S.C. Code § 38-71-190

Current through 2024 Act No. 120.
Section 38-71-190 - Subrogation of insurer to insured's rights against third party

Any policy or contract of accident and health insurance issued in this State may include provision for subrogation by the insurer to the insured's right of recovery against a liable third party for not more than the amount of insurance benefits that the insurer has paid previously in relation to the insured's injury by the liable third party. If the director or his designee, upon being petitioned by the insured, determines that the exercise of subrogation by an insurer is inequitable and commits an injustice to the insured, subrogation is not allowed. Attorneys' fees and costs must be paid by the insurer from the amounts recovered. This determination by the director or his designee may be appealed to the Administrative Law Court as provided by law in accordance with Section 38-3-210.

S.C. Code § 38-71-190

1993 Act No. 181, Section 752; 1988 Act No. 394, Section 1; 1974 (58) 2608] recodified as Section 38-71-190 by 1987 Act No. 155, Section 1; Former 1976 Code Section 38-35-100 [1962 Code Section 37-447.