S.C. Code Ann. § 38-90-460: Capitalization.

(A) A SPFC initially shall possess and after that maintain minimum capitalization of not less than two hundred and fifty thousand dollars. All of the minimum initial capitalization must be in cash. All other funds of the SPFC in excess of its minimum initial capitalization must be in the form of cash, cash equivalent, or securities invested as provided in Section 38-90-530 and approved by the director.

(B) Additional capitalization for the SPFC must be determined, if so required, by the director after giving due consideration to the SPFC's business plan, feasibility study, pro formas, and the nature of the risks being insured or reinsured, which may be prescribed in formulas approved by the director.