South Carolina H4786 amends service of process laws for insurance companies and unauthorized insurers, allowing electronic service and forwarding.

South Carolina H4786 amends the state code to allow electronic service of process for insurance companies and unauthorized insurers. It designates the Chief Insurance Commissioner as the lawful attorney for service of process for insurers. The bill mandates that service of process must be delivered to the Commissioner or the Secretary of State, with a copy sent to the defendant within ten days. It also requires the Secretary of State to forward a copy to the defendant and maintain a record of service. The bill takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

South Carolina H4786 amends service of process laws for insurance companies and unauthorized insurers, allowing electronic service and forwarding.

South Carolina H4786 amends the state code to allow electronic service of process for insurance companies and unauthorized insurers. It designates the Chief Insurance Commissioner as the lawful attorney for service of process for insurers. The bill mandates that service of process must be delivered to the Commissioner or the Secretary of State, with a copy sent to the defendant within ten days. It also requires the Secretary of State to forward a copy to the defendant and maintain a record of service. The bill takes effect upon approval by the Governor.