(1) A creditor may not contract for or receive a separate charge for insurance against loss of or damage to property unless:
(a) the insurance covers a substantial risk of loss or damage to property, all or part of which is related to the credit transaction;
(b) the amount, terms, and conditions of the insurance are reasonable in relation to the character and value of the property insured or to be insured; and
(c) the term of the insurance is reasonable in relation to the terms of credit.
(2) The term of the insurance is reasonable if it is customary and does not extend substantially beyond a scheduled maturity.
(3) Any charge for insurance against loss of or damage to property may be subject to a minimum charge of two dollars.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 8-800.321; 1974 (58) 2879; 1985 Act No. 127; 1986 Act No. 401.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 37 - Consumer Protection Code
Section 37-4-101. Short title.
Section 37-4-103. "Consumer credit insurance" defined.
Section 37-4-104. Creditor's provision of and charge for insurance; excess amount of charge.
Section 37-4-105. Conditions applying to insurance to be provided by creditor.
Section 37-4-106. Unconscionability.
Section 37-4-107. Maximum charge by creditor for insurance.
Section 37-4-108. Refund or credit required; amount.
Section 37-4-109. Existing insurance; choice of insurer.
Section 37-4-111. Cooperation between administrator and the Director of the Department of Insurance.
Section 37-4-112. Administrative action of Director of the Department of Insurance.
Section 37-4-201. Term of insurance; medical evidence of insurability disclosure requirements.
Section 37-4-202. Amount of insurance.
Section 37-4-203. Filing and approval of rates and forms.
Section 37-4-204. Minimum charges and retentions.
Section 37-4-205. Payment on legitimate insurance claim; damages; fees; costs.
Section 37-4-206. Required disclosures; need for debtor to sign.
Section 37-4-207. Misrepresentation of medical condition as basis for voiding insurance.
Section 37-4-208. Amount charged for nonfiling insurance coverage.
Section 37-4-209. Combining disclosures.
Section 37-4-210. What constitutes disability.
Section 37-4-301. Property insurance.
Section 37-4-302. Insurance on creditor's interest only.