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Groundhog Day Revisited: Philanthropy in San Antonio

We’ve all seen the 1993 Bill Murray classic Groundhog Day (and if you haven’t – stop what you’re doing and go watch it before returning). In case there are any newbies, we won’t spoil anything too major, but the general premise is that Bill Murray’s character gets a little tired of the everyday monotony.  In the movie, Groundhog Day is approaching, and as a tired weatherman, he dreads covering a “silly” holiday like Groundhog day. Well, life decides to teach him a

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Cyber Liability Insurance and Your Business

These days, one of the most common and popular types of corporate litigation has been lawsuits springing from cybersecurity-related issues. Data breaches have become a primary risk for hundreds of thousands of businesses, including some of the biggest and most successful household-name companies. In 2019 alone, companies such as Facebook, Capital One, Canva, Quest Diagnostics, and DoorDash all suffered from cyber-attacks, costing them millions of dollars in damages. If large companies with cybersecurity walls that tall are suffering, then it’s

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Ways San Antonio Manufacturers can grow in 2020

According to the San Antonio Manufacturers Association, our city primarily makes four categories of products: transportation, equipment & metal products, materials & electricity, and diversified products. With such a variety of industries right in our own backyard, it’s important to ensure your business has the correct coverage. Most standard business insurance policies may not actually cover all of your business’s needs, specifically if you’re making and distributing products, which makes up a huge percentage of our city’s economy.  Business Insurance Needs If

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Tax Return Season Calls for Home Improvements and Contractor Insurance

Tax season is upon us, meaning several different things for different people. For some, an annual tax return means finally booking a contractor to complete a long-awaited home improvement project. For business owners, specifically contractors, this time of year can bring growth and hire to aide with the rush of new clients. Everyone’s a winner!  Hiring an influx of contractors is the easy part. Getting your insurance properly aligned can seem like quite the task, but SOGO is here to help

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Clean up your desk, and your insurance game

January 13th was marked National Clean Off Your Desk Day, giving everyone a chance to prepare for the new year with a fresh start and a clean slate. While tidying our work and home office spaces, we thought it would also be a good idea to get your insurance game organized too.  We know sitting down and making big life decisions can be tempting to put on the back burner, but we pride ourselves in having the most qualified agents

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5 Healthy Places to eat For a Healthy Start in San Antonio

Maybe you didn’t go crazy enough to sign up for a full marathon, but January is the time of year when many San Antonians are making strides to be healthier in the coming year. Sadly, coming in at number 19, San Antonio has once again landed a spot on the infamous list of Fattest Cities in the Nation, and while we’re proud of ourselves and our culture, it definitely wouldn’t hurt to make a few critical changes in 2020 by

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Ring in 2020 Safely and Joyfully in San Antonio!

It’s almost time for the new year, which means it’s almost time for tamales, champagne, and partying with friends and family! We are totally down with ringing in the new year in the most fun way possible, but we’re also bringing you some safe (and fun!) ways to welcome 2020 without having to visit the emergency room.  Plan a Calm and Thoughtful Night If you’ve already sat down and figured out your New Year’s resolutions, you probably didn’t put “spend

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Our FAVORITE Holiday recipes you need to try this Christmas!

Mmmmmm, can you smell that? It’s the official smell of San Antonio holidays. It’s fresh tamales, your mom’s famous spinach dip, and your uncle’s out-of-this-world smoked brisket all coming together at the family holiday event, and you’re about to be stuffed to the max. This is a welcome feeling, though. You’ve been waiting for this moment for 364 days.  Recipes can be handed down from generation to generation. They are sometimes handwritten in scribbly cursive, or maybe typed to perfection

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Why You Need Valuable Possessions Insurance During Holiday Travel

Holiday travel can be exhilarating and exciting, unless something happens to your valuable possessions, either while you’re away from your home, or to something special you’re traveling with. You may already be thinking, “I have homeowners insurance, so I’m invincible!” But even the best homeowners insurance policies have limits to what they can cover, so your valuable possessions like artwork, fine jewelry, or other collectibles are unprotected. A simple valuable possessions policy can’t protect you from accidents or thefts, but

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A San Antonio Gift-Giving Guide for All Types of Friends

Don’t let the stress of holiday shopping overwhelm you! We’ve got your San Antonio Shopping Guide right here, covering every type on your list, from family, to friends, and even Fido. Skip the stress of retail overload, and head to these SA-local treasure chests to find the perfect gift this season while feeling good about supporting your community.  Too Good To Be Threw | Who to shop for: Your Work Bestie | She’s covered for you when you were running late to

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