As used in this article:
(1) "Association" means any joint underwriting association established pursuant to this article.
(2) "Legal professional liability insurance" means insurance protection against the legal liability of the insured and against loss, damage, or expense incident to a claim arising out of legal service to or representation of any person as the result of negligence or malpractice in rendering or failing to render professional service.
(3) "Net direct premiums" means gross direct premiums written on bodily injury liability insurance, other than automobile liability insurance, homeowners liability insurance, and farmowners liability insurance, including the liability component of multiple peril package policies, as computed by the director or his designee less return premiums or the unused or unabsorbed portions of premium deposits.
HISTORY: 1988 Act No. 360, Section 2; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 832.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 81 - Legal Malpractice Insurance
Section 38-81-220. Definitions.
Section 38-81-230. Joint underwriting association created.
Section 38-81-240. Powers of association.
Section 38-81-250. Plan of operation.
Section 38-81-260. Legal professional liability insurance coverage by association.
Section 38-81-270. Gathering of data.
Section 38-81-280. Structuring rates.
Section 38-81-290. Filing of forms.
Section 38-81-300. Specification of coverage basis.
Section 38-81-310. Rate increases or assessments.
Section 38-81-320. Recoupment of deficits.
Section 38-81-330. Change in premium rates after initial year of operation.
Section 38-81-340. Participation of insurers.
Section 38-81-350. Members bound by approved plan.
Section 38-81-360. Continuation of obligations.
Section 38-81-370. Board of directors.