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Tort Reform in South Carolina - Governor signs tort reform bill H 3430

The final tort reform bill (H. 3430) was signed into law on May 13, 2025. Modifications were made to joint & several liability, liquor liability requirements, insurance reporting requirements, captive insurance, risk mitigation programs and repercussions for DUI drivers. Effective date is Jan. 1, 2026. As you know, tort reform in South Carolina has been much needed for years. There were several loopholes in the law that could hold a business unfairly accountable. Special thanks to our members! Your involvement was crucial in shaping a more sustainable business climate and insurance market in South Carolina. View section-by-section analysis of the bill on our tort reform resource webpage.[+]

2025 South Carolina Legislative Session Summary

The 2025 South Carolina legislative session opened with immediate attention on one of the most high-profile and hotly debated issues of the year: Tort Reform. Read a summary of its progression through the State House along with summaries of three other issues with laws that were passed in 2025: hand-free driving, car sharing and captive insurance. Member login is required to access (find Website Help page under Resources section).[+]

TRUSTED CHOICE LEGAL SYSTEM ABUSE TOOLKIT PROVIDES GUIDANCE IN EXPLAINING THE PROBLEM TO YOUR CLIENTS

Frivolous lawsuits and inflated claims are adding billions to insurance costs—and most consumers don’t know it. To help agents address this issue with clients, Trusted Choice® has developed the Legal System Abuse Toolkit. This resource gives you simple ways to educate clients, explain rising costs, and advocate for common-sense legal reforms — helping protect both your customers and your business.[+]

TRUSTED CHOICE AI MARKETING TOOLKIT PROVIDES GUIDANCE IN THIS NEW ERA OF MARKETING FOR INDEPENDENT AGENTS

Trusted Choice® AI Marketing Toolkit provides resources for mastering AI prompts, using AI for search engine optimization (SEO), auditing an AI chatbot, ethics and best practices, and more. Download now to discover how AI can be your ultimate partner in delivering personalized client experiences and make data-driven decisions that set you apart from the competition.[+]

TIPS FOR PRODUCER RENEWAL & CE COMPLIANCE

We pulled these tips for producer licensing renewal and CE compliance directly from the SCDOI's website.[+]

Big I website login not working? Try resetting your password

Sometimes the Big I website logins don't work even after you've verified both username and password have been entered correctly. If that happens, try resetting your password using the "Forgot your password?" link on the sign-in screen. [+]

Looking for Trusted Choice customizable marketing materials?

Find customizable marketing materials at the Trusted Choice Agents Resource Center. IIABSC website member login required. [+]