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Notice of A Filing and Corrective Action Order
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... -
Corrective Action Order 2021-01
In the Matter of: Self-Funded Rates for the Workers’ Compensation Assigned Risk Plan Additional Info... -
Consumer Alert: COVID-19 Vaccinations Should Be Provided at No Cost to the Consumer
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... -
Consumer Fraud Alert
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 2021-01 Transitional Policy Extension
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... -
FAQs: Auto Insurance Blog
Here at the SCDOI, we get a fair amount of questions surrounding auto insurance. We will address some of the main ones we get in this blog post. Additional Info... -
Bulletin 2020-11: New Guaranty Association Notice Requirement
Bulletin 2020-11 notifies members of the SCLAHIGA of a new requirement to issue a consumer notice describing the coverages, exclusions and limitations of the coverage provided by the SCLAHIGA. Read on... -
SCWHUA Renewal of Expansion
This regards the renewal of the Jan. 7, 2019 expansion of the South Carolina Wind and Hail Underwriting Association (SCWHUA) territory. Additional Info... -
Urgent Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) License Application Deadline is Tuesday December 1, 2020
This notice serves as an urgent reminder to companies offering PBM services in South Carolina. Additional Info... -
Just Drive Video
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... -
Order Number 2020-05 Retroactive Accident and Health Insurance
Retroactive accident and health insurance in conjunction with loans for 2021. Read on... -
Order Number 2020-04 Rates for Credit Property Insurance
Rates for Credit Property Insurance Sold in Conjunction with Loans Subject to 1966 S.C. Act No. 988. Read on... -
Order Number 2020-03 Rates for Credit Accident and Health Insurance
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... -
Order Number 2020-02: Mandating Electronic Payment Options
This order pertains to the matter of mandating electronic payment options to access insurance coverage or insurance services. Read on... -
Video: 5 Common Life Insurance Questions
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... -
S.C. Private Flood Insurance Act Enacted
Governor Henry McMaster signed the South Carolina Private Flood Insurance Act into law (S. 882). Read on... -
Common Life Insurance Questions
It is National Life Insurance Awareness month, so we've tackled several questions that consumers often have around life insurance. Read on -
Bulletin Number 2020-03A - Modification to Temporary Licensing
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... -
Bulletin 2020-10 PBM License Application Timeline and Instruction
This document contains the Pharmacy Benefit Manager application timeline and instructions. Read on... -
Be Aware of COVID-19 Scams
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... -
Isaias Storm Recovery Information
What you need to know: How to recover from Storm Isaias. -
Bulletin 2020-06 SC Safe Home Program
The SCDOI administers the SC Safe Home Mitigation Grant Program. Read on... -
Insurance Coverage for Losses Caused by Riots, Civil Commotion and Vandalism
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... -
2020 Reporting Instructions for Sample Premiums Data Call
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... -
Reduce Your Risk this Year with Flood Insurance
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... -
Bulletin Number 2020-05
Complying with Regulatory Requirements During the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Public Health Emergency Read on... -
Bulletin Number 2020-04
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... -
April Severe Weather Data Call Notice
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... -
The SCDOI's Response to COVID-19
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 Transitional Policy Extension
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. -
Network Adequacy Standards - Annual Certifications Due February 1st
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...
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