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Slide Insurance Expands Coastal Property Coverage in South Carolina with New High-Value Home Products

By Lauren Towner · 25 September 2026

In brief: Slide Insurance expands its South Carolina property insurance suite, introducing HO5, HO3, and HO6 products to provide admitted capacity for high-value coastal homes and condos.

Key facts
GeographySouth Carolina
New ProductsHO5, HO3, HO6
Market GrowthHorry County grew >20% since 2020
Agent Network5,000+ independent agents
Press Release: Slide Insurance Expands Coastal Property Coverage in South Carolina with New High-Value Home Products | Featured Image by FF News

Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc. (“Slide” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SLDE) today announced an expanded suite of property insurance products available statewide in South Carolina, with a focus on bringing more choice and admitted capacity to the coast.

The expanded offerings, offered through Slide Specialty Insurance Company, include a new HO5 product designed for higher-value homes, plus new HO3 homeowners and HO6 condo products. All three feature expanded coverage options, additional discounts, and highly competitive rates, giving South Carolina homeowners greater flexibility to find coverage that fits their needs and budget.

South Carolina’s rapidly growing coastal communities need more home insurance options, particularly for larger and higher-value homes, where finding coverage can be challenging. Areas like Horry County, home to the Myrtle Beach area, have grown by more than 20% since 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau population estimates, illustrating the growing demand for committed coastal capacity.

“Coastal property insurance is where Slide has a distinct advantage,” said Bruce Lucas, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Slide. “We’re deepening our commitment to South Carolina at a time when the coastal market is growing, and homeowners need more options. We have the underwriting technology, financial strength and experience to deploy capacity where we see attractive opportunities while maintaining a disciplined approach to risk.”

Slide has served South Carolina homeowners since 2022. Its product expansion in South Carolina advances the company’s strategy of disciplined growth and geographic diversification in property insurance markets where its underwriting and catastrophe risk management capabilities provide a competitive advantage.

South Carolina homeowners who are interested in learning more about Slide’s new coverage options can visit www.slideinsurance.com/sc.

Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLDE) is a Tampa-based specialty property insurer built for coastal and catastrophe-prone markets. Slide combines advanced technology with deep insurance expertise to maintain a disciplined approach to risk, bring additional capacity to the markets it serves along with its network of more than 5,000 independent agents, and provide a dependable, streamlined insurance experience to its policyholders. Slide ranks among the 25 largest U.S. homeowners insurance groups by direct written premium, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).

Frequently asked questions

What new insurance products is Slide launching in South Carolina?

Slide is introducing an expanded suite of products including a new HO5 policy for higher-value homes, along with new HO3 homeowners and HO6 condo products. These offerings feature expanded coverage options and additional discounts tailored for the South Carolina market.

Why is coastal insurance capacity increasing in South Carolina?

Capacity is increasing because Slide Insurance is deploying its underwriting technology and financial strength to meet growing demand. Coastal areas like Horry County have seen population growth exceeding 20% since 2020, creating a need for more admitted insurance options for larger homes.

How does Slide Insurance manage risk in catastrophe-prone markets?

Slide manages risk through a combination of advanced underwriting technology and deep insurance expertise. This allows the company to maintain a disciplined approach to risk while identifying attractive opportunities to deploy capacity in coastal and catastrophe-prone regions.

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Companies in this story: Slide, NSI Insurance Holdings

People in this story: Rachel Carr, Bruce Lucas

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