Thanksgiving is known for bringing families together, good food and football. But do you know what hazard this holiday leads in? We will give you a hint: it often starts in the kitchen. Find out the answer in our latest blog post on Insurance Matters. Additional Info...
In preparation for the 2021 session of the S.C. General Assembly, the SCDOI will be hosting a virtual legislative conference for insurers, government affairs professionals, interested parties and consumer representatives, Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Additional Info...
Distracted driving causes 20,000 accidents each year in S.C.
Director Farmer urges drivers to put the phone down when behind the wheel and just drive. Additional Info...
Rates for credit accident and health insurance sold in conjunction with consumer credit transactions subject to the South Carolina Consumer Protection
Code other than loans made under 1966 S.C. Act No. 988. Read on...
In this video, Kayla Baker, Manager of the Office of Consumer Services answers the 5 most common questions the SCDOI gets from consumers when it comes to life insurance. Read on...
This is for all insurers, producers, surplus lines brokers, bail bondsmen, and other licensed or authorized persons transacting the business of insurance in South Carolina. Read on...
Unfortunately, in times of crisis there are people out there that take advantage of the situation and work to profit through scams. Here is what you need to know. Read on...
The South Carolina Department of Insurance (SCDOI) would like to provide consumers and business owners with information on insurance coverage for losses caused by riots, civil commotion and vandalism. Read on...
To: All Insurers Writing Private Passenger Automobile Insurance or Homeowners Insurance Coverage in South Carolina
Subject: 2020 Private Passenger Automobile and Homeowners Insurance Sample Rates Pursuant to Bulletin 2013-02 Read on...
To: Issuers of Individual and Small Group Health Insurance Coverage and Issuers of Exchange-certified Stand-Alone Dental Coverage
From: Kendall Buchanan, Deputy Director of Market Regulation and Public Information Read on...
June 1st will bring the start of hurricane season, which means the risk of floods will come soon too. Even if you do not live in a high-risk flood area, heavy rain from storms can cause severe flood damage. Read on...
To all licensees of the South Carolina Department of Insurance, including guaranty fund associations, surplus lines insurers and other persons registered or authorized to operate pursuant to the insurance laws of this state. Read on...
This notice is issued to all companies licensed or authorized to write property & casualty insurance in South Carolina to provide guidance on reporting requirements relating to the impact of severe weather which occurred April 12th & 13th in our state. Read on...
On February 6, 2020, the SCDOI held a public hearing on Prudential's pending long-term care rate increase requests. You may view a copy of the presentations made during the hearing here. Read on...
On February 5, 2020, the SCDOI held a public hearing on Genworth's pending long-term care rate increase requests. You may view a copy of the presentations made during the hearing here. Read on...
Bulletin to all insurers, producers, surplus lines brokers, bail bondsmen, and other licensed or authorized persons transacting the business of insurance in South Carolina. Read on...
Issuers of Individual and Small Group Health Insurance Coverage, Issuers of Student Health Plans, and Issuers of Exchange-certified Stand-Alone Dental Coverage Read on...
Deadline extension have been made for the data call related to Hurricane Dorian insurance claims for licensed P&C & approved lines insurers & the SCDOI Wind Pool data call.
The South Carolina Department of Insurance (SCDOI) is working closely with the health insurance industry to ensure South Carolinians have access to testing and related treatment when it comes to COVID-19, better known as the Coronavirus. Read on...
BULLETIN NUMBER 2020-01 Addendum G to Bulletin 2013-12 has been issued to Address the Federal Extension of the Transitional Policy through Calendar Year 2021. Click here to read the entire Bulletin.
Memorandum to all insurers licensed to transact accident and health insurance business within the state of South Carolina and all South Carolina licensed health maintenance organizations. Read on...
