015, The Rathbun Agency has selected a different non profit each month as part of Quotes for a Cause. We partner with local organizations that are giving back right in our own community. At the end of...

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Community Highlight - The Fledge Foundation

Since September 2015, The Rathbun Agency has selected a different non profit each month as part of Quotes for a Cause. We partner with local organizations that are giving back right in our own community. At the end of...

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Community Highlight - Womens Center of Greater Lansing

Since September 2015, The Rathbun Agency has selected a different non profit each month as part of Quotes for a Cause. We partner with local organizations that are giving back right in our own community. At the end of...

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May Quotes for a Cause - Refugee Development Center

Since September 2015, The Rathbun Agency has selected a different non profit each month as part of Quotes for a Cause. We partner with local organizations that are giving back right in our own community. At the end of...

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Groundbreaking for John Smoltz Strikeout Baseball Stadium

The agency are proud supporters of the John Smoltz Strikeout Baseball Stadium. We attended the groundbreaking at Ferris Park, where a stadium will be built for local children to play pickup baseball. Major League...

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Welcome our Intern: Anastasie Mugorewindekwe

We are excited to have started an intern program and to be able to welcome Anastasie Mugorewindekwe to our team! Ana is ninteen years old and just recently graduated from Everett High School where she played soccer her...

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Rathbun Agency is Named 2021 Outstanding Small Business of the Year

On Thursday, June 16th 2022, The Rathbun Agency was recognized by the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce as Ben Rathbun humbly accepted the 2021 Outstanding Small Business award. Presented at an annual dinner each...

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Thank You Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Charitable Foundation!

Thank you to the Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Charitable Foundation for matching our $5,000 donation to The Davies Project! We were able to drop by this morning and present Executive Director Pam Miklavcic with a...

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Why You Need to Be Concerned About Those Who Aren’t

As trusted insurance advisors, we are commonly faced with the question “What do I need to protect myself from?” When referring to automobile insurance, the reality is who you insure yourself against is equally important...

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April Quotes for a Cause - NAAIA Scholarship Breakfast

Since September 2015, The Rathbun Agency has selected a different nonprofit each month as part of Quotes for a Cause. We partner with local organizations that are giving back right in our own community. At the end of...

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It's Fun To Stay At The... Y M C A!

More than likely, as you read that, you found yourself mimicking the motions and forming the letters to the timeless song delivered by the Village People. The YMCA, or “the Y,” carries a particular memory, feeling and...

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Community Highlight - Refugee Development Center

Since September 2015, The Rathbun Agency has selected a different non profit each month as part of Quotes for a Cause. We partner with local organizations that are giving back right in our own community. At the end of...

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Ben Rathbun Receives Dan Fulwider Award for Community Involvement

On Friday, Ben Rathbun and the agency received the 2021 Dan Fulwider Award for Community Involvement from our national association, Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America. The award is named in memory of...

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Community Highlight - NAAIA Scholarship Breakfast

Since September 2015, The Rathbun Agency has selected a different nonprofit each month as part of Quotes for a Cause. We partner with local organizations that are giving back right in our own community. At the end of...

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March Quotes for a Cause - STEM for All

Since September 2015, The Rathbun Agency has selected a different nonprofit each month as part of Quotes for a Cause. We partner with local organizations that are giving back right in our own community. At the end of...

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Rathbun Agency Title Sponsors ARTpath

Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center, in partnership with the City of Lansing, is proud to bring to Lansing, the annual ArtPath River Trail Exhibition. More than two and a half miles of the Lansing River Trail...

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Insert *Reason Why I’m Not Addressing Diversity in My Hiring Process*

I’m a work in progress. While my agency places importance on creating a culture that promotes diversity, we continue to learn new ways to improve. While advocating for increased diversity in the insurance industry, I...

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Where's My Refund!?

As we reported back in December, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Department of Insurance and Financial Services announced that the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) would be returning surplus funds to...

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Community Highlight - STEM for All

Since September 2015, The Rathbun Agency has selected a different nonprofit each month as part of Quotes for a Cause. We partner with local organizations that are giving back right in our own community. At the end of...

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February Quotes for a Cause - Okemos Youth Baseball Program

Since September 2015, The Rathbun Agency has selected a different nonprofit each month as part of Quotes for a Cause. We partner with local organizations that are giving back right in our own community. At the end of...

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Paul Rathbun Receives Agent of the Year

Last week was six months since Paul left us. Perpetuating his legacy and embodying his giving heart is always top of mind to those of us at the agency. At this year's Big "I" Michigan Convention, Paul was honored with...

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Quotes for a Cause - Durant Park Stage

Since September 2015, The Rathbun Agency has selected a different nonprofit each month as part of Quotes for a Cause. We partner with local organizations that are giving back right in our own community. At the end of...

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Rathbun Agency - A History Lesson

There have been lots of changes at the agency in the last six months and we wanted to take some time to reflect on our history. As we enter our 66th year, the third generation of Rathbun is officially at the helm. Let's...

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Ashley McClure Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society

At The Rathbun Agency, we are fierce advocates for continuing education. And that extends beyond just our team members who work directly in insurance sales or service. Our bookkeeper, Ashley McClure is currently...

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Community Highlight - Okemos Youth Baseball Program

Since September 2015, The Rathbun Agency has selected a different nonprofit each month as part of Quotes for a Cause. We partner with local organizations that are giving back right in our own community. At the end of...

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What Is Mini Tort & How Do I File A Claim?

A mini tort claim is like a small civil suit that you file against an at-fault driver. It is important to note that a mini tort claim is filed with the other drivers insurance company. We as your agent can provide you...

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December Quotes for a Cause - Junior Achievement

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...

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Community Highlight - Durant Park Stage

Since September 2015, The Rathbun Agency has selected a different nonprofit each month as part of Quotes for a Cause. We partner with local organizations that are giving back right in our own community. At the end of...

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