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...
The South Carolina Department of Insurance (SCDOI) is reminding home and property owners to review your insurance coverage limits due to increasing repair and replacement construction costs. Additional Info...
The SCDOI announces the Drive Smart
campaign. This public awareness effort is challenging South Carolinians to drive without distractions. Additional Info...
In the matter of: Application of the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. for a revision in their Workers’ Compensation Program Loss Costs, and Corrective Action Order Additional Info...
The SCDOI would like to remind consumers that you should not be charged for a COVID-19 vaccine or for the vaccine’s administration, regardless of health insurance status. Read on...
We've recently received reports of organizations trying to obtain personal information by masquerading as licensed insurance professionals selling final expense coverage or burial insurance. Do not share personal information with telemarketers. Additional Info...
Bulletin Number 2021-01, Addendum H to Bulletin 2013-12, has been issued to adopt the latest federal extension of the transitional policy (now referred to as the non-enforcement policy) through Calendar Year 2022. 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...
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 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...
