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SC Bar and Tavern Association announces liquor liability insurance partnership HORRY COUNTY S.C. (WPDE) — The South Carolina Bar and Tavern Association has announced a strategic partnership with Ragnar Hospitality Insurance to expand access to liquor liability insurance for bars, taverns, restaurants and other licensed establishments. The organizations say the program is designed to provide hospitality businesses with industry-specific insurance solutions. The partnership will be formally announced during a press conference Saturday at 1 p.m. at Ricky’s Dockside, located at 687 U.S. 17 in Little River. The event will include remarks from industry leaders, program details and opportunities for media interviews and questions. MORE: City advances $50M Jeffries Creek sewer upgrade, targets overflows by 2028 The partnership comes as many South Carolina hospitality businesses have faced rising insurance costs and limited options for liquor liability coverage, according to the South Carolina Bar and Tavern Association. The new program will provide eligible businesses with specialized liquor liability insurance coverage, industry-focused underwriting and risk management support, competitive coverage options and access to insurance professionals with hospitality expertise. “South Carolina's bars and restaurants are an essential part of our state's economy and culture, yet many business owners continue to face challenges securing affordable liquor liability insurance,” said Christopher Smith, executive director of the South Carolina Bar and Tavern Association. Smith said the partnership is intended to help hospitality operators protect their businesses while providing access to resources. The association said the program is part of its broader mission to advocate for policies and programs supporting South Carolina's independent hospitality sector.