S.C. Code Ann. § 38-43-40
A license issued by the director or his designee pursuant to Chapter 5 of this title gives to the insurer obtaining it the right to appoint any number of agents to take risks or transact any business of insurance in the state. However, the director or his designee must be notified of the appointment before the agent takes any risk or transacts any business. The notification shall give the post office address and residence of the agent.