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Your Fire Safety Guide during Fire Prevention Week

Move over, Sparky the Fire Dog and Smokey Bear. It’s National Fire Prevention Week and we’re coming at you with some serious facts about one of our fairweather friends: fire. Sure, fire is our friend when it comes to providing warmth in the winter months and providing heat for our meals, but things can turn ugly quickly. Home electrical fires account for $1.3 billion in property damage a year, with 51,000 fires occurring over that span of time (esfi.org). The

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A Personal Guide to a Safe and Healthy Start of Fall

Pass the pumpkin bread, y’all, it’s Fall! San Antonio weather has been amazing, with temperatures dropping into the 40s, and even though temps have been climbing back up to the 90s throughout the day, we’re still pumped about breaking out our scarf collection a little early this year. Of course, with the excitement of cooler weather comes a need to prepare for another type of season: cold and flu season. We’ve got some tips to help keep you and your

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Why National Small Business Week is a Big Deal

Tuesday, September 22nd marks the first day of Fall in 2020, and with all the health turmoil going on in the world, we’re here for pumpkin-spiced everything and the beginning of holiday cheer. As excited as we are about lattes and cooler weather, this week also signifies a very important week celebrating the nation’s smaller businesses during National Small Business Week. This week, it’s all about the “little guys” making big waves, and we’re proud to be supportive of our fellow small

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Protect Your Valuables With Jewelry Insurance

The holiday season is meant to be a happy time to share delicious food, thoughtful gifts, and memories with family. Even though the worldwide pandemic has changed most of our plans for the holidays, some are making exceptions to visit with family during this special time. Whether you plan to travel abroad or stay in your own cozy home for the holidays, it’s time to secure a valuable possessions insurance policy. This is an option with homeowners insurance, because in

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Life Insurance Awareness Month is Here

Do you hear that sound? It’s the sound of a reality check, brought to you by Life Insurance Awareness Month. We’re ringing a bell that most people want to block out because the thought of death or leaving a family behind can daunt some. Don’t worry- it’s not all doom and gloom. We’re here to take out the “scary” aspect of life insurance, and to break it down a little more simply. Life insurance is simply an investment in your family’s future.

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4 Labor Day Quarantine Plans to safely enjoy the Holiday

Let’s not sugarcoat it. So far, 2020 has sucked. We’ve had countless events ruined by Coronavirus, and Labor Day is no exception. Normally, we’d be prepping our best barbecue recipes and loading up the beer fridge in preparation for a killer celebration with friends. This year, you may be worried that your only Labor Day plans are catching up on laundry and Netflix. But no worries, friends. We’ve got you covered with stellar insurance policies AND your germ-free Labor Day

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Employee Assistance Plans Make For Happy Employees

Texans are generally pretty happy-go-lucky people, gaining a reputation nationwide for being friendly folks, and that’s because we generally have a lot to be grateful for. Here, we value family, friendship, and the simple things in life, which makes us smile at any chance we can get.  The city of San Antonio extends this notion even further, with family-friendly celebratory events like Fiesta and the San Antonio Rodeo. If you’re here, you’re family. But not everything can be sunshine and

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Medical Office Insurance: Avoiding Liability Like the Plague

Medical Office Insurance will avoid Liability Like the Plague As if there wasn’t enough to worry about in the medical industry these days, there’s definitely another layer of risks that you may be making your medical office vulnerable to. It’s way more than Clorox wipes and keeping patients six feet apart too. Medical offices are susceptible to several dangerous situations that can lead to lawsuits and significant loss of income, but don’t panic yet. SOGO Insurance saves the day (or

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Is Pet Insurance Worth it in Texas?

National Dog Day came and went with a “bark” this year, as you may have noticed on your social media feeds this week. Thousands of doggies everywhere were celebrated and remembered, as evidenced by #nationaldogday and other trending dog-topics online. (Don’t explore that hashtag unless you’re ready to get lost in the cutest, slobberiest, most loving photos of your LIFE!) At SOGO, we don’t discriminate against any animal. We love all the pets, and we’re here to offer up pet insurance

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Gain a Competitive Edge with Employee Benefits for your Business

We’re sure, as a business owner, that you find little ways to show your employees how grateful you are for them. You tell them, “We couldn’t do it without you,” or maybe you celebrate monthly birthdays with a sweet treat. It’s vitally important that you express your gratitude in some capacity, but we know of the ultimate way to show how invested you are in your employee’s health, wellness, and even happiness. Having a decent employee benefits package is definitely

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