House & Property insurance for South Carolina homeowners

Why Kin is the best choice for homeowners in South Carolina 

Despite natural disasters and other factors pushing home insurance costs higher in the Palmetto State, we’ve built a unique coverage option that’s both versatile and affordable. Our House & Property insurance helps you protect your assets whether you live in your home or rent it to others. And by analyzing thousands of data points, we’re able to better assess your home's risks, which means we're often able to offer this flexible policy for less.

South Carolina’s breathtaking scenery, warm climate, and relatively low cost of living all make it an excellent place to settle down. Unfortunately, climate change is causing more frequent and more intense storms, which means South Carolina insurance rates will likely keep going up.

We're not going anywhere

If you’re looking for financial strength in an insurance company ﹘ and you should be! ﹘ you can’t do much better than Kin. We have a rating of an A - Exceptional from Demotech, Inc. This rating means we’re a financially stable insurer that has the ability to pay even catastrophic claims. We're here for South Carolina now, and we'll be here when you need us the most.

Kin has you covered from top to bottom

For South Carolina homeowners, we offer House & Property insurance that can cover:

• The main dwelling
• Other structures on the property (like the swimming pool or garage)
• Personal property (valuables)

Our flexible House & Property policies can cover homeowners whether they occupy the property or rent it out. For homeowners who live in the house they’re insuring, House & Property insurance may also cover your:

• Additional living costs if covered damage forces you to temporarily live elsewhere
• Personal liability if someone sues over property damage or physical injuries
• Guests’ immediate medical bills

If you rent your home to others, then you can typically get some of your rental income covered when claims force your tenants to move temporarily.

House & Property policies insure your dwelling on an open-perils basis. This means perils are covered unless specifically excluded by the policy language. Some of the most common events that cause damage are typically covered, including fire, theft, wind, and hail.

House & Property insurance deductibles in South Carolina

Our House & Property insurance typically has three deductibles:

AOP deductible. This is your standard deductible that applies to most covered claims. Options include $500, $1,000, $1,500, $2,500, or $5,000, $10,000.

Hurricane deductible. A hurricane deductible applies to damage caused by hurricanes and named storms. You can choose a flat-rate deductible of $500, $1,000, $2,500, $5,000, $7,500, or $10,000, or a percentage deductible of 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5%, or 10%.

Wind/hail deductible. A wind/hail deductible applies to damage caused by hail and wind from a storm that doesn’t reach named-storm status. You can choose a flat-rate deductible of $500, $1,000, $2,500, $5,000, $7,500, or $10,000, or a percentage deductible of 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5%, or 10%.

South Carolina homeowners insurance FAQs

Is home insurance mandatory in South Carolina?

The state of South Carolina does not require you to get homeowners insurance. However, your lender most likely will demand you have home insurance if you have a mortgage. Some may also require flood insurance depending on where you live.

Is hurricane insurance required in South Carolina?

Hurricane insurance isn’t actually a product you can buy, so it’s not required in South Carolina. That said, you can find coverage for damage caused by hurricane winds in your homeowners insurance policy. Water damage from a hurricane is another story. You usually need flood insurance for that.

Is wind/hail coverage required in South Carolina?

South Carolina homeowners are not required to get wind/hail coverage. However, the state has mandated that insurance companies make wind/hail coverage available to coastal homeowners since 1971.