Earthquake damage is not typically covered under your renter's or homeowner's insurance policy. Learn how to protect your home and property against a potential loss, in the SCDOI's new Earthquake Coverage Guide. Download it today! Additional Info...
Ray Farmer, Director of the SCDOI, was honored with the NAIC President’s Award for Distinguished NAIC Leadership for his years of steadfast insurance regulation. Read on...
Yesterday, Ray Farmer, Director of the SCDOI took another step towards protecting consumers who have long-term care insurance with Senior Health Insurance Company of Pennsylvania (SHIP) from potentially detrimental rate increases or benefit reductions. Read on...
Concerned citizens should now report suspected insurance fraud to the SCDOI. Reports of suspected insurance fraud can be made through an online portal system or by calling the SCDOI’s Insurance Fraud Division at 888-95-FRAUD (37283). Read on...
September is National Life Insurance Awareness Month, and the South Carolina Department of Insurance (SCDOI) wants to alert consumers to the importance of this coverage. Read on...
SCDOI Director Farmer announces that he has entered into an MOU with Attorney General Wilson & Chief Keel of SLED, to transfer insurance fraud enforcement to the SCDOI. A budget of $2 million for insurance fraud investigation & prosecution was announced. 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...
