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Insurance in South Carolina

Compare 20 lines of insurance in South Carolina — auto, home, renters, landlord, and commercial — localized to South Carolina. The state has about 5.4M residents and a 27% renter-occupancy rate, and its dominant local risk is hurricane & wind. Pick a coverage type below or get a free quote.

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Coverage lines
5.4M
Population · Census 2023
27%
Renter-occupied · Census 2025
5
Cities covered

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Coverage

Insurance lines in South Carolina.

Pick a coverage type for South Carolina-specific premiums, rules, and carriers.

AU

Auto

Required coverage for every driver, with options sized to your vehicle's value.

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BT

Boat

Liability and physical damage coverage for watercraft that auto and homeowners policies exclude.

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BOP

Business Owners Policy

Property and liability bundled into one policy designed for small businesses.

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CV

Commercial Auto

Liability and physical damage for vehicles used in your business.

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CP

Commercial Property

Covers the building and business assets when a loss shuts you down.

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CO

Condo

HO-6 coverage for your unit's interior, belongings, and liability the master policy leaves exposed.

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CY

Cyber Liability

Breach response and liability coverage for businesses facing data theft, ransomware, and network attacks.

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FD

Flood

Building and contents coverage for water damage that homeowners policies exclude.

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GL

General Liability

Defends your business against third-party injury and property damage claims.

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HO

Homeowners

Protection for your home, belongings, and liability in one policy.

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LL

Landlord

Coverage built for rental property owners.

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LF

Life

Income protection for the people who depend on you financially.

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MC

Motorcycle

Liability and physical damage coverage for bikes and riders.

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PT

Pet

Vet-bill reimbursement for accidents and illness so cost does not drive treatment decisions.

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PL

Professional Liability

Covers claims that your professional advice or service caused a financial loss.

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RN

Renters

Low-cost protection for your belongings and liability when you rent.

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RV

RV

Liability, collision, and living-quarters coverage for motorhomes and travel trailers.

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TR

Travel

Trip cancellation, emergency medical, and baggage coverage for domestic and international travel.

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UM

Umbrella

Extra liability protection above the limits on your auto and home policies.

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WC

Workers' Compensation

Medical and lost-wage coverage for employees injured on the job.

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The South Carolina insurance market

South Carolina is home to roughly 5.4M residents, and about 27% of its households rent rather than own — which shapes how much renters, landlord, and homeowners coverage the state buys. The dominant local exposure is hurricane & wind, so property policies here are priced and written with that risk in mind. South Carolina sets no statutory cap on residential deposits. For a specific line, open its South Carolina page above to see localized figures, rules, and the carriers worth comparing.

Cities

Cities in South Carolina.

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FAQ

Insurance in South Carolina, answered.

How much is insurance in South Carolina?

It depends on the line of coverage — auto, homeowners, renters, and commercial policies all price differently. South Carolina's dominant hurricane & wind exposure and 27% renter share shape local rates. Choose a coverage type above for South Carolina-specific figures.

What insurance is required in South Carolina?

Auto liability coverage is mandatory for drivers across the U.S.; mortgage lenders require homeowners or landlord property coverage on financed homes; renters and condo coverage is usually optional but often required by a lease. South Carolina sets no statutory cap on residential deposits.

How do I find the best insurance rate in South Carolina?

Compare at least two or three carriers for identical coverage, ask about bundling and claims-free discounts, and check each insurer's financial strength and complaint record before you buy. Pick the coverage you need above to start.

Sources

  1. Census Population Estimates Program — State Totals (Vintage 2023)U.S. Census Bureau · Authoritative · accessed 2026-05-30
  2. Census Housing Vacancies & Homeownership — Homeownership Rates by State (2025)U.S. Census Bureau · Authoritative · accessed 2026-05-30

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