South Carolina Car Insurance - Auto Insurance Quote in SC
South Carolina's State motto: "Dum spiro, spero ("While I breathe, I hope")"
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South Carolina Car Insurance Requirements
South Carolina state law requires minimum Bodily Injury Liability limits of $25,000 per injured person up to a total of $50,000 per accident, and Property Damage Liability coverage with a minimum limit of $25,000. This basic coverage is often referred to as 25/50/25 coverage with 25/50 UM limits.
South Carolina Insurance Coverage:
Bodily Injury Liability: $25,000/$50,000 Limit
Property Damage Liability: $25,000 Limit
Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury: $25,000/$50,000 Limit
Uninsured Motorist Property Damage: $25,000 Limit
The state of South Carolina follows a Tort system meaning someone must be found to be at fault for causing the accident, and that person and their insurance company is responsible for all the damages. You should be aware that the details of a tort system vary from state to state.
To help protect against damages caused to you and your passengers by an uninsured driver, South Carolina state law requires a minimum Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage of $25,000 per person up to a total of $50,000 per accident for any bodily injury caused by the uninsured and/or underinsured driver.
When you get a quote at CarInsurance.com, our coverage page will give you the option of choosing the Minimum State Required package, more wide-ranging coverage packages, or you can customize every limit and deductible to fit your needs. If that is too complicated, CarInsurance.com's insurance agents are licensed in South Carolina and available to help you all the way through the quote and purchase process.
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Local car insurance is available in all of South Carolina!
The average auto insurance premium for residents in South Carolina is $1,594 in 2009;
the national average is $1,735. Some people think the state and insurance companies fix the
rates, so they never shop around for better rates. Insurance companies segment their rates
differently so everyone's rate will be different with each company. You have to shop
around to see if you are saving money. CarInsurance.com helps you find the competitive
rates and discounted prices available in South Carolina, so average South Carolinians
can get a better-than-average rate on their auto insurance.
2009 has had an increase in auto insurance rates. It is
important to shop for car insurance so you get the best available rate! CarInsurance.com
brings competition directly to the consumer and we work to lower your costs through technology.
Even within the state of South Carolina, rates have changed over the past few years.
Comparing the current average car insurance rates, the average auto insurance premium
in South Carolina is 14% higher in 2009 than 2008. 2008 was 3% lower than 2007 in South Carolina.
Now is the perfect time to shop for new low rates on your auto insurance,
by requesting a quote online you could save hundreds instantly!
If you call the Palmetto State your home, you need to get your insurance from CarInsurance.com. We offer great rates and great service, it is so fast in some states you can get a quote and even buy your policy in 20 minutes online or over the phone. All you need to do is enter your zip code to get started, in a matter of minutes you will be looking at the most affordable rates available in South Carolina.
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