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SCDOI Director Ray Farmer Honored with NAIC Award
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... -
Alert for Consumers with SHIP Long-term Care Insurance
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... -
The How and Where of Reporting Suspected Insurance Fraud Has Changed
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... -
Life Insurance: Provide for the Ones You Love
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 Announces $2M Investment for Insurance Fraud Enforcement
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
Bulletin 2021-08 PBM License Renewal Timeline and Instruction
Pharmacy Benefit Manager License Renewal Timeline and Instruction Read on...
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