SC will have one of largest insurance rate jumps by 2035, report says

The State· June 24, 2026

South Carolina is projected to experience one of the most significant insurance rate increases in the country by 2035, according to a recent report. This anticipated surge reflects growing challenges within the state's property insurance market and signals potential affordability issues for homeowners in the coming decade. The findings emphasize the need for industry stakeholders to prepare for substantial shifts in regional risk pricing and market dynamics.

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