General Surgery malpractice insurance in South Carolina
Typical annual premium at $1M / $3M mature claims-made — 13% above the national median.
Who files these rates in South Carolina
- $46,587 — The Doctors Company (TDC
- $63,044 — SC Medical Malpractice Association (SC MMA
By region in South Carolina
South Carolina files a single statewide rate for this class — no county-level territory gradient — so the benchmark applies across the state.
What drives a General Surgery premium
Specialty class
General Surgery — general surgery, N.O.C. — a high surgical class.
Territory
Where you practice; county factors can move the rate well above or below the state figure.
Maturity
Claims-made steps up over ~4 years to the mature rate shown here.
Limits
$1M / $3M is the benchmark; higher limits raise the premium via a filed increased-limit factor.
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All specialties in South Carolina
| Specialty | $1M / $3M range |
|---|---|
| Psychiatry | $8,069–$9,431 |
| Ophthalmology | $14,625–$19,044 |
| Occupational Medicine | $6,456–$9,243 |
| Pathology | $11,836–$12,019 |
| Dermatology | $8,887–$9,038 |
| Pediatrics | $11,836–$12,236 |
| Family Medicine | $11,836–$12,157 |
| General Practice | $11,836–$12,157 |
| Internal Medicine | $12,696–$13,142 |
| Gastroenterology | $16,138–$21,031 |
| Neurology | $17,753–$23,645 |
| Pulmonology | $12,333–$17,753 |
| Anesthesiology | $15,150–$19,280 |
| Radiology | $13,347–$16,138 |
| Cardiology | $12,350–$14,526 |
| Emergency Medicine | $28,534–$32,248 |
| Orthopedic Surgery | $33,775–$36,259 |
| General Surgery | $46,587–$63,044 |
| OB/GYN | $61,116–$76,523 |