Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Insurance Partner in South Carolina
Southeastern Insurance Consultants has been serving clients across South Carolina since 2000, offering comprehensive insurance solutions tailored to both individual and business needs. Our team of industry veterans, with combined experience exceeding 150 years, specializes in navigating complex insurance landscapes to deliver personalized coverage options. As an independent agency, we maintain strong partnerships with multiple carriers to ensure competitive pricing and customized plans for health, life, property, and casualty insurance. Our strategic alliances with benefit administrators and legal advisors enable us to provide holistic risk management services, including COBRA administration, Section 125 plans, and employee retention strategies. With physical locations in the Lowcountry, Midlands, Upstate, and Pee Dee regions, we combine local market knowledge with statewide resources to serve clients ranging from small businesses to organizations with 2,000+ employees.Our team approach, developed through mergers with respected regional firms, ensures clients receive multidimensional expertise while maintaining the agility of a privately owned operation. We prioritize rapid response times and long-term relationships, focusing on proactive risk assessment rather than reactive problem-solving. Our commitment to continuous education keeps clients informed about evolving insurance regulations and coverage innovations. This dedication to excellence has established us as one of the Southeast's leading independent insurance consultants.
Services
Commercial Insurance
Employee Benefits
Home/Auto Insurance
Life Insurance
Medicare Supplement
Travel Insurance
Equine/Pet Insurance
Well-Being Programs
Administrative Services
Compliance
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 150+ combined years of insurance industry expertise
- Our team provides personalized coverage options across multiple carriers
- We maintain strategic partnerships for comprehensive benefit administration
- We serve clients statewide with localized market knowledge
- Our mergers created a unique multidisciplinary insurance consulting approach
Services
Commercial Insurance
We provide comprehensive commercial insurance solutions tailored to businesses of all sizes. Our offerings include property, liability, and specialized coverage options that protect against industry-specific risks. With access to multiple carriers, we help clients secure competitive rates while ensuring adequate protection for their operations.
Employee Benefits
Our employee benefits consulting covers health, retirement, and voluntary insurance programs. We assist businesses in designing competitive benefits packages that attract talent while remaining cost-effective. Strategic partnerships enable us to offer administrative services like COBRA management and Section 125 plan implementation.
Life Insurance
We offer various life insurance products for individual and business purposes. Our solutions address estate planning, buy-sell agreements, and supplemental retirement needs. Our advisors help clients understand policy options and select coverage amounts that align with their financial goals.
Medicare Supplement
Our Medicare Supplement plans help individuals fill gaps in original Medicare coverage. We provide guidance on plan options that cover co-payments, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket expenses, ensuring comprehensive healthcare protection for retirees.
Administrative Services
As licensed third-party administrators, we offer flexible administrative services for self-funded benefit plans. Our capabilities include claims processing, billing, eligibility management, and compliance reporting, helping businesses maintain efficient benefits administration.
People
Eric Wells
Co-Founder
With 28+ years in insurance, Eric Wells co-founded SIC in 2000. His expertise in commercial risk management and employee benefits has shaped the agency's strategic direction while maintaining client-focused service standards.
George Routon
Co-Founder
George Routon brings 50+ years of industry experience to SIC. His deep knowledge of insurance markets and regulatory environments helps guide the agency's long-term vision and client service approach.
Ed Byrd
Partner
Ed Byrd merged his firm with SIC in 2007. With 30+ years in benefits consulting, he specializes in designing customized insurance solutions that balance employer needs with employee satisfaction.
Sam Plexico
Partner
J. Sam Plexico joined SIC in 2013 after 35 years in insurance consulting. His focus on innovative benefit strategies helps businesses navigate complex healthcare regulations and retirement planning options.
Steve Brown
Partner
Steve Brown contributes 32 years of experience in employee benefits and retirement services. His expertise in voluntary worksite insurance programs enhances SIC's ability to offer comprehensive coverage solutions for businesses.
Questions
What types of insurance do you offer?
We provide commercial insurance, employee benefits, life insurance, Medicare supplements, personal insurance (home/auto/pet), and administrative services for self-funded benefit plans.
Do you serve businesses of all sizes?
Yes, we work with businesses ranging from 1 to 2,000+ employees, tailoring insurance solutions to meet each organization's specific needs and risk profiles.
Are you affiliated with specific insurance carriers?
As an independent agency, we represent multiple carriers to ensure competitive pricing and diverse coverage options for our clients.
How do you handle claims assistance?
Our team provides ongoing support throughout the claims process, leveraging our carrier relationships to ensure timely and fair resolution of claims.
What areas do you serve in South Carolina?
We maintain offices in the Lowcountry, Midlands, Upstate, and Pee Dee regions, serving clients statewide with localized expertise.
Can you help with insurance compliance requirements?
Yes, through our administrative services division and strategic partnerships, we assist businesses with compliance reporting, COBRA administration, and regulatory requirements.
Reviews (1)
Ashley Whisonant
Aug 20, 2018
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Our company has used Southeastern for many years for health insurance. Each member of their team is knowledgeable and quick to respond. They treat you like family and are a pleasure to work with.
