South Carolina Insurance Association

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Thomas Alexander

Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends the South Carolina Insurance Association for 50 years of leadership, contributions, and industry information in SC.

Introduced and adopted

Summary of Bill S 1192 (Session: 2025-2026, South Carolina)

Purpose and overall intent

This is a Senate resolution recognizing the South Carolina Insurance Association (SCIA) on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary (founded in 1976 as the South Carolina Insurance News Service).

The resolution commends SCIA for its contributions to South Carolina’s insurance market, regulatory dialogue, consumer information, and industry leadership over the past five decades.

It highlights SCIA’s role as a trade organization that represents licensed property and casualty insurers doing business in South Carolina, along with affiliated companies and trade groups.

Key provisions and changes

The resolution authorizes formal recognition by the Senate for SCIA’s 50-year milestone.

It details SCIA’s mission and activities, including:

Providing a collaborative environment for members to address regulatory, legislative, media, and consumer issues affecting the insurance marketplace.
Supplying timely, accurate information and resources to consumers and member companies.
Facilitating dialogue on industry challenges and opportunities.
Communicating reliable information to policymakers, media, consumers, and other stakeholders to foster an informed public and a responsive regulatory environment.

The resolution states that the 50-year milestone reflects SCIA’s leadership, dedication, and service to South Carolina.

Who/what is affected

Primary beneficiary: South Carolina Insurance Association (SCIA) and its members (licensed property and casualty insurers in South Carolina, plus affiliated groups).

Secondary beneficiaries: Public policymakers, regulators, media, consumers, and other stakeholders who rely on SCIA’s information and industry insights.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Introduced and adopted on May 13, 2026.

Sponsor: Co-sponsor Thomas Alexander.

Nature: Non-binding constitutional/legislative resolution recognizing and commending SCIA; does not create new laws, funding, or regulatory requirements.

Delivery: A copy of the resolution will be presented to SCIA.

Potential impact

Formal public acknowledgment of SCIA’s contributions and leadership.

May enhance visibility of SCIA’s role in industry-regulatory dialogues and consumer information efforts.

Symbolic recognition that could support SCIA’s ongoing communications with policymakers and stakeholders.

No fiscal impact or regulatory changes are anticipated from this resolution.