Life Insurance is Truly the Misunderstood Insurance

FBMAccess June 30, 2020

Life Insurance is the most misunderstood insurance During a global health crisis, it is especially important to ensure your family is protected. According to the City of San Antonio, positivity rates of those being tested for COVID-19 in Bexar County are 16.9% positive, compared to a 3.5% rate just last week. With the increase in positive test results comes a risk of even more San Antonians getting infected, and exposing their families to chances of sickness, or even death. By following city

Take a Summer Drive Down These Country Roads

FBMAccess June 30, 2020

Just when we thought things might be getting better, the health concerns in Texas have soared into panic-mode again. There are many contributing factors to how this could have happened, but what we know for sure is that any kind of future entertainment for the next few months is going to be sort of lonely, ensuring everyone following social distancing guidelines while also trying to not go completely insane while stuck indoors. We’ve been aching to make a trip, but

COVID-19 Wedding Season: Dealing with Changed Plans For Your Big Day

FBMAccess June 19, 2020

Initiate backup wedding plans! We repeat. Initiate backup wedding plans! Sadly, no wedding planners or anxiously-awaiting engaged couples could have seen what was coming from a mile away. No amount of Pinterest planning could save us from what has happened to the 2020 wedding season. It’s currently June, which means normally, we’d have every weekend this month booked with at least one couple tying the knot. Imagine: Perfectly-planned ceremonies would be followed by jovial wedding receptions. The cake would be

Four Places to Go Fishing With Dad

FBMAccess June 15, 2020

Father’s Day 2020 is right around the corner, on Sunday, June 21. COVID-19 has changed a lot of our summer plans, but it doesn’t have to change Father’s Day. Lucky for us, there are several places still open for fishing, and that’s pretty much all we can ask for, right? Fishing is just one of those activities that feel good for everyone involved. Grab the kiddos and celebrate yourself. Ask your dad or another father-figure or special father in your

June is the wettest month in San Antonio

FBMAccess June 8, 2020

Rain, rain, go away. San Antonians want to play! According to weather-us.com, “June is the wettest month in San Antonio with the average rainfall slightly north of 4.1 inches.” Thunderstorms are frequent and tropical storms are a topic of discussion at every kitchen table. Of course, the rain is excellent for our tomato gardens, local wildlife, and even for our beloved surrounding bodies of water that provide hours of family entertainment throughout the summer. The grass turns bright green and the

Safer Summer Getaway Activities

FBMAccess May 28, 2020

School is out, which means it’s officially summertime! It’s the season to get out and explore, but COVID-19 has made vacations a little bit tricky. Experts are saying our options are definitely limited, but not all hope is lost. You may not be able to hop on a plane easily and head to a crowded but popular resort, but we’ve got some ideas of places you can visit in your RV, where you can spread out, stay way more than 6 feet apart

Protect your Home you’re stuck in with Home Insurance

FBMAccess May 21, 2020

Everyone around the world has, like it or not, been spending an inordinate amount of time at home during the COVID-19 outbreak, because of government mandates, or just plain old concern. Being behind the four walls of our homes has many Americans evaluating their physical space, and ways to protect that space. According to Google, the search words “home improvement” are trending upwards, meaning more and more folks are turning to DIY home projects while hunkered down. But it’s not just organizing

Cyber Liability Insurance for a Digital World

FBMAccess May 20, 2020

When there’s bad news and good news, it’s better to get the bad news first. The bad news: COVID-19 has likely slowed down physical traffic into your business. The good news: Hopefully, this also means the digital traffic to your business has increased. Ideally, you’re receiving leads, getting more and more website visitors, and perhaps even taking payment online for services or products. According to Forbes.com, retailers selling non-essentials have seen double and triple-digit increases in online sales during the COVID-19

Prepare your business for Texas Re-Opening Phases with this Checklist

FBMAccess May 13, 2020

As a Texas business owner, you’re treading unknown waters when it comes to the “standard” protocol for reopening a business during a national pandemic. SOGO is here to help you practice safe ways to reopen your business while maintaining the safety guidelines that protect your employees and your patrons. Meet with your HR First and foremost, we suggest you set up a recurring meeting with your HR team to set and cover clear and discernable policies and guidelines for reopening your business

Why Choosing An Independent Insurance Agent Works In Your Favor

FBMAccess May 4, 2020

Whether you’ve been our client for one day, or one decade, you know SOGO is serious about customer service. Since 2010, we’ve operated as a family-owned, independent insurance agency serving the San Antonio and Austin-area communities their personal and business insurance needs. It’s no secret that clients can easily choose a Big Box Insurance Provider that runs Super Bowl ads and spends countless marketing dollars trying to grab your attention, but with those gigantic agencies can come gigantic headaches. At

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