South Carolina Car Insurance
The average South Carolina driver pays $1,620/year for full coverage and $700/year for state minimum. Compare quotes from top carriers and find the right fit in five minutes.
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- Avg. full coverage
- $1,620 / year
- Avg. minimum coverage
- $700 / year
- State minimum
- 25/50/25
- No-fault state?
- No
- PIP required?
- No
- UM/UIM required?
- Yes
South Carolina Minimum Coverage Requirements
The minimum auto insurance coverage required to legally drive in South Carolina is:
25/50/25
$25K bodily injury per person, $50K per accident, $25K property damage
These minimums are not the same as what most drivers should carry. State minimums protect you from a small fender bender — they fall far short of what you'd need after a serious accident with injuries. Most financial advisors recommend at least 100/300/100 in liability limits for households with meaningful assets.
Top Car Insurance Carriers in South Carolina
By market share, these carriers write the most policies in South Carolina:
- 1State Farm
- 2GEICO
- 3Progressive
- 4Allstate
- 5South Carolina Farm Bureau
Market share doesn't mean cheapest — the carrier with the most customers in your state may not be the one that quotes you the best rate.
What's different about South Carolina
UM required. Coastal residents face higher comprehensive premiums for hurricane exposure.
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