Business Details
50 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Insurance Partner in Myrtle Beach, SC
The Insurance House of Myrtle Beach has served South Carolina since 1976, founded by Terry Thorsen with a commitment to honesty, community support, and Christian values. As a family-owned agency, we prioritize personalized service, adapting to modern communication methods while maintaining our core principles. Our agents specialize in matching clients with tailored insurance solutions through partnerships with top carriers. We offer comprehensive coverage for personal and commercial needs, including home, auto, life, and business insurance. Our team advocates for clients during claims, ensuring fair treatment and efficient resolution.With access to multiple carriers, we provide competitive rates and customized policies for individuals, families, and businesses. Our second-generation leadership continues Terry Thorsens legacy of putting client needs first. We serve Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and surrounding areas with expertise in risk assessment and policy design. Our mission remains to protect clients most valuable assets while upholding transparency and integrity. We welcome feedback to maintain the high standards established over 50 years in business.
Services
Home Insurance
Auto Insurance
Flood Insurance
Commercial Auto
General Liability
Workers' Compensation
Life Insurance
Umbrella Insurance
Renter/Condo Insurance
Professional Liability
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1976 with second-generation leadership.
- Personalized service tailored to individual and business needs.
- Access to multiple top-tier insurance carriers for competitive rates.
- Dedicated claims advocacy to ensure fair and efficient resolutions.
- Community-focused approach rooted in Christian values.
Services
Commercial Auto Insurance
Commercial auto insurance protects businesses against liability and property damage from vehicle accidents. Our policies cover bodily injury, property damage, and medical costs. We help businesses in Myrtle Beach select coverage tailored to their fleet needs and risk profiles.
Home Insurance
Home insurance safeguards homeowners against losses from fire, theft, and natural disasters. Our policies offer replacement cost coverage for Myrtle Beach residents. We assist clients in customizing policies to protect their largest financial investment.
Flood Insurance
Flood insurance covers property damage from flooding, which standard home policies exclude. We provide policies for Myrtle Beach residents in high-risk areas. Our agents help clients understand flood zone requirements and secure appropriate coverage.
General Liability
General liability insurance protects businesses from third-party claims of property damage or bodily injury. We offer policies tailored to Myrtle Beach businesses' specific risks. Our agents help identify coverage gaps and implement risk management strategies.
Life Insurance
Life insurance provides financial protection for beneficiaries upon the policyholder's death. We offer term and permanent policies for Myrtle Beach families. Our agents help clients determine appropriate coverage amounts based on financial obligations.
People
Praise Thorsen
Agent - Myrtle Beach
Praise Thorsen holds a Master's in Business Administration from Lander University. He specializes in insurance solutions and provides virtual baseball coaching. He brings expertise from years of training under Terry Thorsen.
Kibibi Thorsen
Agent - Charleston
Kibibi Thorsen earned an M.S. in Finance from Arizona State University. She previously worked at Goldman Sachs in leveraged finance. She manages business operations at The Insurance House while serving Charleston clients.
Questions
What types of insurance do you offer?
We provide home, auto, life, flood, commercial, and specialty insurance policies for individuals and businesses in Myrtle Beach.
How do you find competitive rates?
As an independent agency, we compare multiple carriers like Travelers and Progressive to find the best-priced policies tailored to your needs.
Can you help with insurance claims?
Yes, our agents advocate for clients during the claims process to ensure fair and timely resolution of covered losses.
Do you serve businesses outside Myrtle Beach?
We serve businesses throughout the Grand Strand area, including Conway and Pawleys Island, with customized commercial coverage.
Are you available for emergencies?
Our team assists with urgent insurance needs during regular business hours and can schedule after-hours appointments for critical situations.
Reviews (5)
Clinton Belyski
May 07, 2020
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I have recommended many of My clients to Terry and he has always treated them well and exceeded their expectations
David McGee
May 27, 2018
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Terry did what he said he would do and saved us $ 180 alone on our homeowners policy. I recommend this Christian businessman 100%.
Linda Kirby
May 14, 2018
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Terrence is amazing to work with. Saved us over half of what we had been paying for homeowners insurance.
Kibibi T.
Dec 14, 2017
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Always able to help with any insurance needs. Knowledgeable and accountable, plus extremely competitive quotes on homeowners, umbrella, auto, and medsupp!
Kibibi Thorsen
Sep 17, 2017
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Consistently beats competitors in the area in price and product. Agent works hard to ensure you get the BEST possible rate for the needs you have.
